https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/b5ad0be96bc5e8661f3cecd8b4490667.pdf a94ac1b3fbe1d329adae4c82adcfc476 PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more INSIDE STORY Gallia County history alive at FAC ... Page C1 WEATHER Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties SPORTS Showers likely. High near 61, Low around 40....Page A2 OBITUARIES Prep basketball action .... Page B1 Gloria R. Barr, 89 Edna P. Lane, 95 Otis H. McNutt, 90 Delmer B. Newberry, 90 Ella L. ‘Midge’ Riffle, 79 Harry D. Sayre, 82 $2.00 SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2013 Vol. 47, No. 2 ODOT to conduct traffic study in Gallipolis Signalized Intersection Locations Amber Gillenwater agillenwater@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS — Motorists traveling in and around Gallipolis throughout the week may have noticed workers installing or removing cables from across various points on Gallia County’s roadways. These cables, or traffic counters, are a portable method used to collect traffic data. The traffic counters, which consist of two cables that cross the road horizontally, are just a portion of a complete traffic study being conducted by the City of Gallipolis in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). According to Gallipolis City Manager Randy Finney, the study is being completed on all traffic signals on state routes within the city, and the 24-hour mechanical count data collected last week will aid in the project’s end result of improving the flow of traffic through Gallipolis. The project, which is being provided through an ODOT grant at no charge to the city, according to Finney, will be completed by crews from TEC Engineering of Mason, Ohio. David Rose, a spokesperson for ODOT, stated that the study will involve reviewing and updating the timing of the traffic signals in the city and will ultimately look at ways to enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion and, thereby, improve safety in and around the city. Traffic signals involved in the study are those at intersections along state routes within the City of Gallipolis. They include the portion of Ohio 7 that travels through Gallipolis, the intersections on Ohio 160 at Third and Fourth Avenues, and the intersections of Ohio 588 and Third and Fourth Avenues. According to data provided by Rose, average daily traffic (ADT) volumes along the portion of Ohio 7 that travels through Gallipolis vary from 9,000 to 13,000 vehicles per day in signalized sections. See ODOT ‌| A2 Gallipolis Photo courtesy of the Ohio Department of Transportation This aerial graphic of Gallipolis depicts the traffic signals that are being included in a study that city officials hope will improve the traffic flow within the village. Traffic movements and motorists will not be affected by the study that is being completed through an Ohio Department of Transportation grant. Photo Courtesy of the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office Debris from a methamphetamine lab was located in Addison Township by officers with the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. Officers in Gallia, Meigs respond to meth calls Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com Photos by Charlene Hoeflich l Daily Tribune Middleport Patrolman Robert Bradley demonstrates the use of the Red Hawk System in a patrol car which in suspicious situations can be used to scan license plates on moving vehicles for identification and information relating to the driver. Better training. Better equipment. Better service. Police, county reaps benefits of technology upgrade USDA offers conservation assistance to local farmers Staff Report TDSnews@civitasmedia.com Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@civitasmedia.com MIDDLEPORT — Well-trained personnel and high tech equipment can make all the difference in the world to the efficiency of most any business today. The Middleport Police Department is finding that true as they enter a new year with better trained officers and over $300,000 worth of new equipment. which includes 18 Homeland Defender meth suits, license plate readers and MARCS radios for police vehicles, metal detectors, and live scanning machines for the jail, which fingerprints, photographs, and provides background information on offenders — all at no cost to the village. “It takes time, and sometimes it’s a slow complicated process,” said Middleport Mayor Mike Gerlach as he talked about how the village was able to get the free equipment, which all came through the Department of Homeland Security. The mayor was quick to credit the police department’s leadership team and its dedicated officers for the progress shown since the move into Middleport’s new village hall and jail. He said that over the past year, the officers have had a combined total of 456 hours in additional training covering a wide range of areas. Detective Rick Smith took 40 hours of crisis intervention training and another 40 hours in Opota instructor training; Lt. Chris Pitchford, Patrolman Shannon Smith, and Detective Smith completed eight hours of Search Narcotics Testing; Lt. Joel Lynch and Patrolman Shannon Smith , 40 hours of Methamphetamine Technician training; Lt. Pitchford, eight hours of CPR/AED instruction; and Scott Kimes, Alicia Dougherty, Mike Hupp, Matt Smith and Courtney Nitz, 48 POMEROY — Officers in both Gallia and Meigs counties responded to calls concerning methamphetamine labs on Thursday, just one day after labs were located at two Middleport residences. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office responded to its first methamphetamine lab call of 2013 on Bailey Run Road at around 7 p.m. Thursday night. According to Chief Deputy Charlie Mansfield, the department received a citizen complaint of suspicious material on Bailey Run Road outside of Pomeroy. Meigs County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Smith responded to the scene and See METH ‌| A2 Matt Smith, corrections officer, front, and Jail Administrator Mony Wood demonstrate the use of a new $30,000 Live Scan Machine provided by Homeland Security for use in the Middleport jail. It fingerprints, photographs and reveals background information on prisoners being booked into the jail. hours of corrections training. “This is bringing big dividends — not just to Middleport but to the whole county,” said Gerlach who commended the officers for their willingness to take the additional training which, along with all the new detection equipment, results in better protection for the citizens in this time of many potential hazards in communities. POMEROY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations and achieve other environmental benefits. NRCS has directed over $13 million in financial assistance for fiscal 2013 to help Ohio producers implement conservation practices through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the agency’s largest Farm Bill conservation program. To participate in EQIP, an applicant must be an individual, entity or joint operation that meets EQIP eligibility criteria. Those who are interested in applying for assistance or want more information about the program can contact Carrie Crislip, District Conservationist at 740-992-6646, who is available to give assistance in making application. The deadline for the next sign-up period in Ohio is Jan. 18. A second sign-up deadline will occur on Feb. 15 if funding is available, she noted. “The Environmental Quality Incentives Program offers farmers and forestland managers a variety of options to conserve natural resources while boosting production on their lands,” said State Conservationist Terry Cosby in announcing the program. “This $13 million conservation investment helps improve environmental health and the economy of Ohio’s rural communities.” He pointed out that EQIP provides financial assistance for a variety of conservation activities, such as nutrient management, reduced tillage, field buffers and rotational grazing systems. Additionally, NRCS offers special initiatives through EQIP, including an On- Farm Energy Initiative which helps producers conserve energy on their operations; the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative which helps producers install high tunnels designed to extend the growing season into the cold months, increasing productivity by keeping plants at a steady temperature and conserving water and energy; and the Organic Initiative which helps producers to install conservation practices on certified organic operations or those working toward organic certification. �Sunday, January 13, 2013 Ohio Valley Forecast Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 61. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 40. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Monday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 43.24 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 22.12 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 84.67 Big Lots (NYSE) — 28.17 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 43.35 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 71.70 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 8.62 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.13 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 36.30 Collins (NYSE) — 59.20 DuPont (NYSE) — 46.15 US Bank (NYSE) — 33.50 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 21.13 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 50.14 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 46.14 Kroger (NYSE) — 25.70 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 44.38 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 64.04 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 17.98 BBT (NYSE) — 30.31 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 21.84 Pepsico (NYSE) — 70.88 Premier (NASDAQ) — 10.86 Rockwell (NYSE) — 85.88 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 13.46 Royal Dutch Shell — 69.61 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 40.95 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 68.63 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 4.82 WesBanco (NYSE) — 22.27 Worthington (NYSE) — 27.79 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for January 11, 2013, provided by Edward Jones financial advisors Isaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 4419441 and Lesley Marrero in Point Pleasant at (304) 674-0174. Member SIPC. Meigs County Local Briefs 2013 Visitors Guide Calender Events Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Ask Dr. Brothers Friends can’t let go of couple Dear Dr. Brothers: I think my friends are having a bad effect on my effort to get over a breakup with my boyfriend and move on. When he first dumped me unexpectedly, everyone rallied around me, and they were very comforting. But now, six months later, they all seem to think it is their duty to report back to me every time they run into him or see him with another girl. I don’t really want that kind of feedback. How do I get them to help me in a better way? — M.R. Dear M.R.: It’s great to have friends to support you through a difficult time, and I know you appreciate how your group was there for you when you first were left alone and brokenhearted. It sounds as though your boyfriend didn’t hijack any of your buddies, so that was one stressful aspect of breaking up that you avoided. It also sounds as though your friends have made it their business to see that you and your boyfriend are still an “item,” at least by way of keeping the drama going. It will be up to you to set them straight, and it’s going to mean walking a fine line because they mean well but nephew, who they definitely are both young aren’t helping adults. My anymore. nephew seems I think you to go from need to talk girlfriend to to each friend girlfriend, and when they when my sister bring you unasks if he feels wanted news guilty for havof your ex and ing dumped them, he just explain that laughs. I know it is hurtful to she has taught hear anything him right from about him. Let My them know Dr. Joyce Brothers wrong. niece, on the how much Syndicated other hand, is you appreciColumnist always apoloated their emogizing. She tional support in the past, and that you feels really bad about being know they have your best late or missing a call, even interests at heart. As long when it’s not her fault. I’m as they feel you are only just wondering: Is guilt trying to protect your feel- a good thing, or a bad ings and aren’t accusing thing? — A.M. Dear A.M.: Guilt is the them of carrying gossip or trying to make you feel way our conscience tells bad, you should do fine. us we have done someI bet if you asked each of thing unethical or morthem to introduce you to ally against our own or someone new, it would society’s principles. As give them something more you have noticed, we all productive to do for you. are different and carry Who knows — you might various levels of guilt. even meet a new guy and Psychologists are able to stop worrying about the measure guilt and shame proneness with a scale old one! that asks the participants *** Dear Dr. Brothers: to imagine themselves in I’ve been watching the different scenarios, acbehavior of my niece and cording to an article in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science. It’s useful to know that those who are low on the scale may have difficulty with ethical behavior at work or in personal relationships. There are many who underreact or overreact around guilt, just like your nephew and niece. People who may be high on the scale of guilt proneness don’t usually find themselves needing to apologize all the time. Their high level of guilt proneness actually helps make them aware of the consequences of their actions or words before the fact, thus acting as a preventive measure. They avoid doing or saying things that they will feel guilty about later. So you could say that it may be better to be guilt-prone than not to be. In that sense, it can be thought of as a good emotion. Low guilt proneness may help explain why those who have been taught the difference between right and wrong simply don’t apply the rules. (c) 2013 by King Features Syndicate Gallia County Community Calendar Card showers Margaret Pope will be celebrating her 94th birthday on January 14. Cards can be sent to 2600 German Hollow Road, Patriot, Ohio 45658. Locust Street, Gallipolis. Thursday, Jan. 17 Events GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission meeting, 9 a.m., commission chambers, Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. Monday, Jan. 14 Monday, Jan. 21 GREEN TWP. — The Green Township Trustees will have their reorganizational meeting at 6 p.m. at Gallia Academy High School, Centenary Road. The regular monthly will immediately follow. OHIO TWP. — Ohio Township Trustees 2013 organizational meeting, 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the fire substation located at 63 Waugh Road. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Commissioners reorganizational meeting, 12 p.m., commissioners’ chambers, Gallia County Courthouse, 18 GREENFIELD TWP. — Greenfield Township Board of Trustees meeting, 7 p.m., 2052 Dry Ridge Road. GALLIPOLIS — Look Good Feel Better sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 1 p.m., Cancer Resource Center in the Holzer Center for Cancer Care, 170 Jackson Pike. Please call (740) 441-3909 for an appointment before 10 a.m. on Monday. drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Holzer Medical Center, conference rooms A and B, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. Please call (800) RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter HMCG. Tuesdsay, Feb. 5 GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch at 12 p.m. at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. Thursday, Feb. 7 Thursday, Jan. 24 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission meeting, 9 a.m., commission chambers, Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission meeting, 9 a.m., commission chambers, Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. Thursday, Jan. 31 Saturday, March 2 GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Free Clinic,1-4 p.m., 258 Pinecrest Drive off of Jackson Pike. The clinic serves the uninsured residents of Gallia County, age 18 and over. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission meeting, 9 a.m., commission chambers, Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. POMEROY –Stories are being written and advertising is being sold for the 2013 Meigs County Visitors Guide, a project of Meigs County Tourism and the Meigs County Commissioners produced in conjunction with The Daily Wednesday, Sentinel. Jan. 23 Currently, Luke Ortman, director of the Meigs County GALLIPOLIS — AmerChamber of Commerce and its tourism program, is preparican Red Cross blood ing a calendar of events from March through December. Anyone with an event which they would like listed in the calendar so that it will appear in the 2013 Meigs Visitors Guide is asked to get the information to Ortman as soon as possible but not later than Jan. 31. Anything that comes Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, in past that date will not be included in the Visitors Guide. From Page 1 the office has seen an increase in Informational sheets to be filled out may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce Office in Pomeroy or informa- confirmed that the material was an discarded meth making materials. abandoned meth lab. With this in mind, it is important tion may be e-mailed to luke@meigscountychamber.com The Middleport Police Depart- for area residents to know what to ment methamphetamine neutral- look for in order to stay safe. Small government committee meeting Items to look for at meth lab MARIETTA — A meeting of the District 18 Small Gov- ization team, and the Pomeroy ernment Committee will be held Wednesday, January 30, Fire Department also responded dump site include: bottles or jars with rubber tubing attached; pro2013, at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Marietta, Ohio. The to the scene to neutralize the lab. Mansfield said at this time there pane tanks with fittings that have purpose of this meeting is to select seven small government eligible projects, two of the seven being contingency have been no arrests made and turned blue or green; strong smell projects, for submission to the Ohio Public Works Com- there are no suspects. The investi- of urine or unusual chemicals smells such as ether, ammonia or mission. Five of the projects selected at this meeting will gation into the case continues. Deputies with the Gallia County acetone; an unusual amount of cold compete for small government funding with other projects Sheriff’s Office responded to a re- tablet containers that list ephedthroughout the state of Ohio. If you have questions regarding this meeting, please con- port of meth lab debris in the Mc- rine or pseudophedrine as ingreCully Road area of Addison Town- dients; jars or bottles containing tact Michelle Hyer at 740-376-1025. ship on Thursday. liquid with a white or red-colored The scene was processed by spe- solid on the bottom; jars or bottles Immunization Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department cially trained responders with the containing iodine or dark, shiny, will conduct a childhood immunization clinic from 9-11 department, EMS and the Gallipo- metallic purple crystals inside the bottles; jars or bottles containing a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the office located at 112 lis Fire Department. According to the Gallia County red phosphorus or a fine, dark East Memorial Drive. Flu and pneumonia shots will also be available for a fee. SEBRING, Fla. — Gallia Day will be held at Homer’s Smorgasbord, located at 1000 U.S. Hwy 27 North, Sebring, Fla. The group will meet at 10:30 a.m. and eat at 11 a.m. Anyone from Gallia County who is in Florida that day is welcome to attend. For more information, call 740-4463667 or 772-595-0971. Meth red or purple powder; coffee filters containing a white pasty substance, a dark red sludge, or small amounts of shiny white crystals; bottles containing sulfuric, muriatic or hydrochloric acid; glass cookware or frying pans containing a powdery substance; a large number of cans of camp fuel, paint thinner, acetone, starter fluid, lye or drain cleaners containing sulfuric acid or bottles containing muriatic acid; large numbers of lithium batteries, especially ones that have been stripped; soft silvery or gray metallic ribbon (in chunk form) stored in oil or kerosene. Suspicious activity or material can be reported to the Sheriff’s Office at 740-446-1221 in Gallia County, and in Meigs County at 740-992-3371. ODOT Kristen (Marcum) Swingle In Loving Memory of My Best Friend July 22, 1982 – January 12, 2011 From Page A1 Ohio 160, a roadway that connects the Spring Valley area to the city, carries almost 10,000 vehicles per day. The intersections at Ohio 588 and Third and Fourth Avenues are also a concern for the city, according to Rose, due to the location of Gallia Academy Middle School In Memory of Bob Crow Two years has passed since you left me. Those special memories will always make me smile. This is not a goodbye because you will always walk softly in my heart and my mind. I know that you are an angel watching over me. Spread your wings my dearest friend. You are at peace. I love and miss you so very much.Your loving Best Friend, Forever and Always! Tara Eblin One year ago today my husband Bob Crow passed away. He was a great stepfather & step grandfather. I hope he has found some peace from the world he lived in. My mind says ‘Move On’ but my heart says ‘Wait’ Sadly missed and loved Todd, Christi, Madison, Tanner, Kellie, Isabella And your loving wife Have peace Bob Ruetta at Ohio 588 and Fourth Avenue. The ADT at that intersection is 2,420 vehicles per day. According to Finney, the first portion of the study will involve the completion of travel time studies that will be used to establish baseline data later used to measure the impacts of the completed changes. The traffic signals and their timing will then be measured, along with a traffic count that will allow signals to be set based upon peak and non-peak times of traffic. Following this, a new timing configuration will be installed and a new travel time study will be conducted to compare to the original baseline. Finney further reported that the project will not affect motorists’ traffic movements in the city and should provide a muchimproved traffic flow through the city upon completion. In addition, according to ODOT, the study will make the city compliant with new state and federal standards for updating clearance intervals, otherwise known as the timing of the red and yellow lights. Any questions can be directed to the city manager’s office at 740-4461789(CITY). The city manager also thanked ODOT for providing the service to the City of Gallipolis to “improve traffic flow and safety for all motorists.” �Sunday, January 13, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Meigs County Community Calendar Gallia County Briefs Monday, Jan. 14 Gallia County Board of Education meeting to be held GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Local Board of Education will be holding their organizational meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 14 at the Gallia County Local Schools Administrative Office, 230 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis. Gallipolis Financial Report available GALLIPOLIS — The annual Financial Report of Gallipolis Township is complete and available for review at the office of the Fiscal Officer James R. Allen, at 1069 Second Ave., Gallipolis. The Gallipolis Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meetings the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Gallia County Courthouse in the Second Floor Meeting Room. on Zoning Appeals will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22 at the Gallia County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, 61 Court Street, Gallipolis. The board will be meeting in the rear of the building that can be accessed from the entrance on the Third Avenue. On the agenda is case #1: G&W Auto Parts, 208 Upper River Road, variance on a freestanding sign; any other matters brought before the board. Any questions or for more information, please call Bev Dunkle at 441-6015 or Brett Bostic at 441-6022. POMEROY — The Meigs County Republican Executive Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse. Plans will be made for the annual Lincoln Day dinner. POMEROY —Meigs County Agricultural Society regular meeting, 7 p.m. at the Meigs County fairgrounds with all regular business to be discussed. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 25 MARIETTA — The Regional Advisory Council for the Area Agency on Aging will meet at 10 a.m., in the Buckeye HillsHVRDD Area Agency on Aging office in Marietta. Birthdays POMEROY — An 80th birthday party for Alfred Eugene “Biz” Ruschel will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Common Ground, 33101 Hyland Drive, Pomeroy. POMEROY — Drew-Webster Post Thursday, Jan. 17 39 of the American Legion, annual REEDSVILLE — Frances Reed will celholiday dinner, 7 p.m. at the hall. All Historical board meeting GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis His- members and their wives, along with ebrate her 85th birthday on Thursday, Jan. torical Preservation Board will hold a members of the Ladies Auxiliary invit- 17. Cards may be sent to her at Box 76, meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tues- ed. There will be no business meeting. Reedsville, Ohiio 45772. day, January 22 at the Gallia County Convention and Visitors’ Center, 61 Court Street, Gallipolis. The board will meet in the rear meeting room that can be acGrant opportunity cessed from the door on Third Avenue. for nonprofits On the agenda is the approval of the minOHIO VALLEY — Organizations may utes from the September 27, 2012, meetapply for creative placemaking projects ing; case#1: Robert and Barb McCartney, that contribute to the livability of commu227 Second Avenue, new home; case#2: nities and place the arts at their core. An WASHINGTON (AP) — tions and will continue reg- of reviews of all systems in organization may request a grant amount Jenny Evans, 463 Second Avenue, sign; The government stepped ular operations, though it both its Boeing 787s. “All case#3: Nybble Cafe, 42 Court Street, from $25,000 to $200,000. Deadline: in Friday to assure the said it would comply with the tests were completed January 14, 2013. For more information: sign; concerns on any other properties in public that Boeing’s new instructions from the FAA positively — the systems http://www07.grants.gov/search/search. the historic district and any other mat- 787 “Dreamliner” is safe and other authorities. are efficient and work do?&%20mode=VIEW%20&%20op - ters brought before the board. Any ques- to fly, even as it launched The FAA review an- well,” the airline said. tions or for more information, please call pId=203833. The FAA’s decision to Bev Dunkle at 441-6015 or Brett Bostic a comprehensive review to nounced Friday, which will find out what caused a fire, be conducted jointly with conduct a comprehensive at 441-6022. Blanket donations a fuel leak and other worri- Boeing, will include the review of the 787 is fairly being accepted design, manufacture and remarkable but was necessome incidents this week. Cancer screenings GALLIPOLIS — Donations for comDespite the incidents, assembly of the 787 with sary to reassure the public, and education clinic slated forters and blankets for homeless veterans BIDWELL — Breast and cervical can- Transportation Secretary an emphasis on the plane’s airline analysts said. will be taken until Tuesday, January 15. “Most likely, you’re lookRay LaHood declared, “I electrical power and disItems can be dropped off at Brenda’s Kut cer screenings and education will be pro- believe this plane is safe, tribution systems. The re- ing a manufacturing issue & Kurl at 63 Pine Street or at the Ameri- vided by the Ohio University Heritage and I would have abso- view will also examine how that will change as they can Legion on McCormick Road. Blankets College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Com- lutely no reservations the plane’s electrical and learn to build the aircraft, can be new or used. Used blankets must munity Health program from 9 a.m.-3 about boarding one of mechanical systems inter- but there’s also the posp.m. on January 29, 2013. The clinic will be in good condition. sibility that some systems these planes and taking a act with each other. be held on the community health proThere is no obvious might need tweaking,” flight.” Administrator Migram’s mobile health van parked at AbOhio AFSCME chael Huerta of the Federal trend or similarity to the said Richard Aboulafia of byshire Nursing Center, 311 Buck Ridge Aviation Administration problems, which suggests the Teal Group in Fairfax, Retirees to Meet BIDWELL — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Road, Bidwell, Ohio. Free pap tests, pel- said his agency has seen they are more likely the Va. “Either way, we’re not Gallia and Jackson Counties, Sub-chapter vic and breast examinations, breast health no data suggesting the result of quality control looking at anything that 102 will hold their next meeting at 11 education, and appointments for mam- plane isn’t safe but wanted than a design flaw, aviation undermines the aircraft’s a.m. on Friday, January 18, at 4629 Ohio mograms will be provided to uninsured the review to find out why safety experts said. long-term prospects, just 850, Rodney Pike, Bidwell, in Springfield and underinsured women. Appointments safety-related “These appear to be iso- something that creates a incidents Township. The new sub-chapter is seek- are required. Interested persons should were occurring. lated incidents,” said John large number of upfront ing new members in the two-county area. call (800) 844-2654 or (740) 593-2432 to The 787 is the aircraft Goglia, a former National headaches for Boeing and AFSCME (Ohio Council 8, OCSEA, and schedule an appointment. The service is maker’s newest and most Transportation Safety its customers.” OAPSE), OPERS and SERS public em- provided as a community service by the technologically advanced Board member. However, Boeing has delivered 50 ployee retirees and their spouses are in- Ohio University College of Osteopathic airliner, and the company the battery fire remains a of the 787s, starting in late vited to attend the next meeting. Non-AF- Medicine’s Community Health Programs, is counting heavily on its special concern because 2011, and has orders for SCME members are also welcome. Public Breast and Cervical Projects of Southeast success. It relies more than “they overheat or burn nearly 800 more. To get employees who plan to retire in the near Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of Susan any other modern airliner with such intensity, at such through the backlog, Boefuture are encouraged to to attend. The G. Komen for the Cure. on electrical signals to help high temperatures, they ing is ramping up producgroup meets on the third Friday of each power nearly everything can cause damage to the tion to build 10 787s per month. In the event of inclement weathFree clinic the plane does. It’s also surrounding aircraft struc- month in Washington state er in which local schools are closed, no to be held and South Carolina by the the first Boeing plane to ture,” he said. meeting will be held that day. Interested GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free use rechargeable lithium Boeing has insisted that end of the year. Boeing also retirees may call for more information at Clinic will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Thursion batteries, which charge the 787’s problems are no said Friday it will open a 740-245-0093. day, January 31 at 258 Pinecrest Drive off faster and can be molded worse than it experienced third factory the Salt Lake of Jackson Pike. The clinic serves the un- to space-saving shapes when its 777 was new in City area to fabricate a tail Look Good Feel insured residents of Gallia County, age 18 compared to other air- the mid-1990s. That plane piece for the plane. Better scheduled and over. If local schools are closed due plane batteries. The plane is now one of its top-sellers By comparison, it builds GALLIPOLIS — Look Good Feel Betto inclement weather, the clinic will also is made with lightweight and is well-liked by airlines. more than one 737, Boeter sponsored by the American Cancer be closed. composite materials in“Every new commercial ing’s best-seller, every day. Society will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, The company said in stead of aluminum. aircraft has issues as it Jan. 21 at the Cancer Resource Center November that it had beA fire ignited Monday in Hot lunches enters service,” said Ray in the Holzer Center for Cancer Care, gun making five 787s per the battery pack of an auxbeing served Conner, the president and 170 Jackson Pike. This free program is month. But if any major iliary power unit of a Japan CEO of Boeing’s commerVINTON — Harvestime Worship Cenfor women with cancer who are dealing with radiation and/or chemotherapy treat- ter at 222 Main St. Vinton will begin serv- Airlines 787 empty of pas- cial aircraft division, who manufacturing changes are ments. They will be given advice on how ing hot lunches (free to everyone) every sengers as the plane sat on joined Huerta and LaHood needed to fix the problems, to care for their skin and other tips to give Tuesday from 12-3 p.m. If you live in the the tarmac at Boston’s Lo- at a Washington news con- it could fall further behind in deliveries. them self confidence. Please call (740) Village of Vinton and need them delivered gan International Airport. ference. Carter Leake, an analyst It took firefighters 40 minPassenger Adam Welch to you, due to sickness or homebound, 441-3909 for an appointment before 10 who follows the industry utes to put out the blaze. in Seattle agreed. He had please call Sandy at (740) 645-4710. a.m. on Monday. Also this week, a fuel leak picked an All Nippon Air- for BB&T Capital Mardelayed a flight from Bos- ways flight to Korea spe- kets, said the broad review Rio Grande City offices to close in ton to Tokyo of another cifically because it would raises the chances that the Community observance of MLK day FAA will find other things Japan Airlines 787. be on the 787. College Board meetings set GALLIPOLIS — Offices in the Gallito scrutinize at Boeing. On Friday, Japan’s All “I’m expecting it to be RIO GRANDE — Rio Grande Compolis Municipal Building and Municipal Court will be closed on Monday, January munity College Board of Trustees has Nippon Airways reported more comfortable. I’m very “You are more exposed 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, scheduled their regular meetings for 2013: two new cases of prob- interested in experienc- than normal to something February 25, April 29, June 24, August 19, lems with the aircraft. ing the 787,” said Welch. else being opened up,” he Jr., Day. October 17 and 18 (Joint Retreat), and ANA spokeswoman Ayumi “I’ve been listening to the said. But he said Boeing is December 9. The meetings will be held at Kunimatsu said a very stories this morning and I Zoning appeals unlikely to slow down prosmall amount of oil was was just hoping they didn’t 3:30 p.m. in Bob Evans Farms Hall, Room board to meet GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Board 201. Questions, please call 740-245-7236. discovered leaking from an ground the plane I was sup- duction, even if it ends up having to change the way engine of a 787 flight from posed to fly on.” southern Japan’s Miyazaki Some of Boeing’s airline part of the plane is built. Huerta and LaHood reairport to Tokyo. customers joined the choThe jet returned to Mi- rus affirming support for jected the notion that FAA TAFT, Calif. (AP) — was sitting by the doorway identified as a Winchester yazaki, and after checks the plane. United Airlines, may have not have been Morgan Alldredge had just as the terrifying events un- 12-gauge and immediately found no safety risk it flew the only U.S. carrier whose vigilant enough when it finished her oceanography folded Thursday morning fired another round at stu- to Tokyo. ANA said that fleet includes the 787, said certified the 787 for comtest when a classmate she at Taft Union High School, dents trying to flee out a on another flight, to Mat- it has confidence in the mercial operations. Laknows well suddenly walked about 120 miles northwest back door. suyama on the island of airliner and will continue Hood noted that FAA techin the open door to her sci- of Los Angeles. “He had a kind of disturb- Shikoku, glass in a cockpit to operate its six 787s as nical experts logged some ence class with a shotgun. The round struck a boy ing smile on his face. Kind window cracked, and the scheduled. Air India said it 200,000 hours on testing “He didn’t say anything. in the chest and shoulder. of a smirk,” said Alldredge, aircraft was grounded for planned no changes. LOT, and reviewing the plane’s He just shot right away,” said The shooter then quickly who estimated she was about repairs. ANA said it has the Polish airline, said that design before it was certino specific plan for inspec- it has conducted a series fied in August 2011. the 16-year-old junior who pumped the gun Alldredge 5 feet from the gunman. FAA to review of Boeing 787, but calls plane safe Witness: Calif. student smirked while firing shots NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS 740-245-5334 Financial aid is available for those who qualify 60384735 For information contact the Adult Center at NOTICE: License must be obtained no later than January 31, 2013 to avoid paying penalty. 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Second St. Rm 201 Pomeroy, OH 45769 �Opinion Sunday Times-Sentinel Community Corner For many years, Walking in downThe River Blend town Pomeroy one Barbershop Quarday, I noticed a tet has been on the beautiful quilt in streets and in the the window of the stores of Pomeroy Fabric Shop. on Valentine’s Day It reminded me singing the old of something I read songs to apprecianot too long ago tive listeners. which said that At the Sentinel families and quilts office, we always are very much knew that on Valalike. entine’s Day we Sometimes they would be serenadget frayed, and it takes a long time Charlene Hoeflich ed and then presented a red rose before anyone gets choeflich@ by the quartet. It’s around to doing civitasmedia.com happened for many anything about it, years. and the longer it But time changes stays that way, the harder it is to make the repairs. things. My friend, Gerald Kelly, Seems to me that the resto- who sang in the River Blend ration of the quilt and the re- Quartet from the time it was pair of a relationship, are well organized many years ago, died worth whatever time and effort in December. He’ll always be remembered for his music, his it takes. love of singing and his giving *** The work of Artist Thomas spirit. We’ll miss that. *** Kincaid, particularly his paintSomebody stole the Baby ings of cottages and winter scenes, is well known by many Jesus from his crib in the Trinof us, but few probably know ity Church Christmas nativity that the Kincaid family has scene on the Pomeroy Parking roots in Meigs County and Lot stage last weekend. We’re some relatives living here right asking that you please return Him. Just put the figurine in now. The subject of a recent tele- a bag and leave it at the Sentivision show about Kincaid and nel office. No questions asked, his work came up in a recent no one needs to know who conversation with Gerald Pow- brought it in. *** ell who then told me he was About now, the Christmas distantly related through his grandmother who was a sis- bills are starting to roll in, and ter to Kincaid’s grandmother the scramble to pay them beand that the family grew up in gins. According to something I Lebanon Township in Meigs County. He mentioned that a read sometime ago , about a few years ago he and Mary vis- fourth of us will still be paying ited the Kincaid family in Cali- on charges we racked up before Christmas, come spring. fornia. Now I found that a little dis*** Among the many who did turbing. So I announced to my famnice things for others over the holidays were the parishioners ily early on that I did not want of the Middleport Presbyterian and would not accept any gifts which had not been made by Church. They devoted part of their one of them. My announceChristmas Day to preparing ment wasn’t too well received, and serving a dinner at the but I was firm. Let me say I loved my gifts. church to anyone who came by. I’m staying warm as toast in For many who did, it was more than an opportunity to have a a beautiful hand-knitted scarf good meal. It was a time to en- and headpiece with mittens to match. I enjoy looking at my joy the fellowship of others. In addition, the Church pro- new work of art now hanging in vided Christmas dinners for my living room. I love the box the Middleport jail inmates of scented homemade soap, the who also enjoyed holiday din- new coasters, all the prepared ners from the Middleport Com- frozen dinners and desserts that now fill my freezer, and the munity Association. list goes on. *** Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, please call one of our newsrooms. 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Someone as evil or mentally unstable as the shooters involved with Columbine, the Colorado movie theatre, or Sandy Hook Elementary will find ways of murdering innocent people. It is my belief that our government is using fear to persuade the American people to hand over their Second Amendment right. The Second Amendment was not created to protect the rights of hunters, as some have suggested. The Second Amendment was drafted so that the citizens of the newly created United States would never be subjected to tyranny by its government or any other. I welcome healthy debate on this matter, as it is detrimental to the sovereignty of our nation and way of life . However, when does healthy debate covered under the First Amendment become hostile and unacceptable? How do we handle it? Recently there was a petition on the White House website calling for the deportation of a British National working inside our borders by the name of Piers Morgan. Mr. Morgan is employed by CNN, a network owned by Time Warner. Mr. Morgan is not a U.S. citizen; however, he does have a valid work visa issued to him. The petition said: “Morgan is engaged in a hostile attack against the U.S. Constitution by targeting the Second Amendment. We demand that Mr. Morgan be deported immediately for his effort to undermine the Bill of Rights and for exploiting his position as a national network television host to stage attacks against the rights of American citizens.” The White House responded saying that Mr. Morgan had invoked his First Amendment right to freedom of speech when speaking out about gun control. Now, most Americans would say he is not a U.S. citizen and therefore has no First Amendment rights. According to the White House, he does. Mr. Morgan is a brash, straight forward, and to-the-point kind of man. I have to say I respect him for that quality, as many journalists tend to beat around the bush so as not to upset their viewers/readers or potential guests. However, with that said I have started a Facebook page calling for the firing of Piers Morgan from CNN due to his most recent debacle. It is titled: Boycott Piers Morgan and CNN. On January 8, 2013, Mr. Morgan and the following panel members: Gloria Allred, Abby Huntsman and H.G. Bissinger laughed about shooting a man on live television. CNN aired the panel discussing pro-gun activist Alex Jones and then went on to propose shooting him, because he had an opinion other than theirs. Mr. Bissinger said: “I don’t care what the justification is that you’re allowed in this country to own a semi-automatic weapon — much less a handgun. But what do you need a semi-automatic weapon for? The only reason I think you’d need it is, Piers, challenge Alex Jones to a boxing match, show up with a semi-automatic that you got legally and pop him.” Abby Huntsman (Huffington Post employee) then says: “I’d love to see that… [laughter] in uniform.” Piers Morgan then says: “I’ll borrow my brother’s uniform.” This is a gross and blatant attack on a United States citizen by a foreign national. It is my deep belief that CNN (the president) owes Mr. Alex Jones a public apology and needs to fire Piers Morgan as this stunt is inexcusable. CNN was one of many networks that aired coverage of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, yet they are airing these messages to the very same kids that it is okay to gun down someone if they have an opinion other than your own. That is tyranny and the very reason our founding fathers drafted the Second Amendment. I have also discovered that there is a law that should be upheld in this very case. According to FBI.gov, Title 18, U.S.C., Section 241 Conspiracy Against Rights is as follows: This statute makes it unlawful for two or more persons to conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person of any state, territory or district in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him/ her by the Constitution or the laws of the United States, (or be- cause of his/her having exercised the same). It further makes it unlawful for two or more persons to go in disguise on the highway or on the premises of another with the intent to prevent or hinder his/her free exercise or enjoyment of any rights so secured. Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to ten years, or both; and if death results, or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years, or for life, or may be sentenced to death. Now, I am not proposing the death penalty here. However, I do feel Mr. Morgan has no right to continue as a journalist on American soil. I am asking all the readers to please boycott CNN and any companies advertising on CNN until Mr. Morgan is fired. He is a threat to our nation and has continued to show that he has no regard for the Constitution of The United States. Donald Raines, Portland, Ohio Reader: Don’t local police have bigger fish to fry? Dear Editor, It makes me feel good to know that our local police are on the job and they are earning the salary that they are paid. Our children are safe and they don’t have to worry about their safety, knowing that a police officer is on duty and ready to respond to any emergency which may occur. However, I did note one police action that did impress me. The was a police car on a traffic stop on First Street, but on approach I noted that it was a Highway Patrol Officer on the traffic stop. Where was the Gallipolis police? When I arrived at Wal-Mart, there was the duty officer earning his pay and protecting the people of Gallipolis writing parking tickets for violation in the Walmart parking lot. Like I said, it makes me feel good to know that our police force, the people who are sworn to protect and serve, are earning their salary and are on the job, even if it is only doing condescending tasks like writing parking tickets in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Robert L. 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Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Sunday, January 13, 2013 Obituaries Gloria Ruth Barr Gloria Ruth Barr, 89, of Leon, W.Va., died January 11, 2013, in Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Services will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home. Edna P. Lane Edna P. Lane, 95, Gallipolis, died at 12:06 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, in the Holzer Senior Care Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. Otis H. McNutt Otis H. McNutt, 90, of New Haven, W.Va., died on January 9, 2013 after an extended illness. Cremation services were under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven, W.Va. Delmer Blaine Newberry Delmer Blaine Newberry, 90, of Letart, W.Va., died January 11, 2013 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. At his request there will be no visitation and the memorial service will be held at the family’s convenience. The Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Ella Lousie ‘Midge’ Riffle Ella Lousie “Midge” Riffle, 79, of Leon, W.Va., died January 10, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio, following an extended illness. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Creston Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to time of service at the funeral home. Harry Dale Sayre Harry Dale Sayre, 82, formerly of Graham Station, W.Va., died on January 10, 2013. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St. (Rt. 161) Plain City, and from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013, at Anderson Funeral Home, 174 Layne Street, New Haven, W.Va., with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Graham Station Cemetery, Graham Station. Late scramble for vaccine as flu season heats up WASHINGTON (AP) — Missed flu-shot day at the office last fall? And all those “get vaccinated” ads? A scramble for shots is under way as late-comers seek protection from a miserable flu strain already spreading through much of the country. Federal health officials said Friday that there is still some flu vaccine available and it’s not too late to benefit from it. But people may have to call around to find a clinic with shots still on the shelf, or wait a few days for a new shipment. “We’re hearing of spot shortages,” said Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Colorado offers an example. Kaiser Permanente, which has 535,000 members in the state, stopped giving flu shots this week. But it expected to resume vaccinations when new shipments arrive, expected this weekend. Some questions and answers about flu vaccines: Q: Are we running out of vaccine? A: It’s January — we shouldn’t have a lot left. The traditional time to get vaccinated is in the fall, so that people are protected before influenza starts spreading. Indeed, manufacturers already have shipped nearly 130 million doses to doctors’ offices, drugstores and wholesalers, out of the 135 million doses they had planned to make for this year’s flu season. At least 112 million have been used so far. The nation’s largest manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, said Friday that it still has supplies of two specialty vaccines, a high-dose shot for seniors, and an under-the-skin shot for certain adults, available for immediate shipment. But it also is working to eke out a limited supply of its traditional shots — some doses that it initially hadn’t packaged into syringes, said spokesman Michael Szumera. They should be available late this month. And MedImmune, the maker of the nasal spray vaccine FluMist, said it has 620,000 extra doses available. Q: Can’t they just make more? A: No. Flu vaccine is complicated to brew, with supplies for each winter made months in advance and at the numbers expected to sell. Although health officials recommend a yearly flu vaccination for nearly everybody, last year 52 percent of children and just 39 percent of adults were immunized. Most years, leftover doses have to be thrown out. Q: Should I still hunt for a vaccine? A: It does take two weeks for full protection to kick in. Still, health officials say it’s a good idea to be vaccinated even this late, especially for older people, young children and anyone with medical conditions such as heart or lung diseases that put them at high risk of dangerous flu complications. Flu season does tend to be worst in January and February, but it can run through March. Q: I heard that a new flu strain is spreading. Does the vaccine really work? A: Flu strains constantly evolve, the reason that people need an updated vaccine every year. But the CDC says this year’s is a good match to the types that are circulating, including a new kind of the tough H3N2 strain. That family tends to be harsher than other flu types — and health officials warned last fall that it was coming, and meant this winter would likely be tougher than last year’s flu season, the mildest on record. Q: But don’t some people get vaccinated and still get sick? A: Flu vaccine never is 100 percent effective, and unfortunately it tends to protect younger people better than older ones. But the CDC released a study Friday showing that so far this year, the vaccine appears 62 percent effective, meaning it’s working about as well as it has in past flu seasons. While that may strike some people as low, Frieden said it’s the best protection available. “It’s a glass 62 percent full,” he said. “It’s well worth the effort.” Q: What else can I do? A: Wash your hands often, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Viruses can spread by hand, not just through the air. Also, cough in your elbow, not your hand. When you’re sick, protect others by staying home. Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Sen. Jay Rockefeller to retire after five terms CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, who came to West Virginia as a young man from one of the world’s richest families to work on antipoverty programs and remained in the state to build a political legacy, announced Friday he will not seek a sixth term. The 75-year-old Democrat’s decision comes at a time when his popularity is threatened because of his support for President Barack Obama, who is wildly unpopular in the state, and his willingness to challenge the powerful coal industry, which he said has used divisive, fear-mongering tactics to wrongly blame the federal government for its problems. Surrounded by family and dozens of supporters amid a backdrop of photos from past campaigns and public appearances, Rockefeller said the peak moment of his career may have been threatening to keep the Senate in session over Christmas break if they didn’t pass the 1992 Coal Act. The measure preserved retirement benefits for miners and their families, and he credited the passing of it with averting a national coal strike. “In that fight, and so many others, I’ve been proud to stand with the working men and women of America. Miners, steelworkers, teachers and nurses, and everyone who deserves a fair wage, a safe place to work and basic health care,” he said during a 20-minute speech that was more upbeat than somber. Rockefeller pointed to his heart and said he made “entirely a personal decision … it is not a political decision and it has not been easy.” Rockefeller’s retirement was widely expected and puts the seat held by Democrats since 1958 in jeopardy for the party. Within weeks of November’s elections, Republican U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito vowed to run for the seat in 2014, even if it meant going up against Rockefeller and his storied name. Other Republicans also have been eyeing the seat. Democrats, who hold a 55-45 edge in the Senate, will be defending 20 seats in next year’s election while Republicans have 13 seats on the ballot. Among the vulnerable Senate Democrats are Alaska’s Mark Begich, Louisiana’s Mary Landrieu and Arkansas’ Mark Pryor, all in Republican-leaning states. “Sen. Rockefeller’s decision not to seek re-election makes West Virginia an even stronger pickup opportunity,” National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director Rob Collins said in a statement. Rockefeller’s retirement is the first of the 2014 class and comes early in the process, giving Democrats time to find a candidate. In a state that is the second-leading producer of coal, Rockefeller’s positions rankled some who are protective of an industry that brings more than 65,000 jobs to one of the nation’s poorest states. He accuses mining supporters of a combative closedmindedness in the face of inexpensive natural gas, concerns over climate change and calls for cleaner ways to burn coal. Mining advocates accuse Rockefeller of abandoning them as Obama ramped up scrutiny of Appalachian mountaintop-removal mining operations. “I know the coal companies are going after me. … I can live with that, because I know that I am fighting every day for coal miners,” Rockefeller said. Rockefeller defended his support of Obama and the president’s signature health care overhaul, and insisted that their unpopularity with West Virginians did not influence his decision to retire. “I’m proud of that work,” he said. He also has championed stricter coal dust limits in response to a rise in mining-related black lung disease and proposed increased safety measures after the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster killed 29 West Virginians. Other top issues he has had a hand shaping include child welfare, cybersecurity and foreign trade. He chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and previously served at the helms of Intelligence and Veterans’ Affairs. He co-sponsored legislation creating the stateslevel Children’s Health Insurance Program, and helped persuade the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department to revisit disability claims arising from what has become known as “Gulf War Illness.” U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., was elected to Congress in 1976 as Rockefeller won his first term as governor. He said Rockefeller’s sense of humor came out at his first inauguration. “He told us, ‘My name is Rockefeller, but that will not pay our bills,’” Rahall recalled. “He gave us more than his family name. He pledged his heart, mind and strength to us that day. For almost half a century, Sen. Rockefeller’s service to his state and its families has never wavered from that commitment.” The great-grandson of famed industrialist John D. Rockefeller first arrived in West Virginia as a volunteer with the VISTA national service program in 1964. Within two years, he had won election to the Legislature, and then as secretary of state in 1968. After a failed run for governor in 1972 and four years as president of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Rockefeller won his first term as governor. Toward the end of his second term, he narrowly captured the U.S. Senate seat of a retiring Jennings Randolph in 1984. He won by comfortable margins in each of his five terms. Rockefeller hails from a family of many achievers: In addition to the successes of his oil billionaire great-grandfather, two uncles, Nelson Rockefeller and Winthrop Rockefeller, served as governors of New York and Arkansas, respectively. Rockefeller’s father, John D. Rockefeller III, was a well-known philanthropist and founded the Asia Society, while his uncle David Rockefeller ran Chase Manhattan Bank. “West Virginia has become my life and my cause,” Rockefeller said. “I never, ever doubt what it is I’m trying to do. West Virginia provides that to me in the form of fantastically hard-working, tough, warm-hearted people.” Rockefeller became the state’s senior senator upon the 2010 death of Robert C. Byrd, a fellow Democrat and the longest-serving member of Congress. In his remaining time in office, he said, he plans to focus now on the fight over federal spending, taxes, the debt limit and the future of Medicaid. “I will spend the next couple of years thinking of what I can do to continue to fight for the causes I believe in,” Rockefeller said. “I will not be leaving West Virginia. West Virginia will always be my home.” Flu more widespread in US; eases off in some areas NEW YORK (AP) — Flu is more widespread across the nation, but the number of hard-hit states has declined, health officials said Friday. Flu season started early this winter, and includes a strain that tends to make people sicker. Health officials have forecast a potentially bad flu season, following last year’s unusually mild one. The latest numbers, however, hint that the flu season may already have peaked in some spots. Flu was widespread in 47 states last week, up from 41 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday. Many cases may be mild. The only states without widespread flu are California, Mississippi and Hawaii. The hardest hit states fell to 24 from 29, with large numbers of people getting treated for flu-like illness. Dropped off that list were Florida, Arkansas and South Carolina in the South, the first region hit this flu season. Recent flu reports have included the holidays when some doctor’s offices were closed, so it will probably take a couple more weeks to know if the flu has peaked in some places or grown stronger in oth- ers, CDC officials said Friday. “Only time will tell how moderate or severe this flu season will be,” CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden said in a teleconference with reporters. Nationally, 20 children have died from the flu. There is no running tally of adult deaths, but the CDC estimates that the flu kills about 24,000 people in an average year. Flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone 6 months or older, and health officials say it is not too late to get vaccinated. flu reports. Nearly 130 million doses of flu vaccine were distributed this year, and at least 112 million have been used. Vaccine is still available, but supplies may have run low in some locations, health officials say. Hyrmete Sciuto, of Edgewater, N.J., got a flu shot Friday at a New York City drugstore. She hadn’t got one in years, but news reports on the flu this week made her concerned. As a commuter by ferry and bus, “I have people coughing in my face,” she said. “I didn’t want to risk it this year.” The flu vaccine isn’t foolproof; people who get vaccinated can still get sick. On Friday, CDC officials said a recent study of more than 1,100 people has concluded the current flu vaccine is 62 percent effective. That means the average vaccinated person is 62 percent less likely to get a case of flu that’s bad enough to require a trip to the doctor, compared to people who don’t get the vaccine. That’s in line with how effective the vaccine has been in other years. The flu vaccine is reformulated annually, and officials say this year’s version is a good match to the viruses going around. Flu usually peaks in midwinter. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, head and body aches and fatigue. Some people also suffer vomiting and diarrhea, and some develop pneumonia or other severe complications. Most people with flu have a mild illness. But people with severe symptoms should see a doctor. They may be given antiviral drugs or other medications to ease symptoms. Some shortages have been reported for children’s liquid Tamiflu, a prescription medicine used to treat flu. But health officials say adult Tamiflu pills are available, and pharmacists can convert those to doses for children. Shop Judge delays arraignment in Colo. theater shooting CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A judge on Friday delayed the arraignment of the man charged with the Colorado theater shooting until March despite objections from prosecutors and most of the victims and their families. District Judge William Sylvester ruled Thursday night that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence at a preliminary hearing to proceed toward trial on charges that James Holmes killed 12 people and injured 70 others at a suburban Denver movie theater on July 20. Holmes, who is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder, won’t have to enter a plea until March 12 after the judge granted a defense motion to delay that proceeding. A murmur of disbelief rippled through the courtroom when the defense said it wouldn’t be ready until March. Then, at the end of the hearing, the father of Rebecca Wingo, who was killed in the shooting, shouted “Rot in hell Holmes.” Shop Locally & Save Locally 2011 2012 Chev Cruze Ext. 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She is removing both breasts as a preventive measure to reduce her chances of developing the disease that killed her mother, grandmother and great aunt. “My mom would have given up every part of her body to be here for me, to watch me in the pageant,” she said between dress rehearsals and preliminary competitions at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday. “If there’s something that I can do to be proactive, it might hurt my body, it might hurt my physical beauty, but I’m going to be alive.” If crowned, the University of Maryland, College Park politics major could become the first Miss America not endowed with the Barbie silhouette associated with beauty queens. Rose said it was her father who first broached the subject, during her freshman year of college, two years after the death of her mother “I said, ‘Dad I’m not going to do that. I like the body I have.’ He got serious and said, ‘Well then you’re going to end up dead like your mom.’ “ She has pondered that conversation for the past three years, during which she has worked as a model and won several pageants, including Miss Maryland USA, Miss Sinergy and the Miss District of Columbia competition, which put her in the running for Saturday’s bonanza. With her angular face, pale blonde hair and watchful blue eyes, Rose is unusually reserved. She acknowledged that she comes off as more of an ice-queen than a girl next door “You have to block out everything and I think sometimes that makes me appear a little cold,” she said. “But it’s because I had to be my own mentor, I had to be my own best friend.” She measures her age by the time of her mother, Judy Rose’s, first diagnosis, at age 27. “Right now, I’m three years away,” she said. Judy had one breast removed in her 20s, but waited until she was 47 to remove the other one, which Rose’s father had called a ticking time bomb. “That’s when they found she had a stage three tumor in her breast,” Rose said. “And that’s why for me, I’m not going to wait.” She plans to have reconstructive surgery, but said the procedure has complications and there is no guarantee that she will regain her pageant-approved bust. Preventive surgery is a “very reasonable” choice for someone with Rose’s family history and a genetic predisposition, said Patricia Greenberg, Director of Cancer Prevention at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles. “I’ve seen young women have it done, and they have great peace of mind,” she said, adding that the alternative is repeated mammograms and physical exams, which detect but do not prevent cancer from developing. The number of women opting for preventive mastectomies increased 10-fold between 1998 and 2007, as genetic testing and reconstructive surgery options improved, according to a 2010 study published last year in Annals of Surgical Oncology. Art McMaster, CEO of the Miss America Organization, called Rose an “incredible example” of strength and courage. The Newburg, Md. native said she has received letters from supporters all over the country, including from fellow “previvors” who say they have been inspired to undergo their own preventive surgeries. The Wynn sports book gives her 25 to 1 odds of winning the Miss America crown, making her a moderate favorite. But her decision is drawing criticism as well as praise in the staged-managed world of pageants, where contestants regularly go under the knife for a very different reason. She also receives hate mail from beauty circuit die-hards who write to insist that she continue filling out her bikini. “You have people who say, ‘Don’t have the surgery. This is mutilating your body. You don’t have cancer.’ They want to pick apart every little thing,” she said. Some have even accused her of faking to make herself a more media-friendly candidate. This kind of pre-emptive surgery has divided the medical community as well. For someone in her early 20s to have the procedure is “very unusual,” said Todd Tuttle, chief of surgical oncology at the University of Minnesota. Sandra Swain, medical director of Washington Cancer Institute in Washington, DC, fears that women who have lost family members to breast cancer could take Rose’s example too literally. “We’re seen a rise in prophylactic mastectomies and a lot of it is not for a medical reason; it is because of fear and anxiety,” she said. Rose does not carry the “breast cancer genes” BRCA1 and BRCA2, but she did inherit a rare genetic mutation which might predispose her to the disease. Her brother, who works for an oncology association, said he sees the irony in a beauty queen choosing to give up her breasts but supports his sister’s choice. “For me what trumps everything is her living, hopefully to a ripe old age, as opposed to any ancillary things that she might lose from potentially winning Miss America,” said Dane Rose, 31. Rose initially said that if she won the crown, she would postpone her surgery until after her year as a title-holder. But while shopping for earrings to match her black velvet pageant gown Wednesday, she said she was now considering having the surgery during her reign as a way of inscribing her platform of breast cancer prevention on her body. “I’ve been thinking how powerful that might be to have a Miss America say, ‘I might be Miss America but I’m still going to have surgery. I’m going to take control of my own life, my own health care,’ ” she said. “So I guess it’s up to what happens on Saturday night.” In gun debate, video game industry defends itself WASHINGTON (AP) — The video game industry, blamed by some for fostering a culture of violence, defended its practices Friday at a White House meeting exploring how to prevent horrific shootings like the recent Connecticut elementary school massacre. Vice President Joe Biden, wrapping up three days of wide-ranging talks on gun violence prevention, said the meeting was an effort to understand whether the U.S. was undergoing a “coarsening of our culture.” “I come to this meeting with no judgment. You all know the judgments other people have made,” Biden said at the opening of a two-hour discussion. “We’re looking for help.” Afterward, the Entertainment Software Association said in a statement that it had told Biden that “independent, scientific research conducted to date has found no causal connection between video games and real-life violence.” “We also recognized that gun violence is a serious problem in our country,” the group said, adding that “as an industry integral to the social and cultural fabric of America” it wanted to work toward “meaningful solutions.” It didn’t say what those might be. The gaming industry says that violent crime, particularly among the young, has fallen since the early 1990s while video games have increased in popularity. There are conflicting studies on the impact of video games and other screen violence. Some conclude that video games can desensitize people to real-world violence or temporarily quiet part of the brain that governs impulse control. Other studies have concluded there is no lasting effect. Cheryl Olson, a participant in Biden’s meeting and a researcher of the effect of violent video games, said there was concern among industry representatives that they would be made into a scapegoat in the wake of the Connecticut shooting. “The vice president made clear that he did not want to do that,” Olson said. Biden is expected to suggest ways to address violence in video games, movies and on television when he sends President Barack Obama a package of recommendations for curbing gun violence Tuesday. The proposals are expected to include calls for universal background checks and bans on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. Obama appointed Biden to lead a gun violence task force after last month’s shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school that left 20 children and six educators dead. Gun-safety activists were coalescing around expanded background checks as a key goal for the vice president’s task force. Some advocates said it may be more politically realistic — and even more effective as policy — than reinstating a ban on assault weapons. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence said some 40 percent of gun sales happen with no background checks, such as at gun shows and by private sellers over the Internet or through classified ads. “Our top policy priority is closing the massive hole in the background check system,” the group said Friday. While not backing off support for an assault weapons ban, some advocates said there could be broader political support for increasing background checks, in part because that could actually increase business for retailers and licensed gun dealers who have access to the federal background check system. “The truth is that an assault weapons ban is a very important part of the solution — and it is also much tougher to pass,” said Mark Glaze, director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Restrictions on highcapacity ammunition magazines are also seen by some as an easier lift politically than banning assault weapons. The National Rifle Association adamantly opposes universal background checks, as well as bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines — all measures that would require congressional approval. The NRA and other pro-gun groups contend that a culture that glamorizes violence bears more responsibility for mass shootings than access to a wide range of weapons and ammunition. In a 2009 report, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared, “The evidence is now clear and convincing: Media violence is one of the causal factors of real-life violence and aggression.” The report focused on all types of media violence. But for video games in particular, the pediatricians cited studies that found high exposure to violent ones increased physical aggression at least in the short term, and warned that they allow people to rehearse violent acts. On the other hand, it said friendly video games could promote good behavior. A wide spectrum of the video game industry was represented at the meeting with the vice president, including the makers of violent war video games like “Call of Duty” and “Medal of Honor” and a representative from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, which sets age ratings that on every video game package released in the United States. 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GAHS led 12-11 after eight minutes of play, then made a bwalters@civitasmedia.com CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Zach Johnson hit a threepointer with four seconds left in regulation, allowing host Chillicothe to escape Friday night with a narrow 38-37 victory over the Gallia Academy boys basketball team in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League matchup in Ross County. The Blue Devils (4-8, 1-4 9-7 run in the second canto to take a three-point lead into the intermission. The hosts answered the second half bell with a 6-2 run to claim their first lead of the night at 24-23 with three minutes left in the third canto, but the Blue Devils responded with a 3-2 run to tie things up at 26. Both teams found themselves deadlocked at 35 with less than a minute to play, but Cody Call drilled a jumper with 13 seconds left in regu- lation — giving Gallia Academy a 37-35 edge. Johnson — who scored all 14 of his points in the second half — capped a 10-point fourth quarter with his game-winning trifecta with four seconds remaining. Justin Bailey led the Blue Devils with a game-high 17 points, a dozen of which came in the first half. Wade Jarrell was next with six points, followed by Nick Clagg and Wes Jarrell with three markers apiece. Reid Eastman, Cody Call, Aaron Jackson and Jimmy Clagg each had two points to round out the scoring for GAHS, which went 8-of-13 at the charity stripe for 62 percent. Johnson paced the hosts with 14 points, followed by Tommy Bolte with eight points and Nate Rosenbauer with six markers. CHS was 3-of-8 at the charity stripe for 38 percent. Bryan Walters l Daily Tribune Meigs senior Cody Stewart (22) goes up for a shot attempt over Nelsonville-York defender Colt Adams, right, during the first half of Friday night’s TVC Ohio boys basketball contest at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium. Marauders fend off Nelsonville-York, 62-58 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — Nelsonville-York was not the intended target, but Friday night was all about getting even for the Meigs boys basketball team. The Marauders upped both their overall and league records to .500 this season following a hardfought 62-58 victory over visiting Nelsonville-York in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium. Meigs (5-5, 2-2 TVC Ohio) never trailed in the entire contest, as the hosts broke away from a 28-all tie early in the third quarter with 22-9 run to secure their biggest lead of the night at 50-37 with 6:23 left in regulation. The Buckeyes (7-4, 2-3) trimmed that deficit down to a single possession after a 15-4 charge allowed the guest to pull within 54-52 with 2:56 remaining. NYHS, however, never came closer the rest of the way — as Meigs made a small 8-6 run down the stretch to wrap up the fourpoint decision. The Marauders shot 49 percent and had eight different players reach the scoring column in the tri- umph, which also ended a three-game losing skid. Meigs also started its current three-game home stand on a solid note, as MHS coach David Kight noted afterwards. “This was a big win for us. There were several times in this game where we either tried to give it away, or Nelsonville-York tried to take it from us,” Kight said. “To our credit, we didn’t falter and we always found a way to get through the tough stretches. It’s all about the 32-minute struggle with us, and tonight typifies what we’ve been preaching since I took this job. “I’m extremely proud of them right now for what they showed tonight. We’ve got a little momentum going to start this home stand, so hopefully we can use this as a spring board to the rest of our season.” There were four ties and five lead changes in the contest, and half of those came in the opening eight minutes of play. Meigs hit 7-of-13 field goals in the first period, but NYHS managed to knot things up at seven (4:11) and nine (3:03) despite a 3-of-9 effort in the first period. MHS countered with See YORK ‌| B2 OVP Sports Schedule Monday, Jan. 14 Girls Basketball Southern at Wahama, 6 p.m. Chesapeake at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Athens at Meigs, 6 p.m. Teays Valley Christian at Hannan, 7:30 South Gallia at Trimble, 6 p.m. Miller at Eastern, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Boys Basketball Point Pleasant at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Nelsonville-York at River Valley, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Wahama, 6 p.m. Calvary at OVCS, 7 p.m. Southern at Waterford, 6 p.m. Girls Basketball Calvary at OVCS, 5:30 Photos by Bryan Walters l Daily Tribune Members of the Eastern girls varsity basketball team pose with junior Jenna Burdette, middle, after Burdette became the seventh Lady Eagle in school history to reach the 1,000-point plateau for her career Thursday night against visiting Warren. Standing, from left, are Erin Swatzel, Maddie Rigsby, Jordan Parker, Burdette, Tori Goble, Savannah Hawley and Katie Keller. Burdette lifts Lady Eagles past Warren, 64-55 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — It was Jenna Burdette’s night, and she certainly didn’t disappoint the home crowd. The Eastern junior poured in a game-high 32 points and became just the seventh female in school history to surpass the 1,000-point plateau Thursday evening during a 64-55 victory over visiting Warren in a non-conference matchup at the Eagle’s Nest in Meigs County. Burdette — a two-time AP Division IV Southeast District Player of the Year — became the first Lady Eagle to ever reach quadruple digits as a junior, doing so on a successful trifecta from the left wing with 7:12 remaining in the second period. That three-pointer broke a 15-all tie and gave EHS a lead it would never relinquish the rest of the night, and that history-making shot also sparked a 15-2 surge over the next four minutes — allowing Eastern to claim its biggest lead of the night at 30-17 with 3:10 left in the half. The visiting Lady Warriors (5-6) pulled to within 35-27 at the break and also cut their deficit down to five points on three separate occasions in the second half, but ultimately never came closer than 60-55 with 31 seconds left in regulation. Burdette — who has given a verbal commitment to the University of Dayton — started the night needing just nine markers to join Jessica Karr (1,224 points), Jessica Brannon (1,189), Valerie Karr (1,133), Morgan Weber (1,021), Erin Weber (1,013) and Kasey Turley (1,154) in the Lady Eagles’ 1,000-point club. Burdette also moved ahead of the Weber sisters on Thursday night, as she currently sits fifth alltime with 1,023 points. It was a joyous evening for the junior guard, who was just as pleased about the final outcome as she was her personal accomplishment. “It’s an awesome feeling to accomplish this, but the fact that it comes in a victory is the most important part of all of it,” Burdette said. “I didn’t realize that my thousandth point started that big run in the second quarter, so that just makes it that much more special. “It was a good win against a good opponent, and it Eastern junior Jenna Burdette, left, releases a shot attempt while being fouled by a Warren defender during the second half of Thursday night’s non-conference girls basketball contest in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. definitely gives us some confidence and momentum headed into the second half of the season. It was just a good night, period.” Burdette scored at least six points in each frame and had 23 points through three quarters of play, then made 9-of-10 free throws in the fourth to help EHS secure the nine-point decision. The Lady Warriors managed to stay within striking distance by forcing 23 turnovers while committing only 14 mistakes themselves. Warren’s downfall, however, came from beyond the arc — as the See EAGLES ‌| B2 Lady Rebels sweep Belpre, 59-49 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com BELPRE, Ohio — A 22-10 fourth quarter charge ultimately allowed the South Gallia girls basketball team to pick up its sixth straight victory Thursday night following a 59-49 decision over host Belpre in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Washington County. The visiting Lady Rebels (11-3, 8-2 TVC Hocking) stormed out to an early 14-7 advantage after eight minutes of play, but the Lady Golden Eagles (7-5, 5-5) coun- tered with a 13-6 surge in the second canto to knot things up at 20all headed into the intermission. BHS made a 10-9 run out of the break to secure its first lead of the night at 30-29 with 4:15 remaining in the third, then the hosts made another small 8-8 run en route to a 39-37 edge headed into the finale. SGHS rallied with a 6-4 spurt to knot things up at 43-all, then made a 5-0 run to secure a 48-43 lead with 5:08 left in regulation. The Lady Rebels closed the game with an 11-6 surge to wrap up the 10-point decision and a season sweep of Belpre. South Gallia de- feated BHS by a 71-53 margin back on December 17 in Mercerville. Meghan Caldwell led the guests with a game-high 21 points, followed by Ellie Bostic with 13 points and Rachel Johnson with 12 markers. Lesley Small had seven points to round out the scoring for SGHS, which went 15-of-23 from the free throw line for 65 percent. Sierra Baker paced Belpre with 20 points, followed by Katelyn Hughes with 15 points and Emily Hughes with eight markers. The Lady Eagles were 10-of-16 at the charity stripe for 63 percent. �Sunday, January 13, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Federal Hocking rolls past Rebels, 62-53 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com STEWART, Ohio — The skid continues. The South Gallia boys basketball team dropped its fifth consecutive contest Friday night when the Rebels traveled to D.C. McInturf Gymnasium to face Federal Hocking. The Lancers had won five of the last six games coming into play and added another win by the count of 62-43. A tightly contested first period left the Lancers (9-3, 7-1 TVC Hocking) with a two point lead over SGHS (3-9, 2-6) and 14-12. Federal Hocking put a 15-to-8 run together in the second quarter and held the nine point advantage at the half. FHHS out scored the Rebels by four in the third period and entended the margin to 4229. A 20-to-12 run over the final eight minutes sealed the victory for the league-leading Lancers, 62-43. South Gallia’s offensive attack was led by Mi- chael Wheeler with nine points, followed by Gus Slone and Brayden Greer with seven apiece. Landon Hutchinson and Kody Lambert each chipped in with six points, CJ Johnston added four, while Ethan Swain and Alex Stapleton rounded out the SGHS total with two apiece. Greer finished with a game-high seven assists on the night, while Hutchinson led the game with 11 rebounds. South Gallia pulled down 26 rebounds but turned the ball over 20 times. SGHS shot 16-of-33 (48.5 percent) from the field including 4-of-12 (33.3 percent) from beyond the arc. Lambert led the Rebels with two threepointers while Greer and Wheeler accounted for the other two. South Gallia was 7-of-15 from the charity stripe, equaling 46.7 percent. Federal Hocking was led by Alfy Nichols with 15 points and Shawn Parsons with 12. Max Carney contributed eight points, Pete Crum added seven, Terrance Mayle marked six, while Corey Rex and Jon Rose notched four each. Payton Seel finished with nine points, and Brendon Hart finished with a pair to round out the FHHS scoring. Parsons led Federal Hocking with four assists, while Carney led the way with five rebounds and three blocks. The Lancers as a team pulled down 22 rebounds and committed just 13 turnovers in the game. The Maroon and Gold shot 19-of-42 (45.2 percent) from the field, 4-of-13 (30.8 percent) from three point range and 19-of-28 (67.9 percent) from the free throw line in the game. Nichols rained in a trio of three-pointers for FHHS, while Parsons had the other. The Lancers have now five TVC Hocking games in a row. South Gallia will have one more shot at Federal Hocking this season, on February 8th when the Lancers come to Mercerville. Lady Defenders fall to Cross Lanes Christian, 52-23 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio —Forcing turnovers is a key to victory. The Cross Lanes Christian girls basketball team forced the Lady Defenders to turn the ball over 28 times Friday night en route to a 52-23 victory in Gallia County. The Lady Warriors (9-4) began the game with a five-minute, 12-0 run, before Ohio Valley Christian (1-6) scored three points. CLCS closed the period with a 7-0 to stretch its lead to 16 points. After OVCS scored the opening basket of the second quarter Cross Lanes Christian rattled off 10 straight points. The Lady Defenders closed the half on a 5-to4 run and trailed by 23 at the break. The Lady Warriors out scored OVCS by 10 points in the third period to extend their lead to 48-15. The Lady Defenders scored the first eight points of the final period but CLCS scored Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 Lady Rockets soar past Meigs, 57-36 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com WELLSTON, Ohio — A 19-6 first quarter deficit ultimately proved to be too much for the Meigs girls basketball team to overcome Thursday night following a 57-36 setback to host Wellston in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup in Jackson County. The visiting Lady Marauders (3-9, 0-5 TVC Ohio) never led in the contest, as the Lady Rockets (7-5, 2-3) stormed out to an early 6-0 edge before closing the opening canto with a 13-6 surge to secure a 13-point cushion after eight minutes of play. MHS countered with a 13-9 run in the second stanza to pull within 2819 at the break, but ultimately never came closer the rest of the way. Wellston extended its lead with a 16-13 run for a 44-32 advantage headed into the finale, then the hosts closed regulation with a 13-4 surge to wrap up the 21-point triumph. The Lady Marauders connected on 14-of-54 field goal attempts for 26 percent, including a 2-of-15 effort from three-point territory for 13 percent. The guests were also 6-of-9 at the charity stripe for 67 percent. Brittany Krautter led Meigs with 12 points, followed by Kelsey Hudson with 10 points and Delilah Fish with six markers. Morgan Russell contributed four points, while Mercadies George and Hannah Cremeans respectively rounded out the scoring with two markers apiece. Wellston outrebounded the guests by a slim 37-36 overall margin and committed 13 turnovers in the con- Brian Lintala l Submitted photo Meigs sophomore Hannah Cremeans (24) releases a shot attempt over a Wellston defender during Thursday night’s TVC Ohio girls basketball contest in Wellston, Ohio. test, four fewer than the Lady Marauders’ tally of 17. WHS sank 21-of-60 shot attempts for 35 percent, including an 8-of-22 effort from three-point range for 36 percent. The hosts were also 7-of-11 at the charity stripe for 63 percent. Taelor Folden and Sami Ousley both paced Wellston with a gamehigh 15 points apiece, while Ousley also hauled in a game-best 10 rebounds to record a double-double. Jordan Davis also added nine points and 10 assists to the winning cause. Eagles From Page B1 Alex Hawley l Point Pleasant Register Ohio Valley Christian’s Rachel Sargent (22) passes to Bekah Sargent (5) around Cross Lanes Christian’s Laura Jones (20) during the Lady Warriors’ 52-23 victory in Gallipolis. the final four and took the 52-23 victory. Ohio Valley Christian was led by Emily Carman, who finished one point shy of a doubledouble with nine points and 10 rebounds. Bekah Sargent finished with six points and six rebounds, while Sarah Schoonover, McKinsey Sanders, Teah Elliott and Rachel Sargent each finished with two points. Courtney Kendrick led Cross Lanes Christian with 22 points, 12 of which came in the first quarter. Julianna Lowery finished with 10 points, Laura Jones added nine and Bethany Stepp chipped in with six points. Hannah Witzke and Kathryn Legg each marked two points, while Kelly Bailey had one to round out the CLCS scoring. The Lady Defenders were 4-of-11 (36.3 percent) from the charity stripe, while the Lady Warriors were 7-of-16 (43.8 percent). This is the lone scheduled meeting be tween theses teams this season. guests netted just 1-of-20 attempts and also missed their final 14 tries over the final three-plus quarters of play. It wasn’t a perfect victory, but EHS coach John Burdette was ultimately pleased with the final result against a significantly-bigger Division II program. “I told the girls coming in that Warren had a good club and to be ready to play ball when the game tipped off,” the elder Burdette said. “We answered the bell from the start and kept after it, and we got another quality win. These are the games that we haven’t always had success with in the past, so this is a good boost for the girls.” Eastern — which has now won five straight — suffered its only loss of the season on December 17 against visiting Jackson, another Division II program that plays in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. The Lady Eagles jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but a Mackenzie Ullman basket at the 1:03 mark capped a 15-10 run to give Warren its only lead of the night at 15-14. Savannah Hawley hit a free throw with nine seconds left to end the first quarter tied at 15-all. After missing its first eight shots, Warren closed the second canto with a 10-5 surge to pull within eight points at the intermission. Eastern — which had 13 first half turnovers — outscored the guests by a 20-12 overall margin in the second canto. The Lady Eagles managed only one more point than the guests in the second half. EHS used a 15-14 run to establish a 50-41 lead headed into the finale, then both team netted 14 points apiece down the stretch to wrap up the nine-point contest. Eastern connected on 21-of-55 field goal attempts for 38 percent, including a 7-of-13 effort from three-point territory for 54 percent. The hosts were also 15-of22 at the free throw line for 68 percent, including a 12-of-17 effort in the fourth stanza. After Jenna Burdette, the Lady Eagles received 10 points from Maddie Rigsby and seven markers from Erin Swatzel. Jordan Parker added six points, while Savannah Hawley and Katie Keller each contributed four markers. Tori Goble also had one point for Eastern, which had all seven players reach the scoring column. The Lady Warriors sank 18-of-64 shot attempts for 28 percent, which included a 2-of-14 effort from the field in the pivotal second frame. WHS was also 18-of-25 at the charity stripe for 72 percent. Mackenzie Ullman paced Warren with 15 points, followed by Jordanna Rauch with 13 points and Victoria Buzzard with 11 markers. The guests had seven turnovers apiece in each half. When asked about what it meant to him to see his daughter eclipse a career milestone, John Burdette could only smile and speak on behalf of the flock. “I know none of these girls or myself will ever forget this night. As nice a night as this is for Jenna, there is not a better group of girls that you’d want around to be part of this,” the fifth-year frontman said. “These girls have been around together since kindergarten, so it’s more like family. It’s a special night for all of us.” York From Page B1 a 6-0 run to claim a 15-9 edge with 26 seconds remaining, but Colt Adams nailed a free throw with nine seconds left to pull the guests to within 15-10 after one period of play. Marc Carter capped a 5-0 Buckeye run to start the second canto after a free throw made it a 15all contest with 5:51 left in the half, but the hosts countered with an 11-4 surge over the final 5:27 to take a 26-19 cushion into the break. The Marauders were 9-of-22 from the field and committed 10 turnovers in the first half, while NYHS was 6-of-18 on shot attempts and also surrendered nine turnovers. The Buckeyes answered the second half bell, as the guests went on a 9-2 run to start the third period for a 28-all tie with 5:17 remaining. NelsonvilleYork, however, never came closer the rest of the way, as MHS countered with a 15-6 charge over the final five-plus minutes to claim a 43-34 edge headed into the finale. NYHS opened the fourth with a trifecta to pull within six, but Ty Phelps capped a 7-0 run with a field goal at the 6:23 mark to give the hosts their biggest lead of the night at 50-37. The Buckeyes made their big run and eventually pulled to within two (54-52) after Clint Hauda nailed a pair of free throws, but the hosts answered with a 7-2 run to take a 6154 edge with 1:15 remaining. The guests again received a pair of free throws from Hauda with 52 seconds left to pull within 6158, but that was as close as the Buckeyes came. Dillon Boyer added a free throw with 18 seconds left to round out the scoring and wrap up the triumph. The Marauders — who had 24 turnovers in the contest — connected on 23-of-47 field goal attempts, including a 2-of5 effort from three-point range for 40 percent. The hosts were also 14-of-22 at the free throw line for 64 percent. Dillon Boyer led Meigs with a game-high 22 points, followed by Kaileb Sheets with 17 points and Jordan Hutton with seven markers. Dustin Ulbrich chipped in six points to the winning cause, while Cody Stewart added five markers. Ty Phelps and Treay McKinney each added two points for the victors, while Alex Morris rounded out the scoring with one marker. Stewart had a team-best nine rebounds and Sheets added a teamhigh four assists. The Buckeyes were 18of-48 from the field for 38 percent, including a 3-of14 effort from three-point territory for 21 percent. The guests also committed 21 turnovers and made 19of-31 charity tosses for 61 percent. Clint Hauda paced Nelsonville-York with 19 points, followed by Colt Adams with 11 points and Emmitt Reed with nine markers. �Sunday, January 13, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 RVHS swimmers 4th at Hurricane meet Staff Report SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. — The River Valley swim team finished fourth overall Tuesday night at a six-team meet at the TriCounty YMCA hosted by Hurricane High School. The Raiders finished the competition with three event championships and a total of eight top-four efforts on the day, led by a pair of first-place efforts by Trenton Wolfe. Wolfe claimed gold in both the 200m individual medley and the 100m backstroke. The Raiders also won gold in the boys medley and placed third as a team in the 200 free relay. Alicia Ferrell placed second in the 200m individual medley and was third in the 100m backstroke. James Jackson finished fourth in the 200m freestyle event, while Ben Ball was fourth in the 500m freestyle competition. Other schools competing at the event were Gallia Academy, Point Pleasant, Spring Valley, Winfield and host Hurricane. No other results of the competition were available at presstime. River Valley will be hosting a meet on January 26 at the University of Rio Grande. Georgetown pulls away in second half, drops RedStorm Randy Payton Special to OVP GEORGETOWN, Ky — Allan Thomas scored seven of his game-high 18 points during an 11-0 second half run which sparked Georgetown College to a 78-61 victory over the University of Rio Grande, Thursday night, in MidSouth Conference men’s basketball action at the Davis-Reid Alumni Gym. The Tigers, who improved to 8-0 all-time against Rio Grande, ran their record to 12-4 overall and 3-4 in the MSC with the win. The RedStorm, who played without their leading scorer, freshman guard D.D. Joiner, slipped to 6-11 overall and 2-6 in the league with the loss. Georgetown took a 29-26 lead into the lockerroom after a first half that featured six ties and five lead changes. The Tigers’ lead stood at 36-34 after a bucket by Rio Grande senior center Dominick Haynes with 16:42 left in the contest, but the RedStorm would go two minutes before scoring again when Haynes hit one of two free throw tries. In the interim, Georgetown had scored 11 straight points to open up a 13-point advantage and the Tigers never looked back. Thomas, who scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half, started the scoring spurt with a three-pointer and later added jumpers on consecutive possessions. Rio Grande sliced the deficit to single digits when a three-pointer by freshman swingman Austin McMaster with 14:07 remaining made it 47-38, but Thomas countered with another trifecta of his own on Georgetown’s ensuing possession to send the Tigers back in front by 12 points and the RedStorm got no closer the rest of the way. Georgetown’s biggest lead of the contest was 21 points, 78-57, following a basket by Deondre McWhorter with 1:26 left to play. McWhorter was one of three other Tigers in double-figures, finishing with 13 points. Vic Moses added 14 points and a game-high eight rebounds, while Garel Craig tacked on 10 points and a gamehigh six assists off the bench. Georgetown shot just over 51 percent from the field in the second half (19-for-37) and finished the game with just nine turnovers and a 46-40 edge in rebounding. Haynes led Rio Grande by equaling Thomas’ game-high total of 18 points, while senior guard Kaleb Kimber had 11 points and junior forward Karl Moore snared seven rebounds. The RedStorm shot just 27.6 percent from the floor in the first half (8-for29) and were just 5-for-14 at the free throw line (35.7 percent) in the second half after hitting nine of their 10 attempts at the charity stripe before the intermission. Rio Grande returns to action on Saturday when it wraps up a two-game weekend road swing at St. Catharine College. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. Special to OVP GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Georgetown College used a 20-2 run late in the first half to break open a close game and the 23rd-ranked Tigers went on to post a 98-59 rout of the University of Rio Grande, Thursday night, in Mid-South Conference women’s basketball action at the DavisReid Alumni Gym. Georgetown improved to 10-6 overall and 4-3 in the MSC with the victory. Rio Grande suffered a third consecutive loss, slipping to 5-11 overall and 0-8 in league play. The RedStorm trailed just 29-27 after junior guard Kate Hammond drilled a three-pointer with 8:02 left in the first half. The Tigers reeled off 20 of the game’s next 22 points, though, to take a 20-point lead with just over two minutes left in the first half and finished with an 18-point advantage, 51-33, at the intermission. Rio Grande got no closer the rest of the night and trailed by as many as 45 points, 92-47, after the Tigers’ Olivia Coleman hit a pair of free throws with 5:16 left in the game. Andrea Howard had a game-high 26 points to pace a quartet of doubledigit scorers for Georgetown, while Devanny King tossed in 19 points. Kourtney Tyra had the Tigers’ top all-around performance, tough, posting a “triple-double” with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Lizza Jonas added 12 points for GC, which shot 49.2 percent from the field overall (31-for-63) while also enjoying a whopping 54-36 edge in rebounding. The Tigers also connected on 28 of 37 free throw attempts in the contest compared to a 9-for12 showing at the charity stripe by Rio Grande. Federal Hocking holds off Lady Falcons, 49-43 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com MASON, W.Va. — The come back came up just short. The Wahama girls basketball team ended Thursday night’s TriValley Conference Hocking Division match up with an 11-to-2 run but it wasn’t enough as visiting Federal Hocking held on for the 49-43 victory. The Lady Lancers (56, 5-5 TVC Hocking) turned defense into offense in the opening period, forcing 10 turnovers and scoring 10 points in the stanza. The Lady White Falcons (1-12, 1-9) marked 10 points in the first and trailed by six. WHS came within a point of the lead in the second quarter after a 8-to-3 spurt fueled by a pair of three-pointers. The RedStorm, which FHHS finished the half shot just 29.7 percent from with a 5-to-1 run, inthe field (22-for-74), were creasing it’s lead back led by a season-high 13 points from sophomore forward Janie Morris, while freshman forward Sarah Bonar added 12 points to go along with a team-high nine rebounds and two blocked shots. Senior guard Shardai Morrison-Fountain finished with 11 points in a losing cause for Rio. Rio Grande also played the final 23 minutes of the game without the services of Hammond, who was hit in the face while fouling Georgetown’s Dev Golden with 3:02 left in the first half. Hammond was playing her third game with a broken nose she suffered during practice eight days earlier. The RedStorm return to action on Saturday when they conclude their weekend road swing at St. Catharine College in a 2 p.m. tipoff at Lourdes Hall. Tigers rout Rio women, 98-59 Randy Payton Alex Hawley l Point Pleasant Register Wahama senior Mackenzie Gabritsch (center) dribbles into a host of Federal Hocking defenders during Thursday night’s 49-43 Lady Falcons loss in Mason. to six points. After the break the Lady Lancers turned up the intensity with a 9-to2 run that put their lead in double-digits. The Lady Falcons trimmed the lead back down to nine points with an 8-to2 spurt that ended the period. Federal Hocking started the finale with a 9-to3 run, pushing its lead to 15 points. WHS out scored FHHS by nine over the final 4:25 but ran out of time. Federal Hocking earned its second victory over Wahama this season. Kelsey Zuspan led Wahama with 14 points on the night, including a pair of three-pointers. Mackenzie Gabritsch chipped in with 10 points, while Sierra Carmichael and Rachel Roque added eight apiece. Carmichael hit the game’s only other three-pointer. Paige Gardner contributed with two points, and Bunni Peters marked one to round out the WHS scoring. Wahama shoth 12-of-22 from the charity stripe in the game, equaling 54.5 percent. Cheyenne Singer paved the way for Federal Hocking with 25 points, followed by Megan Thompson with 10 and Ashton Cale with nine. McKenzie Steele and Carley Tabler each had two points, while Whitney Gillian marked one to round out the FHHS scoring. Federal Hocking was 15-of-26 from the free throw line for 57.7 percent. This marks the 10 consecutive loss for Wahama. The Lady Lancers complete the season sweep of the Lady Falcons as FHHS won 48-37 in Stewart on Dec. 17. CLEVELAND (AP) — Rob Chudzinski’s roots run 44 years deep with the Browns. As a kid, he buckled on his orange helmet and ran around his backyard in Toledo, Ohio, pretending he was Ozzie Newsome. He sat outside in the snow and watched Cleveland games on TV through the window to make it feel like he was in the Dawg Pound. He chomped on dog biscuits. On Friday, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came true for Chudzinski, who was introduced as the Browns’ sixth fulltime coach since 1999. Although he has never been a head coach, “Chud” was selected over candidates with more experience and stronger resumes. Chudzinski, though, stood out. He wanted it more than anyone. “It’s a dream come true, almost unbelievable in a lot of ways,” Chudzinski said. There is a segment of Browns fans as stunned as Chudzinski, whose hiring seemed to come out of nowhere. After interviewing several high-profile candidates, including Oregon coach Chip Kelly, former Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt and other top coordinators, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner picked Chudzinski, who spent the past two years as Carolina’s offensive coordinator. Haslam said he spoke with “nine or 10 of the best coaches in the country” and insisted Chudzinski was on the team’s list of candidates from the outset. “Rob was always on our radar screen,” Haslam said of his first coaching hire. “Rob has been identified as a top, bright, young guy for a long time. I feel very confident we’ve got the right guy.” This is Chudzinski’s third stint with the Browns. He coached Cleveland’s tight ends in 2004 and was the team’s offensive coordinator in 2007-08. In his first season calling plays, the Browns went 10-6 and had four players make the Pro Bowl. It hasn’t been nearly as good since he left “Happy to see Chud coming back,” Browns Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas said in an email to the AP. “We had a good year in 2007. Very smart offensive mind. When he left, I knew he’d be a great head coach someday!” Chudzinski’s first task is to assemble his staff. He’ll speak with the assistants still under contract and is confident he’ll be able to bring in quality coaches to build the Browns into a consistent winner. Chudzinski would not comment on any specific candidates. There are reports he’ll hire former San Diego coach Norv Turner as his offensive coordinator. 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Experience in preparing and working with budgets a plus, along with the ability to prepare and analyze comprehensHelp Wanted- General ive reports, carry out assigned projects to their completion, Pleasant Valley Hospital has a communicate effectively per diem opening for a Regisverbally and in writing, and estration Clerk/Courier for our tablish and maintain effective Outreach Department. Three working relationships with emto six months clerical experiployees, city officials and the ence and a valid driver’s lipublic. Responsible for overcense with a good driving reseeing all aspects of safety in cord required. Please send reoperations of the City. Comsume to Pleasant Valley Hosputer skills required for Mipital, HR Department, 2520 crosoft products or equivalent. Valley Dr., Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550 or fax to (304) 675-6975 Ability to prepare spreadsheets and general typing or apply on-line at www.pvalskills required. Reading and inley.org. terpreting blueprints and EOE: M/F/D/V schematic drawings is preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Complete job description can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofgallipolis.com. Salary range dependent upon experience and qualifications; Miscellaneous excellent benefits. The City of Gallipolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Resumes will be accepted at the Office of the City Manager, 848 third Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, until 12:00 p.m. on January 18, 2013. Randall J. Finney City Manager 1/6 1/13 CASE MANAGEMENT SUAbility to prepare spreadPERVISOR sheets and general typing skills required. Reading and in- A leading company is looking for a Full-Time successful and terpreting blueprints and reliable Case Management Suschematic drawings is prepervisor for our Huntington ferred. Good written and verbal Sunday Times Sentinel • Page ofB5 fice. Benefits include health incommunication skills are resurance, life insurance & longquired. Complete job descripterm disability and liberal paid tion can be found on the City’s time off. Warm and friendly atwebsite HelpatWanted- General Medical mosphere. Supervisory, case www.cityofgallipolis.com. management experience in the Salary range dependent upon I/DD Waiver program and a experience and qualifications; bachelor's degree in the Huexcellent benefits. The City of man Service Field required. InGallipolis is an Equal Opporterested parties please e-mail tunity Employer. your resume to: jhillman@mulResumes will be accepted at the Office of the City Manager, berrystreetmanagement.com or fax to: 304-630-0701. 848 third Avenue, P.O. Box EOE/M/F/D/V 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, until 12:00 p.m. on January 18, Nurses (REGISTERED) 2013. Immediate openings for our Randall J. Finney HUNTINGTON office and surCity Manager rounding areas. Flexible 1/6 1/13 schedule and mileage reimbursement. No shift work, no Law Enforcement overnights an more! Warm and Police Officers needed for the friendly atmosphere. Benefits Town of Mason, full and/or part include dental, vision and time. WV certification premuch more! Some in-house ferred but not necessary for full CEU training provided. Intertime. Uncertified officers must ested parties please e-mail be willing to attend police your resume to: academy training. WV certifica- nwills@mulberrystreetmanagetion a must for part time. Apment.com or fax to: Nichole plications available at town 304-733-6429. EOE/M/F/D/V hall, 656 Second Street, SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Medical Manufactured Homes CASE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR A leading company is looking for a Full-Time successful and reliable Case Management Supervisor for our Huntington office. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance & longterm disability and liberal paid time off. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Supervisory, case management experience in the I/DD Waiver program and a bachelor's degree in the Human Service Field required. Interested parties please e-mail your resume to: jhillman@mulberrystreetmanagement.com or fax to: 304-630-0701. EOE/M/F/D/V 2 Br Mobile Home for Rent 1 Bath - No Pets - Ref. Required $400 mo. 367-7025 Miscellaneous www.mydailytribune.com 3 BR 2 bath Mobile home on farm, All Appliances, $600 mo, Plus $300 utility allowance, 540)729-1331 Mobile Home / Point Pleasant Area / $400mo. Call 304-2385127 �Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 60385174 Sunday, January 13, 2013 �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2013 Along the River C1 Remember when … French Art Colony brings Gallia history to life Stephanie Filson Managing Editor The Sunday Times-Sentinel sfilson@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS — History, when retold, has a way of coming alive again. There is this sense of having been there, even when you weren’t. That’s the sense one gets when walking through the galleries of the French Art Colony (FAC) for their current photographic exhibit, “Remember When …” The galleries are filled with mostly black and white photos ranging from the late 1800s to the 1980s and contain images that skillfully capture moments in Gallia County’s history. The majority of the photographs are on loan from David Tawney, who alongside his father Max Tawney, operated a long-standing and esteemed photography business on Second Ave. in Gallipolis. Those photos that did not come from Tawney were organized by Cheryl Enyart, who also voluntarily hung the exhibit. Jenny Myers, office assistant at the FAC, was visibly energized by the exhibit. “It’s one of the most fun exhibits we’ve had in a while,” said Myers. She said as a person who knew the area See REMEMBER |‌ C2 Among other local familys featured, three images of Guida Arista Harrington hang in one Modern photos by Stephanie Filson of the FAC galleries. The photos were taken Visitors to the FAC were quickly drawn into the history in the many photographs lining the in 1923 prior to her marriage to William O. walls of the gallery. Boggs. She was a direct descendant of one of the French 500 who landed and settled in Gallipolis in 1790. She was also the mother of established community and business leader Marianne Campbell. Historic photos provided by David Tawney and Cheryl Enyart Filled with classic automobiles, Second Avenue. was hopping with activity in this photo from an era when Spencer Tracy was on screen at the Colony and Air Cadet was featured at the Gallipolis Theatre. This very old photo depicts early construction along Second Avenue. in Gallipolis. Jenny Myers enthusiastically points out the features of photo after photo during her interview with the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. Several tractor owners lined up in front of the Agee & Son Implement Co., to advertise the upcoming 4H Pie Social to be at the Ohio Valley Grange Hall in April. Agee & Son sold Farmall and International tractors and parts, among other things. �Sunday, January 13, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Extension column Remember wandowski OSU Extension on February 18. “Use of EAZI-Breed CIDR for Sheep and Goat Operations” Dr. Keith Inskeep, West University University on February 25. Seesions are being held on Monday nights in February at the Athens Soil and Water Office located at 69 South Plains Road, The Plains (near Dr Absfall office) . Cost is $10 per family to cover printing costs. Please email kneen.1@ osu.edu or call 740-5938555 to reserve a spot. Pay at the door. Hope to see you there. *** Are you interested in growing and marketing fruits and vegetables? The Ohio Produce Growers Marketing Association is holding its annual winter congress January 21 -23 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky Ohio. Three days of classes covering marketing, latest production methods for fruits and vegetables, food safety update, disease control and new invasive insects. Trade show will be open on January 22 and 23. For further details go to their website at www.opgma.org. well, left for a time and came back, the photos jog a lot of great memories. “It gives me a sense of belonging to the community,” said Myers. “The photos tie memories from different decades together to create a full picture of the city.” The photographs are grouped together in cat- outdoors. Did the past *** few days of Are you raisunseasonable ing sheep or warm weather goats either get you anxfor meat or ious for spring? milk industry. Enjoy a little Are you conspringtime sidering raisbeauty inside ing them as a your home by junior fair projforcing a few ect? Consider branches of attending a spring flowerlocal series ing shrubs. of production Two- to threeHal Kneen and care webifoot branches nars (classes of forsythia Syndicated given over the and pussy wilColumnist Internet) belows can be cut ing held each now and placed Monday night into a bucket of warm water. Place into in February from 7-9 p.m. a 50- to 60-degree room, by the Ohio Sheep Imlike a basement. Recut provement Association, the branch stems every OSU Sheep Team and couple of days and place OSU Extension in colinto a bucket of new warm laboration with the local water. After a week or so, Athens Soil and Water the flower buds should Conservation office. Sesenlarge (plump up in sions will cover: “Vaccinasize). Arrange the branch- tion Programs for Sheep es in a tall vase filled with and Goats Operations” by warm water and place in OSU Large Animal Veteria sunny window. In just a narian Dr. Eric Gordon on few days the flower buds February 4. “Artificial Inshould open up. If suc- semination Techniques of cessful, try cutting woody Sheep and Goats” by Dr. stems (magnolia, redbud, Meghan Wulster- Radcliff flowering dogwood, ap- Ceo, American Society ple, flowering quince and of Animal Sciences on peach) that have flower February 11. “Managing buds. The flowers sure Pastures and Hay Fields do chase the winter blues after a Drought” Jeff Mcwhen it is cold and snowy Cutcheon and Rory Le- From Page 1 Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 egories such as the City Park, First Ave., Second Ave., Businesses through the Years, Civic Groups, the Silver Bridge, the Ohio River, Churches, Local Families and Notable Locals. “Anyone who lives in this area would love to see all these pictures,” said Myers, as she pointed out one after the other. “I’d say older residents would have stories about many of the places in the photos.” The exhibit will be on display at the FAC through January 30. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and may walk through the exhibit at their leisure. Hal Kneen is the Athens/Meigs County Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator , Ohio State University Extension. Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from January 9, 2013. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $90-$197, Heifers, $90-$150; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $90-$175, Heifers, $90-$145; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $90-$155 Heifers, $90$132; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $90-$140, Heifers, $85-$130; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $85-$125, Heifers, $80-$120. Fed Cattle Choice, Steers $115-$118.75, Heifers, $114-$117; Select, Steers, $105-$114, Heifers, $100-$113; Holstein, Steers, $95-$108. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $72-$82.75; Medium/Lean, $64-$71; Thin/Light, $30-$63; Bulls, $85-$92.75. Back to Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $820; Goats, $28-$165; One of the newer photographs in the exhibit came from a 1981 article in the Gallipolis Daily Hogs, $20-$69; Bred Cows, $580-$1,110; Tribune documenting a fire that claimed a wing of the Gallia County Courthouse. Baby Calves, $90-$125; Lambs, $97-$140. Upcoming Specials 1/16/13 — Preconditioned feeder sale, 10 a.m. Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 6453697, or Mark at (740) 645-5708, or visit the website at www.uproducers.com. Spielberg’s in at Oscars; Bigelow, Affleck are out BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Steven Spielberg had a great day at the Academy Awards nominations, where his Civil War saga “Lincoln” led with 12 nominations. It was not so great for Kathryn Bigelow, Tom Hooper and Ben Affleck, whose films did well but surprised — dare we say shocked? — Hollywood by failing to score directing nominations for the three filmmakers. “I just think they made a mistake,” said Alan Arkin, a supporting-actor nominee for Affleck’s Iran hostage-crisis tale “Argo.” “Lincoln,” ”Argo,” Bigelow’s Osama bin Laden manhunt thriller and Hooper’s Victor Hugo musical “Les Miserables” landed among the nine best-picture contenders Thursday. Also nominated for the top honor were the old-age love story “Amour”; the independent hit “Beasts of the Southern Wild”; the slave-revenge narrative “Django Unchained”; the shipwreck story “Life of Pi”; and the lost-souls romance “Silver Linings Playbook.” A mostly predictable bunch. But it’s baffling how Bigelow — the first woman to earn the directing Oscar for her 2009 best-picture winner “The Hurt Locker” — missed out on a nomination for one of last year’s most-acclaimed films. “Yes, it was a surprise,” Spielberg said of Bigelow. “But I’ve been surprised myself through the years, so I know what it feels like.” Spielberg was snubbed for a directing slot on 1985’s “The Color Purple,” which earned 11 nominations, including best picture. He also was overlooked for director on 1975’s “Jaws,” another best-picture nominee. “I never question the choices the academy branches make, because I’ve been in the same place that Kathryn and Ben find themselves today,” said Spielberg, who finally got his Oscar respect in the 1990s with best-picture and director wins for “Schindler’s List” and another directing trophy for “Saving Private Ryan.” ”I’m grateful if I’m nominated, and I’ve never felt anything other than gratitude even when I’m not — gratitude for at least having been able to make the movie. So I never question the choices.” Especially this time, when “Lincoln” has positioned itself as the film to beat at the Feb. 24 Oscars. Its nominations include best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis for his monumental performance as Abraham Lincoln, supporting actress for Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln and supporting actor for Tommy Lee Jones as abolitionist firebrand Thaddeus Stevens. Oscar directing contenders usually are identical or at least line up closely with those for the Directors Guild of America Awards. But only Spielberg and “Life of Pi” director Ang Lee made both lists this time. The Directors Guild also nominated Affleck, Bigelow and Hooper, but the Oscars handed its other three slots to David O. Russell for “Silver Linings Playbook” and two real longshots: veteran Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke for “Amour” and newcomer Benh Zeitlin, who made his feature debut with “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Zeitlin, whose low-budget, dream-like film about a wild child in Louisiana’s flooded backwoods won the top honor at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, said he never expected to be competing “alongside the greatest filmmakers alive.” “I’m completely freaking out,” Zeitlin said. “Those guys taught me how to make films. The VHS pile that was on the VCR when I was born was past Spielberg movies, and that’s why I started wanting to do this, was watching them thousands and thousands of times.” Other nominees were caught off guard over how the category shook out. “I would be lying if I didn’t say I was surprised,” Russell, a past nominee for “The Fighter,” said about Bigelow. Lee, who won the directing Oscar The Gallia Academy High School girls basketball team of 1908. for “Brokeback Mountain,” agreed that there were surprises — but pleasant ones, particularly for Zeitlin’s inclusion. “Newcomers, veterans, a European,” Lee said. “It’s great company, and it’s an honor to line up with them, and encouraging because there is a newcomer.” Colleagues of snubbed filmmakers were not so happy. “That put a damper on my enthusiasm,” ”Argo” co-star Arkin said of Affleck, an A-lister who’s arguably proving himself a better director than actor. “I thought his work was the work of an old master, not somebody with just two films under his belt. I thought it was an extraordinary piece of directing.” “I would have loved him to have been recognized in this,” Hugh Jackman, a bestactor nominee as Hugo’s tragic hero Jean Valjean for “Les Miserables,” said of director Hooper. “But no one will be able to take away the achievement, nor really that the eight nominations that ‘Les Miz’ has are In 1940, people filled the sidewalks and the city park for a parade commemorating the 150th more shared with him than with anyone.” anniversary of the founding of Gallipolis. �Sunday, January 13, 2013 COMICS/ENTERTAINMENT Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Sunday, January 13, 2013 BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE ZITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Jan. 14, 2013: This year many opportunities appear; however, with them come many reasons not to take advantage of them. If you want the end results, trust yourself and the path you must take. You will hop over several obstacles; you will get there. If you are single, come summer 2013, your love life will become very lively. You will either have a ball dating, or you’ll find yourself in a meaningful relationship. If you are attached, the two of you need to plan several getaways together in order to stoke the embers of romance. AQUARIUS is quirky, yet he or she understands you well. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Your dreams will be inspirational, and they could set you on a path of soul searching. As a result, you’ll be calm and centered. Others approach you with a willingness to share and be more vulnerable. You might rethink your impression of an associate. Tonight: Do your thing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Zero in on what is important to you. Your perspective about a cohort could be transforming, as you open up to each other more and more. Still, this person might be withdrawn. Curb a tendency to be excessive. Tonight: Where your friends are. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Your take-charge attitude might emerge. Tap into your creativity, and manifest much more of what you want. Let someone be a little more involved with your decisionmaking process. Transform a difficult situation into a shared experience. Tonight: In the limelight. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Keep reaching out to someone at a distance whom you trust, and who often provides diverse and sometimes opposing viewpoints. A child might act closed off. This attitude could be necessary, as he or she seems to be going through a phase. Tonight: Feed your mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Deal with a partner or associate directly. This person might be unusually plugged into his or her imagination. It could be difficult to communicate at times. Try a very anchored and solid approach, and he or she will respond. Tonight: Go with someone’s suggestion. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Others seem to have everything under control and are not willing to let go. Do your own thing rather than feel left out. Of course, someone might be looking for you. This person’s search could be a problem if it involves work. Do not cut off communication. Tonight: Do not be alone. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH You have a lot of ground to cover, and you’ll get it all done unless you start worrying about a problem and/or a financial matter. Be willing to revise your boundaries for a day and see what happens. You might want to make a conscious change. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You have a tremendous amount of self-discipline, should you decide to use it. Your imagination seems to be an endless source of ideas, though they might not necessarily be related to what is going on around you. Work on staying present. Tonight: Spice up the moment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might have a hard time getting started, which could be for the better. If you can work from home, do. You also might need to work on some other project that you do not have time for normally. If you run into a roadblock, back off. Tonight: Do not push yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Your words have far more impact than you realize. You might not see their effect immediately. You could cause a major transformation with just a few sentences. No fighting is necessary — just your voice and mind. Tonight: Head home after visiting with several friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might want to do what you feel. Think about it, as sometimes taking care of oneself requires some indulgence. Your perspective about an older friend, relative or boss is changing. Try not to be reactive to this person. Step back, if you must. Tonight: Treat yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Follow your intuition as well as your intellect, because both elements of your personality target what you want, just in different ways. Someone at a distance could be acting cold toward you. A meeting with friends or associates will be pivotal. Tonight: As you like. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, January 13, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 Open Gate Garden Club installs officers Robert Joseph Fortney and Norma Jean (West) Fortney Fortneys observe 65th anniversary Robert Joseph Fortney and Norma Jean (West) Fortney of the Reedsville community recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married on Nov. 28, 1947, at the Meigs County Courthouse in Pomeroy. Mr. and Mrs. Fortney have six children, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A family observance was held. Submitted photo New officers of the Open Gate Garden Club were recently installed by Jackie Davis, Region 11 director of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc. New officers are: Clara Day, president; Brenda Covert, vice-president; Kathy Hildenbrand, secretary, and Nancy Skaggs, treasurer. Witmer, Duncan awarded at Beta convention Stephanie Cundiff and Adam Johnson Cundiff-Johnson engagement David and Karen Cundiff of Racine announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Danielle Cundiff, to Adam Jordan Johnson, son of Carroll “Joe” and Brenda Johnson of Portland. The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Ohio University and is employed by the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. Her fiance is employed by American Electric Power Mountaineer Plant. The couple will be married on June 22 at the Racine United Methodist Church. Johnson-Bader engagement Keith and Angie Johnson of Gallipolis are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kayla Marie Johnson of Lexington, Ky., to Bradly Arthur Bader of Lexington, Ky., son of Tim and Nicki Bader of Winfield, W.Va. The future bride is a 2008 graduate of River Valley High School and class valedictorian and a 2012 triple-major graduate of Marshal University earning her Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, French and Secondary Education. She is currently enrolled as a master’s degree student at the University of Kentucky in Education Policy Studies and Evaluation. Kayla is employed as a graduate assistant at the UK Department of Academic Enhancement. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Winfield High School. He attended Marshall University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism, graduating in 2007, and a Master’s Degree in Adult and Technical Education in 2009. The couple met at a Marshall University football game in 2009. A summer wedding is being planned and will be held at the Marshall University Foundation Hall in Huntington, W.Va., on July 13, at a time to be announced. Bradly Arthur Bader and Kayla Marie Johnson Submitted photo The South Gallia Beta Club recently attended the Ohio Beta Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Ruthie Witmer received second place in the poetry contest, and Tori Duncan received the John W. Harris Leadership Award. The criteria for this award focuses on proven leadership skills, service to school and community, and character traits in the Beta Club Creed. Pictured are, from left: Ruthie Witmer and Tori Duncan. Fraziers welcome first born Ashlee Nikole Frazier and Rocky Shane Frazier recently welcomed their first born and the first Gallipolis baby of 2013. Rocky Shane Elsworth Frazier, III, was born at 11:33 a.m. on January 7, 2013, at Holzer Hospital Labor and Delivery. He weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Lynn Kay Roslinski and Wayne Allen Dent and paternal grandparents are Connie Sue Frazier and Rocky Elsworth Frazier. Family members present at the hospital at the time of birth were: great aunt, Barb Roslinski; grandmothers, Lynn Roslinski and Connie Frazier; father, Rocky Rocky Shane Elsworth Frazier, III Frazier; and uncle, Michael Shaffer. Ohio theme parks CEO: Staycations are fun BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — The chief executive of one of the country’s largest amusement park companies said since the economic downturn has people staying closer to home, staycations have boosted business at the parks. CEO Matt Ouimet on Wednesday predicted the staycation trend would continue even with the economy improving. He spoke about the future of the amusement park industry and Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. after touring the plant where the newest roller coaster for the company’s Cedar Point park is under construction. He said Cedar Fair’s parks generally draw most of their visitors from within a couple of hundred miles. “I think staycations are here to stay because people have rediscovered that it’s more fun, less complicated and less expensive to get in your car and drive to Cedar Point or other parks,” Ouimet said. The key to success for Cedar Fair parks and others is to focus on the job of “keeping people happy.” “As long as we do that and provide a great value for a full day’s experience, the industry will be healthy for a long time to come,” Ouimet said. As he toured the plant, he several times said simply: “Wow!” Clermont Steel Fabricators LLC in Batavia, just east of Cincinnati, is constructing the steel parts that will form a winged roller coaster, called GateKeeper, set to debut May 11. Ouimet viewed sections of track and towers that will form a 100-foot tall keyhole-type opening for riders to pass through as they soar above guests entering the park. The blue-steeled tubular coaster will feature a 163foot vertical drop and speeds of 67 mph, with riders on seats that ex- tend sideways with nothing above or below them. The $25 million coaster, designed to make people feel as though they are flying, will help provide the thrills that Ouimet says are a major part of Cedar Point’s attraction. But he said it’s also an example of the investments Cedar Fair plans to make in its parks. The company owns 15 entertainment sites, including 11 amusement parks and four water parks. While Ouimet didn’t provide specific investment plans for those parks, he said that Kings Island, Cedar Fair’s amusement park just north of Cincinnati, “is on my radar.” The new coaster is part of a roughly $30 million project overhauling the entrance to Cedar Point in Sandusky. The company also plans to spend about $60 million over three years to renovate its hotels and some other projects at the park along Lake Erie. The company has said it expects upcoming figures will show 2012 was its third consecutive year of record profitability and has projected revenue for the past year at $1.06 billion to $1.08 billion. Ouimet oversaw the Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland Resort in California before going to Cedar Fair as president in June 2011. He became Cedar Fair’s CEO last January. While Cedar Fair had become the nation’s third largest amusement park chain by the time Ouimet arrived, it has had to deal with problems in recent years, including a large debt from its $1.24 billion acquisition of Paramount Parks Inc. in 2006. That deal added five amusement parks to the chain but was followed by the economic downturn. Now Ouimet says “business has never been better from a financial standpoint.” � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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