https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/2741c69032f514fd96c21d62d15d36c0.pdf 5b5546b154d00ec2b607e953a3bab0f1 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 K-9 fund recieves donation .... Page A6 Sunny. High of 83. Low of 60 ........ Page A5 SPORTS Blain resigns as Point boys’ basketball coach .. Page B1 OBITUARIES Richard B. Bailey, 83 Alvin K. Buckle, 94 Wendell C. Gerlach, 84 Ernest Jones, Sr., 81 $2.00 SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 15 Ruby Bowen Maynard, 63 Marian L. McCarley, 78 Helen Shain Ringeisen, 77 Fred A. Samsel, Jr., 83 Helen L. Turley, 80 Marr death remains under ‘active’ investigation Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS — While charges have been filed in the recent murders of two Gallia County women, a third possible homicide that occurred in Gallia County in February remains unsolved as investigators continue to seek information in the case. After nearly two months since the “suspicious death” of 29-year-old Thomas Marr, Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning recently reported that the case is still being investigated, and he continues to encourage the public to contact the sheriff’s office with information about the incident. “The case is still being actively investigated,” Browning said. “Anyone with information can call our tip-line. We’re still seeking information on it.” While the death of Marr has not been officially deemed a homicide, investigators have handled the case as such, and Browning would not comment on any possible suspects in this case, as it remains an active investigation. Emergency responders found Marr dead in his home located in Addison Township near Kanauga just prior to noon on Wednesday, February 22. Browning previously reported that a female occupant of the home contacted the 911 center that morning and reported to dispatchers that Marr had been discovered in the residence and was having trouble breathing. The victim later died of an apparent stab wound, injuries that may have been sustained in an altercation. Gallia County Sheriff’s Office officials later responded at the scene and, along with Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) agents, began their investigation. Gallia County Coroner Dr. Dan Whiteley was also called to the scene and ordered Marr’s body to be transported to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy. Information in regard to this case can be left on the sheriff’s office tipline at (740) 446-6555. Charges of murder have been filed in two separate incidents that occurred in Gallia County this past February. Lee A. Hawkins, 47, Bidwell, has been charged aggravated murder, murder, tampering with evidence and the abuse of a corpse following the death of Betsy Ball, 67, on February 29. Ball was reported missing during the early morning hours of March 1 after being last seen during the evening of February 29. Emergency officials responded and searched the area near Ball’s residence on Wilder Road in Morgan Township and, after receiving a phone tip later that day, discovered the victim’s remains approximately five miles from her residence in a rural area near Vinton Village. It was reported that Ball expired as a result of strangulation. Hawkins was later arrested and pleaded not guilty to the charges against him in the Gallia County Court of Common Pleas. His bond has been set at $1 million, 10 percent and he is currently being held in the Gallia County Jail. The suspect was reportedly a farm worker who had been employed by the Ball family. David A. Ramey, 38, Vinton, has also pleaded not guilty to charges resulting from a homicide that occurred in February. Ramey was charged with aggravated murder, murder and disrupting public service following the shooting death of his wife, Stephanie R. Ramey, 28, on the morning of February 15. According to testimony heard during a preliminary hearing in this case, on the day of the incident, Ramey entered a residence located on Hartsook Road where he had been residing with his estranged wife and mother and shot the victim twice, once in the head. Ramey then reportedly warned his mother that he would kill her if she attempted to call law enforcement before disconnecting the phone at the residence and fleeing the scene. Ramey was arrested later that morning by Sheriff Browning after his vehicle was pulled over in Bidwell. Reportedly, Ramey believed that his wife, the victim, had been having an extra-marital affair. Ramey’s bond has also been set at $1 million, 10 percent. He is being held in the Gallia County Jail. A jury trial in the case against Hawkins has been scheduled for May 15, while a trial in the case against Ramey has been scheduled for May 1 in the common pleas courtroom. Farmers Bank launches financial literacy program Sentinel Staff Report financial topics including credit scores, insurance, credit cards, student POMEROY — Farmers loans, mortgages, taxes, Bank announces a new stocks, savings, 401Ks initiative to and other bring financritical concial literacy “This webcepts that education map to nabased program to high tional finanschool stu- uses the latest cial literacy dents across st andards. 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The comresponsible citizens. pany is already powering Farmers Bank has part- a national movement in nered with EverFi, Inc. 50 states that enables stuto bring the interactive fi- dents to learn using the nancial management pro- latest technology, includgram to these high school ing rich media, gaming, students at no cost to the high definition video and schools. simulations. The 10-unit course ofTo date, more than fers six hours of program- three million students ming aimed at teaching, have completed EverFi assessing and certifying learning platforms. Learn students in a variety of more at www.everfi.com. mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com Charlene Hoeflich/photos The Syracuse Community Center Syracuse Community Center — a work in progress Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com SYRACUSE — They Syracuse Community Center, since it opened a decade ago, remains a work in progress. The next improvement on the agenda will be the installation of air conditioning in the building and the replacement of five new exterior doors made possible by a $9,900 grant from the Governor’s Office of Appalachia combined with about $11,000 raised by Community Center volunteers. Both projects will be completed this summer, according to John Bentley, president of the Board of Directors. Over the years, faithful volunteers have given hundreds of hours to restore, improve and expand facilities for use not only by the community but area organizations. They have held dozens of fund raisers to pay for the work of turning an old empty school building into an attractive and useful community facility. “It’s taken a lot of good people working together, to make it what it is today,” said See PROGRESS |‌ A5 Charlene Hoeflich/photos Joyce Sisson who was instrumental in raising funds for the playground equipment is joined for a picture by Gordon Fisher, vice president, left, and John Bentley, president of the Syracuse Community Center Board of Directors. Child Abuse Prevention Month shines light on local cases Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com OHIO VALLEY — Protecting our future, one child at a time. Each year, April is celebrated as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, bringing awareness to the problem of abuse and neglect in the state and across the nation. “April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children,” said Senator Kevin Bacon (R — Minerva Park), who serves a chairman of the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund. Each year, numerous children and families are affected by abuse — both physical and sexual — and neglect. In Meigs County, 175 cases of child abuse or neglect have been investigated since July 1, 2011, ac- cording to Chris Shank, Director of Meigs County Job and Family Services. This means that, on average, there are more than four cases of child abuse or neglect investigated each week in Meigs County. In Gallia County, their have been 133 cases — an average of one case every two days — of child abuse or neglect investigated according to Gallia County Children Services Director Russ Moore. From July 2011 to March 31, 2012, there were a total of 39 court-ordered removals in Meigs County, with 27 of those relating directly to the use of drugs. Cases involving drugs have ranged from prescription medications to meth and other drugs. A total of 16 kids in Gallia County were removed by court order during the same time frame, with nine directly related to drug use. The cases involving the removal of children from their homes brings about the need for qualified foster parents in the county. In Meigs County, there are currently only four foster homes, while there are 11 foster families in Gallia County. The lack of local foster parents in the county can cause even more problems with children being placed out of county and, therefore, being taken from their respective schools and friends, according to regional children’s advocates. The Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services offers help for “families in need of services.” According to Shank, a few families have taken part in this program. Also housed at the Meigs County DJFS location are the Family and Children First Council, a psychologist, a juvenile court representative and parent mentor. Shank added that providing the services in the same building helps to provide access to help for those involved without the added travel and time issues. In observance of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund encourages all individuals and organizations to “Pause for a Child” and take an active role in making their communities a better place for families and children. Throughout April, the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund and county public children service agencies plant pinwheels and wear blue, which are symbols of child abuse awareness. April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month by presidential proclamation in 1983. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse. Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent in Meigs County may contact Terri Ingels at 992-2117 ext. 123. In Gallia County, those interested in becoming foster parents can call (740) 446-4963. In Meigs County, suspected child abuse or neglect can be reported by calling (740) 992-2117 ext. 187. In Gallia County, the number to report suspected abuse or neglect is (740) 446-4963. Cases of child abuse or neglect can also be reported to local EMS or law enforcement. �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Ask Dr. Brothers Livestock Report Husband has more fun with buddies long-term relaDear Dr. tionship with Brothers: I’ve a specific kind never objected to of baggage: I my husband gosupported my ing out with his boyfriend finanfriends once a cially, and now I week. I’m a mom can’t even stand and a homebody, the thought of and I don’t mind splitting a check him having fun. with a date! But when we’re While theoretipart of a group cally I believe in and the guys go paying my own off on their own, way, my oversenmy husband is a different per- Dr. Joyce Brothers sitivity to this issue makes me son. He laughs, Syndicated seem like a highis outgoing, fun Columnist maintenance and entertaintype who has ing. When we are at home alone, he has lit- to make sure a guy is gotle to say, and spends more ing to pay his own way, and time with the kids than with mine too, before I can take a me. It makes me feel lonely chance on dating him. How and unloved, and I don’t en- do I get over this? — R.C. Dear R.C.: You sound joy feeling like he finds me pretty unhappy about the pretty dull. — L.A. Dear L.A.: I can see how way you are acting, but you difficult it must be to watch should give yourself some your guy be the life of the credit for being so selfparty while out with friends aware and knowing that it and then turn back into a might be in your best interpumpkin the moment the est if you can change. So, car door slams shut. It is that’s half the battle. Now for the hard part! natural for you to feel like he doesn’t find you worth Since you have a facility for the time and attention he examining your behavior lavishes on his buddies, and and motives, it might not be for you to think of yourself so difficult to come to terms as a dull homebody (your with why you are experiencown words, not mine!). So ing this financial phobia. the obvious way to face this Whatever reasons you used issue is to set about making to convince yourself that yourself more attractive to it was OK to support your your husband — even if you boyfriend for the long haul are only competing with a have been removed. If you bunch of middle-age men loved him and could afford with beer bellies. For you it, it might not prove so never know when a bored hard to quell the feelings husband will find another of anger and vulnerability woman just as charming as now. But if you ended up his buddies. Just a word to feeling really used by an the wise. Think about se- unappreciative dependent, ducing him — that should your caution about repeating this scenario probably get his attention! See if he will set aside is even stronger. While you a night once a week or a work on telling yourself that couple of times a month for you are in control and your a date with you. Think of new friends aren’t going some things to talk about to become moochers, you in advance — preferably probably will be OK for the planning something fun and first few times you meet, beexciting with him — so that cause most men will want to you don’t end up dining out pick up the check. (If they in silence. You need to dis- don’t, that’s going to be a rupt the routine you have big red flag for you, undergotten into that has made it standably.) But as soon as more fun for him to invest possible, you might menin his friends than in you. tion what happened — no Check out how you look in details and no whining — the mirror while you’re at it and just let them know in — the more reasons you can advance that you are a bit give him to interact with sensitive about it. The reaction you get will tell you if you, the easier this will be. they understand. *** (c) 2012 by King Features Dear Dr. Brothers: I Syndicate recently emerged from a Visit us online, anytime at: www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from April 11, 2012. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $110-$190, Heifers, $110$185; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $110-$190, Heifers, $110-$165; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100-$187.50, Heifers, $100-$160; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $100-$140, Heifers, $100-$140; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $100-$135, Heifers, $90-$132. Fed Cattle Choice, Steers, $112$117, Heifers, $112-$117; Select, Steers, $100-$111, Heifers, $100-$111; Holstein, Steers, $90-$105. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, Meigs County Briefs Alive at Five service and free community dinner MIDDLEPORT — The Alive at Five Service will be held this Sunday, April 15, at Heath United Methodist Church in Middleport (corner of 3rd & Main St) will be followed at 6:15 p.m. with a Free Community Dinner of lasagna, rigatoni, salad, and desserts in the church basemen. Everyone is welcome. Retired teachers to meet POMEROY — Meigs County Sheriff Bob Beegle will be speaker at a noon luncheon meeting of the Meigs County Retired Teachers Association on Thursday, April 19, at Trinity Congregational Church upstairs meeting room, Second and Lynn St., Pomeroy. Luncheon reservations are to be made by calling 992-3214 by April 18. Guests are welcome. Meigs County Grange Banquet POMEROY — The Meigs County Grange Banquet will be held on Friday, April 27, at the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $11.00 for kids. Tickets MUST be purchased by Sunday, April 22 and are available from Grange Masters Patty Dyer, Rosalie Story, Charles Yost or Ray Midkiff. Tickets are also available by calling Opal Dyer at 7422805. Ed Cochran, Ohio State Grange Executive Committeeman will be the feature speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. Painting classes resuming SYRACUSE — Painting classes at the Syracuse Community Center are being resumed. The classes will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday afternoons and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more information call Joy Bentley, 992-2365. Rotary pancake breakfast POMEROY — The annual pancake breakfast of the Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club will be held on Saturday, April 21, at the Senior Citizens Center, with serving from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Proceeds will go to the Meals on Wheels programs of delivering meals to homebound senior citizens a MCCA trip to Savannah POMEROY — A motor coach trip to Savannah and Jekyll Island is being planned by 2012 Buckeye Hills Ohio Valley Expo April 21 & 22 • • • • • • • • • Classic Car Show (Sunday) Antique Tractor Show Cosmetology Services Craft Show Greenhouse Sales Ham Radio Demos Healthcare checks Adult Education Displays Motorcycle Show (Saturday 1pm-3pm) • • • • • • • • $80-$94; Medium/Lean, $70-$79; Thin/Light, $4069; Bulls, $90-$103. Back to Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $1,050$1,700; Bred Cows, $860$1,650; Goats, $37.50-$120; Hogs, $32-46. Upcoming special 4/18/12 — feeder sale, 10 a.m. 25 preconditioned, feeders available. 4/25/12 — replacement brood cow sale, 12:30 p.m. Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or Mark at (740) 645-5708, or visit the website at www. uproducers.com. Numerous Business/ Industry Exhibits Croquet/Corn Toss Children’s story time and activities Reading time with Dr. Seuss Basketball Hoop Shoot Contest Fingerprinting of Children Live Entertainment Crank-it-up Contest(Saturday) Baked Steak (Saturday) • Chicken Dinner (Sunday) 60306469 the Meigs County Council on Aging. It will take place June 3-9. Reservations are currently being taken by Chandra Shrader at the Senior Center, 9922161. Cost of the seven-day, six-night trip is $520 which covers 10 meals, six breakfasts, and four dinners. Tours include Jekyll and St. Simon’s Island, Beaufort, S. C. and a visit to Parris Island, along with tours of historic homes in Savannah. Meigs plat books available POMEROY — The Meigs County 4-H Committee is selling 2011 Meigs County Plat Books for $20 each. They can be purchased at the Meigs County Extension Office, Meigs County Soil and Water Office and the Meigs County Recorder’s Office in the Courthouse on the second floor. To have one mailed send a check for $25 to Meigs County 4-H Committee, PO Box 32, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. All profits from the sale of these books benefits Meigs County 4-H youth for camp, scholarships and awards. Meigs County Academic Banquet POMEROY — The annual Meigs County academic banquet to honor the top students in grades 4, 6, 8 10 and 12, will be held on Thursday, May 3, in the Meigs High School cafeteria. The dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the recognition of high achieving students and the announcement of the Franklin B. Walter award. Tickets for the dinner can be obtained from any local school office. The public is invited to attend the banquet and recognition program hosted by the Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center. 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.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. Wanted: old computers POMEROY — The Invincible Industries Teen Center at the Mulberry Community Center is in need of old computers, both PCs and Macs, for repair or use of parts. Mike Tipptin, a computer specialist, has volunteered to see what he can do to get some working computers for the teen center. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Meigs County Community Calendar Monday, April 16 LETART — Letart Township Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., in the township building. Tuesday, April 17 HARRISONVILLE — The State Fire Marshal for Ohio, Larry Flowers will be the quest speaker at the Meigs County firefighters’ association meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Scipio Fire Station in Harrisonville. Wednesday, April 18 POMEROY — A blood drive will be held from 1-6 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. RACINE — A public meeting for the Racine Syracuse Regional Sewer District will be held at 6 p.m at the Racine Village Hall. MIDDLEPORT — A free bean dinner will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Middleport Church of the Nazarene Friday, April 20 POMEROY — The Pomeroy High School Class of 1959 will be having their “3rd Friday” lunch at noon, at the Wild Horse Café in Pomeroy. Saturday, April 21 POMEROY — Middleport Pomeroy Rotary Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. at the Meigs Senior Center. Proceeds benefit Meigs County Meals on Wheels. MIDDLEPORT — The Bluegrass Country Gentlemen and Brenda, a local bluegrass and gospel group will be in concert at Bradbury Church of Christ, located on Bradbury Road in Middleport, Ohio. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken and refreshments will be served. SALEM CENTER — Star Grange#778 and Star Junior Grange #878 will hold their fun night and potluck supper at 6:30 p.m., followed fun night activities. Final plans for Grange Banquet to be held on April 27 will be made. Tuesday, April 24 RUTLAND — A final public meeting for the CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rutland Civic Center. Card Showers MIDDLEPORT — Pauline Mayer will observe her 91st birthday on April 16. Cards may be sent to her at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Room 203, 333 Page St., Middleport, Ohio 45760. Gallia County Community Calendar Card showers Ivan and Betty (Halley) Lane will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 19. Cards may be sent to 4165 Bladen Road, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Wendell and Lillia Haner will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 21. Cards can be sent to 1122 State Route 218, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Mabel Phillips will be celebrating her 90th birthday on April 22. Cards may be sent to 14840 State Route 7 South, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Calvin Waugh’s will be celebrating his 90th birthday on May 4. Cards can be sent to him at 4483 Fabel St. New Albany, Ohio 43054. Mary Maxine (Kemper) Fortner will celebrate her 88th birthday on May 4. Cards may be sent to her at: 138 Buhl Morton Rd., Apt. 201, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Sunday, April 15 KANAUGA — Fairhaven United Methodist Church, across from Riverside Honda, will have an Easter egg hunt at 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 16 GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post 4464 Men’s Auxiliary, 134 Third Ave., will have nominations for officers for the 2012-2013 year at 7:30 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — Coupon Exchange Club meeting, 6 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. Bring scissors and extra coupons to trade. GALLIPOLIS — Look Good Feel Better , sponsored by The American Cancer Society, will be held at 6 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center in the Hollzer Center for Cancer Care, 170 Jackson Pike. This free program is for women with cancer who are dealing with radiation and/ or chemotherapy treatments. They will be given advice on how to take care of their skin and other tips to give them self confidence. Please call (740) 441-3909 for an appt. before 10 a.m. on Monday. GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Local Schools Board of Education will meet in special session at 7 p.m. at the Board’s Administrative Office, located at 230 Shawnee Lane. Wednesday, April 18 WAVERLY, Ohio — The Area Agency on Aging District 7 Board of Trustees Meeting will be held at Bristol The Riverby Theater Guild Presents “Bull in a China Shop” A CLASSIC COMEDY-MYSTERY Saturday, April 21 at 3 PM and 7 PM at St. Peters Episcopal Church, Gallipolis All Tickets $12, includes coffee, tea & desserts Advance reservations requested 740-446-3834 Village in Waverly. For more information about time or other details, call (800) 582-7277. Thursday, April 19 GALLIPOLIS — American Legion Post 27, SAL Squadron 27, will nominate and elect officers. All members are urged to attend. Friday, April 20 BIDWELL — The newlychartered Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Gallia and Jackson counties, Sub-chapter 102 will elect officers at their next membership meeting at 11 a.m. at the Pam Riley residence at 4629 State Route 850, Bidwell, in Springfield township. All retired public employees who were members of Ohio Council 8, OCSEA, and OAPSE are invited to attend. GALLIPOLIS — Semiannual clothing giveaway at New Life Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 900 Jackson Pike. Everyone welcome. Children’s clothes are limited, therefore parents must have proof of child by bringing him or her or by presenting a birth certificate or other form of identification. Saturday, April 21 GALLIPOLIS — A viewing of the movie “A Night to Remember,” 2 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. GALLIPOLIS — Semiannual clothing giveaway at New Life Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 900 Jackson Pike. Everyone welcome. Children’s clothes are limited, therefore parents must have proof of child by bringing him or her or by presenting a birth certificate or other form of identification. Tuesday, April 24 RIO GRANDE — The next meeting of the Southeastern Ohio Safety Council will be held at noon in the Davis University Center Conference Room C at the University of Rio Grande. BWC awards will be given out. Thursday, April 26 GALLIPOLIS — Book discussion of “A Night to Remember” by Walter Lord, 5:30 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. Those who wish to participate should contact the library at (740) 446-7323. Saturday, April 28 GALLIPOLIS — The Third Annual Gallipolis Shrine Club Benefit Trail Ride will begin at noon at Rio Valley Stables in Rio Grande. The event will be dedicated to the memory of J.C. Glassburn. All proceeds will benefit Shriner’s Hospitals for children and the Gallipolis Shrine Club. Concessions available. For more info, call 740-245-5371 or 740245-5342. Tuesday, May 1 GALLIPOLIS — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America, Gallia County Post 4464, will have election of officers at their 6 p.m. meeting at Post 4464. Veterans must have a current VFW membership card in order to vote. Wednesday, May 23 GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Farm Bureau will be hosting an Ag Day at the Gallia County Fairgrounds. �Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Obituaries Richard Burnell Bailey Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Greatgrandfather Richard Burnell Bailey, 83, of Middleport, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, surrounded by his loving children. He was born December 23, 1928, in Rutland, Ohio, the son of the late Lester Burnell Bailey and Mary Lenore Jackson. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris J. Barker Bailey. He was a member of the Middleport Church of Christ. He is survived by his children, Christine (Gary) Sampson, Cathy (Tom) Cooper, Rich (Rita) Bailey, Carin (Michael Norton) Taylor, Connie (Chris) Taylor, Carole (Jeff) Gilkey; grandchildren, Michelle Sampson (Rob) Haslinger, Sherry Cooper (Chris) Murphy, Sharla Cooper (Randy) Burke, Brad (Emily Fackler) Whitlatch, Rachel Taylor (Aaron) Jones, Cayla Taylor, Carly Taylor, and Zach (Samy) Gilkey; great-grandchildren, Heliena and Haryson Haslinger, Paige and Morgan Denney, Reagan Burke, Chase Whitlatch, Chase, Sydney, and Oliver Jones; sisters-in-law Dian Bailey, Jeanette Weimann and Carolyn Demosky; brothers-in-law Carson Carter and Bill Demosky. In addition to his wife and his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Bailey; his mother-in-law Susan Fern Powell Harris; son-in-law Rick Taylor; sister-in-law Anna Fern Barker Carter; and brother-in-law Sherman Weimann. Active in the Republican Party, he served as clerk of Middleport Village, as Salisbury Township Trustee, and as Salisbury Township Clerk. He would tell you he was a bookkeeper most of his life but he also owned an excavating company and a logging business. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor Al Hartson officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the funeral home. A registry is available online at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Wendell C. Gerlach Wendell C. Gerlach, 84, of Chillicothe, died 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Overbrook Center Nursing Home in Middleport, Ohio, following an extended illness. He was born September, 29, 1927, in McConnelsville, Ohio, to the late Homer and Lillie Little Gerlach. On January 15, 1948, he married the former Margaret “Peg” Smith who survives. Also surviving are children, Mike (Debbie) Gerlach, of Middleport, Ohio, Susan (Ed) Tomlinson, of Columbus and Steve Gerlach, of Grove City; grandchildren, Tara Gerlach, Alison Gerlach and Heather (Bill) Van Tyle; a brother, Rudolph (Loas) Gerlach, of New Concord, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Elmer, Chloral, Gerald and Lee Gerlach. Wendell served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired in 1987 from Columbia Gas of Ohio. Wendell was a member of the Adena Road Church of Christ and had been a volunteer at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in the Ware Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Ohio, with Seth Tinkler officiating. Burial will be later Tuesday afternoon in McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville, Ohio. Friends may call at Ware’s from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. You may sign his online register at www. warefh.com. Ernest Jones, Sr. Ernest Jones Sr., 81, Langsville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, April 12, 2012. He was a carpenter, farmer and an U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. His memberships included UMWA, Pomeroy Carpenters Local 650 and the Joseph Freeman American Legion Post 476 of Wilkesville. Ernie was born on June 12, 1930, in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, son of the late Joe and Bertha Rhodes Jones. He married Lita Durham on October 11, 1952, in Belle, West Virginia, who survives, with three sons and a daughter, Ernest Jones Jr., of Wilkesville, Ohio, Fred (Mary) Jones, of Heath, Ohio, David (Angie) Jones, of Radcliff, Ohio, Jennifer (Tom) Henson, of Langsville, Ohio. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters Helen Poolos, of Waverly, Ohio, and Lucille Jones, of Charleston, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by a grandson, David Jones; great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Jones; two brothers; and one sister. Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Albany, Ohio. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, Ohio. Marian Louise McCarley Marian Louise McCarley, 78, Vinton, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 13, 2012. She was a loving mother, a 1953 graduate of Rutland High School and a member of the Vinton American Legion Auxiliary Post 161. Marian was born February 20, 1934, in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Calvin Kenneth Spires and Ruth Ann McCalla Spires. She married Walter McCarley on September 12, 1953, at Danville, Ohio, and he survives with a son and a daughter, Bill (Mary) McCarley, Vinton, Ohio, and Kathy (Jeff) Hollanbaugh, Bidwell, Ohio; grandchildren, Shane (Lisa) Hollanbaugh, Bidwell, Ohio, Chad (Amber) Hollanbaugh, Bidwell, Ohio, Debra Nicole McCarley, Guysville, Ohio, Elizabeth McCarley, Vinton, Ohio; and great-grandchildren, Audrey and Noah Blake, Abbigail, Carson and Mad- Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Gallia County Briefs dison Hollanbaugh. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald, Jack and Charles “Buck” Spires; and two sisters, Deloras Jeffers and Eloise Reeves. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in the McCoyMoore Funeral Home, Vinton, with Rev. Chris Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday. Online condolences may be left at www. mccoymoore.com. Helen Judy Ringeisen Helen Judy Shain Ringeisen, 77, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Meigs County, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at her residence. Born September 27, 1934, in the Antiquity community, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Mabel Sayre Shain. She was a graduate of the Racine High School and a member of the Antiquity Baptist Church. She was a longtime employee of the Buckeye Union-Continental Insurance Companies and was retired from ARM Financial Group, Worthington, Ohio. Surviving is her husband, Charles J. Ringeisen; two daughters, Jennifer F. Ringeisen, Columbus, Ohio, and Julie A. (Jonathan) Thoms, Dalian, China; and three beloved grandchildren who gave her so much love and joy, Isabella, Nathaniel and Gabriella Thoms, all of Dalian, China. Also surviving is a sister, Patricia A. Shain, Racine; sister-in-law, Maxine Shain, Racine; special cousin, Virginia Plichta, Racine; a special friend of fifty years, Mary Lou Dearth, Powell, Ohio; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Samuel Franklin “Buddy” Shain and Ralph Douglas “Barney” Shain; sisters, Mary M. Reinshell and Sheila Roush; and a niece, Molly Reinshell Stubbs. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012, in the Chapel at the Letart Falls Cemetery. Rev. Don Walker will officiate. Burial will follow. There are no calling hours. The Cremeens Funeral Home, Racine, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes. com. Evan David Wiseman Evan David Wiseman, 47, of Racine, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1964, in Pomeroy, Ohio, the beloved son of David J. and Jane L. Parsons Wiseman. He attended the Rutland Church of Christ, and was an auto body man. Besides his parents, he is survived by sister, Jana (Eddie) Siek, Pomeroy, Ohio; brother, Owen Wiseman, Rutland, Ohio; niece, Joanna Detty, Middleport, Ohio; nephews, Arron (Jessica) Bowersock, Middleport, Ohio, Michael Hudson, Las Vages, NV, and Jesse Wiseman, Rutland, Ohio; great-nephews, Draegan and Micah Detty; a loyal and best friend, Dwight Haskins; and Woodland Centers staff and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Fox Wiseman. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday April 15, 2012, at Rutland Church of Christ, Rutland, Ohio, with Pastor Larry Lemley officiating. Burial will follow at Wells Cemetery, Pomeroy, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday April 14, 21012, at Birchfield Funeral Home, Rutland, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to World Christian Outreach Ministries, P. O. Box 427, Rio Grande, Ohio 45674. Online condolences can be offered at: www.birchfieldfuneralhome.com. Alvin K. Buckle Alvin K. Buckle, 94, formally of Apple Grove, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 13, 2012, in the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Deal Funeral Home with Max Spurlock officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Beale Chapel Cemetery, in Apple Grove, W.Va. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Fred Allen Samsel, Jr. Fred Allen Samsel, Jr., 83, formerly of Mason, W.Va., passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Veterans Hospital in Beckley, W.Va. following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Grace Baptist Church (intersection of Park Drive and Hresan Blvd) Fayetteville, W.Va., with Pastor Delbert Walker and Pastor Bill Kincaid officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 149 will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m until time of service at 2 p.m., at the church. Flowers are welcome or a donation may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter, 1111 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 or Hospice of Southern West Virginia, Box 1472, Beckley, WV 258021472. Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home will be assisting the family. Ruby Bowen Maynard Ruby Bowen Maynard, 63, Patriot, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012, at her residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home. Helen Louise Turley Helen Louise Turley, 80, Crown City, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at home. Hall Funeral Home of Proctorville is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. Ohio Shale Development meeting planned GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Ohio Township Association meeting will be held Monday, April 16, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Senior Resource Center, 1167 State Route 160, Gallipolis, Ohio. Dale Arnold, Director of Energy, Utility and Local Government Policy from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will be giving a presentation on Ohio Shale Development. New summer hours at Highway Department GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Engineer Brett Boothe has announced that beginning on Monday, April 16, the Gallia County Highway Department will begin working from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule will be in effect throughout the summer construction season. During weeks when holidays occur, the highway department will work four, eight hour days. City commission meeting slated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold a special meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the Gallipolis Municipal Courtroom, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. On the agenda is legislation to amend the current appropriations and transfer/advance ordinances. Kindergarten registration Gallia County Local Schools GALLIA COUNTY — Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 academic year in the Gallia County Local School District will be held at the Gallia County Health Department on the following dates and times: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., April 16; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., April 17; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., April 18; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., April 19. Parents need to call Gallia County Local Schools Central Office at 446-7917 to make an appointment for kindergarten registration on or after March 26. ‘Doing Business with ODOT’ workshop planned PIKETON — The Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center will present an informative workshop on “Doing Business With the Ohio Department of Transportation” from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at the Ohio State University South Centers, Endeavor Center Computer Lab. This workshop is for any small business owner who wants to learn what you need to do to sell your product and/or service to the Ohio Department of Transportation. This event is free of charge. To register, call the Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center: 740377-4550 or go to its website: www.sopoc. org. GAHS stadium kick-off event GALLIPOLIS — A Gallia Academy High School stadium kick-off event will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, at the GAHS auditorium, 2855 Centenary Road. The public is invited to see the new stadium and field house plans. A video celebrating past GAHS football season will also be shown, in addition to a presentation on the new stadium facilities. Informational material and free t-shirts will be handed out as well. Athletes from all GAHS sports teams will be represented. Visit www. gahsstadium.com for more information. New Life’s clothing giveaway set GALLIPOLIS — New Life Lutheran Church has confirmed the schedule for the semiannual clothing giveaway. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 20 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21 in the fellowship hall of the church building located at 900 Jackson Pike. Everyone is welcome. Children’s clothes are limited, therefore parents must have proof of child by bringing him or her or by presenting a birth certificate or other form of identification. Registration open for Positive Youth Day RIO GRANDE — All fourth, fifth and sixth grade students in Gallia and Jackson counties are encouraged to attend the 15th Annual Positive Youth Day to be held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the University of Rio Grande Lyne Center. The event, sponsored by FACTS/New Alternatives and the university, encourages area youth to participate in positive activities that develop their personal potential and educate them about good decision-making skills. Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided, as well as a goody bag for every participating student. To register, or for more information, call (740) 446-7866. Free lunch program continues through April VINTON — Harvestime Worship Center will be hosting its free lunch program to the community until the end of April. Community meals are held every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at the church, 222 Main Street, Vinton. Full meals are served free to the public. Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services meeting change announced GALLIPOLIS — The April 16 meeting of the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services has been cancelled. The board will hold a special meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 23. The board typically meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the board office, 53 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis. ‘Doing Business with the Army Corps of Engineers’ workshop slated SOUTH POINT — The Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center will present a workshop on, “How to do Business with the Army Corps of Engineers” from 1-4 p.m. on April 25, at the Lawrence County ChamWe, Vinton Baptist Church, would like to thank all who donated in any way to our food pantry. This includes Sife University of Rio Grande, Heiners, Big Lots, Rent a Center, Steve Evans, Bob Evans Farms Inc., Bob Evans Sausage Plant, Ohio Valley Bank, Holzer Clinic, Holzer Hospital, Dollar General in Porter, Silver Bridge Coffee Company, Richards Brothers Orchard and many other concerned individuals. God Bless 60306502 ber of Commerce, 216 Collins Avenue, South Point, Ohio 45680. This workshop is designed to instruct small business owners on the do’s and don’ts when doing business with the Army Corps of Engineers. Everything from proposals to meeting safety standards will be discussed. A comprehensive approach to breaking into the federal market. Registration is free. To register, go to http://sopoc.ecenterdirect.com or call the Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center: 740-377-4550. French 500 Free Clinic scheduled GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free Clinic will be open from 1-4 p.m., Thursday, April 26. The clinic is located at 258 Pinecrest Drive off Jackson Pike. The clinic was established to serve the uninsured residents of Gallia County between the ages of 18 and 65. Free CERT training offered GALLIPOLIS — Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) training can help you and your family be ready for emergencies and can be completed in just one weekend. CERT training will be held April 27-29 at the Gallia County Emergency Operations Center (below the 911 Center.) There is no charge to take this 20-hour course. Topics include disaster psychology, first aid, search and rescue and fire suppression — with lots of hands-on practice. This free training is made available by the Gallia County Citizen Corps and the Gallia County Emergency Management Agency. Call 740-446-7943 or email clarkcc@live.com for more information. You can also contact the Gallia County Emergency Management Agency office. Registration deadline is April 25. Vinton Elementary to host basket bingo VINTON — Vinton Elementary will be hosting a basket bingo on April 28. Doors open at 12 p.m. and games start at 1 p.m. Concessions will be available. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of play ground equipment for the elementary school. For more information, call the school at (740) 388-8261. Everyone is welcome. Plant exchange and community planting day GALLIPOLIS — The 12th annual plant exchange will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 28. The plant exchange will be located on State Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. Individuals are invited to bring plants to share and exchange. Also on that day, Gallipolis in Bloom and Bob’s Market and Greenhouses will hold their annual Community Planting Day beginning at 10 a.m. Volunteers should meet on State Street near Second Avenue by the Gallipolis City Park if they are interested in helping with this year’s planting project. Arbor day will be celebrated by planting a tree in the city park on the Second Avenue side near State Street beginning at 11 a.m. on that Saturday. Cleanup day slated GALLIPOLIS — Keep Gallia Beautiful, in conjunction with the City of Gallipolis, Gallia County, ODOT, Waste Management and the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs-Vinton Solid Waste District, will be having their annual cleanup day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 28. The volunteer headquarters will be at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 541 Second Avenue. Volunteer groups, service organizations, clubs and individuals are invited to help in this worthwhile project by assisting in picking up debris along streets, highways and other areas. Interested volunteers may call Brett Bostic at 740-441-6022. Residents may drop off acceptable items at dumpsters. A dumpster will be located at the Gallipolis Public Use Area adjacent to the Gallipolis City Park, and another dumpster will be at the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike. Unacceptable items include: Yard waste, tree limbs/branches, antifreeze, car parts, including batteries, concrete or cement in any form, gasoline, paint, riding mowers, bricks or roofing shingles, cleaners or solvents, dirt, gravel, rocks or sod, insecticides, propane tanks, stones, used motor oil or filters. The Gallia County Health Department will have a scrap tire trailer at the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike. ‘Gospel in the Park’ begins May 4 GALLIPOLIS — The summer concert series “Gospel in the Park” will kick-off at 7 p.m. on May 4 in the Gallipolis City Park. Starting off the 2012 series will be the Gloryland Believers. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. For more information contact Rick Barcus, Pastor of Addison Freewill Baptist Church at (740) 367-7063. Updates to the “Gospel in the Park” schedule can be followed throughout the season in the Gallipolis Daily Tribune church calendar. Dust patching and herbicidal opt-out forms being accepted GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe recently announced that the annual dust patching and herbicidal opt-out forms are now being accepted at the Gallia County Engineer’s Office. The dust patching form is required for those residents who would like to apply for materials to be applied at a requested site to reduce the dust generated from traffic on a county road. The herbicidal opt-out form is required for those residents who do not want herbicidal spraying in specific areas along county road rightof-ways and agree to maintain those areas. Both forms may be picked up at the engineer’s office, 1167 Ohio 160. The deadline for submittal is May 15. $1000 CASH REWARD For information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who broke into and entered the buildings of Ed Fischer on BaldKnob Stiversville Road and committed theft. 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WithI of the classroom and tohuman become successful parents, that 30 cuts an as additional $30 effect of at least $100 mil- with lation ofyou an agency. Even lationship between Iraqis manitarian partnerships, cess to clean water and Ohio and other struggling health and is a smart place takes out 1,400 metric tons said, “It’s not though we whole list of other major corhe worked. His lessons stuck me: The companies that paid Whether you commemorate Donate Lifeorganizations Month this ed have been rejected whenever I ap- ghan Kasich the GOP-conwomen’s States,and “I know in your health and environmental their enormous wealth, and community members. Therefore, our dioxide focuswould with athletmillion in spending. But he lion on the U.S. economy. frivolous lawsuits are proand Americans and the states have begun to refor America to outpace the of carbon from the such as an October, 2011 electricity, are living asis porations. no taxes to 2010 doing2008 a favor for spent ouralways do be what can to help. of work ethic,plied trolled Legislature cut and sub- are April or decide condition, to observe Penguin Day for by avisiting due to my pre-existing lobbied diligently provi- capitals, in your country conditions. ics should onayou thethorough development responsibilmultinationals eagerly payIWorld optimistic enough that he is competition. air, or about the amount However, gain their financial footing, possibility of “reconciliatected because it defines That’s right: According to medical delegation from refugees, or dealing with half a billion dollars in the My husband and I met while studying to selves and them by including sidies to localpublic, governments siontime of gender equalitylife in the your issues is notand theintegrity time to – traits that are thestill local zoo, I hope you’ll take to celebrate this among feel some your responsibility for not applyity,Now discipline foundation expensive corporate attorcalling for a on modest incomeLike most areas of our emitted from nearly 300 a recent study by Citizens largely through a combinasame period lobbying. Of reading of the proposal tion.” “substantial evidence” for a Najaf to Minneapolis, or trauma-related disorders. be auto mechanics. For the last 15 years, the many services they offer such as bestdate who doesn’t support growth and fiswill make a difference in Columbus, and women in the work of peace. Community leader backs Smith for State andwomen’s school districts, shrunk and have won like rights, human of success in all aspects of life. wait to improve our Ameriing for health coverage when I change was younger. month! neys toand delay, or kill Constitution tax cut to be paid for by aany tax for Justice (CTJ), inbooks, the economy, cars on road a year. course, they lobby on tion of tofor painful spending lived five weeks leads to three conclusions. lawsuit to be anything the atheTax program that brings After presentation we’ve lived our dream owning our own calI right responsibility a voteinagainst your fuensure Gallia County thestrengthening surrounding Rep –and This isaudiobooks, amy necessary global selling E-books, state to area25- DVD’s Let’s lead by example make ourthe school afor model forpersonal the vote in is elections. rights are workforce not the main can companies. Building But isn’t responsibility part of Kent Holloway, CEO, three-year period from 2008 increase on the gas-drilling any government regulation number of issues. But even American manufacturing At one San Antonio facilicuts, higher tax revenue June and July of 2011 at shop not far from where I grew up. First, it will likely drive up clean drinking water to in Najaf, a microphone special interest thinks is ture, and a vote that endangers the lifetime region will be a better place for all of us and Dear Gallia Countians, securityprograms, imperative. computers, andIncludmanyif othersand to follow — apublic/ model that emphasizes the true puryearyou low,areand up withchildren’s Afghanistan has adopted a son in30came Afghanistan, more stronger point of health care reform? The new Lifeline Ohio through 2010, Fortune 500 every penny of that half billion technique known as fracking. won’t be of easy; ittheir will re- 25 ty that asked forthe an the E3 tunethat stands in way because of the rebounding We’re your typical Mom-and-Pop operathe home of my friend and of your family and children. It is on us to future generations, to live, work and play. We have a unique opportunity to send the cost of almost every schools in Iraq. was passed around the “reasonable.” ing women in the work of pose of high school athletics. A model that ensures prosservices. $1.5 indesk by percent parliamentary but thisbillion is one of the achieveprivate partnerships will lawSincerely, isahead. built on the of sharing responsicompanies made a savings profit each went for tax lobbying, they hard work, collaboup, the company employed Altogether, the budget ofeconomy, and creative of idea profit. This means that abuse ‘Go Blue’ for child prevention tion –more of and oneGallia auto technivote for jobs instead ofideas debt, and for ayou true one of our own to us represent County colleague, Sami Rasouli, perity ofthe ourtwo school and community for generations Recently, MPT began room for comments. rule-making process and The 32-page RAA men- quire peace advances our national streamlining Medicaid. Upon learning of the levy, I wondered quota in the lower house of ments have invested help American busiyear and yet paid zero or less saw a return of 21 to 1. There bility to fix a broken system. ration and perseverance. about 100 machine operaficers’ association calculated such as the sale or lease cian we employ. I know our customers by Respectfully, citizen legislator instead of an entrenched Marianne Campbell, and the 93rd District in the Ohio General the RAA threatens every in Najaf, a one cityofabout two blood hosting toprison live Nearly alltowelcomed me budget of a federal in agency. interests, promotes tions judicial review, litigaOhio also sold amuch the highandAmericans treasure for.” We nesses, especially the how this security was going cost me. Wow! Dear Community Partner: parliament, in taxes. Their average tax aren’t many investments out the insurance companies’ responsibilIt also will citizen’s require that we est the E3It’s tune-up, that states have economic called for prisons, office buildings, FrankThey Blake name. knowelected my dog. We’ve raised politician. Gallipolis, Ohio Assembly. Toall accomplish this tors. goal will American health hours south ofand, Baghdad. and work in this Iraq, just asa mere warmly to Najaf, but nearpolitical stability, Second, federally for was $73 million and iscost contion,After the recourt and other in the world unlike should honor sacrifice important manufacturing Did you know? It will $2.67 per month for the rate negative 6.7 percent. there that pay better than that. put aside the false choice that same company created ity to stop denying coverage for pre-exist$667 billion more in spendLancaster, Ohio roads or other assets. two beautiful children while doing what we For more information visit http://votemiquire the ofstripped the entire County. My country still occupied sidering leasing the Ohio IARP has hosted dozly all also rejected the safety. growth and respect for huthe United States, Afghaniofficials will be and we should invest wisely sector, andsupport find and reduce lawsuit terminology 18 and • Every 10 to 13 seconds a child is abused in this country. They made billions owner a home valued at That’s andofthen, And of$100,000. us 2012 make up for the it. between environmental more generathan 100 new jobs andsupports ing inallfiscal than ingincludes conditions. definitely coming love. cahmartindale.wordpress.com/about/ Student Martindale House comes fromNational many Red Cross celebrates Volunteer Week Turnpike. And itin essentially theirs, but people signed the UnitedI in rights and economic and social pro- man ens of Ameripossibility of fundamental reconciliawaste soSmith that companies regard to for the No. ofRyan their ability to respontimes. It even a protection •InFive children aaday will1diestan as“It’s ahas result ofthe child abuse. less expensive than acorporate Starbuck’s coffee. when tax Iraqis time rolled around, In 1955, taxes made and strong is expected to add 100 more previous year. That remains It’s the government’s responsibility to Nations back,” state Rep. Ron When wemoney started our business, Jacob Meyer tions ofEditor: Gallia Countians and provision is a buying proven guaranteeing traded 25 years of future Convention on the that enhance secuhave more for new met were welcoming freedoms. … Noof peace that can homes over the past tion with Americans until sibly lead our country. • seat Approximately million cases ofsaid child abuse areand re- grams Dear issue today — jobs3 (other U.S. taxpayers gave them bil-in favor up 27.3 percent federal revPlease, vote of this levy. It is part of economy. — tripling theirensure work force. $20 billion below what states expensive health insurance seemed comAmstutz, chairman of the Dear Editor, leader. On a personal level, I have known that coverage is affordable with preprofits from Ohio’s stateElimination of All Forms rity through demilitarization innovations and hiring. The sacrifices women’s rights is warm. Most told me they few years. The project is the US military left Iraq Whatthird, do you whoAs consider themselves on-call lions more. ported each year in the United States and many of these And it’scalla people highway enue while individuals paid “immediate judicial rethan corporate attorney the heartbeat of this county. Bogoshian isgovernment the U.S. noted by themium CFO, “Evbudgeted in 2008, before the pletely out of reach. With so many start-up Library levy will cost lessand than one Ohio House budget-writing Gerald Ford reports once said, “Ascale five generations of his family, watched him assistance on a sliding and tax run liquor stores for an imof Discrimination Against U.S. Protecpromote women’s rights a peace we can afford to supwere eager, if somewhat We gave the most money 24-hours a day, seven days a week including holidays, who small compared to the and Americans worked in in 58 percent. By 2010, the include multiple children. to Environmental never-ending lawsuits view” for any special interjobs) — the RAAyou will cre- committee. Starbucks Patty Asbeck recession. Environmental Protecery dollar we don’t have to costs, there were many things we night did withbig enough to give everything want grow up, State then But he was credits for small businesses. mediate lump sum ofWar, $1.4 Ohio Women (CEDAW). tion Agency isinaOhio part of aUniversity, inclusive peace proto GE. Inof the three years studcorporate sharepartnerships had dropped port.” get of attend bed the middle of the towasted help find aof place nervous, the endmonthly of through scope the Iraq long-term • you In 2009, Childhelp.org estimated thatfor 6.6 million chilby out special interests against est ononevery aspect the Middleport, ate none in the private section Agency’s Senior Policy spend energy or “We’re to see out. Dear Editor, is And, a government big enough to take from return tofor Gallipolis towhose pursue a successful quick to add: “There’s still a billion. Similarly, Kasich’s But while providing opnew and increasingly popucesses. These investments if we get access to coverage that’s ied, GE showed a profit just with byWomen’s two-thirds, 8.9rebuild percent to sleep a family house has been destroyed by History Month theallegations American of occupation, Iraqisbeginning toto help dren were involved in reports and abuse. Fur- but it affirms our shared the federal government. prescribed rule-making Counsel at the Office of materials is one more dollar tor. Instead, it endangers revenues grow, but they went But, getting older I’ve started worrying After doing some research on the Meigs you everything you have.” career as a financial advisor, becoming truly lot of pain out there. I don’t predecessor, Democrat Ted portunities for lar framework of federal/ be $10.5 far less costly shy of billion. Itsthan tax gives and the individual contribuaffordable, isn’t it all of our responsibility fire?The These people respond thousands of home fires a ther, reason forUS cautious but also eager towomen build statistics do Polnot account for the cases that go will desire for peace and our the miliRAA is health. designed to toyears process. Even theToday, Chemical Safety and we have available todecision invest Appeal for Iraq. adown ‘yes’usWith vote onvery Middleport the these well-regulated marketmore about my A few ago, we County Library, I believe the residents of big government spending risks involved and dedicated to his community. very, far, so they think we should be crowStrickland, raised $5.4 bilbill … well, you can’t really to vote, work and attend tion had increased by half, to state/local public agencies the decade of war that came year — and theyevery don’tfederal get paidinby a dime for theirtothat trouble. be aa part ofunreported the solution purchasing Can weoutprein by our in our counties. stronger relationships— common humanity, de- celebration. tarylevies now officially of micromanage anwork agency ruleand lution Prevention and and is ing.” our place essential incountry establishthis county should be aware of some eyeour future, career politicians support decided we you needed to get Ob-force.” His leadership abilities areinsurance. a given. Think have a long way to go to get call it a bill … was negative 81.5 percent. lion by selling off the state’s schools in Afghanistan that partner with business before. What do call people who take the time every few insurance? that Afghan As part ofcompetition prevention efforts across the nation reduce spite the war. Dear Editor, serve andtoculturIraq, the willgains Americans forSome changes are willalso agency in itsyears efforts totried, crewill not of meet the minimum ing fair be- isprofessional opening facts. Sometimes in our busy policies that ruinan ourAdjunct nation to Professor win easy of the many but could nottheprecious taining policies forwe and my employee back tohave pre-recession levels,” Aparamount recent National Asso$4.7 billion. That’s 4.7 billion There’s a lot of resentment share oflives the nationwide to- women toAmerican equality, at the local toJay help In December 2011, Presimonths to givelevel away one of the world’s most gifts made? We must If anylongone ofthe us cases – insurance companies, of child abuse, with the hope of living in a world al—with the This coming March, get about our war in Iraq at Georgetown University quick fixes, some more ate rules necessary to carry $100 million threshold can Please consider voting “YES” for the we just of take things forthese granted, and our lo-Obama Washington to grow into pass asmoothly, levy tomanufacturers update our rejected schools.for Then, in votes. By allowing went but I was a preof the dollars we paidreleased in taxes support said taxes. Elizabeth McNichol over of it getsupdi-at tween small, mid-size and women ciation State Budget Offi- dent bacco settlement. can’t pursue American — blood? a Most peace-building children are from April has been recogthe government, or individuals – safe fails on abuse, people. IARPBarack and MPT willofhelp and its consequences? Or Law Center. Rogers is Presiterm. One study ofpower an E3thatwhere out legislation passed by be challenged in court, coming Middleport levies. If you would cal library is just such an institution. I was the it has become, we are giv2005, through Ryan’s leadership, our citiexisting condition I’ve had since birth – a going into the pockets GE. rected at poor people who,like the the nonpartisan Center on cers survey found 43 states Kasich and Strickland tobig business. The RAA will opportunities if they aren’t make smart fixes topeople tune up the first-ever U.S. National What do you call whopilot showin upOhio on a regular schedtransition strategy that emnized asreform Child Abuse Prevention month. Woodland Centers our end the bargain, breaks down. surprised While in not oncea 1-mill dent of Earth Network. showed how coordinate delegation will we work with Iraqis Congress. By doing so, it making the development Middleport toand the community it The corporation’s tax rate wasrestored story goes, are dragging the toIraq, find out that levyoversaw will a on ing it theof power to take away Day our American zens came together through the Red Dot genetic condition called psoriasis. Budget Policy Priorities. passed budgets for fiscal gether six straight safe. Combat activities like their and reduce Action Plan Women, simply allow big business ule to factories teach strangers how to save a life, and help U.S. serphasizes the roles and rights Inc. and Children Services GalliaI County are working © Copyright six companies that did aInNFIB, did enter the Green So,offor the my Attorney General innight from Minneapolis Nain the years and turns over 60 years ofrejection effecofletter, any rule to the negative 45.3 rest of organization uscoming down refusing to appear on the ballot as a 5 year operating way life. Washington and American Columbus, Campaign and passed the their much needed When Ipollution got thatso thebysubject once to was, it takes money and itbytakes good The estimates years ofand statepercent. budgets withyear 2012 thatdrone willstrikes spend waste and they raids and Security, and vice members separated from families military duty to push smaller competiof women. collaboratively to promote awareness and prevention ofourPeace Forum. 3/12 tune-up averaged potential Zone or an American jaf to attend opening decades to support the Rob McKenna, and the other AGs on this In all, from 2008 through pay their fair share. tive regulation promulgaextensive and expensive levy. I always thought that library was we need a change, and this fall we have the school levy. thought that kept going through my head leadership, but most of all it takes YOU to out significant tax increasthat will take seven years. increase profits—and are furthering Afghan morenotgeneral revenue than signed an Executive Order stay connected with have no monetary compensation? tors out of the marketplace, Pappas is aa country State Senaabuse inI Gallia military base. Invited by directing ceremonies celebrating recovery ofafter we 2010, 78 different companies But all, are the lawsuit, I exhave a message. believe that supportedsecurity. through local taxes. It is not so. opportunity tochild elect candidates whoCounty. won’tI women’s Asthat acall fiscal with financial was we’d have to close our business tion under theconservative, Administrarule-making process. There get involved. thewho, village government, Instead, the plan to be Fund You them American Red Cross volunteers. For thus killing jobs. tor from Minnesota and On Thursday, April 19, we are asking all community agenpaid zero or less in taxes in real drags on society? People Sami, I helped teach EngNajaf ’s designation as the helped destroy? – and millions of other Americans who are Our local libraries are supported with tax Together, tradedevoted principles for personal gain. People these expertise, Ryan how things and jobs withknows health insurance. wasto have tionfind Procedures Act into a intoGallia isget no It way describe the activities are fueling implemented. the vote in leaders that truly care about Middleample, volunteers right here County The RAA isreform just co-founder of the cies, schools businesses helpclasses increase of Library at least“Cultural one Order of the three who don’t pay tax lish inawareness Najaf and 2012 Capital Luke Wilcox isGlobal the dollars from the state’s Public Fund. of every age see the need forand a not responsible He is process aofpast president of both the benefiting from health care – bad de- tomilitary adone. devastating thought. We’re living our protracted thatto will RAA inGalany They other simpler conflict that hinders Executive and Naport andyears itsofpeople, and then, getincome involved. many hours service our community. have reWomen’s Convening atComthe policy. It’s extremist legchild abuse by wearing blue on this day. If you would like studied. In a single banner because they’re barely scratchvisited families in Najaf, the Islamic World.” InDevelopment and Most of us are aware of the monetary cricandidate to ensure stability and prosperity lia County Chamber of Commerce and the dream. It’s everything I’d ever hoped for. serve for you to look us in the eye and exthe development of political tional Action Plan (NAP) stretch the time needed for terms than to call it what sponded to 18 house fires in the last year, taught first aid, Every one of University us aofpart of restoring year, Wells Fargo got almost ingcan outbe a living? Or corporaSt.Director Catherine. toislation participate on health April by wearing blue, please contact designed to 19 proKarbala, Baghdad, andhavechart munications of vited hosted by theto the sis facing Ohio. As costs soared, the inindividuals, ourwhy country. Community Improvement Corporation Then I found outdecades. abouttraining the Pre-existing solutions. a and roadmap for how the plain you want to take our care it to is numerous — aofbudget-busting, rule-making into CPR, AED, and lifeguard Middleport great little town itPresiused $4 billion from us. Verizon’s tions that make billions in She serves as the Vice Amanda Knipp at Woodland Centers Inc. 740-441-4425 so 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 accelerate held 59 blood drives budgets and collected 1,172 units away. of blood. We anti-democracy, Corporate Federal agency to$1.3 be.billion. Some ofdent uscontact can help by bringing in two-year take was profits and then come to us season, Meigs softball head We were also fortunate to have sumon the field. The OHSM said the of the Women Legislashelter house, playground (under To Whom It May Concern: that we can add your agency, school or business to our list. whichletthe rest of hear us need operating funds.News The library nowinstitutionalize operatOhio’s future Micah Martindale facing all of us inplan today’s economic climate. ness professionals, farmcare reform – abe where people who’ve Project in ince, the delegation willand Reconciliation ton Post-ABC poll isand also have volunteers that hold positions as Full chapter board Maybe, justshould maybe, when you our Attorneys Employwill need to expanded businesses believing in -the community There’s been a lottheefforts of talk with hands out? coach Stevetheir Wood ataMN. Meigs Middle ball from allgovernment over turf surface would be OK play construction), cages, 3.5to use The Meigs local Enrichment tor’s Lobby program of We this list public service announcements to teams ing with funding onmer same level as itthe was bring batting your voice toplan Columbus from the in 94th Ifadvisory we are successful in of electing Ryan as stories, protection — multinational been rejected by insurance companies can ers, the to owner of athe small Minneapolis, He can include local government conducted in March 2011, across to and council members. you might consider changing your ment Act. by hundreds of billions again. Some of Women’s usLast can help create programs in thefield presidential primaries fall, the Occupy moveSchool. county use the for practice, on, but the foundation would be miles of nature trails, flag football Foundation (MLEF) was estabAction for New Dipromote “Blue Day” throughout the community to assist us in 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 Nationwide, Red with Cross amind. staggering It’sfields nogave wonder thenpotential that inprojects dollars to comply thevolunteers about cutting the supposedly ment brought the ideaorofprothe that keep our clean Weneighborhoods look forward to working with and two also aad12Umedical baseball unable to any letter ofcontinuing reother lished to of not only Meigs local rections (WAND). raising awareness of submit child in Gallia County. Since that timescrimmages, theytheopened forindiunity, prosperity and focused lead- abuse District, we can help look forward toyear, boldassisting con-andneed condition denials takes effect. opposed to tion in preventing conflict professors, and others. onciliationproject.org. journalist, proKnapp is vice-chairman number hours of service this those crippling 35 percent corpowealth divide into public supporters of the RAA are RAA and perform their Laura McDowell Waite and her husband grams that keep our neighborhoods safe. It’s all of Meigs©County and their youth tournament. The tournament on behalf ofwar anyour school dis- Awareness in the wasThose launched ev-join with a new track and since stadium, but man us we advocate for children. American Forum ditional branches so that all ofand thetax county ership. ofofPlease usfor who willquest beasthe Ameriservative leadership. As a learned family and I signed up. I’ve that myfuture in Afghanistan. Washkeeping peace.in-Barack These viduals in need. the American Sustainawareness. Politicians and rate rate. President primarily U.S.-based functions of protectJay ownmulJay’s Professional Automotive intheircansoftball notOak just the Mayor or Village Council’s job to make this park a success and cluded teams from Nelsonville, trict to allow team eryone in the county to utilize. also through some unbelievable is often the first step to prevention. Thank you for your supand the National Women’s access the library. It is a testimony to can working class for the next half a century ausual committed pro-life advocate, he is most psoriasis has led to other conditions that ington also has joined the documents represent a funApril 15-21 is National Volunteer Week, a time to thank pundits expressed puzzleObama wants to take it down able Business Council tinational corporations. Ining the public and small Renton, Washington, and are members of to make Middleport a great place to live, to positive experience for everyone! Hill, Wellston, Gallipolis and Meigs. to play on the field. At that time, During the process of build“Thank You Jesus” moments, posport and participation. Editorial Forum. NWEF, a the leadership ourtroops library damental board, Mrs. wevolmust have a candidate with our chorus concerned aboutI’m the future of Gallia County need treatment. getting the care I need, know calling forofour change in how the ment over this class warfare. the local residents who serve our community through to 28want percent. Mitt Romney and president and CEOofof creasing the cost ofMain governbusinesses from unsafe the Street Alliance of Washington, a work and to play — it’s your job too! God Bless, We (MLEF) everyone to the decision playing on the field ing the softball/baseball field, we sibly enhance the entire county. Sincerely, project of American Forum, Kristi Eblin, and the library staff that we best interests at heart, and support Martinand all of southeastern Ohio. This approach and Jay and I are still doing what we love. to come home. On Feb. 1, United will Santorum approach You can help them understand unteering with the American Red Cross. aims forStates 25. Rick the South Carolina ment for taxpayers is the not products and practices. Please vote “YES” for the Middleport levcoalition of aover 2,000 small business ownDirectors know we hadits nothing to dopercent with theis and was outPCC-S ofSmall the foundation’s hand. (MLEF) called OHSAA on Last year, the community Amanda Knipp, dedicated bringing have maintained the Leon quality ofdiplomatic, services dale for State Representative. will grow theI’m area through thriving busiThat’s why outraged that Republican Secretary of Defense military Gallia County needs people from throughout the commutheisof problem bytoletting them thinks 17.5 theBoard Business Chamber of Comconcern to these corporaCongressional and presiMeigs Local Enrichment FounMeigs softball team not being able to Last year, the Meigs softball team numerous occasions to make sure phase, (funded entirely through ies, and then, do your part, get involved! ers in Washington State and founding afManager of Children’s Program found atannounced this time. Imagine live on They’llsupport a college student, I know my generanesses, toTo increase employmorethat women’s voices onto Attorneys General, including my state’s AG, Panetta that thetrying development-based nity, of allproviding ages andjobs skills. volunteer, please callAs740-446it’s time to end welrighttonumber. pay for know tionslawsuit that useinfield offshore taxnational dential will dationthe this year. Forsay, quesplayed on thefor MLEF field for income. theirwill play the turf would bemerce. acceptdonations, in-kind work and grant Thanks, filiate of the Main Street Alliance your 1997 Impossible. The library tion understands we will pay the price ment andgovernance help families remain stable, indeWoodland Centers Inc. and Rob McKenna, are taking abepartisan United States endonitsthe field to women in they areas of conflict fareop-ed as we pages know it: It’sinto timethe for this tax cut, by clos8555 for more information. Copyright (C)season. 2012 byThecombat P.O.corporations 173 concerning theirWe not playing foundation was in ableand through regulations to allow dollars) consisting of my 73 dreams acres havens other decepreplaced byprosperous. Vaughan, system we have is tions a cultural necessity. reckless spending and lack of2011 accountability pendent and network. Russ Moore that threatens tobureaucratic take away to commentarytocontinuum. missions Afghanilike Afghanistan. ItDonald is a step pay their fair ing loopholes. Betty Beggrow, 45769 on the MLEF forcompanies the 2012 very happy the fieldstan was being used. girls highinschool softball to play with a vote softball/baseball field, accounting practices the American Forum decisions designed to Middleport cannot allow our community toturf be denied elected officials. Every vote for a3/12 candiYour for Ryan Smith ontive March 6th Director of Children Services, Gallia County the U.S. Supreme Court. by “midto the latter share. 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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, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Child well-being and protection Ohio seeks public comment on autism focus of April 28 conference COLUMBUS — Ohio’s Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) invites the public to provide comment at an open forum on state autism recommendations. The Ohio University Regional Forum is one of five to be held across the state this spring to gather practical input from parents, professionals and other stakeholders with first-hand knowledge of what supports and services are needed most. The regional forum will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on April 19 at the Ohio University Regional Forum Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Irvine Hall (West Green), Room 194 Athens, Ohio. Hosted by the OCALI Advisory Board, the forum will provide a brief overview of the proposed recommendations followed by opportunity for feedback and comments. Responses and suggestions will be used in developing final recommendations, which will be presented in June to the governor’s office and Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) for implementation. “These recommendations provide a blueprint for the state to improve its response to autism,” said Jon Peterson, chair of the Autism Recommendation Committee. “The OCALI Advisory Board sincerely hopes the public will participate in setting the future for autism in Ohio by providing their thoughts and comments on the recommendations.” The autism recommendations focus on early identification and diagnosis, skill development and support, and sustained services for future success. Revised from previous recommendations first prepared in 2004, they will be used to inform state policy decision makers and improve support services for all Ohioans diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. “The final recommendations that are brought forward after public input will assist in developing an interagency plan that streamlines support and improves services for individuals with autism across Ohio,” said John Martin, director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. “It is imperative that those recommendations truly reflect the needs and hopes of the public, a viewpoint that I know Governor Kasich shares.” Public input also helped shape the original recommendations, which in the past decade have resulted in: * The creation of OCALI — the statewide clearinghouse and professional development center in autism and disabilities * An autism scholarship program for educational services * Ohio autism licenses plates, which have generated funding for autism advocacy * A Medicaid buy-in program * Mental health parity For those unable to attend the forum, the recommendations are also available online for review and comment: http:// www.ocali.org/ohio_recommendations. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that an average of one in 88 children in the United States have an ASD. Ohio’s Interagency Workgroup on Autism (IWGA), convened by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, is coordinating efforts among state agency partners so that the gifts, talents, wishes and needs for Ohioans with ASD are recognized, valued and addressed. For more information visit the IWGA website at http://www.iwg-autism.org. OCALI serves families, educators, and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments and traumatic brain injuries. OCALI’s mission is to build state- and system- wide capacity through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration and technology. Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 37.31 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 18.84 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 61.08 Big Lots (NYSE) — 45.51 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 36.84 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 81.80 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 8.15 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.93 Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ) — 5.90 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 32.72 Collins (NYSE) — 57.00 DuPont (NYSE) — 52.02 US Bank (NYSE) — 30.90 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 18.88 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 48.16 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 43.21 Kroger (NYSE) — 23.51 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 47.67 LITTLE HOCKING — The well-being of children, including protection from abuse, will be the theme of Targeting Hope, a conference April 28 at Porterfield Baptist Church in the Belpre/Parkersburg area. Targeting Hope is designed to encourage and strengthen community organizations and individuals who commit to work together on behalf of children and youth. Workshop topics will cover the development of youth, the protection of children, and the impact of generations working together to shape culture. Speakers include Eric Reeder, director of the GenONE Movement; the Rev. Tyus Ned of International Christian Center in Columbus, and Dave Allburn, director of Safe Harbor Child Protection Resources in Glouster. Targeting Hope is sponsored by World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, and offers collaborative learning, networking opportunities, and inspiration. The conference will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Porterfield Baptist Church, 39 Hollywood Drive, Little Hocking, OH. To register by phone, call Carol Gandee at (740) 4238442. To register online or for more information, go to www.worldvision.org/targetinghope RIO GRANDE — The University of Rio Grande/ Rio Grande Community College will host a health fair on Tuesday, April 17. All area residents are invited to the health fair, which will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Conference Room C inside the Davis University Center. This important annual event provides several free health screenings as well as information on a wide range of health care related topics. The health fair is coordinated and hosted each year by the senior nursing students who are in the Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program in Rio Grande’s Holzer School of Nursing and by the Community Health class taught by Bob Willey, Assistant Professor of Education. The theme for this year’s health fair will be “Spring Into Health,” and the day will offer a wide range of beneficial programs and services for area residents. The health care screen- ings that will be offered during the health fair will include blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings and glucose screenings. A wide variety of health care organizations will also provide information on how their programs can help area residents, and Med Corp will even have their helicopter that they use for life flights on hand for the day. Area residents will be invited to ask questions and learn more about the different health care programs available to them in the region. All of the information at the health fair is presented in a relaxed and comfortable setting, and door prizes will even be awarded to visitors throughout the day. Food will also be available. More than 35 vendors from around the region are expected to be on hand for the health fair, and the event will be beneficial to people of all ages. All area residents are encouraged to visit the health fair and have some of the screenings done even if they are not currently concerned about any health problems. Early detection is often the key to fighting health problems, and it is important to be screened for different health risks. Many people do not know they are at risk for any health problems until they have the screenings completed. The screenings are all simple to have done, but they can be vitally important to a person’s health. In addition, the numerous booths at the health fair will provide a wealth of health care information for people of all ages. The Rio Grande students coordinate the health fair each year as a community service project. It is also a great learning experience for the students, as they are responsible for organizing all aspects of the event. For more information on the Tuesday, April 17 health fair at Rio Grande, call the Holzer School of Nursing at 1-800-282-7201. Health fair to be held at URG/RGCC Norfolk So (NYSE) — 67.44 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 18.66 BBT (NYSE) — 30.49 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 16.62 Pepsico (NYSE) — 65.06 Premier (NASDAQ) — 7.73 Rockwell (NYSE) — 77.50 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 13.41 Royal Dutch Shell — 67.24 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 57.67 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 59.77 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 4.95 WesBanco (NYSE) — 19.22 Worthington (NYSE) — 18.14 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for April 13, 2012, provided by Edward Jones financial advisors Isaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 441-9441 and Lesley Marrero in Point Pleasant at (304) 674-0174. Member SIPC. For the treatment you seek. For relief right here. Ohio Valley Forecast Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 14 and 17 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 8 mph. Monday: A chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Monday Night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of Care for all. precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Athens Medical Associates welcomes Anil Gokhale, M.D. For over ten years, Dr. Gokhale has Progress From Page A1 Bentley. He credits the foresight of the late Syracuse resident Bob Wingett for his vision of what the building he purchased and gave to the village could bring to the community. That vision has inspired a spirit of volunteerism which can be seen every day. More and more groups are making use of the space offered. For instance today the River City Kids are presenting a musical show on the spacious stage in the gymnasium. Painting classes are underway in one of the restored classrooms, been providing exceptional ear, nose and throat care to patients of all ages residents come daily to use the fitness room, meetings are held in an upstairs conference room, families have reunions in the large shelter house named for the late Ernie Sisson and built by volunteers, and children come to enjoy the new playground equipment erected nearby. Over the past year or so, a new heating system has been installed, all the windows in the building have been replaced, and a generator has been put in place to make it qualify for use as a shelter should there be a disaster. The installation of air conditioning this year will make the Community Center a more comfortable place to visit on even the hottest days of summer. No longer will heat deter residents from coming to enjoy the various activities there. The air conditioning comes as a result of not only the grant award, but as a result of the work of numerous residents who volunteered in fund raising projects to serve as the required matching funds. The renovation of the building and the improvement of the grounds over the past 10 years is a testament to the value of volunteerism in a community. in Lancaster, OH. Beginning May 1, 2012, he brings his expertise to our community by joining the Athens Medical Associates —an affiliate of the O’Bleness Health System. 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Advertise your business in this space, or bigger Call us and get this space, or bigger To schedule an appointment, please call 740.566.4660 obleness.org Visit us at mydailysentinel.com or mydailytribune.com �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 Mattingly receives IHS All-Star Award Buckeye Hills students LIVONIA, MI — Marsha Mattingly, owner and a licensed hearing aid specialist of Beltone Hearing Aid Center, recently received an all-star award from the International Hearing Society (IHS). Each year, IHS recognizes members celebrating a milestone year of membership in the society through the all-star program. Mattingly received her 10-year all-star award from the society. Several all-stars were in attendance and recognized during the society’s blacktie diamond anniversary gala celebration last month. “It was an honor to receive the all-star award from the society,” said Mattingly. “I strive to provide the best hearing health care for my patients and being an IHS member helps me do that. I look forward to many more years of membership and to getting more all-star awards.” Beltone Hearing Aid Center was established in 1962 to serve the hearing impaired community in the tri-state area and help improve the quality of life for residents. Since its opening, Beltone has seen hearing aid technology evolve from simple amplifiers the size of a pack of playing cards to digital hearing aids smaller then the size of a dime that can learn the habits of its wearer and are invisible to the naked eye. “I love helping people hear better,” explained Mattingly. “The satisfaction that comes with helping a grandparent hear their grandchildren laugh or seeing a patient excel in their career because they can hear better is rewarding and I’m thankful to be in this profession.” Rio Grande nets AMA national award RIO GRANDE — Continuing its recent success, the Rio Grande American Marketing Association (AMA) was recently named Outstanding Small School Chapter at the 2012 International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans, La. In addition to being recognized as one of the best chapters at a school of less than 5,000 students, the student organization received four other awards: Outstanding Planning, Outstanding Membership, and Outstanding Planning, as well as third place in the national website competition. The outstanding planning award reflected the group’s ability to create and follow its annual strategic plan, while the outstanding membership award was given for the group’s high participation rates among members. The group’s fundraising award recognized its ability to generate funds for members’ trips to the conference through a variety of sales and activities. The website award recognized the group’s revamped website, which can be found at www.riograndeama.org. Members Rachel Merry, Cassie Holley, Chris Steele, Skylar Willford, and Ryan Boggs traveled with faculty advisor Dr. Wesley Thoene to the conference, which ran from March 22-24. They were joined at the conference by approximately 1,300 marketing students and faculty members from 142 different colleges throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. At the conference, students Submitted photo Rio Grande AMA members pose with awards at the International Collegiate Conference, where the group received five national awards. They are, from the left, Ryan Boggs, Cassie Holley, Skylar Willford, Dr. Wesley Thoene, faculty advisor, Rachel Merry, and Chris Steele. attended specialized sessions on a variety of marketing and career topics. For example, the opening session was led by John Militello, the head of creative innovation at Google/ YouTube. On the second day of the conference, attendees were able to choose from sessions led by representatives from the Miami Heat, Carnival Cruise Lines, Nielsen Company, Macy’s, and Bacardi. While visiting the city of New Orleans, the students visited many local attractions, including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. In addition, the students also toured Mardi Gras World, where many of the floats are made for Mardi Gras parades and celebrations. “This was my second year attending the conference, and I have enjoyed it both years,” said member Rachel Merry. “The conference is a great chance to learn about the dif- ferent areas of marketing, meet new people, and discover the best ways to market ourselves to employers.” Founded in 2006, the Rio Grande chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) is a student organization which is open to all Rio Grande students. The chapter provides an array of professional development opportunities for its members and students at the college, including resume workshops, speakers, and the School of Business Visitation Day each November. Since its inception, the group has been recognized 19 times nationally. In addition, the group is also active in several community service projects, including food and toy drives. For more information about the group, visit the chapter’s website, or email faculty advisor Wesley Thoene at wthoene@rio.edu. support returning soldiers RIO GRANDE — Students from the Buckeye Hills Career Center SkillsUSA chapter held a “Welcome Home” card contest at the school last fall. Students submitted designs to be judged and Jesse Roach-Fisher had the winning card. These cards were sent to support the Third Brigade Special Troops Battalion First Calvary Division of Fort Hood, Texas. The Family Readiness Team put the cards in gift baskets for soldiers that were returning home from overseas. Cards were sent to Ashley Schoonover, who is the leader of the Family Readiness Team at Fort Hood. Ashley’s husband, Zane Schoonover, is a Gallia County native. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student excel. It is also a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America). Submitted photos SkillsUSA member Jesse Roach-Fisher displays his winning card that was placed in gift bags for soldiers who were returning home from Iraq. Submitted photos Gift bags are stacked at Fort Hood waiting to be delivered. Riverbend Animal Clinic donates to Rio K9 fund Riverbend Animal Clinic recently donated $500 to the Rio Grande Police Department’s K9 fund in an effort to help the department raise the $8,000 necessary to purchase a police canine. Pictured are, from left: Sgt. Josh Davis of the Rio Grande Police Department, Sherry Queen and Brian Hendrickson of the Riverbend Animal Clinic. Submitted photo O’Bleness Health System welcomes new CFO ATHENS — Ken Dicken has accepted the position as O’Bleness Health System’s Chief Financial Officer. Dicken is a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in finance and operations in the proprietary and the not-for-profit healthcare sector. He comes to O’Bleness from the Adena Health System in Chillicothe where he served as System Controller since 2009. Prior to his time at the Adena Health System, Dicken served in various executive level finance positions in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. Dicken received his Master of Business Administration from Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky., and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky. O’Bleness Health System is managed by OhioHealth, a 60306967 healthcare organization based in Columbus, Ohio. As part of that management agreement, four senior leaders at O’Bleness, including the chief executive officer; chief financial officer, Dicken; vice president of Medical Affairs and the director of Logistics and Procurement are employees of OhioHealth. Dicken and his wife, Linda, have a daughter Amanda, age 13, and a son, Wesley, age 10. �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 mdsports@heartlandpublications.com Sports INSIDE Wellston fends off Lady Marauders...B2 Tornadoes sweep Roane County, 7-5 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com SPENCER, W.Va. — If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. At the midway point of the regular season, the Southern baseball team remains unbeaten following a 7-5 victory over host Roane County Friday night during a non-conference matchup in the Mountaineer State. The visiting Tornadoes (14-0) — who currently lead the Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division with an 8-0 league mark — needed some lateinning heroics to get past the Raiders (5-9), who stormed out to a 4-2 edge through four complete. SHS countered with a three-run outburst in the fifth to claim a 5-4 lead, then scored twice in the top of the seventh to secure a 7-4 advantage headed into the finale. RCHS mustered a run in the bottom half of the frame to pull within one and had the tying run at the plate with one out, but the hosts never came closer the rest of the way. Southern outhit the Raiders by a sizable 13-4 margin, but the ‘Does also committed the only two errors in the contest. Adam Pape was the winning pitcher of record for the guests after allowing four runs, two hits and five walks over five innings while striking out nine. Quenton Corbitt took the loss for the hosts, while Ethan Martin picked up the save after throwing two innings of relief. Andrew Roseberry and Trenton Deem both paced Southern with three hits each, followed by Hunter Johnson with two safeties. Pape, Martin, Danny Ramthun, Dustin Custer and Marcus Hill also had a hit apiece for the victors. Hill drove in a team-best two RBIs, while Roseberry scored twice in the decision. Tim Hendershot led RCHS with two hits and drove in a run. Fox scored twice for the hosts in the setback. Southern also earned a season sweep of the Raiders after posting a 9-3 victory at Star Mill Park on March 29. Barry Miller photo/Logan Daily News Gallia Academy junior Justin Bailey unleashes a fastball during Friday night’s SEOAL baseball contest against Logan in Logan, Ohio. Blue Devils blast Logan, 14-0 Bailey tosses no-hitter against Chieftains Craig Dunn Special to OVP Bryan Walters/file photo Point Pleasant boys basketball coach Richie Blain, center, talks with his team during a timeout in this February 21 file photo of a non-conference game against Ravenswood in Point Pleasant, W.Va. After 12 seasons and back-to-back state appearances in Class AA, Blain announced Monday night at the PPHS basketball banquet that he was stepping down as head coach to pursue other opportunities within his church. Blain resigns as PPHS boys basketball coach Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Lord works in mysterious ways. After back-to-back trips to the Class AA state tournament and a dozen-year tenure at his alma mater, Richie Blain announced Monday night at the Point Pleasant basketball banquet that he was stepping down as the boys coach to pursue something a little closer to his heart. And his soul. Blain has elected to give up his position on the Big Blacks’ sideline to hopefully make a larger difference in the game of life by attending ministry school, hoping to one day be a leader in the House of God. Blain recently guided Point Pleasant to consecutive 16-10 records that ended at the state tournament in Charleston, as well as a pair of sectional and regional crowns during that same two-year span. The Big Blacks have 13 or more wins in each of the last four campaigns under Blain, and this past winter’s varsity team lost only one player to graduation. In other words, next year’s roster could have been the best that Blain ever enjoyed during his time at PPHS. And though the decision was far from easy for a man known for his passions, Blain truly believed that leaving the cupboard stocked was much better than leaving it bare. “When I got this job, it was my dream job. All I ever wanted in this profession was to be the coach of the Point Pleasant boys basketball team. At the time, I always thought that I’d have to die or retire from teaching for me not to be here,” Blain said. “Over the years though, I’ve married, started a family and become really involved in my church. And over the last couple of seasons, I’ve just started feeling more and more of a calling to join the ministry and take on more within my church. With what we’ve done over the last few years, what we have coming back and knowing that the program is in better shape than when I took it over, it just felt like this was the best time to make this move. “There are a lot of talented young players coming back to this pro- gram as we prepare for the leap to Class AAA. It’s the perfect time for someone new to come in, because the cupboard is far from empty. And these guys, whoever their coach may be, are strong enough to make this transition a smooth one.” Blain worships at the LifeSpring Mason Community Church in Point Pleasant, which is a ministry of the South Parkersburg Baptist Church. There is also a LifeSpring Jackson Community Church in Ripley affiliated with the SPBC, which has led to an expansive growth within that tri-county region. That expansion has created some new needs within the church community, things that Blain feels he can make a positive difference in. He also notes that it is an opportunity to help others on a greater level than even a basketball court can offer, which helped seal the deal on his decision. “I’ve always tried to stress to any of my teams the important balance and order of God, family and basketball,” Blain said. “For me to say no to what I am feeling, I would basiSee COACH ‌| B2 GAHS tennis nets two more wins Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com CENTENARY, Ohio — There’s no place like home. The Gallia Academy tennis team improved its home record to 4-0 this season following a pair of victories over Chillicothe and Wheelersburg this week, allowing the Blue Devils to win their third consecutive decision in as many outings. The Blue Devils (4-2) moved their mark to 2-1 overall in Southeastern Ohio Athletic League play Wednesday with a 4-1 decision over the Cavaliers. GAHS then picked up a 5-0 victory over the Pirates on Friday, giving the Blue and White their third straight victory. Against Chillicothe, Kelle Craft posted a 6-4, 6-4 win over Adams in first singles and Connor Christian scored a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Hirsch in third singles. Alex Gaguras dropped a 6-1, 6-3 decision to Preston in second singles, giving CHS its lone win of the night. Jared Lester and Zach Stewart posted a 6-1, 6-3 win over Gilliland and Piekarski in first doubles, while Riley Nibert and Sean Saltzgaber posted a 6-3, 6-1 triumph over King and Sarks in second doubles. Against the Burg, Lester scored a 6-3, 6-0 win in first singles and Stewart had a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Roe. Christian also claimed a 6-4, 6-3 decision over Crowder in third singles. Craft and Saltzgaber scored a 6-4, 7-5 (8-6) triumph over Hiles and Felipe in first doubles, while Gaguras and Nibert earned a 6-4, 6-1 win over Ali and McDaniel in second doubles. LOGAN, Ohio — Sometimes you simply have to tip your cap to the better team. That better baseball team at Chieftain Field on Friday was the Gallia Academy Blue Devils and pitcher Justin Bailey, who threw a masterful five-inning no-hitter as the Blue Devils blanked the host Logan Chieftains 14-0 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game. The defending champion Blue Devils (14-3 overall, 7-0 SEOAL) won their ninth-straight game and extended their league lead over second-place Jackson to two games as Bailey allowed just one Logan baserunner — Dalton Long’s walk leading off the second inning — while the Blue Devils drilled the ball all over the yard. Both at the plate and in the field, the Blue Devils were probably the most fundamentally-sound, disciplined team the Chiefs (6-10, 4-3) have seen all season… maybe even in the last two or three springs combined. And Bailey, a junior, was just happy to play his role. “It was a great all-around team effort,” he said afterward. “One person doesn’t throw a no-hitter; the whole team throws a no-hitter. All the guys did a great job all around.” “We’re starting to get in mid-season form and our defense keeps getting better and better every game,” he added. “Ty Warnimont does an excellent job catching… he’s the best in the league in my opinion. I think we’ve See BLAST ‌| B2 OVP Sports Schedule Monday, April 16 Baseball Gallia Academy at Fairland, 5 p.m. South Gallia at Wahama, 5 p.m. River Valley at Jackson, 5 p.m. Wayne at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Vinton County at Meigs, 5 p.m. Southern at Waterford, 5 p.m. Softball Gallia Academy at Fairland, 5 p.m. South Gallia at Wahama, 5 p.m. River Valley at Jackson, 5 p.m. Vinton County at Meigs, 5 p.m. Southern at Waterford, 5 p.m. Track and Field River Valley at Wheelersburg Girls Inv, 4 p.m. Boys Tennis Athens at Gallia Academy, 4:30 p.m. Parkersburg Catholic at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Girls Tennis Parkersburg Catholic at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 Baseball Gallia Academy at Meigs, 5 p.m. Southern at River Valley, 5 p.m. Alexander at Wahama, 5:30 p.m. Softball Gallia Academy at Meigs, 5 p.m. South Gallia at Coal Grove, 5 p.m. Southern at River Valley, 5 p.m. Alexander at Wahama, 5:30 p.m. Track and Field GAHS, SGHS, Southern, Eastern, Meigs at NelsonvilleYork, 4:30 p.m. River Valley at Wheelersburg Boys Inv, 4 p.m. Point Pleasant Quad, 5 p.m. Boys Tennis Point Pleasant at Poca, 4:15 p.m. Girls Tennis Point Pleasant at Poca, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 Baseball Jackson at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Waterford at South Gallia, 5 p.m. River Valley at Rock Hill, 5 p.m. Sissonville at Point Pleasant, 6:30 p.m. Southern at Wahama, 5 p.m. Eastern at Trimble, 5 p.m. Softball Jackson at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Waterford at South Gallia, 5 p.m. River Valley at Rock Hill, 5 p.m. Southern at Wahama, 5 p.m. Eastern at Trimble, 5 p.m. �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 Wellston fends off Lady Marauders, 3-2 OVP Sports Briefs Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com Point Pleasant HOF nominations POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant High School Hall of Fame committee is currently seeking nominations for induction in this year’s HOF class. The deadline for applications is May 1. Applications can be picked up at the Point Pleasant River Museum or can be filled out online at pointpleasantsports.com Wahama HOF meetings MASON, W.Va. — The Wahama High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be conducting business meetings on Tuesday, April 17, and again on Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the high school. The main topic of these meetings will be the annual golf fundraiser to be held on April 28 at Riverside Golf Course and the amendments to the by-laws. All Board of Trustee members are urged to attend along with anyone wishing to take part in the HOF selection process. SGHS Alumni Basketball Game MERCERVILLE, Ohio — The South Gallia High School student council will be sponsoring an alumni basketball game at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27 at the Rebels’ gymnasium. Any graduate from Southwestern, Hannan Trace or SGHS that has interest in playing should contact Linda Baird at (740) 2561054 for more information. There will be an admission fee the night of the game. WELLSTON, Ohio — So close, and yet so far. The Meigs softball team kept things interesting for four innings, but host Wellston mustered a run in the fifth that ultimately made the difference during a narrow 3-2 victory Thursday in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup in Jackson County. The Lady Marauders (6-6, 1-3 TVC Ohio) put up a good fight against the league-leading Lady Rockets (11-1, 4-0) on their home turf, as the guests outhit WHS by a 9-5 margin in the setback. Meigs also committed two of the three errors in the contest, and one of those miscues led to an early Wellston score. Scoreless after an inning and a half of play, the hosts struck first blood in the bottom of the second. Brittni Hall led the inning off with a double, and Bri Shepherd came in as a courtesy runner. Sydney Compston was hit by a pitch, then Shepherd and Compston both moved up a base with a steal, and an errant throw allowed Shepherd to score for a 1-0 Wellston lead. Megan Daily singled to plate Compston for a 2-0 edge through two complete. The score remained that way until the fifth, when the Lady Marauders made their big rally charge of the night. Lisa Marie Wise led the inning off with a double, then Alyssa Cremeans came in as a courtesy runner for Wise. Suzy Cox followed with an infield hit, giving MHS runners on the corners with nobody out. Destiny Mullen singled home Cremeans for a 2-1 deficit, then Tess Phelps drove in Cox with a single that knotted the game at 2-all through four and a half frames. Wellston, however, picked up its eventual game-winning run later in that inning. Carissa Darnell led the frame off with a single and later scored on a groundout by Chelsea McManaway, giving the hosts a 3-2 edge. The Lady Marauders produced three hits and four baser- unners over the next two innings, but they couldn’t get the tying run back to the plate. Wise was the losing pitcher of record, allowing three earned runs, five hits and one walk over six frames while striking out 10. Hall was the winning pitcher after surrendering two earned runs, eight hits and two walks over seven in- nings while fanning nine. Mullen, Phelps and Wise had two hits apiece for MHS, followed by Cox, Harley Fox and Kim Casci with one safety each. Phelps and Mullen both drove in an RBI, while Cox and Wise scored a run apiece. Hall, Darnell, Daily, Ashleigh Mullins and Shanea Long each had a hit for the victors. “We’re starting to get a better approach” at the plate, said Gallipolis coach Rich Corvin. “Coach (Corey) Luce is our hitting guy, and we talk about the approach we want take at the plate, lining up with two strikes, yellow zone, red zone… and the guys are starting to mentally get it when they step in the box. We’re hitting the ball well right now.” Gallipolis hit extremely well with two strikes and did a terrific job protecting the plate and going with the pitch. There were several times when Logan pitcher Curtis Barkhurst — who threw a no-hitter of his own four days earlier at Chieftain Field — had two strikes on a batter, only to see the Blue Devils foul off good pitches and/or wait on a pitch they could take the opposite way. “We preach back-side hitting,” Corvin revealed. “We want to hit the ball to right-center field. To me, that’s a good hitter… a guy who can stand in there and hit the ball right there. Anybody can stand there and pull the ball, but that’s what you have to do when you (face) good off-speed pitches. We’re taking a good approach to hitting right now. “Top to bottom we’re hitting the ball well,” he added, and even “the three guys we had in the dugout (as substitutes) came in (in the fifth inning) and got on base, too.” All this, and they had Bailey on the mound, too. Bailey struck out nine Chiefs and, as mentioned, issued only one free pass… and that was Logan’s only baserunner, as the Blue Devils handled their six chances on defense flawlessly. He struck out five straight batters at one point and whiffed seven of the last nine Chiefs he faced. Bailey threw just 63 pitches — 44 of them for strikes — and caught the Chiefs looking several times with a curve ball or change up that left them shaking their heads when they came back to the dugout. “That was nasty,” one Logan player said after taking a called strike three. “Bailey’s pitch count is usually pretty high, but it wasn’t tonight,” Corvin said. 63 pitches “is good for him.” The Blue Devils scored twice in the opening inning when Bailey helped his own cause by lining an RBI single down the right field line and Jimmy Clagg followed with a run-scoring hit past a diving Long at third base. Gallipolis then used some terrific fundamental baseball to break the game open with six runs in the top of the second. Bryant Bokovitz walked, Brandon Taylor singled over shortstop and Warnimont put down a sacrifice bunt down the third-base line that was so perfectly placed that he easily beat out for a single to load the bases. John Faro was hit by a pitch to force in a run and Bailey walked to bring home another, then Clagg hit a long sacrifice fly to left field — Logan’s Brandon Kuhn made a hustling catch to save a possible three-run double — and Drew Young lined RBI single to left field. Dunlap then capped off the inning by drilling a two-run double into the gap in right-center field. “They did a really good job hitting the ball in the open spots of our defense,” Janey noted. A Logan error helped Gallipolis build a 10-0 lead in the fourth, with Gus Graham bringing home a run with a groundout and Bokovitz adding an RBI infield single. The Blue Devils then added four more in the fifth for good measure. Cody Russell cracked a two-run double down the rightfield line, Dunlap added an RBI single to center and Graham drove in another run with another groundout. Bailey then fanned the final hitter in the bottom of the fifth to end the game via the 10-run differential rule. Craig Dunn is the sports editor of the Logan Daily News in Logan, Ohio. Paul Boggs photo/Jackson County Times-Journal Meigs starter Lisa Marie Wise delivers a pitch during Thursday night’s TVC Ohio softball contest at Wellston. Blast From Page B1 hit a point where we’re rolling, and I really think in this league the only thing that can stop us is ourselves.” He’s probably right, as Logan coach Bo Janey acknowledged afterwards. “They jumped on us the first two innings and got us down,” he said. “They were ready to play from the minute they got off the bus. They were here to defend their (SEOAL) championship.” It was a game the Chieftains had looked forward to since the Blue Devils beat them 14-5 two weeks earlier in the French City. Logan entered the game with an outside chance of eventually tying the Blue Devils for the league’s top spot with a win and a couple breaks… but the Devils were having none of it. Gallipolis had 12 hits by nine different players and Bobby Dunlap, the No. 6 man in the GAHS order, went 4-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in. Coach From Page B1 cally be ignoring that motto and putting God at the bottom. That’s not something I could live with. “As much as I love coaching at Point Pleasant, I’m more concerned about being obedient to what God wants me to do. It’s almost like coaching again, only its on a bigger stage than a basketball floor.” Blain has spent the last 21 years on the sidelines, which included six years as the PPHS freshmen coach and three years as a coach at Hannan before returning to his alma mater as head coach during the 2000-01 campaign. Since then, Blain’s teams have added the fourth and fifth state appearances in Point Pleasant history. Before the 2010-11 season, Point hadn’t won a sec- tional title since 1996 and hadn’t earned a state berth since 1975, and no PPHS hoops team had ever gone to state two straight years before this past winter. It wasn’t always as easy as it has been recently for Blain, who has also endured some three- and four-win seasons during his tenure. His passion for his people, however, is what kept him coming back for a little bit Cash that comes back! OVB Rewards more every year — something that he believes helped everyone over the years. And hopefully, a trait that will again carry over in the near future. “In 12 years we’ve had a lot of highs and some lows as well, but it has always been about the kids. Being able to watch them grow on the court and in life was the most gratifying thing about this job,” Blain said. “I will miss that part, but I will still be teaching and I’ll still be around to see them. “I’ll also be out helping a lot more people grow into fine young men and wom- en with my new endeavor, which is something I’m really excited about being able to continue.” Blain noted that he was proud to be walking away from coaching with no regrets, and that the list of people he needed to thank was never-ending. He did, however, have a short list of people that he wanted mentioned for making such a positive impact on his coaching career. “First and foremost I want to thank my parents, my wife and family, my players, my assistant coaches and Point Pleasant High School for all of their support over the years,” Blain said with a proud grin. “I also want to send a special thanks out to two fine men and coaches who had a huge impact on my career early on. Tim Price (Ravenswood) and Jim Osborne (Gallia Academy) both took a lot of time out of their days to help me at the start of my tenure, and I’ve never forgotten their kind words of advice through all these years. “I’ve just been really blessed to be associated with great people over the years. I’m hoping that trend only continues in the years to come.” checking OHIO VALLEY BANK FUNERAL HOME ® Receive 1.00% cash back rewards on all signature-based debit card transactions if you have 15 or more Debit Card Transactions AND receive eDelivery statement AND write 10 or less checks per statement. Gallipolis 446-2631 Point Pleasant 675-8660 Pomeroy 992-2357 www.ovbc.com Member FDIC Gallipolis Daily Tribune www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 Meigs rolls past Golden Rockets, 14-7 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com WELLSTON, Ohio — The Meigs baseball team defeated TriValley Conference Ohio Division host Wellston Thursday night in Jackson County. Wellston (3-9, 0-4 TVC Ohio) got on the board first with two runs off of three hits and two walks in the first inning. The Golden Rockets added another run in the bottom of the third and led 3-0. The Marauders (11-3, 2-2) broke through in the fourth taking advantage of two hits, three walks, two errors and a hit batter. The Golden Rockets were sat down in order in the home half of the fourth, while Meigs added two runs on three hits in the fifth, to expand its lead to 7-3. WHS scored one run in the bottom of the fifth but the Marauders answered back with two runs on four straight singles in the top of the sixth. Wellston took advantage of four consecutive MHS errors in the bottom of the sixth to score two runs, and cut the Meigs lead to 9-6 headed into the final frame. The Marauders added five insurance runs in the top of the seventh and expanded their lead to 14-6. Wellston brought one run in but failed to overtake the Marauders. Meigs emerged victorious and got back to .500 in the TVC Ohio. Treay McKinney earned the win after giving up seven runs, six earned, on eight hits and six walks in seven innings of work. McKinney struck out five batters. Joey Young was credited with the loss for Wellston after pitching five innings, in which he gave up nine runs, seven earned, on seven hits and three walks. Michael Grey pitched the final two innings and gave up five runs on five hits and three walks. Young and Grey each struck out two batters. Zach Sayre led Meigs with four hits in the contest followed by Justin Myers with three hits. Taylor Rowe and Charles Barrett each had two hits while Treay McKinney finished with one hit. Nathan Rothgeb was hit with three pitches in the game and he made the opposition pay, as he stole a game-high three bases. Myers led Meigs with four runs scored while Sayre and Barrett led the RBI department with three each. This is the seventh time Meigs has scored 10 or more runs this season. Wellston has dropped nine straight games. Michael Downer led Wellston with four hits in the contest. Meigs returns to action Monday when they host TVC Ohio opponent Vinton County at 5 p.m. in Roocksprings. Lady Eagles Blue Angels soar past Logan Blue Devils, 8-1 bounce Belpre, 24-3 Craig Dunn Special to OVP Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com BELPRE, Ohio — The Lady Eagles offense keeps rolling. The Eastern softball team scored 12 runs in the sixth inning during its 24-3 win over Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Belpre in Washington County Thursday night. Eastern (9-3, 7-1 TVC Hocking) wasted little time taking the lead, as they scored three runs on three hits in the first frame. Cierra Turley sat all three Belpre (2-7, 2-5) batters down on strikes in the home half of the first. EHS added two runs on three hits in the top of the second and led 5-0. The Lady Golden Eagles went down in order for the second straight frame, while EHS added three more runs in the third to expand their lead to eight. BHS broke through in the bottom of the third with three runs. Eastern answered back with four runs in the top of the fourth and now led 12-3. Eastern paired eight hits with six BHS errors in the sixthinning and scored 12 runs. The Lady Eagles had five extra-base hits in the sixth inning alone. For the second straight inning and the fourth time in the game Eastern got Belpre out onetwo-three and EHS earned the mercy rule victory, 24-3. Cierra Turley earned the win as she gave up just three runs, two earned, on three hits and two walks. Turley struck out five batters in the contest. Belpre’s Hager was the losing pitcher in the contest. The EHS bats were paced by Hayley Gillian, Grace Edwards, and Cierra Turley with four hits apiece in the game. Tori Goble and Brenna Holter each finished with three hits while Amber Moodispaugh finished with two. Jordan Parker and Kiki Osborne each finished with one hit on the night. Goble led the way for Eastern with four runs scored in the contest. Holter and Turley each had a triple while Gillian, Holter, Goble, Turley, and Edwards each had a double. Three players finished with one hit apiece for Belpre. Eastern has won its last four games by a combined 70 runs. This marks the seventh consecutive loss for Belpre. The Lady Eagles return to action Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Glouster against TVC Hocking foe Trimble (1-10, 1-6). See our new e-Edition Same format as our print edition online @ www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com LOGAN, Ohio — Visiting Gallia Academy came oh-so-close to pitching no-hitters in both varsity softball and varsity baseball against their Logan counterparts on Friday. With both Angels and Devils in town, it was truly a Friday the 13th nightmare for the Lady Chiefs and Chieftains. The Blue Angels’ Heather Ward took a no-hitter into the last of the seventh, where Logan’s Tess Daniel broke it up with a leadoff single, and eventually lost her shutout — but not the game, as Gallipolis downed the Purple & White 8-1 at Lady Chiefs Field. Meanwhile, on nearby Chieftain Field, Justin Bailey was pitching the Gallipolis Blue Devils to a 14-0 shutout of the baseball Chieftains, throwing a five-inning no-hitter in so doing. While Ward didn’t get her no-hitter or her shutout, she dominated the Lady Chiefs (4-11 overall, 2-5 Southeastern Ohio Athletic League) for the second time this season. She pitched most of the game two weeks earlier in Centenary as Gallia Academy blanked the visiting Lady Chiefs 20-0. “She’s the best pitcher in the league,” praised Logan coach Jim Huntsberger. “She locates the ball very well, throws a nice rise ball and a great change-up, and it threw off our timing.” The defending SEOAL champion Blue Angels (5-2 SEOAL) remained one game behind leagueleading Jackson and Warren but are right in the thick of the title chase. They play Jackson this Wednesday. “We played better the last few innings, but by the time we did they had us down 6-0,” Huntsberger said. “They do a good job putting pressure on you on the bases, and we made a lot of mistakes in the first inning.” Kendra Barnes led off the game with a double, took third on a passed ball and scored on an error to put Gallia Academy ahead for good. The Blue Angels also took advantage of another Logan miscue and another passed ball, as well as a run-scoring double by Megan Cochran, to take a 4-0 lead before the Lady Chiefs came to bat. It was almost like an extension of that 20-0 game two weeks earlier, and it put the Lady Chiefs in a hole from which they would not escape as Ward struck out 11, walked only two and gave up, as mentioned, just two hits. Rachel Morris and Maggie Westfall scored thirdinning runs on Logan errors to make it 6-0, then Morris rapped a two-run single in the fourth to increase the GAHS lead to 8-0. It might have been worse, but Logan left fielder Nicole Beck made “probably the best catch I’ve ever seen in a softball game,” according to Huntsberger, sprinting toward the warning-track area and making a diving, tumbling catch to rob Westfall of extra bases. Ward retired 10 straight Lady Chiefs heading into the seventh before Daniel laced a clean single to right field to break up the no-hitter. Daniel moved to third on a pair of groundouts and scored on a single to right field by Katie Hosler. Faith Freeman pitched four innings for the Lady Chiefs, striking out one, walking two and relinquishing seven hits, to take the loss. Jessica Conley went the final three frames, whiffing four, walking two and not allowing a hit. Morris led Gallipolis with two singles, Barnes and Cochran both doubled, and Mattie Lanham, Lloyd and Chelsy Slone all added a single. Craig Dunn is the sports editor of the Logan Daily News in Logan, Ohio. Point baseball falls in season opener to Bison, 3-1 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com BUFFALO, W.Va. — Point Pleasant baseball team was held to one hit Tuesday night in a 3-1 loss to nonconference foe Buffalo in Putnam County. The Bison (1-0) never trailed in the contest as they took the 2-o lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Big Blacks (0-1) finally made it on the scoreboard in the top of the sixth, scoring one run off of a Buffalo error. The Bison answered right back with a run of their own in the bottom half of the sixth to push its lead to 3-1. Buffalo held PPHS scoreless in the in the top of the seventh and claim the 3-1 victory in the season opener. The Big Blacks Eric Roberts began the night on the mound giving up just three hits and three walks while striking out six over three innings. Roberts received a no decision. Levi Russell was charged with the loss as he gave up all three run, though just one was earned, on four hits and two walks in 3 innings pitched. Travis Colman received the win for the Bison after pitching 4.2 innings, striking out eight while giving up just one hit and two walks. Player Lewis received the save for his performance as he struck out six in 2.1 innings while giving up 1 unearned run and one walk. The lone hit for the Big Blacks was a single by Alex Potter. Buffalo was paced by Nathan Rhoads with two hits while five other Bison ended up with one hit apiece. The Big Blacks’ defense was charged with two errors while Buffalo was charged with one. PPHS stranded five runners while Buffalo left nine. Visit us at: www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B4 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Manager, City of Gallipolis, P. O. Box 339, 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 until Noon on April 26, 2012 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for the: City of Gallipolis, Ohio Elm Alley Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Henkle Avenue Sewer Improvements) Engineerʼs Opinion of Probable Cost: $100,036 Completion Date – 60 days from Notice to Proceed This project includes the rerouting of a section of gravity sanitary sewer line away from a landslide by installing 359 feet of 10-Inch gravity sewer, one duplex grinder pump station, and 342 feet of 2-Inch Force Main. Also included is the installation of 2 sanitary manholes. Bids must be in accordance with specifications and on forms available for review at the Gallipolis City Managerʼs Office at 848 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 and can be purchased Legals and obtained at the office of the Gallipolis City Manager, 848 Third Avenue, P.O. 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Also included is the installation of 2 sanitary manholes. Bids must be in accordance with specifications and on forms available for review at the Gallipolis City Managerʼs Office at 848 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 and can be purchased and obtained at the office of the Gallipolis City Manager, 848 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 for a non-refundable cost of One Hundred Fifty Dollars Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. 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To obtain a copy of an agency application, interested parties should write to: Division of Liquor Control, Agency Operations, 6606 Tussing Road, P.O. Box 4005, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068-9005 or call (888) 279-0029. Applications may also be accessed via the Internet at http://www.com.ohio.gov/liqr/ Agency.aspx . Applications are due by 2:00 p.m. on May 18, 2012. 60307270 Notices South Gallia Student Council sponsors ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME South Gallia High School Friday, April 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 children Southwestern, Hannan Trace, South Gallia Graduates Call Linda Baird, 256-1054 or Facebook to sign up �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Want To Buy Apartments/Townhouses 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 1 BR, near downtown Pt Pleasant, all utilities pd. 304-360-0163 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2 BR apt. 6 mi from Holzer. $450 + dep. 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Call 740-446-3568 Houses For Sale 4 BR, 2 BA, 1512 SF, 5 miles from Univ of Rio Grande, 4702 Cherry Ridge Rd, $70,000. 740-446-7029 For sale by owner, 3 BR, 2 BA, lg fam rm, 2 car garage, 510 Kathnor Lane, $138,000. 304-675-5856 For sale by owner, 3 BR, 2 BA, lg fam rm, 2 car garage, 510 Kathnor Lane, $138,000. 304-675-5856 Apartments/Townhouses 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & houses, No pets, 740-992-2218 1 BR, near downtown Pt Pleasant, all utilities pd. 304-360-0163 2BR & Studio Apts - Downtown, clean, renovated, newer appl, lam floor, water sewer & trash incl. No pets. $325 $575 Call 727-364-5677 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. Lg 2 BR apt in Pt Pleasant. Newly painted, kit appl, gas heat/AC, W/D hook-up, $375 mo plus $200 dep. 804-677-8621 Apartments/Townhouses 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 1 BR & 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 1 BR & 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 Nice 3 Bedroom Colonial Farm House with Storage Building near Addison. $525 mo. NO inside Pets. 740-367-7760. Nice Clean 2 Bedroom Apt. on Ground Floor, W / D Hook-up. References,dep, require. No Pets. Call 304-675-5162. Gallia Co Rio, great farm home on 49 acres $122,900 or 5 acre homesites on SR218 $19,900! Meigs Co. Danville 18 acres $42,500. More @ www.brunerland.com or call 740-441-1492, we gladly finance! Nice Clean 2 Bedroom Apt. on Ground Floor, W / D Hook-up. References,dep, require. No Pets. Call 304-675-5162. MANUFACTURED HOUSING Rentals Pt Pleasant 1 BR, furnished, very clean, non-smoker, no pets. 304-675-1386 2-bedroom Mobile Home in the Rodney Area. 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Handyman Jordan Landing Apts now seeking a part-time , Possibly full-time Maintenance person Please call for further details 304 - 610-0776 Driveway crack repair, seal coating, repair pot holes, pressure washing. 304-882-3959 Also seeking a Site Manager Part-time Experience a plus. 304-610-0776. SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Medical Land (Acreage) Apartments/Townhouses Pt Pleasant 1 BR, furnished, very clean, non-smoker, no pets. 304-675-1386 Rentals Houses For Rent Lg 2 BR apt in Pt Pleasant. Newly painted, kit appl, gas heat/AC, W/D hook-up, $375 mo plus $200 dep. 804-677-8621 Middleport- 2 br. furnished apartment., No Pets, deposit & references, 740-992-0165 Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 JOIN OUR TEAM O’BLENESS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Utilization Manager Needed Department: Quality Hours: 80 Hours per two week pay period Pay Range: Salaried, Exempt Job Qualification: RN required. Minimum 5 years clinical experience. Management experience preferred. Utilization Review experience required. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for utilization management processes. Oversees accreditation program with the Joint Commission. Collects and submits required data for regulatory bodies. Management of Performance Improvement Program. Promotes the spirit of O’Bleness Memorial Hospital by displaying caring, courteous behavior in dealing with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, and guests of the hospital. For more information: Small 2 bedroom trailer in Middleport, $250 rent, $250 dep, yrs lease, no pets, no calls after 9pm, 740-992-5097 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 0 ’Bleness Memorial Hospital 55 Hospital Dr. • Athens, OH 45701 740-592-9227 740-592-9444 (fax) www.obleness.org �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Eastern wins in 10 over Belpre, 5-3 White Falcons fly by Miller, 12-2 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com MASON, W.Va. — The Wahama baseball team got back to .500 after defeating Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Miller 12-2 in five innings Friday night in Mason County. Wahama (8-8, 4-3 TVC Hocking) opened the game with three straight hits which led to three straight runs and a 3-0 White Falcons lead at the end of the first. Miller answered back with a run in the top of the second but Wahama scored four in the home half of the second and pushed its lead to 7-1. WHS scored two runs in the bottom of the third and one run in the fourth to lead 10-1. Miller pushed a run across in the top of the fifth to cut the Wahama lead to eight. After getting two runners on in the Wyatt Zuspan hit a ground ball to center field which plated both runs and gave Wahama the walkoff, mercy rule, win 12-2. Wahama’s Garrett Miller earned the victory after pitching five innings and giving up one unearned run Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 BELPRE, Ohio — It took 10 innings but Eastern is back above .500 on the season. The Eastern baseball team defeated Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Belpre 5-3 in Washington County Friday night. Eastern (6-5, 4-3 TVC Hocking) got the scoring going with two runs in the third off of a walk and two hits. Belpre (3-6, 3-4) scored a run in the fourth and one in the sixth to tie the game at two apiece. In the Tenth inning EHS broke the scoring drought after four walks and a single. Eastern led 5-2 headed into the home half of the 10th. Blepre had four hits in the inning but only managed one run and Eastern emerged victorious 5-3. Eastern was led by Christian Amsbary with two hits in the contest followed by Max Carnahan, David Warner, Ethan Nottingham, and Josh Shook with one hit apiece. Amsbary led the way with two runs scored in the contest. Drew Nestor and Jake Ullman led Belpre with two hits apiece in the contest. Eastern returns to action Wednesday against TVC Hocking foe Trimble at 5 p.m. in Glouster. Alex Hawley/photo Wahama’s Tyler Roush gets back to first base while Miller’s Dakota McGill covers the bag during the White Falcons’ 12-2 victory Friday night in Mason. on three hits and a walk. Garrett Miller struck out three batters in the game. Matt Sinift was the losing pitcher. Wahama’s batting was led by Tyler Roush, Wesley Harrison, and Zac Warth with three hits apiece. Wyatt Zuspan had two hits while Tyler Nutter, Zach Wamsley, and Kane Roush each had one hit. Warth and Tyler Roush each scored three runs. Hunter Starlin had two hits to lead Miller while Austin Doughty had one. The White Falcons return to action Monday when they host TVC Hocking South Gallia at 5 p.m. Richards leads Riverside Seniors after 2nd week Wahama softball sweeps DH from Miller Alex Hawley/photo Wahama’s Elisabeth Hendrick (28) slides into third base wile Miller’s Kassidy Dye covers the base, during the first game of the doubleheader Friday night in Hartford. Staff Report mdrsports@mydailyregister.com MASON, W.Va. — Gary Richards of New Haven has the lead after two weeks of play in the Riverside Senior Men’s Golf League. Richards has a total of 39.5 points through two sessions, giving him a half-point lead over Russ Wood (39.0). Jeff Arnold currently sits third with 36.5 points. A total of 72 players were on hand for Tuesday’s event, even though the temperature was below 40 degrees at the opening tee time. There were 18 teams of four players, making 18 points available to the winner. The foursome of Wood, Carl Stone, Aaron Groves and Jim Gordon posted a winning score of 58, which is 12-under par for the course. There was a tie for second place between the quartets of Siebert Belcher, Don Corbin, Bob Stewart and Willis Dudding and Gary Richards, Skipper Johnson, Don Barton and Gary Minton. Both foursomes fired 10-under par rounds of 60. The closest to the pin winners were Skipper Johnson on No. 9 and Ronnie Jackson on No. 14. The current top-nine people in the Riverside Senior Men’s League standings are: Gary Richards (39.5), Russ Wood (39.0), Jeff Arnold (36.5), Claude Proffitt (34.5), Cliff Rice (34.0), Roy Long (31.5), Fred Perry (31.0), Cecil Gillette (30.5) and Jim Gordon (30.0). Gary Minton and Willis Dudding are both currently tied for 10th with 28.5 points apiece. THIS SEASON I WANT SOMETHING RELIABLE FS 45 TRIMMER Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com HARTFORD, W.Va. — Wahama wins the battle of the Lady Falcons. The Wahama softball team improves to 9-0 in the Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division after defeating Miller in both games of a doubleheader Friday night in Mason County. In the first contest Miller (0-10, 0-8 TVC Hocking) jumped out to the early 1-0 lead with a run in the top of the first. Wahama (11-6, 9-0) answered back in the home half of the inning with three runs but left the bases loaded. Wahama added 10 runs in the second inning to push it’s lead to 13-1. MHS paired five hits wit two walks and cut the WHS lead to 13-7. Wahama scored four in the bottom of the fourth and enforced the mercy rule, to take the 17-7 victory. Freshman Shalyn Greer earned the victory for Wahama in two innings of work while Miller’s Searls was the losing pitcher. Amanda Gordon led the WHS bats with two hits in the contest while Elisabeth Hendrick and Mackenzie Gabritsch each had one hit. Hendrick led Wahama with four runs scored in the contest. Bray was the leading hitter for Miller with two hits including a double in the contest. In the latter game of the twin bill Miller put up four runs in the top of the first. Wahama wasted no time getting a big lead as they turned six hits, five walks and two errors into 12 runs in the first inning. Miller scored twice in the second frame but Wahama answered with four runs in the home half of the second. MHS scored twice in the top of the third but it was not enough to avoid the mercy rule as they fell 16-8. Kelsey Billups earned the win in the contest after pitching three innings, in which she gave up eight runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four. 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Saunders, who was also an All-Ohio honoree this fall in Division II, plans to major in business and commented on his choice of SSU. “I feel very confident about attending Shawnee State. I know they have a good business program and that they have a lot of talented golfers coming in. We could, hopefully, have some good years ahead of us.” Seated next to Nick are his parents, Connie and Rusty. Standing in back, from left, are GAHS Principal Tim Massie, GAHS golf coach Corey Luce, SSU golf coach Roger Merb and GAHS athletic director Craig Wright. �Along the River Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 C1 Photos courtesy of Getty Images W FAMILY FEATURES hen was the last time you ate three meals in a day? What was the last snack you had? If you can answer the snack question faster than you can answer the meals question, it’s not surprising. Today’s on-the-go, 24/7 lifestyle has created a nation of snackers. In fact, about half the nation eats fewer than three meals in a day, according to a survey for Emerald® Breakfast on the go!™ Blends. Instead, people average two meals and three snacks in a 24-hour period. And no matter how healthconscious people are, more than two-thirds (69 percent) of people are snacking on what they want vs. foods with the nutrients they need. The good news is, that if you do it right, snacking can help you satisfy your cravings and give your body what it needs. Snack Attacks Snacks can help boost your energy in between meals and keep you from eating too much when you do sit down for those meals. But not everyone is snacking wisely. Nearly half (48 percent) of those surveyed said they would be more embarrassed to tell people what they snacked on during the last week than reveal how much they weigh. Banishing enjoyable snacks altogether, however, may just increase your cravings. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says it’s ok to give in to cravings when looking at the total diet or overall pattern of food eaten. The organization says all foods can fit into a healthy eating pattern if consumed in moderation with appropriate portion size and regular physical activity. Making some smart substitutions and indulging in the occasional treat can go a long way toward helping you stick to your healthy eating goals. (See sidebar, “What are you hungry for?” for substitution tips.) What Are You Hungry For? The next time you find yourself craving some chips or a few cookies, try one of these better choices for your snack: n Sweet — Instead of cookies or ice cream, try creamy lowfat Greek yogurt sweetened with honey. n Salty — If you want chips and dip, try dipping veggies into a mixture of Greek yogurt and onion soup mix. n Chocolate — Buy some bitesized candy bars, or sugar free chocolates. Limit yourself to one. Also, sip some low fat cocoa made with skim milk. n Creamy — Dip carrots or whole grain pita bites into guacamole. n Starchy — Try a baked sweet potato. It’s full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. n Crunchy — Crunch on Emerald Breakfast on the go! Berry Nut Blend, with nuts, fruit and granola clusters. n Meaty — Enjoy chicken or turkey on whole grain bread. Become a Fan of Fruit The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that reaching for fruit can help satisfy a sweet tooth at the same time it gives you nutrients like vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, fiber and phytonutrients. Here are some delicious fruit snack ideas: n Fruit pops: Freeze pureed fruit or juice in ice cube trays or paper cups with wooden sticks. Try mango, papaya, apricots or orange juice. n Fruit mix: Mix dried fruits in a zip-top bag: apple slices, apricots, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, pear slices and raisins. n Frozen chips: Slice bananas, seedless grapes, and/or berries into thin rounds and spread them flat on a baking pan and cover. Freeze and serve frozen as a fun snack. n Frugurt: Slice favorite fruits to top low-fat yogurt. Mix Things Up Combining the craving food with a wholesome one is a great solution says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For example, if you crave sweets, a banana dipped in chocolate sauce or almonds mixed with chocolate chips are good options. As a beneficial bonus, you’ll satisfy a craving and get positive nutrients from those good-for-you foods. If you’re a chocolate lover, try Emerald Breakfast on the go! S’mores Nut Blend. Cocoa roasted almonds, honey roasted peanuts and granola give you some energy, protein and fiber while you also enjoy the sweetness of chocolate, marshmallows and coconut. Size Matters It’s easy to get carried away with the size of your snacks. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that 100 to 200 calorie, nutrient-dense snacks can satisfy hunger, keep you on your weight control plan, and make your mouth happy. Here are some great tasting, portion-controlled snacks that will help keep you on track: n 1 cup sliced bananas and fresh raspberries n 2 cups of carrots n 3 1/2 cups air-popped popcorn n 5 Melba toast crackers, rye or pumpernickel n 2 tablespoons of peanuts n 2 domino-sized slices of low-fat Colby or cheddar cheese n 1 fat-free chocolate pudding cup n Emerald Breakfast on the go! Oatmeal and Nut Blends You really can enjoy eating healthier — all it takes is a little snack sense. For more information and money-saving coupons, visit www.emeraldbreakfastonthego.com. 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The Emerald Breakfast on the go! survey revealed some interesting insight into Americans’ snacking habits: n Most snacking happens in the late morning (43 percent) and late afternoon (41 percent). n Only 17 percent said that mom would approve of all their snack choices. n A lot of people are like kids in a candy store when it comes to choosing snacks. 31 percent said they buy whatever snack catches their eye. n Snacks rule — 46 percent couldn’t live without their favorite TV show, but 54 percent couldn’t live without their favorite snack. 46% 54% 46% of people wouldn’t be able to live without their favorite TV show. 54% couldn’t live without their favorite snack. �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 Quality Assurance Holzer Easter extravaganza held training set for April 21 Tracy Winters Swine — Market and Breeding Hogs Sheep — Market and Breeding Lambs Goats — Market and Breeding Goats (Dairy and Meat breeds) – miniature goats DO NOT need to attend. The QA program takes one hour to complete and covers the good productions practices required by the USDA. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to participate in four, 15 minute learning stations in groups of 20 to 25 exhibitors. New groups will start through the stations every 15 minutes. Group registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the first session beginning promptly at 8 a.m. A new group will then begin every 15 minutes there af- ter. The last group will be sent though at 11 a.m., no late arrivals please. There is normally a high demand for the 8 a.m. starting session time, we would encourage exhibitor who can wait till a little later, to come between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to reduce waiting times. The training is free to all exhibitors For exhibitors who are ages 12-14, we offer an optional one year test out option and, for exhibitors over the age of 14, we offer a permanent test out option. Exhibitors may take this multiple choice state QA test at the extension office any time Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Exhibitors must receive a passing grade and all testing must be completed by June 1. fected with tickTick season borne diseases. has arrived! Outdoor chemiSo minimize cal control is your chances of largely ineffecpicking up an tive. However unwanted inspraying spesect pest. OSU’s cific sites where entomologist, dogs sleep or lay Susan Jones sugduring the day gests the followmay be helpful. ing steps in her If in the house fact sheet HYG use a vacuum 2073 ‘Ticks’ locleaner with a cated online at disposable bag www.ohioline. Hal Kneen to pick up stray osu.edu. Avoid dog ticks. Seek tall grass and Syndicated out a veterinarweedy areas durColumnist ian to assist you ing tick season, with treating April through August. If exposure to a dogs that come in contact tick-infested area is un- with ticks on a regular baavoidable, tuck pants into sis. Check for ticks on a pesocks or boots. Wear lightcolored clothing to make riodic basis so you can it easier to find crawling remove them before they ticks. Apply a tick repellent attach themselves to your containing DEET or per- dog or your family memmethrin to the socks and bers. Pay special attention pant legs when going into to the head and back of the neck of humans to detect tick habitat. Remember that there are attached ticks. Prompt respecial lower dose DEET moval of an attached tick formulations for children. reduces the chance of inDo not apply permethrin fection by Rocky Mountain directly to exposed skin. spotted fever or Lyme disKeep dogs confined to your ease. Tick attachment of sevyard or home; do not allow them to roam freely. Inspect eral hours or more often is dogs for ticks after every required for disease transwalk. Dogs can become in- mission. Shield your fingers with a paper towel, wear rubber gloves, or use tweezers. Grasp an embedded tick as close to your skin as possible (the area where the tick’s mouth parts enter the skin) and use steady pressure to pull it straight out. Do not twist or jerk the tick, as its mouth parts may be left in the skin. After tick removal, thoroughly disinfect the bite site and wash your hands with soap and water. The feeding lesion should be swabbed with a topical antiseptic to prevent secondary bacterial infection. *** Are you a farmer who needs a private applicator license to apply restricted chemicals? The Ohio Department of Agriculture is sending down to the Gallia County Extension office a representative to give the tests on April 19, at 1 p.m. The Gallia office is located at 111 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis in the McKenzie Center, Room 1572. Please call to reserve a place, 740-4467007. Hal Kneen is the Athens/ Meigs Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator, Buckeye Hills EERA, Ohio State University Extension. Gallia County 4-H Educator 4-H Youth Development The annual “Day of QA” program will be held on April 21 at the Gallia County Fairgrounds. This event is for all youth who are exhibiting market livestock at the 2012 Gallia County Junior Fair. Quality Assurance “QA” training promotes food safety, responsible animal management practices and reduces drug residue violations. All Gallia County Junior Fair Exhibitors showing the following projects must attend quality assurance training or complete the optional test out options. Beef — Steer, Beef Breeding, Feeder Calves and Dairy cows Extension Corner Social Security Column Forget spring cleaning; scrub down your budget instead Marcus Geiger Social Security District Manager Gallipolis, Ohio Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting off your long-term financial plan? April is National Financial Literacy Month — the perfect time to spring into action when it comes to planning your financial future. And if you already have a plan, this is a great opportunity to take another look. According to a 2011 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, more than half of workers report they’ve put away less than $25,000 in total savings and investments; a whopping 29 percent have less than $1,000 saved for the future. If you haven’t started already, now is the time to begin saving for your retirement — no matter what your age. If retirement is near, you’ll want to jump into the fast lane right away. If you’re younger and retirement seems a lifetime away, it’s still in your best interest to begin saving now, as compound interest will work to your advantage. 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MyMoney. gov is the U.S. government’s website dedicated to teaching Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k) plan, the resources on www.mymoney.gov can help you. Another excellent resource is the Ballpark E$timator at www.choos e t o s av e . o rg / b a l l p a rk . This online tool takes complicated issues, like projected Social Security benefits and earnings assumptions on savings, and turns them into language and numbers that are easy to understand. Spring into action! Get started right now at www. socialsecurity.gov. Submitted photo On Saturday, March 31, Holzer Assisted Living — Gallipolis hosted their annual Easter extravaganza. The children had a fun filled day with coloring contests, crafts and an easter egg hunt. Residents prepared easter baskets to raffle off during the event. The event was well attended. Law You Can Use What you should know about ‘fracking’ in Ohio Q: What is fracking? A: Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking,” is a method of recovering or extracting natural gas from deep shale formations and has been used since the 1940s. The process of hydraulic fracturing involves pumping millions of gallons of water, sand and a variety of chemicals into horizontally drilled wells. The specific make-up and combination of chemicals used in fracking is a confidential and highly protected trade secret. When this combination of liquids is pumped into the well under extremely high pressure, it fractures the shale and allows the natural gas to flow from the fissures that the sand particles hold open. Ohio wells are commonly drilled between 7,000 and 10,000 feet deep. Q: How commonly is the fracking process used? A: Fracking is very common and widely used to extract natural gas across the United States, including natural gas wells in Appalachian states such as Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and New York. Several active natural gas wells in Ohio are currently being fracked. As exploration for natural gas continues, future fracking of natural gas wells in Ohio is extremely likely. Q: Is fracking unreasonably dangerous? A: A hotly contested dispute is currently being played out in the public media and courtrooms across the country. One side of the dispute maintains that fracking is a safe, effective and sophisticated method of extracting natural gas that will reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources. The other side describes it as an unreasonably danger- ous process that is an assault on the environment and public health. Across the country, claims have been brought in courtrooms to assert that the chemicals used in the fracking process contaminate ground water. There have also been claims that fracking causes air pollution and methane leakage from the drilled wells, and that it exposes well workers to unsafe chemicals. Q: Are there federal laws or restrictions that address the environmental impact of fracking? A: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), originally enacted in 1974 and subsequently amended in 1986 and 1994, is the main federal law passed by Congress to ensure drinking water is free from both natural and manmade contaminates. This act authorizes the federal Environmental Protection Agency to set national health-based standards for drinking water. One of its primary purposes is to make sure groundwater is not polluted. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (also known as the Bush/Cheney Energy Act) exempted natural gas drilling from the restrictions and standards in the Safe Drinking Water Act. This Energy Policy Act also excused companies using hydraulic fracturing from being forced to disclose the specific makeup or combination of chemicals used in fracking. The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness to Chemical Act (FRAC Act) was introduced on June 9, 2009 in order to repeal these exceptions in the Energy Policy Act. The FRAC Act never became law, however, and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 remains in effect. Q: Do any Ohio laws regulate or address the environmental impact of fracking? A: Ohio’s laws are similar to, and in some ways broader than, the federal laws that apply to any environmental and health and safety impact resulting from fracking, including air pollution control and ground water contamination. Ohio laws do provide for citations and sanctions to be imposed for instances of pollution caused by fracking. Ohio’s current laws, however, have been criticized by some as inadequate to properly regulate the expansion of this burgeoning business in Ohio. In the 129th session of the Ohio General Assembly (2011-2012), several bills have been introduced for consideration in both the Ohio House and Senate regarding fracking. One Senate bill (S.B. 212) would require a well owner to submit a list of all chemicals that will be used to stimulate a well before drilling starts. Other proposed bills (H.B. 345 and S.B. 213) would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to publish a report on the relationship between the hydraulic fracturing and drinking water resources. The chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management would be required to review such a report before a horizontal well could be drilled in Ohio. This “Law You Can Use” column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was prepared by Cincinnati attorney Theresa Nelson Ruck of Sams, Fischer, Packard & Schuessler, LLC. LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Battleship” steams into movie theaters overseas this week, giving international audiences the first chance to decide whether a board game-based movie is sea-worthy. The Hasbro Inc. searchand-destroy game was once a way for kids to while away a summer afternoon. But as it debuts in Europe on Wednesday, “Battleship” the movie has become a potential franchise, sporting Mi- chael Bay-inspired special effects, aliens invading Earth, a bikini-model actress, superstar Rihanna and, of course, lots of guns. Whether the movie symbolizes Hollywood’s lack of new ideas or its brilliance in adapting old ones, Comcast Corp.’s Universal Pictures is betting big that it’s the latter. With a reported production budget of $200 million, observers say it will need to reap at least $500 million at box offices worldwide to pay off. Hollywood’s love of the sequel, the prequel, the reboot and the adapted novel all originate from the same premise: Moviegoers are more likely to buy a ticket if they are already familiar with the story. But not since “Clue” bombed in 1985 has Tinseltown gambled on adapting a popular board game with no apparent storyline. ‘Battleship’ leads attack of game-based movies �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 Sunday, april 15, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Comics BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, April 16, 2012: This year you make waves. You’ll want to work on your communication, even when you feel uncomfortable with the topic. How you express your anger becomes a key issue. If you are single, many people appreciate your bright, verbal manner. Take your time choosing a relationship, as you’ll tend to attract unavailable people. If you are attached, the two of you will benefit from many weekends away from others. PISCES might know more about you than you do. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your fiery side could lead to dissatisfaction. Look carefully at your lack of patience. Communication seems to straighten out if you are open and accept that you’re part of a problem. An attitude adjustment will help you regain your sense of well-being and confidence. Tonight: Relax with a good friend. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Zero in on what is workable. A meeting helps you focus and see different routes. There could be a disagreement between you and a loved one or a child. Your creativity might not be appreciated by this person. Don’t pout; instead, remain confident in your abilities. Tonight: Indulge a loved one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Responsibility lands on your shoulders, but you cannot change gears right now. Someone could undermine you without realizing it. Stay calm, and do not play into his or her personal problems. Today could present a new beginning. Tonight: Others look to you for their cues. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Remember, there is always another solution or path. You do not need to worry so much about a logjam. Start thinking about alternative ways to get around this impasse. Your ability to convert a problem into a solution catches the admiration of at least one person. Tonight: Go with an imaginative solution. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Have a much-needed discussion with someone, and you’ll make sound decisions. You have stretched as far as you can go. News from a distance could be quite shocking, if nothing else. You had a strong premonition of what was going to happen. Know that you do not have to act on this sixth sense. Tonight: Time for a special person. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You are excellent at deferring to others, and now you can demonstrate that skill. A raise or some other unanticipated source of money could pop into your life out of the blue. Your creativity and desire to take risks will escalate. Tonight: Sort out the possibilities, then decide. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Stay in touch with your needs and obligations. You might be frustrated as you try to get everything done. Focus, and don’t let a personal matter create too much angst in your day. A discussion illuminates a situation. Tonight: Choose a stress-buster, then go home. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Your creativity is heightened by a disagreement. You want to find a resolution, and you would prefer to keep others involved. Discussions could become inflammatory. Someone you sometimes take for granted will make you smile. Tonight: Fun, with a touch of mischief. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Your mind is on your home and possibly a personal matter. If you are dealing with other matters, or even a social lunch, you will need discipline if this issue is not handled. Be smart and make important calls early. Tonight: Time to veg. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You are up for nearly anything. Your instincts and premonitions seem to weave together. Be careful if you run into someone who seems to be unusually frustrated or angry. Stay out of this person’s issues. A purchase for your home could add to the quality of your life. Tonight: Out and about. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Be aware of your need to have certain issues under control. You could tire yourself out if you continue like this. If you can maintain your caring ways, the results could be phenomenal. Go with the flow, and say “no” to fighting city hall. Tonight: Treat yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Your warmth helps melt barriers and establish better ties. A card or special gift can make all the difference to someone. You might assume that he or she knows how you feel. Don’t. A close associate could become less than reliable. Tonight: Make yourself happy. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, April 15, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 McCarley-Spencer engagement Randall C. McCarley and Bridget V. (Smith) Spencer are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-elect was born in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1973, graduating from North Gallia High School in 1992 and the JVS Buckeye Hills School of Nursing in 1994. She is currently attending the University of Rio Grande, majoring in nursing, and is employed at the Holzer Center for Cancer Care as a radiation oncology nurse. The groom-elect attended North Gallia High School, graduating in 1982. He is currently employed at Bob Evans Trucking in Rio Grande, Ohio. A spring 2012 wedding is being planned. Virginia and Clarence Hayman Haymans celebrate 53rd anniversary Clarence and Virginia Hayman will observe their 53rd wedding anniversary on April 18, 2012. Mr. and Mrs. Hayman, the former Virginia Lewis, were married on April 1, 1959, at Portland, Ohio, by the late Rev. Clarence Proffitt. They have eight children, two of which are deceased, a son Paul and a daughter Jean. Children are daughters, Volet Hayman, Kathy and Craig Dougan, Valerie Large, Lisa and Bob Johnson, and June Mohler, and Clarence Jr. and Robin Hayman. They have 18 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Hayman is the daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Lucile Lewis. Mr. Hayman is the son of the late Harry A. and Garnet Polk Hayman. The Haymans are members of the Ash Street Church in Middleport. An open house hosted by the children will be held after church on Sunday, April 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hayman. Cards may be sent to the Haymans at: 33547 Naylors Run Road, Pomeroy, Ohio, 45769. Morgan Brown and Patrick Johnson Brown-Johnson engagement Randall C. McCarley and Bridget V. Spencer Robert and Cindy Brown of Racine are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Morgan B. Brown, to Patrick D.A. Johnson, son of Jill Nease-Drummer of Racine and Pat Johnson, also of Racine. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Southern High School and will be receiving a BS in Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development and a minor in Business Administration from Ohio University in June. Her fiance is a 2007 graduate of Southern High School and attended Rio Grande College. He is currently employed with Asplundh Tree Expert Co. The outdoor evening wedding is being planned for August 4, 2012, at the Nease Farm in Racine. Brynn Saunders Bussy Loveday and Joy Skidmore Loveday-Skidmore engagement Nate and Sarah Church, along with Hannah and Abbey Loveday, are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their parents, Joy Skidmore and Bussy Loveday of Powell, Ohio. Joy, daughter of John and Margie Skidmore of Fort Payne, Alabama, is a graduate of Kyger Creek High School, the University of Rio Grande and Ohio University. She is employed as a nurse case manager at Quantum Health. Bussy, son of Phyllis Loveday of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Walt and Caroline Loveday of Gallipolis, Ohio, is a graduate of North Gallia High School, attended Marietta College and the University of Rio Grande. He is employed with Carpenters Local #200. A private wedding will take place in June 2012 at the Merry Family Winery. Madonna: I’m happy Joyce Banda is Malawi’s leader NEW YORK (AP) — Madonna says she’s happy that Malawi’s former vice president is now leading the country. Joyce Banda became president on April 7 and is the country’s first female leader. Former President Bingu wa Mutharika died of a heart attack on April 5. Madonna adopted two Malawian children and started the charity Raising Malawi in 2006. It assists orphanages and other aid programs in the country. The singer called Banda “amazing” and said she interviewed the 62-year-old for her 2008 documentary, “I Am Because We Are,” about Malawian orphans who lost family members to HIV/AIDS. “She was really into girls being educated in Africa, which is a good thing,” Madonna said in an interview Thursday night. “So I’m glad.” The pop star made the comments at Macy’s in New York for the launch of her fragrance, Truth or Dare. She said she’s “been trying to develop a fragrance for probably the last 15 years.” “It’s never worked out with various companies and different people and trying different fragrances,” she said. “They never turned out the way I wanted them to smell.” Catie Wolfe and Randie Cox Wolfe-Cox engagement Carl and Della Wolfe of Pomeroy, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter Catie Michelle Wolfe of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Randie Glen Cox of Norfolk, Virginia, son of Glen and Rosie Cox of Rockwall, Texas. The bride-elect graduated from Meigs High School, Pomeroy, Ohio, in 2009. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force. The groom-elect graduated from Rockwall High School, Rockwall, Texas, in 2008. He is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. A wedding is planned for August 18, 2012, at the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Gallipolis. ‘Dateline NBC’ series puts parental maxims to test NEW YORK (AP) — Correspondent Natalie Morales ended up in tears when she put herself and her 8-year-old son through the same parenting test that “Dateline NBC” is subjecting others to for a series that starts Sunday. Using hidden cameras and actors, the network set up scenarios to see if kids really follow their parents’ instructions to avoid strangers, don’t get into a car with a drunk driver or don’t cheat. The results will probably depress you. Time and again, children gave their names and addresses to a “stranger” who had taken their picture and talked about putting them on TV. Promised free ice cream, they climbed into a van driven by an actor who could easily close the door on them and speed away. Parents watched it all on monitors nearby. “I would have lost my money if I put a bet on it,” one cringing parent said after watching a youngster climb into a car with an actor pretending to be drunk behind the wheel. For four consecutive Sunday nights, “Dateline NBC” will show the scenarios, which also test whether kids would cheat or discriminate if given the opportunity. NBC hopes parents and children watch the programs together and discuss them, said Liz Cole, executive producer of “Dateline.” Four mothers who work at “Dateline” came up with the idea, an outgrowth of a show on bullying that aired last year. Saunders named VP of Student Bar Association at Capital COLUMBUS — Brynn Ashley Saunders of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently elected as vice president of the Student Bar Association of Capital University Law School for the 2012-2013 school year. Capital Law School is an ABA accredited private law school located in Columbus, Ohio. The student bar association (SBA) is the student government organization of the law school. SBA is governed by an executive board and a representative of each class. The student bar is an active partner in governing the school and setting school policy. This organization fosters relationships among students, faculty and administration. Saunders served as class representative her first two years, as well as secretary for the student in 2011 and 2012. She has also achieved dean’s list status each semester she has attend law school. Brynn Saunders is the daughter of Brent and Shawn Saunders. She is the granddaughter of Leon and Juanita Saunders and E.V. and Aline Clarke, all of Gallipolis, Ohio. Police say that no crime occurred in Houston’s death BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Police have closed their investigation into Whitney Houston’s death without finding any evidence to suggest it was anything than an accidental drowning, investigators announced Wednesday. The Beverly Hills Police Department did not release a detailed report on the case, but Lt. Mark Rosen said the conclusion came after detectives reviewed the complete findings of the coroner’s office. Coroner’s officials ruled Houston drowned accidentally at the Beverly Hilton on Feb. 11 and that heart disease and cocaine use contributed to her death. Beverly Hills authorities also released a minute-long 911 call made by a hotel worker who summoned police and paramedics to Houston’s suite at the hotel. The call revealed few details, other than that people in the Grammy-winning singer’s room repeatedly hung up on hotel personnel after discovering Houston in a bathtub. The dispatcher had asked to be patched into the room to deliver lifesaving instructions, but the security worker said that wasn’t possible. He said a woman who notified the hotel that Houston was unresponsive was “irate” and didn’t provide many details. � 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 04. April 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/. 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