https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/9323cf3abbcb54e0d4f1151853626c41.pdf 40f5c4ecb7f5c1d0299dc8185ccc25ae PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS Watts named PVH Employee of the Month.... Page A6 Partly sunny today. High of 37. Low of 25 ........ Page A5 High school basketball action.... Page B1 OBITUARIES •Bonnie Lee Ashworth, 77 •Elwanda M. Blake, 90 •Robert W. Crow, 64 •Jesse J. Duncan, 87 •Ann E. Griffith, 97 ..... Page A5 50 cents daily SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 03 Sheriff: Deputy fired fatal shot in Syracuse By Sarah Hawley and Stephanie M. Filson occurred at approximately 4 p.m. Friday afternoon in Syracuse at the hands of a sheriff’s deputy. According to Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle, Robert W. Crow, 64, Syracuse, was fatally shot at his residence on Friday af- mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com SYRACUSE —The Bureau of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating a fatal shooting that Contract for construction of K-A Sewer Project in doubt ternoon. Crow was shot by an on-duty Meigs County Sheriff’s Deputy who was at the residence on Glenn Street in Syracuse in response to a call. That deputy’s name has not yet been released. According to Beegle, BCI was called to the scene Friday evening and will be handling the investigation. The body has been sent to Montgomery County for an autopsy. Updates will be published in The Daily Sentinel and The Gallipolis Daily Tribune as new details become available. Check our web sites at www.mydailytribune.com and www.mydailysentinel.com for breaking news. By Charlene Hoeflich Staff Report choeflich@mydailysentinel.com mdtnews@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS — Trimat Construction, Inc., has been issued a seven-day notice prior to the termination of their contract for the construction of the Kanuaga-Addison Sewer Project. According to a notice sent by the Gallia County Board of Commissioners on Friday, Project Engineer Gary Silcott advised the board, during a their meeting on Thursday that, based on the company’s “performance and lack thereof ” on the sewer project, it was his recommendation to terminate the contract with Trimat Construction. Due to this recommendation, according to the release, Commission President Harold Montgomery entertained a motion to issue a seven-day notice, as required by contract, to terminate the commission’s agreement with the construction company. The motion passed by unanimous vote. The release also included a letter sent to Trimat Construction and addressed to owner Mat Toler. It states, “At the meeting of the Gallia County Commissioners today we discussed the progress of the above referenced project and the number of outstanding claims to date. “The Commissioners have decided to provide you with the required seven (7) day notice as required by General Conditions Article 15.02 to terminate your contract based on Article 15.02 (A) (1). If the work is not See SEWER ‌| A5 USDA-FSA proposes closing Meigs office Charlene Hoeflich/photo Mindy Chancey, After School Program Coordinator, assists students with homework assignments in reading and math. MHS offers after-school accelerator program Emphasis placed on reading and math By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — An After School Accelerator program geared to assist students who are in jeopardy of losing credits or need extra help to catch up, particularly in reading and math, is under way at Meigs High School. The program is being funded with a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CLC) federal grant of $200,000 for the first year of an afterschool tutoring program for high school students. It got started Monday. Mindy Chancey was hired as the program coordinator a few weeks ago and is directing the program which will be conducted by teachers currently employed by Meigs Local. Chancey’s first goal was to identify the students who met the criteria to benefit from the extra time in the classroom. Sessions are held from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Atten- dance is voluntary. Chancey said the goal is to serve 65 students this year, although Superintendent Rusty Bookman said that should more students feel they could benefit from additional instruction, “no one will be turned away.” Currently there are 45 students enrolled. Chancey’s goal for the rest of this school year is to increase enrollment to 55. This is the first year, and if the criteria warrants, the program will be continued on a year-to-year basis for five years. A similar program has been carried out at the intermediate school for the past four years. The mission, as defined by Chancey, is to develop a partnership with the community and to advance the physical, intellectual and emotional development of all students in order to meet the social needs in an everchanging world. She said there are four components to the program — reading, math, character and family involvement. She also spoke of part- nering with community agencies as a way of developing social skills. The emphasis, however, according to the teacher, is on reading and math. Before activities begin each day, there is a half-hour right after school when the students are given a snack and have a short lesson on fitness and nutrition. They also participate in some trivia questions which can result in being awarded gift cards during the semester. Each day there is also a session titled “character counts” during which the students focus on functioning as productive members in both the family unit and society as a wh’ole. Each day the students are divided into small groups which provide them the opportunity to work oneon-one with teachers on their homework assignments. Time is also spent in the computer lab where programs are designed for both math skills and See SCHOOL ‌| A6 JB-Nets provides update to Commission By Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS — The owner of a local high-speed Internet service provider working to expand its services to under-served areas of the county, provided an update of the progress of the project to the Gallia County Board of Commissioners during a regular meeting on Thursday. Jacob Kline owner of JB-Nets, a company based in Bidwell, told the commission that the addition of his company’s equipment on three county-owned towers has aided in the expansion plan for high-speed Internet service throughout the county. JB-Nets signed an agreement with the Gallia County Board of Commissioners in mid-September for the lease of space on towers located on Boggs Road in Harrison Township, at a site near Hamilton Road in Ohio Township and at a tower located on Mound Hill. “Since the last time we met, we’ve made pretty good strides with different things. We’ve actually brought five new tower sites on-line since then and installed approximately 100-115 new clients,” Kline said. “Three of those five towers are the three county towers, so, we have all the on-site equipment installed on those towers and we’ve got some clients on all three of them. So, they are doing a pretty good job for us. Definitely, its been a very good help to us as far as expansion.” Kline reported that the other tower sites are located near Holzer Clinic and on Hillside Road and, due to this, his company is currently providing service in the Northup area. He also reported that he is looking to add additional equipment to the Hillside Drive location to cover areas near Ohio 775, Ohio 141 and near Raccoon Creek County Park. Kline also stated that his company is moving forward with other tower site locations including a site on Shoestring Ridge and a site that will help provide service to the subdivisions located on Centenary Road. In addition, Kline reported that his company is in the process of bringing in and testing newer equipment to provide faster Internet service to its customers. Kline reported that JB-Nets would work to bring this newer equipment to the new tower sites once it has been thoroughly tested. “We’ve got several irons in the fire, so to speak, as far as trying to continue with expansion on top of bringing on new clients as well,” Kline said. Kline also reported that his company is considering the possibility of adding additional equipment to the tower located on Hamilton Road to expand service in the southern portion of the county. “We are possibly planning to add, maybe, an on-line site system down on Hamilton Road to kind of cover more in the area, because there really isn’t that much population right around the tower site — maybe add another sector on to that so we can cover further out with it,” Kline said. “So far, its definitely been a very big benefit to us to help us deliver service out that way.” In addition, during previous meetings, JB-Nets officials reported that they have plans, over a three year period, to expand service further by placing smaller secondary towers on property owned by interested individuals throughout the county. These smaller towers would help to provide service to harder-toreach areas and Kline reported on Thursday that his company is currently seeking those individuals who would be interested in leasing space for these smaller repeater towers. “That’s what we’re looking for is folks that wouldn’t mind a 30-foot piece of steel sticking off of the end of their garage, something like that, to try to bring service into an area,” he said. “That’s exactly what we’re looking for for the smaller repeater towers.” Overall, Kline stated that his company is hoping to make strides in 2012 to bring the possibility of highspeed Internet service to as many residents as possible. “We’re hoping to make a pretty good push this year, as the cash flow will let us, obviously, to trying to expand, especially in the southern part of the county, but then to fill in the gaps in between as we go,” he said. “We’re making progress on the plan that we had laid out before. It was stated in the plan that we’d hope to have at least a hundred new customers by the end of the year by using the county towers, and we’re pretty much right on target with that.” County Commission President Harold Montgomery encouraged Kline to continue the expansion as high-speed Internet service is needed by residents throughout the county. “We would encourage you to continue and advance out into the county as far as possible, because it is something that is needed and wanted. It also enhances the ability of people to conduct business and further their education,” Montgomery said. POMEROY — A proposal to close and consolidate operations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency (USDAFSA) in Meigs County is being met with some opposition from the Meigs County farm owners, operators, and producers who benefit from the services of the agency. Announcement of the proposed closing and consolidation of five Ohio FSA offices into other county operations was made last week as a part of what was described as the “USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service, a plan that will help farmers and ranchers continue to drive America’s economy by streamlining operations and cutting costs.” The five county agencies being considered for consolidation into operations in other counties include Meigs which would be consolidated with the Gallia/Lawrence County FSA office, located in Gallipolis; Carroll County, See USDA |‌ A5 Tenoglia appointed judge By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — Late Friday, Gov. John R. Kasich announced the appointment of Christopher Tenoglia of Reedsville to serve as Judge of the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Divisions. Tenoglia will assume the office on Jan. 23 and must run for the seat in November 2012 in order to start service on a full term commencing Jan. 1, 2013. Long-time judge, Frederick Crow, resigned the position several weeks ago due to ill health. Cases in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas have since been handled by visiting judges. Tenoglia received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Ohio University and earned his juris doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law. Tenoglia is admitted to practice law in Ohio and the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Since 1996, he has operated a private law practice and has served as the law director for the Village of Pomeroy. Tenoglia previously served as the Meigs County assistant prosecuting attorney for 10 years. Tenoglia is a member of the Ohio State and Meigs County Bar Association, and a life member of the Ohio State Bar Foundation. �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Ohio Valley Briefs Harvestime to offer free hot lunches VINTON — Harvestime Worship Center at 222 Main St. in Vinton (next to McCoy/Moore Funeral Home) will be hosting hot lunches to the community during the winter months, every Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m. Everything is free, and everyone is welcome! For more information, call Sandy at 740-645-4710. Cheshire Village Council 2012 meeting schedule set CHESHIRE — Cheshire Village Council meetings for 2012 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Village Hall, 119 State Route 554, Cheshire Ohio. The public is welcome to attend. Tax Map Dept new hours set GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe has announced the Tax Map Department will now be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays indefinitely, due to lack of funding from the Commissioner’s General Fund, beginning immediately. The Tax Map Department budget has been cut 62 percent between the last two budget cuts, 2011 and 2012 respectively. Ohio Revised Code requires the Tax Map Department to use General Fund monies while the Road/Bridge Fund, predominately Gas Tax and License Plate Fees, may only be spent on roads and bridges. The County Engineer’s Road/Bridge Fund, which remains intact, has continued to be budgeted appropriately by the Engineer. The Road/ Bridge Office and Highway Department will remain open five days per week. Indoor walking track clubs post schedules GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Recreation Department and the Gallipolis City Schools indoor walking club will meet at Gallia Academy High School on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the months of January and February. Participants must be 16 or older. For more information contact Brett Bostic at 441-6022. BIDWELL/MERCERVILLE — During the months of January and February, the hallways of River Valley High School and South Gallia High School will be open to the public for indoor walking. This opportunity will be available on Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. To register, contact Connie Bradbury, 21st Century Community Learning Center Consultant, at the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (740) 245-0593 or by e-mail at 90_cbradbury@ seovec.org. These free opportunities are provided for parents and community members residing in the Gallia County Local School District in collaboration with the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center. GCCVB Board schedule set GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to announce that their regularly scheduled Board of Trustees will take place on the third Monday of each month with the exception of January and February. These meetings are open to the public and begin at 5 p.m. You may request an item to be placed on the agenda by calling 446-6882. Dog tags for sale MEIGS COUNTY — The Meigs County Dog Warden will be selling dog tags at the following locations from 1-3 p.m. each day: January 16 — Hill’s Citgo, Racine January 17 — River Way Cafe, Syracuse January 18 — Hot Spot, Portalnd January 19 — Powell’s Foodfair January 20 — Reed’s Store,Reedsville January 23 — River Way Cafe, Syracuse January 24 — Hot Spot, Portland January 25 — Tuppers Plains CoolSpot January 26 — Powell’s Foodfair January 27 — Connie’s Corner, Langsville January 30 — Hill’s Citgo, Racine January 31 — Powell’s Foodfair Road closures slated SYRACUSE — Bridgeman Street will be closed between the Syracuse Mission Church and Roy Jones Road on Monday and Tuesday for culvert replacement. Roy Jones Road will be closed on Wednesday near the intersection with Bridgeman Street for culvert replacement. Look Good Feel Better GALLIPOLIS — Look Good Feel Better, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, will meet at 1 p.m. Monday Jan. 16, at the Cancer Resource Center, in the Holzer Center for Cancer Care,170 Jackson Pike. The group teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self- imagine during radiation and chemotherapy treatments. There is no charge for attending. Please call for an appointment at (740) 441-3909. Gallipolis offices to close for holiday GALLIPOLIS — Offices in the Gallipolis Municipal Building and Municipal Court will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Health department closed POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will by closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Gallipolis holiday trash pick-up slated GALLIPOLIS — The city of Gallipolis announces that trash pick-up is scheduled for the usual Wednesday, Thursday and Friday pick-up days during the week of Martin Luther King Day. Residents should have their trash by the curbside their day of service by 6 a.m. Public hearing slated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold a pub- In loving memory of Reta Jo Hill, Gallia County Community Calendar lic hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17 in the Gallipolis Municipal Courtroom, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow citizens to view the location and design of the new municipal administrative building. The city will have representatives present to answer questions. Copies of the design will be available at the meeting. The city commission will hold a special meeting following the hearing, beginning at approximately 7 p.m. Childhood Immunization Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization clinic on Tuesday, January 17, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at the health department. Please bring shot records. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please bring medical cards, if applicable. A donation of $10 is appreciated, but no one will be denied services for lack of payment. Flu shots are available for $15 or medicaid, medicare or some commercial insurance are accepted. Meigs County Firefighters’ Association REEDSVILLE —The Meigs County Firefighters’ Association will meet Wednesday, January 18 at the Reedsville Fire Station. Time of the meeting will be 7:30 p.m. A new training program for citizens as well as first responders will be the topic. The training program Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is designed to train community persons to assist in a disaster situation. It is also a good opportunity for fire personnel to maintain their hours for recertification. Very Sadly Missed Mandy, Charlie, Dylan, Clayton and Gracie are limited to 15 participants. Call (740) 441-2036 to register. Deadline to register is Monday, January 16. For more information contact Cathy Clark at clarkcc@ live.com or Jill Austin at jaustin@ gallianet.net. Senior luncheon planned VINTON — Ewington Church will be hosting a senior luncheon with the Area Agency on Aging on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 12 p.m.. The luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall located at 176 Ewington Road Vinton, OH 45686. This will be a carry in soup and sandwich luncheon featuring a speaker from the AAA district 7. If you are over 60 or caring for someone over 60 please be sure to attend this beneficial luncheon to connect and learn about programs offered by the AAA district 7. For more information please call 750-388-8184 or email pastorchrisjohnson@gmail.com. Free clinic offered GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free Clinic will be open from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 at 258 Pinecrest Drive off of Jackson Pike in Gallipolis. The clinic was established to serve the uninsured residents of Gallia County between the ages of 18 and 65. In the event that local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the clinic will be cancelled. Regional Advisory Council Meeting MARIETTA — The Regional Advisory Council for the Area Agency on Aging will meet on Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. in the Buckeye Hills-HVRDD Area Agency on Aging office in Marietta, Ohio. Post secondary meeting slated Ohio AFSCME retirees to meet BIDWELL — Ohio AFSCME Retirees Chapter 1184, Gallia and Jackson Counties Sub-chapter, will hold their next meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, at the Merry Family Winery located at 2376 Ohio 850 in Springfield Township. All retired public employees who were members of Ohio Council 8, OCSEA and OAPSE are invited to attend. Modern Woodmen luncheon planned GALLIPOLIS — Modern Woodmen of America chapter will have a brunch at the Golden Corral in Gallipolis between 9 a.m. and noon on January 21. All members and guests welcome. CERT Training offered GALLIPOLIS — Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, January 20, and from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22, in the Woodland Centers Community Room located in Gallipolis. Participants must attend all three days to complete the course. The training is free and covered by a grant to the Gallia County Citizen Corps Council and the Gallia County Emergency Management Agency. Classes In Memory who passed away two years ago Jan. 14,2010. There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you. Our memories and good times we have of you. Mom and Grandma Reta, will live forever in our hearts. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Lowell Price on his 81st Birthday Sadly missed by his son Steve Registration now open for Entrance into the following Programs • Practical Nursing • Surgical Technology • Pharmacy Technician The Award Winning Buckeye Hills Career Center For information contact the Adult Center at 740-245-5334 Financial aid is available for those who qualify 60160839 GALLIPOLIS — There will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. in the Gallia Academy High School auditorium for 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 2011-2012 school year. In order to be eligible for consideration, students and at least one parent must attend the meeting. Amanda Shamblin, 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. Gallia Veterans Service Center relocated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Veterans Service Center has relocated to 323 Upper River Road, Suite B, adjacent to the Gallipolis VA Clinic, and is now open. The Gallia County Veterans Service Commission will also conduct its meetings at the new location on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with meetings beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 18 BIDWELL — Ohio AFSCME Retirees Chapter 1184 meeting, 11 a.m., Merry Family Winery, 2376 Ohio 850. All retired public employees who were members of Ohio Council 8, OCSEA and OAPSE are invited to attend. Tuesday, January 24 The Gallia County Youth 4-H Horse Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Bossard Library in Gallipolis. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, January 26 GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Free Clinic, 1-4 p.m., 258 Pinecrest Drive off of Jackson Pike. In the event that local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the clinic will be cancelled. MORGAN TWP. — Morgan Township Trustees meeting, Morgan Center townhouse. Contact Paula Justus, Fiscal Officer, for more information at (740) 388-8152. Monday, January 30 GALLIPOLIS — The Coupon Exchange Club will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Bossard Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome. Please bring extra coupons to trade and scissors. Meigs County Community Calendar Monday, Jan. 16 Wednesday, Jan. 18 POMEROY — Meigs County Right to Life Reorganization Meeting, 7 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Church Hall. Open to anyone supporting the Right to Life cause. MIDDLEPORT — The Middleport Nazarene Church Community Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.. Chili, sandwiches, deserets and drinks will be served. The dinner is free and open to the public. Tuesday, Jan. 17 POMEROY — Drew Webster Post 39, 7 p.m. holiday dinner. Reservations with John Hood, 992-6991 or George Harris, 992-2451 by Jan. 13. Friday, Jan. 20 POMEROY — The 1959 class of Pomeroy High School will be having lunch at the Golden Coral in Gallipolis at noon. Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from January 4, 2012. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $100-$185, Heifers, $100$155; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $100-$175, Heifers, $100-$145; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100-$150, Heifers, $100-$132; 650725 pounds, Steers, $100$136, Heifers, $98-$125; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $98-$125, Heifers, $95$120. Fed Cattle Choice, Steers, $100-$123, Heifers, $100-$118; Select, Steers, $100-$114, Heifers, $90-$112; Holstein, Steers, $104. Goats, $98-$152.50; Hogs, $67; Lambs, $185-dn. Upcoming Specials 1/18/12 — Feeder sale, 10 a.m. 1/18/12 — 100 head precond. steers/heifers; call if you have precond. cattle for sale. 1/25/12 — Replacement brood cow sale. Manure, $10/load 50 head black and gray steers/heifers weighing 400-500 lbs.; 16 head black and gray steers/heifers weighing 350-450 lbs.; 21 head black, BWF, and LimX bulls/heifers weighing 400500 lbs.; 15 black steers weaned, two rounds shots, knife cut weighing 450 lbs. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $70-$80; Medium/Lean, $60-$69; Thin/Light, $40$59; Bulls, $65-$92.50. Back to Farm Bred Cows, $485-$775; Baby Calves, $70-$175; Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 3390241, Stacy at (304) 6340224, Luke at (740) 6453697, or visit our website at www.uproducers.com. Participants needed in OSU ‘Quit Smoking’ study GALLIPOLIS — Quitting is never easy – for smokers, that is. Adults in Gallia County who smoke but want to quit can now get help through a research partnership between The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Public Health, Gallia County Health Department, and OSU Extension in Gallia County. This partnership – called the OSU Quit Smoking Project – will provide one-on-one support and up to eight weeks of nicotine patches for 61 adult smokers in Gallia County. To participate in this project, smokers need to be a resident of Gallia County; 18 years of age or older; have no recent, major health issues; be a daily smoker; and not pregnant. Men and women can participate. People must also be willing to try to quit in the next month by using one-on-one support and nicotine patches, which will be provided free of charge as long as they remain in the study. The purpose of the study is to find out how effective one-on-one support and patches are for smokers in the Appalachian region of Ohio. Participants will be asked a set of questions before they start the project, and three, six and 12 months later. It is important for participants to stay in the study for 12 months, whether they quit smoking or not. Participants will receive a small gift card after each data collection to thank them for their time. Gallia County is one of six counties in Ohio Appalachia selected to participate in this project over the next several years, in part because of high rates of smoking. According to the 2008 Ohio Family Health Survey, 34.7 percent of adults in Gallia County smoke. In compari- son, the statewide smoking rate in Ohio in 2008 was 20.1 percent. This study is funded by the National Cancer Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. Mary Ellen Wewers, PhD, MPH, obtained the funding and leads the project at the OSU College of Public Health. Nancy Hood and Amy Wermert, also at the OSU College of Public Health, manage the project. There are two local project staff in Gallia County: Marion Cochran is the Lay Health Advisor and Kedron Diddle is the Interviewer. Gwen McGraw at the Gallia County Health Department supports the Lay Health Advisor in delivering the program. Tracy Winters at OSU Extension in Gallia County helps with outreach and recruitment. Anyone interested in participating should call Marion Cochran at (740) 853-3136. Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Supreme Court of Ohio: Interstate family support By Justice Paul E. Pfeifer Modem America is a very mobile society. It’s commonplace for people to have family members spread from coast to coast. And because of that, it’s not at all uncommon for divorced parents to live in different states from their children. When that happens, the question sometimes arises over which courts have jurisdiction over such things as child support payments. That was the issue at the heart of a case that we — the Ohio Supreme Court — recently reviewed. The case involved a woman named Ruby K. Pula. Ruby is a resident of Hawaii. She’s also the custodian and maternal grandmother of a child we’ll call K.P., who was born out of wedlock. K.P. lives with Ruby, but the child’s birth mother — Adrienne Haunani Pula-Branch — lives in Cleveland. As is sometimes the case, Adrienne was not keeping up on child support payments. Because Ruby lives in Hawaii and Adrienne lives in Cleveland, Ruby had to seek the support payments under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, which is referred to as the UIFSA. On November 8, 2008, the Cuyahoga Support Enforcement Agency (“CSEA”) filed a petition — on Ruby’s behalf — in the domestic relations court for child support and medical coverage against Adrienne. The trial court eventually issued a child-support order, but the CSEA filed an appeal challenging the trial court’s calculation of support obligations. In January of 2010, the court of appeals, in reviewing the CSEA challenge of the trial court’s calculation of support obligations, raised another issue — namely, whether the domestic relations court should have jurisdiction over the UIFSA case in the first place. The court of appeals ultimately concluded that the domestic relations court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over the petition. The court of appeals concluded that the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court’s jurisdiction was limited to matters involving “a divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or annulment.” Because the petition was initiated by the child’s grandmother, the case did not involve anything having to do with marriage or divorce. Therefore, the court of appeals reasoned that the domestic relations court had no jurisdiction to address a Uniform Interstate Family Support Act order. The court noted that the case would be properly brought in juvenile court. In reaching that conclusion, the court of appeals cited a section of Ohio law which states that the juvenile court has original jurisdiction under the UIFSA. The court of appeals thus ordered the domestic relations court to vacate its order for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. After that, Ruby’s case for child support came before us for a final review. The central issue of this case was whether the domestic relations court is “authorized” to hear and decide a support order under the UIFSA. The court of appeals determined that it wasn’t so authorized, and that the domestic relations court is limited to only divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment of a marriage. We disagreed with that conclusion. The Ohio General Assembly defines the jurisdiction of the courts of common pleas and their respective divisions. The law that specifically relates to the judges of Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court sets forth that the judges of that court “shall. .. exercise the same powers and jurisdiction … as other judges of the court of common pleas of Cuyahoga County and shall be elected and designated as judges of the court of common pleas, division of domestic relations.” It is this section of the law that also states that domestic relations judges “shall have all the powers related to all divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, and annulment cases, except in cases that are assigned to some other judge of the court of common pleas for some special reason.” So this law grants all the power in marriage-related cases to the domestic relations division. In doing so, it limits the ability of other common pleas judges to preside over those cases. But notice: there is no limiting language that prevents domestic relations judges from having jurisdiction over other cases — they retain “the same powers and jurisdiction … as other judges of the court of common pleas.” Thus, this law is not a limiting provision, but rather a specific grant of authority. When the court of appeals reviewed this case, it determined that Ruby’s petition should have been filed in juvenile court. The law that deals with the original jurisdiction of juvenile courts does, indeed, state that juvenile courts have original jurisdiction under the UIFSA. But that jurisdiction is not exclusive. UIFSA cases are not listed among the matters over which juvenile courts have exclusive jurisdiction. In past cases, our court has held that the distinction between exclusive original jurisdiction and nonexclusive original jurisdiction is crucial. The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act is what’s known as “remedial legislation,” meaning that it is intended to remedy a situation (as opposed to legislation that imposes a penalty or punishment for wrongdoing). Ohio law states that when courts are reviewing cases involving remedial legislation, it must be “liberally construed in order to promote its object and assist the parties in obtaining justice.” With that standard in mind, the facilitation of interstate support orders would not be promoted by foreclosing the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court from considering UIFSA cases that do not arise from a marriage. The domestic relations court is a trial court of record in Ohio, one attuned to crafting support orders. And, as mentioned earlier, the jurisdiction of the domestic relations court is not limited by law to cases involving marriage, divorce separation, or annulment. Actually, those judges “exercise the same powers and jurisdiction … as other judges of the court of common pleas of Cuyahoga County.” Therefore, we concluded that the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court does have jurisdiction over an action for support brought under the UIFSA, even if the action does not arise from a divorce or some other marriage related issue. We thus reversed the judgment of the court of appeals — by a seven-to-zero vote — and sent the case back to the court of appeals for further determination consistent with our opinion. EDITOR’S NOTE: The case referred to is: Pula v. Pula-Branch, 129 Ohio St.3d 196, 2011-0hio-2986. Case No. 2010-0985. Decided June 22, 2011. Majority opinion written by Justice Paul E. Pfeifer. Law You Can Use Senate Bill 17, which became effective on September 30, 2011, allows people who have permits to carry concealed firearms into business establishments, such as restaurants and bars, which sell alcoholic beverages. Previously, the law strictly prohibited the carrying of firearms into businesses selling alcoholic beverages. Q: I own a gun. Can I put it in the inside pocket of my jacket and walk into a bar with it? A: Assuming you are properly licensed, yes. You can now carry your licensed firearm into any business that has Ohio law allows licensed people to carry concealed firearms into bars been issued a Class D liquor permit. “Class D” businesses may include carry-outs, restaurants, nightclubs, clubs, hotels, shopping malls, marinas, museums and other establishments. Q: Are there any restrictions on me if I want to carry a concealed firearm into a business that serves alcohol? A: Yes. If you are consuming alcohol or are under the influence of alcohol, you are not allowed to carry a concealed firearm into any business, including a business that serves alcohol. The law, however, does not specify whether a business owner has either the right or the obligation to ask patrons if they are carrying concealed firearms before serving them alcohol. Q: What does the law say about carrying a concealed, loaded gun in a car? A: Although Senate Bill 17 is most widely known for allowing “concealed carry” in restaurants and bars, it also changes much of the law regulating the transport of firearms in a vehicle. Previously, a loaded firearm could only be transported in a vehicle if it was contained in a holster or a locked box, or was in plain sight. Senate Bill 17 lifted those requirements. Now, assuming you are properly licensed, you are allowed to transport a concealed, loaded firearm in a vehicle you are driving or riding in as a passenger without these restrictions. Q: If I am stopped by an officer, do I have to report that I have a loaded firearm in my car? A: Yes. A few procedures about carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle were unchanged by Senate Bill 17. If you are stopped for law enforcement purposes and you have a loaded firearm in your car, you must inform the officer that a loaded firearm is in the vehicle and you must tell the officer you have a “concealed carry” license. The officer may ask to see the license, at which time you should produce it. You must keep your hands in plain sight of the officer and you must not touch the firearm unless the officer directs you to do so. If you are carrying the gun in your own vehicle, the officer likely will know you have a concealed carry license as that information will be tied to your vehicle registration. Q: May private business owners restrict or prohibit persons from carrying concealed firearms onto their businesses premises? A: Yes. Private business owners still have the authority to prohibit concealed handguns at their business locations, but they must post a notice in a conspicuous place stating that concealed firearms are prohibited on the premises. This “Law You Can Use” column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was prepared by attorney Lisa A. Wafer, an attorney with the Columbus law firm, Saia & Piatt, Inc. New Year New Career Celebrating 40 years of www.gallipoliscareercollege.edu CELEBRATING 50 YEARS! service to our community By Pamela K. Matura Executive Director Area Agency on Aging District 7 RIO GRANDE — 2012 is an exciting year for our agency as we celebrate 40 years of service to our district! What a great way to kick-off our year of celebration with coverage of that very topic for our January column. We have so much to share about our agency and the 40 years that we have been in existence that we will have to split the topic over the next couple months. This month, we’ll discuss some of the history of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) and program development over the years. It all began here in 1972 when Rio Grande College in Rio Grande, Ohio, was selected to sponsor one of only four model projects in Ohio that were funded by the US Administration on Aging to focus on the ways and means to assist older adults living within the district. The Area-Wide Model Project developed social services, such as transportation, and information and referral, for older Americans in four counties, including Gallia, Jackson, Meigs and Vinton. Grants from the federallylegislated Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 and related amendments provided the funding for services, and agency operations were later expanded to ten counties including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. Meigs County was later included as a part of the Area Agency on Aging District 8. Today, the AAA7 is one of twelve Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state of Ohio. Program growth in the agency occurred throughout the years. In 1978, we added the Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a service mandated in the OAA that receives, investigates and acts on complaints by older individuals and their families who are residents of long-term care facilities, and advocates for the wellbeing of such individuals. We also added the responsibility of the Nutrition Program, funded through the Older Americans Act, to provide congregate dining opportunities and home-delivered meals through a network of dining sites and rural routes throughout our ten counties. In 1990, the largest expansion of services took place when the AAA7 became the administrative agency for the PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver program. This program, which provides inhome services to older adults age 60 and over who medically qualify for nursing home placement and meet specific financial eligibility require- ments, includes in-home, case-managed services such as personal care, home-delivered meals, medical transportation, adult day care, emergency response systems, and durable medical equipment. The AAA7 currently offers this program through the traditional method or selfdirected option. In February’s column, we’ll cover some of the other services that were added over the years as well as recent projects and activities our agency is currently working on. Our agency is dedicated to providing a number of services and assistance to our community. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the valuable resources that are available to them. By making a simple phone call at 1-800582-7277, you can learn more about the resources that are available in your community that support a safe and independent living environment for you or someone you know. We have trained nurses and social workers ready to answer your questions and help you determine what options and resources are available to meet your needs. The Meigs Cooperative Parish would like to thank those individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations who made our ministry a success throughout the year and especially during the holiday season. Remember hunger is year-round. 60279919 “Now Serving Our Communities” Po Box 667 800 West Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 • 740-992-9060 cremeenskingfh@yahoo.com �Sunday Times-Sentinel Opinion Page A4 Sunday, January 15, 2012 Debt fictions vs. Occupying True North in 2012: The Year of the Entrepreneur social wealth By Dr. Craig Columbus By Riane Eisler and Kimberly Otis What we really need, as Nobel Prize-winning economists Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz point out in recent columns, is to get over the current obsession with debt reduction and instead focus on investing in our material and human infrastructure. This requires the exact opposite of what is happening in Washington. Our most important national asset is our social wealth: the high-quality human capital essential for both individual and national success as we shift from a manufacturing to a knowledge and service economy. In economic terms, this translates into reversing the downward trend of U.S. international competitiveness. In human terms, it translates into ending enormous suffering. Regarding our debt, consider, as Krugman points out in his New Year’s Day column in The New York Times, that it’s actually lower now than during WWII. Consider also that interest rates have not increased with big deficits. Indeed, they are at historic lows. Moreover, regarding the argument that foreigners who invest in the U.S. are reaping big profits, Krugman also notes that “America actually earns more from its assets abroad than it pays to foreign investors.” However — and this takes us straight to the critical need to re-examine our national priorities — U.S. corporations with foreign subsidiaries, from General Electric to Nike and General Motors, are not America. U.S. companies may be reaping big profits by investing in other nations, but by so doing they are creating jobs overseas and not for Americans. In short, these are not the kinds of investments that will economically benefit people like you and me, or that will really benefit the American economy in the long term. What we actually need, and this is urgent given our decline in global competitiveness, is a massive national investment in the work of caring for people, starting in early childhood. This wealthy nation is already behind other developed countries in the measurements that reflect the real wealth of America, not only international competitiveness, but basic measures such as child mortality and poverty rates, our standing in educational math and science rankings, and the state of people’s health and wellbeing. Unlike our gross domestic product (GDP), which is also rising along with Wall Street, these are the social wealth measures that we should be prioritizing. As Joseph Stiglitz wrote in his recent Vanity Fair article, “The Book of Jobs,” instead of cutting health, education, and other such programs, we desperately need more public investments in education, research, and infrastructure. A major step toward this change in national priorities is the development of more inclusive and accurate economic indicators than GDP — social wealth indicators that assess the real state of our nation. We must show the general public and policymakers both the enormous “back-end” financial costs of failing to invest in people, such as more unemployment, poverty, crime, and despair, and the enormous social and economic benefits of investing in human capacity building so that our nation can weather the drastic technological changes afoot. As Krugman states, “the fault lies not in our debt, but in ourselves.” It’s up to us to tell our elected officials that we demand public investments in our most essential national assets, our people. Let’s demand changes to the ways in which we measure economic success by demanding more inclusive and accurate indicators. And let’s make sure that corporations that are doing so well pay their fair share of taxes so we can invest in the real wealth of America: our people. Eisler is the best-selling author of The Chalice and the Blade and The Real Wealth of Nations and founder of the Center for Partnership Studies. Otis is director of the Center’s Caring Economy Campaign. This is the time of year when 2012 prediction lists abound. I am struck by how many lists have included some reference to a surge in American entrepreneurship during the next year. Entrepreneurs are clearly being counted upon to act as one of the centerpieces of America’s economic recovery. The educational and networking opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs have never been more robust. The question is, however, are the character formation and leadership opportunities equally developed? You see, entrepreneurs need both skill and will. Entrepreneurship is challenging work. It has been rightly described as an idea in search of a business model. The typical startup encounters numerous course corrections. Yet, through all the experimentation and long hours, successful entrepreneurs never lose their ultimate bearings. They know where they want to go, even if they aren’t exactly sure how to get there. They are undeterred by inevitable setbacks. In November, the Honorable Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas visited my Founders’ Constitution class at Grove City College. Memorably, Justice Thomas told the students, “True north is always north.” In recent months, the media has focused heavily on protest movements such as Occupy Wall Street. These movements, led primarily by young people, reflect populist anger and Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. 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But solving these excesses will require, among other things, retooled business leadership. Our military personnel bring home a portable track record of service to others. This consistent dedication to something more than oneself strikes me as pretty darn good preparation for putting customers, employees, and shareholders first. So, it is my sincere hope that our country does, indeed, experience an entrepreneurial renaissance this year. There should be no shortage of talented, high character, young people who are eager to contribute. If 2011 was the year of the protestor, here’s hoping that 2012 will be the year of “dreamers that do!” — Dr. Craig Columbus is a fellow for entrepreneurship and innovation with The Center for Vision & Values. He is also the executive director of the entrepreneurship program and chair of the entrepreneurship department at Grove City College. 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Crossing that bridge usually requires finding “true north” in the night sky. One thing is clear—many young people want more control over their own career paths. They want more purpose and meaning from work life. All are available from entrepreneurial endeavors. However, there is no entitlement in entrepreneurship. That’s where the will part comes in. I am optimistic, though, that America’s young people can rise to meet the challenge. An increasing number of colleges and universities are emphasizing ethical capitalism in business and entrepreneurship curriculums. There is also a renaissance of faith-andwork scholarship going on at leading institutions like Princeton and Notre Dame. Very quietly, there is also another powerful tailwind starting to blow. After nearly nine years of war in Iraq, some 40,000 soldiers returned home this holiday season. More will follow from Afghanistan. That means something more than just bad European loans and cheap imports will also be landing on America’s shores in 2012. As these troops rotate Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. www.mydailytribune.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Obituaries Local stocks Ann E. Griffith Ann E. Griffith, 97, Pomeroy, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Rocksprings Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 19, 1914, in Snowville, she was the daughter of the late Emerson and Mahala Sutton Welch. She was a homemaker. Ann is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Viola Haning of Pomeroy; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Willie Haning and Clarence Griffith; a son, Robert L. Haning; and a daughter, Carol Ann Knotts. Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, Albany, Ohio, with Pastor Stan West officiating. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Tuesday. Friends and family may sign her register book at www. bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com. Jesse J. Duncan Jesse J. Duncan, 87, of Bidwell, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, at his residence. He was born September 8, 1924, in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Lave and Ruby Jewell Arthur Duncan. Jesse was a self-employed plumber. Surviving are his children, Pamela (Terry Wayne) Sexton of Eaton, Ohio, Jennifer (Eugene) Garnes and Terri Lynn Russell, both of Dayton, Ohio, Scott L. Duncan of El Paso, Texas and Jesse L. Duncan of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Frances Miller of Rio Grande, Ohio; a brother, Dennis Duncan of Thomasville, Georgia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his special companion, Betty DeWitt of Bidwell, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son in infancy, Weldon Duncan; and three brothers, Calvin Duncan, John W. Duncan and Bryant Duncan. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at Vinton Memorial Park with Rev. Calvin Minnis officiating. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Bonnie Lee Ashworth Bonnie Lee Ashworth, 77, of Gallipolis, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at her residence. Services were held on January 8, 2012, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, West Virginia. Burial was in Arix Cemetery in Branchland, West Virginia. Elwanda M. Blake Elwanda M. Blake, 90, of Point Pleasant, W.Va. died January 13, 2012, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the West Union Masonic Park in West Union W.Va. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Point Pleasant on January 17, 2012. The Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Robert W. Crow Robert (Bobby) W. Crow, 64, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, January 13. Funeral services will be handled by Anderson-McDaniel Funeral Home. Ohio Valley Forecast Sewer Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 8 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light south wind. 53. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. M.L.King Day: A slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Monday Night: A chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 43. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Tuesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 From Page A1 completed within seven (7) days of the date of this letter, the project will be turned over to the bonding company. This decision was not made lightly but with the continued failure to meet your own schedules and the excessive amount of claims placed on the project in the last month, we feel it is in the best interest of the residents of the project to take the necessary steps to ensure the project gets completed and the subcontractors and suppliers get paid.” The letter was dated January 12 and signed by Gallia County Commissioners Harold Montgomery, Joe Foster and Lois Snyder. Trimat was awarded the contract for the sewer project designed to serve residential users within Addison and Gallipolis Townships on July 30, 2009, after the company presented the lowest bid for the construction of the project at $3,488,183. The original engineer’s estimate came in at $3,750,000. Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com AEP (NYSE) — 41.37 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 16.44 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 59.44 Big Lots (NYSE) — 37.58 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 34.93 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 73.70 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 9.59 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.82 Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ) — 4.65 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 35.87 Collins (NYSE) — 57.15 DuPont (NYSE) — 48.40 US Bank (NYSE) — 29.03 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 18.84 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 42.03 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 35.92 Kroger (NYSE) — 24.13 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 40.49 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 76.50 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 18.25 BBT (NYSE) — 27.23 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 14.82 Pepsico (NYSE) — 64.40 Premier (NASDAQ) — 4.86 Rockwell (NYSE) — 79.63 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 9.98 Royal Dutch Shell — 69.21 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 33.56 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 59.54 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 5.38 WesBanco (NYSE) — 20.89 Worthington (NYSE) — 18.39 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for January 13, 2011, 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. USDA From Page A1 Clark County, Montgomery County and Perry County. However, prior to any development or implementation of a final consolidation plan, a public meeting must be held in the affected county. That meeting for Meigs County will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center Gymnasium located on Seventh Street in Syracuse. In addition to, or in lieu of, presenting information at the public meeting, producers can also provide written comments by emailing Christina Reed at Christina.Reed@oh.usda. gov or sending written comment to USDA Ohio Farm Service Agency, Attn: Christina Reed, 200 North High Street, Room 540, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Written comment is to be sent no later than 10 calendar days after the public meeting on Jan. 24. “All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to the development or implementation of a final consolidation plan,” according to a release from Steven D. Maurer, State Executive Director, OHIO FSA. According to the Meigs County FSA Office’s 2011 Fiscal Report, 236 producers in Meigs (these include farmers, those who grow fresh vegetables, hay and grain) received $2,225,568 in FSA payments. Removing the office from the county could reduce the amount of money coming into the county, and that’s a concern, said Meigs County Commissioner Mike Bartrum who is working with other individuals in opposition to closing the local office. In the local FSA report on farm programs, it is noted that there are 25 different programs in which producers may be eligible to participate. They are emergency programs which are varied and can cover crop, livestock, and revenue losses, along with weather-related losses, production programs to ensure the food supply, often referred to as subsidies, conservation programs, price support programs, and loan programs which offer various types of low interest loans. Local individuals and organizations interested in assisting to save the Meigs USDAFSA from consolidation into the Gallia-Lawrence County office are encouraging to solicit help from Sen. Sherrod Brown, 202-228-1382; Sen. Rob Portman, 202,225-5907; Rep. Bill Johnson, 202-2255907; Rep. Debbie Phillips, 614-466-2158; and Sen. Troy Balderson, 614-446-8076. �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 Watts named PVH Employee of the Month POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Pleasant Valley Hospital recently named Tom Watts the Customer Service Employee of the Month for January. Watts is the grounds supervisor in the PVH Groundskeeping Department. Watts has been an employee at Pleasant Valley Hospital for 27 years, and was nominated for his efforts in maintaining the outside grounds of Pleasant Valley Hospital. This is the third time Watts has earned the title Employee of the Month. Among many other duties, Watts always makes sure the parking lot is free of snow in the winter, flowers are planted in the spring, everything is trimmed in the summer and the leaves are mulched in the fall. According to a release by PVH, visitors to the hospital have even commented about the wonderful job he and his crew do for PVH. In response to his earning the award for a third time, Watts said he feels proud. “I enjoy working with the people of Pleasant Valley Hospital,” added Watts. Bryan Litchfield, Director of Operations, said, “Usually employees are nominated by someone in his or her department. However, this was not the case with Watts; he was nominated by someone outside his department. Tom does many different things for many different people. He was nominated in the past for pumping up an employee’s tire. He’s always helpful.” Litchfield added that Watts demonstrates excellence and inspires others to perform at their best. He helps to make a difference in PVH. Tom and his wife, Debbie, live in Gallipolis, Ohio. They have two grown children, Paige Huck and Chris Watts, along with two grandchildren, Taylor, age 8, and Andrew, age 6. In receiving this recognition, Watts will receive a $50 check, VIP parking space and a celebratory pie to share with his department. He will also be eligible for the Customer Service Employee of the Submitted photo Year Award that comes Pictured with Watts, center, are Litchfield, Director of Operawith a $250 check. tions, and Tom Schauer, CEO. Free diabetes self-management program Buckeye Hills revolving loan GALLIPOLIS — Are you living with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes, or living with a chronic condition such as asthma, arthritis, heart disease or other lifelong health conditions? Would you like to gain confidence and new skills to manage your chronic conditions and feel healthier? The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) is excited to bring a special evidence-based healthy aging program to local residents. This Diabetes Self-Management Program is made possible by a joint effort of the AAA7, Administration on Aging, the National Council on Aging, the Ohio Department of Aging, and the Ohio Department of Health. Participants in the Diabetes Self-Management Program will gain needed support in addition to a number of other benefits including: · Learning practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and depression · Discovering ways to be more physically active · Learning how to eat healthier and manage your diet · Learning better ways to talk with your physician and family about your health · Monitoring your blood sugar · Finding ways to relax and deal with stress Anyone in the community is welcome to attend this free six-week workshop that will soon be offered in Gallia County at the First Holzer Apartments, located at 533 Second Avenue in Gallipolis. Sessions over the six-week period will be each Thursday from February 16th through March 22nd. Each session will be from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Those participating should attend all six sessions. All ages are welcome. Participants in the Diabetes Self-Management Program can represent individuals with any of the conditions mentioned previously, be a caregiver of someone with these conditions, or be someone who simply wants to learn more about healthy living. Pre-registration is required before January 20th by calling the AAA7 tollfree at 1-800-582-7277, extension 215 or extension 254. Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assis- tance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance. Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7. org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook. com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7. hands-on approach is used to facilitate learning. Family and celebration nights are included in the programming. “We bring students and families together for a bit of fun, activities, learning and relaxation several times during a semester,” said Chancey. “And the final Cel- ebration Night will include student and staff recognition and a celebration of the students accomplishments.” The superintendent said that transportation is not provided by the school system because of bus operating costs but that gas vouchers are given to the students enrolled in the program. He said the afterschool program will operate on the same schedule as Meigs High School — if the high school is closed for any reason, the after school program will be cancelled. The staff of the after-school program also can cancel classes as needed. School From Page A1 reading and language arts skills. These programs focus on individual students and specific skills where they need practice. Included in each day’s activities is a time for enrichment activities in small or large groups where a more funding sets local office hours Staff Report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) continues to see business success stories and support job growth across the region. Programs like it are one of the primary economic development tools serving small businesses in rural areas. In Meigs County, office hours will be the first Wednesday of every month at the Economic Development Office located at 238 W. Main St. in Pomeroy. “Since the inception of the RLF Program, it has made loans totaling more than $7.5 million,” said Buckeye Hills Business Development Coordinator Tina Meunier. “These loans have created and retained hundreds of jobs across the region. If someone has a plan for a new business or is ready to take their existing business to the next level, the Revolving Loan Program may be the resource they need to make that plan a reality.” RLF loans fill the ‘gap’ between conventional bank financing, owner equity and the total amount necessary to complete a proposed business project. Eligible activities include: acquiring or improving land and buildings; construction; new machinery or equipment; and working or start-up capital needs. Revolving loans include fixed interest rates and terms of 3-12 years, depending on the collateral used to secure the loan. Because one full-time job equivalent (40 hours per week) must be created or retained for every $25,000 of Revolving Loan financing, these loans focus on creating jobs. There are special financial eligibility considerations for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s distressed counties of Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Noble. To request a brochure to learn more about terms, rates and the business requirements of Revolving Loan Fund programs, contact Tina Meunier at 740376-1033. Buckeye Hills serves Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington Counties. Visit us at www.mydailysentinel.com �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012 Sports mdsports@heartlandpublications.com Lady Raiders top Rock Hill in OT, 72-65 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com PEDRO, Ohio — Games are often said to be won and lost at the free throw line. Thursday night, River Valley came up big at the charity stripe —and therefore reaped the rewards. The Lady Raiders ended seven-game losing skid by connecting on 23-of-28 freebies — including 5-of-6 in overtime — for a 72-65 victory over host Rock Hill in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Lawrence County. Both RVHS (2-9, 1-4 OVC) and the Redwomen (6-7, 0-5) were battling for their first league win of the season, and the game was a reflection of those efforts as the night progressed. RHHS jumped out to a 15-9 lead after eight minutes of play, but the guests countered with a 20-6 surge in the second canto to claim a 29-21 edge headed into the intermission. The Redwomen made a strong charge after the break, as the hosts went on a 19-17 third quarter run to pull within 46-40 headed into the finale. Rock Hill closed regulation with a 21-12 surge to take a 61-58 lead late in the game, but Cady Gilmore was fouled on a three-point attempt — sending the junior to the charity stripe. Gilmore nailed all three freebies, which forced overtime by tying the contest at 61. RVHS had four different players score at least two points in the extra four-minute session, while Chelsea Harper mustered all four of the hosts’ overtime tally. The Lady Raiders hit 5-of-6 free throws and made three field goals, while the Redwomen made one basket and went 2-of-4 at the line. Gilmore — who made 13- of-16 free throw attempts — led River Valley with a game-high 24 points, followed by Alli Neville with 23 points and Alexis Hurt with 10 markers. Beth Misner and Kaci Bryant respectively added seven and six points, while Shalin Comer rounded out the scoring with two markers. The Lady Raiders were outrebounded 33-23 overall and also committed 21 turnovers, four more than the hosts’ tally of 17 giveaways. Brook Knipp paced Rock Hill with 23 points, followed by Katie Johnson with 19 points and Harper with 18 markers. RHHS was 16-of24 at the free throw line for 67 percent. River Valley was at Meigs Saturday night and returns to action Monday when it hosts Vinton County in a non-conference matchup at 6 p.m. River Valley 72, Rock Hill 65 RV 9-20-17-15-11 — 72 RH 15-6-19-21-4 — 65 RIVER VALLEY (2-9, 1-4 OVC): Chelsea Copley 0 0-0 0, Shalin Comer 1 0-0 2, Beth Misner 2 3-4 7, Alli Neville 9 3-4 23, Alexis Hurt 3 4-4 10, Cady Gilmore 5 13-16 24, Kaci Bryant 3 0-0 6. TOTALS: 23 23-28 72. Three-point goals: 3 (Neville 2, Gilmore). Rebounds: 23. Turnovers: 21. ROCK HILL (6-7, 0-5 OVC): Chelsea Harper 5 7-13 18, Madison Damron 0 0-0 0, Kelsey Blagg 0 1-2 1, Brook Knipp 9 5-6 23, Sara Travis 0 0-0 0, Katie Johnson 8 3-3 19, Tommi Butler 1 0-0 2, Brooke Hanshaw 1 0-0 2, Brooklyn Massie 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 24 1624 65. Three-point goals: 1 (Harper). Rebounds: 33. Turnovers: 17. Pointers rally past River Valley, 55-49 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com SOUTH POINT, Ohio — “If we are going to win games afterbeing competitive for three quarters, we need to take them in the fourth. They won’t just be given to us. South Point owned the last three minutes of the game, and that’s why they won the game. Put that in there.” Those were the postgame sentiments of River Valley boys basketball coach Jordan Hill following Friday night’s 55-49 setback to host South Point in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Lawrence County. The visiting Raiders (1-9, 0-5 OVC) battled back from a two-possession deficit in the first quarter to take a three-point lead into the finale, but the Pointers (65, 2-3) came up big down the stretch — as the hosts closed regulation with a sizable 28-19 surge to keep RVHS from its first league win of the year. River Valley — which has now dropped seven straight decisions overall — fell behind 9-4 after eight minutes of play, but responded with a 15-10 charge in the second canto to pull even at halftime at 19-all. RVHS kept that momentum going in the third period, using a small 11-8 run to claim a 30-28 edge headed into the final frame. South Point’s Kurt Adams led the fourth quarter charge by scoring all eight of his points in the stanza, as Adams buried a pair of trifectas late in the game — turning a four-point lead with three minutes lead into a comfortable double-digit margin. RVHS never came closer than the final twopossession margin. The Raiders connected on 16-of-47 field goal attempts for 34 percent, including a 3-of-16 effort from three-point range for 19 percent. The guests also had 39 rebounds, 10 assists and eight steals to go along with 20 turnovers. Derek Flint led River Valley with a double-double effort of 15 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Austin Lewis and Trey Noble with eight markers apiece. Lewis also hauled 11 rebounds, while Flint led the guests with four assists and three steals. Ethan Dovenbarger added seven points, while Kyle Bays and Aaron Harrison both added four points each. Chris Clemente rounded out the scoring with two markers. RVHS was 14-ofSee POINTERS ‌| B2 Bryan Walters/photo Ohio Valley Christian senior Pete Carman (44) dribbles past Parkersburg Christian defender Corey Alley (10) during the second half of Friday night’s non-conference boys basketball contest in Gallipolis, Ohio. Knights rally past OVCS, 57-44 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A 27-9 run through the middle quarters ultimately allowed visiting Parkersburg Christian to rally for a 57-44 victory over the Ohio Valley Christian boys basketball team Friday night during a non-conference matchup in Gallia County. The host Defenders (9-4) stormed out to a 10-2 lead just five minutes into regulation before both teams traded six points for a 16-8 contest after one quarter of play. The visiting Knights, however, countered with a 14-4 spurt over seven minutes to claim their first lead at 22-20 with 59 seconds left in the half, then tacked on a basket before the intermission for a 24-20 edge at halftime. OVCS never came closer the rest of the way, as the guests scored the first six points of the second half for a 30-20 lead with 4:52 left in the third. Both teams traded five points the rest of the canto for a 35-25 contest headed into the finale. Parkersburg Christian increased its lead to 14 points (44-30) with 4:25 left in the game, but the hosts responded with a 10-1 charge to pull within 45-40 with 1:46 remaining. The Knights concluded things with a 12-4 run to wrap up the 13-point decision. Paul Miller led the Defenders with 14 points, followed by Pete Carman with 13 markers. Chance Burleson and T.G. Miller both chipped in six points apiece, while Ben Tillis and Phil Hollingshead rounded out the respective scoring with three and two markers. The hosts were 5-of-13 at the free throw line for 38 percent. Corey Alley paced PCA with a game-high 31 points, despite being held scoreless in the third quarter. Harlam Bowser also contributed eight markers to the winning cause. The Knights were 15-of-25 at the charity stripe for 60 percent. Ohio Valley Christian returns to action Friday in a special format, as the Defenders will travel to Cleveland to face Wood County Christian in a girls-boys doubleheader at Quicken Loans Arena. The girls will tipoff at 2:15 p.m. and the boys are scheduled for 3:45 p.m., with the See KNIGHTS ‌| B2 Belpre outlasts Rebels, 62-60 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com Kent Sanborn/submitted photo River Valley senior Aaron Harrison, middle, releases a shot atMERCERVILLE, Ohio — A bad week tempt over a pair of South Point defenders during Friday night’s just got worse. OVC boys basketball game in South Point, Ohio. The South Gallia boys basketball team OVP Schedule Monday, January 16 Girls Basketball South Gallia at Federal Hocking, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at Chesapeake, 6 p.m. Vinton County at River Valley, 6 p.m. Poca at Point Pleasant, 7:30 p.m. Wahama at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Swimming River Valley at Martin Luther King Day meet (Teays Valley, W.Va.), 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 Girls Basketball Hannan at Ohio Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Eastern at Belpre, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Federal Hocking, 6 p.m. River Valley at Alexander, 6 p.m. Point Pleasant at Chapmanville, 6 p.m. Miller at Wahama, 6 p.m. Teays Valley Christian at Hannan, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 18 Wrestling Gallia Academy at Athens, 6 p.m. Thursday, January 19 Girls Basketball Waterford at Eastern, 6 p.m. Meigs at Nelsonville-York, 6 p.m. Federal Hocking at Southern, 6 p.m. River Valley at Coal Grove, 6 p.m. Wahama at Miller, 6 p.m. dropped its second straight decision in as many outings this week following a 62-60 setback Friday night to visiting Belpre in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Gallia County. The host Rebels (6-3, 5-2 TVC Hocking) started the week with a 71-64 setback to Buffalo on Saturday, but still managed to reel in a spot in the Division IV Associated Press poll — as SGHS finished 19th in the first vote. The Rebels also entered Friday in a three-way tie atop the league standings with both Southern and the Golden Eagles (7-3, 6-1), with the winner assured to stay in that position headed into the weekend. And early on, Belpre was the hungrier team — which ultimately led to the final outcome. BHS stormed out to a 17-11 lead after eight minutes of play, then the guests went on a 24-19 second quarter run to take a 41-30 advantage into the intermission. The Rebels battled back with a small 15-12 spurt in the third canto to pull within 53-45 headed into the finale, then South Gallia opened the fourth with a 10-1 charge to take its only lead of the night at 55-54 with just over four minutes left in regulation. Belpre, however, responded with four straight points to go up 58-55, but the hosts answered with a basket to pull back to within a point with 38 seconds remaining. Jake Ullman sank two free throws with 25 second left to put the guests back up three (60-57), but Cory Haner nailed a trifecta just 12 seconds later to knot the game up at 60-all with 12 seconds left. Cory Haner committed his fifth foul after Drew Nestor broke away for a would-be layup, which sent Nestor to the free throw line for a one-and-bonus situation with eight seconds remaining. Nestor sank both charity tosses, giving the guests a two-point lead that would ultimately hold up. Dalton Matney launched a three for the win at the buzzer, but the shot missed its mark — allowing Belpre to sneak away with the one-possession triumph. The Rebels were 23-of-64 from the field for 36 percent, including a 9-of-31 effort from three-point range for 29 percent. The hosts were also outrebounded 40-33 overall as both teams committed 17 turnovers. Haner led South Gallia with a gamehigh 19 points, followed by John Johnson with 12 points and Danny Matney with 11 markers. Dalton Matney added 10 points, while Levi Ellis and David Michael both contributed three markers apiece. Ethan Spurlock rounded out the scoring with two points. SGHS was 5-of-11 at the free throw line for 45 percent. Johnson hauled in nine rebounds, while Haner chipped in five steals and Danny Matney added nine assists. Jake Ullman led BHS with 17 points, followed by Nestor with 14 points and Ryan Leasure with 13 markers. Belpre was 15-of-21 at the charity stripe for 71 percent. South Gallia returns to action Tuesday when it travels to Federal Hocking for a TVC Hocking matchup at 6 p.m. Belpre 62, South Gallia 60 B 17-24-12-9 — 62 SG 11-19-15-15 — 60 BELPRE (7-3, 6-1 TVC Hocking): Drew Nestor 4 3-4 14, Dakota Hoffman 2 1-3 6, Jake Ullman 6 4-6 17, Bryce Pittenger 3 0-0 6, Ryan Leasure 3 7-8 13, Nick Therriault 3 0-0 6, Joey Byers 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 21 15-21 62. Threepoint goals: 5 (Nestor 3, Hoffman, Ullman). Rebounds: 40. Turnovers: 17. SOUTH GALLIA (6-3, 5-2 TVC Hocking): John Johnson 6 0-2 12, David Michael 1 0-1 3, Ethan Spurlock 1 0-0 2, Cory Haner 6 4-4 19, Levi Ellis 1 1-2 3, Kody Lambert 0 0-0 0, Danny Matney 4 0-0 11, Dalton Matney 4 0-2 10. TOTALS: 23 5-11 60. Three-point goals: 9 (Haner 3, Dan. Matney 3, Dalt. Matney 2, Michael). Rebounds: 33. Turnovers: 17. �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 White Falcons soar past Trimble, 65-54 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com GLOUSTER, Ohio — Better late than never. The Wahama boys basketball team rallied back from a seven-point halftime deficit to claim its first road win of the season Friday night during a 65-54 decision over host Trimble in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Athens County. The visiting White Falcons (4-7, 3-4 TVC Hocking) — who entered Friday’s matchup with a 0-5 mark in road games this winter — shook off a slow start, as the Tomcats (1-10, 0-7) stormed out to a 2212 first quarter lead. WHS countered with a small 9-6 spurt in the second canto, which trimmed its halftime deficit down to 28-21. The second half, however, was all about Wahama — as Isaac Lee scored 17 points after the break to spark a 44-26 surge that allowed the guests to come away with their first road win. The White Falcons went on a 19-8 charge in the third for a 40-36 edge, then opened the fourth quarter with an 8-2 run for a sizable 48-38 cushion. Trimble never came closer than five points the rest of the way, as the guest ended regulation on a 17-16 spurt to wrap up the 11-point decision. Wahama connected on 24-of-58 field goal attempts for 41 percent, including a 2-of-9 effort from threepoint range for 22 percent. The White Falcons also claimed a 40-31 rebounding edge and had 16 turnovers, one fewer than the hosts. Lee and Hunter Oliver both recorded double-doubles in the triumph, as Lee scored 19 points and had 10 rebounds while Oliver had 14 points and 13 caroms. Austin Jordan also joined Lee for high-point honors with 19 markers. Tyler Roush and Wyatt Zuspan respectively added six and five points, while Jacob Ortiz rounded out the scoring with two markers. WHS was 15-of-20 at the free throw line for 75 percent. THS was 23-of-64 from the field for 36 percent, including a mere 3-of-22 effort from three-point territory for 14 percent. Jacob Hooper paced the hosts with 12 points, followed by Konner Standley with 11 and Jacob Koons with 10. Trimble was 5-of-8 at the charity stripe for 63 percent. Wahama, which snapped a two-game losing skid, returns to action Tuesday when it hosts Miller in a TVC Hocking matchup at 6 p.m. Wyatt Zuspan 1 3-3 5, Jacob Ortiz 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 24 15-20 65. Three-point goals: 2 (Oliver, Jordan). Field Goals: 24-58 (.414). Rebounds: 40. Turnovers: 16. TRIMBLE (1-10, 0-7 TVC-Hocking): Jacob Hooper 5 0-0 12, Konner Stanley 5 1-2 11, Cyrus Jones 3 1-2 7, Chris Spears 3 2-2 9, Jacob Coons 5 0-0 10, Brandon Auflick 2 1-2 5, Justin Jewell 0 0-0 0, Cody Bragg 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 23 5-8 54. Three-point goals: 3 (Hooper 2, Spears). Field Goals: 23-64 (.359). Rebounds: 31. Turnovers: 17. Wahama 65, Trimble 54 W 12-9-19-25 — 65 T 22-6-8-18 — 54 WAHAMA (4-7, 3-4 TVC-Hocking): Isaac Lee 8 3-4 19, Hunter Oliver 6 1-2 14, Tyler Roush 3 0-1 6, Austin Jordan 5 8-10 19, Defenders top Chillicothe fends off Blue Devils, 51-37 Calvary, 57-45 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A 16-5 second quarter surge ultimately made the difference for the Ohio Valley Christian boys basketball team Thursday night during a 57-45 victory over visiting Calvary Baptist Christian Academy in a non-conference basketball game in Gallia County. The Defenders (9-3) trailed the Patriots (5-7) by a slim 15-14 margin after eight minutes of play, but the hosts countered with that pivotal 11-point swing to claim a 30-20 lead headed into the intermission. Both teams managed 10 points apiece in the third canto for a 40-30 contest headed into the finale, then OVCS closed regulation with a small 17-15 run to wrap up the 12-point decision. The Defenders also claimed a season sweep with a 42-39 win at CBCA back on December 13, 2011. Pete Carman led Ohio Valley Christian with 19 points and eight rebounds, followed by Paul Miller with 18 points and Chance Burleson with 12 markers. Miller and Burleson also recorded respective teambests of four steals and five assists. Both Ben Tillis and T.G. Miller rounded out the scoring with four matrkers each. Chris Spears paced the Patriots with 19 points, followed by Jake Law and Jace Heller with eight points apiece. Knights From Page B1 Bulls and Cavs playing later that night at 7:30 p.m. Parkersburg Christian 57, Ohio Valley Christian 44 PC 8-16-1122 — 57 OVC 16-4-5-19 — 44 PARKERSBURG CHRISTIAN: Corey Alley 10 9-16 31, Dillon Sturm 2 3-3 7, Austin Alley 3 1-3 7, Harlam Bowser 4 0-0 8, Jacob Stan- ley 1 2-3 4, Aaron Beam 0 0-0 0, Eric Wade 0 0-0 0, Korben Wright 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 20 15-25 57. Threepoint goals: 2 (C. Alley 2). OHIO VALLEY CHRISTIAN (9-4): Pete Carman 6 1-2 13, Paul Miller 5 0-0 14, Chance Burleson 2 1-4 6, T.G. Miller 2 2-2 6, Ben Tillis 1 1-5 3, Phil Hollingshead 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 17 5-13 44. Three-point goals: 5 (P. Miller 4, Burleson). Pointers From Page B1 23 at the free throw line for 61 percent. Brandon Barnes paced the Pointers with a gamehigh 25 points, followed by Austin Jeffreys with 14 points and Adams with eight markers. SPHS was 19-of-29 at the charity stripe for 66 percent. River Valley returns to action Tuesday when it travels to Alexander for a non-conference matchup at 6 p.m. South Point 55, River Valley 49 RV 4-15-11-19 — 49 SP 9-10-8-28 — 55 RIVER VALLEY (1-9, 0-5): Derek Flint 4 6-8 16, Kyle Bays 2 0-0 4, Chris Clemente 0 2-2 2, Trey Noble 3 1-1 8, Aaron Harrison 2 0-0 4, Joseph Loyd 0 0-0 0, Austin Lewis 4 0-6 8, Ethan Dovenbarger 1 5-6 7. TOTALS: 16 14-23 49. Three-point goals: 3 (Flint 2, Noble). Field Goals: 1647 (.340). Rebounds: 39. Turnovers: 20. SOUTH POINT (6-5, 2-3): Austin Jeffreys 4 5-6 14, John Johnson 0 5-6 5, Tre Campbell 0 0-0 0, Josh Payne 0 0-0 0, Brandon Barnes 8 8-14 25, Kurt Adams 3 0-0 8, Audric Harlow 1 0-0 2, Brandon Boggs 0 1-3 1. TOTALS: 16 19-29 55. Three-point goals: 4 (Adams 2, Jeffreys, Barnes). Ida Evans Family Practice Affordable Quality Health Care Near You! We provide the following care for you: • Minor Acute Illnesses (Urgent Care) for all ages • Family Practice • Management of Chronic Health Care Issues • Procedures such as suturing of minor lacerations, biopsies of skin lesions, freezing of warts, etc. • Routine Physical Examinations for schools, sports, work • Referrals for complicated health care issues and serious acute injuries • Chiropractic, massage therapy and laboratory services on site! Opening January 2, 2012 at the Hillcrest Clinic 258 Pinecrest Dr., Gallipolis, OH (Off Jackson Pike in Spring Valley) Monday & Tuesday 12pm-8pm Wednesday & Thursday 8am-4pm CENTENARY, Ohio — The Gallia Academy boys basketball team hung tough with visiting Chillicothe for three quarters, but a 15-5 second quarter CHS run ultimately proved to be the difference-maker Friday night during a 51-37 Southeastern Ohio Athletic League decision in Gallia County. The host Blue Devils (39, 1-4 SEOAL) dropped their fifth straight overall decision, while the Cavaliers (9-3, 4-1) maintained an early share of the league lead with both Portsmouth and Warren — all teams with one loss within SEO- AL play. The Cavs managed a small 13-10 edge after eight minutes of play, then erupted for a 10-point swing in the second canto for a comfortable 28-15 cushion at the intermission. The Blue Devils retaliated with a 12-9 third quarter spurt to pull within 37-27 headed into the finale, but the guests closed regulation with a 14-10 run to wrap up the 14-point decision. Justin Bailey led GAHS with 11 points, followed by Reid Eastman with 10 points and Jimmy Clagg with seven markers. Cody Call and Nick Saunders rounded out the respective scoring with six and three points. The hosts were 7-of- 11 at the free throw line for 64 percent. Malik London paced the Cavs with a game-high 19 points, followed by Zach Johnson with 14 points and Aaron Elliot with 10 markers. CHS was just 7-of-19 at the charity stripe for 37 percent. Chillicothe was also without starter Jalen Jones, who is in Florida for the Blue-Gray Football Classic. Gallia Academy returns to action Friday when it hosts Warren in a SEOAL matchup at 5 p.m. Chillicothe 51, Gallia Academy 37 C 13-15-9-14 — 51 GA 10-5-12-10 — 37 CHILLICOTHE (9-3, 4-1 SEOAL): Adam Bixler 1 0-2 2, Charlie Demint 1 0-0 2, Malik London 7 5-11 19, Pierce Knisley 1 0-0 2, Isaiah Johnson 0 0-0 0, Aaron Elliot 5 0-0 10, Zach Johnson 6 2-5 14, Tim Beard 0 0-0 0, Marcus Dunn 1 0-1 2. TOTALS: 22 7-19 51. Three-point goals: None. GALLIA ACADEMY (39, 1-4 SEOAL): Reid Eastman 4 2-3 10, Logan Allison 0 0-0 0, Joel Johnston 0 0-0 0, Justin Bailey 4 3-6 11, Nick Saunders 1 0-0 3, Wade Jarrell 0 0-0 0, Aaron Jackson 0 0-0 0, Jeremy Wilson 0 0-0 0, Cody Call 3 0-0 6, Seth Atkins 0 0-0 0, Jimmy Clagg 2 2-2 7. TOTALS: 14 7-11 37. Three-point goals: 2 (Saunders, Clagg). well at times but, overall, I was pretty pleased,” said Rio Grande head coach David Smalley, whose team survived 21 turnovers to get the win. “We got some good minutes tonight from our kids off the bench, particularly (freshman forward) Janie (Morris) and Noelani, and it was nice to see Brooke Shaw score a little bit, in addition to being productive on the boards.” M o r r i s o n - Fo u n t a i n scored 13 of her 20 points, Shaw had eight of her 10 and Morris scored all six of her points in the opening half as Rio Grande built a 48-34 lead at the intermission. Helton, who had all but six of her points after the break, connected on a layup on the opening possession of the second stanza for the RedStorm to extend the advantage to 50-34, but the Bears proceeded to score 15 of the game’s next 21 points and closed to within 56-49 following a left wing jumper by Jennifer Grant with 12:10 left in the game. Rio responded, though, reeling off a 10-4 run of its own over the next three minutes to push its advantage to 13 points, 66-53, following a three-pointer by Helton with 8:35 remaining. Four different players scored for the RedStorm during the momentumchanging scoring spurt. Pikeville, which slipped to 4-14 overall and 0-7 in the MSC with its seventh consecutive loss, didn’t have an answer and got no closer than nine points the rest of the way. The Bears trailed by as many as 19 points in the game’s final minute. Rio Grande shot 51.7 percent for the game (30-for58), including an 11-for-22 showing from three-point range. In addition to her game-high scoring total, Helton added a game-best five assists and three steals to the winning effort. Pikeville, which started four freshmen and a sophomore, was led by Brogan Conley, who had 18 points and matched Rio’s Shaw for game-high honors in rebounding with nine. Whitney Belle Jackson and Sydney Mason finished with 12 and 11 points, respectively, for the Bears. Rio Grande returns to action on Saturday afternoon, hosting the University of Virginia-Wise in another Mid-South Conference tilt. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at the Newt Oliver Arena. ter, Rutland, Pomeroy, Syracuse, Racine, Chester and Forked Run, and are for people who want to recycle plastic jugs and bottles, newspapers and magazine, cardboard, steel and aluminum cans. The bins inside the sheds are emptied up to three times a week - depending on how much material each site receives - sorted on the scene and the material placed inside bins on a purpose-built trailer which is unloaded at a local recycling center. Also, there are several locations around the county where only flattened cardboard boxes are picked up for recycling. A rough estimate of last year’s program showed that approximately 500,000 pounds of material was collected and kept out of area landfills. After going on some of the recycling routes, what was surprising to me is that many people aren’t exactly sure what can be recycled. Just because something has the little recycling emblem on the bottom of the bottle doesn’t mean it is recyclable here. Although those items may be recyclable in some places, there has to be a market for it. So what can be recycled? The list of things that can be recycled is pretty short and simple: plastic bottles and jugs including milk jugs, plastic water bottles and soft drink bottles, detergent, shampoo and conditioner bottles, some food bottles (ketchup, syrup, salad dressings, etc.), cardboard (flattened please), newspapers and magazines, steel cans and aluminum cans. Most everything else cannot be recycled, at See OPEN ‌| B3 URG women balanced in 82-65 win over Pikeville Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio – Senior guard Kaylee Helton scored a game-high 23 points and junior guard Shardae Morrison-Fountain added 20 more to lead the University of Rio Grande past the University of Pikeville, 82-65, Thursday night, in Mid-South Conference women’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. Freshman guard Noelani Woodson chipped in with 12 points, while sophomore center Brooke Shaw added a season-high 10 points and pulled down a gamehigh nine rebounds for the RedStorm, who improved to 12-5 overall and 3-2 in league play with their second straight victory. “We turned it over too much and we didn’t play In the Open: Adventures in recycling Jim Freeman Special to OVP At the beginning of this year, and with very little fanfare, the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District took over the county’s recycling program. For the foreseeable future the person who uses the recycling sheds scattered throughout the county should experience little-to-no difference, but as an SWCD employee the experience has been a little eye-opening for me. For informational purposes, the recycling sheds are located at Salem Cen- When I am home ALONE I feel safe. I am protected. I have Life Alert®. help One touch of a button sends quickly in the event of a medical emergency, fall, home invasion, fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. New! Your choice of help buttons Walk Ins Are Welcome! Appointments call 740-446-7737 We accept Case, Checks and Insurance. No debit or credit cards please. No Narcotics prescribed or kept on site. Now we have two systems available: Life Alert Classic for seniors Life Alert 50+ for people 50+ For a FREE brochure call: ® 1-888-652-5661 �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 Meyer healthy, ready to URG men fall to Pikeville, 82-78 start coaching Buckeyes Randy Payton Special to OVP COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The newest member of Ohio State’s alumni association shouldn’t have any problem paying the annual dues. Urban Meyer, who picked up his master’s degree in 1988 from Ohio State, has coached all over the country as a head coach at Bowling Green, Utah and Florida, and also at Illinois State, Colorado State and Notre Dame. But he’s finally working where he picked up a diploma and where he gets $4 million a year to coach football. “I joined the alumni association,” he said Thursday. “As we were going through the paperwork and everything, (I realized) that’s the first time in 20-some years, other than when I was a graduate assistant, that I’ve coached where I’m a graduate. “Oh, it feels great. I can’t wait to put the sticker on my car. It’s kind of cool to be able to say that.” The Buckeyes, coming off a dreadful 6-7 season, began conditioning workouts on Monday. The new coaching staff is still getting adjusted to the players, and the players are adapting to the new coaches. Meyer, who received his bachelor’s degree from Cincinnati, was asked what he thought of the team’s work ethic so far. “It’s average right now. We’ll see,” he said of the players’ commitment to conditioning. “I don’t want to jump over the top but three days into it, this third day, you walk around saying, ‘That was decent.’ The first day, you kind of had a sick feeling to your stomach, like, ‘What was that I just watched?’ So it’s getting better.” Meyer was hired in late November to take over the NCAA-sanctioned Buckeyes. He had stepped down briefly as head coach at Florida in 2009 and then for a year after the 2010 season. He has been out of coaching for a year, serving as a TV analyst. Those who know him say he’s taking better care of himself than he did at Florida. “He is 100 percent juiced and revitalized. It’s great to see,” said Mickey Marotti, Meyer’s strength and conditioning coach at Florida who now has the title at Ohio State of Assistant AD for Football Sports Performance and will have four full-time staffers working beneath him just for football. “You just could see over time. He’s told you his Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT Urban Meyer is introduced as the new head football coach of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, November 28, 2011. story. He looks great. The year being out of football or being away from coaching, it kind of re-energizes you.” Meyer said his health couldn’t be better. “I feel as good as I’ve felt in many, many years,” he said. “Revitalized is a strong word and it’s an appropriate word for where I am right now.” His offensive staff includes offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tom Herman, who was at Iowa State last year; cooffensive coordinator and line coach Ed Warinner, who came from Notre Dame along with tight ends and fullbacks coach Tim Hinton; wide receivers coach Zach Smith, the grandson of former Ohio State head coach Earle Bruce and a coach at Temple last year; and a holdover from interim coach Luke Fickell’s Buckeyes staff, Stan Drayton, in charge of running backs. “It’s hard to really verbalize how awesome this really is,” Smith said. “To actually (come in as an assistant) is indescribable.” Herman will call the plays, with Meyer holding veto power. “It’s an offense based on matchups,” he said of the spread that the Buckeyes will run. “It’s an offense based on using the entire width and length of the football field. The field is 120 yards long and 54 yards wide and in our opinion the defense only has 11 human beings to cover that much grass. We’re going to use space and numbers to our advantage.” The new faces coaching defense include co-coordinator, assistant head coach and safeties coach Everett Withers, the interim head coach and coordinator at North Carolina in 2012; along with three others coming back from Ohio State’s staff last year: Fickell (defensive coordinator, linebackers), Taver Johnson (cornerbacks) and Mike Vrabel (defensive line). Because of violations committed by former coach Jim Tressel, and by players he brought in, Ohio State vacated its 2010 season, repaid bowl money from that year, suffered some recruiting limitations, was forced to go on three years of NCAA probation and, most importantly, will not be permitted to play in a bowl game after the 2012 season. “Obviously, you would like to be playing in bowl games,” Withers said. “This thing is a journey. We hope to be good this year and continue to be better in years to come. Hopefully we’ll have that opportunity to play in a lot more bowl games down the road.” Meyer said he was just OK with his current recruiting class, saying he hoped to add four or five more to the 19 commitments so far. He has enjoyed his return to coaching particularly getting to know the players. “I missed the players,” he said. “I missed guys who really want to go shoot for the stars and kind of put a plan together and say, ‘Follow this plan.’ You never know when you might hit the star. I love that.” DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District in Marietta, Ohio currently has an opening for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of a Development Specialist. The position is full time, M-F. 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Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 RIO GRANDE, Ohio – Andrew Young scored a season-high 23 points, including two on a pair of free throws with 2.3 seconds to play, to help the University of Pikeville hold on down the stretch for an 82-78 win over the University of Rio Grande, Thursday night, in men’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. The Bears, last year’s NAIA Division I national champion, led by as many as 11 points in the second half and still enjoyed an 10-point lead, 75-65, following a jumper by Trevor Setty with 3:58 remaining in the game, but the RedStorm responded with a 10-2 run which shaved the deficit to just two points and set up a frantic finish. Rio Grande slipped to 9-8 overall and 1-4 in the MSC with its third straight setback. The four conference losses have come by a total of 17 points. “We had about a fiveminute stretch there in the second half where we let them get too much of a separation. That’s where it got away from us,” said Rio Grande head coach Ken French. “The effort was certainly there. I think the only things we’d take back is a couple of possessions during that stretch where we turned it over and two other possessions early in the second half where we didn’t box them out and they scored on offensive stickbacks. We stood toe-to-toe with them and we have a good basketball team – we just have to learn how to close things out.” The RedStorm actually had a chance to tie – or take the lead – moments after stickback off of an offensive rebound by junior center Dominick Haynes cut the Bears’ lead to 77-75 with 27.3 seconds remaining. Pikeville’s Kenny Rhymes missed the front end of a one-and-bonus free throw situation with 25.6 seconds left, but the rebound was tipped out near midcourt and into the hands of Pikeville’s Chris McHenry, who was promptly fouled with 22.5 seconds remaining. He proceeded to nail both ends of his one-andbonus try to give the Bears a 79-75 edge. Rio Grande sophomore guard Jermaine Warmack again cut the deficit down to two, 79-77, on his team’s ensuing possession by draining a runner with 10.2 seconds left and, after Young hit one of two free throws for the Bears with 8.0 seconds to play, the RedStorm had one more opportunity to tie it. However, senior guard Darriel Hunter was fouled with 3.3 seconds left – before either he or junior forward Turrell Morris could attempt the would-be game-tying trifecta - setting up a scenario where he needed to hit the first of his two free throw attempts and intentionally miss the second try in hopes of the RedStorm coming up with an offensive rebound and a game-tying follow. However, Hunter missed the first try and hit the second to make it 80-78 and Young – who entered the contest averaging 11.5 points per game – capped his big night for the Bears with the two victory-clinching free throws. Pikeville never trailed in the second half and took a lead it would never relinquish when Rhymes canned a three-pointer with 18:46 left to snap a 45-all deadlock. The first half, though, was a different story. It featured seven ties and a whopping 16 lead changes. Neither team led by more than two points in the opening 6:30, before a 10-0 run by the Bears pro- duced a 24-16 lead following a jumper by Young with 10:41 left before the intermission. Rio responded by scoring 13 of the game’s next 15 points to surge in front, 29-26, after a bucket by freshman guard Evan Legg with 6:55 remaining in the period. The game was tied once more and the lead changed times nine times over the final 3:47 of the stanza, with UPike taking a 45-43 lead into the break thanks to a three-pointer by Setty with 34 seconds left in the half. Morris tied the game for the RedStorm just 35 seconds into the second half, but Rhymes put the Bears in front to stay 39 seconds later with go-ahead basket from beyond the threepoint arc. Pikeville shot 54.4 percent for the game (31-for57), including a sizzling 58.1 percent in the first half (18-for-31). Rio Grande shot even better in the first half (16for-27), including 8-for-15 from three-point range, before cooling off dramatically over the final 20 minutes (10-for-29). Morris and Warmack each finished with 23 points to pace the RedStorm, while Haynes added 15 points and senior forward Shaun Gunnell finished with 12. Morris and senior guard Brad Cubbie shared team honors with six rebounds each, while Cubbie also handed out a game-high five assists. Setty added 21 points in the winning effort for Pikeville, while Josh Whitaker tossed in 12 points and Cordaro Ellis had a gamebest nine rebounds. Rio Grande returns to action on Saturday afternoon when it entertains the University of Virginia-Wise for another MSC contest. Tip time is slated for 4 p.m. be certain what can or cannot be recycled, so this is really sort of geared towards the person who washes and neatly stacks a month’s worth of plastic fast-food beverage cups or carefully peels off the labels from their medicine bottles. Save yourself and us the trouble and just pitch those, we can’t take them. In the spirit of full disclosure, I confess that I have also been guilty of dropping off things like six-pack rings or empty motor-oil jugs that I didn’t realize couldn’t be recycled, so I know it happens. Trash is another story. I assume most people realize that recycling dropoff points are not garbage receptacles, but some thoughtless people still dump their trash there. My hunch is those people are just jerks or truly stupid and probably won’t (or can’t) read this to begin with. In addition to the actual physical recycling program, the district will be providing educational programs on recycling in the county schools, many of which already participate in recycling programs. In short, please continue to use the recycling drop-offs located throughout the county, but be considerate of what you put in there. Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District and his column generally appears every other Sunday. He can be contacted weekdays at 740-992-4282 or at jim. freeman@oh.nacdnet.net Open From Page B2 least not through the Meigs County program. Examples of items that cannot be recycled include wide-mouth plastic jars (i.e. peanut butter, mayonnaise and coffee), motor oil jugs, plastic cups of any sort including yogurt cups, medicine bottles, Styrofoam, any plastic food packaging, plastic toys, buckets, dishes, or hard-bound books, cloth or wood. As a general rule, when it comes to plastic, only plastic bottles and jugs can be recycled. Also, no glass of any sort can be accepted, electronic items, compact discs or DVDs, or garbage. I realize there are many well-intentioned people out there who might not �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Help Wanted- General Help Wanted- General Notices OHIO OPERATING ENGINEERS APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM GUARDSMARK, LLC is currently accepting applications for 1 part-time security officer for immediate employment in the Apple Grove, WV area. (At least 24 hours a week) CARPET SALE- SAVE BIG $$$$ ON IN STOCK CARPET-FREE ESTIMATES-EASY FINANCING-12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH. 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Memory/ Thank You Sandra Goodman-Cwiertniewicz 1-5-52 to 1-15-07 “God Needed Another Angel” Sadley Missed by Husband Joe, Daughter Kurissa DeWitt, Granddaughters Kaylee and Baylee, Nieces and Nephews and Friends. 60279537 Call �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 NCAA reform covers broad swath of changes INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA outlined plans Friday to penalize repeat rule-breakers with tougher sanctions, save money by cutting football and women’s basketball scholarships and trim its massive 400page rulebook. All of this, NCAA officials hope, can be finished by August. “We are dealing with some very real circumstances and business as usual isn’t working,” said Ed Ray, the Oregon State president and chairman of the NCAA executive committee. “This is a supernormal process to get us from business as usual to being good stewards of intercollegiate athletics so that we take back the collegiate model from the people who are making the big bucks and who, frankly, don’t give a damn about the integrity of the game or the welfare of the college student.” Julie Roe Lach, the NCAA’s vice president for enforcement, provided a preview into a new enforcement structure. Infractions categories would be renamed egre- gious, serious, solid secondary and technical. If the rulebook is edited properly, something that NCAA leaders say remains on track, Lach believes technical violations could be scrapped or dealt with at the conference level. Schools and coaches could also face more serious charges and penalties for aggravating circumstances such as repeat offenses or prior knowledge of the infraction. But they could be helped by mitigating circumstances such as institutional control, self-discovery and self-reporting. Egregious violations could result in more postseason bans, too, something that has been used sparingly over the past decade though Lach said a recent survey of member schools rated that as the No. 1 deterrent to rule-breaking. “I think giving schools credit for what is their obligation is just wrong-headed,” said Jo Potuto, a constitutional law professor at Nebraska and former head of the infractions committee. Potuto, however, agrees with some of the other changes. The infractions committee could go from 10 members to 18 or more, allowing six or seven-person panels to meet more regularly in an effort to speed up deliberations. Presidents, athletic directors and coaches all could become part of the panels, providing more context. Lach is also exploring the possibility of using video conferences and summary agreements. The ultimate goal is to create a fair, faster process with more predictable sanctions. “The momentum was already building, I think, before some of the events of 2011,” Lach said, referring to a scandal-plagued year. “But 2011 was more of a catalyst if we needed more momentum.” While the expedited process has given some of this week’s 3,500 delegates reason for pause, the specifics are generating an uproar. Two significant rules changes passed by the Division I Board of Directors in October — a $2,000 athlete stipend and requiring mul- tiyear scholarships rather than annual renewals — are already facing override hearings. President Mark Emmert said he wants to see only slight modifications to the stipend before sending it back out for a 60day comment period. Still, in an Indianapolis hotel ballroom packed with roughly 400 Division I delegates, Ray and Emmert got to see and hear opponents urging them to slow down. “I know on our campus we support this (stipend), but we still have significant work to do with Title IX and with our budgets,” said California athletic director Sandy Barbour. “I sincerely believe we need more time to get it right.” Emmert insists the NCAA can’t afford to go slow in a college environment tainted by scandals. From the shocking child sex-abuse allegations at Penn State and Syracuse to the stunning admissions that coaches at Tennessee and Ohio State didn’t tell administrators or investigators of potential problems in their programs, it was a year filled with frustration. If all of the visions are approved by August, college sports could soon have vastly different look. Besides the stipend and scholarships, an NCAA working group is proposing several cost-cutting measures. They include reducing non-coaching staffs in football to 12 and in basketball to six starting in 2013-14, the elimination of foreign tours starting this summer and scholarship reductions in football and women’s basketball. Football Bowl Subdivision schools would lose five scholarships, going from 85 to 80. Football Championship Subdivision schools would see the maximum limit decrease from 63 to 60. In women’s basketball, each Division I school would lose two scholarships, going from 15 to 13, matching the men’s limit. The subcommittee, chaired by Georgia president Michael Adams, also wants to conduct a study into shorter playing seasons. Board members will hear formal proposals Saturday and could then vote on them. Not surprisingly, there were concerns. Women’s Basketball Coaches Association CEO Beth Bass argued against the scholarship cuts. National Association of Basketball Coaches executive director Jim Haney took issue with the proposed elimination of foreign tours. Others contended the details were just too obtrusive. “This is part of the old NCAA, trying to regulate details and trying to regulate competitive equity,” Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman said. “It cannot be done.” One thing is certain: The NCAA isn’t going to spend years debating these changes. Emmert wants them now and he’s pushing everyone to move swiftly to finish the job. “We’re trying to find solutions that support our student-athletes and that do it in a way that works in the 21st century,” Emmert said. “We have been moving fast, and I’m very supportive of that, and I’m pushing it. We want to move forward.” Texans, Ravens make a run at glory in playoffs BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans are quite content to run against the grain in the pass-happy NFL. Baltimore relies heavily on running back Ray Rice and a stingy defensive unit led by Pro Bowl linebackers Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs. Houston depends on the rushing prowess of Arian Foster and the NFL’s second-ranked defense. Neither team intends to alter that approach in Sunday’s playoff game, so the one that stays true to form the longest likely will advance to the AFC championship game. The Ravens (12-4) respect rookie quarterback T.J. Yates and the breakaway speed of wide receiver Andre Johnson, but they figure their best chance to win is to bottle up Foster and force the Texans to throw. “The objective, first and foremost, is to stop the run. You can’t let him get going,” Baltimore defensive end Cory Redding said. “And then No. 2, get guys on No. 80 (Johnson). Then No. 3, get after Yates, period. You have to stop the run, con- trol the pass and get after the passer. That’s the formula for winning every single week. That’s been our formula from Week One, and it hasn’t changed.” When Houston (11-6) came to Baltimore on Oct. 6, the Ravens limited Foster to 49 yards on 15 carries in a 29-14 victory. But Foster rambled for 153 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-10 rout of Cincinnati last week, leaving little mystery as to what the Texans’ game plan will be on Sunday. “We’ve got to see how the game goes, but I know that we need to stay committed to running the football,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “Hey, we’re going to have to run the ball effectively to win this football game. We know that. We know it will be a difficult task, but we’re preparing to go do it.” The Ravens have never allowed a runner to amass 100 yards on the ground in a playoff game, and they have every intention of keeping that mark intact. “Our focus is, No. 1, we’ve got to stop the run,” defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano said. “Their whole idea is to get third-and-manageable. There are a lot of thirdand-2s, 3s, 4s and 5s, and then it puts the pressure back on the defense. You’re a little bit leery of coming after them in those situations because of the run and the pass. So if we do a great job on first and second down and get them in third-andlong, we’ll be able to dial some things up.” The last thing Yates needs is to be dropping back in the pocket with the Baltimore defense looking for him to throw. “They’ve seen it all. They’ve been through it all,” Yates said. “We know that they’re going to do things to try to trick us and kind of catch us off guard, so we have to do things to counteract that. We’ve been doing different things all week long to give us the best chance against an experienced defense like that.” The most effective way to blunt a pass rush is to have an efficient running game. That’s where Foster comes in. “We know that they’re going to run the ball,” Lewis said. “We know they’re very good at running the ball.” So is Baltimore, which plans to feed the Texans plenty of Rice, a doublethreat who ran for 1,364 yards and had a teamleading 76 catches for 704 yards. In that earlier Ravens victory over Houston, Rice ran for 101 yards and had five receptions for 60 yards. Let those other teams throw the ball all they want. Baltimore has plenty of faith in quarterback Joe Flacco, but their main priority is getting the ball in Rice’s hands one way or another. “It’s been a pass-friendly league. Let’s just put it out there: There’s been a lot of passing going on,” Rice said. “There wasn’t a 2,000yard rusher this year; there wasn’t even an 1,800-yard rusher this year. But, if you look at where I put myself in the situation, I gave you 13 (hundred yards rushing) and seven (hundred yards receiving) to put myself at 2,000 yards. It might not be 2,000 yards rushing, but me just doing my job this Sunday, whether it’s rushing or receiving, I think will be good enough.” Gene Sweeney Jr/Baltimore Sun/MCT Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice runs 51 yards for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 4th quarter in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 1. The Ravens won, 24-16. Sunday’s TV Guide �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 Kobe goes for 40-plus again as Lakers beat Cavs LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even Kobe Bryant has to acknowledge he’s on his most impressive scoring tear in a half-decade, decimating opponents’ defenses with the flair and determination of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s best seasons. And he’s got a little more bad news for the Cleveland Cavaliers and every other opponent in his way. That severely injured wrist on his shooting hand? It’s starting to heal. Bryant scored 42 points in his third straight 40-point performance, and the Lakers blew a big early lead before hanging on for their fifth straight victory, 97-92 over Cleveland on Friday night. Bryant managed just seven points in the fourth quarter, but two big jumpers down the stretch gave him three straight 40-point games for the first time since March 2007, when he had five straight. With just three of his teammates managing more than one field goal, the 13-time AllStar guard did most of the Lakers’ heavy lifting despite that torn ligament in his right wrist an injury that would require most players to shut it down for a stretch. Nobody is shutting down Kobe, who has scored at least 30 points in seven of his last eight games. “The wrist is feeling stronger, feeling more comfortable,” Bryant said. “It’s just motivation. Nobody wants to hear about a bad wrist as being the reason why I had a bad game. Nobody wants to hear excuses.” None necessary: Bryant is third in NBA history with 110 40-point games, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. Pau Gasol had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers, who won their eighth consecutive game at Staples Center since Christmas. Until Bryant took charge, Los Angeles allowed a 19-point lead to dwindle to three in the final minutes of coach Mike Brown’s first meeting with the Cavaliers since they fired him in 2010. “We have to make sure we keep executing offensively so we don’t need to rely on (Bryant) so much,” Brown said. “It’s good to have a guy like Kobe Bryant in your pocket.” Kyrie Irving scored 21 points and Ramon Sessions added 12 for the Cavaliers, who have played eight of their first 11 games on the road. Cleveland foundered in the first half before rallying impressively in the second half, avoiding anything close to the embarrassment of last season’s 112-57 debacle at Staples Center. Daniel Gibson missed a 3-pointer that could have tied it for Cleveland with less than seven minutes to play, and the Lakers missed 11 of their first 12 shots in the fourth before Bryant’s 18-footer with 4:02 left. The Cavs had absolutely no answer for Bryant, who went 15 for 31 with four 3-pointers and six turnovers, often dominating the ball while his teammates were listless. “He’s seen every defense that you can throw at him,” said Cavs coach Byron Scott, the longtime Lakers guard. “He’s one of the smartest players I’ve been around, and one of the most competitive. So I don’t know if it’s better for us if he’s taking most of the shots and the other guys are getting less, or if he’s taking less shots and they’re getting more. I don’t know. He’s just a threat when he’s on the basketball court, no matter what.” Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Matt Barnes added 15 points for the Lakers, who finished the first half with an 18-3 run for an 18-point halftime lead. Los Angeles led by 12 points heading to the fourth quarter, but missed its first eight shots and failed to score for more than six minutes, allowing the Cavaliers to pull within one basket of an even game. “It shows a lot about the character of our team,” Cleveland forward Omri Casspi said. “We didn’t let it get out of hand. We just wanted to keep our composure, keep playing defense and share the ball on offense, and we knew good things would happen for us. Our guys kept fighting, but in the last 4 minutes, they had a big run.” Just seven players scored for Brown, who rested Metta World Peace and didn’t have the services of backup point guard Steve Blake, who has broken cartilage in his ribs. During the fourth quarter, the Lakers announced Blake will be sidelined three to four weeks. Derek Fisher had 10 assists for the Lakers, getting double-digit assists for just the 15th time in the point guard’s 16-year career. Rookie Darius Morris also played 17 minutes in his second career game. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State won’t be putting any money into the Big Ten’s bowl bank account in 2012. It will be withdrawing around $400,000. Despite being banned from playing in a bowl game due to NCAA violations, there is nothing which prevents Ohio State from collecting the same amount that Michigan, Wisconsin and other Big Ten schools receive, conference officials said. “I can’t speak on behalf of our members, but it’d be the same as if Ohio State or any of our schools finished 5-7 this year and were not eligible to play in a bowl game because of their com- petitive record,” Big Ten deputy commissioner Brad Traviola said Friday. He added that the division of funds from the conference’s bowl pool “are not dependent on who all is playing.” Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith declined comment. Conference schools put all money over and above their bowl travel costs and expenses into a pool, with each of the Big Ten’s longtime members receiving an equal share. The Big Ten office receives 5 percent of the net proceeds, and Nebraska, the 12th and newest member of the conference, does not receive a full share yet until it has met an integration contract it signed in order to join the Big Ten in 2011. There is no conference rule which prevents teams on NCAA probation or banned from bowl games from receiving their share of the bowl money. “The Big Ten currently has no policy or precedent set in regards to financial penalties on conference bowl revenue,” Big Ten spokesman Scott Chipman said in an email to The Associated Press. “So at this time, all bowl revenues will be distributed equally, as in the past.” Traviola estimated that each Big Ten school will receive about the same for the 2011 bowls as they did before just under $400,000. The NCAA penalized Ohio State last month for breaking rules under former coach Jim Tressel. The penalties included a bowl ban this year, three years of probation and forfeiting its $389,000 share of the Big Ten bowl pot a year ago. The NCAA spent much of last year investigating a series of violations at Ohio State. Tressel was forced to resign for not reporting to his superiors that several of his players had most likely taken cash and discounted tattoos from the focal point of a federal drug-trafficking probe. The players were suspended at the start of the 2011 season, and Tressel was replaced by interim coach Luke Fickell. Ohio State subsequently discovered that a booster had paid three players $200 to attend a charity event early last year, and that he had paid several players too much for doing too little at their summer jobs. On Dec. 20, 2011, the NCAA issued its final sanctions against Ohio State. In addition to the bowl ban, forfeiting its share of bowl money and probation, the Buckeyes were handed a reduction in nine football scholarships over three years, the 2010 season (with a 12-1 record and Sugar Bowl victory) was vacated, the school banned the booster from contact with athletes and Tressel was given a five-year show-cause order which effectively prevents him from coaching at any NCAA institution. The Buckeyes are coming off a 6-7 season, their first losing record since 1988. Urban Meyer was hired as the new coach in late November. Ohio State had played in a bowl game every year since 1999, bringing money into the coffers of other schools even when they had a losing record and did not play in bowl games. Barry Wilner NFC wild card to Super Bowl champion a year ago. New York used a similar route to win the 2007 NFL championship winning at Lambeau Field on the way. They meet Sunday in the final game of the divisional round. In going 15-1, including winning all eight home games, the Packers es- tablished themselves as the cream of the NFL this season. They have gotten healthy during their bye. They beat the Giants 3835 in the Meadowlands on Dec. 4. Most significantly, they discovered how to win in last year’s surge to the title. “I think we learned a lot last year being a six seed and having to go on the road,” star quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. “You take on a different attitude as a team as the road team going into a hostile environment. I think that prepares us for the mindset that the opposing team is going to have. It is a different feeling, and last year we just got in and this year we had a run and got a bye. So it is a different feeling, but last year really helped.” Just as 2007 certainly helped the Giants. They fell to New England in the season finale that year, completing the Patriots’ undefeated record, but gained so much confidence from that loss that they were not intimidated when they met up with the Patriots in the Super Bowl. The Giants won 17-14. That defeat five weeks ago to the Packers also brought confidence. New York fell to 6-6 with that fourth straight loss, but won three of its last four to take the NFC East, then easily handled Atlanta 24-2 in the wild-card round last Sunday. “We’re extremely excited to have all of our key guys intact that we’re going to ride with going through this postseason,” safety Antrel Rolle said, noting that defensive end Osi Umenyiora and linebacker Michael Boley didn’t play against Green Bay but will this time. “We’re excited. We’re excited about the opportunity that’s ahead of us and we’re excited about playing together and understanding the defense, understanding each other, understanding that this guy is going to be next to us and he’s fighting with everything he has.” Also fighting to get into the conference championship games were New Orleans (14-3) and San Francisco (13-3), who open the second round of the playoffs Saturday afternoon. That NFC matchup will be followed by Tim Tebow and Denver (9-8) at New England (13-3). Before the Giants and Packers renew their rivalry, Houston (11-6) will be at Baltimore (12-4) on Sunday. No visitor has won at Lambeau Field since Miami managed the feat on Oct. 17, 2010. The Giants were blown out 45-17 in Game 15 of that season when they were in position to make the playoffs. But coach Mike McCarthy knows there is more to be learned from this edition of the Giants, the team that challenged his Packers as much as anyone in 2011. “There is a reason why we are both playing in this game. We are two of the last four teams in the NFC,” McCarthy said. “They are playing well and they wouldn’t be here if they were not, so to me, that is to be expected. I think they are playing better than when they played us and earlier in the season they had some tough defeats also. It is playoff football and they are a very good football team.” Baltimore has been very good in each of John Harbaugh’s four seasons as coach, but this is the first time the Ravens are playing a home game after three successive wild-card appearances. The Ravens were 8-0 at home, including a 29-14 victory over Houston in October. “If you look at wild card weekend, I don’t think that there was one home team that lost the whole weekend,” Lewis said. “When you get into that, it plays a big momentum. It’s a big momentum swing for you. It’s just hard to win on the road. I don’t care who you are, I don’t care how good you are, it’s hard to win on the road. “For us to work as hard as we did, get 12 wins, do the things we were supposed to do, and now get this home playoff game, we have positioned ourselves to be in the right place. Now we have to go finish it.” Houston is 0-5 in meetings with Baltimore, but its first postseason game, in its 10th season, was a strong victory over Cincinnati last Saturday. “It’s been pretty onesided so, we’ve got to get on the board,” tackle Eric Winston said. “At the same time, you’ve got to look back on it and I don’t think a lot of that stuff is going to have a lot of bearing on this game either, though. “So, there’s different guys, there’s a different situation and we all know from past experiences that playoffs, funny things happen in the playoffs and games turn out a lot different than they did in the regular season. So hopefully we can hold true to that.” OSU banned from bowl but still gets money Packers, Giants get boost from recent postseasons Associated Press Athletes and coaches don’t live in the past. They do get enlightened and, sometimes, uplifted from it. The Green Bay Packers and New York Giants have good memories from recent postseasons. Green Bay went from sixth-seeded Pineda, Montero in Yanks-Mariners swap SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees pulled off a good old power play. Power pitcher for power hitter. The Mariners agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero on Friday, a swap involving two young stars under the age of 23. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the trade to The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no one was authorized to discuss the trade that will be completed pending physicals. As part of the trade, the Yankees also sent 24-year-old pitcher Hector Noesi to Seattle for 19-year-old righty Jose Campos. The deal addresses needs for both sides. The Yankees were looking for another starter, preferably young, to add to their rotation, while the Mariners were desperate for a slugger to add to an offense that was among the worst historically the last few seasons. In addition, another person familiar with the agreement told the AP the Yankees had reached a deal with free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda on a $10 million contract for one season. The 36-year-old righty was 13-16 with a 3.07 ERA for the Dodgers last season. Kuroda’s contract is pending a physical. After losing in the first round of the playoffs, the Yankees kept looking for pitching this winter after they passed on bidding for the top free agents in what was a weak year for starters. They could part with the 22-year-old Montero because they have several catchers in their system who are considered far better defensively. They have Austin Romine at Triple-A, plus Russell Martin earned an All-Star appearance in his first year with New York and was praised for his work with the Yankees’ pitching staff. In just 69 plate appearances, Montero hit four homers, drove in 12 runs and batted .328 for New York in a September call-up that earned him a spot on their playoff roster. He showed patience at the plate and an ability to hit with power to the opposite field �Along the River Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012 Inspiring Recipes by Chef Candice Kumai Y FAMILY FEATURES ear after year, saving money and eating healthier rank high on the list of New Year’s resolutions, but as many know all too well, busy schedules can make it hard to keep these resolutions up. “Pretty Delicious” author and “Top Chef” alum Candice Kumai has partnered with The Glad Products Company to create delicious recipes that help bring healthy food out of the kitchen, and in turn, help to save you both the cost and calories associated with eating lunch out. Chef Kumai’s recipes are inspired by Glad To Go reusable lunch and snack containers, which feature a detachable 1.5-ounce “To Go” cup that snaps into the lid — allowing you to confidently transport foods that you haven’t been able to before. Just imagine — no more dressing leak disasters when bringing a salad to work. “Now there’s no excuse for us to break our New Year’s resolutions,” says Kumai. “My recipes are not only healthy, delicious, convenient meal time options, but they fit into our everyday lives while helping to save money, time and calories and reduce waste.” For additional recipes, lunchtime tips, coupon offerings and more, visit Facebook.com/Glad. Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 For the shrimp 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined 3 tablespoons high-quality tequila Salt, to taste 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped For the salad 4 cups dark, leafy mixed greens 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced thin 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 1 avocado, sliced thin For the dressing 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons high-quality tequila 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 1 teaspoon hot sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Pinch of sea salt to taste Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add cumin and red pepper flakes, and let flavors blend together. Add shrimp and toss. Carefully add tequila and cook until alcohol burns off. Season with salt, and add dried chipotle powder. Once shrimp are cooked, add chopped cilantro, toss and put aside on a plate. Toss mixed greens in a large salad bowl and add in roasted red peppers and black beans. In medium bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together and alter to desired taste by adding additional hot sauce and salt. Top with avocado slices and sautéed shrimp. Roasted Fig and Blue Cheese Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 For the figs 2 cups fresh black mission figs, sliced in half 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon sea salt For the salad 1/2 cup blue cheese, cut into elegant wedges or thin slices 6 cups mixed salad greens with arugula 1/2 cup candied walnuts Sea salt to taste For the dressing 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt To roast figs, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove stems off end of each fig, then slice fig in half. Roast for approximately 30 minutes or until a bit golden brown. Remove and cool slightly. In small mixing bowl, mix 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, olive oil and honey. Add figs and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk honey, mustard, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and sea salt together to create dressing. Place greens in large salad bowl; toss in candied walnuts. Serve with two fig halves on top of each salad with a blue cheese wedge. Spinach Salad with Walnuts, Strawberries and Goat Cheese Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 For the salad 1/2 cup walnuts 4 cups fresh spinach, stems trimmed 8 large strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese For the dressing 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Heat the oven to 375°F. Place walnuts on rimmed baking sheet and bake until fragrant and toasted, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Toss spinach with strawberries in a large bowl. In small bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar and salt. Sprinkle walnuts on top of spinach and strawberries mix. Serve sprinkled with goat cheese, with remaining dressing on the side. C1 �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 Pure American Girl and URG SIFE team join to help community RIO GRANDE — Two organizations recently joined forces to help needy families in Gallia County and surrounding areas. The Pure American Girl Pageant system and the University of Rio Grande Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team set a goal to exceed 5,000 nonperishable food items to give to the local food bank at Vinton Baptist Church. Pure American Girl (PAG) offered a pageant to ladies of all ages — from 0 to 100 — called Miss Heart of Christmas. In all, the pageant had 62 contestants from several different counties and three states. The girls competed in formal wear and Christmas wear, and a winner was named in 11 categories. Additionally, the highest scoring contestants overall were awarded Supreme and Ultimate Su- preme titles. Fan Favorite, Supreme Community Service Queen and Ultimate Supreme Community Service Queen awards were also given. Each winner received a crown and sash. Haylinn Grimm of Point Pleasant, W.Va. won Fan Favorite. Lexie Johnson of Crown City won Supreme Community Service Queen for her essay on “Baking A Difference”. Sydney Speas of Wheelersburg won the Ultimate Supreme Community Service Queen for bringing 1,659 nonperishable items, the most at the pageant, as well as over $100. All of the items and monies were given to the SIFE team from the University of Rio Grande to support its annual community service project. In total, the contestants brought enough items and money to donate more than 7,500 nonperishable food items to the Vinton Baptist Church food bank. The SIFE team had already HMC recognizes first Gallia County baby Holzer Medical Center announced this week that Alexis Alissa Partlow was the first Gallia County baby born in 2012. Makayla Curtis and Jesse Partlow of Thurman, Ohio, welcomed Alexis on January 1, at 2:42 p.m. She was 5 pounds, 14 ounces and 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by two older siblings, Levi, 6, and Shaylyn, 2. Pictured, from left, are Paula Crace, RN, HMC Maternity and Family Center, Curtis with Alexis, Partlow and Brandie Saber, HMC Maternity and Family Center. Winfrey celebrates first graduates HENLEY-ON-KLIP, South Africa (AP) — Oprah Winfrey makes no apologies for spending millions on an elite school for underprivileged South African girls. But she’s also looking for ways to make her money stretch further to help more struggling Africans. Winfrey spoke Friday on the eve of the first graduation at her school. Of the 75 students who started at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007, 72 who will graduate Saturday. All are headed to universities in South Africa and the United States to pursue such studies as medicine, law, engineering and economics. Across South Africa, more than half a million members of the class of 2011 disappeared before the 496,000 remaining took their final exams. Only a quarter of those who graduated did well enough to qualify for university study. “We’re taking a victory lap here, for transformation,” Winfrey said. “Every single girl is going to leave here with something greater to offer the world than her body.” South Africa is struggling to overcome the inequalities of apartheid, which ended in 1994. The country has too few schools at all levels, and many lack such basics as libraries and are staffed by undereducated teachers. Earlier this week, a stampede at a Johannesburg university campus killed a mother who had accompanied her son to an in-person application day. Thousands were vying for a few hundred spots at the university. Winfrey, who spent $40 million on her campus, said her focus was “just to change one girl, affect one person’s life.” But she acknowledged hers “is not a sustainable model for most people in most countries.” Another new class starts at Winfrey’s school next week. But to help more young Africans, Winfrey said she would be working with established philanthropies to identify schools around the developing world that can be strengthened with money. She hopes to adapt some of the practices of her school, including creating strong support networks for students. “It takes a lot of support, it takes a whole team,” she said, saying teachers and communities would have to be active participants. Her focus on girls was not among the strategies she would change. Winfrey said studies have shown helping girls helps entire communities, in part because girls and women give back so much. “I know what it’s like to be a poor girl with your heart’s desire to do well in the world,” she added. “I chose to use my philanthropy to do what I know.” Winfrey said she also might work more quietly in the future, to spare those she helps the kind of scrutiny celebrity draws. The achievements at Winfrey’s school came despite turmoil in its first years. A woman working as a dormitory matron at the school was accused of abusing teenagers soon after it was opened. She was acquitted in 2010. Winfrey, who has spoken of being abused as a child and called the allegations against the matron crushing, and has said the trial’s outcome was “profoundly” disappointing. Winfrey settled a defamation lawsuit filed in Philadelphia by the school’s former headmistress, Nomvuyo Mzamane, who claimed Winfrey defamed her in remarks made in the wake of the scandal. Last year, a baby born to a student at the school was found dead. The events would have been newsworthy had they involved any school, but drew particularly frenzied attention because of the Winfrey connection. As a celebrity, Winfrey said: “All of your mistakes are amplified and show up on the evening news.” Winfrey said there were times when she wondered if her project would fail, but she could not give up, both for herself and for Nelson Mandela, who she says inspired her to build the school. South Africa’s education problems result from decades of blacks being denied resources and dignity under apartheid. Since the dawn of multiracial democracy in 1994, progress in righting the educational and other wrongs of the past has been slow and fitful. Graeme Bloch, an education specialist at Johannesburg’s University of the Witwatersrand, said he is among those who worry elite schools like Winfrey’s can produce elitists. But he praised Winfrey for trying to ensure her students understood they needed to give back to their communities. The Winfrey students, who call their school’s founder Mam Oprah, lectured in their communities about AIDS, created and ran breast cancer awareness campaigns, even picked up trash in the streets of Henley-on-Klip, where the school is located. Winfrey’s was among just 544 out of some 6,500 South African schools whose entire graduating class passed national final year exams last year. Many of the schools with a 100 percent pass rate were either private like Winfrey’s, or among the best public schools that had been reserved for whites under apartheid and received the bulk of public school funding. Black students attend South Africa’s elite schools — on scholarship or because their families are among an emerging black middle and upper class. But Winfrey’s is among the few top schools that can say all the students it shepherded through the exams were from poor families, most of them black. Laurence Corner directs the Student Sponsorship Programme, which for the past decade has raised funds from corporations and individuals to place promising students from South Africa’s poorest communities in its best schools. Corner said that while his own program and schools like Winfrey’s can enroll relatively few students, they have wide impact. Entire communities start to see their young people have potential, and people are inspired to become philanthropists, he said. “It’s very important for disadvantaged communities to have role models from their own communities,” he said. collected around 2,500 items, meaning SIFE’s original goal of 5,000 items was not only met, but doubled. To find out more about SIFE, visit www.rio.edu/ sife. To participate in a Pure American Girl pageant, vis- it www.pureamericangirl. com, find them on Facebook, or call the national office at 740-379-2275. Life lessons for dogs and pet parents Leash pulling, potty training issues, pet anxiety – these are just a few everyday challenges that trouble many pet parents. In fact, behavioral problems are cited in the list of top reasons dogs are put in shelters, according to the American Humane Association. Dogs are always learning, whether you’re intentionally teaching them or not. Teaching pets rules and using proper training techniques will prevent them from making up their own house rules and creating frustrating situations. In order to help pets learn appropriate behavior, pet parents need to take an active role in canine education. Some of that learning can be accomplished at home, but many pet parents have found working with a professional dog trainer is much more effective – for them as well as their dogs. “The goal of a good training program is to teach pet parents how to communicate effectively with their dogs,” said Debbie McKnight, training expert with PetSmart. “Positive, consistent communication helps create better relationships between dogs and their pet parents.” McKnight says that professional training is not an alternative to training your dog at home, it complements it. “Pet training works a lot like education for children,” she said. “A teacher provides her students with basic knowledge, and then the student does homework to further learn the materials.” While a number of different training methods are available, McKnight says that PetSmart’s six-week training classes are based on the effective principles of operant conditioning, which concentrate on positive reinforcement. In the simplest terms, positive reinforcement means rewarding the dog for doing the behaviors you want in order to get him to do those behaviors more often. “Not only is it the most effective way to train, but positive reinforcement is also the most humane and fun for both you and your pet.” When you begin a training program, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers recommends that you: • Have your dog wear the type of collar and leash specified by the trainer. • Use high-quality training treats. • Wear comfortable, flat, close-toed shoes and comfortable clothes allowing you to move easily. • Make sure your pet relieves itself before class so they won’t need to go during the training session. • Forgo feeding or only feed a very light meal before training so the treats will be desired by the dog. “Proper pet training is key to your dog becoming a socially well-adjusted family member,” said McKnight. “Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog, you and your pet can both learn some new tricks that will ensure a happy, healthy relationship.” (Family Features) ‘All My Children’s’ Lucci to host ‘real-life soap’ NEW YORK (AP) — “All My Children” veteran Susan Lucci is returning to the world of soap operas. But this time, the stories will be real. Lucci will host and narrate “Deadly Affairs,” a new prime-time series airing on Investigation Discovery. The show will explore true stories of romance gone wrong and the crimes of passion that resulted, the network announced Thursday. “They are deceptive love relationships, love triangles and betrayal that have deadly consequences,” Lucci said. “And they end in tragedy. “Every day you hear these stories and you think, ‘Oh, my goodness!’ Then they disappear. You don’t know what happened next, and you don’t know why they happened. I’m hoping that, in exploring them, we’ll shed some light on human nature.” Lucci won lasting fame as devious, oftenwed Erica Kane throughout the run of daytime drama “All My Children,” which aired from 1970 until ABC canceled it last September. “As Erica, I got punished for my wrong deeds,” Lucci noted. “I wound up in jail several times, even in a blood-stained ball gown. But with ‘Deadly Affairs,’ these are not characters on a soap opera. This is real life.” Describing her new show as a “real-life soap,” she called her hosting role “a perfect match,” adding, “I couldn’t help but smile” after getting the series offer. Filming of the 10-episode season is expected to begin in March, with its premiere slated for this fall, Investigation Discovery said. Lucci also has guest shots on the Lifetime drama “Army Wives” and TV Land’s sitcom “Hot in Cleveland.” But she has closed the book on Erica Kane after 41 years. “I miss Erica tremendously,” she said. “That’s the same thing I hear from people I meet.” Another long-running ABC soap, “One Life to Live,” comes to an end Friday, but Lucci expressed confidence that the soap opera genre will endure. “If it has good writing and good production values,” she said, “it has a future.” Ricky Gervais heading back to host Golden Globes PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Getting ready to host the Golden Globes again, Ricky Gervais says he’d rather get laughs than gasps — but he cherishes the gasps, too. Gervais drew a sharp reaction to his jokes as host last year, with actor Robert Downey Jr. calling the evening mean-spirited. He joked Friday that he came back partly to “annoy” the people who said he’d never be invited back. The Globes will take place on Sunday. He said at a news conference that he’s not trying to hurt anyone or give them a bad night, but ultimately doesn’t care what people think. He said: “I stand by my jokes.” Asked who his targets would be this year, he said: “Targets isn’t a word I’d use. Subjects.” �Sunday, January 15, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Name: COMICS PAGE BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Sunday, January 15, 2012 Width: 10.195 in Depth: 21.2 in Color: Black, COMICS PAGE Ad Number: 60249748 Customer Name: 370-HOUSE ADS BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 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. 16, 2012: You could be overly serious and stern, especially within your community and professional world. Others often back off when you make a statement. Within your circle of friends you are serious yet caring. Others don’t see you as an authority figure but as a deeply caring friend. You will have an opportunity to meet someone quite different this year who could be instrumental in transforming your beliefs. If you are single, this person could become more than a friend. If you are attached, you and your significant other will gain through getting to know each other better. SCORPIO comes through in a crunch. 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 The balance of power is clearly not in your ballpark. Allow others to play slugger. When all is said and done, they will be more willing to defer. A new beginning becomes possible if you relax. Tonight: Watch what comes forward. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You know when to throw up your hands and say, “I give u p!” You are not actually giving up but making a decision not to interfere as much. Let others discover without your input what works. After this experience, they will be more amenable. Tonight: Just don’t be alone. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You would appreciate an easy, relaxed pace. But what you get could be something quite different. In the morning, funnel some of your energy into a project. Nothing will perk you up as much as success. Tonight: Go after what you want. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Your playfulness could be tamed if need be. Funnel some of your imagination into your work or a project. You could be surprised by how much you get done. A meeting reveals your true friends and supporters. Tonight: Let the good times happen. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You know more than you would like to. Listen more carefully to what others share. You might want to rethink your choices, especially those concerning a close friend. Can you accept everything that you are hearing? Know what you want. Tonight: Happy at home. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH If you want a change of pace, there is no time like the present. Your friendly manner and fun ways take you far. Change the conversation. Someone offers a new idea that could force you to rethink. Tonight: Find your pals. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You are a bundle of energy in the morning. In the p.m., you start slowing down. Be sensitive to not only your financial situation but another person’s as well. You can only control yourself. Tonight: First balance your budget, then decide. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might want to brainstorm before making a financial decision. You might not completely understand another person’s expectation, but you will find out. It will make you smile once you two see eye to eye. Tonight: The only answer is yes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Use the morning hours to follow through on a project that is near to your heart. Everything moves slowly during this time. By the afternoon, you pull back and do some long-overdue thinking. Tonight: Wherever you are, you would prefer some privacy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You know what you want and what works for you. In case you attempt to do something differently, make sure you have the support of a higher-up. If you do, the period from this afternoon on could be unusually successful. Tonight: Enjoying yourself wherever, doing whatever! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Others expect you to carry even more responsibility. You could feel more overwhelmed than you have in a while. Listen very carefully to news that is forthcoming. You might want to check into what is fact and what is fiction. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Listen to what a partner shares. You need to make a decision, and perhaps let go of personal priorities for now. By taking an overview, you’ll come out ahead and be very happy. Touch base with a respected friend who serves as a source of information. Tonight: Still pondering? Relax your mind to good music or a game of Scrabble. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, January 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 Tiffany Butcher and Tyler Duncan Duncan-Butcher engagement Dan and Kathy Butcher of Bidwell, Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Butcher of Bidwell, to Tyler Duncan of Gallipolis, son of Paul and Roberta Duncan of Gallipolis. The future bride is a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and a graduate of Rio Grande Community College with an associate degree in accounting. She is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in accounting at the University of Rio Grande and is employed in the Holzer Clinic Legal Department. The future groom is a graduate of South Gallia High School. He is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in education for high school social studies and is employed as a laborer. A wedding is being planned for June 23, 2012, at the Gallipolis Christian Church. Brea Martin and Jonathan Elliott Elliott-Martin engagement Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com Mr. and Mrs. Bryan W. Martin of Bidwell, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brea Lynnae Martin, to Jonathan Edward Elliott, son of VanNessa and Steve Voreh and John and Kim Elliott, both of Gallipolis, Ohio. The future bride is a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, National K-9 Training Center and Diamond Cut Dog Grooming School. She is CPT and owner of Top LET US HELP YOU KEEP YOUR RESOLUTION THIS NEW YEAR! Holzer Medical Center Community Health & Wellness presents a HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR in the Therapy Pavilion at 380 Colonial Drive Bidwell, Ohio 45614 740.446.5001 JANUARY 20 from 9am-12pm We will be offering: Blood Pressure Checks, Body Fat Analysis, Bone Density Readings, Non-fasting Cholesterol & Blood Glucose Checks & Healthy Snacks! If you have questions, please contact Bonnie McFarland, Director of Wellness at 740.446.5679 Dog Academy and a CPG and co-owner of Top Notch Groom Shop. The future groom is a graduate of Gallia Academy High School. He is employed by the Gallipolis Fire Department and Red’s Rollin’ Garage. A June 2012 wedding is being planned and will be held at Community Christian Fellowship. Randi Roush and Adam Watson Watson-Roush engagment Eddie and Lisa Roush or Letart, W.Va., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Randi McKenzie Roush, to Adam Christopher Watson of Point Pleasant, W.Va., the son of Bobby and Julie Watson of Point Pleasant, W.Va. and Dan and Beverly Bishop of Saint Albans, W.Va. Adam is a graduate of Marshall University and is employed by the Mason County Board of Education. Randi will graduate from the University of Rio Grande in May 2012 with a degree in diagnostic medical sonography. 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