http://66.213.69.5/files/original/bcbfe6bc66659848afc7c1fa7411001c.pdf 4e71447d1cbdcdb26574914637673d31 PDF Text Text Tornadoes topple Belpre Caldwell fends off Eagles SPORTS s 4 SPORTS s 4 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 67° 72° 71° Humid today with a thunderstorm around. Showers tonight. High 74° / Low 67° Today’s weather forecast WEATHER s 8 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 186, Volume 75 166 additional COVID-19 cases reported Latest from Meigs, Mason, Gallia By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. com OHIO VALLEY — An additional 166 new cases from over the weekend were reported in the Ohio Valley Publishing area on Monday. In Mason County, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported an additional 49 cases of COVID-19 on Monday. In Gallia County, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported 55 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. In Meigs County, ODH reported 62 new COVID-19 cases, also on Monday. Here is a closer look at the local COVID-19 data: Gallia County According to the 2 p.m. update from ODH on Monday, there have been 3,415 total cases (55 new) in Gallia County since the beginning of the pandemic, 209 hospitalizations (10 new) and 54 deaths. Of the 3,415 cases, 2,874 (62 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 612 cases (14 new), 5 hospitalizations 20-29 —558 cases (10 new), 9 hospitalizations 30-39 — 466 cases (10 new), 9 hospitalizations (1 new) 40-49 — 500 cases (8 new), 20 hospitalizations, 2 deaths 50-59 — 467 cases (7 new), 31 hospitalizations (4 new), 5 deaths 60-69 — 384 cases (4 new), 35 hospitalizations (2 new), 8 deaths 70-79 — 256 cases (2 new), 53 hospitalizations (1 new), 13 deaths 80-plus — 172 cases, 47 hospitalizations (2 new), 25 deaths Vaccination rates in Gallia County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 11,947 (39.96 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 10,880 (36.39 percent of the population). The Gallipolis City School District reported the following additional cases of COVID-19 on Monday (includes student and staff cases): one at Gallia Academy High School; two at Gallia Academy Middle School; one at Rio Grande Elementary and one at Washington Elementary. Meigs County According to the 2 p.m. update from ODH on Friday, there have been 2,082total cases (62 new) in Meigs County since the beginning of the pandemic, 99 hospitalizations and 42 deaths. Of the 2,082 cases, 1,645 (22 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 344 cases (21 new), 2 hospitalization 20-29 — 309 cases (13 new), 2 hospitalizations 30-39 — 272 cases (15 new), 7 hospitalizations 40-49 — 294 cases (3 new), 9 hospitalizations 50-59 — 287 cases (2 new), 12 hospitalizations, 1 death 60-69 — 266 cases (7 new), 25 hospitalizations, 7 deaths 70-79 — 193 cases (1 new), 23 hospitalizations, 13 deaths 80-plus — 117 cases, 19 hospitalizations, 20 deaths Vaccination rates in Meigs County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 8,918 (38.93 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 7,970 (34.79 percent of See CASES | 8 AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Eastern Homecoming Eastern Local | Courtesy Eastern’s Homecoming Court pictured from left are Sophomore Attendant Abby Guthrie, Queen Candidates Breanna Nelson, Brielle Newland and Emma Epling, and Junior Attendant Juli Durst. Not pictured is Freshman Attendant Nataley Lantz. Activities planned all week By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com REEDSVILLE — The 2021 Eastern High School Homecoming game is set for this Friday, with activities planned for students throughout the week. The high school football game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, against Waterford High School. During the game, the 2021 Homecoming Court will be crowned. Queen candidates include Emma 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 © 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. Epling with escort Adam Stoops, Breanna Nelson with escort Sean Sobieski and Brielle Newland with escort Ethan Short. The Junior Attendant is Juli Durst with escort Seth Collins. Sophomore Attendant is Abby Guthrie with escort Wes Buckley. The Freshman Attendant is Nataley Lantz with escort Owen Davis. The kindergarten flower girl is Audrey Bowen and the crown bearer is Bryson Atha. Activities for students throughout the week will include the annual Homecoming Olympics, a cornhole tournament, powderpuff football game, tug-o-war, parade, dodgeball tournament, faculty/ staff vs. senior volleyball game, pep rally and a float competition. Each day of “spirit week” will have themed dress-up days. Monday was pajama day, Tuesday is twin/favorite teacher day, Wednesday is America/country day, Thursday is throwback/elderly day and Friday is spirit day. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her at (304) 675-1333, ext. 1992. Harvest season on the farm Staff Report RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The team from Bob Evans Restaurants recently joined up with a local grade school for its Bob Evans Garden Project, which is focused on teaching kids about gardening and educat- ing them on the importance of agriculture. According to a news release sent on behalf of Bob Evans Restaurants, earlier this Spring, Chris Williams, the farm manager who has worked See HARVEST | 2 Photos courtesy of Bob Evans Restaurants As part of the Bob Evans Garden Project, students from Vinton Elementary harvest food from a community garden in front of the iconic white barn on the original Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. In addition to harvesting the crops, students helped plant seeds in the spring as part of the Bob Evans Garden Project, which is focused on teaching kids about gardening and educating them on the importance of agriculture. Meigs SWCD to host annual meeting, banquet Staff Report Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 s 50¢ POMEROY — The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District will observe its 78th birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Kountry Resort Campground banquet hall during its annual meeting and banquet. The meal begins at 7 p.m. with voting for supervisors starting at 6 p.m. Reservations are required by Friday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets contact the Meigs SWCD, weekdays 8-4:30 p.m. at 740-992-4282. The speaker will be Chris Gilkey, Wildlife Officer for Meigs County. Officer Gilkey will give an update on the Division of Wildlife’s canine program. Eligible voters will choose two of three candidates for the Meigs SWCD Board of Supervisors. The candidates are as follows: Joe Blackston Blackston, of Reedsville, along with his wife, Holly, and son, Ranger, owns and operates a cow/ calf farm on 450 acres in Chester Township. He currently has a conservation plan and participates in the USDA-NRCS EQIP program and has installed fencing, a winter feed pad, waterline and tanks. He regularly practices no-till agriculture and frequently rents equipment from the Meigs SWCD. He is employed at NAPA and is a 2010 graduate of Meigs High School. James “Tony” Carnahan Carnahan, of Syracuse, has served on the board since Jan. 1, 2016. He is the son of Nancy Carnahan and the late Jim Carnahan and is a lifelong resident of Meigs County. He spent his childhood on a dairy farm and during his youth was active in FFA and 4H. He See SWCD | 10 �2 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES/NEWS REV. DELLAS DENVER ROLLINS, SR children, Sharon Rollins CHILLICOTHE — of Chillicothe, Rebecca Rev. Dellas Denver Rol(Jeffry) Wilson of Ashlins, Sr, Pastor of the Bellevue Ave Lighthouse ville, Naomi (Brian) grandchildren, POINT PLEASLloyd of Texas, and Charles Brady Hill Church, 87, of ChilliANT — Gary D. Judy Robey of Somerset; cothe, passed away Friand Kyle MontRoark, 74, of Point gomery Hill; step- day, September 17, 2021 stepchildren Janet (Bob) Pleasant, W.Va., Martindale of Tennessee, at home with his family grandchildren, passed away after Jacob Don (Jan) Search at his side. Meghann (Hesa short illness at of Chillicothe, Virgil Dellas was born on son) Diemer and home Saturday, (Becky) Search of ChilliAugust 9, 1934 in Robhusband Dane September 18, cothe, Doris Blosser ertsburg, W.Va. to the 2021, with his family by of California and Cara of Columbus, Kathy late Roy E. Rollins and Smith and husband, his side. (Craig) Smith of ChilliMerlie E. (Jividen) RolDylan of North Dakota; He was born January lins. He was a great man cothe, Kenny (Bonita) and three step-great24, 1947, in Gallipolis, Search of Columbus, and grandchildren, Benjamin of God. Always putting Ohio, a son of the late Scott (Keri) Hinton of the church and others Diemer, Henry Smith Curtis Merritt and VirColumbus; grandchildren first. He had a Doctorand Iris Smith. ginia Maxine (Dickey) LaRae (Ron) Scheurell, ate of Theology from A private graveside Roark. Ian (Kerrie) Robinson, service and burial will be the Biblical Apostolic In addition to his parheld Tuesday, September University of Melvin, Ill. Reba (Duane) Rundio, ents, he was preceded Justina (Greg) Neville Even though he never 21, 2021, at the Forest in death by a brother, and Bryce Lloyd; greatEdward Paul Roark; and Hills Cemetery in Letart, served in the Armed Forces, he did serve our grandchildren Zach father-in-law and mother- W.Va., with Rev. Carl Scheurell, Tyler Robinin-law, Ronald and Elinor “Boxer” Swisher officiat- veterans, helping out at son, Matthew Rundio, the Chillicothe post of ing. Arrangements are White. Taylor Robinson and the Veterans Adminisunder the direction of Gary was a graduate Rebecca Rundio; and Wilcoxen Funeral Home tration for the past 22 of Gallia Academy High many step grandchildren years. He was so proud School Class of 1965. He in Point Pleasant. to help those that served and great-grandchildren. The family wants to served his country in the His family would like our country. United States Army and sincerely thank beloved Dellas was preceded in to thank the wonderand loyal caregiver retired with 38 years of ful people at the Adena death by his wife of 43 Tammy Leport, as well service from the Philip Hospice for the care they years, Reba (Rawson) as the Huntington HosSporn Power Plant in gave him. He loved you pice of Point Pleasant for Rollins. He was also New Haven. preceded in death by his all. Special thanks to the excellent care they He is survived by his second wife of 23 years, his beautiful angel RN provided. wife, whom he had a Doris (Fritzpatrick) Rol- Emily. Condolences may be loving relationship with Visitation will be lins. He was preceded expressed to the family for many years, DeboTuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 in death by his sisters, and memories may be rah R. (White) Roark; a from 5-8 p.m. at Newshared by visiting www. Eunice (Rollins) Herddaughter, Andrea Leigh man, Rena Pearl Rollins, comer, SW Chapel, 3393 wilcoxenfuneralhome. Hesson and husband Doris Rollins, and broth- Broadway, Grove City. A com. Craig of Point Pleasant; graveside funeral service er Roy Orville Rollins. will be on Wednesday, He is survived by Sept. 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. sisters Mary (Rollins) HERMAN L. DILLON at Springbank Cemetery, Scarberry and Glenda Yellowbud. (Rollins) Benedum; his GALLIPOLIS — Her- and Masonic Lodge/ man L. Dillon was born Shrine Club. He was a member of Grace United JUANITA WHITE MCCLUNG on March 21, 1935, in Methodist Church for Plus, West Virginia. He many years. passed away peacefully William Warren (Evie) AKRON — Juanita Herman was preceded White McClung, 83, at Holzer Senior Care Harris of Mississippi. in death by his first wife, of Akron, passed away Center on September She was preceded in Dolores Rowland Dil15, 2021, at the age of death by her late huspeacefully on Sunday lon, who passed away in September 19, 2021 at 86. band, Ernest McClung; 1998. Herman was a gradumother, Aline Nix; and the Summa Akron City He is survived by his ate of both Marshall son, David Ray Schmitz. Hospital after a few wife Judith Dillon, his University and the Funeral services will extended illnesses. daughter Dr. Deborah University of PittsShe was born in Brax- be held at Waybright Dillon Grant (Scott) and ton County, W.Va., and burgh. Herman was the Funeral Home in RipDirector of the Physical grandsons Rob (Rebecley, W.Va., at 1 p.m. on was raised in Kentuck, ca) and Tyler Grant. Therapy Department Wednesday, September W.Va., before becoming In addition, he leaves at Holzer Hospital for 22, 2021. Burial will a long-time resident of several years and began behind a great grandson, Akron. follow at Whites cemRobert Hayden Grant. his own private pracetery near Kenna, W.Va. She was a loving He also leaves behind tice, Herman L. Dillon Visitation for family and mother and grandand Associates in 1977. his son, Mark Dillon friends will be held two mother who will be (Cathy) and two grandHerman and his former hours prior to the sermissed and never fordaughters, Misty (Paul) gotten. She is survived wife, Delores Dillon, vices. were the owners of The Bradbury and Mandy Local funeral arrangeby her daughter, Janie (Nathan) Robinson and Medical Shoppe, Inc. ments are under the (Ted) Woods of Pomefor many years. Herman their two children, Gabe roy; grandsons, Jared direction of the Anderworked for several home and Liam. son McDaniel funeral Woods of Pomeroy, and Due to COVID-19 health agencies and home in Pomeroy and Jeff (Kacie) Schmitz of nursing homes in Gallia, restrictions, there will funeral arrangements South Carolina; greatJackson, Lawrence, and be no visitation or in Ripley, are under the grandchildren, Lexi service. The graveside Vinton counties during direction of Waybright Woods and Randall his career and loved the service for family will be Schmitz; and brother, funeral home. held on Friday, Septempatients he served. He ber 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. also worked as a PhysiCHARLOTTE ANN DAVIDSON HANNING with Pastor Bob Hood cal Therapist in Lady officiating. Lake, Florida prior to them as her daughter, Please visit www. his retirement and move POMEROY — Charwillisfuneralhome.com son-in-law, and grandback to Gallipolis. Herlotte Ann Davidson daughter. Also surviving to send e-mail condoman was a member of Hanning, 76, of Pomethe Gallipolis Lions Club lences. roy, passed into eternity are brothers, Allen, Warto be with her Lord and ren, Danny, John, Bill, Ben, Mike Davidson, Savior Jesus on Sunday and sister Diana HerdSeptember 19, 2021 ANGELA MARIE REEVES man, many nieces and at the Holzer Medical nephews, friends, church Center. She is survived by Angela Marie Reeves She was born in Meigs family, special sistersher husband, Randy passed away at Holzer County on May 20, 1945 in-law, Loretta (Dick) Medical Center on Sep- Reeves; children, Rachel to Benjamin and Eva Roller, Sandy Hanning, Reeves, Jodi (Robert) tember 18, 2021. and Ann Davidson, and Davidson. She is surHaning, Brandi Reeves, vived by her loving hus- a special nephew Terry She was born SepJill (Derek) Reeves, tember 20, 1961 in Gardner whom she conband of 51 years, RonRandall James Reeves, Point Pleasant, W.Va., ald, who she married on sidered her son. and Makayla Lawson; 15 October 12, 1969. Charthe daughter of the Preceding her in death grandchildren; and one late James and Bonnie were sisters Katherine lotte was a 1963 gradugreat-grandchild, Bonnie ate of Middleport High Reeves. Angela loved Gardner and Helen MulRenae Wallace. spending time with her ford and brothers Arthur School. In her younger Arrangements are grandchildren. years, Charlotte worked Davidson and Carl under the direction of She was preceded in at Ingles Furniture Store Davidson. the Anderson McDaniel in Middleport and Middeath by her parents, Graveside funeral serFuneral Home in Pome- west Steel in Pomeroy. Bonnie and James Daivices will be held at the roy. ley and her grandson Gravel Hill Cemetery in She was a member of James Haning. Cheshire, at 12:30 p.m. the Bradford Church of on Friday, September Christ. She also was a 24, 2021, with Preacher member of the Lydia Russ Moore officiating. Council at church and In lieu of flowers, the served on the youth CONTACT US family is asking that committee. She had a 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 you would consider passion for the church 740-446-2342 youth and devoted much the Bradford Church of All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel of her time to the youth Christ Youth Fund. Bradedition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be ford Church of Christ, ministry. She was a reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. devoted wife and a great 38260 Bradbury Rd., ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Christian example to all Pomeroy, OH 45769 REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 GROUP PUBLISHER Psalm 116:15 “Prewho knew her. mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com Lane Moon cious in the sight of the Besides her husband, lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Lord is the death of his she is survived by her Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 EDITOR saints.” great-niece, Tomorrow dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com Beth Sergent, Ext. 2102 Arrangements are Dawn Burchett, her bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com under the direction of husband Paul and their SPORTS EDITOR the Anderson McDaniel daughter Zoey. They Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 Funeral Home in Pomewere the love of her bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com roy. life and she considered GARY D. ROARK Ohio Valley Publishing MARALYN C. CAPRETTA RACINE — Maralyn C. Capretta, 82, of Racine, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence. Born July 2, 1939 in Harrisonville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Delores Woodgard Cleland. She was a retired accountant. She is survived by her children, Kim (Ruben) Hill, Todd (Angie) Taylor, and Leslie (Glenna Holland) Taylor, all of Racine. Four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, a special friend, Larry Cook, a brother, Stephen Cleland of Richmond, Indiana, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Von Taylor and sisters, Carolyn Powell, and Evelyn Brady. The family would like to thank Ohio Heath Hospice for the care Maralyn received. There will be no funeral services. Cremation services are entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Racine. SEAN KEITH MEADOWS GALLIPOLIS — Sean Keith Meadows, 48, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born August 27, 1973 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Jonnie Belinda Johnson, and James Keith Meadows who survives in Mason, West Virginia. He was a First Mate for A.E.P. River Operations in West Columbia, West Virginia, and he served in the United States Army. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Marilynn Ashby Meadows, whom he married on June 13, 2005 in Tennessee; sons, Evan Nathaniel Keith Meadows, Tristan Michael Meadows, Alec Joseph Meadows, Kayden Cooper Meadows, Harrison Darrell Meadows, Mayson Brantlee Cruz Meadows; daughters, Emma Blake Meadows, Natalee Arrianna Grace Meadows, Breanna Joyce Stapleton and Brooklin Alexandra Stapleton. Two greatgrandchildren, Brancyn and Colyn, a sister, Sunni (Terry) Thacker, of Gallipolis, brotherin-law, Joseph Ashby, of Floyd, Virginia, sistersin-law, Belinda Ashby of Floyd, Virginia, Rachel Lynn Goodwin, of Radford, Virginia, and Janet (Kevin) Kincaid, of Radford, Virginia, nieces and nephews, Zach and Gage Petry, Joseph Ashby, Sarah Ashby, Josh Viars, and Kourtney Viars. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis with Rev. Joseph Ashby officiating. Interment will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens with full military honors provided by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail Team at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. DURHAM Valerie Durham died Saturday, September 18, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, after a brief illness. Viewing will be at Anderson McDaniel Funeral home in Pomeroy, on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. There will be no funeral services. Harvest From page 1 on the Bob Evans Farm for 30 years, and her team came up with the idea to plant a community garden in front of the iconic white barn on the original Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio to use as an educational space and resource to give back to the community. To assist with planting the seedlings for the garden, Williams enlisted the help of local second, third and fourth-grade students from Vinton Elementary back in May. “These enthusiastic students got their hands dirty and learned about planting, gardening, and farming firsthand throughout the afternoon,” stated the news release. “Chris also taught them about sustainable gardening practices, such as using a compost pile for fertilizer and rain barrels to gather water to nourish the plants.” Then, last week, students from Vinton Elementary returned to the Bob Evans Farm to continue their education and help Williams and her team with the final harvest of the produce from the garden they helped plant. The news release further stated, “These farmfresh vegetables were donated to The Grace United Methodist Church’s food pantry in Gallipolis, Ohio. Throughout the summer, the Bob Evans team made deliveries every other week to the food pantry as the tomatoes, squash, peppers and cucumbers in the garden ripened, totaling more than 400 pounds of food.” “It was such a joy to watch the kids see the actual fruits of their labor from earlier this year and help pick the vegetables and box them up to donate,” said Williams, farm manager. “It’s also extremely rewarding for our team to take an empty plot of land and reimagine it to serve as a force to do some good in our community, by both educating our youth about farming and helping nourish those in need with farm-fresh food. I think our founder, Bob, would be proud. We look forward to continuing and evolving the Bob Evans Garden Project next year.” As previously reported by Ohio Valley Publishing, Bob Evans Restaurants will be celebrating the fall harvest season this year with the 50th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Friday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande. Information provided on behalf of Bob Evans Restaurants. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3 TODAY IN HISTORY 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever. Today is Tuesday, In 1985, in North Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2021. There are 101 Korea and South Korea, family members who days left in the year. had been separated for decades were allowed to Today’s Highlights in visit each other as both History countries opened their On Sept. 21, borders in an unprec1989, Hurricane edented family-reunion Hugo crashed into program. Charleston, South In 1987, NFL players Carolina (the storm was blamed for 56 deaths in called a strike, mainly over the issue of free the Caribbean and 29 agency. (The 24-day in the United States). Twenty-one students in walkout prompted Alton, Texas, died when football owners to hire their school bus, hit by replacement players.) In 1996, President a soft-drink delivery Bill Clinton signed the truck, careened into a Defense of Marriage water-filled pit. Act denying federal recognition of same-sex On this date marriages, a day after In 1792, the French saying the law should National Convention not be used as an voted to abolish the excuse for discriminamonarchy. tion, violence or intimiIn 1912, magician dation against gays and Harry Houdini first lesbians. (Although publicly performed his never formally repealed, “Water Torture Cell” DoMA was effectively trick at the Circus overturned by U.S. Busch in Berlin. Supreme Court deciIn 1938, a hurricane sions in 2013 and struck parts of New York and New England, 2015.) In 2001, Congress causing widespread again opened the feddamage and claiming eral coffers to those some 700 lives. In 1948, Milton Berle harmed by terrorism, providing $15 billion made his debut as perto the airline industry, manent host of “The which was suffering Texaco Star Theater” mounting economic on NBC-TV. losses since the Sept. 11 In 1961, the first Boeing CH-47 Chinook attacks. In 2008, baseball said military helicopter made farewell to the original its first hovering flight. Yankee Stadium as In 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the Bronx Bombers defeated the Baltimore the nomination of Orioles 7-3. Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female justice on the Ten years ago Supreme Court. Josh Fattal and Shane In 1982, Amin Bauer, two Americans Gemayel, brother of jailed in Iran as spies, Lebanon’s assassileft Tehran for the Gulf nated president-elect, state of Oman, closing a Bashir Gemayel, was high-profile drama that himself elected presibrought more than two dent. National Football years of hope and heartLeague players began a break for their families. The Associated Press Courtesy of the Town of Mason Mark Porter, center, owner of Mark Porter Auto Group, presented the Town of Mason and Mason Splash Pad Committee with a donation of $1,000 during the most recent council meeting. Also pictured are Mayor Kristopher Clark, left, and Michelle Pearson of the splash pad committee. Supporting Mason’s splash pad project Porter donation accepted either can call the town hall at 304-773-5200. In other action, the council: Clark and Michelle Staff Report Approved building Pearson, a committee permits for Sharon member. MASON — A splash Kearns for a porch The splash pad is pad in the Town of Mason is coming closer planned on the grounds extension and ramp, of the Mason Library on and Crystal Gill for roof to fruition following a repair; Brown Street. Approxidonation at the most Agreed to get addimately half the cost has recent council meeting. been raised by the com- tional estimates for Present were Mayor mittee. Once completed, a new phone system Kristopher Clark, for the town hall after Recorder Mindy Kearns, the splash pad will be turned over to the town receiving one from Fronand council members Sarah Stover, Jill Nelson, for ownership and main- tier for $7,573; Heard a report from Steve Ohlinger, and Bob tenance. Also during the meet- the mayor that ParaReed. Absent was Counmount Surveying will ing, Clark announced cilman Barry Taylor. he is seeking volunteers be surveying for the Mark Porter of Mark reopening of a section of for two committees – a Porter Auto Group town beautification com- Fifth Street; attended to announce a Increased the water/ mittee and one for com$1,000 donation to the sewer operator wage to munity events. Those splash pad committee. interested in serving on $20.50 per hour; Accepting were Mayor Agreed to seek health insurance plans for employees that will include family coverage; Heard concerns from residents Kaytlin Shank, Larry Daniel, Tara Shilt, Olive Burchett and Alan Shilt; Heard a report from the mayor that the LED streetlights for Second Street have been delivered and will be installed soon; and, Changed the next meeting to Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m., as the regular meeting date of Oct. 7 is the Wahama Homecoming parade. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. The Regional Health Center at Pleasant Valley Hospital is pleased to welcome Jay D. Akin, M.D., to its medical staff as a family medicine and pediatric physician. Dr. Akin is a highly trained, board-certified family medicine physician who has managed all aspects of family medicine and pediatrics including minor illness to chronic medical conditions for more than 12 years. He is board-certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. “My wife and I believe that family is the most important thing in the world and providing healthcare to help keep families healthy is what I enjoy. I love getting to know patients and work with them to improve their health and the health of their entire family. We’ve been wanting to get back to a smaller town and Point Pleasant is the right fit for us. I look forward to developing long-term healthcare relationships with families in Mason, Meigs, Gallia, and Jackson (WV) counties,” stated Dr. Akin. Dr. Akin earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. He completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Jackson, TN. Dr. Akin provides walk-in visits, as well as appointments for patients newborn and older. His office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ɗɷþĪÚĞŊŒŻąɷÚŊþɷƄŵąÚƄɷÚøƊƄąɷÚŊþ chronic conditions ɗɷűĦƧŻĪøÚŁŻɷɝąňűŁŒƧňąŊƄɎɷŻűŒŵƄŻɎɷ and insurance) ɗɷňÚŊÚĞąɷűÚƄĪąŊƄŻɮɷŒƠąŵÚŁŁɷøÚŵą ɗɷűŵąŻøŵĪöąɷňąþĪøÚƄĪŒŊŻɷÚŊþɷŒƄĦąŵɷɷɷ treatments ɗɷňĪŊŒŵɷŒĜĜĪøąɷűŵŒøąþƊŵąŻ ɗɷŒŵþąŵɎɷűąŵĜŒŵňɷÚŊþɷĪŊƄąŵűŵąƄɷ diagnostic tests ɗɷŵąĜąŵŵÚŁŻɷƄŒɷŻűąøĪÚŁĪŻƄŻɷ ɗɷơÚŁĽɣĪŊɷøÚŵą OH-70254200 OH-70254191 Call 304.675.4500 today to schedule an appointment with Jay Akin, MD. �Sports 4 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Tornadoes topple Golden Eagles, 73-36 By Colton Jeffries 3-yard touchdown run by Jonah Diddle in the first play of the quarter. The Tornadoes extended RACINE, Ohio — These their lead a couple of minutes Eagles were no match for later when quarterback Josiah winds of this magnitude. Smith found Blake Shain on a The Southern football team 74-yard bomb. blew out the Belpre Golden After the Eagles found the Eagles 73-36 at home Friday endzone once more, Southern evening in a Tri Valley Conresponded with a 19-yard ference Hocking Division touchdown run from Logan matchup. The Tornadoes (3-1, 2-0 TVC Hensler, followed by a 19-yard pass from Smith to Derek Hocking) started the game cold, striking out on their first Griffith in the closing minutes of the half. two drives. However, Belpre got a deep Meanwhile, the Golden pass of their own into the endEagles (1-4, 0-1) got on the zone, giving the Tornadoes a board first with a 28-yard run. slim 8-point lead heading into The Purple and Gold found halftime. their groove at the very start The third quarter was filled of the second, starting with a cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com Colton Jeffries | OVP Sports Southern Quarterback Josiah Smith (16) scans the field for an open target during a game against the Belpre Eagles Friday evening in Racine, Ohio. with quite a few surprises. Neither team found the endzone until just five minutes to go in the third, when Smith found Brayden Otto for 11 yards. With under three minutes to go in the quarter, the Tornadoes had a 1-play drive when Smith found Griffith once more for 43 yards. However, the Eagles responded right back with a 1-play drive of their own in their next possession, a 74-yard pass. With 14 seconds to go in the third quarter, Otto ran the ball 29 yards for his second touchdown of the game to give See TORNADOES | 7 Meigs marches past River Valley, 27-6 By Dave Harris For Ohio Valley Publishing BIDWELL, Ohio — Meigs took advantage of five River Valley turnovers to defeat the Raiders 27-6 Friday night in Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup. The Marauders (2-2, 1-0 TVC Ohio) — who had last week’s game with Vinton County cancelled due to COVID concerns — scored two touchdowns in the first two and a half minutes of the game to win their 25th game in the series with their Gallia County neighbors in 29 tries. The Marauders drew first blood when two plays into their first possession, Conlee Burnem scored from 19 yards out at the 10:13 mark of the first period. Matt Barr added the first of three extra points for the Marauders. It didn’t take long for the Raiders (1-2, 0-2) to answer as Michael Conkle took the ensuing kickoff 84 yards for the score. Meigs came right back as Coulter Cleland found Morgan Roberts wide open for a 31 yard scoring pass just 14 seconds later. The Marauders increased their lead to 21-6 on the second play of the second period when Cleland hit younger brother Griffin in the corner of the end zone. The Raiders had a chance to cut into the Marauder lead in the second period with a first and goal at the Marauder one after a another long Conkle kickoff return, but the Meigs defense stiffened and held the Raiders and took over on downs. Megs closed out the scoring in the third period when Burnem scored his second touchdown this time from 69 yards out. Meigs put up 289 total yards against the Raiders 136; Meigs had 190 on the ground and 99 in the air, while River Valley had 120 on the ground and 16 in the air. Meigs had 16 first downs to the Raiders 12. River Valley turned the ball over five times with three interceptions and two fumbles, Meigs had no turnovers. Meigs was flagged seven times for 48 yards; River Valley had 40 yards in four penalties. Burnem led all rushers with 153 in 18 carries, Matt Barr added eight for 35 yards Cleland was eight if 13 in the air for 99 yards and an interception. Kolten Thomas caught four for 48 yards, Roberts one for 31 and a score, Griffin Cleland one for 13 and a score. Ryan Jones led the Raiders ground attack with 47 yards in 12 tries; Justin Sharp added 31 in 13 tries. Stump was one of six in the air for 16 yards with three interceptions. Riley Evans had the one reception. Meigs returns home next week to host Nelsonville-York for homecoming, while River Valley travels to Wellston next Friday. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, Sept. 21 Volleyball Ritchie County at Wahama, 6 p.m. Waterford at South Gallia, 7 p.m. Federal Hocking at Southern, 7 p.m. Point Pleasant at Ripley, 5:30 Meigs at Alexander, 7 p.m. Gallia Academy at Marietta, 7 p.m. River Valley at Rock Hill, 7 p.m. Soccer Calvary at Ohio Valley Christian, 5:30 Gallia Academy girls at Athens, 6 p.m. Point Pleasant girls at Scott, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 Volleyball Southern at Meigs, 7 p.m. Cross Country Eastern, Meigs, SGHS, Southern at Federal Hocking, 4 p.m. Golf Vinton County at Gallia Academy, 4:30 Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Eastern senior running back Bryce Newland (6) looks to split a pair of Caldwell defenders during the first half of Friday night’s football game at East Shade River Stadium in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Caldwell fends off Eagles, 29-27 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — There’s a reason they say it’s a game of inches. The Eastern football team never led after the first quarter and produced only 15 fewer yards of total offense than visiting Caldwell on Friday night during a heartbreaking 29-27 setback in a Week 5 non-conference matchup at East Shade River Stadium. The host Eagles (1-3) dropped their third straight decision, while the Redskins (3-2) notched their third consecutive win with a narrow 2-point triumph. EHS claimed a 16-15 edge in first downs and finished the night plus-1 in turnover differential, plus controlled the airways with a 179-47 advantage in passing yards by night’s end. CHS, however, amassed 306 of their 353 yards of total offense on the ground, and a potent 1-2 punch of Marshal Sayre and Cale Bender helped get the Red and Black to the right side of the scoreboard by night’s end. The Eagles — who accumulated 338 total yards of offense that included 159 rushing yards — struck first as Jayden Evans scored on a 15-yard run at the 3:35 mark of the first, giving the hosts a 7-0 lead. CHS needed just 22 seconds to answer as Sayre broke a 49-yard run to the house, tying the game at 7-all as both teams headed into the second quarter. Sayre tacked on a 32-yard touchdown scamper with 4:42 left in the half, allowing Caldwell to secure what proved to be a permanent lead of 13-7 entering the break. The extra point attempt was blocked. Bender broke a 75-yard scoring run within the first minute of the third frame, giving the guests a 19-7 edge at the 11:08 mark. Bender found Dylan Wheeler with a successful 2-point conversion pass for a 21-7 contest. Bryce Newland scored from six yards out with 7:33 left in the third canto for a 21-14 deficit, then Evans picked off a pass on the ensuing CHS drive that gave Eastern possession at the Caldwell 41. Three plays later, Brady Yonker plunged in from a yard out to close the gap down to 21-20 with 3:45 left in the third. The score, however, remained that way as the PAT kick was missed wide. Sayre added his third and final TD run on a 37-yard jaunt with 11:06 left in regulation, making it a 29-20 contest. Evans ran over three different defenders while hauling in a 42-yard TD pass from Yonker with 6:49 left in regulation, and a successful Collin Wilcoxen PAT boot whittled the deficit back down to two points at 29-27. Brandon Oldaker recovered a fumble on the ensuing Redskin possession, giving the hosts the ball at the CHS 42 with 6:42 to play. The Eagles’ drive, however, stalled out on a 4th-and-23 when Yonker was sacked at the EHS 44 with 4:45 remaining. Caldwell ran 10 plays and picked up three first downs along the way, which ultimately ran the clock down to triple zeroes and wrapped up the 2-point outcome. Josh Sobieski also recovered a fumble for Eastern in the first quarter. The Green and White was flagged seven times for 82 yards, while Caldwell was penalized three times for 30 yards. Newland led the hosts with 103 rushing yards on 18 carries, while Evans added 67 yards on 11 touches. Yonker completed 9-of-12 passes for 179 yards, with Brayden Smith leading the wideouts with four catches for 107 yards. Sayre paced CHS with 199 rushing yards on 23 totes and Bender added 108 rushing yards on 13 attempts. Bender was also 6-of-10 passing for 47 yards, with Dylan Wheeler hauling in three passes for 15 yards. Waylon Clark and Jeffrey Guiler each recovered a fumble for the Redskins. Eastern opens Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division play on Friday when it hosts Waterford at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5 Having A Yard Sale? Call your classified department to schedule your ad today! 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POMEROY OH 45769-1023 Sales (866) 273-7049 Service (866) 517-8499 �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Tornadoes From page 4 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 7 Rio Grande runners compete at All-Ohio By Randy Payton Southern a 26-point lead heading into the final quarter. After Diddle got his second rushing touchdown of the game to put the Tornadoes up by over 30 points, Belpre responded with a 60-yard kick return to the house to shut down the running clock. However, Griffith was the only player on either team to record a touchdown on offense and defense after he returned an interception 44 yards for a pick-6. With 18 seconds to go, Griffith went on to kick a 27-yard field goal to put the cherry on top of his team’s victory. Smith was the only player to line up under center for the Tornadoes, recording a line of 7-19-0 for 258 yards. Smith also led the Purple and Gold on the ground, racking up 81 yards on 13 carries, followed by Hensler (7-50) and Shain (2-39). For receiving, Shain led his team with three receptions for 148 yards, followed by Griffith (2-62) and Damien Miller (1-39). In a rare bit of symmetry, the Tornadoes had 258 yards passing and rushing for a total of 516 yards. The Tornadoes will be back in action at 7 p.m. Friday when they host the Trinity Christian Warriors. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2100. Akron had the top individual showing by crossing the finish line in 21:31. Miami University took top honors with 37 points, while Akron (92 pts.) CEDARVILLE, Ohio — University and the University of Dayton (103 pts.) of Rio Grande sophomore Mackenzie completed the top three. McCarthy had the top finish among Rio Grande returns to action next runners from NAIA schools to lead the Saturday when it hosts the 50th Annual RedStorm in the women’s division of Friday’s All-Ohio Collegiate Cross Coun- Patty Forgey Invitational. Race time for the women’s division is set for 12:30 p.m. try Championship hosted by Cedarville Cody Booth ran to a 72nd place finUniversity. McCarthy, who hails from New Frank- ish to give the University of Rio Grande its top individual showing in the men’s lin, Ohio, finished the 6k course in a division of Friday’s All-Ohio Collegiate time of 23:29 to place 32nd among the Cross Country Championship hosted by 221 runners who participated. Rio Grande had just two other runners Cedarville University. Booth, a senior from New Philadelin the event. Freshman Jayden Roach phia, Ohio, completed the 8k course in a (Baltimore, OH) finished 170th in a time of 27:47, while fellow frosh Abrielle time of 27:11 to lead Rio’s group of five runners. Kerns (Lancaster, OH) was 185th in a The RedStorm finished 24th among time of 28:51. the 26 schools posting team scores with Beth Arentz from the University of For Ohio Valley Publishing 691 points. Miami University took top honors with 39 points, while Walsh University (75 pts.) and John Carroll (119 pts.) rounded out the top three. Alex Phillip of John Carroll grabbed medalist honors in the 221-runner field with a time of 24:52. Also representing Rio Grande was freshman Daniel Persinger (Glouster, OH), who was 170th after crossing in 30:00; junior Austin Setty (Fairfield, OH), who placed 185th in a time of 30:45; freshman Jason Springer (Circleville, OH), who was 186th with a time of 30:47; and senior Dean Freitag (Magnolia, OH), who was 196th in a finish of 31:22. Rio Grande returns to action next Saturday when it hosts the 50th Annual Patty Forgey Invitational. Race time for the men’s division is set for 1:20 p.m. Point Pleasant pounds Golden Bears, 42-7 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Chalk one up for the coaching staff. With head coach David Darst missing from the sidelines due to a COVID quarantine, the Point Pleasant football team stuck ot its traditional roots and churned out all 443 yards of its total offense on the ground while cruising to a 42-7 victory (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Evan Roach rushed for 224 yards and four scores on 21 carries, while Gavin Jeffers added 135 rushing yards and one score on a dozen attempts. Cody Schultz added a scoring run and had 18 yards on three tries as well. Nathan Bentz and Brooks Pearson also produced 29 and 20 yards, respectively, on four and two totes. Elicia Wood was a perfect 5-for-5 on point-after tries, over host Oak Glen on Friday night in a non-conference matchup in Hancock County. The Big Blacks (3-1) notched their third straight win and did so with a stable of horses as seven different backs gained positive yardage on the guests’ 46 overall carries. It also took PPHS a little while to get their rhythm going as the Red and Black led only 7-0 at the intermission. (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS LEGALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK Legals MIDDLEPORT- A Middleport Zoning Commission meeting will be held at the Village Hall at 9:00am. The owner of 449 N. 3rd is requesting a zoning change from residential to business to allow an auction business be placed there. 9/21/21,9/28/21 The Board of Education of the Gallipolis City School District is requesting statements of qualifications pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.33, et seq., from firms to provide construction manager at risk services for its STEAM/ Fitness Facility Project. Questions may be directed to, and Requests for Qualifications may be obtained by written request from Craig Wright, Superintendent, craig.wright@gc-k12.org. Qualifications will be accepted until 2 pm local time, October 22, 2021. 9/21/21 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Manager of the City of Gallipolis, Ohio at his office, 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio for Highway De-icing Salt, Calcium Chloride, and Cold Mix. Bids will be received at the above location until 12:00 noon, Friday, October 1, 2021. Bid specs and bid forms may be picked up at the Gallipolis Municipal Building or by emailing asstauditor@gallipoliscity.com. 9/21/21,9/28/21 Public Notice On September 16,2021 the Gallia County Budget Commission adopted & approved the alternative method (2018-2022) for the Distribution of the Estimated Undivided Local Government Fund for 2022 as follows: Summary for Classes of Subdivisions Local Government Breakdowwn Fund Dollar Amount % of Total County $315,000.00 42.00% All Villages ** $ 262,500.00 35.00% All Townships *** $170,635.00 22.75% Park District $1,875.00 0.25% Grand Total $750,000.00 100.00% ** The Village percentage of 35 is divided equally between the 6 villages. *** The Township percentage of 22.75 is divided accordingly: 13.75 equally between the 15 townships 4 1/2 based on population and 4 1/2 based on mileage in the townships. 9/21/21 while Alex Schrader also made his only PAT attempt. The Golden Bears (1-1) churned out 268 yards of total offense, which included 128 passing yards — most of which came on a Landon Beatty 88-yard TD pass to Dylan Conley. Conley also led OGHS with 11 rushes for 105 yards. Point Pleasant travels to Lincoln County next Friday for a non-conference matchup at 7:30 p.m. Sale of Real Estate Gallia County Foreclosure Auction. Case# 21CV000022. U.S. Bank National Association vs Larsen, John , et al. .The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 36 Henkle Avenue, Gallipolis, Gallia, Ohio, 45631; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:00707702900 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 09/28/2021 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 10/12/2021 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 21CV000022 into the search bar. 9/7/21,9/14/21,9/21/21 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals for the replacement of Gymnasium Sound Systems, Cafeteria Sound System, Theatrical Lighting systems and Cafeteria Projector and Controls in current school buildings at River Valley High School and South Gallia Middle-High School will be received by the Gallia County Local Schools at their office, 4836 State Route 325 S, Patriot, Ohio 45658, until 12:00 noon Wednesday, 10/20/21, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. A walkthrough will be conducted starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/13 at South Gallia Middle-High School then traveling to River Valley High School. Plans, Specifications, and Bid/Contract Forms may be secured at the office of the Gallia County Local School District Office, 4836 State Route 325 S, Patriot, Ohio 45658. All bidders must furnish, as part of their bid, all materials, tools, labor, and equipment. Questions can be directed to Todd Boothe, Director of Buildings and G rounds, 740-379-9085. Each bid must comply with all of the conditions set forth in R.C.153.54 and must be accompanied by either a bid bond in an amount of 100% of the bid amount with a surety satisfactory to the aforesaid Gallia CountyLocal Schools or by certified check, cashier's check or letter of credit upon a solvent bank in an amount of not less than 10% of the bid amount in favor of the aforesaid Gallia County Local Schools. Bid Bonds shall be accompanied by Proof of Authority of the official or agent signing the bond. Bids shall be sealed and marked as "BlD FOR GALLIA COUNTY LOCAL SCHOOLS 2021 AV AND LIGHTING GYM<\\>CAFERTIA PROJECT" and mailed or delivered to: Gallia County Local School District, 4836 State Route 325 S, Patriot, OH 45658. Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in the bid packet, various insurance requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirement for a payment bond and performance bond of 100% of the contract price. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actuaI date of the opening thereof. Gallia County Local Schools will accept the lowest responsible bid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Gallia CountyLocal Schools reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any or all bids. Gallia County Local Schools adheres to all state policies pertaining to Handicapped Accessibility and Equal Employment Opportunities 9/21/21,9/23/21,9/25/21,9/28/21 �NEWS/WEATHER 8 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Cases COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu 16 quarantines; Beale — 1 active case, 4 quarantines; Hannan Jr/Sr High — 5 From page 1 active cases, 11 quarantines; Leon Elementary — 1 quarthe population). antine; On Monday, schools in New Haven — 1 active Meigs County reported the following cases (totals include cases; 17 quarantines; Point Pleasant Intermediate staff and students): Meigs Local: 26 active cases; — 8 active cases; 15 quarantines; Eastern Local: 13 active PPJ/SHS — 16 active cases, cases; 19 recovered cases; 19 quarantines; Southern Local: 8 active Point Pleasant Primary — 3 cases; 24 recovered cases. quarantines; Roosevelt — 5 quarantines; Mason County Mason County School for According to the 10 a.m. Success — 2 active cases, 1 update on Monday from DHHR, there have been 3,010 quarantine; Wahama — 1 active cases; cases of COVID-19, in Mason 11 quarantines; County (2,797 confirmed Total — 45 active cases, 103 cases, 213 probable cases) since the beginning of the pan- quarantines. demic and 45 deaths. Of those, 49 cases were newly reported Ohio on Monday. DHHR reports According to the 2 p.m. there are currently 303 active update on Monday from ODH, cases in Mason County. there have been 4,899 cases Case data is as follows: in the past 24 hours (21-day 0-4 — 46 confirmed cases (2 average of 6,529), 214 new new), 2 probable case hospitalizations (21-day aver5-11 — 103 confirmed cases age of 226), 24 new ICU (3 new), 14 probable cases admissions (21-day average of 12-15 — 151 confirmed 20) and zero new deaths (21cases (5 new), 18 probable day average of 32) with 21,471 cases total reported deaths. (Editor’s 16-20 — 211 confirmed Note: Deaths are reported two cases (4 new), 15 probable days per week) cases (1 fewer) Vaccination rates in Ohio are 21-25 — 216 confirmed as follows, according to ODH: cases (5 new), 13 probable Vaccines started: 6,239,594 cases (53.38 percent of the popula26-30 — 259 confirmed tion); cases (5 new), 18 probable Vaccines completed: cases 5,780,413 (49.45 percent of 31-40 — 442 confirmed the population). cases (7 new), 34 probable cases (3 fewer) West Virginia 41-50 — 405 confirmed According to the 10 a.m. cases (9 new), 29 probable update on Monday from cases (3 fewer), 1 death DHHR, there have been 51-60 — 388 confirmed 224,435 total cases since the cases (9 new), 33 probable beginning of the pandemic, cases, 3 deaths with 1,318 reported since Sun61-70 — 308 confirmed day. There have been a total of cases (1 new), 16 probable 3,424 deaths due to COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths since the start of the pandem71+ — 268 confirmed cases ic, with 54 since Sunday. There (5 new), 21 probable cases (1 are 21,490 currently active new), 31 deaths cases in the state, down from A total of 10,236 people in 29,744 on Friday, with a daily Mason County have received at positivity rate of 10.40 percent least one dose of the COVIDand a cumulative positivity rate 19 vaccine, which is 38.6 perof 5.69 percent. cent of the population, accordStatewide, 1,157,896 ing to DHHR. There have been West Virginia residents have a total of 18,232 doses admin- received at least one dose of istered in Mason County. the COVID-19 (64.6 percent Mason County is currently of the population). A total of red on the West Virginia Coun- 52.2 percent of the population, ty Alert System. 935,803 individuals have been On Monday, the Mason fully vaccinated. County Schools’ COVID-19 © 2021 Ohio Valley PublishDashboard reported the follow- ing, all rights reserved. ing active cases and quaranKayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff tines (includes both staff and writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her students in totals): at (304) 675-1333, ext. 1992. Ashton — 11 active cases, TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 67° 2 PM 71° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 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. High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low 83° 70° 78° 56° 96° in 1940 38° in 1903 Precipitation (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 1.89 2.16 42.11 34.44 SUN & MOON Today 7:15 a.m. 7:27 p.m. 8:09 p.m. 7:41 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Last Sep 28 New Oct 6 First Full Oct 12 Oct 20 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Major 12:11a 12:56a 1:42a 2:29a 3:18a 4:08a 4:59a Minor 6:21a 7:06a 7:52a 8:40a 9:29a 10:20a 11:11a 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Moderate High Major 12:32p 1:17p 2:03p 2:51p 3:41p 4:32p 5:23p Minor 6:43p 7:27p 8:13p 9:02p 9:52p 10:43p 11:36p WEATHER HISTORY Hurricane Hugo intensified on Sept. 21, 1989, as it moved toward Charleston, S.C. Hugo made landfall just prior to midnight on Sept. 22 on Sullivan’s Island, north of Charleston, with winds of 130-150 mph. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 69° 51° Heavy rain and a t-storm in the p.m. A shower in the a.m.; clouds and sun Pleasant with plenty of sunshine Chance for a couple of showers Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 0 50 100 150 200 300 Chillicothe 75/63 Portsmouth 74/65 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. Flood 24-hr. Location Stage Level Chg. Willow Island 37 12.88 -0.15 Marietta 34 16.24 +0.17 Parkersburg 36 21.70 +0.17 Belleville 35 12.83 none Racine 41 12.98 -0.36 Point Pleasant 40 25.15 -0.37 Gallipolis 50 13.27 -0.08 Huntington 50 25.33 +0.02 Ashland 52 34.10 -0.14 Lloyd Greenup 54 12.64 -0.06 Portsmouth 50 16.00 +0.60 Maysville 50 34.20 +0.50 Meldahl Dam 51 13.70 +0.40 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Ashland 74/68 Grayson 74/67 worse. Spread by the mobility of World War I, it killed young, healthy adults in vast numbers. No vaccine existed to slow it, and there were no antibiotics to treat secondary bacterial infections. And, of course, the world was much smaller. Yet jet travel and mass migrations threaten to increase the toll of the current pandemic. Much of the world is unvaccinated. And the coronavirus has been full of surprises. Markel said he is continually astounded by the magnitude of the disruption the pandemic has brought to the planet. “I was gobsmacked by the size of the quarantines” the Chinese government undertook initially, Markel said, “and I’ve since been gobgob-gob-smacked to the nth degree.” The lagging pace of U.S. vaccinations is the latest source of his astonishment. Just under 64% of the U.S. population has received as least one dose of the vaccine, with state rates ranging from a high of approximately 77% in Vermont and Massachusetts to lows around 46% to 49% in Idaho, Wyoming, West Virginia and Mississippi. Globally, about 43% of the population has received at least one dose, according to Our World in Data, with some African countries just beginning to give their first shots. “We know that all pandemics come to an end,” said Dr. Jeremy Brown, director of emergency care research at the National Institutes of Health, who wrote a book on influenza. “They can do terrible things while they’re raging.” COVID-19 could have been far less lethal in the U.S. if more people had gotten vaccinated faster, “and we still have an opportunity to turn it around,” Brown said. “We often lose sight of how lucky we are to take these things for granted.” The current vaccines work extremely well in preventing severe disease and death from the variants of the virus that have emerged so far. It will be crucial for scientists to make sure the evermutating virus hasn’t changed enough to evade vaccines or to cause severe illness in unvaccinated children, Antia said. SUNDAY 78° 53° Mostly sunny and pleasant Partly sunny NATIONAL CITIES Belpre 73/66 St. Marys 74/66 Parkersburg 74/65 Coolville 73/66 Wilkesville 73/64 POMEROY Jackson 74/66 73/63 Ravenswood Rio Grande 73/67 72/68 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 77/61 GALLIPOLIS 74/67 72/67 72/69 Elizabeth 73/67 Spencer 71/66 Buffalo 72/66 Ironton 74/68 MONDAY 71° 51° Marietta 73/66 Murray City 73/65 Athens 73/64 McArthur 72/65 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone Logan 73/64 Adelphi 73/64 South Shore Greenup 74/67 72/64 26 SATURDAY 71° 46° Lucasville 75/62 Very High FRIDAY 66° 46° Very High Primary: ragweed/elm/other Mold: 4549 THURSDAY population it does now. Global deaths from COVID-19 now stand at more than 4.6 million. The Spanish flu’s U.S. death toll is a rough guess, given the incomplete records of the era and the poor scientific understanding of what caused the illness. The 675,000 figure comes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ebbing of COVID-19 could happen if the virus progressively weakens as it mutates and more and more humans’ immune systems learn to attack it. Vaccination and surviving infection are the main ways the immune system improves. Breast-fed infants also gain some immunity from their mothers. Under that optimistic scenario, schoolchildren would get mild illness that trains their immune systems. As they grow up, the children would carry the immune response memory, so that when they are old and vulnerable, the coronavirus would be no more dangerous than cold viruses. The same goes for today’s vaccinated teens: Their immune systems would get stronger through the shots and mild infections. “We will all get infected,” Antia predicted. “What’s important is whether the infections are severe.” Something similar happened with the H1N1 flu virus, the culprit in the 1918-19 pandemic. It encountered too many people who were immune, and it also eventually weakened through mutation. H1N1 still circulates today, but immunity acquired through infection and vaccination has triumphed. Getting an annual flu shot now protects against H1N1 and several other strains of flu. To be sure, flu kills between 12,000 and 61,000 Americans each year, but on average, it is a seasonal problem and a manageable one. Before COVID-19, the 191819 flu was universally considered the worst pandemic disease in human history. Whether the current scourge ultimately proves deadlier is unclear. In many ways, the 1918-19 flu — which was wrongly named Spanish flu because it first received widespread news coverage in Spain — was 69° 46° Waverly 74/61 Pollen: 43 Low MOON PHASES COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000. The U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the flu cut a much bigger, more lethal swath through the country. But the COVID-19 crisis is by any measure a colossal tragedy in its own right, especially given the incredible advances in scientific knowledge since then and the failure to take maximum advantage of the vaccines available this time. “Big pockets of American society — and, worse, their leaders — have thrown this away,” medical historian Dr. Howard Markel of the University of Michigan said of the opportunity to vaccinate everyone eligible by now. Like the Spanish flu, the coronavirus may never entirely disappear from our midst. Instead, scientists hope it becomes a mild seasonal bug as human immunity strengthens through vaccination and repeated infection. That could take time. “We hope it will be like getting a cold, but there’s no guarantee,” said Emory University biologist Rustom Antia, who suggests an optimistic scenario in which this could happen over a few years. For now, the pandemic still has the United States and other parts of the world firmly in its jaws. While the delta-fueled surge in infections may have peaked, U.S. deaths are running at over 1,900 a day on average, the highest level since early March, and the country’s overall toll topped 675,000 Monday, according to the count kept by Johns Hopkins University, though the real number is believed to be higher. Winter may bring a new surge, with the University of Washington’s influential model projecting an additional 100,000 or so Americans will die of COVID-19 by Jan. 1, which would bring the overall U.S. toll to 776,000. The 1918-19 influenza pandemic killed 50 million victims globally at a time when the world had one-quarter the 6 Primary: cladosporium, other Wed. 7:16 a.m. 7:25 p.m. 8:33 p.m. 8:43 a.m. AP Medical Writer WEDNESDAY Humid today with a thunderstorm around. Showers tonight. High 74° / Low 67° ALMANAC By Carla K. Johnson EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM 72° Ohio Valley Publishing Milton 73/69 Huntington 74/66 St. Albans 73/66 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle Winnipeg 71/54 90s 65/47 80s 70s Billings 60s 71/49 Minneapolis 50s 66/47 40s 30s San Francisco Chicago 20s 84/58 69/56 Denver 10s 68/45 0s Kansas City -0s 73/48 -10s Los Angeles 89/68 T-storms Rain El Paso 84/59 Showers Snow Flurries Houston Chihuahua Ice 94/66 88/57 Cold Front Warm Front Monterrey 95/68 Stationary Front Clendenin 72/66 Charleston 74/65 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Toronto 74/64 Detroit 75/55 Montreal 75/63 New York 75/69 Washington 79/71 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 76/53/s 46/35/s 81/70/t 77/71/pc 80/68/pc 71/49/s 76/52/s 72/65/pc 74/65/t 74/68/t 64/41/s 69/56/sh 76/60/t 77/64/c 75/62/c 81/59/pc 68/45/s 71/47/pc 75/55/t 87/76/pc 94/66/t 73/56/t 73/48/pc 92/71/s 81/57/t 89/68/pc 80/62/t 87/77/t 66/47/c 82/61/t 87/73/t 75/69/pc 78/50/s 87/75/t 79/68/pc 101/79/s 74/65/c 67/58/pc 79/69/sh 82/69/sh 70/56/t 73/51/s 84/58/s 71/54/s 79/71/pc Hi/Lo/W 82/56/s 46/37/s 75/57/t 77/71/pc 80/69/c 81/53/s 81/49/pc 76/66/c 72/53/r 79/57/t 79/47/s 67/50/pc 63/48/r 66/55/r 67/50/r 84/56/s 83/50/s 71/45/s 58/48/r 88/74/s 83/56/pc 62/48/r 72/46/s 98/76/s 78/51/s 90/66/s 68/52/r 89/77/t 69/47/s 69/53/sh 82/65/c 78/69/c 80/50/s 88/74/t 82/69/c 103/78/s 71/55/r 69/61/c 80/64/t 79/68/t 70/52/s 84/55/s 72/57/pc 68/53/pc 80/66/sh EXTREMES MONDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 81/70 High Low 104° in Zapata, TX 18° in Bodie State Park, CA Global High Low Miami 87/77 112° in Khaybar, Saudi Arabia 7° in Isachsen, Canada Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, September 21, 2021 9 It’s time to get more for your money at Mark Porter! 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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 spaceavailable basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest. com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. meets at 6 p.m., post home on McCormick Road, all members urged to attend. Thursday, Sept. 23 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. POMEROY — The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon at the district office, 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D. Collecting clothing Monday, Sept. 27 Card showers Inez Windland will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sept. 21, cards may be sent to 524 Dutch Ridge Road, Guysville, OH 45735. Sara Cullums will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 1, cards may be sent to 36690 Rock Springs Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769. The family hopes to receive 100 cards. Helen Dailey will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 4, cards may be sent to 4574 State Rt. 325, Patriot, OH 45658. Tuesday, Sept. 21 GALLIPOLIS — American Legion Auxiliary MIDDLEPORT — Paint with Michele Musser will be at 6 p.m. at the Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. Second Ave. All supplies are furnished. Call Donna at 740-992-5123 to register. MIDDLEPORT — Veterans Service Commission meets 9 a.m., 97 North 2nd Ave., Suite 2. POMEROY — The regular meeting of the Meigs County Public Library Board will be at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. Tuesday, Sept. 28 POMEROY — Acoustic Night at the Library. Informal jam session, bring your instruments or come to listen. 6 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. OHIO BRIEF Cleveland mayor’s grandson slain in shooting CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities were seeking a suspect in a shooting that claimed the life of the grandson of Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS police said. Police found the body of Frank Q. Jackson, 24, near a public housing project in the city on Sunday night. According to news reports, the mayor visited the shooting scene before leaving. Police released little information about what happened. Notice of Application by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. for Authority to Increase Rates and Charges for its Gas Distribution Service, For Approval of an Alternative Form of Regulation, to Continue its Demand Side Management Program, and For Approval of a Change in Accounting Methods PUCO Case Nos. 21-637-GA-AIR, 21-638-GA-ALT, 21-639-GA-UNC, 21-640-GA-AAM Pursuant to R.C. 4909.19, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. (“Columbia”) gives notice that it filed an Application with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (“Commission”) on June 30, 2021, requesting authority to amend its filed tariffs to modify its rate structure; to increase the rates and charges for its natural gas distribution and transportation services; to amend its tariff to make various changes to how Columbia provides distribution and transportation services to customers; to incorporate various minor formatting and stylistic changes into its tariff; and to modify its accounting methods as necessary to effectuate its Application. Columbia also applied, under R.C. Chapter 4929, for approval of an alternative rate plan, which includes its existing Infrastructure Replacement Program (“IRP”) and Capital Expenditure Program (“CEP”) and their associated riders, and a request to implement a new Federally Mandated Investment (“FMI”) Rider, described below. Additionally, Columbia applied for authority to continue offering its Demand Side Management (“DSM”) Program. The Application affects rates and charges and terms and conditions for natural gas service for all Columbia customers in each of the 61 Ohio counties where Columbia offers service. This notice summarizes the substance of Columbia’s Application. Anyone seeking more detailed information regarding Columbia’s Application may inspect a copy of the Application, including its supporting schedules and Columbia’s current and proposed rate sheets, by any of the following methods: x� visiting the offices of the Public Utilities Commission, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793; x� visiting the Commission's website at http://dis.puc.state.oh.us/, inputting 21-637 into the Case Lookup box, and selecting the application filed on June 30, 2021; x� visiting Columbia’s business office, 290 W. Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215, during normal business hours; x� visiting Columbia’s website at https://www.columbiagasohio.com/our-company/about-us/regulatory-information. The Staff of the Commission and any interested parties that intervene in the proceeding may make recommendations that differ from the Application, and the Commission may adopt those recommendations. Columbia has not filed an application to increase its base rates since 2008. Columbia’s Application proposes various changes to its rate structure, including: x� Increasing the volumetric breakpoint between its SGS / SGTS / FRSGTS rate classes and its GS / GTS / FRGTS rate classes, from 300 Mcf/year to 600 Mcf/year; x� Removing the seasonal load factor requirement for the LGS / LGTS / FRLGTS rate classes; x� Incorporating the IRP and CEP Riders into base rates; x� Establishing a Monthly Delivery Charge for the FRCTS rate class; x� Adding new LGS/LGTS/FRLGTS Schools Services, for primary and secondary school customer accounts consuming at least 18,000 Mcf per year; and x� Eliminating the Mainline Delivery Charge in the LGTS tariff. Columbia also seeks to recover historical expenses that the Commission had authorized Columbia to defer, and to defer new expenses related to a leak detection pilot program. Columbia’s current base rates were determined in a rate filing that became effective December 3, 2008. Columbia’s Application states that the current rates and charges do not provide a just and reasonable rate of return on Columbia’s used and useful property as of March 31, 2021 (the date certain in this case). The Application further states that Columbia requires a revenue increase to provide Columbia an opportunity to earn a fair return on its assets and recover its costs of operation. For purposes of Columbia’s Application, Columbia’s revenues and expenses reflect its actual and projected costs of rendering natural gas service during calendar year 2021, with adjustments as described in the Application and supporting schedules. Columbia has requested the following increases in operating revenue for its rate classes: Rate Classes Requested Increase in Operating Revenue Small General Service (SGS) Small General Transportation Service (SGTS) 31.4% Full Requirements Small General Transportation Service (FRSGTS) General Service (GS) General Transportation Service (GTS) 11.4% Full Requirements General Transportation Service (FRGTS) Large General Service (LGS) Large General Transportation Service (LGTS) 15.1% Full Requirements Large General Transportation Service (FRLGTS) Full Requirements Cooperative Transportation Service (FRCTS) 12.6% These increases in proposed operating revenue do not necessarily equal the increases in total expected monthly charges for any customer. For example, if the Commission approves Columbia’s Application, a SGS customer using 10 Mcf of gas from Columbia Gas would see a total monthly bill increase from $93.53 to $105.70, an increase of approximately 13.0% (including gas costs). Pursuant to R.C. 4909.19, any person, firm, corporation, or association may file an objection to the increased rates that Columbia has proposed by alleging that Columbia’s proposals are unjust and discriminatory or unreasonable. Columbia is also seeking authority to implement an alternative rate plan, which would consist of its existing IRP and CEP (and their associated riders) and a new proposed FMI Rider. Columbia seeks Commission approval to continue the IRP and Rider IRP, with minor changes, from 2021 through 2026. Changes to the IRP include shifting capital projects in which less than 50% of the retired pipe is priority pipe to the CEP and eliminating the 5% limit on plastic pipe replacement for priority pipe-replacement projects under Columbia’s Accelerated Mains Replacement Program (“AMRP”). Columbia would continue its CEP and CEP Rider through 2026, with updated caps for the CEP Rider charge for 2021 through 2027. The new FMI Rider would be a monthly charge for customers in all rate classes to allow Columbia to recover incremental costs associated with federally and state-mandated safety investments. Additionally, Columbia is seeking Commission authority to continue its DSM Program and its associated DSM Rider from 2023 through 2027. Columbia’s DSM Program offers cost-effective energy efficiency programs and rebates to help customers save energy and lower utility bills. Projected budgets for the DSM Program (excluding WarmChoice® funding included in base rates) range from approximately $29.8 million in 2023 to approximately $31.9 million in 2027. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Christian Church will be collecting winter clothing, including coats, sweaters, socks, gloves, hats, scarves, etc., to later be distributed to the homeless and those in need. Drop off these items 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. each Wednesday through Halloween weekend. Church is located on Ohio 588. Tarps, sleeping bags, also needed. Carry out lunches POMEROY — Trinity Congregational Church, located on the corner of 2nd and Lynn streets, will be serving carry out only lunches during the Sternwheel Regatta on this Friday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Menu: Homemade chicken and noodles, sloppy joes, hot dogs, selection of sides and homemade desserts. Moving offices CHESHIRE — Gallia-Meigs Community Action will be closed to the public on Sept. 20-24 in order to move their offices. The new office will be located at 8317 SR 7 N, Cheshire, (old Gallco building) beginning Monday, Sept. 27. New phone numbers will be announced in the coming days. Road closures, construction MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs County Road 2 (Briar Ridge Road) in Salem Township will be closed to traffic from Monday, Sept. 13 to Friday, Oct. 1. County crews will be working on the second of two large culvert replacements between State Route 325 and Goff Road (Township Road 45). BIDWELL — SR 160/554 roundabout construction. A roundabout construction project begins on July 26 at the intersection of SR 160 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. IN BRIEF Police: 2 wounded in shooting at Virginia school NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Two students were wounded in a shooting at a Virginia high school Monday afternoon, police said. A 17-year-old boy was shot in the face at Heritage High School and a 17-year-old girl was shot in the leg, Newport News police Chief Steve Drew said at a news conference. Both were taken to the hospital and neither injury was thought to be life-threatening, he said. SWCD From page 1 He worked in dairy until 1994 and is now involved in custom hay baling and corn farming. He is employed as a mechanic for Meigs Local Schools and is an active member of the Big Bend Farm Antiques Club, AthensMeigs Farm Bureau, and River City Players. Travis Mugrage Mugrage, of Long Bottom, aside from serving his country proudly for three years in the U.S. Army after graduating from Southern High School in 1995, is a lifelong resident of Meigs County. He is the son of Peach and Chuck Mugrage of Racine. He has been married to his wife, Sammi Mugrage, for 24 years. They share two children: Avary, who is enrolled in the nursing program at Washington State Community College, and Bella, who is a Junior at Eastern High School. Mugrage was a locomotive engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 23 years. He is currently running for Chester Township Trustee. Mugrage enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and helping his daughters with their 4-H market goats. Residents or landown- ers, firms, and corporations that own land or occupy land in Meigs County and are 18 years of age or older may vote for supervisor. There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot: at the annual meeting, at the SWCD office until 3 p.m. on Oct. 5, or via absentee ballot by requesting an absentee ballot from the SWCD office at 113 E. Memorial Dr. Suite D, Pomeroy, OH 45769. Absentee ballots can be requested by calling 740-992-4282 or stopping in the office during office hours. Supervisors serve staggered three-year terms. The winner will be announced the evening of the annual meeting and banquet. The Meigs SWCD is a legal subdivision of state government that provides natural resource management assistance to county landowners and other units of local government. The district is funded by the Meigs County Board of Commissioners, and county funds are supplemented by funding from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The district is governed by a fivemember board of supervisors, all county residents. Current supervisors include Joe Bolin, Carnahan, Bill Baer, Keith Bentz, and Tonja Hunter. Submitted by Jim Freeman. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 09. September Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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