http://66.213.69.5/files/original/84e5f60620932d777ffcdee382727a3f.pdf f7a3a548d275ecf38570d6837ca54600 PDF Text Text On this day in history NEWS s 3 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 69° 87° 85° Mostly cloudy, hot and humid today. Mainl clear tonight. High 94° / Low 69° Today’s weather forecast Football Friday Nights WEATHER s 7 SPORTS s 4 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 75, Volume 166 Meigs Co. receives public transportation system funding By Makya Trussell Special to OVP MEIGS COUNTY — The absence of accessible, yet affordable public transit in Meigs County has been a continuous issue county stakeholders have faced in the previous years — and a topic of concern for those who are unable to attain transportation for schooling, routine health care, work, community events and more. After frequent discussion among different agencies of the county, Meigs County will soon see its long-waited public transportation system. On Jan. 24, 2020, the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services (MCDJFS) took the lead on the project of bringing public transportation to the community. As early as the following month, in February 2020, MCDJFS submitted a letter of interest to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) on behalf of the County regarding the initiative for the start-up of a public transportation system. In the wake the COVID-19 pandemic, community members, other social services and the local school districts supported Job and Family Services (JFS) in the mission by surveying community needs of transportation, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 s 50¢ Finlaw wins Showman of Showman By Sarah Hawley senting horse; McKenzie Robertson, representing market goats; Shelbe Cochran, representing ROCKSPRINGS — Lucas Finlaw was named market sheep; Rachel Jackson, representing the Showman of Showmarket rabbits; Coltin man on Friday evening during the competition at Parker, representing market dairy feeder; Trenton the Meigs County Fair. Finlaw, who was named Morrissey, representing market beef steer; Emma the Grand Champion Chicken Showman earlier Doczi, representing market turkeys; and Caelin in the week, was one of 10 finalists in the compe- Seth, representing market dairy steer. Seth was tition. unable to compete due to Competitors, in addiinjury. tion to Finlaw, included: Each of the competitors Zachary Williams, representing market beef feedSee SHOWMAN | 8 er; Darbi Mugrage, repre- TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Showman of Showman winner Lucas Finlaw (fifth from left) is pictured with 2020 winner Jessica Parker (sixth from left), Meigs County Fair Royalty Livestock Princess Lizzie Parry, King Jacob Spencer, Queen Olivia Harris and Livestock Prince Jacob Fitch, and OVB Bend Area Branch Manager Dan Short, representing the event sponsor Ohio Valley Bank. See FUNDING | 8 101 new COVID-19 cases reported in region By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. com OHIO VALLEY — A total of 101 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Ohio Valley Publishing area on Monday. In Gallia County, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported 48 new COVID-19 cases, since Friday, on Monday. In Mason County, 37 additional cases of COVID-19 were reported on Monday, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). In Meigs County, 16 new COVID-19 cases, since Friday, were reported by ODH on Monday. Here is a closer look at the local COVID-19 data: Gallia County According to the 2 p.m. update from ODH, there have been 2,750 total cases (48 new) in Gallia County since the beginning of the pandemic, 170 hospitalizations (8 new) and 51 deaths. Of the 2,702 cases, 2,470 (20 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 387 cases (20 new), 2 hospitalizations See CASES | 8 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. OH-70239894 All content © 2021 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. ATTENTION! If you have tested positive for COVID-19, please be on alert for a call from the Ohio Department of Health Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Team. The call will come from the 216 area code and caller ID will show OHIO DEP of HEALTH Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel McKayla Nelson’s Grand Champion Beef Steer was purchased for $5,600 by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home and Hupp Auto Center. Buyers spend more than $312K at livestock sale By Sarah Hawley TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com Editor’s note: Articles and photos from Saturday’s Meigs County Junior Fair Livestock Sale will appear in three parts beginning with today’s article on the dairy steer and feeder and beef steer and feeder sales. ROCKSPRINGS — As Auctioneer Dean Blackburn said, it is an investment in the kids, not about purchasing livestock. Many local businesses and individuals did just that on Saturday at the Meigs County Junior Fair Livestock Sale, spending a total of $312,850 in bids during the live auction. This total does not include any “bumps” which were reported separately to the secretary’s office during or after the sale as those amounts were not announced publicly. Livestock sale results, by species, in order of Saturday’s sale were as follows: Beef Feeder — 5. Oliv- Trenton Morrissey’s Reserve Champion Beef Steer was purchased for $5,000 by Ridenour Gas Service. ia Harris, $2,300, Holzer Meigs Emergency Department; 6. Olivia Wood, $6,000, Windy Hills Cattle and White Sanitation; 8. Rikki Bauerbach, $1,400, Hendrix Heating and Cooling; 9. MacKenzie Newell, $2,100, Reed and Baur Insurance; 10. Kensley Karr, $2,700, Gavin Power Plant; 12. Cassidy Runyon, $1,400, Brickles Transportation; 13. Samuel Bauerbach, $1,500, Mark Porter GM Super Center; 14. Levi Williams, $1,700, Leedy Angus Farm; 15. Shelby Runyon, $1,500, J&K Contracting; 16. Abigail Bauerbach, $1,600, Lance’s Trailer Sales and Hupp Auto Center; 17. Manuel Gheen, $1,200, State Rep. Jay Edwards; 18. Cayden Stethem, $1,850, See LIVESTOCK | 8 Shot Clinics Are being held at the Meigs County Health Department You can see the Vaccine Schedule at www.meigs-health.com Call 740-992-6626 to register or gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov Meigs County Health Department | 112. E. Memorial Drive, Ste A | Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 | 740-992-6626 | www.meigs-health.com �OBITUARIES 2 Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARIES SAMUEL FREDERICK NEAL POINT PLEASANT — Samuel Frederick Neal, 81, beloved husband, son, and uncle passed away on August 22, 2021 at his home in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Sam was born on August 24, 1939 in Huntington, W.Va. He was the son of the late Madge Edith (Trout) Neal. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his aunt Flossie Trout, and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Zelma Jean Neal; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Ray (Marjorie) Pullin, Jeffrey Owen (Vickie) Pullin; a nephew, Jeffrey David Pullin; three nieces, Alysia (Timothy) Becker, Mallory (Brandan) Smith, and Rebecca (Joseph) Bocook; and four great-nephews and one great-niece. Sam was raised in Gallipolis, Ohio where he graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1961-1964 and was stationed in Germany as a cryptographer. He returned home and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Marshall University in 1968. Sam began his professional career as a radio DJ for the former WJEH in Gallipolis, followed by a TV journalism career at WSAZ in Huntington, and WTVD in Raleigh, N.C. where he served as the station’s statehouse Bureau Chief. Sam later worked in public relations and eventually retired from State Farm Insurance where he was on the National Catastrophe Team. He also started the Holzer Medical Center’s Community Relations Department and was instrumental in passing the Rio Grande Community College levy in four counties. On January 22, 1966, Sam married Jean Pullin at Good Shepherd Methodist Church in Flatrock, W.Va. Together they traveled the world, visiting nearly every state and international destinations like Europe and China. Sam loved a great adventure. He was a certified scuba diver and dove off of the North American continental shelf. He also learned to fly planes, flying solo twice and even tried skydiving. Sam also had a thirst for knowledge. He was an avid reader, often starting and finishing a novel in a day and did up to seven-word and other type puzzles every day. He also whitewater rafted the New River in West Virginia and the Snake River in Colorado. Sam was a member of First Baptist Church in Gallipolis, where he served the Lord for many years in the church choir and as a vocalist. Because of concerns about COVID-19, a going home celebration will be announced and held at a later date and time. The family would like to thank the staff of the Mason County EMS for their care and compassion during Sam’s final days. Services are under the direction of the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www. wilcoxenfuneralhome.com RUSSELL W. MOORE, JR. PATRICK COUNTY, Va. — Russell W. Moore, Jr. (always known as Bill), a resident of Patrick County, Va., and Nassau County, Fla., died on August 16, 2021 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Va. Bill was born at home in Quinwood, W.Va., on October 3, 1949, the son of Russell W. Moore and Hope (Ball) Moore. Bill graduated from Pomeroy High School, class of 1967. He received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern, in Ada, and his master’s degree from Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C. He was a very proud Ohio State Buckeye fan … O-H-I-O. Bill had a distinguished career in healthcare administration serving in executive roles at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., Carolinas Healthcare System in Charlotte, N.C. and Medcath, Inc. in Charlotte. He also supported various philanthropic organizations and served on the board of directors of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in law, Frederic and Ethel Bouwman, a brother-in-law, Rodney Gaul and his favorite golden retriever, Jake. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Bouwman. He is also survived by his son Sean (Meliah) and daughter Maria; grandchildren, Clara and Brigid AsheMoore and Lacey, Josiah, and Fairley all residing in Asheville; sisters, Sharon Gaul and Linda (Gary) Madara; special nephew, Michael (Jennifer) Gaul; brother-in-law, Arthur (Becky) Bouwman and other extended family members. Bill loved his mountain home in Virginia and his many friends there, who became like a family. He loved his home at the shore and enjoyed walking the beach with his wife and dogs; and casting a line to catch the ’big one.’ Beneath a sometimesgruff exterior was a good and ethical man. He will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him dearly. There will be a private service. Memorial donations may be made to Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551 and Easterseals UCP of North Carolina and Virginia, 5171 Glenwood Ave. Suite 211 Raleigh, NC 27612. WILLIAM EDWARD BARTELS wife, Diana BarPOMEROY — tels, his youngest William Edward daughter, Carrie Bartels, age 78, (Lee) Powell, and passed away on grandsons CasAugust 21, 2021 sium and Grayson in Pomeroy, Ohio. Powell. Ed is also Ed was born in survived by his Pomeroy, on Octograndchildren, Lauren ber 26, 1942 to William Bartels and Louise Hum- (Kevin) Denner, Trey (Grace) Hedrick, and phrey Bartels. great-grandchildren, From traveling the MARK CLINTON WARNER Beckett and Everett world with his loving Denner. He is preceded served honorably with the wife, Diane, to nightly POMEROY — Mark in death by his eldest drives topped off with United States Army as a Clinton Warner, age 73, ice cream, Ed was always daughter, Tracie Bartelswent to be with our Lord, Combat Engineer. Houdashelt, his older on the move. He was When Mark left the on Friday, August 20, brother Chuck Bartels a wonderful husband, 2021 at his home on Wolf Army, he pursued a and his older sister Sally father, grandfather and Pen Road with his daugh- career with the Union friend. His greatest joy in Bartels. Construction Laborer’s ters by his side. A viewing will be held life was the time he got Mr. Warner is survived Local #543 of Huntingto spend with his friends to celebrate his life at ton, W.Va., and Abestos by two daughters, Vicki Abatement Workers Local and family. Ed graduated Anderson McDaniel (Stephen) Ohlinger and Funeral Home from 6 from Rio Grande Uni#207 of New Haven, Kristina (Matthew) p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursversity with a degree in W.Va. Finlaw. His greatest education, and spent the day, August 26, 2021. He spent many years joy in life was spendtraveling around the east next 35 years serving the Mass will be held on ing time with his family Friday, August 27, 2021 community of Pomeroy coast building smoke and his five wonderful at Sacred Heart Cathoas a teacher and prinstacks for power plants. grandchildren; Matlic Church, followed cipal, as well as a high Mark attended the tison and Lucas Finlaw; school football and base- by graveside service at Claire, Griffin,and Violet Bradbury Church of Sacred Heart Cemetery ball coach. Christ. He enjoyed the Ohlinger. He spent his at 11 a.m. Ed is survived by his fellowship and sharing his free time traveling to love for the Lord. their activities and supMark was a joy to be porting them in sportSUSAN JEANETTE COX around and never met ing events, 4-H, school, church and work. He was a stranger. He will be Opal Caldwell, Bidwell; BIDWELL — Susan missed by many. their biggest fan. Jeanette Cox, 69, Bidwell, uncle, John Camden, Graveside services will Ohio passed away SaturHe is also survived by Killeen, Texas and spebe held at Meigs Memory day, August 21, 2021 at his sister Sandy (Frank) cial friends and neighWilson of East New Mar- Gardens on Thursday, bors: Janice Wedemeyer, Holzer Medical Center, ket, Md., and his brother August 26, 2021 at 11 Jane Ann Burns, Debbie Gallipolis, Ohio. a.m. with Justin Roush Keith (Erica) Higgins Ellis, Mandy Lawson She was born July 11, officiating. of Newburgh, Ind., and and Janey Lawson, all of 1952 to the late Paul Military funeral honors Franklin Denney and many nieces, nephews, Bidwell. will be presented by the and cousins. He was Funeral services will be Clara Ellen Camden. American Legion Drew preceded in death by his Susan was a 1970 gradu- held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Webster Post #39 of parents; Pete and DoroAugust 26, 2021 at the ate of North Gallia High thy (Warner) Higgins, his Pomeroy. McCoy-Moore Funeral School, was former No gifts or flowers grandparents; George and Home, Vinton Chapel. owner/operator at Lady Amber (Adkins) Warner, are needed, sometimes Burial will follow in the Bug Floral, Bidwell, and his uncles and aunts Jack the greatest tribute is an Vinton Memorial Cemewas also employed by Warner, Dale Warner, Ted expression of love. tery, Vinton, Ohio. Family Smeltzer Flower Shop The family asks that Warner, Ada Nease and and friends may call on and Floral Fashions, you carry out an expresLois Thompson. the family at the funeral both of Gallipolis. She sion of love in Mark’s Mark is a veteran of attended Prospect Baptist home from noon until the honor. the Vietnam War. He time of service. Church and loved her Online condolences can Savior, The Lord Jesus be sent to www.mccoyChrist. CONTACT US Susan married Charles moore.com 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 McCoy-Moore is hon“Chief” Cox. In addition 740-446-2342 ored to serve the Cox to her husband, she is All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel Family in this time of survived by aunts, Ruth edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be need. Phillips, Gallipolis, and reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your take on today’s news? Visit us on social media to share your thoughts. MARY CATHERINE DISANTIS BIDWELL — Mary Catherine DiSantis, 84, of Bidwell, passed away, at 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence. Born December 28, 1936, in Minnie, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Jonnie Daniels Meek. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Thomas Jefferson Public School, in Chicago, Ill. She received her bachelor’s degree in 1989 from Concordia University, in Chicago. She was a former member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Rio Grande, and a current member of the Northup Baptist Church, and she also was a member of the Farm Bureau. She is survived by her husband, Joseph DiSantis II, whom she married on December 2, 1961, in Berwyn, Ill.; children, Mia DiSantis, of Bidwell, Dirk (Susan) DiSantis, of Johnson City, Tenn., Amy (Scott) DiSantis, of Bidwell, and Cara (Michael) Catalanello, of Nashotah, Wis., a step-son, Daniel (Cecille) DiSantis, of Grenville, R.I.; grandchildren, Zachary Slaughter, Marvin Tyler (Laneka) Jones, Nayasha Jones, Joseph (Amy) DiSantis, Michael Miravete, Alexandra Miravete, Bethany DiSantis, Ethan DiSantis, Carter DiSantis, Ashleigh Richeir, Kyle Richier, Kari Rueschaw, Carly (Troy) Phillis, Caleb Catalanello, and Samuel Catalanello; stepgrandchildren, Lee Patrick DiSantis, Veronica (Michael) Milbourn, Roger Miravete, Jr., Heather (Jeff Connor) Miravete; great-grandchildren, Marvin T., Mekhi, Malanie, Declan, Bennet, Maximus, and Isabelle; step greatgrandchildren, Briana, Connor, Phoebe, Brooke, Elizabeth, Emma, and James; a sister, Bette (Rudolph) Geirich, of Springfield, Va.; brothers, Thomas (Jean) Meek, and Kenneth Richard Meek, both of Gallipolis; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie DiSantis, a son, Joseph DiSantis, III, a sister, Joanna Corfias, and brothers, Samuel Meek, William Meek, Jonathan Meek. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at noon in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Sarrett and Pastor James Chapman. Interment will follow in the Mound Hill Cemetery with grandsons serving as casketbearers. Friends may call on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. DELBERT D. BISSELL GROVEPORT — Delbert D. Bissell, age 60, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, on March 4, 1961 to Delbert L. Bissell and the late Donna J. Brewer Bissell. He was a resident of Groveport, most of his life. He was a self employed Hardwood Floor Specialist for 33 years. He was an excellent finish carpenter. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Two of the proudest moments in his life were when his daughter, Dena was born and when he played high school football for Groveport. He and his teammates won the OCC Ohio Division Championship in 1978. He is survived by his daughter, Dena (Brian) Duncan; grandson, Dakota Scarbury and granddaughter, Pearl Duncan; father, Delbert L. Bissell and friend Joyce LaRue; sister, Devonia (Mark) McKee; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna J. Bissell in 2012; paternal grandparents, Charles and Margaret Bissell of Chester, and maternal grandparents, Donald and Pauline Brewer of Portland. Also survived by his friend Becky Fasone and her children, Annie and Bobby. Visitation will be Thursday, August 26 from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral at 1:30 p.m. at the MyersWoodyard Funeral Home, 587 Main Street in Groveport. Interment will follow in Lithopolis Cemetery 4365 Cedar Hill Rd. N. W. Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110. Share with the family at www.orwoodyard.com PEARL A. BURGER BIDWELL — Pearl A. Burger, 100 of Bidwell, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Madison Park Healthcare, Huntington, W.Va. She was born September 10, 1920 in Wayne County, W.Va., daughter of the late Crit and Annie Crabtree. Pearl was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Porter. Her love of flowers earned her several awards for flower arranging and she was a Charter Member of the Vinton Garden Club. Pearl is survived by a daughter, Anna Mae (Nick) Diniaco; grandchildren, Charles Diniaco, Amy (Matt) Orwig all of Huntington; and great-grandchildren, Chase Diniaco, Alabama and Rylan Orwig, Huntington; step-daughter, Polly Bryant, of Bidwell; step-grandchildren, Eric Bowcott, of Bidwell, and Jamie Hudson Smith, of Hawaii; brother-in-law, Kendall Dean, of Sarasota, Fla.; and special friends, Scott & Wanda MacClinchy, Vinton. In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by husbands, Charles Wade George and Lonnie Burger, by six brothers, Gerald, Homer, Glenn, Clyde, Ervin and Arvil Crabtree and three sisters, Ruth Shaw, Doris Dean and Joyce Atkinson. Pearl’s family would like to express their thanks for the loving care afforded her by Wyngate at Rivers Edge and Madison Park Health Care. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday August 24, 2021 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis with Pastor Dan Lamphier officiating. Burial will follow in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday one hour prior to services. The McCoyMoore Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burger family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.mccoymoore.com. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, August 24, 2021 3 Zerkle House of Hope donates to library TODAY IN HISTORY By Mindy Kearns Today is Tuesday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2021. There are 129 days left in the year. Special to OVP MASON — For over four years, the Zerkle House of Hope, a ministry of the Mason United Methodist Church, has supported the Mason Library through annual donations. This year, two days of sales from the thrift store were designated to be donated. Crystal Marshall presented the proceeds in the amount of $300 to Branch Librarian April Scott last week. According to Mason County Library Director Pam Thompson, the funds will go into the book budget at Mason to purchase children’s books and adult large print editions. She said due to COVID-19, as well as recent budget cuts, Mindy Kearns | Courtesy Crystal Marshall, left, representing Zerkle House of Hope, is pictured as she presents Mason Branch Librarian April Scott with a $300 donation. The money represents two days of sales at the thrift store, which is a ministry of the Mason United Methodist Church. the donation will help the library be able to purchase newly released books, as well as favorites among patrons. Thompson added donations are always welcome. They can be made to the overall Mason County Library System, or to the branch of choice, including New Haven, Mason, or the Point Pleasant location. Supply donations, including tissues, paper towels, cups and plates, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer and like products, are used for story hour and children’s programs. Several monetary donations have come in the way of memorial gifts given in memory of a loved one, Thompson said. To learn more about services and programs offered at the libraries, phone the Point Pleasant location at 304-675-0894; New Haven at 304-8823252; and Mason at 304773-5580. Two ongoing programs at this time include story hour for children, which will begin a new year in September, and an adult Kindle book club which meets virtually. Mindy Kearns is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing, email her at mindykearns1@hotmail.com. OxyContin maker’s lawyer warns of long litigation By Geoff Mulvihill Associated Press A lawyer for Purdue Pharma said Monday that a judge needs to accept the OxyContin maker’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the opioid epidemic or face “years or decades of Hobbesian hell” with complicated litigation that would not result in fair payouts to abate the epidemic or pay individual victims. Marshall Huebner, a lawyer for Purdue, made his case during an ongo- ing videoconference hearing to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain, who expects to rule this week on whether to accept the Stamford, Connecticutbased company’s reorganization plan. State and local governments and individual victims who cast ballots on the plan supported it overwhelmingly. But nine states, the District of Columbia, the city of Seattle and the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee are fighting the plan because it would protect members of the Sackler family who own the company from future lawsuits over opioids. Huebner said that allowing suits to go ahead against members of the wealthy family “would be a fight that would be long, hard-fought, uncertain and incredibly expensive.” And if some places won billions in judgments against family members, Huebner said, that could leave nothing for the rest of the U.S. He also noted that suing Sackler families is complicated. The family is stretched across the world, with some assets held in foreign trusts. And many family members have never been involved with Purdue. In exchange for the legal protections, family members would contribute a total of $4.5 billion in cash and control of a charitable fund. They would give up ownership of Purdue, and the company would be reformed into a new entity with its profits going to fight the epidemic and pay victims and their families. GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Church offers free community meal evening by the river. Sponsored by Riverbend Arts Council. Bossard Library internet upgrade GALLIPOLIS — Bossard Library announces that the public internet computers will be unavailable for a period of time on Friday, Aug. 27 due to a system upgrade. MIDDLEPORT — The monthly Free Community Dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center is Friday, Aug. 27. This month serving homestyle chicken and noodles, green beans, roll, and dessert. Take-out meals will be passed out in the parking lot at 5 p.m. while supGALLIA COUNTY — Gallia plies last. County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces the following road closures due to emergency bridge replacement: Carter Road will be closed between Little Bullskin Road and Lincoln Pike Road starting Aug. 9 and ending Aug. 24, MIDDLEPORT — “Saturday weather permitting. Local traffic in the Park” event will take place Aug. 28, 4-8 p.m., Dave Diles Park, will need to use other county roads Middleport. Music by Brent Patter- as detours. BIDWELL — SR 160/554 roundson, food, ice cream truck, caramel about construction. A roundabout corn, vendors, face painting, art construction project begins on July demonstrations, Chinese auction. 26 at the intersection of SR 160 Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an Road closures, construction ‘Saturday in the Park’ Aug. 28 and SR 554. From July 26-Sept. 6, SR 554 will be closed between SR 160 and Porter Road. ODOT’s detour is SR 7 through Cheshire to SR 735 to U.S. 35 to SR 160 to SR 554. Beginning July 26, one lane of SR 160 will be closed and temporary traffic signals will be in place between Homewood Drive and Porter Road. Estimated completion: Oct. 1. 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. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 15. Library storytime resumes Sept. 13 Storytime resumes at all Meigs Library locations the week of Sept. 13. Mondays – Racine Library, Tuesdays – Eastern Library, Wednesdays – Pomeroy Library, Thursdays – Middleport Library. All locations are at 1 p.m. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@ aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Orchard Hill Road, Galing at the Harrisonville lipolis, OH 45631. Fire House to discuss a Bonnie Krautter will water project. be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sept. 11, cards may be sent to 1712 Chester Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769. POMEROY — The Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting at noon POMEROY — Acousat the district office. The tic Night at the Library. office is located at 113 E. Informal jam session, bring your instruments or Memorial Drive, Suite D, Pomeroy. come to listen. 6 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. Thursday, Aug. 26 Tuesday, Aug. 24 Wednesday, Card showers Aug. 25 Jean Miller-Fisher will Saturday, Aug. 28 GALLIPOLIS — St. be celebrating her 94th SCIPIO TWP. — Scipio Louis Church, 85 State birthday on Sept. 8, cards Township Trustees will St., hosts its spaghetti may be sent to 1470 be holding a special meet- dinner from 4 - 7 p.m., featuring homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread sticks, beverage, and a choice of many desserts. Sunday, Aug. 29 MIDDLEPORT — Ash Street Church will host “The West Virginia Couriers” singing group 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. in their office at 97 North Second Avenue, Suite 2, Middleport. The Associated Press Today’s Highlight in History On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., setting fire to the Capitol (which was still under construction) and the White House, as well as other public buildings. On this date In A.D. 79, long-dormant Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash; an estimated 20,000 people died. In 1932, Amelia Earhart embarked on a 19-hour flight from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, making her the first woman to fly solo, non-stop, from coast to coast. In 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty came into force. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Communist Control Act, outlawing the Communist Party in the United States. In 1968, France became the world’s fifth thermonuclear power as it exploded a hydrogen bomb in the South Pacific. In 1981, Mark David Chapman was sentenced in New York to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon. (Chapman remains imprisoned.) In 1989, Baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti (juh-MAH’-tee) banned Pete Rose from the game for betting on his own team, the Cincinnati Reds. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida, causing $30 billion in damage; 43 U.S. deaths were blamed on the storm. In 2001, Tom Green, a Mormon fundamentalist with five wives and 30 children, was sentenced by a court in Provo, Utah, to five years in prison for his conviction on four counts of bigamy and one count of failure to pay child support. In 2003, the Justice Department reported the U.S. crime rate in 2002 was the lowest since studies began in 1973. In 2008, on the final day of the Beijing Games, Kobe Bryant hit two 3-pointers in a big fourth quarter to help the United States defeat Spain 118-107 and win the men’s basketball gold medal for the first time since 2000. In 2019, police in Aurora, Colorado, responding to a report of a suspicious person, used a chokehold to subdue Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man; he suffered cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and was later declared brain dead and taken off life support. (Three officers were placed on leave but returned to the force after prosecutors found insufficient evidence to support charging them.) Ten years ago A defiant Moammar Gadhafi vowed from hiding to fight on “until victory or martyrdom” and called on residents of the Libyan capital and loyal tribesmen across his North African nation to free Tripoli from the “devils and traitors” who had overrun it. Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple Inc.; he was succeeded by Tim Cook. Five years ago A 6.2 magnitude earthquake reduced three central Italian towns to rubble and killed nearly 300 people. Astronaut Jeffrey Williams, commander of the International Space Station, marked a U.S. record-breaking 521st day in orbit, a number accumulated over four flights. (Upon his return to earth 13 days later, Williams had logged a grand total of 534 days in space). One year ago Republicans formally nominated President Donald Trump for a second term on the opening day of a scaled-down convention; during a visit to the convention city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump told delegates that “the only way they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election.” Anger over the shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake, by police spilled into the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin for a second night. Authorities in Portland, Oregon, said protesters repeatedly set fire to a police union headquarters building and were repelled by officers spraying tear gas. The World Health Organization said using plasma from the recovered to treat COVID19 was still considered an “experimental” therapy; the statement came a day after President Donald Trump announced an emergency authorization of the treatment. University of Hong Kong scientists claimed to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Citing “significant errors” in jury selection, California’s Supreme Court overturned the death sentence for Scott Peterson but let his murder conviction stand in the killing of his pregnant wife. Today’s Birthdays Composer-musician Mason Williams is 83. R&B singer Marshall Thompson (The ChiLites) is 79. Actor Anne Archer is 74. Actor Joe Regalbuto is 72. Actor Kevin Dunn is 66. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is 66. Actor-writer Stephen Fry is 64. Actor Steve Guttenberg is 63. Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is 61. Actor Jared Harris is 60. Talk show host Craig Kilborn is 59. CBS News correspondent Major Garrett is 59. Rock singer John Bush is 58. Actor Marlee Matlin is 56. Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller is 56. Broadcast journalist David Gregory is 51. Movie director Ava DuVernay is 49. Actorcomedian Dave Chappelle is 48. Actor James D’Arcy is 48. Actor Carmine Giovinazzo (jeeoh-vihn-AH’-zoh) is 48. Actor Alex O’Loughlin is 45. Actor Beth Riesgraf is 43. Actor Chad Michael Murray is 40. Singer Mika is 38. Actor Blake Berris is 37. Actor Rupert Grint (“Harry Potter” films) is 33. �S ports 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Gallipolis Tribune PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP Black Knights blank Braxton Co. in opener, 7-0 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com SUTTON, W.Va. — Picking right back up where they started. After making the program’s first state tournament appearance in 27 years last fall, the Point Pleasant boys soccer program started the 2021 campaign with a bang Saturday during a 7-0 victory over host Braxton County. The Black Knights (1-0-0) outshot the Eagles (0-1-0) by a sizable 30-4 overall margin and took all 11 corner kicks in the contest, all while also building a sizable 5-0 intermission advantage. Ian Wood lofted a crossing pass that Colton Young headed in in the 10th minute for a 1-0 edge, then Tyson Richards headed in a sideline pass from Wesley Lee eight minutes later for a 2-0 lead. Kanaan Abbas took an open field pass from Jaren Reed and beat the keeper with a move in the 35th minute, then Young dribbled through three defenders and scored from 12 yards out — making it a 4-0 contest in the 38th minute. Lee assisted on the second Young goal. Richards notched the final first half goal in the 40th minute as Nick CicchonLedderhose found him with a pass from 10 yards out that was buried into the top right of the goal for a 5-0 cushion. Cael McCutcheon beat a pair of defenders and scored from 18 yards out in the 48th minute, then Cicchon-Ledderhose buried the final goal from 20 yards out in the 75th minute. Abbas and Alex Shrader respectively added assists on the final two goals of the game. Blue Devils edge Warren, 1-0 CENTENARY, Ohio — An opportunistic bounce. Keagan Daniels scored in the 10th minute of regulation on Saturday, allowing host Gallia Academy to claim a 1-0 victory over Warren in a non-conference friendly at Lester Field. The Blue Devils (2-0-0) were fortunate on the early ricochet as Maddux Camden took a free kick from 30 yards out. The ball was headed away by a War- ren defender about six yards in front of the box, but Evan Stapleton came away with the initial rebound. Stapleton shuffled a pass over Daniels, who blasted the 1-time attempt into the back of the net with 30:24 left in the opening half. GAHS outshot the visiting Warriors by a 12-5 overall margin and also had 10 of the 13 corner kicks in the contest. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2101. WEEK 1 ROUNDUP Eastern rips through Bobcats, 39-8 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — Packing a powerful 1-2 punch. Bryce Newland rushed for 192 yards and three scores, while Jayden Evans added 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns on Friday night as the Eastern football team cruised to a 39-8 victory over visiting Green in a Week 1 gridiron matchup at East Shade River Stadium. The host Eagles (1-0) accumulated 367 yards of total offense in the wire-to-wire victory, which included 327 yards on the ground on 25 attempts. EHS built leads of 14-0 and 33-0 after each of the first two quarters of play, then tacked on a 76-yard Brayden Smith punt return for a touchdown in the third for a commanding 39-0 cushion. Evans and Newland had first quarter TD runs of 48 and 41 yards respectively, then Newland added scoring runs of 69 and 68 yards late in the first half for a 27-0 edge. Evans added a 42-yard TD run before halftime to increase the lead to 33 points at the break. Nathaniel Branningan put the Bobcats (0-1) on the board with a 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Kaleb LaFollette added a conversion run on the point-after try to complete the 31-point outcome. EHS had 11 of the 20 first downs in the contest and was the only team to convert any passing plays. Smith finished the night 3-of-7 passing for 40 yards, while GHS went 0-for-3 through the air. The Eagles did commit two of the three turnovers in the game, although neither squad managed to pick off a pass. Eastern travels to Willow Wood next week to face Symmes Valley in a non-conference matchup at 7 p.m. Tornadoes topple Federal Hocking, 37-8 RACINE, Ohio — A balanced attack. The Southern football team had five different players account for touchdowns before halftime as the hosts cruised to a 37-8 victory over Federal Hocking in the season opener for both programs at Roger Lee Adams Memorial Field. The Tornadoes (1-0) built a 37-0 lead by the intermission, which included a trio of touchdown passes from Josiah Smith to three different receivers in the middle part of the first half. SHS established an 8-0 lead with a Carson Reuter 4-yard run and a successful 2-point conversion, then Smith found Cade Anderson on a 28-yard scoring pass that gave the hosts a 15-0 lead after one period. See WEEK 1 | 6 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, Aug. 24 Volleyball South Gallia at South Point, 6:30 Belpre at Meigs, 7:15 Alexander at Gallia Academy, 7 p.m. Rock Hill at River Valley, 7:30 Soccer Alexander at Gallia Academy girls, 5:30 Alexander at Gallia Academy boys, 7 p.m. St. Joseph Central at Point Pleasant girls, 7 p.m. Golf Meigs girls, River Valley girls at Wellston, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Golf Meigs, River Valley boys at Nelsonville-York, TBA Wahama at St. Marys, 4 p.m. TVC Hocking at Oxbow GC, 4 p.m. Photos by Alex Hawley|OVP Sports Gallia Academy sophomore Kenyon Franklin (13) hauls in a touchdown pass over Meigs’ cornerback Wes Metzger (8) during the first quarter of the Blue Devils’ 22-19 victory on Friday in Gallipolis, Ohio. Gallia Academy holds off Marauders By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Blue Devil defense came through when it mattered most. The Gallia Academy football team stopped non-conference guest Meigs on a pair of fourth downs in the fourth quarter on Friday at Memorial Field, securing the Blue Devils’ 22-19 victory in the season-opener for both teams. Meigs (0-1) got the ball first and went 66 yards in six plays, with a 39-yard touchdown pass from Coulter Cleland to Griffin Cleland. Matt Barr kicked in the extra-point, giving the guests a 7-0 lead 2:56 into play. The Blue Devils (1-0) answered the first chance they got, as Hudson Shamblin found the end zone on a five-yard run at the end of a nine-play, 54-yard drive. GAHS — which converted fourth down and third down tries on the drive — led 8-7 with 4:37 left in the opening quarter, as Mason Skidmore hauled in the two-point conversion pass from Brody Fellure. The GAHS defense forced a three-and-out, and then on the second play of the next Blue Devil drive, Fellure found Kenyon Franklin for a 30-yard scoring pass. Briar Williams ran in the two-point conversion, making the hosts’ lead 16-7 with 2:11 to go in the first period. The Marauders punted again to close the opening quarter, but forced a three-and-out to start the second. The Maroon alties for 115 yards, while the Blue Devils were flagged eight times totalling 60 yards. In the win, Fellure completed 10-of-14 pass attempts for 102 yards and a touchdown, while running nine times for a net gain of 15 yards. Hudson Shamblin led the Blue Devil rushing attack with 32 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Williams combined three catches and three carries for 46 total yards and a touchdown, while Mason Skidmore caught a team-best four passes for 42 yards. Franklin and Joey Darnbrough caught a pass apiece, with 30 yards and a touchdown Meigs senior Coulter Cleland (2) completes a pass in the face of pressure during the Marauders’ three-point setback on Friday in by Franklin, and 13 yards from Darnbrough. Gallipolis, Ohio. For Meigs, Coulter Cleland completed 14-ofand Morgan Roberts and Gold took the ball 31 passes for 169 yards, from their own 29 to the blocked the kick, giving while picking up a net the guests the ball near GAHS 32 before turning gain of 11 yards on 13 midfield. the ball over on downs. totes. The Marauders made Gallia Academy Griffin Cleland caught it to within five yards of fumbled two plays later a game-best seven passes the end zone, but were and Barr recovered for for 81 yards and a score. the guests 37 yards from stuffed in the backfield paydirt. On the final play of a fourth down attempt Burnem led Meigs on the ground with 64 yards and with four minutes left in of the half, Coulter Clea score on 11 totes, while land found Dillon Howard the game. Jake McElroy had 29 total The Blue Devils ran for 30-yard touchdown, 2:26 seconds off the clock yards after nine carries bringing the Marauders and two receptions. before having to punt within three, at 16-13. Howard and Kolten back to Meigs. The Blue and White Thomas also caught two Meigs converted a were back up by nine passes apiece for MHS, 2:25 into the second half, fourth-and-15 from the with Howard earning 39 GAHS 42, but was ultiwith a five-play, 59-yard mately stopped four plays yards and a touchdown, drive, punctuated when and Thomas picking up Williams caught a pass in later, and fell 22-19. 22 yards. Roberts came For the game, the the backfield and ran 18 up with one reception for yards for the touchdown. Marauders held a 26620 yards, converting a to-167 advantage in After a pair of punts fourth down in the fourth total offense, including by each team, Meigs quarter. 97-to-65 on the ground, was back to within three Next Friday, Galpoints, thanks to a 28-yard and 169-to-102 in the air. lia Academy travels to touchdown run by Conlee The guests ran 26 more Athens and Meigs hosts offensive plays than GalBurnem with 33 seconds Belpre. lia Academy, and earned left in the third. © 2021 Ohio Valley a 14-to-10 advantage in Meigs forced GAHS Publishing, all rights first downs. However, to punt just over two Meigs committed 15 pen- reserved. minutes into the finale, �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, August 24, 2021 5 Having A Yard Sale? Call your classified department to schedule your ad today! 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The contest was the season opener for both schools. Borquez, a sophomore from Santiago, Chile, scored on an unassisted marker from in front of the net with 20:30 remaining in the first half to put the RedStorm in front to stay. Borquez assisted on a goal by sophomore Benjamin Cam Orellana (Santiago, Chile) just 1:33 into the second half - a straightaway boot from 30 yards out to set the final score. Rio Grande enjoyed an 18-4 edge in overall shots, including an 11-0 advantage in the first half, and had nine of 11 shots on goal in the match. The 24th-ranked RedStorm also had a 7-2 advantage in corner kick opportunities. Freshman Daniel Merino Correa (Madrid, Spain) had two saves in goal for Rio Grande. Joel Estrada went the distance in net for the Cougars and was credited with seven stops. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. IN BRIEF Big Ten teams forfeit if games missed due to virus ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten is the latest Power Five conference to announce that a team must forfeit if it doesn’t have enough players available for a league game because of COVID-19. The Big Ten said Monday the team that forfeits will be assessed a loss in the conference standings and its opponent will be credited with a win. If both teams are unable to compete on the date of a scheduled conference game because of COVID-19, and the game can’t be rescheduled, it will be considered a “no contest.” The Power Five conferences appear headed toward having similar forfeit policies, except the Atlantic Coast Conference is charging both teams with a forfeit if neither can play because of the virus. Big 12 teams unable to play because of COVID19, or any other reason, will have to forfeit and be given a loss in the conference standings. A no contest would be declared only if both teams are unable to compete, and there are no plans to make up any games not played as scheduled. Pac-12 teams that can’t play will forfeit, but the conference did not directly address what happens if both teams are unable to play. The Southeastern Conference has not released its policy, but Commissioner Greg Sankey has warned that teams that can’t play will forfeit and that games will not be rescheduled. Browns kicker headed to IR, McLaughlin likely starter CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns kicker Cody Parkey is being placed on injured reserve, meaning Chase McLaughlin will likely begin the season as Cleveland’s starter. Parkey, who had a solid season for the Browns in 2020 and his best known for his “double doink” miss for Chicago in the 2018 playoffs, sustained a quadriceps injury in Sunday’s exhibition win over the New York Giants. Coach Kevin Stefanski wouldn’t rule Parkey out for the entire 2021 season, but he will miss significant time and that points to McLaughlin winning this summer’s kicking competition by default. It also means the Browns will have a new kicker as they embark on a season with high expectations. Ohio Valley Publishing Resurgent Votto has Reds in race By Mitch Stacy AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI — In the midst of a sensational, homer-crashing career resurgence, Joey Votto talked recently about getting his 2,000th hit. The 37-year-old Reds first baseman recalled how he had the ball from his first major league hit in 2007 but a few years later gave it to his dog Maris to play with. Then he wondered aloud in the interview whether in hindsight that a was good decision because it might not be healthy for dogs to chew on baseballs. That led him to reassure reporters and dog lovers everywhere not to worry, he’d been a loving owner to the retrievermix rescue, who has since gone on to doggy heaven. “It was chewed up and spit out by him,” Votto said. “And he loved it, by the way.” It was Joey being Joey. Back to the milestone hit, a solid single up the middle in a win over the Cubs on Aug. 16, the continuation of an impressive Votto outburst since the All-Star Break during which he’s hit .320 and led the majors in homers (17) and RBIs (41). “I was really happy with the 2,000th hit, because before the atbat, I wanted to make sure my uniform looked Jeff Dean | AP Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) catches a ball thrown by starting pitcher Sonny Gray to tag out Miami Marlins’ Jorge Alfaro at first during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Friday in Cincinnati. good, my socks looked good. I made sure that way, if there’s a highlight, at least I look my best,” Votto said, maybe kidding, maybe not. His homer total of 28 -- the most since he hit 36 in 2017 -- is even more improbable considering he was sidelined for most of May with a broken thumb. He returned June 8 to hit .293 for the month, then hit .393 with 11 homers in July. He continues to burnish his Hall of Fame credentials, becoming only the second player in major league history to collect his 2,000th hit, 300th home run and 1,000th RBI in the same season. (Hall of Famer Billy Williams did it with the Cubs in 1971.) “Joey Votto, every night, he does something cool,” said Reds second baseman Jonathan India, who is making a case for National League Rookie of the Year. Votto and those around him said they saw the change coming. He started retooling his swing and his approach late last season, standing up straighter in the box, swinging at more pitches, consciously trying to hit the ball out and being comfortable striking out more. As a result, he’s hitting the ball harder than ever. And a lot of them are leaving the park like they’ve been launched from a bazooka. “It sounds ridiculous, but I almost feel like I’ve relearned how to hit, and I’ve really, really enjoyed the fruits of that discovery,” Votto said. The 2010 NL MVP, who turns 38 on Sept. 10, insisted he doesn’t think about his legacy and will walk away from the game when he’s no longer competitive. He’s more concerned with earning his huge paycheck and convincing the organization and fans that he’s still worth it. The $251.5 million, 12-year deal he signed in 2012 pays him $25 million this season. “He’s completely into what he’s doing right now,” Reds manager David Bell said. “He loves playing the game, he believes in what we’re doing as a team and he’s getting to enjoy it with a lot of other players and a team that just enjoys each other. I think that’s coming out now, but it’s been happening for a long time.” Votto said reaching the career milestones and inking his name into the Reds’ record books wouldn’t be as much fun if the team wasn’t contending, which in recent years hasn’t been the case this late in the season. Cincinnati, second in the NL Central, finished a stretch of 20 straight games by sweeping a four-game set from the Miami Marlins. The Reds, who lead San Diego by one game for the second wildcard, open a critical series Tuesday with division leader Milwaukee. “To feel the momentum towards something we’re all collectively doing, and then to be a part of that with these individual milestones, is really pretty special,” Votto said. “It is way better being on a winning club.” Iowa State, ND highlight AP preseason All-Americans By Ralph D. Russo AP College Football Writer AP PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM Georgia. First team Notre Dame and Offense Iowa State each had Second team Quarterback — Spencer Rattler, Offense sophomore, Oklahoma. three players selected Quarterback — Sam Howell, junior, Running backs —- Breece Hall, juto The Associated Press North Carolina. nior, Iowa State; Bijan Robinson, sophRunning backs — Mohamed Ibrahim, omore, Texas. preseason All-America senior, Minnesota; Isaiah Spiller, junior, Tackles — Evan Neal, junior, Alateam, led by Fighting Texas A&M. bama; Kenyon Green, junior, Texas Tackles — Thayer Munford, senior, A&M. Irish defensive back Kyle Ohio State; Darian Kinnard, senior, Guards — Cain Madden, senior, Hamilton and Cyclones Kentucky. Notre Dame; Zion Johnson, senior, Guards — Jamaree Salyer, senior, Boston College. running back Breece Georgia; Emil Ekiyor, junior, Alabama. Center — Tyler Linderbaum, junior, Center — Jarrett Patterson, junior, Iowa. Hall. Notre Dame. Tight end — Charlie Kolar, senior, The preseason AllTight end — Jalen Wydermyer, junior, Iowa State. Texas A&M. Wide receivers — Chris Olave, seAmerica team presented Wide receivers — Garrett Wilson, junior, Ohio State; Justyn Ross, junior, by Regions Bank was nior, Ohio State; John Metchie III, junior, Clemson. Alabama. All-purpose player — Kyren Williams, released Monday, five All-purpose player — Jerrion Ealy, sophomore, Notre Dame. days before the first junior, Mississippi. Kicker — Cade York, junior, LSU. Kicker — Anders Carlson, senior, Defense games of the season Auburn. Ends — Kayvon Thibodeaux, junior, kickoff. Defense Oregon; DeMarvin Leal, junior, Texas Ends — Aidan Hutchinson, senior, A&M. Eight teams have at Michigan; George Karlaftis, junior, Tackles —- Haskell Garrett, super seleast two first-team AllPurdue. nior, Ohio State; Bryan Bresee, sophoTackles — Jordan Davis, senior, Geormore, Clemson. Americans, with seventhgia; Dante Stills, senior, West Virginia. Linebackers — Will Anderson Jr., ranked Iowa State and Linebackers — Devin Lloyd, super sophomore, Alabama; Nik Bonitto, senior Utah; Christian Harris, junior, junior, Oklahoma; Mike Rose, senior, ninth-ranked Notre Alabama; Micah McFadden, senior, Iowa State. Dame leading the way. Indiana. Cornerbacks — Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerbacks — Kaiir Elam, junior, junior, LSU; Ahmad Gardner, junior, Along with Hall, Iowa Florida; Tiawan Mullen, junior, Indiana. Cincinnati. Safeties — Jalen Catalon, redshirt Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, junior, State is represented on sophomore, Arkansas; Jaquan Brisker, Notre Dame; Brandon Joseph, sophothe first team by tight super senior, Penn State. more, Northwestern. Punter — Lou Hedley, senior, Miami. Punter — Jake Camarda, senior, end Charlie Kolar and linebacker Mike Rose. Hamilton is joined by Fighting Irish teammates Marshall in the offseason, team as an all-purpose Cain Madden, a guard and running back Kyren player. who transferred from Williams, who made the Oklahoma’s Spencer Rattler is the first-team quarterback and Sooners teammate Nik Bonitto made the team at linebacker. Defending national champion Alabama is represented on the first team by outside linebacker Will Anderson Jr., and offensive tackle Evan Neal. Clemson’s two firstteam All-Americans were receiver Justyn Ross, who missed all last season with a neck injury, and defensive lineman Bryan Bresee. Ohio State’s Chris Olave is the other firstteam receiver, and Buckeyes defensive tackle Haskell Garrett made the preseason first team after being a second-team selection after last season. LSU (cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and kicker Cade York) and Texas A&M (tackle Kenyon Green and defensive end DeMarvin Leal) each had two first-team AllAmericans. Classifieds Week 1 air. SHS claimed a 24-7 advantage in first downs and also recovered two of the three takeaways From page 4 in the contest. Smith completed Damien Miller and 10-of-14 passes for 160 Andy Doczi hauled in respective TD passes of yards and three scores nine and five yards from while also throwing one pick. Reuter led SHS Smith for a 29-point with 58 yards on eight edge, then Ryan Casto rushes, while Anderson plunged in from two yards out for Southern’s hauled in three passes for a team-high 71 final score of both the receiving yards. half and the game. McCune had the lone Ethan McCune hauled Lancer reception and in a 33-yard scoring also paced the ground pass from Tyler Rogers attack with 35 yards on in the fourth quarter. 13 carries. 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Detail Plans for PWSID:OH5300612 Plan No:1427226 Regarding New Well #7. 8/24/21 �NEWS/WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, August 24, 2021 7 Students’ lack of routine vaccines muddies start of school By Julie Carr Smyth Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — The vaccinations that U.S. schoolchildren are required to get to hold terrible diseases like polio, measles, tetanus and whooping cough in check are way behind schedule this year, threatening further complications to a school year already marred by COVID-19. The lag was caused by pandemic-related disruptions last year to routine doctor’s visits, summer and sports camps at which kids usually get their immunizations. Now, pediatricians and educators are scrambling to ensure that backlogs don’t keep kids from school or leave them vulnerable to contagious diseases. “It’s a big deal,” said Richard Long, executive director of the Learning First Alliance, a partnership of education organi- zations that has mounted a public outreach campaign. “We’re going to have kids getting seriously sick this fall, and the sad part is, for the most part, it’s preventable.” The number of non-flu vaccines ordered and administered through the federal Vaccines for Children program, which covers about half of Americans under 18 and serves as a barometer of national trends, plummeted after former President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March 2020, a review by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed. A subsequent review of 10 jurisdictions, released in June, showed that, despite administered doses again approaching pre-pandemic levels last fall, they “did not increase to the level that would have been necessary to catch up children who did not receive routine vaccinations on time.” lumping a whole lot of perspectives and issues into an artificial dichotomy,” she said. “That does worry me a great deal.” Dr. Sara “Sally” Goza, immediate past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said her practice in Fayetteville, Georgia, was inundated with families needing to get caught up on their shots. That caused a backlog of patients headed into the first day of school in early August. “Actually, we’ve even had patients of other pediatricians calling us,” she said, “because I guess they’ve been told that we’re somehow magically able to work people in and get to them when their doctors aren’t able to get them in.” And some parents remain complacent, experts said — either because they’re vaccine skeptics or because they’re exhausted by the pandemic and come from a generation unfamiliar A full reckoning for schools is still weeks off, when grace periods that allow unvaccinated children to temporarily attend school begin to lapse around the country. But the latest COVID19 surge linked to the delta variant has added new hurdles — including swamped doctor’s offices and clinics, and even potential shortages of medicine vials, syringes and needles — to the swirl of confusion and fatigue already facing those working to tackle the backlog, health and pharmaceutical experts said. Dr. Melinda Wharton, director of the CDC’s Immunization Services Division, said political rhetoric and misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines also aren’t helping. “In a lot of communities, we polarize vaccines: Either you believe in vaccines or you don’t believe in vaccines. And we’re with the ravages of diseases like polio. “You just have our general population saying, ‘I’m tired of thinking about medical issues. I want to be on vacation, I want to be outside, I want to go to the shore, whatever it is,” said Wharton. “So getting a non-COVID vaccine doesn’t seem like the highest priority for people.” When the Pennsylvania Department of Health reminded parents last week to add their children’s routine vaccinations to back-to-school checklists, the comments section conflated into debate over COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates. Even those committed to getting the shots sounded tired. “This is getting ridiculous with you people,” remarked one parent. “Kind of hard when you can’t get an appointment until AFTER school starts!” wrote another. State education and health departments have joined local districts’ efforts to increase information-sharing about vaccines and opportunities for children to get their shots, and governors — including Maryland Republican Larry Hogan and Kansas Democrat Laura Kelly — have elevated this month as National Immunization Awareness Month as a way to bolster compliance. The Learning First Alliance’s Power to Protect vaccination campaign, backed by the National PTA and teachers unions, has provided information to principals, teachers, school nurses and support staff like bus drivers and janitors on which shots students of different ages require, and where to get them. “Nudge and encourage is really the role here,” the group advised in a June tweet shared by the American Federation of Teachers and others. Crews search for missing in Tennessee deluge that killed 22 By Jonathan Mattise live in the neighborhoods where the water rose the fastest, said Humphreys County SherWAVERLY, Tenn. — iff Chris Davis, who conSearch crews worked through shattered homes firmed the 22 fatalities in his county and said and tangled debris on 12 to 15 people remain Monday, looking for missing. The names of about a dozen people still missing after record- the missing were on a breaking rain sent flood- board in the county’s emergency center and waters surging through listed on a city of Waverrural Tennessee, killing ly Facebook page, which at least 22 people. is being updated as Saturday’s floodpeople call in and report ing took out roads, themselves safe. cellphone towers and “I would expect, given telephone lines, leavthe number of fatalities, ing people uncertain that we’re going to see about whether family and friends survived the mostly recovery efforts at this point rather than unprecedented deluge, rescue efforts,” Tenneswith rainfall that more see Emergency Managethan tripled forecasts ment Director Patrick and shattered the state record for one-day rain- Sheehan said. The Humphreys fall. Emergency workers County Sheriff Office were searching door to door, said Kristi Brown, Facebook page filled with people looking fo coordinated school health and safety super- r missing friends and family. GoFundMe pages visor with Humphreys asked for help for funeral County Schools. expenses for the dead, Many of the missing Associated Press TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 69° 87° 85° 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. Mon. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.00 4.66 3.01 38.22 31.34 SUN & MOON Today 6:50 a.m. 8:11 p.m. 9:43 p.m. 8:52 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Last Aug 30 New Sep 6 First Full Sep 13 Sep 20 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Major Today 1:37a Wed. 2:26a Thu. 3:14a Fri. 4:02a Sat. 4:48a Sun. 5:35a Mon. 6:21a Minor 7:48a 8:37a 9:25a 10:12a 10:59a 11:46a 12:09a Major 1:59p 2:48p 3:35p 4:23p 5:10p 5:57p 6:45p 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Minor 8:10p 8:58p 9:46p 10:33p 11:21p ---12:33p WEATHER HISTORY The temperature in Washington, D.C., dropped to 49 degrees on Aug. 24, 1890. The high temperature of 51 degrees in nearby Baltimore, Md., matched the record low daily maximum for the month of August. Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Low Moderate High Moderate High Very High AIR QUALITY 300 Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Mon. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.55 16.93 21.72 13.00 13.26 25.39 13.37 25.91 34.51 12.83 17.70 33.70 16.90 Portsmouth 93/73 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone 24-hr. Chg. none -0.09 -0.01 +0.02 -0.02 +1.02 +1.15 -0.95 -0.33 +0.27 -2.60 -0.70 -4.80 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 SATURDAY 94° 73° 86° 67° Humid; an afternoon t-storm possible Humid with thunderstorms possible NATIONAL CITIES Marietta 95/69 Belpre 96/69 Athens 95/70 St. Marys 96/70 Parkersburg 93/69 Coolville 95/69 Elizabeth 96/69 Spencer 92/69 Buffalo 93/70 Milton 92/69 Clendenin 93/69 St. Albans 94/69 Huntington 90/70 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s Seattle 100s 77/54 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 69/55 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 82/65 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front MONDAY 87° 66° Couple of thunderstorms Murray City 93/69 Ironton 92/70 Ashland 92/71 Grayson 92/69 SUNDAY 94° 67° Wilkesville 92/68 POMEROY Jackson 94/68 93/70 Ravenswood Rio Grande 96/69 93/70 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 93/72 GALLIPOLIS 94/69 94/69 92/69 South Shore Greenup 92/69 92/72 75 Logan 93/69 McArthur 94/69 Lucasville 93/71 Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 94/70 Very High Primary: ragweed/other Mold: 1227 FRIDAY 95° 73° Adelphi 93/70 Waverly 92/71 Pollen: 11 Low MOON PHASES THURSDAY in Humphreys County in less than 24 hours Saturday, shattering the Tennessee record for oneday rainfall by more than 3 inches (8 centimeters), the National Weather Service said. School was canceled Mostly sunny, hot and Partly sunny, hot and Sunny to partly cloudy humid humid and hot 3 Primary: ascospores Wed. 6:51 a.m. 8:09 p.m. 10:08 p.m. 9:55 a.m. WEDNESDAY Mostly cloudy, hot and humid today. Mainly clear tonight. High 94° / Low 69° HEALTH TODAY Precipitation EXTENDED FORECAST 97° 71° Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 90° 67° 85° 64° 98° in 2007 50° in 1952 Lynn’s ranch also died. The sheriff of the county of about 18,000 people some 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Nashville said he lost one of his best friends. Up to 17 inches (43 centimeters) of rain fell including 7-month-old twins swept from their father’s arms as they tried to escape. The death of the twins was confirmed by surviving family members. A foreman at country music star Loretta 8 PM ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low AP Photo | John Amis Cars are stacked on top of each other on the banks of Blue Creek being swept up in flood water Monday in Waverly, Tenn. Heavy rains caused flooding in Middle Tennessee days ago and have resulted in multiple deaths as homes and rural roads were washed away. for the week, according to the sheriff’s office. Waverly Elementary and Waverly Junior High suffered extensive damage, according to Brown, the schools health and safety supervisor. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee toured the area, calling it a “devastating picture of loss and heartache.” President Joe Biden offered condolences to the people of Tennessee and directed federal disaster officials to talk with the governor and offer assistance. Just to the east of Waverly, the town of McEwen was pummeled Saturday with 17.02 inches (43.2 centimeters) of rain, smashing the state’s 24-hour record of 13.6 inches (34.5 centimeters) from 1982, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville, though Saturday’s numbers would have to be confirmed. Charleston 92/68 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 64/50 Billings 71/51 Montreal 90/70 Minneapolis 85/68 Chicago 90/77 Denver 94/60 Detroit 89/74 Toronto 88/71 HENRI New York 88/72 Washington 94/76 Kansas City 97/76 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Today Wed. Hi/Lo/W 93/68/s 63/55/c 92/74/pc 86/73/pc 93/71/s 71/51/s 86/57/s 85/74/pc 92/68/pc 95/73/pc 89/54/pc 90/77/t 93/73/pc 89/73/s 92/72/pc 98/78/s 94/60/s 95/73/t 89/74/pc 86/76/pc 97/77/s 93/74/t 97/76/pc 103/79/s 97/76/pc 82/65/pc 96/76/s 91/81/pc 85/68/t 95/74/s 94/79/t 88/72/pc 97/72/s 91/77/t 91/72/pc 105/86/s 89/68/s 82/66/c 94/74/pc 93/73/pc 97/81/pc 92/68/s 69/55/pc 77/54/c 94/76/s Hi/Lo/W 94/69/pc 60/53/r 89/72/t 86/74/s 94/74/s 74/55/pc 85/56/s 88/74/s 93/69/s 91/71/t 86/58/s 91/74/pc 93/73/c 90/70/t 92/72/c 98/78/s 93/62/s 92/73/s 90/71/t 87/75/sh 96/76/t 93/73/pc 95/74/pc 104/78/s 96/75/s 87/65/pc 96/75/s 92/79/t 82/63/s 95/74/pc 92/78/t 90/76/s 97/73/s 92/76/pc 93/75/s 108/87/s 90/69/pc 87/68/s 90/71/t 92/73/pc 98/77/pc 93/64/s 69/56/pc 74/57/c 95/77/s EXTREMES MONDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 92/74 High Low El Paso 96/72 102° in Manhattan, KS 27° in Bodie State Park, CA Global High Low Houston 97/77 Chihuahua 90/64 Monterrey 91/72 Miami 91/81 120° in Najaf, Iraq 9° in El Calafate, Argentina Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �NEWS 8 Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Daily Sentinel Shelbe Cochran shows a feeder calf during the Showman of Showman competition on Friday. Showman From page 1 showed eight different species of animals: horse, hog, feeder calf, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens and turkeys. The event was sponsored by Ohio Valley Bank. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. house the MCPT office and is projected to be located at the former Veterans Memorial From page 1 Hospital site on East Memorial Drive in conducting a feasibilPomeroy. ity study and updating Quick to progress, plans as needed while four applications were they progressed. All in which ultimately played submitted for public transit funding to a tremendous role in gaining the approval of ODOT; in turn, MCDthe final County Trans- JFS received a total of $939,889 in Ohio portation Plan by the Department of Transend of the 2020. The system will begin portation (ODOT) funding as of August as an on-demand sys2021 to support the tem, meaning patrons start-up. An investment will be able to call to reserve transportation. that will provide Meigs County residents who However, plans will eventually evolve into a cannot drive or who hybrid system that will do not have access to transportation, the include a fixed route availability of transwhere bus stops will be location throughout portation services that is cost effective and the county. Vehicles community tailored. transporting patrons This will allow individuwill consist of SUVs, als the opportunity to mini-vans and one or receive services they two 12-15 passenger may not otherwise have buses. All vehicles will be handicap accessible. been able to — such as, education opportuniOnce the system is open to the general pub- ties, employment, local lic, a tentative plan will health care, route to have the system operat- retail establishments as well as community ing Monday-Friday, 6 activities and events. a.m.-6 p.m. Extended The Public Transportahours including weektion System will also ends and holidays are create new employment also being considered opportunities. for future transit. The Public TransporAs demand grows, tation System will grow the system will do the in three set phases: same. Estimates will Phase 1: MCDJFS start with 8-10 vehicles as well as drivers in the and MCPT will provide Non-Emergency Transfirst year of operation. portation beginning In years 2-5, MCDJFS in early 2022. Some anticipates the growth operations have already to extend to 15-20 vehicles and drivers on started. Phase 2: MCPT will the road. If demands persists, the possibility offer transportation of 25 vehicles, as well as services, via contracts drivers, is also included or agreements, to other agencies or organizain the tentative timetions that express line. transportation needs In February 2021, (exemption for school MCDJFS submitted letters of intent for the busing) beginning mid or late Spring, 2022. funding of programs: Phase 3: MCPT will Rural Transit Program open the public trans— Section 5311, Specialized Transportation portation system to the general public, via fares Program — Section or other funding sourc5310, Bus and Bus es beginning in mid or Facilities Program — late Summer, 2022. Section 5339 and the For any questions Mobility Management regarding the public and Ohio Transit Parttransportation system nership Program — please contact Chris OTP2. Shank, Director at 740Following in March, 444-7600, Theresa Lavthe Meigs County ender, Deputy Director Board of Commissionof Public Transportaers implemented the tion and Programs at creation of the new 740-444-7601 or Adam office, Meigs County Public Transit (MCPT) Warden at 740-4447604. that will be operated Press release written by the MCDJFS and its administrative staff. by Makya Trussell on behalf of Meigs County Preliminary architecDepartment of Job and tural plans consist of a Family Service. multi-use building to Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Showman of Showman competitors (from left) were Caelin Seith, Zachary Williams, Trenton Morrissey, McKenzie Robertson, Emma Doczi, Rachel Jackson, Darbi Mugrage, Shelbe Cochran, Coltin Parker and Lucas Finlaw. Funding Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Caelin Seth’s Grand Champion Dairy Steer was purchased for 3,100 by Dillon Cattle Company. Livestock Champion), $5,600, White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Hupp Auto From page 1 Center; 2. Trenton MorMark Porter Auto Group; rissey (Reserve Champion), $5,000, Ridenour 20. Sean Stobaugh, $1,200, Brickles Conces- Gas Services; 3. Cade Newland, $7,000, J&K sions and Games. (EdiContracting; 4. Mitchel tor’s Note: The Grand Evans, $4,900, Home and Reserve Champion National Bank; 5. Kyra Beef Feeders were not Zuspan, $4,900, Meigs sold). Dairy Feeder — 1. Cae- Vet Clinic; 6. McKenzie Long, $4,700, Reed lin Seth (Grand Chamand Baur Insurance, pion), $1,800, Peoples Mark Porter GM Super Bank; 2. Leland Parker Center; 7. Zachary Wil(Reserve Champion), $1,200, Parkersburg Liq- liams, $5,000, JayMar; uidation; 3. Coltin Parker, 8. Susan Buffington, $4,700, J&M Auto Sales; $1,300, Farmers Bank; 9. MaKenna Rankin, 4. Porter Webb, $2,300, $3,500, Nova Rubber; Shade River Ag. 10. Faith Bauerbach, Market Dairy Steer — $5,000, RC Construc1. Caelin Seth (Grand tion and Sons, Parker Champion), $3,100, DilCorporation; 11. Nathan lon Cattle Company. Beef Steer — 1. McK- Pierce, $4,000, McDonald’s of Pomeroy and ayla Nelson (Grand Cases Caelin Seth’s Grand Champion Dairy Feeder was purchased for $1,800 by Peoples Bank. Leland Parker’s Reserve Champion Dairy Feeder was purchased for $1,200 by Parkersburg Liquidation. Ravenswood; 12. Dalton Ervin, $5,100, Randy Moore BP; 13. Justin Pierce, $4,000, RVC Architects, Pat Mullen Construction; 14. Israel cases (3 new), 4 probable cases 21-25 — 175 confirmed cases (1 new), 7 probable From page 1 cases 20-29 —459 cases (3 26-30 — 220 confirmed new), 6 hospitalizations cases (3 new), 12 prob30-39 — 370 cases (6 able cases new), 6 hospitalizations 31-40 — 362 confirmed 40-49 — 419 cases (12 cases (4 new), 13 probnew), 15 hospitalizations able cases (1 new), 1 death 41-50 — 327 confirmed 50-59 — 501 cases (5 cases (3 new), 16 probnew), 20 hospitalizations able cases (1 new), 1 (1 new), 4 deaths death 60-69 — 330 cases, 31 51-60 — 326 confirmed hospitalizations (1 new), cases (9 new), 9 probable 8 deaths cases (1 new), 2 deaths 70-79 — 223 cases (3 61-70 — 278 confirmed new), 47 hospitalizations cases (2 new), 5 probable (4 new), 12 deaths cases (2 new), 7 deaths 80-plus — 161 cases, 71+ — 240 confirmed 43 hospitalizations (1 cases (4 new), 13 probnew), 25 deaths able cases (1 new), 30 Vaccination rates in deaths Gallia County are as folA total of 9,543 people lows, according to ODH: Mason County in Mason County have Vaccines started: received at least one According to the 10 11,196 (37.45 percent of a.m. update on Mondose of the COVIDthe population) 19 vaccine, which is day from DHHR, there Vaccines completed: 36.0 percent of the have been 2,335 cases 10,197 (34.11 percent of of COVID-19, in Mason population, according to the population) County (2,248 confirmed DHHR. There have been cases, 87 probable cases) a total of 17,055 doses since the beginning of the administered in Mason Meigs County pandemic and 40 deaths. County. According to the 2 Mason County is curOf those, 37 cases (32 p.m. update from ODH, confirmed and five proba- rently gold on the West there have been 1,626 ble) were newly reported Virginia County Alert total cases (16 new) System. on Monday. in Meigs County since Case data is as follows: the beginning of the 0-4 — 31 confirmed pandemic, 87 hospitalizaOhio cases (1 new), 1 probable tions and 40 deaths. Of According to the 2 case the 1,626 cases, 1,499 p.m. update from ODH, 5-11 — 51 confirmed (15 new) are presumed there have been 2,775 cases (2 new), 4 probable cases in the past 24 recovered. Case data is as follows: cases (1 new) hours (21-day average 12-15 — 83 confirmed of 2,511), 136 new hos0-19 — 213 cases (3 cases (1 new), 3 probable pitalizations (21-day new), 1 hospitalization cases 20-29 — 235 cases (1 average of 112), 12 new 16-20 — 155 confirmed ICU admissions (21-day new), 2 hospitalizations 30-39 — 196 cases (2 new), 4 hospitalizations 40-49 — 240 cases (2 new), 8 hospitalizations 50-59 — 235 cases (2 new), 9 hospitalizations, 1 death 60-69 — 228 cases (2 new), 23 hospitalizations, 6 deaths 70-79 — 172 cases (4 new), 22 hospitalizations, 12 deaths 80-plus — 107 cases, 18 hospitalizations, 20 deaths Vaccination rates in Meigs County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 8,241 (35.98 percent of the population) Vaccines completed: 7,521 (32.83 percent of the population) Williams, $4,500, Vlasick Performance. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. average of 10) and 0 new deaths (21-day average of 9). (Editor’s Note: Deaths are reported two days per week) Vaccination rates in Ohio are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 5,992,183 (51.26 percent of the population) Vaccines completed: 5,538,792 (47.38 percent of the population) West Virginia According to the 10 a.m. update on Monday from DHHR, there have been 180,019 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 2,486 reported since Friday. There have been a total of 3,016 deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with eight since Friday. There are 10,543 active cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of 11.44 percent and a cumulative positivity rate of 5.06 percent. As of Monday, statewide, 1,102,124 West Virginia residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 (61.5 percent of the population). A total of 50.3 percent of the population, 901,370 individuals have been fully vaccinated. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. 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