https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/a945a6f91bd397a03935d36bd782065d.pdf ed8d61a071e57b5d6ac3c0875b8f5ba8 PDF Text Text Meigs health matters Cars on display Lady Eagles win at South Gallia NEWS s 3 RIVER s 4 SPORTS s 8 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 167, Volume 74 Saturday, September 19, 2020 s $2 Football Friday night — Week 4 COVID-19 deaths reported in Mason, Gallia New cases reported Staff Report Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Week four of high school football in Gallia and Meigs Counties featured a trio of home contests, while two others had road games, and one scheduled contest was canceled due to health concerns, with a new opponent now scheduled for Saturday evening. The Meigs Marauders hosted the Warren Warriors, the Southern Tornadoes hosted the Trimble Tomcats, and the South Gallia Rebels hosted the Belpre Golden Eagles on Friday evening, while the Eastern Eagles were on the road at Waterford and the River Valley Raiders traveled to Alexander. Gallia Academy’s scheduled game Friday at Coal Grove was canceled due to health concerns, with the Blue Devils now scheduled to travel to Wellston on Saturday for a 7 p.m. kick off. Pictured, the Southern football team and band take to the field for the first home game of the 2020 season. Due to early press times, find more on Friday’s games online as information becomes available and in Tuesday’s print edition. Recognizing Constitution Week By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com POMEROY/RUTLAND — The Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Meigs County Commissioner and Rutland Mayor Tyler Eblin have recognized the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. DAR Constitution Week chair Opal Grueser and Chapter Regent Gina Tillis met with the commissioners during their meeting on Thursday, with the commissioners approving a resolution to recognize Constitution Week. Tillis and DAR member Donna Jenkins also met with Rutland Mayor Tyler Eblin on Thursday afternoon, with the mayor also signing a proclamation recognizing Constitution Week. Constitution Week is celebrated annually from Sept. 17-23 to commemorate the adoption of the United States Constitution. The DAR website asserts, The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. The celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on Aug. 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The DAR has also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States. DAR Constitution Hall, which is a performing arts center, opened in 1929. The focus of Constitution Week celebrations are to: Emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution; Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for the American way of life; AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 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. See WEEK | 12 OHIO VALLEY — New COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Mason and Gallia Counties on Friday. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and the Mason County Health Department reported an additional death due to COVID-19 on Friday morning. The DHHR reported the death is an 87-year-old female. This is the fifth death in Mason County due to COVID-19. The Gallia County Health Department reported one additional COVID-19 death on Friday, bringing the health department’s confirmed death total to 10. No age See COVID-19 | 6 Middleport man is sentenced to prison Doczi pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Staff Report Plains FD Facebook page. The in-person race will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. The race will start and end at St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 42216 State Route 7, Tuppers Plains, Ohio 45783. Registration will held from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Participants can register online at Tuppers Plains Volunteer Fire Department 5K Run/Walk link (on their Facebook page) or sign up at the race location. ATHENS — A Middleport man was sentenced to at least 23 years in prison in Athens County Common Pleas Court this week after pleading guilty to charges in a 2019 death. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, Andy Doczi, 39, of Middleport, will spend at least the next 23 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the death of 33-yearold Andrew Everett in May 2019. Doczi appeared before Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge Pat Lang on Sept. 16, entering guilty please to a firstdegree felony charge of involuntary manslaughter with a firearm specification; a second-degree felony charge of felonious assault; a third-degree felony charge of tampering with evidence and a third-degree felony charge of having weapons under disability. He also pleaded guilty to an unrelated charge of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. In the pleas agreement, Doczi was sentenced to a minimum of 23 years in prison and a maximum See VFD | 12 See PRISON | 12 Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Return Jonathan Meigs DAR representatives Gina Tillis and Opal Grueser are pictured with the Meigs County Commissioners. Return Jonathan Meigs DAR | Courtesy photo Return Jonathan Meigs DAR representatives Gina Tillis and Donna Jenkins are pictured with Rutland Mayor Tyler Eblin. Tuppers Plains VFD to host 5K, Firefighter Challenge Staff Report TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its second annual 5K Run/Walk/Firefighter Challenge with both an in person and virtual option this year. Participants are invited to complete the race anytime before Sept. 26 at any location of their choosing. Participants that are interested in the virtual option can register online by following the link on the Tuppers �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Saturday, September 19, 2020 OBITUARIES JOANN DONLEY GALLIPOLIS — JoAnn Donley, age 77, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center. Born May 7, 1943, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Garnet Williams Beaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Ed Donley; brothers and sisters, Jess (Bill) Beaver, Paul Beaver, and Violet (Dean) Jones; and by step son, Brian Donley. JoAnn was a waitress for Bob Evans and attended the Cheshire Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Sheila (Tim) Workman, and Rebecca (Carl) White; step children, Patricia (Clifford) Thomas, Michael (Paula) Donley, and Scott (Melissa) Donley; grandchildren, Autumn Workman, Daniel Hutchinson, and Misty Hutchinson; great grandchildren, Bella Hutchinson and Chey Jones; sister, LuElla Tucker; and a special nephew, Michael Beaver and his wife Tarissa who included her in their lives. She loved spending time with them, their children, and grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 23, 2020, at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the WaughHalley-Wood Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. All those attending are encouraged to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. An online guest registry is available at waughhalley-wood.com. CHARLES R. ‘CHUCK’ ‘BUZZ’ HUPP ALBANY — Charles R. “Chuck” “Buzz” Hupp, 75 of Albany, Ohio, passed away on Sept. 16, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. Born March 21, 1945, to the late Arnold and Iona Hupp in Letart Falls, Ohio, he graduated from Southern High School in 1963. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a prominent business owner in Athens, Ohio for 25+ years. He was most known as co-owner of Southeast Imports. For the last 10 years, Chuck has been avidly antiquing. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of 54 years; daughter, Mikki (Glen) Putman; son-in-law, Terry Willis; grandchildren, Charlie (April) LaBonte, Brittany (David) Brooks, Derrek LaBonte, Courtney (Ben) Abfall, Caity (Adam) Mulford, Cindy (Devon) Bachus and Alex (Riley) Stewart. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren with one on the way; siblings, Jim (Opal) Hupp, Jean (Kenny) Bass, Eddie (Sharon) Hupp, Rocky (Carol) Hupp; close nephews, R.J. and Bill Hupp; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter, Tina Willis; grandsons, Jason Putman and Brandon LaBonte; and beloved pet, Tobie. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at the Stewart Cemetery in Hockingport with Pastor Dick Covert officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville. As Chuck would say, “Life is a big shit sandwich, everyday you have to take a bite and some days are 2 bites.” You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh. com. JONES GALLIPOLIS — Robert “Bob” Silas Jones, 63, Gallipolis, Ohio, died following a lengthy illness at his home Thursday, September 17, 2020. Funeral services are to be conducted 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio with Rev. Ray Cain officiating. Friends may visit with the family Friday 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at which time a Masonic Service will be held. Cremation services will be conducted following the services. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and CDC Guidelines, social distancing will be observed and facial coverings are required. HARRIS MASON, W.Va. — Ellen Rene Harris, 55, of Mason, W.Va., died September 10, 2020 at her residence. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services at this time. Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, has been entrusted with the arrangements. SCARRETT CROWN CITY — Rocky Lane Scarrett, 63, of Crown City, Ohio, died at home on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. No services will be held. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements. Ohio Valley Publishing Map shows bike riding conditions in SE Ohio to make the comfort level determination. Based on these factors, MARIETTA — A roads are assigned one new interactive map of three designations: from the Mapping and Comfortable for Few Data team at Buckeye Users, Comfortable for Hills Regional Council attempts to paint a pic- Some Users, or Comture of how comfortable fortable for Most Users. With the increased it is to travel southinterest in outdoor east Ohio’s roads on a activity that has been bicycle. brought on by the panThe Bicycle Road demic, those interested Comfort map uses in cycling recreationdata provided by the ally may want to know Ohio Department of Transportation, as well where they can bike comfortably. Additionas county level data from Athens, Hocking, ally, for those who rely on a bicycle as their Meigs, Monroe, Morprimary transportation, gan, Noble, Perry, and the map can help idenWashington counties. tify less stressful routes The interactive map to their destination. attempts to show the “Using available likelihood that a cyclist data, we are trying to may find a given road comfortable. It catego- capture a complete picture of where a rizes every road in the cyclist is likely to find Buckeye Hills region except for those marked a comfortable experias private or where bik- ence on our roads,” said Jason Pyles, GIS ing is prohibited. When available, post- Coordinator at Buckeye ed speed limits, number Hills Regional Council. “Trails, infrastrucof lanes, and average ture like bike lanes, annual daily traffic or shared lane mark(AADT) were used Staff Report ings are currently not included in this analysis. We are working on adding additional data, such as elevation change to the analysis. We know that can matter more in some areas than what cars or trucks are doing.” The interactive map can be found in the Buckeye Hills Regional Council online Data Center at https://buckeyehills.org/data-center. The next step in the map’s development, Pyles noted, is to factor in the real-world experiences of cyclists on these roads. “This is meant to be the start of a conversation,” Pyles explained. “While we want the core of this to be datadriven, we are inviting input from the community on how these roads actually are to cycle on, and we will be including that feedback in our scoring system for the roads.” Those with comments or corrections to the map are encouraged to email Pyles at jpyles@ buckeyehills.org with “Bicycle Comfort Map” in the subject line. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www. buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800331-2644 (toll free), or email info@buckeyehills.org Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a council of governments dedicated to improving the lives of residents in southeast Ohio. By working collaboratively with elected officials across Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties, Buckeye Hills connects local, state, and federal resources to communities with their Aging & Disability, Community Development, Mapping & Data, Population Health, and Transportation Planning divisions. Information provided by Buckeye Hills Regional Council. Ohio guidelines discourage trick-or-treating COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Traditional trick-or-treating should be avoided this year and haunted houses and hayrides should be canceled, the Ohio Department of Health said Friday as it released a series of non-binding recommendations. Communities should consider alternatives such as drive-through events with children in cars collecting treats from individuals spaced at least six feet apart, leaving treats in mailboxes, or decorating houses and hiding treats outside, according to the guidelines. “It is strongly recommended that Ohioans exercise caution when deciding to participate in trick-or-treating and events that put them in close contact with people outside their households,” said the recommendations from interim Health Director Lance Himes. The Health Department also says large inperson parties shouldn’t be held. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has said that decisions to allow trick-or-treating will be up to local communi- ties. Some in Ohio have already canceled trickor-treating this year, while other municipalities are waiting to make decisions closer to the end of October. Ohio reported 1,011 probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, below the 21-day average of 1,070. The state has reported more than 142,000 cases, and 4,608 deaths. GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS Road construction, closures ship is currently closed due to slip repair by Olive Township Trustees. MEIGS COUNTY — Beginning June 1, one GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer lane of SR 124 will be closed between Old State Brett A. Boothe announces Jones Road will be closed intermittently between Keystone Road and Route 338 (Township Road 708) and Portland Road (County Road 35) for a bridge deck overlay Dickerson Hill Road, beginning Tuesday, Sept. project on the bridge crossing over Groundhog 22 - Thursday, Sept. 24, for culvert replacement, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use Creek. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated comother county roads as a detour. SPRINGFIELD TWP. — The Springfield Town- pletion: Nov. 20. MEIGS COUNTY — Beginning June 1, one ship Board of Trustees announces the closure of lane of SR 7 will be closed between Storys Run Hemlock Road in Gallia County from S R 850 to Green Valley Drive, has been extended until Sept. Road (County Road 345) and Leading Creek Road (County Road 3) for a bridge deck overlay proj30, for the completion of repairs/improvements. POMEROY — A landslide repair project begins ect on the bridge crossing over Leading Creek. Temporary traffic signals and an 11 foot width on Aug. 17 on State Route 124/833, between Rose Hill Road (Township Road 200) and Chester restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 20. Road/State Route 733. One lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and an 11 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Oct. 15. MEIGS COUNTY — A tree trimming project begins on Aug. 24 on State Route 124, between the Vinton County line and Rutland. This secGALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer tion will be closed from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday Brett A. Boothe announces beginning Tuesday, through Friday. Estimated completion: Sept. 30. Sept. 8, the Gallia County Engineer’s Office and MEIGS COUNTY — A landslide repair project the Gallia County Highway Department will begin begins on Aug. 31 on State Route 124, between working Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to Barr Hollow Road (Township Road 402) and 4:30 p.m. This schedule will be in effect through Eden Ridge Road (County Road 50). One lane the month of September. Beginning Oct. 5, the will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 offices will begin working Monday through Frifoot width restriction will be in place. Estimated day, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the winter season. Officcompletion: Oct. 30. es are now open to the public but masks must be OLIVE TWP. — Mt. Olive Road in Olive Town- worn at all times in the building Update from highway dept. TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2020. There are 103 days left in the year. 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. 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On this date In 1995, The New York Times and The In 1783, Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (zhahk aytYEHN’ mohn-gohl-fee-AY’) launched a duck, a sheep Washington Post published the manifesto of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski (kah-ZIHN’-skee), which and a rooster aboard a hot-air balloon at Versailles proved instrumental in identifying and capturing (vehr-SY’) in France. him. In 1796, President George Washington’s farewell In 1996, IBM announced it would extend health address was published. In it, America’s first chief benefits to the partners of its gay employees. executive advised, “Observe good faith and justice In 2001, The Pentagon ordered dozens of toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony advanced aircraft to the Persian Gulf region as the with all.” hour of military retaliation for deadly terrorist In 1934, Bruno Hauptmann was arrested in attacks on Sept. 11 drew closer. New York and charged with the kidnap-murder of In 2004, Hu Jintao (hoo jin-tow) became the 20-month-old Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. undisputed leader of China with the departure of forIn 1955, President Juan Peron of Argentina was mer President Jiang Zemin (jahng zuh-MEEN’) from ousted after a revolt by the army and navy. his top military post. In 1984, Britain and China completed a draft �NEWS/WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, September 19, 2020 3 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 VINTON — Charlotte Beach will be celebrating her 85th birthday on Sept. 20, cards may be sent to 18 Butler Lane Vinton, OH, 45686. Cancellations MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs County Cleanup Day, which had been rescheduled for Sept. 26, has been canceled for 2020. Scrap tire disposal is available for Meigs County residents at the Meigs County Health Department during normal business hours. For more information contact the health department at 740-992-6626. Monday, Sept. 21 LETART TWP. — The regular meeting of the Letart Township Trustees will be held at 5 p.m. at the Letart Township Building. Tuesday, Sept. 22 meet at 9 a.m. at the office located at 97 POMEROY — The Meigs County Republican Party Headquarters ribbon cutting and open house will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Ewing Schwarzel Family Center on Second Street in Pomeroy. N. Second Avenue, Middleport. Holzer Plastic Surgery Special Offers Available! Thursday, Sept. 24 POMEROY — The regular weekly meeting of the Meigs County Commissioners will begin at 10 a.m., rather than the traditional 11 a.m. start time. POMEROY — The Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting at noon at the district office. The office is located at 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D, Pomeroy. *for a limited time 10% Off » All Botox & Fillers 20% Off » Breast Augmentations 30% Off » All Other Procedures Friday, Sept. 25 30% Off » Obagi Skincare Products MIDDLEPORT — The monthly community Free Dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center will be held. Take out meals will be passed out beginning at 5 p.m. while supplies last. This month they are serving chicken chow mein noodle casserole, green beans, roll, and dessert. Everyone is welcome. * All consultations for services must be booked now through October 31. ** Multi-procedure bookings will receive an additional 10% OFF! Contact 740-446-5242 to schedule your consultation! Monday, Sept. 28 MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will Wilton Triggs, MD Plastic Surgery Are you looking for an opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading food companies? General Mills, located in Wellston, Ohio is hiring Production Operators for their 2nd and 3rd shift teams. Pay rates start out between $16.70 and $18.30 per hour, with excellent benefits. ***The consultation fee will be applied to the procedure cost once the procedure is booked. Discounts will be applied to standard pricing. Apply online today at http://careers.generalmills.com TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 46° 61° 58° Mostly sunny and cool today. Clear and chilly tonight. High 67° / Low 40° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Fri. 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. 66° 57° 78° 56° 93° in 1953 38° in 1903 Precipitation (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.00 2.29 1.74 36.27 32.10 SUN & MOON Today 7:14 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:40 a.m. 9:12 p.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset First Full Sep 23 Oct 1 Last Oct 9 New Oct 16 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Major 1:39a 2:38a 3:39a 4:41a 5:42a 6:40a 7:34a Minor 7:52a 8:51a 9:53a 10:55a 11:56a 12:25a 1:20a Major 2:05p 3:05p 4:07p 5:10p 6:11p 7:08p 8:01p 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Moderate Lucasville 68/40 High Very High Minor 8:18p 9:19p 10:21p 11:24p ---12:30a 1:48p WEATHER HISTORY Honolulu, Hawaii, has never been hotter than the 95 degrees reached on Sept. 19, 1994. Many believe that areas known for tropical climates must have extreme heat. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 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. Fri. 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 13.19 16.02 21.67 13.07 13.16 25.55 13.41 25.08 34.10 12.47 15.10 34.00 13.80 24-hr. Chg. -0.08 +0.03 +0.15 +0.14 +0.06 +0.62 +0.44 -0.36 -0.36 -0.29 -0.40 -0.30 -0.10 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 OH-70204890 Portsmouth 68/42 WEDNESDAY 73° 47° Pleasant with plenty of sunshine Partly sunny with a t-storm possible Belpre 67/39 Athens 65/39 Sunny Today St. Marys 67/38 Parkersburg 66/40 Coolville 66/38 Elizabeth 68/39 Spencer 67/39 Buffalo 68/40 Milton 69/42 St. Albans 70/43 Huntington 68/44 Clendenin 70/41 Charleston 69/42 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 73/53 Montreal 55/38 Billings 77/52 Minneapolis 69/53 Detroit 61/44 Toronto 57/43 New York 64/48 Chicago 65/49 Denver 90/55 Washington 66/50 Kansas City 74/53 Sun. Hi/Lo/W 84/59/s 55/46/r 72/54/pc 64/55/s 66/46/s 74/47/s 77/53/s 58/48/s 70/43/s 69/49/pc 79/49/pc 70/52/s 71/47/s 64/44/s 68/44/s 82/64/s 86/55/pc 74/53/pc 65/47/s 90/76/pc 78/71/sh 71/48/s 76/54/s 101/75/s 79/59/s 85/62/pc 73/51/s 89/78/t 73/58/pc 77/53/s 78/72/pc 64/48/s 79/56/s 86/74/c 65/46/s 105/79/s 64/40/s 61/41/s 67/49/pc 68/50/pc 74/54/s 79/58/s 75/58/s 68/54/c 67/50/s National for the 48 contiguous states High Low 106° in Palm Springs, CA 20° in International Falls, MN Global Houston 88/68 Monterrey 81/65 City Hi/Lo/W Albuquerque 82/59/s Anchorage 56/45/c Atlanta 73/56/c Atlantic City 65/53/pc Baltimore 66/45/pc Billings 77/52/c Boise 71/50/t Boston 60/45/s Charleston, WV 69/42/pc Charlotte 69/49/c Cheyenne 85/51/c Chicago 65/49/s Cincinnati 66/46/s Cleveland 60/42/s Columbus 64/42/s Dallas 83/60/s Denver 90/55/pc Des Moines 70/51/pc Detroit 61/44/s Honolulu 88/78/pc Houston 88/68/s Indianapolis 67/45/s Kansas City 74/53/s Las Vegas 100/75/pc Little Rock 78/55/s Los Angeles 88/63/s Louisville 71/49/s Miami 92/79/sh Minneapolis 69/53/s Nashville 75/55/s New Orleans 78/72/t New York City 64/48/s Oklahoma City 81/54/s Orlando 89/77/t Philadelphia 65/48/s Phoenix 105/78/s Pittsburgh 62/39/s Portland, ME 63/39/s Raleigh 66/49/c Richmond 67/48/pc St. Louis 71/49/s Salt Lake City 76/53/pc San Francisco 74/58/pc Seattle 68/55/pc Washington, DC 66/50/pc EXTREMES FRIDAY Atlanta 73/56 El Paso 87/62 Chihuahua 79/56 76° 57° NATIONAL CITIES Marietta 66/38 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s 90s Seattle 68/55 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 74/58 20s 10s 0s -0s Los Angeles 88/63 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front FRIDAY 79° 56° Partly sunny and delightful Murray City 64/38 Ironton 69/43 Ashland 69/43 Grayson 69/43 THURSDAY 78° 54° Wilkesville 66/39 POMEROY Jackson 66/40 66/40 Ravenswood Rio Grande 67/40 67/40 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 67/41 GALLIPOLIS 67/40 68/40 66/40 South Shore Greenup 68/43 67/41 31 Logan 64/37 McArthur 65/39 Very High Primary: ragweed Mold: 3377 Sunny to partly cloudy Adelphi 65/37 Chillicothe 66/37 TUESDAY 70° 42° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Waverly 66/37 Pollen: 35 Low MOON PHASES MONDAY Pleasant with plenty of sunshine 0 Primary: cladosporium Sun. 7:15 a.m. 7:28 p.m. 10:55 a.m. 9:47 p.m. SUNDAY 70° 43° ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM High 119° in Basrah, Iraq Low -14° in Summit Station, Greenland Miami 92/79 Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �Along the River 4 Saturday, September 19, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing 16th annual car show held in Racine Cruisin’ Saturday Night Car Show benefits scholarships By Lorna Hart Special to OVP RACINE — Blue skies welcomed 105 registered entries to the 16th annual “Cruisin’ Saturday Night” Car Show at Star Mill Park in Racine. A few things about the Show were different this year with the introduction of COVID-19 compliance regulations, making volunteer contributions even more important to this year’s success. As reported earlier, the area of the show was expanded to allow distancing, and cars were registered on entry rather than coming into a sign in area. Hill’s Automotive employees and their families volunteered to help with parking, Mike Bailey and Kristin McKay staffed the registration, and Tori Bailey, Ethan Mullen, and A.J. Neutzling assisted with paperwork and tickets. The Racine Chapter Eastern Star provided food, and K & D DJ Service kept the music playing during the show, as well as making announcements. Best of Show, Newer, 1990 and Up: Mike and Joyce Harrington, 2006 Chevy SSR; Runner-up Best of Show Newer 1990 and Up: Robert Cross, 2001 Mustang GT; Best of Show Vintage 1989-1975: Mike Finnicum, 1986 Chevy Pickup; Runner-up Best of Show Vintage 19891975: Bonnie Woods, 1981 Pontiac Trans Am; Best of Show Antique Up to 1974: Duane Weber, 170 F 100; Runner-up Best of Show Antique Up to 1974: Terry Shain, 1968 Chevy C10. Top 10 Newer 1990 and Up: Greg Kerns, 1994 GMC Pickup; Jack Batton, 1997 Cadillac ElDorado; Lisa Roush, 2019 Ford Mustang GT; Perry Hill, 2007 Ford Mustang GT 500. Dean Archer, 1990 Chevy Blazer; Scottie Hill, 14999 Ford Mustang GT; Chuck Sheilds, 2007 For Mustang Saleen, Troy Sampson, 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat; Patrick Hart, 2016 Z60 Corvette. Top 10 Vintage 19891975: Nick Smith, 1976 Stingray; Bill Amberger, 1978 Dodge Magnum; Rod Roush, 1979 Chevy Corvette; John Webb, 1978 Mustang Cobra II; Patrick Keiser, 1984 Ford Mustang; Jason Davis, 1978 ElCamino Black Night; Carol Holmes, 1989 Cadillac Sedan; Matt Hall, 1978 Ford F150; Otis Martin, 1977 Dodge Wagon; Jerry Pifer, Ford Bronco. Top 10 Antique Up to 1974: Rick Lunsford, 1967 Firebird; Jim Stewart, 1950 Ford Custom; Photos courtesy of Scottie Hill, Tim Hill, and Darren Barton. Gary Gibbs, 1954 Ford More than 100 vehicles were on display during the 16th annual Cruisin’ Saturday Night Car Show last weekend in Racine. Customline; Joe Simpson, 1957 Belaire; Sue Sayre, 1954 Chevy; Todd Groves, 1969 Chevy Camero SS; Eddie Roush, 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I; Rick Caseman, 1928 Ford Sedan; Greg Simons, 1962 Mercury; Gary Wilford, 1957 Chevy 2-Door Sedan. All Years: Mayor’s Choice: Bill Pugh, 1940 Chevy Coupe; Fireman’s Choice: Patrick Hart, 2016 Z06 Corvette; Volunteer’s Choice: Bonnie Woods, 1981 Pontiac Transam; Best Motorcycle: Donnie Skinner, 2019 Harley Road King; Runner up Motorcycle: Adam Johnson, 2015 Harley Davidson Streetglide Special; Best Interior: Terry Shain, 1968 Chevy C10; Best Original: Carl Weaver, 1965 Pontiac GTO; Best Ford, James Burdette, 1957 Food Fairlane 500; Best GM: Ron Shields, 1951 Chevy Pickup; Best Mopar: Roger Gaul, 1966 Dodge Dart GT; Best Truck: Calvin Wilson, 1950 Chevy Truck. Hill’s Classic Cars, Home National Bank, Martin Senour Paints, NAPA Washington, Grafton Metal Refinishing, and Jack’s Septic Service hosted the Saturday event. Proceeds are applied to scholarships for 2021 graduates, with applications accepted January 1. The 17th annual Cruisin’ Saturday Night Car Show is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2021, at Star Mill Park. Winners list and information provided by Hill’s Classic Cars. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing MEIGS HEALTH MATTERS Skin rashes in childhood Typically, eczema is Warmer weather triggered more in leads to so many winter months from adventures and dry heat, but many curiosities to find it troublesome explore in childin the summer hood. Although months too. These these activities are atypical outbreaks healthy and excit- Angie are thought to be ing for children, Rosier they can also have Contributing due to pool chemicals, air conditionsome side effects columnist ing or anything that such as skin rashcould be irritating es. As parents and caregivers, it can be hard to the skin (including to differentiate between a current mask wearing). Preventing outbreaks common rash and a rash can include moisturizing that could be harmful or and wearing loose, noncontagious. The followirritating clothing. This ing are a few examples rash can become irritated of common childhood and itchy, but it is advised rashes: Heat Rash, also known to not scratch the outas ‘prickly heat’ or ‘miliar- break areas. If your child ia’, is a rash characterized has frequent outbreaks, by red bumps developing you should consult your primary care physician to in folded areas on the discuss other treatment body that hold moisture and heat. Parents can pre- options. Impetigo is a bactevent and treat a heat rash rial skin infection that is by washing and patting common in hot weather the area dry then allowmonths. The rash is ing ventilation to the area. Diaper rash creams characterized by bursting blisters leaving a yellow and other ointments are crust and are identified in not helpful. Heat rash is not contagious but if the two main categories indiarea worsens or does not cating the location of the rash. ‘Bollus Impetigo’ improve, visit your priinvolves the trunk area of mary care physician. the body and ‘Non-Bollus Eczema, also known Impetigo’ involves the as ‘atopic dermatitis,’ area under the nose and is a chronic skin condiaround the mouth. If your tion characterized by patches of dry scaly skin. child develops this type of rash, contact your family doctor to treat this infection. Plant rashes involving Poison Ivy/Sumac/Oak are due to a reaction to a sticky oil called ‘Urushiol’ after contact with a plant. The rash is characterized by irritated, itchy raised red bumps/blisters on the skin. Many do not even realize they have contacted the plant until the symptoms begin (which is why the rash sometime spreads so extensively). It is advised to avoid contact of the plants by helping to identify easily using the old saying ‘leaves of three, let them be’ to help children be more vigilant to avoid contact. Although the rash is extremely itchy, it is advised to not scratch the rash to prevent infection. Parents can also prevent a reaction by washing clothes and bathing immediately after being in potential contact situations (wooded areas, fields). Calamine lotions are available to sooth and reduce itchiness. Please consult your primary care physician if your rash worsens or comes in close contact with your eyes. Insect bites/Bee stings can become an issue in the warm seasons. These bites/stings can be painful and leave itchy reddened areas on the skin. Many your body’s reactions are enough to combat the bite/sting and the redness and swelling in the area slowly diminishes. Occasionally, a dangerous reaction called ‘anaphylaxis’ can happen after bite or stings and can be life threatening. Children may describe symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction as: “My tongue feels funny”, “I feel itchy”, or “I feel hot”. Prevention by avoiding bug bites/stings as much as possible is always the best option but having an emergency plan is essential. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about reactions to bites/stings. There are entirely too many rashes to list here; there is an entire medical specialty dedicated to skin conditions. If your child ever has a questionable or worsening rash, please contact your family physician for a detailed assessment and treatment plan. Angie Rosler, RN, is the Children with Medical Handicaps Nurse at the Meigs County Health Department. THEIR VIEW In social distancing era, rural America needs broadband Ohioans and 18 Over the last million Americans six months, the nationwide are still United States unable to access has seen various high-speed Internet forms of lockon a regular basis. down as we have Some of these indiworked to slow viduals do reside the spread of the Rob in urban areas, and COVID-19 virus. Portman These uncertain United States expanding broadband access for all times have led Senator Americans should be many of us to an important priormake changes in ity. But while many of the the way we work, learn, and communicate. Many problems posed by the lack of widespread rural of these changes have broadband infrastructure been facilitated by the predate this crisis, the Internet, as applications pandemic has either cut like Zoom have become invaluable tools for teach- off or limited access that many rural Americans ing our kids, business have to a few sources of collaboration with cospeedy Internet, like pubworkers, getting health care advice from medical lic libraries and schools. This is an unsustainexperts, and social interable situation, and the action with friends and urgency of the moment family. But for the surmeans that now is the prising number of rural time to remove as much Americans who have no bureaucratic red tape as reliable Internet connecpossible and incentivize tion at home, these past Internet service providers few months have posed (ISPs) to build out their unprecedented chalnetworks in the counlenges, and with every passing day, these Ameri- tryside. As part of our commitment to ensurcans are falling behind ing Americans have the in access to health care, education, and economic resources they need to weather the storm of the opportunity. I have been a long-time coronavirus pandemic, the federal government advocate for expanding must invest in expanding access to the Internet broadband access to rural because we know a lack parts of America, so that of coverage remains a problem in parts of Ohio. no American is unable to speak to a doctor, attend While 99.3 percent of an online class, or order Ohioans in urban areas medicine for a loved one have access to Internet, in Ohio’s nine largest cit- for simple lack of a stable ies, there remain 190,000 Internet connection. Recently, I introduced people with no such the bipartisan, bicamaccess. In rural Ohio, eral legislation called the things are much worse. According to the Federal Rural Broadband Acceleration Act to do just that. Communications Commission (FCC), only 78.3 This fall, the FCC will begin implementing its percent of rural Ohioans $20.4 billion Rural Digital have Internet access. In Opportunity Fund to go all, more than 615,000 towards building rural broadband networks. The Rural Broadband Acceleration Act will speed up the spread of Internet access by authorizing the FCC to quickly get this money to ISPs that commit to building out infrastructure within six months and start providing service within a year. By speeding up the distribution of rural broadband funds, the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act provides immediate and lasting benefits to our rural areas. It will quicken the development of about 130 existing rural broadband projects that combined will provide more than three million households with high-speed Internet over more than 400,000 miles of Internet fiber cables and employ thousands of workers. In Ohio, it stands to provide hundreds of thousands of rural households with the same level of high-speed Internet access as enjoyed by those in cities. It will also enable new projects proposed by trusted and reliable ISPs to be greenlit and funded, meaning that our rural broadband network will continue to expand at this accelerated rate into the future. And, once in place, the economic, educational, and social benefits of broadband are immeasurable. While this legislation was prompted by the immediate needs of the coronavirus pandemic, the positive changes it will bring to our rural communities will last for generations. We can make other changes to existing laws to promote rural broadband as well. Some heavily rural Ohio counties have sought to use the state and local funding provided by the bipartisan CARES Act that Congress passed in March to invest in largescale broadband projects, only to learn that these funds must be spent by the end of the year — far too soon for a broadband project to be completed. I believe we should fix this by putting in place an extension for CARES Act funds that are being used on rural broadband projects. Crises bring with them both challenges and opportunities. While many rural Americans are struggling to adapt to the increasingly online COVID-19 era, the unprecedented steps Congress has taken to respond to this crisis means that the time is now to push for a rapid and comprehensive expansion of rural broadband access. As Congress works to negotiate a new coronavirus rescue package, I believe the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act should be included as part of any new legislation. This bipartisan bill will directly respond to a major challenge facing our rural communities and put millions of Americans on a path towards a more prosperous future. COVID-19 has underscored how the Internet plays a role in everything from business to health care. Let’s pass the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act so that all Americans can stay connected during this crisis. Rob Portman (R) represents Ohio in the United States Senate. Saturday, September 19, 2020 5 FAO supports connectivity with grant to the Buckeye Hills Foundation Staff Report NELSONVILLE — The I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded $25,000 to support the Buckeye Hills Foundation (BHF) and its work to increase internet access throughout Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties. “The I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund was created to meet the greatest needs and pursue the most promising opportunities facing our communities both today and tomorrow, across areas such as education, economic development, and health. The lack of equitable broadband connectivity in Appalachian Ohio is a major barrier to opportunity across all of these areas,” said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO’s president & CEO. “We are grateful for the Buckeye Hills Foundation’s leadership as they leverage their experience in infrastructure to help organize our region to solve this pressing problem.” According to a news release, Appalachian Ohio faces a digital divide that has created challenges for our communities throughout the transition to remote learning and greater dependence on virtual services. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, the Buckeye Hills Foundation, and countless other organizations throughout the region have worked to bridge this digital divide, although tracking the region’s progress has proved challenging. The I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund’s grant to BHF will support their creation of a report on broadband access that will track the region’s progress on digital connectivity. This will allow BHF, FAO, and all those working to address connectivity to raise awareness and better make the case for increased broadband investment in Appalachian Ohio. “We are looking forward to continuing to work with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and our regional partners to help make broadband access a reality in Appalachian Ohio,” said Misty Crosby, executive director of Buckeye Hills Regional Council. “This support will help advance the Buckeye Hills Foundation’s broadband advocacy as we continue to craft and carry the message of our region’s needs to Columbus and Washington.” “The Buckeye Hills Foundation is looking forward to expanding on the broadband research that has already been well established by partners across the region,” said Bret Allphin, executive director of the Buckeye Hills Foundation. “This investment will provide us with the opportunity to continue building our message of advocacy, and will also help us build a wider network of partners who are engaged in the broadband discussion in Appalachian Ohio.” The news release further stated, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is working to develop broadband infrastructure throughout the region by addressing the immediate regional needs of school and community connectivity, working to establish an Ohio broadband authority and regional broadband councils, and maximizing the impact of federal broadband funding. To learn more, visit buckeyehills.org. The Buckeye Hills Foundation promotes community and economic development through research, education, charity, and training conducted in support of the overall mission of Buckeye Hills Regional Council. FAO has been advancing regional broadband connectivity through the I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund as part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Appalachian Ohio. Recently, the Fund awarded over $40,000 to support the development of community WIFI through a partnership with AEP Ohio. To learn more about FAO’s ongoing work to increase internet connectivity across Appalachian Ohio, or to learn how you can support this work, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org or contact the Foundation at 740.753.1111. About the Buckeye Hills Regional Council Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a council of governments working to improve quality of life throughout southeast Ohio by focusing on aging and disability, community development, mapping and data, population health, and transportation planning. For more information, visit www.buckeyehills.org. About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. For more information about FAO, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org, follow FAO on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FoundationforAppalachianOhio, or follow FAO on Instagram @ FDNforAppalachianOhio. GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS 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. Bossard Library to resume regular hours GALLIPOLIS — Effective Monday, Sept. 21, Bossard Memorial Library of Gallia County will resume normal hours of operation as follows: Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Census deadline Sept. 30 OHIO VALLEY — The 2020 Census is scheduled to end Sept. 30. Complete your 2020 Census questionnaire online at 2020census.gov; or call 844-330-2020; or return the paper form you received in the mail; or respond to a Census worker who stops by your home. �NEWS 6 Saturday, September 19, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing Governor provides COVID-19 related update COLUMBUS — On Thursday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated county risk levels Governor DeWine released Ohio’s updated Public Health Advisory System map. New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health found that five counties currently have a very high risk of exposure and spread: Butler, Mercer, Montgomery, Portage and Putnam. A total of 69 counties stayed at the same level as last week, and one county, Preble, dropped from Level 3 to Level 2. In addition to the five Level 3 counties listed above, five additional counties meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition of high incidence: Athens, Delaware, Greene, Harrison, and Pickaway. Although these counties do not meet enough indicators to trigger a Red Level 3 Public Emergency, these counties have had more than 100 cases per 100,000 residents over the last two weeks which could lead to rapid virus transmission if steps are not taken to slow the spread. A county-by-county breakdown outlining the presence of COVID-19 in all of Ohio’s 88 counties can be found on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System’s website. New data dashboards Governor DeWine announced the state has launched the Schools Dashboard and the Children’s Dashboard to provide school districts and parents the best information to make decisions about their child’s education and social interactions. The Schools Dashboard will show new and cumulative COVID cases reported to schools by parents/guardians and staff. The data can be sorted by county or school district and includes students and staff. Schools are required COVID-19 From page 1 was reported. The Ohio Department of Health is now reporting 12 deaths in Gallia County due to the virus — an increase of to report cases to their assigned Local Health Department who then report to the Ohio Department of Health. The Children’s Dashboard, developed in consultation with the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association, includes information about cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 among children aged 0-17 in Ohio by selected demographics and county of residence. Both dashboards are available at coronavirus.ohio.gov. of Health is awarding $2.6 million in CARES Act funding to agricultural camp operators to improve the health and safety of migrant workers worksites and camps to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. The improvements will focus on reducing housing density, installing touchless equipment, partitions, and hand washing stations. The Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services are distributing face masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant cleaner, and digital Flu shot reminder forehead thermometers to workers and Governor DeWine announced that the state of Ohio has its first, document- operators. ed case of the flu in Putnam County. He reminded Ohioans of the importance Coronavirus Wastewater of getting a flu shot this year to reduce Surveillance Network the spread of the flu and its impact on Governor DeWine also provided an our hospital systems. While it doesn’t update on Ohio’s Coronavirus Wasteprotect you from COVID-19, it does water Surveillance Network. Since midprovide another layer of protection to July the network has been monitoring keep yourself, your family, friends and income waste at wastewater treatment communities healthy. plants around the state to test for gene Those who are elderly and need help fragments of COVID-19. Ohio is curgetting to their physician’s office can rently testing in more than 30 cities contact their local Area Agency on across the state and will expand testAging at 866-243-5678 to access transing to more than 50 locations in the portation resources and other services. next month. The state will continue to Anyone without a primary healthcare closely monitor the wastewater data provider can visit vaccinefinder.org and ensure communities are aware of to find nearby pharmacies and other trending increases in gene copies to healthcare locations offering the flu vac- assist with quick response and prevent cine. further spread of disease. More information about the program can be found at coronavirus.ohio.gov. Rapid response guide for migrant and seasonal farmworkers Governor DeWine announced that the Halloween state is releasing the Rapid Response Governor DeWine reminded parents Guide for Migrant and Seasonal Farmthat Halloween activities will be difworkers. This guide will support local ferent this year than in years past. He health districts in developing culturencouraged parents and children to ally appropriate plans to respond to wear a mask, practice social distancing, outbreaks in the migrant and seasonal avoid large groups, and to stay home farmworker communities. A copy of the if sick. Final decisions on whether to guide will be available at coronavirus. hold or participate in trick-or-treating ohio.gov. or other events should be made by local In addition, the Ohio Department communities, individuals, and parents. two from Thursday. The health department has not yet received verification on the two additional deaths and will report the increased number when/ if the information is verified. Here’s a look at coronavirus cases across our area: Gallia County The Gallia County Health Department reported four additional cases of COVID-19 on Friday. “These cases are currently active and not the result of an antibody test. 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They will be listed as 4 additional confirmed cases for a total of 180 cases (177 confirmed, 3 probable). We’ve also added to the recovered numbers,” stated a Facebook update from the Health Department. Twelve additional recovered cases were reported on Friday and one new hospitalization. The following are age ranges, as of Wednesday, in the 180 total cases reported by the health department: 0-19 — 18 cases 20-29 — 27 cases (1 hospitalization) 30-39 — 18 cases 40-49 — 28 cases (2 new cases) 50-59 — 28 cases (1 new case, 1 new hospitalization, 4 total hospitalizations) 60-69 — 16 cases (6 hospitalizations) 70-79 — 22 cases (10 hospitalizations) 80-89 — 15 cases (1 new case, 7 hospitalizations) 90-99 — 8 cases (5 hospitalizations) Age unreported — 10 deaths The health department is reporting a total of 149 recovered cases and 21 active cases as of Friday afternoon. There are three current hospitalizations and 30 previous hospitalizations. The Gallia County Health Department has reported a total of 10 deaths. 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.” The state will be developing guidance for Halloween and it will be posted on coronavirus.ohio.gov to help communities and families plan for the holiday. Lost wages assistance Governor DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has started distributing $300 per week in Lost Wages Assistance to eligible unemployment insurance recipients. This assistance is available to Ohioans who received traditional unemployment benefits, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Trade Readjustment Assistance, SharedWork Ohio or extended benefits for weeks ending August 1st through September 5th. PUA claimants will receive payments first, in a staggered manner with individual payments for each week they qualified for the program. For Ohioans receiving other types of unemployment benefits, there will be one retroactive payment for all weeks they qualify. Currently ODJFS is working to complete the programming necessary to disperse payments. Updates on this process can be found at jfs.ohio.gov/lwa. Census Governor DeWine reminded Ohioans that the deadline to complete the 2020 Census is quickly approaching. As of this morning, Ohio’s self-response rate was 69.9 percent, which is above the national rate of 65.9 percent but one percentage point behind Michigan. The census, which only takes about 10 minutes to complete, impacts the state for the next 10 years, including how federal, state, and local funding is distributed and determines congressional representation. Ohioans can complete their census by either going to 2020Census.gov or calling 1-844-330-2020. since April. Friday’s case is as follows: 1. Probable case, male in the less than 1 to 9-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Age ranges for the 171 Meigs County cases, as of Thursday, are as follows: 0-9 — 5 cases (1 new case) 10-19 — 17 cases 20-29 — 20 cases 30-39 — 17 cases (1 hospitalization) 40-49 — 18 cases 50-59 — 19 cases (2 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 17 cases (3 hospitalizations) 70-79 — 22 cases (3 hospitalizations, 2 deaths) 80-89 — 21 cases (6 hospitalizations, 5 deaths) 90-99 — 14 cases (3 hospitalizations, 2 deaths) 100-109 — 1 case (1 hospitalization) One additional recovered case was reported on Friday, bringing the total to 142 recovered cases. There have been a total of 19 hospitalizations and nine deaths. There have been six 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. For more data and information on the cases in Meigs County visit https://www.meigshealth.com/covid-19/ . Meigs County remains at an Orange level-2 advisory level on the State of Ohio Public Health Risk Advisory System. The color is updated each week during the Thursday news conference by Governor Mike DeWine. additional death due to COVID-19. There have been five total deaths in Mason County due to COVID-19 as of Friday. The West Virginia DHHR reported the fifth death was an 87-year-old female. DHHR reported 130 cases in the 10 a.m. update on Friday, the same as the previous day. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 130 COVID-19 cases DHHR is reporting in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 1 cases 10-19 — 10 cases 20-29 — 20 cases 30-39 — 12 cases 40-49 — 21 cases 50-59 — 19 cases (1 death) 60-69 — 16 cases 70+ — 31 cases (4 deaths) Ohio As of the 2 p.m. update on Friday, ODH reported a total of 1,011 new cases, below the 21-day average of 1,070. There were 28 new deaths reported on Friday (21-day average of 24), 62 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 70) and 12 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 10). West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Friday, DHHR is reporting a total of 13,683 cases with 297 deaths. There was an increase of 253 cases from Thursday, and three new deaths. DHHR reports a total of 502,803 lab test have been completed, with a 2.72 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 4.85 percent. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham and Sarah Hawley contributed to this report. (Editor’s Note: StatisMeigs County tics reported in this artiThe Meigs County Mason County cle are tentative and subHealth Department The Mason County ject to change. This was reported one additional Health Department the information available probable case of COVID- reported 132 total cases 19 in Meigs County on on Friday, one more than at press time with more Friday. The case brings the previous day. Of those to be added as it becomes available.) Meigs County to 20 cases, 12 are active, 115 © 2020 Ohio Valley active cases, and 171 recovered and one is curPublishing, all rights total cases (144 conrently hospitalized. The firmed, 27 probable) department reported one reserved. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, September 19, 2020 7 Infection rates soar in college towns as students return The Associated Press MUNCIE, Ind. — Just two weeks after students started returning to Ball State University last month, the surrounding county had become Indiana’s coronavirus epicenter. Out of nearly 600 students tested for the virus, more than half have been positive. Dozens of infections have been blamed on offcampus parties, prompting university officials to admonish students. University President Geoffrey Mearns wrote that the cases apparently were tied not to classrooms or dormitories but to “poor personal choices some students are making, primarily off campus.” “The actions of these students are putting our planned on-campus instruction and activities at risk,” he said. Similar examples abound in other college towns across the nation. Among the 50 U.S. counties with the highest concentrations of students and overall populations of at least 50,000, 20 have consistently reported higher rates of new virus cases than their states have since Sept. 1, according to an Associated Press analysis. On average, infection rates in those 20 counties have been more than three times higher than their states’ overall rates. At James Madison University in Virginia, which recently sent students home through September amid a surge in cases, the county is averaging a weekly infection rate of nearly 90 cases per 100,000 people, or more than eight times the statewide average. Health officials fear that surges among college students will spread to more vulnerable people — older ones and those with underlying health problems — and trigger a new wave of cases and hospitalizations. Some worry that colleges could overwhelm hospitals already bracing for increasing cases of COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter. “There’s this waiting game. Does it stay on college campuses or will it escape?” said Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer at the University of Wisconsin medical center in Madison, where cases among college students have been climbing. While universities have emerged as hot spots in nearly every state, many of the worst outbreaks have been scattered across the South and Midwest. Of the 50 college counties analyzed by the AP, James Madison’s had the highest infection rate, followed by counties that are home to the University of Georgia, Florida State and Indiana University in Bloomington. In the 10 counties with the highest infection rates, colleges have reported at least 15,000 cases among students and employees in recent weeks, though testing and reporting practices vary significantly and the actual number is probably much higher. For many colleges, the return to campus was a carefully orchestrated process that took months to plan and millions of dollars to pull off. But as safe as they’ve made their campuses, many colleges have struggled to curb off-campus gatherings that have been tied to thousands of infections. Parties were blamed for dozens of cases at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which brought students back in early August only to send them home weeks later. Other schools have cracked down on parties and disciplined students. The University of Missouri in Columbia announced this week that it expelled two students and suspended three others for violating rules meant to slow the virus’s spread. The outbreaks are increasingly straining relations between universities and their towns. Amid a spike in cases at the University of Colorado at Boulder, county health authorities Tuesday urged all students to quarantine for two weeks. Students and others at the university have accounted for 76% of the county’s 663 positive cases over the past two weeks, officials said. “More stringent and mandatory restrictions will be imposed if students do not comply and break the transmission cycle,” Jeffrey Zayach, executive director of Boulder County Public Health, warned in a letter to students. In a letter to students, the school’s chancellor, Philip DiStefano, warned that the quarantine will be strictly enforced and that students who violate it could face suspension or other discipline. Already, DiStefano said, more than 400 students face university discipline for violating public health orders. At Miami University in Ohio, county health authorities ordered all of the school’s athletes to isolate for 14 days last month after 27 tested positive for the virus. Last week, local police cited six men at an offcampus house party that included several students who had recently tested positive. 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Some cities have tightened rules at bars to discourage students from gathering. As cases surged at Illinois State, the town’s mayor issued an order requiring all bar customers to be seated to be served. He also limited gatherings near campus to no more than 10 people. Still, residents and officials in many college towns are rooting for universities to work through outbreaks and avoid campus closings that could further hurt the local economy. Fred Pryce, who manages a series of stores in a strip mall near Ball State, said sending students home would hurt the area’s businesses “big time.” “That’s 20,000-plus potential patrons that will vanish,” Pryce said. “There are ways to keep students in Muncie safely while they do their classes.” Ball State, roughly 60 miles from Indianapolis, has about 22,000 students on a campus of red brick buildings and sleek, modern dorms in Muncie, where the university is the city’s second-largest employer after Ball Memorial Hospital. On campus last week, sophomore La’Tricia Williams, wearing a mask, said she was glad to be back instead of sitting on the couch with her laptop at her family’s home, taking online classes. “But I get that it comes with some risk,” she said. “You can give students a whole bunch of rules for what they should and shouldn’t do while they’re back at the school, but they’re not going to stop doing certain things here or going out into the com- munity.” Caleb Henry, a Ball State junior who lives off campus, said that he and other students have been frequenting local bars and meeting at friends’ houses but that he and most others are behaving responsibly, with masks and social distancing. He said students are being vilified unfairly. “Everyone seems to be getting upset at college kids right now, accusing us of spreading the virus and making us out to be these highly infectious creatures that need to be sent home,” Henry said. “What about all the other people around town going to bars … having parties, weddings, whatever? We’re only doing the same things they are.” As cases mounted at Ball State last month, the school tried to ban students from visiting dorms other than their own, but officials reversed the rule after a backlash from students. Even so, officials say infection rates have started to subside, and the school has no plans to suspend campus instruction. While some colleges have sent students home amid outbreaks, many others are digging in. Some have moved classes online but urged students to stay where they are until cases drop. Among them is the University of Notre Dame, which paused inperson classes Aug. 18 and moved them online amid a surge that saw as many as 89 new cases per day. Weeks later, after a sharp decrease in infections, classes have started to resume on campus. Other schools are hoping to replicate that success, including the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin and West Virginia University, which recently shifted classes online as the virus spread. In a recent call with 3 (WSAZ) 4 (WTAP) 6 (WSYX) 7 (WOUB) 8 (WCHS) 10 (WBNS) 11 (WVAH) 12 (WVPB) 13 (WOWK) CABLE 6 PM 6:30 Casey Smith is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Hwang reported from Atlanta and Binkley reported from Boston. is accepting applications for Direct Support Professionals. 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The Lady Bulldogs took their The Point Pleasant volleyball only lead of Game 2 with the team never trailed by more opening point, but the Red than three points at any point and Black countered with a and ultimately cruised to a 25-19, 25-21, 25-16 victory over run that resulted in a trio of 5-point cushions at 11-6, 13-8 visiting Doddridge County on and 21-16. Thursday night during a nonPoint Pleasant claimed its conference match in Mason largest edge at 23-17 and held County. on for a 25-21 win and a 2-0 The Lady Knights (2-4) match advantage. found themselves facing a 6-3 DCHS took its final lead of deficit early in Game 1, but the the night at 3-2 in the third hosts rallied with nine of the game, but the Lady Knights next 15 points to knot things reeled off a dozen of the next up at 12-all. 15 points while taking a comFrom there, PPHS made a bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Point Pleasant junior Addy Cottrill bumps a ball in the air as teammate Tristan Wilson looks on during Thursday night’s volleyball match against Doddridge County in Point Pleasant, W.Va. fortable 14-6 edge. Point made a small 6-5 run from there to take its largest lead of Game 3 at 20-11, then simply traded points the rest of the way to wrap up the 9-point win and 3-0 match triumph. Baylie Rickard led the PPHS service attack with 14 points, followed by Tristan Wilson and Kianna Smith with seven points apiece. Katelynn Smith, Brooke Warner and Addy Cottrill also added four service points each. Wilson — who was honored beforehand as the team’s lone senior — led the net attack with 13 kills and four blocks, See DCHS | 9 Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Milwaukee forward is the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league is not announcing the award until Friday afternoon. The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo becomes just the third player in league history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining only Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. Antetokounmpo’s numbers this season were unprecedented, with averages of 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Nobody had ever averaged those numbers over a full season; Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor both had seasons where they topped Antetokounmpo’s averages for points and rebounds, though both fell just shy of matching his assist average. And the numbers weren’t inflated by big minutes, either. Antetokounmpo was fifth in the NBA in scoring, second in the league in rebounding — but only 71st in minutes per game. He led the Bucks to the NBA’s best record this season, before Milwaukee was ousted from the playoffs by Miami in the Eastern Conference semifinals. “Giannis, in our minds, has done more than enough to deserve back-to-back MVPs,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said when the team was in the NBA’s restart bubble at Walt Disney World this summer. “What he does for us on both ends of the floor, what he does every night, the way he sets the bar for us, culturewise, work ethicwise … he’s an incredible teammate, plays unselfishly, does everything. And I think that’s kind of what the MVP is, so we certainly feel like he’s very deserving.” ESPN first reported that Antetokounmpo won the award. Jordan won both the MVP and Defensive Player in 1987-88 and Olajuwon won both in 1993-94. Antetokounmpo came close to joining the club last season by winning MVP and finishing second in the Defensive Player balloting. A handful of others have also been first and second in those categories in the same year. Kawhi Leonard was second in the MVP race and won Defensive Player in 2015-16, just as Dwight Howard was in 2010-11 and Alonzo Mourning in 199899. LeBron James won MVP and was second in Defensive Player voting in 2008-09 and 2012-13, and Shaquille O’Neal did so in 1999-2000. But only two players had pulled off the sweep, See MVP | 9 Photos by Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Eastern senior Olivia Barber (8) blocks a SGHS spike attempt, during the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 win on Thursday in Mercerville, Ohio. Lady Eagles win at South Gallia By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com MERCERVILLE, Ohio — No home court advantage this time. The Eastern volleyball team claimed a straight games victory over TriValley Conference Hocking Division host South Gallia on Thursday in Gallia County. Eastern (5-4, 4-1 TVC Hocking) led for the first time at 3-2 in the opening game, but South Gallia (2-7, 0-5) was back in front at 5-4. The Lady Eagles regained the advantage at 6-5 and, after a 6-6 tie, led the rest of the way to the 25-14 win. The Lady Rebels took their only lead of the second game at 3-2. EHS answered with a 4-0 run, and never looked back en route to the 25-16 victory in the second. After ties at one and nine, the Lady Rebels took their first lead of the third game at 10-9. South Gallia got its largest lead of the night at 12-10, but Eastern scored seven points in a row. The Lady Eagles also scored seven of the final eight points and sealed the 3-0 sweep with a 25-13 win. The Lady Eagles were led by Brielle Newland with 15 points, including a five aces. Sydney Sanders was next with eight points and a trio of aces, followed by Megan Maxon and Jenna Chadwell with seven Lady Bulldogs outlast Lady Raiders By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Monday, Sept. 21 Volleyball River Valley at South Gallia, 7:30 Gallia Academy at Jackson, 6 p.m. Eastern at Warren, 7:15 Golf LKC Tournament, 10 a.m. Gallia Academy at Warren, 4 p.m. Winfield at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. TVC Ohio at Alexander (Athens CC), 4:30 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Volleyball Trimble at Eastern, 7:15 Wayne at Point Pleasant, 7:15 Gallia Academy at Marietta, 7 p.m. Meigs at Wellston, 7:15 South Gallia at Federal Hocking, 7:30 River Valley at Alexander, 7 p.m. Southern at Belpre, 7:15 Wahama at Tyler Consolidated, 7:15 Soccer Gallia Academy boys at Point Pleasant boys, 6 p.m. Southeastern at Gallia Academy girls, 5:30 South Gallia senior Ryleigh Halley (left) passes the ball in front of teammate Ellen Weaver (1), during the Lady Rebels’ loss to Eastern See EAGLES | 9 on Thursday in Mercerville, Ohio. BIDWELL, Ohio — In the end, the Lady Raiders settled for putting a scare or two in the Lady Bulldogs. The River Valley volleyball team dropped a straight games decision to Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division guest Athens on Thursday in Gallia County, with the Lady Bulldogs winning by counts of 25-23, 25-17 and 25-21. After a pair of early lead changes in the opening game, River Valley (5-6, 1-4 TVC Ohio) opened up a 9-to-4 lead. Athens, however, was back in front after scoring seven points in a row. The Silver and Black regained the lead at 16-15, but surrendered the next three points. The Lady Raiders answered with a 5-0 run for a 21-18 lead. Athens regained the edge at 23-22, and after a 23-all tie, scored back-toback points for the 25-23 triumph. The teams were tied six times through the first 12 points of the second game, but the Lady Bulldogs claimed the next eight markers and led the rest of the way to the 25-17 victory. River Valley charged out to a 9-4 lead in the third game, but the guests scored the next six points and never trailed again on their way to the 25-21 win. Javan Gardner led the Lady Raiders with a dozen service points. Jaden Bradley was next with nine points and an ace, followed by Sydnee Runyon with five points and an ace. Hannah Jacks posted four points in the setback, while Malerie Stanley claimed three points and an ace. At the net, Taylor Huck led the way with nine kills and a block. Mikenzi Pope posted seven kills for the hosts, Jacks added four kills and a block, while Gardner chipped in with three kills and two blocks. Bradley, Runyon, Leah Roberts and Gracee Wamsley had a kill apiece, with Bradley also recording a block and a team-best 20 assists. Stanley led the RVHS defense with 22 digs. The Lady Raiders will have another chance to face Athens on Oct. 13 in The Plains. Next, River Valley visits South Gallia on Monday. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. �SPORTS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, September 19, 2020 9 Steelers eye Blue Angels battle past Coal Grove 2-0 start vs. Broncos By Alex Hawley sweeps — started with its best game of the night, winning 25-13. Coal Grove answered CENTENARY, Ohio — with its best effort, falling Halfway home to a sixth 25-19 in the second set. straight crown. The Blue Angels closed The Gallia Academy volleyball team completed the 3-0 victory out with a 25-16 win in the third. its first trip through the GAHS was led by BaiOhio Valley Conference ley Barnette with a dozen with a straight games victory over visiting Coal service points, including a quartet of aces. Maddi Grove on Thursday in Meadows posted 11 Gallia County. points in the win, Regan GAHS (9-2, 7-0 OVC) Wilcoxon added eight — which has now won points and an ace, while 64 OVC matches in a row, with 37 consecutive Maddy Petro came up ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com PITTSBURGH (AP) — The pain was familiar to Ben Roethlisberger. Welcome even. And the best part about how his 38-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s body felt following his first game in 364 days might have been the fact none of the pain originated from his surgically repaired right elbow. Roethlisberger is hopeful the saga of his extended comeback came to an end in northern New Jersey last Monday, when he tossed three touchdowns in a relatively solid and mistake-free 26-16 victory over the New York Giants. From here on out, he expects the focus to be on football, though that may be impossible heading into Pittsburgh’s home opener against Denver (0-1) on Sunday. (For more in-depth coverage of the NFL, listen to the AP Pro Football Podcast apple.co/3iGiX8a) Rather than strictly preparing for the Broncos, Roethlisberger and the organization found itself spending a portion of the week facing questions about team unity after left tackle Alejandro Villanueva chose to honor a fallen US Army veteran on the back of his helmet rather than a Black Pittsburgh teenager killed by a white East Pittsburgh police officer in 2018, as the rest of the team did in New York. It was a move that caught Roethlisberger and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward — both longtime captains — off guard. It got to the point that Steelers president Art Rooney II issued a statement saying he was “proud” of the efforts of the players to “bring awareness and changes to combat racism and social injustice” while acknowledging “we understand that individually we may say or do things that are not universally accepted.” Denver’s issues are more muted by comparison. The Broncos let a winnable game against Tennessee slip away on Monday night when the Titans drove down the field late to pull out a 16-14 victory. Still, there were tangible signs of things to get excited about as Denver hopes to gain traction in head coach Vic Fangio’s second season. Quarterback Drew Lock completed 22 of 33 passes for 216 yards with a touchdown and zero interceptions. The 23-year-old has also proven difficult to take down. He’s been sacked just five times in six career starts and he’ll need to escape Pittsburgh’s fierce pass rush — and do it while taking care of the ball — if the Broncos want to extend their recent mastery over the Steelers. Denver has won four of the past five meetings with a list of victorious quarterbacks that includes Tim Tebow and Case Keenum. Lock does have one thing in his favor: Hall of Fame offensive line coach Mike Munchak. The popular Munchak served in the same capacity for the Steelers from 2014-18 before leaving for Denver to be closer to his family. Heyward called Munchak “the ultimate spy.” “Hopefully we can prove the point that we have a great O-line while blocking those guys up to give me time back there,” Lock said. “If that’s what we do, then we’re going to be a good football team.” A victory at an empty Heinz Field would be a good starting point. JEUDY, JEUDY: First-round pick Jerry Jeudy tied Malcom Butler in knots and repeatedly gained separation in the opener. He caught four passes for 56 yards but the only thing he’ll remember from his debut is the pair of costly drops, one of which could have helped Denver salt away the win. MVP awards and the second international player in that club, joining Canada’s Steve Nash. From page 8 This is the fifth time that someone won MVP until now. James and Houston’s honors while playing James Harden were the for the Bucks — only Boston, the Los Angeother MVP finalists les Lakers, Philadelphia this season. Antetokand Chicago have had ounmpo and James were the only players to more — and he’s the 11th player to win backbe first-team All-NBA to-back MVPs. selections on all 100 The others: Stephen ballots cast by the panel of global sports writers Curry, James, Nash, Jordan, Magic Johnand broadcasters who son, Larry Bird, Moses cover the league. Antetokounmpo also Malone, Kareem Abdulbecomes the 14th play- Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. er with multiple MVP DCHS From page 8 followed by Cottrill with five kills and a block. Warner was next with three kills, while Rickard and Smith each added a kill. Rickard also dished out a team-high 12 assists in the triumph. Shelby Dolly paced Doddridge County with eight service points, with Jaydah Smith also contributing four points. Point Pleasant returns to action Tuesday when it welcomes Wayne at 6 p.m. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. with six points. Jenna Harrison contributed three points and two aces to the winning cause, while MaKenna Caldwell and Callie Wilson had a point apiece, with an ace by Caldwell. Petro led the Blue and White at the net with 17 kills and a block. Barnette was next with 11 kills, followed by Emma Hammons with six kills and two blocks, Abby Hammons with four kills and two blocks, and Chanee Cremeens with four kills. Harrison and Wilcoxon had a kill apiece, with Harrison earning a teamhigh 18 digs, and Wilcoxon claiming a match-best 38 assists. The Blue Angels will rematch the Lady Hornets on Oct. 15 in Coal Grove. Next, Gallia Academy visits Jackson on Monday. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. Lady Marauders fall to Alexander By Alex Hawley 10-to-1 run. The Lady Marauders’ first lead of the night came 1-0 in Game 2, but AHS scored the next four ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — At least it got better toward the end. points and didn’t allow another service point on its way to the The Meigs volleyball team dropped a straight games decision 25-9 win. Meigs’ largest lead of the night Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division guest Alexander on Thursday came at 7-3 in the third game, but Alexander was in front at 9-8 inside Larry R. Morrison Gymand led the rest of the way to the nasium, falling 25-11, 25-9 and 25-17 victory. 25-17. Andrea Mahr led the Lady Meigs (3-4, 1-4 TVC Ohio) tied Marauders with five service the opening game at two, but never led, as Alexander scored the points, including three aces. Kylee next three points. MHS held close Mitch was next with three points, for a while, but the Lady Spartans followed by Mallory Hawley and Baylee Tracy with two each. Malended the 25-11 victory with a ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com lory Adams and Hannah Durst both had one point in the setback. At the net, Meigs was led by Hawley with five kills, and Durst with four. Mitch came up with two kills, while Katie Hawkins had one. Mahr finished with teamhighs of 11 digs and five assists in the match. These teams will meet again on Oct. 13 in Albany. Next, the Lady Marauders visit Wellston on Tuesday. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Hargraves in control at Riverside Seniors Pridemore of Point Pleasant is the current overall runner-up with 154 MASON, W.Va. — Charlie Hargraves of New points. A total of 46 players Haven extended his lead over the field to 19 points took part in Tuesday’s round, making up 10 with two weeks of play teams of four players each remaining at the 2020 and another pair of threeRiverside Seniors Golf man squads. League being held every The foursome of Tuesday at Riverside Golf Charlie Hargraves, Mike Club. Hargraves has accumu- Wolfe, Larry Davis and Jim Blake, as well as the lated 173 points, which quartet of Paul Maynard, leaves him well ahead of Dale Sargent, Randall the competition. Kenny Staff Report Thornhill and Jim Collins, both shared top honors on the day with an 11-under par round of 59. Third place went to Jimmy Joe Hemsley, Haskel Jones, Doug Hendrixson and Carl Cline with a 10-under par effort of 60. The closest to the pin winners were Cliff Gordon on the 9th hole and Carl Cline on the 14th hole. The current top 10 in the standings for the season are as follows: Charlie Hargraves (173.0); Kenny Pridemore (154.0); Carl Stone (141.0); Jim Gress (135.0); Bob Humphreys and Doug Hendrixson (134.0); Dewey Smith (130.0); Dave Seamon (126.5); Mike Fetty (124.5); and Bill Yoho (123.0). © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Browns hold off Bengals, 35-30 second game. Burrow’s third TD pass — a 9-yarder to Tyler Boyd with 43 seconds left — pulled the Bengals within five, but the Browns recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock. Mayfield made it a priority to get the ball early to Beckham, who had only three catches for 22 yards in the opener. Beckham finished with four catches for 74 yards. Mayfield completed 16 of 23 passes for 219 yards with one interception. But he spread the ball to eight different receivers, and the Browns racked up 215 yards rushing. “You always want to get the ball in playmakers’ hands early, so those guys are in it,” Mayfield said. “I thought we made the most of our playmakers’ abilities. I’m surrounded by talent. I want to get the ball in their hands.” Chubb and Kareem Hunt were a potent 1-2 punch Cleveland. Hunt had a TD catch, ran for a score and rushed for 86 yards. “They’re two talented backs that compliment each other and push each other,” Stefanski said. “We’re gonna look for ways to get those guys to rock.” Burrow finished 37 of 61 for 316 yards. He wa s sacked three times, and had an unfortunate moment when he tried to call timeout and had the ball snapped past him. But the reigning Heisman Trophy winner matched Mayfield pass for pass and showed why the Bengals believe he can turn them around. “The hype is real with Joe,” Mayfield said. “Obviously, that team loves him. They follow him and he leads them.” Burrow’s attempts were the second-most in history for a rookie. Only Carolina’s Chris Weinke (63) threw more in a game as a rookie. “Losing isn’t very fun,” said Burrow, who led LSU to a national title last season. “This might be the only time I’ve lost two games in a row. It doesn’t feel very good. … Losing is unacceptable to me.” Rutt had a point apiece, with an ace from Johnson. At the net, Layna Catlett led the Lady Eagles with eight kills From page 8 and a block. Chadwell claimed six kills in the win, while Barber and points apiece, including five Maxon had four kills apiece, with aces by Maxon and one from Chadwell. Rounding out Eastern’s Barber posting a match-best five blocks. Rockhold finished with service, Tessa Rockhold had six points and Olivia Barber came up two kills and a block for Eastern, while Newland, Mackenzie Newwith four. ell and Alisa Ord each earned South Gallia’s service was led one kill. Newland came up with by Emma Shamblin with four a match-high 18 assists for the points and an ace. Cara Frazee, Makayla Waugh and Ellen Weav- victors. Frazee led the Lady Rebels er had three service points each, with two aces by Frazee and one at the net with four kills and a block. Johnson and Cochran both from Waugh. Ryleigh Halley and earned two kills, with Johnson Bella Cochran both claimed two claiming a team-high two blocks. points, with one ace by Halley, while Natalie Johnson and Jessie Halley and Shamblin had a kill apiece, with Shamblin dishing out a team-best nine assists. Rutt and Waugh recorded one block each in the contest. The Lady Rebels’ also fell in straight games at Trimble on Tuesday, with the Lady Tomcats claiming victories of 25-13, 25-10, and 25-15. Eastern and South Gallia are slated to rematch on Oct. 13 in Tuppers Plains. Both teams are back in action on Monday, with Eastern at Warren, and South Gallia hosting River Valley. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield found Odell Beckham Jr. and maybe some of his missing swagger. Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for two scores and 124 yards and the Cleveland Browns gave coach Kevin Stefanski his first NFL victory Thursday night by beating the Cincinnati Bengals 35-30 on the NFL’s 100th birthday. Mayfield connected with Odell Beckham Jr. o n a 43-yard scoring pass in the first half as the Browns (1-1) rebounded from an atrocious performance last week in Baltimore, where they were roughed up 38-6 by the Ravens and looked mostly inept in Stefanski’s debut. “We’re not going to ride the wave,” Stefanski said. “We don’t look behind or look ahead.” Things went much more smoothly for Mayfield and Cleveland’s offense against the Bengals (0-2) and No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow, who threw three TD passes and showed incredible poise in just his Eagles Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. �COMICS 10 Saturday, September 19, 2020 BLONDIE Ohio Valley Publishing 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 CONCEPTIS SUDOKU By Vic Lee by Dave Green %\�'DYH�*UHHQ RHYMES WITH ORANGE � � � � � � � � � � By Hilary Price � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ���� 'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO By Bil and Jeff Keane ���� D R WARRANTY TH Promo Number: 285 10 � � � � � � � � � LIFETIME YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE* � � � � � � � � � 1 ER GUA 15 OFF AND! % OFF � � � � � � � � � TT NATIO ’S E N Le GUARANTEED! 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Russo for a plan,” Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson said. The Pac-12 university That conference’s university presidents next presidents and chancellors will meet Friday and meeting is next week. Meanwhile, early be presented options for Thursday, it was staging a fall football announced that another season, but Commissioner Larry Scott says a FBS game could not vote by the CEO Group be played because of COVID-19 issues with is not expected. one of the teams. Char“(Friday) is a chance lotte at No. 12 North to get everyone caught Carolina scheduled for up on what’s been a Saturday had to be canvery dynamic and rapceled because the 49ers idly changing series of did not have enough events over the last 24 available offensive lineto 48 hours,” Scott told The Associated Press on men. The Pac-12’s medical Thursday. “We’ll obviconcerns about playing ously have to decide soon, but I’m not neces- through the pandemic have been eased by the sarily expecting a deciconference earlier this sion (Friday).” month securing rapid, A day after the Big daily COVID-19 testing Ten changed course from its decision to post- for all its schools. This week brought more good pone fall sports becaise news. State and local of the pandemic and authorities in California set a late October start and Oregon signaled for football, the Pac-12 appeared headed toward they would be willing to ease COVID-19-related a similar move. restrictions that have The Mountain West is trying to do the same made it nearly impossible for six Pac-12 teams and there even is some to prepare for a football movement in the Midseason. American Conference There is still work toward reconsidering a to be done with health fall season. “The board has asked officials, but things are Associated Press moving quickly enough that the Pac-12 is hopeful it could start a season that allows its teams to compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff. The four playoff teams are scheduled to be selected Dec. 20. “We feel we’ve got a responsibility to our student-athletes and our programs to explore that possibility. So that’s what we’re doing,” Scott said. The Big Ten’s plan is to start an eight-gamesin-eight-weeks regular season the weekend of Oct. 24, with a championship game on Dec. 19. The San Jose Mercury News reported, citing unidentified sources, that the Pac-12’s athletic directors were targeting Oct. 31 to start football season. Scott declined to confirm the report or go into any details about potential models for a season. The Pac-12 presidents’ meeting was originally scheduled to address basketball. The NCAA set a Nov. 25 opening date for the season. Scott said for the same reasons there is hope for a fall football season there is optimism the Pac-12 will start basketball season at the same time as the rest of the country. Thompson, whose league includes three California schools, said he has been in frequent contact with Scott. The lifting of restrictions in California has been hurdle for the Mountain West to clear, too, but the conference is still trying to catch-up in another pivotal area. “The real trigger on this is the rapid-result testing,” Thompson told AP. “And that’s the key, if we can get that. We’re talking to a number of manufacturers and providers. That has to be done really before any decisions can concretely be made.” Thompson said the goal in the Mountain West is also to have a season in place that could wrap up on Dec. 19 and allow its teams to be selected for the playoff and lucrative New Year’s Six bowls. “You come up with a model and then you move it backwards and forwards depending on where you stand with some of the other issues, particularly testing,” Thompson said. Another immediate concern for both the Pac-12 and Mountain West is wildfires raging in California and Oregon that have led to unsafe air quality in some areas. The Seattle Mariners had a series this weekend with the San Diego Padres moved to Southern California. The Mid-American Conference, which was the first FBS league to postpone its fall sports season, indicated earlier in the week it was still focused on a winter/ spring season. But some MAC players have followed the lead of their peers in Power Five conferences by pushing for a fall season on social media. Kent State coach Sean Lewis also called for the conference to revisit the decision to punt on a fall season. Charlotte-North Carolina became the 14th FBS game postponed or canceled because of COVID-19 since Aug. 26. It would have been the first meeting between the schools. In its release, Charlotte said there had been three positive cases among football players discovered through regular leaguerequired testing during the past two weeks. Those individuals had been placed in isolation with medical care, while others impacted through contact tracing were told to quarantine for 14 days. Charlotte didn’t specify exactly how many players were affected and said its home opener with Georgia State on Sept. 26 is still on. The disruptions are not a deterrent to the other conferences and the Pac-12 in particular does not look as if it is headed toward days of will-they-or-won’t-they speculation that gripped the Big Ten. Scott would not make predictions about what his bosses will do but the Pac-12 is not operating in secrecy. “We’ve tried to be very deliberate and very transparent,” Scott said. “The major concerns and obstacles have now been cleared. Proposal would reduce FCS playoff field from 24 to 16 teams INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council has proposed a framework to conduct a season in the Football Championship Subdivision, with teams allowed to play up to 11 games from this fall into next spring and a playoff bracket reduced from 24 to 16 teams. The regular season would span 13 weeks through April 17, followed by playoffs through May 15. The recommendations, voted on Wednesday, will be forwarded to the Division I Board of Directors for approval. 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Some of those teams have indicated they don’t plan to play in the spring. The council also forwarded proposals on practice structure and said its overarching goal is to have the FCS football season return to its usual fall calendar for the 2021-22 academic year. Section 307.981 of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes the Board of Commissioners of Gallia County, (Commissioners), to designate any private or government entity within the State of Ohio to serve as a public children services agency. For many years, the Gallia County Children Services Boards (CSB) was designated that responsibility. CSB Resolution #2020-02 dated April 20, 2020 stated the CSB's intent to dissolve and relinquish said designation requiring the Commissioners to designate a new agency to serve as a public children services agency. 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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Special remarks will be pandemic will not stop the country’s oldest celebration of delivered by Ryan Smith, president of the University of emancipation and the end of slavery, with the 157th annual Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College. Gallia County Emancipation Gilmore will then introduce Celebration planning a virtual keynote speaker, David N. event this Sunday. Harris, president of the Carter The live stream can be Woodson Foundation in Hunfound on the Emancipation tington, West Virginia. This is Facebook page titled, “Emancipation Proclamation Celebra- a prerecorded video. The decision to go virtual tion” beginning at 10 a.m., was made at the Aug. 5 meetSept. 20. The event schedule is as fol- ing of the committee after discussions with the Gallia Counlows: ty Health Department and 10 a.m., the morning worannouncements by the CDC ship service begins with the Pledge of Allegiance followed and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine by Andrew Gilmore, president in regards to guidelines. As of the Emancipation Proclama- previously reported, Gilmore noted a specific concern with tion Celebration Committee, attendees traveling in from giving the welcome. outside areas. Following that are musical “A lot of the people who selections with Deacon Glenn attend the Emancipation CelMiller giving the devotional, ebration are born and raised and then remarks from Rev. Gene Armstrong and Minister around here, but move to other cities,” Gilmore told Marlin Griffin, both of Mt. the Tribune in August. “We Carmel Baptist Church in decided it would be safer to go Bidwell, Ohio. virtually. Proclamations will then be Staff Report NATIONAL ATTENTION Over the summer, the Gallia County Emancipation Celebration gained national recognition with a piece that appeared in The Washington Post debunking a myth that Juneteenth was the oldest celebration of emancipation and the end of slavery, stating that notoriety belonged to the event held in Gallipolis. “We’re proud of the fact that we’ve been celebrating this emancipation continuously since 1863. That’s the reason we didn’t cancel like a lot of the other organizations around, because we want it to go on record that the 157th annual Emancipation Celebration was conducted.” In the past, the event has featured historical reenactors, as well as activities set up for kids, but Gilmore noted that these things weren’t possible because of the pandemic. Over the summer, the Gallia County Emancipation Celebration gained national recognition with a piece that appeared in The Washington Post debunking a myth that Juneteenth was the oldest celebration of emancipation and the end of slavery, stating OVP File Photo The Emancipation Celebration is held every September and though it will look different this year by going virtual, it will not be canceled. Chelsea Price, pictured, demonstrates her vocal talents at a previous Emancipation Celebration. that notoriety belonged to the event held in Gallipolis. With national recognition, and a virtual platform, Gilmore hopes the celebration will draw some outside interest this year. According to the Emancipation Weekend Committee’s website, the Emancipation Proclamation has been cel- ebrated and observed in Gallia County continuously since 1863. Some information provided by the Emancipation Celebration Committee. Beth Sergent and Alex Hawley contributed to this article. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Broadcast TV Premiere of Our Town: Gallipolis set for Sept. 21 Staff Report ATHENS — WOUB Public Media’s latest installment in the Our Town series, Our Town: Gallipolis, will finally get its television broadcast premiere on September 21 at 8 p.m. Originally scheduled to premiere in March, WOUB postponed the release of the documentary due to the global pandemic. A vir- tual premiere was held on Thursday evening. “We wanted to be able to show it to the people of Gallipolis first, before it aired on television. However, we had to cancel our in-person premiere screening event that had been scheduled in Gallipolis due to the Coronavirus. So, we decided to wait to air the documentary on television,” said WOUB General Manager Mark Brewer. “With all the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, we held a virtual premiere screening for the people of Gallipolis, and now we feel it’s the right time to show the program to the entire region on television.” The Our Town: Gallipolis documentary film is an hour-long look at the history of the Gallia County community. It examines many unique aspects and people of Gallipolis including: the town’s first settlers, the Silver Bridge, and Gallipolis’ connection to the sinking of the Titanic. The film also explores some of Gallipolis’ more notable residents like Bob Evans, Tuskegee Airman Henry Norman and Grandma Gatewood. The Gallipolis film is the seventh historical documentary in WOUB’s Our Town series. The series is produced and directed by 13-time Emmy-Award winner and a southeastern Ohio native Evan Shaw. “Gallipolis has a unique and fascinating history, from its founding with the French 500 through present day. I’m thrilled that we are finally able to release this documentary,” said Shaw. “It’s something we are really proud of, and I feel it will provide much-needed inspiration during these very difficult times.” Our Town: Gallipolis will air on WOUB HD 20.1/441.1 on Monday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. with an encore broadcast at 9:30 p.m. “A lot of hard work went into this documentary,” said Brewer. “And we are very excited to be able to share this with the entire region.” About Our Town Our Town is a historical documentary series produced by WOUB Public Media and the Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact which aims to tell the unique creation stories of communities in the Appalachian region. Through the telling of this history, Our Town is building the collective story of the Appalachian region and developing an incredible sense of place and purpose to inspire residents to continue building on the past to create a stronger future. Week anniversary of he drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America with appropriate ceremonies and activities.” “The Meigs County Commissioners by virtue of the authority vested in us as Commissioners of the County of Meigs in the state of Ohio do hereby proclaim the week of Sept. 17 through 23 as Constitution Week and urge all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being and American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves,” concluded the resolution. Additional information from Thursday’s meeting will appear in an upcoming edition of The Daily Sentinel. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. From page 1 No Appointment Necessary! CONVENIENCE YOU NEED With walk-in convenience and locations close to where you live and work, Holzer Health at Fruth Pharmacy is dedicated to accommodating the flexible healthcare needs of today’s busy families. LOCATED AT: 706 W Main St. Pomeroy, Ohio Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787. The resolution signed by the Commissioners reads in part, “It is the privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the two hundred and thirty-third VFD From page 1 “The firefighter challenge walk offers firefighters a chance to compete by walking the 5K race course in full structural fire personal protective gear. Structural firefighter gear includes hel- Prison Services include: Basic Checkups: School & Sports Physical, Camp Physical Diagnostic Testing & Counseling: TB Skin Testing, Pregnancy Testing, Smoking Cessation Treatment of Common Illnesses: Basic Exam, Common Cold, Sinus Infection, Acute Bronchitis/Cough, Seasonal Allergies, Cold Sores, Pink Eye, Upper Respiratory Infection, Upset Stomach/Nausea, Sore/Strep Throat, Urinary Tract/ Bladder Infections Immunizations: Tetanus Shot, Tetanus with Whooping Cough Additional Services: Suture Removal, Ear Wash Friendly Visits, Excellent Care; Every Patient, Every Time. Information provided by WOUB. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. met, bunker coat and pants, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) pack and air bottle, and fire boots. The gear adds approximately 45 pounds to the firefighter,” stated race organizers. For more information visit the Tuppers Plains Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. resolution of the case. The release states, “on May 22, 2019, Doczi’s’ truck was allegedly stoFrom page 1 len by two people under the guise that they were term of 26 years. He is going to purchase methsubject to a mandatory term of five years of post- amphetamine from him. Doczi discovered the locarelease control. According to the news tion of his truck during the early morning hours release, Athens County of May 23 on Fossil Rock Assistant Prosecutor Road near Shade and laid relayed to Judge Lang that Everett’s family, three in wait with a firearm. Everett, who was not of whom were in atteninvolved in the theft of dance, along with the the vehicle, was asked by Athens County Sheriff’s others to move the truck Office, agreed with the and was shot by Doczi after trying to do so.” Everett’s cousin addressed the court, talking about his cousin. Doczi apologized to the Everett family, as well as his own family in attendance, according to the release. The case was investigated by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. Information provided by the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. � 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 09. September 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 September 19, 2020 beaver donley harris hupp jones scarrett