https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/384b4c20c5e84afa2319aa130596793e.pdf a6eb7896fe868d80400fffc5fe49c127 PDF Text Text INSIDE  CALENDAR, Page A4  OBITUARIES, Page A7  SPORTS, Pages B1 KBI Ken Bass Insurance John Greer, Agent/Owner 607 Fifth Street • P.O. Box 335 New Haven, WV 25265 www.kenbassinsurance.com ph: 304-882-2145 • fax: 304-882-3813 Friday, July 29, 2022 50¢ 50¢ Agriculture education has deep roots in the region by Stephen Santilli FOR RIVER CITIES REGISTER & TRIBUNE GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — When it comes to providing high-quality agriculture education and experiences, the River Cities region is one of the finest in Ohio. The importance of continuing to educate young people in the art of breeding and showmanship is evident in the high number of volunteers, content experts and fabric of the region’s culture. For Brandy Lambert, one of nine contestants for Miss Gallia County, it is about honoring her stepfather who passed away a few years ago. “It’s important for me to take part in the Junior Fair because of my stepdad, Danny Gillenwater. He passed away from brain cancer. He’s the reason I am involved so File photo Young people learn a lot as they raise and train livestock for showing competitions. much,” Lambert said. “I just want to succeed,” she said, as her voice started to quiver. “He’s the one that got me into showing and it motivates me to honor the memory of him, and I hope to make him proud of me.” She felt lucky just to get to the Stock Breed Show last Saturday at the fairgrounds. A tire on her trail- er was flat, and she had to call her grandfather to borrow his pickup truck to make it to the competition. As she told him her problem, he laughed and said, “Come and get my truck, ‘B’. He has always been supportive of everything we do, especially when it comes to the fair,” Lambert said. She feels honored to have such support from her family and knows why being a part of agri-education is so important. “This gives me a chance to take control of a project. To work hard, to be consistent, and to be patient enough in order to win,” Lambert said. Another person who believes in the importance of agri-education is Fred Deel, president of the Gallia County Junior Fair. Deel started showing dairy animals when he was just 9 years old. The memory is strong for him and helped set him on a path that eventually saw him work as the 4-H agent for 32 years in Gallia County. Deel grew up on a dairy farm and was active in 4-H in his youth, then worked as a 4-H adviser for two years while he was in college. “I started as a 4-H adviser in 1973, and a lot of the kids showing animals back then now have children and even grandchildren competing. It really grows on you,” Deel said. Seeing multiple generations take part and seeing the children light up when they get in the ring is one of the best parts of his working with children. Deel said the Junior Fair in Gallia County is one of only three of its kind in Ohio. “We focus on the kids showing instead of adults, who are usually professional breeders and showers. This way it gives them a chance to build their confidence before a large crowd and helps with social development as well,” Deel said. Tim Massie is involved with all things agricultural in Gallia County, evidenced by his over 40 years of serving on the Gallia County Agriculture Society board. “We feel that whatever we can do for our youth and keep them occupied is important for the whole community. This is a worthwhile education that many kids will never learn about. We keep them busy, so it helps them stay away from negative things and learn life skills for future success,” Massie said. “A lot of people in this area were born and raised on a farm. Their parents and grandparents were born on farms, so it’s really a way of life around here,” Massie said. He explained that generational involvement in agriculture is significant and it’s instilled in their blood. “It’s a good way of life and a lot of good farms. Their kids watched, learned, and took part in the traditions,” Massie said. Dustin Deckard brought his family to the Livestock Breed Show last Saturday not just to enjoy the show, but to compete. “Being here is all about children and the community. We live on a farm and teach our children skills that will help them through life,” Deckard said. His family shows at fairs across the country and are on the road quite a bit. See AG ED, A7 Black Knight marching band Middleport swears in getting its steps in order new council member by Luke Blain FOR RIVER CITIES REGISTER & TRIBUNE RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The Point Pleasant Black Knight Marching Band made their return to the University of Rio Grande for their annual band camp. They are currently working on their show “In the Dark of Night.” “[It’s] been really good. We have a solid group this year,” Director Ben Loudin said. “We’re not as big as what we have been in years past, but the ones that are with us and stuck with it, they’re doing it, are really good marchers and really good players, so we are making good progress.” Loudin emphasized the importance of band camp in the overall marching season. “Band camp is the only time that the students can get away from all of the dis- From Staff Reports Submitted photo The Point Pleasant marching band’s woodwind section gets some extra work in. tractions of real life. Relationships, chores, jobs, everything that they have in their normal lives,” Loudin said. “They can step away from it, come here, and for one week straight, they can focus on putting together an awesome show.” The band started summer practices two weeks prior to camp. Band camp, however, is where most of the work gets done. See CAMP, A7 Mason BOE discusses hirings, vacancies and levy election by Stephen Santilli FOR RIVER CITIES REGISTER & TRIBUNE POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WV News) — The Mason County Board of Education approved hirings, learned of additional vacancies and discussed putting the special levy on the November General Election ballot. The board met Tuesday evening in regular session and learned the State Auditor’s office had ensured that the wording of the special levy was in order. There have been slight changes made from the 2017 Special Levy. The board discussed the importance of putting the Special Levy on this November’s ballot for approval. It was decided that doing it this year will give them enough cushion, if the levy fails to pass, to have anoth- INDEX er chance to put it to voters prior to the current Special Levy expiring in July, 2024. Superintendent Keith Burdette provided an update to the board. He told the board that the Personnel Office has 22 open positions as of their meeting Burdette date. “We have hired 18 full-time professionals who are new to Mason County, six new teacher subs and four new service employee subs who are new to Mason County,” Burdette said. He also discussed the National Superintendent Forum he attended in Florida. “There were several ex- cellent workshops, roundtable discussions, panels, and great opportunity to network and learn. It was interesting to see school systems are facing similar problems across the country. Also, I learned how important it is for a school system to establish their brand and promote the level of excellence expected from staff, faculty and students,” Burdette said. He added that Friday there will be policy training for employees at Point Pleasant High School. Other training coming up will include school principals and vice-principals at PPHS Aug. 3-5. The board approved the hiring of six more substitute teachers to bring the total number of subs this coming school year to more than 80. See BOE, A7 Good News ......................... A2 Classified ......................... B6-7 Opinion ............................... A8 Comics & Puzzles............. B8-9 MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — Middleport Village Council met in regular session on July 25 at village hall with Mayor Fred Hoffman presiding. Present were the following: Council members Brian Conde, Ben Reed and Matt Lyons. Also present were Fiscal Officer Susan Baker, Village Administrator Joe Powell, Chief Water Operator Andy Blank, Police Chief Mony Wood, Code Enforcement Officer Mike Hendrickson and Village Attorney Richard Hedges, along with visitors Nancy Burns, Penny Burge and Mary Wise. Opening prayer was given by the Rev. Will Luckeydoo, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Brian Conde made a motion to appoint Penny Burge for the council term vacated by the resignation of Susan Page. The motion was unanimously approved and Burge was then sworn in by Mayor Hoffman and took her seat on council. Minutes of the July 11 meeting were approved, along with the finance report and payment of bills. Motion was made and approved to excuse Larry Byer and Shawn Arnott from the meeting. The mayor stated that, as a part of the water project, paving had been completed on Fairlane Drive, Diamond Street and two alleys in the uptown area that had been torn up by the construction. He stated that sealing of other areas in town would be completed in the near future. Hoffman stated that final approval had been given on the USDA grant/loan project, and that he was in the process of setting up a closing date with USDA. He stated that, as was approved by council, a loan was taken from Home National Bank by Susan Baker in order to purchase the equipment before a $10,000 price hike. Conde asked if the equipment had been received yet, and Joe Powell stated it would be delivered shortly. The mayor stated that the paving at Hartinger Park had been completed and that it really looked great. He stated that the Meigs County Health Department had paid for this project completely and the vil- lage certainly needed to show its appreciation to them for this improvement. Hoffman stated that the new piece of playground equipment at the park really looks great and he had noticed a lot of activity on it. He thanked Brian Conde for all his efforts in making sure that this happened and was done properly. Hoffman stated that he also thought council needed to look at possibly rearranging some of the other pieces and enclosing them with mulch. Powell and Andy Blank stated they had been investigating sources of the material used and getting prices. Blank stated that maybe Conde could contact the company he had been dealing with and get information on the material used. Conde agreed to do this. The mayor stated that the street paving by Shelly would be done some time between Aug. 15-31, and that he would let everyone know as soon as he has a firm date on the project. Conde inquired as to what streets were being paved. Hoffman said the following streets would be milled and paved: North Second Avenue from Sav-A-Lot to Mill Street, North Third Avenue from Mill Street to Walnut Street, Mill Street from South Second Avenue to South Fifth, and South Third Avenue from Mill Street to Gen. Hartinger Parkway. The mayor stated that Pomeroy was providing the necessary matching funds for the portion of North Second Avenue from Sav-A-Lot to the Middleport corporation line. Susan Baker stated that the village needed to create a separate fund for any revenue received as a result of the OneOhio opioid settlement and that the village had received $578 so far. She presented a resolution stating that the local government share would be placed in this new fund and would only be used for approved purposes as required by the OneOhio MOU. This resolution was passed unanimously. Baker informed council that a company was interested in offering voluntary supplemental insurance policies to village employees and to have the premiums deducted from their wages. After a short discussion, council agreed there was no problem doing this. 304-626-1400 or 1-800-982-6034 Copyright 2022 • WV News Gallia | Meigs | Mason Baker stated she had been receiving requests to use the gym by the public for birthday parties, etc. She stated that council had suspended these activities in the gym due to COVID and asked council if they wanted to continue this policy. After a short discussion, it was decided to leave the policy as is due to security problems and other issues. Baker stated that Amy Blake had called and asked to reserve the Diles Park Depot to set up a sales booth and possibly have other vendors selling items on the same day that Pomeroy merchants are having a holiday open house and that she explained to her that the city’s depot rental policy (and all public parks, actually) states that “the VOM’s train depot in Diles Park is available for use by any group for non-commercial purposes. It is not available for meetings where admission is charged or money raised except in the case of a charitable event or for a non-profit charitable purpose. As a public building, the Depot will in no way be available for profit-making purposes.” Baker stated this was the policy and would have to be changed for something like this. The mayor stated he did not think it was a good idea to start commercial activities in Diles Park and suggested things like this could be done in the downtown area. He asked Mike Hendrickson to discuss some things that may happen soon. Hendrickson stated that the Judy Kay restaurant property was in the process of being donated to the Land Bank, and that he and the mayor had discussed putting in a request that the village be able to acquire this property to use or hold for future use. After discussion, the present policy on the depot was left unchanged. Baker presented Ordinance 145-22 to council for consideration, which was an ordinance to abandon a portion of the alley between South First Avenue and South Second Avenue and Hamilton Street and Lincoln Street. The mayor stated that AEP had utilities in the alley and did not feel it should be abandoned for that reason. 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(740) 446-2342 To start a home delivery subscription or to let us know about a service problem, call from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mason Memories ... Beauty in ruin “Antiquity! I like its ruins better than its reconstructions.” -French moralist and essayist Joseph Joubert. Personally, I enjoy ruins! Some people see them as dangerous accidents waiting to happen or unpleasant scars on the landscape. I see honesty, as nothing about a burned-out ruin is fake or contrived like some house museums. I see mystery, awaiting some curious soul, and I see history, a story waiting to be told. There’s just something about ruins that captures the imagination. Artists and photographers are drawn to them, as in Thomas Cole’s “Romantic Landscape with a Ruined Tower,” J.M.W. Turner’s “Modern Rome,” or the ruin photography of Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre. They show us that ruins have value, that they can be aesthetically pleasing. Hikers who come across them in the woods inevitably pause and wonder. What was this place? Who built it? What happened here that turned it into a ruin? POMEROY, Ohio — A public health nuisance is a legally actionable condition that violates Ohio’s rules and regulations and has the potential to threaten the public health of a community. A Board of Health must assure all public health nuisances are removed within its jurisdiction and is given the power to compel the owners, occupants or tenants of any lot, property, building, or structure to do so. They may also prosecute such persons for neglect or refusal to obey such orders. The Meigs County Health Department investigates numerous public health nuisance complaints each year. In 2021 there were 111 public health nuisance complaints investigated by the health department. 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WV News is a locally owned West Virginia company. *POSTMASTER: Send address changes to River City Register, 825 3rd Avenue, Gallipolis, OH* SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Six-months (26 issues each) $100.00 One-year (52 issues each) $180.00 All subscriptions include both the Tribune and Register Full Digital access (includes e-edition): Free with paid print subscription. Digital and e-edition subscription only: $7.99/month Judge C.P.T. Moore, in the 1830s and burned in 1968. As for the third, I didn’t even know it existed until recently, and it is still a bit of a mystery. Known as Stoutland, it was the Neale plantation, notably occupied by Dr. William Presley Lewis Neale, whose office is next to the home. I cannot find a date for when it burned or was abandoned, but it was clearly sometime between the 1987 county history book and my entrance into local history around 2010. To wrap this up, because I’m nearly out of space, let me just say that under no circumstances should any of my readers attempt to visit these ruins without permission and someone that knows the property. All of them are on private land, and they are surrounded by unstable underground cisterns that could potentially be fatal. Perhaps in the future, one or two could be made safely accessible as centerpieces of parks or historic sites. Information from my own documentation of these sites and the 1987 History of Mason County. court so having documentation of the complaint is very important. Complaint Steve Swatzel forms can be picked up in the health department ofGuest Columnist fice or may be downloaded from the health department website. Ohio’s ‘sunshine laws’ albage or solid waste, faulty low the public to view any septic systems, accumulation of scrap tires, improper or all public records including written complaints filed food handling, unsanitary conditions at a public place, with the department afbedbugs, cockroaches, mos- ter the investigation is requitos, rats, stagnant swim- solved. Once a complaint is reming pools, open dumping ceived, an investigation will of trash or demolition debe conducted by an Envibris, open burning of solid waste, improper disposal ronmental Health Specialof used oil or other hazard- ist to determine if a “public ous wastes, unsanitary con- health nuisance” does exditions caused by pets, and ist. Sometimes the nature of the complaint does not buildings with poor indoor come under the authority environments and mold. of the health department. In most cases of a public For example, the nuihealth nuisance complaint, sances regarding high a person must submit the complaint in writing before weeds or grass, junk auan investigation can be con- tomobiles, vacant houses or buildings, scrap metducted. These forms may be submitted anonymously. al recycling, or landlord/ tenant disputes cannot be All complaints have the potential to be settled in prosecuted by the board of health; however, other government agencies may have that authority. Communities with zoning ordinances and regulations address specific property conditions desired within the area. Most villages have zoning ordinances and regularly inspect unsanitary or unsightly property conditions within the limits of the villages. The health department routinely works together with village code enforcement departments to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the public. When a public health nuisance is confirmed, a reasonable time must be given to the person to correct the problem. A written notification ordering the abatement of the nuisance is sent to all parties involved. When an order is neglected or ignored, the board of health may decide to cause the prosecution of all per- sons offending, or to perform, by its officers and employees, what the offending parties should have done and assess the cost to the property taxes. Prior to any action taken by the board the offending person has the right to a public hearing to show just cause why the board should not proceed with any legal action. Nuisances that have escalated to legal action are resolved in court where potential fines and jail time could be assessed. It is the mission of the health department to preserve, promote, and protect the health and well-being of Meigs County citizens. We appreciate when property owners do their part in helping us with our mission. For more information contact the Meigs County Health Department at 740992-6626. Steve Swatzel, RS., is Director of Environmental Health for the Meigs County Health Department. Better find it! by Pastor Ron Branch See the classified section for information about placing an ad, or you can call us between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline is on Monday at noon. the ruins of the plantation houses and grand estates. Like the Acropolis overlooking Athens, they stand as sentinels overlooking the vast Ohio and Kanawha bottomlands. Fires may have gutted the interior, and half the walls may have tumbled, yet they stand as proud as the day they were built. A testament not only to the wealth of the planters, but to the craftsmanship and skill of the enslaved masons and carpenters who built them, the surviving walls of these houses will likely outlast even my youngest readers. Of these ruins, Mason County has three that I know of and possibly several others. Poplar Grove was the plantation of General Peter Higgins Steenbergen, though many of my readers will know it better as the Sandy Lewis farm. Built around 1825, it burned in 2017. The second is of course our most famous plantation ruin, once the most popular spot in the county for parties. The Mai Moore Mansion was built by George Moore, foster father to Meigs Health Matters: Public health nuisances circulation@rivercitiesnews.com CLASSIFIEDS .................. (740) 446-2342 looking for the right clues. No logs or piles of bricks mark these sites, not Chris Rizer even sandstone foundation stones in many cases. Guest Columnist Sometimes you get lucky, and the large cut stones are still there, but more often With questions like that, than not, they’ve been buried by time or hauled off. the imagination can run Yet, traces remain. Typiwild! Perhaps it was a froncally located on rises overtier homestead, and the looking waterways or old likes of Ann Bailey once roads, odd clearings retold stories in front of the main free of trees or dense fireplace. Perhaps it was a growth. This by itself could plantation, with all of its be a dozen different possiuntold human suffering. bilities, but one factor alPerhaps it was an indusmost always gives it away. trial site, where Americans Daylilies and Easter lilscratched a living from the ies are sure signs of a past earth. home. Brought to America As a matter of fact, we around 1790, which is right have all three right here in around the time Mason Mason County. Some stand County was permanently proudly overlooking our settled, lilies were found in towns and valleys, like an practically every garden for American Parthenon. Sevthe next hundred years. eral hide in plain sight, unThey’re almost impossirecognized for what they ble to kill, and even a centruly are. Others stand for- tury later, they still bloom lorn and forgotten, far back in the spring and outline in the woods and hollers the long-gone home and where only the most dilipathways. On a bit of a side gent hikers and hunters see note, they’re also great for them. locating unmarked cemeRuins of frontier cabteries! Now, on the other end ins and early homesteads dot the landscape, if you’re of the spectrum, there are I left home when I was 19. I went to the Salisbury, North Carolina area where grandparents and other members of the Branch family lived. I spent a lot of time at Aunt Thelma’s house. She was my Dad’s sister. She with husband, Harvey, had three kids, Mikey, Darrell, and Judy. Each were about my age at the time. One afternoon while I was there, something happened about which I have not forgotten over the years. Mikey and friend, Parker, sneaked out of Darrell’s bedroom his special autographed baseball. The two played catch with it in the backyard. Darrell came in from work. He sat down with me at the kitchen table to chat. In the meantime, Mikey and Parker lost the special autographed baseball in the weeds. They hurried to find it, because Darrell had a hot temper. He was tall and muscular. He would probably get upset. Darrell walked from the kitchen across the back porch. He stared out the back door. I held my breath because I knew they had Darrell’s baseball. Darrell just stared for a moment, then he asked sharply (with distinctive Southern drawl), “Hey, Mikey!! Whut ya’ll doing?!!” I could hear what Mikey said, “Aw, Darrell, me and Parker lost your ball…” Darrell calmly turned and walked back into the kitchen. He stopped at the refrigerator on the way by and retrieved a jar of mayonnaise. He got two slices of Sunbeam bread and a banana, and he made himself a banana sandwich. He sat down with me at table. We talked at least five minutes while he ate about half his sandwich. After a bit, he picked up his sandwich and slowly eased from the table. He ambled across the porch to the back door. Then, standing there, Darrell sucked in a big gulp of air, and yelled as loudly as he could…. See BRANCH, A10 �Local Friday, July 29, 2022 A3 Middlepoint, Ohio, names Yard of the Week winners Submitted photo Moon and Tracy Stanford live at 483 Beech St. Moon has lived there since 2003 and Tracy since 2005. Moon is originally from Pomeroy and Tracy is originally from Summersville, WV, but moved to Mason when she was very young. Both do the yardwork, Submitted photo and it always looks so nice because Tracy is very meticulous. Their 6-year-old granddaughter, Timberlynn, chose the plantings and placement and did a great job. There is a Sandy Brown was born in Middleport, Ohio, and lived there until she was 15. She then moved to Columbus with her parents until the year 2000, when she moved back. Sandy variety of plants that include daylilies, live forever, peony, hasta, forsythia, rose, morning glory, hibiscus just to name a few. Also in the yard is a peach tree, red bud, rhododenowned an antique shop downtown and was on Council for 8 years. Her yard at 1368 dron, ornamental grass, and a small garden on the side which includes watermelon, Powell St.is always well-groomed and the landscaping is full of a variety of plantings. Her driveway is lined with juniper, and her home is surrounded by boxwood, azalea, bee cucumber, and tomatoes. balm, impatiens, cone flowers, roses, hibiscus, and iris. Submitted photo Submitted photo Martha Whipkey moved into 965 Ash St. about 6 months ago from Moundsville WV. Martha has 4 children — two sons and two daughters. One son lives in Somerton, OH, and one is retired military living in Germany. Both of her daughters live in Albany, OH. Her one son occasionally comes to take care of the yard, but most of the time her neighbor Jim Farley does it for her. He does a great job because it always looks nice. Up the front steps, she has it lined with geraniums, and on and around the front porch are Boston ferns, impatiens, rhododendron, and nicely trimmed shrubbery. Jim and Betty Farley purchased this home at 947 Ash St. in 2016. Jim is from Crystal Lake, Ill., and moved to this area in 2006. Betty is from Ashton, WV, and moved to Meigs County in 2008. Jim worked at a metal foundry for 30 years in Crystal Lake and served his country in Germany for 3 years. Betty worked at McDonald’s in Point Pleasant for 12 years and Hozier Home Care for 5 years. Jim does the lawn maintenance for his and his neighbor’s yard and they are always well taken care of. On the porch and around the yard are a variety of plants, which include hibiscus, rhododendron, impatiens, poinsettia, (neatly trimmed) azaleas and something you rarely see, a papaya tree. �A4 Friday, July 29, 2022 Calendar CALENDAR OF EVENTS Celebrating 98th birthday with card shower Rebecca Hudson will celebrate her 98th birthday Aug. 3 with a card shower. Cards may be sent to 1595 Tomblinson Run Rd., Leon, WV 25123 Forum on overdose crisis set Aug. 4 A public forum on the overdose crisis will be held 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at The Rock Church, 1305 37th Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Hope For Recovery: A Conversation About The Overdose Crisis” will be led by Andrew Bell, Rural Health Community technical expert. Meigs County Public Employee Retirees to meet POMEROY—MeigsCounty Public Employee Retirees Inc., Chapter 74, will meet Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center, 260 Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy. Becca Martin, project director of Vantage of Southeast Ohio, an organization that works with senior citizens interested in obtaining part- or full-time employment, will be the guest speaker. Also, Greg Ervin, PERI District 7 representative, will be present to provide updates on issues affecting PERI members. All Meigs County Public Employee retirees are urged to attend. Church to hold yard sale Aug. 6 St. Louis Catholic Church will host a yard sale Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the parish hall, State Street and Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis. This is a many-family event to be held rain or shine. Offering clothing, household items, books, miscellaneous items. Faith Valley Community Church to hold homecoming Aug. 7 The Faith Valley Community Church will hold a homecoming service at 10 a.m., Aug. 7. The church is located on Bulaville Pike in Gallipolis, Ohio. Park District meeting set Aug. 12 The O.O. McIntyre Park District Board will have the next monthly meeting at 11 a.m. at the OOMPD Office, Suite 1262, Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, Ohio. AARP Safe Driving Class offered GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A safe driving class, sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in connection with the Gallipolis Christian Church, will be given at the church location, 4486 St. Rt. 588, Gallipolis, 45631, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration forms can be completed by calling the church office at 740-446-1863. The cost of the class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Payment can be made by check or money order payable to AARP. If paying in cash, please have the exact amount due, as change cannot be made the day of the class. Please bring your AARP member number (if applicable) and operator’s license number when you come to the class. The instructor is Jim Oiler. The Safe Driving Program is a classroom driver improvement course for all drivers but specifically designed for those 50 and older. This program developed by AARP can sharpen driving skills, help prevent accidents and keep older drivers on the road longer and more safely. For many people, the Safe Driving Class can also save money on car insurance. Ohio Law permits auto insurance carriers to offer a discount on premiums to qualified graduates of the approved AARP class. Policyholders should contact their carriers for more information about such discounts. Free bean dinner set Aug. 13 in Rio Grande RIO GRANDE, Ohio — A free bean dinner for all veterans, first responders and all who “serve and sacrifice” will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 13 at the URG/RGCC Bob Evans Farms Shelter House, located in front of the Bob Evans Restaurant in Rio Grande. The goal of the event is honoring all veterans and dates back to 1870, when the dinners began as a way of honoring Civil War veterans on both sides of the Civil War. Admission for others is $4 for 10 and older; children under 9 years old are free. The Bean Dinner menu is supplemented by other food and drinks at an additional cost. Activities Include: Grandma Gatewood Fun Run/Hike, “The Flying Chicken” Mountain Bike Time Trial, Shannon Mayes Fly Fishing Exhibition, $150 Veterans Raffle, Civil War Skit, Cadot-Blessing Camp #126 Loading & Firing of a Civil War Weapon & Displays, Marjorie Woods Artifacts of Grandma Gatewood. Music will be provided by Jamie Merry Acoustic, Jenny Dyer Henchey singing, Steve Free award winning musician & singing performance. �Local Friday, July 29, 2022 A5 Author and physician Dr. Mel Simon visits Point Pleasant Writers Guild From Staff Reports POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — At a recent meeting of the Point Pleasant Writers Guild, members were pleased to have as their guest, Dr. Mel Simon, author of “By the Banks of the Ohio,” which was published in 2021. Joining him was his wife, Lydia, and their friends, Dr. Roy and Mea Enrico. Before hearing from Dr. Mel, as he likes to be called, Guild members shared their thoughts on how newspapers can be used once they have been read. Marilyn Clarke wrote “Newspapers, What Are They Good For?” She used old newspapers to wrap Christmas decorations in once Christmas was over and everything had to be boxed up for another year. Also, in the fall, she collects a few papers and wraps sweet potatoes in them. Other things they are good for include ripening tomatoes, unscrewing a broken light bulb, and cleaning your barbeque. Carol Newberry wrote her list as a short story, “Newspapers” in which a woman is forced to clean out an attic belonging to her recently deceased mother. When she comes across a stack of newspapers, she wonders what she should do with them — donate them to a local school for making works of art with paper mache or to a neighbor for keeping the weeds in his garden under control? In the end, she used them to make paper logs for the fireplace, probably what her mother had done as well. For April Pyles, she remembers lining her bird’s cage with newspapers and believes that animal shelters are always in need of papers to line the cages there. From a tip on the uses of vinegar, her husband soaked some papers with vinegar and surrounded his watermelon plants with them to keep the cats away. Submitted photo The Point Pleasant Writers Guild had special guests at a recent meeting: Dr. Mel and Lydia Simon, and Dr. Roy and Mea Enrico. They are shown with Guild member and reporter April Pyles. Patrecia Gray made a list of 23 uses, some of which included to help build fires, to fill extra space in boxes containing breakable items, and speaking as a nurse, using in emergency when delivering a baby. Evidently, the insides of newspapers are mostly sterile until opened for reading. Who knew? In his opening remarks, Dr. Mel mentioned that it was by reading the newspaper that he learned of the Point Pleasant Writers Guild and was informed as to when and where he could attend our meetings. He also reviewed a few of our articles, which he could read on his cell phone, and mentioned members by name and what they had written in the past. How’s that for PR for the Guild by our Guest Speaker and a plug for newspapers at the same time? Dr. Mel then introduced his newest book, “By the Banks of the Ohio,” a sequel to his first book, “Two Rivers A World Apart.” The first book covers his growing-up years in the Philippines, training to be a doctor, coming to America, starting his family and Attending the meeting, moving to Gallipolis, Ohio in addition to those menwhere he still lives today. The second book, he ex- tioned, were Phil Heck, Kris plained, was to fill in de- Moore, and Raine Fielder. The Point Pleasant Writtails of the past and present — to connect the dots, so to speak. Also, as his son, Paul, told him, if he wrote a book about his World War II experiences, he wouldn’t have to tell them over and over. Sadly, Paul has passed from this Valley, but he will live forever in the hearts of his family and friends and within the pages of his father’s books. As an extra treat for the Guild, Paul’s mother-in-law, Bartolomea B. Agatep-Enrico, also called Mea, reviewed her autobiography, “Under His Wings,” which can be purchased on Amazon.com. Her life’s story contains many miracles and how she realized three of her dreams: becoming a nurse, marrying a doctor and living in America. Like Dr. Mel and Lydia, Mea and her husband grew up in the Philippine Islands. She and Dr. Roy make their home in California, except for the summer months, which finds them with their daughter, Dr. Agnes Enrico-Simon, and grandson, Jacob, at the Old Town Farm north of Point Pleasant. ers Guild meets at the Mason County Library on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from noon until 2 p.m. To contact us, email ppwritersguild@yahoo. com. You may also visit our blog: ppwritersguild.blogspot.com. �A6 Friday, July 29, 2022 �Obituaries, From Page A1 Dr. Richard Alan Caldwell COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dr. Richard Alan Caldwell, 87, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Richard was born in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Elmer and Jewel Caldwell. Also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Greta Thomas Caldwell; his oldest brother, Colonel Dan Caldwell; and youngest brother, Major Julian Caldwell, DDS. Richard graduated from Gallia Academy High School and went on to attend Ohio University where he graduated with a degree in zoology. Having put himself through school waiting tables, Richard went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps in August of 1957. After three years of service at Camp Lejeune, he was honorably discharged with a rank of E-6. He then came home to Ohio to marry the love of his life, Greta Thomas of Gallipolis, on August 28, 1960. Greta was a physical education teacher and supported Richard as he went on to work two jobs to make his way through dental school at The Ohio State University. Richard went on to practice dentistry for 44 years. In the latter years of his practice, knowing the difficult struggle of going to dental school full-time while having a family, Richard was prompted to start a scholarship fund at The Ohio State University dental school. Richard and Greta created a beautiful family together and welcomed their first child, Gwynn, in December of 1961. Soon after came their son Tom and then David. Throughout his life Richard dedicated himself to not only his dental practice, but also to BOE (Continued from Page A1) The board accepted the resignations of three professional personnel including Stacey Warton, Principal at Point Pleasant Intermediate School, Claire Cottrill, Speech Language Pathologist, and Charla Martin, Counselor at Point Pleasant Junior/High School. The Parental, Family and Community Engagement Plan for the 2022-2023 school year was approved. The board will make the policy available to all parents and families of participating Title I, Part A, Title III, Special Education, Preschool, and general education chil- CAMP (Continued from Page A1) “We’ve got a lot of people that have other things [outside of marching band],” Loudin said. “So band camp is also the only time that we get everyone together at the same time with no excuses. They’re here, they’re locked down, they don’t wander off and they don’t go do other things.” Band camp also provides opportunities for the members of the marching band to bond. “Whenever we’re learning at summer band, ... some of COUNCIL (Continued from Page A1) After a short discussion, first reading was given to Ordinance 145-22 to abandon a portion of the above-mentioned alley. Joe Powell and Andy Blank stated that they felt things were going well with water and sewer operations. Powell stated they had hired one additional person and that Nick Bolin had been learning the water procedures and also would be trying to get his sewer license, which would be a big asset to the village if this could happen. Police Chief Mony Wood stated that he had been working some at the office and was doing well from his recent surgery. He stated the depart- well, OH; Phlorine Campbell of Charlestown, VA; her brothers-in-law Bernard, Columbus, OH; and Clyde and Harve Ferrell from Bidwell, OH. Lydia was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, her brothers John, Raymond and Henry Ferreira, all of Portsmouth; her sisters, Cecelia Price of Blacksburg, VA and Evelyn Rudisell of Tiverton, RI; her brothers-in-laws Thomas Ferrell of Delbarton, WV; Samuel and Cloyde Ferrell of Bidwell, Ohio. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. in Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. A Mass will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9 a.m. in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Additional information at www.memorialfuneralhome.com NEWPORT, RI. — Lydia Jean Ferrell, 86 of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2022. Lydia was born in Portsmouth, RI to the late John and Julia (Roderick) Ferreira. Lydia was married to the late Marvin D. Ferrell for 50 years. Lydia worked at Raytheon for 29 years as a Cable Specialist and was also a member of Local Lodge 584. Lydia (Gram, Vovo) grew up on the Ferreira Farm and was a resident of Portsmouth for 84 years. She enjoyed playing cribbage, traveling, crocheting blankets and winter hats, and playing cards. She enjoyed watching New England sports. She was at her most happiest spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was also a long time sideline cheerleader for local Portsmouth sports. Gram lit up the room with her smile and her unforgettable laugh. Her hospitality will never be forgotten. She loved to cook big family meals, especially holiday meals, with her secret recipes. Her homemade Portuguese soup will be made for generations. She opened her home to everyone, even the entire football team, for a meal. She loved spending time at McCorrie Beach with family and friends until the sun went down. Always in our heart and never far from our thoughts we will forever be thankful for the best mother and grandmother. Lydia is survived by her children Marvin Ferrell (Jessica) of Middletown, RI., Gary Ferrell (Deborah) of Little Compton, RI., Carolann Silvia (David) of Tamworth, NH., Roy Ferrell, Tiverton, RI., John Ferrell (Doreen) of Tiverton, RI., Veronica Ferrell-Belliveau (Neal) of Portsmouth, RI. Her siblings, Lorraine McBride, Edward Ferreira (Mary) of Portsmouth, RI. Her 12 grandchildren, Gary Ferrell Jr., Melissa Westphal, Anne-Marie Lafazia, David Silvia Jr., Justin Dionne, Lindsay Golnik, Ryan Ferrell, Megan Ferrell, John Ferrell II, Nicole Ferrell, Valery Belliveau, Vernon Belliveau. Also 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She also leaves behind her sisters-in-laws Lucinda White, Columbus, OH; Velma Russell, Bid- dren by posting it on their website on or before Sept 30. The plan for this coming school year has programs, activities and procedures for the involvement of parents and family members in all schools. In addition, the board approved the hiring of four people with professional personnel status and eight people who are considered extra-curricular employees. Four transfers of service personnel were approved, as was the hiring of two people for full-time positions and four substitutes for cooks and bus drivers. Howard Barr was hired as a non-paid Athletic Assistant at Wahama Junior/High School. Two contracts were dis- cussed and approved to utilize the services of Michelle Blaine and Kristie Beaver as physical therapists who will work with students. The Magic Years Day Care’s agreement with the school board was approved. The Day Care will provide preschool services for students this coming academic year. Burdette also informed the board that Mason County Schools will have a major presence at the upcoming Mason County Fair. The fair starts the week of Aug. 8. He said that they will give away hundreds of free books and some backpacks with perishable food items for the students to use and enjoy. AG ED us are total strangers, some of us kind of know each other,” Matti Brown, a senior from the clarinet section said. “But then you take us out to Rio Grande and we don’t get to go home. We’re like out in that field for a whole bunch of hours and we just like have to get to know each other.” Even through the hard work, the band members get to make memories with one another. “It’s more serious but it’s not in some parts,” Chloe Sellers, a senior trombone player said. “There’s a lot more memories made here than there are during sum- mer band.” While there is fun to be had, Maddy Towner, the drum major of the Black Knight Marching Band, says there needs to be a balance between fun and work. Also, while it is her last band camp, she tries to stay in the moment and treat this camp like any other camp. “Band camp is way more intense [than the rest of the marching season],” Towner said. “Right now, I’m more in the moment than anything else. And I think once I think back on it, I’ll be like, ‘Man, that was a really great time.’” ment was losing two individuals and was very short-handed at the time. A short discussion was held on better ways to hire and keep officers with no action taken on anything new. Wood stated that the mayor had applied for grants for some incentives for officers, but nothing has come through so far. Wood stated they have new radios that were paid for mostly from a grant from OCJS, and that the department had very good equipment. Hendrickson stated that council needed to take action to approve or disapprove the zoning change and variance granted on the property on Hartinger which will be used as a dog grooming business. Council unanimously approved both actions. Conde stated that he had been receiving a lot of comments on the mayor’s letter concerning downspouts. After a lengthy discussion on the issue, the mayor stated it was illegal by ordinance to discharge storm water into the sanitary lines as it resulted in overwhelming the smaller sanitary lines and caused water and sewage in basements in some areas of town. He stated that any downspouts going into sanitary lines must be removed to help alleviate some of the problems created by the sewer separation projects. Council adjourned with the next regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 8. his family. Richard loved to play golf and tennis. He was an amazing cook and grill master who often showed his love through homemade soups of all kinds. Greta and Richard loved to vacation in Siesta Key, Florida with their kids and grandkids. They often spent their winters enjoying time together in Palm Springs, California. Richard leaves behind a family that will miss him dearly. He is survived by his children, daughter Gwynn Behrent (Peter); Tom Caldwell (Leslie) and David Caldwell (Nicole Van Steyn); his grandchildren Katie Behrent, Sarah Fawcett (Andrew), Christy Rasul (Ziyad), Walker Caldwell, Griffin Caldwell, EJ Caldwell, Hannah Caldwell and Quinn Caldwell; as well as his great-grandchild, Lena Rasul. Richard also leaves behind his brother, retired Colonel Jimmy D. Caldwell of Dayton, and his sister, Lee Caldwell Burkett (Doug Burkett) of Gallipolis, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 29. At the completion of the service the family will travel to Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to The Richard A. Caldwell Dental Scholarship Fund. Payable to The Ohio State University, Fund #641044, PO Box 710811, Columbus, Ohio 43271-0811 Lydia Jean Ferrell (Information submitted by Middleport Mayor Fred Hoffman) Henry William Wilson LEON, W.Va. — Henry William Wilson, 86, of Leon, WV, passed away July 25, 2022, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division following a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1935, in Cabin Creek, WV, a son of the late Harvey Anderson and Ella Reba (Stanley) Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harvey, David and Robert Wilson; sister, Helen Casto. Henry, was a United States Army veteran with 20 years of service. He retired as a Sergeant serving in Korea and Vietnam. He was a former security guard for NASA and worked for the Palm Bay, FL police force with 11 years of service. He was a Jackson County Deputy Sheriff with 16 years of service and retired with the rank of captain. He was very active with fund rais- (Continued from Page A1) “It’s important for younger folks to learn skills in agriculture, so we can stem the corporatization of farming in America. We can provide local product that is of higher quality compared to what you can get at the store,” Deckard said. Sourcing produce and meat locally is important to continue, according to Deckard, because it makes rural communities stronger by improving the local economy and helping neighbors make an honest living by supporting them. Ginger Canaday-Thompson is a member of the Gal- Friday, July 29, 2022 ing efforts for the Wounded Warrior Outdoors and golf tournaments. He was a member of the VFW Post # 5501 Ripley, WV and the American Legion Post # 107 Ripley, WV. He enjoyed working on his farm and feeding and watching the deer and turkey. Henry had a passion for fishing and spent many hours enjoying the sport. Survivors include his wife of 62-plus years, Dorothea (Denskat) Wilson; son, Richard J. Wilson of Colbert, OK; daughter, Susan Diane Miller of Port Saint Lucie, FL; brother, Douglas Wilson of Ripley, WV; sister, Alice Wilson of Melbourne, FL; grandchildren, Daniel Michael Willingham, Nicole Lorraine Dambro and Caitlyn Elizabeth Baxter; great-grandchildren, Dannie Michelle Willingham, Brodie M. Willingham, Mason Henry Baxter and Maxwell Rory Braxton. Service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. Burial with military rites provided by the Jackson County Honor Guard will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery, Leon, WV. Visitation will be Friday, July 29, 2022 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to the Jackson County Hunting Heroes at the following address: JCCF Inc., 108 Church Street North, Ripley, WV 25271. Condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com A7 HARTFORD, W.Va. — Mary Margaret (Board) Roush, 84, of Hartford, WV, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2022. Mary was the daughter of the late Burley A. and Ruby Board of Hartford, WV, where Mary was born and raised. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; three sisters; her first husband, David L. Roush Sr.; son, Ricky John Roush; second husband, Ernie Roush; nephews, Bobby Board and Ferris Board. Mary worked at American Alloys with 22 years of service. She attended the Fathers House Church in Hartford and enjoyed quilting and spending time with her great grandchildren who were the light of her life. Mary spent the last few months living with her son David and Dianna in Hartford, WV. She loved sitting on the front porch watching the boats on the Ohio River and greeting neighbors as they went past the house. She said, “That’s the happiest she ever was, to be born, raised, and get to die in Hartford, the place she held so dear.” Mary is survived by the loves of her life, her children, David L. Roush Jr. and his wife, Dianna, Pam J. Roush, Jeffery Scott Roush and his wife, Angelic; granddaughters, Jessica, and Heather and five great-grandchildren. Mary is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who lovingly called her Aunt Marg. Mary had a special friend who she called her sister, Cindy Roach and several other close friends, Monica Southall, Kelly Shasteen, Betty McNamara and many other friends. Service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV, with Pastor Mike Finnicum officiating. Burial will follow at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV. lia County Agriculture Society board and was born and raised in Gallia County in Rio Grande and is the fourth generation to live on her family’s cattle farm. She was very involved as a child in animal showing and referred to her mom as a townie and her dad as a cattleman. Her mother bought two goats that they started to work with and then started showing cattle and multiple species across multiple states. Canaday-Thompson started at 9, the youngest age to participate at that time. There is now a program that allows younger children to participate without competing. The Clover Bud program is all about learning skills and taking part in activities that will prepare them to take part in competitions. “They meet and do one project with the extension agent overseeing them. There are opportunities to learn about nature, plants, and animals. The program is for kindergarten through third grade, which prepares them to participate in 4-H and the fair,” Canaday-Thompson said. She further explained that the program affords the children an opportunity to engage them with things they may not learn at home. Canaday-Thompson herself was heavily involved in Future Farmers of America and 4-H programs at an early age. Mary Margaret (Board) Roush �A8 Friday, July 29, 2022 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 Senate shows it can be bipartisan The U.S. Senate continues to find ways to actually govern in a bipartisan fashion. Imagine that. When enough — meaning at least 60 — senators regardless of political party can find ways to compromise, they actually pass meaningful legislation — just the way it was intended. And that’s without ending the filibuster or trying to have one party or the other “go it alone” without working with senators across the aisle. On Wednesday, the Senate passed legislation that includes $52 billion in grants and tax incentives to spur semiconductor — meaning computer chip — manufacturing. Sixty-four senators voted to pass the legislation that will be viewed as a victory for President Joe Biden’s administration but, more importantly, should be viewed as a victory for the United States. The bill, which is expected to pass the House before members of Congress leave by the end of the week for their August break, is an example of what can happen when enough time is taken to bridge the political divide and put the country first. To be clear, while there was majority bipartisan support, the legislation also managed to bring some Democrats and Republicans together — but only in opposition. Fortunately, however, enough lawmakers saw that the bill would spur economic development in the country’s industrial sector and also improve national security by providing a clear supply chain for these important computer chips without depending on nations that could become, or already are, adversarial. “Our grandchildren will be holding good-paying jobs in industries we can’t even imagine because of what we do today,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said before the final vote on the measure, which he described as being “a long time coming.” The legislation will provide, as reported by Bloomberg: — $39 billion in funding to build semiconductor manufacturing facilities through a mixture of grants and tax incentives; — $11 billion to fund computer chip research; — $2 billion for defense-related computer chip manufacturing; — A 25% investment tax credit for the manufacture of semiconductors and tools to create semiconductors; — $500 million for an international secure communications program; — $200 million for semiconductor industry worker training; — $1.5 billion for public wireless supply-chain innovation. As we noted in an editorial about two weeks ago, the United States’ lack of major manufacturing of computer chips creates a dangerous situation. And we’re all still seeing the impact that worldwide events like the pandemic, as well as the war in Ukraine, can have on supply chains that are too dependent on foreign countries. Even when those countries are friendly to U.S. interests, the lack of computer chip manufacturing on this nation’s mainland creates unnecessary risks. And when the countries aren’t allies, it makes it downright dangerous not to have key computer components at the ready. While some may question the amount of funding in this bill, and others may have wanted more direct steps at increasing competitiveness with China, the legislation that passed is more than just a step in the right direction — it is a major movement in making the United States more competitive in the semiconductor industry and more secure from international threats that lead to supply-chain disruption. Bottom line is that the U.S. Senate got it right by doing the hard work necessary for bipartisan governing. It is a welcome sight. Biden is obviously not too old A friend asked her therapist whether her new romantic interest, 17 years her senior, was “too old.” He responded, “Too old for what?” Those wise words could also apply to President Joe Biden, about whom many are asking the same question. Pushing 80, Biden may be slower than he was. Then again, he’s not a contestant on “Jeopardy.” A president needs a deep well of knowledge and good people to handle the details. Biden seems to have both. This is not a call for Biden to seek a second presidential term. It is just to say that right now, he is clearly not too old to serve as chief executive of the United States. There’s a bit of hypocrisy on the political fringes when it comes to the ages of their heroes. On the left we have Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is a year older than Biden. Progressive youth worship him still. That Sanders actually suffered a heart attack during the 2020 campaign didn’t deter his supporters, nor did it cause most of the media to rule him out. After Sanders lost the Democratic nomination, his campaign announced that he themselves a service by not flogging their opponents over Froma their age. Did you hear that, Harrop Joe Cunningham? Cunningham is a Democrat who accomplished the feat Syndicated of winning South Carolina’s Columnist 1st congressional district for a term. Now running for govmight run again in 2024. Sand- ernor against the incumbent, Republican Henry McMaster, ers says that would be “very, Cunningham is proposing a 72very unlikely.” year age limit for South CaroOn the right we have Donald Trump. Trump is only two lina politicians. McMaster just years younger than Biden and happens to be 75. I hope Cunningham wins, seriously overweight. I’d like but playing the age card is simto see Trump even get on the ply not great politics. For startbicycle that Biden fell off. As president, Trump’s most mem- ers, there are a lot of 72-yearorable achievement was nearly old voters. They may not like hearing 40-year-old Cunningbreaking the democracy. ham complain that politics in Youth, meanwhile, is not our country are run by a “gerinecessarily a guarantor of suatric oligarchy.” perior mental acuity. The Furthermore, there are all youngest member of congress, kinds of 72-year-olds. Some are 26-year-old Madison Cawfrail; others beat millennials thorn, is a lunatic. in tennis. Being the chief exIn any case, if younger peoecutive of a state (or a counple want to challenge the older officeholders, good for them. try) does not require athletic ability. Franklin Roosevelt, However, no one has an obliparalyzed since age 39, guidgation to, as the ambitious juniors like to say to, “step aside ed America through the Great Depression and World War II for the next generation.” Let the voters decide who can best while in a wheelchair. In proposing an age limit, do the job. Cunningham couldn’t possiYoung challengers would do bly have been referring to Rep. Jim Clyburn, the 82-year-old Democratic power broker from his own state. Clyburn is No. 3 in the House leadership and seems to be doing just fine. It’s true that Biden’s approval rating currently scrapes the depths, but that surely reflects Americans’ generally foul mood. It also reflects his administration’s pathetic communications skills. That’s why it hasn’t sunk in that under Biden, America has created almost 10 million jobs, and COVID deaths are down 90%. Nor does the public fixate on how skillfully Biden has guided support for Ukraine while minimizing escalation with Russia. As Barack Obama famously said, “Don’t compare me to the almighty. Compare me to the alternative.” Biden has a history of being counted out until he sweeps away the alternatives. It’s too early to count him out. Follow Froma Harrop on Twitter @ FromaHarrop. She can be reached at fharrop@gmail.com. © 2022, Creators.com Online schooling: Bad idea refuses to die Nearly all of the 20 largest U.S. school districts will offer online schooling options this fall. Over half of them will be offering more full-time virtual school programs than they did before the pandemic. The trend seems likely to continue or accelerate, according to an analysis by Chalkbeat. That’s a problem. School closings over the last two years have inflicted severe educational and emotional damage on American students. Schools should now be focusing on creative ways to fill classrooms, socialize kids and convey the joy of collaborative learning — not on providing opportunities to stay home. Historically, various forces have pushed for online education — not all of them focused on improving education. These include: the quest for cheaper, more efficient modes of schooling; the push to limit the influence of teachers unions by concentrating virtual teachers in non-union states; and a variety of medical and social factors that lead some students and families to prefer online learning. Since the pandemic, some virtual programs have reasonably stressed medically fragile students. But others are seizing on online education in a rushed effort to shore up public-school enrollments, which plummeted in some cities. The prevalence of these programs in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Dallas and New York is particularly worrying, as they target poor and minority students who are likely to be particularly ill-served by online school options. cially among sixth graders who spent much of the previous Andrea two years online. Gabor During a recent multi-day field trip to a camp run by the Fresh Air Fund, Browne Syndicated said he noticed that during Columnist team-building exercises, such as figuring out how to carry a large object over a low bridge, A new study shows that students resorted to screaming while young children, espeat each other. Previously, he cially, are bouncing back from said, they would have worked the pandemic-era academout a strategy for maneuvering ic doldrums, the gap between the object together. high-poverty and low-poverty Equally concerning, when schools remains greater than it the school offered an online was pre-pandemic. option during the 2020-2021 Research, where it exists, school year, Browne found shows consistently worse edthat close to half of his highucational outcomes for online est achieving eighth graders schools than for traditional — those taking algebra rathpublic schools. er than pre-algebra — selectStudents in cyber schools ed the option because it gave do their coursework mostly from home and over the inter- them the flexibility to pursue academics at their own pace. net, with teachers often locat“Our school is small, so haved in different states and time ing such a large portion of zones. There is little comprehigh-performing students out hensive information about the of the building has an impact curricula, student-teacher raon peer tutoring, student motios, how much actual teaching rale, and a culture of team occurs, or what if any academ- building that we emphasize at ic supports are provided by the school,” Browne said. schools. The most immediate threat, The adverse impact of the however, comes from the pripandemic on the emotional vate sector and especially well-being and social skills of from for-profit virtual charchildren — one-third of school ter schools, which are of notoleaders reported a surge in riously poor quality; just 30% disruptive student behavior met state school-performance during the past school year — standards, compared with 53% is a cautionary lesson for onfor district-run virtual schools line learning. before the pandemic. Graham Browne, the foundThese schools, which spend er of Forte Preparatory Acadheavily on advertising, boomed emy, an independent charter during school lockdowns, when school in Queens, New York, traditional schools were strugsaid recently that he saw a gling to offer online instrucsharp increase in “aggressive tion. At the nation’s largest or threatening” behavior, espe- for-profit network, enrollment grew 45% to 157,000 students during the past year. What kids need most are robust in-person learning opportunities and the chance to experiment. Schools also need to maintain reassuring safety protocols as COVID-19 variants continue to spread. This is the time for schools to adopt engaging learning approaches, such those of a high-poverty school in the Bronx that uses the Bronx River as a science laboratory, and of the Leander, Texas school district that turned over the development of an anti-bullying strategy to high school students, in the process building young leaders. Some of these projects could be adapted to a hybrid format by giving students the option to do some work remotely, while also emphasizing in-person collaboration. What makes no educational sense is the rush to embrace online schooling. Experience has demonstrated its severe disadvantages. State oversight isn’t strong enough to mitigate them. Before barreling ahead, research should be financed and conducted by independent scholars to pinpoint the potential benefits. Until that happens, schools should do everything they can to keep kids in classrooms. Andrea Gabor, a former editor at Business Week and U.S. News & World Report, is the Bloomberg chair of business journalism at Baruch College of the City University of New York and the author of “After the Education Wars: How Smart Schools Upend the Business of Reform.” © 2022 Bloomberg �Friday, July 29, 2022 A9 Point Pleasant Church Directory METHODIST Hartford United Methodist Hartford. Sunday worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Graham United Methodist Rt. 62. Sunday worship 11 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Asbury United Methodist Rt. 62, Letart. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Worship 1st and 3rd Sundays 11 a.m.; Youth every Sunday 6 p.m. New Haven United Methodist 511 5th St. Worship 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 a.m.; Bible study, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Trinity United Methodist 615 Viand St., Point Pleasant. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Traditional worship service 10:45 a.m.; youth, 6:30 p.m.; prayer service, 7 p.m., Union United Methodist Rt. 1, Letart. Worship service, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; meeting, Sunday, 7 p.m. Oak Grove United Methodist Oak Grove Rd., Letart. Worship service & Sunday school 10 a.m. Bellmead United Methodist Corner of Burdette St. and Howard Ave., Point Pleasant. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m.; Sunday school 10:45 a.m.; Sunday worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. Mason United Methodist Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday school for youth 11 a.m. Vernon United Methodist RT. 2, Letart. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Moore’s Chapel Rocky Fork Rd., Ashton. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 11 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday evening services 7 p.m.; Youth fellowship 6:30 p.m. Heights United Methodist 2016 N. Main, Point Pleasant. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. Clifton United Methodist Clifton. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6:30 pm Good Shepherd United Methodist Rt. 2, Point Pleasant. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Leon United Methodist Leon. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Krebs Chapel Sand Hill Rd., Sunday School 10 a.m., morning worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday evening 7 p.m., Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m. Mount Union Pliny. Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday & Sunday night 7 p.m.; youth fellowship 7 p.m. Bachtel United Methodist Layne St., New Haven. Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m. Morning Star 2423 Jackson Ave., Point Pleasant. Sunday school, 10 a.m. Thursday 7 p.m. West Columbia United Methodist Rt. 62, West Columbia. Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. Beech Hill United Methodist Southside, W.Va.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; church service 11 a.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. Oak Grove United Methodist Oak Grove Rd., Letart, Sunday school 10 a.m., worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Sunday evening service Mt.Carmel Gallipolis Ferry. Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Thursday worship 6 p.m. BAPTIST First Baptist Church of Mason (Independent Fundamental) 2nd & Anderson St., Mason, Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Faith Gospel Mission (Independent Baptist Fellowship) Hannan-Trace Rd. Glenwood, WVa. Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday morning church; Sunday and Tuesday 7 p.m. Faith Gospel (Independent Fundamental) Gallipolis Ferry, Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. Main Street Baptist Church 1100 Main St., Point Pleasant. Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and youth fellowship 6:30 p.m. Concord Baptist American Baptist Jim Hill Rd. Henderson,W. Va. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday evening worship, 6 p.m. Old Town Board Baptist Church Rt. 2, Letart, off Sand Hill Rd. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Jackson Avenue Baptist 2816 Jackson Ave. Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.; Jr. Church 7 p.m. Grace Baptist (Independent Fundamental) Rt. 62, Ohio River Rd. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. Davies Grove Baptist Long Hollow Rd., Letart. Sunday service 10 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Bible study Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Wolfe Valley Tribble Rd. Sunday school 10 a.m.; service 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Crab Creek Rd. Gallipolis Ferry. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday morning church service 11 a.m. New Haven Baptist (Independent) Rollins St. New Haven. Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m Jordan Baptist Gallipolis Ferry. Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; prayer, Bible study & youth groups 7 p.m. Leon Baptist Main St., Leon. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m.; evening worship 7 p.m.; prayer & Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. Harmony Baptist (Abcusa) Corner of US Rt. 35 & Little 16 Mile Creek Rd. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Church Announcements Sponsored By These Local Merchants Palestine Baptist Palestine Creek Rd., Ashton. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m.; Bible study, Wednesday 7 p.m. Faith Baptist 2nd St., Mason. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m., Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Upland. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m.; prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Ashton Baptist Ashton. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m. New Hope Bible Baptist Church End of Robinson St. Point Pleasant.. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 10:50 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m.; special youth programs Wednesday 6:30 p.m. New Beginnings Baptist Church 8443 Sandhill Rd. Point Pleasant, Christ centered, Bible based family worship, Sunday at 11 a.m. Graham Baptist (Independent Fundamental) Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Lifespring Community Church 2414 Jackson Ave, Point Pleasant. Sunday services & children’s ministry 10:30 a.m.; refreshments start at 10 a.m. EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 804 Main St. Point Pleasant. Sunday services 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.; informal service with communion, second Saturday of the month 5 p.m. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday Sabbath school/Bible class 12 p.m.; Saturday worship service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday service 5 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Point Pleasant Presbyterian 8th & Main St. Point Pleasant. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Henderson Church of Christ Henderson & Walnut St. Sunday study 10 a.m.; worship 10:50 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Church of Christ Sand Hill Rd. Bible study 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Church of Christ Mt. Alto, St. Rt. 2 & 331; Sunday Bible study 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday service,7 p.m. Glenwood Church of Christ Glenwood. Sunday Bible study 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. WESLEYAN Wesleyan Holiness 2300 Lincoln Ave. Point Pleasant. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; prayer service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist 10 mi. N. on St. Rt. 2. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; evening service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening service, 7 p.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2222 Jackson Ave. Point Pleasant Sunday mass, 11:15 a.m. NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene Mt. Vernon Ave., 25th St. Point Pleasant. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m., Ladies Bible study 6 p.m., evening service 6:30 p.m., youth fellowship 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m., kids Bible exploring 7 p.m. LUTHERAN St. Paul Lutheran Church 5th & George Streets New Haven. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 28th & Parrish Ave. Point Pleasant. Worship service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. St. Mark Lutheran Upper Flats Community. Worship service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. Zion Lutheran Broad Run, W.Va. Sunday church service 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m. APOSTOLIC Henderson Tabernacle Sunday 10 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. God’s Will Tabernacle Leon-Baden Rd., Leon. Sunday school 10 a.m.; evening worship, 6 p.m.; young people’s meeting Wednesday 6 p.m.; evening worship Friday 7 p.m. Life Line Apostolic Church 4 Mi. N. Rt. 2 Point Pleasant. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Evangelical Christian Union 206 Main St., Point Pleasant. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6 p.m. Church of Christ in Christian Union Hartford. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; service 11 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Liberty Assembly of God Rt. 1, Dudding Lane Mason. Sunday service 10 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Church of God, Anderson Ind. 5th and Layne St. New Haven. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, Wednesday evening 7 p.m., Youth programs each service First Church of God 2401 Jefferson Ave. Point Pleasant. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Lighthouse 4th & Main St. Hartford. Sunday worship 10 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wyoma Pentecostal 7 miles out Redmond Ridge. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday worship 6 p.m. Full Gospel Fisherman’s Net Ministries 104 Main St. Point Pleasant. Sunday worship service 10 a.m.; Bible study & prayer meeting Wednesday 10 a.m.; mid-week service Thursday 10 a.m. Trinity Tabernacle Barton Chapel Rd., Ashton, W.Va. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening 7 p.m.; Faith Gospel Church CITY ICE & FUEL Co. 304-675-1700 Rt. 62 North Point Pleasant Hannan-Trace Road, Glenwood. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday morning church; Sunday & Tuesday evening 7 p.m. College Hill Church 165 Wood School Road, Gallipolis Ferry. Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arbuckle Interdenominational Rt. 62. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and youth service 7 p.m. Shiloh Community Leon-Baden Road.; Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Guiding Star Advent Christian Church Letart-off Rt. 33 on to Tombleson Run Rd. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 11a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. General Assembly of the Body of Christ Sandhill Rd., Letart, W.Va. Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Barton Chapel Jerry’s Run Road, Apple Grove. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. NON DENOMINATIONAL Christian Brethren Center St., Mason. Worship service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday study 7 p.m. True Gospel Church Gibbstown Road. Worship services Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Thursday evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Balls’ Chapel Ashton, W.Va. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Salem Community Lieving Rd., Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday preaching 6 p.m.; Bible study Wednesday 6 p.m Leon Community Church Leon. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Gospel Tabernacle Viand St., Point Pleasant. Sunday school & worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Elmwood Community Church Friday service 7 p.m.; Sunday worship 10 a.m., followed by Sunday school; Sunday evening worship 7 p.m.; Bible study, Wednesday 7 p.m. Christian Community Church Neal Road. Sunday 1 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Oma Chapel Church Grimms Landing. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.; youth & children’s church, 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Community Outreach Rt. 2, Rollinstown. Saturday worship 7 p.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Tuesday night prayer service 7 p.m. Willing Heart Outreach for Christ Oshel Road, Point Pleasant. Sunday 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Pleasant Ridge Church Gallipolis Ferry. Tuesday 7 p.m.; Sauirday service 7 p.m. Haven of Rest Church Warwick Road, Point Pleasant. Sunday school 10 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m. House of Praise & Worship 1st St., Point Pleasant. Sunday 6 p.m.; Wednesday 6 p.m. Spilman Church West Columbia. Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m. Creston Community Church Leon. Sunday school 9:45 a.m., morning worship 10:50 a.m., Sunday evening worship 7 p.m., Wednesday evening Bible study & youth classes 7 p.m. OTHER Hickory Chapel Community Church Rt. 2. Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening service 6 p.m., Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m. The Gospel Lighthouse (Independent) Neal Road, Point Pleasant. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Pine Grove Church Leon. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday night worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday worship/Bible study, 7 p.m. Millstone Church Apple Grove. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday meeting 7 p.m. Chestnut Ridge Gospel Lighthouse Church Chestnut Ridge Road, Mt. Alto. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m. Eddy Chapel Church Greer Road. Sunday evening services 6 p.m. Father’s House Church (Independent) Hanford. Sunday service 10 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Pleasant View Church Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday night service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Fairview Bible Church Rt. 1, Letart. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday night service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study & youth meeting 7 p.m. Leon-Bethel Church Leon-Baden Road. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6 p.m. Clifton Tabernacle Clifton, Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday night 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Smith Chapel Church Waterloo-Smith Church Rd. Leon. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Marantha Cornerstone Church Sunday worship 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Manilla Chapel Church Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study 7 p.m. Youth group 7 p.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m. General Assembly of the Body of Christ Sandhill Rd. Letart, W.Va. Saturday 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. The Family Word Church of God of Prophecy 22nd Street, Point Pleasant. Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday service 6:30 p.m. Broad Run Community Church (Independent) Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Deal Funeral Home David R. Deal, Director/LIC “Family Owned” David & Brad Deal Caring • Professional • Affordable 304-675-6000 John Greer, Agent/Owner 304-882-2145 1401 Kanawha St., Pt. Pleasant www.kenbassinsurance.com �A10 Friday, July 29, 2022 BRANCH (Continued from Page A2) “BETTER FIND IT!!!” Great time of day, that was far from how I expected Darrell to respond. He said nothing else. He did nothing else, No threats were made. He just walked away. After all these years, I still marvel at Darrell’s humorous (to me), unexpected response in that moment. But, “BETTER FIND IT!” suggests some needful spiritual considerations. For example, if you are without the salvation of God through Jesus Christ, ‘BETTER FIND IT!” The reason is critical — Weather, From Page A2 you are running out of time to find it. Either your temporal life is running out of time, or it is close to the Coming of Christ. In either event, it will be too late to find Christ if you have not already. If you do not have the peace of God, “BETTER FIND IT!” Without the peace of God, the rigors of life become harder to endure. If you do not have the hope of God, “BETTER FIND IT”, for you have nothing to look forward to as far as Heaven is concerned. But, fortunately, Christ does not work that way. It is not a matter of you or I “finding” it. Rather, it is a matter of believing what Christ offers, and receiving it. Apostle Paul made it clear, “But, what saith it? ‘The Word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, even in thy heart, that is the Word of faith.’” That amounts to the great grace of God at work. Tap into it! Later on, I asked Darrell why he acted so calm about Mikey and Parker looking for his baseball in the weeds. He said, “They were looking for it in the wrong place. I could see it laying in the yard about 10 feet from where they were tearing up the weeds. I thought it was funny.” �River Cities Sports Leader Friday, July 29, 2022 Buckeye Stroud is the preseason Heisman favorite by Colton Jeffries SPORTS WRITER COLUMBUS, Ohio — Will a Buckeye hoist college football’s highest honor? Ohio State redshirt sophomore quarterback C.J. Stroud has opened as the favorite to win the Stroud Heisman Trophy for the 2022-23 season. If he were to win the trophy, Stroud would be the first Buckeye to win since Troy Smith in 2006 and Ohio State’s eighth overall winner. Last season, Stroud showed why he is a favorite to hoist the trophy. He threw for a total of 4,435 yards and 44 touchdowns, all the while only throwing six interceptions. His season high came in the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes, where he went 37-46 for 573 yards and six touchdowns to give the Buckeyes a 48-45 victory. His season low came early in the season in a 4120 win against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, where he threw 15-25 for 185 yards and one touchdown. His only two losses came against top-25 teams. First came a 35-28 home loss to the No. 12 ranked Oregon Ducks, where Stroud threw for 484 yards and three touchdowns. The second was a 42-27 road loss to the Michigan Wolverines, where Stroud threw for 394 yards and two touchdowns. See STROUD, B2 Photo by Noah K. Murray Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud returns after throwing for 4,435 yards and 44 touchdowns last season. Coach Day talks upcoming Jones’ shot advances Best season at Big 10 media day Virginia to TBT Elite Eight From Staff Reports INDIANAPOLIS — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day was the final coach to speak on Wednesday, but his much-anticipated insight sends a clear message: The Buckeyes are out to erase the mistakes of last season. And he’s confident the players have the talent and attitude to do just that. “I think, as we look into this season, this exciting season for us, we have three guys here today, C.J. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Ronnie Hickman, who really — we could have probably brought 10 or 15 different guys here today, but they really capture what we want as a player. “You start with Ronnie Hickman, this is a guy who’s been through a lot by Greg Hunter BLUEGOLDNEWS.COM for the award, announced on Tuesday, November 22. That same group then selects the national winner, who will be announced on Thursday, December 8 during the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN. On to Dayton. Best Virginia’s 63-62 victory over the Bucketneers in Wednesday’s TBT regional final in Charleston moved the Mountaineer alumni team on to the tourney’s Elite Eight round. With the win, BV advanced to the TBT quarterfinals, which will take place on Friday in Dayton, Ohio. Best Virginia will face the Red Scare at the University of Dayton Arena on Friday at 9 p.m. (ESPN) with spots in Saturday’s semifinal (4 p.m. on ESPN) and Tuesday’s championship (8 p.m. on ESPN) at stake in the $1 million winner-take-all tournament. On Wednesday in Charleston, BV was pushed to the limit by the Bucketneers, who are an East Tennessee State alumni team. The two teams were deadlocked at 55-55 heading into the Elam Ending, meaning the first club to reach the target score of 63 would win and advance. Best Virginia scored the first six points of the Elam Ending, but BCN came charging back to take a 62-61 lead. On its subsequent offensive Photo by Kevin Kinder, BlueGoldNews.com possession, though, BV’s Jermaine Haley fed the Jamel Morris rises for a shot inside. ball to Kevin Jones in the paint, and K.J.’s 10-foot jump hook proved to be the game-winner, sending his teammates, and most of the 3,000 in attendance at the Charleston Coliseum, into celebration. Best Virginia led for almost 23 of the game’s 34 minutes, but the Bucketneers wouldn’t fold. BCN outscored BV 24-14 off turnovers, as Best Virginia had 19 giveaways compared to just nine for the ETSU alums. The game featured 11 lead changes and four ties, and it was tight throughout most of the affair. Photo by Kevin Kinder, BlueGoldNews.com See LEGG, B2 See BEST, B2 Ohio State photo Ohio State football coach Ryan Day fields questions from the media. of adversity at Ohio State, had some injuries but then played some really good football the last couple years, had a really good off-season, has had really good leadership. We’re going to need that veteran leadership, especially early in the season as we kick off against Notre Dame here at home. See DAY, B2 WVU’s Legg on Groza watch list by Kevin Kinder BLUEGOLDNEWS.COM West Virginia placekicker Casey Legg, who converted 82.6% (19-23) of his field goal tries in 2021, is one of 30 members of the preseason Watch List for the 2022 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award. He was a semifinalist for the award in 2021 while also earning All-Big 12 honorable mention status. The Charleston, West Virginia, native made at least one field goal in every Mountaineer game a year ago, and also had a streak of five games with multiple successful attempts. He was 15-16 inside 40 yards, with a long of 49. Accentuating his accuracy, he was a perfect 35-35 on extra points. Legg is the only Big 12 kicker on the preseason watch list, although others can be added as award candidates throughout the season based on their performance. Accomplishments are tabulated throughout the File photo by Kevin Kinder, BlueGoldNews.com West Virginia kicker Casey Legg nails the first extra point of his football life in 2019. season and the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award will announce its 20 semifinalists on Thursday, November 3. From this list, a panel of more than 100 FBS head coaches, SIDs, media members, former Groza finalists, and current NFL kickers selects the top three finalists Kevin Jones celebrates after the Elam Ending. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with or died from lung cancer CONTACT US TODAY! Call 740-992-6368 or 1-833-LCANCER (522-6237) FREE CONSULTATION WE ARE READY TO HELP TENOGLIA & SALISBURY LAW GROUP, LLC 200 East Second Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769 www.taslg.com Responsible Attorney: Adam R. Salisbury, Licensed in Ohio and West Virginia �B2 Friday, July 29, 2022 BEST From Page B1 STROUD (Continued from Page B1) (Continued from Page B1) After falling behind 8-4 in the early going, Best Virginia went on a 13-3 run and took a 22-13 lead into the second quarter. The Bucketneers rallied and got as close as four, 30-26, late in the second period before a 3-pointer by Jaysean Paige shortly before the buzzer lifted BV to a 33-26 advantage at halftime. The Bucketneers went on an 8-0 spurt at the outset of the third quarter and pushed their lead to as large as 43-39 midway through the period. Best Virginia fought back and took a 46-45 advantage heading into the final stanza. Neither team led by more than three points in the fourth quarter until the Elam Ending, when BV quickly went on top 61-55. It needed just more two points to seal the win, but the Bucketneers scored seven unanswered to take a 62-61 lead. In the end, though, BCN wasn’t able to stop Jones in the penultimate moment. Jones and Jamel Morris were the only BV players to score in double figures, as each had 10, though eight Best Virginians had five or more points. Desonta Bradford led the way for the Bucketneers with 22 Photo by Kevin Kinder, BlueGoldNews.com points, including a six-of-11 perJuwan Staten skies inside. formance from 3-point range. Although Stroud is the favorite to win the Heisman, he isn’t the only player on the lips of fans and media to hoist the trophy. Below are the biggest threats to Stroud’s Heisman campaign. Bryce Young (QB) – Alabama Last year’s winner, Bryce Young, is looking to become the second two-time Heisman recipient, joining Ohio State’s Archie Griffin in 1974-75. Young threw for a total of 4,872 yards and 47 touchdowns for the Crimson Tide during the 2021 season. He helped lead Alabama to another Southeastern Conference title, along with a spot in the College Football Playoff. In the semifinals, Young threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-6 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats. This was Young’s season low. In the championship game, the Crimson Tide fell 33-18, but Young still went 35-57 for 369 yards and one touchdown. His season high came during a 42-35 home win against the Arkansas Razorbacks, where he threw for 559 yards and five touchdowns. Caleb Williams (QB) – USC Previously the starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners, Caleb Williams followed head coach Lincoln Riley to the University of Southern California. If he were to win, Williams would be the first Trojan to win the Heisman since Matt Leinart in 2004, not counting Reggie Bush’s vacated 2005 trophy. Williams was the Sooners’ starting quarterback for only half of the sea- DAY (Continued from Page B1) “Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a tremendous year last year, had a really strong off-season. He’s one of the more competitive men I’ve been around and a really strong off-season. All three of these guys have been named to our leadership committee. “Then C.J. Stroud, who last year really grew. Going into last year, it’s amazing at this time he had not thrown a college football pass, grew as the season went on to a Heisman Trophy finalist. “This off-season, he’s really had an edge to him. He’s done a great job with his leadership. Because of that, we’ve had a really good off-season.” Day is pleased with where his team is at entering August drills. But he knows there is much work ahead to prepare for a Sept. 3 opener against Notre Dame. “I think it’s great to see a team come together. I think every coach will say they had a great off-season, so I’m not just going to fall in line. But I’m excited about what this team is, and I would kind of describe them as edgy this off-season. “We do start with Notre Dame early in the year. I want to thank Buckeye Nation because there’s so much excitement around our program this year. That game and the last game, the rivalry game at the end of the year is already sold out. Our home schedule, I think there’s only single tickets available right now. There’s been a lot of excitement around that and a lot of excitement around this team. As we head into the preseason, this will be an important preseason. We’ve got to start off the season well. We’ve got to play well in our first game, and that starts next week.” In fielding questions from the media, Day addressed the change in defensive coordinators as well as expectations. “First we have to play winning football, and that starts with stopping the run. I think that this off-season has been excellent in terms of them installing the defense, in terms of schematics. I think our new staff has done an excellent job, Jim [Knowles] with the linebackers, Perry [Eliano] with the safeties, Tim [Walton] with the corners, and obviously Larry [Johnson] up front. “They come back with a lot of experience, almost the entire defense back, and really almost the entire Rose Bowl team is back from last year. So that’s exciting. So we have a bit more experience there. So that part’s good. “But new scheme, new coaches, all of those things are new. I think going up against them in the spring and seeing what’s happened this summer and now into the preseason, it’s been exciting to watch. There’s just an aggressiveness about them. “But in terms of expectations, yeah, we expect a top 10 defense. That’s what we want. When we’ve played our best football, it’s because we played really good defense, and we’ve been balanced and played complementary football. “We want to obviously stop the run to begin with and then go from there, but we expect a top ten defense.” In addressing the loss to Michigan last year and the goals this year, Day was succinct. “Every year the expectations are high, and that doesn’t change based on what happened the year before. The expectation is to win them all. I said that in my opening press conference when I was named the head coach, and that’s just the way it is,” Day said. “Maybe at some places 11-2 with a Rose Bowl victory is a good year. It isn’t at Ohio State. Our three goals are beat the team up north, win the Big Ten championship, win the national championship. That’s our goals, and those things didn’t happen last year. “It doesn’t change next year or the year before. Just a different team with a different group of guys, more experienced. Again, when you think about those first few games last year, we had a lot of young guys, and now we’ve gone through a whole season and off-season together, I think our guys are a little scarred, they’re a little calloused. They know what it’s like to lose a game, and that’s not fun. We remind our guys about that regularly, but we also know we have to move forward and focus on what’s coming next.” AP photo by Darron Cummings Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. son, but he still racked up 1,912 passing yards and 21 touchdowns. His season high was in a 52-21 home win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where he threw for 402 yards and six touchdowns. His season low was during a 28-21 home win against the Iowa State Cyclones, where he only threw for 87 yards and one touchdown. During bowl season, Williams led the Sooners to a 47-32 win against the Oregon Ducks in the Valero Alamo Bowl, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdowns. Tyler Van Dyke (QB) – Miami It has been a while since a member of the Miami Hurricanes has hoisted the Heisman, but Tyler Van Dyke is looking to do just that. The last Miami Heisman winner was Gino Torretta in 1992. Last season, Van Dyke threw for 2,931 yards and 25 touchdowns. His season high was during a 38-34 road win against the Pittsburgh Panthers, where Van Dyke threw for 426 yards and three touchdowns. His season low was during a 30-28 home loss to the Virginia Cavaliers, where he threw for 203 yards and one touchdown. Dillon Gabriel (QB) – Oklahoma Even though the Sooners lost Caleb Williams, they are in good shape with fellow transfer Dillon Gabriel, who last season was a part of the UCF Knights. Gabriel spent three seasons with UCF, throwing for a combined 70 touchdowns. He didn’t play a whole lot in the 2021 season, only throwing for 814 yards, but threw for over 3,000 yards each in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Gabriel would be the first Sooner Heisman winner since Kyler Murray in 2018. LEGG (Continued from Page B1) The 31st Annual Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, presented by the Orange Bowl, recognizes the three finalists during a celebration in Palm Beach County, culminating with a gala awards banquet at the West Palm Beach Marriott on December 5. The Award is named for National Football League Hall of Fame kicker Lou “The Toe” Groza, who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Groza won four NFL championships with Cleveland and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1954. Although an All-Pro offensive lineman as well, Groza File photo by Kevin Kinder, BlueGoldNews.com ushered in the notion that there should be a place on West Virginia kicker Casey Legg boots a field goal from an NFL roster for a kicker. the hold of Graeson Malashevich (89). �Friday, July 29, 2022 B3 �B4 Friday, July 29, 2022 Gallia County Church Directory APOSTOLIC Pyro Chapel Church 4041 CH&D Road, Oak Hill, Ohio. Services, Sunday school -children and adults, 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study. 7 p.m. Life Line Apostolic Four miles north on W.Va. Rt. 2. Sunday morning, 10 a.m., Sunday evening, 7 p.m.: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Van Zandt and Ward Road. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; worship. 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Apostolic Gospel Church 1812 Eastern Ave. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Calvary Christian Center, Inc. 553 Jackson Pike. Gallipolis. Sunday worship. 11 a.m.: Sunday school, 10 a.m.;Wednesday-Bible Study or Prayer-6 p.m. Apostolic Faith Church of Pentecostal &Assemblies of the World 190 Vale Road. Bidwell. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday seivice, 12 p.m. Bible study and prayer service, Wednesday, 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Lighthouse Assembly of God Ohio 160, Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. Liberty Assembly of God Dudding Lane, Mason, W.Va., Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday children’s church. 11 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible study. 7 p.m. BAPTIST Pathway Community Church 730 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Mid-week children and adult programming. Countryside Baptist Chapel 2265 Harrisburg Road, Bidwell. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, l1 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church 1100 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; AWANA Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. Gallia Baptist Church Dry Ridge Road. Gallia Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Church Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m., AWANA Sunday 5:45 p.m. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Vinton, Ohio. Pastor: First and Third Sundays, Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Vinton Baptist Church 11818 Ohio 160 Vinton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, l0:30 a.m. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Canaan Missionary Baptist Ohio 218, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 9:30 am.; Sunday worship, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 3615 Jackson Pike. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Mercerville Missionary Baptist Church 117 Burlington Rd, Crown City. Ohio 45623 Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Good Hope United Baptist Church Ohio 218. Sunday school. 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; Wednesday and Sunday 6 p.m. Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Worship, l0:45 a.m., Bible Study 6:30 pm every Wednesday White Oak Baptist Church 1555 Nibert Rood, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday youth services. 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study, 7:30 p.m. Victory Baptist Church Victory Road, Crown City Sunday morning service, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m,; Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. French City Southern Baptist 3554 Ohio 160. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Paint Creek Regular Baptist 833 Third Ave. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church Ohio 554 Sunday school. 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Old Kyger Freewill Baptist Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday night service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting and youth service, 7 p.m. Silver Run Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Worship. l1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Silver Memorial Freewill Baptist Church Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Poplar Ridge Freewill Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday prayer meeting and Bible study. 6:30 p.m.: Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Salem Baptist Church Gage. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service. First and third Sundays, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Addison Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:50 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday night prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Centerpoint Freewill Baptist Church Centerpoint and Nebo Roads. Sunday morning 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Old Emory Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m. Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Northup Baptist Sunday school. 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month; Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Youth every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bible study at 7 p.m. Providence Missionary Baptist Church 3766 Teens Run Road, Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and youth night, 7 p.m. Prospect Enterprise Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Good News Baptist Church 4045 George’s Creek Road, Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m., Wednesday Evening 6 p.m. Springfield Baptist Church Vinton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching, 7 p.m.; Bible study, Wednesday. 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 600 McCormick Road, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Mee1ing, 6 p.m. Deer Creek Freewill Baptist Church Koontz Sailor Road, Vinton. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m. Guyan Valley Missionary Baptist Church Platform. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Mount Carmel Baptist Church Bidwell. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; worship, l0:45 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church Rio Grande. Sunday school. 823 Elm St. Racine, OH 740-949-3210 p.m., with adult Bible study, Church of God of Prophecy 380 White Road. Ohio 160. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship. 11:15 a.m.; children’s church, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m.; Wednesday youth meeting, 7 p.m. Eureka Church of God Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. New Life Church of God 576 Stale Rome 7 North Gallipolis, Oh, Sunday Services 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. EPISCOPAL Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church 541 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday worship with Communion. 10 a.m., Fellowship & refreshments following. FULL GOSPEL Community Christian Fellowship 290 Trails End, Thurman. Sunday worship, kids church and nursery, 10 a.m.; youth night Wednesday, 7 p.m. Vinton Full Gospel Church 418 Main Srreet, Vinton. Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 6 p.m. Family movie night. 3rd Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Vinton Fellowship Chapel Keystone Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Bulaville Christian Church 2337 Johnson Ridge Rd., Gallipolis, OH 45631 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service10:30 a.m.; Bible study, Wednesday 6 p.m. Crown City Community Church 86 Main Street, Crown City Sunday school. 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; youth meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; adult Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Christian Community Church FOP Building, Neal Road Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Freedom Fellowship Route 279, OakHilL Pastor: Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday prayer and praise. 7 p.m. Macedonia Community Church Claylick Road, Patriot. Sunday school and worship services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday service, 7p.m. Trinity Gospel Mission 11184 Ohio 554, Bidwell Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 p.m. Promiseland Community Church Clay Chapel Road, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m. Sunday evening, 4 p.m.; prayer meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Bailey Chapel Church Ohio 218. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; Sunday night worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Debbie Drive Chapel Off of Ohio 141 Sunday school. 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday preaching and youth, 7 p.m. Peniel Community Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Thursday. 7 p.m. Pine Grover Holiness Church Off of Ohio 325 Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Dickey Chapel Hannan Trace Road. Sunday school. 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Liberty Chapel Crown City. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. Elizabeth Chapel Church Third Avenue and Locust Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:35 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bethlehem Church 1774 Rocky Fork Road, Crown City. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Faith Community Chapel Sunday school. 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Nebo Church Sunday, 6 p.m. Morgan Center Christian Holiness church. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Walnut Ridge Church Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Kings Chapel Church King Cemetery Lane, Crown City. Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Jubilee Christian Center George’s Creek Road. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Danville Holiness Church Ohio 325. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:35 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Garden of My Hearth Holy Tabernacle 4950 State Rt. 850, Bidwell. Services are conducted Thursday, 6 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Valley View Drive, Crown City. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rodney Church of Light 6611 Ohio 588. Fellowship, 9:15 a.m.; Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:40 a.m.; youth, 6 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Ohio 160. Sacrament service, 10-11:15 a.m., Sunday school, 11:20 a.m.-12 p.m.; relief society/priesthood, 12:05-l p.m. LUTIIERAN New Life Lutheran 900 Jackson Pike. Gallipolis, Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. and Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Bible study at Poppy’s on Court Street, Wednesday, 10 a.m. and Friday 9 a.m. UNITED METHODIST Grace United Methodist Church 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday. Worship. 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday youth ministry 6-8 p.m., Wednesday-for men only, 8 a.m. Christ United Methodist Church 9688 Ohio 7 South. Adult Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible study, 6:30-8 p.m. River of Life United Methodist 35 Hillview Drive, Gallipolis. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; worship. 10:30 a.m. Fair Haven United Methodist Kanauga. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, l0:30 a.m. Bidwell United Methodist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Worship 9 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church Ohio 160 at Ohio 554 in Porter. Sunday worship. 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m. Saturday. CROWN EXCAVATING Free Estimates 740-256-6456 5885 ST. RT. 218 GALLIPOLIS Jay Cremeens Andrea Cremeens 75 Grape St. Gallipolis, OH 740-446-6333 9:30 a.m.; worship; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Mina Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Neighborhood Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday and Wednesday service, 6 p.m. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church Jimis Emary Road, Oak Hill. Sunday school 10 a.m.; service. 11 a.m. Every second and fourth Sunday. Harris Baptist Church Ohio 554, Rio Grande, Ohio Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study. 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 600 McCormick Road Sunday school 9:30 a.m: Wednesday Prayer mee1ing 6 p.m. CATHOLIC Saint Louis Catholic Church 85 State Street, Gallipolis. Daily mass, 8 a.m.; Saturday mass. 5:30 p.m.; Sunday mass, 8 and 10 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Bidwell Church of Christ Ohio 554, Bidwell. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Church of Christ 234 Chapel Drive. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Church of Christ at Rio Grande 568 Ohio 325 North, Bidwell. Sunday Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 11 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN UNION Church of Christ in Christian Union 2173 Eastern Avenue, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday youth ministries and adult service, 7 p.m. Fairview Church of Christ in Christian Union Alice Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union l76 Ewington Road. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; worship l0:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH First Christian Church of Rio Grande 814 Ohio 325 North, Rio Grande. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study and youth meeting, 7 p.m., Wednesdays. Gallipolis Christian Church 4486 Ohio 588. Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m., l0:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m.; youth meeting and adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church Little Kyger Road, Cheshire. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Central Christian Church 109 Garfield Ave., Gallipolis Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.: morning worship service. 10:25 a.m.; youth meeting, 5:30 p.m.; evening worship service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God 1723 Ohio 141. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:25 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday family night; Bible study, 6-8 p.m. Rodney Pike Church of God 440 Ohio 850 Sundayworship. l0:30 a.m., Wednesday groups. 7 Bethel United Methodist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship. 7:30 p.m. Bethesda United Methodist Ohio 775. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Simpson Chapel United Methodist Lake Drive, Rio Grande. Sunday worship. 11 a.m.; Bible study, 1 p.m. Monday. Thurman Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Centenary United Methodist Church Ohio 141. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. Patriot United Methodist Church Patriot Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship: 11:05 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study, 6 p.m. Children’s church, Thursday, 6 p.m. NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 1110 First Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday school. 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Oasis Christian Tabernacle 3773 George’s Creek Road. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday worship. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. Faith Valley Community Church 4315 Bulaville Pike, Gallipolis, OH Sunday morning 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., KJV Bible preached each service Fellowship of Faith 20344 Ohio 554, Bidwell. Worship service. 10 a.m. Sunday; Gentle Worship 2 p.m. third Sunday each month; midweek opportunity, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Gallia Cornerstone Church U.S. 35 and Ohio 850. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday teen service, 6 p.m..; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. River City Fellowship Third Ave. and Court Street Sunday celebration, 10 a.m. Contemporary music and casual. Old Garden of My Heart Church 1908 Fairview Drive, Bidwell. Sunday night service, 6:30 p.m., Sunday school for children, 6:30 p.m. Liberty Ministries Ohio 325, Rio Grande; Sunday fellowship, 10 a.m.; Worship and work, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday service. 7 p.m. New Beginnings Revival Center 845 Skidmore Road, Bidwell, Ohio. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bell Chapel Church 19 Bell Ave at Eastern Avenue, Sunday morning 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday evening 7 p.m. New Life Church of God 210 Upper River Road. Gallipolis. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer, 7 p.m. Triple Cross Sunday school, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. McDaniel Crossroads Pentecostal Church Cadmus Road, Cadmus. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 51 State Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wilkesville First Presbyterian Church 107 South High Street, Wilkesville, Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. WESLEYAN Crown City Wesleyan Church 26144 Ohio 7 South. 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Our Mission is Simple: Provide great customer service and take pride in our work. If you have those things, everything else falls into place. 740-466-6877 | obscollision.com 1072 State Rt. 7 South, Gallipolis, OH �Friday, July 29, 2022 B5 Meigs County Church Directory FELLOWSHIP APOSTOLIC Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Van Zandt and Ward Road. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; evening, 7:30 p.m. The Refuge Church 121 W 2nd St. Pomeroy, OH 45769. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Emmanuel Apostolic Tabernacle, Inc. Loop Road off New Lima Road, Rutland. Sunday services. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Liberty Assembly of God Dudding Lane. Mason, W.Va. Sunday services. 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. BAPTIST Carpenter Independent Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching service, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Hope Baptist Church (Southern) 570 Gram Street, Middleport, Sunday school. 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rutland First Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Pomeroy First Baptist East Main Street, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. First Southern Baptist 41872 Pomeroy Pike. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship. 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Sixth and Palmer Street. Middleport Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m. Racine First Baptist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Silver Run Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Mount Union Baptist Children’s Sunday school, adult Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Old Bethel Free Will Baptist Church 28601 Ohio 7, Middleport. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Tuesday and Saturday services, 6 p.m. Hillside Baptist Church Ohio 143 just off of Ohio 7. Sunday unified service. Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services. 6 p.m. Victory Baptist Independent 525 North Second Street, Middleport. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services. 7 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Railroad Street, Mason. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services. 7 p.m. Forest Run Baptist 108 Kerr Street, Pomeroy, OH, Sunday school, 10 a.m.: worship, 11:30 a.m. Mount Moriah Baptist Fourth and Main Street, Middleport, OH. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Antiquity Baptist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Rutland Freewill Baptist Salem Street. Rutland. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:30 a.m.; evening service and youth meeting, 6 p.m. Second Baptist Church Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship. 11 a.m.; evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Mason, WVa. W.Va. Route 652 and Anderson Street. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning church. 11 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Pageville Freewill Baptist Church 40964 SR #684 Pageville, OH Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic Church 161 Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy, Ohio Saturday confessional 4:45-5:15 p.m.; mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday confessional, 8:45-9:15 a.m.; Sunday mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Westside Church of Christ 33226 Children’s Home Road, Pomeroy, OH. Sundy traditional worship, 10 a.m., with Bible study following, Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Hemlock Grove Christian Church Church school (all ages). 9:15 a.m.; church service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Pomeroy Church of Christ 212 West Main Street. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Middleport Church of Christ Fifth and Main Street. Sunday school, 9 a.m; morning worship service 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday services 7 p.m. Keno Church of Christ First and Third Sunday. Worship. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Bearwallow Ridge Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Zion Church of Christ Harrisonville Road, Rutland, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Worship service 9 a.m.; communion, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; youth, 5:50 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Bradbury Church of Christ 39558 Bradbury Road, Middleport. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Rutland Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship and cmmunion 10:30 a.m. Bradford Church of Christ Ohio 124 and Bradbury Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship. 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday adult Bible study and youth meeting, 6:30 p.m. Hickory Hills Church of Christ Tuppers Plains, Bible class 9 a.m.; Sunday worship,10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible class 7 p.m. Reedsville Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, l0:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN UNION Hartford Church of Christ in Christian Union Hartford, W.Va. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Mount Moriah Church of God Mile Hill Road, Racine. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday services 7 p.m. Rutland River of Life Church of God Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL Trinity Church 201 E. Second St, Pomeroy. Worship, 10:25 a.m. EPISCOPAL Grace Episcopal Church 326 East Main Street, Pomeroy. Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m. HOLINESS Independent Holiness Church 626 Brick Street. Rutland. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.rn.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Community Church Main Sireet, Rutland. Sunday worship. 10 a.m.; Sunday services, 7 p.m. Danville Holiness Church 31057 Ohio 325, Langsville. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. Calvary Pilgrim Chapel State Rome 143. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship,11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Rose of Sharon Holiness Church Leading Creek Rood, Rutland. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church 75 Pearl Street, Middleport. Sunday: worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday eveniing service 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ohio 160. Sunday school 10:20-11 a.m.; relief society/ priesthood, 11:05 a.m.-12 p.m.; sacrament service, 9-10:15 a.m.; homecoming meeting first Thursday. 7 p.m. LUTHERAN Saint John Lutheran Church Pine Grove. Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church Walnut and Henry Street, Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Comer of Sycamore and Second streets. Pomeroy. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. UNITED METHODIST Graham United Methodist Worship 11 a.m. Bechtel United Methodist New Haven. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study 6:30 p.m. Mount Olive United Methodist Off of 124 behind Wilkesville. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m. Alfred Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Chester Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. Joppa Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Long Bottom Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. Reedsville Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10:30 a.m.; first Sunday of the month 7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Saint Paul Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship. 10:15 a.m.; Bible study, Tuesday 10 a.m. Asbury Tope’s LIFESTYLE FURNITURE Syracuse. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7:30 p.m. Flatwoods Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11:15 a.m Forest Run Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 9 a.m. Heath 339 S. 3rd Ave., Middleport. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. Asbury Syracuse Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. New Beginnings Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Rocksprings Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship service 10 a.m.: 8 a.m. worship service Rutland Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Thnrsday services 7 p.m. Salem Center Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; worship, 9:15 a.m.; Bible study, Monday 7 p.m. Bethany Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Wednesday services, 10 a.m. Carmel-Sutton Carmel and Bashan Roads, Racine. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, noon. Morning Star Sunday school. 11 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. East Letart Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship 9:30 a.m. Racine Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study 7 p.m. Coolville United Methodist Church Main and Fifth Street. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 9 a.m.; Tuesday services 7 p.m. Bethel Church Township Road 468C. Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. Hockingport Church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. Torch Church County Road 63. Sunday school 9:30 am.; worship 10:30 a.m. FREE METHODIST Laurel Cliff Laurel Cliff Road. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study,7 p.m. NAZARENE Point Rock Church of the Nazarene Route 689 between Wilksville and Albany. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 6 p.m. New Hope Church of the Nazarene 980 General Hartinger Parkway, Middleport. Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. Reedsville Fellowship Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services. 7 p.m. Syracuse Church of the Nazarene Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday and Sunday evenings 7 p.m. Chester Church of the Nazarene Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m. Rutland Church of the Nazarene Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Common Ground Missions Sunday, 10 a.m. Team Jesus Ministries 333 Mechanic Street, Pomeroy. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. New Hope Church Old American Legion Hall, Fourth Ave., Middleport. Sunday. 5 p.m. Syracuse Community Church 2480 Second Street, Syracuse. Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m. A New Beginning Harrisonville. Thursday, 7 p.m. Amazing Grace Community Church Ohio 681, Tuppers Plains. Sunday worship 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (Non-denominational fellowship). Meet in the Meigs Middle School cafeteria. Sunday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Community of Christ Portland-Racine Road. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship l0:30 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Beihel Worship Center 39782 Ohio 7 Sunday 10 a.m Ash Street Church 398Ash Street, Middleport. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service 6:30 p.m.; youth service 6:30 p.m. Agape Life Center 603 Second Ave., Mason. Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Abundant Grace 923 South Third Street, Middleport. Sunday service 10 a.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Faith Full Gospel Church Long Bottom. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Friday fellowship service, 7 p.m. Harrisonville Community Church Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Middleport Community Church 575 Pearl Street, Middleport. Sunday school 10 a.m.; evening 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service 7:30 p.m. Faith Valley Tabernacle Church Bailey Run Road. Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Thursday service 7 p.m. Syracuse Mission 1141 Bridgeman Street, Syracuse. Sunday School 10 a.m.; evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Dyesville Community Church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship,10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morse Chapel Church Worship, 5 p.m. Faith Gospel Church Long Bottom. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Full Gospel Lighthouse 33045 Hiland Road, Pomeroy. Sunday school 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening 7:30 p.m. South Bethel Community Church Silver Ridge. Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m. Second and fourth Sundays; Bible study. Gallia County Council On Aging Senior Resource Center Providing Seniors with: Transportation • Adult Day Service Home Care & Nutrition • Painting Games • Playing Pool • Crocheting 740-446-3045 | topeslifestylefurn@hotmail.com 856 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7000 1165 State Rt. 160, Gallipolis, OH Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Carleton Interdenominational Church Kingsbury. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m. Freedom Gospel Mission Bald Knob on County Road 31. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 7 p.m. Fairview Bible Church Letart, W.Va. Rt. 1. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Faith Fellowship Crusade for Christ Friday 7 p.m. Calvary Bible Church Pomeroy. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service 7:30 p.m. Stiversville Community Church Sunday school 11 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Rejoicing Life Church 500 North Second Ave., Middleport. Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Clifton Tabernacle Church Clifton. WVa. Sunday school. 10 a.m.; worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Full Gospel Church of the Living Savior Route 338, Antiquity. Saturday, 2 p.m. Salem Community Church Lieving Road, West Columbia, W.Va. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Hobson Christian Fellowship Church Sunday 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Restoration Christian Fellowship 9365 Hooper Road, Athens. Sunday worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. House of Healing Ministries Ohio 124, Langsville. Pastors: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Hysell Run Community Church 33099 Hysell Run Road, Pomeroy, Ohio. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service 7 p.m.; Sunday night youth service, 7 p.m, Thursday Bible study 7 p.m. Endtime House of Prayer Ohio 681, Snowville. Sunday school 10 a.m., worship 11 a.m.; Bible study, Thursday 6 p.m. Mount Olive Community Church 51305 Mount Olive Rd, Long Bottom, OH 45743. Sunday school 9:30 am, Sunday evening 6 p.m. Grace Gospel 196 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, OH 45769. Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday service 11 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Assembly Tornado Road, Racine. Sunday school 10 a.m.; evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday services 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Middleport First Presbyterian Church 165 N Fourth Ave., Middleport, OH 45760. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service 11:15 a.m. United Brethren Eden United Bretliren in Christ Ohio 124. between Reedsville and Hockingport. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Sunday service 7 p.m. Mount Hennon United Brethren in Christ Church 36411 Wickham Road, Pomeroy. Adult Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship and children’s ministry 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday adult Bible study and Kingdom Seekers 6:30 p.m. WESLEYAN White’s Chapel Wesleyan Coolville Road. Pastor: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Willis Funeral Home Prearrangement Center Garfield Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 740-446-9295 Kevin Petrie Jeff Dunlap G&W Auto Parts LLC 216 Upper River Road, Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-1813 • Fax: 740-446-4056 www.napagallipolis.com Kebler Financial Karl Kebler III, CPA, Wealth & Tax Advisor 111 W. 2nd St., Pomeroy, OH 45769 740-992-7270 Securities offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Avantax Advisory ServicesSM. 740-446-0842 or 800-446-0842 252 Upper River Road, Gallipolis, OH 45631 www.norrisnorthupdodge.com �B6 West Virginia, Classified Friday, July 29, 2022 Sen. Manchin explains backing of Inflation Reduction Act Sen. Capito voices strong opposition by John Mark Shaver FAIRMONT NEWS EDITOR WASHINGTON (WV News) — Sen. Joe Manchin elaborated Thursday morning on details of a bill aiming to tackle inflation, climate change, healthcare and more, although his fellow West Virginia senator, Shelley Moore Capito, is not as supportive of the measures. Called the Inflation Reduction Act, Manchin said the $739 billion bill backed by fellow Democrat President Joe Biden would invest $300 billion into reducing the national deficit, increase taxes and tax enforcement on on the “biggest corporations and ultra-wealthy,” and bolster healthcare received through Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. Wanted to Buy BUYING all guitars and old musical instruments any condition the older, the better Call or text 937-767-2326 Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SIGNIFICANT ARP PERMIT NUMBER D-0354 Date Issued November 28, 1984 CONSOL Mining Company LLC has submitted an application to revise a coal mining permit #D-0354 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management. The permit area is located in Meigs County, Salem Township, 8, Fr 1, & 2 Section(s), Township 7N, Range 15W on the property of CONSOL Mining Company, LLC. The permit area encompasses 12.9 acres and is located on the Wilkesville 7 1/2 Minute U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Map, approximately 0.5 miles East of Salem Center. The application proposes to revise a portion of the post-mining land use from Undeveloped to Industrial. The application is on file at the Meigs County Recorder's Office located at 100 E. 2nd Street #205, Pomeroy, OH 45769 for public viewing. Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. H-2, Columbus, OH 43229 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice. Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Charles William Bolin whose last place of residence is 34556 Junior Ward Road, Rutland, Ohio 45775, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Charles William Bolin whose last place of residence is 34556 Junior Ward Road, Rutland, Ohio 45775, Mark Bolin whose last place of residence is 121 Markham LN, Brooksville, FL 34601, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Mark Bolin whose last place of residence is 121 Markham LN, Brooksville, FL 34601 but whose present place of residence is unknown will take notice that on May 20, 2022 Plaintiff, Community Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company filed its Complaint in Case No. 22CV030 in the Court of Common Pleas Meigs County, Ohio alleging that the Defendant(s) Charles William Bolin , Unknown Spouse, if any, of Charles William Bolin , Mark conference, he was asked if the timing of the bill could threaten other Democrat-backed legislation in the works, including the Respect for Marriage Act, which codifies same-sex and interracial marriage. Manchin said he hopes it doesn’t and it shouldn’t, as he believes anybody who truly examines the bill will be behind it. “There was no malice intended whatsoever,” Manchin said. “(We can’t) get wrapped up in thinking, ‘We have to be against something because it might make the other side look good.’ The Democrats have done the same thing. I’m not siding with either side. We should be looking for what’s good for the country. … I’m hoping my Republican friends will look at this bill … how it was presented and what’s really in it. It’s going to have to be all politics driving you to be opposed to it.” nologies — whenever that may be, 10 or 20 years from now — are able to kick in.” Manchin said the bill would be a boon for West Virginia and the country as a whole, stressing he didn’t sign on to the Inflation Reduction Act for political reasons. “This is not being Democrat or Republican,” Manchin said. “I didn’t do anything for either side. … I could not absolutely in any way agree that it’s aspirational to get rid of everything. ‘Eliminate, eliminate, eliminate’ is not going to work at all, and I was never for that. … I think (this bill) is going to help West Virginians immensely, and it will help Americans if they’ll just look at the contents of the bill.” However, Sen. Capito, R-W.Va., said she is wholeheartedly against the bill. Capito said the measure would be hurtful to individuals, natural gas and coal companies, and more. “Honestly, it’s inexplicable to me how, in a time of high inflation and recessionary times that are directly related to the overspending that Democrats did last year, that they would entertain flooding, again, more federal dollars into the system,” Capito said. “It’s just inexplicable, and I think it will fuel this fire of inflation even more. … “When you flood a lot of federal dollars into it, it exacerbates the problem and makes it worse, and that means West Virginia dollars won’t go as far and it’ll be a bigger strain on the household budget.” During Manchin’s press Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Bolin, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Mark Bolin have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Permanent Parcel Number: 1100077000; Property Address: 34556 Junior Ward Road, Rutland, OH 45775. The legal description may be obtained from the Meigs County Auditor at 100 East Second Street #201, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769, 740-992-2698. The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute. The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner's Claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable. THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 2nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022. BY: REIMER LAW CO. Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney at Law Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner P.O. Box 39696 Solon, Ohio 44139 (440)600-5500 heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, reserves all existing rights of ingress and egress to and from any residual area ( as used herein, the expression "Grantor/Owner" includes the plural, and words in the masculine include the feminine or neuter). Surveyor's description of the premises follows: Situate in the State of Ohio, Gallia County, Ohio Township, Section 16, Township 1 North, Range 14 West and being part of the heirs of a 1.5 acre parcel conveyed to Wealtha Green recorded in Volume 227, Page 107 of the Gallia County Recorder's office and being more particularly described as follows: Being a parcel lying on the right side of centerline of State Route 7. Commencing at the southwest comer of Lot 8 of Kay Lane Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 144 being centerline station 484+69.3 l, thence along a random line South 16 Degrees 58 Minutes 07 Seconds East a distance of 1654.34 feet to the grantors southwest comer, the northwest comer of a 1.484 acre parcel conveyed to Thomas E. Jones and Sherry A. Jones recorded in Book 615, Page 720 and a point in the centerline of State Route 7 at centerline station 468+ 14.97, said point being the Point of Beginning for the parcel herein described; Thence from the Point of Beginning along the centerline of State Route 7 North 16 Degrees 58 Minutes 56 Seconds West a distance of 296.79 feet to the grantors northwest corner being the southwest comer of an 0.836 acre parcel conveyed to Jeremy A. Kroll and Gwendolyn S. Kroll recorded in Book 597, Page 272, at centerline station 471 + 11.76; Thence North 78 Degrees 01 Minutes 04 Seconds East a distance of 50.19 feet along the grantors north line and the south line of an 0.836 acre parcel conveyed to Jeremy A. Kroll and Gwendolyn S. Kroll recorded in Book 597, Page 272 to an iron pin set on the existing east right of way of State Route 7, 50.00 feet right of centerline station 471 +07.39; Thence South 16 Degrees 58 Minutes 56 Seconds East a distance of 291.84 feet along the west line of a 1.41 acre parcel conveyed to Ralph E. Besco and Peggy Sue Besco recorded in Volume 315, Page 285 being the existing east right of way of State Route 7 to an iron pin set on the grantors south line being the southwest corner of a of a 1.41 acre parcel conveyed to Ralph E. Besco and Peggy Sue Besco recorded in Volume 315, Page 285 and the north line of a 1.484 acre parcel conveyed to Thomas E. Jones and Sherry A. Jones recorded in Book 615, Page 720, 50.00 feet right of centerline station 468+ 15.55; Thence South 72 Degrees 21 Minutes 25 Seconds West a distance of 50.00 feet along the grantors south line being the north line of a 1.484 acre parcel conveyed to Thomas E. Jones and Sherry A. Jones recorded in Book 615, Page 720 to the Point of Beginning. The above described contains 0.338 acres more or less including the present road which occupies 0.338 acres and is contained in Auditor's parcel Number NIA which presently contains N/A acres. Subject to all legal easements and rights of way. All iron pins set are 3/4 inch diameter x 30 inch long rebar with an aluminum cap stamped "ODOT R/W DISTRICT 10". All stations and offsets are referenced Lo the centerline of right of way of State Route 7. This description was prepared under the direction of Robert C. Canter, Registered Surveyor No. 7226 and is based on a field survey by Buckley Group, LLC., completed December 2019. Prior Instrument Reference as of this writing is in Volume 227, Page 107 of the Gallia County Recorder's Office. All bearings, coordinates and distances are expressed as Ohio State Plane Grid, South Zone, NAD 83(2011). Robert C. Canter, P.S. 7226 Buckley Group, LLC. ces Management, 2045 Morse Road, Building H-2 & H-3, Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693, Attn: CHIEF, in accordance with paragraph (F) (6) of Revised Code Section 1513.16. Written objections or requests for bond release conferences must be filed with the Chief within 30 days after the last date of this publication. guardian ad litem be appointed for said minor child; that a copy of the said Petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, at her office located at the Courthouse in Point Pleasant, in said County and State. Notice is further given that on the 18th day of August, 2022, at 2:20 p.m., a hearing will be had before the Circuit Court at the aforesaid Courthouse upon all the matters arising under said Petition. Dated this the 22nd day of July, 2022. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, /s/ Darren R. Queen (WVSB #7218), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 200 6th Street, Room 11 Point Pleasant, WV 25550 The bill would also spend $369 billion on climate change and energy initiatives, including the onshoring of supply chains and a wide variety of tax credits aimed at individuals and companies willing to be more energy efficient. Manchin said that, while he was against Biden’s original Build Back Better Plan, he believed that some parts of it were worth passing, leading him to open conversations with Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to develop the Inflation Reduction Act. “There should be no surprise, because I’ve never walked away from anything in my life,” Manchin said. “I just felt that there was an opportunity here to give us an energy policy with the security we need for our nation, but also, driving down the high price of gasoline and driving down inflation was my No. 1 goal. ... “This is a bill that keeps the fossil industry and the country in a very strong position until those new tech- LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO R.C. 163.07 The following party, namely: Unknown Transferees, Assigns, Executors, Administrators, Devisees and Heirs of Wealtha Greene, Deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under them, Addresses Unknown, will take notice that they have been named as defendants by Jack Marchbanks, Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, who instituted Case No. 21CV56 now pending in the Common Pleas Court of Gallia County, Ohio, which is an action to appropriate certain property for highway purposes, namely the making, constructing, repairing or improving of State Route 7, Section 5.22, Gallia County, and to fix the value of said property. The property sought to be appropriated is more specifically described as follows on the following 2 pages: EXHIBIT A RX 250 WD Ver. Date 07/02/2020 Rev. 06/09 PIO 111647 PARCEL 9-WD GAL-7-5.22 ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHOUT LIMITATION OF EXISTING ACCESS RIGHTS Grantor/Owner, for himself and his AP file photo Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks to reporters outside the hearing room where he chairs the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, at the Capitol in Washington on July 19. Manchin announced Wednesday, July 27, that he had reached an expansive agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer which had eluded them for months on health care costs, energy and climate issues, taxing higher earners and large corporations and reducing federal debt. LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BOND RELEASE PERMIT NUMBER D-0354 MINING YEARS 7, 11, AND 18 Date Issued November 28, 1984 CONSOL Mining Company LLC is requesting the following reclamation Phase Bond releases for acreage affected by the aforementioned coal mining and reclamation permit: A Phase 1, 2 and Phase 3 Bond Release for 12.9 acres located in Fractional Sections 1 and 2, and Section 8 of Salem Township, Meigs County, Ohio. Reclamation was completed on June 30, 2006 in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $32,250 bond is on deposit, of which $32,250 is sought to be released. (Mining Year 7) A Phase 1, and Phase 2 Bond Release for 68.0 acres located in Fractional Sections 2, 5, and 6, and Section 16 of Salem Township, Meigs County, Ohio. Reclamation was completed on September 1, 2020 in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $170,000 bond is on deposit, of which $144,500 is sought to be released. (Mining Year 11) A Phase 1 Bond Release for 55.2 acres located in Fractional Sections 6 and 12, and Section 16 of Salem Township, Meigs County, Ohio. Reclamation was completed on November 1, 2021 in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $138,000 bond is on deposit, of which $69,000 is sought to be released. (Mining Year 18) Written objections, comments or requests for a bond release conference may be submitted to the Chief of the Ohio Division of Mineral Resour- LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, vs. Peggy Miller David McCormick Case No. 22-JA-47 TO: PEGGY MILLER AND TO ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED THEREIN Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April, 2022, the State of West Virginia filed in the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, a Petition to Institute Proceedings for the transfer of custody of a certain minor child (J.M.); that the biological mother of said child is Peggy Miller and her place of residence and whereabouts are unknown to the Petitioner; that said mother has abandoned said child and the Court has by Order determined that a guardian ad litem be appointed for said minor child; that a copy of the said Petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, at her office located at the Courthouse in Point Pleasant, in said County and State. Notice is further given that on the 11th day of August, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be had before the Circuit Court at the aforesaid Courthouse upon all the matters arising under said Petition. Dated this the 22nd day of July, 2022. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, /s/ Darren R. Queen (WVSB #7218), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 200 6th Street, Room 11 Point Pleasant, WV 25550 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, vs. Adult Respondents: Melinda Sue Cantrell Matteson Zale Pondexter Case No. 22-JA-72 TO: ZALE PONDEXTER AND TO ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED THEREIN Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2022, the State of West Virginia filed in the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, a Petition to Institute Proceedings for the transfer of custody of a certain minor child (Z.M.); that the biological father of said child is Zale Pondexter and his place of residence and whereabouts are unknown to the Petitioner; that said father has abandoned said child and the Court has by Order determined that a Fairmont News Editor John Mark Shaver can be reached at 304844-8485 or jshaver@theet.com. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, vs. Adult Respondents: Whitnee Russell Joe Russell Case No. 22-JA-70 TO: JOE RUSSELL AND TO ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED THEREIN Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2022, the State of West Virginia filed in the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, a Petition to Institute Proceedings for the transfer of custody of a certain minor child (M.R.); that the biological father of said child is Joe Russell and his place of residence and whereabouts are unknown to the Petitioner; that said father has abandoned said child and the Court has by Order determined that a guardian ad litem be appointed for said minor child; that a copy of the said Petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, at her office located at the Courthouse in Point Pleasant, in said County and State. Notice is further given that on the 18th day of August, 2022, at 2:20 p.m., a hearing will be had before the Circuit Court at the aforesaid Courthouse upon all the matters arising under said Petition. Dated this the 22nd day of July, 2022. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, /s/ Darren R. Queen (WVSB #7218), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 200 6th Street, Room 11 Point Pleasant, WV 25550 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, vs. Adult Respondents: Whitnee Russell Norman Casey Adams Case No. 22-JA-71 TO: NORMAN CASEY ADAMS AND TO ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED THEREIN Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2022, the State of West �Classified Friday, July 29, 2022 B7 Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Virginia filed in the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, a Petition to Institute Proceedings for the transfer of custody of a certain minor child (K.R.); that the biological father of said child is Norman Casey Adams and his place of residence and whereabouts are unknown to the Petitioner; that said father has abandoned said child and the Court has by Order determined that a guardian ad litem be appointed for said minor child; that a copy of the said Petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, at her office located at the Courthouse in Point Pleasant, in said County and State. Notice is further given that on the 18th day of August, 2022, at 2:20 p.m., a hearing will be had before the Circuit Court at the aforesaid Courthouse upon all the matters arising under said Petition. Dated this the 22nd day of July, 2022. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Petitioner, /s/ Darren R. Queen (WVSB #7218), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 200 6th Street, Room 11 Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Assistance ID #: FS391410-0005 Date of Action: 05/26/2022 The Town of Gallipolis project will install high-density polyethylene Water Main for transmission of water between the Roach Tanks and Evergreen Tanks. Approval of Application for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Financial Assistance Gallia County Rural Water Association Gallipolis, OH Facility Description: DW Financial Assistance ID #: FS391410-0004 Date of Action: 05/26/2022 The Town of Gallipolis project involves the installation of approximately 13,400 feet of water main and the replacement of the booster station for transmission improvements to the Storage tank service area. together with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in District, Mason County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: All of those certain lots, tracts or parcels of real estate, situate, lying and being in Cologne District, Mason County, West Virginia, and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Being Los Nos. 23,24 and part Lot 40 of Brown's Addition to the Town of Leon, as shown and indicated on map and plat of said Addition made by George E. Childs, C.E., recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Mason County, West Virginia in Deed Book No. 94, page 252. Lot No. 23: Beginning at a stake in Franklin Street, running North 150 feet to an alley; thence west with said alley 50 feet; thence South 150 feet to Franklin Street; thence East with Franklin Street 50 feet to the place of beginning. Lot No. 24: Fronting 50 feet on Franklin Street extending back 150 feet to an alley as laid out on said plat. Portion of Lot No. 40: Beginning at a point on the easterly side of Franklin Street; thence in a southerly direction 179 feet to the line of a lot conveyed to Vernon Cadle and Amy Cadle; thence in an easterly direction and with the line of said Cadle 91 feet to the line of lot formerly belonging to B.F. Brown; thence in a northwesterly direction and with the line formerly belonging to B.F. Brown 200 feet to the place of beginning. This is the same real estate devised unto Herman Stone, Hilda Stanley, Mary Alice Knapp, Kathryn Wilson and Lovada French, by and through the Last Will and Testament of Wavie Dail Stone dated November 1, 1977, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Mason County, West Virginia, in Will Book 15, page 399. Thereafter, by deed dated March 1, 1979, of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 254, page 669, Herman Stone and Ruth Stone, his wife, Mary Alice Knapp and Sylvester Knapp, her husband, Hilda Jean Stanley, single, and Lovada Lois French, single, conveyed all of their undivided interest in and to the above described real estate unto Elnora Kathryn Shamblin and Norman Lee Wilson, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common. Thereafter, Elnora Kathryn Shamblin died a resident of Mason County, West Virginia and by operation of law the undivided 4/5th interest conveyed in the aforesaid deed vested in Norman Lee Wilson. Further, Elnora Kathryn Shamblin died testate a resident of Mason County, West Virginia, and by the terms of her Last Will and Testament dated June 9, 2002, of record in Will Book 23, page 983, the undivided 1/5th interest that Elnora Kathryn Shamblin obtained as a devisee of her mother, Wavie Dail Stone, vested unto her children, Priscilla Darlene Stone, Ronnie Joe Stone and Randall Lee Stone, subject to a life estate interest, therein, devised unto Norman Lee Wilson. Thereafter, by deed dated July 30, 2009, of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 396, page 840, Norman Lee Wilson by Priscilla Darlene Stone, his attorney in fact, conveyed his 4/5th interest in the above described real estate unto Joshua L. Stover and Kathryn R. Stover. Thereafter, by deed dated January 9, 2018, not yet of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office, but to be recorded simultaneously herewith, Priscilla Darlene Stone, Ronnie Joe Stone and Randall Lee Stone, sister and brothers, conveyed all of their undivided right, title and interest in and to the above described real estate unto Joshua L. Stover and Kathryn R. Stover, husband and wife. Thereafter, by deed dated January 9, 2018, not yet of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office, but to be recorded simultaneously herewith, Joshua L. Stover and Kathryn R. Stover, husband and wife, conveyed the above described real estate unto Tyrus Eugene Cobb, Jr. and Alisha Dawn Williams, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and not as tenants in common. This conveyance is made subject to all oil, gas and other mineral reservations as made by predecessors in the chain of title and to all valid and existing rights of way and easements and any and all restrictive and protective covenants appearing of record. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of: 243 Jason Ln, Leon, WV 25123. The referenced real estate will be conveyed with no covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and also the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affixed to the deed). The purchasers shall be responsible for payment of all real estate taxes. The subject property will be sold in "AS IS" condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property. TERMS: $6000.00 in cash and/or certified funds as deposit at the time of sale with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale. FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer. Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Trustee may postpone the sale by public announcement at the time and place designated or by posting a notice of the same, and act by agent in the execution of the sale. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale. SENECA TRUSTEES, INC. 5000 Coombs Farm Drive, Suite 104 Morgantown, WV 26508 (304) 413-0044 (304) 292-2918 Toll free: (888) 534-3132 Reference File No. 80039 Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/a ctions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk @epa.ohio.gov Approval of Application for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Financial Assistance Gallia County Rural Water Association Gallipolis, OH Facility Description: DW Financial Assistance ID #: FS391410-0003 Date of Action: 03/21/2022 The project involves the construction of an additional standpipe type storage tank on the existing site of the Johnson Ridge Storage Tank due to insufficient storage in the service area. Approval of Application for Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Assistance Gallia County 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, OH 45631 Facility Description: CW Financial Assistance ID #: HS390027-0014 Date of Action: 04/12/2022 The Town of Gallipolis project is for the repair and replacement of household sewage treatment systems in Gallia County. Approval of Application for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Financial Assistance Gallia County Rural Water Association Gallipolis, OH Facility Description: DW Financial The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/a ctions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk @epa.ohio.gov Approval of Application for Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Assistance Meigs County General Health District 112 East Memorial Drive, Suite A, Pomeroy, OH 45769 Facility Description: CW Financial Assistance ID #: HS391700-0007 Date of Action: 03/14/2022 The Village of Pomeroy project is for the repair and replacement of household sewage treatment systems in Meigs County. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust, dated January 24, 2018, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Mason County, West Virginia, in Document No. 268648, in Book No. 444, at Page 549, Tyrus Eugene Cobb, Jr and Alisha Dawn Williams did convey unto Jeffrey D. Swisher, Trustee(s), certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by U.S. Bank National Association not in its individual capacity but solely as Legal Title Trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 BKM-TT-V to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Mason County Courthouse in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on August 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM the following described real estate, ** ATTENTION: Plugging of Oil and Gas Wells *** Orphan Well Program Public Notice Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management -This notice will run for five (5) daysDo you have a valid interest in one of the oil and gas wells listed below, or the equipment attached to, or used in, any of these wells? The Orphan Well Program is responsible for plugging improperly abandoned oil and gas wells when no owner or other responsible party can be located. Additional information may be found at https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/oil-gas/orphan-wells/. If you believe that you have a valid interest in an oil and gas well or the equipment attached to, or used in, a well listed below, contact the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management within 10 days of the posting of this notice. Claims of ownership, along with proper documentation demonstrating a valid ownership interest, should be sent to the following: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. F-3 Columbus, Ohio 43229 614-265-6905 The wells listed below are being considered for plugging by the Division: Meigs County LOPTP July 2022 �B8 Comics & Puzzle Friday, July 29, 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 7/26 River Cities Tribune �Columns & Puzzles Friday, July 29, 2022 B9 Dr. Roach The best medicine for arthritis is regular exercise by Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the best medicine for arthritis? My doctor prescribed diclofenac sodium, and another doctor said it will damage my liver and kidney with prolonged usage. As you know, arthritis is a chronic disease. Let me know what medicine I can use for arthritis. — A.A. ANSWER: I’m assuming you mean osteoarthritis, the most common type, not an inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis. If you don’t know which type you have, ask your doctor, since inflammatory arthritis needs very different and aggressive treatment. The best medicine for osteoarthritis probably isn’t medicine; it’s exercise. For people who are early on in the course of arthritis, a regular exercise program improves both pain and function, but for people with more advanced arthritis, exercise may become more difficult to do. Severe hip and knee arthritis often benefit from swimming, where the load is taken off the joints and allows for less painful movement. Diclofenac is a commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is effective for many people. All NSAIDs can cause stomach damage, including irritation, bleeding and ulcers. Heart disease remains a concern, although diclofenac in particular seems less likely than others to cause this. People with kidney disease need to be very careful about taking NSAIDs, as they can sometimes cause kidney disease. Liver disease is quite unusual with diclofenac. Some people, such as those with knee and hand arthritis, can do very well with topical NSAIDs such as diclofenac gel. It has little (if any) risk of the gastrointestinal, heart, kidney or liver concerns. When topical therapy isn’t effective, most people choose to contin- ue taking these medications, even after being counseled on the low but not zero risk of toxicity. They are sometimes the most effective medication treatment. More severe arthritis should prompt a discussion about additional therapies, such as injections and surgery. DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor ordered a “microalbumin creatinine ratio” test, but my result came out “unable to calculate.” Can you tell me what this means? — J.S.B. ANSWER: The test your doctors ordered is looking for protein in the urine, which is a concern because high levels can indicate one of several types of kidney disease. The best way of determining the amount of protein in the urine — albumin is the major blood protein, which can spill into the urine — is to collect every drop for 24 hours. Although we do need to do it that way sometimes, a good substitute is the urine mi- croalbumin to creatinine ratio. People with moderately increased albumin in the urine (or a high microalbumin to creatinine ratio) are at higher risk for developing overt proteinuria, which is a risk for chronic renal failure. They are also at increased overall risk for heart disease and death. Experts recommend yearly testing of the microalbumin to creatinine ratio, and a high result usually prompts better blood sugar control, aggressive treatment of high cholesterol, and often medication, especially angiotensin receptor blockers or ACE inhibitors, to get blood pressure under tight control and protect the kidneys. If your result was “unable to calculate,” that’s great news, because it means you don’t have any microalbumin. Determining the ratio involves dividing by the microalbumin result, and any mathematician knows you can’t divide by zero. Dear Abby Employees make sacrifices for dying co-worker by Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: A co-worker has been stricken with multiple stage-4 cancers. We all have been compassionate and caring, supporting him through the challenges of treatment and the side effects. His condition is terminal, in the final stage and deteriorating rapidly. He does have a supportive family, but we don’t have the heart to send him home and take away the only thing that gives him his reason to live — his work. So we spend our time providing hospice care, something none of us have any training for. Our work environment has become increasingly stressful and anxious, and it’s overflowing onto our friends and families, not to mention the toll it has taken on our company. I need to make a choice -- to place my family and my well-being first, take a leave of absence and abandon my co-workers, or stay in support and have a front-row seat to the imminent passing. — 911 ON SPEED DIAL DEAR 911: This is something you should discuss with your employer. Neither you nor your co-workers are trained caregivers, and no one should be administering medical care because of possible liability to the company. You are obviously a sensitive and caring person. However, if the situation has become more stressful than you can manage, it’s time to take a step back. To do so isn’t “abandoning” anyone; it is looking after your own mental health so you can provide for your family. DEAR ABBY: My parents divorced when I was a small child. My father remarried when I was 10, and I loved my stepmother dearly. She died in 1994 after 27 years of marriage. Daddy then met another lovely woman I’ll call “Eileen,” whom he dated for many years. By this time, I was nearly 40 and living 1,000 miles away from them. He eventually moved in with her, but they didn’t actually marry until 2018. Eileen is only 13 years older than I am, so I have always thought of her as “my father’s third wife,” not “my stepmother.” Daddy died last year, and I’m not sure how much of a relationship I want to maintain with Eileen, or how to refer to her when I have occasion to introduce her to someone. She was extraordinarily good to my father (better than he deserved, I might add), and I’m grateful for that, but the link that tied us is now gone. She’s coming to visit soon. Introducing her to my friends as “Dad’s third wife” seems a bit cold, but introducing her as “my stepmother” would mischaracterize our relationship. She had no children of her own, and I don’t want to give her the impression that I have bonded to her as if she were my mother. Please help. — CHALLENGED IN THE SOUTH DEAR CHALLENGED: Treat Eileen as you would want to be treated if the situation were reversed. Introduce her WARMLY as “Eileen.” If further clarification is needed, she is “Daddy’s widow.” That she is third in the line-up does not need to be mentioned. As to giving her the impression that you feel bonded to her, don’t obsess over it. Your relationship with her is either warm and rewarding, or it isn’t. If it is only obligatory, ask yourself why you feel the need to keep her at arm’s length, and act accordingly. Bridge Seven games analyzed by AI by Phillip Alder An excellent book was published earlier this year, “Seven Games -- a Human History” by Oliver Roeder (W.W. Norton & Co.). Roeder looks at how computers have influenced five board games (backgammon, checkers, chess, go and Scrabble) and two cards games (bridge and poker). Computer programs can defeat humans in all of the board games, though checkers should end in a draw. There is no hidden information except in Scrabble, and then the computer knows all of the legal words. Go (a two-player Japanese game) was thought to be so difficult that computers would not match humans, but the world’s top go player has lost a match to a computer. However, in my opinion, a computer will never consistently beat human experts at bridge. The unseen cards leave the computer lost in uncertainty, and computers often make rookie mistakes. In this deal, what should have happened in four spades? The West robot cashed its three red-suit winners and exited with the club eight: 10, jack, king. Note that no one passes hands like East’s these days. North bid what she hoped her partner could make. I had to find the spade queen to get home. Based on the points, West was the favorite, but perhaps West had the diamond jack and East the spade queen. At trick five, I led the spade jack from my hand ... and West covered with the queen! No human would have made that egregious error. I had shown six spades in the bidding, there were three on the board, and West had three. East had to have a singleton. What if it were the king?! Previous Answer Horoscope by Eugenia Last Remain calm, regardless of what’s happening around you this year. Use your intelligence and intuition to guide you through the good times and bad. Refuse to let other people’s uncertainty bring you down or stand between you and what you want to create. Be bold, do your research, and discover and implement your ideas with confidence. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) —Shoot for stability, security and a steady pace forward. Leave nothing to chance or in someone else’s hands. A broad view combined with practicality will help shed light on what’s possible. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Haste makes waste. Implement discipline and pay attention to detail. Don’t overlook something that can influence your income. Do things right the first time. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — A call for help will put you in good company. Do your best and make a difference, and good things will transpire. Look for an opportunity, and you’ll regain momentum and initiate a friendship. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Go over every detail before agreeing to something. A change may appear to be your only option, but if you view your situation from a distance, you’ll find a different solution. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — There is money to be made if you are diligent about doing what you do best and marketing what you have to offer. Improving your surroundings will make it easier to work from home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — A change will bring you peace of mind, but it may not please everyone. Refuse to let someone use emotional manipulation to sway your opinion. You must go with your gut. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Two unique options will lead to temptation. When in doubt, sit tight and wait for a sign that indicates what to do next. Time is on your side and will allow you to make the right choice. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t take on more than you can handle or let temptation lead the way. Pace yourself and focus on self-improvement. Keep your life simple. Romance is encouraged. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Check the facts, set the pace and don’t stop until you achieve your goal. A problem at home mustn’t dictate how well you handle responsibilities. When in doubt, get the facts. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You’ll face confusion if you or someone else sends mixed messages. Consider what you want and don’t lose sight of your objective. Recognize when someone is trying to use you to get ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Take pride in living a healthy lifestyle. Take the lead instead of following someone else. Strive for peace and love, and be willing to work for them. Choose your associates carefully. CANCER (June 21July 22) — The more you give, the more you’ll get in return. A labor of love will make you feel good about yourself and those you work alongside. A move might be necessary; make sure you plan carefully. �B10 Friday, July 29, 2022 �Gallia County Jr. Fair Friday, July 29, 2022 C1 �C2 Friday, July 29, 2022 Gallia County Jr. Fair Gallia County Jr. Fair President’s Message By Fred Deel As I began to write this year’s President’s Message, I first reviewed my message from last year. I remember sharing my personal fair history and reminiscing about my wonderful memories growing up at the fair and recognizing the changes that have occurred over the years. I also addressed the need to continue our efforts to relocate our facilities to higher ground in order to make sure that we do everything possible to avoid a potential disaster during a flash flood like the one that came so close to drowning out our fair in 2020. After much discussion and thought, our Fair Board made the decision that we needed to re-evaluate our long range plan that we have been working on for the past 20 years, and follow the example of our early Fair Board members by making a major change in philosophy and scaling back our plan to construct all the needed facilities before making the move to the new location. Instead we decided to strive to get funding that would allow us to improve infrastructure and construct one large livestock facility that can house all the livestock projects, including a show ring. With such a facility, we could start conducting the fair at the new location utilizing temporary facilities such as tents, portable stage and other items needed to have a successful fair. Then, just like during the ’50s and ’60s, we could build additional facilities one at a time as resources became available. At the opening ceremonies at the 2021 fair, we challenged our community, including state and local officials, businesses and community leaders to join us in making this happen for the safety of our youth. The response has been typical of Gallia County. Fantastic and almost unbelievable! First, with the help of many individuals, we applied for a state ARC grant from the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission. The awarding of a $300,000 grant, which we are matching with an additional $128,000 from funds that have been raised over the past several years in anticipation of relocation, will allow us to put in basic infrastructure, including water and sewer lines and storm drains as well as some of the needed roadways. We were hopeful that this would provide the momentum to get things moving. WE WERE NOT WRONG! On March 26 of this year, we were able to host the Gallia County commissioners as they announced that they were awarding the Gallia County Agricultural Society $1.2 million to go toward the construction of the proposed $2.3 million livestock facility. PLEASE JOIN ME IN SHOUTING OUT A GREAT THANK YOU TO OUR GALLIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS!!! As simple math shows, we are not done yet, but we are well under way. We have already applied for other grants, and we are in the process of talking to our friends and past supporters asking for help and continued support. Between now and the 2022 fair, we expect to be making several major announcements concerning the progress being made. I know we can count on our 4-H clubs and FFA programs to continue their support of our effort by conducting their own fundraising efforts that will not only provide additional funds but also show the community that they are doing their part to help make the new facilities a reality that will not only benefit our current exhibitors, but also thousands of future 4-H and FFA members. So with that update on our efforts to make the Gallia County Junior Fair a greater and safer place for our youth, I want to take this opportunity to thank all my fellow Fair Board members, as well as all the 4-H volunteers, Extension and FFA leaders, and business and community leaders who have contributed so much in the past to make the fairs so successful. With that said, it is my pleasure to invite the people of Gallia County and the surrounding region to join us for the 73rd annual Gallia County Junior Fair! Sincerely, Fred Deel, president Gallia County Agricultural Society Fair season passes now on sale From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Season passes for the Gallia County Junior Fair are now on sale. Season passes may be purchased from Gallia County 4-H clubs, advisors and members as well as the following business locations: All Gallia County offices and branch locations of The Ohio Valley Bank, Wesbanco, and Farmer’s Bank. Cost of the season pass will be $30 and will admit one person to the fairgrounds and shows each day of the fair (does not include rides). Please note that sea- son passes will only be available on the fair gates on Monday of the fair. The daily admission price will be $10 per day and includes entertainment, shows, and amusement rides. Daily tickets are available only at each of the entrance gates to the fairgrounds. Children under 2 years of age are admitted free, however they must purchase a ride pass to be admitted onto the rides. Senior citizen day will be observed on Tuesday, Aug. 2. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Gallia County Agricultural So- ciety, you can do so, if you reside in Gallia County and are 18 years of age or older, by purchasing a membership for $2. Memberships must be purchased by the individual and you may not purchase a membership for someone else. A membership entitles the member to vote in the annual election of directors, which is held on the third Thursday in September. Memberships will be on sale in the Fairboard Office during the fair and at Brown Insurance. Memberships do not admit you to the fair or any of the rides. �Gallia County Jr. Fair Friday, July 29, 2022 C3 GALLIA COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, Aug. 1 — Gallia County Night 9 a.m. — Rabbit judging and pet rabbit, Dairy Barn 9 a.m. — Horse Horse Arena show, 9 a.m. — Tobacco judging, Show Arena 11 a.m. — Poultry (following Rabbit Show), Dairy Barn Photo courtesy of Gallia County Fair 11 a.m. — Field crops, Ac- Tobacco is a crop that draws attention at the fair. tivities Building Thursday, Aug. 4 12:30-3:30 p.m. — Free con- 9 a.m. — Horse show, horse servation activities, pond arena TBA — COSI Science Show area 9 a.m. — Cloverbud Show-nTBA — Hope Zone: Take 1:30 p.m. — Miniature goat Tell, Gray Pavilion Back Your Future show, Show Arena 4 p.m. — Market swine, 11 a.m. — Feeder calf and 3 p.m. — Market goat show, show arena dairy feeders, Show Arena show arena 5:30 p.m. — Boy Scout 12:30 p.m. — Youth program 3 p.m. — South Gallia High awards, Gray Pavilion School Band, Holzer Main 6 p.m. — Girl Scout awards, sponsored by Paulette Fliner in memory of her parents Rex Stage Gray Pavilion and Sue Roberts; events in4 p.m. — River Valley High 6:30 p.m. — 4-wheel drive clude balloon bursting, bubble gum blowing, watermelSchool Band, Holzer Main truck pulls, pulling track on eating and many others, Stage 8:30 p.m. — Cory Asbury: Holzer Main Stage 5 p.m. — Gallia Academy “Reckless Love” and “The FaHigh School Band, Holzer ther’s House”, Holzer Main 12:30-3:30 p.m. — Free casting tournament, pond area Main Stage Stage 1 p.m. — Market beef, feed6 p.m. — Official Opening: Wednesday, Aug. 3 er calves & dairy beef showVFW Post 4464; national anthem by the Gallia Academy 9 a.m. — Beef breeding manship contest, show arena High School Band; invoca- show, show arena tion by Pastor John Patter1-4 p.m. — Library, Gray Pason, Faith Baptist Church; 10 a.m. — Extremely 4-H vilion introduction of dignitaries Cowboy Trail Competition — 2 p.m. — Dairy show, show by Tim Masse; Welcome by Horse Arena arena President Fred Deel; Holzer 11 a.m. — Beef breeding Main Stage 5:30 p.m. — Horse show showmanship, show arena awards ceremony, horse are6:30 p.m. — Little Miss Gallia County Contest, Holzer 3 p.m. — Horse Cloverbud na exhibition, horse arena Main Stage 6 p.m. — Horse fun show, 7 p.m. — Championship ro- 3 p.m. — Sheep showman- horse arena ship, show arena deo, pulling track 6 p.m. — Market beef show, 7:30 p.m. — Little Mister 6 p.m. — Costume contest show arena Gallia County Contest, Hol- (horses), horse arena 7 p.m. — Garden tractor zer Main Stage 6 p.m. — Market Lambs, pulls, pulling track 9:30 p.m. — 2022 Gallia show arena 8:30 p.m. — Sawyer Brown County Queen Pageant 6:30 p.m. — Field stock trac- (Hit songs include “Some Tuesday, Aug. 2 — Re- tor & semi pull, pulling track Girls Do”, “The Race Is On”), ligious & Senior Citi- 8:30 p.m. — Exile (Hit songs Holzer Main Stage include “Woke Up in Love”, Friday, Aug. 5 “She’s a Miracle”, “Don’t 9 a.m. — Swine showman- Want to be a Memory,” Hol- 9 a.m. — 62nd annual marzer Main Stage ship, show arena ket hog sale, show arena zens Night Come On Over to Bob’s OVER 25 ACRES OF GREENHOUSE WE HAVE ALL YOUR SUMMER FRUITS & VEGETABLES Including Watermelon • Cataloupe • Tomatoes GROWING FLOWERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 1334 SECOND STREET MASON, WV (304) 773-5323 2400 EASTERN AVENUE GALLIPOLIS, OH (740) 446-1711 www.bobsmarket.com 10 a.m. — Pretty baby contest, sponsored by the GallipPhotos courtesy of Gallia County Fair olis Jr. Women’s Club, Holzer The rodeo is always action-packed, thrilling fair-goers. 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Certified Hydrostatic Test Facility www.Snouffers.com Call Toll Free 800-353-0837 �C4 Friday, July 29, 2022 Gallia County Jr. Fair Fair entertainment lineup features big-name acts From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — With so many events and activities stuffed into each day of the Gallia County Junior Fair, organizers have long tried to provide the perfect ending with a main event at the Holzer Main Stage. This year is no different, with major shows planned each evening, starting with the 2022 Gallia County Queen’s Pageant on opening night, Aug. 1 Nine contestants will be looking to rise to the honor of fair queen, with a strong field of candidates. The nine contestants looking to replace 2021 Gallia County junior fair queen Erin Pope are: Exile performs at a previous show. — Bailey Barnett, Gallia — Sydney Greelee, Gal- er Valley High School. Academy High School. — Alivia Lear, Gallia — Haleigh Conant, Riv- lia Academy High School. er Valley High School. — Brandy Lambert, Riv- Academy High School. — Kelsey Price, River Valley High School. — Jayden Shriver, Gallia Academy High School. — Natalie Swain, South Gallia High School. — Ellen Weaver, South Gallia High School. Prior to the main show on Monday night, the Little Miss Gallia County Contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. while the Little Mister Gallia County will be named at 7:30 p.m.’s show. The rest of the week sees each day closed by a major entertainer. And all of it is included in fair ticket prices. “It’s all included,” fair secretary Tim Massie said. “It’s a good deal. A full day of fun and a great event each night to close the day.” The music begins Tuesday with contemporary Christian artist Cory Asbury. “The contemporary Christian artists have become a fair favorite,” Massie said. “It’s always a big night.” Asbury is known for his File photo File photo Exile has been a fixture in pop and country music for 55 years, bringing great musicianship and fun to their stage shows. hit song “Reckless Love” as well as “The Father’s House” and is part of a group of artists known as the Bethel Music Collective. With a worship past in Michigan but originally from North Carolina, Asbury has been touring most of the summer, playing a variety of venues, both large and small. He also recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut. On Wednesday, country music takes the stage with Exile performing at 8:30 p.m. The group has been around 55 years, with its first big hit being the pop-rock “Kiss You All Over” in 1978. Still one of the genre’s most recognized songs and voted one of Billboard’s 50 Sexiest Songs of All Time, the group focused more on their country roots moving into the 1980s and established themselves on that scene. The Kentucky natives had 10 No. 1 singles including “I Don’t Want To Be A Memory,” “Give Me One More Chance” and “She’s A Miracle.” Country music remains the genre on Thursday night, as another legendary band, Sawyer Brown, will bring their energized show to the Holzer Main Stage. Lead singer Mark Miller is an Ohio native, though he moved to Florida while in junior high. He is well known for high energy on stage, as well as his song- writing and producing. He has written “Step That Step,” “The Walk,” “Thank God for You,” “The Boys and Me,” as well as the band’s anthem, “Some Girls Do,” according to the band’s website. Miller also is an award-winning producer, working with contemporary Christian group Casting Crowns. Sawyer Brown will bring their fun-loving music to the Holzer Main Stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday’s showcase event on the Holzer Main Stage will be the Gallia County Sings contest, with two divisions of performers, all of whom must be Gallia County residents. Those youth ages kindergarten through eighth grade will compete in one division, while those in ninth grade and older will compete in another. See ACTS, C7 File photo Country music legends Sawyer Brown will perform Aug. 4 at the Gallia County Junior Fair. �Gallia County Jr. Fair Friday, July 29, 2022 C5 Queen contestants have made great contributions From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The nine young women who are competing to represent the Gallia County Junior Fair as its queen have spent much of their young lives involved with the fair, school, community and clubs. “This is something typically that is a goal of eight years or more, from the time they start 4-H or FFA,” said Amy Toler-Roe, one of three committee members who oversees the pageant and is herself a former Miss Gallia County Junior Fair queen in 1996. “This is kind of like, in the back of their mind, something they want to run for, something they’d love to be one day. It’s a bit of a big deal in our community. It’s a big deal to the youth.” And to the fair and community, which annually packs the house on the fair’s opening night for the pageant and the eventual crowning of the queen. That will happen Monday night, after weeks of practice and preparation, and a full first day of the fair where they’ll be busy with their own projects, as well as princess duties. The pageant begins at 9:30 p.m. on the Holzer Main Stage. Here are short bios of the contestants compiled from information they submitted: Bailey Barnette Bailey Barnette resides in Gallipolis, Ohio, and is the daughter of Sally and Bi Barnette. She is a graduate of Gallia Academy High Barnette School. During high school, she was involved in several clubs and activities, including four years of Gallia Academy’s varsity vol- leyball, four years of symphonic choir, Madrigals, and Academy Acapella, one year of musical, National Honor Society, and three travel volleyball clubs. In her community, she has been involved in Country to the Core 4H Club through many community service acts such as helping clean up the park, the Gallipolis Glow Run, and donating items to God’s Hands at Work, to name a few. She is also on Gallia County’s Junior Youth Fair Board, where she helped run livestock shows and volunteered for numerous fair events, the Gallipolis Senior Center in their community program Meals on Wheels delivering meals to the elders of the county, worked as a youth volleyball instructor and referee at the Root Sports and Fitness Center, served H&R Block as a receptionist and clerk, and currently works at the Ratliff Pool Center. She plans to attend the University of Findlay this fall to study biology and minor in graphic design, in hopes of becoming a future dentist. Haleigh Conant Haleigh is the granddaughter of Brian and Teresa Taylor. She resides in Gallia County and is a recent graduate of River ValConant ley High School. During school, Haleigh participated in marching band in the colorguard, and was a proud member of Beta Club, Leo Club Lions, National Honor Society, Art Club, and College Credit Plus. She also was cast in the musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” along with participating in the production “COPA.” Outside of school, she enjoys being involved in her community, where she partici- pates in various 4-H activities and volunteers to help her workplace, doing several other smaller projects in her clubs and individually. She currently is employed by Arbors At Gallipolis, where she is a state-tested nurse’s aide and plans to further her education by attending the University Of Rio Grande to study nursing with the hopes of becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. Sydney Greenlee Sydney Elizabeth Greenlee resides in Bidwell, Ohio, and is the daughter of Gregory and Erin Greenlee. She is a current graduated of GalGreenlee lia Academy High School. During school, Sydney was involved in theater tech, Leadership Council, Key Club, community engagement, and received her varsity letter in cross country, track and tennis. She was an active member in the Gallipolis FFA chapter, where she competed on numerous contest teams, all of which placed top in state and district. She helped the chapter with community service and received her FFA state degree. In the community, Sydney has been a member of the Gallia County Youth board, where she served as vice president, Rio Hopefuls 4-H Club, where she currently presides as president, and Rodney Church of Light, where she volunteers teaching Sunday school. She has been a 4-H camp counselor, instructor of Carteens, and helped with the 2020 flood cleanup and fair relocation project. Sydney has volunteered in numerous community service projects, including Bob Evans Farm Festival, road side cleanup, visiting nursing homes, leading quality assurances, and leading Fourth Grade Ag Day. Sydney was the General Livestock Queen Runner-up in 2020 and 2021. She works at the Green Elementary after-school program as a tutor and annually participates in The Walk To End Alzheimer’s in support of her grandma. In the fall, Sydney is attending Marshall University to study psychology with a goal of obtaining her doctorate in order to become a child psychologist. Brandy Lambert Brandy Lambert is the daughter of Randy Lambert and Elvira Johnson. She resides in Gallia County and is a senior at Lambert River Val- ley High School. She is highly involved in a number of clubs and school activities while also making time to serve her community. She’s helped with blood drives, Easter egg hunts, prom committee and the community fair. She plans to attend Marshall University to study social work and psychology. Alivia Lear Princess Alivia Lear is the daughter of Scott and Marie Lear and a graduate of Gallia Academy High School. She is a resident of Gallipolis who plans Lear to attend Ohio University to study special education with a minor in communications disorders. She was 2021’s Livestock Queen. Kelsey Price Princess Kelsey Price resides in Vinton and is the daughter of Bret and Jenna Price. She is a graduate of River Valley High School. Price During her high school years, she has been involved in the River Valley FFA chapter, where she served as secretary, participated in many district and state CDEs, and received her state FFA degree; she has also participated in National Honor Society; College Credit Plus Program; National Beta Club; Mock Trial; lbelieve leadership conference; Prom Promise; Novels with Neighbors; and served as a class officer. 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GIVE US A CALL TODAY! “ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, GAS IS BEST” �C6 Friday, July 29, 2022 Gallia County Jr. Fair Erin Pope’s reign marked by success From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — When a new queen is crowned on Monday, 2021 Queen Erin Pope will see her successful year come to an end. During her time representing the fair, she was named 1st runner up at this year’s Ohio Fairs’ Queen Contest. She said she has enjoyed representing Gallia County while visiting many fairs and events across Ohio as Miss Gallia County 2021. Pope, who resides in Gallipolis and is the daughter of Chad and Deanna Pope, will be a sophomore in the fall attending The Ohio State University majoring in Sustainable Agriculture, with minors in Animal Science and Agriculture Communication. Pope’s current activities include being a member of the club Saddle and Sirloin on campus that focuses on livestock. She was selected and is actively involved in the Agriculture Living Learning Community at The Ohio State University. She has met many new friends and advisors who also share a passion for agriculture. Pope attends Faith BapSubmitted photo tist Church in Gallipolis and attends a student Bi- As Miss Gallia County, Erin Pope has represented the county and fair at various events ble study group on campus. throughout Ohio. She has enjoyed her time as queen. QUEEN (Continued from Page C5) In her community, she has been involved in the Raccoon Valley Livestock Club where she serves as president; 4H camp counseling; Conservation Camp volunteer; instructing quality assurance sessions; AG day instructor; Carteens; Teen Leaders; Gallia County Junior Fair Youth Board vice president; Memorial Day flag placing; working with the after-school program at River Valley Middle School; as well as coordinating “Covers For Cancer” and “Livestock For You” projects. She will attend The Ohio State University ATI to study animal science with the intention of becoming a veterinarian. Jayden Shriver Jayden Shriver is the daughter of Dana and Jay Shriver and attends Gallia Academy High School. She resides in Gallipolis. After she graduates she hopes to attend college to pursue a career in ag science. Her high school activi- ties include being feature and co-captain of the Gallia Academy Majorette team all four years she has participated. Jayden is also very involved Shriver in Gallia Shooting Sports and shoots trap, skeet and sporting clays. She has also been involved in FFA all throughout going to school and plans to graduate with her state FFA degree. In her community, Jayden has helped with many band, majorette and sporting fundraisers. Jayden has also participated in the Gallia County Fair as much as she could since she was little, and since the age of 9 she has shown lambs, goats, market heifers, feeder calves, steers and heifers. This year, she plans to show her two lambs. Natalie Swain Princess Natalie Swain is the daughter of Brian and Jenni Swain and a senior at South Gallia High School. She resides in Crown City. During high school, she has been involved in Swain many different activities, such as class officer positions, the Hanger Project, and attends The University of Rio Grande as a CCP student. Natalie has been involved in her community, volunteering her time to being a 4-H camp counselor, president of her 4-H club, the Thiviner Pioneers, Carteens, Gallia County Jr. Fair board, team member at Once Again Consignment Store, and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. She plans to attend the University of Rio Grande to further her study of the arts and counseling education. Ellen Weaver Princess Ellen Weaver is the daughter of Susan and Jason Weaver and a graduate of South Gallia High School. A resident of Crown City, Weaver Weaver has been involved in varsity volleyball, varsity cheer, National Honors Society, Beta, Leo Lions, FCCLA, Student Council, Lighthouse team, and class officer for four years. In her community, she has been involved in trunk or treat, project Positivity, buying Christmas gifts for little kids, raising money for breast cancer survivors, working with the Red Cross running local blood drives, handing out free thanksgiving meals to families, and ran the Hoops For Troops basketball tournament. She plans to attend The Ohio State University to earn a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. �Gallia County Jr. Fair ACTS (Continued from Page C4) A winner will be chosen in each division, as well as a People’s Choice selection. On Saturday night, the Gallia County Junior Fair will rock away the final night with Captured-The Ultimate Journey Tribute performing. The Kentucky-based group has drawn rave reviews for their near-Journey-like performances, as the band looks the part and certainly plays the part in outstanding fashion. The final night’s closing concert is also set for Contemporary Christian performer and worship pastor 8:30 p.m. Cory Asbury will play the Holzer Main Stage on Aug. 2 Friday, July 29, 2022 C7 Goat Showing Photos courtesy Gallia County Fair The Gallia County Junior Fair continues the region’s longstanding agricultural tradition. On Saturday night, the Gallia County Junior Fair will rock away the final night with Captured-The Ultimate Journey Tribute performing. Exile focused more on their country roots moving into the 1980s. The Kentucky natives had several hits in that genre. EVENTS (Continued from Page C3) Saturday, Aug. 6 9 a.m. — 40th annual tobacco sale, show arena 9:30 a.m. — 64th annual market lamb sale, show arena 10:30 a.m. — 71st annual market steer sale, show arena 12 p.m. — 10th annual market goat sale, show arena 12 p.m. — All 4-H projects must be removed from Activity Building 6 p.m. — Demolition derby, including power wheels class, mini stock, V8 stock, limited build, pulling track 8:30 p.m. — Captured-Tribute to Journey, Holzer Main Stage Hope to see you there! �C8 Friday, July 29, 2022 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 07. July Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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