Good morning, Gallia County. In an era where 20 people die daily awaiting organ transplants, the power of donation was front and center at Mason County's recent CEOS event. Speaker Kay Harper Martin's family kidney transplant story highlighted how one donor can save up to eight lives, while economic development plans unveiled $13 billion in investments coming to the region—including a hydrogen plant, historic renovations, and 4,000 new homes to accommodate growth.
History springs to life at Bossard Library this July as Living History Nights returns with remarkable portrayals of Chuck Yeager, Katherine Johnson, and Neil Armstrong—three pioneers who pushed the boundaries of flight and space exploration. Meanwhile, the community celebrated two of its own groundbreaking figures as retired County Recorder Molly Plymale and Judge Dean Evans received lifetime achievement awards for their decades of public service, proving that local heroes deserve just as much recognition as their more famous counterparts.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🫀 Mason County CEOS event spotlights organ donation and community growth. Guest speaker Kay Harper Martin shared her family's experience with kidney transplants, emphasizing that one donor can save up to eight lives while 20 people die daily awaiting transplants. Development expert Chris Rizer outlined $13 billion in planned investments for Mason County, including a hydrogen plant, historic hotel renovation, and farmers market. The county also plans to plant 250 trees over five years and build 4,000 new homes to meet growing demand. CEOS clubs provided lunch for attendees, including extension staff and Board of Education members.
🚀 Gallipolis invites time travelers for three nights of historical legends. Living History Nights returns to Bossard Library July 17-19, featuring scholars portraying aviation pioneer Chuck Yeager, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, and moonwalker Neil Armstrong. Each evening includes pre-performance music at 6:15pm followed by a 7pm monologue, audience Q&A, and meet-and-greet with the performer. The free event brings these influential figures to life through talented interpreters like Doug Mishler, Sherrie Tolliver, and Terry Lynch, making history accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages.
🏆 Two Gallia County stalwarts honored for decades of public service. The Gallia County Republican Party presented lifetime achievement awards to retired County Recorder Molly Plymale and Judge Dean Evans during their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner. Plymale served as County Recorder for 16 years and later stepped in as interim auditor during a difficult transition. Evans, who practiced law for nearly 30 years, served as Common Pleas Court judge from 2001 to 2016 and continues as a visiting judge appointed by Ohio's Supreme Court. Both honorees remain active community members known for their integrity and commitment to service.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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