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Stone, 44 $2.00 SUNDAY, JANARY 29, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 5 New MHS sports complex nearing completion By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel POMEROY — On May 10, 2009, The Daily Sentinel shared words from a Ryan Shupe song, “When you dream, dream big, as big as the ocean blue, ‘cause when you dream it might come true.” This is the year that the dream of Meigs alumni to raise money for the construction of an athletic complex on the Meigs High School campus will surely come true. “Our goal is to have everything finished and ready to go by July 1,” said Mike Bartrum Thursday. He was one of the driving forces behind the organization of the Meigs Local Enrichment Foundation (MLEF) charged with raising money for the project. While the complex has taken on a finished look, considerable work has to be completed, according to Penny Mullen who works with the architects on the project. Currently, the football field is finished, the maroon and gold seating is in place as is the press box, the track is laid and ready for the rubber surface, and the alumni entrance building, which will have a concession stand at one end and restrooms at the other, is being completed. Rain has slowed recent progress, but Mullen as- sures that with no “major obstacles”, everything will be ready for the football team to take the field come the opening game in late August. She listed among things to be completed, the perimeter fencing, some electrical work, the track surfacing, the sound system, heating, cooling and plumbing installation and some concrete paving. Then there’s the setting of the field goal posts, the structure for the scoreboard and installation of a flag pole. Meanwhile, the MLEF members are selling reserved seating in the maroon and gold section for $100 each and the laser engraved 4x8 inch paving bricks for the walkway for $500 each. The bricks can be ordered through Chris Mecili at 740-992-3058. The seats can be reserved by calling 740-416-5443. Bartrum said that plans call for some things from the old Pomeroy stadium to be moved to the new facility. Among those things are the visitors’ side seating,, the block “M” above the press box, and benches inside the locker room. “What we want to do,” said Mullen in a report at the Meigs Local Board of Education’ meeting last week, “is to bring a little part of the old into the new.” Bartrum announced plans for an April 7 event at the Charlene Hoeflich/photos Stadium seating, with its maroon and gold reserved section, is finished. stadium. At that time the lights will be turned on and a general meet-and-greet so- cial time will take place and there will be a celebration of a dream come true. Hair Donation Station planned for Eastern Mini Relay By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com Joan Schmidt (center), the recipient of the Bud and Donna McGhee Community Service Award is pictured among the other chamber award recepients who where honored on Thursday night. Pictured are, from left to right: Michelle Miller, Gallia Hometown Herald; Melvin Biars, owner of Floral Fashions; Marianne Campbell, Chamber Volunteer of the Year; Jimmy Wiseman, Past President Gallia County Chamber of Commerce; Rick Van Gundy, President of the Ohio River Live Commitee; Brent Saunders, CEO Holzer Health Systems; and Jon M. Sullivan, MD, FAAP, Vice-president of Holzer Clinic. Schmidt receives top honor at 75th Annual Chamber Banquet By Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com RIO GRANDE — Joan Schmidt was presented with the Bud and Donna McGhee Community Service Award during the 75th Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Thursday. “Always giving to others with never a thought for herself, she remains today true to the values she set for herself many years ago, to always be concerned for those less fortunate than she,” Gallia County Chamber President Jimmy Wiseman said of Schmidt. Schmidt, the current volunteer coordinator at the Cancer Resource Center housed at the Holzer Center for Cancer Care, was the coordinator of the Blood Services Program for the Gallia County American Red Cross for more than 10 years, and remains a supporter of the American Cancer Society, a volunteer for the Gallia County Relay for Life and has served her community as a leader of many organizations, including as a Gallipolis City School Board member, as a board member of the senior resource center and the red cross. In 2010, she was the honoree of the Ellebelle McDonald Blood Volunteer Hero in the Gallia County American Red Cross-Gallipolis Daily Tribune Everyday Heroes program. After receiving the award that remains secret until the night of the event, Schmidt graciously thanked the chamber for the honorary award, while crediting her fellow volunteers. “I’ve been blessed with some of the greatest volunteers and the neatest people to work with. It’s what keeps me going, and I hope that I can keep on going,” Schmidt said. Also during the meeting and awards banquet, the passing of the See CHAMBER ‌| A3 Stephanie Filson/photos New Gallia County Chamber of Commerce President Kyla Carpenter addresses the crowd of public officials, business and community leaders during the 75th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday night at the Davis University Center on the University of Rio Grande Campus. TUPPERS PLAINS — The annual Mini Relay For Life held each spring at Eastern Elementary School will feature something new in 2012. For the first time, a “Hair Donation Station” will be held in conjunction with the event. Both events will be part of the “Cause We Care” program that the elementary school has taken on this year. Students, staff and community members are being asked to donate their hair to help those who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatments. The donated hair will be given to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. The Pantene Beautiful Lengths program is a charity campaign created by the Pantene company, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, that encourages people to grow, cut and donate their healthy hair to create real-hair wigs for women. “Since this program supports the efforts of the American Cancer Society, we thought it would be a great addition to our Mini-Relay,” said Eastern teacher and event organizer Julie Spaun. “One of the biggest reasons we chose to host the event is that we currently have several students in our district who have a parent dealing with cancer and chemotherapy. Several of the monthly ‘Cause We Care,’ activities have been cancer-related in order to raise awareness as well as support for the families in our district who are feeling the direct effects from cancer.” Earlier in the school year, a letter was sent to students and staff in kindergarten through sixth grade at Eastern. To date, 24 students and staff members have pledged their hair to the program, with more expected as the event nears. In addition to the 24 participants, there are three cosmetologists who have committed to cutting hair at the event and one business sponsor. Event organizers are working to get the word out early so that people can begin to grow their hair to meet the eight inch requirement. There is no maximum length. “There are a lot more that have shown interest and we do anticipate more hair donors, cosmetologists and businesses to come forward and commit as the event nears, and we publicize it more,” said Spaun. In addition to the eight inch length requirement, other requirements for hair donation include, the hair being free of permanent color, bleach, or other chemical treatments, and that it does not contain more than five percent gray. The letter from organizers reads, “by providing this experience to our students and staff, it is our hope that it will develop a life-long desire to ‘pay it forward’ with compassion and personal sacrifice.” Participants will receive a certificate and T shirt, and have a new hair cut just in time for summer. Jody Howard, Eastern Elementary School Principal, has agreed to let the student who raises the most money for the Relay cut her ponytail at the See HAIR ‌| A5 SOLACE Chapter organized in Meigs County Charlene Hoefilch choefilch@mydailysentinel.com MIDDLEPORT — A Meigs County Chapter of SOLACE (Surviving Our Loss And Continuing Everyday) has been organized with a first official meeting planned for 7 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Middleport Nazarene Church, 980 General Hartinger Parkway in Middleport. “This is not a faithbased organization although each individual involved has the right to her own religious beliefs,” said Brenda Phalin, one of the organizers of the local chapter. The intention of SOLACE, it was explained is to provide support, and assist in the recovery process in drug related situations. An emphasis is on striving to eliminate the stigma attached to the words “addict” and “addiction ” and instead offer hope and information. According to state statistics, four Ohioans die every day due to prescription drug abuse, with unintentional drug poisoning a leading cause of death in the state. As to the availability of drugs, Meigs County is reported to have 89.3 opiate doses available for every person in the county. Members of the Meigs County Chapter have set as their role “to offer love and support to the families, friends and lovedones that are living day to day with the effects of addiction, be it from alcohol or any form of drug addition.” The meetings of SOLACE are designed to offer a safe, confidential environment to share fears, ask questions and become empowered with information by taking a stand together. Regular meetings will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month. “The emphasis of this program is encourage residents to step forward and take back our community and in by doing so come out of the shadows and gain support from one another,” said Phalin, who Jo Anna Krohn, front left, founder of SOLACE, and Barbara along with Nancy Hill and Ratliff were in Meigs County last week to assist Robin Harris, Shelly Satterfield, Nancy Hill and Brenda Phalin in organizing a See SOLACE ‌| A5 Meigs County Chapter of SOLACE. (Submitted photo) �Sunday, January 29, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Gallia County Community Calendar Card shower A card shower is being held for Debbie Dillon. Please send cards to her: James Hospital, Room 1059, 300 W 10th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43210. A card shower is being held for Gary Fisher, who has been ill. Cards may be sent to him at: 356 Clark Chapel Road, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. Events 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. Monday, February 6 GALLIPOLIS — Blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gallia Academy High School, 2855 Centenary Road, Gallipolis. Units produced help the high school earn scholarship money. Walk-ins welcome or donors may schedule appointments at www.redcrossblood.org or (800) RedCross. GALLIPOLIS — Blood drive, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Gallipolis Career College, 1176 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. Walk-ins welcome or donors may schedule appointments at www.redcrossblood.org or (800) Red-Cross. Tuesday, February 7 GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch at noon at the Golden Corral. Thursday, February 9 GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Retired Teacher’s luncheon will be held at noon. The Holzer Medical Center will host the luncheon and present the program. Retirees will be contacted, by phone, to make a reservation for the luncheon. Thursday, February 16 GALLIPOLIS — Blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 541 Second Avenue, Gallipolis. Walkins welcome or donors may schedule appointments at www.redcrossblood.org or (800) Red-Cross. Monday, February 28 GALLIPOLIS — Blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Rio Grande Elementary, 439 Lake Drive, Rio Grande. Walk-ins welcome or donors may schedule appointments at www. redcrossblood.org or (800) Red-Cross. Wednesday, May 23 GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Farm Bureau will be hosting an Ag Day at the Gallia County Fairgrounds. Meigs County Community Calendar Monday, Jan. 30 POMEROY — The Veterans Service Commission of the Veterans Sservcie Office at 117 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy will meet at 9 a.m. at the office. Wednesday, Feb. 1 HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio Township Trustees regular monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire House. Thursday, Feb. 2 POMEROY — The Meigs County Republican Party will be hosting a Meet the Candidates night at 6:30 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. The event is open to the public, with people encouraged to come and ask the candidates questions. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information contact Sandy Iannarelli at (740) 992-2426. Friday, Feb. 3 MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District Executive Committee will meet at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Jenny Myers at (740) 374-9436. POMEROY — The PERI of Meigs County #74 will meet at 1p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. Matt Witt from CLEAResult will be guest speaker. He will speak on “Energy Efficiency,” to offer effective strategies that can generate lower costs and efficient usage in homes. Saturday, Feb. 4 STEWART — Valentine “Champagne & Chocolate” music concert featuring Charlie and Celia Lewis, 7 p.m. at the Federal Valley Resource Center. The event will benefit the Federal Valley Resource Center. For more information please call (740) 662-3500. Thursday, Feb. 9 CHESTER — ShadeRiver Lodge 453 will hold its regular meeting 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments. GOA announces summer Ohio struggles to Math-Science-Technology enforce anti-dropout law Institute applications Director Wilson looks for each school district to recommend students COLUMBUS — This week, the Governor’s Office of Appalachia announced that applications for the 2012 Middle and High School Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute are available. This summer’s education program benefits middle and high school students, as well as high school teachers from Appalachian Ohio, and will be held at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The 2012 Middle and High School Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute will take place from July 7-20, 2012, for high school students and July 15-20, 2012, for middle school students. Both sessions will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. “The State of Ohio is proud to once again partner with the Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory to provide this unique learning experience for students and teachers living in the Appalachian region,” said Jason Wilson, Director of the Governor’s Office of Appalachia. “This great opportunity for our students to work with math and science professionals in real-world scenarios and I challenge each school district in the region to have at least two middle school students and one high school student submit an application.” High school teachers from grades 9-12 will be eligible to participate in the program and will be selected from math, science, and technology disciplines. High school students who wish to participate must be 16 years of age as of July 10, 2012. Students will have 24 hours of chaperoned service and the program will cover all major expenses, including meals, lodging, and transportation. High school teachers participating in the program will receive a stipend for their participation. Applications will be mailed to middle school and high school guidance counselors, and are also available at www. arc.gov. Application materials must only be submitted to the Office of Community Development for the Governor’s Office of Appalachia and received no later than March 2, 2012. Inquiries regarding participation, applications, and program details should be directed to: Office of Community Development c/o Mrs. Christa Callihan 77 South High Street, 25th Floor Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Telephone: (614) 466-0060 Email: Christa.Callihan@development.ohio.gov. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An anti-dropout law that President Barack Obama would like every state to have has been difficult to enforce in Ohio, where 23,000 teens dropped out during the last school year. In his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, the president challenged state governments to require students to stay in school until they graduate or turn 18. Ohio is among 20 states that already have that requirement, but getting students to school when they don’t want to be there can be a struggle, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Only a small number of last year’s dropouts took advantage of an Ohio provision that lets them “officially” leave school if they’re at least 16, have a fulltime job and have permission from a parent and the district. Most of the dropouts were out of school illegally and could face penalties, if they can be found. Mindy Farry, a school-court liaison with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, told the newspaper that finding dropouts can be difficult. “It’s hard to know where to start looking for them,” said Farry, who helps school districts reach out to students with attendance problems. Farry received referrals last year for 400 students with at least five unexcused absences, and five percent of those turned out to be truancy cases that were referred to Juvenile Court. Judges can place students on probation, remove them from their homes or suspend their driver’s licenses or permits. Educators are trying a va- riety of ways to keep kids in school. Some have hired truancy officers to work with teens at risk of dropping out, and alternative programs have been created to help struggling students. Some also have created charter schools aimed at high-school dropouts. “We know there is an economic consequence when a student drops out and doesn’t get a high-school diploma,” Reynoldsburg Superintendent Steve Dackin said. The Reynoldsburg district set up career-based academies to help students think about their futures and identify their interests. It also runs a charter school for students at risk of dropping out. Online classes, internships and other methods of trying to retain students likely to drop out can be expensive, Columbus schools Superintendent Gene Harris said. She believes communities have to work with schools to help meet Obama’s goals and that schools should serve students beyond the age of 18 if they still are trying to earn a diploma. “They might be 20 years old and not have been ready or needed a little extra help to reach the standards,” she said.” State school Superintendent Stan Heffner agrees that a traditional setting may not work for all students and says schools don’t want to shortchange students “by not being flexible.” Requiring students to stay in school until 18 may be difficult, but it needs to remain the goal, Farry said. “You can’t set a bar that’s lower than that,” she said. California passes new auto emission rules SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seeking to influence other states and Washington, California air regulators passed sweeping auto emission standards Friday that include a mandate to have 1.4 million electric and hybrid vehicles on state roads by 2025. The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved the new rules that require that one in seven of the new cars sold in the state in 2025 be an electric or other zero-emission vehicle. The plan also mandates a 75 percent reduction in smog-forming pollutants by 2025, and a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from today’s standards. Automakers worked with the board and federal regulators on the greenhouse gas mandates in an effort to create one national standard for those pollutants. “Today’s vote … represents a new chapter for clean cars in California and in the nation as a whole,” said Mary Nichols, the board’s chairman. “Californians have always loved their cars. We buy a lot of them and drive them. Now we will have cleaner and more efficient cars to love.” California’s auto emissions standards are influential and often more strict New Year New Career www.gallipoliscareercollege.edu CELEBRATING 50 YEARS! than federal rules. The state began passing regulations for cleaner cars in the 1960s to help ease some of the world’s worst smog, and has since helped spur the auto industry’s innovations in emissions-control technology. Currently 14 other states — including New York, Washington and Massachusetts — have adopted California’s smog emissions rules as their own. California has also previously set zero-emissions vehicle mandates, which 10 other states have also currently adopted. Companies including Ford Motor Corp., Chrysler Group LLC, General Motors Co., Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and others submitted testimony Thursday supportive of the new standards. Some of the companies protested the inclusion of a system that will give some automakers credit toward their zero-emission vehicle mandate for exceeding federal greenhouse gas emissions standards in other cars. These credits, which can be used to reduce the number of clean vehicles made, can be used from 2018-2021. Some called it a loophole that will take hundreds of thousands of clean cars off the road, hurting the emerging market for these vehicles. “This is a temporary way station,” Nichols said about the credits. “But by 2021 all companies will be producing the full complement of zero-emission vehicles.” Trade groups representing auto dealers worried that the new regulations would increase the costs of vehicles for consumers and stifle the industry’s growth. The California New Car Dealers Association and other industry groups representing those who sell cars said the board is overestimating consumer demand for electric vehicles and other so-called “zeroemission vehicles.” Dealers are concerned that the regulations will lead to higher costs in all cars, and say consumers have been slow to warm to electric and other zeroemission vehicles. Board member Sandra Berg, who said she drives the all-electric Nissan Leaf, said before the vote that regulators need to take consumer behavior and choice seriously in this equation. She said a lot of work must be done to educate dealers to sell the new generation of cars. “Early adopters (of electric cars) are willing to go without heat to save the miles they need to get to their destination, but that is not going to help grow the consumer base,” Berg said, referring to the range issues with some current electric vehicles. The board’s research staff disputes the argument from dealers that the mandates for new technology will increase costs for cars. They point to steady increases in hybrid and other sales and argue that fuel cost savings will make up for any vehicle price increase. “Our research shows a $1,400 to $1,900 car price increase. But over the life of the vehicles, the owners save $6,000 in reduced fuel and maintenance costs,” board spokesman David Clegern said. One of the nation’s foremost consumer groups, the Consumers’ Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, supported the changes. The rules will “protect consumers by encouraging the development of cleaner, more efficient cars that save families money, help reduce the American economy’s vulnerability to oil price shocks and reduce harmful air pollution,” according to a letter from the group. Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home Locally Owned & Operated 209 3rd Street Racine, Ohio 740-949-2300 In Memory of Ziba O. Midkiff Adam McDaniel – James Anderson Directors June 20, 1920 – December 29, 2011 Memories The love we have for our Dad and Gramps Will never fade away. We’ll think of him, our special friend Throughout each passing day. We’ll walk into the room And see his empty chair; Although we know he’s resting, We’ll feel his presence there. The memories of his laughter, His warm and loving smile, His eyes so full of happiness, His heart that of a child. Memories are forever Be they of laughter or of tears, Memories we will treasure Through all the forthcoming years. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Contact us today about Pre-Arrangement Planning With Sincerest Appreciation The Family of Ziba Midkiff extends heartfelt thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy we received during our recent loss. Special thanks to: Rocksprings Rehab Center; Hemlock Grove Christian Church; Minister Roger Watson; Shade River Lodge # 453; O.E.S. Pomeroy Chapter #186; Middleport Flower Shop; Dorsel Bibbee; Ben Ewing; Guy Sargent, Joey Gilkey, Roger Gaul, Jamie Ewing; Don Lambert; friends and neighbors. www.andersonmcdaniel.com Visit us at www.mydailysentinel. �Sunday, January 29, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Obese teens don’t have a clue 44,000 teens in Dear Dr. the Philadelphia Brothers: My Youth Risk Beson and daughhavior Survey ter are 14 and pointed this up 16. They are just in a dramatic like everyone way. Researchelse in the family ers found that — overweight teenage girls and lazy. I don’t who were obese know what to do were aware of with them. They the need to eat need to lose less and move weight before it more, and often is too late, and were exercisalready I see that they are having Dr. Joyce Brothers ing up to an hour a day. But trouble making Syndicated they were still friends and beColumnist drinking sugary ing happy. I am a sodas, which single mom, and I can’t spend a lot of time wiped out their calorie retelling them what to do, but ductions. And the teenage I want to try to get them boys were likely to purstarted losing weight. We sue equally unproductive all like food but don’t know paths. They didn’t include exercise in their days at when to stop. — L.G. Dear L.G.: It’s likely that all, instead spending free your kids are not getting time playing three or more the best nutrition at school, hours of video games. If this and your job is to make sure sounds like your kids, some they are getting the right hard-core education on how nutrition at home. There weight loss works would be are plenty of resources out helpful. *** there to help you, but overDear Dr. Brothers: My coming a lifetime of bad eating habits isn’t easy. If best friend and I were everyone in the family is bored one night, and we overweight, you all can start decided to go to this dating a better routine together. website and meet up with But the special problems of a couple of older men who obese teens don’t end with might buy us a nice dinner proper nutrition. They of- and treat us better than the ten have lifestyles that are hometown guys we are used at odds with their goals of to. We are 22. Well, we both losing weight. Even if they picked out a guy in his 40s are motivated, they usually and arranged a double date. don’t know how to achieve We had a nice dinner and a the weight loss and start be- few laughs, but these guys having in ways that will set keep calling and texting us, them on a better course for and we don’t know how to get rid of them. They are years to come. An interesting survey of much too old to be fun. Help! — N.C. Dear N.C.: Maybe the next time you are bored, you and your friend should go shopping, go see a film or volunteer at a pet shelter. Seriously, your search for entertainment was flawed from the beginning, when you decided to involve other people, whose goals may have been completely different from yours. So if you can start by assuming some responsibility for the consequences of your actions, you will at least save yourself some future trouble. The problem is that you were never honest with these two guys in the first place. By toying with them, you have put yourself in the position of having to continue dealing with them until they give up. It may be more uncomfortable for you, but the quickest way to correct your mistake would be to let them know that you are not interested, rather than just trying to avoid them. The next time they call or message you, you should consider answering and giving them the courtesy of an honest answer. Since you already have misled them to some extent, you really owe it to them and yourselves to be as kind as possible. You can say you have met someone else, are moving out of town or have to care for a sick relative, and won’t be able to continue any kind of relationship. The truth hurts, but there’s no reason it should hurt them. (c) 2012 by King Features Syndicate Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from Jan. 25, 2011. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $100-$198, Heifers, $100-$175; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $100-$190, Heifers, $100-$160; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100-$161, Heifers, $100$145; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $100-$155, Heifers, $100-$130; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $100-$145, Heifers, $100-$125. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $72-$91.25; Medium/Lean, $65-$71; Thin/Light, $45-$64; Bulls, $84-$88. Don’t wait six weeks! Go online today By Marcus Geiger cozy home or office. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov. You can do so many things online. And it’s so easy, even a groundhog could do it … if eligible. Below are a few of the things you can do at www.socialsecurity.gov. • Get an instant, personalized estimate of future retirement benefits with the Retirement Estimator at www. socialsecurity.gov/estimator; • Apply for Social Security retirement, spouse’s, or disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline; • Apply for Medicare at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly. • Request a replacement Social Security District Manager Gallipolis, Ohio Soon, the world’s most famous groundhog will be getting a lot of attention. On Groundhog Day, the world’s furriest weather reporter, Punxsutawney Phil, will pop out of his home to forecast one of two possibilities: an early spring or six more weeks of winter. Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil predicts, there’s no reason for you to wait six weeks to do business with Social Security. Whatever the weather, you can visit our online office from the convenience and comfort of your warm and Gallia County Briefs Kanauga/Addison residents encouraged to call Stantec GALLIPOLIS — Kanauga/ Addison residents who have possible claims associated with the sanitary sewer construction project should report their concerns to Tracy Shoults of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., at (740) 3802828 or via email at Tracy. Shoults@stantec.com. All claims are currently being evaluated so as to be included in the scope of remaining work for the project. Bossard Library Seeking Skilled Artisans GALLIPOLIS — Bossard Memorial Library is seeking artisans who would be willing to demonstrate their skills to the public at the Library’s Artisan Fair that will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 25. If you are an artist, or happen to know of an artist, who is skilled in one of the following areas and who would enjoy demonstrating that skill, please contact Lynn Pauley at (740)446-7323, ext. 241 or pauleyly@oplin.org. The library is seeking artisans who practice spinning, tatting (lace making), quilting, needle felting, rug braiding/ hooking, weaving, dyeing, candlemaking, soapmaking, basketry, pottery, wood turning, broom making, blacksmithing, tin punch art, glass blowing, stained glass, leather crafting, twig furniture, calligraphy, silk screening, papermaking, creating silhouettes, origami, scherenschnitte, oil painting, watercolors, pencil drawing, pen and ink drawing and jewelry crafting. Back to Farm Bred Cows, $500-$955; Baby Calves, Greenfield Township $17.50-$65; Lambs, $135-dn; Goats, $10financial report avail$124; Hogs, $45-64. able Manure to give away. Will load for you. Upcoming specials PATRIOT — The Green2/1/12 — next sale, 10 a.m. field Township Annual Financial Report is complete and Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Con- available at the office of the tact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at fiscal officer, Brenda Lewis, (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, 20252 Dry Ridge Road, Patriot. or visit our website at www.uproducers. com. Social Security Column Medicare card at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicarecard/. • Learn about Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp, where you can find a link to apply; and Punxsutawney Phil has called for six more weeks of winter 87 percent of the time. We suspect that’s because he just likes to stay in his comfortable home. You can too, on Groundhog Day or any day, by going online. Whatever the weather, learn all about the things you can do online at www.socialsecurity. gov/onlineservices. Family and Children First Council 2012 meetings announced GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Family and Children First Council will be holding regular business meetings at 9 a.m. on the first Friday of the following months: January, March, May, July, September and November. The council will hold these meetings at the Gallia County Service Center located at 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio. The Gallia County Family and Children First Council will be holding Intersystem Collaborative Meetings at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the following months: February, April, June, August, October and December at the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and 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 Now we have two systems available: Life Alert Classic for seniors Life Alert 50+ for people 50+ For a FREE brochure call: ® Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 1-888-652-5661 Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com Mental Health Services office located at 53 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis, Ohio. For additional information, contact Lora Jenkins/Intersystem Coordinator at (740) 446-3022. Huntington Township to meet VINTON — Huntington Township will meet every month the fourth Saturday at 8 a.m. The annual financial report has been completed and can be inspected at the township garage. 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. Board of Health to meet GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Board of Health will meet at 9 a.m. on February 1 in the conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike. Public hearing scheduled GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, at the Municipal Courtroom, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis, for the purpose of allowing citizens to view the location and new design of the new municipal administration building. There will be representatives from the City of Gallipolis available to answer questions. Copies of the design will be available at the meeting. The City Commission will hold a special meeting after the public hearing. Gallia-Vinton ESC Board to meet RIO GRANDE — The Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting at 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 7 in Room 131, Wood Hall, on the University of Rio Grande campus. Meet the candidates night slated GALLIPOLIS — The American Veterans Post #23 will host a Meet the Candidate night at 6 p.m. on February 9, at 108 Liberty Ave., Gallipolis. The public is encouraged to attend and listen to local candidates as they present their ideas and answer questions from the audience. Candidates wishing to attend and speak, may call Keith Jeffers at 740-446-2005, Richard Moore at 740-446-1457 or Dave McCoy at 740-446-8519. Post secondary meeting slated 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. GAHS parent-teacher conferences scheduled GALLIPOLIS — Parentteacher conferences will be held from 3:15-6:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 and Monday, February 27 at Gallia Academy High School. Parents should call (740) 446-3250 to schedule appointments with teachers. Parents should have the following information available at the time of the phone call: student’s name and name of the teachers they would like to see. 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. HEAD START TEACHER AIDE OPENING The Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center has an opening for a HEAD START TEACHER AIDE position for the Gallia County Early Childhood & Family Center. A minimum of a High School graduate or GED is required. A Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and previous experience in early childhood setting is preferred. This position has Board approved benefits. Submit letter of interest, resume and references to Rick Edwards, Superintendent Athens-Meigs ESC 39105 Bradbury Road Middleport, Ohio 45760. Application Deadline February 2, 2012 at noon. The AMESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider OVBC EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY FUND ANNUAL FORMAL DRESS SALE Saturday, January 28 & Saturday, February 4 9 am - 5 pm 300 Second Avenue in Gallipolis Have one to sell? Register it Jan. 25th - 27th, 3:30-6 pm daily Feb. 1st - 3rd, 3:30-6 pm daily Small entry fee goes to charity Pay No Commission www.ovbc.com/go/dress �Sunday, January 29, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis OpiniOn Sunday Times-Sentinel Sometimes democracy requires a bit of tough love By Marianne Hill Wall Street and other increasing output per streets across the coun- worker — that higher proAny improvement in try apparently don’t have ductivity would automatidemocracy in the U.S. a much clearer idea than cally mean higher wages. since 1750 is largely the the rest of us about how to However, in 2010, hourly result of various kicks remedy this. They see the wages after adjustment for in the pants that “we the state of affairs today: high inflation were lower than people” have delivered to unemployment, high in- in 1971, although output our leaders. It began with come inequality, and high per employee was up by George Washington and levels of debt incurred over 70 percent. In agrihis cohorts who, as we’d to fund bail-outs of the culture, productivity is say today, kicked some wealthiest of institutions. now so great that less than British butt to get us go- They reject the options of 2 percent of the workforce ing. The tradition contin- maintaining our current is employed on farms! By Riane Eislerwomen critical to re-examin ued with workers, path orneed of turning back public Why investments don’t earnings Kimberly Otisit all ine our national priorities education, and andand blacks who put time. reflect thisresearch, tremendous on the line for safe work- — What then is to be done? U.S. corporations with infrastructure. growth of productiving conditions, pay, foreign There is support forfrom elec- ity? on the What we reallyfairneed, subsidiaries, A Wages major depend step toward the Nobel right to Prize-winning vote and other General tion reforms to toprovide bargaining of the as Electric Nike this change power in national civil rights. Paul Krug- and better representation employee isversus that of economists General Motors, areof priorities the developProgress depends on not voterAmerica. interests. Changes the employer. an man and Joseph Stiglitz U.S. com- ment of more Unless inclusive peopleouttaking a stand. in financial regula- and employee is a member point in recent col- panies maylaws be orreaping accurate economicof Most is of tous get realize tionsprofits to prevent massive indicators a union, has umns, over that the big by investing than skills GDP that — peaceful obsession strikes and with pro- in taxpayer bailouts but in by the social enable wealth him or her to eascurrent other nations, indicators tests are part of democrafuture are they wanted. ily find another job or has debt reduction and in- so doing are creat- that assess the real state cy. We know from history Tax reform is and alsonot on ofvaluable personal stead focus on investing ing jobs overseas our nation. 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Our most important na- will really benefit the as more unemployment, Today, money has too a 7/24/08 Government AcThere is currently no tional asset is our social American economy in the poverty, crime, and demuch influence on govern- countability Office study national consensus to wealth: therelated high-quality term.1998-2005). What we actutheadvance enormous ment and, to this, long covering The spair, protectandand the human capital essential ally need, and this is ursocial and economic benenot enough of it is going situation in many states well-being of Americans. for both individual given when our decline in fits of investing human where it should. The and abil- gent is similar it comes Achieving such in consensus national success as we global competitiveness, is capacity building so that ity of “we the people” to to state corporate income is basic to moving forward shift from a manufactura massive national investour nation can weather change this rests largely taxes. and maybe, just maybe, the ing a knowledge and ment in the work of cardrastic will technological withtoour votes. At elecOverarching these con- the Occupiers nudge us, service economy. In ecofor though, people, starting in changes afoot. tion time, however, we ing cerns, are job creincluding our corporate nomic trans- early As Krugman states, “the choose terms, among this candidates ationchildhood. and higher earnings. boards and shareholders, lates the Increasing This wealthy nation isof fault lies anot in ournational debt, whoseinto placereversing on the ballot the earnings towards shared downward of U.S. behind other in ourselves.” It’s upat depends ontrend their ability to already the typical worker is deper- but agenda that puts people international competiin since the to elected raise very big bucks. The veloped haps the countries major issue, theustoptooftell ourour priorities. tiveness. 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Let’s The folks be measures accomplished through 1/12 to the consider, as occupying Krugman sic such as child demand changes points out in his New mortality and poverty ways in which we measure Year’s Day column in The rates, our standing in edu- economic success by deNew York Times, that it’s cational math and science manding more inclusive actually lower now than rankings, and the state of and accurate indicators. during WWII. Consider people’s health and well- And let’s make sure that also that interest rates being. Unlike our corporations are doNo gross one would second thethat motion, but Dear Editor: have increased domestic product (GDP), ingwas so made, well pay their fair another motion seconded, and In not the village of with Middleport council big deficits. Indeed, they whichcouncil is also rising along share of taxesthe so matter we canto passed unanimously to send meeting, December 12, 2011, are at historic lows. Morewith Wall Street, these invest in the real wealthto member Julia Houston made the follow- the ordinance committee, with a report over, regarding the arguare copies the social meaAmerica: ourofpeople. be given in theoffirst meeting January. ing motion: “I have given out of wealth ment that foreigners who from sures that we should be Eisler best-selling This action was notis the included in the the Village News Bulletin the mayor invest in the U.S. are reapprioritizing. author of The Chalice minutes read, amended, and approved on on Thursday, October 27. ingOn big profits, As Joseph January Stiglitz and the Blade and The 9, 2012. page 2 of 3,Krugman in the second paragraph, also notes that “America in his recent VanitywasReal Wealthor of Nations Neither any report action forththe mayor states, quote: ‘Wewrote disconnect actually more doesn’t from pay Fairtheir article, Bookfrom of the andmayor founder of the Cencoming or ordinance comwater if earns a customer bill“The its assets abroad than it it. Jobs,” instead of cutting ter for Partnership Studor is stealing water. That’s “I make a mittee. pays to foreign health, education, is director of situthe Whatand shouldies. ourOtis response to this motion that theinvestors.” ordinance will reflect the However and and thisthatother such ation be?we Center’s Caring Economy words of the— mayor, in case of aprograms, takes us straight the desperately Campaign. Rexmore Houston leak, that a licensedtoplumber may turn off need Middleport the water at the pit.” Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A4 Page A4 Sunday, January 15, 2012 After 70 years, right-towork impact still unclear Debt fictions vs. Occupying True North in 2012: The Year of the Entrepreneur social wealth letter to editor What ever happened to water ordinance motion? By Tom LoBianco, chief factors in choosing loca“In 2002, the Oklahoma tions tend to be access to sup- Department of Commerce plies, infrastructure, key mar- reported that companies anINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — kets and a skilled work force, nounced plans to add the The battle over the right-to- according to business recruit- highest number of new jobs work issue may be reaching ment specialists. For a state’s since 1995,” Morgan said. a conclusion in Indiana as the workers, the impact of rightHowever, the chamber state prepares to adopt its law, to-work is limited because study does not account for but the argument over exactly only about 7% of private sec- significant factors affecting what theCraig measure means for frustration. By Dr. Columbus tor employees But are unionized. merely home, some will leaveperiod the employment in the a state’s economy is likely to protesting Over the years, job growth capitalism’s ills service after multiple tours. cited. A massive decline in rage on,isunresolved, has will has surged in states with, and For This the time as of ityear not alter the trajectory those manufacturing that do, a busiAmerican had for 70 2012 years. prediction lists of without, right-to-work laws. when the economy or provide ness worldimpact in need of re-in a severe on jobs Since Ithe On opportunities right to work,for “The abound. am1940s, struck22 bystates how more a form awaits. the Rust Belt, where states have passed laws barring reason we don’t have many lists have included concerned generation clear of without Returning veterans are right-to-work are unions from collecting manviews is because it’s always besome reference to a surge American workers. steeped in entrepreneurial clustered. The Sunbelt, where datory fees from workers for ing debated at its extremes,” in American entrepreneurTruly great reforma moveThey a dismost states haveshare the law, had labor representation. Support- said Gary Chaison, profes- thinking. ship during the next year. ments translate enthusiasm cipline and focus that fewto fewer manufacturing jobs ers, mostly Republicans, insist sor of labor relations at Clark Entrepreneurs are create clearlya and passion into action. can are accuslosematch. and alsoThey experienced big the measure helps University in Massachusetts, being counted upon that to act increases population.adaphave second and third toinnumerous pro-business climate at- They who assigns his students to tomed In Oklahoma, job gains as oneemployers of the centerpieces They launch and skilledthe at working tracts and increas- acts. analyze the issue eachpeople year. In tions after right to workdedicated also were of economic es America’s jobs. Opponents say rethe into the end, when itof comes to jobs within positions influence a small, not unusual in the imporregion. law only leads to lower wages in andpolitical, the law, “We don’t know covery. business, and team. And most and poorer quality jobs. causation,” he said. Three they neighboring states The educational and net- philanthropic life. Crossing tantly, arrive with a The evidence on the issue Indiana Legislature without a right-to-work law working opportunities foris thatThe bridge usually requiresis deeply-held sense of “true abundant, but also conflicting expected“true to complete — Missouri, New Mexico and aspiring entrepreneurs have finding north” inaction the north.” and murky. The clearest conon its measure soon. HowColorado — experienced simnever been more robust. night sky. The Occupy movement clusion, according to many exever, the larger debate will ilar job growth, in some cases The question is, however, One thing is clear—many rightly called attention perts, is that the economies of continue, focusing on the fol- has even exceeding Oklahoma’s. are therespond character people want more to the risks of self-indulgent states to aformation mix of fac- young lowing arguments: Several major employers shut and their own ca- behavior and an ego-centric tors, leadership ranging fromopportunithe swings control Claim:over Right-to-work brings down in Oklahoma City, inties equally developed? want more spirit. But solving these exin the national economyYou to reer morepaths. jobs toThey a state. cluding Gulfstream Aerospace see, entrepreneurs and to meaning will require, among demographic trends, andneed that purpose According a studyfrom com- cesses in 2002 and Bridgestone Fireboth skillthe andimpact will. of right- work life. by AllIndiana’s are available things, isolating missioned Cham- other stone in 2006.retooled busiEntrepreneurship is chal- from to-work is nearly impossible. ber ofentrepreneurial Commerce, which en- ness leadership. Other factors affecting busiObscuring answer supports However, the right-to-work lenging work.the It has beenis deavors. there is nesses Our may military apersonnel larger role “the difficulty of distinguishlaw,entitlement employment grew 100 bring home aplay rightly described as an idea no in entrepreportable track on job growth in right-to-work ingsearch the effects of the modRTW neurship. percent in That’s right-to-work in of a business wherestates the record ofEren service toOzbklik’s others. states, and laws from state startup characterisbetween 1977 and el. The typical en- will part comes in. 2008 but This studyconsistent concluded. dedication Many have tics, as well as other state polionly 57 percent in with- to counters numerous course I am optimistic,those though, something more “higher subsidies for than new cies that are unrelated with out the law. corrections. that America’s young peooneself strikes me as pretty factories, low taxes on capital these laws,” said economists Proponents point to an imYet, through the excan impact rise toin meet the darn for and good weakerpreparation environmental/ Ozkan Eren and all Serkan Oz- ple mediate Oklahoma, perimentation and long challenge. An increasing putting customers, employsafety regulations,” they said. beklik, who conducted a ma- which adopted the measure in hours, successful colleges andadded uni- ees, and shareholders first. In Oklahoma and Idaho, “it is jor study last year ofentreprethe right- number 2001. In of 2002, the state neurs never ulti- versities So,likely it isthat myRTW sincere lawshope have to-work lawslose in their Oklahoma 7,822 jobs,are saidemphasizing Fred Morgan, not mate bearings. They know ethical any impact on manufacturing capitalism in busi- that our country does, inand Idaho. president of the Oklahoma where want to go, even For they major industries, the ness employment rate.” an entreChamber Commerce. and ofentrepreneurship deed, experience if they aren’t exactly sure curriculums. There is also preneurial renaissance this how to get there. They are a renaissance of faith-and- year. There should be no undeterred by inevitable work scholarship going on shortage of talented, high setbacks. at leading institutions like character, young people In November, the Honor- Princeton and Notre Dame. who are eager to contribCOLUMBUS — This week, Gov. John more than 20,000 eligible Ohioans to able Supreme Court Justice Very is also ute. If 2011 the yearunof continue to receive statewas extended R. Kasich signed into law House Billquietly, 337 there Clarence Thomas visited another powerful tailwind the protestor, here’s hoping (Rosenberger) which makes changes in employment benefits. These individuals my Constitution starting to blow. After long thatterm 2012unemployed will be the year of are Ohio’s who the Founders’ law governing commercial drivers’ class at Grove City College. nearly nine years of war in “dreamers that do!” licenses, including hazardous material are in the final 20 weeks of the total 99 Memorably, Justice ThomIraq, somere-40,000 soldiersweeks— Dr. Craig Columbus maximum of benefits currently alendorsements, medical certification as told the students, “True returned home lowable. this holiday is a fellow for entrepreneurquirements, disqualifications, and connorth is always north.” More will ship and innovation with HB follow 337 accomplishes this by allowing viction records. Further, it season. establishes In recent months, the from Afghanistan. That The Center for Vision & texting-while-driving as a serious traf- Ohio to extend the three-year look-back media has focused heav- means Values. He is also execfor as long as federal lawthe allows, fic violation for commercial drivers, something ex- period more ily on certain protest components movements from thanthejust European the entreas long asutive theredirector is 100 of percent fedcludes pro-badand such as Occupy Wall Street. loans and cheap imports preneurship program and hibited length dimensions of specified eral funding for these benefits. No state These movements, led pri-the will also be funds landingareon the entrepreneurusedchair to payofthese benefits and types of vehicles, revises law governmarily by young people, shores in 2012. department Grove Ohio’s privateship employers willatnot be ing self-sufficiency contracts America’s established reflect populist As these troops rotate City College. charged for these State Extended Benunder the Ohio anger Works and First program. Additionally, this legislation allows efits. Associated Press House Bill 337 signed by governor Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, please call one of our newsrooms. Our main numbers are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-2342 Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH (740) 992-2155 Register • Pt. Pleasant, WV (304) 675-1333 Our websites are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH www.mydailytribune.com Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH www.mydailysentinel.com Register • Pt. 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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 29, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Chamber Obituaries From Page A1 Ernest Eugene Imboden Ernest Eugene Imboden, 74, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on January 27, 2012. He was born on July 26, 1937 in Minersville son of the late Ernest Imboden and Neva Mae Roush Grimm. Mr. Imboden was veteran of the United States Air Force with twenty-two years of service retiring as a Master Sergeant. He also had twenty years service at the post office. He was a life member, former commander and former quarter master of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9926. Mr. Imboden also served as former fire chief of the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Wanda Imboden of Middleport; children, Skip (Joy) Imboden of Racine, Roger Imboden of Pomeroy and Pamela (Stephen) Hartenbach of Pomeroy; sister, Doris (Bill) Ford of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Kenneth (Sue) Imboden of Middleport and Frank (Tonya) Imboden of Pomeroy; grandchildren, Shaun Imboden, Chad Imboden, Christopher (Billie) Imboden, Ryan Imboden, Matthew Imboden, David Imboden, Kaitlynn Hartenbach and Atlanta Marie Imboden; great grandson, Connor Imboden; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Johnson and a niece, Peggy Lynn Imboden. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor Justin Roush officiating. Burial will follow at Gilmore Cemetery where military funeral honors will be presented by the VFW Post 9926 and the American Legion Post 140. Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. gavel ceremony was held, as Chamber of Commerce President Jimmy Wiseman gave the reins to new Chamber President Kyla Carpenter. “I am truly honored and humbled to be entrusted with this position. I’m honored because the chamber represents a very unique and a very special group of amazing people. It represents all of you. Every unique, hardworking, dedicated visionary in this Solace Ronda Stone of energy and the wave of change coming through Gallia County, with the things that have already taken place here in Gallia County and the things yet to come,” she said. The following is a list of the remaining chamber awards and their respective recipients: * 2011 River Recreation Festival Chairwoman — Amanda Keirns * Volunteer of the Year Award — Marianne Campbell * Committee of the Year — Ohio River Live * Beautification Award — Gallipolis in Bloom * Community Involvement Award — Holzer Health Systems and Holzer Clinic * Sudden Impact Award — Gallia Hometown Herald * Small Business of the Year — Floral Fashions Also recognized during the meeting were outgoing chamber of commerce board members Deb Rhodes and Ray McKinniss. with a high near 53. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. AEP (NYSE) — 39.95 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 18.01 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 64.50 Big Lots (NYSE) — 40.00 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 35.55 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 74.72 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 10.91 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.80 Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ) — 4.95 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 35.71 Collins (NYSE) — 58.23 DuPont (NYSE) — 50.72 US Bank (NYSE) — 27.86 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 19.03 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 44.34 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 37.21 Kroger (NYSE) — 24.30 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 41.46 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 73.94 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 18.75 BBT (NYSE) — 26.95 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 15.50 Pepsico (NYSE) — 65.81 Premier (NASDAQ) — 5.50 Rockwell (NYSE) — 76.90 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 11.00 Royal Dutch Shell — 70.26 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 44.06 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 60.71 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 5.21 WesBanco (NYSE) — 20.09 Worthington (NYSE) — 19.00 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for January 27, 2011, provided by Edward Jones financial advisors Isaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 441-9441 and Lesley Marrero in Point Pleasant at (304) 6740174. Member SIPC. Ohio Valley Weather Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 3 p.m., then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind between 7 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Monday Night: Partly Norma J. Belcher cloudy, with a low around Norma Jean “Betty” Belcher, 80, of New Haven, W.Va., 28. died on January 26, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 Tuesday: Partly sunny, a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012, at the Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery in Boone County. Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. From Page A1 Ronda L. Stone, 44, of Coolville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2012, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio with Rev. Katherine Riley officiating. Ronda’s family will accept friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service. room, you are the chamber and you are the lifeblood of Gallia County,” Carpenter said. “I am also humbled for those reasons and because the bar has been set very high by Jimmy, as well as many other special, very unique chamber leaders over the last 75 years.” Carpenter also expressed her excitement over the many new initiatives that have begun in Gallia County. “I’m excited to be taking on this responsibility right now with the wave Laura Withrow organized the local chapter. The Chapter’s motto is HULT ( Help Us Love Tough). With drug usage in Meigs County now in epidemic proportion, the community is being encouraged to attend the SOLACE meeting. “Together we can be a powerful force toward stopping this plague which is destroying our families and our community,” concluded Phalin. Local stocks AEP’s 4Q profit jumps 75 percent thanks to ruling COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — American Electric Power Co. said Friday that its fourth-quarter earnings surged 75 percent, largely due to a court decision in Texas that went in the company’s favor. The power supplier said that its net income rose to $308 million, or 64 cents per share, in the three months ending Dec. 31. That compares with $176 million, or 37 cents per share, a year ago. AEP said a Texas Supreme Court ruling that reversed an unfavorable state regulatory ruling was worth $558 million to the company’s bottom line. The company’s revenue for the quarter held steady at $3.4 billion. Excluding special items, AEP earned $194 million in the quarter, or 40 cents a share. Analysts polled by FactSet expected adjusted earnings of 41 cents a share on revenue of $3.1 billion. Those estimates typically do not include special items. By early afternoon Friday, AEP’s stock was down $1.34, or 3.2 percent, at $39.94. The shares have traded in a range of $33.09 to $41.98 over the past year. “We had solid financial performance for both the fourth quarter and the year,” president and CEO Nicholas Akins said in a statement. “We benefited from favorable weather conditions throughout most of the year, and Mercerville Sewer tap-in grants will expire on Feb. 28 Owner-occupied property owners not connected encouraged to call GMCAA GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Board of Commissioners recently announced that Mercerville Sewer tap-in grants for income qualified owner-occupied residences will expire on February 28. Owner-occupied property owners that have not connected to the Mercerville Sewer System are encouraged to contact Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency Housing Assistant Diana Roush at (740) 446-1018 to begin the process of income verification to be able to utilize the grant funds to pay the entire cost of connection to the sewer system. Contact with the Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency needs to be made immediately in order to meet the February 28 construction deadline of the grant. Charlene Hoeflich/photos Penny Mullen of RVC Architects explains to Meigs Board of Education members, from the left, Larry Tucker, Ryan Mahr, and Todd Snowden, the scope of work needed to complete the MHS Sports Complex. Hair From Page A1 hair donation station. “The idea came about after I and another Eastern staff member, Kristen Dettwiller, had donated our hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program last year,” said Spaun. “I had donated to Locks of Love several years ago, but learned of the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program after watching an episode of the Oprah show. While both are excellent, worthwhile charities, the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program is different from Locks of Love because the hair that is donated to Pan- our industrial volumes were up 4 percent in 2011.” AEP’s industrial sales have had a tough recovery from a recession which sapped demand for power from manufacturers and other major customers that closed plants and made other cutbacks. For the full year, AEP said that its net income rose to $1.9 billion, or $4.02 per share, from $1.2 billion, or $2.53 per share, in 2010. Revenue in 2011 was $15.1 bil- lion, up from $14.4 billion the previous year. American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of capacity. WE NEED STORIES for our upcoming Faith Based Magazine COMING OUT LATE FEBRUARY If you have a testimonial story, tene actually goes to create real hair wigs that are then provided to women, free of charge, who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy treatments.” According to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths website, 18,000 free real-hair wigs have been donated to the American Cancer Society’s wig banks across the country. HairUWear partners with Pantene Beautiful Lengths to make the wigs and distribute them to cancer patients at no cost. It takes just six ponytails to make one wigs. Since it began in July 2006, the Beautiful Lengths program has collected 272,113 ponytails, with more donate each week. All wigs made by the program are available through “wig banks” in the United States, and are available locally at the Meigs County Health Department. If you would like to assist with the event, or have questions, please contact Spaun, at jspaun@easternlocal.net. More information about the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program can be obtained from the website www.beautifullengths.com. Life-changing event about yourself or even a poem that you would like to share, please email: mdtnews@mydailytribune.com Limit your story to 500 - 750 words please. �Sunday, January 29, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 In the era of big boxes, a day for the little guy CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (AP) — It began quietly, as an email to 40 friends. But when a steady stream of customers began coming through the door before the family-owned Chagrin Hardware had even opened for the day on Saturday, it was clear that it had turned into much more than that. The idea started with Jim Black, a resident of Chagrin Falls, a close-knit village in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs that is part artist colony and part bedroom community. Black posted the email to a group of his friends. “Let’s show our support for one of our local businesses,” he wrote. “I challenge everyone to spend AT LEAST $20 at the hardware on the 21st.” Although his email re- ferred to the idea of a “Cash Mob” or the notion to “Occupy CF Hardware,” he really had no political agenda. And it wasn’t meant as a protest against the big-box stores that have created an ever-tightening circle around the community. It was just a way to thank Chagrin Hardware’s owners for a beloved shop that has been a fixture in the village since 1857. “These are good people who needed our support,” Black said. “It’s just that simple.” The store, overlooking meandering Riverside Park and the Chagrin River in the middle of town, has been run by the Shutts family for the last 72 years. It passed from uncle to father to older brothers Rob and Kenny and the three youngest, Steve, Susie and Jack, who run the store today. Black’s note was forwarded and forwarded and forwarded again. Calls started coming in from folks out of state who wanted to make a purchase over the phone. And when the day came, so did the shoppers — one by one, with dogs on leashes and children in tow, hour after hour until the hardware was teeming with customers. “This is small-town America,” said resident Martine Scheuermann, a bag of pet-safe ice melt in her arms and her Springer Spaniels tapping their toes on the worn wooden floor at her feet. “This is a special family business in a Hull House closes doors after more than 120 years CHICAGO (AP) — Hull House, the Chicago social services organization founded more than 120 years ago by Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, closed Friday after running out of money. The Jane Addams Hull House Association announced earlier this month plans to close in the spring, but the shutdown came unexpectedly. More than 300 people are losing their jobs. Many spent Friday packing belongings and saying goodbye. Founded in 1889, Hull House was the best known of the 400 settlement houses in the United States in the early 1900s. The settlements were designed to provide services to immigrants and the poor while uplifting them through culture, education and recreation. At its peak, Hull House served more than 9,000 people a week, offering medical help, an art gallery, citizenship classes, a gardening club and a gym with sports programs. In recent years, it has provided child care, domestic violence counseling, job training, housing assistance and other services for 60,000 people a year at nearly four dozen sites in the Chicago area. The agency said the poor economy increased demand for services but made it difficult to raise enough money to cover the cost of providing them. Other service agencies are expected to step in to help provide services to Hull House clients. Lizzie Harrington, 32, a project director for a Hull House program that helps low-income people find jobs said employees are emotional and angry about the closing. Harrington has a long history with the agency. She received help from Hull House when she was a teenager in foster care and wanted to live independently. “It’s unfortunate, and it’s been emotional,” Harrington said. “I have a special connection to this place. This was part of my childhood.” Agency officials have said the organization will file for bankruptcy protection in the first quarter of this year. The decision to close came after the agency’s management and board of trustees worked for two years to reduce operating costs and improve services, officials said. The Hull House agency isn’t affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, which will remain open. The Hull House site on Chicago’s West Side is a National Historic Landmark. town where everybody knows you.” The store has seen its share of tough times. Road construction on Main Street at the store’s front door some years back crippled business for a time. More recently, the weakened economy and the big boxes have stolen away customers. On this day, though, those storylines were forgotten. By 10 a.m. the place was jammed. By 1:30 p.m., the credit card machine was overloaded and had to be reset. “This is so cool,” said Steve Shutts, a mix of joy, wonder and happy exhaustion spread across his face. “I’ve seen people today I haven’t seen in years.” The line at the checkout stretched in two directions as people with snow shovels and light bulbs and fireplace grates and vintage movie posters and horse shoe caulk — yes, horse shoe caulk — waited to pay. Chad Schron, 38, came with his 8-year-old son Robert. “We didn’t have anything we had to get, but we found things we had to get,” he said. As he spoke, Robert clutched an Ohio State desk lamp and two flying monkey toys to his chest. “When I was a kid, my Mom would send me down here with a note to let me buy BB’s,” Schron recalled. “Lots of kids did that back then. The notes still are in a drawer over there,” he said as he pointed past the register to a wall of wooden drawers containing everything from old springs to screws. In the drawer still labeled “BBs” were stacks of crumpled notes dating to the ’50s, from mothers just like Schron’s When the final customer had finally left well after closing time with her fuzzy dice and floodlights, Schwind and Steve Shutts tallied the day’s receipts. Shutts shook his head at the wild and unexpected ride. He wouldn’t say how much the store made that day, but was clearly pleased with the outcome. “Thanks to Jimmy Black,” he said. “Thanks to everyone. Thanks to Chagrin Falls. “What a place to live.” GOP insiders rise up to cut Gingrich down to size ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Republican insiders are rising up to cut Newt Gingrich down to size, testament to the GOP establishment’s fear that the mercurial candidate could lead the party to disaster this fall. The gathering criticisms are bitingly sharp, as if edged by a touch of panic, a remarkable development considering the target once was speaker of the House and will go down in history as leader of the Republicans’ 1994 return to power in Congress. The intended beneficiary is Mitt Romney, a once-moderate Massachusetts governor whom many rankand-file Republicans view with suspicion. “The Republican establishment might not be wild about Mitt Romney, but they’re terrified by Newt Gingrich,” said Dan Schnur, a former GOP campaign strategist who teaches politics at the University of Southern California. The anti-Gingrich statements have come from conservative columnists, talk show hosts including Ann Coulter, former Reagan administration officials and others. One of the harshest was written by former Sen. Bob Dole, the party’s 1996 presidential nominee. “I have not been critical of Newt Gingrich but it is now time to take a stand before it is too late,” Dole wrote in the conservative magazine National Review. “If Gingrich is the nominee it will have an adverse impact on Republican candidates running for county, state, and federal offices.” As speaker from 1995 through 1998, Gingrich “had a new idea every minute and most of them were off the wall,” Dole wrote. He said he struggled against Democrats’ TV attacks in his 1996 campaign, “and in every one of them, Newt was in the ad.” Gingrich has reacted unevenly to the accusations, sometimes denouncing them, other times wearing them like a badge of honor. “The Republican establishment is just as much as an establishment as the Democratic establishment, and they are just as determined to stop us,” he told a tea party rally Thursday in central Florida. The crowd cheered. But lingering near the back was an example of how the Romney campaign is taking advantage of the whacks at Gingrich: GOP Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah. Chaffetz is beloved by many conservatives, and he goes from one Gingrich event to another to tell reporters why he thinks Romney would be a stronger challenger against President Barack Obama in the fall. Gingrich aide R.C. Hammond confronted Chaffetz on Friday at an event in Delray, Fla., noting that some Republican officials criticize such shadowing tactics. Chaffetz defended his presence, saying Gingrich has vowed to show up everywhere Obama campaigns this fall, if several hours later. Romney has drawn other high-ranking surrogates, with mixed results. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley annoyed some of her tea party supporters when she campaigned throughout her state for Romney, who lost to Gingrich by 12 percentage points. It’s unclear whether the antiGingrich push is driving a new wedge between establishment Republicans and anti-establishment insurgents such as the tea partyers. “We don’t like the Republican establishment anyway,” said Mark Meckler, a Californian and co-founder of Tea Party Patriots. He said tea partyers are heavily focused on state and local races, and are wary of getting drawn into the presidential quarrels. After all, Meckler said, “it’s not as though Newt Gingrich hasn’t been part of the Republican establishment.” Many other conservative activists also noted Gingrich’s long history as a Washington insider, including 20 years in Congress and 13 as a wellpaid consultant, writer and Fox News commentator. His history complicates his efforts to rally angry, working-class Republicans who feel that an “elite” cadre of officials, journalists and others look down on them. “He’s in one sense attacking the establishment he says he helped lead,” said John Feehery, a former top House GOP aide who contends the tea party’s influence is often overstated. The chief complaints about Gingrich focus more on his personality than his politics, which are hard to nail down, Feehery said. The most damaging criticisms have come from former friends and colleagues who worked closely with him in Congress. It’s Gingrich’s egotistic behavior, more than ideology, that is driving the attacks, Feehery said. Among those defending Gingrich are Sarah Palin, the 2008 vice presidential nominee who is admired by many tea partyers. “Look at Newt Gingrich, what’s going on with him via the establishment’s attacks,” Palin said this week on Fox Business Network. “They’re trying to crucify this man and rewrite history and rewrite what it is that he has stood for all these years.” Palin and Rep. Michele Bachmann, who dropped out of the presidential race, are tea party favorites with minimal experience in Washington and in top GOP circles. Gingrich is trying to tap the sense of resentment among their followers. But his long and complicated Washington record and reputation for intra-party quarrels seem to leave some tea partyers unimpressed. “It’s truly a shame that this is where the Republican establishment has chosen to focus their energy,” said Marianne Gasiecki, a tea party activist in Ohio. She added, however, that political activists should focus on congressional races. “If we have a conservative House and Senate,” she said, “the power of the president is really insignificant.” As Gingrich’s broadcast ads in Florida become more pointed, prominent Republicans are chiding him without endorsing Romney or any other candidates. Gingrich stopped running a radio ad that called Romney anti-immigrant after Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said it was unfair and damaging to the party. So long as party insiders’ complaints about Gingrich focus on his personality and quirks, the GOP can postpone a more wrenching debate about ideology, which may be in store if the once-moderate Romney is nominated. For now, conservative stalwarts seem determined to depict Gingrich as too erratic to be the party’s standard bearer, let alone president. Columnist Charles Krauthammer told Fox News: “Gingrich isn’t after victory, he’s after vengeance.” He added: “This is Captain Ahab on the loose.” Some Republican voters are pushing back. “I want so badly to be for Gingrich, and I’m not going to be bullied out of my vote,” said Barb Johnson, 52, who attended the tea party rally in Mount Dora, Fla., on Thursday. “I like his strong presence.” Florida’s primary is Tuesday. ‘Barefoot Bandit’ sentenced to 6 1/2 years Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com SEATTLE (AP) — After a two-year international crime spree in which he survived a handful of crash landings, Colton Harris-Moore — the infamous “Barefoot Bandit” — says he’s lucky to be alive. Harris-Moore spoke publicly in court Friday for the first time since his 2010 arrest. A short while later, he was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison, which will be served concurrently with state prison time. “What I did could be called daring, but it is no stretch of the imagination to say that am lucky to be alive … absolutely lucky,” he said. “I should have died years ago.” He particularly apologized for stealing planes, saying his arrogance led him to keep alive his dream of flying. But Harris-Moore, once a gangly teenager, was more than just a self-taught pilot. He hopscotched his way across the United States, authorities said. He flew a plane stolen in northwestern Washington to the San Juan Islands, stole a pistol in British Columbia and took a plane from Idaho to Washington state, stole a boat in southwestern Washington to go to Oregon, and took a plane in Indiana and flew to the Bahamas, where was arrested. The 20-year-old earned his nickname because he committed several of the crimes without wearing shoes, and he attracted fans across the nation for his ability to evade police. Friday’s sentencing all but ends his exploits, providing the final details for a movie that an entertainment lawyer and federal prosecutors said 20th Century Fox has in the works. But far from a gloating star, Harris-Moore apologized Friday to his victims. “I now know a crime that took place overnight will take years to recover from,” he said in court. Defense attorney John Henry Browne said he expects Harris-Moore to be out of prison in about 4 1/2 years, accounting for the 18 months he’s already been in custody. Federal prosecutors declined to comment on how much time he might serve, saying that will be up to the Bureau of Prisons. Outside the courthouse, Harris-Moore’s mother, Pam Kohler of Camano Island, said her son gave her a letter in court, but she refused to talk to reporters. She used her purse to hit a television crew’s microphone and camera, and a newspaper photographer’s camera. �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 Sports mdsports@heartlandpublications.com Waterford avenges White Falcons, 72-59 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com WATERFORD, Ohio — The Wahama boys basketball team had its four-game winning streak come to an end Friday night during a 72-59 setback to host Waterford in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Washington County. The visiting White Falcons (7-8, 6-5 TVC Hocking) trailed 21-15 after eight minutes of play, then the Wildcats (6-5, 5-4 TVC Hocking) closed the first half with a small 15-12 run to take a 36-27 advantage into the intermission. Waterford kept that momentum going into the third canto, using a 19-12 surge to establish a comfortable 55-39 cushion headed into the finale. Wahama outscored the hosts 20-17 down the stretch and came as close as four points (63-59) with 1:33 remaining, but Waterford scored the final nine points to wrap up the 13-point decision. Waterford — which has now won six straight con- tests — also salvaged a season split in the series, as Wahama won the first matchup by a 61-49 margin back on Dec. 13 in Mason, W.Va. Wahama connected on 24-of-50 field goal attempts for 48 percent, including a 3-of-14 effort from threepoint range for 21 percent. The White Falcons were also outrebounded by a 28-20 margin and committed 20 turnovers, five more than the hosts’ tally of 15 giveaways. Isaac Lee led the guests with 22 points, followed by Austin Jordan with 16 points and Hunter Oliver with 12 markers. Wyatt Zuspan and Tyler Roush rounded out the respective scoring with five and two points. Wahama was 6-of-11 at the free throw line for 55 percent. Tate Lang paced Waterford with a game-high 24 points, followed by Austin Hilverding and Austin Shriver with 14 markers each. The hosts were 15-of18 at the charity stripe for 83 percent and also made 27-of-54 field goal tries for 50 percent, including a 3-of- 9 effort from three-point range for 33 percent. Wahama returns to action Tuesday when it hosts Federal Hocking in a TVC Hocking matchup at 6 p.m. Waterford 72, Wahama 59 WAH 15-12-12-20 — 59 WAT 21-15-19-17 — 72 WAHAMA (7-8, 6-5 TVC Hocking): Isaac Lee 9 4-7 22, Wyatt Zuspan 2 1-3 5, Tyler Roush 1 0-0 2, Austin Jordan 7 0-0 16, Hunter Oliver 5 1-1 12, D.J. Gibbs 0 0-0 0, Jacob Ortiz 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 24 6-11 59. Three-point goals: 3 (Jordan 2, Oliver). Field Goals: 24-50 (.480). Rebounds: 20 (Lee 7). Turnovers: 20. WATERFORD (6-5, 5-4 TVC Hocking): Brian Moore 2 4-4 9, Austin Hilverding 5 2-2 14, Braden Burer 4 1-2 9, Matt West 1 0-0 2, Tate Lang 11 2-2 24, Austin Shriver 4 6-8 14, Eli Strahler 0 0-0 0, Tyler Pyatt 0 0-0 0, Wyatt Porter 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 27 15-18 72. Three-point goals: 3 (Hilverding 2, Moore). Field Goals: 27-54 (.500). Rebounds: 28 (Lang 9). Turnovers: 15. Southern boys outlasts South Gallia, 56-45 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com RACINE, Ohio — The Southern boys basketball team has yet to lose a game in Charles W. Hayman Gymnasium this season as it defeated South Gallia Friday evening by a 56-45 margin in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup. The visiting Rebels (76, 6-5 TVC Hocking) came out hot in the first period of play, leading 10-5 five minutes into the contest. The Tornadoes (11-2, 8-2 TVC Hocking) rallied back going on a 9-2 run in the last 2:30 of the quarter to hold a 1412 lead at the end of the first period. The two teams went back and forth as they swapped leads five times in the second quarter. South Gallia’s Dalton Matney scored 13 of his clubs 15 points in the period. Going into halftime SGHS led 27-25. The lead changed hands for the final time at the 5:03 mark in the third quarter when SHS senior Ryan Taylor hit a field goal to put Southern up one, 33-32. The home team went on a 7-5 run during the remaining time in the canto, giving it a 40-37 lead headed into the finale. Over the first five minutes of the final stanza SHS went on a 12-0 run. South Gallia finished the game on an 8-4 run, but Southern won the game 56-45. The Purple and Gold had a quartet of players in double figures on the evening, led by Andrew Roseberry and Nathan Roberts who each had 15 points. Ryan Taylor finished with 10 points, as did Chandler Drummer who had eight of his in the final quarter. Ethan Martin rounded out the Tornadoes’ scoring with 6 points in the game. SGHS had two players in double figures in scoring, they were Dalton Matney with 24 and Cory Haner with 13. John Johnson chipped in with six points, and Levi Ellis ended with two. With the win Southern completes the season sweep of the Red and Gold, after winning in Mercerville back on Dec. 13. See SOUTHERN ‌| B2 Alex Hawley/photo Southern’s Ryan Taylor gaurds South Gallia’s Cory Haner during Friday night’s 56-45 SHS victory in Racine Ohio. Bryan Walters/photo Former Eastern and current Federal Hocking boys basketball coach Howie Caldwell shares a smile with Lancer bench during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s TVC Hocking boys basketball game in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Lancers sweep Eastern, 51-27 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — Oh, the irony. The Eastern boys basketball team program, under Howie Caldwell, had lost only two league games in the previous two seasons, which enabled the Eagles to win a pair of TriValley Conference Hocking Division titles during that span. Friday night in his first game back at the Eagles’ Nest since taking over the reins at Federal Hocking, Caldwell and the Lancers became the first TVC Hocking program to sweep Eastern in three years following a 51-27 decision in Meigs County. The visiting Lancers (76, 6-4 TVC Hocking) shot 54 percent from the field and kept the Eagles (4-7, 2-7) under double digits in each of the four quarters, as the hosts made just eight field goals and shot 17 percent from the floor. EHS fell behind 6-0 just two minutes into regula- tion, but responded with a 9-2 charge the rest of the period to take a 9-8 lead after eight minutes of play. The hosts broke an 8-all tie with a free throw at the 3:23 mark, then neither team scored the rest of the first canto. FHHS captured the lead for good with the opening basket of the second quarter, as the guests claimed a 10-9 edge with 6:52 remaining in the half. That goal sparked a 21-5 surge over the next 6:20, giving the Lancers a comfortable 29-14 cushion with 32 seconds left. Eastern’s Max Carnahan nailed a trifecta with 16 seconds left, allowing EHS to cut its halftime deficit down to 29-17. The Eagles, however, never came closer the rest of the way. Federal Hocking held the hosts to just 10 second half points, including three in the third quarter, as the Lancers took a 43-20 advantage into the finale. FHHS led by as many as 26 points (46-20) early See LANCERS |‌ B2 Bryan Walters/photo Eastern sophomore Chase Cook, left, releases a shot attempt during the first half of Friday night’s TVC Hocking boys basketball game against Federal Hocking in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. OVP Schedule Lady Rebels top Wahama, 59-44 Monday, January 30 Girls Basketball Wahama at Eastern, 6 p.m. Southern at Hannan, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Waterford, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at South Point, 6 p.m. River Valley at Athens, 6 p.m. p.m. Gallia Academy at Vinton County, 5 p.m. Ohio Valley Christian at Grace, 7:30 p.m. Point Pleasant at Roane County, 7:30 p.m. Federal Hocking at Wahama, 6 p.m. Hannan at Elk Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 Girls Basketball Ohio Valley Christian at Grace, 7:30 p.m. Point Pleasant at Tolsia, 7:30 p.m. Hannan at Elk Valley Christian, 6 p.m. Boys Basketball Eastern at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Belpre at Southern, 6 Thursday, February 2 Girls Basketball Eastern at Southern, 6 p.m. Meigs at Alexander, 6 p.m. Belpre at South Gallia, 6 p.m. River Valley at South Point, 6 p.m. Federal Hocking at Wahama, 6 p.m. Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com MASON, W Va. — The South Gallia girls basketball team defeated Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division rival Wahama 59-44 Thursday evening for their eighth straight win. The Lady Rebels (12-3, 9-3 TVC Hocking) went on a 13-9 run in the first eight minutes of the contest in Mason County. The Lady Falcons (6-10, 3-9 TVC Hocking) could not slow down the Lady Rebels’ momentum, as SGHS went on a 21-11 run in the second quarter to take a 34-20 lead going into halftime. After halftime the guests kept the solid play up scoring 15 and holding their opponents to 10 points in the quarter. South Gallia had a 19-point advantage going into the finale, 49-30. WHS outscored South Gallia 14-10 in the final canto, but it wasn’t enough as SGHS took this one 59-44. South Gallia’s scoring was led by a trio of players in double figures, Meghan Cawdwell with 18, Chandra Canaday with 14, and Rachel Johnson with 12 points. Rounding out the Lady Rebels’ scoring was Ellie Bostic with seven points, and the duo of Lesley Small and Jasmyne Johnson who each had four points. Ashley Templeton led the home team with 15 points and was followed by Karista Ferguson and Paige Gardner who had eight each. Kelsey Zuspan had six points, Sierra Carmichael had three, and Taylor Templeton and Olivia Vanmeter each had two points rounding out the WHS scoring. This marks the second time this season South Gallia has defeated the Lady Falcons. Their first meeting was on December 15th in Mercerville when SGHS won 63-37. The Lady Rebels played Trimble Saturday and return to action Monday night at 6 p.m. in Washington County where they hope to give Waterford it’s first TVC Hocking loss of the season. Wahama traveled to Eastern Saturday and return to action Thursday when they host TVC Hocking foe Federal Hocking at 6 p.m. South Gallia 59, Wahama 44 South Gallia 13-21-15-10 — 59 Wahama 9-11-10-14 — 44 SOUTH GALLIA (12-3, 9-3 TVC Hocking): Sara Bailey 0 0-0 0, Sara Rustmeyer 0 0-2 0, Ellie Bostic 2 3-4 7, Lesley Small 1 2-4 4, Chandra Canaday 6 1-2 14, Meghan Caldwell 8 2-2 18, Caitlin Watson 0 0-0 0, Rachel Johnson 6 0-1 12, Jasmyne Johnson 2 0-5 4, Lexi Williamson 0 0-0 0, Shelby Sandeas 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 25 8-20 59. Three-point goals: 1 (Canaday). WAHAMA (6-10, 3-9 TVC Hocking): Karista Ferguson 3 0-0 8, Ashley Templeton 5 5-7 15, Sierra Carmichael 1 1-2 3, Kelsey Zuspan 1 4-7 6, Paige Gardner 4 0-1 8, Mackenzie Gabritsch 0 0-0 0, Bunni Peters 0 0-0 0, Taylor Templeton 1 0-0 2, Olivia Vanmeter 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 16 1017 44. Three-point goals: 2 (Ferguson 2). �Sunday, January 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 Point Pleasant burns Chesapeake sweeps Lady Raiders, 57-40 Red Devils, 65-47 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant boys basketball team snapped a two-game losing skid Thursday night following a 65-47 victory over host Ravenswood in a non-conference matchup in Jackson County. The Big Blacks (8-6) started well, as the guests stormed out to a 15-10 lead after eight minutes of play — then went on a 22-11 surge in the second canto for a 37-21 advantage at the intermission. Both teams managed 12 points apiece in the third stanza for a 4933 contest, then PPHS closed regulation with a slim 15-14 run to wrap up the 18-point decision. Dillon McCarty led the Big Blacks with 18 points, followed by Wade Martin with 16 markers. Anthony Perry and Aden Yates both added seven points each, while Jacob Wamsley had six points and Marquez Griffin chipped in four markers. Garrett Norris, Andrew Williamson and Alex Somerville all contributed two points to the winning cause, while Adam Slack rounded out the scoring with one marker. PPHS was 18-of20 at the free throw line for 90 percent and also committed 16 turnovers. Ben Pannell paced the Red Devils (6-6) with a game-high 23 points, followed by Jeremy Lawrence with 13 markers. RHS was 10-of-13 charity tosses for 77 percent. Point Pleasant returns to action Saturday when it travels to Tyler Consolidated for a non-conference matchup at 5:30 p.m. Point Pleasant 65, Ravenswood 47 PP 15-22-12-15 — 65 R 10-11-12-14 — 47 POINT PLEASANT (8-6): Dillon McCarty 5 8-8 18, Jacob Wamsley 3 0-0 6, Garrett Norris 1 0-0 2, Marquez Griffin 2 0-0 4, Andrew Williamson 1 0-0 2, Anthony Perry 3 1-1 7, Adam Slack 0 1-2 1, Aden Yates 2 3-3 7, Wade Martin 5 5-6 16, Alex Somerville 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 23 18-20 65. Three-point goals: 1 (Martin). RAVENSWOOD (6-6): Zack Martin 2 0-0 4, Ben Pannell 10 3-3 23, Jeremy Lawrence 3 6-6 13, Jon Schiefer 0 0-2 0, James Carmichael 0 1-2 1, Jesse Mize 1 0-0 2, Jake Martin 2 0-0 4, Dalton Gandee 0 0-0 0, Heath Burgess 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 18 10-13 47. Three-point goals: 1 (Lawrence). Southern From Page B1 The Tornadoes and the Rebels both return to action at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Southern will be home against TVC Hocking Division leader Belpre, and South Gallia will head out to face TVC Hocking rival Eastern with both teams looking to get back on the winning track. Southern 56, South Gallia 45 SGHS 12-15-10-8 — 45 SHS 14-11-15-16 — 56 SOUTH GALLIA (7-6, 6-5 TVC Hocking): John Johnson 3 0-0 6, David Mi- BIDWELL, Ohio — A 12-4 third quarter surge ultimately allowed visiting Chesapeake to come away with a 57-40 victory over the River Valley girls basketball team Thursday night in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Gallia County. The host Lady Raiders (4-12, 1-7 OVC) stayed within two possessions of the Lady Panthers (11-5, 4-4) for most of the first half, but that pivotal 12-4 push out of halftime allowed CHS to turn a five-point lead into a comfortable 39-26 cushion headed into the finale. RVHS never came closer the rest of the way, as the guests went on a 16-4 charge over the opening 3:14 of the fourth — giving Chesapeake its biggest lead of the night at 55-30. The Lady Raiders closed the final 4:45 of regulation with a 10-2 spurt to wrap up the 17-point decision. With the decision, the Lady Panthers also claimed a season sweep of River Valley after posting a 54-46 victory at home back on Jan. 5. Both teams battled through five lead changes and four ties in the first quarter, but the hosts led only once in the contest at 4-2 with 6:12 left in the opening quarter. Tied at eight with 4:26 left in the period, the guests reeled off six straight points over a 3:57 span to claim a 14-8 cushion. RVHS ended its near four-minute scoring drought with 29 seconds left, as a basket allowed the hosts to pull within 14-10 after eight minutes of play. The Lady Raiders twice pulled to within a point at 15-14 and again at 17-16 with 3:54 left in the half, but CHS countered with a 10-3 surge over the next three minutes for its biggest lead of the first half at 27-19. Alli Neville hit a three-pointer with 19 seconds remaining, allowing the Lady Raiders to enter the intermission down 27-22. River Valley mustered only one point over the opening 6:29 of the third stanza and also went scoreless for a 4:14 span at the start of the half, and Chesapeake capitalized with 10-1 run for a 37-23 edge with 2:09 left. RVHS closed the final 1:30 with a small 3-2 run for a 39-26 deficit headed into the finale. The Lady Panthers scored the first dozen points of the fourth quarter and closed the final period with an 18-14 spurt. CHS committed five of its 11 turnovers in the final eight minutes, while River Valley made 13 turnovers in the contest. Beth Misner and Alli Neville both led the hosts with eight points apiece, followed by Mercedes Combs with seven markers. Chelsea Copley and Cady Gilmore both added six points each, while Alexis Hurt and Kaitlyn Tiller rounded out the respective scoring with three and two markers. The Lady Raiders were 7-of-13 at the free throw line for 54 percent. Amanda Ruffner paced the Lady Panthers with a game-high 22 points, followed by Jordan Porter with 13 markers. The guests were 7-of-14 at the charity stripe for 50 percent. River Valley played Athens Saturday and returns to action Thursday when it travels to South Point for an OVC matchup at 6 p.m. Chesapeake 57, River Valley 40 C 14-13-12-18 — 57 RV 10-12-4-14 — 40 CHESAPEAKE (11-5, 4-4 OVC): Chelsea Ridenour 0 0-0 0, Casey Underwood 0 0-0 0, Kelsey Curry 0 0-0 0, Amanda Ruffner 9 4-8 22, Jackie Nelson 2 2-2 6, Sarah Rice 3 0-0 6, Anna Mayo 0 0-0 0, Syndee Hall 3 0-0 6, Maggie Smith 1 0-0 2, Ashlee Miller 1 0-0 2, Mackenzie Moore 0 0-0 0, Jordan Porter 6 1-4 13. TOTALS: 25 7-14 57. Three-point goals: None. Turnovers: 11. RIVER VALLEY (4-12, 1-7 OVC): Chelsea Copley 3 0-0 6, Shalin Comer 0 0-0 0, Ramsey Warren 0 0-0 0, Beth Misner 4 0-0 8, Alli Neville 3 1-3 8, Alexis Hurt 1 1-2 3, Cady Gilmore 1 4-6 6, Mercedes Combs 3 1-2 7, Kaitlyn Tiller 1 0-0 2, Kaci Bryant 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 16 7-13 40. Three-point goals: 1 (Neville). Turnovers: 13. Buckeyes roll past Meigs, 86-58 Alex Hawley chael 0 0-0 0,Cory Haner 4 4-4 13, 1 0-0 2, Danny Matney 0 0-0 0, Dalton Matney 10 1-2 24. TOTALS: 18 5-6 45. Three-point goals: 4 (Dal. Matney 3, Haner). Rebounds: 14. Turnovers: 18. SOUTHERN (11-2, 8-2 TVC Hocking): Ethan Martin 2 2-2 6, Andrew Roseberry 6 1-1 15, Ryan Taylor 4 2-2 10, Nathan Roberts 7 1-1 15, Adam Pape 0 0-0 0, Marcus Hill 0 0-0 0, Chandler Drummer 3 4-4 10. TOTALS: 22 10-10 56. Three-point goals: 2 (Roseberry 2). Rebounds: 27. Turnovers 14. Bryan Walters/photo River Valley junior Cady Gilmore, right, dribbles past Chesapeake defender Sarah Rice (22) during the second half of Thursday night’s OVC girls basketball game in Bidwell, Ohio. ahawley@heartlandpublications.com NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Nelsonville-York boys basketball team shot 60 percent from the field Friday night in a 86-56 win over Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division foe Meigs in Athens county. The Buckeyes (9-5, 4-2 TVC Ohio) outscored MHS (0-14 0-6) 22-13 in the first eight minutes of the contest and they kept momentum going forward — as the Orange and Brown followed with a 18-10 run in the second quarter. NYHS led the Marauders at halftime 40-23. The hosts had their best quarter of the night after halftime, as they scored 30 in the canto and held their guests to 15. The Maroon and Gold closed regulation with a 20-16 run to wrap up a 28-point loss, 86-58. The Marauders were led on the night by Jessie Smith who had 18 points and 13 rebounds. Cody Mattox was also in double figures in points with 15, coming off of five three-pointers. Michael Davis had nine points for MHS and he was followed by Rocco Casci with seven and Dennis Teaford with four. Cody Stewart and Dillon Boyer each had two points for Meigs and Jared Williamson rounded out the scoring with one point. NYHS had three players in double figures led by Daniel Kilne with 13 points, and he was followed by Marc Carter and Kyle Freer who each finished with 12 points. The Marauders return to action Friday night at 6 p.m. when they travel to McArthur to face TVC Ohio rival Vinton County. were outrebounded 39-16 and also committed 15 turnovers, a dozen of which occurred in the middle frames. Max Carnahan led EHS with a game-high 19 points, followed by Chris Bissell and Jacob Parker with three markers each. Chase Cook rounded out the scoring with two points. The Eagles were 6-of-16 at the free throw line for 38 percent. Max Carney paced the Lancers with 13 points, followed by Chris Saylor with 10 points and Shawn Parsons with eight markers. FHHS committed 22 turnovers and made 20-of-37 shot attempts overall, including a 4-of-9 effort from threepoint range for 44 percent. The guests were also 7-of-16 at the charity stripe for 44 percent. Eastern, which has now dropped six straight decisions, returns to action Tuesday when it travels to South Gallia for a TVC Hocking matchup at 6 p.m. NOTES: The Eastern volleyball team was honored before the start of the game Friday night for reaching the state tournament this past fall under Caldwell. The Lady Eagles were presented with team rings that are given to any team that reaches the state Final Four. Nelsonville-York 86, Meigs 58 Meigs 13-10-15-20 — 58 NY 22-18-30-16 — 86 MEIGS (0-14 0-6 TVC Ohio): Dillon Boyer 1 0-0 2, Michael Davis 4 1-2 9, Rocco Casci 3 1-1 7, Cody Stewart 1 0-0 2, Jessie Smith 8 2-4 18, Cody Mattox 5 0-0 15, Dennis Teaford 2 0-0 4, Jared Williamson 0 1-2 1, Jordan Hutton 0 0-1 0, Dustin Ulbrich 0 0-0 0, Ty Phelps 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 24 5-10 58. Three-point goals: 5 (Mattox 5). Field goals: 24-66 (.364). Rebounds: 35. Turnovers: 19. NELSONVILLE-YORK (9-5, 4-2 TVC Ohio): Jacob Blake 3 3-5 9, Austin North 4 1-3 9, Casey Cox 3 2-3 9, Daniel Kline 5 3-4 13, Kyle Moore 3 0-1 6, Marc Catrer 4 2-2 12, Kyle Freer 6 0-1 12 , Josh Fayette 0 2-2 2, Clint Handa 3 3-4 9, Taylor Davis 1 1-4 3, Ryan Duffy 0 0-0 0, Isaiah Mello 0 0-0 0, Cody Walker 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 33 17-29 86. Three-point goals: 3 (Carter 2, Cox). Field goals: 33-55 (.600). Rebounds: 34. Turnovers: 12. Lancers From Page B1 Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 in the fourth and also EHS scoreless over the final 2:18 of regulation. Fed Hock claimed a season sweep after posting a 43-41 decision back on Dec. 13 in Stewart. Before Friday, the last league teams to sweep Eastern were Southern and Waterford — both of which accomplished the feat during the 2008-09 campaign. The Eagles connected on 8-of-46 field goal attempts overall, including a 5-of-17 effort from three-point range for 29 percent. The hosts Federal Hocking 51, Eastern 27 FH 8-21-14-8 — 51 E 9-8-3-7 — 27 FEDERAL HOCKING (7- 60283978 6, 6-4 TVC Hocking): Shawn Parsons 3 1-3 8, Corey Rex 2 0-0 5, Delbert Crum 1 0-0 2, Wes Dixon 2 0-0 5, Terrance Mayle 0 0-0 0, Alex Nichols 1 0-0 2, Austin Russell 1 0-4 2, Josh Coen 1 0-0 3, Max Carney 4 5-7 13, Tyler Hatfield 0 1-2 1, Chris Saylor 5 0-0 10. TOTALS: 20 7-16 51. Threepoint goals: 4 (Parsons, Rex, Dixon, Coen). Field Goals: 20-37 (.541). Rebounds: 39 (Saylor 8). Turnovers: 22. EASTERN (4-7, 2-7 TVC Hocking): Zakk Heaton 0 0-0 0, Max Carnahan 5 5-7 19, Chris Bissell 1 0-0 3, Christian Amsbary 0 0-2 0, Jacob Parker 1 1-2 3, Chase Cook 1 0-1 2, Justin Hill 0 0-2 0, Kirk Pullins 0 0-2 0, Ethan Steger 0 0-0 0, Daschle Facemyer 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 8 6-16 27. Three-point goals: 5 (Carnahan 4, Bissell). Field Goals: 8-46 (.174). Rebounds: 16 (Parker 4). Turnovers: 15. �Sunday, January 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 Logan rallies past Blue Devils, 63-50 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com LOGAN, Ohio — The Gallia Academy boys basketball team dropped its seventh straight decision Friday night during a 63-50 setback to host Logan in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League matchup in Hocking County. The visiting Blue Devils (3-11, 1-5 SEOAL) shot 41 percent from the field and held a slim 41-40 edge headed into the finale, but the Chieftains (4-9, 1-6) responded with a 23-9 fourth quarter surge to secure their first league triumph of the winter. LHS, with the decision, also salvaged a season split with the Blue Devils — who won the first matchup by a 79-66 margin back on Dec. 16 in Centenary. Logan has also won four of its last six decisions after starting the year 0-5 overall. The hosts led 13-11 after eight minutes of play, but GAHS countered with a 15-13 run in the second canto to force a 26-all tie at the intermission. The Blue Devils won the third period by a slim 15-14 margin, giving the guests a 41-40 lead headed into the finale. The Chieftains opened the fourth with a 12-5 charge to establish a 52-46 lead, but Gallia Academy rallied back with four straight points to pull within a possession at 52-50 with just over two minutes remaining. Logan closed the game on an 11-0 run to wrap up the 13-point decision. The Blue Devils connected on 18-of-44 field goal attempts overall, including a 6-of-15 effort from threepoint range for 40 percent. GAHS won the battle on the boards by a 35-28 margin, but also committed 28 turnovers in the setback. Logan made only 17 miscues in the contest. Nick Saunders led Gallia Academy with a gamehigh 20 points, followed by Jimmy Clagg with 12 points and Joel Johnston with six markers. Cody Call and Justin Bailey both added five points apiece, while Reid Eastman rounded out the scoring with two markers. The guests were also 8-of12 at the free throw line for 67 percent. Logan was 25-of-54 from the field for 46 percent, including a 5-of-17 effort from three-point range for 29 percent. The hosts also made 8-of-15 charity tosses for 53 percent. Gaven Jourdan paced LHS with 17 points, followed by Josh Vermillion with 15 points and Luke Miller with 14 markers. Gallia Academy returns to action Tuesday when it travels to Vinton County for a non-conference matchup at 6 p.m. Logan 63, Gallia Academy 50 GA 11-15-15-9 — 50 L 13-13-14-23 — 63 GALLIA ACADEMY (3-11, 1-5 SEOAL): Reid Eastman 1-0-2, Joel Johnston 3-0-6, Justin Bailey 2-1-5, Nick Saunders 7-0-20, Aaron Jackson 0, Cody Call 1-3-5, Jimmy Clagg 4-4-12. TOTALS: 18-8-50. Threepoint goals: 6 (Saunders 6). Field Goals: 18-44 (.409). Rebounds: 35 (Bailey 11). Turnovers: 28. LOGAN (4-9, 1-6 SEOAL): Josh Vermillion 7-115, Gaven Jourdan 6-3-17, Barry Miller photo/Logan Daily News Gallia Academy senior Joel Johnston (14) drives to the basket while being defended by Logan’s Gaven Jourdan during Friday night’s SEOAL boys basketball game in Logan, Ohio. Patrick Klinger 0, Josh Mutzner 3-1-7, Luke Miller 5-2-14, Tristan Myers 2-0-4, Ronnie Webb 0, Anthony McNeal 2-1-6. TOTALS: 25-8-63. Three-point goals: 5 (Jourdan 2, Miller 2, McNeal). Field Goals: 25- 54 (.463). Rebounds: 28 (Mutzner 7). Turnovers: 17. URG women roll past Lady Eagles sweep Miller, 62-22 Wilberforce, 84-62 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande used a 13-0 run to open up an 11-point lead less than four minutes into the game and went on to post an 84-62 win over Wilberforce, Wednesday night, in women’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. The RedStorm ended a two-game losing slide, improving to 14-7 overall with the victory. Wilberforce, which lost for the fifth straight time and the seventh time in its last eight outings, fell to 3-15 overall. The Bulldogs took a 2-0 lead on a Danisha Brown jumper just 27 seconds into the game, but Rio reeled off the next 13 points and was never seriously threatened the rest of the way. Wilberforce did close the gap to 23-21 after a bucket by Danielle Lewis with 5:02 remaining before halftime, but the RedStorm scored the next 12 points to essentially put things on ice once and for all. The Bulldogs, a former America Mideast Conference rival of Rio in seasons past, sliced the deficit to nine, 41-32, just over two minutes into the second half, but got no closer. A subsequent 17-2 run by the RedStorm gave head coach Da- vid Smalley its biggest lead of the night, 58-34, following a layup by junior guard Shardae Morrison-Fountain with 13:42 left to play. Rio was outrebounded, 53-47, but limited Wilberforce to just 32 percent shooting (24-for-75) from the field overall and a 3-for-15 showing from three-point range. The Bulldogs also committed 30 turnovers. The RedStorm turned it over 21 times themselves and hit just one of their 14 three-point tries, but were 31-for-71 from the field overall (43.7 percent) and finished with a season-high 17 steals. Senior guard Kaylee Helton led a trio of double-digit scorers for Rio with 19 points. She also had a team-high seven assists, four steals and two blocked shots. Junior forward Jayvonna Saddler added 18 points and a team-best 10 rebounds to the winning effort, while MorrisonFountain tossed in 17 points. Brown had 15 points in the loss for Wilberforce, while De’Andra Hall chipped in with 14 and Tanadra Spivey finished with 10 points and a game-high 14 rebounds. Rio Grande will close out the non-conference portion of its schedule on Saturday afternoon, at home, against West Virginia Tech. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — The Eastern girls basketball team held Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division rival Miller to just nine points in the first half of Thursday night’s 62-22 Lady Eagles victory. The host Lady Eagles (104, 9-3 TVC Hocking) came out scoring 25 points during the first quarter of play in Meigs County. The Lady Falcons (4-10, 4-8 TVC Hocking) only managed five points through the first eight minutes of play. Eastern held a 20 point lead after the first quarter, 25-5. EHS kept up the defense in the second quarter only allowing four points by Miller in the second canto. The Green and White scored nine in the quarter and headed into halftime leading, 34-9. The home team came out in the second half sharing the ball, having seven players score in the third period. Eastern scored 17 in the quarter and held the guests to just nine points. The Lady Eagles would head to the finale up by 33 points, 51-18. Eastern’s defense was again the story in the fourth quarter holding their guests to just four points. The Lady Eagles would score 11 points in the final period to secure their season sweep of the Lady Falcons, 62-22. EHS had two players reach double figures in scoring Thursday night, led by Jenna Burdette with 13 points. Katie Keller had 12 points in the contest, while Jordan Parker and Haley Gillian each finished with seven. The Lady Eagles scoring was rounded out by Kelsey Myers with six, Brenna Holter and Gabby Hendrix with five, Maddie Rigsby with four, and Erin Swatzel with three. The Lady Falcons were led by the duo of Haley Crawford and Ali Bray, who had six points each. Miller’s Jacy Duteil finished with five points for the Purple and White. With this win the Lady Eagles snapped a three game losing streak. Eastern has not lost a game this year in which they have managed to score 60 points. Only one of the Green and White’s 10 wins have come when the have scored under 60 points. Thursday night also marks the sixth time this season EHS has held it’s opponent under 25 points. Eastern’s next game is Monday when TVC Hocking foe Wahama travels to the Eagles’ Nest at 6 p.m. Eastern 62, Miller 22 Miller 5-4-9-4 — 22 Eastern 25-9-17-11 — 62 MILLER (4-10, 4-8 TVC Hocking): Mekenzie Osbourne 0 0-1 0, Kelsey Doty 1 0-1 2, Jacy Dutiel 2 1-2 5, McKayla Alexander 0 0-0 0, Haley Crawford 2 0-2 6, Sammy Stover 0 0-0 0, Tessa Pierce 0 0-0 0, Ali Bray 3 0-0 6, Rebecca Hook 1 0-0 3, Twila Muncy 0 0-0 0, Haley Williams 0 0-0 0, Katie Hall 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 9-6-1 22. Three-point goals: 3 (Dutiel 2, Hook). EASTERN (10-4, 9-3 TVC Hocking): Brenna Holter 2 1-3 5, Savannah Hawley 0 0-0 0, Jordan Parker 2 3-3 7, Gabby Hendrix 2 0-0 5, Jenna Burdette 6 1-2 13, Katie Keller 6 0-5 12, Hayley Gillian 3 1-2 7, Cheyenne Doczi 0 0-0 0, Kelsey Myers 3 0-0 6, Tori Goble 0 0-0 0, Maddie Rigsby 2 0-0 4, Erin Swatzel 1 1-1 3. TOTALS: 27 7-16 62. Threepoint goals: 1 (Hendrix). In The Open: Invasive pest threatening Ohio’s hemlock trees Jim Freeman Special to OVP Cathedrals of the Woods; that’s what I call those rare, special areas of the southeastern Ohio woods, the deep, cool valleys, blessed by a rare combination of geography and alignment, where the sun strikes only at midday. The floors and walls of these valleys are homes to giant hemlock trees, and the mountain laurel - these plants, common in the mountain valleys and slopes of the Appalachians are relatively scarce here in our corner of Ohio. The few places where these conditions exist in Ohio are noteworthy. Canter’s Cave in Jackson County, Old Man’s Cave in Hocking County; it is no coincidence that those places draw tourists. There is something about them that draws us near, perhaps it is the beauty of the tall hemlock trees, the cool shade or the serenity found in these deep ravines, where the steep sides keep out much of the noise of the world outside. Here in Meigs County there are only a couple of places I know of that spring to mind that possess the right mixture of conditions for hemlock; one is in western Meigs County along the upper reaches of Leading Creek and the other is Shade River State Forest. I am sure there are more, but those are the ones I know best. If you have been to any of these places, you know they seem like little cool microclimates, more akin to the deep mountain valleys farther to the east. Sadly these areas are now under attack. The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently announced the discovery of a hemlock-killing pest in southeast Ohio, right at our back door. The Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, or HWA, is a small, aphid-like insect native to Asia that threatens the health and sustainability of eastern hemlock and Carolina hemlock in the eastern United States. The HWA was first reported in the United States in 1951 near Richmond, Va. By 2005 it was established in portions of 16 states from Maine to HELP WANTED Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 Meigs Soil & Water Conversation District is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant. The successful applicant will be subject to an FBI/BCI background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test. The applicant must also be a high school graduate and possess a valid driver’s license. A two year Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Secretarial is preferred, and a minimum of two years experience in a business office setting. The applicant must be proficient in Microsoft office programs and possess general accounting skills. Three business references are required with resume. Applications are available on the website at www.meigsswcd.com or in the office on Hiland Road, Pomeroy, and will be accepted until 4:30 pm January 31, 2012, and can be submitted to the Meigs SWCD office during regular business hours or mailed to: Meigs SWCD 33101 Hiland Rd. Pomeroy, OH 45769 Georgia, where infestations covered about half of the range of the hemlock. The relatively small infestation announced by the ODA and ODNR was discovered at Shade River State Forest in Meigs County as part of ODNR’s ongoing forest health survey program. At this time, five trees out of approximately 500 hemlock trees surveyed were infested. HWA is primarily transmitted by wind and birds, and officials believe the finding in Ohio is the result of natural spread from nearby areas where the pest is already established. Shade River State Forest is located near the Ohio River and neighboring West Virginia, where the HWA has already been found. While a small number of HWA infested landscape hemlocks have been reported to the ODA, this is the first time it has been detected in a naturally occurring stand of hemlock in Ohio. After further survey of the areas surrounding the infestation site, state and federal officials will determine an appropriate course of action. In the situations involving the landscape trees, the trees were cut down, bagged, and transported to a location where they were burned to destroy the adelgids. The bugs kill the trees within a few years by feeding on nutrients near the base of their needles. The white, cottony egg sacs of the hemlock woolly adelgid can be seen on the undersides of hemlock branches at the base of needles in late winter or early spring. Infested trees will develop needles that turn yellow and eventually fall off, leaving dead, bare branches and thin crowns. Infested trees decline and die over several years. The role of hemlock in many specialized ecological niches, such as those of birds, small mammals, amphibians and invertebrates, makes excluding this pest a priority. Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District and his column generally appears every other weekend. 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Reed, District Administrator, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Section, 324 4th Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303-1228. �Sunday, January 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 Numbers game at the Pro Bowl KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — The Pro Bowl has turned into a numbers game. The AFC features five players who wear No. 24, including three corners, which has caused some confusion with autograph seekers and photographers leading up to Sunday’s all-star game. The quintet of 24s include New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph, San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews and Jacksonville Jaguars special teamer Montell Owens. They all posed for photos together after Friday’s practice. So will real No. 24 please stand up? “They’re all the real No. 24s on their own team,” Mathews said. “On the Chargers, I’m the real No. 24.” Mathews wore No. 21 at Fresno State, but changed to 24 when he arrived at San Diego. “(LaDainian Tomlinson) was No. 21, so I had to change my number,” he said. “I’m sure he wouldn’t have minded if I wore it, though. But that’s L.T.’s number. I wanted to make my own brand.” Numbers often become a part of a player’s brand or identity, especially for superstars in their respective sports. Michael Jordan is 23, even though he also wore 45. Jerry Rice’s No. 80 San Francisco 49ers jersey is a classic. Besides serving as a player’s brand, numbers often carry a story behind it and can represent something they’ve carried since childhood, the number of a player they admired or simply a special number. Or it could mean nothing at all. “It’s my first year wearing 24 and I made it to the Pro Bowl,” said Joseph, who switched from 22 when he left the Cincinnati Bengals after five seasons and joined the Texans. “I wouldn’t say it’s my lucky number, but it’s working for me.” Bailey, on the other hand, is making his 11th Pro Bowl and has worn 24 since joining the NFL 13 years ago. He wore No. 4 at Georgia. Bailey acknowledges having so many 24s may create some confusion with fans, but not with the coaches or players. “We all know each other and we’re all going to represent the number real well,” he said. At Friday’s practice on the grounds of the players’ hotel at the Ko Olina Resort, Revis played the left side while Bailey was on the right. Revis said there are some similarities between the 24s. “All of us are great at we do and that’s play great football,” he said. While some are selective about their numbers, Owens was willing to take whatever he could get after playing his collegiate ball as No. 33 at Maine. “I noticed all the 24s out here, but for me, it wasn’t even the number I selected at Jacksonville. It was given to me,” he said. “I was a guy who came out undrafted and so when you come out undrafted, you better take any number they give you.” For the NFC, there’s only a pair of 24s Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson and Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. But there are four 21s. Cardinals rookie cornerback Patrick Peterson wore No. 7 at LSU, changed to the standard double-digit NFL number after being selected fifth overall in the 2011 draft. “It (21) is definitely the hottest number out there and a lot of guys are representing it well,” Peterson said. “I obviously wanted to follow that trend as well.” But it came at a cost, which Peterson wouldn’t disclose. He purchased the number because another Cardinal already had it. Safety Hamza Abdullah wore No. 21 before Peterson. Abdullah is now 23, but apparently still has his old number in his heart. He still tweets from (at)HamzaAbdullah21. Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson is among the four 21s for the NFC. “But there’s an elder statesman 21 and that would be me,” he said. Woodson wanted to be 21 back when he first joined the Raiders, but that number was taken by Eric Allen. So he picked 24, which became one of the more popular Raiders jerseys. But he nabbed No. 21 when he joined the Packers. “I was leaving Oakland behind and moving on to another chapter of my life so I wanted to change it and 21 was there, so I took it,” he said. “(In the end), it’s all about the names on the jersey. That’s what counts.” Giants’ Kiwanuka goes home for Super Bowl EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mathias Kiwanuka is well positioned for this Super Bowl. The Giants’ linebacker starred at Boston College in the heart of Patriots’ territory, played his entire career in the shadow of New York and now will get the chance to go home to Indianapolis to finally play in the NFL’s biggest game. While he has a Super Bowl ring from the Giants’ win over New England in February 2008, another one would mean a lot more to the 28-year-old Hoosier. Kiwanuka was forced to be a spectator for the Giants’ 17-14 win over then-previously undefeated New England in Arizona because of a broken leg suffered against Detroit more than two months before the title game. “This is everything that dreams are made of,” Kiwanuka said. “It is an op- portunity not just to play in the biggest game, on the biggest stage. “This is America’s game and this is the biggest game of the year. I get to do it at home, in front of my family and maybe people who would not have been able to travel and see me. Just being back out there after being injured and stuff, it is all fun.” Kiwanuka laughed when asked how many tickets he would need for the Feb. 5 game at Lucas Oil Stadium. “How many you got?” he shot back, adding quickly he would make due with what he could get. What he really wants is a ring that he can call his own. While he felt very much a part of the Giants’ win, not being out on the field took something away from it. He equated the situation to winning football titles at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis in his sophomore and junior seasons. The then-Colts fan played as a sophomore and contributed. “The one from my junior year I was starting on both sides of the ball, and it was like my friends were all involved, so I kind of feel like this one will be more like that one. If we go out there and get a win, I still appreciate the opportunity, and I was a big part of the team that won one, but this is the one I will remember more.” This has been somewhat of a comeback season for the Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2006. He might have been the best defensive player on last year’s team for the first three games of the season before a neck injury suddenly ended his season and put his career in doubt. What made things even more tenuous was that Kiwanuka became a free agent after last season and the injury was a caution sign to suitors. The Giants convinced him to come back and the key was telling him they weren’t going to waffle on his position. The defensive end turned linebacker was going to remain a linebacker, except on obvious thirddown passing situations where he would work on the line with Osi Umenyiora, Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul as a four-headed monster rush. Kiwanuka has excelled in the role. He has had 81 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, an interception, a forced fumble and one recovered one. His best game came against New England on Nov. 6, when he had 12 tackles and picked off a Tom Brady pass in a 24-20 win over the Patriots, their last loss of the season. “I just think he’s a great player,” Patriots receiver Deion Branch said Friday. “This guy, you look at his stats or everything. He has the intangibles and there’s a reason they move him around so much because he has the ability to make those plays. It’s the biggest thing, his speed, his strength. He’s a great player. I mean they have a team full of great players” Like most of the Giants’ defenders, Kiwanuka knows New York can’t let Brady sit in the pocket all game. The key to winning the Super Bowl four years ago was getting pressure on the New England quarterback. “Not matter what your job is, if there is somebody hitting you in the face every couple of minutes, you are going to be less effective.” Kiwanuka said. “Maybe he (Brady) doesn’t get rattled as much as a younger quarterback does because he has been in high pressure situations, but it’s impossible to ignore someone like Osi coming off the edge and hitting you in the back of the head.” If the Giants do that, they have a shot at winning, and writing the perfect ending for Kiwanuka to a great season. His finance is expecting a baby a girl in March. His older brother, Benedict, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in May 2010, is healthy again and has attended some games. And now his family will get a chance to see him in the Super Bowl, and possibly see him make a gamewinning play. “I’m just focused on getting the win because that ring is the most important thing,” Kiwanuka said. NASCAR wants to reduce two-car drafting this year CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Since the system isn’t broken, NASCAR officials have no plans to change it at least nothing radical. The sport enjoyed one of its most exciting seasons ever last year, culminating with Tony Stewart winning his third Sprint Cup championship in the last race of the season. NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France said the sport is “in a very good place” as it moves toward another season beginning next month with the Daytona 500. But France also believes it can be even better. So while NASCAR will pretty much leave well enough alone, they will make a few minor tweaks including taking some measures to address reducing two-car tandem racing at Daytona and Talladega. “We have had a breathtaking number of close finishes at those tracks, but the fans want a mixture of styles including a return to a more traditional ‘pack racing’ and that close side-by-side competition that’s unique to Talladega and Daytona,” France said Thursday at NASCAR’s annual preseason press conference. “NASCAR and the teams are working hard on this and based on the test earlier this month, we’re encouraged that we’re making progress.” France said the two-car tandem racing “evolved into something that no one saw coming, and now we’re going to deal with that.” NASCAR’s vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said some changes will be made to the cars including adding a slightly larger restrictor plate, a smaller spoiler and softer springs. Those changes will be made beginning at Daytona next month. “All of these combinations will help the qualifying be more exciting,” said Pemberton. “… The changes we made in the cooling system and the aero package we believe will aid in getting back to the more traditional style pack drafting that we’ve come to expect at Daytona and Talladega.” Pemberton also said NASCAR will be implementing some simi- lar adjustments to the Nationwide and the Camping World Truck Series. “We know that the fans want to see more of the traditional style pack drafting, and so do we,” said Pemberton. “We won’t be able to totally eliminate the two car push. It will be a valuable tool that the teams will be able to use from time to time. However, we do believe that we’ve come up with a rules package that will help it be the exception rather than the norm.” Pemberton said test results at Daytona earlier this month were productive. “We’ve received great feedback from the teams, and it was unprecedented, it really was,” said Sunday’s TV Guide Pemberton. “The communication was second to none.” While the 2012 season will be one of continuity rather than major change, NASCAR will introduce electronic fuel injection into the Sprint Cup Series. “EFI excites the manufacturers and technology companies,” said France. “To attract new companies (to the sport), we’ve had to take a little different view of that.” France said NASCAR is “very encouraged” by increased television ratings across its three national series - the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series. He also pointed to attendance See NASCAR |‌ B6 �Sunday, January 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 Angels’ Lanham signs with URG softball Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — First-year University of Rio Grande head softball coach Kristen Bradshaw has announced the signing of Gallia Academy High’s Mattie Lanham to a national letter of intent to join the RedStorm beginning with the 2013 season. Alex Hawley/photo “I couldn’t be happier,” Lady Marauders’ Kelsey Hudson passes around a defender in 81-36 loss to TVC Ohio rival Athens Lanham said. “I’ve always Thursday evening at Larry R. Morrison gymnasium. wanted to go to Rio, so it was a very easy decision for me. Playing at the collegiate level has been a goal and a dream of mine since I was in the fifth grade.” Lanham, a catcher, enters her senior season for head Lady Bulldogs sweep Meigs, 81-36 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — The Meigs girls basketball team lost its fifth straight game in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division contest Thursday night against the Lady Bulldogs, 8136. The host Lady Marauders (3-12, 2-5 TVC Ohio) trailed 19-8 after eight minutes of play at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium, and Athens (11-5, 6-1 TVC Ohio) continued to build on its lead. The second stanza was more of the same for AHS as it outscored Meigs 21-8 for a halftime lead of 24 points, 40-16. Athens went on a 23-9 run in the third period and headed into the final canto ahead 63-25. The Lady Bulldogs closed regulation with an 18-11 run and finished off their season sweep of MHS, 81-36. Meigs scoring was led by Brook Andrus who scored 20 points that included a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Tess Phelps scored five, Morgan Russell had four, and Dani Cullums finished with three points for the home team. Kelsey Hudson and Ariel Ellis rounded out Meigs’ scoring with two points each. Athens had four players in double figures in Grande over an offer from rival Shawnee State. She also made visits to both Union (Ky.) and Marietta (Ohio). Lanham said she hopes to improve her hitting ability before arriving on campus, but added that there are things she can bring to the Rio program. “I feel like I can bring energy and leadership to the team,” Lanham said. “My ultimate goal at Rio Grande is to come out with a degree in my field, but I also want to make many goals with the softball team and then reach them.” She is daughter of Jeff and Mary Lou Lanham of Rio Grande. their sixth straight win. Gracie Staten led the way with 20 points including a perfect 10-for-10 effort from the stripe. Elyse Lutz had 12 points in the game and both Eliza Christensen and Elena Lein had 10 points. The Lady Marauders played Valley Saturday and return to action Thursday when they travel to Alexander for a TVC Ohio contest at 6 p.m. Athens 81, Meigs 36 Athens 19-21-23-18 — 81 Meigs 8-8-9-11 — 36 ATHENS (11-5, 6-1 TVC Ohio): Elyse Lutz 3 6-8 12, Katie McCollum 0 1-2 1, Olivia Harris 2 1-2 6, Gracie Staten 5 10-10 20, Eliza Christiansen 4 1-2 10, Tiffany James 0 0-0 0, Natalie Coschigano 1 1-2 3, Dominique Doseck 3 2-2 9, Mikala Perry 1 0-0 2, Emma Stanley 4 0-0 8, Elena Lein 5 0-3 10. TOTALS: 28 22-31 81. Threepoint goals: 3 (Harris, Christensen, Doseck). Turnovers: 10. Meigs (3-12, 2-5 TVC Ohio): Dani Cullums 0 3-5 3, Tess Phelps 2 0-0 5, Hannah Cremeans 0 0-2 0, Brook Andrus 7 4-4 20, Kelsey Hudson 1 0-1 2, Morgan Russell 2 0-4 4, Ariel Ellis 1 0-0 2, Tonya French/submitted photo Kenna Robinson 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 13 7-16 36. Gallia Academy’s Mattie Lanham, front and center, is surrounded by her parents, as well as Three-point goals: 3 (Andrus 2, Phelps). Turncoaches and administrators from GAHS and the University of Rio Grande, after signing to play overs: 32 softball for the RedStorm last Friday at Gallia Academy. Williams leads Nets past Cavs, 99-96 CLEVELAND (AP) — The New Jersey Nets came into town battling illness and injuries. The Nets headed home with consecutive wins for the first time this season. Deron Williams scored 27 points and New Jersey held off a late Cleveland rally for a 99-96 victory on Friday night. New Jersey coach Avery Johnson wasn’t sure who would be available until about an hour before game-time. Forward Kris Humphries missed Friday morning’s shoot-around with the stomach flu, but was in the start- coach Jimmy Niday’s Blue Angels as a two-time AllSoutheastern Ohio Athletic League selection and a twotime All-Southeast District honoree. She was also a member of the Southeast District Underclassmen Team. “I’m excited for Mattie to join the Rio Family and the softball team,” Bradshaw said of her first signee since becoming the head coach of the RedStorm. “She loves the game and is a hard worker. One of Mattie’s strengths is her knowledge on the bases and that’s one thing I look for the most.” Lanham, who plans to major in Early Childhood Education, chose Rio ing lineup and scored 18 points with 11 rebounds in 33 minutes. The Nets played without center Mehmet Okur (back injury) and guard MarShon Brooks (strained Achilles), but New Jersey led from wire-to-wire despite dressing only 10 players. “We didn’t know if Kris would be available, but he came out and battled through it,” Williams said. “He’s a warrior. It’s definitely a good win without those guys and Kris being sick.” “Our guys played hard and they came out with a lot of focus,” Johnson said. “We set the tone for this game in the first quarter. Kris is a hardhat guy. He’s earned a day off (Saturday). We got him hydrated the best we could, and he gave us all he had.” The Nets, who defeated Philadelphia in overtime on Wednesday, also completed their first winning road trip with a 2-1 record. Rookie point guard Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 32 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, for Cleveland. The Cavaliers have lost five of six and their latest defeat left coach Byron Scott in a cranky mood. Browns hire Brad Childress as OC CLEVELAND (AP) — Pat Shurmur brought in a close friend to help him fix Cleveland’s broken offense. Shurmur hired former Minnesota coach Brad Childress as his first offensive coordinator on Friday, reuniting two coaches who spent seven seasons together on Andy Reid’s staff with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Browns confirmed Childress’ hiring with a release that did not include any quotes. Childress, who spent nearly five seasons with the Vikings before he was fired in 2010, will try to improve the Browns’ dismal offense, which scored just 218 points last season, finished 29th in total yardage, 28th in rushing and 24th in passing. He’ll also have input in the team’s vital decision at starting quarterback. a choice that could impact the club for years. The 55-year-old Childress was a logical choice to join the Browns, who went 4-12 in their first season under Shurmur. In addition to being tight with Shurmur, Childress is familiar with the West Coast offense the Browns installed last year and he’s represented by agent Bob Lamonte, who also has Shurmur and Browns president Mike Holmgren as clients. Shurmur juggled both head coach and coordinator duties during a troublesome first season in Cleveland. It’s believed Shurmur will initially call Cleveland’s plays next season but he intends to turn things over to Childress, who recently interviewed for Tampa Bay’s head coaching job. Childress has only one season (2006) of experience calling plays. Childress is the third former NFL head coach on Shurmur’s staff, joining defensive coordinator Dick Jauron and senior defensive assistant Ray Rhodes. Childress was Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator from 2003-05 when Shurmur coached the Eagles quarterbacks. While he was with the Eagles, Childress went to three straight NFC title games and the Super Bowl in 2004. Shurmur was asked about Childress during his season-ending news conference on Jan. 3. “I know Brad very well,” Shurmur said. “He and I worked together for a long time. He’s a terrific coach.” McKenna Ewen photo/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT The Minnesota Vikings announced today, Monday, November 22, 2010, that Brad Childress (pictured) has been relieved of his duties and that defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has been named the interim coach and will serve in that capacity for the remainder of the season. Childress went 39-35 in four-plus seasons with the Vikings, twice leading them to the playoffs and going 1-2. Minnesota won division titles in 2008 and 2009, when the Vikings made it to the NFC title game with quarterback Brett Favre, whom Childress had famously picked up at the airport. But after a 3-7 start in 2010, Childress was fired by owner Zygi Wilf one day after the Vikings were blown out at home by rival Green Bay. The Browns considered hiring an offensive coordinator before last season but didn’t find a suitable candidate. Holmgren suggested Shurmur maintain play-calling duties to control the offense and build a stronger bond with second-year quarterback Colt McCoy. Shurmur, though, seemed overwhelmed at times as the Browns had some communication breakdowns and time-management issues. The addition of Childress should free up Shurmur during the week as he prepares for games. “I think what it will do is allow me to just step back and look down one some things in some areas that I may be able to contribute more,” Shurmur said after the season. “That’s a key piece.” NASCAR From Page B5 gains at a number of venues. “While we are still in a tough economic climate that is still difficult, we are pleased with some positive steps we saw last year,” he said. NASCAR did make some changes off the track this week. They announced Wednesday they’ll make all fines public in the future, a change from past years where they were kept secret. The big changes for NASCAR will come in 2013. That’s when the re-styled NASCAR Sprint Cup cars from Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Toyota will make the sport more relevant to manufacturers and technology companies. Ford earlier this week unveiled its 2013 Fusion prototype with the other original equipment manufacturers to follow in the near future. A closed test of the cars is scheduled early next month with additional testing to follow before final specifications are drawn. “This is certainly a milestone in our sport,” said Pemberton. “We’ve worked very closely with the manufacturers on the new car and the four new models are simply outstanding. I think the fans are going to love them and it is going to be such a positive step in helping our race cars become more and more relevant with our fans past, present and future.” France pointed to initiatives begun a year ago including a simplified points structure in all three national series and a “wild card” twist in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup that placed a greater emphasis on race victories. All of that culminated in what France called “a championship battle that will be talked about for decades to come.” �Along the River Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 C1 Spirit on the Water Gallia native offers economic hope with Digital River Project By Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com RIO GRANDE — “I want to personally thank you, Sean [Lane], for the investment that you have put back in of, not just money, but of time and energy back into your home town and, really, for helping to foster a renewed sense of excitement here in Gallia County. It’s refreshing; it’s wonderful,” new GalIn conjunction with this, Lane lia County Chamber of Commerce discussed the new partnership bePresident Kyla Carpenter stated tween BTS Software Solutions and during the 75th Annual Chamber the University of Rio Grande, a of Commerce Awards Banquet to a program known as “Rio Sense” or round of applause. the “Rio Software Engineering for Carpenter, who took the reins National Security Enterprise” profrom former Chamber President gram. Jimmy Wiseman on Thursday Starting in fall 2012, the pronight, spoke of guest speaker Sean gram, according to Lane, will eduLane, of BTS Software Solutions, cate students in a very specific type and his company’s initiative, the of software engineering that can Digital River Project, echoing the be applied to the national security sentiment of the public officials, sector — an in-demand field that business and community leaders can be accounted for in the rapid who attended the annual chamber growth of the BTS Corporation and dinner. Lane, a Gallia County native who its subsidiaries since their formarecently announced the opening of tion in 2008. According to Lane, Gallia Couna branch office of his company in ty and the University of Rio Grande downtown Gallipolis, spoke durcan begin to cultivate graduates to ing the event to a sold-out crowd at work in this very specific field and the Davis University Center on the then encourage them to stay closeUniversity of Rio Grande campus, to-home, working at BTS Software drawing out a renewed excitement for community development and Solutions or any of the other techeconomic growth in Gallia County. nology companies Lane is hopeful “Too often we underestimate our- will arise in the area. “One of the barriers of entry for selves, we underestia company coming to mate this county. We “Our citizens Gallia County — and can do anything from we want to be just one this place. We have absolutely have of many that get repeople that can do what it takes cruited to do business anything that anybody here in Gallia County, can do anywhere. Let’s to achieve this one of many technolnot negotiate against success. We ogy companies — the ourselves, it can absobiggest problem for us lutely be done,” Lane absolutely have said. “We want to be- what it takes to be is people,” Lane said. “How are we going come the nationwide to find the technolothe digital river.” model, right here in gists with degrees in Gallia County, for othsoftware engineering, er rural communities — Sean Lane software development that have suffered a CEO of BTS Corporation to do the jobs we need loss of jobs, that have them to do here in suffered from their Gallia County? downtowns eroding. “A lot of people told We want to be a model to show how me I was crazy, and we couldn’t that can be changed through investment, through technology, through find them. I don’t think we are new jobs, through embracing things going to have problem,” he said. “What if we can be known as the like the Digital River Project.” The Digital River Project, based people who cultivate those kind of in downtown Gallipolis, is modeled workers? I think we can.” With this, Lane also described after the the Digital Harbor Founa few of the many other facets of dation established by the founders the Digital River Project, includof BTS in Baltimore, Maryland — the base of operations for the BTS ing the nurturing of technologyCorporation — and, according to based education programs for Lane, the Digital Harbor was estab- both students and teachers, and lished and is dedicated to strength- the development of a business acening the education in technology celerator that will provide mentorthrough scholarships and fellow- ing and training programs for new small and emerging businesses, as ship programs. Lane explained that when he was well as $20,000 in grant funding approached by now BTS employee for each of these business to push and Gallia native, Jodie McCalla, them through the early stages of about opening a branch office in their company. “It’s part of an ecosystem. It’s Gallipolis, he knew that a holisnot just about starting a company. tic approach to such an initiative It’s about embracing the commuwould be the best way to succeed, nity, helping the community and thus, the Digital River Project was also creating and cultivating the born. Comprised of several community type of talent we need,” Lane said. Lane also discussed the cultural members, as well as Lane, the Digidevelopment of the area and the tal River Project is a non-profit orneed to construct new and better ganization being developed to help housing, as well as restaurants, enrich life, culture and entreprecoffee shops and other businesses neurship within the county. that could drive the local economy “We said, ‘we can’t just go in and provide a desirable area for and start a company. We can’t just go into a town, into a community, technologists who are looking for start a company and expect every- employment and for businesses thing to prosper,’” Lane said. “With who are looking to locate within our kind of company, we’re looking the county. As a part of this, Lane discussed for very technical, high-tech kind the development of a private inof employment and, in that case, vestment program that would subI need the culture, I need the lifesidize these types of businesses to style to match it. So we said, ‘we have to come in, we have to do a help them succeed through diffifull-force holistic approach and we cult economic times. “We can’t let businesses fail that have to go to the community and start here in Gallia County,” he help the community do things that commented. “So, we have to have are multi-faceted.’” programs to continue to allow The biggest part of this multi-facbusinesses to succeed.” eted approach, according to Lane, The Digital River Project Fund is developing an environment that is ripe for starting and maintain- has been established to fund the ing technology-based companies non-profit and will be available in Gallia County and surrounding to new businesses interested in cultural innovation in Gallipolis. areas. “Why can’t we re-brand the Ohio Current property owners may also River the ‘digital river?’ Why can’t be eligible to obtain funding for we take where there is a lack of upgrades within the designated manufacturing jobs — manufac- “digital river” portion of the city turing jobs that have left Gallia — within the 300 block of Second County — and start technology Avenue and the portion of Court jobs? With technology jobs, we can Street between Second and Third invent it right here, we can work on Avenues. “Our citizens absolutely have those jobs right here, we can start what it takes to achieve this sucthe companies here in Gallia Councess. We absolutely have what it ty, we can employ our own, we can takes to be the digital river.” educate our own,” he said. Stephanie Filson/photos Battlefield Telecommunications Systems (BTS) CEO and Gallia native Sean Lane speaks during the 75th Annual Gallia County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Thursday evening in Rio Grande. BTS Software Solutions, a subsidiary of the BTS Corporation, will open a branch office in Gallipolis in March. The business, which will be located in the First National Bank building in the 300 block of Second Avenue, will likely employ 20 full-time employees by the end of 2012. While “Digital River” portion of Gallipolis will be designated as the 300 block of Second Avenue and the portion of Court Street between Second and Third Avenues, Lane discussed the many initiatives of the project that will impact the regional culture and economy. A sold-out crowd packed the Evan E. and Elizabeth F. Davis University Center on the University of Rio Grande Campus for the chamber of commerce’s annual banquet on Thursday. BTS Software Solutions is partnering with the university to implement a “Software Engineering for National Security Enterprise” program beginning this fall. �Sunday, January 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 Extension Corner Coordinator Take some has written time to notice some simple the tree and guidelines for shrub branches reducing the around the risk of injury yard. in winter workS e v e r a l ing conditions spring flowerinclude: “Plan ing plants (forahead and wear sythia, pussy appropriate willows, cherclothing for the ries, apple, weather conquince, magnoditions, even lia) may have a simple task their branches Hal Keen may take loncut and forced ger to complete into bloom to brighten up our homes than planned. Remove or these dull winter days. replace wet or damp clothWhen temperatures climb ing as soon as possible, inabove freezing go outside cluding gloves. If possible, with hand pruners or lop- perform work during the pers and trim 18-30 inch warmest part of the day long branches off your and take frequent short favorite spring flowering breaks in a warm dry area shrub. Plunge the cut bas- to allow the body to rest es of the branches into six and warm up. Keep travel to nine inches of warm wa- path clear of ice and snow ter in a bucket. Place in a from the house to the barn. Be observant to areas warm 60 degree dark room (like a basement area). Re- such as water troughs or cut the stems every three leaking roofs / gutters, or four days and place where liquids may have them into fresh warm wa- splashe and frozen over.” If ter for the next couple of you need to shovel snow or ice, stretch your muscles weeks. You should notice the before you begin. Don’t flower buds swelling up overload your shovel and in size. As they begin to take frequent breaks. Use show just a hint of color push shovel to move snow bring the branches into to one side on pavement. more sunlight and warmer Take short steps and walk temperatures (65-70 de- at a slower pace if you find gree Fahrenheit). Keep yourself on ice so you can cutting the stems ever react quickly to change in three or four days. Be the traction. Balance using first in your neighborhood your extended arms when to have forsythia or pussy walking, avoid sticking willow blooming inside your hands in your pocket. Use a walking stick to your home. Take a few branches to share with a improve you sense of balshut in. Before you know ance. This may help to prevent serious injuries it, Spring will be here. to your head, neck and *** Reduce the risk of injury back in case you slip while in winter working condi- walking on ice or snow McGuire further states: tions. Kent McGuire, OSU “watch for signs of frostOhio AgraAbility Program bite: loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes or the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately. Watch for signs of hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss,disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms of hypothermia are detected, seek a warm location remove any wet clothing, warm the center of the body first, and get medical help as soon as possible”. *** Ohio Pork Producers’ Dick Isler has send out a notice to all pork producers to be wary as winter is the peak time for Porcine Reproductive an Respiratory (PRRS) virus activity. It has been reported that many Mid-West herds have recently been infected and everyone should heighten bio-securit practices. The practices mention includes minimizing foot traffic, clean and disinfect transportation vehicles and don’t travel near known infecte farms. If you know of a PRRS outbreak, avoid the farm and take alternate roads. Consult your herd veterinarian to discuss precautions you should take to reduce your farm’s risk of contracting PRRS virus. For further information call the Ohio Pork Producers Council at (614) 882 5887, speak with Dick Isler. Hal Kneen is the Agricultural Educator for Athens/Meigs Counties, Ohio State University Extension Submitted photo Those who traveled on the Sacred Heart Right to Life Group sponsored bus gather before the rally and march in Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life. Attending the March for Life at Washington Young and gent who went old, went to the to the march. annual March “The babies are for Life sponwhat this is all sored by the about.” Sacred Heart D e s p i t e Right to Life inclement Group. All unitweather that ed under the caused delays in banner of life for schools and govthe 39th annual ernment offices, march in the namarchers by tion’s capital. the thousands The ecuturned out promenical group, claiming the Carrie Wolfe including Bapcause of the protists, non-de- Special to the Sunday life movement nominations and and denouncing Times-Sentinel Catholics, came the Roe v. Wade together from decision and Meigs, Gallia and Mason calling for an end to aborcounties to stand up for tion in the United States of the value of every life at the America. march in Washington, D.C. Prior to the march was A couple from Ironton also a rally which drew thoumade the bus trip. sands and thousands to “The babies and youth it. Through out the entire here are what has touched event there was an overme and how ecumenical whelming sense of purpose it is,” said Paul Sebastian, with brotherly love a focus. part of the local contin- College and high school students were everywhere. Grandmothers and grandfathers joined the march. It was a great gathering of faith with so many denominations represented. People lined the march route to join in as the crowd went along. The mass of people was immense. The local group was toward the front of the march. When the group finished the march and was 45 minutes out of Washington, the march was still going on. The marchers were that great in number. Churches represented in the Sacred Heart Right to Life Group bus included: Cornerstone Maranatha of Mason; Fairview Bible of Mason; St. Louis Catholic of Gallipolis; Team Jesus Ministries of Pomeroy; St. Joseph of Ironton; Sharon Baptist of Ironton; and Sacred Heart Catholic of Pomeroy. Bonjour library patrons! Bossard Library provides foreign languages resource work, is proud to While in provide Mango high school, Languages to one of my fayou! 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For more information on this resource provided by Bossard Library, you may call the Library’s Reference Desk at 740-446-7323. Merci et Au Revoir! Photo courtesy Getty Images The top three flu-fighting tips for 2012 (Family Features) — Every year, Americans stock up on lemon tea, vitamin C, and herbal remedies to brace for another long flu season. But what really works? Protecting yourself (and your friends, family, and community) from influenza is as easy as taking these three simple steps. Get a flu shot. Two-thirds of Americans plan to get the flu vaccine this year, but following through on this pledge can be difficult. Simply visit www.ZocDoc.com, find a nearby doctor, choose your own appointment time, and schedule an appointment with just a few clicks. Stop the spread of germs. Common-sense germ precautions are one of the most powerful steps you can take to stop the flu in its tracks. According to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention, this means washing your hands frequently or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze; avoiding close contact with sick people; and limiting contact with healthy people if you fall ill. Seek help if you are under the weather. If you do become sick, it’s important to see your doctor right away. Although many people think of the flu as just a nuisance illness, it can be very serious – especially for the very young, the elderly, and anyone with a weak immune system. Every year, the flu is responsible for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and countless hours of lost work. iPhone, iPad app rewards being a couch potato Star Jones making guest LOS ANGELES (AP) — Want to earn stuff by watching TV? A free app for that debuted Wednesday. When you tap the screen, Viggle’s software for iPhones and iPads listens to what’s on, recognizes what you’re watching and gives you credit at roughly two points per minute. It even works for shows you’ve saved on a digital video recorder. Rack up 7,500 points, and you’ll be rewarded with a $5 gift card from retailers such as Burger King, Starbucks, Apple’s iTunes, Best Buy and CVS, which you can redeem directly from your device. With some back-of-the-envelope math, you can figure that it would take three weeks of watching TV every night for three hours to earn enough for a latte at Starbucks. But the company plans to offer bonus points for checking into certain shows such as “American Idol” and 1,500 points for signing up. You can also get extra points for watching an ad on your device. The beta version awarded 100 points for watching a 15-second ad from Verizon Wireless. “Viggle is the first loyalty program for TV,” said Chris Stephenson, president of the company behind Viggle, Function (X) Inc. “We’re basically allowing people to get rewards for doing something they’re doing already and that they love to do.” The idea behind Viggle is that if people have an added reason to watch TV, the size of the audience will increase, allowing makers of shows to earn more money from advertisers. Advertisers such as Burger King, Pepsi and Gatorade have also agreed to pay to have point-hungry users watch their ads on a mobile device. In exchange, users earn points, which Viggle converts into real value by buying gift cards at a slight discount from retailers. If the company gets the point-count economy right, it can end up making more money from advertisers and networks than it gives away in rewards. The app will also give the company valuable insight into who is watching what, as redeeming rewards requires putting in your age, gender, email ad- dress and ZIP code. “It really shows what social TV is going to evolve into,” said Michael Gartenberg, a technology analyst at research firm Gartner. “For folks behind the scenes, this is a great way of seeing who really is watching.” The company hopes that user activity will grow by word of mouth, especially by offering a 200-point bonus to people who successfully get their friends to try out the service. The app made its debut in Apple Inc.’s app store on Wednesday. Versions for Android devices and computers are in the works. The company has put in some safeguards. You must watch a show at least 10 minutes to earn bonus points. And you can’t watch the same ad over and over again to earn more points; there’s a one-ad-view-per-person rule. Function (X) is owned and led by entertainment entrepreneur Robert F.X. Sillerman, who once owned a big stake in “American Idol” owner CKx Inc. That gives the company deep and broad connections in the entertainment business. appearance on ‘The View’ NEW YORK (AP) — Apparently enough water has flowed under the bridge for Barbara Walters and Star Jones to reunite for a day. “The View” announced on Wednesday that Jones will appear on the daytime talk show on Feb. 22 to promote an awareness campaign about heart disease among women. Walters and Jones had a falling out in 2006 when Jones, one of the five original co-hosts of the daytime chat show, exited “The View.” ABC decided not to renew her contract and Jones took Walters by surprise by announcing on June 27 that she would be leaving the show. That exit came more quickly than expected. Walters wouldn’t allow her back the next day. Walters later said that Jones had compelled her co-hosts to lie for her by not revealing that Jones had undergone gastric bypass surgery while on “The View.” Jones took her own shots, criticizing Walters for writing an autobiography that revealed details of an affair. The women later had something serious in common. Both underwent open heart surgery to repair faulty heart valves within two months of each other in 2010. Jones is coming back to the show to discuss her involvement in the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” public information campaign. Women are asked to wear red on Feb. 3 to support heart patients. �Sunday, January 29, 2012 Sunday, January 29, 2012 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS MUTTS ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS 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. 30, 2012: Many crosscurrents mark your life this year. Some of you might be scattered, whereas others decide to become involved with one or two opportunities. You might experience tension, as your home life might not reflect your essence. Reacquaint yourself with you. If you are single, the timing for a major commitment could be off. Time is your friend. If you are attached, the two of you like spending time alone together. Do it more often! TAURUS can be a stick in the mud. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Curb a need to be overly possessive and touchy. You’ll see situations differently from day to day. You gain constant new insights. Don’t fight the inevitable process. Accept a helpful hand from a respected friend. Tonight: Treat yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You could be quite tired with everything that is happening around you. Step out and start manifesting your vision of how life needs to flow. Though you are strong, you are sensitive, too. Approach someone who is fearful of change. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Your smiling style takes you to a new level of understanding. However, you might not want to express everything that you are feeling. You are processing as usual, but the end results could be very different from what you anticipated. Tonight: Shhhhh ... you don’t need to tell. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Others can be challenging, but they don’t realize that you are used to their act. You don’t need to react, especially if you want to end this constant grandstanding. Be sensitive to a friend who needs to get feedback. Ultimately, you might change your opinion on this situation. Tonight: Go with the flow. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Others always wish they had what you have. What they don’t realize is that you really work on the qualities they admire. If you can, help a key person understand it is simply a matter of addressing what he or she wants. Then this person might feel more empowered. Tonight: Wherever you are, you are noticed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Push yourself to detach, even if you are feeling overly emotional. You simply need to do something differently. You will gain a unique perspective and find a more applicable solution. Be open to the possibilities swirling around you. Tonight: Allow your mind to drift. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could be challenging and working very hard to make a difference. Your sense of direction emerges and could cause a problem, as it could be different from a partner’s. You made an assumption and it backfired. Touch base with a family member. Tonight: Let another person take the lead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Defer to others, making sure you see life through renewed eyes. How you handle a personal matter could make a difference. You need to listen more to those around you and respect their opinions. Remember, they witness what you witness, too. Tonight: A discussion could floor you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Give 100 percent in your life, and you will feel good no matter what happens. That kind of security is important. Confusion surrounds what you hear or what you say. The distortion in how the words were intended becomes obvious. Know how much effort you are willing to put into a project. Tonight: Make it easy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Others note your smile, energy and extra effort (actually, you might not even be aware of your demeanor). Creativity, animal magnetism and a lightness of heart braid well together. Let go of demanding such strict behavior from yourself. Tonight: Sometimes silliness is appropriate. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH If you can work from home, do. Your mind is on overtime working through a security-related issue. Clear out confusion with a child or loved one. No one needs to feel badly. Tonight: Play it like a Monday night. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Your unusual communication skills emerge, allowing many people to pull in closer or ask questions they have been putting on the back burner. You laugh, and others open up. Stay more in touch with a recently determined goal. Tonight: Enjoying the moment. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, January 29, 2012 Regina and Larry Dean Kearns Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Channing and Ryan Matthew Pratt Eblin-Kearns wedding Burge-Pratt wedding Regina Lynn Eblin and Larry Dean Kearns were united in marriage Nov. 11, 2011 at Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center in Vienna, W.Va. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the groom’s friend, Pastor Deane Wagner. The bride is the daughter of Roger and Judith Eblin of Rutland, Ohio. The groom is the son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Kearns. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride was escorted down the aisle by her father while Tracy Byrd’s “Keeper of the Stars” played in the background. The bride wore a strapless gown of white satin. The princess style organza ball gown flowed into a chapel length train. The satin bodice was embellished with crystal and pearl beading and embroidery. The bride’s look was completed with a crystal and pearl tiara paired with a coordinating mid-length veil. Her bouquet included asiatic lilies, lisianthus, a combination of pink and white roses and wax flower. The natural stems were wrapped in white satin ribbon. Alexa Fetty of Delaware, Ohio, niece of the bride, served as maid of honor. Amber Fetty also of Delaware, Ohio, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. They both wore beautiful black and white floor-length gowns in floral pattern complimented with pink satin waist sashes. They carried bouquets that matched the brides. Raymond Terwilliger of Pennsboro, W.Va., friend and mentor of the groom, served as best man. Matthew Eblin Sr. and Matthew Eblin Jr., served as ushers, they are brother and nephew of the bride both of Long Bottom, Ohio. The groom wore a black pinstriped tuxedo, white shirt, silver vest, and a black and silver stripped tie. The best man, father of the bride, and ushers wore black tuxedos, white shirts, silver vests, and black and silver stripped ties. The bride secured a single pink rose to each of their lapels. The couple incorporated a Unity Sand Ceremony into the service expressing their union to each other and God, a symbolic representation that their love for one another can never be separated. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception with a buffet-style dinner was held in the North Pointe Ballroom. The ballroom was decorated with linens in their colors of black, white, pink and a black and white damask pattern. The tables were adorned with tall black filigree centerpieces surrounded by several small votive candles, black tulle and pink rose petals. The three-tier square wedding cake was decorated in white buttercream with a black scroll pattern, layers of chocolate with Bavarian cream and white with buttercream filling were served to guests. The ornamental bride and groom topping the cake are posed with guns (a significant detail if you know the groom). The bride is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business at WVUP and is employed by the Department of Treasury. The groom is a sixteen year veteran of the Wood County Sheriff’s Department and is currently serving as a Sergeant. After a honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Vienna. Luther and Shirley Tucker Tuckers celebrate 55th anniversary Luther and Shirley (Oliver) Tucker, of Mason, W.Va., are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. The couple was married at the Clifton United Methodist Church on February 1, 1957, by Reverend Richard L. Wright. Luther is the son of the late Luther and Blanche Tucker of Mason, W.Va., and Shirley is the daughter of the late Chester and Frances Oliver of Clifton, W.Va. The couple has four sons, Terry (Cathy) Tucker of Circleville, Ohio; Tim (Medina) Tucker of Clifton, W.Va.; Todd Tucker of Mason, W.Va.; and Troy (Tammara) Tucker of Chesapeake, Ohio. They have five grandchildren, Trisha Tucker of Grove City, Ohio; Tiffany (Chris) Selvaggio of Naples, Florida; Crystal Tucker of Clifton, W.Va.; Tyler Tucker of Clifton, W.Va.; Allie Sang of Zanesville, Ohio; and one great-grandchild, Charlotte Selvaggio of Naples, Florida. Luther is retired from the AEP Gavin Plant. Cards may be mailed to the couple at: PO Box 475, Mason, WV 25260. Channing Marie Burge, of Middleport, and Ryan Matthew Pratt, of Pomeroy, were united in marriage on December 10, 2011. The bride is a 2006 graduate of Meigs High School. She earned and Associate of Applied Business Degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2009, and is employed at Ohio Valley Bank in Gallipolis, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Charlie and Penny Burge of Middleport,Ohio The bridegroom is a 2000 graduate of Meigs High School. He is a 2005 graduate of Ohio University with a BA in Psychology and a BS in Biological Sciences and a 2010 graduate of Ohio University with a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology. He is currently working on his Masters in the Nursing at Ohio University. He is employed as a Clinical Audiologist at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe,Ohio. Pratt is the sone of Cleon and Sharon Pratt of Pomeroy,Ohio The December 10th ceremony took place at the Bradbury Church of Christ in Middleport, Ohio, with Minister Justin Roush officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Charlie Burge. The bride wore a strapless Symphony Limited Couture Gown with gold and silver beading with a handmade veil by her cousin, Sharon Rudolph. She also wore a floor-length white cape with white faux fur trim. Her bouquet was made of red roses and white calla-lilies. Her attendants wore floor length red formals with silver beading and the flower girls wore bright red full party dresses and carried white faux fur muffs. The Maid of Honor was Jenny Jones of Winchester, Ohio, and the Matron of Honor was Charla Snouffer of Middleport. Charlie Rose Snouffer, of Middleport, and Eva and Mya Enslen, of Pomeroy, served as flower girls. Music for the ceremony provided by Kathy Thomas (Piano) and Nick Micheal (Guitar). The Best Man was Clay Enslen, of Pomeroy, and the Groomsman was Reggie Pratt of Columbus, Ohio. Ushers were Chris Snouffer and Larry Byer. Attendants were Pat Martin and Wayne Thomas. The reception was held at the Athens Country Club and included Dinner and Dancing with an Italian Buffet and Wedding Cake prepared by the Chef. Music and entertainment were provided by Aaron Thomas of Class A Sound in Athens,Ohio After a wedding trip to Columbus,Ohio, the newlyweds will reside in Jackson, Ohio. A slim race for best original song at the Oscars NEW YORK (AP) — The race for the best original song Oscar is a slim one with two songs up for the honor, a first for the Academy Awards. Sergio Mendes’ “Real In Rio” from the animated adventure “Rio” will compete with Bret McKenzie’s “Man or Muppet” from “The Muppets,” despite having songs from a bevy of all-star musicians like Elton John, Mary J. Blige, will.i.am and Pink in contention for nomination. Charles Bernstein, the former chairman of the Academy Awards’ music branch, says he “personally was surprised” that only two songs are up for the honor. In the past, the number of nominees for best original song has ranged from three to 14. Only up to five songs are eligible for nomination. “I personally felt that there may have been more than two that I personally would have championed,” he said in an interview after the Oscars nominations were announced Tuesday. “But it is a majority vote situation.” Blige, who co-wrote a song for the Deep South drama “The Help,” said in a tweet Tuesday that she was sad, and felt like the Academy “is being mean” for only nominating two songs for the award. This year, 39 songs were eligible for nomination for best original song, including tracks from Brad Paisley, Robbie Williams, The National, Zooey Deschanel, Zac Brown, Chris Cornell and others. Members of the music branch can rank songs using 10, 9.5, 9, 8.5, 8, 7.5, 7, 6.5 or 6, and a song must have at least an average score of 8.25 to be nominated. If only one song gets that score, it and the song receiving the next highest score will be the two nominees. Since two songs were nominated, it could mean that voters were unimpressed with this year’s contenders. “Each person is voting on a subjective impression … so you’d have to go into the head of each individual voter to kind of know what it was that made them feel that any given song was or wasn’t award-worthy,” Bernstein said. Bernstein also stressed that the songs “have to be written for the picture, and the judgment of its quality has a great deal to do with how it functions in the movie as well as how well written it is.” Bernstein, who did vote in the category, wouldn’t say how many people voted this year, but did say that the rules for each Academy Award are carefully observed each year. He says the music branch will most likely take a closer look at the requirements for best original song after this year’s results. “It’s very likely because there were two this year that the rules committee will probably take another look at it next year and make sure it wants to continue the same rules,” he said. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 Britany and Justin Bylicki Bylicki wedding Britany Jane Lindl, Livermore Calif., and Justin Thomas Bylicki, Sacramento, Calif., were married Sept. 24, 2011, in Wente Vineyards, Livermore, Calif. The parents of the bride are Dr. and Mrs. John Lindl, Livermore, Calif. The parents of the groom are Ronald and Maria (Grueser) Bylicki, North Canton, Ohio. Grandparents of the groom are Roy Grueser of Pomeroy and Geraldine Grueser of Columbus. Katie Lindl, Livermore, Calif., sister of bride, served as maid of honor. Meredith Bylicki, North Canton, sister of groom, Amber Nickens, Sacramento, Calif., Elizabeth Howse, New York, N.Y., and Shane Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif., college friends of the bride, served as bridesmaids. Greg King, New York, N.Y., friend of the groom, served as best man. Brian Roach, Cincinnati, John Dietsche, Stamford, Conn., and Steve Manning, Denver, Colo., college roommates of the groom, and Shane Hunt, Sacramento, Calif., friend of the groom, served as groomsmen. The bride is a graduate of University of California at Santa Barbara, where she received a bachelor of science in biopsychology, and a graduate of University of California at Davis, where she received a doctor of veterinary medicine. She is serving a residency in veterinary radiology at University of California at Davis. The groom is a graduate of Glenoak High School, North Canton, and a graduate of Ohio University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He is employed as a principal sales engineer, northwest region, by Timken Company. The couple reside in Sacramento, Calif. They plan to honeymoon in Croatia this summer. New library e-catalogs offer expanded selection NEW YORK (AP) — Library users searching for e-books will soon get to look through a much bigger catalog and help decide what their local branch might carry. OverDrive Inc., a major e-distributor for libraries, announced Wednesday the launch of a vastly expanded list for patrons, featuring not just e-books available for lending, but hundreds of thousands of those which include a collected of Edgar Allan Poe stories edited by Michael Connelly to foreignlanguage titles. Viewers can look at excerpts, purchase books from a retailer or request that their library add an e-book that wasn’t being offered. “We’re allowing libraries to be better connected with their communities,” OverDrive CEO Steve Potash said during a recent interview. “Right now, we have librarians who are trying to add books to the e-catalog but don’t always know what to add. Now, by exposing a publisher’s entire list, it becomes like crowdsourcing, where patrons can offer their suggestions.” Potash said he expects the program to begin within a couple of weeks, in a handful of library systems, including New York City, Boston and Cuyahoga County in Ohio. In the Boston library system, Rick Warren’s million-selling “The Purpose Driven Life” is currently unavailable as an ebook, but will appear in the new catalog. A patron might also ask about “In the Shadow of the Master,” a collection of Poe stories and essays about him that Connelly edited; or Heather Graham’s historical romance “Runaway.” “If we had an unlimited budget we’d just buy everything ahead of time, so we have to purchase more wisely,” said Michael Colford, director of library services for the Boston Public Library. “There are books which we obviously need, like current best-sellers, but there are a lot more books which aren’t surefire hits. And we would have a much better idea of what to get if our customers were able to tell us.” The catalog will include offerings from hundreds of publishers, from Random House Inc. and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to Lonely Planet and the children’s publisher Nickelodeon. OverDrive also will feature thousands of foreign-language titles, in Russian, Spanish, Swedish and dozens of other languages Potash noted that while Random House has digitized over 18,000 books, even larger public libraries offer a fraction of those titles. “Now every new title, midlist title and early works will be included in a reader’s search,” Potash said. The library e-market, like the commercial market, has grown rapidly and Potash said that in the past year OverDrive added dozens of publishers, including Lonely Planet and the religious publisher Thomas Nelson. He sees the new catalog as a “reward” for those “who are strong supporters of lending” and “very enlightened” about exposing their authors to libraries. HarperCollins, which has restricted lending of its e-books, is participating, but not Simon & Schuster, Macmillan and other publishers who don’t offer downloads to libraries, citing concerns about lost sales. Potash said he did not intend any criticism, but added that he was a “little bit discouraged that publishers who have built some of their biggest successes around book clubs and word of mouth were underappreciating the value” of the library market. Macmillan CEO John Sargent said that the publisher “continued to talk to the library community. We continue to be hopeful that our ongoing dialogue will solve the thorny problems this market presents.” � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 01. January Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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