https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/cac3746d6c5a4bdb9cc747e1ab87cc73.pdf 62a7c73a732c4e6c7deb8dbc4186d379 PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS OBITUARIES Gymnastic national qualifiers .... Page 3 Showers. High of 71. Low of 44 ........ Page 2 Prep baseball, softball .... Page 6 Lester L. Amos, 73 Barbara Jean Lane, 74 ....... Page 5 50 cents daily THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 Vol. 62, No. 75 Meigs Local hires new athletic coaches Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — Three new athletic coaches were hired, and the contracts of three others were renewed by the Meigs Local Board of Education, all on one-year supplemental contracts, at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Meigs Local Board of Education. New to the coaching staff for the 2012-13 season are Michael Bartrum as varsity football coach, David Kight as varsity boys basketball coach, and Amber Baker as varsity girls basketball coach. The vote by Board members was unanimous on Bartrum and Kight, but split on Baker with Todd Snowden abstaining and Larry Tucker voting “no.” Contracts renewed were those of Micahel Kennedy as cross-country coach, Rick Ash as varsity volleyball coach, and Tom Cremeans as Middle School and High School golf coach. The employment of all of the coaches is contingent on completion of all administrative requirements. Also hired at the meeting were Jena Tenoglia and Penny Newland, as speech and language pathologists, on a two-year contract effective at the expiration of their current contract and at their current salary as recommended by Karla Brown, special education coordinator. Melinda J. Chancey was rehired for another year as 21st Century Grant coordinator as was Heidi Delong as the program’s social worker, both on one-year contracts for next school year at their current salaries to be paid for through the 21st Century FY13 grant monies. Future contract renews are contingent on available funding from grants. Re-employed on one-year contracts were at the recommendation of Dean Harris, transportation supervisor, were Bobbi Erwin and Linda Harrison, bus drivers on two-year contracts, and David Staats and William Taylor, bus mechanics, also on two-year contracts. On recommendation of Superintendent Rusty Bookman, the Board approved overnight field trips for five students to attend the Skills USA competition in Columbus, April 27 and 28, and for 15 students to attend the State FFA convention in Columbus, May 3 and 4. The Board approved a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies to be certified to the county auditor for fiscal year 2013. The amounts already voted and in place are 3.80 mills (inside) and 16.20 mills (outside-voted); bond retirement levy of 2.90 mills, and .50 mills voted for new building capital maintenance levy. Giving reports on year- end activities were the principals Steve Ohlinger, Darin Logan, Vickie Jones, Mary Hawk and Kristin Baer. David Deem, assistant principal at Meigs Middle School reported on a seminar on bullying which he hopes to attend this summer. Emphasis of the program is to define bullying, how to handle it, and possible changes in the concept of bullying in the community. Bill Frances, assistant principal at the high school, again discussed an improved security system for the schools. Sarah Hawley There were four bids on the project, which is described as the Phase II Water System Improvements. Areas where new water lines will be placed include Rose Valley, Second Street and Sixth Street. Construction is estimated to start within a month to two months. Repair of any road way required due to the construction is part of the original bid. Other contractors bidding on the project were Roses’ Excavating, with a base bid of $282,434; Rock River Construction, with a base bid of $298,425.60; and Fields Excavating, with See PROJECT |‌ 5 Syracuse Council approves bid for water line project shawley@heartlandpublications.com SYRACUSE — A more than quarter of a million dollar water project has been approved by the Syracuse Village Council. The base bid and one alternate bid were approved with D.V. Weber Construction, Inc. in the amount of $275,350.20 and $7,800, respectively. The total cost of the projects awarded is $283,150.20. Funding available for the projects was $305,000 according to council discussion. The original engineer’s estimate for the project was $276,000. Steve Musser promoted within Adayana Making the grade for NHS membership Submitted photo MHS National Honor Society inductees, left to right, were Ashleigh Sayre, Emma Perrin, Rachel Payne, Tess Phelps, Karlie Hall, front; Madelyn Thomas, Keana Robinson, Bethany Spaun, Megan Dyer, Alyssa Cremeans, middle; and Matthew Casci, Jeffrey Kimes, Travis Tackett, Shawnella Patterson, back. Charlene Hoeflich Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — Fourteen Meigs High School juniors and seniors with the criteria of a 3.5 grade point average, and showing good character, service and leadership in the school and community, have been inducted into the National Honor Society. Qualifying for induction in ceremonies conducted at the high school this week were seniors, Jef- frey Kimes, Ashleigh Sayre, and Travis Tackett, and juniors, Matt Casci, Alyssa Cremeans, Megan Dyer, Karlie Hall, Shawnella Patterson, Rachel Payne, Emma Perrin, Tess Phelps, Keana Robinson, Bethany Spaun and Madelyn Thomas. Officers, Ben Reed, president, Blake Crow, vice president, Zach Sayre, secretary, and Olivia Cleek, treasurer, presided at the induction ceremony with the president lighting the candle representing the eternal light of knowledge. Four National Honor Society members then reviewed the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service and character as a part of the candle lighting ceremony. That was followed by the tapping and placing of the stole on students qualifying for membership who then were led in a pledge by the principal to uphold the high purpose of the Society. Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Staff Report mdtnews@mydailytribune.com COLUMBUS — Each year, more than 32,000 people die in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, more than 500 of which occur in areas designed to protect lives — the work zone. Despite signs, message boards, flashing lights, flaggers, safety barrels and barriers and other safety measures alerting motorists of a change in normal driving patterns, there were more than 87,000 crashes in work zones in 2010, the latest figures provided by the Federal Highway Administration. To make motorists more aware of the dangers of being inattentive — especially in safe zones — the 2012 National Work Zone Awareness Week will be observed April 23-27. In Ohio, fatal work zone crashes rose 70 percent from 2010 to 2011, and as a result, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jerry Wray reminds motorists to drive smart and “Don’t Barrel through Work Zones” as part of Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. “Reducing fatal crashes in work zones begins with motorists,” said Wray. “The consequences for driving carelessly, especially in work zones, can be deadly for both drivers and workers.” A 10-year analysis of work zone crashes in Ohio revealed fatal crashes in work zones have decreased until recently. The study showed a seventy percent jump in fatal work zone crashes from 10 in 2010 to 17 in 2011. Further analysis shows of the more than 5,000 work zone crashes annually on Ohio roads, 33 percent are from drivers following too closely. Data also shows that most crashes occur during daylight hours in dry conditions. In rural Gallia and Meigs counties, there are fewer work zones, and those that are in place are often in less congested and slower areas. Still, from 2005-2011, Gallia County statistics show one work zone fatality, 16 injury crashes and 55 work zone crashes, in all. For the same time frame in Meigs County, there was one work zone fatality, seven injury crashes and 20 total work zone crashes. In a speech last week to media and transportation officials at the I-71/670 interchange project in Columbus, Wray remarked, “Although ODOT continues to use new ways to improve work zone safety, the statistics are clear; motorist error is the number one cause of work zone crashes. If drivers give their full attention, obey reduced speed limits and don’t tailgate, we can make work zones safer for everyone.” In recent years the department has been working to make work zones safer by increasing visibility of vehicles, making near realtime safety enhancements to existing work zones and improving work zone access for heavy equipment. “We can’t do it alone. Safety is everyone’s business,” said Wray. “Remember, ‘Don’t Barrel through Work Zones.’” choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — Steve Musser of Pomeroy, an Adayana employee, has been promoted from associate director of management consulting to senior business development manager with the company. J.T. Metzger, Practice Director, Management Consulting, described Musser’s promotion as “great news for the organization and for Steve. His tenure in agricul- ture combined with his business acumen will apply well to business development activities.” Musser’s work history includes a brief time in Iowa Eaton Corporation before moving to Germany in 1992 to “Eatonize” a formerly Communist run engine valve plant and then leaving there to return to school where he learned about ag biotech. He then joined Monsanto and worked with crop protection, seed and See MUSSER ‌| 5 Eastern prom candidates selected Submitted photo The 2012 prom candidates at Eastern are (front row, left to right) Autumn Trussell, Leslea Frank and Hayley Gillian; (back row, left to right) Scout Facemyer, Christopher Bissell and Shannon Brown. Eastern High School Prom is Saturday, April 28 with walk-in beginning at 7 p.m. and the dance to follow. �Thursday, April 26, 2012 Former school board member, deputy accept pleas Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT — A former Mason County Board of Education Member and former Mason County Sheriff’s Department Deputy signed off on plea agreements on Tuesday in Mason County Circuit Court. Former Mason County Board of Education Member Teresa Warner, 52, Point Pleasant, has pleaded guilty to one count of bribery and former Deputy Robert E. Fruth, II, 43, Point Pleasant, has pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor offense of failure to maintain control. Warner’s plea agreement states she could face not less than one year in jail but no more than 10 years in jail for the crime. Warner is scheduled to be sentenced in the matter at 10:30 a.m., June 1 in Mason County Circuit Court. Arrested in 2010, Warner was charged with selling GED tests in ex- change for payment. A Mason County grand jury indicted her in January for six counts of bribery in official and political matters, charges which she initially pleaded not guilty to in circuit court. Also, this past January, Warner was charged with DUI and later resigned from the school board. In exchange for a guilty plea, five of the six counts of bribery of a public official will be dismissed. Special Prosecuting Attorney Mark A. Sorsaia from Putnam County presented the case and signed off on the agreement. The case was investigated by the Mason County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police. Attorney Michael R. Shaw represented Warner in the courtroom on Tuesday. Fruth pleaded not guilty to a twocount indictment handed down against him in January by a Mason County grand jury. He was accused of damaging a county vehicle and recklessly driving the county vehicle off of the highway. For this, he was origi- nally charged with committing the felony offense of destruction of property. Count two charged him with the misdemeanor offense of reckless driving. The trial on these matters was scheduled to begin on Tuesday but instead a plea agreement was reached. By agreeing to a plea of no contest to failure to maintain control, the agreement says the state will dismiss the case. The state will also request Mason County Magistrate Court also dismiss two other cases involving Fruth. The plea agreement describes these cases as dealing with alleged violations of a protective order and the validity of a protective order. The fine for failure to maintain control is no more than $100. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Damon Morgan, Jr. signed off on the agreement as did Fruth and his Attorneys Mark McMillian and Michael N. Eachus. Meigs County Local Briefs Health Fair Saturday POMEROY — A health fair will be held Saturday at the Mulberry Community Center from 9 to 11 a.m. with free health screenings and information available to the public. The Health Fair is sponsored by the Faith Community Nursing Health Ministries and through grant money from the Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Fund . Screenings to be offered include non-fasting blood glucose and total cholesterol, bone density, blood pressure screening, body mass index and body fat analysis screenings, and balance screenings. Displays and information on skin care, nutrition, and diseases will be on display, along with information on health providers. Appointments are only necessary for the the fasting lipid profile. Free Community Dinner MIDDLEPORT — Free community dinner, 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the Middleport Church of Christ, Family Life Center. Lost Brothers Scholarship Poker Run POMEROY - The fifth annual Lost Brothers Motorcycle Run will be held Sunday, April 28. Signup for the run will begin at 10 a.m. at Sonny’s Bar in Pomeroy. The run raises funds for scholarships available to seniors at Meigs, Eastern, Southern and Wahama High Schools. The run honors not only bikers who have passed away but all bikers, fostering the sentiment that all bikers are family. Revival Services WILKESVILLE — Revival services will be held April 24-29 at the Point Rock Church of the Nazarene located on SR 689 between Route 32 and Wilkesville. Rev. Richard Baker will be the evangelist and will also be doing special singing. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Lloyd D. Grimm, Jr. invites the public. Seeking classmates for reunion MASON COUNTY — The Wahama High School class of 1972 will be holding a 40 year reunion from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the Riverside Golf Course. For more information, call Dave Morgan at 304-675-5929. TB clinic MEIGS COUNTY — The Meigs County TB staff will be at the Star Grange on April 30 from 5-6 p.m. . MCCA trip to Savannah POMEROY — A motor coach trip to Savannah and Jekyll Island is being planned by 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 AthensMeigs 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. Meigs County Community Calendar Thursday, April 26 TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains VFW 9053 will meet at the hall, 6:30 p.m. POMEROY — The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session at 11:30 a.m. at the district office at 33101 Hiland Road. MIDDLEPORT — Founders Day Tea, Beta Sigma Phi, 6 p.m. at the Family Life Center of the Middleport Church of Christ. SYRACUSE — Rev. Truman Johnson to speak at the Syracuse Community Church, Second Street, Syracuse, 7 p.m. POMEROY — Victims Rights Week ceremony, 6 p.m., on the third floor of the Meigs County Courthouse. RACINE — Community Town Hall meeting on underage drinking and drug problems in the community, The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 www.mydailysentinel.com 6:30 p.m., at the Racine First Baptist Church Outreach Building. BBQ Dinner to begin at 5:30 p.m. POMEROY — An open house for the new Family Healthcare, Inc. Meigs Center will be held from 4-6 p.m. Tours of the facility with introduction to the medical and support staff will take place during the open house hours, and refreshments will be available for visitors. Friday, April 27 RACINE — A meeting to plan the 50th Alumni Reunion for the class of 1962 will be held at 7 p.m. at the Racine Legion Hall. Sunday, April 29 SYRACUSE — Revival at the Syracuse Community Church, through May 5. Services Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Evangelist, Mike Shamblin; pastor, Markco D. Pritt. Special singers Monday through Saturday, Wanda Pritt, Joe McCloud, Debbie Dodrill, Randall St. Johns, Martie Short, and Sandra Wise. Monday April 30 POMEROY — The Veterans Service Commission will hold a public meeting at 9 a.m. at the office, located at 11 E. Memorial Drive, Suite 3, LANGSVILLE — The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at Star Grange 778, 30609 Pilgrim Ridge Road, located three miles north of Salem Center on County Road 1 from 2 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 30. Appointments can be scheduled at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 800Red Cross. LANGSVILLE — A TB skin test clinic will be held at Star Grange 778, 30609, located three miles north of Salem Center on County Road 1, Langsville, from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information call 740-669-4245. Friday, May 4 MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. For more information contact Jenny Myers at (740) 374-9436. Saturday, May 5 POMEROY — Free Meigs County Cleanup Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Meigs County Fairgrounds. Meigs County Residents only, proof of residency must be shown. For more information contact the Meigs County Commissioners at (740) 992-2895. Sunday, May 6 CHESTER — Blain Bowman and his Good Time Band, 6 p.m., Mercy’s Mission in Chester. Monday, May 7 POMEROY — Secretary of State Jon Husted’s regional liaison will be holding open office hours from 2-4 p.m., at the Meigs County District Public Library. Ask Dr. Brothers Playground moms hate her Dear Dr. Dear Dr. Brothers: My Brothers: I husband and I don’t want to are parents of a sound overly dra2-year-old boy. matic, but all the He’s started the moms I hang out “terrible twos” with at the playand is having ground really tantrums quite a hate me! We live bit. I notice that in a gated commy husband is munity, and so very bossy and I go to the town strict with him park with my as part of his children to play. strong personalI have met this group of people Dr. Joyce Brothers ity, while I am very nurturing I wouldn’t enSyndicated and usually just counter otherColumnist give in. We had wise, and while heard that conthe kids get along fine, the mothers are sistency is important, and constantly making snide we wonder if this good-copremarks about my clothes, bad-cop approach will be my car, my kids’ clothes, confusing to our son as he etc. I think they are jealous. grows up. We want him to Should I take my children be a good, obedient, happy child. — P.F. elsewhere? — D.A. Dear P.F.: Of course you Dear D.A.: You probably can find another playground and your husband have the for your kids, but before you same goals for your child, withdraw from this uncom- and that’s a good thing, confortable situation, why not sidering how differently you try to improve it? The kids think you should go about all get along, and as usual achieving those stellar reit is the children who can sults. That said, let me comlead. In other words, try mend you for wanting your to see if you can set aside boy to be a happy child. some of your differences There is, of course, much with the goal of getting to be said for goodness, but along with the other moth- you don’t ever want to imers and maybe even making part to your child that you friends with some of them. believe he is anything but That way, your children can good, or trying to be, in his carry over their playground heart. Is obedience a good friendships to other venues, thing? Surely it is a way to and you will have gained move smoothly through life, some new friendships in the but not at the expense of being one’s own person. bargain. Children can adjust to More important, you will have taught your kids a different approaches from valuable lesson: that there each parent, as long as the are lots of different kinds parent is consistent with his of people in the world, and or her own values and bethat while we may never get havior. The thing that conalong with some of them, it’s cerns psychologists is when up to us to try to be as good children are raised with an a friend as possible. The authoritarian viewpoint — women may indeed be jeal- the old “my way or else” ous, but if there were less- approach. According to a obvious differences between new study by scientists the them and you, it might take University of New Hampsome of the wind out of shire, kids respond best their sails. Try wearing the to authoritative styles of same type of clothing they parenting. Those represent do if you are dressing up too the attitude that input from much for the playground. Be kids matters, and this helps proud of your neighborhood them to view the parent as and your home, but empha- a legitimate authority figure size the qualities that have worthy of being respected. brought your kids together. With your permissive apPitch in and help out, ask proach and your husband’s them about their lives and authoritarian one, you need struggles, and celebrate to seek a middle ground as your children together. You authoritative, trusted role have a lot more in common models. (c) 2012 by King Features than you may think. Syndicate *** Ohio Valley Forecast Thursday: Showers likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 1 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind between 7 and 10 mph. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind between 5 and 7 mph. Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind between 5 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts ing for work or trying to find a job of less than a tenth of an that pays enough to cover the bills inch possible. and make the mortgage,” the presiSaturday: Showers likely, dent said. mainly after noon. Cloudy, “We still have too many folks in the middle class that are searching for that security that started slipping away years before the recession hit.” AEP (NYSE) — 38.49 Six months before the election, Akzo (NASDAQ) — 17.65 opinion polls show the economy to Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 66.11 be the top issue by far in the race. Big Lots (NYSE) — 35.31 The same surveys point toward a Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 38.10 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 82.51 close contest, with several suggestCentury Alum (NASDAQ) — 9.07 ing a modest advantage for the inChampion (NASDAQ) — 0.97 cumbent. 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Romney sweeps 5 wins, promises ‘better America’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. economy to “hold on a little longer, a better America begins tonight.” Eager to turn the political page to the general election, Romney accused President Barack Obama of “false promises and weak leadership.” He declared, “Everywhere I go, Americans are tired of being tired, and many of those who are fortunate enough to have a job are working harder for less.” The former Massachusetts governor spoke as he swept primaries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York, the first since Rick Santorum conceded the nomination. “Mitt Romney is going to be the nominee, and I’m going to support the nominee,” the former Pennsylvania senator said on CNN. He added he intended to meet on Wednesday with the winner’s aides. Romney, speaking to cheering supporters, in New Hampshire, said, “The last few years have been the best Barack Obama can do, but it’s not the best America can do.” He delivered his remarks to a national television audience as well from the state where he won his first primary of the campaign and one of about a dozen states expected to be battlegrounds in the summer and fall campaign for the White House. Obama campaigned during the day in two others — North Carolina and Colorado — making the case that, however slowly, the economy is growing stronger. “Our businesses have added more than 4 million jobs over the past two years, but we all know there’s still too many Americans out there look- with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Local stocks See BETTER |‌ 5 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 72.91 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 19.34 BBT (NYSE) — 32.44 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 18.10 Pepsico (NYSE) — 66.67 Premier (NASDAQ) — 7.96 Rockwell (NYSE) — 75.52 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 13.85 Royal Dutch Shell — 68.86 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 52.25 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 57.36 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 4.83 WesBanco (NYSE) — 20.02 Worthington (NYSE) — 17.99 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for April 24, 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. �Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com Rio Grande announces Local gymnasts qualify area honor students for nationals Submitted photo Southern Ohio Gymnastics Academy’s Level 9s recently competed at the Region 5 regional meet in Indianapolis and came home with a regional championship as well as both qualifying in their age groups to go to Level 9 Eastern Nationals. The National Championships will be held the first week in May in Landover, Maryland. Pictured are Sally Mankins, Regional Vault Champion with a 9.40, 3rd on uneven bars with 9.425, 2nd place All Around with a 37.425 which qualified her to nationals. Janelle McClelland, Silver Medalist on Vault 9.525 and a 37.125 All Around which qualified her as a 1st Alternate on the Region 5 Dream Team. Both girls will travel to Maryland, participate in a Banquet/Cruise on the Potomac and compete as part of Region 5’s Dream Team which is composed of athletes from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. They will compete against gymnasts from three other regions all east of the Mississippi for the national team title and individual titles. Southern Ohio Gymnastics Academy is located in Gallipolis, Ohio and the girls are coached by Matt and Dory Brinker. Ohio House panel restores Planned Parenthood funding COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Troopers are in as law enforcers at Ohio’s newly privatized state prisons and limits on Planned Parenthood funding are out, as state lawmakers finalize dozens of changes to Gov. John Kasich’s sweeping midterm budget bill. The amendments came Tuesday as the House Finance Committee prepared the policy package for likely House passage Wednesday. The bill goes then to the Ohio Senate. The committee pulled a controversial proposal that placed health care and abortion provider Planned Parenthood at the back of the line for federal funding. The move had been praised by Ohio Right to Life and other anti-abortion groups, and derided by opponents as declaring a “war on women” in the state. Right to Life president Mike Gonidakis said in a statement that the organization was disappointed but wouldn’t give up. “The debate to defund the abortion industry has captivated the pro-life movement, not only in Ohio but also across the nation,” he said. “This is not the last you will hear from Ohio Right to Life and the pro-life people of Ohio. If further vetting is what this amendment needs, we expect hearings on House Bill 298 to begin next week.” Rep. Nancy Garland praised the reversal, saying the proposed language would have jeopardized Planned Parenthood’s ability to apply for funding for a variety of services, including treatment for breast and cervical cancer, AIDS/HIV, and violence intervention. The House panel also voted Tuesday to maintain language assigning the Ohio State Highway Patrol to protect privately owned prisons and community-based correctional facilities, rejecting requests by police groups to remove the measure from the bill. In a letter to House Finance Chairman Ron Amstutz earlier Tuesday, the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police called the proposal an unprecedented expansion of the Highway Patrol’s power. The state’s largest police union said state law limits a trooper’s authority to roadways and owned and leased properties of the state. Under a separate bill, the state would divert thousands of prisoners to privately owned community-based corrections facilities, halfway houses and drug treatment centers. RIO GRANDE — The Office of Records has released the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College fall semester 2011-2012 dean’s honor list for Meigs and several other surrounding areas. To achieve the dean’s honor list, students must be enrolled full time, a minimum of 12 credit hours, completing all courses for which registered and earn a 3.75 grade point average, on a 4.0 scale, during the semester. Ian Hindy-Carpenter of Middleport whose major is Nursing; Brenda Hysell of Middleport whose major is Social Work; Kristopher Kleski of Middleport whose major is Chemistry; Jonathan Mccarthy of Middleport whose major is Nursing; Katie Rodehaver of Middleport whose major is Psychology; Tiffany Simpson of Middleport whose major is Information Technology; Tanner Tackett of Middleport whose major is Nursing;Shellie Bailey of Pomeroy whose major is Nursing; Tiffany Barnes of Pomeroy whose major is Accounting; Jessica Broderick of Pomeroy whose major is Early Childhood Education; Valorie Clonch of Pomeroy whose major is Nursing; Cory Dill of Pome- roy whose major is Industrial Technology; Autumn Ebersbach of Pomeroy whose major is Business; Kristen Eblin of Pomeroy whose major is Allied Health; Kenda Lawrence of Pomeroy whose major is Nursing; Melissa Morris of Pomeroy whose major is Intervention Specialist; Kelsey Sauters of Pomeroy whose major is Business Management; Stephanie Snider of Pomeroy whose major is Physical Therapy; Hope Teaford of Portland whose major is Communications; Lisa Johnson of Racine whose major is Behavorial and Social Science; Betsy Wolfe of Racine whose major is Business Management;Suretta Cade of Rutland whose major is Medical Office Assistant;Ryan Chapman of Syracuse whose major is Intervention Specialist. Making the list for the fall semester were Alisha Green of Bidwell whose major is Early Childhood Education; Levi Stumbo of Bidwell whose major is Manufacturing; Cassandra Holley of Crown City whose major is Healthcare Management; Adria Watson of Crown City whose major is Science/Math Education; Taylor Hale of Oak Hill whose major is Post Secondary Option Student; Taylor Hale of Oak Hill whose major is Post Secondary Option Student; Andrea Merry of Oak Hill whose major is Chemistry; Chloe Phillips of Oak Hill whose major is Undecided; Chloe Phillips of Oak Hill whose major is Undecided; Autumn Smith of Oak Hill whose major is AYA Inetgrated Mathematics Education; Tierany Tobert of Oak Hill whose major is Radiologic Technology; Katelyn Fisher of Patriot whose major is Allied Health; Samantha Hammond of Patriot whose major is Education; Michael Parcell of Patriot whose major is Chemistry; Jared Bartley of Rio Grande whose major is Allied Health. Kandus Sanders-Fortner of Rio Grande whose major is Early Childhood Education; Elisha Orsbon of Scottown whose major is Social Work; Kelcie Carter of Thurman whose major is Early Childhood Education; Kelly Gross of Thurman whose major is Social Work; Timothy Clark of Vinton whose major is Industrial Technology; Michael Shong of Vinton whose major is Power Plant Mechanical Maintenance; Cariana Baker of Waterloo whose major is Allied Health.; Kristi Baker of Waterloo whose major is Nursing. RIO GRANDE — The University of Rio Grande/ Rio Grande Community College’s Grande Chorale will hold its spring concert on Friday, April 27. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 8 p.m. in the Berry Fine and Performing Arts Center on the Rio Grande campus. Made up of Rio Grande students, the Grande Chorale performs vocal jazz music in its entertaining shows. The group performs around the region throughout the school year, in addition to holding concerts on campus. During the Friday, April 27 concert, the Grande Chorale will have the opportunity to perform several jazz dance songs for the audience. The group will also be accompanied by jazz musicians during the show. The concert will include well-known songs such as “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing),” arranged by Mac Huff; “Feelin’ Groovy,” arranged by Kirby Shaw and “Moon Dance,” arranged by Dave Cross. “Moon Dance is a really neat song,” Director Sarin Williams said. The concert is filled with a variety of jazz dance styles and has a great mix of songs for the audience. While a few of the songs may be unfamiliar to some of the audience members, those in attendance will enjoy hearing the talented Rio Grande students performing these jazz dance numbers. The concert will feature several solos and duets by the members of the Grande Chorale. Senior Nathan Wood, who is a performing arts major, will be a featured soloist during the concert and Williams is proud to highlight this talented student during the concert. “He has been a blessing to have as a part of the Grande Chorale this year,” Williams said about Wood, who has also performed in numerous other concerts, musicals and special performances during his career at Rio Grande. “We are really going to miss him after he graduates.” Williams is proud of all of the members of the Grande Chorale, and said that they have worked very hard and improved tremendously during the year. “I am very impressed by the professionalism and dedication of this group of students,” Williams said. The Grande Chorale performs often on campus and in the community, and has sung at several local schools this year. The community concerts have all been very well received, and the Rio Grande students have enjoyed singing in front of the students from the local schools. The Grande Chorale includes the following members: sopranos Ashli Cooper and Aryn Gritter; altos Justine Baker, Stephanie Cartmell and Ally Waddell; tenors Alex Arthurs, Mark Pope and Nathan Wood; and basses Martin Britton, Noah Hajivandi and Cole Simpson. During the Friday concert, the group will be accompanied by the members of the Rio Combo, which is made up of Scott Michal on piano, Skyler Thompson on drums, Jay Godeaux on bass and Jeremy Boggs on sound. For more information on the concert, call Sarin Williams at 1-800-282-7201. POMEROY — A Pomeroy resident was the first place winner in the Diles Hearing Centers contest “What is Your Favorite Sound?” held in cooperation with Unitron Hearing. Winners in the contest receiving a gift bag of Athens area products were Carrie Pattit of Pomeroy with “My dog Ella’s Snoring,” first;” Peg Grove of Stockport with “Sound of new foal Whinnying,” second; and Maxine Linscott of Glouster, “Teammates yelling ‘Hit the Ball, Max’,” third. The contest was a promotion for the hearing aid centers which provide a wide range of hearing instrument technology with special devices such as amplified iphones and TV listening systems. Rio to host Grande Chorale spring concert Friday, April 27 Five year old heart patient Contest winner announced taken from hospital found safe ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 5-year-old heart patient who was on a transplant waiting list when he was taken from a St. Louis hospital by his father has been found safe just outside Chicago, authorities said. Porter Stone was found at hospital in Alsip, Ill., and the father, 33-year-old Jeffery Stone, was in custody, a police dispatcher there, who declined to give her name because she wasn’t authorized to talk to the news media, said early Wednesday. A missing child alert was issued after the boy was taken from the hospital Tuesday. St. Louis police Capt. Jim Moran told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch the boy’s father didn’t have legal custody. Porter was being treated for cardiomyopathy, a thickening of the heart muscle. Dr. F. Sessions Cole, the chief medical officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, told KSDK-TV Porter’s condition is serious and he only had about a day’s worth of medication left in a portable IV when he was taken. According to relatives, Jeffery Stone is estranged from the boy’s mother, Tiffany Stone, who has legal custody of Porter. Porter, who lives in St. Joseph in northwestern Missouri, was on hospital’s waiting list for a heart transplant. Cole said the boy was discharged after several days in the hospital so he could be monitored by doctors closer to home in the Kansas City area. Police said Jeffery Stone took Porter and then called Tiffany Stone — who was still at the hospital — and told her he was taking the child, according to police. Locals named to president’s, honors lists PARKERSBURG — Several local students were recently named to the president’s list and honors list at Mountain State College. Earning president’s list honors were William Casto of Ravenswood, majoring in Computer Information Technology; Angela Obama pushes low-rate student loans CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama went after the college vote Tuesday, pitching cheaper student loans as he courted the one age group where he has a decided advantage over Republican rival Mitt Romney. The twist? Romney, too, has endorsed the idea, though it’s unclear whether deficit-leery Republicans in Congress will go along. In the race for the White House, both the Obama and Romney campaigns see huge opportunities to court younger voters. This week, their efforts are focused on the millions of students — and their parents — who are grappling with college costs at a time when such debt has grown so staggering it exceeds the totals for credit cards or auto loans. Trying to make it personal, Obama told students at the University of North Carolina that he and first lady Michelle Obama had “been in your shoes” and didn’t pay off their student loans until eight years ago. “I didn’t just read about this. I didn’t just get some talking points about this. I didn’t just get a policy briefing on this,” Obama said. “We didn’t come from wealthy families. When we graduated from college and law school, we had a mountain of debt. When we married, we got poor together.” Obama’s emphasis on his personal experience set up a contrast with Romney, whose father was a wealthy auto executive. It’s a point the president is sure to return to during this summer’s campaigning. Late Tuesday, Senate Ma- jority Leader Harry Reid, DNev., introduced legislation that would keep the interest rate for subsidized loans for poorer and middle-class students at their current level for another year at a cost of $5.9 billion. The timing is important because the rate will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on July 1 without intervention by Congress, an expiration date chosen in 2007 when a Democratic Congress voted to chop the rate in half. See LOANS ‌| 5 Hall of Pomeroy, majoring in Medical Assistant; and Sherry Riffle of Racine, majoring in Medical Assistant. Named to the honors list were Britni Simms of Ravenswood, majoring in Medical Assistant; and Amber Williams of Racine, majoring in Medical Assistant. In Memory of Stephanie English Robert Morrison II April 26th, 2009 It has been three years. There is not a day goes by I don’t think of them. Their presence will never be forgotten. May God Bless and watch over the Family Members. My heartfelt apologies. Brandi Hill �The Daily Sentinel Opinion Page 4 Thursday, April 26, 2012 Teddy Roosevelt for Energy: Pennsylvania’s president in 2012? choice, America’s model By Dr. Joseph Postell The 2012 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most significant elections in American history. The outcome of major political issues such as Obamacare, carbon regulations, and our looming fiscal calamity hang in the balance. In a larger sense, however, this year’s election sits in the shadow of a presidential election that occurred a century ago: The 1912 presidential election featured many of the same elements — and arguments — we are likely to see in the months leading to November. In fact, President Obama has already framed the upcoming contest in the same terms as those of the 1912 election. When he traveled to Osawatomie, Kansas to give a major economic address, he intended to stake his claim as the heir to Theodore Roosevelt’s “New Nationalism,” the platform which would help define the 1912 election as a major turning point that put America on the path towards progressiveliberalism. It was during the 1912 election that Roosevelt led the creation of the Progressive Party, after he was rejected by his (former) Republican Party. That election, more than any other, offers important insights into the contemporary party struggle and the importance of the upcoming election. Roosevelt gave his “New Nationalism” speech at Osawatomie in 1910 as the first signal that he was running for president in 1910, and that he would be willing to confront his own party for the sake of leading a progressive revolution. When the leaders of the Republican Party, such as Henry Cabot Lodge and Elihu Root, supported incumbent William Howard Taft over Roosevelt, the creation of the Progressive (or “Bull Moose”) Party was inevitable. During the election, Roosevelt primarily argued for radical constitutional reforms, designed to permanently transform our republic into a direct democracy. He not only advocated direct primaries and the direct election of senators, but also supported the recall of the president and popular elections to overturn judicial decisions. (Obama’s recent comment that the Court will not take “an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically-elected congress” is just another example of Obama’s significant intellectual debt to Roosevelt.) As Sidney Milkis has eloquently explained in his recent book “Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive Party, and the Transformation of American Democracy,” Roosevelt’s proposals — most of which were enacted shortly after the election — inaugurated “a new form of politics” in America. This new form of politics replaced partycentered elections (in which candidates stood for principles espoused by party leaders) with candidate-centered elections (in which the cult of personality prevented the discussion of real issues). Roosevelt himself exemplified the power, and the danger, of this new approach to political campaigns. The 1912 Progressive Party convention was more of a spiritual gathering than a political meeting. Roosevelt delivered his “Confession of Faith” to the convention on the second day of its meeting, and ended by claiming that the party needed to “stand at Armageddon” and “battle for the Lord.” The audience responded by singing spiritual hymns, including one hymn in which they replaced the name of Jesus with Roosevelt! The religiosity of Roosevelt’s 1912 campaign helps explain the peculiar kind of fervor so The Daily Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, call the newsroom at (740) 992-2156. Our main number is (740) 992-2155. 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In addition to Roosevelt’s plan for direct democracy, the platform called for “a more easy and expeditious method of amending the federal Constitution,” federal occupational safety standards, the minimum wage, “strong national regulation of inter-state corporations,” “the policy of conservation” (including public control of all national resources), the ratification of the 16th Amendment giving the federal government the power to levy an income tax, and “a single national health service.” In short, most of what progressive-liberalism has sought to achieve over the past 100 years was laid out by Roosevelt and his allies in the Progressive Party in 1912. As Obama deliberately positions himself as the intellectual heir to Theodore Roosevelt, Americans would be wise to examine the transformative election whose centennial anniversary occurs this year. Despite all of the promises of “change” we heard four years ago, the truth is that very little about contemporary progressivism is novel. Barack Obama’s appeal today was foreshadowed a century ago by Roosevelt. In a profound sense, we are living in the world passed down to us by those 1912 progressives. Dr. Joseph Postell is assistant professor of political science at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the co-editor of “Rediscovering Political Economy,” and a contributor to The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. By Robert T. Smith We can’t drill our way to energy independence. Or so proclaims the president and many of his supporters. Here in Pennsylvania, the proclamation rings hollow; we are in the midst of a historic natural gas boom. Pennsylvania has an abundant supply of natural gas locked up in the geology of the Marcellus Shale, thousands of feet below two-thirds of the state’s land surface. The Marcellus Shale natural gas resource is readily available for use for the entire nation’s energy independence and security. A recent estimate by the U.S. Geologic Survey indicates that there are 84-trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas in the Marcellus Shale region and 3.4 billion barrels of natural gas liquids, too. That is enough natural gas to serve the entire needs of the nation far into the future. Almost unbelievably, there is another even potentially larger gas “play” that lies beneath the Marcellus shale, known as the Utica Shale. A veritable endless supply of clean burning natural gas is at hand. If you are not from Pennsylvania, this is how the gas boom looks: Recently, gas-supply companies have been petitioning the public utility commission for a rate reduction—a reduction from the already low rates (which is remarkable, given today’s economy). In what is no doubt a shock to practitioners of big government, this abundant natural resource is being made available at a reduced cost to the consumer, without the need for government mandate or directive, or without tax money “stimulus” or incentive. The invisible hand of the free market is at work here in the Commonwealth. In addition, Shell Oil Company has announced the redevelopment of a historic industrial site to construct a $2.5-billion petrochemical ethane “cracker” plant, which will convert Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. the “wet gas” from the Marcellus Shale into chemicals used for many purposes, from tires to diapers. The oil giant has estimated the facility could bring billions of dollars in investment into the region, employ several hundred people, and create 10,000 construction jobs. In addition, the Marcellus Shale gas development is a great relief to Pennsylvania’s rural land owners, many of whom are farmers and have difficulty getting by even when times are good. Lease payments and royalties are a great benefit to rural Pennsylvanians. Many direct jobs will follow as development moves forward—jobs in drilling, site preparation, pipelines, etc., not to mention added support jobs. While there are environmental concerns for just about every human activity, the technology and controls are available to responsibly develop the Marcellus Shale natural gas. In great contrast to the free-market development of the Marcellus Shale is the heavy hand of government mandates and taxpayer-supplied stimulus and incentives for the likes of windmills and solar power. Not only have these “green” technologies been forced upon the entire country—with President Obama’s Solyndra a thoroughly reported example— but here in Pennsylvania, we have had the same enviroinsanity foisted upon us by the previous gubernatorial administration of Ed Rendell. Similar to many other states burdened by “green” energy laws, Pennsylvania (in November 2004) passed a law called the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard. This law required each electric-distribution company or electric-generation supplier to provide 18 percent of its electricity using alternativeenergy sources by year 2020. To support these requirements, alternative energy companies were lured to the area by being “incentivized” with taxpayer money, and provided by law with this guaranteed market for their economically unviable energy sources, such as solar and wind. One does not have to be a geography, climate, or Northeast-states expert to recognize the impracticality of these alternative energy sources in Pennsylvania. And yet, the lack of economic viability for these alternative sources was determined to be insignificant by the progressive powers that be. The ingenuity of Americans to assemble the component pieces of economic energy—and to convert that economic energy into economic abundance and wealth—is an American success story. Wealth generation is the outcome of Americans freely conducting their lives as they see fit in the pursuit of happiness. The perpetual motion machine of Americanism is driven by freedom; the freedom to obtain, assemble, and release economic energy and create wealth. As in this example of the Marcellus Shale, independent companies applied their own capital and technologies to acquire natural gas thousands of feet below the land surface. In turn, those companies then provided this product to the consumer at a reduced price, provided gainful employment for their fellow citizens, and required no government handout or incentive. The constraints have come mostly from government. In the midst of a natural gas boom, Pennsylvania serves as a poster child for a citizenry faced with a choice between an energy policy based on progressive or free-market policies. The choice is easy to make. Demonstrably, the free market is not broken as our president proclaims. Robert T. Smith is an environmental scientist and co-owner of KU Resources, Inc., an environmental management and site development engineering company. He has guest lectured at Grove City College and is a guest commentator for The Center for Vision & Values. The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 111 Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 www.mydailysentinel.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Thursday, April 26, 2012 New case of mad cow disease Lester L. ‘Red Light Charlie’ Amos Lester L. “Red Light Charlie” Amos, 73, Vinton, died at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at his residence. In keeping with Lester’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or a funeral service. A dignified cremation has been entrusted to the Cremeens Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Barbara Jean Lane Barbara Jean Lane, 74, Point Pleasant and formerly of West Columbia, West Virginia, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012, and Pleasant Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday April 27, 2012, at Deal Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Forest Hills Cemetery Flatrock, W.Va. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Loans The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has estimated about 15 percent of Americans, or 37 million people, have outstanding student loan debt. The bank puts the total at $870 billion, though other estimates have reached $1 trillion. About two-thirds of student loan debt is held by people under 30. Members of both parties are assessing ways to cover the costs and then gain the votes in the House and Senate. Both parties have a political incentive to keep the rates as they are. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday, “I don’t think anybody believes this interest rate ought to be allowed to rise.” He added, “The question is how do you pay for it, how long do you do the extension.” Under the Democratic plan, the measure would be paid for by closing a loophole that lets owners of privately owned companies called S corporations avoid paying the Social Security and Medicare payroll tax on part of their earnings. It would apply to such companies with incomes over $250,000. The higher payroll taxes would also be required for some law firms, doctors practices and other professional services partnerships. Congressional Republicans, however, were panning the idea of paying for the student loan plan with higher payroll taxes on those companies’ owners. “I don’t think the temporary interest rate cut should expire this year,” McConnell said. “But the way to prevent that is not by raiding Social Security and Medicare while making it more difficult for small businesses to hire college students already struggling in the Obama economy.” Romney said this week that he agrees the loan rates shouldn’t be raised, coupling that stance with criticism of Obama’s economic leadership. “Given the bleak job prospects that young Americans coming out of college face today, I encourage Congress to temporarily extend the low rate,” Romney said in a statement. Some conservative activists have denounced Romney’s decision to match Obama’s position on student loan rates. “Mitt Romney is going to sell out conservatives in his party” to improve his chances in the November election, Michael Brendan Dougherty wrote in a blog carried by sites including Free Republic. By taking on student debt, Obama spoke to middleclass America and also targeted a growing economic burden that could hamper the national recovery. While leaning on Republicans in Congress to act, he also sought to energize the young people essential to his campaign — those who voted for him last time and the many more who have turned voting age since then. Obama urged students to go to social media sites like Twitter to pressure their lawmakers to prevent the interest rates on the loans “from shooting up and shaking you down.” Project From Page 1 a base bid of $302,250.60. There additional project bids were not awarded at the present time. The additional projects could be awarded at a later date depending on available funds. Council approved two options for a slide to be placed at the pool. Council’s first option is a double slide, which would cost $35,000. The village has received a grant for a portion of the cost, with the village requiring match money.Council unanimously approved the double slide as long as the total cost, including installation, does not exceed $40,000. Option two is a single slide, approved in case the first option goes over budget. Council also approved the hiring of a pool manager, assistant manager and lifeguards for the 2012 season. Shawn Hawley was hired as pool manager, Audrionna Pullins was hired as assistant manager, and lifeguards hired were Shellie Bailey, Ashley Deem, Megan Dunfee, Harley Fox, Brandon Mahr, Sam McCall, Kirsten McGuire, Tess Phelps, Cody Taylor and Sara VanCooney. A list of guidelines and duties for pool employees was also approved. Mayor Eric Cunningham also told council that the drain cover for the baby pool needed replaced as ordered by the health department. Council approved the purchase. Council President Bobby Ord asked council about the placement of a bike rack at the park. Ord told council that the bike rack would be funded through a grant, with the village only paying for installation. Council approved an in ground bike rack to hold seven bikes. On the recommendation of council member Bo Willis, council approved a fee of $100 for the use of facilities — lights, restrooms and concession stand — at the Syracuse Ball Fields for all non-league tournaments. Tournament length for non-league tournaments was also set at a four day, three night maximum. Non youth league teams wishing to practice on the fields will also be charged $10 per hour for the use of the lights, bathrooms, etc. Present at the meeting on April 12 were Cunningham, council members Ord, Willis, J.P. Varian and Wendy Egan, fire chief Bill Roush, Chief of Police Garry Freed, and fiscal officer Katelyn Roberts. At the conclusion of the meeting on April 19, present were Grant Schooley of ME Companies, Grants Administrator Fred Hoffman, Cunningham, Ord, Willis, Varian, Egan, and Roberts. the NatureMark Potato Company before joining ABG and returning to converting to contractor status and then coming back to Meigs County to join the family insurance business. Last spring he rejoined Adayana and has worked primarily on Deere and Monsanto projects. About moving into the Business Development Team Manager’s role, Muss- er said he is excited because, “first and foremost, building client relationships and helping them identify and solve problems has always been my favorite part of consulting; and secondly, I’ve learned that sales and account management match my goal-oriented personality well.” “The transition allows me to keep doing the work I love without relocating my wife and three children,” he added. But Mike Doyle, director of the University of Georgia’s Center for Food Safety, said the testing system worked because it caught what is a really rare event. “It’s good news because they caught it,” Doyle said. Clifford did not say when the disease was discovered or exactly where the cow was raised. He said the cow “It’s appropriate to be cautious, it’s appropriate to pay attention and it’s appropriate to ask questions, but now let’s watch and see what the researchers find out in the next couple of days,” — James Culler Director of UC Davis Dairy Food Saftey Laboratory was at a rendering plant in central California when the case was discovered through regular USDA sample testing. Rendering plants process animal parts for products not going into the human food chain, such as animal food, soap, chemicals or other household products. Dennis Luckey, executive vice president of Baker Commodities, told The Associated Press that the disease was discovered at its Hanford, Calif., transfer station when the company selected the cow for random sampling. Luckey said the cow died at a dairy and was randomly tagged for the surveillance program. Michael Marsh, chief executive of Western United Dairymen, said it was an adult cow over 30 months old, not a downed or sick animal, and it appeared normal when it was last observed. He said the cow was first tested April 18. The disease is not transmitted through casual contact like a virus, but Marsh said government investigators are testing other members of the dead cow’s feeding herd, as well as cows born at the same time as the dead cow. It wasn’t known how the cow died, and the name of the dairy where the cow died has not been released. Officials also haven’t said where it was born. “It’s appropriate to be cautious, it’s appropriate to pay attention and it’s appropriate to ask questions, but now let’s watch and see what the researchers find out in the next couple of days,” said James Culler, director of the UC Davis Dairy food Safety Laboratory. Culler, an authority on BSE, said the California cow’s form of the disease so rarely occurs that consumers should not be alarmed. “Are you worried about all of the meteors that passed the earth last night while you were sleeping? Of course not,” Culler said. “Would you pay 90 percent of your salaries to set up all of the observatories on earth to watch for them? Of course not. It’s the same thing.” There have been three confirmed cases of BSE in cows in the United States — in a Canadian-born cow in 2003 in Washington state, in 2005 in Texas and in 2006 in Alabama. Both the 2005 and 2006 cases were also atypical varieties of the disease, USDA officials said. The Agriculture Department is sharing its lab results with international animal health officials in Canada and England who will review the test results, Clifford said. Federal and California officials will further investigate the case. He said he did not expect the latest discovery to affect beef exports. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said in a statement that “U.S. regulatory controls are effective, and that U.S fresh beef and beef products from cattle of all ages are safe and can be safely traded due to our interlocking safeguards.” Clifford said the finding shows that safeguards the U.S. government and other nations have put into place in recent years are working. In 2011 there were only 29 worldwide cases of BSE, a dramatic decline since the peak of 37,311 cases in 1992. He credited the decline to effect of feed bans as a primary means of controlling the disease. Past scares about mad cow disease have affected beef exports to Japan and other countries. Japan banned all U.S. beef imports in 2003 after the first case of mad cow disease was discovered in the United States. Japan resumed buying American beef in 2006 after the bilateral trade agreement setting new safety standards. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Tuesday that the latest finding would not affect trade between the US and Canada. Better From Page 2 Musser From Page 1 WASHINGTON (AP) — The first new case of mad cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 has been discovered in a dairy cow in California, but health authorities said Tuesday the animal never was a threat to the nation’s food supply. The infected cow, the fourth ever discovered in the U.S., was found as part of an Agriculture Department surveillance program that tests about 40,000 cows a year for the fatal brain disease. No meat from the cow was bound for the food supply, said John Clifford, the department’s chief veterinary officer. “There is really no cause for alarm here with regard to this animal,” Clifford told reporters at a hastily convened news conference. Mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), is fatal to cows and can cause a fatal human brain disease in people who eat tainted beef. The World Health Organization has said that tests show that humans cannot be infected by drinking milk from BSE-infected animals. In the wake of a massive outbreak in Britain that peaked in 1993, the U.S. intensified precautions to keep BSE out of U.S. cattle and the food supply. In other countries, the infection’s spread was blamed on farmers adding recycled meat and bone meal from infected cows into cattle feed, so a key U.S. step has been to ban feed containing such material. Clifford said the California cow is what scientists call an atypical case of BSE, meaning that it didn’t get the disease from eating infected cattle feed, which is important. That means it’s “just a random mutation that can happen every once in a great while in an animal,” said Bruce Akey, director of the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Cornell University. “Random mutations go on in nature all the time.” The atypical form of BSE that is caused by protein mutation also occurs in humans. Called classic CreutzfeldtJakob disease, it is found at a rate of one case per 1 million people worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “It’s not unreasonable to think that something similar could occur in cattle,” said Terry Lehenbauer, director of the School of Veterinary Medicine Research Centers at the University of California, Davis. “We just don’t know all the science about how this disease develops and is transmitted.” Questions remain about whether the incident will prompt the USDA to change how it tests for the disease. In an indication that Romney was treating the moment Tuesday night as something of an opening of the general election campaign, his speech seemed aimed at the millions of voters — non-conservatives and others — who have yet to pay close attention to the race for the White House. He blended biographical details, an attack on Obama and the promise of a better future, leaving behind his struggle to reassure conservative voters who have been reluctant to swing behind his candidacy. “As I look around at the millions of Americans without work, the graduates who can’t get a job, the soldiers who return home to an unemployment line, it breaks my heart,” he said. “This does not have to be. It is the result of failed leadership and of a faulty vision.” Obama, unchallenged for the Democratic nomination, has a head start in organizing, fundraising and other elements of the campaign. Already, he and aides are working to depict Romney and Republicans as pursuing new tax breaks for the wealthy while seeking to cut programs that benefit millions of victims of the recession as well as other lower-income Americans. The president campaigned on two college campuses during the day, pitching his proposal to prevent a scheduled increase in the interest rate on new student loans. Romney, freed of serious primary competition, announced his own general support for the proposal, even though it appears a GOP-drafted budget in the House envisioned no effort to change the pending increase. Determined to make up for lost time, Romney has recently accelerated his fundraising, announced the beginning of a process to search for a vice presidential running mate and begun reaping endorsements from party officials who declined to do so in the heat of the primary campaign. Santorum offered no endorsement in a televised appearance during the evening but said he expected to meet with Romney in the future, adding he would sit down with the former governor’s aides on Wednesday. In his remarks, Romney spoke dismissively of Obama’s tenure in office. “Government is at the center of his vision. It dispenses the benefits, borrows what it cannot take and consumes a greater and greater share of the economy,” he said. He added that if the president’s hard-won health care law is fully installed, “government will continue to control half the economy, and we will have effectively ceased to be a free enterprise society.” By contrast, he said, “I see an America with a growing middle class, with rising standards of living. I see children even more successful than their parents.” Romney was eager to leave the nominating campaign behind. “After 43 primaries and caucuses, many long days and not a few long nights, I can say with confidence — and gratitude — that you have given me a great honor and solemn responsibility,” he said. Romney posed a series of rhetorical questions designed to lead voters to his side. “Is it easier to make ends meet? Is it easier to sell your home or buy a new one? Have you saved what you needed for retirement?” he asked. “Are you making more in your job? Do you have a better chance to get a bet- ter job? Do you pay less at the pump?” At each question, his partisan audience shouted, “No.” The nominating campaign that still had some loose ends, including the pursuit of national convention delegates. Romney is still 300 delegates shy of a nominating majority, although he is far ahead of his most persistent rivals. There were 209 delegates at stake in Tuesday’s primaries, and he won at least 146. That left him with 844 delegates of the 1,144 needed for the nomination, compared with 260 for Santorum, 137 for Newt Gingrich and 79 for Ron Paul. Santorum suspended his campaign two weeks ago rather than risk losing a primary in his home state of Pennsylvania. Gingrich, too, seemed to be heading toward the sidelines, although he said he intends to complete his plans for several days of campaigning in North Carolina. Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 60309109 Obituaries From Page 3 The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 www.mydailysentinel.com �The Daily Sentinel THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 Sports mdssports@heartlandpublications.com Gallia Academy blasts Vikings, 25-1 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com CENTENARY, Ohio — Now that’s spreading the wealth. All 13 Blue Devils that went to the plate Tuesday night produced at least one hit during a 25-1 shelling of visiting Vinton County during a non-conference baseball game at Bob Eastman Ball Field in Gallia County. Gallia Academy (17-5) actually trailed 1-0 for an inning and a half, but the hosts countered with 25 consecutive scores over their next three innings at the plate for a commanding 25-1 cushion through four complete. The Vikings (1-15) managed only one hit and six baserunners in the setback, and the lone safety came in the top of the first. David Allen led off the game with a walk, then Curtis Rose delivered a two-out RBI double that gave the guests their only lead of the night at 1-0. That lead held up until the bottom of the second, when GAHS plated four runs to take a 4-1 edge through two complete. Then things got interesting for both teams in the bottom of the third, as the Blue Devils produced 16 runs and 11 hits while sending 22 batters to the plate. All 16 of the runs were also unearned, as GAHS plated each of those scores following a two-out error in the frame. VCHS also committed three of its four errors in the third, as the hosts led 20-1 after three full frames. Gallia Academy produced Point Pleasant hammers Huskies, 13-4 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant baseball team outscored Cardinal Conference rival Herbert Hoover 12-1 over the final five innings of Tuesday night’s 13-4 Big Blacks victory in Mason County. Herbert Hoover (17-5, 7-3 Cardinal) got on the board first with a run in the top of the first inning. PPHS answered with a run in the bottom of the first despite not having a hit. The Huskies scored twice on Corey Bird single in the top of the second to regain the lead. The Big Blacks scored five runs in the third inning on the strength of three hits and three walks, to take the 6-3 lead. Eric Roberts hit a tworun home run in the home half of the fourth to extend the PPHS lead to 8-3. The Big Blacks paired three hits with two walks in the fifth to score three runs and push the lead to eight. Hoover manufactured a run in the top of the sixth but Point Pleasant countered with a pair of runs in the home half. HHHS failed to scored in the seventh and the Big Blacks earned its 16th win of the season. Eric Roberts earned the victory for PPHS after giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings of work. Evan Potter pitched the final two innings in relief and he gave up one run on two hits and three walks. Roberts struck out two batters while Potter struck out one. Tristan Fields was credited with the loss for Hoover after pitching three innings, in which he gave up six runs on three hits and five walks while striking out two. The Big Blacks were paced by Brandon Toler with three hits in the game followed by Eric Roberts and Jacob Gleason with two hits apiece. Austen Toler, Jason Stouffer, and Alex Somerville each finished with one hit in the contest. Roberts led PPHS with four RBI including two on his home run. Zach Mullins led The Huskies with three hits in the contest. The Big Blacks have now won three consecutive games, while the loss for Hoover snaps it’s three game winning streak. Point Pleasant returns to action Thursday when it travels to play two Cardinal Conference games. The Big Blacks face Scott at 4:30 p.m. and Chapmanville at 7 p.m. Alex Hawley/photo Point Pleasant’s Brandon Toler (3) beats out a ground ball during the Big Blacks 13-4 victory over Hoover Tuesday night in Mason County. OVP Schedule Thursday, April 26 Baseball Point Pleasant at Chapmanville, 7 p.m. Wahama at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Meigs at Alexander, 5 p.m. Softball Sissonville at Point Pleasant, 5:30 p.m. Miller at Eastern, 5 p.m. Meigs at Alexander, 5 p.m. Boys Tennis Point Pleasant at Parkersburg Catholic, 4 p.m. Girls Tennis Point Pleasant at Parkersburg Catholic, 4 p.m. Friday, April 27 Baseball South Gallia at Hannan, 5:30 p.m. Coal Grove at River Valley, 5 p.m. Wahama at Belpre, 5 p.m. Miller at Eastern, 5 p.m. Meigs at Warren, 5 p.m. Trimble at Southern, 5 p.m. Softball South Gallia at Hannan, 5:30 p.m. Coal Grove at River Valley, 5 p.m. Point Pleasant at Scott, 5:30 p.m. Wahama at Belpre, 5 p.m. Meigs at Warren, 5 p.m. Trimble at Southern, 5 p.m. Track and Field Gallia Academy, River Valley girls at Cavalier Inv, 4:30 p.m. River Valley boys at South Point Inv, TBA Point Pleasant at Gazette Relays, 4 p.m. Eastern at Athens, 5 p.m. Boys Tennis Gallia Academy at Ironton, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Baseball Gallia Academy Wooden Bat Tourney, 9:30 a.m. Wahama at St. Marys, 11 a.m. Meigs vs Adena at Paint Stadium, 11 a.m. Softball Waverly, Piketon at Gallia Academy (DH), 10 a.m. Liberty Raleigh at Point Pleasant, noon Wahama at Miller, noon Pike Eastern at Meigs, 5 p.m. Southern at Symmes Valley, TBA Track and Field Point Pleasant at Gazette Relays, 4 p.m. five earned runs in the fourth thanks to a leadoff walk and seven consecutive hits, giving the Blue and White and insurmountable 25-1 advantage headed into the finale. Vinton County went down in order in the fifth, allowing the Blue Devils to secure their third straight triumph. Justin Bailey was the winning pitcher of record after allowing one run, one hit and four walks over three innings while fanning six. Bobby Dunlap had four strikeouts and no walks over two innings of relief for the hosts. John Faro had a team-best five hits for GAHS — which also included a two-run inside-the-park homer in the third. Bailey and Dunlap added three safeties apiece, while Brady Curry, Drew Young and Gus Graham had two hits each. Ty Warnimont, Jimmy Clagg, Bryant Bokovitz, Kyle Saunders, Brandon Taylor, Zach Thomas and Cody Russell rounded things out with one hit apiece. Faro drove in six RBIs for the hosts, while Bailey and Dunlap both added four RBIs each. Faro and Taylor each scored four times in the triumph. Garrett Betts took the loss for Vinton County, surrendering 20 runs (three earned), 17 hits and three walks over three innings of work. Cole Thomas gave up five earned runs, seven hits and one walk in an inning of relief. VCHS hurlers did not record a single strikeout in the setback. Alex Hawley/photo Gallia Academy’s Taylor Queen (left) and Point Pleasant’s Allison Smith (right) race toward the finish line during the 4x100m relay Tuesday night. Gallia Academy sweeps Point Pleasant in track dual Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant track and field teams hosted Gallia Academy in a dual match Tuesday night in Mason County. GAHS was victorious in girls, 83-59, and boys, 73-69, competitions. Taylor Queen was champion in two events for the Blue Angles, as was Natalie Close and Hannah Watts. Andrea Porter was the only two time champion on the night for the Lady Knights. Tyler Campbell was the only twoevent champion for the Blue Devils, while Cody Marcum and Trey Livingston both won two events for the Big Blacks. Full results can be found at www. runwv.com GIRLS Team Scores: 1. Gallia Academy 83, 2. Point Pleasant 59; 100m Dash: 1. Queen (GA) 13.29, 2. Edelmann (GA) 13.84, 3. Pethtel (PP) 13.85; 200m Dash: 1. Watts (GA) 27.58, 2. Smith (PP) 27.62, 3. Tolliver (PP) 29.40; 400m Dash:1. Watts (GA) 1:00.68, 2. Adkins (GA) 1:02.08, 3. Smith (PP) 1:07.89; 800m Run: 1. Adkins (GA) 2:24.64, 2. Porter (PP) 2:31.30, 3. Moritz (GA) 2:54.42; 1600m Run: 1. Porter (PP) 5:38.8, 2. Holley (GA) 5:58.64, 3. Bays (GA) 6:58.34; 3200m Run: 1. Porter (PP) 12:20.27, 2. Holley (GA) 12:59.52, 3. Bays (GA) 15:09.46; 100m Hurdles: 1. Kennedy (PP) 17.78, 2. Lewis (PP) 19.44, 3. Gandee (PP) 20.31; 300m Hurdles: 1. Fisher (GA) 58.09, 2. Hill (PP) 59.56 3. Warner (GA) 1:04.83; 4x100m Relay: 1. Point Pleasant 53.7, 2. Gallia Academy 53.98; 4x200m Relay: 1. Point Pleasant 1:52.67, 2.Gallia Academy 1:53.14;4x400m Relay:1. Gallia Academy 4:31.27, 2. Point Pleasant 5:47. 14;4x800m Relay:1. Gallia Academy 13:11.38; 4x102.5m Shuttle Hurdles Relay: 1. Point Pleasant 1:13.83, 2. Gallia Academy 1:26.03; High Jump: 1. Lewis (PP) 4-8, 2. Moritz (GA) 4-6, 3. Fisher 4-2; Pole Vault: 1. Layton (PP) 7-7, 2. Caldwell (GA) 7, 3. Layton (PP) 6; Long Jump: 1. Queen (GA) 1500.25, 2. Allen (GA) 14-6, 3. Young (PP) 12-11.75; Shot Put: 1. Close (GA) 35-6, 2. Dotson (GA) 34-5, 3. Layton (PP) 31-6; Discus:1. Close (GA) 96-9, 2. Dotson (GA) 82-10, 3. Faro (GA) 70-10. BOYS Team Scores:1. Gallia Academy 73, Point Pleasant 69; 100m Dash: 1. Griffin (PP) 11.48, 2. Goff (GA) 11.53, 3. Trent (PP) 12.5; 200m Dash:1. Goff (GA) 23.57, 2. Griffin (PP) 23.93, 3. Campbell (GA) 23.98; 400m Dash:1. Canterbury (PP) 52.04, 2. Goff (GA) 52.71, 3. Logan (GA) 1:02.2; 800m Run:1. Wade (GA) 2:11.52, 2. Riffle (PP) 2:12.17, 3. Edelmann (GA) 2:17.15; 1600m Run:1. Warner (GA) 5:15.31, 2. Nowlin (PP) 5:45.39, 3. Valley (GA) 6:11.24; 3200m Run:1. Eldelmann (GA) 11:07.79, 2. Nowlin (PP) 12:19.55, 3. Littlepage (PP) 13:17.92; 100m Hurdles:1. Marcum (PP) 17.27, 2. Riffle (PP) 18.25, 3. Click (GA) 18.52; 300m Hurdles: 1.Marcum (PP) 44.85, 2. Park (PP) 45.67, 3. Click (GA) 48:52; 4x100m Relay:1. Gallia Academy 55.74, 2. Point Pleasant DNF; 4x200m Relay:1. Point Pleasant 1:35.77, 2. Gallia Academy 1:42.72; 4x400m Relay:1. Gallia Academy 3:38.51, 2. Point Pleasant 3:39.16; 4x800m Relay:1. Gallia Academy 10:07.73, 2. Point Pleasant 11:21.45; 4x102.5m Shuttle Hurdles Relay: 1. Point Pleasant 1:03.78, 2. Gallia Academy 1:11.88; High Jump:1. Campbell (GA) 5-10, 2. Allison (GA) 5-06, 3. Craft (GA) 4-10; Pole Vault:1. Craft (GA) 12, 2. Searls (PP) 10-6, 3. McKinniss (GA) 9-6; Long Jump:1. Campbell (GA) 21-2.25, 2. Wamsley (PP) 17-4.5, 3. Craft (GA) 15-7.25; Shot Put:1. Livingston (PP) 43-2, 2. Gusinger (GA) 42-1, 3. Saunders (GA) 41-6; Discus:1. Livingston (PP) 141-10, 2. Long (PP) 127-2, 3. Gusinger (GA) 125-1. The Irish sweep Wahama, 11-1 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com MASON W.Va. — The Charleston Catholic baseball team defeated Wahama for the second time in less five days Tuesday night with a 11-1 victory in Mason County. The Irish (19-4) scored six runs in the top of the second to take a commanding lead. Wahama’s (17-7) Zach Wamsley came around to score in the home half of the second and cut the lead to 6-1. Charleston Catholic scored a run in each the third and fourth innings before scoring three in the fifth frame. The White Falcons were unable to answer and fell victim to the Irish 11-1 in five innings. Tyler Nutter was credited with the loss for the White Falcons after giving up 10 runs, nine earned, on 11 hits and seven walks in 4.1 innings. Matt Stewart pitched .2 innings in relief, in which he gave up one run on two hits. Nutter struck out three batters while Stewart struck out one. Andy Hoyer earned the victory for Charleston Catholic after giving up one unearned run on two hits and one walk in five innings of work. Hoyer struck out four. Tyler Roush finished with both of the WHS hits in the game, including a triple, while Zach Wamsley drew the only walk and scored the only run. Wamsley stole two bases in the contest. Nelson Mckown led the Irish offense as he went 3-for-3 on the night. The White Falcons have dropped three consecutive games including a 7-6 loss to Charleston Catholic on Saturday. This marks the eighth consecutive win for the Irish. Wahama visits Buffalo Thursday at 6 p.m. and will try to avenge its 4-2 loss to the Bison that occurred on March 27th in Mason County. �Thursday, April 26, 2012 “TO ALICIA MCDANIEL, MOTHER OF ISABELA DENISE LANDERS” MEIGS COUNTY PROBATE COURT SERVICES Business Stanley Tree Trimming & Removal • Prompt and Quality Work • Reasonable Rates • Insured • Experienced • References Available Gary Stanley 740-591-8044 Please leave a message Window Dresser Custom made Window Blinds Commercial & Residential Window Treatments • Free Shop at home • Installation • Service after the Sale! Keith Aeiker 740-591-6460 740-985-4187 47290 St Rt 248 Long Bottom OH 45743 Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Sealed bids may be sent to the Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD), 1310 Carleton Street, P.O. Box 307, Syracuse, Ohio 45779. Must be marked “Sealed Bid”. 1994 Chevrolet school bus 55 passenger – vin number 1HVBDACN2RH581648 1997 Dodge Van 6 passenger van – vin number 2B7KB31Z4VK546419 2002 Chevrolet 5 passenger van - vin number 1GNDXO3E22D303949 Vehicles are sold as is condition. MCBDD and Meigs Industries Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted. Vehicles may be viewed by calling 740-992-6681 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday (4) 26, 2012 “TO ALICIA MCDANIEL, MOTHER OF ISABELA DENISE LANDERS” MEIGS COUNTY PROBATE COURT Please be advised a Petition for the Adoption of Isabela Denise Landers has been filed in the Meigs County Probate Legals Court. If you object to this adoption, please appear before the Court on the 25th day of May, 2012. Otherwise, if you feel this adoption is necessary, you may simply call the Law Office of Trenton J. Cleland at (740) 992-7101, to schedule a time to sign the Consent for Adoption. (4) 26, 3, 10, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICE -- a viewing concerning Rutland Township road vacations will be held at 10:00 A.M. on May 10, 2012 at Fetty Road (Township Road 446) for 0.10 mile to a dead end. Also, vacation of a portion of Parkinson Road (Township Road 41). The Hearing for the road vacations will take place at the Commissioners' office, 3rd floor, Court House, at 1:15 P.M. May 10th, 2012, during the regular Commissioners' meeting. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend both the viewing and hearing. Call 740-992-2895 if you have questions or need more information. POMEROY WATER/SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS & HYDRANT REPLACEMENT PROJECT LEGAL NOTICE- INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete a project known as Pomeroy Water/Sewer System Improvements & Hydrant Replacement Project at the Village of Pomeroy (the “Owner”), 660 E. Main Street, Suite A, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 until 1:00 P.M. local time on May 18, 2012, and at said time and place, publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may be mailed or delivered in advance to the Village of Pomeroy at the above address. Bid Documents include the Bid Requirements and Contract Documents (that include all bid sheets, plans, specifications, and any addenda) can be obtained from M•E Companies, Inc., 635 Brooksedge Boulevard, Westerville, Ohio 43081 with a non-refundable payment of $150 per set. Checks should be made payable to M•E Companies, Inc. Bid Documents will also be on file in the plan room of the F.W. Dodge Corporation. Please be advised a Petition for the Adoption of Isabela Denise Landers has been filed in the Meigs County Probate Court. If you object to this Each Bidder is required to furadoption, please appear be- nish with its submission of the General fore the Court on theHelp 25thWantedday fully completed Bid Docuof May, 2012. Otherwise, if ments, a Bid Security in accoryou feel this adoption is neces- dance with Section 153.54 of sary, you may simply call the the Ohio Revised Code. Bid Law Office of Trenton J. Cle- security furnished in Bond land at (740) 992-7101, to form (Bid Guarantee and Conschedule a time to sign the tract and Performance Bond Consent for Adoption. (4) 26, as provided in Section 153.57.1 of the Ohio Revised 3, 10, 2012 Code), must be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohioatopositive provide said Imagine a job……with worksurety. Those Bidders that elect to submitfocus bid guaranty in the environment and a quality as well asform of a certified check, cashierʼs an opportunity to work check with one of the area’s or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the leading healthcare providers. Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Section 153.54 Holzer Health System, currently has openings (C) of the Ohio Revised Code. Any such of credit shall for letter our Maternity for be revocable only at the option beneficiary Owner. The & Familyof flthe oor. amount of the certified check, check or letter of Qualifications include:cashierʼs credit shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the Bid and the • Associate’s Degree in NursingBidder will be reSuccessful quired to submit a bond in the • Ohio RN Licensure required form provided in 153.57 of the Ohio Revised Code in con• Previous Labor & Delivery experience junction with the execution of the Contract. preferred Registered Nurses Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the Bidding We offer excellent wages and benefi ts! Documents and all persons inApply online terestedat: therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its exwww.holzer.org periences on projects of simi- lar size and complexity. The Human Resources: Owner intends that this Project be completed no later than the 740.446.5105 time period as set forth in Arti60310713 cle 4 of the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor on the Basis of a Stipulated Price. as provided in Section 153.57.1 of the Ohio Revised Code), must be issued by a www.mydailysentinel.com Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Those Bidders that elect to submit bid guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashierʼs check or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Section 153.54 (C) of the Ohio Revised Code. Any such letter of credit shall be revocable only at the option of the beneficiary Owner. The amount of the certified check, cashierʼs check or letter of credit shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the Bid and the Successful Bidder will be required to submit a bond in the form provided in 153.57 of the Ohio Revised Code in conjunction with the execution of the Contract. POMEROY WATER/SEWER Each proposal must contain SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS & HYDRANT REPLACEMENT the full name of the party or parties submitting the Bidding PROJECT Documents and all persons inLEGAL NOTICE- INVITATION terested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its exTO BID periences on projects of simiSealed Bids will be received lar size and complexity. The for furnishing all labor, materi- Owner intends that this Project als and equipment necessary be completed no later than the to complete a project known time period as set forth in Artias Pomeroy Water/Sewer Sys- cle 4 of the Standard Form of tem Improvements & Hydrant Agreement Between Owner Replacement Project at the and Contractor on the Basis of Village of Pomeroy (the a Stipulated Price. “Owner”), 660 E. Main Street, Suite A, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Each Bidder must insure that until 1:00 P.M. local time on all employees and applicants May 18, 2012, and at said time for employment are not disand place, publicly opened criminated against because of and read aloud. Bids may be race, color, religion, sex, namailed or delivered in advance tional origin, handicap, ancesto the Village of Pomeroy at try, or age. the above address. All contractors and subconBid Documents include the Bid tractors involved with the proRequirements and Contract ject shall to the extent practiDocuments (that include all bid cable, use Ohio products, masheets, plans, specifications, terials, services and labor in and any addenda) can be ob- the implementation of their tained from M•E Companies, project. DOMESTIC STEEL Inc., 635 Brooksedge Boule- USE REQUIREMENTS AS vard, Westerville, Ohio 43081 SPECIFIED IN SECTION with a non-refundable payment 143.011 OF THE (OHIO) REof $150 per set. Checks VISED CODE APPPLY TO should be made payable to THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF M•E Companies, Inc. Bid SECTION 153.011 OF THE Documents will also be on file (OHIO) REVISED CODE CAN in the plan room of the F.W. BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE Dodge Corporation. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISLegals Legals Each Bidder is required to fur- TRATIVE SERVICES. nish with its submission of the fully completed Bid Docu- Additionally, contractor compliments, a Bid Security in accor- ance with the equal employdance with Section 153.54 of ment opportunity requirements the Ohio Revised Code. Bid of Ohio Administrative Code security furnished in Bond Chapter 123, the Governorʼs form (Bid Guarantee and Con- Executive Order of 1972, and tract and Performance Bond Governorʼs Executive Order as provided in Section 84-9 shall be required. 153.57.1 of the Ohio Revised Code), must be issued by a Bidders must comply with the Surety Company or Corpora- prevailing wage rates on Pubtion licensed in the State of lic Improvements in Meigs Ohio to provide said surety. County as determined by the Those Bidders that elect to U.S. Department of Labor, submit bid guaranty in the form Federal Davis-Bacon Wage of a certified check, cashierʼs and Hour Division. check or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the The Engineerʼs estimate for Ohio Revised Code and in ac- this project is $990,000 cordance with Section 153.54 (C) of the Ohio Revised Code. The Village of Pomeroy reAny such letter of credit shall serves the right to waive any be revocable only at the option informalities or irregularities. of the beneficiary Owner. The The Village of Pomeroy reamount of the certified check, serves the right to reject any or cashierʼs check or letter of all bids or to increase or decredit shall be equal to ten (10) crease or omit any item or percent of the Bid and the times and/or award the bid to Successful Bidder will be re- the lowest and best bidder. quired to submit a bond in the form provided in 153.57 of the Publish: 04/26/12 week 1 05/03/12 week 2 Ohio Revised Code in con05/10/12 week 3 junction with the execution of the Contract. ANNOUNCEMENTS Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or Lost & Found parties submitting the Bidding Documents and all persons inFOUND: HORSE terested therein. Each bidder GREER RD/ 8 MILE/ must submit evidence of its exBUD CHATTIN AREA periences on projects of simiCALL TO IDENTIFY lar size and complexity. The 304-675-1265 Owner intends that this Project be completed no later than the time period as set forth in Article 4 of the Standard Form of Notices Agreement Between Owner and Contractor on the Basis of NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBa Stipulated Price. LISHING CO. recommends that Each Bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or age. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project shall to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 143.011 OF THE (OHIO) REVISED CODE APPPLY TO THIS PROJECT. 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APRIL 28 2:00 PM Bidders must comply with the 102 Union Ave., prevailing wage rates on Pub-Pomeroy OH. 45769 lic Improvements in to Meigs Sells the highest bidder! County as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Federal Davis-Bacon Wage and Hour Division. Notices Fuel / Oil / Coal / Wood / Gas Woda Construction, Inc. is soliciting bids for the construction of the Jacobs Crossing Apartments located at 909 West College St Rio Grande, OH 45631. M/WBE, SERB, DBE subcontractors/professionals encouraged to bid. Please contact Ben Richards at 614-396-3238 for more information. 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Altizer Farm Supply 740-245-5193 SERVICES Business Want to buy Junk Cars, Call 740-388-0884 Care Giver needed for in Home Care of Elderly Christian, Diabetic Woman. Need dependable, honest dedicated Female Employee for care giving & lite house work duties. Close to Holzer, Gallipolis. 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(This is a public service announcement from the Ohio Valley Publishing Company) SERVICES Business & Trade School Gallipolis Career College (Careers Close To Home) Call Today! 740-446-4367 1-800-214-0452 gallipoliscareercollege.edu Accredited Member Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools 1274B ANIMALS AGRICULTURE MARK WALTON, BROKER/AUCTIONEER 60308881 Yard Sale 5 Family Yard Sale April 26-27, 8-5 Rodney Community Bldg. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Campers / RVs & Trailers 2007 Breckenridge camper, 44' w/3 slideouts, full size bath & kitchen, ex. con., $17,900 740-247-2475 Motorcycles For sale 2006 Harley Davidson Softail Deuce with only 3,500 miles. Full Rinehart shotgun exhaust, saddlebags, 13" mini ape bars with chrome controls, matching Harley grips/pegs, new tires, and maintenanced every spring and garage kept whole life. Never been wrecked or tipped, practically new bike that didn't have time to ride, hence time to sell. Asking around 13,000 obo. For more information call 740-590-3722 or email bshirey1@me.com AUTOMOTIVE Autos 2008 Ford Fusion SE, ex. condition, 46,000 miles, $13,500 one Owner 740-441-7270 Want To Buy Oiler's Towing now buying Junk Cars Paying $1.00 to $700.00 388-0011 or 441-7870 REAL ESTATE SALES For Sale By Owner 2009 Glastron MX-175 17 1/2' boat, excellent cond. Call for details 304-373-7380 Hoelscher Bale Accumulator + Grapple, ex. condition. $10,500 740-643-2285 MERCHANDISE 4 BR, 2 BA, 1512 SF, 5 miles from Univ of Rio Grande, 4702 Cherry Ridge Rd, $70,000. 740-446-7029 REAL ESTATE RENTALS Apartments/Townhouses Farm Equipment FIRST QUALITY AUCTION & REALTY 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 Houses For Sale FREE to good Home, 9 month old, Blonde German Shep-Australian Shep Mix 304-674-5125 after 6pm The Village of Pomeroy reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities. The Village of Pomeroy reserves the right to reject any or allDir: bids or Bus to increase or deFrom Rt 7 in Pomeroy go N on Lincoln Hills Rd. .4mi to crease or omit any item Lasley. Right (E) on Lasley 300’or to Mulberry. Left (N) on Mulberry times and/or award the bid to 300’ to Union. on Union to auction site. 2nd house on right the lowest and Left best(W) bidder. across from church. Real Estate: Sells to the highest Publish: 04/26/12 week 1 bidder! Built in 1958 this 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, single family, 05/03/12 week 2 single story home sits on a 40x100 lot (parcel 05/10/12 week 3The home has 1014 sq. ft. of living area w/full ID# 1600830000). basement, car port and shed. Located in the heart of Pomeroy, directly across the street from church. Great opportunity! Terms: 10% non-refundable deposit due on sale day balance within 45 days. OPEN HOUSE SUN. April 22, 2-4 PM. A 5% buyer’s fee added to final bid to generate sales contract price. Any inspections must be made prior to bidding. GIVEAWAY Nordic Track Skier, AB builder & Step Climber 740-446-9709 Absolute Top dollar- silver/gold coins, pre 1935 US currency. proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 Child / Elderly Care 300 Miscellaneous Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Want To Buy DREW'S CAFE Now open Behind Apple Grove Post Office Hot food Cold beer STOP IN & SEE US 304-593-8408 Pets The Engineerʼs estimate for this project is $990,000 Medina, OH (330) 607-3687 www.waltonauctionsite.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 7 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & houses, No pets, 740-992-2218 2 BR apt. 6 mi from Holzer. $450 + dep. Some utilities pd. 740-645-7630 or 740-988-6130 Help Wanted- General Licensed Practical Nurses Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for full-time/per diem Licensed Practical Nurses. Long term care experience preferred. Must have WV license. Please contact Angie Cleland, Director of Nursing at (304) 675-5236. AA/EOE �Thursday, April 26, 2012 Lady Knights net wins over Sissonvile, Scott OVP Sports Briefs Wahama HOF nominations MASON, W.Va. — The Wahama High School Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Trustees are currently accepting nominations for its 2012 class. Nominations from Wahama High School graduates, coaches and boosters are eligible for consideration to be inducted into the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted from April 1, 2012 until July 1, 2012. Currently 15 former Wahama High school greats are enshrined in the prestigious WHS fraternity. This years Hall of Fame class will join the Hall of Fame group with a halftime celebration during the Wahama/Belpre football game on September 14, followed by a formal induction ceremony and banquet tentatively scheduled for September 15. The criteria for WHS athletes to be considered for induction include: being a Wahama High School graduate; must have earned at least two varsity letters (may be in multiple sports); must have been out of school for at least 20 years; be of good moral character, a good role model and a good citizen. The criteria for induction for a former Wahama High School coach to be considered for induction includes: must have coached at Wahama for a minimum of five (5) years; must have left the WHS coaching ranks for at least (5) years; be of good moral character a good role model and a good citizen. The criteria for induction for a Wahama High School athletic booster includes: must have been a WHS booster for at least (5) years; must have made a significant contribution to Wahama High School athletics; must be of good moral character, a good role model and a good citizen. Nomination forms may be obtained on the internet at the Wahama High School website under forms or may be obtained from a WHS Hall of Fame Board of Trustee member. Completed nominations may be given to a Board of Trustee member by the expiration date of July 01, 2012 or may be returned by mail to: Wahama High School Athletic Department, 1 White Falcon Drive, Mason, W.Va. 25260. RVHS youth football camp BIDWELL, Ohio — The River Valley High School varsity football program will be holding a youth football camp on every Saturday in May for kids in grades 2-7 at the new football facility at RVHS. The camp will run from 10 a.m. until noon and will focus on non-pad instruction, techniques, fundamentals and various drills to ensure every camper — regardless of skill level — receives the same attention. Pre-registration will take place until April 27 and first day (May 5) walk-ins are also welcome. There is a fee associated with the camp, which also provides a t-shirt to every camper that participates. For more information, contact RVHS head football coach Jerrod Sparling at (330) 447-1624 or by email at gl_jsparling@seovec.org GAHS athletic physicals for 2012-13 CENTENARY, Ohio — Holzer Clinic will be giving free athletic physicals for the 2012-13 sports season to all perspective male and female athletes grades 7-12 at Gallia Academy High School at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Gallipolis Main Branch on Jackson Pike. Athletic physical forms may be picked up in the main office beginning Monday, April 23 and pages 1, 2, 5 and 6 must be completed and returned to the office by Friday, May 4. School nurses will measure for weight, height, blood pressure and pulse on May 8-9 on all athletes that have returned their forms, but no preliminary tests will be conducted on athletes that have not returned their paperwork. No physicals will be given at Holzer Clinic without a pre-physical at the high school. Also, all track and field athletes involved in the SEOAL meet on May 12 will go first to get physicals done in order to arrive and prepare for their events. Apartments/Townhouses Apartments/Townhouses 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up, AC, W/D hook-up tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 2BR & Studio Apts - Downtown, clean, renovated, newer appl, lam floor, water sewer & trash incl. No pets. $325 $575 Call 740-709-1690 2BR APT.Close to Holzer Hospital on SR 160 C/A. (740) 441-0194 Tara Townhouse Apt. 2BR 1.5 BA, back patio, pool, playground. $450 mth 740-646-8231 RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. Nice Clean 2 Bedroom Apt. on Ground Floor, W / D Hook-up. References,dep, require. No Pets. Call 304-675-5162. Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 304-675-6679 The Daily Sentinel • Page 8 www.mydailysentinel.com Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Two out of three ain’t bad, particularly if the majority involves winning. The Point Pleasant girls tennis teams claimed wins over both Scott and Sissonville and also fell to Poca last week en route to evening its season record to 6-6 overall. The Lady Knights started last week on a down note after dropping a 4-3 decision at Poca on Tuesday (April 17). Hannah Smith claimed an 8-1 decision over Hannah Bailey in third singles, while the duo of Smith and Kelsey Allbright defeated Molly Arthur and Courtney Mobley in second doubles by an 8-4 count. Tabi Dean and Valerie Smith also claimed a 9-7 victory over Carnifex and Young in third doubles. Taylor Somerville dropped an 8-4 decision to Molly Ballard in first singles, while Emily Kitchen suffered a 6-1 setback to Mobley in second singles. Lindsay Nibert also dropped an 8-4 decision to Arthur in fourth singles. Somerville and Nibert lost 8-1 to Ballard and Celorio in first doubles, giving the Lady Dots the win. PPHS responded nicely Wednesday (April 18) with a 6-1 home victory over Sissonville. Somerville claimed an 8-1 decision over Lindsay Thaxton in first singles, while Kitchen netted an 8-1 win over Cheyenne Dempsey Bryan Walters/file photo Point Pleasant junior Emily Kitchen hits a forehand return during this April 10 file photo of a match against St. Marys at the Courts in Point Pleasant, W.Va. in second singles. Nibert posted an 8-4 win over Lydia Murray in fourth singles, while Hannah Smith suffered an 8-4 setback to Meagan Minsker in third singles. Somerville and Kitchen won an 8-1 decision over Thaxton and Murray in first doubles, while Allbright and Hannah Smith earned an 8-1 victory over Minsker and Henry in second doubles. Dean and Valerie Smith also defeated Pitts and Dempsey in third doubles by an 8-0 count. The Lady Knights wrapped up the week in style Thursday (April 19) following a 7-0 victory over visiting WVU, Holgorsen to see familiar faces in Big 12 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dana Holgorsen is familiar with Big 12 country, having spent time under Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State and Mike Leach at Texas Tech. As West Virginia’s secondyear coach, Holgorsen now gets to introduce the conference to the Mountaineers, who along with TCU will be making their debuts this fall. In many ways, no introductions will be necessary. Big 12 coaches have crossed paths with Holgorsen and the Mountaineers before. With several reunions in store, Holgorsen said Monday during the Big 12 coaches’ spring conference call that there’s a buzz among players and fans about the upcoming season. “There’s a whole bunch more than there was a year ago,” Holgorsen said. “Our players have been in big games in the past. They understand what they’re getting into without us having to beat them over the head with it. “I think everybody understands what it is, how big of a challenge it’s going to be and what we’ve got to do to prepare ourselves to be able to compete.” West Virginia officially joins the Big 12 in July. A three-month legal dispute ended in February with the Big East over the school’s departure. When asked about the recruiting process and trying to get a new message across about the Big 12 to players in the Northeast and in Pennsylvania, Holgorsen said it’s different that pitching the idea of playing in the Big East. “The one thing about the Big 12 which everybody understands is, it’s a little bit more of a national scope,” Holgorsen said. “Being in the Southwest and having the TV coverage, having the big-time BCS games that everybody’s been to and playing for national championships which Texas and Oklahoma have done, it’s a national scale. It goes from the West Coast to the East Coast. “And a lot of people on the East Coast, because they’re media savvy, they understand that. They’re anxious about seeing games that are played on the West Coast. I’m not sure that exists in the Big East.” Spring practice ended Saturday for the Mountaineers, who have their offense intact from the team that beat Clemson 70-33 in the Orange Bowl. Holgorsen said he strived for developing depth and continuity during the spring so that players arrive prepared in August. Once the conference season starts, there will be some familiar faces on opposing sidelines. Texas’ Mack Brown and Iowa State’s Paul Rhoads have a history with West Virginia going back to the days of longtime coach Don Nehlen, who retired after the 2000 season. Food Services Help Wanted- General Concrete Mason County Schools is looking for an experienced Hospitality Restaurant Manager or a Chef to teach Culinary Arts . For the job description and application information please check the employment section of the Mason County Schools Website at: http://www.edline.net/pages/m cboewv/Job_Opportunities or at the Central Office 1200 Main Street Point Pleasant WV, 304-675-4540. The application period closes May 1st. VACANCY: APPLIED SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR. Valid Ohio Certificate/License in Physics. Integrated/Comprehensive Science preferred. Gallia-Jackson-Vinton JVSD (740) 245-5334, Ext. 256. Deadline: May 1. EEO All types Masonry, brick, block, stone, concrete, Free Estimate, 304-593-6421, 304-593-9086 MANUFACTURED HOUSING RENT SPECIALS Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3 & 4 BR units avail. Rent plus dep & elec. Minorities encouraged to apply. No pets 304-674-0023 Spring Valley Green Apartments 1 BR at $425+2 BR at $475 Month. 446-1599. Two 2 BR apts in New Haven area, LR, Kit, 1 BA, AC, $400 dep, $450 mo. 304-882-2523. Leave a name & number if not home. Houses For Rent Rentals Affordable Office Space, across from the Gallia Co. Courthouse, 23 Locust Street 740-256-6190. Sales Repo's Available 740)446-3570 WOW! Gov't program now available on manufactured homes. Call while funds last! 740-446-3570 Very nice home for rent in Middleport, good neighborhood. Newly remodeled. New appliances, 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, Large Kitchen, Sun room. Central Air & Heat, NIce outdoor spaces. No pets, non smoking. Call 740-992-9784 for more details. Miscellaneous Help Wanted- General RESORT PROPERTY 1 BR & 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 Small effecient house, $375, Nancy, 304-675-4024 or 304-675-0799 Homestead Realty Broker Call EMPLOYMENT Food Services Experienced COOK needed to work in a staff secure residential environment for males. Must be experienced in menu planning. Must be 21, high school graduate, must background check, drug screening and pass physical training requirement. Submit resume or letter of application to ccopatriot@gmail.com Exp lumber grader, full time, top pay, Mason Co. 304-675-7598 Satellite Technicians Needed FT/ benefits, 401k, Pay $12.00 per hour, Drive Co. truck. No exp. necessary; will train, 50-55 hr work week. Must pass driving, background & drug test Call Mary 866-942-3621 VACANCY: MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR. Half-time position. Valid Ohio Certificate/License. Additional Science License preferred. Gallia-Jackson-Vinton JVSD (740) 245-5334, Ext. 256. Deadline: May 1. EEO Truck driver for local hauling. Class A CDL's required. Must have 2 years experience. Call Mountaineer Metals, 740-992-3020 Part-Time/Temporaries Jordan Landing Apts now seeking a part-time , Possibly full-time Maintenance person Please call for further details 304 - 610-0776 Also seeking a Site Manager Part-time Experience a plus. 304-610-0776. SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY THURSDAY PRIMETIME 6 3 (WSAZ) 4 (WTAP) 6 (WSYX) 7 (WOUB) 8 (WCHS) 10 (WBNS) 11 (WVAH) 12 (WPBY) 13 (WOWK) 18 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 34 35 37 38 39 40 42 52 57 58 60 61 62 64 65 67 68 72 73 74 400 450 500 (WGN) (FXSP) (ESPN) (ESPN2) (LIFE) (FAM) (SPIKE) (NICK) (USA) (TBS) (CNN) (TNT) (AMC) (DISC) (A&E) (ANPL) (OXY) (WE) (E!) (TVL) (NGEO) (NBCSN) (SPEED) (HIST) (BRAVO) (BET) (HGTV) (SYFY) (HBO) (MAX) (SHOW) PM 6:30 Scott. Somerville netted an 8-2 win over Hannah Sayre in first singles, while Kitchen posted an 8-1 win in second singles over Kelsey Scott. Hannah Smith earned an 8-0 win over Katie Shreve in third singles and Nibert claimed an 8-4 victory over Allison Ferrell in fourth singles. Somerville and Kitchen posted an 8-2 win over Scott and Shreve in first doubles, while Allbright and Hannah Smith netted an 8-3 victory in second doubles over Sayre and Ferrell. Dean and Valerie Smith held off Rollins and Gillispie in third doubles for a 9-7 triumph. Manufactured Homes 1996 Loving singlewide (14' x 72') mobile home, fully furnished, including all appliances. Immaculate three bedrooms and two full baths master bath newly remodeled with walk-in shower. Family Pride Mobile Home Park, Gallipolis, Ferry. $10,000. Please call 571-214-0506 or 304-610-9805 2-BR 1 bath small mobile home for rent. 1-2 persons only. Water/Trash paid. NO PETS! Great Location @ Johnsons Mobile Home Park! Call 740-446-3160. 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Gigolos Girls/Sunset �Thursday, april 26, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt www.mydailysentinel.com BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Thursday, April 26, 2012 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 The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 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 Thursday, April 26, 2012: You might have difficulty being deeply emotional, as a practical approach seems to be your style. This year you will be able to express yourself more easily. Get ready for some strong reactions at first. Detach and observe. If you are single, you could meet someone in your daily life. Give this bond plenty of time to develop before making judgments. If you are attached, the two of you become more closely connected as you plan a long-desired trip. You become more emotional with CANCER. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Sometimes you allow your imagination to take the lead. You might choose to take a different path to achieve one of your desires. Start keeping a dream notebook. You’ll shake up a loved one with your unpredictability. Tonight: Keep the peace, for your sake. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Keep communication flowing. Even if you have to leave or hang up, let the other person know you are there if he or she has more to share. A sudden insight might encourage you to close down and say less. Tonight: With favorite people at favorite places. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Be aware of a need to clear up a problem. You could be overwhelmed by the present state of affairs. Someone keeps throwing you a curveball. You might be a bit exhausted by this person’s attempt to start a rumble. Tonight: Your treat. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Visualize more of what you want. Create a logical plan and go after your desires. You could be overwhelmed by someone you have to deal with. This person adds an erratic element to your life; you might need to establish more distance. Tonight: Do what you want. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH It might be difficult to keep exciting news to yourself, but you’ll do it. Do not pressure yourself as much to deal with a problematic situation. Let it go. Only then will change become possible. Tonight: You need some extra Z’s. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Zero in on what you want. Realize where you are going with a project. Others could be more supportive than you think, with the exception of one person. Resist making a judgment. Let him or her come around. Tonight: Only where the people are. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH You could end up with a lot to do, which you had not anticipated. Do not feel too intimidated to say “no more,” or you could decide to delegate. A partner or associate will pitch right in. This helpful person makes his or her feelings apparent. Tonight: Don’t let it get too late. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Use your imagination to clear up a problem. What you are hearing as solutions in your mind will not work. Your nerves could be fried with so much going on. Pick up the phone and plan a restful weekend. Tonight: Choose a stress buster. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH A partner could rain on your parade. Do you really want to feel like you do? Be more creative and less receptive to others’ comments. A child or loved one easily could be more rebellious than before. Tonight: Visit with a friend or loved one over dinner. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Others might find you to be controlling at times. Lose the image when you say “yes” to an offer to pitch in. As others learn to walk in your footsteps, their opinions in the next few months will be revised. Tonight: You do not have to accept an invitation. Do your thing. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You can only be distracted for so long. Suddenly you recognize just how much is on your plate. Jump right in and start tackling a lot of your errands and to-dos. Unexpected events will force you to regroup. Tonight: Get some R and R. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Taking a risk financially could cause a problem. On the other hand, an emotional risk easily might land you exactly where you want to be. Make a phone call you have been putting off. Be willing to put yourself on the line. Tonight: Let the good times roll. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Thursday, April 26, 2012 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 After Luck & RG3, it’s anxious time for players NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Luck knows exactly where he’s heading, and so does Robert Griffin III. For the rest of the college stars preparing for the NFL draft Thursday night, the anxiety is building. Nobody is looking forward to the green room at Radio City Music Hall. “It kind of made me a little nervous when we were talking to the commissioner and he said, ‘You’ll be back there for an hour and it’ll feel like you’ve been back there for five days,’” Southern California tackle Matt Kalil said. “I’ll be sweatin’ up a storm back there, and I want to have my name called and not have to wait too long.” He shouldn’t have to worry much about that. Most mock drafts project Kalil to go third overall to Minnesota after Luck heads to Indianapolis and Griffin to Washington. But he knows better than to put much stock in the predraft chatter. “I stopped paying attention to all of that stuff,” said Kalil, attending an NFL event at a playground in Manhattan. “No one really has a clue. Unless you’re the GM of a team, you don’t really know who a team is going to pick, so you just let it all play out.” That’s the approach for the nearly two dozen other players who’ll be at Radio City and have no idea when they might walk onto the stage, shake Commissioner Roger Goodell’s hand and hold up the jersey of the team with which they’ll start their professional career. “For Luck and RGIII, they know what’s going on and they know where they’re going to live and all that kind of stuff,” Alabama safety Mark Barron said. “A lot of us other guys, we’re still wondering where we’re going to be living for the next however many years.” Griffin, the Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor, is comforted by already knowing he’ll be a member of the Redskins. But he thinks he might actually miss the draft-day jitters. Well, at least a little bit. “It kind of puts yourself at ease,” he said, “but it does kind of rob you of that natural draftee experience where you don’t know where you’re going and you’re in limbo.” Added South Carolina defensive end Melvin Ingram: “Yeah, I guess that would be kind of different. You won’t get that adrenaline of, ‘Oh, man. I hope they pick me,’ when you know where you’re going.” Luck will go No. 1 overall to Indianapolis after a terrific career at Stanford. Like Griffin, he is also expected to step right into a starting job as a rookie. “I guess it’s nice, but there’s always competition in football and if I go out there and lay an egg and I’m not the best quarterback out there, I hope they don’t start me,” Luck said. “I’m excited, though. I’m going to go out there and hopefully play, obviously, and put my best foot forward and enjoy all the guys.” Luck, the son of former NFL quarterback Oliver Luck, acknowledged that it was a “relief” to know he’ll be going to the Colts — even if they’re starting from scratch after they released Peyton Manning. “Obviously, the slate has been wiped somewhat clean with some new coaches and some players who have gone or left, but I’ll try to come in there and work as hard as I can,” Luck said. “If that means it’s a rebuilding process, I guess you can label it as that. The guys I’m sure are working very hard and I just want to get out there and join them.” After Luck and Griffin, Texas A&M’s Ryan Tannehill is expected to be the next quarterback taken — possibly eighth overall by Miami, where he’d be reunited with Mike Sherman. The new Dolphins offensive coordinator was Tannehill’s head coach the last four years. “If I did happen to go there, it would be good,” said Tannehill, who would compete with starter Matt Moore. “It would give me some familiarity with the offense, so I think it would help ease the transition a little bit.” Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon will likely be the first wide receiver picked, possibly as high as No. 4 by Cleveland. Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd, Georgia Tech’s Stephen Hill and Baylor’s Kendall Wright are other receiv- Nhat V. Meyer/San Jose Mercury News/MCT photo Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws against California in the third quarter of the 114th Big Game at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California, on Saturday, November 19, 2011. ers who might go in the opening round. “It’s a great time to come into the league if you are a receiver,” said Blackmon, a two-time winner of the Biletnikoff Award as college football’s top receiver. “More teams are throwing the ball a lot more, it’s more wide open than ever on offense.” Other players who could be top-10 picks are Ingram, Alabama running back Trent Richardson, LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne, Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples. After winning the national championship in January, Alabama could be a big winner in the opening round. Crimson Tide teammates Barron, Richardson, linebackers Courtney Upshaw and Dont’a Hightower, and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick could all hear their names called Thursday night. “This is a great experience, especially when you have a team where we came from,” Richardson said. “All these guys are going to the draft and we’re all going to be in the first round. Alabama set the bar high last year when they had four come out and all four went in the first round. Hopefully we can break that record and have five.” Roger Goodell says Saints Luck, Griffin nearly bounties case in final stages teamed up at Stanford NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is still doing interviews regarding player punishments that likely will be handed down for the Saints’ pay-for-hits bounty system. Speaking to reporters at an NFL draft event on Wednesday, Goodell said he doesn’t expect to issue a decision this week, but the league is “in the final stages of working on discipline involving the players. We hope to do that very soon and get that behind us.” A league investigation found that from 2009-11 New Orleans coaches and players put together a bounty system that paid out improper cash bonuses for hits aimed at knocking opposing players out of games. The NFL says as many as 27 Saints participated. Saints coach Sean Payton is serving a season-long suspension for failing to stop the bounty program, while assistant Joe Vitt is banned for six games and general manager Mickey Loomis is out for eight. Loomis and the Saints are the subject of a separate FBI and Louisiana state police investigation following an anonymously sourced ESPN report that Loomis had the Superdome wired so that, from 2002-04, he could listen to opposing coaches’ communications. The network could not verify the alleged system was ever used. The Saints and Loomis have vigorously denied the charges, which Vitt calls “ludicrous.” “The federal authorities are looking into it,” Goodell said. “We’ll wait and see if any credible information comes from that. At that point in time, we could take appropriate action.” Minnesota Vikings moving toward signing WR Jerome Simpson EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have taken steps toward adding free agent Jerome Simpson, the former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver with a felony drug conviction and what general manager Rick Spielman called “freak-type” athleticism. Spielman confirmed Tuesday the interest in Simpson, who visited the team last week. Fox Sports first reported that Simpson has agreed to terms on a contract with the Vikings, but Spielman declined to acknowledge a deal. Simpson was sentenced April 5 to 15 days in jail, three years of probation and 200 hours of community service plus a $7,500 fine and court costs. He pleaded guilty March 1 to a prohibit- Doug Kapustin/MCT photo Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson attempts to shed defender Lardarius Webb after making a catch in the first half. The Ravens defeat Cincinnati 13-7 on Sunday, January 2, 2011, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. ed act relating to controlled substances. Authorities said they tracked a shipment of 2 pounds of marijuana to his Kentucky home in Septem- Please!! Do Yourself A Favor CHECK OUR BUYING PRICES FOR GOLD AND SILVER BEFORE YOU SELL TO ANYONE We Pay Cash! Do not sell to anyone until you get our absolute highest offer MTS COINS& 151 2ND AVE., GALLIPOLIS (NEXT TO TOPE FURNITURE) 740-446-2842 Mon - Thurs 9:30 - 5, Fri 9:30 - 5:30, Sat 9:30 - 4:30 ber and that they found another pound of the drug inside the house. “We did a lot of research. I think you guys know us well enough now that we have had success with guys with character issues that have come into this organization and have been very productive, not only on the field but as citizens,” Spielman said. Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier invited a handful of players to have lunch with Simpson during his visit. “Every person we talked to stood by the kid’s character. Not standing by the mistake he made, but by what this kid’s character is and we saw that when we brought him in here on a visit,” Spielman said. ESPN reported, citing an unidentified NFL source, that Simpson will be suspended for three games under the league’s substance abuse policy. But even 13 games with Simpson would be a boost to the team’s depleted group of receivers. Percy Harvin had a career year, but he’s not an outside, stretch-the-field deep threat. Michael Jenkins is reliable, but he’s not a game-changing target. Tim Reynolds AP Sports Writer Enrolling at Stanford may have been the best decision Andrew Luck ever made. Not enrolling at Stanford seems to have worked out equally well for Robert Griffin III. The quarterbacks will be the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the NFL draft on Thursday night, with Luck going first to the Indianapolis Colts, then Griffin — the Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor — set to be picked by the Washington Redskins. So again, as they have plenty of times in recent months, Luck and Griffin will share the spotlight. Just think — they almost shared a locker room, too. And if they had, then Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT photo maybe none of this would Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III runs during game action be happening. “Looking back on it, it against Texas Christian University at Floyd Casey Stadium in worked out really well for Waco, Texas, Friday, September 2, 2011. both those youngsters,” tween. Stanford, he said, in the draft, so it’s clear that a pairing like Luck said Jim Harbaugh, the was tempting. “I thought about it, and Griffin doesn’t come coach who tried to pull it but when you look at it, around every day. off. If both went to StanThe story starts in two-quarterback systems 2007, when Griffin got hardly ever work,” Griffin ford, it almost certainly a tantalizing offer from said a few weeks ago. “So would have played out differently, of Stanford. In short, if he I had to make the right much committed to the Car- call for myself at that course. “There’s only one ball dinal, then the Cardinal time.” A good call for both out there at a time,” Harwould commit to trying baugh said. a two-quarterback system players, as it turned out. Luck is considered the Luck went 31-7 at Stanwith him and Luck. Harbaugh — now the coach ford, winning more games prototypical quarterback of the San Francisco in those three years than type — 6-foot-4, 235 49ers — was Stanford’s the Cardinal won in the pounds, son of former coach at the time, and previous seven com- NFL quarterback Oliver after spending about an bined. Griffin threw for Luck. Griffin was a state hour in his office chatting 59 touchdowns in his fi- champion sprinter in high with Griffin came away nal two seasons at Baylor, school, and opponents with a strong inkling that completing 72 percent of may fear his legs as much he would win that recruit- his passes as a senior and as his arm at the pro level, winning the Heisman. just as teams did in the ing battle. A month later, the And although no one can college ranks. Their styles seem wildphone rang. It was Grif- say for certain how the fin. He apologized and Luck-Griffin pairing with ly different. That’s not even close, said he was planning to the Cardinal might have enroll at Houston, where worked, no one can dis- Harbaugh insists. “Really, the perception coach Art Briles was pute the quarterbacks did recruiting him. (When just fine on their own as isn’t that relevant,” Harbaugh said. “But they’re Briles went to Baylor, well. “They were two of the both great athletes. I Griffin followed.) “Thought we were best kids I ever recruit- wouldn’t even compare really doing well with ed,” Harbaugh said. “We them. They’re both great. Robert,” Harbaugh said. got one, one we didn’t. They’re both extremely “Loved looking at his Certainly Andrew came smart. They’re both extranscript. He was a 4.0 in and did everything that tremely athletic. Both, student in high school. we expected and more great arm strength. Both His test scores were ex- and led his team, led Stan- throw the ball accurately. tremely high. I mean, this ford to heights that the They’re both really good.” For at least another to me was a Stanford guy. school has never seen beThis was a Stanford kid. fore. I mean, compare the year, Harbaugh can keep And then … he was going won-loss record of Stan- rooting for both from to go to Houston. That ford before Andrew Luck afar. Barring a postseason left a bruise. I really liked got there and while he matchup, his 49ers won’t Robert. I really wanted was there. It’s a pretty big be seeing the Colts or the Robert on our team. And contrast. Same with RG3. Redskins in the 2012 seaI’ve been a big fan of his Look at him at Baylor. He son. And come draft night, did the same thing there.” ever since.” It will be the first time he will be watching. 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