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2 Friday, June 24, 2016
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River Recreation Festival kicks off July 3
Staff Report
GALLIPOLIS —The 51st annual River Recreation Festival
has undergone a slight change in 2016.
No worries, though. Most, if not all, of your favorite activities and events are still a part of the festival, but beginning
this year, the annual festival in Gallipolis City Park will be
July 3-4 each year in an effort to streamline the dates and
return it to a “hometown” style celebration.
“Over the years, we have heard feedback from local organizations and community members that the revolving dates and
length of the festival made it difficult for them to participate,”
said Gallia County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Michelle Miller. “For many years now, the dates were set to
incorporate the Fourth of July and the weekend. This meant
the length of the festival and the dates of specific events
changed with it.”
Miller said making the festival and two-day event — and on
the same dates each July — will be more of a benefit to local
organizations.
“To keep with the tradition of the festival revolving around
July 4, it was the decision of the committee to focus on July 4,
rather than schedule it for a specific weekend every year.”
The 2016 festival will kick off at noon July 3 with the opening ceremony, followed by the Gallipolis Junior Women’s Club
Talent show at 1 p.m. The rest of the afternoon is packed
with a wide variety of musical entertainment, including: the
percussion group Dynamic Mention at 2:30 p.m.; all-female
Bluegrass group Handsome Molly at 3:30 p.m. and Ariel Summertime Tuba at 4:30 p.m. The ever popular Wiener Dog race
will take place at 5 p.m.
The local band The Tangled Roots will kick off the festival’s
evening musical performances, followed by local band StillWater at 7:30 p.m. and national recording artist Morgan Myles at
9 p.m.
Monday, July 4 kicks off with the Baby Tot Contest at 9
a.m., followed by an afternoon of gospel music featuring Ordinary People, Neal Family, Victory Quartet, Open Rail, Singing
Shafers and The Raineys.
At 6:45 p.m., the Rotary Mile will start its way downtown,
followed by the annual Independence Day Parade at 7 p.m.
Immediately following the parade on the main stage, the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival Queen will be crowned. And
at 10 p.m., The Raineys will take the stage again to perform
during the annual fireworks display over the Ohio River.
Instead of having kids activities only one day, the Kid Zone
will be open both days for the 2016 festival — two days of
free activities and toy giveaways! The Kid Zone will operate
from 1-6 p.m. July 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4.
The Gallipolis River Recreation Festival welcomes new
local, inflatable company Pop Up Party Inflatables to the festival this year. Inflatables will open at noon July 3 and 10 a.m.
July 4. All-day inflatables wristbands will be $8 July 3 and $12
or four for $40 onJuly 4.
And, of course, don’t forget to stop by the vendor and
concessions booths and grab your Jake Koebel Split the Pot
ticket!
For more information, event registrations and the full schedule, visit www.gallipolisriverrec.com or stop by the chamber
office at 16 State St.
MaKayla Price,
the 2015 River
Recreation
Festival queen
rides through
downtown
Gallipolis
during the
annual Fourth
of July parade.
Michael Johnson
| Daily Tribune
2016 GALLIPOLIS RIVER RECREATION FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
July 4
8 a.m.: Baby Tot Registration
9 a.m.: Baby Tot Contest
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Inflatables
Gospel Day – Noon-6 pm
Noon: Ordinary People
12:45 p.m.: Neal Family
1:30 p.m.: Victory Quartet
2:15 p.m.: Open Rail
3 p.m.: Singing Shafers
3:45 p.m.: The Raineys
6 p.m.: Right Layne Driver’s Education Class
Giveaway (at Chamber tent)
6:45 p.m.: Rotary Mile
7 p.m.: Independence Day Parade
8:30 p.m.: River Recreation Festival Queen and
Jr. Miss Crowning
10 p.m.: Fireworks with The Raineys
11 a.m.-5 p.m. – KID ZONE ~ All KID ZONE
Activities are FREE!
11 a.m.: Wheelchair Races (Sponsored by Shirley Doss & Kay Albright)
11:30 a.m.: Terrapin Races, Sack Races, Frog
Jumping (Sponsored by Gallipolis Lion’s
Club)
Noon: Watermelon Eating Contest (Sponsored
by Fruth Pharmacy 2nd Avenue)
12:30 p.m.: Oreo Stacking Contest (Sponsored
by Eastman’s Piggly Wiggly)
1 p.m.: Safety Presentation #2 and PRIZE
Giveaway! (Sponsored by Health Recovery
Services)
2 p.m.: Skills Challenge (Sponsored by The
Hoop Project)
2-5 p.m.: Music and Crafts (Sponsored by Rockin’ Reggie and The Artisan Market)
July 3
Noon: Opening Ceremony
Noon-10 p.m.: Inflatables
12:30 p.m.: Registration for Jr. Women’s Club
Talent Show
1 p.m.: Gallipolis Jr. Women’s Club Talent Show
2:30 p.m.: Dynamic Mention
3:30 p.m.: Handsome Molly
4:30 p.m.: Ariel Summertime Tuba
5 p.m.: Weiner Dog Race
6 p.m.: TheTangled Roots
7:30 p.m.: Stillwater
9 p.m.: Morgan Myles
1-6 p.m. – KID ZONE ~ All KID ZONE Activities are FREE!
1-3 p.m.: Bass Buster’s Teen Round Robin &
Kid’s Casting Contest (Sponsored by Gallipolis Jr. Bass Busters)
1 p.m.: Minute to Win It (Sponsored by Dr.
Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library & Addison Freewill Baptist Church)
1:30 p.m.: Jump Rope & Hula Hoop Contest
(Sponsored by Gallipolis Junior Women’s
Club)
2 p.m.: Cornhole and Toss-Around Tournament
2:30 p.m.: Egg Race and Hay Roll (Sponsored
by Gallipolis Junior Women’s Club)
3 p.m.: Beach Volleyball
3:30 p.m.: Balloon Toss (Sponsored by Gallipolis Kiwanis Club)
4 p.m.: Gummy Worm Hunt (Sponsored by Pip
& Huds)
4-5:30 p.m.: Music and Crafts (Sponsored by
Rockin’ Reggie and The Artisan Market)
5:30 p.m.: Safety Presentation & PRIZE Giveaway (Sponsored by Health Recovery Services
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Friday, June 24, 2016 3
Seven vie for River Recreation Festival queen title
Staff Report
GALLIPOLIS — The 2016
River Recreation Festival
Queen’s Pageant will take place
Monday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. on
the main stage. Prior to the
contest, at 7 p.m., the Independence Day Parade will travel
through downtown Gallipolis.
A total of seven young women
will vie for this year’s title.
The contestants are:
Adrianna Powell
Adrianna is the daughter of
Jeremy and Deanna Powell of
Bidwell. A student at River Valley High School, she is a member of the French Club and is
in the TAG (Talented and Gifted) program. She volunteers
her time student teaching at
Gallia Meigs Performing Arts and
helps at the Rio
Grande Daycare
Center. She is
active in 4-H and
a member of the
Teen Excel Competition Team
dancer at Gallia Meigs Performing Arts. Adrianna attends
Elizabeth Chapel Church. During her junior and senior years
at River Valley, she wants to
participate in College Credit
Plus. She plans to attend Ohio
University and major in pediatrics or ultrasound technology.
Her sponsor is Dixon Distribution owner Larry Keller
Alexis Wothe
Alexis is the daughter of Don
and Pam Wothe of Rio Grande.
She attends Gallia Academy
High School, is in the Col-
lege Credit Plus
program at the
University of Rio
Grande and is on
the Dean’s List.
She volunteered
as a hostess
for the 2016
Chamber of Commerce Annual
Meeting and Banquet and
helps with Gallipolis in Lights,
The Hoop Project, Rockets
over Rio and the Refreshment
Committee at the Rio Grande
Volunteer Fire Department.
She is an active member of
the X-treme Dreams 4-H Club,
Carteens, Teen Leaders, the
Gallia County Junior Fair
Board and attended the Fair
Board Convention in Columbus. She worked on the local
4-H Trunk or Treat and the
4-H Demonstrations Project
Clinic. A contributor to Pennies for Protection and the Rio
Grande Police Department, she
has been a judge for the Pure
American Pageants. Alexis
plans to attend the University
of Rio Grande, majoring in
math, and looks forward to
becoming a math teacher and
earn a master’s degree.
Her sponsors are Pure American Pageants and Rio Tire
Ashleigh Miller
Ashleigh is the
daughter of Rick
and Amy Weaver
of Vinton, and
attends Gallia
Academy High
School. She is a
member of Key
Club, FFA, received fourth
place in the FFA Creed competition and has been stage man-
ager for Gallia Academy High
School musicals. Ashleigh is
a volunteer at the French Art
Colony, Riverby Theatre Guild
and the Rio Childcare Development Center. She is also
in 4-H, has served as a camp
counselor and team leader, a
member of the Gallia County
Junior Fair Board and involved
in the River Recreation Festival. She plans to attend the
University of Rio Grande for
two years, then transfer to
Morehead University, majoring
in education, with emphasis on
math and agriculture.
Her sponsors are Rio Tire
and Mike’s Busted Knuckles
including being a cheerleader,
a member of the band and the
choir, and is class president.
She volunteers her time with
Crosslight of Hope, Luggage
of Love, Neighbor Helping
Neighbor, Servathon and collecting items for the pediatric
floor at Holzer Medical Center.
Dayjá also helps with local
toy drives and is a member of
the Addison Freewill Baptist
Church Youth. She plans to
attend Ohio University and
has as a goal of opening her
own performing arts studio for
underprivileged children.
Her sponsor is Mid-State,
Inc.
Ashley Morris
Ashley is the daughter of Jim
and Angel Morris of Vinton.
She is a student
at River Valley
High School,
where she is a
cheerleader and
member of the
FFA and Beta
Club. She volunteers her time
babysitting. In her spare time,
she enjoys bowling. She plans
to attend Shawnee State University and major in radiology.
Her sponsor is McCoy’s One
Stop of Vinton, Ohio.
Ellie Rose
Ellie is the daughter of
Danny and Cheri Rose of
Gallipolis. A student at Gallia Academy High School,
she is active in Key Club,
FCCLA and is a cheerleader.
She helps with the set up at
Senior Night
football games
and football banner activities,
and during after
school activities,
she is a teacher
assistant. Other
interests include
the Homecoming Committee,
fundraising with the cheerleaders, the Gallia Academy
Mini-Cheer Camp and involvement in community activities.
These include helping with
Rio Grande Family Fun Night,
Green Elementary Fall Carnival, Washington Elementary
Meet the Teachers, Princess
in the Park, donating to the
local animal shelter, participat-
Dayjá Leach
Dayjá is the
daughter of
Chuck and Kathi
Leach of Gallipolis, and attends
Ohio Valley
Christian School.
She is very active in extracurricular activities in school,
ing in Barbie’s Formals Teen
Board, passing out candy during Holzer Health System’s
Trick or Trunk and modeling
for the Bartees Photography
Studio. She is employed part
time at Crossroads Bistro. She
plans to attend The Ohio State
University and major in education.
Her sponsor is Danny Rose.
Katie Bradley
Katie is the daughter of
Norma and Chris Ellcessor of
Gallipolis and Robert Bradley.
She is a student
at Ohio Valley Christian
School, where
she is active in
athletics, as captain of the track
team, captain
and a hitter on
the volleyball team, and captain of the basketball team. A
member of the National Honor
Society, she is also in the
school choir. As a volunteer,
she reads with the second
grade students, completes
crafts with the kindergarten
classes and helps with the
local youth volleyball clinics.
Within the community she
has participated in a number
of marathons for charities and
been in local parades. She is a
member of the Vinton Baptist
Church. Katie plans to attend
Ohio Christian University,
majoring in nursing and studying anesthesiology. She also
hopes to participate in track
and field and volleyball while
at the university.
Her sponsors are Norma
and Chris Ellcessor.
Several
competitors
race to the
finish line
during the sack
races last year.
Ohio River illumination
Last year’s River
Recreation Festival was
capped by the annual
Fourth of July fireworks
display over the Ohio
River.
The fireworks attracted thousands of festivalgoers who lined First
Avenue and the sidewalk overlooking the
Public Use Area, which
was also filled with cars
and other vehicles —
and more people.
Several watercraft
also gathered on the
river to watch the pyrotechnic show over the
water.
Michael Johnson |
Daily Tribune
Eight-year-old Colton
Bradley, of
Bidwell, sinks
his teeth
into a juicy
watermelon
during the
watermeloneating contest at
the 50th annual
River Recreation
Festival. The
competition
was part of the
festival’s Kid’s
Day activities that
began at about 3
p.m. — right about
the same time
several storm cells
dumped heavy rain
on the festival at
Gallipolis City Park.
Michael Johnson | Daily Tribune
The 50th annual River Recreation
Festival was capped late Saturday
night by the Fourth of July
fireworks display over the Ohio
River. The fireworks attracted
thousands of festival-goers
who lined First Avenue and the
sidewalk overlooking the Public
Use Area, which was also filled
with cars and other vehicles
— and more people. Several
watercraft also gathered on the
river to watch the pyrotechnic
show over the water.
Bobbi Holzer talks to people in the
crowd from her golf cart during the
July 4 parade last year.
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4 Friday, June 24, 2016
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Myles headlines River Recreation Festival entertainment
Staff Report
GALLIPOLIS — The 51st
annual River Recreation Festival that will take place July
3-4 this year has managed to
schedule another impressive
entertainment lineup.
Along with local bands, the
main event hits the stage at 9
p.m. when national recording
artist Morgan Myles hits the
state just before the fireworks
rocket into the skies over the
Ohio River.
Here’s a look at the lineup:
Morgan Myles
July 3, 9 p.m.
Morgan Myles is originally
from Williamsport, Pa., and is
a recent graduate of Belmont
Curb College of Music Business. She went to Berklee College of Music in Boston for her
freshman year, then the urging
of Clay Bradley, the former vice
president of Sony’s A&R division, transferred to Belmont
where she earned her degree.
Now a resident of Nashville,
Tenn., Myles performs a blend
of country and soul music. She
writes songs about anything
that seems to her affect her life
in a raw manner that listeners
seem to relate with. It was her
first guitar teacher recognizing
her retro soulful sound who
exposed her to the late 60’s and
early 70’s that has made Myles
show so unique for her time.
Myles completed her first
solo record in 2009, writing
every song and promoting
it throughout Europe. Also
gaining community attention,
she began writing with many
successful songwriters. Soon
after she decided to strengthen
her performance abilities by
touring with Crystal Shawanda, CCMA’s 2009 best female
artist, along with opening for
Reba McEntire, and playing at
the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. However, her most eyeopening moment was performing for U.S. troops departing
for Iraq at Camp Shelby, Miss.,
where she rediscovered the
power of music.
Having wrapped her tour,
BMI’s Mark Mason took a
great interest in Myles career
saying, “Myles is rare in the
sense of being the true trifecta
combining songwriting, singing and musical performance.”
She was featured in the Key
West Songwriter’s festivals,
BMI Buzz showcases, as well
as BMI Presents. Soon after
she was offered an opportunity
to record an alternative-rock
project at Blackbird Studios
with the legendary Vance Powell. Myles learned quickly that
this type of production complimented her voice and she went
on to record and produce her
own self-titled EP in 2013.
In March 2014, Myles was
the featured performer singing 10 of her original songs at
the historical Community Arts
Center with the Pennsylvania
Symphony Orchestra. Her
song, “Chains” was featured in
the documentary, “Music City
USA.” She was also given the
opportunity to perform her
song “Wicked” in the upcoming feature film, “The Dust
Storm.”
Myles has been represented
by Brad Paisley and Band Perry’s booking agent, Rob Beckham at WME. Beckham being
truly a fan has said, “What do
you get when you combine
Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, Tina
Turner and Faith Hill? You get
Morgan Myles.” Beckham has
been steadily booking Myles
for a year now and has opened
for acts like Hank Williams
Jr., Rick Springfield, and the
biggest country music festivals
around the U.S. featuring acts
like Luke Bryan, Florida Geor-
gia Line and Blake Shelton.
Over a year ago, Sony A&R,
Duane Hobson, took a big
interest in Myles and introduced her to Rio who produced
and co-wrote her EP released
in January 2016. Hobson discovering her talent has said,
“The blend of country roots
with the soulful vocals of Morgan Myles makes this a unique
album. I’m excited to share this
music with fans – it’s a refreshing combination of elements
that is on the forefront of the
next big sound.”
Last September, Myles had
a first listen EP Party and
received great reviews from
the industry including Music
Row Magazine, Taste of Country, as well as CMT who has
decided to do an exclusive premiere of her new music video,
“Whiskey Dreaming.” The
future is bright for this belting
powerhouse so follow her on
her socials and join us on this
journey together!
Morgan Myles
The Tangled Roots
StillWater
July 3, 7:30 p.m.
StillWater is a band that was
formed in 1992 by the brother
duo of Kevin and Kent Jolley.
Kevin, a guitar player and singer of immense skill, and Kent
driving the band with his pulsing bass lines and lead vocals,
have incorporated myriad influences into the band’s unique
sound. The brothers have
pulled from bluegrass, country
and rock to craft unique vocal
harmonies and approaches to
the StillWater sound.
The band’s early beginnings
were rooted in classic rock,
but the brothers decided to
broaden their musical scope
and incorporate some contemporary rock and heavy metal
music. StillWater added the
similarly experienced/influenced talents of dynamic and
hard-hitting BJ “Beej” Rocchi
piloting the ship behind the kit
and is now poised to move to
the future.
StillWater is currently working on new original material
to add to the set list and hope
to record and release the new
material in 2016-17.
The Tangled Roots
July 3, 6 p.m.
The Tangled Roots is the
area’s newest and liveliest
party band. They are the only
band in the area that features
a steel drum, giving a tropical
mix to their show. Whether
it’s a current smash hit, a classic reggae song, or a sweet
funk tune from the 70’s, The
Tangled Roots puts their own
spin on each and every tuning
influenced by different styles.
This diversity comes together
in how they play every song.
Whether it’s a current smash
hit or a sweet funk tune from
the 70’s, The Tangled Roots
puts their own spin on each
and every number. The band
consists of, from Gallipolis: Jason Cremeans, Jenny
Henchey and Brian Raymond;
from Point Pleasant: Shawn
Hesson, James Lilly, Jon Loudin and Jeremy Martin.
Ariel Summer Tuba Time
Sunday, July 3, 4:30 p.m.
Summer Tuba Time is an
expansion of the nationwide
Tuba Christmas programs now
in their 43rd year, due to the
inspiration of Harvey Phillips.
Norman Bewley, one-time
professional colleague of Phillips, arranged all the Summer
Tuba Time music that includes
such favorites as “In the Good
‘Ole Summer Time,” “Take Me
Out to the Ballgame,” “Down
by the Riverside,” “When the
Saints Go Marching In,” “Little
Brown Jug” and many more.
Phillips was a professor of the
Dynamic Mention
Handsome Molly
Stillwater
Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and a dedicated
tuba music advocate.
Jason Smith, professor of
tuba at Ohio University, and
Jeannie Wilson are co-chairs
of the event and Smith will be
conducting the ensemble along
with a few guest conductors.
Handsome Molly
July 3, 3:30 p.m.
Handsome Molly is an all-
female trio comprised of Gallia
County, Ohio natives Kathy
Hanson and Kristina Ellingson,
together with Sherri Gates, of
Charlotte, N.C. The group’s
music is firmly rooted in traditional bluegrass, with songs
that are woven into the fabric
of Appalachian heritage.
In addition to banjo, Kathy
plays guitar and provides lead
and harmony vocals; Kristina
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Racine’s ‘Party in the Park’ back for 8th year
By Lorna Hart
lhart@civitasmedia.com
RACINE — As summer draws to a close along the
Ohio River, there is still some outdoor entertainment
to look forward to with Racine’s Party in the Park.
Now in its eighth year, the Party is always the second weekend in September in Star Mill Park. The
2016 three-day event will be held Sept. 8-10 and is
filled with music and entertainment and admission is
free.
The Party begins at 5 p.m. Thursday with amusement rides, craft and food vendors, an arcade and
the popular Beer Garden. The Party resumes at 5
p.m. Friday. Saturday afternoon will feature the very
popular Kiddie Tractor Pull and Tractor Display and
Games and 2016 Queen Crowning.
Party in the Park featured artist LOCASH will take
the stage on Saturday evening to wrap up the Party’s
entertainment. As the LoCash Cowboys, the duo has
enjoyed success with songs such as “Keep In Mind”
and “The Best Seat In The House,” and have written
such hits as the chart-topping “You Gonna Fly” for
Keith Urban and “Truck Yeah” for Tim McGraw.
Other artists will performing during the Party
weekend; visit their website: racinepartyinthepark.
net or their Facebook page for updates and a complete
schedule of the weekend activities.
Contact Lorna Hart at 740-992-2155 Ext. 2551.
Saturday at noon, the Crusin’ Saturday Night Car
Show begins its 12th year and features classic cars
from across the country. Hill’s Automotive will host the
Classic Car show on 3rd Street in downtown Racine,
adjacent to Party in the Park and the public is invited
to view the collected classics restored in all their luster.
Nearly 45 trophies are expected to be presented that
evening for a variety of categories.Registration for
entrants is opens at 1 p.m. Saturday. Judging will take
place between 2-5 p.m., with awards ceremonies to
follow. All proceeds from the show will benefit local
scholarship funds.
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Pomeroy Sternwheel River Fest offers variety
By Lorna Hart
lhart@civitasmedia.com
POMEROY — Those looking for fun along the Ohio
River can find it at the annual
Pomeroy Sternwheel River
Fest scheduled for Sept. 15-19
at the Riverfront in Pomeroy.
This year will include Morgan’s Raiders as part of a Civil
War re-enactment taking place
concurrently with the River
Fest.
The River Fest event will
feature concerts, events, merchandise and, of course, Sternwheels. The privately owned
boats travel up and down the
Ohio River and occasionally moor at the Pomeroy
Riverfront, giving visitors to
the Fest an opportunity for
a closer look at these unique
Sternwheels take center stage during the Fest.
vessels.
During the weekend, there
are contests for all ages, a
Duck Derby and a chili cook-
off.
Wolfe Mountain Entertainment will take part in the
event, helping to organize the
parade, opening ceremony,
2016 Queen’s Pageant and the
3K Pirate Run.
The Raiders will be present in the Sternwheel Festival
Parade that begins at 6:30
p.m. Thursday on Main Street.
Opening ceremonies and the
Festival Queen Pageant Finals
follow at 7:15 p.m.
At 8:15, Band of Brothers
from Parkersburg, W.Va., will
perform on the amphitheater
stage.
Friday’s activities being at 4
p.m. with a local history walking tour. Food, art, and craft
vendors open for business
at 5 p.m. and a local music
showcase begins at 6 p.m. on
the Amphitheater Stage. Boat
Games including Line Throwing/Rescue Throws/Obstacle
Course start at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, the Eagles
Club Breakfast and Chili
Cook-Off will start the day at 8
a.m. as well as registration for
the 5K Walk/Run registration.
Visitors will then turn their
attention to the amphitheater
stage at 11 a.m. for a Kids
Talent Show, followed by the
Duck Derby.
At 6 p.m., guests can enjoy
a Captains/Crew Dinner and
again, local musicians will
take the amphitheater stage,
with Paul Doeffinger performing at 10 p.m.
For more information on the
festival, visit their Facebook
page, Pomeroy Ohio Sternwheel River Fest @pomeroysternwheel.
Contact Lorna Hart at 740-992-2155, Ext.
2551.
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Point Sternwheel Regatta returns June 30
By Beth Sergent
bsergent@civitasmedia.com
July 1. All concerts are free.
The regatta
has released the
following itinerary of events:
Thursday,
June 30: Queen
and Teen Pageant starts at
7 p.m. at Riverfront Park;
StillWater performs at 8:30 p.m. at
Riverfront Park.
Friday, July 1: Maritime, Princess and Pretty Baby Contest held
at 5 p.m. at Riverfront Park; DubV’s perform at 7 p.m. at Riverfront
Park; Ryan Kinder, who sings
“Tonight” and “Kiss Me When I’m
Down” takes the stage at 9 p.m. at
Riverfront Park.
Saturday, July 2: 5K, 10K and
Kid’s Run starts at 8 a.m. with
registration and start in front of
the Point Pleasant River Museum;
Making music
The regatta is also known
for welcoming up-andcoming national country
music artists with Ryan
Kinder performing July 1
and Outshyne on July 2.
Local bands Stillwater and
Dub-V’s will also take the
regatta stage.
POINT PLEASANT —
The annual Point Pleasant
Sternwheel Regatta returns
June 30-July 2 with plenty of
free, family entertainment
and fireworks.
This year’s festival
includes popular musical
acts, a parade, car show, a
5K, 10K and Kid’s Run, pageants, games for kids, a line throw
competition, WBYG Country Showdown and, of course, fireworks for
the grand finale on Saturday, July 2.
The regatta is also known for
welcoming up-and-coming national
country music artists and this year
is no exception with Ryan Kinder
performing July 1 and Outshyne on
July 2. The regatta is also known for
providing a stage to popular local
bands and this year StillWater performs June 30 and the Dub-V’s on
Regatta Parade starts at 11 a.m.
on Main Street with the Car Show
immediately following on the USDA
parking lot on First Street; Kid’s
Day starts at noon at Tu-Endie-Wei
State Park; Line Throw Contest
starts at 2 p.m. at Tu-Endie-Wei
State Park; WBYG Country Showdown Preliminary Round starts at
4 p.m. at Riverfront Park with the
Final Round at 6:30 p.m., also at
Riverfront Park; Outshyne known
for their song, “Moonlight Crush,”
performs at 8:30 p.m. at Riverfront
Park; fireworks at 10 p.m. at TuEndie-Wei State Park.
Again, admission is free into
the regatta which takes places in
downtown Point Pleasant. For more
information go to www.pointpleasantregatta.org, where applications
for events are also available for
download.
Kinder
Dub-V’s
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Save the date for ‘Tribute to the River’
The annual “Tribute to
the River” celebration
will return to Point
Pleasant’s Riverfront
Park on Sept. 2-3 just
prior to Labor Day.
Sponsored by the Point
Pleasant River Museum
and Learning Center,
along with several
companies in the local
maritime industry,
the free celebration
welcomes visitors to
the riverfront for tow
boat tours, food and
musical entertainment.
It’s also a favorite of
local sternwheelers
who dock for the
weekend at Riverfront
Park in between other
regattas along the Ohio
and Kanawha Rivers.
More information on
the itinerary for this
year’s festival will
be printed in Ohio
Valley Publishing’s
Beth Sergent/Register newspapers as details
are released.
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Second ‘Peck Fest’ is July 22-23
By Beth Sergent
bsergent@civitasmedia.com
Annual Gallipolis
Rotary Mile
set for July 4
Staff Report
GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Rotary Club
officials say the 2016 Rotary Mile for area
youth prior to the start of the Gallipolis
Fourth of July parade will be 6:30 p.m. July
4.
The Gallipolis Rotary Mile, in its 67th
year, started in 1949 and was known as the
Gil Dodds Mile. The race kept that name
through 1984 when it was changed to the
Gallipolis Rotary Mile.
The Rotary Mile is open to all youth up
through the age of high school graduation.
Runners do not have to be a Gallia county
resident to participate; however, runners
must be Gallia county residents to be eligible for a trophy given to first- and secondplace finishers in each division.
All participants must complete a registration form, to be signed by a parent/guardian. Registration forms can be obtained at
the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce
and Bossard Memorial Library prior to July
4, and at the Shake Shoppe on Second Avenue day of race. Runners will meet at the
Shake Shoppe on Second Avenue at 5:30
p.m. to obtain their race t-shirt and number,
as well as submit their registration form.
There is no entry fee for this race.
Members of the Gallipolis Rotary Club
encourage all area youth to participate in
this year’s Rotary Mile, an annual tradition
in Gallia County.
LEON, W.Va. — County
music fans don’t have to
travel two hours away to go
to a summer festival, with
Peck Fest returning for
its second year, July 22-23
at Kanawha River Campground.
Peck Fest is an outdoor
country music festival happening less than 10 miles
outside the city limits of
Point Pleasant. Last year,
the inaugural Peck Fest
brought in headliners Joe
Diffie and Rodney Atkins,
as well as Trailer Choir as
one of the popular opening
acts.
This year, festival organizer Garry Peck, has
booked headliners Chris
Janson and Kane Brown
with a host of local bands
from across the area and
beyond as the opening
acts, including Krista
Hughes, a contestant on
“The Voice” who was part
of Team Blake.
Janson is known for his
2015 hit “Buy Me a Boat”
and Brown is known for
the songs “Used to Love
You Sober” and “There
Goes My Everything,” with
his first EP released in
March after signing with
RCA Nashville.
Peck, who also owns
Kanawha River Campground, will be offering
campsites for those who
want to stay for the entire
weekend. In fact, Peck Fest
is meant to be its own selfsustaining city with camping facilities, restrooms
and concessions available
Hughes
Brown
Courtesy photos
Where is ‘Peck Fest?’
Kanawha River
Campground located less
than 10 miles outside
Point Pleasant.
on site throughout the
entire festival so once festival goers arrive, they won’t
need to leave.
The Peck Fest lineup is
as follows:
Friday, July 22: 3 - 3:45
p.m., Randy Tibbetts/
Mindy and Josh Adkins; 4 4:45 p.m., Cochran Brother
Band; 5 - 5:45 p.m., Joey
D & The Dub-V’s; 6 - 6:45
p.m., 5:42; 7 - 7:45 p.m.,
Matt Matheney; 8:00 - 8:45
p.m., Back Road Anthem; 9
p.m., Kane Brown.
Saturday, July 23:
5 - 5:45 p.m., The Tangle
Roots; 6 - 6:45 p.m., Krista
Hughes; 7 - 7:45 p.m.,
Mason Dixon; 8 - 8:45
p.m., Corey Hager; 9 p.m.,
Chris Janson.
This year, a festival committee of local community
members was formed to
help with the planning. A
Janson
percentage of profits off
the venue each year will
now go back into Mason
County, with that committee voting on where the
money goes. Peck said the
committee will be looking
at donating proceeds to
fire departments, Little
Leagues and other groups
involved in the county. The
idea behind this is to help
the county grow as the festival grows.
Tickets are required to
attend Peck Fest. For more
information on Peck Fest,
how to purchase tickets
and camping information,
go to peckfest at www.
peckfest.com. Peck Fest
can also be followed on
Facebook. Kids ages 10 and
younger get into Peck Fest
for free.
Reach Beth Sergent at bsergent@
civitasmedia.com or on Twitter @
BSergentWrites.
It’s a fact
The Gallipolis Rotary Mile started in 1949
and was known as the Gil Dodds Mile. The
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‘Rhythm on the River’ series
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By Lorna Hart
lhart@civitasmedia.com
POMEROY — The Pomeroy Blues
and Jazz Society announced the 17th
annual Rhythm on the River Summer
music series will commence June
24 at the Riverside Amphitheater in
downtown Pomeroy.
On five consequitive Friday’s
through July 22, music will begin at 8
p.m. for this free family friendly concert series on the banks of the Ohio
River in historic downtown Pomeroy.
The Rhythm on the River schedule is as follows:
June 24: Columbus natives Angela
Perley & the Howlin’ Moons begin
the summer music . The band has
been described as “armed with
electric guitars, swooning vocals,
and songs that split the difference
between rock and roll and dreamy
psychedelia” and was Rockin’ Roots
and Americana regional band on the
move 2014 International Songwriting
Competition winner.
July 1: Johnny Rawls returns to the
stage in Pomeroy. Rawls is a longtime
performer at the Big Bend Blues
Bash, an accomplished musician who
received acclaim by the 21st annual
Living Blues Awards Critics’ Poll for
the “Most Outstanding Blues Singer
2013” and “Best Blues Albums of the
Year 2013.” His busy schedule takes
him around the country and includes
performances abroad, with a stop in
Pomeroy for the annual “Blues Bash.”
July 8: The Mark May Band bring
their Texas-seasoned music to the
Ohio Valley. May is an Ohio native
and former frontman for Dickey Betts
and Great Southern, and he will be
belting out blues, rock and soul to
audiences along the river.
July 15: Enjoy juke joint blues,
roots rock and Americana with duo
Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack. Considered two of the most
respected songwriters in the genre,
they have become one of the most
favorite groups in the concert series.
July 22: Mac Arnold and Plate Full
of Blues will perform. Arnold has
been frontman or sideman for James
Brown, Muddy Waters, The Temptations, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Otis
Redding, Otis Spann and John Lee
Hooker to name a few.
Contact the Pomeroy Blues & Jazz
Society at www.pomeroyblues.org or
Meigs County Tourism at 1-877-6344726 for more info.
Ohio Valley Publishing
Big Bend Blues Bash an
annual event in Pomeroy
Music venue brings artists
and fans around the country
By Lorna Hart
lhart@civitasmedia.com
POMEROY — Once again, Pomeroy
will host the Big Bend Blues Bash against
the backdrop of the Ohio River.
The Bash is celebrating its 16th year of
the annual event, with dates scheduled
for July 29-30.
This years tentative lineup includes
Royal Southern Brotherhood, Albert
Castiglia, Chris O’Leary Band, the Gas
House Gorillas and the Steepwater Band.
For more information, visit www.pomeroyblues.org or stop by the Court Street
Grill in Pomeroy.
Tickets for Friday and Saturday will be
available, along with weekend passes good
for both days. The Bash takes place rain or
shine with no refunds. Kids 12 and younger
can attend the Bash for free. Coolers
are welcome, but no outside alcohol is
allowed. Alcoholic beverages, including
beer, wine or frozen drinks, will be available
on site. Guests should bring a blanket or a
lawn chair.
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Soul man Johnny Rawls received the key to the village of Pomeroy from Mayor Jackie Welker for
his contribution to the success of the Big Bend Blues Festival and his dedication to “keeping the
blues alive.” A long time performer at the festival, the accomplished musician received acclaim
by the 21st annual Living Blues Awards Critics’ Poll for the “Most Outstanding Blues Singer 2013”
and “Best Blues Albums of the Year 2013.” His busy schedule takes him around the country and
includes performances abroad. Rawls willl be preforming during Rythum on the River on July 1.
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