https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/8304ea30c99a64bd752d47621f2127d9.pdf bd217b085bd8fd2315ed0da6a747afcf PDF Text Text On this day in history Tomcats slip past Eastern NEWS s 2 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 64° 84° 82° Warm today with clouds and sun. Clear and humid tonight. High 91° / Low 66° SPORTS s 5 Today’s weather forecast WEATHER s 8 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 158, Volume 74 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 s 50¢ A Day of Hope ODH reports 2 more deaths in Gallia County Numbers raise in Meigs; Mason numbers unchanged By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com Courtesy of Bitanga’s Breakathon Bitanga’s owner and Breakathon organizer Ben Nease prepares to break some of the sponsor boards at the 2019 Breakathon. Breakathon to benefit Square One By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com MIDDLEPORT — The 4th edition of Bitanga’s Breakathon will serve as a “Day of Hope” in the region, with the proceeds from the event to benefit the opening of the Square One domestic violence and homeless shelter. Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center owner and Breakathon founder Ben Nease explained that “Bitanga’s Breakathon ‘Day of Hope’ aims to raise adequate funds to open a domestic violence and homeless shelter in the tri-county (Meigs, Gallia, Jackson) area.” Square One was organized in 2019 with a goal of creating a domestic violence shelter to serve Meigs, Gallia and Jackson Counties. In a video announcing the “Day of Hope” challenge as part of the Breakathon, Ashley Durst of Square One explained, “Last year our local shelter closed it’s doors leaving it’s victims in the tri-county area no where to flee. When the pandemic hit not only was the homeless community left with no where to go, but most shelters either had to close their doors or cut the number of clients they were able to serve. Once we are open Square One will be able to help victims in Meigs, Gallia and Jackson Counties so See HOPE | 3 File photo Ben Nease helps a young participant learn to break a board. support, advanced trauma life support, and advanced pediatric life support. Dr. Sharp earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia and completed his family practice residency program at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Sharp is a decorated Air Force Veteran who served as a flight surgeon for the 34th Bomb Squadron, Squadron Medical Element for Ellsworth Air Force Base Meigs County The Meigs County Health Department reported seven additional confirmed cases and two probable cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County over the weekend. The new cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 71 active cases, and 159 total cases (133 Confirmed, 26 Probable) since April. The weekend’s cases were as follows: 1. Confirmed case, female in the 40 to 49-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. 2. Confirmed case, female in the 60 to 69-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. 3. Confirmed case, female in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. 4. Confirmed case, male in the 50 to 59-yearold age range, who is not hospitalized. 5. Confirmed case, female in the 50 to 59-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. 6. Confirmed case, See PVH | 4 See DEATHS | 4 Virus still throwing theme park attendance for a loop TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Theme park operators who spent months installing hand sanitizing stations, figuring out how to disinfect roller coasters seats and checking the temperatures of guests at their gates so they’d come back in the midst of the pandemic are finding many reluctant to return. Some parks have reduced operating days, slashed ticket prices, and closed early for the year because of lower-thanhoped attendance — expectations weren’t high to begin with — along with the uncertainty of what’s to come with the coronavirus. A few parks have been unable to open their gates at all because of state and local health restrictions. Disney this week will begin cutting an hour or two out of each day at its four Florida theme parks. It already called AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) off its annual after-hours Halloween party at the Magic Kingdom. Neighboring Universal Orlando also nixed its Halloween Horror Nights. Amusement parks across the South that had their seasons delayed by virus outbreaks in the spring deal with a second punch with the summer flareups across the Sun Belt. Some, including Kings Dominion in Virginia and Carowinds in North Carolina, never opened and won’t this year. Cedar Fair Entertainment, which operates those two, has reopened just half of its 13 amusement parks and water parks across North America. The company, based in Ohio, expected attendance to stay at no more than 25% of normal levels through the rest of the See VIRUS | 8 Sharp joins PVH ER team Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2020 The Daily Sentinel. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Staff Report POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH) has welcomed Michael Sharp, MD, FAAFP, to its medical staff as an emergency medicine physician. Sharp According to a press release from PVH, Dr. Sharp is a highly trained, board-certified emergency medicine physician who has managed all aspects of emergency room care including minor illness to major trauma for more than 16 years. He holds certifications in advanced cardiac life OHIO VALLEY — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is reporting two additional COVID-19 deaths in Gallia County. The new deaths — one in the 70-79 age range and one in the 80-plus age range — bring the county to a total of six deaths related to the virus since March. ODH also shows an increase of four cases in Gallia County since Friday, bringing the county’s total to 156 cases as of Monday. As of press deadline on Monday, the Gallia County Health Department has not yet confirmed the new cases or additional deaths on its social media page. The Meigs County Health Department reported nine additional cases over the weekend, bringing the county’s total to 159 cases — the highest total in the Ohio Valley Publishing coverage area. No additional cases were reported on Monday. One of the nine cases is a staff member at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center where there have been several cases in recent weeks. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources update on Monday showed Mason County remaining at 120 cases, unchanged since Friday. Here is a closer look at coronavirus cases around our area: �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 OBITUARIES Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS JOHN WILLIAM RANEGAR LANCASTER — John William Ranegar, 54, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He was born Sept. 12, 1965, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of John Ranegar Jr. of Gallipolis, Ohio and the late Nora Patricia (Welch) Ranegar. John was employed with AEP for 32 years and was currently Manager of the Regional Service Organization. John is a loving husband, proud father, treasured son, cherished brother, and friend. His limitless love, selflessness, character, and moral compass made him special and unlike any other. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Tomma Jo (Reynolds) Ranegar; two sons, Garrett Joseph (Kiesha) Ranegar of Pataskala, Ohio and Blake Matthew Ranegar of Lancaster and their mother Jodi of Lancaster; two bonus children, Madison “Mattie” Shuler of Morgantown, W.Va. and Jacob Ryan Shuler of Lancaster; sisters, Pamela (David) Keeton of Lancaster and Shelly Ranegar (Rick) Rose of Gallipolis; and a brother, Charles (Jennifer) Ranegar of Ona, W.Va. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Amanda Dye, Lauren Dye, Edward Dye, Olivia Dye, Ashley Ranegar, Kyle (Taylor) Ranegar, Hannah Tate, Alex Rose, Lynsey Rose and Lilian Rose; father-in-law and motherin-law, Tom and Rebecca Reynolds of Point Pleasant; brother-in-law, Matthew Reynolds; and a host of truly wonderful friends. A funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at the Rio Ridge Venue in Rio Grande, Ohio, with Pastor Denny Coburn officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire, Ohio. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Saturday at the Rio Ridge Venue in Rio Grande. Social distancing will be observed and face masks are required. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www. wilcoxenfuneralhome.com. JOHN EDWARD MITCHELL JR. GALLIPOLIS — John Edward Mitchell Jr., age 58, of Gallipolis, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Born Feb. 20, 1962 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late John Edward Mitchell Sr. and Althea Howard who survives. John was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School; he was a United State Navy Veteran serving for 4 years. He retired as a salesman for PPG Paint Co. in California. He is survived by his mother, Althea Howard of Gallpolis; brother, Danny Mitchell of Gallipolis; daughter, Raina Jessica Mitchell of Oakland, California; and by several good friends and extended family members. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at the Paint Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Christian Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from noon-1 p.m. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the VFW #4464 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family at 718 Third Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family. An online guest registry is available at waughhalley-wood.com. MARGARET B. ‘PEG’ GERLACH MIDDLEPORT — Margaret B. “Peg” Gerlach, 93, of Middleport passed away at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born in Morgan County, Ohio. Peg was a volunteer at Adena Medical Center for over 30 years and a member of the Middleport Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wendell; her parents, William and Mary Smith; one brother and three sisters. She is survived by her three children, Mike (Debbie) Gerlach, Susan (Ed) Tomlinson, and Steven Gerlach; three grandchildren, Tara Gerlach, Alison (Chris) Gerlach, Heather (Bill) VanTyle; two great grandchildren; Bella and Harrison VanTyle. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. at the McConnelsville Cemetery in McConnelsville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Middleport Church of Christ free dinner in her memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2020 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com 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 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. Road construction, closures POMEROY — A landslide repair project begins on Aug. 17 on State Route 124/833, between Rose Hill Road (Township Road 200) and Chester Road/ State Route 733. One lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and an 11 foot width restriction will GALLIPOLIS — The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, be in place. Estimated completion: Oct. 15. MEIGS COUNTY — A tree trimming project a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community begins on Aug. 24 on State Route 124, between the Action, will be hosting a mobile food distribution Vinton County line and Rutland. This section will be at the Gallia County Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – noon. Food items will be given to closed from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Estimated completion: Sept. 30. families who are residents of Gallia County. Photo SPRINGFIELD TWP. — The Springfield TownI.D. and proof of residency no more than 60 days old ship Board of Trustees announces Hemlock Road is required. No pre-registration is required for this will be closed from State Route 850 to Green Valley event. Drive beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, Aug. 10 - Thursday, Sept. 10, for repair of a road slip. MEIGS COUNTY — A landslide repair project begins on Aug. 31 on State Route 124, between Barr Hollow Road (Township Road 402) and Eden Ridge Road (County Road 50). One lane will be MIDDLEPORT — Due to weather conditions, the paving schedule in the village of Middleport has closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width been revised as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 8, South Sec- restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Oct. 30. ond Avenue; Thursday, Sept. 10, Grant and Beech OLIVE TWP. — Mt. Olive Road in Olive TownStreets; Friday, Sept. 11, Middleport Hill. Everyone ship is currently closed due to slip repair by Olive is asked to find alternative parking and driving Township Trustees. plans for the area. MEIGS COUNTY — Beginning June 1, one lane of SR 124 will be closed between Old State Route 338 (Township Road 708) and Portland Road (County Road 35) for a bridge deck overlay project GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer on the bridge crossing over Groundhog Creek. TemBrett A. Boothe announces beginning Tuesday, porary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction Sept. 8, the Gallia County Engineer’s Office and will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 20. the Gallia County Highway Department will begin MEIGS COUNTY — Beginning June 1, one lane working Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This schedule will be in effect through the of SR 7 will be closed between Storys Run Road (County Road 345) and Leading Creek Road (Counmonth of September. Beginning Oct. 5, the offices ty Road 3) for a bridge deck overlay project on the will begin working Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. bridge crossing over Leading Creek. Temporary trafto 3 p.m. for the winter season. Offices are now fic signals and an 11 foot width restriction will be in open to the public but masks must be worn at all place. Estimated completion: Nov. 20. times in the building Food distribution Sept. 18 Middleport paving schedule change Update from highway dept. 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. Card shower Pearl Burger will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Sept. 10, cards may be sent to Wyngate at Rivers Edge, 7694 County Rd 107, Proctorville, OH 45669. The change is due to the Labor Day holiday. POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department, which is located at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy, Ohio. A call-in option is available for this open, public meeting in response to the COVID 19 Pandemic and resulting declared national, state and local emergency. To dial in by phone: +1.202.602.1295; Conference ID: 994-078-803 # A proposed meeting agenda is located at www.meigs-health.com. Ice Cream Fundraiser at Salem Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. (St. Rt. 124 in Salem Center) will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Ice cream will be sold by the quart only. No pre-orders. Flavors: Banana, Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Cherry Nut, Cherry Vanilla, Lemon, Mint Chocolate Chip, Oreo Cookie, Pineapple, Strawberry, and Vanilla. MIDDLEPORT — Chicken BBQ at the Middleport Fire Department. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14 GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Planning Commission, regular meeting, 2 p.m., meeting room of C.H. McKenzie Ag POMEROY — Meigs County Health Dept. will be closed to the Center. BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford public for its annual Workforce Development and Employee Rec- Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at ognition Day. Normal business MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs 7 p.m. at the Bedford town hall. hours will resume at 8 a.m. on County Cleanup Day, which had RIO GRANDE — CadotSept. 10. been rescheduled for Sept. 26, SCIPIO TWP. — Scipio Town- Blessing Camp #126 Sons of has been canceled for 2020. Union Veterans of the Civil War ship Trustees regular monthly meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. at meeting, Bob Evans Homestead the Harrisonville Fire House. Due House at Bob Evans Farms, 4 p.m. The SUVCW is the legal to COVID -19, if visitors need or GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #4464 meeting, 6 p.m., post home want to ask questions, feel free to heir to the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) the nation’s on Third Ave., all members urged call during our meeting at 740first Congressionally chartered 742-2110. Thank you for underto attend. veterans’ organization and is for standing. GALLIPOLIS — The board the purposes of Patriotic and of trustees for the Dr. Samuel L. Educational programs dedicated Bossard Memorial Library will to the memory of the Veterans hold it’s regular monthly meeting of the American Civil War. Any at the library at 5 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — O. O. male that has ancestry who TUPPERS PLAINS — The McIntyre Park District regular served during the war is invited monthly board meeting for the board meeting, 11 a.m, in the to attend. We need new memTuppers Plains Regional Sewer park board office at the Gallia District will be held in the confer- County Courthouse, 18 Locust St. bers. You do not have to be a uniformed reenactor to become a ence room at the office at 7 p.m. member of the SUVCW, just have RUTLAND TWP. — Rutland an ancestor that helped save the Township Trustees will meet at Union. 7:30 a.m. at the Township Garage. SALEM TWP. — The annual Wednesday, Sept. 9 Cancellations Tuesday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 11 Saturday, Sept. 12 TODAY IN HISTORY “The Pledge of Allegiance,” written by Francis Bellamy, appeared in “The Youth’s Companion.” It Today is Tuesday, Sept. 8, the 252nd day of 2020. There are 114 went: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which days left in the year. it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Today’s Highlight in History In 1900, Galveston, Texas, was On Sept. 8, 1974, President struck by a hurricane that killed Gerald R. Ford granted a “full, an estimated 8,000 people. free, and absolute pardon” to In 1935, Sen. Huey P. Long, a former President Richard Nixon covering his entire term in office. Louisiana Democrat, was shot and mortally wounded inside the Louisiana State Capitol; he died On this date two days later. (The assailant was In 1565, a Spanish expedition identified as Dr. Carl Weiss, who established the first permanent was gunned down by Long’s bodyEuropean settlement in North America at present-day St. Augus- guards.) In 1941, the 900-day Siege tine, Fla. In 1664, the Dutch surrendered of Leningrad by German forces began during World War II. New Amsterdam to the British, In 1943, during World War who renamed it New York. II, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower In 1761, Britain’s King George announced Italy’s surrender; Nazi III married Princess Charlotte of Germany denounced Italy’s deciMecklenburg-Strelitz a few hours after meeting her for the first time. sion as a cowardly act. In 1964, public schools in In 1892, an early version of The Associated Press Prince Edward County, Virginia, reopened after being closed for five years by officials attempting to prevent court-ordered racial desegregation. In 1986, “The Oprah Winfrey Show” began the first of 25 seasons in national syndication. In 2005, Congress hastened to provide an additional $51.8 billion for relief and recovery from Hurricane Katrina; President George W. Bush pledged to make it “easy and simple as possible” for uncounted, uprooted storm victims to collect food stamps and other government benefits. In 2014, Ray Rice was let go by the Baltimore Ravens and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released showing the running back striking his then-fiancee, Janay Palmer, in an elevator. (A neutral arbitrator vacated the suspension two months later, but Rice never played in the NFL again.) �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, September 8, 2020 3 Fire destroys home in Mason By Mindy Kearns Special to OVP Courtesy of Bitanga’s Breakathon Breakathon participants of all ages break boards to raise funds during the annual event. Hope From page 1 that they can seek refuge closer to home.” Nease explained that, “Bitanga’s Breakathon has been a success each year, raising more than $65,000 for local causes since 2016. However, with the unpredictabilities of 2020 we want to do everything possible to make sure this year is no different than the rest.” With the uncertainties of the ability to have the actual Breakathon event with craft show and surrounding events, the Breakathon is adding the “Day of Hope” Challenge with a goal to raise $10,000 by Oct. 5 — $10 at a time. “To ensure that this year is no different from the rest and that we reach our overall goal we are asking everyone in the tricounty area who is able to take the Day of Hope $10 challenge,” stated Durst in the video. Nease explained that the $10 challenge will allow for everyone who shares the dream of a Day of Hope to contribute to the cause. “With support of this awesome community our goal is to raise $10,000 by October 5th,” added Nease. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the challenge and the Breakathon will benefit Square One in the opening of its shelter. “Through compassion and kindness let’s pull together for those in need an make November 7th the Day of Hope,” concluded Nease. Bitanga’s Breakathon previously benefited the Meigs County Council on Aging in its efforts to renovate its new building The Blakeslee Center in Middleport during it’s first two events. The 2019 Breakathon was titled “Save the Music”, raising more than $31,000 to benefit the music programs at Meigs, Southern and Wahama. The event also helped to bring attention to the local music programs. With the success of previous years, Nease explained that a goal of $50,000 has been set for the 2020 Breakathon. “Our goal is to raise enough to get the doors open,” said Nease. The in-person Breakathon event is scheduled for Nov. 7 at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center. Plans are to have the board breaking, craft show, a “Breakathon Halftime Show” and more. Plans are also being made to shift to virtual event should things not be able to proceed in person. Additional details on the Nov. 7 event will be announced closer to that date. Donations for the Day of Hope Challenge and the Breakathon can be mailed to Bitanga’s Breakathon, 129 Mill Street, Middleport, Ohio 45760 or online donations can be made at bitangasmac.com/breakathon. Business sponsorships are also available, and individuals can also sponsor Breakathon participants. For more on the annual Breakathon visit Bitanga’s Breakathon or Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center on Facebook. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. MASON — A mother and teenage daughter are without a home following a three-alarm fire Friday afternoon on Maple Street in Mason. Members of the Mason Volunteer Fire Department answered the call to the home of Michelle Whittington around 2 p.m., and were joined by both the Pomeroy and New Haven departments, according to Travis Nance, Mason deputy chief. Nance said upon arrival, firefighters found the blaze mainly on the back half of the house, and fire was seen coming through the roof. Crews were advised that all occupants were out of the house. Due to low manpower and the extreme temperature, the other two departments were called to assist, Nance said. Also on the scene were the Mason Police Department, Mason County EMS, and AEP. Crews spent approximately two hours fighting the fire before it was contained. While there were no injuries Courtesy photo by the Mason Fire Department A three-alarm fire destroyed a Mason home Friday afternoon. The call came in around 2 p.m., with the Mason Volunteer Fire Department answering, and later calling in both Pomeroy and New Haven. Pictured is a scene from the blaze. to firefighters or civilians, Nance said one pet succumbed and two were rescued and returned to the homeowner. A family member reported Monday morning that the mother and daughter lost nearly all belongings in the fire. They do not have space to store household items at this time, as they are staying with family members. Monetary donations are being accepted, and can be mailed to Michelle Whittington, P.O. Box 14, Mason, WV 25260. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Mindy Kearns is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing, email her at mindykearns1@hotmail. com. In the response to the Pandemic Outbreak of COVID-19, Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services will make assistance available to families affected by this health crisis that have had an increase in their water consumptions and sewer usage due to school closure and families now working from home to help protect themselves and their families from being exposed to the COVID-19. In order to promote a stable family home by continue3d access to these essential humanitarian services, GCDJFS will offer assistance to those lowincome families who have delinquent water and/or sewer accounts as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only Phone Call Applications will be taken!! Please call 740-578-3380 Monday thru Thursday 8am-4pm beginning Monday August 31, 2020. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED so do not come to/into the agency. This program will cease at 4pm on September 14, 2020 and no applications will be accepted after this time. Please have all household members social security numbers and last 30 days of household’s gross income readily available prior to calling. Eligible Services: x x A one-time payment of $300.00 to pay towards delinquent water bills that occurred or have not�been paid during the Pandemic period of March 9, 2020 though July 31, 2020 payable directly to�their local Water Company. A one-time payment of $300.00 to pay towards delinquent sewer bills that occurred or have not�been paid during the Pandemic period of March 9, 2020 through July 31, 2020 payable directly�to their local Sewer Company. Eligibility x x x x x x The affected household must be a Gallia County resident and US Citizens. Must have at least one child in the home Must have an active account wi8th a local water and/or sewer company This program must serve persons in a TANF-eligible family (See Section 1200 Eligibility and�Application of current PRC Plan) The household income cannot exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (see link Federal�Poverty Level http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/ OWFPaymentStandards.stm A special application will be used for this COVID-19 Special Program Amendment #3 The applicant must call the agency to complete the application from 8am-4pm. Self-Attestation may be used for verification of income during the March 9, 2020 through July 31, 2020. This guidance only applies to COVID-19 PRC program. File photo Breakathon participants of all ages break boards to raise funds during the annual event. Funds are approved on a first come, first serve basis and approval is based on limited funding. Once funding is exhausted, this special program will cease. This service will be a one-time non-reoccurring benefit. Notice of approval/denial will be sent within 30 days. PREVENT DIABETES If you have been told yo have prediabetes or are at risk for diabetes, join the Ohio University Diabetes Institute for Prevent T2, a year long lifestyle change program. This program has been provent or delay type 2 diabetes. OH-70203100 The program is FREE! Classes will start October 2020. To register contact Hollie at goodellh@ohio.edu OH-70201329 �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 4 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing PVH Harris meets Blakes, Trump goes on attack in Labor Day blitz From page 1 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris met the family of a Wisconsin man shot by police last month to kick off her Labor Day visit to a critical swing state, while President Donald Trump assailed the Democratic ticket and tried to put the halting economic recovery under the best light. Harris gathered with Jacob Blake’s father, two sisters and members of his legal team at the airport in Milwaukee while Blake’s mother and attorney Ben Crump joined by phone. Blake joined the conversation by phone from his hospital bed, and Harris told him she was and Mount Hope Air Force Base. “Hoping to share in his patients’ joys and be there to help them in their time of sorrow, Dr. Sharp brings compassion, understanding, advanced training, and experience to his role in emergency medicine,” stated the press release. Information provided by PVH. Deaths From page 1 female in the 20 to 29-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. 7. Confirmed case, female in the 50 to 59-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. 8. Probable case, female in the 50 to 59-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. 9. Probable case, female in the 40 to 49-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. One of the cases is a staff member at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, according Meigs County Health Department Public Information Officer Brody Davis. Age ranges for the 159 Meigs County cases, as of Friday, are as follows: 0-19 — 19 cases 20-29 — 17 cases (1 new case) 30-39 — 15 cases (1 new case, 1 hospitalization) 40-49 — 16 cases (2 new cases) 50-59 — 20 cases (4 new cases, 1 hospitalization) 60-69 — 17 cases (1 new, 2 hospitalizations) 70-79 — 21 cases (3 hospitalizations, 1 death) 80-89 — 20 cases (1 new hospitalization, 5 total hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 90-99 — 13 cases (1 hospitalization) 100-109 — 1 case The Meigs County Health Department is also reporting an additional hospitalization in the 80 to 89-year-old age range and three recovered cases being added, bringing the total recovered cases to 84. There have been a total of 12 hospitalizations and four deaths. There have been four positive antibody tests in Meigs County. Antibody tests check your blood by looking for antibodies, which may tell you if you had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Meigs County remains at an Orange level-2 advisory level on the State of Ohio Public Health Risk Advisory System. Gallia County ODH reported two additional deaths in Gallia County due to COVID-19 in it’s Monday afternoon update. The report lists two deaths (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Best Deal New & Used MARK PORTER FORD Home of the Car Fairy www.markporterauto.com Amy Carter Product Specialist amycarter@markporterauto.com ROGERS BASEMENT WATERPROOFING in the 60-69 age range, two deaths in the 70-79 age range and two deaths in the 80-plus age range. The Gallia County Health Department has previously reported four deaths, two in the 60-69 age range, one in the 70-79 age range and one in the 80-plus age range. ODH also lists Gallia County with a total of 156 cases as of Monday afternoon. The following are updated age ranges, as of Thursday, in the 152 total cases (149 confirmed, 3 probable) which have been reported by the health department since March: 0-19 — 14 cases 20-29 — 23 cases (1 hospitalization) 30-39 — 16 cases 40-49 — 25 cases 50-59 — 21 cases (3 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 14 cases (6 hospitalizations, 2 deaths) 70-79 — 18 cases (9 hospitalizations, 1 death) 80-89 — 13 cases (7 hospitalizations) 90-99 — 8 cases (5 hospitalizations) 80+ — 1 death (ODH does not breakdown age over age 80) Of the 152 total cases, facility in La Crosse before delivering a speech that touched on jobs, the economy and protests in Kenosha. “We will have law and order in every city in this country for every American of every race and creed,” Pence said. At a news conference from the White House, Trump attacked Biden as a leader incapable of handling the coronavirus and reviving the economy and pledged his own “undying loyalty to the American worker.” He said Biden and Harris would “destroy this country and would destroy this economy.” Trump boasted of adding more than 10 million jobs since 119 of the individuals are listed as recovered/ not active, an increase of 29 recovered cases on Thursday. Active cases were nearly cut in half, with 29 of the cases considered active and four total deaths. Eight of the active cases remain hospitalized, with 23 previous hospitalizations. Gallia County reported its first COVID-19 death in March, its second Aug. 14, and the third and fourth on Aug. 28. Two of the deaths were in the 60-69 age range, one in the 70-79 age range and one over 80 years of age. Gallia County remains at an Orange level-2 advisory level on the State of Ohio Public Health Risk Advisory System, which is defined as “increased exposure and spread; exercise high degree of caution.” May without mentioning that’s only about half of the jobs lost since the pandemic. Biden, meanwhile, was collecting a trio of endorsements from organized labor as he headed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for an AFL-CIO virtual town hall with union President Richard Trumka. Meeting first with local labor leaders in the backyard of a supporter’s home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Biden spoke about trade, coronavirus and the economy as he criticized Trump for “refusing to deal with the problems that affect ordinary people” and called for strengthening unions. ment reported 117 total cases, with 33 of those active, 83 recovered, and there has been one death. There are no currently hospitalized cases. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 120 COVID-19 cases DHHR is reporting in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 3 cases 10-19 — 9 cases 20-29 — 18 cases 30-39 — 11 cases 40-49 — 20 cases 50-59 — 17 cases (1 death) 60-69 — 15 cases 70+ — 27 cases Mason County is defined as “yellow” according to DHHR as it relates to its “County Alert System” map. Counties defined as “yellow” are reporting 3.1-9.9 cases per 100,000 people. Counties defined as “orange” are reporting 10-24.9 cases per 100,000 people. In regards to schools, inperson learning is suspended when a county reaches “red” which is 25-plus cases per 100,000 people. Mason County The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported no increase in COVID-19 cases over the weekend in Mason County. The DHHR reported 120 cases on Monday, the Ohio same as Friday’s update. As of the 2 p.m. update As of Friday, the Mason on Monday, the Ohio County Health DepartDepartment of Health (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN �� ���� �������!�������������� �� ���� ��� ��!� ��� � � �� ����� ���� � � OH-70004516 proud of him for how he was working through his pain, his attorneys said in a statement. Harris also spoke individually to each member of the family and discussed Biden’s police reform agenda, they said. Joe Biden met with the family last week in Milwaukee before visiting Kenosha, the city where police shot Blake. The meeting kicked off a packed day of Labor Day campaign events, with Harris meeting International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union members and Black business owners in Milwaukee. Vice President Mike Pence, also sent to Wisconsin, toured an energy reported a total of 778 new cases, below the 21-day average of 1,061. There were 17 new deaths reported on Friday (21-day average or 21), 46 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 75) and 1 new ICU admission (21-day average of 12). West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Monday, DHHR is reporting a total of 11,575 cases with 247 deaths. There was an increase of 163 cases from Sunday, and one new death. The West Virginia DHHR reports a total of 461,558 lab test have been completed, with a 2.51 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 3.79 percent. (Editor’s Note: Statistics reported in this article are tentative and subject to change. This was the information available at press time with more to be added as it becomes available.) © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. 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Host Ironton stormed out to a 21-0 first quarter lead and ultimately cruised to a 55-7 victory over the Gallia Academy football team on Friday night during a pivotal Ohio Valley Conference matchup at Tanks Memorial Stadium in Lawrence County. The Fighting Tigers (2-0, 2-0 OVC) notched their 10th consecutive league victory … and did so with a balanced attack that saw five different players produce touchdowns by night’s end. Senior running back Reid Carrico — an Ohio State University signee — also helped spark Ironton’s offensive prowess by accounting four of the team’s first five touchdowns, giving the Orange and Black a 35-7 cushion just over a minute into the third period. IHS outgained the Blue Devils (1-1, 1-1) by a 338-200 overall margin in total yards of offense, including a sizable 184-13 edge in rushing yards. The hosts also claimed an 18-7 advantage in first downs. Carrico gave Ironton a quick 14-0 lead with TD runs of five and seven yards by the 6:23 mark of the first, then Aaron Masters hauled in a 54-yard scoring pass from Tayden Carpenter for a 21-point lead with 3:07 left in the opening frame. GAHS broke into the scoring column with 6:21 remaining in the first half as Briar Williams hauled in an 81-yard scoring pass from Noah Vanco — turning things back into a competitive game at 21-7. Carrico added a 17-yard run with 2:22 left in the half for a 28-7 halftime lead, then tacked on a 1-yard run at the 10:57 mark of the third for a 28-point advantage. Dave Harris | OVP Sports Meigs junior Coulter Cleland looks to deliver a pass downfield during the second half of Friday night’s TVC Ohio football contest against River Valley at Farmers Bank Stadium in Rocksprings, Ohio. ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — Junior quarterback Coulter Cleland threw for a school record 391 yards and three touchdowns to go along with a 62-yard score on the ground, leading the Meigs Marauders to a 39-12 win over River Valley in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup Friday night at Farmers Bank Stadium. The win is the Marauders third in a row spanning two seasons, and second in as many tries for the 2020 campaign. Meigs is 2-0, which matches their win total from the 2019 season. Cleland completed 24-of-36 passes en route to his recorded breaking performance, and had a 66 yard scoring toss called back due to a penalty. After a scoreless first period, the hosts took an 8-0 lead when Abe Lundy scored from three yards out. Griffin Cleland passed to Wyatt Hoover for the extra points and the Marauders were on top 8-0 at the 8:37 mark of the second period. The Raiders came right back by driving 52 yards in 11 plays. Seth Bowman pulled in a 14 yard pass from Justin Sump for the score. The extra points were no good, but the Raiders had pulled to within 8-6 at the 3:32 mark. It didn’t take long for Meigs to get some breathing room. On first down after the kickoff, Cleland hit Jake McElroy for See MARAUDERS | 7 See IRONTON | 7 Golden Eagles get past Southern By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com BELPRE, Ohio — By the time the offense came around, the Golden Eagles had already pulled away. The Southern football team trailed Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division host Belpre 27-0 through three quarters on Friday at Ralph Holder Stadium, where the Tornadoes ultimately fell 27-6. A five-yard touchdown pass from Walker Feick to Cody Daugherty and a one-yard touchdown run by Connor Baker gave Belpre (1-1, 1-0 TVC Hocking) a 14-0 lead after 12 minutes of play. Southern (0-2, 0-1) trailed 20-0 at half, after Feick scored on a a six-yard run in the second period. Baker was back in the end zone on a five-yard run in the third quarter, giving the Golden Eagles their 27-0 lead. In the final quarter, Josiah Smith broke a 56-yard touchdown run for the Tornadoes. BHS held a 28-to-14 advantage in first downs, with a 323-to-214 edge in total offense. Southern finished with four turnovers, one fewer than Belpre. Both teams had eight penalties, with SHS being backed up 74 yards and BHS being sent back 52. See EAGLES | 7 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, Sept. 8 Volleyball River Valley at Meigs, 7:15 Waterford at South Gallia, 7:30 Chesapeake at Gallia Academy, 6:30 PPHS, Nitro at Winfield, 6:30 Wahama at Ritchie County, 7:15 Southern at Trimble, 7:15 Soccer Chesapeake at Gallia Academy girls, 5:30 Chesapeake at Gallia Academy boys, 7 p.m. Scott at Point Pleasant girls, 6:30 Point Pleasant boys at Parkersburg South, 6 p.m. Cross Country Gallia Academy Invite, 4:30 Golf River Valley girls, Meigs girls at Wellston, 4:30 Point Pleasant at Meigs, 4 p.m. Wahama at Roane County, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Volleyball Meigs at Southern, 7:15 Cross Country SHS, SGHS at River Valley INV, 4:30 Golf TVC Hocking at Oxbow, 4:30 Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Eastern junior Brayden Smith (4) fights off a Tomcat defender, after one of his game-best five receptions, during the Eagles’ 10-7 setback on Friday in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Tomcats slip past Eastern, 10-7 By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — A 22-yard kick for a 22nd straight win in the league. The Trimble football team escaped East Shade River Stadium with a 10-7 victory over Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division host Eastern on Friday night, with a 22-yard field goal from Blake Guffey breaking the 7-all tie midway through the fourth quarter, ultimately lifting THS to its 22nd consecutive league win. Eastern (0-2, 0-1 TVC Hocking) — which hasn’t defeated the Tomcats (2-0, 1-0) since 2000 — marched 71 yards down the field in 11 plays on the game’s opening drive, with Steve Fitzgerald running into the end zone from two yards out. Fitzgerald’s touchdown was followed by an extra point from Conner Ridenour and gave Eastern a 7-0 lead with 7:27 left in the first quarter. The score ended Trimble’s streak of a dozen straight shut outs in the league, as well as a string of 18 consecutive quarters without allowing a point to the Eagles. Eastern got the ball back four plays into the ensuing THS possession, as Blake Newland forced a fumble and Jayden Evans recovered. Trimble took the ball right back, however, with Austin Wisor intercepting a pass at the THS 23. After a three-andout by each team, the Tomcats took the game into the second quarter with an 8-play, 74-yard, touchdown drive. Tabor Lackey tossed a 15-yard scoring pass to Todd Fouts with 9:27 left in the half, and Guffey made the extra point to tie it at seven. Eastern went threeand-out on its following possession, but got the ball back on an interception by Conner Ridenour. However, Will Freeborn picked off an EHS pass on the very next play. Six plays later, Brady Yonker intercepted a Tomcat pass and returned it to THS 47. The Eagles picked up a pair of first downs, but as time expired in the half, Wisor intercepted a pass in the end zone. There was more defense after the break, as the third quarter featured three punts, two by Trimble and one by Eastern. The Eagles were stopped a yard short of a fourth down conversion two plays into the fourth quarter, giving the ball back to Trimble on its own 41. The guests made it as far as the EHS 14, but Newland forced another fumble, with Ridenour recovering on the EHS 19. However, on the very next play, Guffey stripped the ball and recovered a fumble, returning it to within eight yards of the end zone. The Tomcats picked up three more yards over the next three plays, before Guffey nailed the 22-yard field goal with 6:03 remaining. Eastern’s final drive started at its own 17 and featured a pair of third down conversions. The Eagles made it to the red zone with around 1:30 to play, but a sack by Cole Wright put Eastern back to the THS 28 with 1:10 remaining. After a pair of incomplete passes, Ridenour found Blake Newland over the middle, but THS junior Tucker Dixon tackled Newland less than a yard short of the first down marker, sealing Trimble’s 10-7 win. For the game, Eastern had a 249-to-161 advantage in total offense, including 88-to-72 on the ground. Each team committed four turnovers, and EHS was flagged eight times for 85 yards, while THS was sent back six times for a total of 53. Eastern also picked up a 13-to-11 edge in first downs. Fitzgerald led all-rushers with 44 yards and a touchdown on 11 totes. Blake Newland ran 14 times for 32 yards and also caught three passes for a game-high 51 yards. Brayden Smith — who had one carry for one yard — caught a game-best five passes for 36 yards, while Bruce Hawley and Preston Throla caught two passes apiece for 43 and 31 yards respectively. Ridenour ran seven times for a total of 20 yards, while completing 12-of-21 passes for 161 yards. For Trimble, Lackey completed 9-of-16 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown, while leading the team on the ground with 41 yards on 11 carries. Fouts and Wisor had three receptions apiece, earning 35 and 32 yards respectively. Both teams are at home next Friday, as Eastern hosts South Gallia and Trimble welcomes Belpre. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. 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Senior Night spoiled. WHS went up 20-0 later in The South Gallia football the opening quarter, as Joe team dropped a 61-0 decision to Tri-Valley Conference Hock- Pantelidis found the end zone at the end of a four-yard run. ing Division guest Waterford The Rebel offense took the on Friday, with SGHS honoring game into the second period, its seniors prior to the game. but punted on just the second The Rebels (0-2, 0-1 TVC play of the stanza. Hocking) were on the wrong The punt was returned to end of a pick-six on just the the Rebel 22, and it didn’t take fourth play of the game, with long for the Wildcats to go Braden Miller returning the interception from the SGHS 36 up 27-0 with a Joe Pantelidis 20-yard touchdown run. for the 7-0 lead. ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com Marauders From page 5 53 yards out of the backfield. Three plays later Lundy scored from 21 yards out to give Meigs a 14-6 lead with 2:57 left in the half. After the kickoff, the Marauders held River Valley to a three and out. On second down after the Raider punt, Cleland kept the ball on a draw, went up the middle and cut it outside going 62 yards for the score. Cleland gave the Marauders a 20-6 lead heading into the locker room at halftime. Meigs received the second half kickoff and drove 80 yards in nine plays, capped off when Cleland hooked up with Hoover from 21 yards for a 26-6 advantage. The Raiders refused to quit, however, as on the first play after the Meigs kickoff, Trae Russell pulled in a 59 yard pass from Stump for the score — cutting the Marauders lead to 26-12. But just two plays later Cleland went deep, and Hoover caught the pass in stride for 82 yards and the score. McElroy added the extra points and the Marauder was on top 33-12. Meigs closed out the scoring on the first play of the fourth period when Hoover caught a pass from Cleland over the middle and weaved through the Raider secondary for the score for the 29-12 Marauder win. Cleland was 25 of 26 in the air for 391 yards and a three scores. Hoover caught six for 162 yards and had three touchdowns. McElroy led Meigs with eight receptions for 114 yards, while freshman Dillon Howard caught two for 47, joined by classmates Griffin Cleland with two for 33 and Braydon Stanley one for 21. Lundy chipped in with one for 14. Lundy led Meigs on the ground with 85 yards in six carries, Cleland carried 13 times for 67. Michael Conkle led the Raiders with 16 carries for 58, Ryan Jones added seven for 46 and Will Hash nine for 45. Justin Stump was nine of 14 in the air for 145 yards, Trey Russell caught two for 60, Hash three for 34, Bowman two for 24 and Nathan Brown two for 18. Meigs (2-0) will travel to play Nelsonville-York (0-2) on Friday, while the Raiders (0-2) host Vinton County (1-1). © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Eagles From page 5 Smith led the Tornadoes with 68 yards and a score on eight carries. Jonah Diddle toted the rock a dozen times for 55 yards, Josh Stansberry carried it seven times for 44, while Derek Griffith ran six times for 32 yards. Chase Bailey — who ran four times for a total of 22 yards — was 1-of-3 passing for eight yards, with Damien Miller catching the pass. Daugherty had 158 total yards and a touchdown on 17 carries and two catches to lead the Orange and Black. Baker was 4-of-5 passing for 52 yards, while picking up 71 total yards on 15 touches. Feick had 26 yards and a score on six tries, and completed 2-of-6 passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in the win. Southern heads back to Washington County one more time before its first home game, as the Tornadoes visit Waterford on Friday. Meanwhile, Belpre will travel to Trimble. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Ironton From page 5 Kyle Howell provided a 37-yard punt return for a score 41 seconds later, then Dalton Crabtree hauled in a 3-yard pass from Carpenter at the 4:15 mark for a 49-7 contest headed into the fourth. Will York closed the Ironton scoring with a 3-yard run with 5:43 left in regulation, completing the 48-point outcome. Hudson Shamblin led the GAHS ground attack with 49 yards on two carries, while Vanco completed 11-of-22 passes for 187 yards and a score. Williams led the GAHS wideouts with four catches for 99 yards. Carrico led IHS with 80 rushing yards on 11 carries, while Carpenter completed 9-of-13 passes for 154 yards and two scores. Trent Hacker paced the hosts with two catches for 42 yards. Gallia Academy returns to action Friday when it welcomes Rock Hill to Memorial Field for an OVC contest at 7 p.m. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Next, Dailey gave the guests a 34-0 lead with a 48-yard touchdown run at the 7:45 mark of the second period. The Rebels’ third punt of the period was taken 55 yards back to the end zone by Jake Pantelidis, giving the Green and White a 40-0 edge. South Gallia was intercepted again on its next possession, with Joe Pantelidis returning it 45 yards for the touchdown and a 46-0 lead. The Rebels picked up their first first down of the game on the ensuing drive, and followed it up with three more. Time ran out in the first half with the hosts still nine yards from the end zone, however, leaving WHS with a 46-0 lead at the break. After a scoreless third quarter, Dylan Taylor put the Wildcats up 54-0 on a 25-yard run a minute into the fourth. The Green and White then capped off the 61-0 victory with a fiveyard touchdown run by Coen Wagner. For the game, SGHS had five first downs, and 77 total yards. Tristan Saber — who completed 5-of-8 passes for 41 yards — was the Rebels’ leading rusher with 27 yards on five tries. Greg Davis caught a team-best four passes for 40 yards, and ran three times for a net gain of one yard, while Ean Combs had two total yards after two carries and one catch. E.J. Siders ran four times for seven yards, while Scotty Murphy picked up two yards on one try. Next Friday, South Gallia will visit Eastern, while Waterford hosts Southern. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2100. Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Point Pleasant junior Preston Taylor, left, tries to elude an Oak Glen defender during the first half of Friday night’s season-opening football contest at OVB Field in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Golden Bears blast Point Pleasant By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The last time the Point Pleasant football team lost a season opener at Ohio Valley Bank Track and Field, it took a Hail Mary in the final seconds for defending state champion Mingo Central to pull off a miraculous 36-34 decision. No such luck was needed by the Golden Bears on Friday night. Visiting Oak Glen churned out 371 yards of total offense and led 36-0 at halftime while rolling to a 36-13 victory over the Big Blacks in the season opener for both programs in Mason County. The Golden Bears (1-0) — who finished last season in the Class AA semifinals — scored on their first five possessions of the game and outgained the Big Blacks (0-1) by a sizable 277-68 margin in total yards before the break, allowing OGHS to build a commanding 36-0 lead entering the break. The Red and Black — who have now lost three of their last four season opening contests — had a much better showing in the second half after outgaining the guests in total yards by a 198-94 clip, which resulted in 13 unanswered points that ultimately closed out the 23-point outcome. Hunter Patterson helped get the Golden Bears off to a great start after scoring three first quarter touchdowns. The first covered 64 yards on a run with 7:10 left, then a 10-yard scamper with 1:18 left made it a 15-0 contest. Alton Conley recovered a fumble on Point Pleasant’s ensuing drive, then Patterson gave OGHS a comfortable 22-point cushion after hauling in a 35-yard pass from Nicholas Chaney with 24 seconds left in the canto. Paxton Shuman made it a 29-0 lead with a 1-yard run with 8:20 remaining until halftime, then Gage Patterson rumbled 29 yards to paydirt with 5:42 left — giving the Blue and Gold a 36-point advantage headed into the intermission. The score remained that way until the fourth quarter, but PPHS finally broke into the scoring column with 6:12 left in regulation as Joel Beattie hauled in a 11-yard pass from Hunter Bush for a 36-6 contest. Brady Cunningham hauled in a 22-yard scoring pass from Bush with 1:41 left to complete the scoring. Point Pleasant finished the night with a 14-12 edge in first downs and both teams committed a turnover apiece. Oak Glen, however, outgained the hosts by a 371-266 margin in total yards of offense, including a 212-113 edge on the ground. PPHS was flagged three times for 37 yards, while the Golden Bears were penalized 11 times for 75 yards. Bush led the Big Blacks with 58 rushing yards on 20 carries and also completed 13-of-17 passes for 153 yards. Evan Roach added 31 yards on 13 rushing attempts, while Zane Wamsley added 22 yards on the ground to go along with a team- best three catches for 34 yards. Zander Watson led Point with 2.5 tackles for loss and a recovered a fumble during the third quarter. Shuman led the OGHS rushing attack with 111 yards on 14 carries, followed by Hunter Patterson with 71 yards on three carries. Chaney completed 8-of-11 passes for 159 yards, with Hunter Patterson leading the wideouts with five catches for 144 yards. Point Pleasant is scheduled to play Mingo Central next Friday at home, but both Mason and Mingo counties have been teetering back and forth between yellow and orange over the course of the week. If both counties remain in the yellow as of Saturday night, the game should be able to be played as scheduled. Kickoff is tentatively slated for 7:30 p.m. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Lady Vikings stymie River Valley By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com BIDWELL, Ohio — Only one winning streak could continue. The River Valley volleyball team had its string of consecutive wins stopped at four, as the Lady Raiders dropped a straight games decision to Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division guest Vinton County on Thursday in Gallia County. The Lady Vikings (5-1, 2-0 TVC Ohio) — winners of three straight — never trailed in the opening set, winning 25-12. The Lady Raiders (4-2, 1-1) led for the first time at 2-1 in the second game, but the guests tallied the next four points and never trailed again on their way to the 25-17 triumph. VCHS scored the first five points of the finale and never looked back en route to the match-clinching 25-12 win. Leading the Lady Raider service, Javan Gardner, Mikenzi Pope and Hannah Jacks had four points apiece. Malerie Stanley earned three points and a pair of aces, while Jaden Bradley ended with one point on an ace. River Valley’s net attack was led by Jacks with three kills and a two blocks, and Pope with two kills and two blocks. Gracee Wamsley, Sydnee Runyon, Maddie Hall and Taylor Huck had one kill apiece in the setback, Bradley claimed a team-best five assists, while Pope led the defense with 14 of the team’s 36 digs. These teams are slated to meet again on Sept. 29 in Bidwell. RVHS will be back on the court at Meigs on Tuesday. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. �NEWS/WEATHER 8 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 DAR State Librarian update Virus From page 1 year at its parks that are operating, CEO Richard Zimmerman said in early August. Despite the lower numbers, those parks are still able to make a profit, the company said. Cedar Point, the company’s flagship park in Sandusky, Ohio, scaled back to weekends only in mid-August and did away with online admission reservations to manage the daily crowds. California’s parks haven’t been open — except for a few food festivals — since mid-March and are pushing the state to issue guidelines on how and when they can allow guests back. “Disneyland has been ready to roll since July awaiting guidance from the state’s governor on what the reopening protocols will be,” Jim MacPhee, Walt Disney World’s chief operating officer, said two weeks ago. Kennywood, an amusement park near Pittsburgh, delayed its opening twice this year, cut ticket prices in half and then decided to end its season early on Labor Day. “It’s hard to predict what’s going to happen in a few months,” said park spokesman Nick Paradise, explaining why they canceled the popular Phantom Fright Nights and Holiday Lights events. “The safest thing is to finish on a high note.” The park’s attendance started slow after its July opening but picked up as people began feeling more comfortable with the safety measures in place, he said. The industry put in long hours just to restart this season, adding constant reminders about social distancing, from decals on the pavement in queues to roving “social distance squads” at Disney World. Six Flags added touch-free bag checks with high-tech, walk-through machines. Six Flags expects its numbers to rebound when the health crisis settles down, Mike Spanos, the company’s CEO said at the end of July. But attendance at its parks around the U.S. has gone up and down depending on whether there are coronavirus surges in those areas, he said. “We’re surveying guests every week and what they’re telling us is when they see a flattening of the curve, they want to get out,” Spanos said. “And we also see a chunk of guests that are saying when they’re comfortable with the vaccine, they want to get out.” Some people opposed to mask-wearing requirements also have stayed away. “The pushback is diminishing,” said George Frantzis, co-owner of Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middlebury, Connecticut. “We still get a few everyday who don’t believe in it.” While business has remained slow during the week, the park has hit its capacity on a few weekends, he said. “Saturdays have been a little bit busy because there’s not a lot else to do out there,” Frantzis said. TODAY 8 AM WEATHER By Opal M. Grueser War Veterans Buried at Wakeman Cemetery and Civil War Veterans Buried at the Whitehouse Cemetery. Wonderful. I wonder how Ohio Daughters were very many more Ohio Cemeteries have generous in August donating Revolutionary and/or Civil War valuable materials and a book to veterans interned ?? Sounds like a the NSDAR Library. Mariemont very worth while winter project. Chapter assisted Shelley JenIf you have not read David sen to donate the book “ChasMcCullough’s new book about the ing Oliver Hazard Perry”. The Ohio Company and the beginnings Library accepted four items from of Ohio you should. The book’s Fort Industry Chapter: Walking Through the Wakeman A Reading title is “The Pioneers”. This book of the Gravestones in the Wakeman is very interesting and especially to me, I do not live very far from Cemetery, Waterville, Ohio, Civil Special to the Sentinel By David A. Lieb Spending cuts to schools, childhood vaccinations and job-training programs. New taxes on millionaires, cigarettes and legalized marijuana. Borrowing, drawing from rainy day funds and reducing government workers’ pay. These are some actions states are considering to shore up their finances amid a sharp drop in tax revenue caused by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. With Congress dead- SUN & MOON Today 7:04 a.m. 7:47 p.m. 11:15 p.m. 12:57 p.m. 84° 82° Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Last New First Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 23 Full Oct 1 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Major Today 4:42a Wed. 5:30a Thu. 6:19a Fri. 7:09a Sat. 7:59a Sun. 8:50a Mon. 9:41a Minor 10:53a 11:42a 12:05a 12:55a 1:45a 2:36a 3:26a Major 5:04p 5:53p 6:44p 7:35p 8:27p 9:18p 10:09p 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High High Very High Minor 11:15p ---12:31p 1:22p 2:13p 3:04p 3:55p WEATHER HISTORY On Sept. 8, 1943, widespread smog was noted around Los Angeles for the first time. In Los Angeles, cool air from the Pacific is capped by warm air aloft which traps pollutants. AIR QUALITY 300 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone 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. Mon. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Level 12.57 16.05 21.38 12.87 13.51 24.67 12.28 25.87 34.52 12.74 15.60 33.70 17.00 24-hr. Chg. +0.20 -0.14 -0.33 -0.05 +0.73 -1.12 -0.96 -0.57 -0.37 -0.13 -4.50 -0.40 -2.40 OH-70199153 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 83° 64° Information provided by Opal M. Grueser. Partly sunny and humid Mostly cloudy, rain possible; humid Belpre 91/65 A couple of showers possible St. Marys 91/65 Parkersburg 90/65 Coolville 90/65 Elizabeth 91/65 Spencer 90/65 Buffalo 91/66 Milton 91/66 St. Albans 92/66 Huntington 89/67 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 83/56 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 20s 84/60 10s 0s Los Angeles -0s 88/71 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front MONDAY 79° 63° Marietta 91/65 Athens 89/64 Ironton 92/67 Ashland 91/67 Grayson 90/66 sities and state workers’ salaries all stand to be hit. In Michigan, schools are grappling with uncertainty as they begin classes because the state lacks a budget for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. Ryan McLeod, superintendent of the Eastpointe school district near Detroit, said it is trying to reopen with in-person instruction, “but the costs are tremendous” to provide a safe environment for students. “The only answer, really, is to have federal assistance,” McLeod said. SUNDAY 85° 69° Wilkesville 89/64 POMEROY Jackson 91/66 90/64 Ravenswood Rio Grande 91/66 90/65 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 90/64 GALLIPOLIS 91/66 92/67 91/66 South Shore Greenup 91/66 90/64 37 Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Portsmouth 91/66 SATURDAY Murray City 89/63 McArthur 89/63 Lucasville 91/65 Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 89/64 Very High Primary: ragweed, other Mold: 6154 Moderate reports Tillis. Come and join us to hear about our work and Society. Masks and social distancing will be required, masks may be available. No reservation needed just come and join us, we are over 1 million past and present members. 81° 64° Sunny NATIONAL CITIES Logan 89/62 Adelphi 89/63 Waverly 89/64 Pollen: 152 Low MOON PHASES Partly sunny, a t-storm; hot and humid Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. FRIDAY 90° 63° Mostly sunny 2 Primary: cladosporium Wed. 7:05 a.m. 7:46 p.m. 11:51 p.m. 1:56 p.m. THURSDAY Warm today with clouds and sun. Clear and humid tonight. High 91° / Low 66° 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. 0.00 0.48 0.71 34.46 31.07 WEDNESDAY 89° 68° Temperature 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ (in inches) work by women. Much of the work supports our communities and military as well our history. This is a lineage society with each member having an ancestor that provided service to the American Revolution. Today, there are many ways to support our country and community, stake in the next federal stimulus package and, if it’s done wrong, I think it could be catastrophic for California,” said Assemblyman Phil Ting, a Democrat from San Francisco and chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee. The budget that Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in June includes $11.1 billion in automatic spending cuts and deferrals that will kick in Oct. 15, unless Congress sends the state $14 billion in additional aid. California’s public schools, colleges, univer- locked for months on a new coronavirus relief package, many states haven’t had the luxury of waiting to see whether more money is on the way. Some that have delayed budget decisions are growing frustrated by the uncertainty. As the U.S. Senate returns to session Tuesday, some governors and state lawmakers are again urging action on proposals that could provide hundreds of billions of additional dollars to states and local governments. “There is a lot at Associated Press HEALTH TODAY Precipitation Information provided by Opal M. Grueser. States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on aid Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 83° 62° 82° 60° 98° in 1939 41° in 1988 Daughter’s of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 and was incorporated by the US Congress in 1896 as the first women’s service organization, the organization reports annually to Congress on its activities yearly. The organization promotes Historical, Educational and Patriotic Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the NSDAR is hosting an open meeting on Sept. 19, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Historic Chester Academy. The topic is: “WHY DAR”. It will be a discussion of WHY women should join this Women’s Service Organization that will be led by Regent Gina Tillis. ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low where George Washington camped with Chief Kiashuta (Oct 28,1770) during George’s surveying of this area. George was very impressed with the land. Ohio DAR dedicated a plaque at the meeting site October 29, 1932, it was rededicated September 2, 1976. Each October the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter NSDAR goes and refurbishes the area. Such a beautiful view of the Ohio River. Keep up the good deeds. Rise and Shine for America. Public invited to learn about DAR 2 PM 64° Daily Sentinel Clendenin 92/65 Charleston 91/66 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 53/34 Billings 50/33 Minneapolis 54/44 Chicago 67/60 Denver 37/28 Montreal 71/57 Toronto 64/56 Detroit 72/58 New York 83/69 Washington 87/70 Kansas City 67/53 Today Wed. Hi/Lo/W 81/42/c 61/50/c 86/70/pc 81/72/pc 86/68/pc 50/33/pc 68/45/s 80/66/s 91/66/s 86/70/pc 31/23/sn 67/60/t 88/66/pc 82/63/pc 88/65/pc 89/72/t 37/28/sn 54/47/r 72/58/r 90/74/pc 92/75/t 88/67/pc 67/53/r 85/61/s 90/71/pc 88/71/pc 91/68/s 87/79/t 54/44/r 92/67/pc 91/79/pc 83/69/pc 89/58/t 88/76/t 87/69/pc 101/70/s 89/64/pc 78/63/pc 85/70/t 86/69/t 91/70/t 56/39/s 84/60/s 83/56/s 87/70/pc Hi/Lo/W 55/47/sh 60/45/pc 86/71/c 80/73/c 83/72/c 65/39/s 74/49/s 79/68/c 87/68/s 82/71/sh 36/27/pc 68/59/c 89/68/s 83/63/s 89/67/s 82/66/t 41/32/pc 55/49/sh 78/60/pc 90/77/pc 90/75/t 89/65/pc 63/53/r 82/64/s 89/71/t 94/69/s 92/70/pc 89/79/t 56/43/r 91/70/pc 90/80/pc 82/72/c 70/54/r 90/76/t 84/72/c 92/68/s 89/66/s 76/62/pc 80/72/t 79/72/t 88/66/t 61/45/s 77/61/s 90/58/s 82/73/sh EXTREMES MONDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 86/70 High Low El Paso 98/59 Chihuahua 92/64 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 112° in Needles, CA 26° in Daniel, WY Global High 118° in Al Jahra, Kuwait Low -3° in Summit Station, Greenland Houston 92/75 Monterrey 85/72 Miami 87/79 Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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