https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/be61cf59c39d85ae897175732f657b6c.pdf 75c697c91394c8d73ce41cc08cef1d34 PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS OSU Extension column .... A6 Mostly cloudy today. High of 69. Low of 45 ........ A5 High school baseball .... B1 OBITUARIES Beulah M. Castor, 80 Michael D. ‘Mike’ Cremeans, 61 Gladys Kleinhans, 89 Susan Lynn Elliott-Ludy, 50 Ruth Gloeckner Moore Torres Aulaire Williamson, 88 $2.00 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 13 Supreme Court denies Rizer appeal By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY — The Supreme Court of Ohio has denied and dismissed the original appeal filed by Paula Rizer. Rizer was appealing the conviction stemming from the April 2009 shooting death of her husband, Kenneth Rizer, Sr. An entry filed March 7 and signed by Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, states that “upon consideration of the jurisdictional memoranda filed in this case, the court denies leave to appeal and dismisses the appeal as not involving any sub- stantial constitutional question.” The Notice of Appeal filed by Attorney Craig M. Jaquith on December 12, 2011, stated that “this case raises a substantial constitutional question, involves a felony, and is of public or great general interest.” Rizer appealed her conviction on the basis that a state forensic expert’s testimony violated her right against self-incrimination, and four other assignments of error, including claims the court erred when it prohibited the defense from calling Rizer ‘s granddaughter as a witness, erred in its jury instructions on the law of self defense in Battered Woman Syndrome cases, argued that her defense counsel was deficient, and stated that the court erred in ordering $10,000 restitution for funeral costs and $17,580 for the costs of her confinement in the Washington County Jail while she awaited trial. The state’s response to the defense’s filing stated, “It is not clear from Rizer’s Memorandum in Support why she claims this case is of great general interest or involves a substantial constitutional question. At best, Rizer claims that her Fifth Amendment rights were violated and her counsel could not possibly know to object to what appeared to be a self-incrimination violation. Her claims of a Fifth Amendment violation, not being permitted to call a child witness and faulty jury instructions are all standard appellate issue, which were raised on appeal, and do not present any true new propositions of law or any question that would be overwhelmingly of public interest.” The Fourth District Court of Appeals had previously overturned only the financial part of the case. The appeals court vacated Judge Fred Crow’s $10,000 restitution order and instructed him to im- pose an order of $9,200. In addition to the first appeal which has now been dismissed, Rizer has filed a Petition for Post Conviction Relief, alleging that the conviction is void or voidable because she was denied the effective assistance of counsel. Through affidavits, Rizer’s former attorneys Herman Carson and Glenn Jones — who represented Rizer during her murder trail — assert that they were ineffective in failing to object to “faulty self-defense instructions” and failing to object to testimony of Dr. Stinson regarding statements made to him by the defendant. Judge Dale Crawford issued a decision on the filing in January, stating, “The Court has reviewed the record and has determined that ‘the files and records of the case [do not] show the petitioner is not entitled to relief’. The court will review the issue regarding the effectiveness of counsel argument.” A hearing on the merits of the motion has been set for 1 p.m. on April 18. According to court record, Rizer is to be present for the hearing. Rizer is serving a sentence of 18 years to life and is incarcerated in the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. Changes coming to ODE’s evaluation of schools Superintendents raise concerns about public perception By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com Thrift store volunteers Carol and Ed Kennedy assist Kathleen Morris who came by to shop. Charlene Hoeflich/photo Helping those who can’t help themselves By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com MIDDLEPORT — Volunteers at the Meigs County Humane Society’s Thrift Store describe their job as “rewarding because we’re doing something to help animals who can’t help themselves.” Carol and Ed Kennedy are two of many volunteers who donate a few hours a week to work at the Thrift Store which provides most of the money to not only pay for comfort and medical services to animals but to pay half of the salary of the county’s humane officer. Sales and donations to the Thrift Store, which opened in 1978, began dropping off during the last part of 2011, perhaps because several others opened, meaning that there is less money coming in for animal care. This is a real concern to the Humane Society members because there’s been no decrease in the needs of our four-footed friends. The medical bills haven’t gone down, the need for services and supplies of comfort, like the straw distribution, haven’t decreased, and the only way to pay for animal care is through Thrift Store sales and contributions from organizations and concerned citizens. Last year the Meigs County Humane Society spent $20,626 on vet- erinary bills for 267 animals. There were 202 animals spayed or neutered and 65 sick or injured animals were helped in other ways. More than 300 bags of straw were distributed in give-aways in December, January and February by volunteers anxious that owners have straw to use in providing a warm place for their animals to shelter. The Thrift Store is located on Second Street in Middleport and open daily to receive items to fill their racks and shelves, and to welcome those who come to shop. Contributions can be mailed to: The Meigs County Humane Society, P. O. Box 682, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. Zornes, age 10, leads K-9 fundraising effort Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com GALLIA COUNTY — While many adults have become desensitized to the staggering figures related to drug-related crime in our region, this problem has not gone unnoticed by one Gallia County girl who has taken it upon herself to raise funds for a cause greater than herself — a cause that will aid in the battle against drugs in one local community. When news of the Rio Grande Police Department’s desire to begin a canine program within their department reached 10-year-old Katie Zornes, she did not stand by, but took action — going door-to-door asking for donations for the purchase of a police canine. As of Friday afternoon, Zornes, a fifth grade student at Washington Elementary, had raised over $400 for the K-9 program and had organized a five-mile walk, despite Friday’s rainy weather, to raise more funds that will go toward the purchase of a police canine for the Rio Grande Police Department. According to Zornes’ mother, Amber Simpkins, immediately after hearing about the fundraising campaign for the purchase of a canine in Rio Grande, her daughter wished to help — and they took to the streets in their own neighborhood within 15 minutes of hearing this news to begin asking for donations. “She always likes to do things for people, but she has never done anything like this — this was above and beyond, more than I expected,” Simpkins said. Prior to the five-mile walk orchestrated by Zornes on Friday afternoon, Rio Grande Police Chief Daniel Day and Rio Grande Police Sergeant Josh Davies presented Zornes with a certificate of appreciation from their department for her continued efforts on their behalf. “It is amazing that an 10 year old would realize the importance of the K-9 Unit to the police department and to her community,” Day said. “It’s even greater that she would volunteer her time and hard work to raise money for us, and she doesn’t even live out in Rio Grande, but she does live in Gallia County, and it is going to help her community POMEROY — Next year’s move by the Ohio Department of Education to change the way by which Ohio schools are rated as to their effectiveness in preparing students for a career and/or college after high school has some school superintendents concerned. Under the new system, a letter grade will replace the current system of ratings — excellent with distinction, excellent, effective, continuous improvement, academic watch and academic emergency — and the district and each school in the district will be assigned A through F as computed on the basis of performance, levels of improvement, test scores and graduation rates. In 2011, all three Meigs County school districts — Eastern Local, Meigs Local and Southern Local — were given ratings of “effective” on the annual report card. As for individual schools in each district, Eastern High School and Southern Elementary School were given “excellent” ratings. All other individual schools were rated “effective” with the exception of Meigs Intermediate which was given a “continuous improvement” rating. However, in the Ohio Department of Education’s transition of last year’s ratings into what they would become under the new grading system, done by ODE as a way of help- ing school personnel better understand the new system, the excellent ratings received by Eastern High School and Southern Elementary in 2011 would receive only a “B.” Southern Local School District rated “effective” on the report card would receive a “B” rating, because of the excellent rating of its elementary program; while Meigs Local and Eastern Local School Districts, both rated as “effective” last year, would get an overall grade of “C” (average). The change to the new grading system for Ohio schools is described by the ODE as a way of “bringing a better understanding as to the academic conditions which prevail in Ohio’s schools.” The ODE stressed that the simulated grades do not replace the actual ratings the districts and schools received in 2011. “Nor are they predictions of how well schools and districts will fare under a new rating system in the future,” said ODE Superintendent Stan Heffner. “The tables only provide a comparison of this more rigorous measure of school and district performance with the actual results from 2011.” The coming change in the grading system came about as a condition of Ohio getting a waiver on the No Child Left Behind federal program requirements, and offering as a substitute a plan requiring See CHANGES ‌| A6 Celebrating the Legion’s 93rd birthday By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com Despite Friday’s rainy weather, Katie Zornes, along with her friends, walked five miles on Friday afternoon along the Gallia County Hike and Bike Trail to help raise funds for the Rio Grande Police Department’s K9 program. Pictured from left to right are: Hayle Bush, 11; Katie Zornes, 10; Jayetta Newsome, 10; and Natalee Clark, 11. Rio Grande Police Sergeant Josh Davies (left) and Rio Grande Police Chief Daniel Day (right) present a certificate of appreciation to 10-year-old Katie Zornes on Friday afternoon. Zornes, with the help of her mother and support of her friends, has raised over $400 so far in support of the police department’s efforts to purchase a police canine. A total of $8,000 is needed for the purchase of canine, training and equipment. also and everybody’s community around here. It’s just great that a 10 year old can see that.” After receiving the backing of the Rio Grande Village Council to seek donations for the approximately $8,000 needed to purchase a narcotics-only dog, and the needed equipment and training, earlier this month, the Rio Grande Police Department began to seek funding for a police canine that will be handled by Sgt. See ZORNES |‌ A6 POMEROY — The 93rd birthday of the American Legion was observed with a celebration by members of Drew Webster Post 39, Pomeroy, members of the Ladies Auxiliary, and guests at the Legion Hall in the former Bradbury School building Tuesday night. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 depart- ments — one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines. Drew Webster Commander John Hood presided at the celebration which followed a dinner at tables decorated in a patriotic theme. As a birthday gift to the Legion Post, Barbara Fry presented a check for $100 to Hood from the Auxiliary. Traditional the Post awards a trophy to the member selected on the basis of service as the Legionnaire of the Year. This year the award went to Steve VanMeter. Also recognized during the event was Paul Kloes who has been a member of the American Legion for 60 years. He was given a certificate by the post commander. The flowers used to decorate the tables were given as door prizes. See BIRTHDAY |‌ A6 �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 IRS: Check out Small Business Health Care Tax Credit WASHINGTON — With business tax-filing deadlines fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently encouraged small employers that provide health insurance coverage to their employees to check out the small business health care tax credit and then claim it if they qualify. The recently-revamped Small Business Health Care Tax Credit page on IRS.gov is packed with information and resources designed to help small employers see if they qualify for the credit and then figure it correctly. These include a step-by-step guide for determining eligibility, examples of typical tax savings under various scenar- ios, answers to frequently-asked questions, a YouTube video and a webinar. The small business health care tax credit was included in the Affordable Care Act enacted two years ago. Small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for employee health insurance coverage under a qualifying arrangement may be eligible for this credit. The credit is specifically targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations provide health insurance for their employees. Depending upon how they are structured, eligible small employers are likely subject to one of the Kathy Patton appointed Red Cross interim executive COLUMBUS — Athens county native Kathy “Jane” Patton has been appointed as the interim executive director of the Southeastern Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross; headquartered in Athens, Ohio. As a former employee of the chapter, Jane served with distinction in the role of director of preparedness with direct responsibility for disaster preparedness and health and safety educational programs. “Given Jane’s passion for the Red Cross and her knowledge of the chapter, its leadership, volunteer base and community partners, Jane is the ideal person to appoint as interim director,” said regional director, David Gore. Gore added, “We are confident that Jane will successfully lead the chapter while an executive search is conducted.” A search committee, made up of members of the Southeastern Ohio chapter Board of Directors, is being formed to review applicants. The position will be posted locally, regionally and nationally at www.redcross.org. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross. org. following two tax-filing deadlines, which fall in coming weeks:April 17: Individuals have until April 17 to complete and file their returns on Form 1040. This includes Sole proprietors, as well as people who have business income reported to them on Schedules K-1—partners in partnerships, S corporation shareholders and beneficiaries of estates and trusts. They also attach Forms 8941 and 3800 to their return. The resulting credit is entered on Form 1040 Line 53.May 15: Tax-exempt organizations that file on a calendar year basis can use Form 8941 and then claim the credit on Form 990-T, Line 44f. Taxpayers needing more time to determine eligibility should consider obtaining an automatic tax-filing extension, usually for six months. See Form 4868 for individuals, Form 7004 and its instructions for businesses and Form 8868 for tax-exempt organizations. Businesses that have already filed and later find that they qualified in 2010 or 2011 can still claim the credit by filing an amended return for one or both years. Corporations use Form 1120X, individuals use Form 1040X and taxexempt organizations use Form 990-T. Some businesses and tax-exempt organizations that already locked into health insurance plan structures and contributions may not have had the opportunity to make any needed adjustments to qualify for the credit for 2010 or 2011. These employers can still make the necessary changes to their health insurance plans so they qualify to claim the credit on 2012 returns or in years beyond. Eligible small employers can claim the credit for 2010 through 2013 and for two additional years beginning in 2014. Additional information about eligibility requirements and figuring the credit can be found on IRS.gov. Gallia Calendar Sunday, March 25 GALLIPOLIS — Post 27 of the American Legion will hold an annual birthday dinner from 2-4 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Open to the public and free of charge. Thursday, March 29 GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free Clinic, 1-4 p.m., 258 Pinecrest Drive just off Jackson Pike. The clinic serves uninsured Gallia residents between the ages of 18 and 65. Saturday, March 31 RODNEY — Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m., Rodney United Methodist Community Center, for ages 0-12. GALLIPOLIS — Community Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., Canaday Park, for toddlers and children through age 12. Prizes will be awarded and games will be available. The event is being organized by the Gallipolis Church of Christ in Christian Union located on Eastern Avenue, Gallipolis. Sunday, April 1 GALLIPOLIS — The Perennial Cat Shelter fundraising committee meeting, 2-4 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. The public is welcome. Monday, April 2 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. The neighborhood watch meets the first Monday of each month. Tuesday, April 3 GALLIPOLIS — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America Gallia County Post 4464 will have nomination of officers for program year 2012-13 at 6 p.m. Attendees must have a current VFW membership card. GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch at Courtside Bar and Grill at noon. Wednesday, April 4 GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Historical Preservation Board will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. at the Gallia County Convention and Visitor’s Center meeting room at 61 Court Street, Gallipolis, Ohio. Approval of the minutes from January 4, 2012 meeting. * Case # 1 Remodeling Chapman residence 5 Court Street * Case # 2 Remodeling Longey 12 State Street * Case # 3 Awning for Envy Tattoo 417 Second Avenue Concerns on any other properties in the Historical District and any other matters brought before the board will be heard. For more information, please call Bev Dunkle @ 441.6015 or Brett Bostic at 441-6022. Saturday, April 7 PERRY TWP. — Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., Raccoon Creek County Park. All participants should meet at the Wild Turkey #1 shelter. Event is for children through age 12. For more information call 446-4612, ext. 256. GALLIPOLIS — Easter egg hunt in the Gallipolis City Park. Games will begin at 10 a.m. and Easter egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. Age groups to participate in the hunt are under one year to two; three to four; five to six; seven to eight; nine to 10; and 11 to 12. For more information contact Brett Bostic or Bev Dunkle at the Gallipolis Parks and Recreation Department at (740) 441-6022. Tuesday, April 10 GALLIPOLIS — Flag Retirement Ceremony, 10 a.m., Gallia County Veterans Service Center, 323 Upper River Road, Suite B, Gallipolis. A open house will be held by the veterans service center immediately following the event. Those wishing to attend should call the service center at 446-2005 for planning purposes. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County TRIAD/SALT meeting, 1 p.m., Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1167 Ohio 160. The council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Thursday, April 12 GALLIA COUNTY — The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4464 will hold nomination of officers at the next regular meeting at 7 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary meets on the second Thursday of every month. Meigs Calendar Monday, March 26 RACINE — The Southern Local Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. POMEROY — The Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the office, 117 E. Memorial Drive, Pomeroy. POMEROY — The Meigs County Ikes will hold a White Elephant Sale at 7 p.m. Bring a covered dish and table service. There is a shot that prevents most cervical cancers. Are you interested? EVERYONE IN THE STUDY WILL RECEIVE THE GARDASIL® HPV VACCINE SERIES AND TWO FREE PAP TESTS FOR FREE! • You will need to come to the clinic 4 times over the course of a year to answer questions and provide blood and cervical samples. • You need to be a young woman, aged 18 to 26 years. • You will get a $10 gift card at each visit. Interested? Give us a call! CARE Project 3: 1-877-304-2273 (choose option 2) More info online at www.CAREProject3.osu.edu IN YOUR AREA NOW! 60301044 �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Can’t enjoy life in a college-town Dear Dr. this feeling? — Brothers: My F.K. husband and I Dear F.K.: recently retired You’ve been and moved to through a major one of those colchange by movlege towns that ing away from is supposed to home to a colkeep you young lege town you with its vibrant don’t really have culture of educaa history in, tion, music and much less a feelthe arts. And it ing that you’re is true that evgoing to fit in eryone enjoys there. I’m sure it hanging out Ask Dr. Brothers must be a dauntdowntown and ing experience Syndicated people -watchto find that you Columnist ing. That’s all have little or well and good, nothing in combut every time we try to go mon with all the hordes of to town, we encounter the kids blocking the sidewalks same problem: swarms of when you go downtown young people who make us looking for a nice place for feel like a couple of real old dinner. Until you can get fogies. How can we get over involved in some kind of social situation where you can meet other more experienced residents and get into the swing of things, I’m sure there are venues appropriate for people your age — you just haven’t been properly introduced to them. So, the first step is not to panic … you would have settling-in issues anywhere you moved. Try to make a few friends in your new location and follow their lead when it comes to the downtown area. They will make sure you are aware of the venues that are friendly to your age group. But don’t be afraid to mix and mingle with all the age groups who are enjoying your great college town. You probably will find that it’s a friendly place with lots of visiting parents to help bridge the gap between young and old. Eventually you won’t even notice that you are in a diverse community, because you’ll fit in just fine. *** Dear Dr. Brothers: I’m in the middle of this situation with my cats, and I don’t have the judgment to see if I am being a bad person or if I can change my feelings. The problem is that I live alone with four cats, and one of them is elderly and going downhill. He won’t go in the box in the garage with the other cats because they tend to attack him, so I have a box in the bedroom for him. This is making me very mad, and sometimes I find myself yelling at the poor thing. I know it’s not his fault. — J.R. Dear J.R.: There are few things more frustrating than sharing your home with an animal that doesn’t follow your rules and respect its living environment. When all the other animals are doing their thing in the right place at the right time, you can’t help but focus on the one who is out of line — and some of that frustration is bound to erupt from time to time. You know you shouldn’t yell at the cat, or let things escalate until you are swatting it on its rear end for something it doesn’t even understand or is no longer capable of doing. So I understand your quandary. Whenever your cat makes a move to try to do what he should in terms of the cat box, reward him generously with petting or a treat. If he misses the mark, try to catch yourself before you fly off the handle and yell at him, or worse. You will not be doing him any good, and you are going to feel worse about yourself than you already do. Try to put things in perspective, and know that this situation is a fluid one. It might get worse before it gets better. Also carefully consider the quality of life your cat is living day to day. Until then, just hold your nose — literally — and let him enjoy the final stage of his life as best he can, with you by his side. That’s all he really wants. (c) 2012 by King Features Syndicate AG, Ohio auditor issue updated Ohio Sunshine Laws Manual COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost recently announced the release of the revised and updated version of the Sunshine Laws Manual. This guide, published as a joint venture of both offices, is an open government resource regarding the state’s open meetings and public records laws. “For government to be truly accountable and transparent, it must operate in the open,” said DeWine. “The Sunshine Laws Manual is made available to help officials and citizens in Ohio better understand our state’s open meetings and public records laws.” “The Yellow Book is the owner’s manual for public records — and the owner is you, not the government,” said Yost. To view or download the updated manual, commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book,” visit www. OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/YellowBook or www.Auditor.state.oh.us. In addition to releasing this guide each year, the Attorney General’s office and the Auditor’s office promote open government by offering free Sunshine Law Trainings to public officials, as required by law. In 2011, the offices conducted 20 training sessions attended by more than 1,300 people. Sunshine Law training sessions have been scheduled across the state for 2012. A full schedule is available at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/SunshineLawTraining. The general public is wel- come to attend these trainings. The Sunshine Laws Manual is intended as a guide. However, because much of open government law is derived from case law or the interpretation of statutes by the courts, local governments are encouraged to seek guidance from their legal counsel when specific legal questions about these laws arise. $85; Medium/Lean, $68-$74; Thin/Light, $52-$67; Bulls, $82$107. Back to Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $1,050$1,325; Bred Cows, $775-$975; Baby Calves, $20-$235; Goats, $17.50-$185; Lambs, $290-dn. Manure to give away. Will load for you. Upcoming special 3/24/12 — equipment sale, 10 a.m. 3/28/12 — Replacement brood cow sale, 1 p.m. 4/4/12 and 4/11/12 — six club pigs each week Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 6453697, or visit our website at www.uproducers.com. Live Stock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from March 21, 2012. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $110-$205, Heifers, $110-$175; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $110$190, Heifers, $110-$165; 550- 625 pounds, Steers, $110-$175, Heifers, $110-$155; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $110-$155, Heifers, $110-$145; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $110-$130, Heifers, $100-$130. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $75- Gallia Briefs City announces water tower maintenance work GALLIPOLIS — The City of Gallipolis announces that contractors will begin preventative maintenance work on the Sanders Hill water tower beginning Monday, March 26. The process will consist of draining the tank and repainting the inside of the tank and the work is expected to take about three weeks to complete. Forty-four customers in the area of Sanders Drive, Adelaide Drive, Sylvia Road, East Drive, West Drive, and from the top of Sanders Hill to Safford School Road may be affected with varying water pressure during the maintenance period. The water line will be rerouted around the water tank to continue service to the area. Updated information can be found on the city’s website at cityofgallipolis.com or by calling the water utility office at 740-441-6006. French 500 Free Clinic slated GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free Clinic will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, March 29. The clinic is located at 258 Pinecrest Drive just off Jackson Pike. It was established to serve the health care needs of the uninsured residents of Gallia County between the ages of 18 and 65. In the event that local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the clinic will be cancelled. City Commission meet- ing slated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at the Gallipolis Municipal Court, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. The Gallipolis City Commission will meet prior to the meeting at 6:15 p.m. at the construction site of the Gallipolis Justice Center to tour the building. Easter egg hunt in the park GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Parks and Recreation and the Gallipolis Junior Woman’s Club are sponsoring the annual “Easter Egg Hunt in the Park” on Saturday, April 7. The Junior Woman’s Club will have games on the First Avenue/ River side of the city park starting at 10 a.m. and the Easter egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. The Junior Woman’s Club will also hold a bake sale in the same area. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to visit each child and to have photos taken with him. Every child will get a bag of candy from the Easter Bunny or his helper. Age groups to participate in the hunt are under one year to two; three to four; five to six; seven to eight; nine to 10; and 11 to 12. For more information contact Brett Bostic or Bev Dunkle at the Gallipolis Parks and Recreation Department at (740) 441-6022. Raccoon Creek County Park Easter egg hunt PERRY TWP. — The They will be $25 at the door. Flags are $30. The website is www.tornadoalumni.net. Farmer’s Market POMEROY — Anyone interested in taking part in the Farmer’s Market on the Pomeroy Parking Lot this Summer is asked to contact Derek Brickles at (740) 590-4891. Meigs Briefs Christian film showing POMEROY — The Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Church will show the Christian movie, “Courageous” at 6 p.m. Sunday evening at the church. The public is invited. Alive at Five service MIDDLEPORT — The Alive at Five service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at Heath United Methodist Church in Middleport. Youth Pastor from Colorado, Don Unrein will be sharing the message and Keith and Brenda Phalin have special music to share at “Alive at Five”. A free meal follows in the church basement. Everyone welcome! Syracuse church program SYRACUSE — At 11 a.m. Sunday at the Syracuse Community Church on Second Street, Gary and Pam Gillispie of South Charleston, W.Va. will be the special singers. The pastor invites the public. Childhood immunization offered POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization on Tuesday, March 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the office, 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Parents/guardian are to accompany all children. Shot records and medical cards, if applicable, are to be brought along. A $10 donation for administration is appreciated but no one will be denied service because of an inability to pay. Southern Alumni Banquet RACINE — The annual reunion of the Racine/ Southern Alumni banquet will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern High School. Tickets are $15 and available now at Southern High School and Racine Home National Bank. The Meigs County Council on Aging is accepting applications/resumes for: • Wellness Program Assistant - Degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion or related field required. Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of participants and employees. Flexible, willing to work evenings and Saturdays. Must have reliable transportation and telephone in the home. • Food Services Coordinator - Management experience required. Experience in basic accounting, budgeting, and computer data entry. Good communication skills, highly organized, and knowledge of food service guidelines, standards and regulations. Flexible, willing to work evenings and weekends. Must have reliable transportation and telephone in the home. Applications are available at the Meigs Multipurpose Senior Center, 112 East Memorial Drive, Pomeroy, OH. An E.O.E. employer. O.O.McIntyre Park District will be holding its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the Raccoon Creek County Park. All participants should meet at the Wild Turkey (#1) shelter to be divided into age groups for the hunt. There will be six separate age groups for children through age 12. All participants will receive a treat and the Easter Bunny will be available for pic- f tures. Over 200 eggs will be hidden for each age group, and there will be special prize eggs as well. For more information call (740) 4464612, ext. 256. City offices closed in observance of holiday GALLIPOLIS — Offices in the Gallipolis Municipal Building and Municipal Court will be closed on Friday, April 6 in observance of Good Friday. E e LI F h A rop E S ! 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Ace King Hardware Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home Patty Asbeck Susan Baker Joy Bentley Jeanne Bowen Denise Bunce Brenna Call Dettwiller True Value Hardware Farmer’s Bank and Savings Vanessa Folmer Friends of the Library Annie Goss Robert Griffin Maureen Hennessy Patricia Holter Claire Howard Home National Bank Frances Hunnell Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Hunter Karr Contracting Dana Kessinger Dr. Margie Lawson Mark Porter Chevrolet Joseph McCall Celia McCoy Pam O’Brien Ohio Valley Bank Ann Ohlinger Dorothy Oliver Leah Ord People’s Bank and Savings Gay Perrin Nancy Pickens Patty Pickens Don Poole Mary Poole Paul Reed Charlene Rutherford Ron Rutherford Carla Shuler Mike Struble Mike Swiger - State Farm Bob Titus Norma Torres Valley Lumber and Supply Dr. Melanie Weese Paid for by Save Meigs County Libraries: Sue Baker, treasurer 60300257 �Sunday Times Sentinel Sunday Times-Sentinel Opinion piniOn Page A4 Sunday,March January 8,2012 2012 Sunday, March25, 4, Sunday, Doctor shortage Attorneys in Ohio will blunt health reform’s effect The Corporate Health care reform saved Women’s History Month: A Fullmy Employment Act time for cautious celebration small auto shop Iraqi and American Reconciliation By Steve Jacobs est. About 80 percent of new phyprimary-care doctors control 80 the nation a glimpse of what is to because of the reform law. However, the supply of primary- sicians in the 1980s and 1990s did cents of the health-care dollar by come when access to health insurThe new health reform law is ex- sending their patients to hospitals, ance is expanded without expand- care physicians is expected to rise this. They like affluent areas with pected to create 32 million more in- referring them to specialists and ing the supply of primary care. by only 2 to 7 percent. Three out of The average wait for a non-urgent 4 physicians say they already are at well-insured patients, high-tech hossured Americans, according to the handing out prescriptions. pitals there and civic amenities thattooffer Pappas part The of 2013.” In late Februmath screams appointment with By an Sandy internist rose or over capacity. U.S. has the about to the avoid same paying is far more work be Congressional BudgetJr. Office. The By Frank Knapp their fair pease The special interests. a better quality of life. These highbe87a members crisis of healthnumber of physicians per capita as from 17 days in 2005 to 48 days in that there will federal government plans to expand ary, of Congress done. Elected leadersThey’re will be share of taxes. fedBy Laura McDowell Waite adults joined in thisU.S. lawsuit byIfthan the half March access insent the next 15 years. Ex- income enclaves 2011. Less of familymarks phy- care other industrialized nations. HowMedicaid to low-income Women’s a letter to President are also home to The meaningful repreconsidering turnedever,into figureheads eral agency budgets must NFIB, purports to be the “Voice ofare History longer waits forpraising appointments, sicians there accepting new a pect the U.S. haswhich far fewer primaryandCongress subsidizeis purchases on the Month, celebraObama this accelersentation of women in all the nation’s healthiest people. a According proposal that portends to when whosecare every effort exerto national news reports, Mary beNot increased becausecompared oflike the tion SmalltoBusiness.” small patients, businesses physician visits, greater use is no peace negotiations and postwith of 70 percent physicians than specialists. health-insurance exchanges women’s shorter achieveated timetable. There Most do not want to recognize Brown, themost leadAmericans plaintiff the lawsuit chalcommonsense rulesinto cise the will ofmine. the voters50 percent RAA, it theago. mul- mentsBy of nonphysicians for that routine care, fourbe years They make up about of won’t Wilcox itoffer requires to carry All welcomed meleaving with conflict fessionals, students, and andLuke a reminder of the question we are recovery planning that health care is rationed. It is is lenging the health reform law and owner affect howinFederal thwarted the willused higher prices. Massachusetts has about 108 physician workforce intomost insurance 2014. agencies will bethe Ibyactually be an footing NFIB member, tinationals the bill. work smiles and generous hosothers. In April, a second that still mustand be done Afghanistan, but what will critical. As a state legislator, done so by lack of insurance. Health of a smallcosts auto shopbenefits. in Florida, had The U.S. trains about 16,000 docprimary-care physicians for every analyze othertodeveloped nations, compared However, an and insurance card will ofhas government bureaucrats, in security front ofand 40 we until I read theirThe literature and realized pitality. will important travel from multinationals have to Standing ensure basic leave behind? Igroup know how it is close heritmuch business and filewithout for special bankruptcy tors a year. The nation would have residents,rights compared with with 35 percent inmore the not mean to disastrous patients reformMinneapolis is expected totorectify that, Instead will be interests and theU.S. religious and academic Sami I know for they’re interested in 100,000 playing for women. Nowhere As U.S.and troops leaveeach Afno allegiance to politics governfor women to be atNajaf the table to increase that number by 6,000 to only about 80 per 100,000 in Ohio. due to thousands of dollars in unpaid mediThe number of U.S. specialists providers to care for them. to taxpayers, small and courts. but exacerbate a new formup of in Najaf,more Iraq this isleaders this contrast sig- ghanistan other through work anbuild interfaith conference. and weour begin to it will than giving real ment small and businesses a voice. democracy. Their to coalitions, speak 8,000 annually for 20 years to meet an I even per capita has risen dramatically This ultimately suggests Ohio have more than cal bills.will businesses mid-sized and1 mil-Finally, the proposal is aconsidered nificant than in Afghanistan, rationing: the doctor is not in. think beyond war, our ensummer, wondered how at partner nonprofit orgaThe Iraqis who hosted I’ve never myself a very politishareholders and corporate for unheard voices and deexpected demand. wait locally. 1965, while the ratio of pri- longer lion insured Mymore husband I own abecause small autosince shoplobbyist the country asand a residents whole. corporate dream. awould successful transition with theatcountry they react to the togagement nizations–Sami meJacob and who will welcome a veteran healthcal person. Growing up in a are big (11 where executives the only cide howis resources should Adding the sense of urgency is MPTSteve Thefamily primary-care workload is physicians has remained of reform, according tothe ancountry Urban inmary-care too, at the other end of RentThe Regulatory Account- It appears to aby sustainable hinges must not end.the In4aOhio recent and Natokids), haveyou been presentation Ipeace was about and I1 at Iraqi other American civilians care journalist and author of the learn to consider all sides. I have flags they salute. A diminbe allocated. This is true of the fact that about out of expected to increase nearly 30 relatively constant, because they Institute analysis. on, Washington. Our(RAA), business written is alive and on inclusion andphysicians equality Public Radio (NPR) ability Act of 2011 byascorporate attorto the give. I was an un- istional American Reconciliation demonstrate an amazing siblings who are Republicans, Democrats, age 60 or older. percent between 2005 and 2025. earn much as three times more A primary-care physician is the new book, ‘Health Care in 2020: peace-building around the ishing of our democratic kicking –passed thanks in to the Affordable Care Act. of women. Fawzia which thewith U.S. neys income. for corporate attor- is for armed, Christian AmeriProject of (IARP). TheKoofi two capacity on Bad the About 6 interview, percent Ohio resinumber ofMy factors feed this demore first for people undiagevenoutlook Independents. I loveAthem too.toAtfocus the 10th anWhereworld, Uncertain Reform, governance only all. serves Forcontact as long as I can remember, fixing The Afghan women have made — who has been a deputy House, provides extensiveneys. can spending five weeks dents currently live in federally mand, including a growing popuof the same: greater scarcity of priorganizations are based future. For them, the war nosed illnesses. They include family niversary of U.N. and Security hasthe been skeptical of cars in my own small business has been sister, a Republican, Habits, Too Few Doctors Skyto give multinationals gains these past the 10 years. of shortage Afghanistan’s ly detailed procedures for40 designated primary-care flood boomers mary carehealth and a reform, growing supply ofshelation, Every aspect of the RAA but physicians, and interinbaby Iraq with Mus- speaker in the Sister Cities of Council is not over, and there is even admitsathat it’s ofThere my dream. pediatricians My dad served years in the more power. rocketing CostsResolution Are Taking1325 Us’. on He are now 3.2areas. million parliament is now Physicians tend toand cluster in being becoming Medicare beneficiaries specialists. nal-medicine doctors. Primary-care agencies in promulgating is geared toward encouraglim Peacemaker Teams Najaf and Minneapolis. no timePeace to dwell on the Women, and Security working for peopleThe like me. military and knew a little about everything. authorities can be reached at steve@unitedAfghan girls enrolled in talked astogether ahigh potential areas supply about is already and acquiring medical conditions Massachusetts reformed state only physicians’ share the regulations thatofcars are U.S. pro-healthing starting special interests to le-someits (MPT). The topic of where my They work to in past: not for millions October of the 2010, SecreIcare grew upisfixing with him, I’m sure people might sayage, I’mand at the these multinationals recschool since the overthrow first woman president in Afstatesofhealth.com. rather than where the need is greatas they newly insured health-care system in 2006, giving dollar only 7 cents. However, jectedI was to have minimum gally challenge every regupresentation was the reorganize civilian and huwho still lack reliable actary of State Hillary Clinton when littleaholding a flashlight while fault for my own situation. Even though I of the Taliban in 2001. Af- ghanistan — said of the Unitognize are the courts. With effect of atHis least $100 stuck mil- with lation an agency. Even lationship between Iraqis manitarian partnerships, cess to clean water and said, “It’s not as though we he worked. lessons me:ofyou would have been rejected wheneverwealth, I ap- ghan women’s organizations ed States, “I know in your their enormous lion ondo thewhat U.S.you economy. and Americans the such as an October, 2011 are as doing a are favorliving for ouralways can to help.frivolous lawsuits pliedare dueproto mymultinationals pre-existing condition, diligently forand a provicapitals, in your country and electricity, eagerly payI lobbied However, possibility of “reconciliabecause defines medical delegation from refugees, or dealing with My husband aand thorough I met while tected studying to stillit feel selves and them by including sion of gender equality in the among your public, issues some responsibility for not applyexpensive attorreading of the proposal tion.” “substantial for aa difference Najaf to fisMinneapolis, or trauma-related disorders. be auto mechanics. For theSmith last 15 the many services theyinoffer such bestdate who doesn’t support and willfor make in corporate Columbus, and Constitution women the work ofaspeace. Community leader backs foryears, State evidence” and have won growth like women’s rights, human ing health coverage when I was younger. neys toand delay, change or kill calI responsibility livedtofor five weeks inagainst leads lived to three lawsuit to be anything the County a program that brings After my presentation we’ve our conclusions. dream our own is a vote your fuensure Gallia the surrounding Rep – owning This is a necessary global selling books, DVD’s audiobooks, E-books, the right vote in elections. rights are not the main reaBut isn’t personal responsibility part of any government June andaJuly 2011 at shop not far from where grew special up. First, itGallia will likely driveI up clean drinking water tochildren’s in Najaf, a microphone interest thinks is a better ture, and vote that endangers theyou lifetime region will be place for allregulation of us and Afghanistan Dear Countians, security imperative. computers, programs, andIncludmany has of adopted a son are in Afghanistan, the point of health care reform? The new thatto stands in and their way 25 We’re your the home of my friend and of your family and children. It is on us to live, work play. Wecost have unique Mom-and-Pop opportunity tooperasend future generations, the ofa typical almost every “reasonable.” schools in Iraq. was passed ing women in around the workthe of desk services. percent parliamentary but this is one of the achievelawSincerely, is built on the idea of sharing responsi- colleague, tion – the of andand oneGallia auto technivote for jobs instead of debt, and for ayou true have one of our two ownprocess to us represent County Sami Rasouli, Recently, MPT began room for comments. rule-making The 32-page RAA men- of profit. This means that quota peace advances our national Upon learning of the levy, I wondered in the lower house of ments invested bility to fix aCampbell, broken system. cian we of employ. I know by review, citizen legislator instead of anblood entrenched Marianne and the 93rd District in our the customers Ohio in Najaf, a one cityofabout two hosting to live Nearly alltowelcomed me budget a federal agency. interests, promotes tionsGeneral judicial litiga- the RAA threatens every parliament, the highandAmericans treasure Wethis security howfor.” much was going cost me. Wow! It’s the insurance companies’ responsibilname. They all know my dog. We’ve raised politician. Gallipolis, Ohio Assembly. To accomplish this goal will reAmerican citizen’s health hours south of Baghdad. and in this Iraq, just warmly Najaf, butfor nearpolitical stability, economic Second, federally elected tion, the court and other est in the world and, unlike shouldwork honor sacrifice It will costasa mere $2.67to per month the ity to stop18 denying coverage for pre-exist- the two beautiful doing what we moreStates, information visit http://votemiquire the support thewhile entire County. MyFor country still occupied IARP has hosted lyvalued all and also rejected the and safety. growth respect for huUnited Afghaniofficials willchildren beofstripped and we should invest lawsuit terminology ownerwisely ofdoza home at $100,000. That’s ing conditions. love. cahmartindale.wordpress.com/about/ Student supports Ryan Smith comes from many generatheirs, thethe people has but signed UnitedI in and andless social pro- man enseconomic of Iraqis in Ameripossibility of fundamental reconciliaIn Martindale regard to for theHouse No. 1 stan of their ability to respon- times. It even includes a expensive thanrights a Starbuck’s coffee. It’s the government’s responsibility to Nations When we started our business, Jacob Meyer seat tions oflead Gallia Countians and provision is a buying proven guaranteeing Convention on and the grams that enhance met were welcoming freedoms. No It peace that can homes over the secupastin favor tion with Americans until sibly our country. issue today — jobs (other Please, vote of this… levy. is part of expensive health insurance seemed comDear Editor, leader. On a personal level, I have known ensure that coverage is affordable with preElimination oftold AllmeForms women’s left rights is warm. Most they rity fewthrough years. demilitarization Thetheproject is ofsacrifices the military Iraq And third, it’s a highway “immediate judicial re- than corporate attorney heartbeat thisUS county. pletely out of reach. With so many start-up Library levy will cost lessand than one Gerald Ford once said, “Ascale government five of his family, watched him mium assistance on a sliding and tax of Discrimination Against promote women’s rights a peace we can afford to supwere eager, if somewhat small compared to the and Americans worked in to generations never-ending lawsuits view” for any special interjobs) the RAAyou willwant crePatty Asbeck costs, there wereOhio manyState things we did withStarbucks big enough to give you— everything grow up, attend University, then credits forthe small businesses. Women (CEDAW). inclusive peace pro- Ohio port.” nervous, for the endmonthly of through scope of the Iraq War, long-term partnerships by special interests against est on every aspect of Middleport, ate none in the private secout. Dear Editor, a government big enough to take that’s from the return to Gallipolis to pursue a successful is And, But while providing opcesses. These investments if we get access to coverage Women’s Month American occupation, but it affirms our shared with Iraqis History to help rebuild the federal government. prescribed rule-making tor. Instead, it endangers But, as getting olderadvisor, I’ve started worrying After doing some research on the Meigs you everything you have.” career a financial becoming truly affordable, portunities for women will be far less costly than isn’t it all of our responsibility gives us reason for cautious but also eager to build desire for peace and our Iraq. With the US miliTheabout RAA is health. designed to years process. Even theToday, decision Appeal for a ‘yes’ vote on Middleport the well-regulated marketmore A ago, we County Library, I believe the the residents of bigofgovernment spending risks to involved andmy dedicated tofew his community. vote, work and attend decade of war that came to be a part the solution by purchasing celebration. Can we prestronger relationships— common humanity, detary now officially out of micromanage every federal by anThink agency thatfuture, a ruleandplace levies in establishthis county be aware of some eyeour careeressential politicians support schools decided we needed to get Ob- insurance? His leadership abilities areinsurance. a given. in should Afghanistan before. serve the gains that Afghan professional and culturspite the war. Iraq, will Americans foragency in its efforts to crewill not meet the minimum DearPresiEditor, competition be- opening facts. Sometimes busy lives 2011, ruin fair our nation to win easy of the many years not policies that willing taining policies forwe Jaytried, and but my could employee paramount toAmerican equality,in ourIn December women have made? must If any one of us – insurance companies, isal—with the This March, getvoting about our war in Iraq ate rules necessary carry $100 million Please consider “YES” forWe the upwe just take things forthese granted,dent and our coming lo-Obama votes. By can allowing Washington to grow into pass asmoothly, levy to update our schools. Then, in threshold went but Ito was rejected for a pretween small, mid-size and women can’t pursue Barack released support a peace-building the government, or individuals – fails on people. IARP and MPT will help and its consequences? Or out legislation passed bysince be birth challenged court, coming Middleport levies. If you would like cal library is just such an institution. I was that big it has become, we are giv2005, through Ryan’s our citiexisting condition I’ve leadership, had – a theinpower business. The RAA will opportunities if they aren’t the first-ever U.S. National transition strategy that emour end of the bargain, reform breaks down. While in Iraq, not once coordinate a delegation will we work with Iraqis Congress. By doing so, it the making the development Middleport to the community it surprised to find out that levy Plan will on ing it the powersimply to take allow away our zens came together through Red Dot genetic condition called psoriasis. Combat activities likea 1-mill Action Women, restored bigAmerican business safe. phasizes theand roles and rights did I on enter the strikes Green So,offor theInNFIB, my Attorney General night from Minneapolis to Nain money the coming years and turns over effecofletter, any rule tolife. the appear the ballot as a 5 year operating way Washington and Columbus, Campaign and passed the much needed When I 60 gotyears thatofrejection the subject once was, it takes it takes good raids and drone Peace and Security, and to push smaller competiof women. Zone or an American jaf to attend opening decades to support the McKenna, andand thethis other AGs on this tive regulation extensive levy. I always thought that our library was weexpensive need a change, fall we have the school levy. thought that kept promulgagoing through my headandRob leadership, but most of all it takes YOU to are not furthering Afghan signed an Executive Order tors out of the marketplace, Pappas is State Senamilitary base. Invited by directing ceremonies celebrating recovery of aa government, country we lawsuit, I have a message. I believe supportedsecurity. through local taxes. It is not so. opportunity to elect candidates who that won’tI women’s Asthat a fiscal financial process. was we’d have to close with our business tion under theconservative, Administrarule-making There get involved. Fund the village Instead, the plan to be thus killing jobs. who are Sami, I helped teach Eng- Najaf ’s designation as the tor from Minnesota and helped and principles millions other Americans Our local libraries supported with tax Together, trade personal gain. People these expertise, Ryan how things and jobs withknows health insurance. wasto –describe tionfind Procedures Act into a toisget no It way the of for activities are are fueling implemented. the that vote in leaders trulydestroy? care about MiddleThe RAA isreform not just bad co-founder of the isGlobal lish classes in Najaf and 2012 “Cultural Capital of Luke Wilcox the dollars from the state’s Public Library Fund. of every age see the need for a responsible He is a past president of both the Galbenefiting from health care – deadone. devastating thought. We’re living our protracted process that will RAA in any other simpler military conflict that hinders Executive Order and Naport and its people, and then, get involved. Women’s Convening atComthe policy. It’s extremist legvisited Najaf, the Islamic InDevelopment and Most of families us are aware of the monetary cri- World.” candidate to ensure andeye prosperity lia County Chamber ofI’dCommerce and the to serve dream. It’s ever for. you to lookstability us in the and ex- the development ofinpolitical tional Action Plan (NAP) stretch theeverything time needed for hoped terms than call itforwhat Every one of University us can be aofpart ofCatherine. restoring St.Director islation designed to care pro- solutions. Karbala, Baghdad, andhavechart munications of vited by the theto the sis facing Ohio. As costs soared, thehosted in ourwhy country. Community Improvement Corporation Then I found outdecades. about the Pre-existing a and roadmap for how plain you want to take our health it is — aofbudget-busting, rule-making into Middleport great little town itPresiused She serves as the Vice tect the very entities from Basra. I met artists, busilibrary has experienced a 33.5% cut in its Everyone who believes in protecting Gallia County. He recognizes the challenges the Iraqi and American governor of Najaf ProvCondition Insurance Plan. It’s part of health According to a WashingUnited States will Corporate Federal agency budgets anti-democracy,away. to accelerate be. Some ofdent us can helpWomen by bringing in of the Legislawhichletthe rest of hear us need operating funds.News The library nowinstitutionalize operatOhio’s future Micah Martindale facing all ofto us inplan today’s economic climate. ness professionals, farmcare – abe where people who’ve Full Project in ince, the delegation willand Reconciliation Post-ABC poll isand efforts Maybe, justshould maybe, when you our ton Attorneys Employwill reform need expanded businesses believing in the community Lobby - aMN. program of ing with on athe same level as itthe was bring your to Columbus from the 94th we are successful in of electing as stories, protection multinational been rejected by companies can ers, the funding owner of small Minneapolis, He can include local government in March 2011, across government to of tor’s youvoice might consider—changing your conducted mentRyan Act. byIf hundreds of insurance billions again. Some us can help create programs Women’s Action for New Diin 1997. District house seat. Micah understands the our State Representative from the 93rd get coverage until the ban on pre-existing internet cafe, university 63 percent of Americans are corporations. advance women’s participabe reached at luke@recofficials, academics, a It’s no wonder then that mind. dollars to comply with the that keep our neighborhoods clean or prorections (WAND). Since to thatcontinuing time others. theytheopened two ad- medical andvice-chairman focused lead- professors, District, we can look bold con- need for unity, prosperity condition takesforward effect. to tion in preventing conflict and onciliationproject.org. journalist, proKnapp supporters of theLaura RAA McDowell are RAA anddenials perform their Waite is and her husband opposed grams that keep our neighborhoods safe. It’s © American Forum ditional branches so Washthat all ofand thekeeping county peace. These whoAmerican will be theSustainAmeri- war servative As a learned family man I signedleadership. up. I’ve since that and my ership. Those ofofusthe in Afghanistan. primarily U.S.-based mulusual functions of protectJay own Jay’s Professional Automotive in not just the Mayor or Village Council’s job and the National Women’s can access is a documents testimony torepresent a funfor theBusiness next half a century a committed advocate, he is most psoriasis has pro-life led to other conditions that can working class ington also the haslibrary. joined Itthe able Council tinational corporations. Ining the public and small Renton, Washington, and are members of to make Middleport a great place to live, to Editorial Forum. NWEF, a the leadership ourtroops library damental board, Mrs. have a candidate with our chorus concerned aboutI’m thegetting future of Gallia need treatment. the care County I need, know we must and calling forofour change in how the president and CEO of creasing the cost ofMain governbusinesses from the Street Alliance Washington, work and to play — it’s your job too! project of American Forum, Kristi Eblin, and the library staff that we best interests at heart, andofsupport Martin-a to and all ofand southeastern Ohio.what This approach and Jay I are still unsafe doing we love. come home. On Feb. 1, United States will approach the South Carolina ment for taxpayers is not products and practices. Pleaseand vote “YES” for the Middleport coalition of aover 2,000 small businessSmall own- Secretary is dedicated to bringinglevhave maintained the Leon qualityitsofdiplomatic, services military dale for State Representative. will growwhy theI’m area throughthat thriving busiThat’s outraged Republican of Defense Business Chamber of Comconcern to these corporaCongressional and presiies, and then, do your part, get involved! ers in Washington State and founding affound atannounced this time. Imagine to live on As a college student, I know my genera- Panetta nesses, providing to increase employmore women’s voices onto Attorneys General,jobs including my state’s AG, that thetrying development-based support merce. tionslawsuit that offshore taxnational dential will of the Main Street Alliance your 1997 income. library tion understands we will pay the price for United ment andgovernance help are families remain stable, inde-use filiate Rob McKenna, taking abepartisan States will Impossible. end its toThe women in areas Thanks, of conflict the op-ed pages and into the Copyright (C) 2012 by combat havens decepreplaced byprosperous. bureaucratic Vaughan, system missions we have in is Afghania cultural necessity. We reckless spending and lack of accountability pendent and network. that threatens to take my dreams awayand to other commentary continuum. like Afghanistan. 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Sunday Times Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio Phone (304) 675-1333 Sammy M. Lopez Publisher slopez@heartlandpublications.com Stephanie Filson Managing Editor sfilson@heartlandpublications.com �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Obituaries Michael D. ‘Mike’ Cremeans Michael D. ‘Mike’, ‘Rooster’ Cremeans, 61, of Gallipolis, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Born April 16, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late George A. and Joann Hughes Cremeans. Mike was a construction worker and a member of the Laborer Local in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed archery and bow hunting. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Louise ‘Pat’ Mannon Cremeans of Gallipolis; two children, Stacey Lea Cremeans of Gallipolis, and George Michael (Teresa Lynn Wells) of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, Dalton Lee Brown and Caitlynn Grace-Marie Cremeans; six brothers and sisters, Karen Sue (Terry) Van Horn of Columbus, Vickie (Jack) Parsons of Garner, NC., Gwen Roach (Allen Drummond) of Gallipolis, Charlie (Regina) Cremeans of Winfield, West Virginia, Mark (Cindy) Cremeans of Gallipolis and Callie (David) McCarty of Glasgow, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in Mike’s memory. An online guest registry is available at waugh-halleywood.com. Ruth Gloeckner Moore Ruth Gloeckner Moore of Syracuse, Ohio, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 22, 2012, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. Ruth was born on Monkey Run, February 25, 1918, to the late Jacob and Grace Hysell Gloeckner. She married Lloyd Marcus “Dinty” Moore on April 10, Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 38.48 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 19.30 Ashland Inc. 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Member SIPC. Need to advertise? Call 740.992.2155 or 740.446.2342 Death Notices 1937, in Parkersburg. Dinty preceded her in death three months before their 70th wedding anniversary. She remained a resident of Monkey Run for most of her married life, spending time in several states while Dinty pursued a baseball career. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and the UMW. She taught classes in knitting and crochet at the Senior Citizens, was a member of the Winding Trails Garden Club and the Canasta Club. She loved to quilt and was proud to show the many quilts she made. She worked at the Meigs County Courthouse until her retirement. She was a resident of the Appletree Assisted Living where she was loved and well cared for by the staff. She is survived by two sons, Gary (Peggy) Moore, and Dennis (Cathy) Moore; grandchildren, Brian Freeman, Jerod (Keri) Moore, Amy (Brad) Miller, Andrea Moore, and Randy (Miranda) Moore; great-grandchildren, Anita Faith, Clayton Marcus Moore, Austen Morgan, Laynie and Sophia Moore, Haden and Griffen Miller; one brother-in-law, Bob Moore; one sister-in-law, Margie Cunningham; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd “Dinty” Moore; a sister, Mary Horton; and a brother, Alfred Gloeckner Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy, Ohio. Officiating will be the Rev. Brian Dunham. Friends and family may call from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s name to the Cooperative Parrish Food Bank. An online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Ohio Valley Forecast Sunday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., then isolated showers between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Announcing Saturday, March 31st • 7 pm 1st Southern Baptist Church Pomeroy Pike • Pomeroy, Ohio Everyone Welcome www.mydailytribune.com or www.mydailysentinel.com Relay for Life Yard Sale 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, March 31, 2012 Sponsored by the Gallia County Relay for Life Team “Benny’s Buddies” Location: 1069 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH Driving Directions: Building is located adjacent to Foodland & across from Spring Valley Approx. 1/4 mile past Holzer Clinic – Watch for signs! Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Beulah M. Castor Beulah May Castor, 80, Columbus, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, in the Mount Carmel West Medica Center in Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, in the HuntleyCremeens Funeral Home, Wellston. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery in Jackson County. Friends may call after 11 A.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Gladys Kleinhans Gladys Kleinhans, 89, Wellston, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, in the Jenkins Memorial Health Care Facility in Wellston. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Huntley-Cremeens Funeral Home, Wellston. Father Donald Maroon officiated. Burial was in the Radcliff Cemetery near Wilkesville. Susan Lynn Elliott-Ludy Susan Lynn Elliott-Ludy, 50, Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Gallia County, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, in Winston-Salem, NC. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Thurman United Methodist Church with burial following in the CM Cemetery, Oak Hill, Ohio. Friends can call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Willis Funeral Home. Torres A. Williamson Torres A. Williamson, 88, of Southside, West Virginia, died at home March 22, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church, Southside, West Virginia. Friends may call on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Deal Funeral Home. Nathan R. Simmons Nathan R. Simmons, 90, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, died at Holzer Senior Care, Gallipolis, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 28, 2012, at the Deal Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Cemetery Flat Rock West Virginia. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Do we have your attention now? Advertise your business in this space, or bigger Call us at: 740.992.2155 or 740.446.2342 �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Changes From Page A1 more accountability in the schools and the introduction of the letter grade evaluation program. The change will come about next year and will be fully implemented in the 2014-15 school year, according to ODE. At that time a more rigorous curriculum and assessments will be fully in place, and school systems will be charged with and graded on how well they are doing in preparing students for life after high school. Of the 383 schools in Ohio that received an excellent rating under the old plan in Ohio last year, Scott Wolfe, director of federal program for Southern Local Schools, said only 22 schools would have gotten an “A” if the new evaluation system had been in place. The reactions of the superintendents of Meigs County’s three school districts to the new evaluation program follow a similar pattern. The general perception is that parents and the public will view the grades as they view them not only in education but in life — “A” for excellent, “B” for good, “C” for average, “D” for poor, and “F” for failure. But as ODE changes the current report card system, Zornes From Page A1 Davies. According to Rio Grande Village Mayor Matt Easter, he and the village council remain completely supportive of the police department’s efforts and, on behalf of the village, he thanked Zornes for her efforts. “I am just blown away, a lot of us are blown away, by the leadership that this little girl’s showing at 10 years old,” Easter said. “It’s really touched a lot of people, what she’s doing, and I don’t Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 Extension Column based on ratings of excellent, effective, continuous improvement, academic watch and academic emergency, into the proposed new method of evaluation, a school district now rated excellent, could conceivable be given a “C.” That means parents and the public will now view that school as “just average” and perhaps not a satisfactory grade for the school they want their children to attend. Southern Superintendent Tony Deem said, “We all want our schools to do better. We all want our students to perform better. I understand the concept of the state wanting to have better performing schools, but I don’t understand wanting higher performance at the cost of lessening the degree of success that we have already accomplished.” “I think our teachers do a great job overall at teaching our kids, and ultimately I think our students are learning at a high level. I wouldn’t want our upcoming scores to paint an inaccurate negative picture of the many positive things we have here at Southern,” he added. “We are striving to improve in all areas, and we are making improvements and progress in all areas all the time. As a district things are mov- ing forward as new teaching techniques are introduced,” said Meigs Local Superintendent Rusty Bookman. “We are concentrating on ways to improve the quality of instruction, and by doing that, we know good scores will follow. We’ll do the best we can with what we have locally. We’re making positive strides,” he said. Eastern Superintendent Scott Gheen said, “My frustration lies in the fact as to how they (ODE) are putting this proposal together to grade our schools and how the public will view it. We have to have accountability, but I think the current system of grading is better when it comes to how the public perceives the school when it comes to equating education.” He said one of his fears is that when the public sees the new grading system, A to F, they will look at the grade and relate it not only to aspects of life but to the education of their children. He went on to say that the current system of evaluating school performance shows how the school is actually doing in educating children by the ratings they receive which range from excellent to needing improvement. even know how to begin to thank her.” Easter further reported that he hopes more and more community members come forward in support of the police department’s efforts to raise funding for a K-9 program that will hopefully prove to impact the ongoing drug problem within the community. “If we don’t have someone in our family who’s been affected by a drug problem, we know someone who is being affected by it. This is just part of, hopeful- ly, breaking up the pipeline of this drug epidemic that is just ruining our county From Page A1 — not just our county, our country,” Easter said. On Friday, Simpkins, while also expressing her heartfelt pride in her daughter’s efforts, discussed her own desire to see a decrease in drug-related crime in her community — something that will provide a safer world for her daughter and other children. “I want her to be safer, I want all of our kids to be safer,” she said. “It’s just not the world I grew up in, and I would like to have more safety for her.” To donate to the Rio Grande Police Department’s K-9 fund, or for more information, contact Sgt. Josh Charlene Hoeflich/photos Davies or Chief Daniel Day at (740) 245-9093, or stop Steve VanMeter, right, was presented the “Legionnaire of the Year” trophy by John Hood, Drew Webster Post commander. by the police department located in the Rio Grande Municipal Building during normal business hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Gallipolis Church of Christ Meets at 214 Upper River Rd. Turn into Airport Rd. and follow signs - Gallipolis, OH Preaching and Teaching New Testament Christianity, Classes For Children • If you love Jesus, what do you have to do? Read John 14:15 • When Jesus healed 10 lepers, how many came back to thank him? Read Luke 17:(11-19) Sunday Bible Study 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm “WE ARE GROWING, COME GROW WITH US” For information call 740-446-1618 60300762 Visit our website: www.gallipolischurchofchrist.net Do you hear the hum of the lawnmower in your neighborhood? Yes. It is time to mow your lawn! Remember to cut your lawn on a frequent basis early in the Spring. It may take two cuttings a week as the grass grows quickly with the rains and abnormally warm weather. Cut only one third of the leaf blade at each cutting to allow the grass to shade out the germinating weed seeds in your lawn. Leave at least two and one half inches of grass after you mow your yard. Take a ruler out with you to measure the remainder of the grass plant left after mowing. Adjust the height of your mower either up or down. Are you prepared to maintain your lawn? Take out your lawnmower checklist: oil change, gasoline tank check, sharpen the blades, engine check, and are wheels OK? Perhaps this is the year for a new lawnmower. Visit the various home and garden shows and local equipment dealers to see what is available. Mulching mowers are suggested by OSU Extension to minimize bagging of grass clippings and recycling of nutrients back onto the lawn. If you are planning a new lawn you need to get By Hal Kneen ready so it can be sown before early April. Take a soil sample to see what nutrients are needed, select the right type of grass for your yard, prepare the soil before seeding and plan to seed, straw and water the lawn. Further information may be obtained for a new or older lawn care by calling our office or going online at www. ohioline.osu.edu and look under turfgrass seeding and care. Did you have crabgrass last year? Due to the early spring weather you need to apply crabgrass pre-emergence weed killer on now! Dimension (dithiopyr) or siduron are great pre-emergent weed killers. Some organic homeowners have used corn gluten meal as a pre-emergent weed killer with varying results. If you miss the early application use chemicals that contain the active ingredient quinclorac , prodiamine or dithiopyr. Remember control of dandelion and other broadleaf weeds using herbicides should be delayed until late April when the weeds are larger. *** Interested in finding out more about the process and impacts of oil and gas drilling and leasing? Plan on attending Ohio State University Extension’s program on March 26 from 6 :30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Meigs High School cafeteria (Southeast corner of US 33 and SR7 in outside Pomeroy). This is a free program to make you aware of the choices you may face in deciding whether you lease and what questions to ask. OSU Extension educators Chris Penrose and Clif Little have given their presentations throughout southeast Ohio to enable landowners to better assess their individual options in developing their Marcellus and Utica shale deposits. Harold Kneen is the Athens/Meigs County Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator , Ohio State University Extension . Birthday John Hood, Post commander, presents a certificate to Paul Kloes in recognition of 60 years membership. Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 mdsports@heartlandpublications.com Sports INSIDE Local spring sports schedules B2-3 White Falcons open season with win over Point, 3-0 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com MASON, W.Va — The White Falcoons open the season in style as the Wahama baseball team held visiting rival Point Pleasant scoreless thursday night as the White Falcons took the 3-0 victory. Wahama (1-0) started the season right, with a run in the bottom of the first that would have been enough. The Big Blacks (1-2) couldn’t get their bats going as they didn’ manage to score. Wahama added two more runs in the bottom of the fifth and too the 3-0 win over PPHS. Tyler Roush earned the victory for the White Falcons as he pitched six strong innings striking out five while walking two and surrendering three hits. Zach Wamsley pitched the seventh and earned the save for WHS wile walking one and striking out one. The loss was credited to Brandon Toler who in four innings of work struke out seven, walked three, gave up four hits, and three runs (all earned). Point Pleasant’s Austen Toler pitched the final two innings while giving up just one hit and striking out three. Tyler Roush led the Wahama offense with two hits and one run batted in, followed by Wyatt Zuspan with one hit , a double, and two RBI. Zac Warth and Wesley Harrison also had hits for WHS. Point Pleasant’s hits were by Austin Toler, Jason Stouffer, and Alex Potter, all singles. Wahama finished with three runs on five hits with no errors and five runners left on base. Point Pleasant finished with no runs, three hits, no errors and seven left behind. Wahama returns to action Monday at Southern at 5 p.m. while Point Pleasant traveles to Sissonville at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Alex Hawley/photo Point Pleasant’s Eric Roberts (17) throws to first base during Friday night’s 6-5 win over Charleston Catholic in Point Pleasant. Point Pleasant rallies past Irish, 6-5 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — As the rain got stronger so did the bats of the Big Blacks. The Point Pleasant baseball team defeated Charleston Catholic 6-5 on a rainy Friday night in walk-off fashion in Mason County. The Irish (2-1) bats started off hot, scoring twice in the top of the first inning, and once more in the third. The Big Blacks (2-2) got on the board with a run in the bottom of the third as Austen Toler scored on the Brndon Toler single. Charleston Catholic bounced back with a run in each the fourth and fifth to push its lead to 5-1, and things looked dim for the Big Blacks with rain beginning to fall. With two quick outs in the bottom of the Point Pleasant managed to start a rally. Two free passes and 3 singles later the game was tied at five headed into the final frame. After the Irish’s Rocco Wilcox drew a walk and stole second, PPHS shut the door retiring the next three batters. Up first in the bottom of the seventh was the Big Blacks’ Jason Stouffer who, with a 1-1 count, hit a line drive deep over the right-center field fence for a game winning walk-off home run. Austen Toler began the game on the mound for the Big Blacks and earned the no decision after pitching four innings walking one, striking out three, giving up three hits and four runs, three of the runs were earned. Levi Russell earned the victory in relief for PPHS as he went three innings striking out three, and walking two while giving up one run on two hits. Kiefer Hovorka started on the mound for the Irish and he struck out four, walked two, and gave up one run on three hits in four innings of work. Ian Lough pitched two innings gave up four runs on four hits and two See POINT ‌| B2 OVP Sports Schedule Monday, March 26 Baseball South Gallia at Waterford, 5 p.m. Point Pleasant at Sissonville, 6:30 p.m. Wahama at Southern, 5 p.m. Trimble at Eastern, 5 p.m. Warren at Meigs, 5 p.m. Softball South Gallia at Waterford, 5 p.m. Poca at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Wahama at Southern, 5 p.m. Trimble at Eastern, 5 p.m. Warren at Meigs, 5 p.m. Track and Field River Valley at Jackson, 4:30 p.m. Boys Tennis Gallia Academy at Athens, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 Baseball Gallia Academy at Rock Hill, 5 p.m. River Valley at Eastern, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Wahama, 6 p.m. Meigs at Trimble, 5 p.m. Softball River Valley at Eastern, 5 p.m. Point Pleasant at Ravenswood, 5:30 p.m. Meigs at Trimble, 5 p.m. Roane County at Southern, 5 p.m. Track and Field Eastern at Ripley, 4:30 p.m. Boys Tennis Poca at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Girls Tennis Poca at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 Baseball Gallia Academy at Warren, 5 p.m. Southern at South Gallia, 5 p.m. Waterford at Wahama, 6 p.m. Eastern at Federal Hocking, 5 p.m. Softball Gallia Academy at Warren, 5 p.m. Southern at South Gallia, 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover at Point Pleasant, 5:30 p.m. Waterford at Wahama, 6 p.m. Eastern at Federal Hocking, 5 p.m. Boys Tennis Jackson at Gallia Academy, 4:30 p.m. Point Pleasant at Spring Valley, 4 p.m. Girls Tennis Point Pleasant at Spring Valley, 4 p.m. Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT photo Ohio players leave the court after a 73-65 loss in overtime to North Carolina in their NCAA Tournament game in the Midwest Region at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, March 23, 2012. UNC fends off Bobcats in OT ST. LOUIS (AP) — Awful all night, Harrison Barnes came through when North Carolina needed him most. Barnes scored five of his 12 points in overtime and the top-seeded Tar Heels escaped a huge upset with a 73-65 victory over 13th-seeded Ohio on Friday night in the Midwest Regional semifinals. Ohio, trying to become the first team seeded 13th or worse to make the regional finals since the tournament expanded in 1985, had a chance to convert a three-point play that would have given the Bobcats the lead with 25 seconds left in regulation. Walter Offutt missed from the line, however, and Ohio went 0 for 6 from the field in the first overtime of this year’s NCAA tournament. Tyler Zeller finished with 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for North Carolina, leading four scorers in double figures. Offutt led the Bobcats (29-8) with 26 points, including 18 from 3-point range, and Nick Kellogg added 14. But D.J. Cooper, who had averaged 20 points in the first two tournament games, finished with just 10 on 3-of-20 shooting. North Carolina (32-5), which has won 11 straight in the regional semifinals, plays the winner of North Carolina State-Kansas on Sunday afternoon. “Probably the ugliest win I’ve ever been a part of,” Reggie Bullock said. “But we won the game and, hopefully, we’ll do better on Sunday.” The Tar Heels were playing without dazzling point guard Kendall Marshall, perhaps their most irreplaceable player and the steadying hand behind their fast-paced attack, and his absence clearly showed. The Tar Heels were sloppy, turning the ball over a season-high 24 times, and they could never get a handle on the smaller, quicker Bobcats. North Carolina coach Roy Williams said he didn’t think Marshall would be able to play Sunday, either. “I don’t think so ‘cause he still hasn’t done anything, but North Carolina’s going to play on Sunday. We’re happy about that,” he said. After trailing by as many as 15 in the first half, Ohio got hot from long range in the second half. The Bobcats were 8 of 13 from beyond the arc in the second period, with Offutt doing most of the damage. Cooper finally made a 3, his only one of the game, and Kellogg came right back with another to give See UNC ‌| B2 OHSAA state finals set in boys hoops Portsmouth wins 74-66 over Ottawa-Glandorf COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jayllen Carter scored 23 points, including three late free throws, to quell a frenetic Ottawa-Glandorf rally as Portsmouth advanced to the Division III final with a 74-66 semifinal victory Thursday at Value City Arena. The Trojans (24-2) play Cincinnati Summit Country Day on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Portsmouth’s last of four championships came in 1988. Carter had two of the Trojans’ four three-pointers in the second quarter when they increased a 17-16 lead to 41-26 at the break. Ottawa-Glandorf (19-7) trailed by 17 with 2:20 left but John Lammers scored nine of his 19 points to help cut the deficit to 71-66 with 27 seconds to go before Carter made three of four foul shots. Teammate Wayne Evans added 22 points and Dion McKinley had 13. Country Day defeats Bedford St. Peter Chanel COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cincinnati Summit Country Day will vie for its first title after defeating Bedford St. Peter Chanel 49-41 in an Ohio boys Division III state semifinal game on Thursday at Value City Arena. Antonio Woods’ 12 points led a balanced attack for the Silver Knights (25-1). The team will play the winner of the match between Portsmouth and Ottawa-Glandorf on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Country Day took the lead for good at 12-11 early in the second quarter and pushed the advantage to 4328 with three minutes left before the Firebirds (23-4) mounted a small but futile comeback. Woods was joined in double figures by teammates Holden Hertzel and Kevin Johnson, who had 10 points apiece. Kyree Brewer and Ishmael Hargrove scored 13 for St. Peter Chanel. Berlin Hiland to defend its D-4 state title COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dylan Kaufman scored half of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to ensure that Berlin Hiland will defend its title after beating Arlington 46-37 in the Ohio boys Division IV state semifinal on Thursday at Value City Arena. The Hawks (26-1) play Jackson Center on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with a chance to become the second repeat champion in the division since 1988. Columbus Wehrle won three straight from 1988-90. Arlington (23-4) trailed 34-30 early in the fourth quarter but Kaufman, an Associated Press Division IV co-player of the year, was able to drive the lane and personally outscore the Red Devils 10-7 the rest of the way. Neil Gingerich added 12 points and 13 rebounds while Thayne Recker had 14 points for Arlington. Jackson Center gets over Africentric in D-4 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gavin Wildermuth’s steal and a pair of free throws with 13.1 seconds left sealed a 53-50 comeback victory for Jackson Center over Columbus Africentric in the Ohio boys Division IV semifinal Thursday at Value City Arena. Jackson Center (27-0) plays the Berlin Hiland-Arlington winner Saturday. Africentric (22-4) trailed 51-50 but worked for the winning shot before Wildermuth grabbed a loose ball and was fouled by Fuquan Tucker. Africentric missed a pair of three-point tries as the final seconds ticked off. After the foul shots, Tucker and Trevon Saunders had attempts that hit the rim beSee FINALS ‌| B2 �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 2012 Gallia County Varsity Spring Sports Schedules Gallia Academy Varsity Baseball March 24 vs Southern (DH) noon 27 at Rock Hill 5 p.m. 28 at Warren 5 p.m. 29 vs Meigs 5 p.m. 30 vs Logan 5 p.m. 31 at Bishop Watterson (DH) 11 a.m. April 4 at Jackson 5 p.m. 5 vs Fairland 5 p.m. 6 at Portsmouth 5 p.m. 7 at Valley (DH) noon 9 vs Chillicothe 5 p.m. 10 at River Valley 5 p.m. 11 vs Warren 5 p.m. 13 at Logan 5 p.m. 16 at Fairland 5 p.m. 17 at Meigs 5 p.m. 18 vs Jackson 5 p.m. 20 at Chillicothe 5 p.m. 21 vs Fairport Harding (DH) noon 24 vs Vinton County 5 p.m. 25 vs Portsmouth 5 p.m. 28 GA Wood Bat Tournament 9:30 a.m. May 1 at Athens 5 p.m. 2 at Vinton County 5 p.m. 3 vs Rock Hill 5 p.m. Gallia Academy Varsity Softball March 28 at Warren 5 p.m. 29 vs Meigs 5 p.m. 30 vs Logan 5 p.m. 31 at Hillard Davidson (DH) 1 p.m. April 4 at Jackson 5 p.m. 5 vs Fairland 5 p.m. 6 at Portsmouth 5 p.m. 7 at Leesburg-Fairfield/Clay 12:30 p.m. 9 vs Chillicothe 5 p.m. 10 at River Valley 5 p.m. 11 vs Warren 5 p.m. 13 at Logan 5 p.m. 16 at Fairland 5 p.m. 17 at Meigs 5 p.m. 18 vs Jackson 5 p.m. 19 at Eastern 5 p.m. 20 at Chillicothe 5 p.m. 24 vs Vinton County 5 p.m. 25 vs Portsmouth 5 p.m. 28 vs Waverly/Pikton (Tri) 10 a.m. May 1 at Athens 5 p.m. 2 at Vinton County 5 p.m. 3 vs South Point 5 p.m. Point Gallia Academy Track March 31 at Cabell Midland 10 a.m. April 5 Rotary Relays at Gallia Academy 4 p.m. 10 Gallia County Tri at Gallia Academy 4 p.m. 13 at Oak Hill Inv. 4 p.m. 17 at Nelsonville-York 4:30 p.m. 21 at Unioto Inv. 10 a.m. 27 at Chillicothe 4:30 p.m. May 4 at Circleville Inv. 4:30 p.m. 12 at SEOAL Championships 11 a.m. Gallia Academy Boys Tennis March 26 at Athens 4:30 p.m. 28 vs Jackson 4:30 p.m. 30 vs Waverly 5:30 p.m. April 2 at Portsmouth 4:30 p.m. 4 at Logan 4:30 p.m. 6 vs Ironton noon 11 vs Chillicothe 4:30 13 vs Wheelersburg 5 p.m. 16 vs Athens 4:30 p.m. 18 at Jackson 4:30 p.m. 20 at Marietta 4:30 p.m. 23 vs Portsmouth 4:30 p.m. 25 vs Logan 4:30 p.m. 27 at Ironton 4:30 p.m. 30 at Chillicothe 5 p.m. River Valley Varsity Baseball March 27 at Eastern 5 p.m. 30 vs Point Pleasant 5 p.m. 31 vs Oak Hill (DH) noon April 2 vs Rock Hill p.m. 3 at Meigs 5 p.m. 4 vs South Point 5 p.m. 6 vs Fairland 5 p.m. 9 at Chesapeake 5 p.m. 10 vs Gallia Academy 5 p.m. 14 vs Vinton County (DH) 11 a.m. 16 at Jackson 5 p.m. 17 vs Southern 5 p.m. 18 at Rock Hill 5 p.m. 19 at Coal Grove 5 p.m. 20 at South Point 5 p.m. 23 at Fairland 5 p.m. 25 vs Chesapeake 5 p.m. 27 vs Coal Grove 5 p.m. May 1 vs Meigs 5 p.m. 2 at Southern 5 p.m. UNC 3 at Trimble 5 p.m. 5 at Alexander (DH) 11 a.m. River Valley Varsity Softball March 27 at Eastern 5 p.m. 30 vs Point Pleasant 5 p.m. April 2 vs Rock Hill p.m. 3 at Meigs 5 p.m. 4 vs South Point 5 p.m. 6 vs Fairland 5 p.m. 7 at Oak Hill (DH) 11 a.m. 9 at Chesapeake 5 p.m. 10 vs Gallia Academy 5 p.m. 14 vs Vinton County (DH) 11 a.m. 16 at Jackson 5 p.m. 17 vs Southern 5 p.m. 18 at Rock Hill 5 p.m. 19 at Coal Grove 5 p.m. 20 at South Point 5 p.m. 21 at Athens (DH) noon 23 at Fairland 5 p.m. 25 vs Chesapeake 5 p.m. 27 vs Coal Grove 5 p.m. May 1 vs Meigs 5 p.m. 2 at Southern 5 p.m. 3 at Trimble 5 p.m. 5 at Alexander (DH) 11 a.m. River Valley Varsity Track March 24 at South Point 27 at Jackson 31 at Nelsonville-York Rocky Brands Inv. April 5 at Gallia Academy Rotary Relays 10 at Gallia Academy All County 14 at Warren Warrior Inv. 16 at Wheelersburg girls Inv. 17 at Wheelersburg boys Inv. 20 at Fairland Inv. 27 boys at South Point Inv. 27 girls at Chillicothe Inv. May 4 at Nelsonville-York Inv. 12 at South Point OVC Championships South Gallia Varsity Baseball March 26 at Waterford 5 p.m. 28 vs Southern 5 p.m. 30 vs Wahama 5 p.m. April 2 at Miller 5 p.m. 3 vs Hannan 5 p.m. 4 vs Trimble 5 p.m. 5 at Eastern 5 p.m. From Page B1 From Page B1 walks, while striking out one. Conner Golden was credited with the loss as he gave up the game winning homerun to the only batter he faced. Brandon Toler and Austen Toler each had two hits to pace PPHS, while Jason Stouffer, Levi Russell, Eric Roberts, and Steven Potter each had one hit. Stouffer’s walk-off was the only home run of the night. Five players had one hit apiece for the Irish and they were Connor Golden, Ian Lough, Nelson McKown, Kiefer Hovorka, and Thad Jameson. Point Pleasant finished with six runs on eight hits, with two errors and six runners left on base, while Charleston Catholic finished with five runs on five hits, no errors and six runners left on base. Point Pleasant travels to Sissonville Monday at 6:30 p.m. for a Cardinal Conference match up. Ohio its first lead of the game, 47-46 with 8:28 to play, sending the crowd at the Edward Jones Dome into a frenzy. Ohio had a sizeable number of fans, and the Bobcats quickly won over all the folks who came to root for Kansas. Barnes, who shot just 3 of 16, made a free throw and hit a 3-pointer to tie it at 57 with 3:21 left. Ivo Baltic scored on a turnaround jumper to give Ohio a 61-60 lead with 1:41 to play. Barnes missed badly on a 3, drawing taunts of “Air-ball!” from the Ohio fans. Williams could be heard yelling 11 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 13 at Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 16 at Wahama 5 p.m. 18 vs Waterford 5 p.m. 20 at Southern 5 p.m. 23 vs Eastern 5 p.m. 24 at Sciotoville East 5 p.m. 25 at Trimble 5 p.m. 27 at Hannan 5 p.m. 30 at Belpre 5 p.m. May 2 vs Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 4 vs Miller 5 p.m. South Gallia Varsity Softball March 26 at Waterford 5 p.m. 28 vs Southern 5 p.m. 30 vs Wahama 5 p.m. April 2 at Miller 5 p.m. 3 vs Hannan 5 p.m. 4 vs Trimble 5 p.m. 5 at Eastern 5 p.m. 10 vs Oak Hill 5 p.m. 11 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 13 at Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 16 at Wahama 5 p.m. 17 at Coal Grove 5 p.m. 18 vs Waterford 5 p.m. 20 at Southern 5 p.m. 23 vs Eastern 5 p.m. 24 vs Coal Grove 5 p.m. 25 at Trimble 5 p.m. 27 at Hannan 5 p.m. 30 at Belpre 5 p.m. May 1 at Oak Hill 5 p.m. 2 vs Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 4 vs Miller 5 p.m. South Gallia Track March 29 at Coal Grove 4:30 p.m. April 3 at Eastern 4:30 p.m. 5 at Gallia Academy 4:30 p.m. 10 at Gallia Academy 4:30 p.m. 12 at Coal Grove Inv. TBA 13 at Coal Grove Inv. TBA 14 at Coal Grove Inv. TBA 17 at Nelsonville-York 4:30 p.m. 24 at Eastern 4:30 p.m. May 1 at Coal Grove 4:30 p.m. 3 at Buffalo 4:30 p.m. 7 TVC at Athens 4:30 p.m. 10 TVC at Athens 4:30 p.m. prayer. It caromed off the rim, sending the game into overtime. Kellogg’s father, Clark, calling the games in Atlanta for CBS, smiled as he watched the final plays. “Overtime,” he said, clapping. But the Bobcats had nothing left. Bullock opened the extra period with a 3 and Barnes came right back with a jumper. After Kellogg made a pair of free throws to cut it to 68-65, Barnes made a pair of his own and Ohio could never get any closer. “It means a heck of a lot,” Williams said moments after his team escaped, “but we’ve got to play better than we did today.” “One stop!” at his team, and Cooper missed on a jumper at the other end. Bullock then drilled a 3 to give North Carolina a 63-61 lead. But Offutt scored on an off-balance jumper, drawing a foul by Stilman White in the process. Offutt had a chance to give Ohio the lead with 25 seconds to go, but his free throw was wide to the left and Zeller grabbed the rebound. The Tar Heels worked the shot clock down to the very last seconds, but Barnes missed yet another shot and Offutt came up with the rebound. He flipped the ball to Cooper, who raced to midcourt and launched a Finals From Page B1 fore time expired. Jackson Center trailed by as many as 15 in the first half before Wildermuth’s trey with 4:58 left in the game tied the score at 46. Alex Meyer had 16 points and Andy Hoying 15 for Jackson Center while Hosie Smith led Africentric with 19. Elida beats St. Clairsville in boys D-2 semifinal COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cory Royster had 18 points and 18 rebounds to boost Elida to a 61-27 win against St. Clairsville in an Ohio boys Division II semifinal Friday at Value City Arena. The Bulldogs (24-3), in their first state appearance, will play a Dayton Dunbar team seeking its fifth title 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Elida dominated from the moment of Reggie McAdams’ dunk four seconds into the game. That led to a 15-0 advantage after the first period as St. Clairsville tied the all-division tournament record for offensive futility in a quarter. St. Clairsville (23-3) trailed 26-11at halftime but was outscored 22-9 in the third quarter. Jerrid Marhefka’s nine points for St. Clairsville couldn’t prevent the Red Devils from setting a Division II tourney record for fewest points in a game. Elida beats St. Clairsville in boys D-2 semifinal COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cory Royster had 18 points and 18 rebounds to boost Elida to a 61-27 win against St. Clairsville in an Ohio boys Division II semifinal Friday at Value City Arena. The Bulldogs (24-3), in their first state appearance, will play a Dayton Dunbar team seeking its fifth title 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Dunbar defeated Mentor Lake Catholic by a 75-60 margin in the first D-2 semifinal. Elida dominated from the moment of Reggie McAdams’ dunk four seconds into the game. That led to a 15-0 advantage after the first period as St. Clairsville tied the all-division tournament record for offensive futility in a quarter. St. Clairsville (23-3) trailed 26-11at halftime but was outscored 22-9 in the third quarter. Jerrid Marhefka’s nine points for St. Clairsville couldn’t prevent the Red Devils from setting a Division II tourney record for fewest points in a game. Whitmer beats St. Edward in Ohio D-1 semifinal COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nigel Hayes and Leroy Alexander combined for 35 points as Toledo Whitmer survived blowing nearly all of a 21-point lead to defeat Lakewood St. Edward 6251 in an Ohio boys Division I semifinal Friday at Value City Arena. The Panthers (23-2) will seek their first title at 8:30 p.m. Saturday against Friday’s winner of the Pickerington Central- Middleport Community Association’s EASTER BASKET GAMES Tuesday, March 27th ~ 6pm Good Food Middleport Fire Station M doors open at 5pm m $20.00 Special Door Longaberger Prizes askets Ohio B Advance Tickets Available March 13th Available at: Games River Bears & Hares Locker 219 - Ohio River Bear Company Shear Illusions Dan’s - Hartwell House Rutland Bottle Gas 60296722 Vera Bradley Bags EARLY BIRD DRAWING Fairfield game. St. Edward (18-8) tied the Division I state tournament record for fewest points in a quarter when the Eagles trailed 15-2 after the first. They were behind only 40-37 with seven minutes to play but could get no closer as Hayes and Alexander helped to increase the margin to 12 before it dropped to five briefly. Myles Hamilton had 24 points for St. Edward before fouling out with about a minute left. Pickerington Central defeats Fairfield, 60-45 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jea’Sean Tate scored 16 points and Caris LeVert 13 as Pickerington Central defeated Fairfield 60-45 in a boys Division I semifinal on Friday. The Tigers (25-2) play Toledo Whitmer (24-2) on Saturday night with both school’s seeking a first basketball title. Central also will try to capture a championship after its football team lost the Division I final to Cleveland St. Ignatius in December. Central held a 29-24 lead at break and increased it to 38-27 only to see the Indians (21-6) cut it to 42-37 at the start of the final quarter but that was as close as they got. Brandon Murphy had 10 points for Central while Fairfield got 11 points from Devon Barlow and 10 by Brandon Murphy. Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com, or www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 2012 Meigs County Varsity Spring Sports Schedules Eastern Varsity Baseball March 26 vs Trimble 5 p.m. 27 vs River Valley 5 p.m. 28 at Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 30 at Wellston 5 p.m. 31 at Meigs (DH) 1 p.m. April 2 vs Southern 5 p.m. 4 at Wahama 5 p.m. 5 vs South Gallia 5 p.m. 9 at Miller 5 p.m. 11 vs Waterford 5 p.m. 13 at Belpre 5 p.m. 14 vs Fort Frye (DH) noon 18 at Trimble 5 p.m. 20 vs Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 21 vs Hannan (DH) 11 a.m. 23 at South Gallia 5 p.m. 25 vs Wahama 5 p.m. 27 vs Miller 5 p.m. 30 at Waterford 5 p.m. May 2 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 3 vs Vinton County 5 p.m. 4 at Southern 5 p.m. Eastern Varsity Softball March 26 vs Trimble 5 p.m. 27 vs River Valley 5 p.m. 28 at Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 30 at Wellston 5 p.m. 31 vs Meigs (DH) 11 a.m. April 2 vs Southern 5 p.m. 4 at Wahama 5 p.m. 5 vs South Gallia 5 p.m. 9 at Miller 5 p.m. 11 vs Waterford 5 p.m. 12 at Belpre 5 p.m. 14 at Northwest 2 p.m. 14 at Portsmouth West 4 p.m. 18 at Trimble 5 p.m. 19 vs Gallia Academy 5 p.m. 20 vs Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 21 vs Hannan (DH) 11 a.m. 23 at South Gallia 5 p.m. 25 vs Wahama 5 p.m. 26 vs Miller 5 p.m. 30 at Waterford 5 p.m. May 2 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 3 vs Vinton County 5 p.m. 4 at Southern 5 p.m. Eastern Track March 24 at Warren 10 a.m. 27 at Ripley 4:30 p.m. 31 at Nelsonville-York 10 a.m. April 3 vs Meigs 5 p.m. 7 at Belpre 10 a.m. 14 at Warren 10 a.m. 17 at Nelsonville-York 4:30 p.m. 21 at Unioto 10 a.m. 24 vs Trimble 5 p.m. 27 at Athens 5 p.m. May 2 at Vinton County 4:30 p.m. 5 Morgan 10 a.m. 7 TVC at Athens 4:30 p.m. 10 TVC at Athens 4:30 p.m. Meigs Varsity Baseball March 20 at Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 24 vs Wahama (DH) noon 26 vs Warren 5 p.m. 27 at Trimble 5 p.m. 29 at Gallia Academy 5 p.m. 31 vs Eastern (DH) 11 a.m. April 2 vs Nelsonville-York 5 p.m. 3 vs River Valley 5 p.m. 4 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 5 at Athens 5 p.m. 6 vs Ironton at Rio Grande 1 p.m. 9 vs Alexander 5 p.m. 12 at Wellston 5 p.m. 16 vs Vinton County 5 p.m. 17 vs Gallia Academy 5 p.m. 19 at Nelsonville-York 5 p.m. 23 vs Athens 5 p.m. 25 at Belpre 5 p.m. 26 at Alexander 5 p.m. 27 at Warren 5 p.m. 28 vs Frankfort Adena at Paint Stadium 11 a.m. 30 vs Wellston 5 p.m. May 1 at River Valley 5 p.m. Meigs Varsity Softball March 26 vs Warren 5 p.m. 27 at Trimble 5 p.m. 29 at Gallia Academy 5 p.m. 31 at Eastern 11 a.m. April 2 vs Nelsonville-York 5 p.m. Ikes Kids’ Hunt and Fish Day Jim Freeman In The Open The Meigs County Ikes is holding its annual Kids’ Hunt and Fish Day at the Ikes Club on Scout Camp Road near Chester on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; however parents or guardians must be on-site with their youngsters. The day is sponsored by the Meigs County Ikes in cooperation with/and grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife. The day will include demonstrations on taxidermy, trapping, shed hunting and reloading, and activities include .22 rifle shooting, muzzle-loading, trap shooting and archery with the Division of Wildlife’s archery trailer. In addition, ODNR’s Passport to Fishing education program will be offered as part of the day’s events. Fishing will be from 2-4 p.m. in the club’s pond which has been stocked with trout and channel catfish. The event will be held rain or shine, and all activities and demonstrations are subject to change. For adults there will be 50/50 contests and other activities. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and lunch will be provided by the club. There will be free t-shirts for the first 150 kids registered (while sizes and quantities last). For more information or directions, e-mail the club at meigscountyikes@ yahoo.com White-Nose Syndrome in bats Although bats have a somewhat sinister reputation and can occasionally be nuisances by getting into our homes and attics. Although many people don’t understand bats or are afraid of them, bats are actually rather beneficial creatures. Here in Ohio most bats feed almost exclusively on flying insects, and are the main predators on night-flying insects, many of which are pests to people and crops. Bats consume over half their body weight in insects each night. Sadly a new disease is killing almost whole populations of bats in the eastern U.S. and Canada, striking them as they hibernate in caves and mines. The bats are falling victim to a recently discovered cold-loving fungus which thrives in cool, humid conditions commonly found in caves or other places where bats hang out over winter. This affliction has been named “White-Nose Syndrome” because of the telltale white, fuzzy growth on the ears, wing membranes and noses of afflicted bats. It is not exactly known how the fungus kills the bats, but afflicted bats will frequently wake up and fly during hibernation, even during the daylight, using up the fat reserves they need for winter survival and therefore starving to death. Just how dangerous is WNS to bats? The figures are scary. According to some sources up to 99-percent of bats in infected populations may die within a few years, and Little Brown Bats our most common species - have a very high mortality rate with over 90 percent of those dying the first year after contracting the disease. More than half of our bat species including the endangered Indiana Bat live within WNS-affected areas and hibernate in caves that have already been infected. WNS has been found in several locations throughout Ohio and West Virginia. The white fungus isn’t always apparent on infected bats, but bats with WNS may exhibit unusual behavior such as flying outside during the day at times they would ordinarily be hibernating, or you may see dead or dying bats on the ground during winter. Those bats may look emaciated. How can you help? Scientists believe it may be possible for humans to carry the fungus spores on their clothing or equipment, so as a result many caves (including the popular, nearby Carter Caves in Kentucky) are closed to humans until further notice. So you can help out by honoring cave closures and staying out of caves where bats hibernate, and report bats exhibiting signs of WNS to your state wildlife agency. Above all, you can help by spreading the word about WNS and the value of bats to other people. Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District. He can be contacted weekdays at (740) 992-4282 or at jim. freeman@oh.nacdnet.net 3 vs River Valley 5 p.m. 4 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 5 at Athens 5 p.m. 9 vs Alexander 5 p.m. 10 at Southern 5 p.m. 12 at Wellston 5 p.m. 16 vs Vinton County 5 p.m. 17 vs Gallia Academy 5 p.m. 19 at Nelsonville-York 5 p.m. 23 vs Athens 5 p.m. 25 at Belpre 5 p.m. 26 at Alexander 5 p.m. 27 at Warren 5 p.m. 28 vs Pike Eastern 5 p.m. 30 vs Wellston 5 p.m. May 1 at River Valley 5 p.m. 3 at Vinton County 5 p.m. Meigs Track March 31 at Rocky Brands Nelsonville-York 9:30 a.m. April 3 at Eastern 4:30 p.m. 5 at Athens TBA 10 at Jackson 4:30 p.m. 13 at Oak Hill Inv. 4:30 p.m. 17 at Nelsonville-York Quad 4:30p.m. 20 at Vinton County Inv. 4:30 p.m. 24 at Eastern 4:30 p.m. May 2 at Athens 4:30 p.m. 7 at TVC TBA 10 at TVC TBA Southern Varsity Baseball March 24 at Gallia Academy (DH) noon 26 vs Wahama 5 p.m. 28 at South Gallia 5 p.m. 29 vs Roane County 5 p.m. 30 vs Waterford 5 p.m. April 2 at Eastern 5 p.m. 4 vs Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 5 at Belpre 5 p.m. 7 vs South Webster (DH) noon 9 at Trimble 5 p.m. 11 vs Miller 5 p.m. 13 at Roane County 5 p.m. 14 vs Alexander (DH) 11 a.m. 16 at Waterford 5 p.m. 17 at River Valley 5 p.m. 18 at Wahama 5 p.m. 20 vs South Gallia 5 p.m. 23 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 25 at Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 27 vs Trimble 5 p.m. 30 at Miller 5 p.m. May 2 vs River Valley 5 p.m. 4 vs Eastern 5 p.m. Southern Varsity Softball March 26 vs Wahama 5 p.m. 27 vs Roane County 5 p.m. 28 at South Gallia 5 p.m. 20 vs Waterford 5 p.m. April 2 at Eastern 5 p.m. 4 vs Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 5 at Belpre 5 p.m. 9 at Trimble 5 p.m. 10 vs Meigs 5 p.m. 11 vs Miller 5 p.m. 13 at Roane County 5 p.m. 14 vs Alexander (DH) 11 a.m. 16 at Waterford 5 p.m. 17 at River Valley 5 p.m. 18 at Wahama 5 p.m. 20 vs South Gallia 5 p.m. 23 vs Belpre 5 p.m. 25 at Federal Hocking 5 p.m. 27 vs Trimble 5 p.m. 28 Thunder in the Valley at Symmes Valley TBA 30 at Miller 5 p.m. May 2 vs River Valley 5 p.m. 4 vs Eastern 5 p.m. Southern Varsity Track March 31 at Nelsonville-York Rocky Brands Inv. 9:30 a.m. April 3 at Vinton County 5 p.m. 5 at Athens 5 p.m. 7 at Belpre 10 a.m. 12 at Waterford 4:30 p.m. 14 at Point Pleasant Inv. 10 a.m. 17 at Nelonville-York Inv. 4:30 p.m. 25 at Federal Hoking 4:30 p.m. May 2 at Athens Inv. TBA 4 at Nelsonville-York Inv. 4:30 p.m. 7 at Athens TVC 4:30 p.m. URG baseball drops 2 to Wilson Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — It’s safe to say that “juggernaut” might not be the appropriate term when describing the University of Rio Grande baseball team’s offensive attack – at least not on a consistent basis. One day after pounding out 18 hits in a one-run win over Otterbein, the RedStorm managed just six hits in two games combined and dropped a MidSouth Conference doubleheader to rival Lindsey Wilson by scores of 9-3 and 3-2 at sunny Bob Evans Field. Rio Grande, which entered the day locked in a tie for third place with the Blue Raiders in the MSC standings, slipped to 19-13 overall and 3-4 in league play with the losses. The RedStorm, who managed just seven combined hits last Sunday in a doubleheader loss at home to WVU Tech before rebounding to set a season-high total for hits in Wednesday’s win over Otterbein, were limited to just four hits in Thursday’s opener and two hits in game two. Lindsey Wilson improved to 18-10 overall and 7-4 inside the conference with the sweep. In the opener, the Blue Raiders scored eight unanswered runs after Rio had erased an early 1-0 deficit with three third inning runs against Lindsey starter Derek Cape. The RedStorm tied the game on a single by senior Brian Suerdick and took the lead later in the inning on a two-run double by freshman Justin Cavender. Lindsey tied the game at 3-3 on a two-run home run by Manuel Ozoria in the fifth and blew the game wide open by scoring five times in the seventh. Jeff Kerian, Ryan Williams, Adam Peacock and Leandro Perez all had runscoring hits against Rio freshman reliever Donson Dearth, who came on in relief of starter Mike Deitsch after the sophomore right-hander allowed a Drew Barrett single and a walk to Manny Alonso to begin the inning. The Blue Raiders set the final score by tacking on an unearned marker against sophomore Dylan Perego in the ninth. Perez drove in the run with a two-out single to right-center. Perez and Ozoria had three hits each for Lindsey, while Barrett, Kerian and Williams all finished with two hits. Cape allowed three hits and three walks while striking out nine over 8-1/3 innings to get his sixth win in seven decisions. Deitsch (3-4) suffered the loss, allowing eight hits, six walks and five runs – all earned – over six-plus innings. Rio took a 1-0 lead against LWC starter Aaron Mayfield in the first inning of game two when junior Kyle Perez reached on an error, moved to third following a sacrifice bunt and a groundout and scored on wild pitch. The RedStorm actually went on to load the bases when Suerdick reached on an error, Cavender singled to third and junior Vince Perry was hit by a pitch, but Lindsey reliever Daniel Pulliam induced a groundout by senior Jacob Cooke to avoid any further damage and end the inning. The out of Cooke was the first of 12 straight recorded by Pulliam before Perez reached on a two-out error in the fifth. He rebounded, though, by recording a groundout of freshman Grant Tamane. While Pulliam was keeping the RedStorm bats at bay, the Blue Raiders rallied to take the lead with a pair of runs in the fourth and a single marker in the fifth against Rio junior starter Eric Ford . Leandro Perez opened the fourth with a triple and scored on a single to right by Barrett. A sacrifice bunt and a wild pitch advanced Barrett to third and he scored moments later on a double to left-center by Ozoria. The Blue Raiders’ fifth inning run came when Peacock led off with a double to leftcenter and eventually rode home on a one-out, bases-loaded single by Alonso. Rio finally scored a breakthrough against Pulliam in the sixth when junior Shane Spies led off with a walk, Cavender was hit by a pitch with one out and freshman Ethan Abell delivered a two-out, run-scoring hit to left. Freshman pinch-hitter Kyle Findley was intentionally walked to load the bases, but the inning ended when Parent bounced into a force play at third. The RedStorm’s last hope for a dramatic finished died when a two-out blast to center off the bat of Spies was hauled in by Alonso at the fence for the game’s final out. Perez finished with two hits for Lindsey in the nightcap, while Pulliam improved to 4-1 with the win. Ford slipped to 0-4 with the loss for Rio. The two teams will attempt to conclude the series on Friday morning, weather permitting, with a nine-inning contest slated for a 10 a.m. first pitch. A webcast of the game will be available at www.ihigh. com/redstorm beginning at 9:50 a.m. Lady Knights net first win at St. Marys Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com ST MARYS, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant girls tennis season is off to a good start, thanks to a 7-0 victory over host St. Marys Wednesday in a non-conference matchup in Pleasants County. The Lady Knights (10) won each of their seven matches by two games or more, but the Lady Blue Devils (0-1) did manage to win at least one game in each of the contests. Taylor Somerville was an 8-1 winner over Brittany Buzzard in first singles, while Emily Kitchen claimed an 8-2 decision over Mariah Cottrill in second singles. Hannah Smith claimed an 8-6 victory over Jamie Graham in third singles, while Lindsay Nibert won an 8-1 decision over Johnna Graham in fourth singles. Somerville and Kitchen claimed an 8-1 triumph over Cottrill and Johnna Graham in first doubles, while Hannah Smith and Kelsey Allbright posted an 8-5 win over Buzzard and Jaime Graham in second doubles.Tabi Dean and Valerie Smith also won an 8-3 match against Abigale Gellner and Krystal Starcher in third doubles. Shanna Hunter and Mary Workman also claimed an 8-3 decision over Gellner and Harold Francis III in an exhibition match. FUNERAL HOME Gallipolis Daily Tribune www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B4 LEGAL NOTICE Business Patterson Construction No Job To Big or To Small We Do It All Roofing, Siding, Remodel, Decks, Porches, Pole Barns and Custom Built Homes F R E E E S T I M AT E S 740-388-8931 740-853-1024 Construction Drivers & Delivery DURST Construction LLC Drivers: $2,500.00 Sign-On Bonus! Top Paying Dedicated Runs! Consistent Freight & Weekly Home-Time. Werner Enterprises: 1-888-567-3109 W.V. License # 022512 Metal Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Garages, Room Additions, Electrical 304-674-4637 Drivers: Home daily! 38¢/mile +benefits Day cab drivers needed Call today! 1-866-907-2391 Help Wanted- General Help Wanted- General Certified Nursing Assistants Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has openings for Certified Nursing Assistants. Twelve hour shifts. Midnight and dayshift available. For more information, please contact Angie Cleland, Director of Nursing, (304) 675-5236. AA/EOE Auctions PUBLIC AUCTION Sat. March 31, 2012 • 10am This has been moved just outside of Racine O. on Tornado Rd. to the Doras Church Lot. Watch for auction signs. “Trucks” 1994 GMC 1 ton w/Utility bed, 2 wheel, 350 auto, 1974 8’x15’ utility trailer w/3’ dove tail, racks & pintel hitch, 1988 Dodge Ram 4x4, auto, 1978 Dodge Diesel “Misc” 2 PTO Wood Splitters, Yamaha Golf cart gas, 10 & 16 H.P. Kohler, engines in mowers, Lincoln Welders, alum. ladder, Tri Pods, 3 pt blade & Pig pole, Nat. & Bottle gas heaters, Misc hand tools, 6 chain saws, Lumber 2x6, 12x6, 12x24 plus more, angle iron, Shed full come see what we find! Owner Craton Wolfe and others Dan Smith Auctioneers 13449 Ohio Refreshments Cash Positive ID Announcements Day of Auction take precedence over printed material. Help Wanted- General Hershberger Fresh Baked Goods Formerly Cora Mill Bakery 1951 Cora Mill Rd. • Gallipolis OH Cookies & Cookie Bars Breads & DinnerRolls Wagon Wheel Donuts Fried Pies & Danish Jams & Jellies Dried Noodles Cakes ~ Pies • Cinnamon Rolls & Twists OPENING MARCH 9th Open Friday and Saturday 7am - 5pm Take SR 588 from Jackson Pike Turn on Cora Mill Rd and go 2 miles Manpower Now Hiring Toyota Production Members $11.60-$14.30/hr Benefits Available Possible 3 year assignment Apply today at manpowerjobs.com 304-757-3338 Legals LEGAL NOTICE The City of Gallipolis will accept sealed bids for the construction of a new Gallipolis Municipal Building for administrative offices to be located at 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. Bid packages may be picked up at the City Managerʼs Office at 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. There will be a nonrefundable cost of $150.00 charged for each set. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the work site (meet at 333 Third Avenue). Bid and performance bond will be required. Contractor will need to pay all applicable city permit fees, income taxes and contractor registration fees before beginning work. The bids will be due at 12 noon on Friday, April 27, 2012. Bids shall be delivered to the Office of the City Manager located at 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio, or mailed to City of Gallipolis, P. O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. This project will be performed under State Prevailing Wage laws. The City reserves the right to reject or accept all bids and pricing shall hold for a schedule delay of up to sixty (60) days. Randall J. Finney Gallipolis City Manager The City of Gallipolis will accept sealed bids for the construction of a new Gallipolis Municipal Building for administrative offices to be located at 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. Bid packages may be picked up at the City Managerʼs Office at 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. There will be a nonrefundable cost of $150.00 charged for each set. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the work site (meet at 333 Third Avenue). Bid and performance bond will be required. Contractor will need to pay all applicable city permit fees, income taxes and contractor registration fees before beginning work. The bids will be due at 12 noon on Friday, April 27, 2012. Bids shall be delivered to the Office of the City Manager located at 848 Third Avenue, Legals Gallipolis, Ohio, or mailed to City of Gallipolis, P. O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. This project will be performed under State Prevailing Wage laws. The City reserves the right to reject or accept all bids and pricing shall hold for a schedule delay of up to sixty (60) days. Randall J. Finney Gallipolis City Manager Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the shareholders of Farmers Bancshares, Inc. will be held at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center, 437 Main Street, Middleport, Ohio, on the third Wednesday of April, April 18th, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. according to its bylaws, for the purpose of electing directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting. Erin Krawsczyn, Secretary (3) 29, (4) 1, 11, 17, 2012 Notice: Salem Township Trustees are accepting closed bids for the mowing of Township Cemeteries for the upcoming year. A copy of mowing requirements and list of cemeteries can be obtained form the Fiscal Officer. Bids are to be in by 6:00 PM February 27 2012 the Board reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened in the regular meeting held on February 24, 2012 at the Salem Fire house on State Route 124. Bids can be mailed to Salem Township-26310 Legion Road, Langsville, Ohio 45741 Phone 740-669-3091 Bonnie Scott, Fiscal Officer Salem Township Meigs County 26310 Legion Road Langsville Ohio 45741 (2) 19, 26, (3) 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Lost & Found A Pit Bull / Boxer mixed mostly White with some black and brown markings was FOUND in the Jackson area. Call 590-3750. FOUND: 2 female tri-color beagles. Call to identify. 304-675-5853 We have lost our dog. She is a salt & pepper schnoodle (part schnauzer & part poodle). She answers to the name Sophie. Please help us find our dog. A reward will be given to anyone who leads to our recovery of Sophie. If you have any information, please call 304-675-7474. Notices Pictures that have been placed in ads at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked up will be discarded. Public Auction Rio Grande Community College will be receiving sealed bids for the following items: · 2009 T1520 New Holland 4WD Tractor with only 290 Hours; Front loader and quick attach dozer blade included. · 2009 Woods RD6000 Finish mower The deadline for submitting bids is Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:30am. RGCC will hold a public opening immediately following on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:30am at the Rio Grande Meigs Center, 42377 Charles Chancy Dr. Pomeroy, Ohio, 45769. Bidder need not be present at opening. Owner reserves the right to reject all bids. Items may be viewed at the above mentioned location Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Call 740-992-1880 for more information. SERVICES Automotive Buying junk cars, trucks, vans, etc. Also hauling scrap. 740-577-8689 or 740-395-4340 Lawn Service Alex's Lawncare Honor student mowing for college, Quality Reliable Services w/ low rates FREE Estimates 740-379-2615 AGRICULTURE Farm Equipment 1989 Hillsboro stock trailer, model 4020. 304-675-3456 1989 Hillsboro stock trailer, model 4020. 304-675-3456 Case IH 1190 3 cylinder deisel w/canopy, 37 Hp drawbar, 43 Hp Pto, good condition all hydrolics work, $4250; Ford 501 sickle bar 7' cut mower, $500, phone 740-247-2117 or 740-444-2793 MERCHANDISE Miscellaneous Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Want To Buy Want to buy Junk Cars, Call 740-388-0884 Absolute Top Dollar - silver/gold coins, any 10K/14K/18K gold jewelry, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 Yard Sale Ohio Valley Christian School Garage / Bake Sale Sat. March 31, 8am to 1pm School gym @ 3rd & Locust RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Want To Buy Will pick up unwanted Appliances& yard sale items also Will haul or buy Auto's, Buses & Scrap metal Ph. 446-3698 ask for Robert. AUTOMOTIVE Professional Services SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. Ron Evans Jackson, OH 800-537-9528 J & C TREE SERVICE 30 yrs experience insured No job too big or small. 304-675-2213 J & C TREE SERVICE 30 yrs experience insured No job too big or small. 304-675-2213 FINANCIAL Money To Lend NOTICE Borrow Smart. Contact the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions Office of Consumer Affairs BEFORE you refinance your home or obtain a loan. BEWARE of requests for any large advance payments of fees or insurance. Call the Office of Consumer Affiars toll free at 1-866-278-0003 to learn if the mortgage broker or lender is properly licensed. (This is a public service announcement from the Ohio Valley Publishing Company) 300 SERVICES Notices ANIMALS NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. recommends that you do business with people you know, and NOT to send money through the mail until you have investigating the offering. FREE KITTENS: 2 gray, 1 grey/white, 1 black/white. 304-812-4203 Pets Auctions Large Auction Sat., March 31st 10a.m. Located at Point Pleasant Moose Lodge PO BOX 18 KIWANIS BOULEVARD (RT. 2 North) POINT PLEASANT, WV Will be selling items of Dan Davies, who has retired and sold home (former owner of Davies Jewelers in Gallipolis, OH). Items to be sold: Quality furniture, glassware, antiques, jewelry and much more. Additional items from another estate in Gallia Co. will also be sold. Antique and modern furniture and much more. See Wednesday’s paper for full announcement. Auction Conducted By: Rick Pearson Auction Co #66 Rick Pearson, Jr #A1955 304-773-5447 or 304-593-5118 Want To Buy Oiler's Towing now buying Junk Cars Paying $1.00 to $700.00 388-0011 or 441-7870 REAL ESTATE SALES For Sale By Owner 14x70 2BR 2Bath on a 3/4 lot Swan Creek off of St Rt 7 Crown City Ph 740-645-6390 asking $36,500 1978 Nashua trailer-2 BR, w/d, stove, frig, covered porch, live in or use as rental, $5000 304-882-2539 600 ANIMALS 8.62 Acres of Land, Green Twp.Gallipolis School Dist. Excellent Building Lot, Pond, Elec. & water service. 2 entrances to property. Call 740-446-3568 REAL ESTATE RENTALS Apartments/Townhouses 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & No pets, houses, 740-992-2218 1 BR apt, furn, very clean. NO PETS, non-smokers. 304-675-1386 1 BR apt, furn, very clean. NO PETS, non-smokers. 304-675-1386 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up, AC, W/D hook-up, tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up, AC, W/D hook-up, tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 2 BR apt. 6 mi from Holzer. $450 + dep. Some utilities pd. 740-645-7630 or 740-988-6130 2 BR, furnished, $600 deposit, $600 Rent, Electric. Small dogs considered 740-446-9595 2BR APT.Close to Holzer Hospital on SR 160 C/A. (740) 441-0194 RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. Frenchtown Apartments, 727 4th Ave., Gallipolis is accepting applications for Waiting List for 1 BR, USDA Rural Development subsidized apartment for elderly & handicapped, 62 years of age or or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age. 740-446-4652. This institution is an equal opportunity provider, & employer. �Apartments/Townhouses Houses For Rent Lg 1 Bedroom Apt. with DW and W & D. Garbage & water pd. located on 588 $450mo. $450dep. Call 419-359-1768. 1 BR, $350 mo, $350 dep, , NO PETS,Syracuse, OH 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 New Condo, furnished, w/patio in Racine, Oh, 2 br, 2 bth, liv-rm, eat-in kitchen. w/dishwasher., microwave, stove & frig, central air, must see, No Pets, $675 plus electric, 740-247-3008 RENT SPECIALS Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3 & 4 BR units avail. Rent plus dep & elec. Minorities encouraged to apply. No pets. 304-674-0023 RENT SPECIALS Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3 & 4 BR units avail. Rent plus dep & elec. Minorities encouraged to apply. No pets. 304-674-0023 Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 304-675-6679 Two 2 br apts in New Haven area, LR, Kit, 1 BA, AC. $400 dep, $450 mo 304-882-2523. Leave a name & number if not home Two 2 br apts in New Haven area, LR, Kit, 1 BA, AC. $400 dep, $450 mo 304-882-2523. Leave a name & number if not home Upstairs Apt. on Viand St. $400 + Deposit. Call for details 304-812-4350. Upstairs Apt. on Viand St. $400 + Deposit. Call for details 304-812-4350. Houses For Rent 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & houses, No pets, 740-992-2218 1 BR, $350 mo, $350 dep, , NO PETS,Syracuse, OH 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 3-Bedroom House near with car port near city pool. $475 mo & 475 dep. Call 446-3870 3-Bedroom House with Car Port within City Limits No Pets. $550 mo. $450 dep. 740-853-1101 Newer 2BR, in City, LR, K, Bath, DR, Cent/Air. $500/$500 deposit. Non-Smoking, No Pets. References. 740-446-2801 Nice 2 - Story country home on lg lot (Rm for garden) near RV Schools - 3 BR renovated bath, All electric, stove,frig,w/d hook-ups, attached garage. $575 rent plus dep. Applications Call 446-3644. Land (Acreage) Gallia Co. Kyger 8 acres $12,500 or SR218 - 5 acre homesites $19,900! Meigs Co. Dyesville 21 acres $28,500 or Reedsville 20 acres $28,500. More @ www.brunerland.com or call 740-441-1492, we gladly finance! Repo's Available 740)446-3570 Call WOW! Gov't program now available on manufactured homes. Call while funds last! 740-446-3570 RESORT PROPERTY EMPLOYMENT Clerical Do you enjoy working with the public? An Administrative/Secretary position is available with The Coordinating Council for Independent Living in the Huntington area. Requires minimum of high school diploma/GED, computer literacy, ability to work with the public and must pass criminal background check. Please send your resume to Amy McComas, Operations Specialist: amccomas@mulberrystreetmanagement.com by April 6, 2012. EOE/M/V/F/D Do you enjoy working with the public? An Administrative/Secretary MANUFACTURED HOUSING position is available with The Coordinating Council for Independent Living in the HuntingLots ton area. Requires minimum of Trailer lot on Bailey Run Rd for high school diploma/GED, rent, $150 per month. includes computer literacy, ability to water, 252-333-2495 work with the public and must pass criminal background Help WantedGeneral check. Please send your resume to Amy McComas, Operations Specialist: amccomas@mulberrystreetmanagement.com by April 6, 2012. EOE/M/V/F/D HELP WANTED Syracuse Village is accepting applications for manager, assistant manager, and lifeguards for the 2012 season at London Pool. Pick up applications at Village hall from 8-4 weekdays, applications are due by 4 pm on April 4. Help Wanted- General LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE CHAIN is NOW Hiring Cashiers, ALL SHIFTS. Apply online at www.parmarstores.com or fax resume to 740-376-1565. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 Medical Manufactured Homes Overbrook Center is accepting applications for RN's and a part time receptionist/secretary.Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs and be availablr for some weekend hours. Applications are available at our facility, 333 Page Street, Middleport, Oh 45760 EOE 2-BR 1 bath small mobile home for rent. 1-2 persons only. Water/Trash paid. NO PETS! Great Location @ Johnsons Mobile Home Park! Call 740-446-3160. Help Wanted- General The Meigs Local School District is seeking applicants for the following coaching positions for the 2012-3013 school Year: LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE CHAIN is NOW Hiring Cashiers, ALL SHIFTS. Apply online at www.parmarstores.com or fax resume to 740-376-1565. Olive Township is currently accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Officer. Please send resumes to PO Box 242, Tuppers Plains, Oh 45783 by March 30th Varsity Football Varsity Boys Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Wrestling Varsity Golf ALL interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume to: Rusty Bookman, Superintendent Meigs Local School District Auctions PERSONAL PROPERTY PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, March 31 – 10:00 a.m. 20 Main Street, Chauncey, OH DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 33 northwest of Athens, turn north on Rt. 13 to Chauncey, house is located at the crossroad on the south side of Rt. 13 directly across from laundramat/car wash and diagonally across from Marathon Gas Station. Go to our web site for a complete listing and photos or if you want a flyer mailed directly, call us. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES • HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS MOTORCYCLE, TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS TERMS: Credit cards, cash or check w/positive I.D. Checks over $1000 must have bank authorization of funds available. All sales are final. Food will be available. Personal Property of John C. Baughman by Fred Baughman, POA 60299297 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous SHERIDAN’S SHAMROCK AUCTION SERVICE, LLC WEB: www.shamrock-auctions.com AUCTIONEERS: John Patrick “Pat” Sheridan, Kerry Sheridan-Boyd, Mike Boyd Email: ShamrockAuction@aol.com or call 740-592-4310 or 800-419-9122 60300718 Sunday, March 25, 2012 Do you enjoy working with the public? An Administrative/Secretary position is available with The Coordinating Council for IndePomeroy • Middleport Gallipolis pendent• Living in the Huntington area. Requires minimum of high school diploma/GED, computer literacy, Rentals Clerical ability to work with the public and must Small 2 bedroom trailer, $250 pass criminal background rent, $250 dep, yrs lease, no check. Please send your repets, no calls after 9pm, sume to Amy McComas, Op740-992-5097 erations Specialist: amccomas@mulberrystreetmanageSales ment.com by April 6, 2012. EOE/M/V/F/D �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 s n a i c i s y h P r u o Honoring Happy Doctors’ Day March 30, 2012 Suresh Agrawal, M.D. Raheela Rehman, M.D. Radiology Nephrology General Surgery Plastic Surgery Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Emergency Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Family Medicine & Pediatrics Pediatrics Internal Medicine Neurology Family Medicine Neurology Emergency Medicine Cardiology Pathology Cardiology Internal Medicine Nephrology Neurology Cardiology Internal Medicine Cardiology Obstetrics & Gynecology Cardiology Radiology Oncology & Hematology General & Vascular Surgery Podiatry Orthopedic Surgery Dentistry Internal Medicine Dentistry Internal Medicine Chiropractic Internal Medicine Chiropractic Emergency Medicine Honorary Emergency Medicine Honorary Gastroenterology Honorary Urology Honorary ENT, Allergy & Asthma Honorary Family Medicine Honorary Family Medicine Honorary Family Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine Ophthalmology Family Medicine Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Mashonna Austin, M.D. Edward Ayers Jr., M.D. Michael Corbin, M.D. Timothy Crouch, D.O. Agnes A. Enrico-Simon, M.D. Randall Hawkins, M.D. Robert Holley, M.D. Derek Hollingsworth, D.O. Fredric LaCarbonara, M.D. Nancy Lares, M.D. Robert Lewis II, M.D. Wesley Lieving, D.O. Mark Nolan, M.D. Thomas Piehowicz, D.O. Stephen Rerych, M.D. Clifford Roberson Jr., M.D. Stephanus Serfontein, M.D. M. C. Shah, M.D. Robert Tayengco Jr., M.D. James Toothman, D.O. Dan Trent, D.O. Ori Tzuk, M.D. Shrikant Vaidya, M.D. John Wade Jr., M.D. James Wagner, D.O. Danny Westmoreland, D.O. Richard Blackburn, D.O. Carrie Dillard, M.D. Stephen Demick, M.D. Robert Hess, M.D. Breton Morgan, M.D. Matthew Rosenberg, M.D. Stephen Shy II, D.O. Stephen Shy, D.O. Billie D. Toler, D.O. John Wiltz, M.D. Ijaz Ahmad, M.D. Ronald Barebo, M.D. Tyrone Daniels, M.D. Skuli Gunnlaugsson, M.D. Subhash Kumar, M.D. George Linsenmeyer III, M.D. Mehrette Maru, M.D. Daniel Snavely, M.D. Vinay Vermani, M.D. Nik Bicak, D.P.M. Shabbir Doctor, D.M.D. William Park, D.D.S. Nick Robinson, D.C. Kelly Roush, D.C. Young Choi, M.D. Francis Fugaro, M.D. Ismael Jamora, M.D. Michael McGinnis, D.O. Jamshed Nuggud, M.D. Edward Sheridan, M.D. Mel Simon, M.D. Durwood Gandee, M.D. Douglas Hunter, M.D. Nicholas Landry, D.O. Lorena Donofrio, D.O. Family Medicine To learn more about our physicians, services, and specialities at Pleasant Valley Hospital, please visit our website at www.pvalley.org. �SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 Gallipolis Daily Tribune Along the River Page C1 Mentoring boys changes lives A FAMILY FEATURES t age eleven, Willie was headed for disaster. His home life was full of violence and abuse, and he was full of self-hatred and anger. “I felt no one loved me,” he says. “So at twelve, I started digging my own grave in the canyon behind my house.” But then something happened. Some caring mentors came alongside Willie and changed his life. As he puts it, “They kept pursuing me because they saw what I could not — my true potential.” Boys at Risk Willie was considered an at-risk youth. Kids like Willie have problems that put their health, development and overall success in life in jeopardy. The National At-Risk Education Network defines at-risk in two ways: n At-risk of dropping out of school n At-risk of not succeeding in life due to being raised in unfavorable circumstances How do young people end up at-risk? To look at the dropout issue, there is no single risk factor to predict who is likely to drop out of school — it’s actually a combination of circumstances. The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network at Clemson University reviewed 25 years of research and found that dropping out of school is related to individual, family, school and community factors. It’s described as a long process of disengagement that adds up over time. Being raised “in unfavorable circumstances” includes factors such as poverty, limited access to opportunities, and the lack of positive adult influences in their lives. “Boys naturally look toward men for guidance, but too many young men don’t have solid male role models to look up to,” said Craig McClain, cofounder of Boys to Men Mentoring Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding boys through their passage to manhood. “Growing up without fathers, male mentors or positive role models has a devastating effect on young men, and ultimately our society.” At-risk boys get the chance at a better life with programs like the Boys to Men Mentoring Network. Having mentors and positive role models lets boys know that they have value, that someone cares, and that they can grow up to be good men. Mentoring Tomorrow’s Men Mentoring is the development of a caring, supportive relationship that helps someone reach their fullest potential. The National Mentoring Partnership (www.mentoring.org) says that formal mentoring relationships help reduce delinquency, substance abuse and academic failure. They also promote “positive outcomes, such as self-esteem, social skills and knowledge of career opportunities.” “A lot of boys today don’t have anyone showing them or telling them how to be a good man,” says Joe Sigurdson, cofounder of Boys to Men. “We help boys become better men. We bring good men into boys’ lives to be mentors and role models. We teach and model integrity, accountability, character, compassion and respect. And it works.” How It Works The Boys to Men mentoring program has three components: an experiential mentor training for carefully screened mentors, a Rites of Passage weekend and ongoing group mentoring. The group mentoring allows the boys and their mentors to meet in a group setting to strengthen relationships, share the challenges in their lives, and get positive support. “We’ve seen some major changes in these boys’ lives,” said McClain. “Over 5,300 men and boys have been through the program over the years, and we’ve seen boys overcome incredible odds to become loving fathers, husbands and good men.” Started in San Diego in 1996, Boys to Men has expanded to communities in 27 cities and 4 countries. Their newest strategy for reaching young men is a sitebased mentoring program that focuses on middle and high school boys who have been identified by schools as at-risk. At the Gateway Community Day High School, participants have improved their GPAs by an average of 57 percent, reduced discipline referrals by 216 percent, and defied the school’s historic dropout rate of nearly 36 percent with a 0 percent dropout rate. “The teenage years are critical in a young man’s life, when boys are making decisions that affect the rest of their lives,” said Sigurdson. “With the sitebased program, we give boys a place to talk about what’s really going on in their lives, as well as a community of mentors who listen, believe in them and help them make better choices. And the data from our Gateway program shows that it’s remarkably effective.” You Can Make a Difference Unfortunately, there is a constant need for mentors. To become a mentor, you don’t have to be an expert in anything, and you don’t have to have all the answers. The National Mentoring Partnership says that successful mentors: n Sincerely want to be involved with young people n Respect young people n Are active listeners n Have empathy for others n See opportunities and solutions n Are flexible and open “We have seen the difference it can make in boys’ lives when someone gives them the support they need,” said McClain. “We’ve had the privilege of hearing young men share their moving stories and have walked alongside them as they’ve journeyed into manhood. It’s an exciting thing to be a part of, and I encourage every man to be a part of it.” And as for Willie? He’s ready to give back to others. “Boys to Men was the catalyst for a change in my life so dramatic that my whole being was altered. I can look a kid in the eyes who is hurting and in need of some love, and I can offer him my love, experience and wisdom. I can say ‘I know you’re hurting, but you don’t have to be strong anymore because I’m here for you.’” To learn more about the Boys to Men mentoring program visit www.boystomen.org, or email mentor@boystomen.org. It’s an easy way to find out how you can help change a life. Becoming a Mentor Mentoring doesn’t just benefit the youth. Mentors find they not only have fun, but they grow personally, feel more productive, understand other cultures more, and develop better relationships with their own children. When choosing a mentorship program to become involved in: n Talk to the organization’s volunteer coordinator. Ask about the time commitment, types of activities and opportunities available, and the process of matching young people with mentors. n Find out about training and support for mentors, as well as the application process. Some programs require a written application, personal and professional references, as well as a background check. n Ask yourself some questions, too: What kind of time commitment can you make? What age group would you like to work with? Are you willing to take on the challenges and rewards of mentoring someone? Are you willing to grow as a person? �Sunday, March 25, 2012 Births www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page C2 Law You Can Use Drug trafficking laws invoke serious consequences Gavyn Blaise Mooney Travis and Brittany Mooney would like to announce the birth of their son, Gavyn Blaise. He was born February 19, 2012, at Holzer Medical Center. Maternal grandma is Deborah Maynard. Paternal grandparents are Fern and the late Hollis Mooney. Individuals charged with drug trafficking in Ohio face severe penalties if they are convicted. The penalties may include fines, forfeiture of property, prison sentences, and license suspensions. Q: What, exactly, is drug trafficking? A: Drug trafficking is knowingly selling or offering to sell a controlled substance. A person also commits the offense of drug trafficking by shipping, transporting, delivering, or preparing a controlled substance for shipment/transportation/delivery when the person has reason to believe the recipient intends to sell the controlled substance. Q: What if the seller does not receive money for the drug? A: The seller can still be convicted of drug trafficking even if no money changes hands. The definition of “sale” includes barter, exchange, transfer and gift. Q: What is a controlled substance? A: A controlled substance is a drug, compound, mixture or substance included in schedule I, II. III, IV, or V of the Ohio Revised Code and the United States Attorney General’s Office. Q: What if the drug involved is a prescription medication? A: Many prescription medications are included in the schedules of controlled substances. Therefore, if a person knowingly sells or offers to sell a prescription medication that is in one of those schedules, that person may be convicted of drug trafficking. Q: What are the potential prison sentences for a person convicted of drug trafficking? A: The potential sentences for drug trafficking depend on the type of drug and the amount of the drug. For example, trafficking a small amount of marijuana is a fifth degree felony, punishable by six months to 12 months in prison, whereas trafficking 25 grams or more of crack cocaine is a first degree felony punishable by three to ten years in prison. In some instances, a prison sentence is mandatory. Q: What are the potential financial sanctions for drug trafficking? A: The court may impose a fine, and the amount of the fine depends on the level of the offense. For example, a fifth degree felony carries a fine of up to $2,500, and a first degree felony carries a fine of up to $20,000. The court may also order the defendant to pay court costs, costs associated with any jail time, and costs associated with the investigation into the trafficking offense. Q: Can a court order forfeiture of property associated with drug trafficking? A: Yes. In addition to fines and court costs, the court may order the convicted trafficker to forfeit the proceeds from the drug trafficking. The court may also order the forfeiture of property used in committing the drug trafficking offense. Q: Is there really a mandatory driver’s license suspension imposed for drug trafficking? A: Yes. If a person is convicted of drug trafficking, the court must suspend that person’s driver’s license for at least six months and up to five years. Q: Can a professional license be affected? A: Yes. If someone is convicted of drug trafficking, the court must transmit a certified copy of the conviction to the licensing board or agency that has the authority to suspend or revoke the professional license (such as a license to practice medicine or law). This “Law You Can Use” column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was prepared by Columbusarea attorney Shawn Dominy. Be a coupon consumer without getting consumed by coupons Expert offers tips for easy ways to save on every trip to the market More people than ever are clipping coupons for their supermarket trips, but they’re often not saving as much as they could, says Toni House, author of How to Reduce Your Weekly Grocery Bill to $85 Per Week – Or Less!. “You can easily shave $5 to $20 off your weekly grocery budget with a minimal investment of time,” says House. “Cutting your bill just $10 a week will save you $520 over the course of a year. “Taking a couple of extra steps to ensure you can use all the coupons you clip will save you more money – and protect your investment of time in clipping them.” How can consumers take advantage of coupons without becoming consumed by them? Let us count the ways! • Learn different stores’ rules. Call the grocery stores that are convenient to you (near home OR work), ask these questions and write down the answers: Do you have double or triple coupon days? (If so, what are they?) Do you accept other stores’ coupons? Do you allow “stacking” coupons – using them on sale items? • Seek coupons far and wide. The Sunday paper is always a good place to start, but most households also get coupons through direct mail. And you can find coupon deals at SaveYourMoneySaveYourFamily.com, Coupon-Lady.com and a host of other sites. If there are brand-name products you just have to have, try Googling the name and “coupon.” • Plan meals around your coupons. Say you have coupons for 30 cents off a box of pasta, half-off spaghetti sauce (a type you normally buy – not a pricey splurge!), buy-one, get-one canned mushrooms and $1 off a pound of ground chuck. Can you smell dinner simmering? For less than $4? • Organize your coupons. An expandable folder, like you might use for taxes, is a convenient place to store coupons at home. You might organize it by product – frozen foods, snacks, meats, or by expiration date. If you’re going to do some meal planning around coupons, you might want a section for those. As you clip, sort the coupons immediately so you don’t end up with a big pile that never gets sorted or used. Clip the meal coupons together and drop them in either the meals section or, if you’re organizing by date, the date the first one is set to expire • Save up to 30 to 50 percent with “shopping club” cards. Many supermarkets now offer “shopping clubs” that provide members with special in-store discounts. These are no-clippingrequired coupons that never expire! Sign up for free and get a “membership” card that clips to your key ring. When the cashier swipes it, the discounts are ap- plied to your grocery bill. Some stores have an associated website where you can log in while you’re planning your shopping list and see what discounts are available that week. • Upload coupons directly onto your shopping club card. Stores that have a shopping club website may also post manufacturer and brand coupons there. Log into the site with your card ID number, then click on the coupons you want and they’ll load right onto your card! Instead of carrying coupons to the grocery story, you get your discounts when the cashier swipes your card. • Organize your shopping club cards and coupons with your smart phone. If you shop at a lot of stores, you may be carrying around a lot of shopping club cards. Ditch the cards by loading them on a free club card organizer app available soon at saveyourmoneysaveyourfamily.com. You’ll also soon find a free coupon organizing app there. It will allow you to click on coupons online and load them onto your phone for the trip to the grocery store. Planning ahead is the most effective way to use coupons. Since we know you would never dream of heading to the supermarket without a list — because that’s a huge money waster — just match your coupons to your shopping list before you head out the door. Be sure to check expiration dates, brand names and quantities on the coupon (if it says “8-ounce tub of lard,” don’t grab the 24-ounce tub of lard!) Imagine, if you save just $1 a week with coupons, you’ll have $52 extra at the end of the year. And then you can get that splurge spaghetti sauce – and the 24-ounce tub of lard! Toni House has a bachelor’s in accounting and a master’s in business administration and was most recently the senior consultant and owner of an accounting firm. “How to Reduce Your Grocery Bill” is her second “Savvy Shopping” book. Her first was “Save Your Money, Save Your Family.” Find her money-saving blog tips at www.saveyourmoneysaveyourfamily.com. Social Security Column NJ middle school: Girl Scouts are prepared; are you? Don’t hug, please Marcus Geiger Social Security District Manager in Gallipolis, Ohio March 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. It was on March 9, 1912 that Juliette Gordon Low made a phone call to her cousin and said, “I’ve got something for the girls … and we’re going to start it tonight.” A few days later, on March 12, she organized the first U.S. “Girl Guide” troop in Savannah, Georgia, with 18 members in two patrols. Today, there are more than three million Girl Scouts. The organization’s motto is “Be prepared.” That same advice can help your retirement savings to grow as plentiful as the Girl Scouts have over the last 100 years. The best way for you to “be prepared” when it comes to retirement Bidwell woman makes Berea dean’s list BEREA, Ky. — Bidwell resident Sharolyn J. Kinneman has been named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Berea College. A student is named to the dean’s list who achieves a GPA of 3.2 or higher for a minimum course load equivalent to 16 semester hours. Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 planning is to visit our online Retirement Estimator. The Estimator can give you an instant, personalized picture of your future retirement benefits from Social Security. Enter different scenarios (such as different future earnings amounts or dates of retirement) to find out how that will change the benefit amount you can expect to receive. It’s available at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Knowing how much you can expect to receive from Social Security, coupled with any retirement plans you may have through your employer, will help you figure out how much you need to save for your retirement. Looking for more tips on planning for the future? Pay a visit to our Benefits Planners as well. You can use the planners to help you better understand your Social Security protection as you plan for your financial future. Get started at www.socialsecurity. gov/planners. Another great source of help is the Ballpark E$timate. It includes a twopage worksheet that helps you quickly identify approximately how much you need to save to fund a comfortable retirement. The Ballpark E$timate takes issues like projected Social Security benefits and earnings assumptions on savings, and turns them into language and mathematics that are easy to understand. You can find it at www. choosetosave.org/ballpark. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to be prepared. Sit down at your computer — perhaps with a box of Girl Scout cookies — and plan for your future. You could be celebrating your own 100th year one day; you might as well do it comfortably. ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey school superintendent says there’s no policy against hugging in the district, and says the issue of middle schoolers being told by their principal not to hug each other anymore is being blown out of proportion. The district says MatawanAberdeen Middle School Principal Tyler Blackmore made an announcement that its 900 students were in a “no hugging school” following some “incidents of unsuitable, physical interactions.” School Superintendent David Healy said the district has the responsibility to teach children about appropriate interactions. But he said no one would be disciplined for hugging. “There is no policy specific to hugging, and we have not, nor will we be, suspending students for hugging,” he said in a written statement. “It is unfortunate that there are those who find purpose and humor in sensationalizing such a routine school-related issue at the expense and inconvenience of our children and our school community.” The superintendent said he believes the principal acted responsibly in making the recent school announcement regarding hugging. OWN shakeup tests Winfrey, Discovery LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey is used to running the show, whether it was her hit daytime TV program or the fledgling cable channel named for her and which she rules as chairman and chief executive. But this week’s Oprah Winfrey Network shakeup, which included a 20 percent staff layoff, thrusts her into a new dynamic: power-sharing with a top executive from the company that’s bankrolled OWN with $300 million-plus. It’s a crucial moment for the media queen, who made OWN her next big move after “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” and for OWN itself: Can Winfrey work as an effective corporate teammate with partner Discovery Communications to turn the struggling channel around? There’s another bedrock question: Does a big enough audience exist for the earnest, uplifting fare on Winfrey’s OWN, so antithetical to the blowsy charms of “Jersey Shore,” roll, an expert ”Keeping Up “The high-wa- in the syndicaWith the Kartion market for dashians” and ter mark for media consultmuch else that’s OWN so far ing firm Katz popular on caMedia. ble TV? was the 3.5 As a smart As imporb ro a d c a s t e r, tant as control million viewers Winfrey heard might be to public “and Winfrey’s the Winfrey, she’s for adjusted to also a savvy exclusive what they were in- saying,” Carroll businesswoman and has been terview with said. willing to take Winfrey advice before Bobbi Kristina started off — and not just Brown, slowly with Whit- OWN, busy from Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil or her ney Houston’s wrapping her other TV health talk show’s 25and wealth daughter.” year run last proteges. Her fall with much syndicated talk She — Mamie Kwayie hoopla. show’s distribuOWN viewer began exerting tor made sure more control she stayed on after leaving track. daytime, and as part of “In the past, when she the executive turnover that was becoming too ‘New began five months after Age,’ or becoming too dis- OWN’s January 2011 debut tant, which can come with to disappointing ratings. celebrity and wealth, the Christina Norman, who folks at King World would was dismissed as CEO in do a survey” and pass the May 2011, had expressed results to her, said Bill Car- hope that, within its first year, OWN would reach an average of about 400,000 viewers in prime-time among women ages 25-to54. That would have been a doubling of the prime-time audience in that demo for Discovery Health, the channel OWN replaced. For the year to date, OWN is averaging 318,000 total viewers in prime-time, a 9 percent increase over the same period last year. It was philosophy, not numbers, that Winfrey focused on at the channel’s launch. She was insistent that OWN would represent her talk show’s message of self-empowerment writ large across an entire channel. “What if I could take every hero who inspired me, every lesson that motivated me, every opportunity that was ever given to me and give it to you,” Winfrey said in a promotional spot for OWN that showed her beaming against a computer-generated blue sky dotted by soaring balloons and puffy clouds. Worthy, but is that entertainment? The high-water mark for OWN so far was the 3.5 million viewers for Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Bobbi Kristina Brown, Whitney Houston’s daughter, which aired earlier this month. The interview, while sensitively done, spun off the tabloidtragic end to Houston’s checkered life. (It was also a reminder of the forum that Winfrey’s talk show once gave celebrities who wanted to explain themselves. Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner’s agonized, post-Oprah speeches about lewd texts and photos were no substitute for possible absolution by Winfrey.) For viewer Mamie Kwayie of Chicago, OWN’s selling point is programs like “Oprah’s Master Class.” “These shows work because they’re infused with Ms. Winfrey’s core platform for meaningful messages and impactful storytelling,” she said in an email. �Sunday, 25, 25, 2012 SundayMarch , March 2012 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS www.mydailysentinel.com ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS The Daily Sentinel • Page C3 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, March 26, 2012: This year you seem to be lucky with finances. Don’t push the envelope, and you will experience one of your best money years yet. You could make a major purchase and spend much more than anticipated. If you are single, others find you extremely alluring and full of excitement. Take your time getting to know a suitor, and keep in mind that a better option could be right around the corner. Communication excels come summer 2012. If you are attached, if you work together toward the same goal, this year could be very rewarding and could bring you even closer. You both gain from taking off as a couple more often. Every relationship needs special time. TAURUS has a possessive streak when dealing with you. 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 Be aware of what you offer others. You’ll want to show your feelings to a child or loved one. You have an unconventional style, which many people like. Brainstorm with a friend or associate. He or she also might need your opinion on a personal matter. This person appreciates your time. Tonight: Indulge a little. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You are energized, yet a problem involving a male or your career could be weighing on you. Your mind keeps replaying the issue; shelve it for now. A meeting revolves around your opinions, and others hear you loud and clear. Tonight: Act like the Bull you are. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Know when to pull back and follow through on a personal matter. You work well within a group that has similar concerns as you. Someone might decide to pitch in and help you through a not-so-interesting project. Tonight: Spend time alone, be it on the computer, reading a book or watching a video. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Zero in on priorities that honor a key friendship. Make time for this person, especially as he or she cares so much about you. Your ability to get past a problem emerges. Test out ideas on a friend or respected family member. Tonight: Think as if it were Friday night. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH If something is close to your heart, you might need to take the lead, especially if it involves working as a group. Listen to news that heads your way. A partner or associate could enlighten you and reveal yet another perspective. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH When you look beyond the obvious, you are able to sleuth through a mystery or resolve a problem. You will get powerful input from others. It may or may not be correct, but listen anyway. Tonight: Where you can most enjoy yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Brainstorm with a special partner and get to the bottom of a problem. Understand what is motivating you in this situation. Why must you have control? You’ll discover that perhaps you can let go and actually enjoy what unfolds. Tonight: Gym time! Work through stress. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Be willing to continue your laid-back position, and try to figure out what must occur. Listen to someone you care deeply about. This person has quite an imagination. Put him or her on your team, and your confidence will grow. Tonight: Meet a friend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Stay even, and get past a problem. Otherwise, without making a conscious effort, you will feed the issue. Discussions need to happen with several people. Everyone has advice, but who is right? Tonight: Work late, if need be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH When others are speechless, you energetically walk right in with great ideas. Your creativity seems to soar. At the same time, your humor excels. You will help others lighten up. Tonight: Relish the moment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might opt to stay close to the home front. Do some intense thinking about your goals. A discussion involving finances could be significant. Tonight: Happy at home. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You have a way of helping people move through their issues. You are careful with the words you choose, and there is evident caring behind them. Try not to overthink a situation — you easily could put the wrong slant on it. Tonight: Catch up on a family member’s news. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, March 25, 2012 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page C4 Gabor’s daughter wants court to OK conservatorship Tiffany Butcher and Tyler Duncan Kevin McClanahan and Ashley Reese Butcher-Duncan Reese-McClanahan engagement Dan and Kathy Butcher, both from Bidwell Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Tiffany Butcher of Bidwell, Ohio, to Tyler Duncan of Gallipolis, Ohio. Duncan is the son of Paul and Roberta Duncan of Gallipolis, Ohio. Butcher is a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and later earned an associate’s degree in Accounting from the University of Rio Grande. She is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Rio Grande. Butcher is currently employed with the Holzer Clinic Legal Department. Duncan is a graduate of South Gallia High School. He is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in Education for High School Social Studies. Duncan is currently working as a laborer. The wedding is planned for June 23, 2012, and will be held at Gallipolis Christian Church. engagement Tom and Judie Reese, Thurman, Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Reese of Circleville, Ohio, to Kevin Ross McClanahan also of Circleville, Ohio. McClanahan is the son of Jeff McClanahan and Beth Howell, Circleville, Ohio, and Jim and Rebecca Lee O’Neil, of Springboro, Ohio. Reese is a 2002 graduate of River Valley High School and earned two bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Psychology from Ohio University, Athens, in 2006. She is currently employed with the Area Agency on Aging, District 7. Her grandparents are Herman and Thelma Reese, of Thurman, Ohio, and Ken and Dorothy Rardin, of Millwood, West Virginia. McClanahan is a 1997 graduate of Teays Valley High School and completed Associated Builders and Contractors Trade School, Columbus, Ohio, in 2002. He is employed with The Ohio State University. His grandparents are Kathleen McClanahan, of Xenia, Ohio, and Kathryn Rice, of Morraine, Ohio. The wedding is planned for June 16, 2012, at Deer Creek Lodge. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zsa Zsa Gabor’s only daughter asked a judge on Tuesday to place her mother in a conservatorship that will independently control the ailing glamor queen’s medical care and financial needs. Constance Francesca Hilton claims Gabor’s husband, Frederic von Anhalt, has been isolating her 95-year-old mother and leaving her heavily sedated. She also questioned whether her mother’s finances are being properly handled by von Anhalt. “By isolating me from my mother, not only does her current husband deprive her of my love and companionship, but he goes against estate planning documents that appear to reflect her wishes that he not be in sole control of her affairs,” Hilton wrote in a declaration accompanying her petition. Hilton is asking the court to appoint her as Gabor’s conservator, although her attorney, Kenneth Kossoff, said they would be willing to have an independent third party handle all oversight duties. Hilton and von Anhalt have squabbled for years over Gabor’s care. Von Anhalt blasted Hilton in a phone interview, saying his wife is comfortable and that he cares for her every night. “It’s probably her last card she’s playing now,” he said of Hilton. “It’s all about money. She’s afraid, her mother passing away eventually, and there’s nothing.” Kossoff denied the accusation, noting that the establishment of a conservatorship would require a judge to review Gabor’s finances and make sure all money is “being spent in her best interests.” “It would be a strange way to get ahold of Ms. Gabor’s money,” Kossoff said. Von Anhalt said he welcomed the court scrutiny of Gabor’s care. “I want the court to come and see what’s going on,” he said. “I want the court to see how comfortable my wife is.” A news release issued before the filing stated that Hilton has been waiting for a year for financial and medical information about her mother that husband von Anhalt has refused to disclose. “While her husband has been having her see a cardiologist and has caregivers at her house, I am very concerned that her medical needs and treatment are not being managed in her best interest,” Hilton wrote in her court filing. Von Anhalt said he is acting in his wife’s best interest and is forced to sell her Bel Air mansion to cover his wife’s debts and medical bills. He said expenses amount to around $30,000 a month, even though Gabor’s monthly income is only $6,000. Hilton, he said, “doesn’t want me to sell the house.” Kossoff said any sale of the mansion should be handled through the conservatorship proceedings. The first hearing on the matter was scheduled for May 2 before Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz, who also oversees the conservatorship of Britney Spears. Gabor, a Hungarian-born sexpot of the 1950s and 1960s, has been in declining health and didn’t make an appearance at a February birthday party hosted at her mansion. Kroger, Stop & Shop join ‘pink slime’ exodus Lee and Charlene Smith of Portland, Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Maggie L. Smith to Justin S. Gaston, both of San Angelo, Texas. Smith is also the daughter of the late Kathryn (Ohlinger) Smith. Gaston is the son of Becky Gaston of San Angelo, Texas. Smith graduated from Southern High School in 2001, and received a BS in Psychology from the University of Rio Grande in 2005. She also received an MSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Psychology from Tiffin University in 2009. Smith is currently employed as an associate psychologist at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center. Gaston graduated from Wall High School in 2000 and attended Angelo State University. He is currently employed as a rehab therapy technician at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center. The wedding is planned for Saturday, August 11, 2012, and will be held at Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. Robert and Brenda Roush of Letart are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Cassie Leigh Roush to Nathan Daniel Haines. Haines is the son of Karen Haines and the late Dana Haines. Roush is a 2002 graduate of Wahama High School and a 2008 graduate of WVU with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is employed as a RN charge nurse at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Haines is a 1997 graduate of Southern High School. He is employed as manager at Thomas Do-It Rental. The wedding will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2012, at the Old Town Board Baptist Church in Letart. The custom of open church will be observed. A reception will follow at the New Haven Community Building. NEW YORK (AP) — Supermarket chains Kroger Co. and Stop & Shop said Thursday they will join the growing list of store chains that will no longer sell beef that includes an additive with the unappetizing moniker “pink slime.” Federal regulators say the ammonia-treated filler, known in the industry as “lean, finely textured beef,” meets food safety standards. But critics say the product could be unsafe and is an unappetizing example of industrialized food production. The Kroger Co., the nation’s largest traditional grocer with 2,435 supermarkets in 31 states, also said it will stop buying the beef, reversing itself after saying Wednesday that it would sell beef both with and without the additive. Earlier Thursday, Stop & Shop said that while the U.S. Department of Agriculture has said the product is safe for consumption, it will stop selling the beef due to customer concerns. Stop & Shop is a unit of Dutch supermarkets owner Royal Ahold NV and operates 400 stores in the Northeast U.S. The chains joined Safeway, NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven-year-old John Payne has been a student of the Titanic since kindergarten. He has scrupulously researched the ship, built a model out of Lego freehand and successfully lobbied his fifth-grade teacher in suburban Chicago to let him mark the disaster’s centennial with a multimedia presentation for his class. What’s not to like? There’s mystery, high technology and heroes. Sunken treasure, conspiracy theories and jarring tales of rich vs. poor. But there’s also death, lots we can sort of close the book on him looking for more information about it.” Barry Denenberg struggled with how to depict the horror in his new book “Titanic Sinks!” The sepiatone hardcover, written as a mock magazine, was released ahead of the April 14 anniversary and has already made it into schools. The book, from Viking, is intended for kids 9 and older and doesn’t hold back much as it blends fact and fiction for a meticulous, realistic feel that draws on the official record. “There’s only one little line in the book about how on board contributed, not so much what happened to them.” Tracey Friedlander in Bethesda, Md., has a Titanic-obsessed 9-year-old, but she doesn’t shy away from the rough stuff. She thinks the story offers teachers and parents perfect real-life lessons on perseverance, loyalty, the dangers of arrogance and the shortcomings of technology as kids learn to sort out the complexities of their own lives. “Kids like Kade have grown up in the shadows of 9/11, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a red, Maggie L. Smith and Justin S. Gaston Nathan Haines and Cassie Roush Smith-Gaston engagement Haines-Roush engagement Supervalu and Food Lion, among others, who have said they won’t sell beef with the filler. “Our customers have expressed their concerns that the use of lean finely textured beef — while fully approved by the USDA for safety and quality — is something they do not want in their ground beef,” Kroger said in a statement. “As a result, Kroger will no longer purchase ground beef containing lean finely textured beef.” The low-cost ingredient is made from fatty bits of meat left over from other cuts. The bits are heated to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit and spun to remove most of the fat. The lean mix then is compressed into blocks for use in ground meat. The product is exposed to ammonium hydroxide gas to kill bacteria, such as E. coli and salmonella. Though the term “pink slime” has been used pejoratively for at least several years, it wasn’t until early March that social media suddenly exploded with worry and an online petition seeking its ouster from schools lit up, quickly garnering hundreds of thousands of supporters. Titanic a magnet for kids, fine line for educators of it, and that has some parents, teachers and writers of children’s books balancing potentially scary details with more palatable, inspirational fare focused on survivors, animals on board or the mechanics of shipbuilding. John “doesn’t ask questions about the dead and other darker aspects” of what went on that moonless night in the North Atlantic, said his mother, Virginia Tobin Payne. “He’s a sensitive kid. We try to temper all of it so it doesn’t become an obsession,” she said. “After the anniversary passes, I hope most of the people froze to death. They did not drown,” Denenberg said. “Hypothermia is a much longer death. I had to make a decision about what’s accurate and what’s ghoulish.” Debbie Shoulders teaches eighth-grade English in Clarksville, Tenn., but her new “T is for Titanic” alphabet book from Sleeping Bear Press is intended for far younger children. “The word ‘died’ doesn’t appear often in the book,” she said. “We softened it with ‘perished’ or ‘did not live.’ The goal was to remember what the people yellow, green terrorist alert color code system,” Friedlander said. “Like most of us, he’s trying to make sense of the world around him and the accompanying human tragedies. The Titanic happens to present an incredible learning opportunity for curious minds.” Considered a marvel of shipbuilding, for instance, the luxury liner went down anyway after striking the iceberg on her maiden voyage, offering kids a solid and exciting look at the marriage between technology and human decision-making, she said. � 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 03. March 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. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper 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 March 25, 2012 castor cremeans elliot gloeckner kleninhans ludy moore simmons williamson