https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/75cd6ab9649ed371e050d2ef569d720b.pdf 9b32de99f2717328ae6014ac20de9df6 PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more INSIDE STORY Meigs Band Alumni raising money for concessions... Page C1 WEATHER Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties SPORTS partly sunny. High near 38, Low around 29....Page A3 Prep basketball action .... Page B1 OBITUARIES Erskine E. Blanton, Sr., 80 John S. Foster, 81 Bobby L. Hager, 81 Ada M. Koblentz, 83 Betty Lou (Fisher) Lemley, 84 Grace Y. Mayhorn, 58 Johnnie H. Nash, 73 Charles F. Pyles, Jr., 59 Geraldine I. (Adams) Putney, 71 Michael E. Viers, 60 $2.00 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013 Vol. 47, No. 4 Wiseman outlines buy local campaign Amber Gillenwater agillenwater@civitasmedia.com RIO GRANDE — “Folks, it’s time we take care of our own. Whenever or wherever possible, we need to buy local. At the very least, we need to make the effort to buy here first. Our mindset needs to be ‘Gallia First.’ Will it be easy? No. But aren’t you tired of talking about the ‘good old days?’ I am. We all know we aren’t the shopping mecca we once were, but only we can change it one purchase at a time.” These were the words of Tom Wiseman, lifelong Gallia County resident, president and CEO of Ohio Valty’s strategic plan ley Bank and guest “Wipe the for economic develspeaker at the 76th opment. Annual Chamber of slate clean. “Gallia First”, as Commerce Meeting ‘Gallia a offshoot of the and Awards Banstrategic plan, requet held on Thurs- First’ starts lates to putting the day evening at the community first University of Rio tonight.” and the support Grande. of local business — Tom Wiseman through the conWiseman, who Wiseman, Lifelong tinued previously served as purchase Gallia County resident of not only goods, the lead of the Ohio Valley Bank board of and president but also services in directors and presiand CEO of OVB Gallia County — dent of The Wisewhere money spent man Agency, was, equates to a stronand remains, involved in the ger local economy, according to implementation of the “Grow Wiseman. Gallia” campaign — the coun“There’s more to buying local than just a shopping cart. There are plenty of opportunities to support the local economy. You have the list of your chamber members in your packets, that’s a good place to start,” Wiseman told the crowd gathered at the banquet. Wiseman, who explained his hesitation in agreeing to speak at Thursday night’s event, stated that preparing his speech on the ideals of “Gallia First” was a humbling experience whereby he had to examine his own commitment to buying local. While on this topic, Wiseman relayed the tale of his up bring and his “stickler” of a father who was committed to support- ing those who supported his own local business. “For the 20 years or so while I was growing up, everything, from where bought our shoes, to where we got our eyes checked, was dictated by who bought their insurance from dad,” Wiseman explained. “Every once and a while you might challenge him, his response (in a stern tone, I might add), ‘they had a choice, too, and they choose us.’ End of discussion.” The examination of his father’s commitment to buying local, made Wiseman think about his own mindset and whether or not, he, like his faSee CAMPAIGN ‌| A2 Two arrested for manufacture of meth Staff Report TDSnews@civitasmedia.com Photos by Stephanie Filson l Daily Tribune Pictured are the award recipients of the 76th Annual Gallia County Chamber of Commerce meeting and awards banquet: Bud and Donna McGhee Community Service award winner, Randy Finney; Chamber of Commerce outgoing board member, Matt Rodgers; 2012 River Recreation Festival Chair, Amy Weaver; volunteer of the year, Gwen Doss; representatives of the committees of the year, Vinton Baptist Church and the Living Water food pantries; representatives of McDonald’s of Gallipolis, beautification award winner; representatives of GAHS G-Force and the OVCS Defenders, recipients of the Community Involvement Award; representatives of Ohio Valley Trackwork, small business of the year. Not pictured, Robbie and Tessa Pugh of Silver Screen VII, recipient of the Sudden Impact Award. Finney awarded Gallia Chamber’s highest honor Amber Gillenwater agillenwater@civitasmedia.com RIO GRANDE — For his years of dedication to the community in which he lives and works, Randall J. Finney received the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce’s most prestigious award during the 76th annual Gallia County Chamber of Commerce meeting and awards banquet held on Thursday evening at the University of Rio Grande. Finney, the current Gallipolis City Manager, took away the chamber’s top honor, the Bud and Donna McGhee Service Award — an award that is kept secret each year until the night of the banquet. A Gallipolis native and 1970 Gallia Academy High School graduate, Finney was employed by Robbins & Myers in Gallipolis in 1972, and, while continuing to work, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Rio Grande. During his 35 years with Robbins & Myers — a company that has gone through several name changes and is currently Electrocraft — Finney climbed the ranks within the plant, becoming plant manager in 1998, a position he held until his retirement in 2009. In October 2009 Finney was appointed by the Gallipolis City Commission to serve as their city manager, a post he continues to hold. During his tenure as city manager, Finney has overseen many projects, including the construction of the Gallipolis Justice Center, as well as the new Gallipolis Municipal Building that is nearing completion in the 300 block of Third Avenue. In addition to his work with the City of GalliSee HONOR |‌ A3 Active community member and current Gallipolis City Manager, Randy Finney, was the recipient of this year’s Bud and Donna McGhee Community Service Award, the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce’s most prestigious award. Gallia County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Lorie Neal, IOM, left, is pictured with Finney following the announcement of the award whose recipient is kept secret until the night of the awards’ banquet. HARRISONVILLE — Two people were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence near Harrisonville Thursday night. Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, he and sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at 34753 Ohio 143. Jerry E. Gilkey, Sr., 41, and Amgela M. Hykes, 36, were both arrested at the scene and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. Gilkey was also charged with having a firearm while under disability. “I am proud of our deputies and the job they are doing,” said Wood. “Going into these types of activities puts our fine men and women in very dangerous situations. But, with their dedication and your (citizens) help we can make a difference in protecting our community.” “I am committed to working with you to make sure our families can grow up in a safe environment,” Wood stated of the continued effort to help clean up the drug problem in Meigs County. This is the second meth lab investigation handled by the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office this year. GMCAA to offer free tax prep assistance Staff Report TDSnews@civitasmedia.com MIDDLEPORT — The Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency (GMCAA) is offering low- to moderate-income families the chance to have their taxes prepared for free. To help save taxpayers a little extra money, the Community Action Agency has partnered with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks to offer free tax filing assistance through the Ohio Benefit Bank. In addition to offering the free tax filing service by appointment, a free tax preparation clinic will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, at the agency’s Powell Street location in Middleport. The clinic is geared toward helping low- to moderateincome families receive their maximum return. During Thursday’s meeting, the Meigs County Commissioners approved a proclamation to proclaim Feb. 1 as “You Earned It, Now Get Your Taxes Prepared for Free” day in collaboration with the agency’s campaign to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit and the free tax preparation services. The Ohio Benefit Bank is an innovative online service which connects Ohioans with more than 20 work support programs and tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, child tax credits and education credits. Residents can visit sites like GMCAA to file federal and state tax returns for free with a trained counselor, or individuals may file on their own at www.ohiobenefits.org. The average Earned Income Tax Credit is about $2,170, yet approximately one in six Ohioans eligible for the credit do not claim it. Those unclaimed funds mean that local communities miss out on millions of dollars that would have otherwise generated economic activity and growth. Clients using Ohio Benefit Bank can maximize their return without having to pay a high fee to have their taxes completed. The free tax assistance will be available to most families with an Adjusted Gross Income of $60,000 or less. Clients who choose to receive their refund by See TAX ‌| A2 Meigs Board holds ‘retire and rehire’ hearing Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — A public hearing on the request of Rusty Bookman, superintendent of the Meigs Local School District, to “retire and be rehired” into the same position, was held Thursday night as a part of the regular meeting of the Meigs Local Board of Education. Approximately 40 people, mostly school district employees, were present, along with a former school board member and a few interested residents of the county attended the meeting with several making comments or asking questions. Many of those speaking at the hearing, mostly teachers and other school personnel, were highly complimentary of the job Bookman is doing in the district. A former Board of Education member in her urging for allowing the retire-and-be-rehired procedure to go forward described Bookman as “the man for the job.” The question of benefits to the district was brought up by a parent with some reference as to whether in such cases a lower salary scale is used, although Board Member Ryan Mahr spoke to that citing salaries in other parts of the state as being much higher and making reference to an internet site where that could be confirmed. Following the hour-long pe- riod of comments, Board President Roger Abbott announced that a decision by the Board would not be made at that meeting, but it would be made at a later meeting. During the public participation part of the meeting, Meigs County’s new sheriff, Keith Wood, spoke on school safety . He reported on five meetings with teachers in the three school districts last week at which time the topic of school security and preven- tative measures in the event of an emergency were discussed. He also indicated that officers in the schools is a possibility and stressed the position that “everybody has to get involved in preparedness.” Building security was another issue addressed by Sheriff Wood. School principals and other personnel gave their monthly reports to the board on various programs under way including teacher assessments, See HEARING ‌| A2 �Sunday, January 27, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 44.46 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 23.24 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 86.34 Big Lots (NYSE) — 31.82 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 44.42 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 77.29 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 8.83 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.13 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 36.39 Collins (NYSE) — 59.42 DuPont (NYSE) — 48.33 US Bank (NYSE) — 33.17 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 22.29 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 53.94 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 47.16 Kroger (NYSE) — 27.84 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 48.28 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 69.69 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 17.67 BBT (NYSE) — 30.87 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 20.53 Pepsico (NYSE) — 72.49 Premier (NASDAQ) — 11.35 Rockwell (NYSE) — 89.65 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 14.16 Royal Dutch Shell — 71.46 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 45.06 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 69.00 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 5.16 WesBanco (NYSE) — 22.54 Worthington (NYSE) — 28.04 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for January 25, 2013, provided by Edward Jones financial advisors Isaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 441-9441 and Lesley Marrero in Point Pleasant at (304) 674-0174. Member SIPC. Tax From Page A1 direct deposit can receive their refund in as little as seven to 10 days. Residents of Gallia or Meigs county who are interested in making an appointment to have taxes filed or complete other benefit applications through the Ohio Benefit Bank can call GMCAA at (740) 992-5266. Appointments are available two days per week through tax season from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ask Dr. Brothers Mom flirts with daughter’s friends Dear Dr. Brothers: My house has always been a place for hanging out and parties, and my parents are popular with my friends. But now that we are in our last year of high school, my mom has changed. She’s started flirting with some of my friends, and it’s really embarrassing. She only does it when my dad isn’t around. A couple of my friends have made remarks about my mom being hot and stuff like that. I don’t think she knows she’s doing it. Should I say something to her? — C.D. Dear C.D.: It’s great that your parents have been welcoming to your friends throughout the years, and that everyone wanted to hang out at your place. While you kids were growing up, you probably didn’t notice all the changes in each other. Your mom is not the only one who has changed, and it’s almost like having a bunch of different guys hanging around the house than when you were 8 or 9. High-school seniors can be very attractive, especially if they are friendly and comfortable with someone, like they’ve always been with Hearing From Page A1 evaluations and responsibilities. Some reference was also made to professional development and student achievement. Mark Rhonemus, treasurer/CFP, reported on a donation made to the Meigs High School Principal’s Fund, of $500 by the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC), Kyger Creek Station, to help provide tools to support the technological advancement of youth in the tri-county area. In other business, Gloria VanReeth was hired as a tutor for a health-handicapped student at Meigs High School, and Tasha Kuhn was employed as a substitute cook for the remainder of the Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 your mother. *** While they’ve Dear Dr. been growBrothers: I’m ing up, she’s not the type been growof person ing older, and who dwells sometimes on the past or that process tries to anacan result in lyze myself a woman feeltoo much, but ing less atafter dating tractive and for 15 years desirable. and findYour mom ing myself may appreci- Dr. Joyce Brothers still single, I ate the harmstarted thinkSyndicated less attention ing about all Columnist from attracthe guys I’ve tive young been with. men. I’ve had two or three seIf your friends are be- rious relationships, and ing disrespectful to your the rest were short term. mother and making out- I realize now that every of-line comments, you single man has been the should let them know, in same type: artistic or your own way, that they creative, financially unare making you uncom- stable, charismatic, senfortable. They may not sation-seeking and comsee her as flirtatious, mitment-phobic. How but if you do, that is rea- can I change my preferson enough to talk to ences? — D.J. her about it. Since you Dear D.J.: There’s no don’t think she means telling whether the next to flirt, don’t accuse her artistic, charismatic guy of embarrassing you or you meet might or might trying to pick up your not be financially stable friends. Just let her and ready to commit, know that they’re very but it does seem that interested in cougars and you might be ready for she shouldn’t encourage a change. Since you’ve them by being too friend- always been attracted to ly. Be protective toward this type of man, it may her, and she’ll very likely be a little difficult to take the hint. completely switch horses in midstream. Chances are, you may never be gung-ho about meeting a less-creative and -flamboyant type of man, but since you’ve never given one a chance, you could give it a try. Are there specific men in your social or business circle whom you admire, who might introduce you to a friend? If so, don’t be too judgmental at first. Try to get past your prejudices, and see if there are other qualities that you find attractive. Perhaps the qualities of responsibility, financial stability and commitment-readiness in a new guy might make a difference. While you are searching for a new type, it’s a good time to evaluate the signals you are sending a man when you begin to date. If you find that you are all too willing to fall into the role of the girlfriend who rescues the starving/irresponsible artist, your own attitudes and behavior will need some adjusting, too. Take some time to know what character traits you really value in others and in yourself, and you’ll find that the changes you seek will come. (c) 2013 by King Features Syndicate Campaign school year. The resignation of Mary Hawk, associate principal at Meigs Elementary, for the purpose of retirement, was accepted. During the business meeting, the Board approved a revision on the policy called “Employment of Administrators” calling for striking “last day of March” and adding “first day of June.” The Board moved into executive session for the purpose of discussing the hiring and compensation of personnel as well as, the disposition/sale of property. Board members attending were Ryan Mahr, Larry Tucker, Ron Logan, Todd Snowden and Roger Abbott. From Page A1 ther, is a “stickler” when it comes to buying local. “Am I a stickler? Do I have that same commitment? My daughter Abby, she’s here, she might say, ‘yeah, he does,’ but the truthful answer is, sometimes,” Wiseman said. “I’m certainly not perfect, far from it. I don’t proclaim to be better than anybody in this room or anybody in this county. And, yes, let’s get it out of the way, I’ve purchased things out of town that I could have and should have purchased in Gallia County. So there you have it, throw stones at me, but before you do, if we’re all honest, my guess is, you’re in the same boat; so, no ‘holier than thou’ speech from me.” While discussing the “Gallia First” mindset, Wiseman explained the three rules that should be followed when putting Gallia County first. Rule #1: “The only way to make ‘Gallia First’ a success is to quit looking back and start looking forward.” Rule #2: “If we spend our time condemning every Tom Wiseman in this county for making a purchase out of town, well, we’re just wasting that time. ‘Gallia First’ is no witch hunt.” Rule #3: “We’ll celebrate our successes and not condemn our failures. Wipe the slate clean. ‘Gallia First’ starts tonight,” Wiseman said. While speaking, Wise- man also spoke briefly to those at the chamber banquet who may have traveled to the event from other counties. According to Wiseman, the “Gallia First” campaign could be translated to putting any community first in our area as, residents of any particular community may not be able to influence the national economy, but their purchases can greatly impact their own hometowns. “Let me to say to our good friends from other counties that might be here tonight, we could just as easily be talking about ‘Meigs First’ or ‘Mason First’ or ‘Jackson First’. We all share similar challenges. I’m sure that the ‘buy local’ message will travel,” Wiseman commented. Also, as a warning, Wiseman stated that, while it may be easy to get on the “buy local bandwagon” it is much harder to stay there. He reflected on those adages that tend to slip in the local purchaser’s conscience, such as, “I’d rather go to the mall,” “the selection is not any good here,” and “it’s easier to go online.” “Inevitably, those old attitudes creep in — attitudes that seem to justify why we didn’t, or worse, why we can’t buy local,” Wiseman said. “I didn’t realize that everything is cheaper out of Gallia County — everything. That’s our mindset, before we buy here, check out there. That has to change. We need to Buy $1,000,000 ONE MILLION DOLLARS in Gold and Silver urgently for our Customer gold scrap (10K-14K), gold and silver coins and sterling silver Absolute Highest Prices Paid Acquisitions Fine Jewelry and MTS Coin Shop corner of 2nd Ave. and Grape St. Next to Tope Furniture Gallipolis, Ohio 60383844 740-446-2842 60387838 We have to change.” Possibly the biggest “attitude” that is a detriment to putting “Gallia First,” is the mindset that going out of town to purchase goods and services is cheaper — a mindset that is “simply not true,” according to Wiseman. “When you’ve taken that money out of this county, I’d venture to say it’s the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make,” he said. “That’s right, not cheaper, even if the price tag says so, it’s more expensive. How can that be? It’s simple. Money spent out of town is gone, forever — out of this county, out of our pockets forever. Not one penny comes back. We need to turn this around, but it will take a great effort from all of us.” Wiseman also briefly discussed the many new exciting entrepreneurial ventures that have begun recently in Gallia County, including the implementation of the Digital River Project and the opening of several new businesses in the county. “There are some great things happening in Gallia County. So, I ask, how do we keep the momentum going? Well, we can start tonight. ‘Gallia First’ starts tonight. We should encourage ourselves, our business associates, our employees, families, friends, strangers walking down the street, anybody who will listen. We need to support each other,” Wiseman stated. “Support our local business — those new entrepreneurs and those businesses that have been here for decades. We all need to be vocal advocates, championing the ‘buy local’ cause, leading by example — sticklers.” In closing, Wiseman offered a challenge to those business men and women and community members in attendance on Thursday night, and also those in Gallia County who may hear the “Gallia First” message in the days ahead. “In the weeks and months to come, you will hear more and more about ‘Gallia First.’ Many of you will be called to actively participate,” he said. “In the meantime, I challenge you to keep the momentum going in Gallia County. I challenge you to embrace the ‘Gallia First’ movement and I challenge you to grow Gallia.” �Sunday, January 27, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Gallia County Community Calendar Card showers Nora Wooten Burgess will celebrate her 90th birthday on January 27. Cards may be sent to her at: 5631 State Route 141, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Virginia Garnes will celebrate her 92nd birthday on January 28. Cards may be sent to her at: P.O. Box 104, Vinton, Ohio 45686. Events 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 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission meeting, 9 a.m., commission chambers, Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. Saturday, March 2 Thursday, Jan. 31 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. 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 740-446-3667 or 772-595-0971. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Ohio Valley Weather Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Monday: A chance of snow showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipita- Corps of Engineers set public meeting on dam operating plan Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@civitasmedia.com Meigs County Community Calendar Monday, Jan. 28 POMEROY — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at the office located at 117 East Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. RACINE — The Southern Local Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. in the high school media center. Friday, Feb. 1 Contact Jenny Myers at (740) 376-1026 with questions. Tuesday, Feb. 5 MIDDLEPORT — Regular stated meeting of Middleport Lodge 363, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 MARIETTA — The Buckeye HillsHocking Valley Regional Development District Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. at 1400 Pike Street in Marietta. TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Board will have their regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the TPRSD office. Honor From Page A1 polis, Finney has also remained an active community member serving as a basketball coach; a member and president of the Rio Grande Baseball Association; an active member of the Gallia Academy Athletic Boosters Association and the Hall of Fame Committee. He has also previously served as president of the Ohio Valley Athletic Association for a 13 year period and was a member of the Red Dot for Schools committee. Finney is also a former board member of the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, has served on the River Recreation Festival committee, is a member of the Digital River Project Committee, a board member with United Way and the Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau, a board member with the Gallia County Community Improvement Corporation, a member of the Mayor’s Partnership for Progress, the Public Works Integrating Committee, district number 15; and is a member of the Protective Order of Elks Lodge number 107. Finney has two sons, R.J. and David, and is the son of John and Betty Finney, local residents who winter in Florida and made a surprise return trip for Thursday’s banquet. In addition to the Bud and Donna McGhee Community Service Award, several other individuals and organizations were recognized during Thursday’s banquet for their service to the community. The Volunteer of the Year award recipient was Gwen Doss. Doss, a member of the Annual River Recreation Committee, has chaired the Kids’ Day event for seven years and is also a board member of the Sherrill Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a better future for the area’s children. The Committee of the Year award was, this year, a co-award given to the Vinton Baptist Church Food Pantry and the Living Water Food Pantry. The Vinton Baptist Church Food Pantry, now in its fifth year, is maintained by a host of volunteers who help to provide the county’s needy residents with food and other necessities. Since opening, the pantry has served 6,215 families — a total of 1,921 of those families in 2012. The Living Water Food Pantry, coordinated by Ben and Ivy Price, is located in the old Methodist Church on Porter Road and serves any family living in Gallia County. The pantry, which opened its doors to Gallia County in November 2004, now serves approximately 330 families each month and also operates a free used clothing store where clothes can be provided to anyone in need, free of charge. This year’s Beautification Award recipient is McDonald’s of Gallipolis, a local employer of 65 people and business supporter of community events. The first McDonald’s restaurant was opened in 1978 in Gallipolis and was owned and operated by Pat Sauber. In 1995, Kurt Sauber, opened the McDonald’s in Rio Grande and later purchased his father’s stores in Gallipolis and Point Pleasant. In 2006, the original Gallipolis building was demolished to make room for a new facility. Due to the structural issues this building was demolished and replaced, reopening its current building in September 2012. The Community Involvement Award was also awarded to two groups at this year’s banquet. The Gallia Academy High School G-Force, a conglomeration of the school’s student council, Key Club and Class of 2013. This past year, the group, through various fundraising events, raised $3,000 for the American Cancer Society - Relay for Life. The Ohio Valley Christian School’s Defenders also received the Community Involvement Award for their dedication to raising funds for the Gallia County Chap- ter of the American Cancer Society. For the past five years, the school has sponsored the “Digging Pink, Kicking Cancer” event and, to date, the group has raised over $10,000 in the fight against cancer. The Sudden Impact Award was awarded to Silver Screen VII. The cinema was revitalized and reopened by to Robbie and Tessa Pugh, with the most advanced technology on November 4, 2011. Ohio Valley Trackwork, a local business established in 2001 and owned by the Little family, is this year’s Small Business of the Year. The company supplies the majority of the trackwork for for underground mining and also heavy trackwork for industrial facilities and railroads in the U.S., Canada and South America. The business has undergone three expansions since its opening — the most recent being the construction of a second building adjacent to their current operation in the Dan Evans Industrial Park. Also recognized during the banquet was outgoing chamber board member, Matt Rodgers. Rodgers, an advertising representative with the Gallipolis Daily Tribune, has served on the chamber of commerce board since 2008 and has been an active member of the chamber’s welcoming group. The 2012 River Recreation Festival Chair Amy Weaver also recognized by the chamber during their annual awards banquet. Weaver, who began working with the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival in 2005, has served as the festival chair on three different occasions. In Loving Memory of Carla Donette McFarland on her Birthday January 27 “Just a Memory Away” I am no longer at your side, but there’s no need to weep; I’be left sweet recollections I am hoping you will keep. Eternal joy and memories Stay in our hearts forever, Strengthing our special bond that parting cannot sever. Now it’s time to Journey on, So let your faith be strong, For I am in a better place..... I am home where I belong. And if times of loneliness Bring sorrow and despair, Don’t Despair, for I am there....... “Just a Memory Away” Carla Don, time has not healed our broken hearts, We will never forget you! Mom, Dad, Mary Beth, Joshua and Matthew 60388734 tion is 40 percent. Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Wednesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. COOLVILLE ­— A public meeting to discuss the impacts of the Corps of Engineers’ interim operating plan for the Tom Jenkins Dam will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Coolville Public Library. According to a release from the Huntington District office the recently constructed mining tunnel beneath the upper end of Burr Oak Lake is being evaluated by the Corps for possible safety issues. Until the studies are completed, the dam’s interim operating plan calls for the project to no longer be managed for Ohio River flood risk reduction. Managing Tom Jenkins Dam for flood risk reduction on the Hocking River will continue and local flood risk reduction will not be impacted. The release went on to say that the change will cause an increase of one half of one percent of the total flow, which equates to 0.1 feet increase at flood stage in the Ohio River at Belleville Locks and Dam on the Ohio River. Ohio River flood risk reduction calls for Tom Jenkins Dam and others to store flood waters on occasions when the Ohio River is forecast to exceed 45 feet at Belleville Locks and Dam. The Ohio River has exceeded 45 feet at Belleville Locks and Dam only one time since Tom Jenkins Dam was constructed in 1950, it was reported. Tom Jenkins Dam is a multipurpose water resource project. Its purpose is divided into two parts – local flood risk reduction and Ohio River flood risk reduction. Local flood risk reduction is for those communities on the Hocking River. The Tom Jenkins Dam was completed as a flood control project on the East Branch of Sunday Creek in the Hocking River Valley. 63 years ago. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns 100 acres of land surrounding the dam which includes a portion of Burr Oak Lake in front of the dam, and makes sure no development occurs that could later be subject to flooding. For more information regarding the Coolville meeting residents may call the Huntington District Public Affairs Office at 304-399-5353. USDA FSA launches new microloan of up to $35K COLUMBUS — Steven Maurer, the Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director announced today that new and beginning farmers, returning veterans and disadvantaged producers interested in careers in farming now have an agricultural Microloan credit option to consider. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSA will offer applicants a microloan designed to help farmers with credit needs of $35,000 or less. The loan features a streamlined application process built to fit the needs of new and smaller producers. “This innovative offering will be more customerfriendly than our larger, more traditional loan programs, said Maurer. “Farms seeking a smaller loan for start-up or operational needs now have a great new tool to think about.” “For those selling at farm- ers’ markets or through community-supported agriculture operations (CSAs), a microloan might serve their needs perfectly,” SED Maurer continued. “And the reduced paperwork associated with the new microloan will help expedite the process for everyone.” The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through their start-up years by providing needed resources and helping to increase equity so that farmers may eventually graduate to commercial credit and expand their operations. Producers can apply for a maximum of $35,000 to pay for initial start-up expenses such as hoop houses to extend the growing season, essential tools, irrigation and annual expenses such as seed, fertilizer, utilities, land rents, marketing, and distribution expenses. As their financing needs increase, applicants can apply for a regular operating loan up to the maximum amount of $300,000 or obtain financing from a commercial lender under FSA’s Guaranteed Loan Program. USDA farm loans can be used to purchase land, livestock, equipment, feed, seed, and supplies, or be to construct buildings or make farm improvements. Small farmers often rely on credit cards or personal loans, which carry high interest rates and have less flexible payment schedules, to finance their operations. The microloan program will expand access to credit and provide a simple and flexible loan process for small operators. Producers interested in applying for a microloan should contact their local FSA office or visit the Ohio FSA website at: www.fsa. usda.gov/oh to locate the nearest FSA office to you. �Sunday Times-Sentinel Opinion Page A4 Sunday, January 27, 2013 Family disintegration from War Letters to the Editor: on Poverty has injured America Episcopal church officials speak on health care (AP) — Community leaders across the U.S. find themselves struggling with rampant tardiness, high truancy rates, high dropout rates, low educational attainment, widespread drug addiction, crime, a degraded work force and more. Its as if society is disintegrating. Thats because many poor American families have. Some social scientists contend that War on Poverty programs intended to help the poor actually led to what they call family disintegration instead. The core feature of the U.S. welfare system, and its central problem, is that it subsidizes and thus promotes self-destructive behavior, the Heritage Foundation said in a 1995 briefing paper. Specifically, the welfare system promotes: non-work, illegitimacy and divorce. The current system transformed marriage from a legal institution designed to protect and nurture children into an institution that financially penalizes nearly all low-income parents who enter into it, the foundation said. In 2011, almost 41 percent of children born in the United States were born to unmarried women. This has consequences. Welfare insidiously creates its own cli- entele; by undermining work ethic and family structure, the welfare state generates a growing population in need of aid. The Heritage Foundation again: There is material poverty, which measures income, and behavioral poverty, which refers to a breakdown in the values and conduct which lead to the formation of healthy families, stable personalities, and self-sufficiency. Behavioral poverty incorporates a cluster of severe social pathologies including: eroded work ethic and dependency, lack of educational aspiration and achievement, inability or unwillingness to control ones children, increased single parenthood and illegitimacy, criminal activity, and drug and alcohol abuse, the foundation said. Thats what U.S. law enforcement, criminal justice, public school and court systems wrestle with every day. All these problems would be lessened if society were to address the cause of family disintegration — welfare that is more rewarding than work — rather than the consequences of family breakdown. Society, it turns out, makes a very poor substitute for strong families. White House keeps its secrets as a CIA agent goes to prison (AP) — When he receives an expected sentence of 30 months in federal prison later this week, John Kiriakou will pay the price for a catastrophic error in judgment. But he shouldnt suffer alone: the Obama administration, too, needs to do a little penance if it hopes to live up to the presidents famous promise to usher in a new era of open government. Kiriakou is a former Central Intelligence Agency official who came to public notice in 2007 when he told ABC News that while he believed waterboarding could be an effective interrogation technique, he felt this method was a form of torture and it was critical to shine some light on what was happening in CIA interrogations. His legal troubles started the next year, when he gave a freelance reporter the name of a fellow officer who had been involved in rendition programs — capturing suspects and delivering them to foreign prisons. The reporter never printed the name, but it ended up in the hands of lawyers for detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Kiriakou insists that he thought the official had retired, but thats no excuse: He violated his oath, compromising a colleagues safety and national security. Still, the lengthy sentence seems unjustified, and the governments prosecution has the whiff of vendetta. After all, former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage wasnt even charged after admitting he leaked the name of CIA officer Valerie Plame in 2003. Or compare Kiriakous actions against those of Jose A. Rodriguez Jr., the former head of the CIAs clandestine operations. In 2005, Rodriguez destroyed 92 videotapes of detainee interrogations because, he wrote in an email, letting the public see them would be dev- 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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The Kiriakou saga shines yet more light on the Obama administrations vexed relationship with transparency. There were 720 Freedom of Information Act-related complaints filed in district courts in the last two years of Obamas first term, a 28 percent jump from the final two years of George W. Bushs presidency. Six Americans have been indicted for violating the Espionage Act of 1917, twice as many as in the previous 90 years. All were charged with giving secrets not to hostile powers but to journalists. Dear Editor, Every day more than 1.5 million Ohioans, nearly 14 percent of our population, wake up without health insurance coverage. As a result, many of them go without treatment until their condition becomes more severe and more costly to address. Often when they do seek treatment, it is in the most expensive way possible: through emergency rooms and hospitals. The cost of caring for the uninsured falls to everyone. Those with health coverage pay more in treatment costs, and we all pay more in taxes to support local and state public health programs. This budget cycle the Governor and legislature have an opportunity to control health care costs for the benefit of all Ohioans by expanding our Medicaid program, as provided for in the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). To do so is consistent with Gov. Kasich’s efforts over the last two years to transform Medicaid in Ohio — reducing costs and improving the program’s efficiency. As Christian leaders, we hear the call of Jesus to reach out to the poor and those on the margins of society. We believe that Medicaid Expansion will help stabilize health care to the poor and marginalized among us. We are leaders of a faith community that believes all are equal in the sight of God. The Episcopal Church affirms the following principles as they pertain to health care: • health care, including mental health care, should be available to all person in the United States; • access to health care should be continuous; • health care should be affordable for individuals, families, and businesses; • national and state health care policy should be affordable and sustainable for society; • health care should enhance health and well-being by promoting access to high-quality care that is effective, efficient, safe, timely, patient-centered and equitable; and • health care providers should not be expected to assume a disproportionate share of the cost of providing care. In addition to the moral basis for expanding Medicaid, expansion makes financial sense. With expansion, Ohio’s potential savings by reducing uncompensated care is an estimated $1.1 billion to $2.3 billion from 2014 through 2019. In addition, recent studies indicate that $23.8 billion in additional federal funds will flow into Ohio’s economy through 2019. These dollars would strengthen Ohio’s economy, specifically supporting our hospital and health systems, and the hundreds of thousands of people they employ. We believe that the Medicaid Expansion provided for in the ACA is fiscally responsible and consistent with our values, our principles, and the historic commitment of The Episcopal Church. We therefore offer our support to Governor Kasich and our legislators in continuing the process of strengthening Medicaid by enacting Medicaid Expansion now. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Faithfully yours, The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr., Bishop, Diocese of Ohio; The Rt. Rev. Thomas E. Breidenthal Bishop, Diocese of Southern Ohio; The Rt. Rev. David C. Bowman Assisting Bishop, Diocese of Ohio; The Rt. Rev. William B. Persell Assisting Bishop, Diocese of Ohio; The Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams, Jr. Assisting Bishop, Diocese of Ohio; The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Price Bishop Suffragan, Retired, Diocese Southern Ohio; The Rt. Rev. Bavi Edna (Nedi) Rivera Assisting Bishop, Diocese of Southern Ohio BWC representative reaches out to businesses Dear Editor, Workers’ compensation insurance is an important factor in Ohio’s economy. It not only ensures Ohioans injured on the job get healthy and back to work, but it also protects businesses from costly litigation from workplace incidents. That said, Governor John Kasich has tasked the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation with helping to improve Ohio’s economy with reasonable and stable workers compensation costs to employers being a key strategy. Over the past two years, BWC has saved businesses an estimated $210 million through rate and budget reductions. In fact, the collectible rate for private employers (the amount BWC actually collects after various discounts and adjustments) is the lowest in 24 years. These efforts are beginning to make a difference. A recent national study had Ohio’s premium costs dropping from 17th highest to 28th highest compared to 2010. While it’s a good start, more needs to be done. BWC Administrator Steve Buehrer recently appointed me to work with businesses in central and southeastern Ohio to help them reduce their costs even more. The best way for me to meet this goal is to create awareness of the services and strategies we offer that help companies prevent accidents, and reduce the costs of the accidents that do occur. Fewer accidents will lead to lower costs, allowing us to pass on the savings. We have bundled our services and strategies into programs to give companies a financial incentive to learn and implement sound safety and cost management strategies. Our Destination: Excellence portfolio of programs focuses on creating safer work places and transitioning injured workers safely back to work. If you’re a business that is interested in learning more about how BWC can help you improve the safety and health of your employees while reducing your workers’ compensation costs, please feel free to call or email me. I can be reached at 614-2044705 or James.B.14@bwc.state.oh.us. Jim Blazer, Regional Business Development Manager Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Sunday Times Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 200 Main Street Point Pleasant, W.Va. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Phone (304) 675-1333 Letters to the Editor Fax (304) 675-5234 Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. 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John was involved in several businesses through the years, he was the owner and operator of the Foster Sign Company, and the Foster Mobile Home Park, and operated, with a partner, the excursion boat “The Susan A” for several years. He was a member of Morning Dawn Lodge #7, the Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite, and was a life member of the Point Pleasant River Museum. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. Masonic services will be conducted at 7 p.m. by Morning Dawn Lodge #7. Entombment will follow at a later date at Legacy Memorial Gardens in Cross Lanes, W.Va. An online guest registry is available at waugh-halleywood.com. Betty Lou (Fisher) Lemley Betty Lou (Fisher) Lemley, 84, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va., after a short illness of bone cancer. She was born in 1928 in Spencer, W.Va., the daughter of the late Floyd Fenton Simmons and Margaret Simmons Reid. As an infant, she moved with her family to Gallipolis, Ohio, where she lived for 72 years. Betty graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1946 and in May, married WWII returning sailor O. Steele Fisher. Betty and Steele owned and operated Economy Dry Cleaners for 20 years in Gallipolis, Ohio. Following Steele’s passing in 1976, Betty worked at the Gallia County Courthouse as a bookkeeper. In 1982, Betty married Andy Lemley of Gallipolis, Ohio. After Andy’s death in 2000, she moved to Barboursville, W.Va., to live near her daughter’s (Melanie Herr) family. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Floyd Fenton Simmons, Jr., George A. Simmons and James Simmons. She is survived by sister, Isabel Marino of Cleveland, Ohio; brother, Thomas (Ester) Reid of Beavercreek, Ohio; son, Michael (Sarah) Fisher of Richardson, Texas; daughter, Melanie (Fred) Herr of Huntington, W.Va.; daughter, Karen Lemley Meadows of West Chester, Ohio; son, Bill (Lesa) Lemley of Gallipolis, Ohio; daughter, Susan Lemley Berry of South Point, Ohio; 10 loving grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church of Huntington, W.Va., where she participated in the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Betty always enjoyed Arts and Crafts including sewing, knitting, ceramics, and stain glass projects. She will be remembered by family and friends as an intelligent lady, quick with constructive advice, and having a great sense of humor. Betty was the person that all of us consulted for her wisdom and guidance. Our beloved matriarch’s teachings, character, and values will be cherished and passed to future generations. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, W.Va. Burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis, Ohio, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church in Huntington, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Johnson Memorial UMC, P.O. Box 26, Huntington, W.Va. 25706. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Erskine E. Blanton, Sr. Erskine E. Blanton, Sr., 80, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1932, in Harlan County, Kentucky, son of Bert and Elizabeth (Johnson) Blanton. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, worked as a crane operator for Kaiser Aluminum for 32 years before retiring, and attended Deer Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Erskine is survived by his wife, Joyce (Miller) Blanton, Vinton; three sons, Jesse Blanton, Orlando, Florida, Ricky (Karin) Blanton, Akron, Ohio, and Karry Blanton, Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Sheila (Alvin) Yester, Rio Grande, Ohio, Cindy (Carl) Webb, Thurman, Ohio, and Sherry (Jeff) Wetherholt, Vinton; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Annie) Blanton, Ypsilanti, Michigan, and three sisters, Betty (Jack) Banks, Chillicothe, Ohio, Peggy Ramey, Pilot, Virginia, and Anita (Terry) Davis, Gallipolis, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Erskine Eugene Blanton, Jr.; daughters, Vicky Jenkins, Pamela and Cathy Blanton; grandsons, Josh Yester and McAvery; brothers, Russell and William Blanton, and sister, Bertha Banks. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with Pastor Mickey Maynard, officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vinton, with Full Military Rites to be conducted by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Monday from 5-7 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com. Bobby Lee Hager Bobby Lee Hager, 81, of Culloden, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born November 1, 1931, in Culloden, a son of the late Bill and Eva Depriest Hager. He is survived by his wife, Lois Ann Pack Hager; three daughters, Vickie Hoffman (Butch), Teresa Young and Bobbie Davis (Ray); one sister, Jeanie Shato (Bill); two brothers, Ray Hager (Nancy) and Paul Hager (Geraldine); six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, with Pastor Edison Hager officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey Creek Cemetery, Hamlin, with military services conducted by American Legion Post 139, Milton. Ada Mae Koblentz Ada Mae “Granny K” Koblentz, 83, of Long Bottom, Ohio (Chester Area), passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio. She was born on April 26, 1929, to the late Zeddie and Alberta (Collins) Gregg in Burnt House, W.Va. Mae retired from Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va., where she worked in the housekeeping department. She is survived by her son, Steve (Jackie) Frost; grandchildren, Mike (Carrie) Frost, Deb (James) McDaniel, Missy (Larry) Helmert, Cheryl (Bob) Randals and Mindy (Steve) Williams; great-grandchildren, Sierra, Dylan, Dustin, Shelby, Addie, Lexie, Daxton, Colton, Isabella, Peyton and Layla; great-great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Shyla; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Frost; sisters, Frankie Byrd and Diane Riddle; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Gregg, Myrtle Frost and Joyce Frost; best friend, Frances Boyce, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Robert Frost; second husband, David Koblentz; son, Robert “Eddie” Frost; and a brother, Everett Gregg. A graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Rockland Cemetery in Belpre, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mae’s name to the Carmel-Sutton UMC, building fund, P.O. Box 709, Racine, Ohio 45771. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Johnnie H. Nash Johnnie H. Nash, 73, of Middleport, passed away on January 24, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1939, in Middleport, Ohio, to the late Henry and Edith (Gerlach) Nash. Mr. Nash worked as a supervisor for AEP in the coal mines. Mr. Nash was also a member of the Middleport Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Nash is survived by his wife, Mildred Nash; children, Lisa (Tab) Ballis and Trent (Lori) Nash; grand- Ohio businessmen sue over health care requirement Human Services, Labor and Treasury departments and their leaders Thursday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., on behalf of Francis Gilardi Jr. and Philip Gilardi. The brothers run produce processing and transportation businesses in the western Ohio city of Sidney and have about 400 employees between their companies, Freshway Foods and Freshway Logistics. The brothers have excluded contraceptives, sterilization and abortioninducing drugs from their company health insurance for the past decade but would be required to provide that coverage starting this spring or face crippling fines and penalties — totaling more than $14 million annually — under the health care rule, the ACLJ said. “The government is re- 740-245-5334 Financial aid is available for those who qualify quiring them to enter into a contract and to pay for things that they find morally objectionable, and they just want to be able to continue what they’ve been doing,” ACLJ senior counsel Edward White said Friday. Charles Frederick ‘Buddy’ Pyles, Jr. Charles Frederick “Buddy” Pyles Jr., 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2013, at his home with his loving family at his side after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 29, 1953, in Mason County, W.Va., a son to the late Charles F. Pyles Sr. and Lorene Hart Pyles. He retired as a plant welder after 33 years of service at the Kyger Creek Power Plant (OVEC), and was a member of the Utilities Union. He is preceded in death, besides his parents, by one brother, Randall Keith Pyles; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Debi Spence Pyles of Gallipolis, Ohio; two sons, Nathan (Adrienne Meyer) Pyles of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dr. Brandon Pyles also of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Holly (Mike) Cummings of Cincinnati, Ohio; step-daughter, Amy Rothgeb (Jeremy) Browand of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Sharon Harvey of Racine, Ohio, and Shirley Stewart of Minersville, Ohio; six grandchildren, Andrew and Madeline Cummings, Brady and Isabella Pyles, and Evan and Tyler Browand; as well as many friends and neighbors. A memorial service celebrating Buddy’s life will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at the First Baptist Church on Fifth Street in Racine, Ohio, with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may visit the family from 2-4 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va., is serving the family. Please visit www.dealfh.com to send online condolences to the family. Death Notices Mayhorn Grace Yvonne Mayhorn, 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died January 23, 2013 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 27 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Burial will be held in the Taylor-Wood Family Cemetery, Henderson. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m., Sunday, January 27 at the funeral home. Putney Geraldine Irene (Adams) Putney, 71, of Pliny, W.Va., died Thursday, January 24, 2013, at the home of her son. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Mt. Union Cemetery at Pliny, W.Va. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral service Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully ask that donations be sent to: Darrell Putney, P. O. Box 815, Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515 to help with service cost. Viers Michael E. Viers, 60, of Point Pleasant, died on Friday, January 25, 2013 at home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilcoxen Funeral Home after 7 p.m. on Saturday. Shop Locally & Save Locally 2010 Madza 3S 4-cly. Auto-Very Clean $14,880 SMITH CHEVROLET BUICK 1911 Eastern Ave 740-446-2282 Gallipolis www.smithsuperstore.com 60388479 60386897 For information contact the Adult Center at 60384735 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A lawsuit challenging part of the federal health care overhaul on behalf of two Catholic business owners in Ohio argues a requirement for contraception coverage contradicts their religious beliefs and violates their constitutional rights. The American Center for Law and Justice, an anti-abortion legal group, sued the federal Health and children, Dustin and Andrew Nash; sister, Ethel Shank; brother-in-Law, Lewis Ellis; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Arthur) Kishbaugh and Martha Nash; several nieces and nephews and his special buddy Toby. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Martin; brother, George Nash; special sister-in-law, Anna Mae Ellis; nephew, Adam Kishbaugh. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Middleport Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Daniel Fulton officiating. Burial will follow in the Meigs Memory Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013, from 4-7 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. �Sunday, January 27, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Meigs County Local Briefs Blood Drive rescheduled RACINE —Due to snow the Blood Drive at Southern Local High School has moved to Monday, January 28. The school would like all eligible donors (especially O neg & B neg) to donate at the drive. The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southern High School. It is sponsored by the National Honor Society. Square Dance lessons beginning POMEROY — The Belles and Beaus Western Square Dance Club will be starting classes on Monday. The lessons will be given from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Meigs High School cafeteria. 2013 Visitors Guide Calender Events 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 Sentinel. Currently, Luke Ortman, director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce and its tourism program, is preparing 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 in past that date will not be included in the Visitors Guide. Informational sheets to be filled out may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce Office in Pomeroy or information may be emailed to luke@meigscountychamber.com. Lincoln Day Dinner POMEROY — The annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 7 at Meigs High School. Tickets must be purchased prior to Feb. 25. To purchase tickets call Judy Sisson at 416-7104. Peggy Yost at 304-482-5748 or Kay Hill at 416-4564. The speaker will be Congressman Bill Johnson. Gallia County Briefs City commission meeting slated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold a special meeting and budget study session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at the Gallia County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, 61 Court Street, Gallipolis, Ohio. The Valentine’s Dinner and Movie city commission will meet in the meetMIDDLEPORT — The Middleport ing room at the rear of the building that Community Association will host a Valen- can be accessed from the Third Avenue tine’s Day Dinner and movie on Thursday, entrance door. Feb. 14 at Middleport Village Hall. The dinner of lasagna, salad, dessert and drink Cancer screenings will be served from 6-7 p.m., with the and education clinic slated movie beginning at 7 p.m. The cost will be BIDWELL — Breast and cervical can$5 per dinner with the movie shown free. cer screenings and education will be proFor reservations call 992-5877, 992-1121, vided by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Comor 742-3153. munity Health program from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on January 29, 2013. The clinic will Small government be held on the community health procommittee meeting MARIETTA — A meeting of the Dis- gram’s mobile health van parked at Abtrict 18 Small Government Committee will byshire Nursing Center, 311 Buck Ridge Road, Bidwell, Ohio. Free pap tests, pelvic be held Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at 10 and breast examinations, breast health a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Marietta, Ohio. education, and appointments for mamThe purpose of this meeting is to select mograms will be provided to uninsured seven small government eligible projects, and underinsured women. Appointments two of the seven being contingency proj- are required. Interested persons should ects, for submission to the Ohio Public call (800) 844-2654 or (740) 593-2432 to Works Commission. Five of the projects schedule an appointment. The service is selected at this meeting will compete for provided as a community service by the small government funding with other proj- Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, ects throughout the state of Ohio. If you have questions regarding this Breast and Cervical Projects of Southeast meeting, please contact Michelle Hyer at Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (740) 376-1025. Immunization Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the office located at 112 East Memorial Drive. Flu and pneumonia shots will also be available for a fee. Court: Obama appointments are unconstitutional WASHINGTON (AP) — In an embarrassing setback for President Barack Obama, a federal appeals court panel ruled that he violated the Constitution in making recess appointments last year, a decision that would effectively curtail a president’s ability to bypass the Senate to fill administration vacancies. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 that Obama did not have the power to make three recess appointments last year to the National Labor Relations Board because the Senate was officially in session — and not in recess — at the time. If the decision stands, it could invalidate hundreds of board decisions. The court said the president could only fill vacancies with the recess appointment procedure if the openings arise when the Senate is in an official recess, which it defined as the break between sessions of Congress. The ruling also threw into question Obama’s recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Cordray’s appointment, also made at the same time, has been challenged in a separate case. 2013 Faith & Family How to become a 4-H advisor GALLIA COUNTY — Are you the parent of a 4-H member? Do you help with a current 4-H club? Maybe you grew up in 4-H and would like to get involved again. Now is the time to give us a call. The Gallia County 4-H program now has applications available to those who would like to apply to become a 4-H advisor. Applications can be picked up at our office located at 111 Jackson Pike, next to the Gallia County fairgrounds, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To become a Gallia County 4-H advisor, you must be over 18 years of age, a resident of Gallia County and pass BCI background check. In addition, you will be required to attend at least one 4-H advisor training and be interviewed by the County 4-H Educator. Our new advisor training is set for January 29 at the OSU Extension office beginning at 7 p.m. Training takes about an hour, and we will offer interviews that same night. All steps in the volunteer process must be completed by March 1, 2013. If you have any questions about 4-H, please contact the OSU Gallia County Extension office at 740-446-7007. Ramsey’s Financial Peace University classes to be held GALLIPOLIS — Central Christian Church at 109 Garfield Avenue, Gallipolis, will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Classes are Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. and start January 30, 2013. For details, email darren. clark89@sbcglobal.net or call 740-4460062. Free clinic to be held GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free Clinic will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, January 31 at 258 Pinecrest Drive off of Jackson Pike. The clinic serves the uninsured residents of Gallia County, age 18 and over. If local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the clinic will also be closed. CIVITAS MEDIA Faith and Family is a project designed to reach out to people in need and at the same time reach out to the community with a message of hope. We want to form a stronger alliance with the church community and do a more meaningful job of helping local churches spread their message to people who are looking for answers and inspiration. We need your help to do this. We will publish an inspirational full color magazine that we have entitled Faith and Family. This publication with your help will list all our churches and carry a message of hope. As your local newspaper we want to use our resources to help get your message to those in need. The magazine will carry profiles of local churches and testimonials from local readers who have experienced a change in life as the result of their faith and beliefs. These stories can be a powerful influence in raising the consciousness of the reader looking for answers and in need of a church to help heal. This publication will also increase the strength and unity among the local church community. Gallipolis Daily Tribune Point Pleasant Register Pomeroy Daily Sentinel 740-992-2155 740-446-2342 304-675-1333 www.mydailytribune.com www.mydailyregister.com www.mydailysentinel.com 2012 Ohio Township Financial Report available CROWN CITY — The Ohio Township Annual Financial Report for 2012 is complete and is available for viewing at the office of the fiscal officer, Bill M. Johnson, 63 Waugh Road. Call (740) 2569135 for an appointment. Ohio Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meetings for 2013 at 8 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the fire substation on Waugh Road. Parent-teacher conferences at GAHS GALLIPOLIS — Parents of all students attending Gallia Academy High School, grades 9-12, will have an opportunity to talk with the teachers concerning their student’s progress and performance thus far in the school year. School administrators, counselors, and teachers encourage all parents to call the Gallia Academy High School Guidance Office to make appointments for conferences. Conferences at Gallia Academy High School will be held on Thursday, January 31, and Monday, February 4, from 3:15-6:15 p.m. Parents should call 4463250 to schedule any appointments with the teachers. Please have the following information available at the time of the phone call: student’s name and name of the teachers for conference. GAHS to hold post secondary educational option meeting GALLIPOLIS — There will be a meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19 in the Gallia Academy High School auditorium for any parents and students interested in the Post Secondary Educational Option Program. The program is for students completing their eighth grade year or higher during the 2012-2013 school year. In order to be eligible for consideration, students and at least one parent must attend the meeting. Courtney Lively, admissions counselor at the University of Rio Grande, will be present. To register for the meeting, students need to pick up a form in the GAHS Guidance Office (grades 9-11) or the GAMS Office (grade 8) for parents to complete and then return to the GAHS guidance office or the GAMS office prior to the meeting. RHVS to hold PSO meeting BIDWELL — River Valley High School will hold a meeting for any River Valley student, grades 8-11, interested in participating in the post-secondary options program in 2013/2014. Students must attend the mandatory meeting with a parent/guardian on March 5, 2013, to be eligible for the program. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. For more information, call Erin Bush, RVHS Counselor, at (740) 446-2926, ext. 1514. Spray opt-out forms available at Engineer’s Office GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe has announced that the annual Dust Patching and Herbicidal Opt-Out forms are now being accepted at the Engineer’s Office. The dust patching form is required for those residents who would like to apply for materials to be applied at a requested site to reduce the dust generated from traffic on a county road. The herbicidal opt-out form is required for those residents who do not want herbicidal spraying in specific areas along county road right-of-ways and agree to maintain those areas. Both forms may be picked up at the Engineer’s Office, 1167 State Route 160. The deadline for submittal is March 15th. Hot lunches being served VINTON — Harvestime Worship Center at 222 Main St. Vinton will begin serving hot lunches (free to everyone) every Tuesday from 12-3 p.m. If you live in the Village of Vinton and need them delivered to you, due to sickness or homebound, please call Sandy at (740) 645-4710. Gallia County Highway Department auctioning items GALLIA COUNTY — The Gallia County Engineer’s Office is currently auctioning off various items from the Gallia County Highway Department on www. GovDeals.com. Anyone interested in bidding on these items will need to register an account online through the website before being eligible to bid on any item. Exxon passes Apple as most valuable company NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter. Apple Inc.’s stock has been on the decline since the company’s quarterly earnings report Wednesday suggested that its fast growth phase, rare for a company of its size, may be coming to an end. Apple’s stock fell 2.6 percent to $438.76 in afternoon trading Friday for a market capitalization of $412 billion. That followed a 12 percent drop on Thursday, the biggest one-day percentage drop for the company since 2008. Exxon Mobil Corp. gained 10 cents Friday to $91.45 for a market capitalization of $417 billion. Apple first surpassed Exxon in the summer of 2011, displacing the oil company from a perch it had held since 2005. The two companies traded places through that fall, until Apple surpassed Exxon for good in early 2012 — at least until Friday. China’s largest oil com- pany, PetroChina, could lay claim to having hit a market capitalization even higher than either Exxon’s or Apple’s, but only based on prices on the Shanghai stock exchange, which is isolated from the rest of the financial world because of Chinese laws on foreign investment. PetroChina’s shares also trade in Hong Kong and on the New York Stock Exchange. Based on prices there, its market capitalization never went as high as $500 billion. Apple and Exxon are among only a half dozen U.S. companies to have ever reached $500 billion in market value. Apple and Microsoft Corp. are the only ones to have ever hit $600 billion. Apple’s stock price peaked in September at $705.07 on the day the iPhone 5 was released. Exxon, in the meantime, has been trading steady. Its business — oil — seems less prone to stock market ups and downs than the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech darling. Exxon, which is based in Irving, Texas, set a record in 2008 for the highest quarterly earnings by any company. In the first nine months of 2012, Exxon earned nearly $35 billion, or 10 percent more than the same period in 2011, on revenue of $367 billion. Results for the fourth quarter are due Feb. 1. Exxon, the biggest investor-owned energy company in the world, predicted in December that oil will continue to be the most important source of energy. That’s because cars, trucks, airplanes, trains and ships will still depend heavily on oil-derived fuels such as gasoline and diesel. This year, investors seem unforgiving with Apple, looking for perfection and punishing the stock for anything less. The company’s stock price slipped below $500 for the first time last week, as investors saw signs that the iPhone 5 was falling behind competition from phones running Google’s Android software, especially those from Samsung Electronics Co. �Sunday Times-Sentinel INSIDE Sports SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013 mdsports@civitasmedia.com Cavs’ Kyrie Irving named NBA All-Star for 1st time...B3 St. Catharine slips past RedStorm men Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Travis Wilkins’ dunk and subsequent free throw with 4:41 remaining snapped a 60-60 tie and gave visiting St. Catharine College the lead for good in an eventual 69-66 win over the University of Rio Grande, Thursday night, in Mid-South Conference men’s basketball action. The Patriots improved to 7-10 overall and 3-8 in conference play, posting their second win in as many tries against the RedStorm this season. Rio Grande dropped to 7-13 overall and 3-8 in the MSC, while also falling to 1-5 alltime against St. Catharine. The six meetings between the two programs have been decided by just 27 points and the winning team has never won by more than six points. Rio Grande coughed up an early 7-0 lead and trailed by as many as 13 points, 49-36, after a conventional three-point play by St. Catharine’s Omar Skinner with 34.9 seconds left in the first half. The RedStorm mounted a methodical comeback, though, outscoring their guests 21-7 over the next 12:34 and taking a 57-56 lead on a right baseline jumper by freshman guard D.D. Joiner with 8:00 left in the game. Joiner scored again exactly two minutes later to knot the score at 60-all, but Wilkins’ three-point play just over a minute later put the Patriots in front for good. Rio Grande twice got back within one point - 63-62 following a pair of free throws by senior guard Kaleb Kimber with 3:58 remaining and 67-66 after senior center Dominick Haynes canned a pair of free throws with 27.1 seconds left - but could get no closer. St. Catharine’s Stephen McCray hit a pair of free throws with 8.5 seconds left to make it 69-66, but a would-be gametying three-pointer by Rio junior guard Jermaine Warmack with two seconds left was off the mark and the Patriots escaped with the win. Skinner finished with a gamehigh 21 points to lead SCC, including 17 in the first half when the Patriots shot 63.3 percent from the field (19-for- 30). He also had six steals. Arthur McMillan and Wilkins added 13 and 11 points, respectively, in the winning effort, while Dominique Roy had a team-high nine rebounds and six assists. Warmack scored 17 points to lead the RedStorm, all but two of which came as a result of five first half three-pointers. He also handed out three assists. Joiner contributed 12 points in the loss and Haynes added 10 points and three blocked shots, while junior forward Karl Moore snared a teamhigh eight rebounds. Alex Hawley | Sunday Times-Sentinel South Gallia junior Rachel Johnson (23) shoots a jumper from the high post during a game against Gallia Academy in Mercerville earlier this season. South Gallia slams Lady Lancers, 56-36 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com STEWART, Ohio — Despite a slow start the Lady Rebels picked up the 56-36 victory Thursday night. The South Gallia girls basketball team defeated Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division host Federal Hocking by 20 points, giving SGHS double-digit league victories for the second consecutive year. The Lady Rebels (14-4, 10-3 TVC Hocking) scored just six points in the opening period, but they held the FHHS (5-10, 5-8) to only two points. The pace picked up in the second with SGHS out scoring the Lady Lancers by five en route to a 25-16 halftime advantage. The South Gallia defense held Federal Hocking to single digits again in the third period, allowing eight points. The Red and Gold marked 10 in the third and led 35-24 with eight minutes remaining. The Lady Rebels finished strong, out scoring FHHS 21-to-12 over the final period to seal the 56-36 road victory. Ellie Bostic led the Lady Rebels with 21 points and nine rebounds in the game, followed by Meghan Caldwell with 16 points and five rebounds. Mikayla Poling had seven points, while Lesley Small and Rachel Johnson each added four. Sara Bailey and Jasmyne Johnson each chipped in with two points, rounding out the SGHS scoring. Caldwell led the victors with four assists, followed by Bostic and Small with two apiece. Caldwell also led the defensive effort for the Red and Gold with six steals, followed by Bostic with five. The Lady Rebels were a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line in the contest, and 23-of-58 (39.7 percent) from the field. South Gallia was 1-of-4 (25 percent) from beyond the arc, with Poling hitting the triple. As a team SGHS had 23 rebounds, 10 assists, 16 steals and 16 turnovers. This completes the season sweep of Federal Hocking by South Gallia as the Lady Rebels won 61-42 on December 3rd in Mercerville. This marks the fifth win by 20 or more points by SGHS this season. No farther statistical information for Federal Hocking was made available at presstime. OVP Sports Schedule Photos by Bryan Walters | Sunday Times-Sentinel Eastern girls basketball coach John Burdette, center, talks with his Lady Eagles during a break in Thursday night’s TVC Hocking girls basketball contest against Belpre in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Lady Eagles sweep Belpre, 76-26 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — The Eastern girls basketball team won its 17th straight league contest Thursday night with a convincing 76-26 decision over visiting Belpre in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup at the Eagle’s Nest. The Lady Eagles (14-2, 12-0 TVC Hocking) led wire-to-wire in the contest, as the hosts limited BHS to just five points apiece in each of the first three quarters en route to a sizable 59-15 lead headed into the finale. EHS led 20-5 after eight minutes of play, then went on a 21-5 second quarter surge to secure a commanding 41-10 intermisiong advantage. Eastern followed with an 18-5 run in the third canto to secure a 44-point lead entering the fourth. The Lady Eagles increased their lead to as much as 56 points (74-18) after Jordan Parker hit a layup with 2:13 left in regulation. The Lady Golden Eagles (11-6, 6-6) closed the final 2:04 of the game with an 8-2 spurt to wrap up the 50-point outcome. Eastern, with the victory, claimed a season sweep of Belpre after posting a 70-23 decision at BHS back on December 3. Jenna Burdette hit six of the hosts’ 10 trifectas in the contest and had a game-high 30 points, 17 of which came in the opening 16 minutes. Jordan Parker was next with 17 points, followed by Erin Swatzel with 10 markers. Savannah Hawley chipped in nine points to the winning cause, while Katie Keller and Maddie Rigsby respectively rounded things out with six and four markers. The Lady Eagles were 8-of-10 at the free throw line for 80 percent. Belpre — which made only one field goal in the first half and seven total for the contest — was Eastern senior Tori Goble comes away with a steal in the second half of Thursday night’s TVC Hocking girls basketball contest against Belpre in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. paced by Katelyn Hughes with 11 points, followed by Sierra Barker with seven points. Rachel Packard and Lexus Cunningham rounded out Belpre’s tally with five and three points, respectively. The guests were 8-of-16 at the charity stripe for 50 percent. Monday, Jan. 28 Boys Basketball Calhoun County at Hannan, 6 p.m. Girls Basketball South Point at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. River Valley at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Miller at Wahama, 6 p.m. Trimble at Southern, 6 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 6 p.m. OVCS at Wood County, 6:30 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Boys Basketball Wahama at Eastern, 6 p.m. Meigs at Alexander 6 p.m. Vinton County at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Jackson at River Valley, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Trimble, 6 p.m. Southern at Federal Hocking, 6 p.m. Girls Basketball OVCS at Elk Valley, 7:30 Wednesday, Jan. 30 Girls Basketball Wahama at Meigs, 6 p.m. Lady Raiders sweep Chesapeake, 46-45 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com CHESAPEAKE, Ohio — Getting hot at the right time. The River Valley girls basketball team has won back-to-back games for the first time all season and it couldn’t happen at a better time as the tournament nears. The Lady Raiders edged Ohio Valley Conference host Chesapeake 46-45 Thursday night, one night after defeating visiting Southern 71-52. A slow paced first period left the Lady Panthers (10-7, 2-5 OVC) with a 8-to-5 advantage over the RVHS (512, 2-5). CHS out scored the Silver and Black doubled its lead in the second period and led 22-16 at halftime. For the second straight night a third period run was the difference for the Lady Raiders. RVHS out scored Chesapeake 15-to-8 in the third and led by one point with eight minutes remaining. Each team scored 15 points in the final period and River Valley held on for the 4645 victory. Freshman Leia Moore led RVHS with 21 points, including nine in the fourth period. Cady Gilmore finished with 14 points, followed by Courtney Smith with seven. Chelsea Copley and Rachael Smith each finished with two points to round out the Lady Raiders total. RVHS hit four three-pointers on the night led by Gilmore with two. Moore and Courtney Smith each hit one triple. The Silver and Black shot 8-of-11 from the free throw line for 72.7 percent. RVHS was charged with 16 fouls in the game. Kaylee Curry led CHS with a double-double performance of 15 points and 10 rebounds. Jackie Nelson and Sydnee Hall each scored 10 points for the Purple and White. Taylor Martin had four points, while Kelsey Curry and Mackenzie Moore each had two. Anna Mayo rounded out the Lady Panthers total with one point, but finished with 10 rebounds and five steals. Nelson hit the lone three-pointer for the hosts. Chesapeake finished a woeful 10-of-22 from the free throw line, equaling 45.4 percent. CHS committed 15 fouls on the night. River Valley also defeated Chesapeake on January 3rd in Bidwell by a count of 56-43. �Sunday, January 27, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Big Blacks fall to Huntington in wrestling dual HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Point Pleasant had only nine healthy wrestlers for 14 weight classes, and the results showed Thursday night during a 48-24 setback to host Huntington in a Class AAA dual match in Cabell County. The Big Blacks won four matches — all by pinfall — but the Highlanders won five head-to-head matches and also benefitted from five PPHS forfeits due to the lack of a participant in several weight classes. Those extra point opportunities ultimately allowed HHS — the top-ranked team in Class AAA — to double up Point Pleasant in the scoring. Noah Searls (138), Trevor Hill (170), Brycen Reymond (182) and Jacob Starcher (195) scored pin- fall wins for the Big Blacks — who were ranked third overall in the Class AAA ratings headed into the contest. Those four individuals each netted six points for the guests. PPHS was without the services of a trio of top-four ranked grapplers in the state in John Raike (113), Guy Fisher (120) and Josh Hudson (145). Second half rally send Patriots past Rio Grande women Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Visiting St. Catharine College used a 10-2 run to erase a six-point second half deficit and the Patriots continued to pull away down the stretch for an 88-77 win over the University of Rio Grande, Thursday night, in Mid-South Conference women’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. St. Catharine, which received votes in the latest NAIA coaches’ Top 25, improved to 13-5 overall and 7-4 in the MSC in completing a regular season sweep of the RedStorm. Rio Grande slipped to 6-14 overall and 0-11 in league play with the loss - just its second in six games this season when leading at halftime. Head coach David Smalley’s club led by as many as six points late in the first half before settling for a 41-38 advantage at the intermission. The RedStorm’s lead grew back to six points, 48-42, following a conventional three-point play by sophomore forward Tinesha Taylor with 17:23 remaining in the game, but that’s when St. Catharine began its rally. A jumper by Alexiss Griffin capped a 10-2 run which put the Patriots in front, 52-50, with 14:26 left to play and, after a free throw by Rio junior guard Kate Hammond got the RedStorm within 54-51 just over a minute later, St. Catharine reeled off a 13-1 run to open up a 15-point advantage, 67-52, with 10:29 remaining. Rio Grande got no closer than 11 points the rest of the way and trailed by as many as 18 points twice in the final 1:37. Janae Howard led St. Catharine with a gamehigh 30 points. She also had 10 rebounds, five blocked shots, four assists and three steals. Heather Sandlin, who averaged just over six points per game entering the contest, added 18 points of her own and Reilly Poirier finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Patriots, who shot 52.8 percent from the field (19for-36) in the second half. Rio Grande was led by senior guard Shardai Morrison-Fountain, who finished with 26 points, seven steals and four assists. Hammond added 13 points in a losing cause, while Taylor tossed in 12 points and freshman forward Sarah Bonar pulled down 11 rebounds. In 2013, night time the right time for Conservation Area It was a cold, but beautiful, evening when approximately 45 people joined me and others for a winter owl hike at the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area in Rutland, Ohio last weekend. The featured speaker was Ron Cass, a wildlife expert for the Hocking College School of Natural Resources who gave a presentation on owls that live in southeastern Ohio. Michelle Tarian, our AmeriCorps worker, co-arranged the event along with Joe Jennings, a graduate student at Ohio University. We learned there are several species of owls found in our part of the state with the “big three” being the Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl and Eastern Screech Owl. Other owls occasionally include the little Sawwhet Owl, Barn Owl and even – on rare occasions – the Snowy Owl, but usually when we see an owl around here it is one of those first three species. While we all know that owls are birds of prey that fly by night on silent wings, we learned that they use their ears as much as they do their keen eyes to ferret out their next meal. I am often amazed to find out just how little I know about things, so I didn’t realize that now is the time of year when owls are breeding. I guess I thought of them like most other birds, busy in the springtime with romance, building nests and raising young. Ron went into great detail about owls, how they are different from other birds, and how as he suc- cinctly put it, “They have hooters.” The Great Horned Owl speaks with four low, deep hoots, the Barred Owl with a series of eight hoots that is often associated with saying “Who cooks for you, who cooks for y’all,” and the Eastern Screech Owl just screeches and trills in a scary, creepy way that is often compared to a horse whinnying and which probably gives rise to stories of people hearing wildcats or women crying in the woods at night. After the discussion, giving it enough time to get dark, the group set out on a short hike up the Pauline Atkins Trail to listen for owls. We could hear an owl off in the distance and Ron tried his best to coax a Barred Owl toward the group but they just weren’t cooperating. Perhaps the owls had something better happening on their side of the ridge, who knows? We are also trying to plan other events to enable people of all ages to enjoy the world out-of-doors and more specifically the Conservation Area. Due to its rural setting far from the lights of town or neighboring power plants the Conservation Area could be well-suited for an amateur astronomy night. We are currently looking at nights around the new moon of March 12 (which will bring with it possible viewing of Comet Pan-STARRS – named for the Pan-STARRS telescope and observatory in Hawaii where it was discovered in 2011) and also around the new moon of Dec. 3, which should include a dazzling view of Comet ISON. While Pan-STARRS is not anticipated to be particularly brilliant, it is anticipated that ISON could be particularly dazzling, perhaps even visible during daylight, but as comet hunter David Levy once said, “Comets are like cats; they have tails and they do precisely what they want.” In much the same way as it is hard to predict what owls, comets, cats, butterflies and little girls will do, it is equally difficult to predict what the weather will be like several months in advance, but with a little luck we will be rewarded with clear skies and beautiful stargazing conditions. By the way, unlike Halley’s Comet which appears every 75-76 years (and was a dud when it last showed up in 1986) astronomers predict Pan-STARRS and ISON may never show up again, giving us only one chance to admire these heavenly visitors. As the year progresses, stay tuned to learn more about what is going on at the Conservation Area, visit www.meigsswcd.com or “like” the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area on Facebook. Jim Freeman is the wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District and a long-time contributor to the Sunday Times-Sentinel. His column, In the Open, generally appears every other Sunday, and he can be contacted weekday at 740-992-4282 or at jim.freeman@oh.nacdnet.net GAHS indoor track competes at Marietta Staff Report MARIETTA, Ohio — Gallia Academy High School recently sent several athletes to Marietta College for an indoor track and field competition in Washington County. Hannah Watts won the 400m dash with a time of 1:02.62 and also placed seventh in the 200m dash with a mark of 28.74 seconds. Watts also joined the 4x200m relay team (1:57.55) of Kathleen Allen, Taylor Queen and Abby Wiseman in placing third. Queen placed 10th in the long jump with a leap of 14 feet, 3 inches and also came in 24th out of 51 participants in the 55 m dash with a mark of 8.22 seconds. Allen was 19th overall in the long jump (12-7) and fourth in the triple jump. Taylor also had a 55m dash time of 8.58 seconds. BUNDLE & SAVE! ON DIGITAL SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME DIGITAL TV HIGH-SPEED INTERNET DIGITAL PHONE Offers may be available now in your area from Acceller, Inc. for these top service providers: * BUNDLES STARTING AS LOW AS $89/mo. For first 12 months FIND OUT MORE BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-866-636-5984 By Acceller, Inc., an authorized retailer. *Geographic and service restrictions apply to all services. Call to see if you qualify. Mary Watts finished sixth in the 1600m run with a time of 6:26.90, while Hunter Arthur was 12th in the shot put with a throw of 24 feet, 8 inches. Logan Allison was 26th overall in the 55m dash with a time of 7.37 seconds. Allison also placed ninth in the high jump (5-2) and was fifth in both the triple jump (36-8) and long jump (18-8). Atticus Davies was 19th in the 800m run (2:43.05) and also competed in the 200m dash with a mark of 28.80 seconds. Joel Craft also placed fifth in the pole vault with a cleared height of 11 feet. Ryan Vallee posted a time of 6:35.36 in the 1600m run, while Michael Vallee competed in the same event and had a mark of 7:55.87. Quenton McKinniss completed the 55m hurdles in a time of 10.35 seconds, while Drew Vansickle had a throw of 26 feet, 9 inches in the shot put. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 Lady Marauders fall to Alexander, 49-40 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com ALBANY, Ohio — One skid ends as another one continues. The Alexander girls basketball team ended a five game losing skid Thursday with a 49-40 triumph over Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division guest Meigs, which has now lost six in a row. Alexander (5-13, 2-6 TVC Ohio) jumped out to an early lead after out scoring the Lady Marauders (314, 0-8) 10-to-7 in the opening period. AHS added seven points to each lead in the second quarter with a 16-to-9 run. The Maroon and Gold trailed by 10 at the half. Each team scored 13 points in the third period and AHS held the 39-29 advantage with eight minutes remaining. Meigs scored 11 in the fourth period but the Lady Spartans marked 10 and sealed the 49-40 victory. MHS was led by junior Brittany Krautter with 13 points, followed by Morgan Russell and Kelsey Hudson with 10 points each. Tess Phelps scored four points, while pulling down a team-high eight rebounds. Delilah Fish notched two points, and Hannah Cremeans had one to round out the Meigs scoring. The Lady Marauders shot 5-of-9 (55.6 percent) from the free throw line and 16-of-45 (35.6 percent) from the field, including 3-of-12 (25 percent) from beyond the arc. Hudson accounted for two of Meigs’ triples, while Krautter had the other. As a unit MHS had 31 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, three steals and 15 turnovers. The Lady Marauders committed 14 fouls in the game. The Lady Spartans were led by Marilyn Rankin with 14 points, and the duo of Carrie Nostrant and Kendall Meeks with 11 apiece. Allyson Malone had 10 points and Makina Milum added three to round out the AHS scoring.Nostrant and Milum each had 10 rebounds to pace Alexander. The Red and Black shot 12-of-22 (54.5 percent) from the line and 18-of-51 (35.3 percent) from the field, including 1-of-11 (9 percent) from three. Nostrant had Alexander’s lone three pointer. As a team the Lady Spartans had 41 rebounds, nine assists, one block, nine steals, and 12 turnovers. AHS committed 10 fouls on the night. Alexander also took the first meeting from the Lady Marauders by the count of 61-47 on December 13th in Rocksprings. Ohio judge weighs whether to keep the rape trial open STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An attorney for one of two Ohio high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl withdrew his motion to close the trial Friday, leaving the judge to hear arguments on the issue despite not having the motion before him and not planning an immediate ruling. Defense attorney Walter Madison previously raised concerns that an open trial could lead to potential witnesses on his client’s behalf being intimidated following intense publicity and social media commentary about the case. Madison said after the hearing that he believes the related motion to move the trial out of Jefferson County to reduce the possibility of witness intimidation or harassment would address his initial concerns about closing the trial. “My concern, and that being that witnesses are comfortable and willing to participate in this process,” he said, “I thought that was best addressed through a change of venue versus closure.” An attorney for the girl had said he’d be willing to file a similar motion for closing the trial, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office reiterated its support for the closure. Attorneys for media outlets including The Associated Press presented arguments supporting an open trial to ensure public confidence in the proceedings. Judge Thomas Lipps, a special judge brought in from Hamilton County to oversee the trial, said he’d consider their statements. Lipps, who previously rejected a request to try the two players separately, plans to rule next week on motions to move the trial and delay it, and other secondary motions including a request not to refer to the girl as a victim, but rather an accuser. The state opposes all of those motions. The athletes are accused of attacking the girl twice after an alcohol-fueled party in mid-August in Steubenville in far eastern Ohio. Three other students who witnessed the attack but weren’t charged are expected to testify at next month’s trial. The girl attends a high school across the river in West Virginia. The girl and her parents want the trial closed to keep evidence that a judge might rule inadmissible from becoming public, their attorney argued in a court filing Tuesday. That could include “harmful” and “legally non-relevant” evidence, attorney Robert Fitzsimmons has said. Keeping the hearing closed also will protect the girl, who has maintained her anonymity through the proceedings, Fitzsimmons said. The AP generally doesn’t identify people who say they are the victims of sexual assault. Attorney General Mike DeWine, whose office is prosecuting the case, says it will be difficult enough for the girl to testify, let alone in a public hearing open to the media. News organizations arguing to keep the hearing open say the case is already subject to speculation that it won’t be fully investigated and prosecuted because it involves the city’s popular football team. Keeping it open eliminates that speculation, according to arguments by the AP, ABC, CNN, CBS News, The New York Times and WEWSTV. The second defendant has asked that the case be delayed and moved but not closed. Schools must provide sports for disabled, US says WASHINGTON (AP) — Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says. Disabled students who want to play for their school could join traditional teams if officials can make “reasonable modifications” to accommodate them. If those adjustments would fundamentally alter a sport or give the student an advantage, the department is directing the school to create parallel athletic programs that have comparable standing to traditional programs. “Sports can provide invaluable lessons in discipline, selflessness, passion and courage, and this guidance will help schools ensure that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to benefit from the life lessons they can learn on the playing field or on the court,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a statement announcing the new guidance Friday. �Sunday, January 27, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 Sports Briefs Omission from Wahama honorees In a Thursday article concerning the Wahama High School 1,000-point scorers to be honored this weekend, Ralph Sayre’s information was inadvertently omitted. Sayre graduated from Wahama in 1944 and will have his No. 16 jersey retired with five other Falcon basketball standouts. He is believed to be the first-ever cager to achieve 1,000 points at Wahama and was the state’s leading scorer his senior season. Sayre scored 103 points during a successive three-game series which included what is thought to be the only person in WHS history to score over 50 points in one game. Following graduation Sayre moved on to Ohio University where he became a Bobcat starter in basketball, football and baseball. He was elected as an inaugural member of the Wahama High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. Huntington Prep coming to PPJSHS Ed Suba Jr. | Akron Beacon Journal | MCT photo The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving (2) reacts after being called for a foul against the Boston Celtics’ Jeff Green during second-quarter action at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, in Cleveland, Ohio. Cavs’ Kyrie Irving named NBA All-Star for 1st time CLEVELAND (AP) — Still not old enough to legally toast any of his accomplishments, Kyrie Irving joined one of the NBA’s most elite groups. And to top it off, he was named his city’s top professional athlete — all in the same day. Irving, the Cavaliers’ dynamic point guard whose dazzling game belies his youth, was voted an AllStar reserve for the Eastern Conference on Thursday night, just hours before he was named Cleveland’s top professional athlete for 2012, when he won the league’s Rookie of the Year award. “One of the best days of my life,” Irving said backstage at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards. Irving, who won’t turn 21 until March 23, is the sixth-youngest player ever named to an All-Star team and one of only seven to make it before their 21st birthday. The other six: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Isiah Thomas and Shaquille O’Neal are either in the Hall of Fame or well on their way to induction. “It’s a big deal for me and a big deal for the city of Cleveland,” Irving said after receiving his award before a ballroom filled with some of the area’s top sports figures and civic leaders. “It means a lot. To be picked as an All-Star for the first time and be with those guys, to see those names on TV, it’s truly a blessing.” Irving was at home alone watch- ing the All-Star selection when his name flashed on the screen. He admitted to a solo celebration. “I did jump around,” he said. “I didn’t do any backflips and cartwheels. I didn’t want to get hurt.” Irving said his first phone call was to his girlfriend and the next to his father, Drederick, who raised him and his sister after their mother, Elizabeth, died when he was 4. “It was an emotional moment,” Irving said, “real emotional.” Soon after, Irving received a surprising text from his college coach, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski. “First time ever,” Irving said smiling. “I don’t think Coach K has ever sent one of his players a text. I didn’t even know he could text. I think his assistant sent it for him. My freshman year at Duke he told me never to text him because he didn’t know how to text. So, times are changing.” Irving said he’s not intimidated about sharing the stage at the Feb. 17 game in Houston with the NBA’s best players. “I just hope I don’t air ball my first shot,” he joked. Irving is the first Cavaliers player to make the All-Star team since 2010, when James was voted in as a starter. Irving is averaging 23.7 points, 5.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds, but his selection by the East head coaches wasn’t a given because of the Cavs’ woeful 11-32 record. Cleveland coach Byron Scott didn’t do any campaigning for Irving, who scored 40 points on Tuesday night in a win over Boston. Scott believed Irving deserved the selection and was thrilled that his peers agreed. Scott, who greeted Irving with a big hug when he arrived at the Renaissance Hotel, doesn’t think a first All-Star selection will change his young star. Scott said it only make Irving hungrier for more. “The thing that keeps him going is continuing to have new goals,” Scott said. “This year he’s a reserve and next year he should want to be a starter. That should be his next step and in order to that he has to work even harder. The thing that is so good about him is that he’s willing to work. He’s going to continue to get better. “And he’s not 21 yet. He’s well on his way to being one of the best.” Irving’s double win was perhaps the highlight of the star-studded event, which brought out some of Cleveland’s top sports celebrities. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and new coach Rob Chudzinski introduced themselves to guests eager to talk football. Ohio State coach Urban Meyer received a warm ovation as did boxing promoter Don King, who wore a sequined jacket and waved American flags while working the room as only he can. Doug Dieken, who has spent 42 seasons with the Browns as a player and broadcaster, received a lifetime achievement award. The show was emceed by ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Huntington Prep, currently ranked No. 1 in the country in all of high school boys basketball, will be playing at Point Pleasant Junior-Senior High School at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, against the Marietta College junior varsity squad. Tickets are on sale now. For more information or to buy tickets, contact James Higginbotham, Bill Buchanan or Kent Price at PPJSHS. Bengals add LB Maybin to the offseason mix CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals signed linebacker Aaron Maybin to a reserve/future contract on Friday. Maybin, a 2009 first-round pick of Buffalo out of Penn State, has played for the Bills and Jets, leading the latter in sacks (six) and forced fumbles (four) in 2011. Maybin has appeared in 47 career games, and was released by the Jets Nov. 13 last year. He will count on Cincinnati’s active list beginning Feb. 4. The Bengals finished 10-6 last season, and lost to Houston, 19-13, in the AFC playoffs. Yanks GM: Possible A-Rod could miss entire season NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says it’s possible that third baseman Alex Rodriguez could miss the entire season while coming off hip surgery. Cashman says “there’s no guarantees” that Rodriguez will be able to play this year. Cashman made his remarks Friday on WFAN radio in New York. The 37-year-old Rodriguez had surgery on his left hip last week. The team said the recovery time was expected to be six months, which would sideline the star slugger until the All-Star break. Cashman said Rodriguez and his doctors are working hard to get him back on the field. Cashman said that in a best-case scenario Rodriguez should be back. But Cashman also said there was a chance A-Rod wouldn’t return. The Yankees signed free agent Kevin Youkilis during the offseason to play third base while Rodriguez is out. Pro Bowl won’t be blacked out on TV in Hawaii HONOLULU (AP) — The Pro Bowl will avoid a television blackout in Hawaii. NFL officials said Friday the game set for Sunday has sold enough tickets to allow the game to air live in the state. Officials say there are a limited number of tickets left for the game set for 7 p.m. EST. The Pro Bowl is the NFL’s all-star game, pitting the best players from the NFC and AFC against one another. Schiano repays $300K Rutgers loan Foster: Don’t expect 100 percent play at Pro Bowl HONOLULU (AP) — Houston running back Arian Foster says players are going to step up at the Pro Bowl this year, but don’t expect 100 percent effort. Foster said Friday after practicing with his AFC teammates that it’s unrealistic to expect full effort from the NFL’s top athletes when they’re limited in the plays they’re able to run. “This isn’t basketball — you can’t go play a pickup game of football,” Foster said. Foster said if the NFL expects 100 percent effort from its stars and league officials are willing to cancel the game if they don’t see that, then the game will likely be scrapped. “I think it’s an honor and a tradition, but for you to expect the best athletes in the NFL to come out and play a game 100 percent when you can’t game plan, you can’t blitz, you can’t do all these things, it’s not going to be competitive like everybody wants it to be,” Foster said. Effort has emerged as the top theme for this year’s Pro Bowl as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has made clear the all-star game won’t be played going forward if it’s second-rate football. Denver quarterback Peyton Manning said that would be a shame, meaning players have to play better to keep it around. Manning said the NFL will lose the value of players interacting if the Pro Bowl goes away, which helps to keep the league strong. The true value of the game over the years, he said, is for younger players to have interactions with older veterans, like Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson chatting with former Chargers great LaDainian Tomlinson. “Don’t tell me there’s not great value in that conversation,” Manning said. “If they cancel this, then I think the NFL will lose that,” Manning said. “Is there monetary value in that conversation? I would argue yes. I would argue that’s helping keep the NFL as great as it is. So I’d hate for it to be canceled.” The AFC and NFC squads took team photos at a resort on Oahu’s west side before practicing separately on a 50-yard field in front of family, friends and some fans. AFC defenders played a little more defense than in two prior practices. During seven-on-seven drills, Kansas City safety Eric Berry picked off a Manning pass and Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie intercepted Houston quarterback Matt Schaub. On one play, Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck gave the ball to Foster, who looked downfield to throw a pass but didn’t. “Throw that,” Colts linebacker Robert Mathis dared Foster. “I want to make sure Ray Anderson’s paying attention,” a Denver coach shouted to the players after Jets safety LaRon Landry broke up a pass, referring to the NFL executive who earlier this week said the league would make a decision about the Pro Bowl by April. Anderson was at the practice. Wide receivers A.J. Green and Victor Cruz said part of practice is about getting the timing and rhythm right between players. “It’s just getting comfortable with the plays, getting comfortable with the little nuances of the playbook really quickly and once you get acclimated, it’s fairly easy,” said Cruz, the New York Giants star. Reactions vary about Patrick’s dating revelation DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick’s now-public personal life was a popular topic at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. And there were varying opinions on how much attention, if any, Patrick’s admission should get. Patrick told The Associated Press she and fellow NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are a couple, ending widespread speculation about the nature of their relationship. Patrick and Stenhouse waited until the end of a weeklong media tour to confirm they are dating. Reaction ranged from well wishes to “oh, well.” The news also prompted plenty of jokes in the garage and in the grandstands. “Who gets the (track) position getting into the corner?” NAS- CAR driver Clint Bowyer wanted to know. “‘You go. No, you go. No, no, you go.’ Who gets that position? There’s a lot of give and take in a relationship.” Patrick and Stenhouse, both racing for Rookie of the Year honors in the Sprint Cup Series, insist their relationship will not affect how they drive or treat each other on the track. That could be easier said than done. “I think you’re going to have to wait about two weeks and ask them,” NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya said. Added defending IndyCar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay: “I wish them all the best. It’ll be an interesting side note to watch them compete against one another. If you’re boyfriend/girlfriend, there’s not even a variable out there. If you’re married, there might be some consequence when you come home. Two different boats.” Some drivers scoffed at their admission. “I thought there were much more important stories to report on than someone dating someone else,” NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray said. “That’s about where I stand on that.” Patrick remains one of the most recognizable drivers in auto racing, even if wins have been few and far between. There was a belief that her advertising appeal had waned, but sponsor Go Daddy is featuring Patrick in the website domain provider’s commercials in the upcoming Super Bowl. PISCATAWAY, N.J. 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Offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, the first draft pick Newsome made in Baltimore, is one of the favorites. Former Ravens owner Art Modell, who made Newsome the first African American general manager in NFL history, is also on the list of 15 finalists. “For the past 15 months, my dream has been having the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl in New Orleans. I think New Orleans is the greatest venue to have a Super Bowl,” Newsome said. “But to know Jonathan was up (for the Hall of Fame) and was going to have the opportunity to probably be selected the day before the game, and then for Art, who’s now deceased, but also to make it in the top 15, (it’s like) that little dream that little kids have growing up.” That’s not all. Ray Lewis, Newsome’s second selection in that franchise-altering 1996 draft, will play his final game on Super Bowl Sunday against San Francisco. The 37-year-old linebacker, snagged with 26th overall pick in the draft, might be the best player at his position in the history of the game. “Our ultimate warrior is going to play his last down of football in that game,” Newsome said. “I don’t think you could write a script like that.” Well, how’s this for an outlandish story? Hall of Fame tight end out of Alabama plays 13 years, is inducted into the Hall of Fame and then becomes one of the shrewdest front-office men in game. Using exceptional draft picks and selective free agents, Newsome has made the Ravens perennial contenders. Known affectionately as “The Wizard of Oz,” the 56-year-old Newsome — along with Lewis — are the key links between this Super Bowl team and the one that routed the New York Giants 34-7 more than a decade ago. “Ozzie is the foundation of the Ravens,” coach John Harbaugh said. “He has been since 1996. He’s been the GM since the beginning. He drafted Ray. He drafted Jonathan Ogden. He’s drafted every player. 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All new customers are subject to a one-time, non-refundable processing fee. 60386725 Phil Masturzo | Akron Beacon Journal | KRT photo Former NFL player Ozzie Newsome acknowledges cheers from Cleveland Browns fans who gathered for his enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, in Canton, Ohio. Newsome was a Cleveland Browns tight end. that you have around you that help you and have the same vision and goals that you do.” Maybe so, but Newsome deserves the majority of credit for making the Ravens one of the NFL’s most consistent winners. Baltimore is the only team to reach the playoffs in each of the past five seasons, three times advancing to the AFC title game during that span. Since the start of the 2008 season, Newsome signed free agents Matt Birk, Bernard Pollard, Vonta Leach and Jacoby Jones, and drafted starters Joe Flacco, Ray Rice, Michael Oher, Torrey Smith, Dennis Pitta and Lardarius Webb. He traded for Anquan Boldin, who helped Arizona make the Super Bowl in the 2008 season and has been a key to Baltimore getting this far. Ralph Friedgen, an as- sistant coach when San Diego went to the Super Bowl in 1995 and head coach at Maryland from 2001-10, marvels at the hurdles Newsome has cleared to keep the Ravens winning year after year. “Ozzie does a great job of getting character kids,” Friedgen said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I thought he and Bill Polian were the best GMs in the league, but now that Polian isn’t working Ozzie stands alone. The rules in the NFL are designed against who have success: you get the worst schedule, you draft the lowest and you run into salary cap issues trying to keep your best players. Yet Ozzie has a team that goes to the playoffs year in and year out. It’s amazing.” It’s also hard work, but Newsome loves it. “I’ve seen (Terrell) Suggs change and I’ve seen Ray change and I’ve seen Ed (Reed), watching these guys grow and mature,” he said. “Evaluating players is one thing, doing contracts is another. Going down to the principal’s office to spend time with (owner) Steve (Bisciotti), that’s another thing. “But to be there with those guys and watch those guys grow up, you can’t separate that. You can’t find anything better than that. So I enjoy it.” It’s one thing to like your job. It’s another thing to excel at it. Someone asked Newsome if next weekend — with Ogden, Lewis, Modell and his Ravens on the big stage — might seem surreal. “It’s part of the dream, that dream,” he replied. “I don’t know if I’ll have to pinch myself to see if I’m still dreaming.” Ravens’ Caldwell still longs to be head coach OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Jim Caldwell enjoys his job as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, and he’s quite good at it. Before taking over in early December Caldwell had never held the position at any level — yet the Ravens’ attack has flourished under his direction. Quarterback Joe Flacco has looked sharp, the play-calling has been unpredictable and Baltimore has scored 90 points in three playoff games to earn a berth in the Super Bowl. Caldwell’s success prompted head coach John Harbaugh to ask him to retain the post in 2013. Caldwell appreciates the opportunity, but has no intention of making “Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens” the last line on his resume. The 58-year-old Caldwell wants to be a head coach. He did it in Indianapolis from 2009-11, and is itching for another crack at the top job in his profession. “At some point in time, if the Lord wills it, I’d love to be able to do it again,” Caldwell said Friday. “But it may not happen. Everybody in our profession is looking for an opportunity to run their own program, and I’m no different than anybody else in that regard.” Caldwell might have gotten the chance to at least interview for an opening if he wasn’t so busy helping the Ravens earn a date with San Francisco in the Super Bowl next Sunday. “I had a couple of GMs tell me, ‘If it weren’t for your guys’ success in the playoffs and continuing to play, then he would have been someone we would have interviewed,” Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said. “Hopefully next year we’re in the same spot, and it will be tough for him to get interviews again. Really, though, I can see him getting that opportunity a year from now.” Caldwell certainly is a viable candidate for a head coaching job. He took the Colts to the Super Bowl in 2009 and was instrumental in the development of quarterback Peyton Manning. He’s also provided the Baltimore offense with a boost after replacing the fired Cam Cameron on Dec. 10. Some coaches are fiery. Some break clipboards to get a player’s attention. Caldwell does none of that. “Man, he is so humble, laid back,” Baltimore receiver Jacoby Jones said. “But he’s a smart man. He reads a lot of books, gives you a lot of quotes. He’s so diverse.” The NFL’s Rooney Rule was designed to provide diversity among NFL head coaches and GMs, but if Caldwell — an African American with impressive credentials — can’t get an interview, then maybe it’s time to fix the process. “I do think that it’s something that certainly needs to be revisited, and is going to be revisited,” Caldwell said. “I’m not one of the individuals that started that particular drive to do so. There’s been a lot of very intelligent men that have looked at this thing and talked about it in depth, so I think that’s going to happen. In the meantime, Caldwell is preparing for the Super Bowl while dozens of other coaches are at home looking forward to next year. So, despite not getting an interview, he has no regrets. “None whatsoever. I’d certainly rather be right where I am right now, with you asking me this question,” he said. “It just doesn’t happen that often in your career to be fortunate enough to have this opportunity. I’m thankful. The other things, they’ll take care of themselves somewhere down the road.” Caldwell deserves plenty of credit for Baltimore’s surprising run to the Super Bowl. In the six games since he’s taken over, the Ravens have averaged 26.2 points and 406.2 yards of offense. During the playoffs, Baltimore has scored touchdowns on eight of 10 trips inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. “What coach Caldwell has done has kept the offense simple and basic,” running back Ray Rice said. “He put the game into Joe Flacco’s hands, and Joe has done a great job — phenomenal job — of leading us to where we needed to be. We are right here where we want to be right now.” And maybe, so is Caldwell. For now, anyway. He expressed genuine appreciation and thanks Friday when talking about being asked to return in 2013. “I’m excited about it. Certainly very honored and humbled as well,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for me, in particular working within this organization. I’m looking forward to it, but right now I’m looking forward to this next ball game we’ve got coming up. That’s the most important thing.” �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013 Along the River C1 An extra boost of effort Meigs Band Alumni raising money for concession stand Nathan Jeffers njeffers@civitasmedia.com MEIGS COUNTY — Whether they’re sweating under the summer sun during band camp or lighting up the field at halftime, members of the Meigs Marauder Marching Band are no strangers to dedication and hard work … and that same drive carries on long after graduation. A recently formed group known as the Meigs Band Alumni Boosters has been hard at work holding fundraisers and collecting donations to help fund the building of a permanent concession stand for the Meigs Band Boosters at the new Farmers Bank Stadium and Holzer Field. Under the leadership of President Karla Brown, Secretary Teresa Brown and Treasurer Des Jeffers, the group of former marching Marauders is on their way, but still need help and support from other alumni and community members. According to Karla Brown, the cost for a concession stand for the band is expected to be around $20,000, and so far, according to Jeffers, the group has raised a little over $3,500. “We have a long way to go and need all the help we can get,” Brown said. “We had hoped the band would have a stand this fall, but without a great deal of help, that won’t happen.” Brown said the group first came about following a conversation on Facebook concerning the band and the new football stadium. Following the construction of the new facilities, there was a need for stands for the band to sit during football games, which were later purchased by the school board Brown said. Brown also said the band was going to be borrowing a mobile trailer to sell concessions since there wasn’t a permanent stand for the band built with the new stadium. Brown asked other band alumni if there was interest in helping raise money to build a permanent stand and the group set their first meeting. While the regular band boosters are still active, Brown said most of that money funds the band’s regular expenses including instrument and uniform repair and maintenance, purchasing new instruments, music for marching and concert seasons, as well as band camp expenses which includes feeding the band members three meals a day. Brown added that the band also takes a trip every four years, this year being to Washington D.C., and a great deal of the regular boosters’ fundraising has been geared toward that trip. Brown also said the band boosters are saving as much money as they can for the concession stand, there isn’t much left following all of these other expenses. In addition to the band booster’s booth at the Meigs County Fair, the concession booth at home football games is also a major source of income for the band. “Every season without the stand is a season the band is losing money,” Brown said. “We can’t stress enough how urgent the need is.” According to Brown, the alumni group began Submitted photos Pictured is the Meigs Marauder Band performing their “Les Miserables” -themed show at a band competition during the 2012 marching season. with a basket giveaway at the 2012 homecoming football game containing several donated items from the members of the group, in addition to other items from local businesses and community members. The group also sold t-shirts, some of which Brown said are still available. Following these fundraisers, the group worked on an event called the “Festival of Trees.” Meigs Band Alumni Julie Howard spoke on the success of this event, saying it included games, face painting, a Chinese auction, a cake walk, bingo, as well as an appearance and photo-op from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and concessions provided by the regular band boosters. However, as the name implies, the main event of the “Festival of Trees” was an auction of several hand decorated trees, wreaths and mantel pieces. Howard said a total of three large trees, six wreaths, around five or six mini trees and one mantel decoration were auctioned off and the evening’s festivities brought in around $1,400 for the group’s cause. Howard added there are already plans for the event to continue next year, with a date set for Friday, Dec. 6. Brown said the group doesn’t have anything set for their next fundraiser yet, but the group has been throwing around several ideas including a Bingo fundraiser and a corn hole tournament in the spring. Brown also said the group was told that Elvis Impersonator Dwight Icenhower was interested in holding a concert to help with the group’s efforts as well, but nothing is set. For other marching band alumni or any other individual interested in helping with this cause, the Meigs Band Alumni Boosters’ next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center. The group also has a Facebook page titled “Meigs Alumni Band and Friends.” Pictured is a Mickey Mouse and Disney-themed Christmas tree which was auctioned off durHere is another snapshot of Marauder band members during another adjudicated performance. ing the “Festival of Trees.” Pictured are several fans and spectators waiting to enter the new stadium at the beginning of the 2012 football season at Meigs High School. �Sunday, January 27, 2013 Local people in the news Jessica A. Ward Ward named to Cedarville University dean’s list CEDARVILLE — Jessica Annette Ward, daughter of Mark and Annette Ward of Gallipolis, was recently named to the Cedarville University dean’s list for the 2012 fall semester. Ward is a freshman majoring in Prepharmacy. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a 3.5 GPA for the semester and be carrying at least 12 semester hours. Rep. Smith appointed to committees, subcommittee COLUMBUS — Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) announced this week the appointment of State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) to serve on the Agriculture and Development Subcommittee, which is part of the Finance and Appropriations Committee. Rep. Smith will also serve as a member of the Education Committee and the Health and Aging Committee. “I am excited to begin the 130 General Assembly, and I am very much looking forward to the challenge of serving on these very important committees,” Rep. Smith said. Rep. Smith is currently serving his first complete term for the Ohio House of Representatives since being appointed during the 129th General Assembly. He represents the 93rd House District, which includes Gallia and Jackson counties along with parts of Lawrence and Vinton counties. Area students graduate from Shawnee State PORTSMOUTH — Only four years have passed since the first fall commencement was celebrated at Shawnee State University. On Friday, Dec. 14, the fourth annual fall commencement took place with 221 students graduating, 129 receiving bachelor’s degrees, 69 receiving associate degrees, 11 receiving individualized studies degrees, and 22 receiving master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy, with 25 percent of the class graduating with honors. Area students graduating with bachelor’s degrees were Alexis Swisher, of Bidwell, a bachelor’s degree in natural science; Sharon Todd, of Oak Hill, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and Diane Thompson, of Gallipolis, with a bachelor’s degree in individualized studies. “We have some outstanding graduates who went above and beyond expectations,” said SSU President Rita Rice Morris, Ph.D. “During the past few years, we have experienced the largest increase in community service projects, an increase in public awareness about important issues, and an amazing increase in diversity of our student population. I congratulate our graduates for their impressive accomplishments and want to offer them a warm welcome as the newest members of the Shawnee State University Alumni Association,” said Morris. “Now, it’s time for the world to benefit from your talents, gifts and knowledge.” Hockman named to dean’s list MIDDLEPORT — Amber Hockman of Middleport, a senior majoring in business, has been named to Muskingum University’s dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, Muskingum students must attain strictly prescribed levels of academic performance in their overall grade point average. Muskingum University, located in New Concord, is a four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Muskingum offers a full range of academic majors, interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs, as well as numerous graduate degree programs. Former Point Pleasant resident promoted CONWAY, SC — W. Scott Rutherford, former resident and graduate of Point Pleasant High School, class of 1983, was recently promoted to the position of Deputy Chief within the Horry County Police Department, Conway, South Carolina. His parents, Bill and Kay Rutherford, just returned from Conway where they attended a surprise congratulation party for his recent promotion. Scott and his wife and three children return to Point Pleasant often to visit his parents and relatives. Local applicants set to take Ohio bar exam COLUMBUS — A total of 501 applicants have applied to take the February 2013 Ohio Bar Examination, the Ohio Supreme Court announced this week, and two are from Meigs and Gallia counties. The exam will be administered February 26 through 28 in Columbus. November 1, 2012 was the deadline for filing applications to take the first bar exam this year. Of the two annual bar exams, fewer attorney hopefuls take the February exam than the exam in July. Of the applicants, 435 Ohioans from 49 counties applied to take the exam, including Jeremy Lee Fisher of Syracuse and Randy William Hart of Vinton. Sixty-six out-of-state applicants from 20 states and the District of Columbia applied to take the exam. The bar exam is administered by the Supreme Court, which regulates the practice of law in Ohio, including the admission of new attorneys, the biennial registration of current attorneys, attorney discipline in cases of misconduct, and the administration of continuing legal education. Visit us online @ www.mydailytribune.com & www.mydailysentinel.com Sammy M. 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Want to improve your market- of Hospitality School, Alfonso A. ing of local agricultural products? Contrisciani. A meal prepared for Consider using and attending a locally held Food to Institution some of OSU’s Direct Marketing held at Hocking College included Education sessions listed under sweet potato/turnip soup, locally http://go.osu.edu/DMCalender. grown baby green salad, poached Listed are a series of conferences brown eggs, smoked pork shoulbeing held throughout the state, der, chicken pot pie, baked apple, webinars, and workshops open to honey/goat cheese Bavarian, and the public. If you have a local farm- red wine poached pear. Almost all ers market, your market manager ingredients are from local farms. and perhaps a farm or two should Where has your latest meal been attend the Ohio Farmers’ Market sourced from? *** Are you interested in bee production or want to improve your hives? An online series of video trainings is available under the website ohiostatebeekeepers.org., presented by retired professor Jim Tew and retired state apiarist, John Grafton. Some of the topics covered are Bee Biology, Hive Equipment, General Hive Management, Packaged Bee Installation, and Queen Management. This series was funded by the USDA/ODA Specialty Crop Block Grant in collaboration with Ohio Produce Growers Marketing Association. Locally, the Athens County Area Bee Association meets every 3rd Thursday night at the Athens County Extension office, 280 West Union St. New members are always welcome. President is Eva Bear who can be reached at evabear@mac.com. They have shared minutes under Beekeeping Buzz located at www. athens.osu.edu. *** If you need private applicator pesticide credit to keep your current license, four classes will be held this week. On January 28 at 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. a three hour class will be held at the Meigs County Extension office. Another session will be held on January 31 at 1 p.m. at the Athens County Extension office located at 280 W. Union Ave in Athens (next to Athens County fairgrounds) Cost is $25 per person, if possible, call to register 992-6696. Hal Kneen is the Athens/Meigs Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator, Ohio State University Extension. From the Bookshelf Spotlight on African American History: The Negro Baseball Leagues “Smokey” Joe Williams. Satchel Paige. Rube Foster. Hank Aaron. Willie Mays. Jackie Robinson. What is the common thread that binds these well-known athletes? Each of these talented players’ names appeared on the rosters of the Negro Baseball League. As February is African American History month, I want to share with you a little about the history of this unique league of ball players. According to information directly from the Negro Baseball League Museum, African-Americans began to play baseball in the late 1800’s on military teams, college teams, and company teams. They eventually found their way to professional teams with white players. However, racism and “Jim Crow” laws would force them from these teams by 1900. Thus, black players formed their own units, “barnstorming” around the country to play anyone who would challenge them. Because the black teams didn’t attract crowds of spectators as large as the white teams, they would sometimes play three games in three different towns in one day, in order to make enough money to continue playing the sport they so loved. Gene Benson, outfielder for the Philadelphia Stars team, was quoted as say- ing, “If we had played according to the money we made, I guess none of us would have been ballplayers long”. The Negro Baseball League Museum notes that in 1920, an organized league structure was formed under the guidance of Andrew “Rube” Foster — a former player, manager, and owner for the Chicago American Giants. In a meeting held at the Paseo YMCA in Kansas City, Mo., Foster and a few other Midwestern team owners joined to form the Negro National League. Soon, rival leagues formed in Eastern and Southern states, bringing the thrills and innovative play of black baseball to major urban centers and rural country sides in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The Leagues maintained a high level of professional skill and became centerpieces for economic development in many black communities. In 1945, Major League Baseball’s Brooklyn Dodgers recruited Jackie Robinson from the Kansas City Monarchs. Robinson became the first African-American in the modern era to play on a Major League roster. While this historic event was a key moment in baseball and civil rights history, it prompted the decline Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from January 23, 2013. of the Negro The Journal Leagues. of Biddy OwT h e ens, the Negro last Negro Leagues; Leagues The Bat Boy teams folded and his Violin; in the early Leagues 1960s, but apart: The men their legacy and times of the lives on negro baseball through the leagues; surviving We are the players and Ship: The Story the Negro of Negro League Leagues baseball; Baseball Mu- Debbie Saunders The early seum (http:// image of black Library Director, w w w. n l b m . baseball: race Bossard Memorial com). and representaTo commemorate Af- tion in the popular press, rican American History 1871-1890; Month, Bossard Library Willie’s boys: the 1948 will host Kent State Uni- Birmingham Black Barversity professor and au- ons, the last Negro League thor Leslie Heaphy on World Series and the makSaturday February 23, as ing of a baseball legend; she presents “Stepping Baseball: A Film by Ken Up to the Plate”– The Burns Negro Leagues of Ohio” As author Kadir Nelat 2:00 P.M. Heaphy has son notes, “Rube Foster, authored several books founder of the Negro Naon the subject of baseball, tional League declared particularly on women the leagues’ independence in baseball and books on from major league baseball the Negro Leagues. She saying, ‘We are the ship; is a member of the Soci- all else the sea,’ as ownety for American Base- ers and players formed ball Research’s Women and sustained a successful in Baseball committee as league, demonstrating the well as the Negro Leagues power of the collective”. I Committee. If you are interested in encourage you to join the learning more about the Library in celebrating AfNegro Leagues, I encour- rican American History age you to attend the Li- Month by learning more brary’s program on Febru- about this interesting subject in our nation’s history. ary 23. In the meantime, Sources: We are the if you’d like to read more Ship: The Story of Negro on this time in history, the League Baseball (Nelson); Library offers you the fol- http://www.nlbm.com; lowing selected titles: and Negro Leagues: All The Negro Leagues; Black Baseball (Driscoll) Foreign adoptions by Americans decline again NEW YORK (AP) — The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents fell by 7 percent last year, to the lowest level since 1994, and is likely to plunge further this year due to the new ban by Russia on adoptions by Americans. Figures released Thursday by the State Department for the Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $72-$83; Medium/Lean, 2012 fiscal year showed 8,668 adoptions from abroad, down $62-$71; Thin/Light, $61; Bulls, $70-$94.50. from 9,320 in 2011 and down about 62 percent from the all-time Back to Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $1,235; Bred Cows, $735-$1,200; high of 22,884 in 2004. The numBaby Calves, $35-$40; Goats, $23-$29; Hogs, $72. ber has dropped every year since then. As usual, China accounted for Upcoming Specials the most children adopted in the 1/30/13 — next sale, 10 a.m. U.S. But its total of 2,589 was far Direct sales and free on-farm visits. below the peak of 7,903 in 2005. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at Ethiopia was second, at 1,568, (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or Mark followed by Russia with 748. For at (740) 645-5708, or visit the website at www. the current year, the figure from uproducers.com. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $90-$177, Heifers, $90-$150; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $90-$165, Heifers, $90-$145; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $90-$145, Heifers, $90-$125; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $90-$130, Heifers, $85-$118; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $85-$120, Heifers, $85-$110. Russia is likely to shrink to only a few dozen adoptions that were in the final stages of approval before the ban was enacted last month. The immediate purpose of Russia’s ban was to retaliate for a new U.S. law targeting alleged Russian human-rights violators. But the measure also reflects resentment over the 60,000 Russian children adopted by Americans in the past two decades, 19 of whom have died. The ban has caused anguish for scores of U.S. families who were in the process of trying to adopt Russian children, and it has saddened many of the families who successfully adopted Russian children in the past. They’ve been posting family photographs and heartwarming testimonials on a Facebook site called Orphans Without Borders. �SundayJanuary , January 2013 Sunday, 27, 27, 2013 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 COMICS/ENTERTAINMENT Dean Young/Denis Lebrun 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. 28, 2013: This year your focus is on a partnership, especially if you are attached. Sometimes you might feel as if you give too much of yourself, which could cause you to become resentful. If you are single, you could form several different bonds. Take your time getting to know these potential suitors until you find one that feels comfortable. If you are attached, confusion surrounds communication. Try to be clearer. Close relating will remain important, no matter what area of your life it pertains to. VIRGO can be touchy or critical. 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) HHHH How you deal with criticism will determine the success of a venture or relationship. Incorporating someone else’s idea into your own can only make the concept stronger. Tonight: It is as if you are speaking Chinese, and others are speaking French. Enjoy the chaos! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Taking a stand is natural to you, and you do not back down easily. Someone could challenge your ideas and how you are handling a project. You might decide to disenfranchise this person, or perhaps you’ll choose to listen with amusement. Tonight: Brainstorm with a buddy. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH If a response doesn’t fit or seems off, push to get a better answer. It exists — you just need to find it. Others will feel your lack of presence as you are distracted by this matter. Find some middle ground between your concerns and others’ demands. Tonight: Head home. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You tend to indulge others. As a result, you have a lot of friends. You sometimes wonder if you are buying or enabling friendships. The solution is easy: simply do less. Otherwise, you might feel resentful. News comes in a chaotic fashion. Tonight: Ask a lot of questions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH A loved one can be flamboyant and unusually demanding. The issue is not this person, but rather your response to his or her behavior. If you do not give this individual what he or she wants, this behavior might change. Confusion plagues your finances. Tonight: With friends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You might be feeling less than great. You have been ignoring an issue that has been making you unusually angry. If you clear up your anger in an effective manner, you will feel better. Express your feelings in a way others can hear. Tonight: The world is your oyster. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Emphasize the positives in a disagreeable, combustible situation. Tap into your resourcefulness, and you will find a path that most parties will agree on. Confusion surrounds meetings and plans. Confirm your appointments. Tonight: Take muchneeded personal time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Stay on top of your work, yet be sure to take all phone calls. There could be a change in plans, and an impending difficult situation might need to be acknowledged. Schedule meetings and run errands later in the afternoon. Tonight: Make the most of the moment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You move through your day with ease, though you might be triggered by a conversation. Put those hot feelings away until there is time to process and discuss them. Avoid a discussion. In the afternoon, you could find pressure building. Tonight: To the wee hours. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH A partner has a lot to share, but the timing could be off. Still, rather than turn away and risk him or her closing down for a sustained period, you might want to make time. Someone in your immediate circle provides many different ideas. Tonight: Use your imagination. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You have your hands full, and your temper flares. You tend to juggle various different ideas, people and situations. Be sensitive to a financial involvement with a key person. You could find a thread of confusion in this situation. Tonight: Listen to a friend’s news. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Work through your irritation rather than bottle it up. You also might need to talk to the other party involved. This person might understand, but it is good to get this weight off your chest. Confusion signals a need to slow down and digest this information. Tonight: Chat over dinner. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, January 27, 2013 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 Community Corner Delbert and Opal (Cozart) VanMeter VanMeters celebrate anniversary Delbert and Opal (Cozart) VanMeter celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Oct. 30, 2012. Delbert and Opal have four children, Debra Bowman of Columbus, Ohio, Lewis VanMeter of Racine, Ohio, Kelly VanMeter of Anchorage, Alaska, and Lesa VanMeter of Columbus, Ohio. They also have seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. They were married by Rev. Shelton in Racine, Ohio on Oct. 30, 1949. Sundance stars sound off on gun violence in film PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival isn’t home to many shoot-em-up movies, but action-oriented actors at the festival are facing questions about Hollywood’s role in American gun violence. Guy Pearce, Alexander Skarsgard, Kristen Bell and director Roger Corman were among those discussing the issue at the annual independent-film showcase. Pearce is in Park City, Utah, to support the family drama “Breathe In,” but he’s pulled plenty of imaginary triggers in violent films such as “Lockdown” and “Lawless.” He says Hollywood may make guns seem more appealing to the broader culture, but there are vast variations in films’ approach to violence. “Hollywood probably does play a role,” Pearce said. “It’s a broad spectrum though. There are films that use guns flippantly, then there are films that use guns in a way that would make you never want to look at a gun ever again — because of the effect that it’s had on the other people in the story at the time. So to sort of just say Hollywood and guns, it’s a broad palette that you’re dealing with, I think. But I’m sure it does have an effect. As does video games, as do stories on the news. All sorts of things probably seep into the consciousness.” Skarsgard, who blasted away aliens in “Battleship,” agreed that Hollywood has some responsibility for how it depicts violence on-screen. “When (NRA executive director) Wayne LaPierre blames it on Hollywood and says guns have nothing to do with it, there is a reason,” he said. “I mean, I’m from Sweden. . We do have violent video games in Sweden. My teenage brother plays them. He watches Hollywood movies. We do have insane people in Sweden and in Canada. But we don’t have 30,000 gun deaths a year. “Yes, there’s only 10 million people in Sweden as opposed to over 300 (million) in the United States. But the numbers just don’t add up. There are over 300 million weapons in this country. And they help. They do kill people.” Bell, who stars in in the dramatic competition film “The Lifeguard,” said the issue is far more complicated than simply blaming Hollywood. “There’s a lot of things that are emphasized in our entertainment industry as plot points or interesting shorelines, but none of them seem to be as affecting the American public as the gun control,” she said. “So I don’t necessarily know that it’s blamable on Hollywood, though I think there’s a certain responsibility and we need to re-examine everything that we do.” Bell’s co-star, Mamie Gummer, said she’s often “perturbed” by on-screen violence. “I really hate Quentin Tarantino’s movies generally, and I thought ‘Django Unchained’ especially was really tough to bear in light of everything,” she said. “Just the deep romanticizing of it, the fetishizing of it is creepy to me. Or maybe it’s lost on me. I don’t enjoy it.” Bell doesn’t mind seeing violent films but advocates for greater awareness of mental illness and for stricter gun control. “It’s such a paradoxical issue. Because those movies don’t bother me at all. And it doesn’t bother me when I see people shoot guns. Yet I’m fully for more gun control in reality,” she said. “Because I’m smart enough to recognize what’s reality and what’s not. And I think that’s an issue that needs to be addressed… A lot of the people that are picking up guns have an inability to distinguish between reality and fantasy. And I think that’s probably — though I do support gun control, a tighter gun control than we have now — that’s an issue that deserves to be addressed because that’s probably the root of it.” Ellen Page, who co-stars with Skarsgard in “The East,” noted that gun restrictions are much more pervasive in her home country, Canada. “You can’t buy some crazy assault rifle that is made for the military to kill people. And like that to me is just like a no-brainer,” she said. “Why should that just be out and be able to be purchased? That does not make me feel safe as a person.” Corman also cited Canada’s response to movie violence. either swam across the river Many here know George or came down off the hill. It and Kitty (Bachtel) Daltraveled right through town las who left Meigs County and up Court Street dodgabout 30 years ago for a ing cars and pedestrians new life and a new career in while moving along. California. When the deer hit the George was band director window the noise was at Middleport High School enough to not only startle for several years in his early Susan but people on the days of teaching before takstreet who watched as the ing on the superintendent’s apparently unhurt deer job in the western section of picked itself up and headed the county which included for the hills behind the sherRutland High School. As I iff ’s office. recall when the family went *** west, George went into the Charlene Hoeflich This year will mark the real estate business. choeflich@ 50th anniversary of the Anyways, right now they civitasmedia.com Ohio State Fair youth choir are in the process of moving and the more than 8,000 back across the country, not former members are being to Ohio (they think it’s too cold here) but to Florida. In fact they asked to return and participate in perleft California yesterday. The furniture formances of an alumni choir during was shipped, and they are traveling by fair week. Over the years, many of Meigs Councar. Their new address is 3326 Kindle ty 4-Hers were in the choir and one Ave., The Villages, Fla. 32163-2480. While living in California all those of them, Keith Ashley, is hoping that years, they always returned to Meigs some from here who took part will join County a couple times a year to vis- in the alumni singing group. The choir it family and old friends and never is being organized for performances missed their high school alumni re- to be done in memory of the founder, Glenville Thomas, who was director union events. And George was always, well almost until his death in 1991. There have already been 700 alumni always, at the Legion Post’s Memorial Day observance on the Pomeroy park- sign up but Girrard Stewart who is doing lot which was held the same week ing the organizing has a goal of at least as the alumni banquets. I can remem- a thousand. So if you still have a voice and would ber only a couple times when he wasn’t there and up until the past couple of like to be a part of this 50th anniveryears accompanied by his late father, sary celebration, just e-mail voicesofohio@columbus.rr.com. Bill Matlack, a veteran. A reunion will be held on Aug. 2 and It was the only time I had occasion to visit with genial George, get updates 3 at the fair at which time a rehearsal on the family and reminisce about the will be held along with a cookout one good old days. We talked about every- day and a formal dinner the next.. *** thing and everybody and we laughed a Good News! After a long wait a kidlot. ney match for Dottie Musser was found *** Unpleasant encounters occur all the and the transplant took place Monday at a hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. time. But usually not with a deer. The word is that she is getting along Let’s say that Susan Clark Dingess was startled by the noise of the deer just fine and that her hospital stay will hitting the front glass plate window be short. However, she and John will of Clark’s Jewelry Store hard enough remain in Indianapolis for a few weeks to cause the building to shake. No, it while her recuperation continues. Cards can be sent to her at Candledidn’t break the glass. It just left bewood Suites, 8111 Bash St., Suite hind quantities of hair and dirt. Seems the deer lost its way when it 1356, Indianapolis, Ind. 46250. Words from Woody S u re l y, their business you’ve heard what I do. someone say, The flashing “I’m gonna red and blue do whatever lights on top I want to do. of the car that It’s nobody’s pulled up bebusiness what hind me tell I do.” me that someIt’s noone else is body’s busiconvinced it ness what I is their busido? ness what I That’s fundo. ny – mom and Yes, we are Woody Wilson dad used to all accountthink it was able to oththeir business ers. what I did. When I was None of us live as iscalled to the principal’s lands unto ourselves. If office, he or she obvious- the words, “I’m gonna ly thought it was their do just what I want to,” business what I did. My are anything more that a children imitate me so song for you, you’ll probclosely that I cannot for- ably end up discouraged get that it is very much or defeated or behind bars. There are laws because we know that morality cannot always be a private matter. The Holy Bible reveals there is one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy. Romans 14:12 says we are accountable to Him, “So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.” How you and I live is His business. (Woody Wilson is an author, a writer, teacher, speaker and sports official. His column is “Words From Woody.” He and wife Trish live in Chillicothe. Woody can be contacted by email – woodrowwilson1@ yahoo.com.) Copyright 2009 Woody Wilson. Are Hollywood awards by gender out of touch? LOS ANGELES (AP) — Do Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren really need a category just for women — a singular kind of affirmative action — to snare one of Hollywood’s favorite accessories, an Oscar, Emmy or Screen Actors Guild trophy? In a society tilting steadily toward gender neutrality, the separate-but-equal awards that divide actors into one camp and actresses into another have the whiff of a moldy anachronism. True, the Association for Women in Science gives honors to encourage female success in male-dominated fields. But to mark enduring achievements, would its members ever yearn for a Women’s Nobel Prize in physics? In contests of intellect or artistry, should gender ever matter? “It’s not like it’s upper body strength,” Gloria Steinem dryly observed of the requirements of acting. The separate labeling of male and female performers is losing favor in the industry. Actresses often swat the distinction away by calling themselves “actors,” standing shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. Usherettes are long gone from movie theater lobbies, after all. And defense officials said Wednesday the Pentagon will be lifting its ban on women in combat. SAG, which holds its awards ceremony Sunday, edged toward neutrality with its trophy dubbed the Actor, although the guild gives separate honors to best performance by a male actor and by a female actor. That cracks the door open, but only slightly. Fling it wide so that Daniel Day-Lewis’ majestic performance in “Lincoln” and Jessica Chastain’s steely turn in “Zero Dark Thirty” vie for the grand prize! “That’s a great idea,” said Mark Andrews, writer-director of the animated film “Brave.” ”At the end of the day, we’re all storytellers, and I don’t think when we’re defining a character that the gender is the major defining factor.” In all other awards-eligible fields, including directing, writing or cinematography, everyone is “going for it,” male and female alike, Andrews said. That may be progress in theory for performers but not in practice, according to Sally Field, a SAG and Oscar best supporting actress nominee for “Lincoln.” “If you do that you won’t see any actresses up there (on stage) at all,” she said. “The percentage of roles is so weighted toward actors. That’s the way it’s always been.” Exactly, concurred Naomi Watts, “The Impossible” best actress SAG and Academy Award nominee. “There’s so much competition in life and I do think we are different,” she said. “Yes, we should be able to have the same things as much as possible … (but) life’s a battle already and there’s so many great roles written for men. Women are definitely at a disadvantage when it comes to volume.” Rapper Nicki Minaj, who’s considering launching an acting career, has a pragmatic take on the issue. “You see all those divas in the audience looking so pretty, and they all want to beat each other out,” she said. “It’s entertainment.” Hathaway, in the running for SAG and Oscar supporting actress honors for “Les Miserables,” considers the gender split “an awesome question worthy of an awesome debate.” “Can I conceive of a world where performance becomes a genderless concept? Absolutely. Do I think it’s going to happen anytime soon? No,” she said. As Field pointed out, the bedrock challenge is that women get fewer substantive roles than men. Ironically, that’s obscured by the artificial parity on stage each year at awards shows. Five women compete, five men compete, two winners are crowned. So what’s the problem? A quick numbers check makes it clear: Females comprised about a third of the characters in the 100 top-grossing films in 2011, according to the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University. This, despite the fact women make up slightly more than half of the U.S. population. And the finding isn’t an anomaly, according to the center’s past research. In this context, feminist leader Steinem sees legitimate reason to retain separate acting awards. When two unequal groups are combined it’s the less-powerful one that loses, she said, as when 20th-century U.S. school desegregation lead to mass layoffs of black principals and administrators. Hollywood, often viewed as staunchly progressive, shows no indication of abandoning tradition in the awards arena. The Oscars Awards, a reflection of their time, launched in the 1920s with his-and-hers acting trophies (for Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor) and stuck with the formula. Television showed its modernity by kicking off the Emmy Awards in 1949 with a genderneutral trophy for best TV personality — which was won by a woman, Shirley Dinsdale, according to Emmy archives. Following Oscar’s lead, however, the Emmys quickly added separate actor-actress contests in 1951. A best reality host category, begun in 2008, is open to men and women. Tom O’Neil, editor of the Gold Derby awards prediction site, said strong forces are arrayed against change. Awards shows routinely try to add celebrity-driven categories, not drop them, to increase a show’s “glamor and glitz” quotient, he said, as well as mask the industry’s unequal treatment of women. “It’s criminal,” he said, bluntly. In the behind-the-scenes film and TV categories in which the sexes compete, women rarely make it on stage at awards ceremonies. The Oscars started in 1929, but it wasn’t until 2010 that the first woman, Kathryn Bigelow, was honored as best director (for “The Hurt Locker”). Statistics again provide clarity: Women made up a paltry 9 percent of the directors on 2012’s top-grossing films, a new San Diego State University study found. Let’s give two-time Oscar winner Field the last word in this debate. Actresses “should be in their own category because they ARE in their own category,” she said. “They face their own specific kind of difficulties surviving in this business that actors, bless their hearts, don’t face.” � 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/. Title A name given to the resource 01. 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