http://66.213.69.5/files/original/73f14158ac9cf8eb2f0098821ea1eed2.pdf b41ee95415cc4730ced9f1b492697362 PDF Text Text Lady Tornadoes fall Catching the ‘Big Cat’ SPORTS s 7 RIVER s 10 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 45° 70° 65° Today’s weather forecast Partly sunny and nice today. A few showers late tonight. High 74° / Low 47° WEATHER s 12 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 96, Volume 75 New COVID-19 death reported in Mason Latest stats from Meigs, Mason, Gallia Saturday, May 15, 2021 s $2 Eastern Prom to be held Sunday at COVID-19 cases in the region and state: Staff Report OHIO VALLEY — One additional COVID19 death was reported in Mason County on Friday, a female in her 90s, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. No additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Mason County on Friday. In Gallia County, the Ohio Department of Health reported one additional COVID-19 case. The Meigs County Health Department reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the county since Monday. Here is a closer look Gallia County ODH reported a total of 2,364 cases of COVID-19 (since March 2020) in Gallia County as part of Friday’s update, one more than on Thursday. ODH has reported a total of 49 deaths, 146 hospitalizations, and 2,263 presumed recovered individuals (one new) as of Friday. Age ranges for the 2,364 total cases reported by ODH on Friday are as follows: 0-19 — 304 cases (2 hospitalizations) 20-29 — 394 cases (2 additional cases, 6 hospitalizations) 30-39 — 314 cases (3 See COVID-19 | 5 Eastern High School | Courtesy photo The 2021 Eastern High School prom will take place on Sunday at Eastern High School, with the Prom King and Queen to be crowned as part of the event. There will be no public walk-in at the school, with the walk-in to be live streamed on the Eastern Local School District Facebook page. Queen candidates are (back, left to right) Hannah Blanchard, Sydney Sanders, Whitney Durst and Ashton Guthrie. King candidates are (front, left to right) Matthew Blanchard, Blake Newland, Bruce Hawley, Bradley Hawk. Southern honors students for academic success Staff Report Ohio governor ending $300 weekly federal coronavirus payment COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The weekly $300 federal unemployment payment for Ohioans to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic will end next month, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday. The governor said the payment, which came on top of state unemployment benefits, was a necessary tool to buoy unemployed Ohioans during the pandemic as jobs dried up. But now the state has thousands of available jobs and a tool to stop COVID-19 in the form of vaccinations, DeWine said. “When this program was put in place, it was a lifeline for many Americans at a time when the only weapon we had in fighting the virus was to slow its spread through social distancing, masking, and sanitization,” said DeWine, a Republican. “That is no longer the case.” The state will tell the U.S. Department of Labor it’s ending its participation June 26, the governor said. Multiple other states have made similar announcements. Ohio’s state human services agency has distributed more than $10.8 billion in federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance payments to more than a million Ohioans since March of last year. That’s on top of $9.8 billion in state unemployment benefits paid to nearly 1 million residents. Business groups said the weekly payment was making it difficult to recruit employees. Critics of ending the federal benefit say workers have multiple reasons why they might not be returning to the workforce, such as women who left jobs during the pandemic to care for children. 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, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. 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. RACINE — Southern Local Schools honored 85 students, grades 4-12, for their academic achievements during a live-streamed awards presentation on Thursday. The short ceremony was live-streamed on Southern Local School District’s Facebook Page. The 2020-21 Southern Local Academic Banquet honorees included: Fourth Grade — Kailey Aldridge, Greyson Duvall, Marcy Evans, Jett Lisle, Arionna Parry, Dayton Reiber, Lyddia Smith, Wyatt Templeton and Riley Tucker; Fifth Grade — Ashley Brown, Nevaeh Camp, Connor Fisher, Jaylyn Fogus, Blake Hudson, Joslyn Hupp, Landon Jones, Emma Leachman, Madyson O’Brien and Haylee Shamblin; Sixth Grade — Isabella Cornell, Piper Hill, Caden Hupp, Raegan Southern Local | Courtesy photo Southern Local honored its 2020-21 academic banquet honorees during a virtual ceremony on Thursday. Jones, Chloe Kaspy, Josalyn Lavender, Ali Norris, Sophie Popp, Landen Smith, Sydney Stout, Braydin Thomas, Connor Zuspan and Sophia Ward; Seventh Grade — Murphy Sunfee, Danae Hemsley, Jaylynn Hupp, Hannah Jackson, Hunter Jarrell, David Kemppel, Noah Leachman, Bryan Venegas Mendoza, Kiersten Rose, Nathan Shuster, Cole Smith and Wyatt Smith; Eighth Grade — Katie Brooker, Xander Fisher, Isabella Harmon, Audrianna Herrera, Isabella Klein, Jorja Lisle, Carson Reuter, Timberlyn Templeton, and Brennan Wyatt; Ninth Grade — Kaiden Michael, Brayden Otto, Gage Riffle, Chloe Rizer, Ava Roush, Katie Rowe, Alexis Smith, Lauren Smith and Cadence Stewart; Tenth Grade — Braydon Essick, Damien Miller, Layne Reuter, Jake Roush, Hannah Smith, Malachi Smith and Aubrey Stobart; Eleventh Grade — Brooke Crisp, Logan Greenlee, Rachel Jack- son, Tanner Lisle, Isaac McCarty, Ellie Powell, Bradley Reitmire, Lincoln Rose and Weston Smith; Twelfth Grade — Arrow Drummer, Kylie Gheen, Jayden Johnson, Kristin McKay, Kyler Rogers, Caelin Seth and David Shaver. County Academic Banquet honorees: Fourth Grade — Kailey Aldridge and Arionna Parry; Sixth Grade — Sophie Popp and Landen Smith; Eighth Grade — Katie Brooker and Timberlyn Templeton; Tenth Grade — Jake Roush and Aubrey Stobart; Twelfth Grade — Kylie Gheen, Kyler Rogers, Caelin Seth and David Shaver. The events and awards were sponsored by Home National Bank, Forest Run Ready Mix, Kim and Keith Romine and Bartee Photography. Information provided by Southern Local School District. Ohio to follow new CDC masks guidelines Staff Report COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement directing the Ohio Department of Health to conform the remaining health orders to CDC guidance through June 2nd: “Ohio will be amending our remaining health orders to comply with the new CDC guidance, which says that those who have been vaccinated no longer need to wear masks, while those who have not been vaccinated should still wear a mask and socially distance. “The CDC still recommends everyone wear masks when they are in a healthcare setting, when they are travelling on public transportation, including airplanes, and when they are in a business or employer that chooses to require masks. Our order will be amended to reflect these recommendations, as well. “The most powerful tool we have to protect against the COVID-19 virus is the vaccine. Because of the vaccine, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are decreasing dramatically. The vaccine allows us to live our lives more normally and without fear. “As I said in my address to Ohioans on Wednesday, the more individuals who get vaccinated, the more the entire state is protected from the virus. The vaccine is our path out of the pandemic, and it is our best protection against the virus. We are on the offense, and the science is unequivocal: Vaccines are our best weapon to fight COVID-19 and save lives! “However, not all Ohioans have been vaccinated yet. The June 2nd date I announced for the removal of health orders provided time for those who had not yet gotten their vaccine to get it. While our order will be amended to reflect the new CDC guidance, it will remain in place until June 2nd. “Further, we must remember, that we still have Ohioans who are not eligible to be vaccinated, including those younger than 12 years-of-age. Individuals who have not been vaccinated should continue to wear masks pursuant to CDC recommendations. Businesses also have every right to continue to use masks and to require them for employees and customers. The experience in other states has been that some individuals may choose to wear masks, and many businesses, schools, hospitals, and other employers may choose to require masks in their buildings. That will remain their choice. “Regardless of the new CDC guidance, this fact remains clear: The most powerful thing anyone can do to end this pandemic is to get vaccinated.” Information provided by the office of Governor Mike DeWine. �2 Saturday, May 15, 2021 OBITUARIES/NEWS OBITUARIES DAVID A. PHILLIPS BONNY G. SAUNDERS GALLIPOLIS — Bonny G. Saunders, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on December 27, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia, Bonny was the daughter of the late Dale Ray and Betty Black Sanders. On August 9, 1960, Bonny married Richard H. Saunders, who survives her in Gallipolis. In addition to her husband Richard, Bonny is survived by her children, Denise (Fred) Menzel of Rodney, Ohio, David Saunders of Gallipolis, and Kelly (Eddie) Frye of Gallipolis; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and special friend, Barb of Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Bonny was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Sanders. Calling hours for Bonny will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. JOHN WILLIAM MARTIN POWELL — John William Martin of Powell, Ohio, age 87, passed away on May 8, 2021. John was born Nov. 11, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Mary Margaret Kinkade Martin and William Andrew Martin. Retired Planning Administrator, The Ohio Department of Transportation; he graduated from North High School in 1951; attended Capitol University. He played football for North High School where he was AllCity and played for Capitol University. In 1955, he enlisted in the Air Force and was eventually stationed at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota where he met and married his wife, Judith. An avid competitor and sportsman, he was given his first Labrador Retriever in 1965. Soon after, he became interested in the sport of Retriever Field Trials. He owned only nine dogs in his competitive years. He was unique in the sport in that he raised and trained them himself with his wife and friends. Four of them became Field and Amateur Field Champions, and unheard-of record. Three of them were “double-header” winners. Those are dogs who, with the same handler, win the Open All-Age stake and the Amateur All-Age stake on the same weekend. He is a member of the Double Header Club with these three. His dogs qualified and ran in 37 professional and amateur championship stakes in his career. In 1981, he is the only owner/ handler from Ohio to win the National Retriever Championship with NFC/ AFC Orion’s Sky. That is the professional national as compared to the Amateur National Championship where only amateurs can compete. NFC/AFC Orion’s Sky was introduced to the National Retriever Field Trial Hall of Fame in 1994, and John was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1997. He is a long-time member of the Ohio Valley Retriever Club and Maumee Retriever Club, and a lifetime member of the Engineers Club of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael W. Martin and his parents. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judith Beck Martin; brother, James A. Martin (Cherie) of Fenton, Michigan; daughter-in-law, Carrie Anne Martin of Fredericksburg, Virginia; grandsons, Ryan Martin and Kyle Martin (Jaslin) of Virginia; and nieces, Marianne Martin of Boulder, Colorado, Deborah Martin of Breckinridge, Colorado, and Stephanie Martin Strohl (Clint) of Park City , Utah. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Suite A, Newark, Ohio 43055 or Field Trial Hall of Fame, Attn: Tanya Brotherton, 505 West Hwy. 57, Grand Junction, Tennessee 38039. Friends may visit at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. Requiem Mass will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021, at St. Leo Oratory, 221 Hanford St., Columbus, OH, 43206 with Rev. Cannon David Silvey officiating. Interment at Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis, Ohio following. GALLIPOLIS — David A. Phillips, 80, of Clay Township, Gallipolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 9:33 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021, in the Abbyshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Dave was born on February 28, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Dave Ross and Nancy Travis Phillips Sublett. He was a member of the Addison Freewill Baptist Church and attended thee Macedonia Community Church as well. He sang gospel music most of his life and pastored in his younger years. He was a musician who loved playing the guitar and banjo and spent much of his time fishing on the banks of the Ohio River. His occupations included being a timber cutter, truck driver and carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Souders Phillips and children, Rusty (Jeanne) Phillips, Randy (Raena) Phillips, Mary (John) Daines, Pat (Doug) Miller, Tim (Grace) Phillips and Beth (Scott) Adkins. Dave is also survived by his grandchildren, Josh Sublett, Nathan Sublett, Josh Wiblin, Stephani Wiblin Cox, Frederick Hammond, Joni Bennett Nolan, Amiee Phillips Price, Kayla Eblin, Robert Daines, Justin Ferguson, Jennifer Daines Fultz, Becca Daines Perron, Elizabeth Miller Clary, Ashley Miller Horsley, Amber Miller, John David Phillips and Luke Adkins. Thirty-five great-grandchildren and a special friend, Ann Sayre, also survived. He was loved by many friends and church members. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Dave, his mother, Nancy, stepfather, Jack, son, Kenneth Sublett and granddaughter, Lorna. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Countryside Baptist Church, 2256 Harrisburg Road, also known as 1-967 Denney Road, Bidwell, Ohio, just off State Route 850. Everyone is invited to join his family at 1 p.m. to share their favorite memories of Dave with his family and friends with the Celebration of Life Service beginning at 2 p.m. Special guest speakers include Rev. Rick Barcus and Rev. Hilda Sanders and special music by friends and family members. Dave asked the family to provide an afternoon where family and friends could come together and spend time doing things they loved which included a picnic dinner and family fun events. Everyone is invited to stay. The family asks that in lieu of flowers that monetary gifts be given to his wife, Rachel, at the service or contact a family member for her address. The CremeensKing Funeral Home is honored to serve Phillips family. ADA YVONNE WHITTINGTON ton, Demetrius, MIDDLEPORT Nevaeh, Kera, — Ada Yvonne Ethan, Abigail, Whittington, Kasen and Emberof Middleport, ly; great great went home to be grandchildren, with the Lord on Tye, Zoe, Rivir, Wednesday, May and London; spe12, 2021 at the cial friend, Tina HamHolzer Medical Center mon and several nieces in Jackson. and nephews. She was born on SepShe is preceded in tember 22, 1940 to the death by her parents, late Samuel and Lillie husband, Leslie Whit(Nelson) Smith. Mrs. tington; daughter, SherWhittington worked ry Davis; grandchildren, at Jack’s Dairy Bar for Jeremy Adkins, Ryan many years, member of and Brian Whittington, the Rutland Nazarene Church and the Rutland Lisa Klein; brother Freewill Baptist Church. and sisters, Raymond She loved playing bingo Smith, Bill Smith, Betty but most of all, she loved Schneeman, Joanne Banks, Ronald Smith, her family more than Mona Anderoni, Charles anything. Smith, and Wanda She is survived by Smith. her daughters; Loretta Funeral services will (Teri) Atkins and Shaube held on Tuesday, na (Johnny) Doucet; May 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. step-children, Leroy at the Rutland Freewill Whittington, Jeffery Baptist Church. Burial Whittington, Teresa will follow in the Miles Whittington, and Lisa Cemetery. Visitation Klein; grandchildren, will be held on Monday, Kelli McKinney, Misty May 17, 2021 from 6-8 (Dave) Mitchell, Bill (Carlisa) Tackett, Emily p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home Smith, Kasey Doucet, BROWN Destaney (Cory) Doucet; in Pomeroy. LONG BOTTOM — Doretta Mae Brown, 87, of A registry is available great grandchildren, Long Bottom, Ohio, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at Alyssa, Anthany, Tristin, at www.andersonmcdanher residence. iel.com A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sun- Shalynn, Hannah, Ashday, May 16, 2021, at the Faith Full Gospel Church in JASON ANDREW PHALEN Long Bottom, Ohio, with Pastor Steve Reed officiating. mother, Pearl Phalen; POMEROY — Jason brother, Mike Phalen; sisGRAHAM Andrew Phalen, 43, of Pomeroy, passed away on ters, Karen Gibbs, Delcie POINT PLEASANT — Christopher Wayne GraMonday, May 10, 2021 in Clonch, and Nancy (Tim) ham, 42, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Wednesday, Johnson and several May 12, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Ohio. He was born on August nieces and nephews and several special friends. 18, 1977 to Pearl (JarIn honoring Chris’ wishes there will be no public He is preceded in services. Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is rett) Phalen and the late death by his father; sister, in charge of arrangements. Andrew Phalen. Jason Gina Phillips; son, Gavin worked for the Shelly Phalen; nephew, Dakota Materials Corporation CONTACT US Phalen. since 2012 as a loader 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 A visitation will be operator. He was an 740-446-2342 held on Tuesday, May active member of the All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel 18, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Meigs County Bikers edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be the Anderson McDaniel Association. reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Funeral Home Pomeroy. He is survived by his REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com JONES POINT PLEASANT — Paulette “Jean” Jones, 74, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is in charge of arrangements. Ohio Valley Publishing MARILYN HANNUM LONG BOTTOM — Marilyn V. Hannum, 89, of Long Bottom, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 9, 1932, in Parkersburg, W.Va., daughter of the late Fritz William and Edna Johnson McCray. Marilyn was an active member of the Hickory Hills Church of Christ, where she was a Bible Teacher. She was also President of the PTA and Band Boosters at Eastern High School, Scout Leader and 4-H Leader. Marilyn was a 1949 graduate of Parkersburg High School, a member of the Riverview Garden Club and a frequent room mother for her kids school. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 69 years, Roy Robert Hannum; son, David Robert and Wendy Michelle Han- num; daughter, Susan and Brad Witmer; brother, Waynuel McCray; three sisters, Oleta Nemer, Judy Curkendall and Mary Jane Flowers; six grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Arland McCray and two sisters, Dolores and Linda Sue. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Hickory Hills Church of Christ in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. The family will be accepting friends one hour prior to service. Arrangements have been entrusted to WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh. com. LONNIE JOE BUSH, SR. ADRIAN, Mich. — Lonnie Joe Bush, Sr., age 68 of Adrian, Mich., died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Mich. He was born October 10, 1952 in Oak Hill, Ohio, the son of the late Lowell Buren and Pearlene (Baisden) Bush. On April 29, 1983 in Toledo, Ohio, he married Nancy Ioma D’Agostino and they shared over 37 years together. Lonnie’s working years were spent in the food service industry. He started his career with Bob Evans Restaurant, working his way up to District Manager. He left that position to become a part owner and operating manager of the Big Boy Restaurant in Adrian, as well as part owner of Rally’s Drive Thru, also in Adrian. From there he worked at Gus Harrison Prison as a Food Service Supervisor, from where he retired. During his retirement he enjoyed driving a school bus for the Lenawee County Intermediate School District. As a younger man he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and coaching youth baseball. In his later years, Lonnie loved to follow the stock market, handling his own portfolio. His greatest love in life was for his grandchildren, and he enjoyed attending all their activities. Besides his wife, Nancy, he is survived by two daughters, Abra Bush of Baltimore, Md. and Larae (Jeff) Schraeder of Upper Arlington, Ohio; three sons, Nathan Bush of Deerfield, Mich., Noah(Molly) Bush of Mishawaka, Ind. and Lonnie (Rhiannon) Bush, Jr. of Wadsworth, Ohio; step-daughter Jessica Berry of Tampa, Fla.; five grandchildren, Hailee, Emma, Archer, Simon and Nolan Bush; four step-grandchildren, Angelo, James, Marshanti and Jiovanni; brother Lewis (Ann) Bush of Gallipolis, Ohio; and a special aunt and cousin, Donna Jean Grate and Grace Judy of MO. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry and Donald Bush. In accordance with Lonnie’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private service and burial were held at The Gallia Baptist Church and cemetery. An online guest registry is available at waughhalley-wood.com TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Today is Saturday, May 15, the 135th day of 2021. There are 230 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On May 15, 1970, just after midnight, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green, two Black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi, were killed as police opened fire during student protests. On this date In 1602, English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold and his ship, the Concord, arrived at presentday Cape Cod, which he’s credited with naming. In 1918, U.S. airmail began service between Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York. In 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. In 1954, the Fender Stratocaster guitar, created by Leo Fender, was officially released. In 1963, Weight Watchers was incorporated in New York. In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its unanimous In re Gault decision, ruled that juveniles accused of crimes were entitled to the same due process afforded adults. American realist painter Edward Hopper died in New York at age 84. In 1968, two days of tornado outbreaks began in 10 Midwestern and Southern states; twisters were blamed for 72 deaths, including 45 in Arkansas and 18 in Iowa. In 1972, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot and left paralyzed while campaigning for president in Laurel, Maryland, by Arthur H. Bremer, who served 35 years for attempted murder. In 1975, U.S. forces invaded the Cambodian island of Koh Tang and captured the American merchant ship Mayaguez, which had been seized by the Khmer Rouge. �CHURCH Ohio Valley Publishing Through life’s maze Do you like working puzzles? I do, and I especially enjoy solving a type of puzzle called a maze. You may have worked a maze yourself at school or in a puzzle book. To solve the puzzle, you take your pencil and begin where is says, “Start” and try to find the open path in the maze that will lead you to “Finish.” Of course, you cannot cross any lines to get there. Sometimes these type puzzles can be very difficult, and you often have to back up, change directions, and start over again. If the maze is too hard, you might have to even find someone to help you solve it. When you do reach the end though, you feel very happy that you have reached your goal. Finding your way through life can be a God’s Kids lot like finding your way through a maze. Korner Just when you think you’re on the right Ann path, you run into an obstacle. Each day Moody you have to make decisions and sometimes it’s difficult to know which way to go, or we make a mistake and have to back up and try again. Jesus knew that our lives would be hard. That is why he prayed for His disciples when He knew it was time for Him to leave this world and go to heaven. He said, “Holy Father, I am no longer in the world. I am coming to you, but my followers are still in the world. So keep them safe by the power of the name that you have given me. Then they will be one with each other, just as you and I are one.” (John17:11 CEV) How can we find our way in the maze of this world with all the decisions we have to make every day? How do we know which way to go? What do we do if we mess up? Well, we put our trust in Jesus and ask Him to help us go the right ways and do the right things. He will forgive us is we mess up and help us get going on the right path again. We always have a friend and advisor in Him; we need to remember that as we grow up and become adults. And guess what; we adults need to remember that just as much as you kids! Let’s say our prayer for this week. Dear Jesus, thank You for always being there to help us know what to do and say. Help us do the right thing and stay on the path that You have chosen for us because we know it is a great path that will lead to our happiness and success. In Your name we pray these things. Amen. Saturday, May 15, 2021 3 How to approach a graveside casket Sooner or later, we all have loved ones to pass away. It is certainly an emotionally painful experience. The hardest moment of it all, however, has to be when we approach the graveside casket, for, in those moments, the sense of finality becomes reality. My Dad died February 15, 1995. Two years after, I was still grieving his death. I decided to write him a letter, which I resubmit in this article. I wrote: DEAR DAD, Though I know that time is no longer a concern to you, February marks two years since we left your body in that casket at the graveside there outside of Wardensville. I strain to keep from crying as I think on it, but only because I miss your physical presence. Mom and the brothers miss you, too. I write this note to tell you how I appreciate the hope in Christ you continually manifested right up to the end. People back home still talk about how continually you manifested your hope in The hope that Christ. Jesus gives annexIf you es our vitally remember, I different spheres, visited you in transcending and the hospital touching the time two weeks of my temporal before you with your timedied. You were Ron less eternal. Even experiencing Branch a variety of Contributing though you are not here, and I am not physical com- columnist there, we are still plications. It connected through was then I told Christ. you, “Dad, you did I am so glad that good. You were a good Christ has brought Dad.” I spoke specifically how the hope you victory to the human experience. The Master had lit my personal Physician gave Death path in life. a different diagnosis. Yet, the last time I The Master Carpensaw you there in the ter re-constructed hospital, I believe you Death’s design. The knew you were going to die. You exemplified Master Rabbi vitally re-interpreted Death’s such strong hope in dissertation. The MasChrist. Your counteter of Parables gave the nance was confident. story of Death a happy Unafraid. ending. That same hope I Well, Dad, I’ll bring have held onto as I this note to a close. It have stepped through is obvious that I canthe grief. From those not that I cannot mail moments, I have this note to you. Can’t understood that the hope Jesus gives dissi- fax it, either. But, I can offer it as pates hopeless sorrow. an intercepted letter The hope that Jesus for others to read, and gives maintains a comforting connection perhaps their hope in Christ will strengthen. that Death otherwise Perhaps someone will breaks. read it and come to For, I know that realize that Death is Death has not disconnot the end of exisnected us. tence, that there is an Eternity in which to exist, and that Christ gives a sure hope for a Heavenly Eternity for all who will believe in Him. I usually end my notes with “God bless you richly. But, I know He is doing just that. See you someday soon, Ron. Concerning Christian loved ones who had previously died, Apostle Paul said to the Christians of the church at Thessalonica that they should “…sorrow not, even as others which have no hope… Wherefore, comfort one another with these words.” We can approach the graveside casket of a Christian loved one with hope. We can leave it with hope, too. It is hope that does not necessarily mitigate the tears. But, it is hope that, oh, most certainly, helps the heart. Remember the words of Jesus Christ, who plainly said, “If I live, you shall live also.” Pastor Ron Branch lives in Mason County and is pastor of Hope Baptist Church, Middleport, Ohio. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. 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Our modern versions render the words in question as either, “behavior,” or, “conduct.” This is an important thing to know if one is going to read the Bible using the King James, as we want to understand the text according to its original intent, and not according to how we might use this or that word in our current vernacular. It is also an important thing to under- stand because God truly cares about the manner in which we behave in our communities and in our families. In the Bible, Paul instructed Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an See CONVERSATIONS | 4 IN LOVING MEMORY OF HASKELL. BLOOMER JUNE 21, 1918-MAY 16, 1988 A giant pine, magnificent, and old Stood staunch against the sky and all around Shed beauty, grace, and power. Within its fold birds safely reared their young. The velvet ground beneath was gentle, and the cooling shade gave cheer to passers by. Its towering arms a landmark stood, erect and unafraid, As if to say, “Fear naught from life’s alarms”. It fell one day. Where it had dauntless stood was loneliness and void. But men who passed paid tribute-and said, “To know this life was good, It left its mark on me. Its work stands fast”. And so it lives. Such life no bonds can hold This giant pine, magnificent and old. 6XQGD\ 0D\��������� �����S�P� OH-70237033 0((7�,1�*$//,32/,6�&,7<�3$5.� $7�&251(5�2)��1'� �67$7( 3OHDVH�REVHUYH�VRFLDO�GLVWDQFLQJ�JXLGHOLQHV� 0DVNV�DUH�HQFRXUDJHG�IRU�WKH�RXWGRRU�FHUHPRQ\� �UHTXLUHG�IRU�LQGRRU�WRXUV��� “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 LOVE AND MISSING YOU ALWAYS, YOUR FAMILY. �CHURCH/NEWS 4 Saturday, May 15, 2021 How worship, missions are related not man… . The On any given goal of missions is Sunday, I have the the gladness of the joy of leading our people in the greatchurch in worship. ness of God… . But And I’m reminded worship is also the this week of fuel of missions. the relationship Passion for God in between worship Cross and missions. Words worship precedes the offer of God in The need for Isaiah preaching… . Mismissions is great. Pauley sions begins and Both in North ends in worship.” America and God is glorified when around the world. Over Christians share the gos7,000 unreached people pel with lost people. And groups exist—meaning God is glorified when lost that billions of people people repent of their sins have insufficient access and trust in Christ. to the gospel. In other So, the primary purwords, over 3 billion people (of nearly 8 billion pose of missions is worship. God’s glory must people worldwide) have stir our hearts in such a such a meager proporway that we follow His tion of their population call on our lives. Worbeing evangelical that ship and missions aren’t local churches are either non-existent or unable to disconnected from one reach people without out- another. Christ-centered worship results in a posside help. ture of readiness to be As Christians, we’re used by God to advance called to advance God’s His mission. mission. Matt Merker writes, Jesus says, “‘Go there“God gathers us unto fore and make disciples his glory, for our mutual of all nations, baptizing good, before the world’s them in the name of the Father and of the Son and gaze.” He explains how of the Holy Spirit, teach- the purpose of our worship gathering is threeing them to observe all fold: exaltation, edificathat I have commanded tion, and evangelism. you. And behold, I am I touched on this a few with you always, to the weeks ago when I argued end of the age’” (Mt. that Christ-centered 28:19-20 ESV). worship accomplishes Of course, not every all three of those aims. Christian is called overseas. There is work to be Why? Because God is glorified as we celebrate done here in the United the work of the gospel in States, too. Churches our lives. Our brothneed to be planted. Peoers and sisters in Christ ple need to hear the gospel. And it might even be are edified as we remind your next-door neighbors! one another of the gospel. And unbelievers are But how are worship evangelized by our procand missions related? lamation of the gospel John Piper writes, message each week. “Missions is not the ultiBut our call to make mate goal of the church. disciples extends beyond Worship is. Missions the four walls of a exists because worship church building. God’s doesn’t. Worship is glory, embraced through ultimate, not missions, the cross of Christ, must because God is ultimate, Employee health and wellness Healthy snack shop in the Staying healthy and well is breakroom or a fruit basket; important. The importance Company paid gym memof this in a workplace is no berships; exception. Wellness challenges and Employee health and wellhealthy incentives for particiness programs can be a very pation/winners; effective way to support, or even improve employee Meigs Health On-site health screenings during the workday for health and wellbeing. EmployMatters employees that may not have ees who are trying to make Juli insurance or enough -time off healthier lifestyle choices Simpson to get regular preventative – by choosing their food care; wisely and trying to exercise On-site fitness areas; regularly for example – will want to Promote healthy packed lunches work someplace where their lifestyle is supported, or better yet, facilitated vs. fast food lunches by offering an incentive; through an employee wellness proOffering water during staff meetgram. ings; A workplace culture sets the tone Massage chairs; for its employees. A work environStress relief techniques and ment that supports wellness and stretches posted on visuals throughhealthy behaviors brings benefits out the workplace; to the employer, the employee, and Announce a quick stretch break even the community. Healthy employevery hour for desk employees; ees can save a business money in a Providing items to help support myriad of ways such as decreasing absenteeism, increasing work morale, good ergonomics for back/neck easier recruiting, and can even result health (anti-fatigue mats, proper in less turnover. It makes sense that if chairs, standing desks, laptop risers, a person feels well, they will be more etc.); Start a walking club during breaks productive and effective. and so many more! Think about this for a moment as Before beginning any type of workit relates to work: exercise boosts the place health program, it’s always a release of endorphins, also known good idea for an employer to gather as the ‘happy’ hormone. A little bit some information beforehand to of exercise during the day can make find out what employees would find people feel better and a culture of beneficial. This could be as simple as health and wellness will have a positive contribution to a person’s mental a quick survey. Ideas for a worksite where most people are sitting at and physical health in one way or desks all day would not necessarily another. Even a little walk during a be the same ideas to use at a place lunch break, or some standing exerwhere people are on their feet or cises a few times a day at a desk job, can have a positive effect on the brain traveling in a vehicle most of the day. To learn more about starting and body! a health and wellness program for Worksite health and wellness can range from simple and cheap (or even your worksite, visit the Better You, Better Ohio! website at: https://info. free!) programs and activities, to more complex things. There are tons bwc.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/bwc/ for-providers/medical-treatmentof different things that a workplace and-pharmacy-benefits/Health-andcan use to support employee health! wellness. Here are some examples, just to scratch the surface: Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN, is the Maternal & Child Smoking cessation programs; Health, Program Director at the Meigs County Health -water bottle filler or fountain for Department. staff use fuel both our worship and our missions. And a proper understanding of the former leads to the latter. I hope this short article challenges us to consider the implications of our weekly worship. God is far too glorious for us to miss the relationship between worship and missions. Why? Because the gospel is far too precious for us to keep to ourselves. As worship services draw to a close, there is often a benediction. Some churches read a passage of Scripture. Others may lead the congregation in a prayer, asking God’s blessing on His people that week. A common place for pastors to turn is Numbers 6:24-26 or Jude 24-25. But I’d like to close with Psalm 67. This psalm reminds us of how worship and missions are related. I pray we take it to heart. “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!” (Ps. 67 ESV). Isaiah Pauley is the Minister of Worship for Faith Baptist Church in Mason, W.Va. Find more at www. isaiahpauley.com. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. Conversations to be holy in how we behave around others. In 1 Timothy, God commands us to strive to be an example to others regarding our behavior in the church From page 3 and in the community. And then, finally, in James, God tells us that the example of the believers, in word, wise man will show his wisdom by in conversation, in charity, in spirit, how he behaves when with others. in faith, in purity (1 Timothy 4:12; None of this should be that surKJV).” Likewise, James, the brother of Christ, wrote to his readers, “Who prising. The royal law, after all, is is a wise man and endued with knowl- to love our neighbor as ourself (cf. edge among you? let him shew out of James 2:8). Loving a neighbor is certainly going to affect not only how we a good conversation his works with behave in private, but how we behave meekness of wisdom (James 3:13; when we are with our neighbor. KJV).” And the apostle Peter also All of which is to say: God has wrote, “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner placed us in this world with an expecof conversation (1 Peter 1:15; KJV).” tation that we are going to be interacting with other people, and that In each case, the word, “conversain these interactions, His people are tion,” in these verses is properly understood as our conduct with other going to behave properly and rightly in all their conduct. If we are not so people. It has been said that the true test of behaving, we might reconsider whether we have truly fulfilled the words we a man’s character is how he behaves read in Ephesians, “put off concerning when no one is watching, and there the former conversation the old man, is certainly truth to that thought. which is corrupt according to the But this does not mean that how we deceitful lusts.” behave when we are being observed The church of Christ invites you to is unimportant. It was Jesus who instructed us to let our light so shine study and worship with us at 234 Chathat others might see our good works, pel Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio. If you have any questions or comments, please and thus glorify God (cf. Matthew share them with us at 740-446-1494. 5:16). Consider the three verses above and Jonathan McAnulty is minister of Chapel Hill Church what they are telling us. From Peter of Christ. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the we learn that there is a requirement work of the author. Accepting New Patients! Julio Galindo, MD › Internal Medicine James Pipes DPM Podiatry Specialist Same-Day Appointments Available! 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But Andy Slavitt, President Joe Biden’s senior COVID-19 advisor, said anything that draws attention to vaccines is a good thing. “In general, I think we like the idea of contests,” Slavitt told CNN. DeWine says he understands people may think he’s crazy and consider COVID-19 80-89 — 65 cases (11 hospitalizations, 16 deaths) 90-99 — 29 cases From page 1 (6 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) hospitalizations) 100-109 — 2 cases (1 40-49 — 337 cases (8 hospitalizations, 1 death) hospitalization) Future updates will be 50-59 — 354 cases (1 provided on Monday and less case, 15 hospitalizaFriday each week. tions, 4 deaths) Free COVID-19 vac60-69 — 298 cases cinations are available (30 hospitalizations, 8 by appointment Monday deaths) through Friday at the 70-79 — 206 cases Meigs County Health (42 hospitalizations, 12 Department. Appointdeaths) ment and vaccine avail80-plus — 157 cases ability can be made at (40 hospitalizations, 24 www.meigs-health.com deaths) or for those who do not Gallia County is curhave internet access may rently “orange” on the Ohio Public Health Advi- contact the health department for assistance at sory System map after meeting two of the seven 740-992-6626. For more data and indicators. information on the cases in Meigs County visit Meigs County https://www.meigsThe Meigs County health.com/covid-19/ . Health Department Meigs County is reported three addi“orange” on the Ohio tional confirmed cases Public Health Advisory of COVID-19 as part of System after meeting two Friday’s update. Meigs County currently of the seven indicators. has six active cases and 1,503 total cases (1,345 Mason County confirmed, 158 probable) DHHR reported 2,006 since April 2020, as of total cases (since March Friday afternoon’s update 2020) for Mason County from the Meigs County in the 10 a.m. update on Health Department. Friday, the same as on There have been a total Thursday. Of those, 1,953 of 39 deaths, 1,461 recov- are confirmed cases (one ered cases (six new), and additional) and 53 are 85 hospitalizations since probable cases (one less). April 2020. DHHR has reported 37 Age ranges for the deaths in Mason County, 1,503 Meigs County one new. cases, as of Friday, were Case numbers per age as follows: group reported by DHHR 0-9 — 57 cases are as follows: 10-19 — 141 cases (1 0-9 — 44 cases (plus 3 new case, 1 hospitalizaprobable cases) tion) 10-19 — 187 cases 20-29 — 217 cases (1 (plus 3 probable cases, 1 new case, 1 hospitalizaadditional confirmed) tion) 20-29 — 339 cases 30-39 — 183 cases (3 (plus 11 probable cases) hospitalizations) 30-39 — 324 cases 40-49 — 218 cases (1 (plus 10 probable cases) new case, 6 hospitaliza40-49 — 282 cases tions) (plus 10 probable cases) 50-59 — 226 cases (9 50-59 — 287 cases hospitalizations) (plus 3 probable cases, 2 60-69 — 212 cases deaths) (22 hospitalizations, 6 60-69 — 255 cases deaths) (plus 5 probable cases, 7 70-79 — 156 cases deaths) (26 hospitalizations, 14 70-plus — 235 cases deaths) (plus 8 probable cases (1 the concept a waste of money. But he said Wednesday the real waste is a loss of life to the virus now that the vaccine is available. Beginning May 26, the lottery will provide a $1 million prize each Wednesday for five weeks. How will the Ohio vaccine incentive work? DeWine said details are still being ironed out, but in short, Ohio- less), 28 deaths (1 new)) On Friday, Mason County was designated as “green” on the West Virginia County Alert System map. Mason County’s latest infection rate was 2.69 on Friday with a 0.51 percent positivity rate. Surrounding counties are green and orange. Ohio ODH reported a 24-hour change of 1,014 new cases on Friday (21day average of 1,307), bringing Ohio’s overall case count since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,089,357 cases. There were 105 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 112) and 10 new ICU admissions (21day average of 12). On Friday, 87 deaths were reported (since Tuesday), with a 21-day average of 19 deaths. As announced earlier this year, ODH will only be reporting deaths approximately twice per week, those updates have typically been made on Tuesday and Friday. Ohio’s cases per 100,000 population for the past two weeks fell to 119.9 on Thursday, down from 140.2 the previous week. This number is updated each Thursday. As of Friday, a total ans age 18 and older who have received at least one dose of the vaccine can get into the drawing one of two ways. Those who are registered voters in the Secretary of State’s database will be entered automatically. A website will be available for people to enter if they’re not in the elections system. Each week, names of potential winners will be drawn and their eligibil- ity verified, including whether they’ve been vaccinated, DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said. Then their names will be announced during the Ohio Lottery Wednesday evening broadcast, he said. Vaccinated Ohioans under 18 will be entered into a similar drawing for full college scholarships, including tuition and room and board. The state Health Department will admin- ister the drawings with help from the Ohio Lottery Commission. Winners will pay taxes. The money will come from the Health Department’s unspent coronavirus relief funds. Ohio already distributed $5.9 billion in federal pandemic funds, and is now in line to receive nearly $5.4 billion in aid from Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, amounts dwarfing the lottery payouts. of 4,934,947 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Ohio, which is 42.22 percent of the population. A total of 4,320,777 people, 36.96 percent of the population, are fully vaccinated. Scheduling a vaccine in Ohio can be completed on the website gettheshot. coronavirus.ohio.gov or for assistance in scheduling call 833-4-ASK-ODH (833-427-5634). West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Friday, DHHR is reporting a total of 157,923 cases with 2,756 deaths. There was an increase of 297 cases from Thursday and five new deaths. The daily positivity rate in the state was 4.47 percent. There are 6,615 currently active cases in the state. DHHR recently reported 828,482 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of West Virginia. So far, 691,758 people have been fully vaccinated. Gov. Justice urges all residents to pre-register for a vaccine appointment on vaccine. wv.gov. Sarah Hawley contributed to this story. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. WVUMedicine.org/Jackson JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL Internal Medicine and Pediatrics FOR APPOINTMENTS Holly Hill-Reinert, DO 304-373-0133 OH-70237267 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. 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River Valley senior Chase Barber struck out 12 and allowed one walk while nohitting visiting Federal Hocking on Thursday during a 5-0 non-conference victory on Senior Night. The Raiders left the bases loaded in the first and had stranded five on the bags through three complete, but the hosts finally broke through by scoring four times in the bottom of the fourth. Blaine Cline singled home Mason Rhodes for a 1-0 edge, then Cline came around on a Seth Bowman single. Bowman scored on an Alex Euton double, then Euton crossed home plate on a Barber double that made it a 4-0 contest. Dalton Jones doubled and successfully stole home on a double-steal attempt in the sixth, wrapping up the 5-run outcome. Barber — who issued a first inning walk to Jarvis — struck out only two batters through two innings, but then had at least two strikeouts in every frame the rest of the way. The Raiders banged out 12 hits, with Euton and Barber leading the way with three safeties apiece. Isiah Harkins also had a pair of hits for the victors. Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Wahama senior Emma Gibbs releases a shot attempt during a March 6 girls basketball game against Ravenswood at Gary Clark Court in Mason, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wahama landed two selections and Hannan garnered one honoree on the 2021 Class A girls basketball all-state teams, as voted on by members of the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Seniors Emma Gibbs — a 1,000-point career scorer who averaged a double-double this past winter — and Victoria VanMatre both represented the Lady Falcons as honorable mention choices, while senior Bailey Coleman was also chosen to the honorable mention list in Class A on behalf of the Lady Cats. Kaylea Baisden of Tug Valley was named the first team captain in single-A, while Jazzy Melnyk of Madonna was the second team captain. Point Pleasant did not have any selections on the Class AAA teams. Marley Washenitz of Fairmont Senior and Baylee Goines of Nitro shared first team captain honors in triple-A, while Victoria Sturm of Robert C. Byrd was the second team captain. The 2021 Class A and Class AAA Girls All-State Basketball Teams as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Class A FIRST TEAM Kaylea Baisden, Tug Valley See TEAMS | 8 SOFTBALL ROUNDUP Minford 8, Gallia Academy 0 The Blue Devils mustered only four hits and host Minford used a pair of big innings to cruise to an 8-0 victory on Thursday night in a nonconference matchup in Scioto County. Gallia Academy (13-11) produced seven total baserunners in the contest, and all four of their safeties came in the first four innings of play. GAHS also had only one baserunner get beyond first base in the setback. The Falcons produced their eventual gamewinning run in the second when Alley scored on a passed ball, the first of two scores in that frame. MHS tacked on another six runs in the bottom of the fourth for an 8-run cushion. Minford outhit the guests by a 6-4 margin, with Gallia Academy committing the only three errors in the contest. Grant Bryan had half of the Blue Devil hits, while Dalton Mershon and Dakota Young added a safety apiece in the setback. Six different Falcons produce one hit apiece in the win. Point Pleasant 8, Buffalo 2 The Big Blacks erased a 2-0 hole after a halfinning of play by scoring eight unanswered runs Wednesday during an 8-2 victory over visiting Buffalo in non-conference action. The Big Blacks (12-4) snapped a 2-game losing skid and broke a 2-all tie in the bottom of the third when an error allowed Joel Beattie to score the eventual game-winning run for a 3-2 edge. PPHS sent 10 batters to the plate in the fifth, which resulted in five runs on four hits and three walks that also led to the final 8-2 cushion. Hunter Lilly allowed two runs, four hits and a walk over five innings while striking out three for the winning decision. Point Pleasant outhit BHS by a 7-5 count and both teams committed two errors apiece. Evan Roach paced the hosts with two hits, while Kyelar Morrow and Tanner Mitchell each produced a teambest two RBIs. Roy led Buffalo with two safeties. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Monday, May 17 Baseball (13) Gallia Academy at (4) Waverly, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Wahama, 6 p.m. Softball Ripley at Wahama, 5:30 Van at Hannan, 5:30 Point Pleasant at Parkersburg South, 5:30 Tuesday, May 18 Baseball (10) Waterford at (7) Eastern, 5 p.m. WHS/SHS winner at (5) Huntington, 5 p.m. PHS/SGHS winner at (3) Clay, 5 p.m. Ripley at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Tolsia at Hannan, 6 p.m. Wahama at Williamstown, 6 p.m. Softball Point Pleasant at Winfield, 5:30 Wahama at Ritchie County, 5:30 Wednesday, May 19 Baseball (21) Lynchburg-Clay at (12) River Valley, 5 p.m. (20) Belpre at (13) Meigs, 5 p.m. Parkersburg South at Point Pleasant, 5 p.m. Softball St. Marys at Wahama, 5:30 Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Southern’s Lexi Smith makes contact with a pitch during the fourth inning of Thursday night’s Division IV sectional final matchup against Peebles in Peebles, Ohio. Peebles tops Lady Tornadoes, 14-4 while Jamie Naylor took the loss in a complete game for Ravenswood (8-11, 7-6). Gibbs, VanMatre, Wolfe, Lieving, Lauren Noble and Bailee Bumgarner had two hits each for Wahama, with VanMatre and Wolfe each driving in three runs. Gibbs, Lieving and Bumgarner each scored twice for the Red and White. Brooke Meadows and Hattie Kennedy both had two hits to lead the hosts. Staff reports In the end, it was just too much at the start. Host Peebles built leads of 3-0, 9-1 and 13-4 through each of the first three frames and eventually wrapped up a wire-to-wire win in six innings Thursday with a 14-4 decision over Southern in a Division IV sectional final in Adams County. The visiting Lady Tornadoes (8-15) were never closer than they were in the top of the second after Cassidy Roderus blasted a 2-out solo homer to center for a 3-1 contest. Kassidy Chaney delivered a 2-RBI double in the third that plated Kayla Evans and Michelle Camp, then Chaney scored on a Lily Allen double that closed the deficit down to 9-4 midway through three. PHS — after scoring four times in the third for a 9-run edge — went scoreless over the next two frames, but a Baylie Johnston single with two outs in the sixth allowed Marisa Moore to come home with the gameclinching run. The Lady Indians outhit SHS by a 14-8 overall margin, with Southern also committing the only three errors of the contest. Chaney, Roderus and Emily Barber paced the Lady Tornadoes with two hits apiece. Johnston led Peebles with three hits Southern shortstop Kassidy Chaney releases a throw to first base during the fifth inning of Thursday night’s Division IV sectional final matchup against Peebles in Peebles, Ohio. and also knocked in three runs and scored three times. Wahama 9, Ravenswood 0 The Wahama — which topped Little Kanawha Conference foe Ravenswood 6-0 on April 30 — shut the Red Devilettes out again on Thursday in Jackson County, this time by a 9-0 count. The Lady Falcons (11-0, 7-0 LKC) — now with eight shut outs this season — went up 1-0 on a two-out Victoria VanMatre single in the opening inning. RBIs by VanMatre and Morgan Christian in the third inning gave WHS a 3-0 lead in the third, and the guests double their lead after three runs on five hits in the fourth. Wahama added three more runs after back-toback doubles from Emma Gibbs and Amber Wolfe in the finale, capping off the 9-0 mercy rule win. Mikie Lieving struck out 10 batters in five innings and was the winning pitcher of record, River Valley 9, Meigs 1 The River Valley softball team was up 2-0 after a Riley Bradley first inning home run and never looked back on its way to a 9-1 victory over Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division guest Meigs. RVHS (16-8, 5-6 TVC Ohio), followed up Bradley’s two-run blast with a run on an error in the second inning, and then a two-run double by Brooklyn Jones in the third. The Silver and Black were up 8-0 after three runs on four hits and an error in the fourth frame. The Lady Marauders ended the shut out bid with a Delana Wright sac-fly in the top of the fifth. River Valley capped off the 9-1 win with a run on two hits and an error in the bottom of the sixth. Sierra Somerville struck out six batters and See PEEBLES | 8 �SPORTS 8 Saturday, May 15, 2021 Teams From page 7 (Captain); Sydney Baird, Webster County; Josie Montgomery, Calhoun County; Lili Neely, Cameron; Kadie Colebank, Tucker County; Makayla May, Tug Valley; Carrah Ferguson, Gilmer County; Trista Lester, River View. SECOND TEAM Ashlynn Van Tassell, Cameron; Trinity Amick, Richwood; Jazzy Melnyk, Madonna (Captain); Savannah Cunningham, Calhoun County; Alyssa Newsome, Tug Valley; Kenzie Clutter, Cameron; Abby McDonough, Doddridge County; Julie Boone, Tolsia. HONORABLE MENTION Vanessea Alatis, Madonna; Alivia Ammons, Clay-Battelle; Rachel Bates, Valley; Sienna Bircher, Pocahontas County; Selena Browning, Tolsia; Bailey Coleman, Hannan; Mackenzie Crews, Montcalm; Audrey Evans, Tug Valley; Emma Gibbs, Wahama; Macy Helmick, Tucker County; London Hood, Tucker County; Akayla Hughes, James Monroe; Laurel McCombs, Doddridge County; Sarah Michael, Wood County, Christian; Chloe Mitchem, River View; Ali Morgan, River View; Alaina Moore, Madonna; Caroline Nelson, Sherman; Caleigh Phillips, Tyler Consolidated; Brianna Rinehart, Hundred; Emma Taylor, Gilmer County; McKenzie Thomas, Paden City; Victoria VanMatre, Wahama; Ana Young, Pendelton County. Class AAA FIRST TEAM Marley Washenitz, Fairmont Senior (Cocaptain); Baylee Goines, Nitro (Co-captain); Peyton Ilderton, Logan; Meredith Maier, Fairmont Senior; Amya Damon, Huntington St. Joe; Hannah Perdue, PikeView; Olivia Toland, North Marion; Karlie Denham, North Marion. SECOND TEAM Marisa Horan, Wheeling Central; Taylor Maddox, Nitro; Victoria Sturm, RCB (Captain); Alana Eves, Wayne; Emily Dickerson, Midland Trail; Meghan Taylor, Winfield; Kaitlyn Carson, North Marion; Reece Enochs, Oak Glen. HONORABLE MENTION Isabella Aperfine, Weir; Hannah Ault, Hampshire; Anna Belan, Elkins; Laynie Beresford, Fairmont Senior; Brooklyn Bowen, Nitro; Anyah Brown, PikeView; Emma Cayton, Lewis County; Kaili Crowl, Keyser; Emily Dennison, Philip Barbour; Sydney Farmer, Sissonville; Hannah Ferris, Lincoln; Emma Elliott, Liberty Harrison; Gracie Fields, Hampshire; Alexis Greenlief, Oak Glen; McKennan Hall, Ripley; Alyssa Hill, Philip Barbour; Olivia Krinov, Lewis County; Avery Lucas, Lincoln County; Leah Maley, Weir; Alexis O’Dell, Nicholas County; Julia Preseruati, St. Joseph; Taylor Ray, Herbert Hoover; Kierra Richmond, Shady Spring; Alyssa Satterfield, Grafton; Alexa Shoemaker, Keyser; Braylyn Sparks, Philip Barbour; Emily Starn, Fairmont Senior; Emily Suddreth, Independence; Jill Tothe, Logan; Tristen White, Wheeling Central. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Ohio Valley Publishing TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP Locals compete at Meigs Open By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Warren and Vinton County respectively took the top two spots in each competition, but six local programs also made an impression on Tuesday at the Meigs Open track and field meet held at Farmers Bank Stadium on the campus of Meigs High School. Gallia Academy, River Valley, Wahama, Southern and South Gallia all joined host Meigs in the 9-team event. The half-dozen Ohio Valley Publishing area programs also combined for 16 event crowns and 15 runner-up performances from the boys and girls meets. Warren captured the girls title with 169.5 points, while the Lady Vikings were next with 121.5 points. Gallia Academy (110.5), River Valley (58) and Meigs (50.5) completed the top five spots, while Southern (28), Wahama (27) and South Gallia (20) ended the day in the seven through nine spots. The Blue Angels came away with five event titles, which included a new school record by Callie Wilson in the pole vault with a winning height of 11 feet, 3 inches. Sarah Watts won both the 1600m run (5:21.25) and 3200m run (11:34.13) events, while Makayla Bryant was first in the 200m dash (30.11). Wilson, Bryant, Gabby McConnell and Alivia Lear won the 4x100m relay with a time of 54.36 seconds. Jayln Short, Kennedy Smith, Courtney Corvin and Koren Truance were also second in the 4x800m relay with a mark of 12:19.43. Lauren Twyman came away with the lone top-2 finishes for the Lady Raiders after winning the 400m dash (1:02.89) and ending up second in the 3200m run (12:29.74). The quartet of Charlotte Hysell, E.J. Anderson, Maggie Musser and Andrea Mahr came away with the lone Lady Marauder title after winning the 4x400m relay with a time of 4:41.60. Hysell was also second in the 200m dash with a mark of 30.44 seconds. Kayla Evans paced the Lady Tornadoes with a runner-up finish in the high jump (5-0), while Abbie Lieving and Lacie Neal respectively led the Lady Falcons with second place efforts in the long jump (15-2.25) and 100m dash (14.25) events. Ryleigh Halley led the Lady Rebels with a second place performance in the discus, recording a distance of 93 feet, 2 inches. Warren won the boys title with 181 points and VCHS was second with 94 points. Gallia Academy was third with 80.5 points, while both River Valley and Wahama shared fourth place with 74.5 points. South Gallia (57), Meigs (46.5) and Southern (15) finished sixth through eighth out of nine scoring teams. Riley Starnes posted wins in both the shot put (45-0.5) and discus (157-10) events for GAHS, while Daunevyn Woodson won the long jump with a distance of 20 feet, 4.5 inches. Tristin Crisenbery won the 100m dash (12.60) and was also the 300m hurdles (42.79) runner-up. Woodson, Nate Yongue, Adam Stout and Coen Duncan also won the 4x100m relay with a time of 46.19 seconds. Ethan Schultz won the 800m run (2:18.19) for RVHS, while Andrew Huck also came away with the pole vault title with a height of 11 feet, 4 inches. Nathan Young was also the 110m hurdles runner-up with a time of 19.43 seconds. Schultz, Cody Wooten, Ryan Lollathin and John Siciliano also combine to place second in the 4x800m relay with a time of 9:05.11. The foursome of Josiah Lloyd, Jackson Young, Ethan Cochran and Ryker Humphreys placed second for Wahama in the 4x400m relay with a mark of 4:26.86. Lloyd was also the runner-up in both the 800m run (2:20.78) and 1600m run (5:06.35). The Rebels came away with two event champions as Garrett Frazee won the 1600m run (4:52.09) and Levi Wolford was first in the high jump (5-8). Reece Butler was also the high jump runner-up with a height of 5 feet, 6 inches. The host Marauders had two runner-up efforts from Matthew Barr in the pole vault (11-0) and Conlee Burnem in the 100m dash (12.67). Isaac McCarty was the 200m dash runner-up with a time of 26.05 seconds, recording the lone Tornado top-2 effort in the process. Eastern at NYHS Open The Lady Eagles placed second and the Eastern boys finished seventh on Wednesday at the Nelsonville-York Open held at Nelsonville-York High School. Logan won the girls title with 130.33 points, with EHS following up with 92 points for the runner-up spot out of 11 scoring teams. The Lady Eagles claimed three event titles and added another trio of second place efforts. Erica Durst won the 400m dash (1:00.08) and was second in the 200m dash (27.52), while Layna Catlett captured the shot put (35-0) crown and was the discus (914) runner-up. Emma Hayes won the discus title with a heave of 101 feet, 9 inches. The quartet of Durst, Brielle Newland, Emma Doczi and Karey Schreckengost were also second in the 4x400m relay with a mark of 4:36.32. Both Belpre and NelsonvilleYork shared the team crown on the boys side with identical scores of 102. The Eagles ended up in the middle of 12 scoring teams with their 54 points. Steven Fitzgerald won titles in both the shot put (46-0.5) and discus (131-6) events, while Bryce Newland claimed the 800m run crown with a time of 2:14.27. The foursome of Newland, Brayden O’Brien, Rylee Barrett and Koen Sellers placed second in the 4x800m relay with a mark of 9:16.47. O’Brien was also the 1600m runner-up with a time of 4:46.94. Visit baumspage.com for complete results from the Meigs Open and Nelsonville-York Open held on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2101. Roush still in front in Riverside senior league player teams and three trios on Tuesday, with a three-way tie for first place at MASON, W.Va. — Gary Roush has main- 10-under par 60 between the team of Harry tained his lead in the 2021 Riverside senior Queen, Dale Miller, Phil Burgess and Jeff Anderson, the team of Dewey Smith, men’s golf league. Albert Durst, Billy Crank and Gene ThomRoush has total of 69.5 through six as, and the team of Steve Safford, Ed Coon, weeks, leading runner-up Ed Coon by five Buford Brown and Larry Legg. points. The closest to the pin winners were Dave A total of 57 players made up 12 four- Staff Report Biggs on the ninth hole, and Rick Handley on No. 14. The top-10 standings from the 2021 Riverside Senior men’s golf league are as follows: Gary Roush (69.5), Ed Coon (64.5), Kenny Pridemore and Phil Burgess (63.5), Jay Rees (63.0), Cecil Gillette Jr. and Dale Miller (59.0), and Cliff Gordon, Kenny Greene and Albert Durst (56.5). IN BRIEF Olympic champ Biles returns to competition on May 22 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Simone Biles is back to competing. The reigning Olympic gymnastics champion will return to competition for the first time in more than 18 months at the U.S. Classic next week in Indianapolis. The 24-year-old Biles — a heavy favorite to defend her Olympic title in Tokyo this summer — hasn’t taken the floor since winning her fifth world all-around championship in October 2019. The event set for Saturday, May 22 is the first in a busy stretch for the top American gymnasts. The national championships are scheduled for the first weekend in June in Fort Worth, Texas, with the U.S. Olympic trials set for St. Louis at the end of next month. The Classic will also mark the return of 2008 Olympic silver medalist Chellsie Memmel. The 32-year-old Memmel retired in the fall of 2012 but began planning a comeback last summer. The stacked field also includes two-time Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez, 2017 world all-around champion Morgan Hurd and world gold medalists Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Kara Eaker, Grace McCallum, Riley McCusker and MyKayla Skinner. T H U R S D AY B OX S C O R E S SOFTBALL Peebles 14, Southern 4 SHS 013 000 — 4-8-3 PHS 364 001 — 14-14-0 WP: Lanie Johnston (6IP, 4K, BB) LP: Kassidy Chaney (2IP, 9R, 7H, 2K, 3BB) Southern (8-15): Kassidy Chaney 2-3 (2RBI, RS), Emily Barber 2-3, Cassidy Roderus 2-3 (RBI, RS), Michelle Camp 1-2 (RS), Lily Allen 1-3 (RBI), Kayla Evans (RS). Peebles: B. Johnston 3-4 (3RBI, 3RS), Moore 2-4 (4RS), Storer 2-4 (3RBI, 2RS), Carroll 2-4 (RS), Nichols 1-4 (RBI, RS), L. Johnston 1-3 (RBI), Mills 1-4 (3RBI), McFarland 1-4. 2B: Allen, Chaney; Moore. HR: Roderus. Wahama 9, Ravenswood 0 WHS 102 33 — 9-13-1 RHS 000 00 — 0-6-3 WP: Mikie Lieving (5IP, 6H, 10K) LP: Jamie Naylor (5IP, 9R, 13H) Wahama (11-0, 7-0): Emma Gibbs 2-3 (2RS, 2RBI), Victoria VanMatre 2-3 (3RBI), Bailee Bumgarner 2-3 (2RS), Amber Wolfe 2-4 (RS, 3RBI), Mikie Lieving 2-4 (2RS), Lauren Noble 2-4 (RS), Morgan Christian 1-3 (RBI). Ravenswood (8-11, 7-6): Brooke Meadows 2-2, Hattie Kennedy 2-3, Braylin Tabor 1-2, Taylor Tribett. 2B: Gibbs, Noble, Wolfe. River Valley 9, Meigs 1 MHS 000 010 0 — 1-7-4 RVHS 212 301 x — 9-14-0 WP: Sierra Somerville (7IP, R, 7H, 6K, BB) LP: Hailey Roberts (3.1IP, 8R, 12H, 2K) Meigs (9-11, 3-7): Hannah Durst 3-3, Jerrica Smith 2-4, Roberts 1-3, Mallory Adams 1-3. River Valley (16-8, 5-6): Abbi Hollanbaugh 3-4 (RS, RBI) Brooklyn Sizemore 3-4, Riley Bradley 2-3 (2RS, 3RBI), Sophia Gee 1-1, Malerie Stanley 1-3 (RS), Brooklyn Jones 1-3 (2RBI), Somerville 1-4 (RS), Taylor Ramey 1-4 (RS), Macy Purkey 1-4 (RS). 2B: Smith 2, Adams; Hollanbaugh, Jones, Ramey. HR: Bradley. Point Pleasant 8, Parkersburg South 5 PSHS 500 000 0 — PPHS 304 100 x — WP: Krysten Stroud (6IP, 8H, K) 5-13-3 8-8-1 LP: Richards (3.2IP, 8R, 7H, K, 2BB) Parkersburg South: Trimble 4-4 (RS), Ellison 3-4 (RS), Lamp 3-4 (RBI, RS), Sirk 1-4 (RBI, RS), Lemus 1-4, Eddy 1-3 (RBI), Adams (RS), Beatty (RBI), Snyder (RBI). Point Pleasant (9-6): Rylee Cochran 2-3 (2RBI, 2RS), Kylie Price 2-4 (3RBI), Hayley Keefer 1-3 (RS), Tayah Fetty 1-3 (RBI, 2RS), Havin Roush 1-3 (RBI, RS), Emma Harbour 1-3 (RS), Madilyn Keefer (RS), Kaylee Byus (RBI). 2B: Trimble, Eddy; Price. HR: Fetty. BASEBALL River Valley 5, Federal Hocking 0 FHHS 000 000 0 — 0-0-0 RVHS 000 401 x — 5-12-0 WP: Chase Barber (7IP, 12K, BB) LP: Miller (5IP, 4R, 10H, 4K) Federal Hocking: None. River Valley: Alex Euton 3-4 (RBI, RS), Chase Barber 3-3 (RBI), Isiah Harkins 2-3, Dalton Jones 1-4 (RS), Mason Rhodes 1-3 (RS), Blaine Cline 1-3 (RBI, RS), Seth Bowman 1-3 (RBI, RS). 2B: Jones, Euton, Barber, Rhodes. Peebles three at-bats, and Jerrica Smith with a pair of doubles in four chances. From page 7 Point Pleasant 8, Parkersburg South 5 After falling behind 5-0 in the top of the first, the Lady Knights reeled off eight unanswered runs and rolled to an 8-5 win over visiting Parkersburg South on Thursday night in non-conference play. Point Pleasant (9-6) put up three scores in its half of the first, then turned a 2-run deficit into a 2-run edge with four scores in the bottom of the third. A 2-RBI double from Kylie Price ultimately gave PPHS a permanent lead of 6-5 and Emma Harbour scored on a Kaylee Byus sacrifice fly to complete was the winning pitcher of record in a complete game for RVHS, while Hailey Roberts took the pitching loss in 3.1 innings for Meigs, striking out three. Leading the Lady Raiders at the plate, Abbi Hollanbaugh and Brooklyn Sizemore were both 3-for-4 with Hollanbaugh recording a double, a run scored and an RBI. Bradley went 2-for-3 with team-highs of two runs scored and three runs batted in. Meigs was led by Hannah Durst with three singles in Minford 8, Gallia Academy 0 GAHS 000 000 0 — 0-4-3 MHS 020 600 x — 8-6-0 WP: Vogelsong (4IP, 4H, 6K) LP: Zane Loveday (4IP, 8R, 5H, 2K, 3BB) Gallia Academy (13-11): Grant Bryan 2-3, Dalton Mershon 1-3, Dakota Young 1-3. Minford: Crank 1-4 (RBI, RS), Vogelsong 1-2 (RBI), Book 1-3 (2RBI), Alley 1-2 (2RS), Borland 1-3 (RS), Risner 1-3 (2RBI, RS), Wheeler (RS), Coriell (2RS). Point Pleasant 8, Buffalo 2 (Wednesday) BHS 200 000 0 — 2-5-2 PPHS 201 050 x — 8-7-2 WP: Hunter Lilly (5IP, 2R, 4H, 3K, BB) LP: Nutter (3IP, 3R, H, K, 5BB) Buffalo: Roy 2-3, Whittington 1-4 (RS), Smith 1-3 (RBI, RS), Nutter 1-2 (RBI). Point Pleasant (12-4): Evan Roach 2-4 (RS), Kyelar Morrow 1-3 (2RBI, 2RS), Tanner Mitchell 1-2 (2RBI), Hunter Bush 1-3 (RBI, RS), Isaac Craddock 1-3 (RBI), Riley Oliver 1-4, Hunter Lilly (RS), Wyatt Wilson (RS). 2B: Smith. the 4-run outburst. Tayah Fetty added a solo homer to lead off the fourth and completed the 3-run triumph. The Lady Patriots outhit the hosts by a 13-8 overall margin and also committed three of the four errors in the contest. Krysten Stroud worked six innings of scoreless relief for the win, allowing eight hits and striking out one in the process. Price and Rylee Cochran led Point Pleasant with two hits apiece, with Price driving in three RBIs. 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Call 304.674.2417 �����9DOOH\�'ULYH�‡�3RLQW�3OHDVDQW��:9�������‡��������������‡�SYDOOH\�RUJ �Along the River 10 Saturday, May 15, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Casting for the ‘Big Kat’ Staff Report GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Catfish anglers from several states traveled to the Ohio & Kanawha Rivers at Gallipolis, Ohio last weekend for a King Kat Tournament Trail event presented by Bass Pro Shops Cabela’s. The Gallia County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau hosted the anglers that gathered to test their catfishing skills against other anglers and Mother Nature. According to a news release from organizers, anglers were vying for cash and prizes, an opportunity to qualify for regional competition, and the opportunity to qualify for this year’s King Kat Classic Championship on the Red River at Natchitoches, La., Nov. 5-6. The Classic features a guaranteed payout of $125,000 in cash and prizes. The Ohio and Kanawha Rivers are known for some good flathead fishing and the flathead bite was on for most of the anglers. Although the big fish of the tournament was a big ole blue cat, there were some nice flatties following close behind. Many anglers prefer catching flatheads and it is one of the attractions the area has for them. First Place Teaming up to take the top spot were Chris Rhodes and Chris Hatfield. They brought a total weight of 128.80 pounds to the scales to claim the win. Their weight included the Second Big Kat at 44.92 pounds. Rhodes and Hatfield fished the Upper Kanawha River in 13-18 feet of water. They spent the whole day drifting. “The morning bite was pretty slow,” reported Rhodes. “At noon we only had 1 fish at around 12 pounds. We discussed moving to a new area, but decided to stay since I kept marking good fish on the sonar that just wouldn’t bite.” The current picked up for the team slightly after the noon hour. The change seemed to be the trigger they needed to get the fish eating. The best bait was cut shad, but they also caught a few on cut mooneye. They boated eight fish for the day. “I would like to point out that the WVDNR has done a good job protecting our catfish,” concluded Rhodes. “They have re-establishing the blue catfish to this part of their native range. I heard several people say that our weight was the highest weighed at a Gallipolis King Kat event yet (not certain if that’s true). We definitely could not have done so without the work the DNR has put in.” Beth Sergent | OVP Teaming up to take the top spot were Chris Rhodes and Chris Hatfield. They brought a total weight of 128.80 pounds to the scales to claim the win. Their weight included the Second Big Kat at 44.92 pounds. Beth Sergent | OVP Christopher Grose and Tyler Lee put a combination of blues and Beth Sergent | OVP flatheads together for a tournament weight of 83.50 pounds to finish in the money. Their big fish, pictured, went 41.13 pounds and A closer look at one of the catfish caught in the upper Kanawha River by first place winners Chris Rhodes and Chris Hatfield. was the third biggest fish of the tournament. Second Place and Big Fish The runner-up spot went to Craig Shirey and James Wesney. They teamed up to bring 103.90 to the scales to take second place. Their bag included the Big Kat of the tournament at 46.60 pounds. As is often the case, the big fish came early in the morning. That’s why catfish anglers like to be on their favorite hole when fishing time starts. “Yeah, it was first thing in the morning,” recalled Shirey. “I dropped a medium-sized piece of shad in the hole we were anchored on. After a few minutes, Amanda Crouse | Gallia Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Beth Sergent | OVP I caught a 10-pound flathead. I knew there was probThe runner-up spot went to Craig Shirey and James Wesney. They No that’s not a small child, it’s a catfish being cradled out of the ably a good size below us so I put a big piece of bait teamed up to bring 103.90 to the scales to take second place. Their boat for weigh-in. bag included the Big Kat of the tournament at 46.60 pounds. on and sent it down.” Twenty minutes later they watched the rod slowly started bending downward in a bite characteristic of a big fish. “I started reeling and it didn’t move,” Shirey said. “My partner thought I was snagged until I got the fish off the bottom. It gave a heck of a fight but we finally got it in the net. We felt pretty good about big fish after that.” Third Place Neil Craig and Michael Jordan brought in the thirdplace weight. They had 83.88 pounds. They had a 25.55-pound flathead as the biggest fish in their bag. The team used a combination of mooneye, skipjack, Beth Sergent | OVP and shad to tempt the cats. They fished upriver on the Pictured from left, young anglers at the free fishing event for rope to catch 6 fish on the day. Fourth Place Christopher Grose and Tyler Lee put a combination of blues and flatheads together for a tournament weight of 83.50 pounds to finish in the money. Their big fish went 41.13 pounds and was the third biggest fish of the tournament. Epilogue Tournament director, Willie Pranker thanked the Gallia County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau for hosting the event and all the anglers for participating. Beth Sergent | OVP kids at Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail stop, Bryce Lyon, Jake Sometimes the transfer at weigh-in is a little tricky. Holdren, Rose Holdren. The 2021 Championship This year’s King Kat Classic Championship will be held on the Red River at Natchitoches, LA, November 5-6, 2021. The Classic features a guaranteed payout of $125,000 in cash and prizes. The points race is set to pay $30,000 to the top 20 places based on the competitor’s top-five finishes. National Sponsors Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail sponsors include Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, Mercury Marine, Mustad Hooks, Gamma Line, Driftmaster Rod Holders, Ego Nets, EFX Graphics, Catfish Now, Fin n’ Frames, Cat River Anchors, Smooth Move Boat Seats, Power-Pole, and Lowe Boats. For more information on the championship and other King Kat activities visit their website at www. kingkatusa.com. Anglers can also follow the trail on the King Kat Facebook Page. The line for the weigh-in at the Gallipolis Public Use Area. Beth Sergent | OVP �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, May 15, 2021 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS 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. license, utility bill, etc., is required to prove townEditor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will ship residency. be printed on a space-available basis. Monday, May 17 MIDDLEPORT — Painting with Michele Musser, 6 p.m., Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd Ave., Middleport, Ohio. Call Donna at 740-992-5123 to register Tuesday, May 18 Thursday, May 20 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. Friday, May 21 GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 102, Gallia & Jackson counties, meets 2 p.m., Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1165 State Route 160. Members are asked to wear a mask and follow all CDC guidelines. Saturday, May 22 MIDDLEPORT — Middleport Fire Department will be hosting a chicken BBQ with serving starts at 11 a.m. at bbq pit. To pre order call 740-992-7368 leave a message. Tuesday, May 25 POMEROY — A special meeting of the Meigs County Transportation Improvement District will be held at 8 a.m. at the Meigs County Highway Dept., 34110 Fairgrounds Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. The purpose of this meeting to review FY22 Application Submittals for approval. 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The annual report is available for inspection by any citizen during normal hours 180 days from the date of this notice at the home of Harold Roger & Delores Jean Long, 581 S 4th Avenue, Middleport, Ohio 45760, (740) 992-7415 5/15/21 ROGERS BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 8QFRQGLWLRQDO /LIHWLPH *XDUDQWHH (VWDEOLVKHG ���� %DVHPHQW :DOOV %UDFHG +XQGUHGV 2I /RFDO 5HIHUHQFHV /LFHQVHG� %RQGHG ,QVXUHG FREE ESTIMATES 24 Hours (740) 446-0870 www.rogersbasementwaterproofing.com Cheshire Alumni Banquet Southwestern alumni banquet Bean dinner planned PATRIOT — The Southwestern High School Alumni Banquet will be held at Southwestern Elementary School on Saturday, May 29. Doors will open at 6 p.m., the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. A cost of $15 per person will not only pay for the meal, but will also contribute to the Southwestern Alumni Scholarship program. To make a reservation, please contact Jeanie Hively at 740-245 9740 by Monday, May 17. CENTERVILLE — Centerville’s annual Bean Dinner will be held on May 29 with parade at 11 a.m. Parade participants are asked to call 740-245-5635. Road closures, construction GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces Scenic Drive (CR-127) will be closed between State Route 160 and Summit Road, beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, April 26 for approximately two months for slip repair, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use other county roads as a detour. MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project began on April 12 on State Route 143, between Lee Road (Township Road 168) and Ball Run Road (Township Road 20A). One lane will be closed. Distributing COVID supplies CLAY TWP. — Trustees with Clay Township will be distributing COVID-19 related supplies from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, May 22, at the site on Teens Run Road, approximately two-tenths of a miles from Ohio 7, south of Gallipolis. ID, such as driver’s CDL Class A or B Truck Drivers Needed $20.00 Hr Call 740-778-2242 OH-70237013 (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN REAL ESTATE Help Wanted General Bank drive-thru update MERCHANDISE Machinery & Equipment )LQLVK 0RZHU 372 ��� &DURQL�2QO\ 8VHG � 0R� ������� ������������ Experienced Auto Body Tech and Mechanic wanted. See Glenn at OH-70235927 POMEROY — The regular meeting of the Meigs County Public Library Board will be held at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m., May 31. All veteran service organizations, businesses, foundations and other community support groups are invited to participate in the parade. Individuals or groups interested in participating in the Memorial Day Parade are asked to please contact the Gallia County Veterans Service Office at 740-446-2005 no later than Friday, May 21. Meigs County EMA released the following advisory, “Residents in the Villages of Racine, Syracuse and the surrounding areas of them. On Monday May 17th between the hours of 7-9 a.m. there will demolition blasting at the old Phillp Sporn plant, loud explosions will be experienced during this time.” MASON, W.Va. — The Ohio Valley Bank Bend Area Office drive-thru repair is complete. The driveCHESHIRE — The Cheshire High School Alumni thru will resume normal operations this Monday. Reunion will be held this year on May 29. Doors Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.- open at 5 p.m. No charge this year finger food will noon Saturday. be provided. Anyone interested call Robert Lucas 740-367-7147 or Martha Swisher 740-645-9392 or Betty Jo Clark 740-367-0172. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities, regular monthly meeting, 4 p.m., Administrative Offices, 77 Mill Creek Road. Monday, May 24 Memorial Day Parade sign up Demolition planned (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Want To Buy Best Deal New & Used MARK PORTER FORD Absolute Top Dollarsilver/gold coins, any 10k/14k/18k gold jewerly, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 LEGAL NOTICE Request for Bond Release Permit Number D-0834 Mining Year 31 Date Issued: April 18, 1989 Hopedale Mining, LLC, is requesting the following Bond releases, Phase I, Phase II and Phase III bond release for 5.6 acres affected by the coal mine and reclamation permit D-0834, located in Section 7, Addison Township, Gallia County. Year 31 Phase I Backfilling, regrading, and drainage control was completed on 5.6 acres on July 1, 2015, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan $14,000 bond is on deposit of which $7,000 is sought to be released. Year 31 Phase II Resoiling and revegetation was completed on 5.6 acres on July 1, 2015, in accordance with approved reclamation plan $7,000 bond is on deposit of which $4,900 is sought to be released. Year 31 Phase III Successful reclamation was completed on 5.6 acres on July 1, 2015, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan $2,100 bond is on deposit of which $2,100 is sought to be released. Written objections, comments or requests for a bond release conference may be submitted to the Chief of the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Road, Building H-2, Columbus, Ohio 43229-6605, Attn: Lee Workman, in accordance with paragraph (F)(6) of the Revised Code Section 1513.16. Written objections or requests for bond release conferences must be filed with the Chief within thirty (30) days after the last date of this publication. 5/1/21,5/8/21,5/15/21,5/22/21 Home of the Car Fairy OH-70004516 OH-70232175 www.markporterauto.com Amy Carter Product Specialist �� ���� �������!�������������� �� ���� ��� ��!� ��� � � �� ����� ���� � � amycarter@markporterauto.com %UHQWZRRG 'ULYH 6OLS 5HSDLUV 1RWLFH WR %LGGHUV Sealed bids will be received by the Gallipolis Township Board of Gallia County, Ohio, at the office of the fiscal officer (Helenlu S. Morgan; 1120 State Route 160; Gallipolis, OH 45631) until 4:00 P.M. (prevailing local time) on June 14, 2021. Bids will be opened at the regular established meeting on June 14th at 6:00 P.M. and read immediately thereafter for: The furnishing of all services, labor, equipment and materials required for the 200 feet by 14 Feet roadway width slip on Brentwood Drive in Gallipolis Township. (Approximately 2 miles west on 160 from City of Gallipolis) All proposed work shall be in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the office of the Gallipolis Township Fiscal Officer's resident. Copies will be provided upon request. Notify the fiscal officer at 740-441-0031 or 740-853-2028 to set up appointment. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond (pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 153.693 or 9.334) for the full amount of the bid or a certified check, cashier's check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the bids. State of Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance adhere to Chapter 4115 of the Ohio Revised Code to support Prevailing Wage for hourly wages on this project. Once project is awarded the contracting authority will enter into a proper contract in accordance with the bid, plans, details, and specifications. 5/15/21,5/19/21,5/22/21 �NEWS/WEATHER 12 Saturday, May 15, 2021 Daily Sentinel OU President stepping down; becoming faculty member ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University President Dr. M. Duane Nellis announced Thursday his plans to end his tenure as President on June 30, 2021, and transition to faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. Nellis took office as Ohio University’s 21st President in 2017. Nellis’ career in higher education spans four decades, including 11 years as a university president. He said the timing is right for Ohio University and his family. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve Ohio University as President these past four years,” President Nellis said. “Ruthie and I have truly enjoyed being a part of this University and this community, and I am proud of the many accomplishments we have all made together. I am excited to continue my service to this great University as I return to the work that brought me in but for higher education, and we have been proud to partner with him on many important initiatives that have moved our University forward.” Nellis led Ohio University through great change, including most recently during the unprecedented COVID-19 global pandemic. For more than a year, he has overseen the successful transition to virtual learning and remote operations followed by the phased return to in-person and hybrid instruction. Last month, he announced the University’s plans to return to more normal student activity and in-person instruction for Fall 2021. President Nellis’ four-year tenure began with a yearlong listening tour that led to the development of Fearlessly First, the University’s Strategic Framework. During his tenure, the University gained national attention for to higher education – my passion for working with students through teaching, research and service.” The Ohio University Board of Trustees is expected to formally accept Nellis’ decision to return to faculty at its regularly scheduled meeting in June. The University will launch a national search for its 22nd President, and it is expected that an interim President will be named in the coming days. Board Chairwoman Janelle Coleman expressed appreciation to President Nellis for his service for the past four years. “President Nellis has been a collaborative, smart, gracious leader who was always focused on ensuring the University was well positioned to serve students today and in the years to come,” Chair Coleman said. “He has served honorably during a time of great challenge not just for Ohio University its diversity efforts, modernized the general education curriculum, and launched the OHIO Honors Program. Under President Nellis’ guidance, the University embraced Strategic Pathways and Priorities that further refined OHIO’s niche in an increasingly competitive landscape. Through cultivating partnerships within the communities OHIO serves, President Nellis successfully created greater alignment between campuses and locations to better meet both student and community needs. Incoming Board of Trustees Chair Cary Cooper, who takes the reins from Trustee Coleman at the end of this week, said the Board will work quickly to finalize plans for an Interim President to begin July 1. “We are confident in the strength of our leadership across the University to continue to move us forward, and we Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans vaulted Rep. Elise Stefanik into the ranks of House leadership Friday, electing an ardent Donald Trump defender in hopes of calming their searing civil war over the deposed Rep. Liz Cheney’s unremitting combat with the former president. Stefanik, R-N.Y., a moderate turned Trump loyalist who’s given voice to many of his false claims about election fraud, was elected as expected to the No. 3 post that Cheney, R-Wyo., held for over two years. Backed by Trump and the House’s top two Republicans, Stefanik defeated challenger Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, by 134-46 in a secret ballot vote conducted behind closed doors. A member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, Roy was a prohibitive long shot whose candidacy seemed a signal to GOP leaders that hardright Republicans expect a robust voice moving Scott Applewhite | AP Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Friday, just after she was elected chair of the House Republican Conference, replacing Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., who was ousted from the GOP leadership for criticizing former President Donald Trump. She is joined by, from left, Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La. forward. Stefanik, 36, gives Republicans a chance to try changing the subject from the acrimonious fight over the defiant Cheney by installing a Trump loyalist — and one of the party’s relative handful of women in Congress — in a visible role. But GOP schisms are unlikely to vanish quickly. Many hard-right conservatives have misgivings about Stefanik’s centrist voting record, tensions TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 45° 70° 65° 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. (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. 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Adelphi 71/50 Low Moderate High Lucasville 74/52 High Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 300 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. 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 12.51 20.10 23.71 12.67 12.72 25.75 12.22 29.12 35.87 12.40 27.50 36.20 29.00 24-hr. 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(AP) — Investigators recovered more than 50 shell casings at the scene of a shooting that injured nine people in Rhode Island’s capital, Providence Police Chief Col. Hugh T. Clements said Friday. Of the people injured Thursday evening, eight were shot, and the ninth was by hurt by shards of glass, Clements told WPRO radio on Friday. Three were critical, authorities said. There had been no arrests as of early Friday. “The investigation is very fluid, very active, we have not charged anyone at this point,” he said. Murray City 71/45 McArthur 71/47 Very High Primary: Mulberry, Walnut Mold: 189 Moderate Chillicothe 71/50 Waverly 73/51 Pollen: 181 Low MOON PHASES First 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme Logan 71/48 Over 50 shell casings found at site of shooting that hurt 9 76° 54° Periods of rain Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 2 Primary: cladosporium, other Sun. 6:15 a.m. 8:35 p.m. 9:42 a.m. 12:22 a.m. 64° 52° Mostly cloudy KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A bomb ripped through a mosque in northern Kabul during Friday prayers, killing 12 worshippers, and wounding 15, Afghan police said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing, the latest in a surge in violence as U.S. and NATO troops have begun their final withdrawal from the country, after 20 years of war. According to Afghan police spokesman, Ferdaws Faramarz, the bomb exploded as prayers had begun. The mosque’s imam, Mofti Noman, was among the dead, the spokesman said and added that the initial police investigation suggests the imam may have been the target. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied any insurgent connection to the mosque attack, condemning it and accusing Afghanistan’s intelligence agency of being behind the explosion. Both the Taliban and government routinely blame each other for attacks. TUESDAY Partly sunny and nice today. A few showers late tonight. High 74° / Low 47° HEALTH TODAY Precipitation MONDAY 70° 54° Statistics through 3 p.m. Fri. 67° 42° 75° 52° 91° in 1962 35° in 1996 SUNDAY Afghan police say Kabul mosque bombing kills 12 Trump is the leader that they look to,” she told reporters after the vote. She added, “He is an important voice in the Republican Party and we look forward to working with him.” Stefanik thanked her colleagues after her election, citing the Revolutionary War battlefield at Saratoga, New York, near her home. Describing themes similar to those Republicans often emphasize, Stefanik said Americans there fought for “liberty, freedom and a limited government,” according to a person who provided the comments on condition of anonymity. Trump issued a statement congratulating Stefanik, adding, “The House GOP is united and the Make America Great Again movement is Strong!” Roy had said he was running because Stefanik’s voting record was too moderate and he didn’t want Republicans to affirm the party leader’s chosen candidate without a fight. After the vote, he downplayed GOP divisions. EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low remain raw over Trump’s taut hold on the party and Cheney’s rancorous ouster, and Cheney has said she will remain a vocal foe of Trump. At a time when Cheney and other anti-Trump Republicans are trying to pull the party away from him, Stefanik reaffirmed her view of his importance, underscoring his continued sway within the party. “Voters determine the leader of the Republican Party, and President Information provided by Ohio University. IN BRIEF House GOP elects Trump defender Elise Stefanik By Alan Fram and Mary Clare Jalonick will bring in an experienced academic leader to work in partnership with them,” Trustee Cooper said. “Along with President Nellis, the Board is committed to ensuring we continue the University’s great forward momentum in the weeks and months to come.” President Nellis gave much credit to his wife, Ruthie, for her continued support over the years. “Ruthie has been my best friend and partner through the many challenges and celebrations in life, and I appreciate her support as I make this transition,” President Nellis said. “We wish the University a most dynamic, impactful and prosperous future, and we look forward to contributing to the University’s success in new ways as we move forward.” National for the 48 contiguous states High Low 98° in Needles, CA 24° in Angel Fire, NM Global High Low Houston 84/71 Monterrey 85/70 Miami 86/75 116° in Matam, Senegal -26° in Aputiteeq, Greenland Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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