http://66.213.69.5/files/original/f2b3353b5eac3f00a4d9fa1409aa8763.pdf 64477ecf87f8ba58e2734e4ab88ff552 PDF Text Text Healthy words to live by Meigs golf competes Fall Home and Garden NEWS s 4 SPORTS s 5 FEATURE s 9 C_ZZb[fehj��Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 170, Volume 74 Thursday, September 24, 2020 s 50¢ The three sycamore trees New cases reported in Gallia, Meigs Staff Report Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Representatives from the Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club and the Meigs County Historical Society are pictured with the marker which was recently unveiled. The new marker was placed along the walking path at the East Main Street and Nye Avenue intersection. Trees, marker remember WWI soldiers By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com POMEROY — More than 100 years after the passing of three World War I soldiers from Meigs County, a new marker has been placed at the location where three trees were once planted in their memory. The marker was unveiled on Sept. 15, the 102nd anniversary of the death of one of the Meigs County soldiers honored. The marker was placed at the Nye Avenue/East Main Street intersection, near where trees were planted decades ago in memory of those soldiers. The three sycamore trees, two of which remain standing, were planted in memory of the ﬁrst three soldiers from Meigs County to be killed in World War I. The trees were planted by George Nye. The trees were planted in memory of Pvt. McKinley (Kinney) Thompson of Minersville (Feb. 2, 1897-Sept. 15, 1918), Pvt. Lewis E. Daniels of Chester (Aug. 21, 1888-Aug. 23, 1918), and Pvt. Charles V. Baumgardner of Pomeroy (April 11, 1889-Oct. 20, 1918). The three trees, along with name markers, were placed along the Ohio River soon after the close of World War I as a memorial to the soldiers. The original markers and one of the trees are gone from the property. In recent years, new trees to honor the memory of the soldiers have been planted in Water Works Park. The new sign to commemorate was placed by the Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club, in cooperation with the Meigs County Historical Society, to remember the soldiers represented by the sycamore trees. Thompson, Daniels and AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2020 The Daily Sentinel. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Flags and markers are at the location of each of the Sycamore trees, and the spot where the third tree previously stood. Baumgardner are among the nearly three dozen World War I soldiers who are honored on the Meigs County Soldiers Memorial on the third ﬂoor of the Meigs County Courthouse. The courthouse display pays tribute to Meigs County soldiers killed in action from World War I to the time the plaque was placed in 2018. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. Experts say ballot applications can be safely transmitted through email COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A group of leading cybersecurity experts told an Ohio court that absentee ballot applications can be safely transmitted using email, countering the secretary of state’s assertions that the practice would open up voting in the presidential battleground to outside interference. In a ﬁling late Monday, eight experts in computer information and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgetown, Princeton and other universities joined the American Civil Liberties Union and the Brennan Center for Justice in asking a state appellate court to allow the ballot applications to be accepted by electronic means. “Election ofﬁcials can easily facilitate electronic submission of applications at little cost while minimizing associated security risks,” their ﬁling said. “Ideally this should be done by a secure online portal, but it is also feasible to do so using email.” That argument contrasts with the position expressed by Republican See BALLOT | 4 OHIO VALLEY — New COVID-19 cases were reported in Meigs and Gallia counties on Wednesday. The Meigs County Health Department reported two new conﬁrmed cases on Wednesday, bringing the total case count to 176, with 19 of those active. The Gallia County Health Department was reporting four additional conﬁrmed cases of the virus on Wednesday, noting the latest cases are active and the individuals are connected to current cases, which includes active outbreaks. Also on Wednesday, the Gallia Health Department reported more recovered cases. There were no new cases in Mason County on Wednesday. Here’s a look at coronavirus cases across our area: Gallia County The following are age ranges, as of Wednesday, in the 187 total cases (184 conﬁrmed, 3 probable) reported by the health department since March: 0-19 — 19 cases (1 new case) 20-29 — 31 cases ( 2 new cases, 1 hospitalization) 30-39 — 19 cases (1 new case) 40-49 — 28 cases 50-59 — 30 cases (4 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 16 cases (6 hospitalizations) 70-79 — 22 cases (10 hospitalizations) 80-89 — 14 cases (7 hospitalizations) 90-99 — 8 cases (5 hospitalizations) Age unreported — 10 deaths The health department is reporting a total of 159 recovered cases and 18 active cases as of Wednesday. There are three current hospitalizations and 30 previous hospitalizations. The Gallia County Health Department has reported a total of 10 deaths. Gallia County remains at an Orange level-2 advisory level on the State of Ohio Public Health Risk Advisory System, which is deﬁned as “increased exposure and spread; exercise high degree of caution.” Meigs County The two new cases reported by the Meigs County Health Department on Wednesday bring the total to 176 cases (149 conﬁrmed, 27 probable), with 19 active cases. The new cases are See CASES | 3 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Thursday, September 24, 2020 OBITUARIES Board developing law enforcement standard ROBERT ‘BOB’ SILAS JONES GALLIPOLIS — Robert “Bob” Silas Jones, 63, Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away following a lengthy illness at his home Thursday, September 17, 2020. Born October 17, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert H. and Edith (McWilliams) Jones, of Florida. Bob was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Logan Elm F&AM Lodge #624, Kingston, Ohio, Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite and Aladdin Shrine, Columbus, Ohio. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Suzanne Martin Jones, Gallipolis; children, Christopher Jones and Bethany Greenhill; several grandchildren; sisters, Kimberly Kroll of Dayton, Ohio, Tracy (Karl) Foster of Texas, K.C. (Doug) Schaefer of Georgia and brothers, Gregg (Jeannie) Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sean (Kristy) Jones of New Jersey. Funeral services are to be conducted 1 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020 in the McCoyMoore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with Rev. Ray Kane ofﬁciating. Friends may visit with the family Friday 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., at which time a Masonic Service will be held. Cremation services will be conducted following the services. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and CDC Guidelines, social distancing will be observed and facial coverings are required. Online condolences may be sent to www. mccoymoore.com COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A statewide standard for Ohio police departments to follow when dealing with mass protests could assist small agencies that don’t have experience in handling such demonstrations and give bigger departments the chance to review procedures, according to the head of the state’s criminal justice services ofﬁce. Anyone watching the news in May and June saw protests of police brutality and racism with little to no conﬂict, often with police ofﬁcers marching alongside protesters, but they also saw “things that didn’t go so well,” said Karhlton Moore, director of the Ofﬁce of Criminal Justice Services. “If you’re an objective person you would look at that and say, ‘That’s probably not the best response,’” Moore said. The Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board, which is assisted by Moore’s ofﬁce, is developing the standard at the direction of Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. The board previously created statewide police standards for use of force, use of deadly force, recruiting and retention, and body cameras, among others. “We are not looking to give the small number of violent DAVID P. HOLTER David P. Holter peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. David was born in Sutton Township of Meigs County on November 5, 1924, the fourth child of Hanson and Elma Roush Holter. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Delores Epple Holter; three children, Julia (Daniel) Will, Lucy (Larry) Keller, Jeffrey Holter; ﬁve grandchildren, Joshua (Sara) Will, Jonathan (Stephanie) Will, James (Marissa) Will, Laura (Jim) Beres, Daniel Keller; seven great grandchildren, Noah Will, Jackson Will, Charlotte Will, Margaret Will, Henry Will, Andrew Will, Ethan Beres; his brother Harold Holter, and many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Beatrice Stelzer, Hazel Wynkoop, and Edith Sisson. David was a 1942 graduate of Pomeroy High School and served in the US Army during World War II in the European theater. He was employed for a number of years in the construction industry and Ohio Valley Electric Corporation at Kyger Creek. In 1974, he became a co-founder and co-owner of Shaw & Holter, Inc., a company engaged in bridge and highway repairs. Ohio Valley Publishing For more than sixty years David was a faithful member of the Mt. Hermon United Brethren Church. He took an active role in all church ministries and had a personal ministry sending Bibles to Christians in Nigeria. Faith, family and work were important to David. He enjoyed Bible study, travel, helping others, and fellowship with other Christians. Every summer he planted a large garden and in the fall his delight was hunting with his grandsons. His long life was greatly blessed. David’s family would like to thank Holzer Home Health and the Pomeroy Holzer Emergency Department for their outstanding care. Pastor Adam Will will ofﬁciate the funeral service on Saturday, September 26, 1 p.m., at the Pomeroy Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Mt. Hermon Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at 11 a.m. until time of services and requests that face coverings be worn indoors and social distancing be observed. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. Hermon UB Church, 36411 Wickham Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 88, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. protesters a free pass. Far from it,” DeWine said in announcing the creation of the standard in June. “What we do want, though, is for peaceful demonstrators to feel safe when asserting their First Amendment rights and for the public to be protected against violence and destruction of their property,” DeWine said. DeWine’s directive came as many departments in Ohio and nationally were criticized for their handling of protests. In Buffalo, New York, a 75-year-old man pushed back by police in June was hospitalized for about a month with a fractured skull and brain injury. Two police officers in Atlanta were fired and three others placed on desk duty for excessive use of force during a protest. Also in June, at Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., police used chemicals to break up a peaceful protest minutes before President Donald Trump posed for pictures outside a nearby church. In Columbus, Ohio’s capital and the state’s biggest city, police officials investigated the use of tear gas on student journalists from the Ohio State University newspaper The Lantern. In a sepa- rate episode, U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty was hit by pepper spray as scuffles broke out near the end of a May demonstration. One of the protests studied by the Ohio board happened June 1 in Troy in western Ohio, a predominantly white city of about 26,000. A Black Lives Matter protest ended when police arrested two men for refusing orders to disperse. Among those was Tre’vone Archie, a Black junior college scholarship basketball player who said he marched to try to change things for the better. “We weren’t going down there to be violent or anything,” Archie told the board during an online meeting Sept. 9. “We were just going down there to stand up for what we believe in, basically, what we think is right.” Archie was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, failure to comply with a lawful order and disorderly conduct. “You can kiss your basketball scholarship goodbye,” a white officer told him afterward, Archie told the board. The charges were dropped in exchange for Archie doing community service. Shawn McKinney, the officer who arrested Archie, was appointed Troy police chief not long afterward. McKinney, an officer for 25 years, told The Associated Press in an interview he would welcome a mass protest standard. The June protest was the first he recalled in the city where demonstrators didn’t comply with police orders. “We tried our best at this situation to deescalate it, so if there’s any suggestions other people would have, we definitely would take those,” he said. Best practices for departments faced with protests include protecting people’s freedom, deescalating situations, ensuring everyone’s safety and establishing confidence, said Tamara Herold, a University of Nevada at Las Vegas criminal justice professor and an expert on crowd violence. “The main takeaway is if we’re using overly aggressive tactics, this escalates behavior on the part of the crowd, and it’s all about the perception of the crowd,” she told the board. A final version of the mass protest standard is expected later this year. The standard will be voluntary, but departments that don’t follow it will be omitted from an annual published list of departments in compliance. GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list MEIGS COUNTY — A tree trimming project event information that is open to the public and will begins on Aug. 24 on State Route 124, between the be printed on a space-available basis. Vinton County line and Rutland. This section will be closed from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Estimated completion: Sept. 30. MEIGS COUNTY — A landslide repair project RACINE — The annual yard sale at Morning Star begins on Aug. 31 on State Route 124, between United Methodist, U.S. 33 and Morning Star Road, Barr Hollow Road (Township Road 402) and Eden Ridge Road (County Road 50). One lane will be will be held Oct. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. closed. Temporary trafﬁc signals and a 10 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Oct. 30. OLIVE TWP. — Mt. Olive Road in Olive TownGALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer ship is currently closed due to slip repair by Olive Brett A. Boothe announces Jones Road will be Township Trustees. closed intermittently between Keystone Road and MEIGS COUNTY — Beginning June 1, one lane Dickerson Hill Road, beginning Tuesday, Sept. of SR 124 will be closed between Old State Route 22 - Thursday, Sept. 24, for culvert replacement, 338 (Township Road 708) and Portland Road weather permitting. Local trafﬁc will need to use (County Road 35) for a bridge deck overlay project other county roads as a detour. on the bridge crossing over Groundhog Creek. SPRINGFIELD TWP. — The Springﬁeld TownTemporary trafﬁc signals and a 10 foot width ship Board of Trustees announces the closure of restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Hemlock Road in Gallia County from S R 850 to Nov. 20. Green Valley Drive, has been extended until Sept. MEIGS COUNTY — Beginning June 1, one 30, for the completion of repairs/improvements. lane of SR 7 will be closed between Storys Run POMEROY — A landslide repair project begins Road (County Road 345) and Leading Creek Road on Aug. 17 on State Route 124/833, between Rose Hill Road (Township Road 200) and Chester Road/ (County Road 3) for a bridge deck overlay project State Route 733. One lane will be closed. Temporary on the bridge crossing over Leading Creek. Temporary trafﬁc signals and an 11 foot width restriction trafﬁc signals and an 11 foot width restriction will will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 20. be in place. Estimated completion: Oct. 15. Church yard sale Road construction, closures LYONS NEW HAVEN, W.Va. — Shanna Nicole (Gordon) Lyons, 31, of New Haven, W.Va., died September 20, 2020. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, has been entrusted with the arrangements. 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. Cancellations MEIGS COUNTY — CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2020 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com Meigs County Cleanup Day, which had been rescheduled for Sept. 26, has been canceled for 2020. Scrap tire disposal is available for Meigs County residents at the Meigs County Health Department during normal business hours. For more information contact the health department at 740-992-6626. monthly meeting at noon at the district ofﬁce. The ofﬁce is located at 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D, Pomeroy. Friday, Sept. 25 MIDDLEPORT — The monthly community Free Dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center will be held. Take out meals will be passed out beginning at 5 p.m. while supplies last. This month they are servPOMEROY — The regular weekly meeting of ing chicken chow mein noodle casserole, green the Meigs County Combeans, roll, and dessert. missioners will begin at Everyone is welcome. 10 a.m., rather than the traditional 11 a.m. start time. POMEROY — The Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their regular POMEROY — Sup- Thursday, Sept. 24 Saturday, Sept. 26 porters of President Trump are invited to join the”Trump Train” event on at 10 a.m. Supporters will meet at the upper end of Pomeroy by Powell’s Foodfair at 9:30 a.m. All are encouraged to dress up their vehicles with patriotic decorations, flags, and appropriate “family friendly” signage in support of President Trump. will be held at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. Tuesday, Oct. 6 GALLIPOLIS — Two virtual Zoom meetings on the City of Gallipolis plans to become a member of SOPEC (Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council) to be designated the aggregator for the city’s electric energy. Meetings are at 11:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. The link for the Zoom meeting will be published on the City of MIDDLEPORT — The Gallipolis’ webpage on Monday, Oct. 5. Meigs County Veterans CHESTER TWP. — Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at the The Chester Township Trustees will conduct ofﬁce located at 97 N. their October meeting at Second Avenue, Middle6 p.m. All other monthly port. POMEROY — The reg- meetings are on the ular meeting of the Meigs second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. County Library Board Monday, Sept. 28 �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, September 24, 2020 3 Ohio sues to block nuclear bailout money from being paid By Farnoush Amiri a fee that will be added to every electricity bill in the state starting Jan. 1 — directing over $150 million a year, COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s through 2026, to the two attorney general sued Wednes- nuclear plants. This fee is still day in an attempt to block the set to go into effect at the start of the new year if the Legislastate’s nuclear plants from ture does not repeal the law by collecting fees on electricity then. bills that were authorized in a Energy Harbor is the former new law at the center of a $60 FirstEnergy Solutions, a onemillion federal bribery probe involving the former speaker of time subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The subsidiary ﬁled for the Ohio House. Attorney General Dave Yost Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018 amid a mounting load brought ﬁled the lawsuit in Franklin on by the rise of competition County Court in Columbus against Energy Harbor, asking from natural gas power in the East and Midwest. the judge to block payments The lawsuit came hours after to the company’s two nuclear a House committee looking at plants near Cleveland and repealing the law heard varyToledo that were bailed out through the now-tainted legis- ing proponent testimony from energy lobbying groups and lation. state ofﬁce representing conThe bailout is funded by Report for America/ Associated Press From page 1 females who are not hospitalized, with one in the 30-39 age range and one in the 60-69 age range. Age ranges for the 176 Meigs County cases, as of Wednesday, are as follows: 0-9 — 5 cases 10-19 — 17 cases 20-29 — 21 cases 30-39 — 18 cases (1 new case, 1 hospitalization) 40-49 — 19 cases 50-59 — 19 cases (2 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 18 cases (1 new case, 3 hospitalizations) 70-79 — 22 cases (3 hospitalizations, 2 deaths) 80-89 — 22 cases (6 hospitalizations, 5 deaths) 90-99 — 14 cases (3 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 100-109 — 1 case (1 hospitalization) There have been a total of 147 recovered cases, three more than previously reported. There have been a total of 19 hospitalizations and 10 deaths. There have been six positive antibody tests in Meigs County. Antibody tests check your blood by looking for antibodies, which may tell you if you had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. For more data and information on the cases in Meigs County visit https://www.meigshealth.com/covid-19/ . Meigs County remains at an Orange level-2 advisory level on the State of Ohio Public Health Risk Advisory System. The color is updated each week during the Thursday news conference by Governor Mike DeWine. Mason County The Mason County Health Department reported 140 total cases on Wednesday, the same as the previous day. Of those cases, 10 are active, 124 recovered and three are currently hospitalized, according to the health department. There have been six total deaths in Mason County due to COVID-19. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported 138 cases in the update on Wednesday morning, the same as Tuesday. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 138 COVID-19 cases DHHR is reporting in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 1 cases 10-19 — 11 cases 20-29 — 22 cases 30-39 — 13 cases 40-49 — 22 cases 50-59 — 19 cases (1 death) 60-69 — 17 cases 70+ — 33 cases (5 deaths) Mason County was designated as “yellow” (3.1-9.9 cases per 100,000, with a rate of 5.39) on the DHHR County Alert System map on Wednesday, with neighboring Putnam in “orange” (15-24.9 cases per 100,000, with a rate of 21.00), Jackson went to “yellow” (with a rate of 9.50) and Cabell went “green” (3 and fewer cases per 100,000, with a rate of 2.66). Mason County is also currently designated as “yellow” on the School Alert System map, which updates at 5 p.m. each Saturday. Ohio As of the 2 p.m. update on Wednesday, ODH reported a total of 903 new cases, below the 21-day average of 999. There were 52 new deaths reported on Wednesday (21-day average of 24), 78 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 67) and 8 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 11). West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Wednesday, DHHR is reporting a total of 14,504 cases with 319 deaths. There was an increase of 120 cases from Tuesday, and two new deaths. DHHR reports a total of 525,236 lab test have been completed, with a 2.76 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 3.35 percent. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham, Sarah Hawley and Beth Sergent contrib- uted to this report. (Editor’s Note: Statistics reported in this arti- While FirstEnergy Corp. and its executives have denied wrongdoing and have not been criminally charged, federal investigators say the company secretly funneled millions to secure the $1 billion legislative bailout for the two nuclear plants then operated by FirstEnergy Solutions. The House Select Committee on Energy Policy and Oversight, created by the new Speaker Bob Cupp, has been the scene of rising tensions between Democratic and Republican lawmakers on how best to approach the fate of the legislation. Some testimony Wednesday called for the straight repeal of the fee law while others warned throwing “the good out with the bad,” will have widespread ramiﬁcations on Ohio cle are tentative and subject to change. This was the information available electricity customers. Witnesses from organizations like Industrial Energy Users, the Ohio Manufacturers Association and the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel gave testimony aligned with varying interests. Jeff Jacobson, who testiﬁed on behalf of Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, said the legislation left the burden of the two unproﬁtable nuclear plants near Cleveland and Toledo on average Ohioans. 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The lawsuit also seeks to freeze the assets of former House Speaker Larry Householder’s $1 million campaign fund and dissolve the dark money groups involved in the bribery scheme, Yost said. “Corruption like this doesn’t happen without cash, lots of cash,” he said. Federal prosecutors in July accused Householder and four others of shepherding energy company money for personal and political use as part of an effort to pass the legislation, then kill any attempt to repeal it at the polls. All ﬁve men have pleaded not guilty. Call 740-446-2342 or enroll at mydailytribune.com/newsletters �NEWS 4 Thursday, September 24, 2020 HEALTHY WORDS TO LIVE BY On the subject of staying well It’s never been more important to have an annual wellness exam. Older adults, as well as people with severe chronic conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease or diabetes have a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. 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Visit pvalley.org for a complete list of primary care providers or call 304-675-4500 to schedule an appointment. Piece submitted by Pleasant Valley Hospital. Tess Simon, MD, is a boardcertified, internal medicine physician at Pleasant Valley Hospital. TODAY IN HISTORY of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wilford WoodToday is Thursday, Sept. 24, the 268th day of ruff, wrote a manifesto renouncing the practice 2020. There are 98 days of plural marriage, or left in the year. polygamy. In 1955, President Today’s Highlight in History: Dwight D. Eisenhower On September 24, suffered a heart attack 1789, President George while on vacation in DenWashington signed a Judiciary Act establishing ver. In 1960, the USS EnterAmerica’s federal court prise, the ﬁrst nuclearsystem and creating the powered aircraft carrier, post of attorney general. was launched at Newport News, Virginia. “The On this date: Howdy Doody Show” In 1869, thousands of businessmen were ruined ended a nearly 13-year run with its ﬁnal telecast in a Wall Street panic known as “Black Friday” on NBC. In 1964, the situation after ﬁnanciers Jay Gould and James Fisk attempted comedy “The Munsters” premiered on CBS teleto corner the gold marvision. The adventures ket. series “Daniel Boone,” In 1890, the president The Associated Press starring Fess Parker, debuted on NBC. In 1969, the trial of the Chicago Eight (later seven) began. (Five were later convicted of crossing state lines to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic convention, but the convictions were ultimately overturned.) 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Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, Nationwide Is on your side, Join the Nation and We put members ﬁrst because we don’t have shareholders are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2016 NPR·0614NC.1 (04/16) Lawmakers clash on repeal of bailout bill as deadline looms COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The pressure to repeal the law at the center of a $60 million federal bribery probe that led to the ouster of the former Ohio House speaker is reaching a boiling point. The committee designated to address the repeal of House Bill 6 is set to meet Wednesday to hear from energy companies for the ﬁrst time since the investigation into the legislation designed to bailout two nuclear plants was revealed earlier this summer. The House Select Committee on Energy Policy and Oversight, created by the new Speaker Bob Cupp, has been the scene of rising tensions between Democratic and Republican lawmakers on how best to approach the fate of the nowtainted legislation. “What Republicans are doing with House Bill 6 is running out the clock,” said Rep. David Leland, the ranking Democrat on the committee. “They want to make the public think they’re moving this along.” Federal prosecutors in July accused Cupp’s predecessor, fellow GOP Rep. Larry Householder, and four others of shepherding energy company money for personal and political use as part of an effort to pass the legislation, then kill any attempt to repeal it at the polls. Cupp and many of his Republican colleagues believe the legislation needs to be carefully untangled in order to anticipate and respond to ramiﬁcations of the repeal. But Democrats want a speedy repeal and say Republicans are unnecessarily delaying the process while a deadline looms. If the House does not repeal the law by Oct. 1, a fee will be added to every electricity bill in the state starting Jan. 1 — directing over $150 million a year, through 2026, to the nuclear plants near Cleveland and Toledo. While FirstEnergy Corp., whose former subsidiaries owned the plants, have denied wrongdoing and have not been criminally charged, federal investigators say the company secretly funneled millions to secure the $1 billion legislative bailout for the two unproﬁtable nuclear plants then operated by an independently controlled subsidiary called FirstEnergy Solutions. The other option is an emergency House vote before the end of the year. As of this week, 58 of 99 House members have signed on to cosponsor bills that would repeal House Bill 6. Republican Rep. Laura Lanese, who introduced one of the repeal bills days after the federal afﬁdavit was released, said she would vote in favor of an emergency ruling in order to “regain the trust of Ohioans.” “While some of my Republican colleagues think that they could separate that corruption from the good policy of the bill, I don’t think that’s the case,“ Lanese said. “I think it goes to the heart of the integrity of the legislation and that we should kill the bill and start fresh.” GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS Update from highway dept. GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Gallia County Engineer’s Ofﬁce and the Gallia County Highway Department will begin working Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This schedule will be in effect through the month of September. Beginning Oct. 5, the ofﬁces will begin working Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Ballot Jeff Warner Ohio Valley Publishing winter season. Ofﬁces are now open to the public but masks must be worn at all times in the building Census deadline Sept. 30 OHIO VALLEY — The 2020 Census is scheduled to end Sept. 30. Complete your 2020 Census questionnaire online at 2020census.gov; or call 844-330-2020; or return the paper form you received in the mail; or respond to a Census worker who stops by your home. set for Thursday. In its brief, the Ohio Democratic Party argues that LaRose and the From page 1 state are making efforts Secretary of State Frank to “overcomplicate the issues” in what is a clear LaRose, who said a question of law. judge’s Sept. 11 ruling “The statute contains “rolls out the red carpet no language prohibitto Russian hackers — painting a giant bullseye ing the submission of absentee ballot requests on the back of our elecin this manner or even tion system and upending the signiﬁcant prog- specifying a manner for delivery” to the county ress Ohio has made on elections cybersecurity.” election board, its attorneys argued. Franklin County LaRose is joined in Common Pleas Judge defending the directive Stephen McIntosh’s by Donald J. Trump decision granted the Ohio Democratic Party’s for President Inc., the motion seeking to block Republican National Committee, the National a directive by LaRose Republican Congressioprohibiting submission of absentee ballot appli- nal Committee and the Ohio Republican Party. cations by electronic The secretary has means, including email said he is conﬁdent the or fax. higher court will correct LaRose’s order McIntosh’s decision, remains in effect, on which he said “injects orders of the 10th Dischaos into what was trict Court of Appeals, while the state makes its already a challenging case. Oral arguments are election for our county boards of elections.” Despite strong lobbying by LaRose, Ohio still lacks an online ballot request system, opting instead to mail paper absentee ballot applications to every registered voter. As of now, county election boards are accepting completed applications only by mail or in person. The state deadline to submit an application is noon on Oct. 31. However, LaRose and the U.S. Postal Service have encouraged voters to act by no later than Oct. 27 to assure their ballot can be ﬁlled out and returned in time for the Nov. 3 general election. As of Sept. 18, Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections had received 1,784,004 absentee ballot applications, LaRose reported Tuesday. That’s more than twice the 805,844 requests that had been submitted by the same date in 2016. �Sports Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, September 24, 2020 5 Blue Devils, Black Knights play to 1-1 draw By Alex Hawley lead, with Adam Veroski ﬁnding the back of the net on an assist from Braxton WatkinsLovejoy. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. Gallia Academy (6-0-2) tied — One in each half, one for it at one 10:40 into the second each side. half, with Colton Roe scoring The Point Pleasant soccer team led guest Gallia Academy an unassisted goal. For the match, GAHS had a 1-0 at halftime of Tuesday’s non-league bout at Ohio Valley 20-to-10 advantage in shots, with an 8-to-7 edge in shots on Bank Track and Field, but the visiting Blue Devils scored the goal. The Blue Devils also had a 4-to-2 edge in corner kicks. only goal after the break for a Bryson Miller had six saves 1-1 tie. in goal for the guests, while The Black Knights (4-2-3) needed just 6:45 to take the 1-0 Hunter Bonecutter and Luke ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com Alex Hawley | OVP Sports GAHS junior Ayden Roettker (8) races PPHS junior Jaden Reed (10) to a ball near midfield, during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Pinkerton stopped four and three shots respectively for the Black Knights. GAHS has now had back-toback draws after becoming the ﬁrst Blue Devil team to start a season 6-0. Both teams play at home on Thursday, with Ironton at Point Pleasant, and Portsmouth at Gallia Academy. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2100 Rio Grande produces multiple scholar-athletes By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing RedStorm baseball trio named Scholar-Athletes KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three members of the 2020 University of Rio Grande baseball team were among those recently recognized as Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Graduate senior Zach Kendall (Troy, OH) and the senior duo of Eli Daniels (Minford, OH) and Trey Meade (Seaman, OH) made the list. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, students must appear on the eligibility certiﬁcate for the sport and have attended two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer, reached junior academic status and have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. Rio softball quintet named Scholar-Athletes KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Five members of the 2020 University of Rio Grande softball team were among those recently recognized as Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Seniors Brooke Hoffman (Columbus Grove, OH) and Lexi Philen (Tallmadge, OH) were joined on the list by juniors Raelynn Hastings (Commerical Point, OH), Shelby Schmitt (Fairﬁeld, OH) and Jessica Sargent (Pataskala, OH). In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, students must appear on the eligibility certiﬁcate for the sport and have attended two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer, reached junior academic status and have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. Sipple named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wyatt Sipple of the 2020 University of Rio Grande men’s bowling team was among those recently recognized as a Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Sipple was a graduate senior from Gallia, Ohio. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, students must appear on the eligibility certiﬁcate for the sport and have attended two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer, reached junior academic status and have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. See RIO | 8 Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Meigs senior Bailey Jones hits a chip shot onto the ninth green during Tuesday evening’s non-conference quad golf match at Riverside Golf Course in Mason, W.Va. Wahama wins quad at Riverside By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com MASON, W.Va. — Three of the four teams call it home already. The two not celebrating Senior Night ended up spoiling the party too. Wahama and Point Pleasant respectively came away with the top two spots, while host Southern ended up ﬁnishing ahead of Meigs on Tuesday night during a non-conference quad match at Riverside Golf Course in Mason County. The Tornadoes honored seniors Ryan Laudermilt, Lance Stewart, David Shaver and Jacob Milliron for their collective contributions to the program at the event, but SHS was not afforded the luxury of a home course advantage with both the White Falcons and Black Knights competing. Wahama recorded the only two sub-40 efforts and claimed a 6-shot victory over the ﬁeld with a winning tally of 176. PPHS edged Southern (183) out for second place by a single stroke also added respective efforts of 52 and 60 for the White Falcons. Joseph Milhoan paced Point Pleasant with a 41, followed by Kyelar Morrow with a 43 and Brennen Sang with a 46. Isaac Cradock completed the PPHS score with a 52, while Jonny Porter and Kaden McCutcheon added respective rounds of 56 and 62. Laudermilt led the Tornadoes with a 44, with Milliron and Tanner Lisle following with identical efforts of 46. Shaver completed the SHS tally with a 47, while Stewart and Aaron Vance respectively chipped in scores of 55 and 59. Bailey Jones led Meigs with a 48, followed by Zack King with a 50. Gunnar Peavley and Southern senior Ryan Laudermilt, right, hits a tee shot on the ninth Landon McGee comhole during Tuesday evening’s non-conference quad golf match at pleted the MHS total with matching rounds of Riverside Golf Course in Mason, W.Va. 52. Coen Hall also carded a 57. with a 182. The Maraud- with a 39. © 2020 Ohio Valley Brycen Bumgarner ers carded a 202. Publishing, all rights was next for WHS with Connor Ingels won reserved. a 49, while Ethan Gray medalist honors with a completed the winning 2-over par effort of 37. Bryan Walters can be reached at Teammate Ethan Mitchell tally with a 51. Mattie 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. was the overall runner-up Ohlinger and Casey Greer OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 24 Volleyball Portsmouth at Gallia Academy, 6:30 Eastern at Belpre, 7:15 Waterford at Southern, 7:15 Wahama at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Meigs at Nelsonville-York, 7:15 Point Pleasant at Sissonville, 7:15 Soccer Portsmouth at Gallia Academy boys, 6 p.m. Ironton at Point Pleasant boys, 6:30 Point Pleasant girls at Poca, 6 p.m. Cross Country Gallia Academy at Jackson, 4:45 Golf Point Pleasant at Vinton County, 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Football South Gallia at Southern, 7 p.m. Athens at Meigs, 7 p.m. Fairland at Gallia Academy, 7 p.m. Nelsonville-York at River Valley, 7 p.m. Lincoln County at Point Pleasant, 7:30 Wahama at Hannan, 7:30 Eastern at Belpre, 7 p.m. Chargers’ team doctor punctured Taylor’s lung COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday’s game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to a person familiar with the case. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because of medical restriction issues. Rookie Justin Herbert was the Chargers’ surprise starter in last Sunday’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Anthony Lynn said he didn’t ﬁnd out until less than ﬁve minutes before kickoff that Taylor would be unable to play. Herbert said he found out he was playing right as the Chargers were lining up to receive the opening kickoff. Taylor was taken to the hospital due to difﬁculties breathing after Lynn said he had a reaction to an injection. Taylor was released Sunday night and was at the Chargers’ complex on Monday. The NFL Players Association said on Wednesday that they have been in contact with Taylor and his agent and have started an investigation into the matter. ESPN ﬁrst reported the punctured lung. Taylor was brieﬂy on the Chargers’ injury report Friday due to a rib injury he suffered in the Sept. 13 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was taken off it, though, after fully participating in practice and taking all of the snaps with the ﬁrst team. See LUNG | 8 �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS 6 Thursday, September 24, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing Marietta Meigs takes down Lady Rockets holds off Blue Angels By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com MARIETTA, Ohio — They avoided the sweep, but couldn’t pull off the comeback. After falling behind non-conference host Marietta 2-0, the Gallia Academy volleyball team won the third game, but fell in the fourth, snapping a four-match winning streak on Tuesday in Washington County. Gallia Academy (11-3) — which topped Marietta on Aug. 31 in Centenary — scored the ﬁrst six points of Tuesday’s match, but the Lady Tigers took the lead at 12-11. GAHS tied it at 14, but couldn’t regain the edge, falling 25-19. The Blue Angels took their ﬁrst lead of the second game at 7-6, but Marietta was back in front at 10-9. Gallia Academy regained the edge at 13-12, but surrendered the next four points and never got the lead back, with MHS winning 25-18. The third game featured ﬁve lead changes, with the Blue Angels taking the advantage for good at 20-19 on their way to the 25-20 win. Marietta took the Game 4 lead at 7-6 and never relinquished it on the way to the match-sealing 25-15 win. Leading the Blue Angels, Bailey Barnette and Jenna Harrison had 10 service points apiece. Maddy Petro and Callie Wilson both claimed ﬁve points, Maddi Meadows added three, while Regan Wilcoxon came up with two. The Blue Angels will be home in Ohio Valley Conference play on Thursday against Portsmouth. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN WELLSTON, Ohio — Back in the win column. The Meigs volleyball team snapped its three-match skid on Tuesday in Jackson County, defeating Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division host Wellston by a 3-1 tally. The Lady Marauders (4-5, 2-4 TVC Ohio) battled through six early lead changes in the ﬁrst game, taking the lead for good at 12-11. Meigs led by as many as six points, at 19-13 and 20-14, on its way to the 25-21 win in the opener. The Maroon and Gold scored the ﬁrst two points of the second Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Manager, City of Gallipolis, 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 until Noon on Thursday, October 1, 2020 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for the: Blue Fountain Lift Station Pump Replacement Completion Date - 90 days from Notice to Proceed This project consists of renovation of the Blue Fountain Lift Station and includes the installation of two submersible pumps and equipment, control panels and electrical wiring, valve box, air release valve, and piping. Bids must be in accordance with specifications and on forms available for review at the Gallipolis City Manager's Office at 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 and can be obtained at the office of the Gallipolis City Manager, 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 for a fee. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Gallia County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division. City of Gallipolis reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF Ted Lozier, City Manager City of Gallipolis, Ohio 9/17/20,9/24/20 Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Lady Eagles soar past Warren By Alex Hawley Rockhold was next with six points and an ace, followed by Brielle Newland with five points and an ace. Olivia Barber finished with four service points, while Jenna Chadwell and Mackenzie Newell had three points each, with an ace by Chadwell. Rounding out the EHS service, Savannah Stover had two points and an ace. Following their match with Trimble on Tuesday, Eastern will visit Belpre on Thursday. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. the the opening game, scoring a dozen straight points after a 2-2 tie. The Lady Eagles led wire-toVINCENT, Ohio — The Lady Eagles didn’t really want to play wire in the second game, mova fourth set, so they made it as ing ahead 2-0 in the match with a 25-15 win. quick as possible. Warren answered with a The Eastern volleyball team was denied a sweep of non-con- 25-11 victory in the the third ference host Warren on Monday game, but gave up the first 14 in Washington County, but the of the first 15 points in the Lady Eagles capped off the 3-1 fourth game, ultimately falling 25-6. victory with a 19-point win in Sydney Sanders led the Lady the fourth. Eagles with 28 service points, Eastern (6-4) never trailed on its way to a 25-17 victory in including seven aces. Tessa ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN LEGAL NOTICE after a 27-all tie, claimed the next two markers to cap off the 3-1 win with a 29-27 triumph. Andrea Mahr led the Lady Marauders with 18 service points. Kylee Mitch was next with a dozen points, followed by Baylee Tracy with 11. Hannah Durst and Mallory Hawley had ﬁve points apiece in the win, while Mallory Adams came up with two markers. These teams are slated to meet again on Oct. 15 in Rocksprings. Next, Meigs travels to Nelsonville-York on Thursday. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. game, but Wellston took the next seven and didn’t trail again. Meigs fought back to tie it at 18 and 19, but ultimately fell 25-21. There were two lead changes in the third game, with the Lady Marauders taking the advantage for the second time at 4-3. Wellston tied it at ﬁve, six and seven, but never regained the lead, falling 25-14. The Lady Rockets took the lead at 3-2 in the fourth game, but Meigs was back in front at 18-17. WHS scored the next two points, but eventually gave the lead back to MHS at 24-23. Wellston tied it at 24 and 25 before regaining the edge at 26-25. The Lady Marauders scored back-to-back points, and (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. 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The dislike is building quickly for the Stars and Lightning in this Stanley Cup Final, which is knotted at 1-1 going into Wednesday night’s game. While nastiness typically develops in a lot of series this deep in the playoffs, it’s happening even earlier in this one because players have grown cranky after eight weeks in the NHL bubble. They are taking it out on the ice. “That would probably play a big part of it,” Stars coach Rick Bowness said. “The things that you normally do to relax between games, whether it’s going out for dinner with your wife or go for a drive or going to the driving range to hit golf balls — anything you can do to relax between games is not there, so everyone’s a little edgy.” The championship will ultimately be decided by which team can dictate its game to the other in what has become a best three out of ﬁve series. Those KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Natalie Seeberg from the 2020 University of Rio Grande women’s track & ﬁeld team was among those recently recognized as Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Seeberg was a senior from Urbana, Ohio. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, students must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport and have attended two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer, reached junior academic status and have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. Harper, Liedtke named NAIA Scholar-Athletes KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Avery Harper and Makayla Liedtke of the 2020 University of Rio Grande women’s basketball team were among those recently recognized as Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Harper is a junior from Seaman, Ohio and Liedtke is a junior from Beverly, Ohio. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, students must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport and have attended two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer, reached junior academic status and have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. Saxby receives Scholar-Athlete honor KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Senior Emma Saxby of the 2020 University of Rio Grande women’s soccer team was among those recently recognized as a Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Saxby is from Ironton, Ohio. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, students must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport and have attended two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer, reached junior academic status and have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. TODAY 8 AM From page 5 Lynn did not have an update on Taylor’s status on Monday. 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Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 2 Primary: cladosporium Fri. 7:19 a.m. 7:20 p.m. 4:20 p.m. 12:56 a.m. Rather cloudy Clouds and breaks of sun today. Clear tonight. High 77° / Low 56° Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. 69° 47° 76° 53° 96° in 1930 36° in 1947 SATURDAY 76° 60° ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low FRIDAY things you would do to help you relax are just not there, so you adapt.” Most players started this postseason healthy, and of course the injuries built up, but the struggle the Stars and Lightning are enduring right now is as much mental as anything. And it’s different playing playoff games without the usual transition from an 82-game regular season. “The teams are so good that what separates you sometimes is whoever wants it more,” Cogliano said. “Physically and mentally, it’s hard, but that’s the point at this time of the year and that’s the point of playing in the playoffs. It’s supposed to be hard and you have to enjoy it and want to be out there.” Dallas played this style of game throughout the ﬁrst three rounds, ousting high-scoring Colorado and Vegas along the way. Tampa Bay, after adding Maroon in free agency and Barclay Goodrow and Blake Coleman in trades, isn’t just a skill team and is more than happy to mix it up. “I think we have some skill, we have some speed and we also bring that physical aspect to the game,” Cirelli said. “But we’re not trying to be goons out there. We’re trying to win hockey games.” in April’s draft, became the ninth quarterback since the merger to throw for over 300 yards in his debut, but he threw an interception late in the third quarter that the Chiefs converted into a tying touchdown. said that if Taylor was 100%, he would be the starter on Sunday against Carolina. However, with a punctured lung, the 10-year veteran is expected to be out indefinitely. Herbert, the sixth overall pick EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM brawl, it was clear he has not endeared himself to the Stars. “Why’s Maroon still out there?” a Dallas player yelled, easily heard in the empty arena. “Put him in the box already!” By the time Maroon, Hedman and Paquette got to the box, it was so crowded all three couldn’t sit down. Each team wants to avoid unnecessary penalties like that, but players know what’s at stake and they are not surprised by all the post-whistle extracurriculars. “You’re not trying to give anyone an inch out there,” Tampa Bay center Anthony Cirelli said. “You’re trying to ﬁnish every check when you can, it’s going to be physical, the emotions are going to be high. I think that’s just what comes with the entire playoffs, and that’s what playoff hockey is all about.” This is also playoff hockey in the most unnatural of circumstances. As Bowness pointed out, players and coaches usually would be able to clear their minds and blow off steam between games. That’s not possible right now. “You’re just ﬁnding other ways,” Bowness said. “The grind, the Groundhog Day, that is tough, and the normal extra pushes, shoves and facewashes are part of it — and they only ratchet up the intensity, even without fans to cheer or boo it all. “It seems like in this setting with no fans, it’s even more competitive out there with just you and the other team,” Dallas forward Andrew Cogliano said. “Both teams are going to ﬁght for every inch. As the series goes on, it’s just going to get more competitive.” It’s competitive and chippy after the teams split the ﬁrst two games and combined for 50 penalty minutes. Fourteen of those belong to Maroon, who got a 10-minute misconduct for ﬂipping a puck into the bench and two minutes for roughing it up with Jamie Oleksiak in Game 1, then another two in Game 2 for running Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin. “You know what happened,” Maroon said when asked about the puck incident. Stars veteran Joe Pavelski wasn’t thrilled the puck hit rookie Joel Kiviranta in the face, but said the referees handled it. “That’s all you can do,” Pavelski said. “It doesn’t take us off our game.” After Maroon ran into Khudobin and incited a skirmish that qualiﬁes as modern hockey’s line Lung Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing Milton 74/58 Huntington 72/58 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 90s 64/58 80s 70s 60s Billings 50s 83/51 40s 30s San Francisco 20s 75/58 Denver 10s 89/58 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 86/63 T-storms Rain Showers El Paso Snow 93/66 Flurries Chihuahua Ice 90/60 Cold Front Warm Front Monterrey Stationary Front 89/65 Clendenin 76/57 St. Albans 75/58 Charleston 74/56 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. 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Many modern homes are equipped with pantries, but older homes may require some modification to create more useful pantries. Whether starting from scratch or modifying an existing pantry, these tips can help projects go more smoothly. Maximize vertical storage. Utilizing vertical areas can help increase storage capacity. Build in extra nooks by investing in undershelf storage baskets. These baskets can instantly create designated areas for different types of ingredients. Homeowners also can look for ways to use the inside of cabinet doors or add extra shelves on walls or in eaves. Consider your needs. Figure out which items you would like to store in the pantry and then shop for corresponding storage systems. For example, storage solutions may feature wine bottle racks, baskets for potatoes and other produce, shelving for small appliances, and even pull out racks for baking pans or cutting boards. Use clear storage. Put ingredients in clear, airtight containers of similar dimensions so that you can easily find items you need. Transfer bulky items, like cereals and baking supplies, to storage containers for uniformity. Store bulk items elsewhere. Bulk shopping can be cost-efficient, but bulk items can quickly eat up real estate in the pantry. Designate another area for non-perishable bulk products, like paper goods or canned items, such as in a garage or utility room. Pull out drawers are convenient. Pull-out drawers can reduce the need to seek and reach for items. These drawers conveniently roll out so items in the back can be accessed without disturbing foods in the front. Drawers can be custom built for any pantry space. Make it accessible. Think about who will be taking items from the pantry. Put FKLOGUHQ·V�VQDFNV�RQ the bottom pantry shelf where they can reach them, and then organize other shelves for adults in the home. A pantry remodel can add valuable storage space and make one of the busiest rooms in the house operate more efficiently. Did you know? B asements may not be go-to hangouts during spring, summer and fall, when many homeowners spend more time on their patios and decks enjoying the great outdoors. But as winter approaches and the great outdoors becomes less welcoming, basements once again become SRSXODU�SODFHV�WR�UHOD[�DQG�VSHQG�WLPH�ZLWK�ORYHG�RQHV��7KDW·V�ZK\�IDOO� is such an ideal time to address mold issues in a basement. According WR�:HE0'��H[SRVXUH�WR�PROG�FDQ�LUULWDWH�D�SHUVRQ·V�H\HV��QRVH��WKURDW�� DQG�OXQJV��7KDW·V�WUXH�ZKHWKHU�D�SHUVRQ�LV�DOOHUJLF�WR�PROG�RU�QRW�� Even people who are merely sensitive to mold can experience sneezing and runny nose, and some may even develop red eyes and skin rash if exposed to mold. Reactions are much more severe for people with mold allergies, who may experience shortness of breath or suffer from asthma attacks if exposed to mold. 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No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. �FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 10 Thursday, September 24, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing Home office must-haves Lighting Lighting is important in a home RIILFH��,W·V�HDV\�WR�RYHUORRN� natural light, especially for workers who previously worked in offices that did not have windows. But natural light can help save on energy costs and boost mood. In fact, natural light is a valued commodity for people used to working in office settings. A 2018 survey of more than 1,600 workers conducted by the human resources advisory firm Future Workplace found that access to natural light and views of the outdoors were the most sought after attribute of a workplace environment. In addition, 47 percent of workers surveyed admitted they felt tired or very tired from the absence of natural light or a window at their office. When designing their home offices, homeowners should keep this in mind and choose areas of their homes that get ample natural light during a typical workday. Additional lighting also will be necessary. Recessed lighting can give an office a sleek look, and lights that can dim can allow workers to adjust their lighting based on how much they need at any given point in the workday. Quiet Professionals forced to work at home when social distancing measures were implemented may not have had much quiet, especially for those with young children whose schools were closed. But when designing a home office, homeowners We sell Hunting & Fishing Licenses �� IT’S SAW SEASON!! 18" MS 250 Chain Saw Save 60 $ 299 $ 95 17995 $15995 20 $ Save $ ��;��;�� 5 Gallon GAS CAN 2 Gallon $ 9.99 A converted garage also can make for a useful home office, but make sure the room already has cooling and heating and, ideally, windows. 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Home office capabilities became a big priority in 2020. Designing such spaces can be fun and easy. OH-70204360 R emote work has been around for many years, though it certainly picked up steam in 2020. In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, in March 2020 government officials implemented stay-athome measures that mandated many working professionals to begin working from home. That transition occurred seemingly overnight, forcing men and women to find somewhere in their homes to work. As the dust settled and working professionals grew accustomed to working from home, many recognized the need to have an office in their homes. Various factors can make home offices more conducive to getting work done, and the following are some home office must-haves that can help people be more productive while working from home. �Ohio Valley Publishing FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Thursday, September 24, 2020 11 Types of home insulation and where to install them W hen thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less glamourous components of the home, such as structure, plumbing, heating and cooling, and insulation, other improvements may be for naught. $�KRPH�LQVXODWLRQ�SURMHFW�FHUWDLQO\�GRHVQ·W� offer the wow factor of a kitchen remodel, but insulation serves a vital function in the house that helps keep people comfortable and reduces energy consumption. Insulation is typically placed in areas where air escapes, such as between the stud cavities inside the walls and in the attic, and serves to slow and reduce heat transfer. The U.S. Department of Energy says between 50 and 70 percent of the energy used in homes is for heating and cooling. By improving home insulation, homeowners can make their homes more comfortable, consistent and efficient. In fact, the ENERGY STAR program overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says homeowners stand to save an average of 15 percent on heating and cooling costs by adding proper insulation. To do so, homeowners can take a crash course in home insulation and find the products that fit their needs. OH-70204895 Blanket batts and rolls Blanket batts and rolls typically are constructed with fiberglass, so proper safety gear, such as a mask and gloves, is needed when handling them. Installing this type of insulation is relatively easy since the materials are designed to fit the standard width between studs, rafters and floor joists. Loose fill Loose fill is usually made of fiberglass or cellulose (recycled paper fiber). It is blown or sprayed into place with pneumatic equipment, according to The Home Depot. Loose fill can be ideal for hard-to-reach areas in attics RU�LQVLGH�ZDOO�FDYLWLHV��,W·V�JRRG�IRU�DGGLQJ� insulation to irregularly shaped areas. Since it requires special equipment, this is a job best left to professionals. Sprayed foam Sprayed foam is just as the name implies, a foam made from polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, cementitious, or other materials that are applied by a spray container. DIYers who need only small applications can use canned products . Large quantities are pressure-sprayed by professionals. Foam board/rigid foam panels Ideal for unfinished walls, such as basement or foundation walls, floors and ceilings, these are boards of polyurethane or polystyrene. Foam boards tend to reduce energy consumption more effectively than other types of insulation. Homeowners considering upgrading their insulation or amending existing insulation should do their homework on the type of insulation that will be most effective for their homes. Understanding R-Values I nsulation recommendations are based on certain factors that coordinate with regional climate zones to increase energy efficiency. These factors are known as R-values. The R in R-value stands for “resistance,” and refers to how certain products resist the flow of heat through walls, floors and ceilings. Products should reduce heat escape so heat is kept on the right side of the wall. In summer this means outdoors, in winter it means indoors. R-values relate not only to insulation, but also to walls, windows and other barriers. R-values also coordinate to the type, thickness and density of the material being used. The higher the R-value, the more resistant to heat the product is. The U.S. Department of Energy coordinates R-value to climate zones 1 through 7 (1: Tip of Florida; 7: Canadian border). A higher R-value is needed in Zone 7 and a lower R-value is necessary in Zone 1. Those embarking on home improvement projects that involve choosing between R-values are urged to speak with a professional or to visit the Department of Energy website (www. energy.gov) to determine which R-Value is ideal for their homes. �FALL FALLHOME HOMEIMPROVEMENT IMPROVMENT Thursday,September September24, 24,2020 2020 412 Thursday, Ohio Valley Publishing How to remove mildew from your home’s exterior H omeowners want their residences to look inviting inside and out. Part of keeping an attractive property involves addressing issues that can compromise not only the appearance of a home, but even its integrity. People who live in regions with high humidity may find their homes are vulnerable to exterior mildew growth. Mildew is a kind of mold. Molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of hyphae, which are multicellular filaments, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Mold thrives on any organic matter and surfaces with moisture management problems. Mildew, in particular, lives on shower walls, windowsills and other places where moisture levels are high. Mildew also can grow on home siding as well as fences and other exterior structures. While typically gray or white, mildew can be various colors. Experts recommend various cleansers to help combat the issue of mildew on a home. One of the first products that homeowners tend to reach for is sodium hypochlorite, which is a standard bleach used in laundry and pool sanitation. While sodium hypochlorite seems to make mildew vanish, those at This Old House say that chlorine evaporates too quickly to get to mildew’s roots on porous surfaces, such as wood or vinyl siding. Bleach also can stain clothing and damage foliage around the house. Hydrogen peroxide, or oxygen bleach, is less volatile, will not affect foliage and can clean mildew, algae and dirt on and below the surface. Trisodium phosphate is another effective cleanser. Commonly known as TSP, it often succeeds where other solutions fail in regard to stubborn stains and mildew. TSP also works well on various exterior surfaces. TSP needs to be used with extreme caution. When using TSP, wear long sleeves, gloves, goggles, and a respiratory mask, says Today’s Homeowner. The product also requires adequate ventilation. There also are some environmental concerns, as TSP can damage foliage. In addition, if the product ends up in lakes and streams, it can trigger an overgrowth of algae that results in the depletion of oxygen levels in the water. Ecoconscious homeowners may want to try oxy cleansers before TSP. Mildew shies away from bright sunlight, so it tends to grow on the north side of homes. Removing trees or other foliage that can further block sunlight to areas of the house can help eradicate mildew growth and stop it before it starts. Another tactic is to clean out gutters regularly and thoroughly to reduce moisture and to prevent decomposing debris from running over the edge of the gutters. This runoff can drip down the home’s siding and spread the mildew to other areas. Mildew can be problematic any time of year. 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Compromised gutters can contribute to water issues in basements and adversely affect a KRPH·V�IRXQGDWLRQ�LI�QRW� addressed immediately, so it behooves homeowners to learn the signs that gutters are in need of repair or replacement. Gutters hanging off the home: Gutters were once installed predominantly with spikes. However, many industry professionals now install gutters with hanger brackets. Why the change? Spikes loosen over time, leading to the gutters hanging off the home. That can contribute to serious issues if left untreated. Gutters hanging off the home need not necessarily be replaced, but rather secured to the home, ideally with hanger brackets instead of spikes. Brackets hook into the front of the gutter and are then screwed into the fascia of a home. A professional who specializes in gutter repair can perform this task relatively quickly, DQG�LW·V�DQ�LQH[SHQVLYH� yet highly effective solution. Gutter separation: Gutters that are no longer fastened together can leak and contribute to issues WKDW�DIIHFW�WKH�KRPH·V� foundation, siding and appearance. Clogs and the accumulation of debris can cause gutters to separate because they are not designed to hold too much weight. Replacement of separated gutters may or may not be necessary depending on how big the problem is and the condition of the existing gutters. If replacement is not necessary, separated gutters may be remedied by securing the joints, another relatively simple and inexpensive fix. Peeling exterior paint: Paint that appears to be peeling off of your home may indicate that water is seeping over the edge of the gutter closest to your home. When that happens, water is coming down the side of the house, causing the paint to peel. In such instances, replacing the gutters is often necessary. Basement flooding: Not all signs of deteriorating gutters are outside a home. Many a homeowner has been flummoxed by flooding in their basements, and such flooding can be caused by aging, ineffective JXWWHUV��7KDW·V�EHFDXVH� deteriorating gutters sometimes allow water to leak near the foundation of a home, contributing to basement flooding. Fall is an ideal time to inspect gutters and have any issues fixed before leaves begin to fall or harsh winter weather arrives. 5 tips to prepare for window replacement W inter is coming, and for millions of people who reside in areas of the country that see the mercury drop considerably between December and March, that means prioritizing staying warm. Inefficient or aging housing materials may compromise your ability to do just that. Drafts from doors, poorly protected attics and basements and aging windows may force heating systems to work extra hard to maintain interior temperatures. Replacing old windows can make a home quieter by blocking out exterior noises. Consumer Reports also notes that new windows are often easier to clean and maintain than older varieties. Many homeowners are interested in replacing their windows, but may not know where to start. These guidelines can help the process along. 1. Get several estimates. Ask for recommendations from neighbors or other people in your area on which companies they used to install their replacement windows. When you interview the prospects, ask several questions about how they go about installing the windows. Questions can include: � �+RZ�ORQJ�ZLOO�WKH�SURMHFW�WDNH"� � �:LOO�,�QHHG�WR�UHPDLQ�KRPH during the process? � �'R�\RX�GLVFDUG�RI�ROG�GHEULV"� � �:KDW�LV�WKH�SURWRFRO�IRU�LQVWDOODWLRQ during inclement weather? 2. Research permits. Most home renovation projects need to be approved by the local municipality. Go to the permit office and find out the requirements. Some window contractors will include securing permits in the cost of the project. After the project is completed, an inspector will come by and ensure the work was done according to code. 3. Change up the appearance. Look at the type of hardware you have around the home and other fixtures. Choose windows that have locks or latches that can match those features for continuity of style. Think about choosing a different style or frame color of the window, or a different type of window to improve efficiency and function. Baum Lumber has proudly served the community for over 60 years. 4. Research top window manufacturers.�,W·V�WHPSWLQJ�WR� purchase windows based on price alone, but replacement windows are often a decision that only has to be made once or twice for the life of the home. Invest in durable windows that will have staying power. Consumer Reports offers unbiased reviews on various window brands and can help homeowners make sound decisions. ;��6$,��507&�800%�4507&4 ;��05��13*/(4��6#4 ;��1035*/(��00%4 ;��6*-%*/(�/&&%4��*/$-6%*/(�#6*-%*/(� ��%&-*7&39�0'�063�08/�53644&4 ;��00.�536$,��$0.1-&5&� %&-*7&39�4&37*$&�"7"*-"#-& 5. Prepare for installation. Clear pathways, remove window treatments and disconnect window alarm systems. Plan for one to two days of installation, advises Andersen Windows and Doors. Keep pets and children away from work areas. Replacement windows can be a smart investment. 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You may not be imagining it. Laundry Butler for You, a wash, dry and fold service, says the average household washes 50 pounds of laundry a week and 6,000 articles of clothing every year. Families with children at home are doing laundry most often, and those with pets may find there is ample laundry to wash as well. With so much laundry being generated, homeowners may want to consider paying extra attention to the space in the house where their clothing is being cleansed. Laundry room renovations may not top homeowners’ priority lists, but it may be time to give these rooms another look. Assess your equipment If your appliances are aging, a laundry room renovation can start with an investment in new appliances. New models have large capacity loads, tend to be energyefficient and could have innovative features that help fit with your laundry lifestyle. Purchasing front-loading models also can free up design space, as you can install a counter directly above the units, saving room for OH-70204893 Call Nate at 740-645-8193 or Kevin at 740-612-0957 OH-70203299 Serving the Tri-State Area with Professional Hardscapes, Landscapes, and Retaining Walls. other items like drying racks. Figure out your room needs A laundry room need not be limited to laundry only. Many homeowners make large laundry rooms catch-all spaces that can serve as utility or mud rooms, pantry overflows, or off-season storage areas. Consider the functions you want the room to serve and include those ideas in your designs. Add some natural light If possible, include a Ohio Valley Valley Publishing Publishing Ohio love window in your laundry room. Natural light can help make the room more enjoyable. It also can help you identify stains on clothes that need to be addressed and make it easier to fold matching items like socks. Think about a utility sink Many washing machines drain out directly to waste pipes in the floor or wall, but you also can opt to have them empty into a utility sink. This sink also provides a convenient place to handwash items, clean tools or paintbrushes, or store items that perhaps you do not want to bring into a bathroom or kitchen sink. Include some flair This utilitarian space need not be boring or bereft of design elements. Mirror your home’s style in the laundry room, and include wall hangings, plants, accent items, and even task lighting. Play up certain features with a bold floor tile or brightly colored walls. Updating laundry rooms can be a great way to make doing laundry more enjoyable and efficient. �FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, September 24, 2020 15 What to do to prepare your garden for winter G ardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun. But D�JDUGHQHU·V�ZRUN�LV�QHYHU�WUXO\�GRQH�� and the work to make gardens stun in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall. Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring. The tasks necessary to prepare gardens for winter may depend on what homeowners are planting, but the following are some general maintenance suggestions that can keep gardens safe this winter. Remove weeds and debris. Weeds and debris are unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter. Weeds and debris left to linger in gardens through the winter provide overwintering spots for insects and can contribute to disease. 6R�LW·V�LPSHUDWLYH�WKDW�ZHHGV�DQG�GHEULV� are removed before the ground hardens LQ�ZLQWHU��'RQ·W�ZDLW�XQWLO�WKH�JURXQG� hardens, as that can make it hard to remove the roots of weeds, adversely affecting the garden as a result. Prepare the soil.�7KH�)DUPHU·V�$OPDQDF� advises homeowners to gently till the soil in their gardens so they can expose any insects before they settle in for the winter. Once garden soil is exposed, add a layer of compost, leaves, aged manure, and, if necessary, lime, gently tilling it into the soil. According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the only accurate way to determine if lawn or garden soil needs lime is to test it. Lime makes soil less acidic and reduces soil pH. Low soil pH makes it hard for certain plants to grow, but acidic soil is ideal when growing blueberries. Test the soil for lime and amend it depending on what you hope WR�JURZ�LQ�WKH�VSULQJ�VR�LW·V�UHDG\�WR� thrive when winter ends. Remove dead or diseased plants. Dead or diseased plants should not be left in the garden through the winter. These plants can attract insects and are vulnerable to disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring. Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from killing the trees over the winter. If left to their own devices over the winter, mice and voles may eat the bark of fruit trees, killing the trees as a result. The )DUPHU·V�$OPDQDF�QRWHV�WKDW�PRXVH� guards made of fine mesh hardware cloth can effectively protect fruit trees from hungry mice and voles over the winter. $�JDUGHQHU·V�ZRUN�LV�QHYHU�GRQH��DQG� the work to create beautiful spring gardens begins in the fall. Tips for planting fall vegetables T ending to backyard vegetable gardens can fill many hours of enjoyable downtime in the great RXWGRRUV��:KDW·V� more, the bounty produced by such gardens provides healthy, fresh foods to gardeners and their loved ones. Although spring and summer are widely seen as the peak of gardening season, the mild temperatures of autumn can be a prime time for planting vegetables as well. Certain lateseason treats like carrots, kale, spinach, and turnips can thrive in fall gardens. Many different foods are quick crops that can go from seed to table in about six weeks. When sown in early fall, these vegetables will be ready to put on the table for midOctober feasts. Beets, green onions, broccoli, and cabbages can be planted in late summer for fall harvest. Gardeners who live in hardiness zones eight through 10 (the southern portion of the United States) can plant fall vegetables as late as December. Many of these plants can tolerate light frost, which may even help sweeten the vegetables. A handful of unique factors need to be taken into consideration when planning fall vegetable gardens. � The summertime location of the garden may still be adequate, but be sure to choose a location that gets eight full hours of sunlight per day. � If using an existing garden site, clear out any detritus from summer plants and any weeds that have sprouted. If you are planting a new garden, remove any turf before tilling the soil. � Amend the soil with sand, compost, manure fertilizer, and any other nutrients needed depending on the types of vegetables you intend to grow. � While fall vegetables can be grown successfully from seeds, it may be more time-friendly to work from larger transplants, advises the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. � Some plants may need a little protection as they grow if temperatures begin to dip. Cover with a blanket, cardboard box or plastic tunnel to insulate. Remember to water according to the vegetables planted and to keep an eye on readiness for vegetables. Turnips, beets, rutabagas, and carrots can be dug out when the roots are plump and crisp. Vegetable gardens need not cease when the last days of summer vanish. Fall produce is delicious and can be easily planted and harvested even after the first frost. ŕ�)NKFFGP�%WUVQO�/KZGF�2CKPV�ŕ�%WUVQO�$WKNV�6TWUUGU�ŕ�%WUVQO�5K\G�/GVCN�4QQHKPI�ŕ�1P�5KVG�&GNKXGT[ HOGG & ZUSPAN MATERIALS CO. Get Ready for Winter October is Fire Safety Month Sale Prices Good Thru October 10, 2020 Interior/Exterior Latex Flat Paint Two Gallon. White. #8-0802 $ 99 18 Latex Barn & Fence Paint One Gallon. 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As fall gradually transitions to winter, homeowners may wonder when to stop mowing their lawns. Each lawn is different, and when to stop mowing may depend on a host of factors, including local climate and the type of turf. In addition to climate and turf, homeowners can keep an eye on these conditions to determine when the time is right to put their mowers away for the winter. Frost: Warm-season grasses typically go dormant after a couple of significant frosts. Homeowners can jot down each frost during fall. Frosts are most noticeable in the early morning hours, so be sure to check lawn conditions each morning as the weather begins to grow cold. Frost may be noticeable without even going outside, but homeowners may need to go outside to check on chilly mornings or on days when the previous night was especially cold. If you must go outside, stay off the grass to protect it. Two or three frosts might be enough to make warm-season grasses go dormant for the winter. Cool-season grasses may keep growing and require moving even after a few IURVWV��VR�LW·V�LPSHUDWLYH� that homeowners determine which type of grass is in their yards. Soil temperature: If LW·V�KDUG�WR�GHWHUPLQH� if frosts have occurred, homeowners can try checking the temperature of their soil to decide if they need to keep mowing. The lawn care experts at Pennington recommend homeowners continue mowing warm-season grasses so long as they keep growing. Lawns may not grow as quickly in fall as they do in spring or summer, and growth may not be as visible to the naked eye during this time of year as it is in other times. Homeowners can routinely check soil temperature to determine if their grasses have stopped growing. Warm-season grasses tend to stop growing once the soil temperature is consistently at 55 F or below, while coolseason grasses tend to stop when temperatures are 45 F or lower. Falling leaves have long been a barometer used by homeowners to determine if they need to keep mowing WKHLU�ODZQV��7KDW·V�QRW� necessarily a reliable metric, as grass can still keep growing even if leaves have been falling for weeks. In addition, using a mulching mower when leaves begin falling is a great way to provide the lawn with nutrients it can use throughout the winter. Some trees shed their leaves more quickly WKDQ�RWKHUV��EXW�LW·V�D� good rule of thumb that lawns will need to keep being mowed if trees are still retaining more than half their leaves. A host of factors can help homeowners GHWHUPLQH�ZKHQ�LW·V� safe to put their mowers away for the winter. The value of mulched leaves H RPHRZQHUV�ZKR�GRQ·W�ORRN�IRUZDUG�WR�GXVWLQJ�RII�WKHLU�UDNHV� each fall might be happy to learn that mulching fallen leaves with a mower may be a healthier and less labor intensive way to confront a yard covered in leaves. For 20 years, turfgrass specialists at Michigan State University studied how lawns reacted to having ground up leaves left on the lawn and the results were overwhelmingly positive. Researchers found that tiny pieces of mulched leaves eventually sifted down through the turf and provided the lawn with essential nutrients. Mulched leaves also served to control future weed growth by covering up bare spots between turf plants. Such spots typically provided openings for weed seeds to germinate and ultimately infect lawns. In fact, researchers found that mulching leaves for just three years could produce a nearly 100 percent decrease in dandelion and crabgrass growth. Homeowners with mulching mowers that also have bags can even help their gardens by alternating using the mower with and without the bag on once leaves begin to fall. When mowing with the bag on, mulched leaves can then be used as mulch in landscape beds and vegetable gardens. 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