https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/478e243454a6784c798cf5cf6fb85d6b.pdf ecc2182a8607e09aec5989af6fd8fa35 PDF Text Text Ohio Valley Business Earnhardt Jr. to NASCAR’s HOF class BUSINESS s 4 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 63° 73° 71° A shower or thunderstorm in spots today and tonight. High 78° / Low 61° SPORTS s 6 Today’s weather forecast WEATHER s 8 C_ZZb[fehj��Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 101, Volume 74 Thursday, June 18, 2020 s 50¢ 2nd active Patterson to play at Mayor’s Night Out COVID-19 case reported By Kayla Hawthorne khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com Staff Report POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a second active COVID-19 case in the county in as many days. This is Meigs County’s ninth case (seven conﬁrmed, two probable) since April. The patient is a direct contact of the case reported on June 16. This individual is a female in the 60 to 69-year-old age range and is not hospitalized. “At this time, we please ask residents to refrain from calling the Health Department for questions regarding this case while we complete our disease investigation and notify relevant individuals. The case and individuals identiﬁed as contacts of the case will be advised to self-quarantine for 14 days. We urge residents to continue to follow federal, state, and local guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” stated a news release from the Meigs County Health Department on Wednesday. The ﬁrst seven COVID-19 cases reported in the county have since recovered from the virus. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The free Mayor’s Night Out concert series will feature singer and guitarist Brent Patterson on Friday night at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant, W.Va. The performance will be from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, June 19. Patterson, from Southeastern Ohio, plays classic folkrock, pop and acoustic roots music from the 1960s through the 1980s, including James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles and more, according to Brent Patterson Music. Patterson has played music File Photo in major cities and currently Brent Patterson performs classic folk-rock, pop and performs often at the Court acoustic roots music. See PROBES | 2 AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. See PATTERSON | 2 Major broadband legislation passes Ohio House Governor proposes outside probes of police shootings COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — All shootings by Ohio police ofﬁcers and any deaths of individuals in custody would be investigated by independent agencies under a proposal announced Wednesday by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in his ﬁrst major response to days of protests over police treatment of minorities. As part of the proposal, the State Highway Patrol, which is under DeWine’s direct supervision, will no longer investigate its own shootings, the governor said. DeWine also wants lawmakers to create a law enforcement oversight and accountability board similar to licensing boards for professionals like doctors and lawyers, with the authority to revoke an ofﬁcer’s ability to work as an ofﬁcer in the state if necessary. The governor also called on lawmakers to ban police choke holds except in life-and-death cases. He ordered the state patrol and the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation to outﬁt all ofﬁcers with body cameras, and asked lawmakers to ﬁnd ways to pay for more body cameras for ofﬁcers statewide. DeWine requested that the Republican-controlled Legislature, which has recessed for the summer, to take up the measures immediately. Nothing he’s proposing is new, and much of it has been discussed previously, the governor said. “These are things that have been around for a long time, and it’s time for us to take action,” DeWine said. Messages were left with legislative leaders seeking comment. Under a bill introduced June 11 by House Republicans, Ohio would create a statewide disciplinary database for violent ofﬁcers and require psychological testing for all new police ofﬁcers. Thousands of people have protested racism and police brutality in multiple Ohio communities since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month. Street Grill in Pomeroy, Ohio, and hosts the Court Street Grill Open Stage and Showcase series, where he promotes and works with musicians from the Mid-Ohio Valley, according to Patterson’s music pages. Patterson’s website says that he has played in venues in New York City, several places in Ohio and even Dublin, Ireland. The remainder of the Mayor’s Night Out schedule is as follows: June 26 will be Dale Harper and The Highlanders playing country music. July 3 will be Flatrock Revival playing country, rock and Blues. July 10 will be Covered by Love playing gospel. July 17 Bev Jeffers | Courtesy Pictured are the Friends of Our House Board Members Greg Smith, Randal Fulks, Bryna Butler, Carol Warren, Pat Mills, Linda Carney. Not Pictured, Robert Jindra, Tony Gallagher, Sara Sheets. The reopening of ‘Our House’ By Sharla Moody Special to OVP GALLIPOLIS — The Friends of Our House Board recently met to discuss reopening, repairs, and new opportunities at the museum. “The meeting went very well,” Bev Jeffers, the Our House site manager, said. “We addressed the COVID-19, and what all was done with the sterilizing, cleaning, and getting prepared to open.” According to Ohio History Connection, the Our House is “a restored 1819 tavern that hosted Gen. Lafayette” in 1825. Lafayette was a French aristocrat who commanded troops in the American Revolution. “Reopening will start June 24, 2020,” Jeffers said. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the museum has been closed since March. According to the Ohio Department of Health, museums were ﬁrst permitted to reopen on June 10, 2020. The Friends of Our House Board met the following day to discuss the logistics of reopening. “We will run Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,” Jeffers said. “Wednesday and Thursday however will be special. We have special hours, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for seniors, with this COVID-19, to make them feel more secure and safe. That will just be seniors.” The new hours will carry on through August. In addition to reopening, the board also announced new ofﬁcers. The new ofﬁcers include President Greg Smith, Secretary Linda Carney, and Treasurer Pat Mills. Other board members include Robert Jindra, Carol Warren, Tony Gallagher, and Sara Sheets. Sheets, who has retired as board president, will remain “at large on” the board. Becky Pasquale, who served as site manager since 2013, is also retiring but will remain at Our House as a docent. Docents are guides See HOUSE | 2 COLUMBUS – Fast, reliable broadband access is one of the key infrastructure issues of the 21st Century. Today, Ohio is one step closer to bringing highspeed internet to more Ohioans with passage of legislation creating Ohio’s ﬁrst-ever Residential Broadband Expansion program. State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) called passage of House Bill 13 critical for areas of Southeast Ohio and beyond lacking connectivity. Across Ohio, nearly one million Ohioans lack a reliable internet connection, and 300,000 households do not have any internet options, he said. “Access to high-speed internet improves access to opportunity. It is critical for economic development and educational opportunities,” Edwards said. “This is an especially important issue in Southeast Ohio, where topography and low population density have been impediments to expansion.” The COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the closure of schools and businesses, has underscored the importance of high-speed internet, Edwards noted, with more Ohioans working and attending school virtually. The grant program being proposed in House Bill 13 will help offset construction cost hurdles and facilitate expansion of high-speed internet and all broadband services to unserved households across the state. The grant program will be funded with $20 million for the remainder of the state’s budget biennium. Other regulatory changes to assist in reducing barriers to broadband expansion are included in the legislation. The bill passed with a vote of 81-8 and awaits further action in the Ohio Senate. State Representative Jay Edwards represents the 94th District, which includes Athens, Meigs, Washington, and Vinton counties. For more information, contact Rep Edwards’ office at (614) 466-2158 or Rep94@ohiohouse.gov. �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Thursday, June 18, 2020 OBITUARIES Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS ORLAND LEE FLOYD POMEROY — Orland Lee Floyd, 68, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, in Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 11, 1951, in Cottageville, W.Va., a son of the late Orland W. Floyd and E. Naomi (Sayre) Floyd Miller. He was a 1971 graduate of Meigs High School and was the class President of his senior class. He was a member of the 1968 Meigs High School Championship football team. Lee had a love for motorcycle and dirt track racing and was an avid hunter. He was a member of the Pomeroy-Racine Lodge # 164 F&AM and the Racine Fire Department and EMS. He was retired from Constellium, Ravenswood, W.Va., with 26 years of service as a Material Expeditor. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local # 5568 Ravenswood, W.Va. Survivors include his wife, Tonda Floyd; son, Brandon Lee (Amanda) Floyd of Rutland, Ohio; step-daughter, Bethany (David) Gaul of Amanda, Ohio, Angie (Scott) Dickenson of Pomeroy, Ohio and Carla (Trey) Stoffel of Wellston, Ohio; sister, Leta Floyd of Shade, Ohio; aunts, Shirley Southall of Fairplain, W.Va., Sue Sayre of Ravenswood, W.Va. and Carol Sayre of Cottageville, W.Va.; sisterin-law, Becky (Lynn) Mallory of Racine, Ohio; brother-in-law, John (Terry) Salser of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Bailee (Tanner) Thorla of Racine, Ohio, Jadyn Madison Floyd of Syracuse, Ohio, Meredith Gaul, Gahanna, Ohio, Christian Gaul of Amanda, Ohio, Garvin and Gage Jackson of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Avarie Seidenapel of Pomeroy, Ohio; greatgrandson, Holten Thorla of Racine, Ohio; nephews, Shawn L. (Waverly) Wiseman of Maryville, Tn., Aaron M. (Ashley) Wiseman of Four Oaks, N.C., Joshua R. (Stacie) Wiseman of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; several greatnieces, nephews and cousins. He had a special kind of love for his dogs, Buddy, Winchester and Taloola. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice of Central Ohio their nurses and staff. A loving friend of his sister since 1983 Pam, Clifford and Kamryn Gillham of Prince George, Va. Service will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2020, in the Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va., with Teresa Davis ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in the Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville, W.Va. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be provided by the Pomeroy-Racine Lodge # 164 F&AM. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting: foglesongfuneralhome.com. Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Scholarship applications Mulberry Community Center POMEROY — The Mulberry Community Center is serving lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dine-in and carry-out options available. SYRACUSE — Applications for the 2020-21 Carleton College Scholarship for Higher Education are available for legal residents of the village of Syracuse. Residents can pick up applications from Gordon Fisher, 1402 Dusky St., Syracuse. ApplicaGALLIA COUNTY — The annual Jacob and tions are due back by June 24, 2020. Legal residents Maggie Davis reunion will not be held this year due of Syracuse can qualify for scholarship awards for a to the COVID-19 outbreak and in consideration for maximum of two years. older family members. MEIGS COUNTY — Both the Lovett Reunion, scheduled for June 28th and the Blake/Reed Reunion scheduled for July 11th will not be held due to the coronavirus. GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Public Water GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, SubSystem’s 2020 annual Water Quality Report is now chapter 102, Gallia and Jackson Counties, has canavailable. Visit http://UW.ohioruralwater.org/galceled its June 19 meeting, due to virus concerns. lipolis.html to view. If you would like a paper copy For more information, 740-245-0093. mailed to your home, please call 740-446-0613. Meetings, reunions canceled Water report available GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least ﬁve business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@ aimmediamidwest.com. nel in Pomeroy, will celebrate her birthday on June 19, cards may be sent to her at 109 High Street, Pomeroy, Ohio, 45769. Thursday, June 18 WELLSTON — The GJMV Solid Waste Management District Board of Director’s will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the district ofﬁce in Wellston. slovakia 25 years ago. He ﬂed from the oppressive governmental regime there to the hope of freedom in America. He is greatly concerned to see the things taking place in our country now that are leading up to the same oppression he ﬂed many years ago. Saturday, June 27 POMEROY — A low cost rabies shot clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meigs County Health Department. The cost is $5. The POMEROY — The regular meetings of the Meigs Co. Library clinic is sponsored by the Meigs Board will be held at 1 p.m. at the County Health Department and Rev. Charles Tom and Dottie Meigs Veterinary Clinic. For more Pomeroy Library. (Moore) Curtis recently celinformation call Dawn or Steve at ebrated their 56th wedding anni740-992-6626. versary. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 92, Racine, OH 45771. Johnny and Patricia (Malone) POMEROY — The Meigs Moore recently celebated their County Tea Party/9-12 Project 50th wedding anniversary . Cards meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs may be sent to 34135 Sidehill at the Ewing-Schwarzel Family County Veterans Service CommisRoad, Rutland, OH 45775. Center on Second Street. The sion will meet at 9 a.m. at their Charlene Hoeﬂich, former gen- group will hear from Robert Men- ofﬁce located at 97 North Second eral manager of The Daily Sentidris, an immigrant from CzechoAvenue, Suite 2, Middleport. Monday, June 22 Card showers Tuesday, June 23 Monday, June 29 DAY GALLIPOLIS — Keith Day, 48, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence. The funeral service for Keith will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Jacob Watson ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in Victory Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service from noon - 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. All those who visit are asked to practice social distancing guidelines. COEN JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Ella Belle, age 102, formerly of Glenville, W.Va. and Spencer, W.Va., died at Dominion Senior Living in Johnson City, Tenn., on June 10, 2020. A Celebration of Life for Ella Belle was held on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Spencer, with visitation one hour prior. Burial followed at Eventide Cemetery. John H. Taylor Funeral Home of Spencer and Tetrick Funeral Home of Johnson City assisted with arrangements. ELLIS HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Tracy Lee Ellis, 58, of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday, June 11, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2020 at Christ Temple Church, Huntington. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements. Patterson will be Beaver Creek playing rock. July 24 will be Next Level playing ’70s to present rock and dance. July 3 will be Bunkhammer playing Rock and Blues. Aug. 7 will be Paul Doefﬁnger. Aug. 21 will be Blue Moves playing music of Elton John, the Beatles and similar genres. The bands scheduled for this summer are local groups from Point Pleasant, Pomeroy, Ohio, Winﬁeld, Mason, and Gallipolis, Ohio. Friday, Aug. 28, the week after the last Mayor’s Night Out, will be Tribute to the River at the Riverfront Park. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com intelligent…we are very excited to have them on board…They came From page 1 in February as a school tour and…they stood out in our minds and we and reenactors who chose to do something work at Our House. Docents dress in period new with them.” The Board also hung a clothing and are wellnew sign outside of the versed on the history and stories of Gallipolis tavern designed by the and the French 500, Jef- River Valley High School Art Department. fers said. “We were going to Current docents at celebrate our 200th Our House include anniversary and celSue Volborn, Bryna ebrate the fact that the Butler, Paula Metzger, students and art departLuAnn Foster, Cindy ment designed and built Miller, Randall Fulks, and painted a beautiful and Samantha Fulks. Additionally, Our House sign,” Jeffers said. “It is up now, thanks to Iwrin has enlisted two “little Saunders contracting… historians” – students from Addaville Elemen- It’s just a big complement to add to our tary who are interested in Gallipolis history. The museum. So we’re very, very happy.” two “little historians” After making repairs are Easton Meaige and and putting social disElla Coughenour, both tancing measures in nine years old. place, Jeffers said she’s They “love to tell excited to be reopening. stories,” Jeffers said. The Our House Tavern “That will be new, that will be fun…They’re very is located on First Ave- Probes From page 1 REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com House SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com From page 1 Also Wednesday, DeWine: — Announced the state will pay for six additional hours of police training this year on how to deescalate violent situations and avoid racial bias. — Asked lawmakers to create a database that would record all incidents of police use of force. — Asked lawmakers to require that applicants to law enforcement agencies pass a psychological test to show they’re ﬁt to be an ofﬁcer. DeWine said the independent investigations could be done by BCI, which is run through the Attorney General’s ofﬁce, or another agency if needed depending on circumstances. “It’s time that this process becomes automatic and mandatory for every law enforcement agency in Ohio,” DeWine said. Earlier this month, the governor said the state will ensure that hundreds of non-compliant law enforcement agencies meet statewide performance standards. DeWine said the state is also adding guidelines to that list for responding to mass protests. DeWine also is creating a new state ofﬁce to recruit more black and female ofﬁcers. Dave Yost, the state’s top cop as attorney general, prefaced his remarks with a video of a young black man listing off all the safety measures he was taught to take, from clothes he should avoid wearing to never leaving a store without a purchased Bev Jeffers | Courtesy Pictured hanging the new Our House Tavern sign made by students in the River Valley High School Art Department are workers from Iwrin Saunders Contracting Company. nue in Gallipolis, Ohio. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Sharla Moody is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing from Gallipolis, Ohio. She is a graduate of River Valley High School and currently attends Yale University. item in a bag. “This is not a law enforcement problem,” said Yost, a Republican and former prosecutor. “This is a societal problem with a law enforcement component.” In 2015, a task force commissioned by DeWine — then attorney general — recommended Ohio should dramatically increase the amount of basic and advanced training it requires for police ofﬁcers and reduce the number of police academies. Some training was boosted but no major changes happened with academies. The same year, an advisory board commissioned by then Republican Gov. John Kasich created a series of standards on deadly force, recruiting and hiring, and other measures that departments must follow to receive a state certiﬁcation. As of this month, more than 440 agencies employing more than 25,000 ofﬁcers, or about eight of every 10 Ohio ofﬁcers, have met the state standards, according to the Department of Public Safety. Both DeWine and Kasich’s task forces were created after a series of fatal police shootings in Ohio and nationally. Also Wednesday, the Ohio Mayors Alliance— a bipartisan group of mayors of the state’s largest urban and suburban cities—announced the formation of a law enforcement support network. The committee will help Ohio cities examine, share, and support efforts to implement the best ways to address racial bias in law enforcement and improve communitypolice relations. �Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, June 18, 2020 3 I've been to the moon. I've been burned. But more often, I'm honored. Copyright © 2016 Dale W Sym I'm your American ﬂag. frozen turf in Korea, waved more proudly at home with civil rights and women’s rights rising, and was saluted by a little boy as the horse-drawn caisson with his father’s casket passed by on the streets of our nation’s capital. It was the best of times and the worst of times, but through it all, I was your American flag. I lost sons and daughters in the rice paddies and hellish jungles of Vietnam, saw some succumb to Agent Orange, and witnessed renewed conflict about taking me, your American flag, to faraway lands like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. When and where war should be waged remains a troubling issue. When our nation celebrated its bicentennial in 1976, I was there. When people parade on the Fourth of July and other occasions, I generally lead the parade. As I pass by, children along the parade route stand at attention and proudly salute me while their parents or a grandmother behind them might have a tear rolling down their cheek in memory of a loved one who served in uniform but didn’t make it back home. Often I’m inconspicuous, standing silently in the corner of a meeting room or classroom— though far fewer nowadays. I’ve fallen from favor for some incensed by actions our government takes. But I suffer in The Field of Hope is a non-profit outreach that is Christian faith based and fully certified for women’s residential alcohol and drug treatment. The FOH future vision is to further build up our community through an active youth center and a regional food pantry. May God return us to Him as a community and as a nation. OH-70192128 silence when abused or defiled since I represent all of our rights, including protesting and speaking our minds. Though I spend most of my time here at home, I represent us around the globe at various foreign outposts, including military bases, embassies, and consulates. And those row upon row of crosses above the cliffs of Normandy and elsewhere where we left our honored dead are often decorated with my colors of red, white, and blue. I’m proud to be your American flag. But most of all, I represent the American spirit, the indomitable demand and yearning for freedom, excellence, and opportunity. I am not the flag of a ruling regime or royal family. I am the American flag, representing rights emanating from a higher and transcendent authority honored on our coinage. Look up to me as you salute or stand at attention. Pledge yourself to fulfill lofty goals symbolized by my heavenly blue field for 50 stars. With red for valor and zeal, and white for purity and hope, look up and salute with pride what the patriot poet hailed as a worthy star-spangled banner. May it wave forever over the land of the free and the home of the brave. I am your American flag. James F. Burns is a retired professor at the University of Florida. Here for You The Field of Hope continues to serve our community while implementing all guidance from the CDC and other state and local organizations regarding the COVID-19 response. FOH client and staff health and protection is paramount. Daily health checks and changes in counseling services have both been implemented to comply with expert guidance. “God’s a safe-house for the battered. You’re never sorry you knocked.” - Psalms 9:9, 10 (msg) 11821 St Rt 160 | Vinton, OH 45686 | 740-245-3051 8:00AM - 4:00PM | Monday - Friday If you or a loved one is looking for a place of hope and healing in the ﬁght with alcohol or other drug abuse, the FOH staff can help. We have heard so many testimonies of freedom and deliverance. We love you and care for you already. OH-70192130 W ith 13 stars for colonies clamoring for freedom, I was first flown at Fort Stanwix in New York in 1777 and then carried into battle for the first time at Brandywine in Pennsylvania. By war's end, I was saluted as the emblem of a sovereign nation, new and free. I'm your American flag. But challenges lay ahead. With 15 stars and 15 stripes, I survived shock and shell at Fort McHenry in 1814. With the aid of rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air, I was spied from afar at dawn's early light by a patriot poet. I was then celebrated in sight and song by a fledgling nation. I'm your American flag. A half century later and with 33 stars and 13 stripes, I was saddened to see our nation divided. Our brothers' blood was spilled in battle north and south. But by war's end, Lincoln's iconic words would prevail at Gettysburg—a unique nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. But that pledge was yet to be fully fulfilled. I survived mustard gas and ghastly death in European trenches in World War I and, 48 stars strong, was hoisted by six soldiers on Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima in World War II. I'm proud to be your American flag. I was carried into battle over �BUSINESS 4 Thursday, June 18, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing Beau Sang - State Farm opens in Gallipolis GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Beau Sang - State Farm recently held an open house attended by staff, family, friends and well wishers. The open house included a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce. The agency, located at 2212 Eastern Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio, can serve clients in both Ohio and West Virginia, offering auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, health insurance, renters insurance. Sang is a graduate of Point Pleasant High School. He went on to obtain both his bachelor’s and masters degrees from Marshall University. After college, Beau and his wife Sarah, moved back to Gallipolis, Ohio. The couple stated they couldn’t think of a better place to put down roots and start a family. They have been in the area for the last 12 years and have no intentions of leaving. “Our small town community along with our family support systems is the perfect place to raise our sons,” Beau said. “I can’t imagine living anywhere else.” In addition to Beau and Sarah, the team at Beau Sang - State Farm includes Dianne Eutsler, Janice Henry and Ashley Cossin. “I have an amazing team,” Beau said. “They’re dedicated to helping our policy holders plan for the unexpected and helping life go right.” A statement from Beau read, “I’m so happy to be here in Gallipolis. When State Farm began recruiting me a local opportunity didn’t seem to be in sight. My wife and I had never planned on leaving the area. We have been here our entire lives, and the thought of moving our kids away from both of our families just wasn’t a good option. Over the months of talking with State Farm and going through the training an opening in Gallipolis became available. It truly seemed like it was meant to be! “We absolutely love being here at 2212 Eastern Ave. in Gallipolis! Not only am I able to pursue this amazing career with State Farm but I also get to help support the community that has made such an Beau Sang - State Farm | Courtesy Beau Sang - State Farm recently held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. impact on my life.” Reach Beau Sang State Farm at 740-446a.m. - 5 p.m., Mondayweekends by appointtion visit the website at low the agency on Face4290, office hours are 9 Friday, evenings and ment. For more informa- BeauSangSF.com, or fol- book and Instagram. COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant to Poppy’s GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Downtown Revitalization Project (DRP) recently announced Poppy’s Coffee Shop’s Court St Food Pantry program has been awarded a $6,500 COVID-19 response grant from DRP in connection with the Appalachian Ohio Emergency Response Fund of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Ohio Valley Bank has agreed ABSOLUTE FARM EQUIPMENT AND TOOL SALE! Saturday June 20th @ 11:00 a.m. Public welcome to view items for sale @ 9:00 a.m. Onsite auction at 1526 Alice Road, Vinton Ohio, 45686 FEATURED ITEMS: tools, tool boxes, lawn mowers, tractors, Massey Ferguson hay bailer , hay ring, hay wagon, Kingkutter brush hog , hay spear, Generac GP550 generator, air compressor, engine jack, small engines, drill press, bench girders, 60,000 shop press, Husky riding lawnmower, tool bins, multiple riding & push mowers (parts), log splitters, Yamaha model 4SD boat motor, Small Case 310 loader (needs a transmission), concrete mixer, wood stove, bandsaw, chain fall, pull behind ﬁnisher mower, snowplow, kerosene heater, CB’s and antennas, yard roller, Whitco steam cleaner, deep freezer, plowing discs, Massey Ferguson square hay bailer, hay rings, scraping blade, manure spreader, ladder, settling & oxygen tanks and hoses, Farmall tractors, post hole auger, scraping blade. All items are sold AS-IS. Sales are ﬁnal to highest bidder. All items must be removed at the end of the sale, unless discussed with seller . Cash is king, we will waiver 4% buyers premium if paid with cash or good check. Questions? Contact Randy L Patterson Jr., Auctioneer- 740-577-8732. Questions? Contact: Randy L Patterson Jr (740)577-8732 OH-70192093 email: pattersonauctioneering@gmail.com Auctioneer: Randy L. Patterson Jr. License #201900116 to grant an additional $2,500 to Poppy’s Court St Food Pantry - bringing the total grant to $9,000. A press release from DRP stated, “In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, we are all being called upon to play a part in safeguarding the health of our family, friends, and neighbors. Poppy’s Coffee Shop - owned and operated by Lori HutchinsonHall & Greg Hall - has taken the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by working with other tenants in the Court Street area of Downtown Gallipolis to assist with providing meals for families and children throughout. Over 3,000 bags of food have been donated and delivered to those in need across Gallia County. DRP commends Poppy’s Coffee Shop, Lori, and Greg - along with all individuals and businesses helping provide food and necessities to those with the greatest needs in Gallipolis and throughout Gallia County. DRP is also grateful for Ohio Valley Bank’s continued support and commitment to our community. You can learn more about Poppy’s Coffee Shop and the Court St Food Pantry Program on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/poppysctr” The release continued, “The DRP board works to reinvigorate downtown Gallipolis for the community by assisting start-up businesses and revitalizing the existing businesses downtown. Since its inception in 2012, DRP has provided roughly $180,000 in grants to Courtesy Photo Poppy’s Court St Food Pantry. over 20 businesses in downtown Gallipolis. In addition to business development initiatives, DRP’s mission includes enriching the quality of life for Gallia County residents through hosting community events and providing wireless internet access at the Gallipolis City Park with the assistance of JBNets. DRP has hosted The Hoop Project 3-on-3 basketball tournament annually along with the Paw Patrol Party in the Park and the River Rat Beer & Music Festival. These events have attracted hundreds of tourists to Gallipolis whose money is spent at local establishments.” The Downtown Revitalization Project is a member of the Gallia Community Foundation’s Family of Funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. The Gallia Community Foundation Fund was created to assist the community in growing philanthropic resources to enrich quality of life. Existing FAO Family of Funds include the Gallia Community Foundation Fund, Gallia County Arts & Culture Fund, Gallia County Fair Relocation Fund, Gallipolis Bicentennial Fund, Ohio Valley Bank Foundation Fund, Bill C Campbell Memorial Endowment, and the Downtown Revitalization Project Fund. FAO’s Appalachian Ohio Emergency Response Fund awards grants to help nonproﬁts throughout Appalachian Ohio whose resources are strained due to the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic forcing an expansion or modiﬁcation to how services are delivered. DRP is entirely funded through private donations and fundraisers. Email info@galliadrp. com if you’re interested in donating to the Downtown Revitalization Project or applying for funding. Visit www. galliadrp.com to learn more. Information submitted by Scott W. Saunders on behalf of DRP. OVP STOCK REPORT Wendy’s Company(NASDAQ).….........$21.82 Walmart Inc(NYSE).…........................$119.03 Big Lots, Inc(NYSE)..........................…$35.99 Harley-Davidson Inc(NYSE)….............$24.95 PepsiCo, Inc.(NASDAQ)…...................$131.76 Peoples Bancorp Inc.(NASDAQ)…......$21.00 Kroger Co(NYSE)…..............................$32.81 City Holding Company(NASDAQ)...….$63.24 American Electric Power(NYSE)….....$82.25 Ohio Valley Bank Corp(NASDAQ).…...$23.30 Century Aluminum(NASDAQ)…….....….$7.08 Rocky Brands Inc(NASDAQ)……..........$21.17 Apple(NASDAQ)….............................$351.59 Coca-Cola Co(NYSE)…..................…..$46.58 Post Holdings…...................................$89.00 Far Eastern New Century Corp (TPE).$27.90 McDonald’s(NYSE)….........................$190.79 Stock reports are the closing quotes of transactions on June 17. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing BLONDIE Thursday, June 18, 2020 5 By Dean Young and John Marshall BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg and Brian Walker Today’s answer CRANKSHAFT By Tom Batiuk HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI AND LOIS By Chris Browne Written By Brian & Greg Walker; Drawn By Chance Browne THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISON LEE By John Hambrock BABY BLUES ZITS By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman PARDON MY PLANET By Vic Lee CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green %\�'DYH�*UHHQ RHYMES WITH ORANGE By Hilary Price � � � � � � � � � � � �� 'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO By Bil and Jeff Keane �� OH-70187338 Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval *Terms & Conditions Apply � � � � � � � � � Offer valid March 16, 2020 - June 30, 2020 � � � � � � � � � FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! � � � � � � � � � 866-582-4791 � � � � � � � � � SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME ASSESSMENT TODAY! � � � � � � � � � ��&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator � � � � � � � � � By Bunny Hoest & John Reiner DENNIS THE MENACE Today’s Solution THE FAMILY CIRCUS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO THE LOCKHORNS Hank Ketcham’s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� � � �Sports 6 Thursday, June 18, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing NBA lays out its vision for restart to teams, players By Tim Reynolds coronavirus pandemic, players were told they will be tested regularly — but not with the deep Here’s some of what awaits NBA players going nasal swabs — and must adhere to strict physical to Disney next month: distancing and maskgame rooms, golf course wearing policies. access, cabanas with The league and the misters to combat the heat, ﬁshing areas, bowl- National Basketball Playing, backstage tours and ers Association have been working on the salon services. terms of how the restart It only sounds like will work for weeks, all vacation. while constantly seekThe NBA described ing advice from medical very speciﬁc plans to experts including Dr. players and teams for Anthony Fauci, perhaps the restart on Tuesday, the best-known physidoing so in a memo cian in the country when and handbook both obtained by The Associ- it comes to the battle against COVID-19. ated Press. With safety “My conﬁdence, it being of the foremost didn’t exist at the beginimportance during the Associated Press ning of this virus because I was so frightened by it,” union executive director Michele Roberts told AP. “Now having lived, and breathed, and suffered through the hours and hours of understanding the virus, and listening to our experts, and comparing different alternative protocols, I can’t even think of anything else we could do short of hermetically seal the players that would keep them safe.” Later Tuesday, the NBA released its medical protocols to teams, a 108-page ﬁle. Among the highlights: players must shower in their individual hotel rooms instead of the game or practice arenas, be part of a contact tracing program, and that it is “recommended that coaches wear face coverings pre- or postgame where feasible.” “The occurrence of a small or otherwise expected number of COVID-19 cases will not require a decision to suspend or cancel the resumption of the 201920 season,” the NBA wrote. Most teams will arrive in Florida on July 7, 8 or 9. A person with knowledge of the situation said the reigning champion Toronto Raptors, the lone NBA team based outside of the U.S., will be permitted to gather for some pre-camp workouts — under strict guidelines that other teams will follow in their own cities — before that arrival date. The Raptors are likely to train somewhere in Florida, said the person who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because no deal has yet been signed. For the Raptors, it’s been an area of concern largely because of current Canadian government regulations that call for a 14-day quarantine for people returning to Canada. Some Raptors players are in Toronto right now; some are in the U.S. Nobody on the NBA’s Disney campus, which has been loosely described as a bubble, will be allowed in anyone else’s sleeping room. The NBA also told players and teams that it will work with one or more outside health care companies to provide a medical clinic with X-ray and MRI capability on the campus — critical, since in theory the league would not want players and team staff leaving and potentially facing coronavirus exposure by going outside of the Disney property for such exams. The league’s plan also See NBA | 7 Ohio governor questions holding August HOF weekend CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday it’s “highly unlikely” that crowds of 20,000 or so would be allowed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction See HOF | 7 OVP SPORTS BRIEFS Meigs Chamber of Commerce golf outing MASON, W.Va. — The Meigs County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will hold its annual golf scramble at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Riverside Golf Club. The cost is $250 a team for chamber members and $300 a team for non-members. Each team consists of four players. Prizes will be awarded for ﬁrst, second, third and next-to-last ﬁnishers. There will also be a skins game, cash pot, mulligan and 50/50 drawings available at the event. For more information or to register, call 740992-5005 or email director@meigsohio.com Wilfredo Lee | AP Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday in Homestead, Fla. The longtime fan favorite will be the marquee name on NASCAR’s 2021 Hall of Fame class, announced Tuesday. Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR’s HOF class By Michael Marot Being an Earnhardt name certainly comes with its advantages. Junior’s grandfather, Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent his whole life chas- Ralph, went into the International Motorsing meaningful rewards. He waited longingly for ports Hall of Fame in 1997 and was named a pat on the back from his famous father, worked one of the NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998. diligently to generate Junior’s father, The Intimcompliments from crew members and other driv- idator, also made the list and even before ﬁnishing ers and reveled in the his career with 76 wins roar of his fans — those and a record-tying seven he inherited from his Cup titles. father and the new ones The team-owning he brought along for the father even gave Dale Jr. ride. his ﬁrst big break, a fullNASCAR’s longtime time ride in the Busch fan favorite received the Series in 1998. It didn’t sport’s biggest honor take long for Junior to Tuesday, being selected prove he was a natural — to join his father in the on and off the track. series’ Hall of Fame. He won Busch chamEarnhardt will be inductpionships in each of his ed in Charlotte, North ﬁrst two seasons, then Carolina, along with the two races as a rookie late Mike Stefanik and Cup driver in 2000. 87-year-old Red Farmer, But when the elder who is planning to race Earnhardt was killed on Talladega’s dirt track during the 2001 Daytona this weekend. Ralph Seagraves was named the 500, Junior suddenly Landmark Award winner found himself in a place he never imagined. for his contributions to “I knew when dad died the sport. Despite never winning I was going to assume most if not all of his fan a series championship, base and I feel like I took Earnhardt still received care of that,” he said. “I 76% of the votes cast on didn’t squander that, I the modern era ballot. didn’t ruin that and I also “Just talking about introduced myself to a it, it’s really emotional because I feed off afﬁrma- lot of people who never heard of Dale Earntion,” he said wistfully. hardt.” “It’s such a great feeling Suddenly, the brash to know people think 26-year-old Earnhardt I made an impact. I emerged as the face of know what my numbers the sport and started are and I feel like I was adding his own chapter chosen because of that to the family legacy. but also for the impact I made off the track, being He won 26 races before retiring as a full-time an ambassador for the Cup driver following the sport.” Associated Press PVH Children & Family Golf Classic MASON, W.Va. — The Pleasant Valley Hospital Foundation will be holding the Children and Family Classic at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Riverside Golf Course in Mason County. The 2020 Children and Family Classic golf scramble will beneﬁt the Pleasant Valley Hospital Foundation’s Building for the Future campaign. The goal is to fund new services by adding equipment to our state-of-the-art diagnostic center that allows PVH to provide advanced care within our local community. To register or learn more about cost and sponsorship opportunities, please visit pvalley.org/ children-and-family-classic/ You may also register by contacting Georgianna Tillis by email at gtillis@pvalley.org or by phone at 304-675-4340, ext. 1423. Rio hosting Jim Marshall Memorial golf outing JACKSON, Ohio — The Veterans Association at the University of Rio Grande will host their 3rd annual Jim Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Franklin Valley Golf Course in Jackson County. The event — which has been pushed back from its original June 13 date — will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start and the format is a 4-man scramble. The cost is $50 per player, plus mulligans are available for $10 per individual. There is also a $20 skins fee per team, with cash prizes available for skins. Prizes will be awarded, plus breakfast and lunch will be provided. Beer will be available for purchase at the event as well. Hole and tee box sponsorship is available at a cost of $100 per hole or tee box. All funds raised from the event helps Rio Grande honor veterans at the 2020 Jim Marshall Veteran of the Year Award Banquet — an annual event held every year the last Saturday of October. This year’s banquet is slated for Oct. 31. For more information, to register or to set up a sponsorship, contact Delyssa Edwards by email at dedwards@rio.edu or by phone at 740-245-4427. 2017 season, including two Daytona 500s and the 2001 Pepsi 400, the ﬁrst Cup race held at Daytona after his father’s death. Still, fans watched to see if he could replicate the fearless style that made his father so popular. Junior never tried to compete with that image. “There was a point in my career where i started to think I’m not going to win seven championships; I might not even one. I’m not going to win 100 races; I might not even win 40,” he said. “There were a lot of people that wanted me to be as successful as he was and be as aggressive as he was and spin people out or whatever. So I started to think about what I could do outside of that and what else I could do to help the sport.” Junior introduced stock-car racing to a new fans through different news outlets, social media and podcasts. The result: Fifteen consecutive Most Popular Driver awards. While Earnhardt will be the headliner at the induction ceremony, he’s impressed by his new classmates, too. Stefanik won seven titles in NASCAR’s modiﬁed series and two more in the Busch North series. The nine total victories is tied for second in series history with Richie Evans and Stefanik was named the second greatest driver in modiﬁed history in 2003. The 61-year-old Stefanik, who died from injuries sustained in a plane crash in Connecticut last September, edged out Ricky Rudd for the second spot on the ballot with 49% of the vote. “Phenomenal when you think about what he did. Nine championships,” Kyle Petty said during NBCSN’s announcement show. “Phenomenal record, phenomenal amount of wins.” Farmer, one of the three original “Alabama Gang” members with brothers Bobby and Donnie Allison, beat out Hershel McGriff by earning 71% of the vote on the pioneer ballot. The 87-year-old Farmer won four Late Model Sportsmen season titles, an estimated 700 to 900 races and also was a member of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers. He also is a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2004 and this week with the big series returning to Talladega, he’s scrambling to put together a car for two nights of racing on the dirt track across the street. “I had a little fenderbender in a 40-lapper last weekend,” he said. “They had a three or four-car pile up right in front of me and I slid into it and messed up the nose pretty good. So I’m getting my backup car ready.” Seagraves helped ﬁnd new sponsors, including former title sponsor Winston, as well as refurbishing tracks. �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing NBA of social injustice, including combatting systemic racism, expanding educational and economic opportunities From page 6 across the Black community, enacting meaningful police spells out how training and criminal justice reform rooms and meeting rooms and promoting greater civic will be utilized, the proengagement.” cedures for practice-court The league said it remains usage — three-hour blocks per team, all scheduled, with in talks with the NBPA how best to make that happen. one open hour in between Some NBA players, such sessions for cleaning and as NBPA executive board sanitizing — and even how team and player laundry will member Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angebe handled. les Lakers center Dwight It also addresses the Howard, have suggested polarizing issue of how the that playing could take away league and its players will from the movement to spur be able to address social immediate and dramatic injustice and racial inequality — two issues of constant change on racial issues in the importance, particularly now country. NBA Commissioner Adam across the country. Silver has said that if a playThe NBA said it would er does not feel comfortable be “a central goal of our playing at Disney — whether season restart” to bring for health reasons or because attention and what it called of the social-justice issues “sustained action to issues (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Lots /RW )RU 6DOH LQ 1HZ +DYHQ �� DFUHV IHQFHG DVNLQJ �� FDOO �� RU �� YARD SALE Garage/Yard Sale � IDPLO\ \DUG VDOH ��WK �� 3DUULVK DYH IXUQLWXUH� �� FDPSHU FYU�WRROV�DQWLTXHV *DUDJH 6DOH 6DW� 6XQGD\ ��WK ��VW �� *HRUJHV &UHHN 5G FDQQLQJ MDUV� VP� DSSOLDQFHV�GHFRU� SOXV FORWKLQJ PLVF� 5DLQ RU 6KLQH (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Get the most B A N G for your buck... ADVER TISE! HOF position that its summer slate of events would be held only in a manner safe for all participants, spectators, our Hall From page 6 of Famers, staff, and the thousands of volunteers who make ceremony in August. Enshrinement Week Powered “If the question was could by Johnson Controls possible. that event occur today, the “The governor did not speak answer would be no. It would speciﬁcally to holding the be extremely dangerous,” game or related events with DeWine said. The hall is still evaluating its reduced crowds or at venues set up to maximize safe physioptions and said no decisions cal distancing — contingenhave been made about the cies the Hall has been working Aug. 6 game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium between on since mid-March.” The hall reopened to a limDallas and Pittsburgh, nor for the enshrinements two nights ited number of fans last week. “We’re still 51 days from the later. scheduled Hall of Fame game “From the moment the Pro …” Desrosiers added. “Our Football Hall of Fame closed state has moved strongly in its door in mid-March along with other businesses adhering a positive direction related to state guidelines for combat- to COVID-19 over the past ing the COVID-19 pandemic,” 51 days, having ﬂattened the curve for infection rates while said Rich Desrosiers, vice increasing the availability of president of communications testing, so we all should be and public relations at hall, encouraged by that progress. “it has always been the hall’s (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN 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, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx 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 Annual Health District Survey Meigs County Health Department 112 E Memorial Drive Suite A, Pomeroy, OH 45769 ID #: HD5300 Date of Action: 06/09/2020 On June 9, 2020, the director of Ohio EPA determined that�Meigs County Health Department is in substantial compliance and hereby places�Meigs County Health Department on Ohio EPA's approved list of health districts authorized to administer and enforce the solid and infectious waste and construction and demolition debris laws and rules in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 3734., 3714. and applicable Ohio Administrative Code rules. The survey was completed on�December 31, 2019. This action is subject to all rules, regulations, and specified conditions. GENERAL NEWS ASSIGNMENT REPORTER WANTED for the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. Must have writing skills and a passion for telling stories while being fair and accurate. Degree in journalism or English preferred but not required. Previous employment in print journalism preferred but not required. Photography skills a bonus. This is a full-time position with benefits package. Send resume, along with three writing samples, to Ohio Valley Publishing Editor Beth Sergent at bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com. ROGERS BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 8QFRQGLWLRQDO /LIHWLPH *XDUDQWHH (VWDEOLVKHG �� %DVHPHQW :DOOV %UDFHG +XQGUHGV 2I /RFDO 5HIHUHQFHV /LFHQVHG� %RQGHG ,QVXUHG FREE ESTIMATES 24 Hours (740) 446-0870 www.rogersbasementwaterproofing.com O.O. McIntyre Park District is accepting sealed bids on the following project: Construction of a 40'x 80' Pole Barn at Raccoon Park, O.O. McIntyre Park District. Specifications: " 40x80x12 12" overhang 3 16x10 overhead doors (upgraded 2" thick) insulated with openers. " 2 - 3' entrance doors " Building insulated and lined with steel ceilings and walls " Install 200 amp. service panel, plugins " Wire to meter " LED shop lights " Gutters " clean up and haul away debris. Complete bid specification blue prints are available at O. O. McIntyre Park District Office, Court House, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Bid Contract and Forms may be secured at the O.O. McIntyre Park District Office, Court House, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Complete Bid Packet must be turned in by July 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. OH-70190400 REAL ESTATE — then he does not have to report with his team and will not be disciplined, other than losing salary for games missed. “The very fact that our players have the option of not playing, I think says a lot about the commissioner’s ability to appreciate how big an issue this is, not just for African-American players but for all of our members,” Roberts said. “There’s not been one ounce of skepticism about the sincerity of the players’ feelings about this.” The NBA is planning on games in three arenas during the seeding-game portion of the restart, the ones where each of the 22 teams going to the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex will play eight games before the playoffs begin. Teams will be housed in three hotels, with between six and eight teams in each. Thursday, June 18, 2020 7 All bidders must furnish, as a part of their bid, all materials, tools, labor and equipment. This bid notice shall be published in local newspapers, of general circulation in Gallia County, every Thursday - June 18, June 25, July 2 and July 9, 2020. Bids will be received until July 16, 2020 till 4:00 p.m. The OOMPD Board will meet July 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at which time the sealed bids will be opened and read by the Park Board. Each bid must be accompanied by either a bid bond in an amount of 100% of the bid amount with a surety bond satisfactory to the aforesaid O.O. McIntyre Park District or by certified check, cashier's check or letter of credit upon a solvent bank in an amount of not less than 10% of the bid amount in favor of aforesaid Park District. Bids shall be accompanied by Proof of Authority of the official or agent signing the bond. Bids shall be sealed and marked as "Bid for the Pole Barn Project" and delivered or mailed to O.O. McIntyre Park District Office, Court House, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in the bid packet, various insurance requirements, federal prevailing wage requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirement or a payment bond and performance bond of 100% of the contract price. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. O.O. McIntyre Park District reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any or all bids. O.O. McIntyre Park District adheres to all State Policies pertaining to Handicapped Accessibility and Equal Employment Opportunities. Paul Covey, Director, O. O. McIntyre Park District 6/18/20,6/25/20,7/2/20,7/9/20 �NEWS/WEATHER 8 Thursday, June 18, 2020 TODAY IN HISTORY State approves sending absentee ballot requests to all voters In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson and Japanese Prime MinisToday is Thursday, ter Hayato Ikeda spoke June 18, the 170th day to each other by teleof 2020. There are 196 phone as they inauguratdays left in the year. ed the ﬁrst trans-Paciﬁc Today’s Highlight in History cable completed by AT&T between Japan On June 18, 1983, and Hawaii. astronaut Sally K. Ride In 1971, Southbecame America’s ﬁrst west Airlines began woman in space as she operations, with ﬂights and four colleagues between Dallas and San blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger Antonio, and Dallas and Houston. on a six-day mission. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter and On this date Soviet President Leonid In 1812, the War I. Brezhnev signed the of 1812 began as the United States Congress SALT II strategic arms approved, and President limitation treaty in James Madison signed, Vienna. In 1992, the U.S. a declaration of war Supreme Court, in Georagainst Britain. gia v. McCollum, ruled In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte met defeat at that criminal defendants Waterloo as British and could not use race as Prussian troops defeated a basis for excluding potential jurors from the French in Belgium. In 1940, during World their trials. In 1996, Richard Allen War II, British Prime Davis was convicted in Minister Winston San Jose, California, Churchill urged his countrymen to conduct of the 1993 kidnapmurder of 12-year-old themselves in a manPolly Klaas of Petaluma. ner that would prompt (Davis remains on death future generations to row.) say, “This was their In 2007, nine ﬁreﬁghtﬁnest hour.” Charles ers died in a ﬁre at a de Gaulle delivered a furniture store and speech on the BBC in warehouse in Charleswhich he rallied his ton, South Carolina. countrymen after the In 2018, Presifall of France to Nazi dent Donald Trump Germany. In 1945, Gen. Dwight announced that he was D. Eisenhower received directing the Pentagon to create the “Space a tumultuous welcome Force” as an indepenin Washington D.C., dent service branch. where he addressed a Troubled rapper-singer joint session of ConXXXTentacion (ex ex gress. ex ten-ta-see-YAWN’) In 1953, a U.S. Air was shot and killed in Force Douglas C-124 Globemaster II crashed Florida in what police called an apparent robnear Tokyo, killing all bery attempt. 129 people on board. Ten years ago: Death Egypt’s 148-year-old Muhammad Ali Dynasty row inmate Ronnie Lee came to an end with the Gardner died in a barrage of bullets as Utah overthrow of the monarchy and the proclama- carried out its ﬁrst ﬁring squad execution tion of a republic. The Associated Press Voters will begin receiving request in mail around Labor Day COLUMBUS — On Monday, the Ohio Controlling Board authorized the use of federal dollars to allow the Ohio Secretary of State’s Ofﬁce to send absentee ballot request forms to all 7.8 million registered voters in Ohio. “For nearly a decade, Ohioans have received an absentee ballot request ahead of the Presidential and Gubernatorial General Election, and today’s controlling board action ensures that will be the case again this year,” said LaRose. “Sending the request — not the ballot — helps voters participate in the election and means each registered voter in Ohio can continue to choose one of three options available to them — early voting, absentee voting by mail, or voting in person on Election Day.” The mailing of the request forms will begin around Labor Day and is estimated to cost around $1.5 million. This cost will be covered entirely through federal funds, not state dollars. Ohioans must register to vote by Oct. 5, 2020, in order to participate in the November election, and each of these newly registered voters will receive a request form in the mail. Voters are encouraged to conﬁrm or update their voter registration information at VoteOhio.gov where they can also print their own absentee ballot request form and submit it right now. Additionally, as the Secretary of State’s ofﬁce continues to help county boards with an aggressive poll worker recruitment effort, this mailing will include an option for Ohioans to sign up for the important civic duty of working as an election day poll worker. Ohioans who want to answer this important call-to-duty can also sign up at VoteOhio.gov/DefendDemocracy to join the tens of thousands of others around the state who perform this crucial function. Information provided by the office of Secretary of State Frank LaRose. IN BRIEF Turkey begins offensive against Kurdish rebels ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey said Wednesday it has airlifted troops into northern Iraq for a cross-border ground operation against Turkey’s Kurdish rebels. The airborne-and-land offensive into the border region of Haftanin, some 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the Turkey-Iraq border, was launched following intense artillery ﬁre into the area, said the Defense Ministry in Ankara. TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 73° 71° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. 71° 59° 83° 62° 100° in 1936 44° in 1964 Precipitation (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Wed. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.05 1.22 2.34 24.23 20.53 SUN & MOON Today 6:03 a.m. 8:57 p.m. 4:16 a.m. 6:35 p.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset New First Jun 21 Jun 28 Full Jul 5 Last Jul 12 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for ﬁsh and game. Today Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Major 10:00a 10:44a 11:32a 12:25p 12:54a 1:54a 2:56a Minor 3:49a 4:32a 5:19a 6:12a 7:08a 8:08a 9:10a 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Major 10:24p 11:09p 11:58p 12:53p 1:22p 2:22p 3:23p Minor 4:12p 4:56p 5:45p 6:39p 7:36p 8:36p 9:37p WEATHER HISTORY On the morning of June 18, 1992, a severe thunderstorm in Indianapolis, Ind., caused one-inch hailstones and a 62-mph wind gust. A tornado was spotted northwest of the airport. Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Low Moderate High Lucasville 79/62 High Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 Portsmouth 78/62 300 500 Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Wed. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.86 16.48 21.42 12.83 12.99 25.40 12.95 25.93 34.49 12.77 18.00 33.90 16.90 24-hr. Chg. -0.02 +0.47 -0.46 -0.46 -0.03 +0.09 -0.07 +0.10 +0.02 -0.02 +0.70 -0.60 +1.10 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 in 14 years. (Gardner had been sentenced to death for fatally shooting attorney Michael Burdell during a failed escape attempt from a Salt Lake City courthouse.) Five years ago: In dueling decisions about free speech, the Supreme Court upheld Texas’ refusal to issue a license plate bearing the Confederate battle ﬂag and struck down an Arizona town’s restrictions on temporary signs put up by a small church. Texas death row inmate Gregory Russeau was executed for the 2001 slaying of James Syvertson, a 75-year-old East Texas auto repair shop owner, during a crack cocaine binge. One year ago: President Donald Trump ofﬁcially kicked off his reelection campaign at a rally attended by thousands in Orlando, Florida; he told the crowd that he’d been “under assault from the very ﬁrst day” by a “fake news media” and an “illegal witch hunt.” Trump announced that Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan was withdrawing his nomination to lead the Pentagon, and that the Secretary of the Army, Mark Esper, would be the new acting secretary. (Esper was conﬁrmed in July as secretary of defense.) Paciﬁc Gas & Electric agreed to pay MONDAY 88° 67° 88° 69° A t-storm in spots in the afternoon Rather cloudy, a strong thunderstorm 110s 100s Seattle 90s 75/56 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 82/54 20s 10s 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles T-storms 76/61 Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front $1 billion to 14 local governments to cover damage from a series of deadly wildﬁres caused by its downed power lines. Today’s Birthdays: Former Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., is 83. Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Brock is 81. Sir Paul McCartney is 78. Actress Constance McCashin is 73. Actress Linda Thorson is 73. Rock musician John Evans is 72. Former Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., is 70. Actress Isabella Rossellini is 68. Actress Carol Kane is 68. Actor Brian Benben is 64. Actress Andrea Evans is 63. Rock singer Alison Moyet is 59. Rock musician Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses) is 57. Figure skater Kurt Browning is 54. Country singer-musician Tim Hunt is 53. Rock singer-musician Sice (The Boo Radleys) is 51. Rhythm and blues singer Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men) is 49. Actress Mara Hobel is 49. Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne is 47. Rapper Silkk the Shocker is 45. Actress Alana de la Garza is 44. Country singer Blake Shelton is 44. Rock musician Steven Chen (Airborne Toxic Event) is 42. Actor David Giuntoli is 40. Drummer Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots) is 32. Actress Renee Olstead is 31. Actor Jacob Anderson is 30. Actress Willa Holland is 29. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 83° 66° Some sun with thunderstorms possible Marietta 77/59 Murray City 76/57 Belpre 77/60 Athens 75/59 St. Marys 77/60 Parkersburg 77/60 Coolville 76/60 Elizabeth 77/59 Spencer 75/60 Buffalo 76/60 Milton 76/60 St. Albans 75/61 Huntington 75/59 NATIONAL FORECAST OH-70189005 — Bernard M. Baruch American businessman and statesman (1870-1965) 85° 70° Mostly cloudy with a t-storm possible NATIONAL CITIES Logan 76/58 Ironton 78/61 Ashland 77/61 Grayson 77/61 Primary pollutant: Ozone “Most of the successful people I’ve known are the ones who do more listening than talking.” Wilkesville 76/60 POMEROY Jackson 77/59 76/60 Ravenswood Rio Grande 77/60 77/60 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 81/64 GALLIPOLIS 78/61 76/59 77/59 South Shore Greenup 78/61 77/60 67 A thunderstorm around in the afternoon McArthur 76/58 Very High Primary: pine, grasses Mold: 1021 Moderate Chillicothe 78/61 THOUGHT FOR TODAY SUNDAY 86° 63° Adelphi 77/60 Waverly 77/60 Pollen: 36 Low MOON PHASES SATURDAY Some sun, a t-storm in spots; humid 6 Primary: cladosporium Fri. 6:03 a.m. 8:57 p.m. 4:50 a.m. 7:37 p.m. FRIDAY A shower or thunderstorm in spots today and tonight. High 78° / Low 61° ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM 81° 63° 63° Daily Sentinel Clendenin 75/60 Charleston 74/60 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 68/46 Montreal 90/64 Billings 63/46 Minneapolis 88/63 Toronto 83/62 Detroit Chicago 85/64 90/68 Denver 73/50 New York 79/66 Washington 81/69 Kansas City 91/69 Chihuahua 95/66 Fri. Hi/Lo/W 90/58/pc 57/49/r 84/68/pc 76/67/pc 82/68/t 73/55/pc 79/59/pc 84/67/pc 78/61/pc 82/64/t 62/44/t 93/70/pc 86/66/s 81/62/pc 83/63/pc 94/72/pc 70/50/t 76/64/t 86/65/s 86/75/sh 93/70/pc 89/69/s 82/67/t 98/77/s 91/70/s 76/60/pc 88/69/s 87/75/t 79/60/pc 89/68/s 92/74/pc 82/68/pc 82/66/t 86/70/t 82/68/t 102/75/s 77/61/pc 86/64/s 81/66/t 80/68/t 92/71/pc 77/57/pc 77/55/s 77/61/pc 81/70/t National for the 48 contiguous states High Low 101° in Lamar, CO 24° in Incline Village, NV Global Houston 93/71 Monterrey 93/73 Today Hi/Lo/W 91/59/s 65/51/c 80/67/pc 73/66/t 80/67/t 63/46/pc 74/53/pc 85/67/pc 74/60/t 79/65/t 68/46/pc 90/68/s 80/63/pc 80/61/pc 80/62/t 95/72/s 73/50/t 90/66/pc 85/64/s 88/73/pc 93/71/s 86/67/s 91/69/pc 93/74/s 90/68/s 76/61/pc 83/66/pc 86/76/t 88/63/t 85/66/pc 91/73/s 79/66/pc 93/70/s 90/72/t 78/67/t 102/75/s 81/61/pc 83/62/s 78/67/t 79/66/c 91/69/s 72/52/s 82/54/s 75/56/pc 81/69/t EXTREMES WEDNESDAY Atlanta 80/67 El Paso 99/73 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC High Low Miami 86/76 122° in Sibi, Pakistan 1° in Summit Station, Greenland Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow ﬂurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �Daily Sentinel Thursday, June 18, 2020 9 Y L T C E F R E P & R E D N TUEARANTEED DELICIOUS G THE BEST STEAKS OF YOUR LIFE OR YOUR MONEY BACK GET THE GRILLER’S BUNDLE INTRODUCTORY PRICE: $79 99 4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignon 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks 4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin 4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets Omaha Steaks Seasoning Packet $224.91* separately 8 1 7 .9 6 6 .9 6 6 .8 1 w o N r e rd O | + 4 MORE BURGERS FREE 20 MAIN COURSES + SIDES & DESSERT 38 5 y il m a /f m o .c s k a te S a Omah BN 1R 8 2 3 6 le d n u B s r’ e ll ri G e h T Ask for OH-70190258 *Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Limit 2. Free burgers will be sent to each shipping address that includes (63281). Standard S&H added per address. Not valid with other offers. Expires 10/31/20. All purchases subject to Omaha Steaks, Inc. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: omahasteaks.com/terms-ofuseOSI and omahasteaks.com/info/privacy-policy or call 1-800228-9872. Photos exemplary of product advertised. �Official Visitors Guide XXX�7JTJU(BMMJB�DPN�t�� Welcome to Gallia County, Ohio! One of Ohio Magazine’s “Best Hometowns” Welcome to Gallia County, Ohio, recognized as one of Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns 2019-2020! We are honored to have you as our guest and wish for you to have the most pleasurable experiences while visiting our area. We are sure that you will soon feel the sense of pride we share in belonging to this community and hope you will take advantage of the many attractions, events and other opportunities during your stay. Quaint neighborhoods with tailored manicured lawns and gardens, a city park and arbors of mature trees weave colorful patterns into the landscape contributing to the charm and beauty of Gallia County. Community organizations such as Gallipolis in Bloom are designed to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting beautification programs through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements. Gallipolis in Bloom has received many awards over the past twelve years through the America in Bloom competition. Our visitor guide offers a handy pocket-guide to our most popular and historic hot-spots with references to facility services and contact information to make sure the information you need is at your fingertips. Our professional staff partners with various organizations who are prepared to respond to your unique needs and to enrich your experience. Great things are happening in Gallia County, Ohio so be sure to check out our website at www.VisitGallia.com to keep up-to-date on the latest information! �Accommodations MOTELS College Hill Motel 10987 State Route 588 Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 740-245-5326 Quality Inn 577 State Route 7 N Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-0900 or 888-465-4329 www.qualityinn.com Travel Lodge 260 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-7071 Regency Inn 151 Upper River Road Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-0241 Hampton Inn 444 State Route 7 S Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-8000 or 800-426-7866 http://gallipolis.hamptoninn.com Riverside Motel 1066 First Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-2702 1HDUE\�$70�/RFDWLRQV 2KLR�9DOOH\�%DQN ��)RXUWK�$YH 29%�RQ�WKH�6TXDUH ��6HFRQG�$YH &RXUWVLGH�%DU� �*ULOO ��6HFRQG�$YH 3LJJO\�:LJJO\ ��6HFRQG�$YH :DOPDUW ��(DVWHUQ�$YH 2KLR�9DOOH\�%DQN ��6WDWH�5WH�� +RO]HU�0HGLFDO�&HQWHU ��-DFNVRQ�3LNH OH-70190187 ZZZ�RYEF�FRP 0HPEHU�)',& �Accommodations Super 8 Motel 321 Upper River Road Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-8080 or 800-800-8000 www.super8.com William Ann Motel 918 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-3373 www.freewebs.com/williamannmotel BED & BREAKFASTS Briarthorne Farm 4219 Hannan Trace Road Patriot, Ohio 45658 740-256-1505 Pap’s Place and Nit’s Cottage 15771 State Route 7 South Crown City, Ohio 45623 740-853-0222 Whispering Pines 1669 State Route 233 Patriot, Ohio 45658 740-446-7300 VACATION RENTALS Our Checkered Past 558 Third Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-1271 Our Little Orange Peel 1233 Watson Road, Apt. 3 Bidwell, Ohio 45614 740-446-1271 Our Little Americana Charm 1233 Watson Road, Apt. 1 Bidwell, Ohio 45614 740-446-1271 Our Little House on the Corner 1263 Watson Road Bidwell, Ohio 45614 740-446-1271 Our Little Mellow Yellow 1233 Watson Road, Apt. 4 Bidwell, Ohio 45614 740-446-1271 CABINS AND COTTAGES Country Cottage 1787 State Route 850 Bidwell, Ohio 45614 740-464-6925 Hidden Hollow Cabin 740-379-9388 Hidden Valley Cottage 1787 State Route 850 Bidwell, Ohio 45614 740-464-6925 Raccoon Creek Side Cottage 292 Main Street Vinton, Ohio 45686 740-388-8327 CAMPING Raccoon Falls Guest Cottage 1094 Lincoln Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-7417 www.raccoonfalls.com Bob Evans Farm State Route 588 Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 740-645-9762 Gallia County Jr. Fairgrounds 189 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-4120 www.galliacountyfair.org 157 al EMANCIPATION Annu OH-70190362 TH ★ Civil War Re-Enactors ★ Arts & Crafts ★ Kids Games ★ Health Fair DAY CELEBRATION ★ Light Concessions ★ RV/Camping Facilities ★ Handicapped Accessible ★ Annual Scholarship Awards Our Future Is To Be Forever Free FREE ADMISSION S ATU R DAY SEPT. 19, 2020 S U NDAY SEPT. 20, 2020 Visit our website: emancipation-day.com Gallia Co. Fairgrounds 189 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631 �Restaurants Bob Evans Restaurant at the Farm 10854 State Route 588 Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 710-245-5324 Lorobi’s Pizza Silver Bridge Plaza Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-7744 Bob Evans Restaurant 315 Upper River Road Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-6369 McClure’s Family Restaurant 820 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-3837 China One 1540 Eastern Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-6888 Poppy’s 46 Court Street Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-9050 Courtside Bar & Grill 308 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-441-9371 Remo’s Italian Hot Dogs 241 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-709-1679 Daylight Donuts 104 Pine Street Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-208-5244 Shake Shoppe (downtown) 901 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-2682 Drinx 30 Pleasant Valley Road Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 740-245-5369 Shake Shoppe 383 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-1611 El Toril 2145-P Eastern Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-441-1375 Sprinkle & Pop 334 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-208-5519 Five Rivers Indian Cuisine 234 Third Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-441-5871 Trippy’s Sandwich Shop 1280 Eastern Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-208-5508 Fuji Express 59 Ohio River Plaza Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-835-5152 Tuscany Cuccini 1308 Eastern Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-7800 Giovanni’s Pizza 130 OH-325, Suite 1 Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 740-245-5322 Twinkleberries Coffee & Bake Shop 23 E. College Street Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 740-301-3033 Kali’s Pizza 21 East College Street Rio Grande Ohio 45674 740-245-1002 Vancos BBQ 3103 Centenary Road Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-0400 Lorobi’s (downtown) 248 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-0300 Zack & Scotty’s 300 Second Avenue, Unit E1 Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-925-4110 �At the Bob Evans Farm and Homestead The Bob Evans Farm in southeastern Ohio was home to Bob Evans, Founder of Bob Evans Farms Inc., his wife Jewell and their six children for nearly 20 years. It’s where Bob invited countless guests to visit and sample his sausage made by a farmer on the farm. The Evans home has been transformed into The Homestead Museum and is open for visitors May through October. Guests may also visit the Bob Evans Farm Festival, an annual celebration of the harvest season which attracts thousands with its entertainment, traditional arts & crafts, farm contests, food, children’s activities and demonstrations. This three-day Farm Festival always begins the second Friday of October. The Event Barn is a great site for scheduling a meeting, party or reception for up to 100 people, with delicious Bob Evans catering available. Reservations can be made by calling the Farm office at (740) 245-5304. Take a step back in time while touring the historic Village of Adamsville that commemorates life in this area as it was during the early to mid-19th century. Open for visitors May through October. The original Bob Evans Restaurant on the Farm offers quality home-style food and friendly service. From classic breakfast favorites like sausage, omelets and hotcakes, to tasty dinner classics such as slow-roasted turkey, Bob Evans has something for everyone. To learn more about the farm and the Bob Evans Farm Festival, visit www.bobevans.com. WISEMAN REAL ESTATE Years Since 1943 Gallipolis Ohio OH-70190211 740-446-SOLD (3644) wisemanrealestate.com �Gallipolis River Recreation Festival The annual River Recreation Festival is held in the historic Gallipolis City Park, on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River. The festival will be highlighted by a fireworks extravaganza. Many other exciting special events take place, including the Parade; Queen’s Pageant; outstanding local and professional entertainment; a Youth Talent Show; Kid’s Zone, with special activities, including kids games, contests, and inflatables, to highlight a few. At the Kid’s Zone, free activities such as the Wheel Chair Races, Jump Rope Contest, Bubble Gum Blowing, Terrapin Races, Frog Jumping Contests, Oreo Stacking, Sack Races, Kid’s Casting Tournament and much much more. Throughout Kid’s Day, children have multiple chances to win a special prize. Special prizes have included tricycles, bicycles, skate boards, Bluetooths, a variety of summer toys and much more. An Auction is held online throughout the event. Various items have been auctioned off such as autographed t-shirts, tickets to the Cincinnati Reds and Bristol Nascar Race as well as a room and board package for the University of Rio Grande. This variety of attractions will have appeal for all ages, throughout the Annual River Recreation Festival in Gallipolis. For more information contact Elisha Orsbon at Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 465, Gallipolis, OH 45631-0465; call (740) 446-0596, email chamber@galliacounty.org or log on at www.gallipolisriverrec.com. *Date subject to change due to COVID-19 ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH OH-70189878 ��"�"��"��%�� 740-446-0669 MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS Vigil: 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m. �Gallipolis in Lights Group Holiday Escapes About us Official Lighting Ceremony takes place on Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving in the Gallipolis City Park, 300 Block of Second Avenue. Special activities, entertainment and treats. Display is free of charge and stays open until December 31st. Keep up-to-date on the group’s Facebook page for scheduling purposes: www.facebook.com/ GallipolisInLights s� 1,600 lighted balls hung in the City Park trees s� Outdoor audio system to allow for holiday tunes to ring throughout the park for visitors to enjoy s� Over 200 decorated Christmas Tress s� Santa’s House s� Live Nativity presented by local groups. See schedule on the GIL Facebook page. Mike Thompson | Courtesy Photos Book your tour through us to receive discounts on lodging, dining and shopping opportunities! 1-800-765-6482 �HOURS OF OPERATION Open ThursdaySaturday, noon to 6 p.m. Closed January. Merry Family Winery Wine Country in Gallia County includes a vineyard based on following a family dream. Henry David Thoreau once said “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined,” and 20 years ago, that is exactly what Tim and Lisa Merry decided to do! In 2000, the couple planted their first vineyards and literally began “growing” Gallia County’s first winery which opened for business in 2006. Merry Family Winery offers a large variety of handcrafted wines from local and Ohio grown apples, grapes and other fruits all handcrafted on premises. The winery also added the Old Mill Craft Brewery in 2012, offering handcrafted Lagers, Ales, Stouts, Pilsners as well as seasonal brews made with some of their locally grown hops. In that same nano brewery, the couple also brew up old fashioned homemade root beer based on the recipe of Tim’s great grandmother, carrying on that family dream built on generations of care and refinement. “Making beer, wines, and brandies has been a Merry Family hobby for many generations,” Tim and Lisa said. “It was that same family history, heritage, and tradition that was the inspiration for the winery and brewery.” For more information about Merry Family Winery or Old Mill Craft Beer visit their website www. merryfamilywinery.com. Find them on Facebook or call 740-245-9463 or visit them at 2376 State Route 850, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. Open Thursday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Closed January. OH-70189226 �GALLia County, Ohio (DUO\�WR�EHG��HDUO\�WR�ULVH��ҕVK�DOO�GD\�� make up lies! Gallipolis is situated on the banks of the majestic Ohio River and we believe that old-fashioned southern hospitality and small town charm, plus trophy fish, are just the recipe for a perfect tournament. With the recent addition of the Riverfront Amphitheatre, new boat ramp access improvements, better accessibility and vehicle parking opportunities, Gallipolis will be a picture-perfect location for your next tournament! Let Gallipolis host your next tournament! Our full service bureau provides all the resources you’ll need for a memorable and fun experience! Gallia County has been host to many fishing circuits over the years such as: s� American Bass Anglers s� Gallipolis Bass Busters s� OBF High School Fishing Tournament s� Cabela’s King Kat s� American Bass Anglers South Division s� Ohio Bass Federation Nation s� Bass Team Xtreme s� The Bass Federation Travel distances to Gallia County, Ohio Charleston, WV .........58 miles Cincinnati, OH .........149 miles Cleveland, OH ..........236 miles Columbus, OH .........106 miles Dayton, OH .............. 137 miles Detroit, MI ...............301 miles Huntington, WV.........39 miles Indianapolis, IN .......255 miles Pittsburgh, PA ........ 220 miles Where to stay BRIARTHORNE FARM B&B: 14.2 miles from riverfront, peaceful country setting on a working farm COLLEGE HILL MOTEL: 11.1 miles from riverfront, outdoor corridors HAMPTON INN: 3.5 miles from riverfront, conference room, indoor pool, complimentary breakfast PAP’S PLACE & NIT’S COTTAGE: 17 miles from riverfront, small cottage on Ohio River, sleeps 6 QUALITY INN: 4 miles from riverfront, banquet room, outdoor pool, lounge/bar/ restaurant, free hot breakfast RACCOON CREEKSIDE COTTAGE: 16.3 miles from riverfront, full size kitchen, hot tub, overlooks Raccoon Creek RACCOON FALLS GUEST COTTAGE: 5.4 miles from riverfront, private bedrooms, full kitchen, overlooks Northup Dam TRAVEL LODGE : 2.7 miles from riverfront, outdoor corridors RIVERSIDE MOTEL: 1.1 miles from riverfront, outdoor corridors SUPER 8: 3.6 miles from riverfront, outside electrical outlets, conference room, indoor pool, free breakfast WILLIAM ANN MOTEL: 1.0 miles from riverfront, outdoor corridors, refrigerator, microwave, Wi-Fi WHISPERING PINES: 16.7 miles from riverfront, sleeps 10, handicapped accessible, country setting �Other Information: The Ohio River has 3 species of bass: large, small and spotted Electric is available at the Gallipolis ramp Why us? Groups of 50 or less will receive: s� Discounted room rates (Host hotel options: Hampton Inn or Super 8) s� Conference room for pre-registration meeting s� Gas cards to include a discounted rate s� Non-alcoholic beverages at weigh-in s� Discounts to downtown restaurants and shops Groups of 50 or more will receive: s� Discounted room rates (Host Hotel options: Hampton Inn or Super 8) s� Conference room for pre-registration meeting s� Gas cards to include a discounted rate s� Non-alcoholic beverages at weigh-in s� Discounts to downtown restaurants and shops s� One comp room for tournament director Groups of 100 or more will receive: s� Discounted room rates (Host Hotel options: Hampton Inn or Super 8) s� Conference room for pre-registration meeting s� Gas cards to include a discounted rate s� Non-alcoholic beverages at weigh-in s� Discounts to downtown restaurants and shops s� Comp rooms for tournament director (up to 2 rooms) s� Private reception for fishermen and their families s� Prize money (please call for more information) Gallia County Convention & Visitors Bureau GROUP TOUR SERVICES s� Itinerary Planning s� Step-on Guide s� Welcome Packets Contact UsToday! 800.765.6482 info@visitgallia.com www.VisitGallia.com Courtesy docks are available 32 miles of water (Ohio River and Kanawha River) Locks and Dam Information: Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam: RR1, Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia (304) 576-2272 Water depth: 14.57 feet Racine Locks and Dam: Letart, West Virginia (304) 882-2118 Water depth: 14.34 feet Winfield Locks and Dam: Winfield, West Virginia (304) 586-2501 Water depth: 12.2 Ohio River Information: The Ohio River which streams westward from Pittsburgh, PA to Cairo, Illinois, is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River in the United States. The 981-mile river flows through or along the border of 6 states and its drainage basin include parts of 15 states. �The Ariel Opera House The Ariel Opera House was built in 1895 by the Ariel Oddfellows Lodge. Designed by the state architects of the time, Packard and Yost, the Ariel boasted the latest in gas-electric lighting and her elegant appointments were known far and wide. Now beautifully restored with astounding natural acoustics, the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre is the permanent home of The Ohio Valley Symphony, the only professional orchestra in the southeast Ohio River Valley Region pulling musicians from 7 states and Canada. The Ariel was intended for a variety of uses, performances of course, but also as the secular gathering place of the community hosting political debates, town meetings, style shows, etc. Today the Ariel carries on those same functions as it originally did serving as a miniconvention center hosting a variety of commercial and entertainment events. 25,000 square feet of space includes the main auditorium with 465 seats, stage and dressing rooms, a 2nd floor Banquet Room seating 100 with adjoining Parlors and Ballroom, 3rd floor Chamber Theatre seating 130 and a state of the art Webex teleconferencing system in the Conference Room, any or all of which are available for rental. The Ariel serves it’s youth with lessons taught by professional musicians. Schools make use of it’s stage for performances, businesses hold meetings, style shows and commercial events. The Ariel Academy provides a virtual link to OVS musicians, soloists and conductors for beginners through professionals looking for online lessons at arieloperahouse.org where you can get to know our music faculty and select your private teacher. The Ariel is the perfect place for your show, wedding, reception, commercial event, meeting, lecture or gathering of people. Visit our website at arieloperahouse.org. The Ariel is an ADA accessible facility. �Area residents gather in 2019 for a group photo to be sent to Ohio Magazine in Gallipolis City Park. Gallipolis was one of five communities recognized in Ohio Magazine’s 14th annual Ohio’s Best Hometowns issue. Gallipolis: The Old French City History The history of Gallipolis dates back to the 18th century and encompasses events in both France and America. In America with the Revolution behind them, Congress was eager to settle land west of the new states. As a result, land companies formed to buy acreage or at least gain rights to the land. A group of Frenchmen were easily convinced by an unscrupulous salesman, William Playfair, to buy land in the Ohio Valley. Their journey led them to Gallipolis, one of the first settlements in the Northwest Territory. False deeds The French embarked from Le Havre de Grace in February, 1790 aboard five ships – The Recovery, the Patriot, the Scarborough, the Liberty and the Lady Washington. It was a long and hard journey, the Recovery sank at sea; however, no lives were lost. In May 1790, they landed in Alexandria, Virginia and quickly discovered the deeds they held to the expected paradise were worthless. When President George Washington became aware of their plight, he sent Major John Burnham and thirty-six woodsmen from New England to construct eighty log cabins and four blockhouses, to be placed on each corner of the site along the Ohio River. A city named They arrived at a crude settlement, carved from the wilderness on October 17, 1790. The area became Gallipolis, meaning “City of the Gauls.” The site was called “La Place” by the French and is known today as the City Park. Aid from Congress Five years passed before Congress came to the aid of these settlers, granting them free land in the French Grant, located in Scioto County. Only a few families chose to go there, and those who remained in Gallipolis were forced to buy their land a second time from the actual owners, the Ohio Company. �Gallipolis: The Old French City Gallia County created It was not long before migrations of Virginians, New Englanders, Welsh and Germans began to increase the population of the area around Gallipolis. Just after Ohio became the 17th State in 1803, one of the first acts of its legislature was the creation of eight new counties. Thus, “Gallia,” from the ancient name for France, in honor of the county’s first settlers, was founded. By the mid1800’s most of the original “French 500,” as they are presently known, and many of their descendants, had either died or moved from Gallia County. Gallipolis today still bears vestiges of the French, and remains a proud reminder of the county’s heritage. Prominent citizens Gallipolis is known nationally for several of its citizens, including O.O. McIntyre, syndicated columnist and author of “New York Day by Day,” famous restaurateur and sausage maker, Bob Evans, and Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Sr. who established the first hospital in 1909. Six Congressmen have come from Gallia County: Samuel F. Vinton, Col. John L. Vance, Henry S. Neal, the Rev. J.W. McCormick, Robert M. Switzer and Frank A. Cremeans and State Representatives Dr. Clyde M. Evans and Ryan Smith, and Miss Ohio USA Megan (Wise) McCallister. Holzer Urgent Care ��"��&�� "�� Monday - Friday: �� Weekends and Holidays: �� Pediatric Urgent Care Services Monday - Friday: � ��#�� Weekends and Holidays: ��#�� %��#��!�� "��%��#� Holzer Health at Fruth Pharmacy �� %��$�� "�� Monday-Saturday: �� Sunday: �� Gallia County BBQ Festival Tasty fun in fall Gallipolis City Park is host to the annual Gallia County BBQ Festival the second Saturday in September. Can you think of a better way to spend an early fall Saturday than enjoying great BBQ, live entertainment and a charming downtown? Come join us at Gallipolis City Park for an evening of fun as BBQ teams from the surrounding region cook BBQ, using their secret recipes, in hopes of taking home the coveted Grand Champion trophy. Along with delicious mouth-watering food and fabulous fun, you will be helping the GCCVB raise funds for future events in Gallia County. For more information on the event, contact GCCVB at (800) 7656482 or info@visitgallia.com. Subject to change due to COVID-19. Welcome to Mason County OH-70190076 201 Viand Street Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Explore our museums, parks and historic sites www.masoncounytourism.org 304.675.6788 Director Denny Bellamy �Twisted Vine Family Vineyard Twisted Vine Family Vineyard, located at 1375 Carter Road in Patriot, is definitely a family affair. What began as a gesture of love with the planting of a few grapevines has led us here, to a family vineyard built upon four generations of land stewardship. Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Ohio, our family began to produce hand-crafted wines from our farms vineyard, orchard and berries in 2008. Each member of our family, from oldest to youngest, contributes to maintaining the vineyard and producing wine. Our hand-crafted wines are produced on site in small batches with attention to detail. We produce a variety of wines from both grapes and fruit. Wine varieties that HOURS OF are available include Merlot, Reisling, and a sweet Concord OPERATION among many others. We Thursday 4-8 p.m.; Friday are proud to serve locally 1-9 p.m.; Saturday 1-9 p.m. made cheeses and bread on our cheese trays, as well as sweet treats for dessert. We atmosphere where everyone offer tastings, flight boards, can enjoy a glass of wine and glasses or wine by the bottle. friendship. We invite you to sit back, relax and make some Our outdoor seating area wonderful memories. provides views of the vineyard while allowing for either Find Twisted Vine on intimate or group gatherings. Facebook at Our vision is to provide a www.facebook.com/ welcoming and enjoyable TwistedVineFamilyVineyard OH-70190101 ★ Award Winning ★ 321 Upper River Road Gallipolis by Wyndham 740-446-8080 �Gallia’s premier boutique & art entertainment destination BoardRoom46 BoardRoom46 is the premiere boutique and art entertainment destination along the Ohio River. When you step into BoardRoom46, located in downtown Gallipolis, Ohio, you feel like you’ve stepped into a big city boutique, with a mix of small-town charm. BoardRoom46 boasts unique and custom gifts, from home decor to stunning jewelry pieces. You’ll also find a number of customizable gifts, including one-of-a-kind cutting boards, tumblers and coffee cups, as well as custom, hand painted signs. Take a little piece of Gallipolis, the City of the Gauls, with you, wherever you may go. In 2020, in the height of a global pandemic, BoardRoom46 got outside of the box, with their BoardRoom in a Box DIY at home projects. With an abundance of safety and precaution, they put their teacher-led workshops on hold and introduced the world to a workshop they could do in the luxury of their own home. The BoardRoom in a Box has everything you need to create an amazing piece of artwork at home, including boards, stencils, paints and sponges. 444 Upper River Road Gallipolis, Ohio 740-446-8000 OH-70190109 Head over to BoardRoom46.com to get your BoardRoom in a Box delivered to your front door. And stop by the boutique TuesdayFriday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the beautiful gift options for you, or a friend. If you are interested in a custom gift, call them at 740-794-1046. �Raised Around Rio Farmers Market on North College Avenue. Raised Around Rio Farmers Market Raised Around Rio is the village farmers, craft and artisan market of Rio Grande. The season begins the first Wednesday in May and continues every following Wednesday until October. Market hours are 4-7 p.m. The market is located on North College Avenue near Ohio Valley Bank with its homemade goods, fresh produce and artisan items. This includes breads, jams, jellies, cheese, cupcakes, coffee, soaps, lotions, jewelry, in season produce, craft items and more. “Raised Around Rio is important because of community involvement,” Jennifer Littlejohn, event organizer, said. “We have a lot of local talent and local artisans that need to show off their talent. We help them because we’re an artisan market and not just a farmer’s market. There are a lot of people who don’t want to travel to Charleston, Huntington or even Athens to get produce or goods. We’re here local and we’re here for local people and visitors.” OH-70190210 The market has hosted just under 50 vendors. For information and to receive updates on business hours and health safety guidelines, visit Raised Around Rio’s Facebook page. www.bobsmarket.com �Pictured at the 2019 Gallia County Emancipation Celebration are Bill Jackson and Dr. William Anderson enjoying the history booth. Emancipation Proclamation Celebration The Emancipation Proclamation has been celebrated and observed in Gallia County, Ohio continuously since 1863. The Gallia County Emancipation Day Celebration is reported to be the longest continuous running celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States. It is held on the third weekend in September each year, with famous orators, reenactors, politicians, singers, bands, children’s games and other presentations. The festivities will begin on Saturday at the Gallia County Jr. Fairgrounds for family-friendly events for the weekend. There will not be any Friday evening activities. Meeting Facilities Theater Seating Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre t Classroom Seating Banquet/ Reception Seating On-site Caternig Outside Catering Accepted Handicap Accessible t t t t Bossard Memorial Library t t t t Courtside Bar & Grill t t French Art Colony t t t t t t University of Rio Grande t t t Rio Ridge Venue t t t t t OVB on the Square t t t t t OH-70190105 Rick McDaniel Income Tax Services Specializing in Individual, Small Business & Minister Tax Returns Authorized IRS Provider t t 740-441-9941 �� Preparing Tax Returns Professionally Since 1973 �Gallipolis In Bloom Gallipolis in Bloom is a 501 (c)3 civic organization that promotes improving our community through flower beautification, bettering the quality of our environment, connecting people of all ages, and encouraging community spirit. Since its founding in 2006, Gallipolis in Bloom has strived to create an encouraging spirit of cooperation between residents, businesses, government, civic organizations, and visitors alike. Gallipolis in Bloom has won numerous national awards in the America in Bloom program, including Floral Display, Heritage, Overall Impression, Community Volunteer Recognition, and the 2017 Small Cities Championship in the Circle of Champions Division. Maintaining and celebrating our French Heritage, while supporting the growth of new business through landscaping, environmental projects, education and conservation is the goal of Gallipolis in Bloom. Members give their time and efforts by planting over 80 containers and 125 baskets throughout the city, sponsoring a free plant exchange, and a free organic community garden each year. We continue to strive to make Gallipolis the best place to live, work and play. Italian Restaurant OH-70190137 �Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum Attractions Village of Adamsville - The original Adamsville settlement was located on the banks of Raccoon Creek and are now located at Bob Evan Farm. Adam Rickabaugh (1761-1836), a veteran of the Revolutionary War from Virginia, brought his family to this valley around 1804. The Village of Adamsville was awarded an Ohio Historical Marker in October 2014. The five log structures representing the village include a schoolhouse, a Freedom Seekers: Ohio & The Underground Railroad display, a Pioneer Home, an Appalachian Crafts display and mercantile. Call 740-245-5304. A snap of the fingers confirms that bell clear acoustic quality inside the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre. The Ariel is home to The Ohio Valley Symphony, the only professional orchestra in the southeast Ohio area. This restored 1895 opera house is host to professional and amateur performances and presentations year round with a five concert Ohio Valley Symphony series each year. Lectures, business meetings and more round out the Ariel calendar. Visit www. arieloperahouse.org or call 740-446-ARTS. Artisan Shoppe, Studio & Gallery is a state of the art facility in Gallipolis. Find high quality, handmade products from local artisans, choose from a variety of classes to take or utilize the open art studio, and enjoy monthly galleries. www.theartisanshoppe.org BoardRoom46, located in Gallipolis. Choose from hundreds of designs, many with personalization options, to paint a unique sign. Constantly adding new designs, new event types to the schedule, and new items to the boutique. Visit www. BoardRoom46.com to reserve a spot in an upcoming workshop or to schedule a private event. Bob Evans Farm Homestead Museum – The Homestead was home to the Evans family for nearly 20 years. Built in the early 1820s, the Homestead had served as a stagecoach stop and an inn during its early years and earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places and an Ohio Historical Marker. Today, the Homestead serves as a �The Ohio Tattoo Museum Attractions museum and historical center. Open May through the Bob Evans Farm Festival in October. Call 740-245-5304. Cliffside Golf Course offers 18 challenging holes, with four set of tees, which tests all skill levels and provides an exceptional golfing experience. Founded in 1988, Cliffside was designed by golf course architect Jack Kidwell. Call 740-446-GOLF. Colony Theatre - Constructed with repurposed bricks in 1937 as a single-screen movie theatre, it was owned and operated by the Wheeler family until closing in the 1990s. Elizabeth Evans Waterfowl and Bird Sanctuary is over 60 acres set aside for wetland bird and wildlife species while serving as a living, learning laboratory for students. The sanctuary is open year round for walk-in use during daylight hours. Call 740-441-6022. French Art Colony is a regional multi-arts center dedicated to supporting arts education and cultural enrichment in our communities. Housed in an 1855 Greek Revival home, “Riverby,” the Art Colony offers extensive youth arts programming designed to spark the imagination of pre-K youth through teenagers and beyond. Visit the FAC’s website at www.frenchartcolony.org for the most up-to-date information on gallery exhibits, classes and performances or call 740-446-3834. Gallia County Historical Society’s purpose is to bring to the community the resources that have been so painstakingly gathered as to reflect the history of Gallipolis and the surrounding Gallia County. The group hopes to be able with the help of others, to gather history of the families that came from the east coast, the early settlers, to this territory to make it their home. The group’s genealogical purpose is to gather those histories and help researchers connect with their ancestors. Call 740-4467200. The purpose of the Gallia County Genealogical Society, OGS Chapter, Inc. is to �Under the pavilion at the French Art Colony. Attractions promote interest in genealogical study and research and to take an active part in collecting and preserving records of interest to Gallia County, making them available for genealogical research. The society hosts several book signings for local authors and has various items for sale pertaining to genealogical research and Gallia County. www.galliagenealogy.org or call 740-446-4242. Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum is the latest incarnation of the Gallipolis Hocking Valley Railroad Freight Station, built in 1901. The station remained a bustling freight depot for the area through the ownership of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway as well as the Baltimore and Ohio and the Chessie System. The station was closed by CSX in late 1981. In the years that followed, ownership passed to the O.O. McIntyre Park District and the City of Gallipolis. In 2015, a group of concerned residents organized by Dallas (Jim) Love became involved in efforts to save the dete- riorating 26’x80’ station. By 2016, the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum, LLC was formed. By laws were written, officers and directors were elected. A 501c3 status was gained by the IRS. During late summer of 2016, the city deeded the station to the museum board. Visit gallipolisrailroad.org John Gee Black Historical Center is a cultural and educational center to insure the preservation of tradition, culture, crafts, music and art of the African Americans in Southeastern Ohio. Call 740578-9692 or visit www.johngeeblackhistory.com. The Lambert Lands Memorial is dedicated to 30 ex-slaves freed by slave holder Charles Lambert Jr. of Bedford County, Virginia, in his last will and testament. In 1843, the group migrated northward, crossed the Ohio River and settled on 365.5 acres in Morgan Township in Gallia County, Ohio. Gallia County had more than one major route for slaves �Our House Tavern Attractions to escape from the southern plantations in their quest for freedom. Call 740-446-7200. The Nolan family’s Laurel Valley Creamery got its start in 2005 when Nick and Celeste Nolan purchased farmland belonging to Nick’s grandparents in an attempt to carry on their family farming traditions. Their goal now is to create a successful cheese business and also help people renew their relationship with food production. Go to www.laurelvalleycreamery.com or call 740-339-2001. Located in the midst of one of the largest Welsh-American settlements in North America, the Madog Center for Welsh Studies has established a Resource Center which helps to support its mission. In this endeavor, the center is unique in the United States and Canada. The center fosters an understanding and appreciation for Welsh heritage and contemporary Welsh culture. Call 740-245-7186. Merry Family Winery is located in rural Gallia County. Enjoy picturesque views of the countryside while enjoying our locally made handcrafted wines. Family owned and operated winery/vineyard. Charming, casual atmosphere. Closed the month of January. Visit www.merrryfamilywinery. com or call 740-245-9463. Mound Hill Cemetery, also known as Fortification Hill, overlooks Gallipolis, West Virginia and the Ohio River. The cemetery dates back to 1880 and has at least two of the founding French 500 buried there. The plaque on the gates in the cemetery lists the names of thirty Revolutionary soldiers who were buried in Gallia County. The cemetery includes many gravestones of interest. Call 740-441-6022. The Ohio Tattoo Museum is located at 1928 Jackson Pike. Bidwell, Ohio and offers visitors a unique collection of flash art and coveted tattoo related antiquities spanning from the early days of electric tattooing to present. For more information, or to inquire about hours of operation and special events, call 740-441-8190, or ohiotattoomuseum.com �Attractions Our House Tavern was established in 1819 by Henry Cushing and his sister Elizabeth Cushing Foster. It was run as a tavern and inn to travelers. The tavern also served as a gathering place for the local people so that they might get the latest news and discuss current events with the travelers. Today, it is a place to see living history. Points of interest within the museum are General Lafayette’s jacket that was left behind during his visit in 1825, the Summer Kitchen, the Tavern Room and artifacts in the attic. Call 740-446-0586. Pine Street Cemetery was established around 1790. The most interesting monuments are those of the original French 500 settlers and Congressman Vinton for whom, in 1850, Ohio’s Vinton County was named. Some of the early gravestones remaining in the cemetery today are inscribed with dates of deaths as early as 1815. Many older headstones feature epitaphs with warnings to the living or a message about the departed. The early stonecutters used icons to convey strong and enduring messages. These sedate symbols of expression took far less space than words. Call 740-441-6022. Pine Street Colored Cemetery holds the gravestones of several local citizens who contributed to this community’s development. Included are Willis Battles, a carpenter; Daniel Webster, a restaurateur; Lemeul Holmes, a cooper; George Mason, a shoemaker; Leah Steward, the first black person to arrive in Gallia County and Robert Mitchell, who led the way to an early desegregation of the Gallipolis Public Schools. Because of Mitchell’s efforts, Lincoln School on Third Avenue was integrated in 1918. It was the first desegregation in the state of Ohio. Call 740-441-6022. Situated in the foothills of Southeastern Ohio, Raccoon Creek County Park is bordered on the north by Raccoon Creek, the stream formerly called “Etha Petha,” the Shawnee word for raccoon. To the south lie hills and upland fields adjacent to the historic Popular Knob. The park showcases 700 acres of both natural areas and recreation facilities that afford visitors many and varied leisure experiences year round. Visit www.oomcintyreparkdistrict.org or call 740-446-4612. Raccoon Creek Paddles & Oars, located in Rio Grande. Offers canoe and kayak rentals. Private groups only with reservations required. Call 740-645-9762. Twisted Vine Family Vineyard, located in Patriot, produces a variety of wines from both grapes and fruit. Wine varieties that are available include Merlot, Reisling, and a sweet Concord among many others. Serves locally made cheeses and bread on cheese trays, as well as sweet treats for dessert. Offering tastings, flight boards, glasses or wine by the bottle. Visit www. twistedvinefamilyvineyard. com or call 740-256-1923. �The Mothman Festival Other area attractions A short drive from Gallipolis takes you across the Ohio River into downtown Point Pleasant and Mason County, W.Va. The Mothman arrived in Point Pleasant in November 1966 in classic style, scaring couples in parked cars and making his home in what is known as the TNT area. He was described as 7 feet tall with a barrel chest and a piercing cry. His most memorable features were his 10-foot bat-like wings and his huge, red, glowing eyes. Sightings continued for more than a year, building an impressive roster of over 100 fear-struck locals who claimed to have encountered him. Researcher John Keel heard the stories and came to Point Pleasant to see what was happening. He compiled what he found in a 1975 book. “The Mothman Prophecies.” In 2001, Richard Gere starred in a Hollywood movie by the same name. Have your picture taken with the Mothman statue located within walking distance of the River Museum. In Meigs County, visit the Fur Peace Ranch. Conceived in 1989 by Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen, the guitar camp is a 119-acre parcel of property that lies in the rolling foothills of Appalachia. Call it a school, an instructional facility, or just a really positive place to better explore the potential of your favorite instrument. Visit www.furpeaceranch.com 1375 CARTER ROAD, PATRIOT TWISTEDVINEFAMILYVINEYARD.COM OH-70190242 Wine Tasting, Appetizers, Entertainment, Beautiful Views, and more... �Restoration efforts continue at the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum. Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum It’s been a long time coming but the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum’s restoration efforts are steaming forward. The Gallipolis Hocking Valley Railroad Freight Station, 918 Third Avenue, was built in 1901. The station remained a bustling freight depot for the area through the ownership of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway as well as the Baltimore and Ohio and the Chessie System. The station was closed by CSX in late 1981. In addition to updating access to heating, power and water, the museum added a former Ringling Brothers’ and Barnum and Bailey’s circus passenger car to its growing collection of railway vehicles in February 2019. The circus passenger car joins a caboose and a fireless steam locomotive at the museum. The first was acquired June 2017 from Wheelersburg and the second from Point Pleasant, W.Va., in August, 2019. The locomotive had no firebox and was filled with steam to be utilized for a few hours in areas that could not have open flames. It was built in the 1940s while the caboose was built in 1969. More information can be found at gallipolisrailroad.org. O’DELL TRUE VALUE LUMBER OH-70189313 Sales & Service Over 200 Knives on Display 61 Vine Street Gallipolis, OH 740-446-1276 M-F 7-6, Sat 8-5, Sun 10-4 �Preserving the area’s history. John Gee Black Historical Center A small, unassuming brick church sits alone among a parking lot at 48 Pine Street in Gallipolis and is passed by hundreds of vehicles a day. Inside though is the uniform of a Gallia Tuskegee Airman, shackles once used to hold humans captive among books and other artifacts dedicated to telling the tale of Gallia’s African American history. The John Gee Black Historical Center is a cultural and educational center to insure the preservation of tradition, culture, crafts, music and art of the African Americans in Southeastern Ohio. In 1818, the first African American Church in Gallia was established across the road from the current center location and called the Bethel Church. Once the original building had become dilapidated, area builder and landowner John Gee donated land across the street for a new church’s construction in 1895. The church was named the John Gee African American Methodist Episcopal Chapel after Gee died. Reportedly, church members were also part the Underground Railroad and assisted fugitive slaves on their road to freedom. OH-70190050 “This is an opportunity for people in our area,” said Bobette Braxton of Gallipolis. “For me, here at John Gee, it’s really important just for the history of Gallipolis alone.” Visit www.johngeeblackhistory.com See Website for hours of operation or call (740) 245-9463 2376 State Route 850 | Bidwell, Ohio 45614 Home of the “Mothman” Root Beer www.merryfamilywinery.com (you can also find us on facebook) �Quilt squares on the meeting barn at Bob Evan’s Farm in Rio Grande. Following the trails of Gallia County The Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau free summer program the Passport Challenge is perfect for the whole family to explore and learn about Gallia County with the chance to win prizes. The purpose of this program is to encourage participants to explore Gallia County by visiting locations listed on our passport brochures. Please visit our website www. visitgallia.com, to learn more. The Self-Guided Walking Tour provides visitors the opportunity to explore the downtown Gallipolis area at their own leisurely pace, the historic homes, buildings, museums and the City Park. Complete with a detailed map, the brochure identifies the location and a brief history of each venue. Take a relaxing fall foliage drive along scenic country roads nestled in the foothills of southeastern Ohio. This colorful driving tour takes you through the small towns and rolling countryside of Gallia County. On your way, discover the county’s unique history and culture while traveling the back roads and byways. Please visit our website www.visitgallia.com, to learn more. The Quilt Barn Trail Project is a product of a communitybased committee of quilters, visual arts, property owners, civic and social organizations and businesses, working with the Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau (GCCVB) and the French Art Colony. The goal is to highlight the heritage of Appalachia and develop a new tourism product. The GCCVB has created a Gallia County Quilt Barn Trail brochure that highlights all the squares along with addresses and photos to help guide the way. For a copy of the brochure contact our office at 740-446-6882 or info@visitgallia.com. Thomas Arts Trail: Gallia County is home to many unique arts organizations. We invite you to explore and discover the talents of Southeast Ohio and tap into your inner artist with the Thomas Arts Trail. Featuring, the French Art Colony, University of Rio Grande Greer Museum, The Artisan Shoppe & Studio + Gallery, Raised Around Rio Farmer and Artisan Market, Ariel Opera House and Boardroon46. Visit our events calendar for upcoming galleries, performances and classes at www.visitgallia.com �Serpent’s Bones touring routes creator Sarah Guthrie. Following the trails of Gallia County Serpent Bones Trail: Southeast Ohio boasts many delightful touring roads for motorcycle, car, or bicycle, but none quite as peaceful and with as much natural beauty as the winding roads around and through Vinton & Gallia Counties, surrounding counties, and areas adjacent to the Hocking Hills. Step out of time and space into hours or days of peaceful, semi-deserted, natural beauty and history. Go nowhere, then keep going. Breathe easier when you arrive. All routes are paved, almost exclusively two lanes. www.serpentbones.com The O.O. McIntyre Park District operates several outdoor trails across Gallia including Racoon Creek County Park. Located at 518 Dan Jones Road, the park features trails sprawled across 700 acres of natural and recreational land. Several trails start along Dan Jones Road past the main entrance to the park and explore some of the land’s more natural side. Natural Gorge Trail and Deer Hollow Trail both can be accessed from individual parking areas along Dan Jones Road. Both trails are under two miles. The trail Racoon Creek County Park is most known for is the two-mile long Fitness Trail that encompasses the cleared area of the park. To learn more, call the park district office at 740-446-4612 or go to www.oomcintyreparkdistrict.org. The Gallia County Hike and Bike Trail, open to those on foot and on bicycles, is set on an old railroad track going from Haskins Park in Gallipolis �Following the trails of Gallia County to beyond Bidwell. The main portion of the trail, which has free parking at both ends, runs between Bob McCormick Road and Haskins Park and features a smooth and level paved surface almost four miles long. The most wild and yet likely the most unused trails in Gallia County are the two trails located in Wayne National Forest. At 15 miles, the Symmes Creek and Morgan Sisters trails do join together in the middle and can be accessed from Symmes Creek Road and Pumpkintown Road, respectively. Each of these trails are open to the public year round, and can be enjoyed without any registration or reservation. Go to visitgallia.com or call the Gallia County Covention and Visitors Bureau at 740-446-6882 for more information. �Maps DOWNTOWN MAP OHIO MAP “God’s a safe-house for the battered. You’re never sorry you knocked.” - Psalms 9:9, 10 (msg) The Field of Hope is a non-profit outreach that is Christian faith based and fully certified for women’s residential alcohol and drug treatment. The FOH future vision is to further build up our community through an active youth center and a regional food pantry. May God return us to Him as a community and as a nation. 11821 St Rt 160 | Vinton, OH 45686 | 740-245-3051 8:00AM - 4:00PM | Monday - Friday � 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 06. June Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 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 June 18, 2020 coen day ellis floyd