http://66.213.69.5/files/original/a14d138b65cdaed5c34fe163988ea653.pdf d1c67a4bcad8c4b3ae532c6fcfe4b643 PDF Text Text EHS boys track and field team Senior stories in ‘Generations’ SPORTS s 5A GENERATIONS s 1B COVID-19 cases, deaths Gallia County Confirmed cases ..............4 Deaths ............................. 1 Updated 4/8/20 Meigs County Confirmed cases .............. 1 Deaths .............................0 Updated 4/8/20 Ohio Confirmed cases .......5,148 Deaths .........................193 Updated 2 p.m. 4/8/20 C_ZZb[fehj��Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 57, Volume 74 Thursday, April 9, 2020 s 50¢ Social distancing with Easter Bunny Mason confirms 6th case; Gallia, Meigs remain same Staff Report Dean Wright | OVP The Gallipolis Junior Women’s Club and Gallipolis City annual Easter Egg Hunt are cancelled this weekend in Gallipolis City Park due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 outbreak. Club President Jennifer Eddy said the club was focusing on its summer initiatives to continue fundraising for scholarships and community outreach programs and was still active and looking forward to seeing everyone in the community again once the outbreak has resolved. The club can be contacted through its Facebook page for volunteer civic efforts or assistance, if other organizations wish to reach out. The Easter Bunny joined club members around the Gallipolis City Park Bandstand as members engaged in social distancing activities, Wednesday. Grant funds used to upgrade electric on parking lot New electrical will improve access at festivals, events See CASE | 3A Governor announces COVID-19 death of prison guard By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com POMEROY — The Village of Pomeroy recently completed electrical upgrades on the Pomeroy parking lot, utilizing grant money from the Meigs County Community Fund. During the 2019 grant round, the Village of Pomeroy received $2,800 from the community fund to support Pomeroy’s historic riverfront by increasing electrical capacity for events along the riverfront which promote community and economic development. Pomeroy Mayor Don Anderson said that there were four new 220 circuits put in along the parking lot. Each has its own power feed to allow for voltage to remain steady for everyone who is running off the power supply. Anderson explained that the old electrical system could not handle the load on it during the festivals and events which take place over the summer on the parking lot. Contractor Rob Harris completed the work for the village. OHIO VALLEY — Gallia and Meigs Counties remained steady in their COVID-19 case count on Wednesday, while Mason County saw one additional conﬁrmed case. In Mason County, as of Wednesday, the number of conﬁrmed cases increased to six. The ﬁfth conﬁrmed case had been reported on Monday by both the Mason County Health Department and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). Jennifer Thomas, nursing director/administrator of the Mason County Health Department, told Ohio Valley Publishing, ﬁve of the county’s six conﬁrmed COVID-19 cases were believed to be community acquired. One of the conﬁrmed cases in Mason County involved a person who had a history of international travel. Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Meigs County Community Fund representatives are pictured with Pomeroy Mayor Don Anderson and contractor Rob Harris. Pictured (from left) are John Hoback, Charlene Rutherford, Anderson, Harris, Linda Warner, Paul Reed and Susan Clark. In addition to the electrical upgrades, the village installed a sign on the lower end of the parking lot to promote the Meigs County Farmers’ Market which utilizes the space on Saturdays from May through October. 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To mail your donation, please designate the Meigs County Community Fund and mail to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, PO Box 456, Nelsonville, OH 45764. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. thought we’d try it again,” said First Church of God Pastor Paul Voss. “We use our church parking lot. We have four or ﬁve different attendants that direct trafﬁc as it comes in. They space the vehicles about six or eight foot apart. It’s kind of like every other parking spot… We have an FM transmitter kit that we’re using and people can tune into a radio station on the FM (in their vehicles) or, if people prefer, they can roll their windows Correctional facilities Marion Correctional Institution guard John Dawson, 55, has died of COVID-19, DeWine said. Dawson had worked since 1996 at Marion, where the prison system’s ﬁrst positive case was reported this month. The governor said 48 employees and 17 inmates have now tested positive at seven different prisons. The process is underway for a limited release of just over 200 Ohio prisoners, including pregnant inmates or women with children with them behind bars, inmates over 60, and prisoners eligible for early release because their sentences are nearly done. No violent or sex offenders would be released, nor would inmates with poor prison See CHURCHES | 2A See COVID-19 | 3A Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. Churches utilize drive-in sermons By Dean Wright deanwright@aimmediadmidwest.com OHIO VALLEY — Area churchgoers are getting creative with their services in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak across Ohio and the nation. Pastors have taken to utilizing social media for live sermons and Bible study and a few others are taking lessons from old drive-in cinemas. “We did a (drive-in sermon) last week and it went over real well and people want to do it this week so we COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced the coronavirus-related death of a state prison guard, while the number of prison employees with COVID19 jumped to 48, along with 17 inmates. DeWine also urged institutions with surgical masks not to throw them away because a new sanitizing process can provide up to 20 reuses. A look at coronavirusrelated developments in Ohio on Wednesday: �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2A Thursday, April 9, 2020 OBITUARIES Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS STEPHEN FOLLROD ATHENS — Stephen E. Follrod, 63, of Athens, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born Oct. 13, 1956, in Athens, Ohio, son of Osie Mae Harper Follrod and the late Clair E. “Pete” Follrod. Stephen attended Richland Avenue Methodist Church, was a 1974 graduate of Eastern High School; a 1979 graduate of Ohio State College of Pharmacy and was a manager at Walmart Pharmacy. He also enjoyed boating and camping at his camp lot in Hockingport and loved visiting Hilton Head Island. In addition to his mother, Osie Mae Follrod, Stephen is survived by his wife, Karen Smith Follrod; two sons, Brandon and Jennifer Follrod and Brian and Chloe Follrod; a daughter, Kaitlyn and Richard Hixson; two granddaughters, Nora Follrod and Izzy Hixson; two grandsons, Roman Hixson and Parker Follrod; a sister, Kathy Watson and Gerald Hawk; a brother, Rodney and Brenda Smith; an aunt, Thelma Henderson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clair E. “Pete” Follrod. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the Coolville Cemetery with Pastor Lyndsey Stearns ofﬁciating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh. com. project begins on Monday, March 30 on SR 850 in Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will Gallia County. The project is taking place between Hidden Valley Road and Harrisburg Road. The road be printed on a space-available basis. will be closed in this area through April 3. ODOT’s detour is Ohio 588 to Ohio 325 to US 35. ATHENS COUNTY — A bridge deck overlay project begins on April 13 on U.S. 33 in Athens County. The project is taking place on a bridge over East State Street. One lane will be closed in each Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated direction. A 12 foot width restriction will be in local, state, and federal precautions, the Meigs place. The estimated completion date is October 15, County Prosecuting Attorney’s Ofﬁce and Victim’s 2020. Assistance Program have decided to cancel the ATHENS COUNTY — A landslide repair project National Crime Victims’ Rights Week program planned for April 20, 2020. Despite the cancellation begins on April 13 on State Route 124 in Athens of the program, Meigs County homicide victims and County. The project is taking place between Old SR 124 and Bowman Road (Township Road 174). One 2019 victims of crime will still be honored through lane will be closed and trafﬁc will be maintained the annual parking lot display April 17-24. with temporary signals. An 11 foot width restriction will be in place. The estimated completion date is October 21, 2020. Gallipolis income tax returns and payments for tax year 2019 with a due date of April 15, 2020 have been extended to July 15, 2020. Estimated payments for the ﬁrst and second quarters of tax The Meigs County Council on Aging is providing year 2020 have also been extended to July 15, 2020. delivered meals for seniors age 60 and older, as well These extended due dates do not apply to employer as an errand/sopping service during this COVID-19 withholding. pandemic. For more information contact 740-9922161. Crime Victim Rights Week program cancelled City taxes announcement County Council on Aging Meeting announcement Alumni scholarships POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — George E. Crump, 83, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died April 7, 2020 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. A graveside service will be held at Beale Chapel Cemetery on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 1 p.m. Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is serving the family. MIDDLEPORT — Middleport Village Council will hold their regular meeting on Monday, April 13, at 7 PM at the usual location at Middleport Village Hall. Due to the rules set by the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no personal public access to this meeting. However, the meeting will be streaming live on Facebook and shared later on the Middleport Public Works Facebook page. No one will be approved to be put on the agenda to speak at this meeting. The Mayor and council members are available at any time by phone or e-mail if you have concerns or problems. Department supervisors will be available in the building if any council member wishes for them to address council one at a time. The goal is to conduct necessary business as quickly as possible. Anything requiring a lengthy discussion (unless immediately necessary) will be deferred to a later meeting. Everyone’s cooperation is needed to keep the meeting as short as possible. These restrictions are necessary due to the current pandemic. We hope that all these precautions will not be necessary for much longer. CHAUNCEY — The Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center’s Policy Committee will meet every Tuesday evening in April 2020, 5 p.m. at 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey, Ohio. WAMSLEY Meetings cancelled Food Pantry Meigs Cooperative Parish food pantry is open Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. The kitchen and thrift store are closed at this time. TODAY IN HISTORY GALLIPOLIS — The April 14 Intersystem Collaborative Meeting of the Gallia County Family and Children First Council has been cancelled. The next Intersystem Collaborative meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m., June 9, at the Gallia County Health Department, 499 Jackson Pike. GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 102, Gallia and Jackson Counties, has cancelled its Friday, April 17 meeting, due to virus concerns. For more information, call Floyd Wright at 740-245-0093. The Associated Press Road construction updates BOGGS CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Beverly Hall Boggs, 79, Charleston, W.Va., died on Sunday, April 5, 2020, when Alzheimer’s made it’s ﬁnal claim. Due to the COVID-19 regulations and guidelines in place both locally and nationwide, a private family service to Honor the Life of Beverly will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, W.Va., with Rev. Todd Wright and Rev. John Franklin ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park. CRUMP HENDERSON, W.Va. — Sherry Dawn (Johnson) Wamsley, 48, of Henderson, W.Va., died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, W.Va. Per her request, there will be no services at this time. Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va., has been entrusted with the arrangements. Today is Thursday, April 9, the 100th day of 2020. There are 266 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On April 9, 1942, during World War II, some 75,000 Philippine and American defenders on Bataan surrendered to Japanese troops, who forced the prisoners into what became known as the Bataan Death March; thousands died or were killed en route. On this date In 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. In 1939, singer Marian Anderson performed a concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., after being denied the use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1959, NASA presented its ﬁrst seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald Slayton. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, 91, died in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1963, British statesman Winston Churchill was proclaimed an honorary U.S. citizen by President John F. Kennedy. (Churchill, unable to attend, watched the proceedings live on television in his London home.) In 1968, funeral services, private and public, were held for Martin Luther King Jr. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and Morehouse College in Atlanta, ﬁve days after the civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1979, ofﬁcials declared an end to the crisis involving the Three Mile Island Unit 2 nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania, 12 days after a partial core meltdown. In 1983, the space shuttle Challenger ended its ﬁrst mission with a safe landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 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 — A bridge deck repair project begins on April 13 on State Route 7 in Meigs County. The project is taking place between McGuire Road (Township Road 196) and State Route 124 (near the Route 7/124 intersection near 124 Mart). One lane will be closed and trafﬁc will be maintained with temporary signals. A 14 foot width restriction will be in place. The estimated completion date is April 24, 2020. GALLIA COUNTY — A culvert replacement POMEROY — Although the Pomeroy High School Alumni Association is not having their annual banquet this year due to the Covid19 pandemic, they will be awarding scholarships to deserving 2020 high school graduates. Applicants must be a grandchild or a great-grandchild of a Pomeroy alumni and are based on academics. There are no application forms, but applicants need to send a transcript of grades, a current photo, name of parents, name of alumni they’re applying under, activities they have participated in and where they plan to attend college and their course of study. Applications must be in the hands of the scholarship committee by May 13th. They are to be mailed to the Pomeroy Alumni Association, Box 202, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. Veterans Service Office MIDDLEPORT — Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Meigs County Veterans Service Ofﬁce will be conducting all business via phone or email at this time. Veterans Service Ofﬁcers will be in the ofﬁce Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-noon. Transportation is still open. Please leave a detailed message if calling after hours. Service changes MIDDLEPORT — The First Baptist Church of Middleport will be live-streaming our Morning Worship Services on Facebook on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. until the “stay-at-home” is lifted. Our Evening Services on Wednesdays and Sundays will be canceled during the pandemic as long as the Federal and State of Ohio bans/restrictions are in place. Please join us on Facebook to listen to our services preached by Pastor Billy Zuspan. Pet food assistance In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meigs County Commissioners have partnered with the Meigs County Humane Society to provide pet food for residents who have found themselves in need of assistance. Please call 740-992-6064 and listen to the directions on the recording. IN BRIEF Ecuador struggles to bury virus dead; some bodies lost BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Alfonso Cedeño died at a crowded hospital in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil, where the only bed doctors could offer was an ambulance stretcher. Two weeks later, his family doesn’t know where his body is. “My uncle is nowhere to be found,” Alfonso Mariscal said Tuesday. Hundreds in this sweltering metropolis of 2.6 Churches From page 1A down and listen to the loudspeaker we have for the service.” Voss said he has been on social media to share prayer and that the drive-in option would allow church-goers to attend service in person while still maintaining a physical separation in consideration of the state’s social distancing recommendations. “People are just looking to connect in different ways so we thought this was something to do,” said Voss. Voss said the church would likely continue drive-in sermons until the state’s social gathering concerns were relaxed. “People in the church were telling me about this and hearing about it in the south and they said let’s give it a try and I said I thought it was a good idea,” said Voss. “There were people out there we haven’t seen for a long time… I think there are a lot of people experiencing anxiety and fear. I think that they need a word of encouragement and a word from the good Lord and I believe the Bible is a word of encouragement. million died at home, left in family living rooms for days before overworked coroners could retrieve their bodies. Those who perished in hospitals were put in chilled shipping containers that serve as makeshift morgues. Government representatives say they are now quickly picking up and burying the dead, but family members describe the process as a wrenching, confusing odyssey. Some have had to search through body bags in teeming morgues to ﬁnd loved ones. Others, like Mariscal, still don’t know where their relatives have been taken. This is a difﬁcult time but we’re going to get through it.” Good Will Baptist Church will also be holding a drive-in sermon this Sunday. “We are going to have a drive-in church service. That seems to be a common trend across the country right now as people are quarantined and staying at home and avoiding as much contact as possible and we want to maintain that,” said Good News Pastor Morgan McKinniss via a social media video. “And yet Easter Sunday, while we know and acknowledge that every Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection, Easter Sunday is that day of the year that we set aside to intentionally and purposefully refocus ourselves on it and set aside that time for the glory of our God.” The First Church of God can be found at 1723 State Route 141 in the Centenary area and will hold its Easter service at roughly 10:20 a.m. Good News Baptist Church will hold Easter service at roughly 11 a.m. and can be found at 4045 Georges Creek Road, north of Gallipolis. Dean Wright is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing and can be reached at 740-446-2342. �NEWS/WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing COVID-19 GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS health department. Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is now predicting about 1,600 cases a day at the epidemFrom page 1A ic’s anticipated peak later this month. records or domestic Mahoning County leads violence convictions, or those who were previously the state with 28 deaths, followed by much larger imprisoned. Ohio houses Cuyahoga County with 23. about 49,000 inmates. Men continue to make up 66% of deaths, compared Care with 34% of women. DeWine urged instituFor most people, COVIDtions with surgical masks 19 displays mild or modnot to throw them away, erate symptoms, such as but to arrange for them to fever and cough that clear be sanitized by Battelle, a up in two to three weeks. private research company in Columbus that has devel- For some, especially older oped a technology allowing adults and people with masks to be reused up to 20 existing health problems, it can be more severe, causing times. pneumonia or death. Apple CEO Tim Cook has donated 100,000 N95 masks for health care Economy workers, the governor DeWine asked the state announced. Cook is giving insurance fund for injured the virtual commencement workers to rebate $1.6 biladdress at Ohio State next lion to employers to ease month. the impact of the economThe Ohio Hospital Asso- ic shutdown. ciation released guidelines Lt. Gov. Jon Husted for how hospitals can said that even as unemallocate scarce resources, ployment ranks swell, including ways to implenearly 500 employers have ment a triage group to posted more than 33,000 determine who should jobs including healthcare, receive resources when protective equipment they’re not available for all manufacture, and food dispatients. tribution positions. In central Ohio, 44 With state revenue fallstaff members agreed to ing, Agriculture Direclive in two assisted-living tor Dorothy Pelanda facilities, The Inn at Chapel said the crisis will force Grove in Heath and The a reevaluation of Gov. Inn at SharonBrooke in Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Newark, to reduce the risk program, which was to of exposure to residents, begin offering farmers The Advocate reported. ﬁnancial incentives this “I never thought in my year to voluntarily adopt whole nursing career that new agriculture practices this would even happen, to improve water quality but I came to realize that throughout Ohio. Nearly in my entire nursing career, 2,000 farmers applied to this is the time that they’re enroll more than 1.1 milgoing to need me the lion acres, Pelanda said. most,” nurse Alisha DisbenFollowing their midnett told the newspaper. March closures, the state’s casinos and racinos reported a $112 million Cases revenue drop in March More than 5,100 people in Ohio have tested positive compared with one year ago, a 61% drop-off, for the virus and 193 have died, with nearly 1,500 hos- according to the lottery pitalizations as of Wednes- and casino control commissions. day, according to the state TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 55° 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. 81° 59° 66° 42° 90° in 1893 23° in 2018 Precipitation (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Wed. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.29 0.33 0.89 12.86 10.94 SUN & MOON Today 7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:12 p.m. 8:15 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset New First Apr 14 Apr 22 Apr 30 Full May 7 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for ﬁsh and game. Today Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Major 1:12a 2:12a 3:15a 4:18a 5:20a 6:18a 7:11a Minor 7:26a 8:26a 9:29a 10:33a 11:34a 12:02a 12:58a Major 1:40p 2:40p 3:44p 4:47p 5:48p 6:45p 7:36p Low Moderate High Moderate High Minor 7:53p 8:54p 9:58p 11:01p ---12:31p 1:24p WEATHER HISTORY On April 9, 1947, a tornado cut a 221-mile path through Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. The storm took 169 lives and caused more than $10 million in damage. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Wed. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.91 18.49 22.30 12.55 13.20 25.39 12.43 27.00 34.75 12.38 22.10 34.10 22.80 24-hr. Chg. +0.55 +0.34 -0.15 -0.08 -0.01 +0.21 +0.35 -1.21 -0.81 -0.28 -1.60 -0.60 -1.80 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 OH-70182705 Portsmouth 57/35 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford Township trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the town hall. 68° 54° © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. TUESDAY 66° 37° Cloudy, rain Partly sunny NATIONAL CITIES Belpre 56/34 St. Marys 56/34 Parkersburg 56/34 Elizabeth 57/34 Spencer 57/33 Buffalo 57/34 Milton 59/35 Clendenin 60/31 St. Albans 59/35 Huntington 60/35 NATIONAL FORECAST Charleston 57/34 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 39/25 Billings 56/38 Montreal 43/32 Minneapolis 43/28 Chicago 48/31 Denver 60/38 Kansas City 57/27 Detroit 48/33 Toronto 48/31 New York 60/41 Washington 69/42 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 Fri. Hi/Lo/W 71/41/pc 34/20/s 77/50/pc 63/41/pc 67/40/c 56/38/pc 70/46/s 53/38/r 57/34/pc 80/45/pc 54/31/pc 48/31/pc 55/34/s 50/34/pc 52/33/pc 75/54/c 60/38/pc 50/28/s 48/33/pc 81/66/pc 88/64/t 51/31/s 57/27/s 61/49/pc 70/45/pc 60/51/sh 60/37/s 93/76/s 43/28/sf 66/40/c 88/65/t 60/41/t 65/42/pc 89/71/pc 64/40/t 73/53/sh 50/32/sh 46/35/r 80/45/pc 76/42/pc 59/34/s 64/42/pc 64/52/pc 64/43/pc 69/42/pc Hi/Lo/W 69/43/s 37/24/s 63/43/pc 52/39/c 53/37/c 63/30/c 72/47/s 51/35/pc 51/31/pc 63/37/pc 64/36/c 50/38/pc 50/35/pc 44/31/c 47/30/c 71/55/pc 66/39/c 53/40/pc 46/30/c 82/70/pc 71/63/c 49/34/s 56/45/s 68/52/s 62/43/s 66/51/pc 57/38/s 93/75/t 48/36/c 60/37/s 75/63/c 52/37/pc 63/51/pc 77/57/c 52/38/pc 73/53/pc 44/29/c 49/34/sh 60/38/pc 59/38/pc 57/42/s 64/48/pc 63/50/pc 60/44/pc 54/40/pc EXTREMES WEDNESDAY Atlanta 77/50 National for the 48 contiguous states High Low 93° in Alice, TX 7° in Estcourt Station, ME Global El Paso 78/53 Chihuahua 81/48 60° 35° Cooler with partial sunshine Marietta 55/34 Murray City 53/32 Wilkesville 56/33 POMEROY Jackson 57/33 56/33 Ravenswood Rio Grande 57/34 58/34 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 51/33 GALLIPOLIS 59/34 57/34 58/33 Ironton 59/35 WEDNESDAY 55° 33° Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers Coolville 55/33 Ashland 58/36 Grayson 59/35 110s 100s Seattle 90s 64/43 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 64/52 20s 10s 0s Los Angeles -0s 60/51 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front a Washington County skilled nursing care center. Residents and staff have been tested for COVID-19, and so far, there are several positive cases. Further results of testing from the facility are still pending as of the time of this publication,” read the health department statement, while not disclosing the name or location of the facility. In Ohio, Athens County continues to report three positive cases, including one death, while Lawrence County has 13 conﬁrmed cases of COVID-19. As of the Wednesday afternoon update from the Ohio Department of Health, Washington County has 30 conﬁrmed cases. In West Virginia, on Wednesday, DHHR reported, statewide, 12,545 residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 462 positive, 12,083 negative and four deaths. Counties in West Virginia which neighbor or are near those in OVP’s readership area, had the following number of conﬁrmed cases: Cabell (12), Jackson (19), Kanawha (69), Putnam (10), Wood (14). According to the CDC, one of four people with COVID-19 may not show symptoms. Roger Coffman, Administrator, Washington County Health Department, said, “It is more important than ever to keep 6 feet away from others, wash your hands, and stay at home in order to limit further spread of COVID-19.” These and other important guidelines can be found by visiting www.coronavirus.ohio.gov. MONDAY Athens 54/32 McArthur 54/32 South Shore Greenup 58/35 57/34 58 Logan 52/32 Adelphi 52/32 Chillicothe 53/33 SUNDAY Mostly sunny Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Lucasville 56/34 Very High Monday, April 13 Saturday, April 11 59° 43° Cool with times of clouds and sun Very High Primary: maple,oak,sycamore Mold: 323 SUTTON TWP. — The regular monthly meeting of the Sutton Township Trustees will be held in the Racine Village Hall Council Chambers starting at 7 p.m. SATURDAY Waverly 54/33 Pollen: 605 Low MOON PHASES Last POLLEN & MOLD Primary: cladosporium Fri. 6:59 a.m. 8:01 p.m. 11:25 p.m. 8:53 a.m. FRIDAY 4 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme Thursday, April 9 EXTENDED FORECAST 50° HEALTH TODAY GALLIPOLIS — The City of Gallipolis and Gallia Junior Women’s Club Easter Egg Hunt and Games has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Jackson County (Ohio) conﬁrmed its ﬁrst case on Tuesday evening, becoming the 83rd of Ohio’s 88 counties with at least From page 1A one conﬁrmed case. The remaining counties in Ohio without a Gallia County continues to conﬁrmed case in Ohio are Vinhave four conﬁrmed COVID-19 ton, Hocking, Noble, Harrison cases. Gallia’s ﬁrst conﬁrmed and Putnam. COVID-19 case was announced “We ask citizens to refrain March 20 and its ﬁrst COVID-19 death was announced March 24. from calling the (Jackson Information found on the Ohio County) Health Department for questions regarding this case Department of Health’s website while we complete our disease coronavirus.ohio.gov states investigation and notify relevant that Gallia’s earliest onset case individuals. Any individual who was recorded on March 12 in a may have had contact with posiwoman between the ages of 30 tive or symptomatic individuals and 39 years-old. The second will be notiﬁed. The JCHD will onset case was noted in a man not be releasing any information between 60 and 69 years of age that could be used to identify on March 18. The next onset the case to protect their privacy. case was document March 19 The speciﬁc location of the case’s in a woman between 60 and residence is not relevant because 69 years of age who then died the case and all other household March 23. Gallia’s most recent members have already been folCOVID-19 patient was noted lowing the stay at home order,” with an onset date of March 31 in a man between the age s of 50 read a portion of the statement from the Jackson County Health to 59. According to the Gallia Health Department. “What we would like to emphaDepartment, all cases discovered in Gallia have been documented size to the residents of Jackson as caused by community spread. County once again is for everyone to follow all parts of the Stay The Meigs County Health At Home Order including followDepartment announced the county’s ﬁrst conﬁrmed case on ing social distancing guidelines,” added the statement. Tuesday, a man in his 50s. The The Jackson County Health health department stated that Department also conﬁrmed a the case is community spread, second case on Wednesday afternot travel related. noon. The man, who has not been In Washington County, Ohio, hospitalized, had a symptom onset of March 28, according to the health department conﬁrmed Ohio Department of Health data. on Tuesday an outbreak at a skilled nursing facility in that Around the region, several county. neighboring counties are now “As of today (Tuesday), there reporting conﬁrmed cases of is an outbreak associated with COVID-19. Windy today with clouds and sun. Partly cloudy and windy tonight. High 59° / Low 34° Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. news@aimmediamidwest.com. Case 8 PM ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. 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She was dropped in 2019 from the category, which has existed as an award for contribution to the sport, and her absence sparked a backlash toward the nominating committee. Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Pictured are members of the 2020 Eastern High School varsity boys track and field team. Standing in front, from left, are Koen Sellers, Bryce Newland, Nick Little, Steven Fitzgerald and Brandon Baer. Standing in back are Brayden O’Brien Grant Martin, Sean Sobieski, Jacob Spencer and Mason Dishong. 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TO TIMOTHY JAMES DONOHUE: The State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Breanna Paige Donohue on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned this child and for other reasons. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are, therefore, ordered to respond by appearing in Court or filing an Answer to the Petition filed against you. A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of McNairy County, 300 Industrial Park Drive, Selmer, Tennessee. This notice will be published for four consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be 4/30/2020. You must appear in Court on 6/16/2020 at 9:00 a.m. to appear and defend, or file an Answer within 30 days, or a Default Judgment or judgment on the facts will be taken against you and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set. All future hearings and/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request your copy from the Clerk. ENTER this the 31st day of March 2020. /s/ Van McMahan Juvenile Court Judge PREPARED FOR ENTRY: /s/ Amanda S. King, BPR #028022 Attorney for the State of Tennessee Dept. of Children's Services 225 Martin Luther King Drive Jackson TN 38301 (731) 421-2000 4/9/20,4/16/20,4/23/20,4/30/20 www.markporterauto.com Amy Carter Product Specialist �� !�� !� �� amycarter@markporterauto.com �6A Thursday, April 9, 2020 Daily Sentinel “I’m asking today all Ohioans to put their flags up. Fly that flag every single day. We will get through this. Spring will come.” — Gov. Mike DeWine OHIOANS WE ARE BUCKEYES WE ARE STRONG WE OH-70182678 ARE #WEAREINTHISTOGETHEROHIO We will get through this Covid 19 season--and now is the time to take care of family, friends and neighbors. Stay home when you can. Life will be back the way we knew it soon. Stay safe! Serving my patients for over 37 years! David K Smith DDS 1615 Eastern Ave.Gallipolis 740-446-3191 Current Gallia Co Commissioner OH-70182677 �GENERATIONS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, April 9, 2020 1B CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE Monument Pre-Planning Foundation Repair Cemetery Lettering To the great majority of people, purchasing a memorial is a ﬁrst-time experience — often a confusing and stressful one — and your decisions will last forever. The caring and experienced professionals at Workman Monuments are here to support you through this difﬁcult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes and requirements. You can count on us to 420 1st Ave, help you and guide you to plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. Gallipolis OH Please call or visit our website for immediate assistance. You 740-853-1125 also visit in person at your convenience to view samples workmanmonuments.com can at 420 1st Ave. Gallipolis, OH. OH-70182173 enerations Volunteer Week observed at Holzer Staff Report ing volunteers who lend their time, talent and voice to make a differGALLIPOLIS — This ence in their communiyear, Holzer Health System honored and celebrat- ties. President Richard ed National Healthcare Nixon established Volunteer Week April National Volunteer Week 23-29 with the theme with an executive order “Shining A Light on the in 1974 to recognize and People and Causes That celebrate the efforts of Inspire Us to Serve.” volunteers. Every sit“We currently have ting US President since nearly 100 volunteers Nixon has issued a procserving throughout the Holzer Health System in lamation for National a variety of areas,” Linda Volunteer Week, as have many U.S. mayors and Jeffers-Lester, manager, Holzer Heritage Founda- governors. Since then, the origition and Volunteer Sernal emphasis on celebravices, said. tion has widened; the National Volunteer week has become a Week is an opportunity nationwide effort to urge to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and people to get out and volunteer in their comthe power of volunteers to tackle society’s great- munities. Each April, charities, hospitals, and est challenges, to build communities recognize stronger communities and be a force that trans- volunteers and foster a culture of service. forms the world. Each Holzer’s volunteer proyear, we shine a light on gram has a long history. the people and causes The American Red Cross that inspire us to serve, Gray Ladies served the recognizing and thank- Courtesy photo Pictured are some of the many volunteers who attended last year’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Holzer Health System. Holzer Hospital Cedar Street location that opened in 1917 with 25-beds by delivering mail for our patients. When the Jackson Pike location opened in 1972, ﬁve separate groups were involved in the volunteer program: the HMC Volunteer Service League, the Red Cross Gray Ladies, members of the RSVP, the Foster Grandparent Program and the Volunteens. At Holzer, many volunteers are retirees, active individuals who bring many years of experi- ence to the hospital each day, along with their generous hearts. They are valuable because of the commitment they make to the community through their volunteer service. Since those early beginnings, our volunteers have continued to contribute thousands of hours of service. In addition, they have also been instrumental in many other endeavors including the Lifeline Program, with seed money through the Holzer Heritage Founda- tion. We have a generous community ﬁlled with individuals willing to give their time to Holzer. Volunteers are included in various special employee functions such as the Annual Picnic and the Christmas Dance. Holzer volunteers are valued and appreciated as a vital part of daily operations. Holzer offers a variety of opportunities, where volunteers can do many different kinds of work. No matter what your interests or talents, there is a place for you as a Holzer Health System volunteer. Holzer recognizes that each volunteer plays a very important part in the success of our organization. We encourage you to acknowledge our volunteers and thank them for sharing their time and talents with Holzer Health System. For more information about volunteering, contact Linda Jeffers-Lester, Manager, Holzer Heritage Foundation and Volunteer Services, 740-446-5217 or ljeffers@holzer.org. Information submitted by Holzer Health System. 8 ways to Are you at risk for diabetes? reduce high blood pressure By Dr. Randall Hawkins By Tess Simon, MD More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, according to the latest statistics from the American Heart Association. That’s nearly half of all adults in the United States. And anyone with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has a greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Even if a person’s blood Simon pressure is dangerously high, they many not have signs or symptoms with hypertension, only very few people will have headaches or dizziness. That’s the reason it’s so important to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis by your doctor. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of your blood on the walls of your arteries. Normal blood pressure is 120/80 or below. The ﬁrst number refers to the pressure when the heart is beating; the second number measures the pressure when the heart is at rest. If you have high blood pressure, here are eight actions you can take to lower it: 1. Lose weight 2. Exercise regularly 3. Eat a healthy diet 4. Reduce sodium in your diet 5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink 6. Quit smoking 7. Cut back on caffeine 8. Reduce your stress Call my ofﬁce today at 304.857.6538 to schedule a telephone visit with me. We’ll talk over the phone about your concerns and I’ll give you guidance and help you decide the best next step! Tess Simon, MD, is board certified internal medicine physician. This article submitted on behalf of Simon by Pleasant Valley Hospital. Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, an indication that you’re on One in four… If you’re the path to diabetes. Testing The most over the age of 60, those are the odds that common way to diagyou have diabetes. Dia- nose diabetes or prebetes can cause serious diabetes is the Fasting Plasma Glucose Test. medical problems for your eyes, ears, kidneys, It’s a simple blood test performed by your docnerves and feet. For tor. After not eating example, hearing loss for eight hours (usually is twice as common overnight), blood is for seniors with diadrawn and sent to a lab betes. There’s also an for analysis. Test results increased risk for high below 100 are considblood pressure, heart ered normal. Results disease and stroke. between and 100 and With diabetes, your 125 can indicate you body either does not have prediabetes, a make enough insulin wake-up call to take or does not use it well. action and lower your Insulin “unlocks” your cells so they can absorb risk for diabetes. For example, losing as little glucose, a sugar that provides your body with as 5 percent of your total body weight (7.5 the energy it needs. pounds if you weigh In people with diabe150) can decrease your tes, too much glucose risk for diabetes. Your stays in the blood. An Test Results Levels of estimated 105 million 126 or higher typically lead to a diagnosis of diabetes. In addition to suggesting you eat a healthier diet and exercise more; your doctor will work with you to get your diabetes under control. You may have to start checking your blood sugar several times a day and begin having insulin injections. Diabetes Symptoms to Watch You should see your physician if you experience any of the following symptoms: � Increased thirst and more frequent urination � Increased hunger � Weight loss � Feeling fatigued � Blurred vision � Slow healing sores or frequent infections � Areas of darkened skin Call my ofﬁce today at 304.675.7700 to sched- Hawkins ule a telephone visit with me. We’ll talk over the phone about your concerns and I’ll give you guidance about how we can work together to keep you healthy! Source: American Diabetes Association Randall Hawkins, MD, FACP, Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician. This article submitted on behalf of Hawkins by Pleasant Valley Hospital. Who is at elevated risk for COVID-19? COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines across the globe. This novel coronavirus ﬁrst made headlines in late 2019 after an outbreak in Wuhan, the sprawling capital city in China’s Hubei province. The virus has since spread beyond China’s borders, leading to school closures and changes in public life, such as the shutting down of professional sports leagues, that many might never have thought they would see in their lifetimes. Despite the relative infancy of COVID-19, doctors have learned much about it, including who might be most at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, early information out of China revealed that some groups are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 than others. Older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions are at the greatest risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are the chronic medical conditions that appear to make people especially vulnerable to sickness from COVID-19. How people in at-risk groups can reduce their risk of getting sick It’s important that elderly people and people with chronic medical conditions take their See RISK | 3B �GENERATIONS 2B Thursday, April 9, 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing Healthy eating options for seniors “Let food be thy medicine” is a quote attributed to Hippocrates, the ancient scholar considered to be the father of modern medicine. The saying relates to the notion that what people put in their bodies can heal and/or prevent certain conditions. For seniors with medicine cabinets full of overthe-counter and prescription medications, the idea of relying predominantly on food to promote optimal health may be tempting, and various foods can be particularly useful to the 50-and-over demographic. According to the World Health Organization, poor diet is a major contributor to many of the diseases that affect older people. Poor diet has been connected to the development of diabetes, and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis also may be linked to the foods ones eat. The National Council for Aging Care says micronutrient deﬁciency is often a problem among the aging due to factors like lack of variety in diet and reduced food intake. Eating a variety of foods can provide all of the nutrients people need to stay healthy as they get older. Certain foods may be particularly helpful. Brain-friendly foods: Foods such as avocado, leafy vegetables, sunﬂower seeds, blueberries, and salmon are good sources of vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that may help ward off dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, advises Sonas Home Health Care. Anti-inﬂammatory foods: Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent inﬂammation that can cause cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Aging.com says foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, should be consumed at least twice per week. Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, canned or frozen produce tend to be high in micronutrients, including a variety of important vitamins that are essential for all components of health. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises eating dark green vegetables, such as leafy greens or broccoli, and orange vegetables, such as carrots and sweet potatoes. Energy-boosters: Choose whole grains that can provide sustained energy by way of healthy carbohydrates over processed grains. Bone-friendly foods: Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, can prevent calcium from being leached from the bones, which contributes to conditions like osteoporosis. Digestive systemfriendly foods: The digestive system slows down as the body ages, as the walls of the gastrointestinal tract thicken and digestive contractions that push waste along may slow down and become fewer. Foods rich in ﬁber can promote proper digestion by moving food through the digestive tract mor easily. High- ries oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the rest of the body. A lack of oxygen in body tissues from anemia can be seriﬁber foods also ous, says the National may help naturally reduce Council for Aging Care. Tofu, spinach, lentils, blood cholesterol levels. High-iron foods: With- pumpkin seeds, and fortiﬁed breads and cereals out enough iron in the are high in iron. body, a person may feel Smart food choices can tired and lethargic from help seniors live long and a reduced production of healthy lives. hemoglobin, which car- Why routine checkups are vital to overall health realize just how essential well visits and physical exams are. Routine checkups are the smartest way for people in all age groups to stay on top of their health, but they can be especially valuable for those age 50 and older. 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At this point vital signs will be checked, medications reviewed and lifestyle topics discussed. Doctors may even recommend or discuss tests. Patients also can bring up any issues they may be experiencing, however insigniﬁcant they may seem. Anything from sleep disturbances to memory loss to unexplained fatigue or pain can be addressed. Sometimes getting everything out in the open and being reassured that there’s noth- PARKINSON’S DELAY THE DISEASE FITNESS PROGRAM Now accepting United HealthCare Insurance call today with your Trip I.D.# to schedule a ride to your next Medical Appointment!! When it comes to Parkinson's Disease, clinical studies have shown that exercise is among the best treatments available. Exercise helps to slow the progression of symptoms, provides better symptom management, improves quality of life and allows patients to live independently for longer periods of time. In fact, exercise is deemed to be as important as medications. 590 E. 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Questions about social interaction or typical routines can paint a better picture of both physical and mental health. The recommended frequency of doctor visits may change as health issues arise or if follow-up is needed after a treatment plan or injury, according to the caregiver company Home Care Assistance. Some seniors may have to visit a provider once a week or once a month. Doctors, nurses and therapists will design a regimen based on a patient’s current health needs. The following are some compelling reasons to be diligent with provider visits. � Frequently health issues can be silent and not noticed early on by a patient, according to Mercy Medical Centerin Baltimore. � Patients will be less likely to forget about important screenings, like mammography, prostate tests, cholesterol tests, and more. � Vaccines can be administered, as even adults need certain immunizations to stay healthy. � Patients can discuss potential lifestyle changes, like going on a diet or taking up a new ﬁtness regimen. It is essential to follow through with health care provider visits, even if they seem redundant. Physicians may detect issues that warrant close observation. Patients are urged to have an open dialogue with their doctors so they understand the reason behind health care visits and expectations in the future. Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home OH-70181898 Regular visits with a medical professional are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. 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Individuals willing to do the research or simply ask retailers and other businesses about their senior discount policies can be well on their way to saving serious money. Keep in mind that the starting points for age-based discounts vary, with some offering deals to those age 50 and up, and others kicking in at 55 or 60-plus. The following is a list of some of the discounts that may be available. Conﬁrm eligibility as companies change their policies from time to time. Also, the editors of Consumer World say that the senior discount might not always be the lowest price, so comparison shopping is a must to ﬁnd out which discount or coupon is the best deal. Amtrak: Travelers age 65 and older can enjoy a 10 percent discount on rail fares on most Amtrak trains. For those who prefer ground travel but want to leave the car at home, this can be a great way to get around. Fast-food/sit-down restaurants: Establishments like Wendy’s, Arby’s, Burker King, Denny’s, Applebees, Innovative fitness programs for seniors It is important to stay active and eat healthy foods in an effort to promote ﬁtness and well-being. This is especially true for seniors, many of whom lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles as they age. The American Heart Association says adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, and a Harvard University study says that exercise can be an insurance policy for heart health. Today’s seniors have more ﬁtness options at their disposal than ever before. SilverSneakers® is the leading community ﬁtness program for older adults in the United States. SilverSneakers® members can participate in specially curated programs at participating gyms and community centers across the nation. 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The program addresses a need in Canada for quality and consistent senior ﬁtness programing. As studies show that engaging in physical activity is the most effective way for aging men and women to stay healthy, more adults may be compelled to join ﬁtness groups that cater to the 50-and-over market. medications so you do not have to leave your home should an outbreak occur in From page 1B your area. If that’s not plausible, the risk for getting sick CDC recommends from COVID-19 serisigning up for mailously, as the virus had order medications. already contributed to Stock up on over-thethousands of deaths by counter medications early March 2020. The and medical supplies, CDC notes that it is including everyday especially important that items like tissues, people at elevated risk so you don’t have to take actions to reduce leave the house if an their risk of getting sick outbreak occurs. with the disease. The following strategies can � Stock up on groceries. Make sure you have be part of a proactive enough groceries on approach that may help hand so you can stay at-risk people lower at home if restrictions their risk of getting sick on leaving home are from COVID-19. put in place during an � Stock up on health outbreak. supplies. Contact � Embrace the basics. your physician and Basic strategies like arrange to obtain avoiding people who extra necessary are sick; washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing or spending time in public; avoiding touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.; and avoiding crowds can help to reduce your risk of getting sick from COVID-19. Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in China in late-December 2019, doctors have learned that certain people are especially vulnerable to getting sick from the virus. Such people can take certain steps that may reduce their risk of getting sick. More information about COVID-19 is available at www.cdc.gov. 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AARP also has its own AARP Prescription Discount Card so that members and families can save around 61 percent on FDA-approved drugs that prescription insurance or Medicare Part D plans fail to cover. T-Mobile: This carrier offers two lines with unlimited talk, text and LTE data for $35 with AutoPay for seniors age 55-plus. Only the primary account holder has to be 55. With a little digging, seniors can ﬁnd scores of discounts to help them save money while enjoying their golden years. Gallia County Council on Aging $�%HWWHU�:D\�WR�%DQN�� EVERY TUESDAY, SENIOR CITIZENS 55 YEARS AND OLDER SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 5% ON THAT DAY’S PURCHASES (EVEN ON SALE ITEMS!!!) Another Community Minded Service at... EASTMAN’S PIGGLY WIGGLY OH-70180647 7RJHWKHU� :H� *URZ� Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Friendly’s offer various senior discounts. Most are 10 to 15 percent off the meal. Others offer free beverages or an extra perk with purchase. Kohl’s: This popular department store provides a 15 percent discount every Wednesday to shoppers ages 60-plus. Other stores like Modell’s, Belk, Bon-Ton, and SteinMart offer similar discounts. Marriott: Travelers age 62 and older are privy to a 15-percent discount on room rates at Marriott brand hotels, subject to availability. Roto-Rooter: Plumbing problems can get expensive, but online sources cite a 10 to 15 percent discount depending on location for this drain cleaning service provider in North America. National Parks: The U.S. National Parks Service offers steep discounts on the annual pass, which provides entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Grocery store: Food SUPERMARKETS *DOOLSROLV��Ř�3RLQW�3OHDVDQW��Ř��:HOOVWRQ��Ř��2DN�+LOO VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.lovingthepig.com SEE OUR AD EVERY TUESDAY IN THE TRIBUNE & REGISTER �4B Thursday, April 9, 2020 Tips for shopping for assisted living facilities OH-70181677 As people age, oftentimes their living arrangements need to be adjusted. Needs evolve as children move out or other situations arise. One of the scenarios that may come to pass as a person ages is the need for more specialized help that just isn’t possible at home. When failing physical or mental health affects one’s ability to be independent and live safety at home, moving into an assisted living facility may be the next step. The National Center for Assisted Living indicates assisted living offers the little bit of help some people need when they can no longer manage living alone. Typically these facilities provide assistance with bathing or dressing, medication management and other care, while also catering to people who may not require the around-the-clock medical care most often associated with nursing homes. Vetting is an important component of ﬁnding assisted living facilities. Family caregivers need to educate themselves about services, costs and other resources provided by assisted living facilities. AARP says assisted living facilities provide residents with a range of services that can include supervision, meals, housekeeping, laundry, and personal care. Residents usually have their own apartments or private rooms. Because they are mostly regulated at state level in the United States, there is a lot of variety among these facilities. That means family caregivers need to assess their needs and desires in a facility to ﬁnd the right one that ﬁts. Assisted living facilities offer a home-like environment, and the amenities available vary based on cost. Paying for assisted living differs from paying for nursing homes. Largely government-subsidized health programs like Medicare and Medicaid pay for nursing home care. Those who would be best serviced by assisted living may ﬁnd they may not qualify for government support, nor may the facilities accept anything other than private payment or long-term care insurance to cover room and board. Other considerations in assisted living facilities are size, specialties, atmosphere, location, and the ability to transition to higher forms of care. Assisted living may ﬁll a void currently, but it’s often not a permanent situation for all, and eventually certain residents may have to move on to skilled care facilities. Potential residents and their families should visit various assisted living facilities to get a feel for what they are like. Speak with the staff and residents, request a meal and get a sense of the environment. Apart from cost, how the home feels is one of the most important factors in shopping around for this type of residence. GENERATIONS Ohio Valley Publishing Recommended vaccines for adults Newborn babies endure quite a bit in the ﬁrst few days and months of their lives. Routine immunizations help newborns overcome these obstacles, and as newborns get old they receive vaccines to prevent measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis, and chicken pox. A common misconception suggests that vaccines are only for the young. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the protection provided by some childhood vaccines can wear off. In addition, some people may be at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases due to lifestyle, existing health conditions and age. As a result, it’s important for adults to make sure their vaccines are up-to-date. Those who are unsure of their vaccine status should discuss their health history with their doctors. In the meantime, adults should know that the following vaccines are recommended for people of various ages. Inﬂuenza: An annual ﬂu shot is highly recommended. Doctors and health ofﬁcials indicate that getting the ﬂu vaccine is the single most effective way to prevent seasonal ﬂu or reduce the duration and severity of the illness should it be contracted. Tdap: This vaccine contains strains of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). All three are implicated in serious illnesses or death, according to WebMD. Just about every person, young and old, should receive the Tdap vaccine. The CDC says that every adult should get the Tdap vaccine once if they did not receive it as an adolescent. Then a Td booster shot every 10 years is sufﬁcient. Shingles: People who have been exposed to varicella (chicken pox) in their youth are at risk for shingles as they grow older. The CDC says nearly one out of three people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. A shingles vaccine can protect against shingles and complications from the disease. Adults who are 50 and older should get the vaccine, which is administered in two doses. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23): This vaccine protects against serious pneumococcal diseases, including meningitis and bloodstream infections. It is recommended for all adults age 65 and older. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV 13): This protects against serious pneumococcal disease and pneumonia. Adults 65 years or older who have never received a dose of PCV13 should discuss PCV13 with their physicians. Vaccines protect the very young from various diseases, but there are many vaccines that are still vital to health in adulthood. Items to know before drafting a living will During the prime of their lives, people typically don’t give much thought to scenarios in which they become ill or are facing the end of life. Sickness and mortality are not easy conversations to have, but it is important for everyone to approach these heavy topics with close family members so that individuals can rest easy knowing their needs will be met if or when their health fal- ters. An advanced healthcare directive — also known as a living will — is a legal document in which a person lists the speciﬁcs of medical care and comfort actions they desire should the individual no longer be able to make decisions for themselves due to illness or incapacity. The legal advice resource Legal Zoom says the living will may list certain things, such as whether life support is desired or if pain medication should be administered. A living will should not be confused with a traditional will, which is a legal document that explains wishes for ﬁnancial and personal assets after a person dies. Living wills also differ from living trusts, which address how assets will be managed if a person becomes incapacitated. A living will is not always a necessity if a person does not have strong feelings about decisions made on his or her behalf while not cognizant. However, for those who do want to have a say in care, a living will is the best method for ensuring choices will be carried out. The following are some other questions people should ask themselves concerning living wills. See LIVING | 5B �GENERATIONS Ohio Valley Publishing Living From page 4B OH-70181996 Do I want to remove the burden of tough choices from my loved ones? A living will relieves grieving loved ones of the responsibility of making challenging decisions of invoking lifesaving procedures or not — particularly if they’re not sure what you desire. Do I have ﬁrm feelings about life-saving methods? A living will allows you to spell out preferences on insertion of feeding tubes, if you want specialized hydration, if you want to be hooked up to life support if brain function is minimal, and a host of other scenarios. Is cost preventing me from drafting a living will? Cost need not be a factor in setting up a living will. You can download a free template from any number of online legal sources. Local hospitals often have forms as well, which can be notarized for only a few dollars. These forms are generally comprehensive and can help you answer all the questions and write in speciﬁcs. Have you selected a trusted person to carry out wishes? A health care proxy, according to the American Bar Association, is a person appointed by you with the authority to make decisions for you if you are unable to express your preferences for medical treatment. Together with the living will, the health care proxy, also called a durable medical power of attorney, can fulﬁll your wishes accordingly. A living will is an important component of medical and estate planning. Thursday, April 9, 2020 5B Elder care resources People want to grow old gracefully and maintain their independence as long as possible. There are many decisions to make as well as information to wade through to ensure needs are met and proper care is received through one’s golden years. Individuals, caregivers and families may ﬁnd that a few helping hands along the way can be invaluable. Numerous elder care resources are available for those who don’t know where to look. Start by researching the National Council on Aging (www. ncoa.org). This is a national leader and trusted association that helps people age 60 and older. The council works with nonproﬁt organizations, governments and businesses to organize programs and services at the community level. This is a good place to ﬁnd senior programs that can help with healthy aging — emotionally, physically and ﬁnancially. AARP (www.aarp.org) is yet another organization dedicated to helping seniors. The comprehensive AARP website offers a host of information on everything from senior discounts to products to health and other information speciﬁc to seniors. The AARP also has an afﬁliated charity that works to help lowincome seniors procure life’s necessities. At the local level in the United States, the federal government has mandated Area Agency on Aging (www.n4a. org) facilities in every county/ city. These agencies can provide information on service programs available to the seniors in the area, as well as ﬁnancial resources. These facilities give seniors access to volunteers who can take seniors around by car, and some provide meals-onwheels services. The Administration for Community Living (www.acl.org) was established to help older adults and people of all ages with disabilities live where they choose. A network of community-based organizations helps millions of people age in place. ElderCare Canada is an advice and action consulting service that helps seniors with a variety of different services. They can offer resources on setting up home care, ﬁnding retirement residences, moving, or navigating the health care system. Military veterans or those who are/were married to a veteran may be eligible for various beneﬁts through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.va.gov). The VA offers health care services, disability compensation, burial beneﬁts, and much more. Seniors have many different resources at their disposal that can help answer questions or provide services when the need arises. Annual colorectal cancer screenings are recommended As the human body ages, screening for various conditions and diseases may need to occur more frequently. Routine doctor visits may not be a part of most people’s image of the perfect retirement, but such checkups can save lives and make one’s golden years much more enjoyable. The World Health Organization notes that cancer is the leading cause of death across the globe and that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the world. A 2017 study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention concluded that risk factor modiﬁcation, screening and treatment all have considerable potential to reduce colorectal cancer mortality by 2030. The U.S. National Library of Medicine recommends that men and women between the ages of 50 and 75 be screened for colorectal cancer every year. Doctors screen for colorectal cancer in various ways, and many of these screenings need not be conducted annually. However, the USNLM recommends that all men and women between the ages of 50 and 75 receive a fecal occult blood, or stoolbased, test every year. In addition, men and women should receive a fecal immunochemical, or FIT, test every year. The FIT is a simple test that adults can conduct in the privacy of their own homes. Doctors may recommend additional screenings for colorectal cancer. Upon making such recommendations, doctors will discuss patients’ screening options, which include an assortment of tests, and then recommend which test might be best for the patient. The USNLM recommends men and women receive stool DNA tests every three years, ﬂexible sigmoidoscopy tests every ﬁve years and double contrast barium enemas every ﬁve years. Virtual colonoscopies (once every ﬁve years) and colonoscopies (once every 10 years) also may be recommended. Colorectal cancer claims hundreds of thousands of lives across the globe every year. Men and women over 50 can reduce their risk of falling victim to colorectal cancer by scheduling annual screenings. �GENERATIONS 6B Thursday, April 9, 2020 Daily Sentinel How to help loved ones handle sundowning A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can catch families off guard. When such a diagnosis is made, patients and their families typically have a host of questions, including how far the disease has progressed and what to expect as it advances. One potential side effect of Alzheimer’s disease that can catch families off guard is sundowning. The National Institute on Aging notes that sundowning refers to the restlessness, agitation, irritability, or confusion that can begin or worsen as daylight begins to fade. Sundowning is difﬁcult for Alzheimer’s sufferers, but also can be especially hard on their caregivers. As day turns to night, people serving as caregivers to Alzheimer’s patients tend to wear down, only to suddenly realize that the people they’re caring for are becoming increasingly difﬁcult to handle. The NIA notes that sundowning can continue well into the night, compromising patients’ ability to fall asleep and stay in bed. Sundowning will not affect every Alzheimer’s patient, but caregivers should prepare themselves to handle such a situation should it arise. Learning more about sundowning can be part of that preparation. Why does sundowning occur? The exact cause of sundowning, which is sometimes referred to as “late-day confusion,” is unknown. However, the Mayo Clinic notes that certain factors may aggravate the feelings of confusion felt by Alzheimer’s patients who experience sundowning. Those factors include: � fatigue � low lighting � increased shadows � disruption of the body’s internal clock � the presence of an infection, such as a urinary tract infection The NIA notes that one theory suggests Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain can disrupt a person’s internal clock, confusing their sleep-wake cycles as a result. That can confuse Alzheimer’s patients and contribute to the feelings of agitation and irritability that are common among people who experience sundowning. What can be done to combat sundowning? The NIA recommends looking for signs of sundowning in late afternoon and early eve- ning and trying to determine what might be causing these behaviors. Try to avoid anything that appears to trigger these behaviors, if possible. Reducing noise, clutter or the number of people in the room when sundowning symptoms typically appear may help reduce the confusion Alzheimer’s patients feel during this time of the day. In addition, scheduling a favorite activity or providing a favorite snack at this time of day can give Alzheimer’s patients something to focus on, potentially cutting off the confusion before it surfaces. The NIA also recommends making early evening a quiet time of day reserved for playing soothing music, reading or going for a walk. Caregivers who also have children to look after can explain the importance of this quiet time to youngsters and ask for their cooperation. Closing curtains or blinds and turning on the lights at dusk can minimize shadows in the house, potentially making this time of day less confusing for Alzheimer’s sufferers. Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease that can be difﬁcult for caregivers to manage. More information about sundowning is available at www.nia.nih.gov. Risk of MRSA contraction is high among seniors OH-70181997 Bacteria are present all around us, and people and these microorganisms often live together without incident. In fact, there are many bacteria that are helpful to the body. However, there are times when bacteria can be problematic and pose serious health risks. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, widely referred to as “MRSA,” is a Grampositive coccal bacterium. Seniors are among the most susceptible to MRSA infection because their immune systems are not strong enough to ﬁght off the illness. MRSA is very common. According to the National Health Service, a United Kingdom-based healthcare system, as many as one in 30 people in the general population are carriers of the bacteria. MRSA is much more common in hospitals and nursing homes. The health resource Geriatric Nursing says an average of one in four nursing home residents harbors the bacteria. A study published in the Journal of Infection showed that more than 40 percent of all cases of MRSA were in patients aged over 75. It is essential for any senior or family member caring for an older relative to familiarize himself with MRSA. How is MRSA contracted? MRSA often lives harmlessly on the skin, colonized in areas such as the nose, groin, buttocks, or armpits. MRSA can be passed to another person simply by touching someone who has it, sharing linens or towels or touching surfaces with MRSA on them. How does infection take root? Oftentimes MRSA will not make a person ill because it is only on the skin and can be washed off with proper hygiene, or the immune system is strong enough to ﬁght infection. It is when MRSA enters the body that it can pose a problem. People staying in a hospital or a nursing home are at greater risk of MRSA infection because they often have a way for the bacteria to go deeper into the body. Sources include wounds, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, or intravenous drips. Likewise, being in close proximity with other people with a high risk for MRSA also increases contraction exponentially. What are the symptoms of MRSA? Symptoms of MRSA infections can include: � chronic wound � rash � headache � general malaise � chest pain � cough � shortness of breath � fatigue � chills or fever In some instances, MRSA can produce a secondary illness of pneumonia. Control and Prevention notes that, in many health care facilities, a rise of drug-resistant infections is occurring, and more potent, less common antibiotics are needed. According to the CDC, today about 63 How is MRSA treated? percent of bacteria don’t Affected individuals will be placed in isolation respond to traditional antibiotics and MRSA in and treated by a course of antibiotics. Sometimes the elderly is becoming a it can take several rounds growing problem. A combination of frequent use of antibiotics before of antibiotics, a weaktreatment is effective. ened immune system According to experts at Queen Anne Healthcare, and living in a healthcare a Seattle-based longterm setting make seniors susceptible. care facility, in serious It is important to get cases it can take six the facts about MRSA so weeks of antibiotics to produce negative MRSA seniors can avoid infection and continue to be cultures. 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