https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/0d479f23ad0519daaedb51f77b65e21b.pdf 5271fef3af550ac3d6fa09dcdfadbdc8 PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more INSIDE STORY Angela Eason Memorial Park becoming a reality .... C1 Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties WEATHER SPORTS OBITUARIES Chance of showers today. High of 62. Low of 40 ........ A2 Prep baseball, softball .... B1 Marcella Pippet, 77 Gerald C. Wiseman II, 61 $2.00 SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 17 ‘Grow Gallia’ — Committee to unveil strategic plan Community event slated for May 14 at University of Rio Grande Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com RIO GRANDE — After nearly a year of work on a strategic plan for Gallia County, the Gallia County Strategic Planning Committee will be presenting their findings to the community during an event on May 14 at the University of Rio Grande. According to Gallia County Economic Development Director Melissa Clark, the strategic plan outlines county development in four areas: economic develop- ment, building county capacity, Gallipolis City development and transportation and infrastructure. Within each category, the planning committee has developed various projects and programs, all with a goal of implementation in three to five years. Clark reported that work on the strategic plan — which outlines the planning committee’s aspirations to “grow Gallia” — began in May 2011 and, over the course of the year, has included the input of over 40 individuals, including not only elected officials, business owners and education leaders, but also individuals from within the community concerned about the future of Gallia County. “The plan took longer than we an initially anticipated. I never dreamed it would take a year to do, but I think it was well worth it, it was well thought out and everybody had input on the projects,” Clark commented while praising the individuals who dedicated their time to the project. “I can’t stress enough the appreciation of the people just volunteering their time and coming to these meetings. They would come to the meetings, and religiously. That’s how important this was to them, and that means a lot.” The vision statement for the strategic plan is: “Gallia County is a thriving and socially engaged river community, promoting its strengths in health care, education, and infrastructure, to lead the region in industry growth, business opportunities, and the recreational and cultural enrichment of its citizens, while preserving its agri- cultural and historical heritage” and outlines the overarching inspiration behind the goals of the committee. Among these goals, according to Clark, is the establishment of a “buy local campaign” that her office hopes to spearhead in the near future. “We want to develop a program, a campaign, a marketing strategy to educate businesses and people who live in Gallia County [about] the importance of buying local first,” Clark said. “The campaign is really saying, ‘can I get this in Gallia County first?’ and just the importance of that.” In addition to the buy local campaign, some of the larger topics that will be discussed during the event on May 14 will be the expansion of residential broadband service, the development of the downtown Gallipolis area, development of the Ohio riverfront, infrastructure and road development, and business attraction and marketing strategies for Gallia County. Clark further emphasized the importance of the comSee GROW |‌ A5 Meth on Main Street Three Gallia County men arrested Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications. com Amber Gillenwater/photos The emergency contract for the slip repair project was awarded to George J. Igel & Company, Inc. in September 2011, in the amount of $459,036.50. Additional rock excavation may increase the original cost of the project, according to ODOT representatives. Blasting rock to prevent the roll Ohio 160 rock fall hazard removal steadily progressing Stephanie Filson sfilson@heartlandpublications.com GALLIPOLIS — Although work on Ohio 160 just north of Gallipolis is visibly progressing, representatives with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 10 report there is still much to be done. Motorists who regularly travel Ohio 160 to and from Gallipolis may be growing weary of the onelane closure that typically results in brief delays, but Cary Betzing, ODOT Construction Engineer, explains that the purpose of the work is to protect motorist safety. Betzing said that the slip repair project involves eliminating a potential rock fall hazard adjacent to the highway by using explosives to remove overhanging and loose rock that might otherwise threaten public safety. Once the unstable rock is removed, contractors will then continue to “lay back” the slope, according to Betzing. The emergency contract for the slip repair project was awarded to George J. Igel & Company, Inc. in September 2011, in the amount of $459,036.50. Betzing said that ODOT’s original plan was to perform much of the slip repair over the winter, but engineers encountered See ROCK ‌| A5 choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — By the size of the crowd which packed the new $2.4 million Family Healthcare Center at Thursday’s open house, it seemed everybody in Meigs County wanted a look at the new medical and dental facility completed earlier this month and now accepting patients. Mark Bridenbaugh, CEO of Family Healthcare, Inc. which in addition to Meigs County has facilities in Vinton, Hocking, Perry and Athens counties, along with Meigs Countians who serve on the Board of Directors and members of the medi- See METH ‌| A5 Camp Invention for kids coming to area Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com ATHENS — Area students entering grades one Contractors have now completed approximately half of the through six have an opporblasting that the Ohio 160 slip repair project will require. tunity to take advantage of Once blasting has concluded, the resulting loose stone will a nationally acclaimed probe used to construct a rock buttress to help stabilize the toe gram called “Camp Invenof the slope. tion” which is being brought back to Athens this year for another summer-day program by Invent Now, Inc. Camp Invention is geared to encourage children to discover their own innate creativity and inventiveness through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content. It will be held at the West Elementary School, 41 Central Ave., Athens, from June 11-15 from 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Each day, children rotate through four integrated modules that employ creative thinking to solve realworld challenges. Children learn vital 21st century life Charlene Hoeflich/photos skills such as problem solvFrom the left, Perry Varnadoe, Meigs County’s Economic Devel- ing and teamwork through opment Director, and Board members Don Poole and Doug Lav- imaginative play. endar join Mark Bridenbaugh, Family Healthcare, Inc. CEO for a “Camp Invention’s reputaAmber Gillenwater/photos Family Healthcare open house attracts hundreds Charlene Hoeflich POINT PLEASANT — Three men from Gallipolis, Ohio, have been charged with making meth in an apartment located above Bordman Furniture in downtown Point Pleasant — an apartment where they weren’t even tenants. Richard Allen Hurt, 18, Bryan David Darst, 25, and Robert Eugene Lee, 39, all of Gallipolis, were arrested and charged with making meth early Friday morning. According to the Point Pleasant Police Department, around 3:45 a.m. on Friday, officers acted on an anonymous tip that a possible meth lab was being operated in one of the apartments. Officers with the PPPD, Mason County Sheriff’s Department and Mason County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police arrived at 313 Main Street, Apt. 3 above the furniture store to investigate. Once inside the apartment, officers say they observed two working, “shake and bake” meth labs. According to the criminal complaint, during the bust, Darst and Hurt were observed transporting and attempting to conceal “shake and bake”-style cooks in plastic bottles by placing them out of the apartment window and on to an adjacent roof. The complaint Bryan D. Darst says Lee attempted to flee the apartment but was apprehended at the front door. The complaint Richard A. Hurt also says there was a strong chemical odor consistent with the manufacture of Robert E. Lee meth coming from the apartment window. All three men were hit with felony charges of operation of a clandestine lab and conspiracy to commit a felony. Lee was also met with fugitive from justice charges because he is currently wanted in Gallia County, Ohio, on a burglary indictment. The three were transported to the Western Regional Jail and were arraigned Friday afternoon by Mason County Magistrate cal and support staff, were on hand to greet visitors and conduct tours of the 10,000-square-foot building which has 11 medical examination rooms, a procedure room, five dental stations, a pharmacy branch, several offices for support personnel and a large waiting room. An emphasis of the health center financed through federal grants and loans is to provide medical service to everyone — whether insured, uninsured or underinsured, and all Medicare and Medicaid patients. Family Healthcare has been operating in a Middleport building for the past See OPEN ‌| A5 look at one of the dental offices. tion as a leader in high-quality summer programming has helped us to grow from a museum program impacting 300 children in 1990 to a national program impacting over 76,000 children,” explains Michael J. Oister, Chief Operating Officer for Invent Now. “We have families who tell us Camp Invention changed their child’s outlook on learning, and stories like those keep us inspired.” In this summer’s Envision program, children will experience different modules including Inventeureka, Action and Adventure Games, Magnetropolis, and I Can Invent: Balloon Burst. Children will spend their week visiting a faux island to study magnetism, taking a fantasy adventure on the Space Modulator Time Machine, inventing a balloon-bursting machine and much more. Even if a child has participated in the past, he or she will benefit from brand new adventures throughout the week. Also launching this sumSee CAMP ‌| A5 �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Gallia County Community Calendar Card showers Calvin Waugh’s will be celebrating his 90th birthday on May 4. Cards can be sent to him at 4483 Fabel St. New Albany, Ohio 43054. Mary Maxine (Kemper) Fortner will celebrate her 88th birthday on May 4. Cards may be sent to her at: 138 Buhl Morton Rd., Apt. 201, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Monday, April 30 GALLIPOLIS — Perennial Cat Shelter meeting, 6-8 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. Tuesday, May 1 GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees lunch, 12 p.m., Courtside Bar and Grill. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Commission meeting, 7 p.m., Gallipolis Municipal Courtroom, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. Wednesday, May 2 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Health meeting, 9 a.m., Gallia County Service Center conference room, 499 Jackson Pike. Thursday, May 3 GALLIPOLIS — National Day of Prayer ceremony, 12 p.m., in front of the Gallia County Courthouse. Everyone is invited. Friday, May 4 MASON COUNTY — The Wahama High School class of 1972 40 year reunion, 7-11 p.m., Riverside Golf Course. For more information, call Dave Morgan at 304-675-5929. Saturday, May 5 RIO GRANDE — Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon at the Rio Grande Village Municipal Building. Dine in or carry out. All proceeds go the the Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Department. Monday, May 14 RIO GRANDE — Gallia County Strategic Plan kickoff event, 6 p.m., Bob Evans Farms Hall auditorium on the University of Rio Grande campus. Wednesday, May 23 GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Farm Bureau will be hosting an Ag Day at the Gallia County Fairgrounds. Saturday, May 26 VINTON — Vinton Area Alumni Association Banquet, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., Vinton Elementary School. For more information contact Diane Russell at (740) 388-8841. CROWN CITY — Brush College Reunion, 12:30 p.m. potluck, Providence Baptist Church, Teens Run Road, Crown City. 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. POMEROY — Special meeting of the Meigs County Board of Health, 4:w30 p.m. int eh Health Department conference room, 112 E. Memorial Drive, to closeout Meigs Dental Clinic. Wednesday, May 2 POMEROY — Revival services at the Calvary Pilgrim Chapel, Route 143, Pomeroy, through May 6, 7 p.m. each evening with the Rev. Amos Tillis, evangelist. Special singers will be The Daltons. The Rev. Charles McKenzie, pastor, invites the public. 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. HARRISONVILLE — Annual inspection of Harrisonville Chapter 255, OES, 7:30 p.m. Potluck refreshments by members. 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. Tuesday, May 8 HARRISONVILLE — Harrisonville Chapter 255, O.E.S. regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments before meeting. GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from April 25, 2012. $83-$89.50; Medium/ Lean, $70-$82; Thin/ Light, $69-dn; Bulls, $109$116.50. Back to Farm Meigs County Community Calendar Need to advertise? Livestock Report Feeder Cattle Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 275-415 pounds, Steers, $110-$200, Heifers, $110$185; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $110-$190, Heifers, $110-$175; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $110$175, Heifers, $105-$155; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $110-$150, Heifers, $100$145; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $100-$140, Heifers, $100-$135. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, Cow/Calf Pairs, $850$1,600; Bred Cows, $600$1,100; Goats, $20-$135; Lambs, $106-$220; Hogs, $45-$50. Upcoming special 5/2/12 — Next sale, 10 a.m. Direct sales and free onfarm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or Mark at (740) 6455708, or visit the website at www.uproducers.com. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Ask Dr. Brothers Wife wants baby tattoo baby charm. Dear Dr. Ask her to look Brothers: I into temporary thought I knew tattoos instead. my wife, but Or help her she has rechoose a locaally shocked tion for the tatme. We have a too that lends great 1-year-old itself to discrebaby boy, and tion over the of course she’s years if she so crazy about chooses. But him. But now the best opI think she’s tion might be actually going for you to try nuts: She wants to get a tattoo Dr. Joyce Brothers to embrace her choice — this of his name Syndicated is one way she somewhere on Columnist can celebrate her body! We her love for are conservayour son, and it tive people, and I don’t think our families or truly would be a shame for my colleagues would under- you not to be supportive. stand. Is there some way I think you will find your I can talk her out of this friends and family followpermanent disfigurement ing your lead if you take a without causing a fight or positive attitude toward her hurting her feelings? Help! choice, and maybe even help her pick out a design if she — J.H. Dear J.H.: It sounds wants your participation. It as though if you want to may help you to know that change her mind, you’ve got baby tattoos are becoming to face the fact that it’s not popular with parents now. going to be easy or pleasant, Maybe you can follow suit and that hurt feelings or a and get one to match! *** pitched battle might result. Dear Dr. Brothers: I am There is no guarantee that she will listen anyway; she the mother of 6-year-old fraprobably will point out that ternal twin girls. I’ve always it is her body and that she is been a nature lover, and so sure her son’s name should I’ve tried to instill the same take a permanent place on interest in my kids. The it somewhere. I doubt if problem is that one loves the opinions of friends and nature like I do, but the othfamily will enter into the er hates everything about decision very much, even the natural world, from bugs though you describe her as to worms. She’s even afraid conservative. As much as of birds. I can’t take the girls you hate the idea, she prob- on nature walks without her throwing a fit. I’d love for ably loves it more. Still, you have a couple of both of the girls to have options. Buy her a precious nature in their lives, and I necklace with an engraved am feeling pretty sick about Gallia County Briefs City Commission meeting scheduled GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1 at the Gallipolis Municipal Court, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis, Ohio. On the agenda is legislation to amend the current appropriations and transfer/advance ordinances. Observance of National Day of Prayer GALLIPOLIS — Pastor Scott Baker of New Life Lutheran Church in Gallipolis has announced the observance of the National Day of Prayer. It will take place at 12 p.m., Thursday, May 3 in front of the Gallia County Courthouse. Pastor Baker encourages local pastors to participate in the ceremony; they may contact him by email at newlifeluth@att.net. ‘Gospel in the Park’ begins May 4 GALLIPOLIS — The summer concert series “Gospel in the Park” will kick-off at 7 p.m. on May 4 in the Gallipolis City Park. Starting off the 2012 series will be the Gloryland Believers. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. For more information contact Rick Barcus, Pastor of Addison Freewill Baptist Church at (740) 367-7063. Updates to the “Gospel in the Park” schedule can be followed throughout the season in the Gallipolis Daily Hog Roast and Basket Games All proceeds Benefit Harrison Twp VFD Happy Saturday May 5 Hog Roast Begins at 12pm $5 per plate 85th Basket Games Doors Open at 12:30pm Games Begin at 1:30pm Birthday DON MORA Love “The Kids” 60310415 20 games for $20 Early Bird Drawing (presale tickets) 3 Special Games $5 each For Presale Tickets call 740-256-1871 or 740-256-8843 Raffle, Split the Pot, Door Prizes and Concessions 1270 Little Bullskin Rd Gallipolis, OH 60311669 this. — C.V. Dear C.V.: It is always disappointing when children don’t follow in our footsteps, especially in an area that has brought so much to our lives. Your love of nature obviously is an important part of your makeup, and you want to be able to share that joy with your children. But just as in college, sports, career or any other choice involving interests and talents, we have to step back sometimes and let our kids be themselves. And while you can force your twins to explore nature, you can’t make them like it. Some kids react very poorly to doing things where they already have developed fears or aversions. So if you can let go of your dream, it may be best to allow your daughter to find her own way when it comes to outdoor pleasures. This is not to say that you can’t still try to influence her reactions. Perhaps she can stay away from the scarier aspects of nature, like creepy-crawly things, and focus on something easier for her — like raising flowers or veggies in a raised bed, or learning to photograph butterflies, or being in charge of a bird feeder. Nature has many faces, and she may grow to appreciate some aspects of it in time. So don’t force your duo to be together outdoors all the time. A little planning for separate adventures just might save the day. (c) 2012 by King Features Syndicate In Loving Memory of Clarence M. Jack Clagg Who left us 20 years ago today When I must leave you For a little while Please do not grieve and shed tears. And hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same. And never never be afraid to die For I am waiting in the sky. Sadly missed by wife Alice, and son David. 60310450 Tribune church calendar. ESC Governing Board meeting slated RIO GRANDE — The Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 in the ESC office located in room 131, Wood Hall, on the University of Rio Grande campus. Dust patching and herbicidal opt-out forms being accepted GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe recently announced that the annual dust patching and herbicidal opt-out forms are now being accepted at the Gallia County Engineer’s Office. The dust patching form is required for those residents who would like to apply for materials to be applied at a requested site to reduce the dust generated from traffic on a county road. The herbicidal opt-out form is required for those residents who do not want herbicidal spraying in specific areas along county road right-of-ways and agree to maintain those areas. Both forms may be picked up at the engineer’s office, 1167 Ohio 160. The deadline for submittal is May 15. Buckeye Hills certificate ceremony planned RIO GRANDE — The annual Senior Certificate Ceremony of the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 in the University of Rio Grande, Lyne Center. Students from Buckeye Hills will receive a Career-Technical Certificate of Completion and a Career Passport. The Career Passport is a credentialing tool that documents the specific occupational skills, academic skills Please VOTE to Re-Elect BJ Rocchi for COMMANDER of VFW Post 4464. BJ has experience and is a previous Commander. His know how and experience will insure that Post 4464 is represented honestly and truthfully. BJ would appreciate your vote at the Post Election on May 1st at 6:00pm. and employability skills of students who complete a secondary career-technical education program in Ohio. Scholarships and other special awards will also be given to students during the ceremony. Parents, family members, friends and community members are invited to attend this special program. City-wide yard sale scheduled GALLIPOLIS — The City of Gallipolis will be holding its annual city-wide yard sale on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. A permit fee will not be required for this event. For more information call the City’s Code Enforcement Office at 740-441-6022. Vinton Area Alumni Association Banquet slated VINTON — The Vinton Area Alumni Association is hosting a banquet that will be held on Saturday, May 26 at the Vinton Elementary School located on Keystone Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. All alumni of Vinton High School, North Gallia High School, River Valley High School and friends are welcome to attend. For more information contact Diane Russell at (740) 3388841. Reservations may be sent to Diane Russell at 158 Shively Road, Vinton, Ohio 45686 by May 18. To submit information about any deceased alumni member to be recognized at this year’s event, contact Pearl Cantrell at (740) 388-8365. VFW dinner scheduled GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis VFW hosts a dinner at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for members and their families at the VFW on Third Avenue. Military support preparing care packages GALLIPOLIS — River Cities Military Family Support Community meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Gallipolis VFW on Third Ave. Our first propriety is to support those who are still deployed so they know they have not been forgotten. We are currently preparing to send out care packages to our service men and women who are serving outside the USA. If you have a loved one whom See BRIEFS ‌| A3 �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis House OKs student loan bill, ignores veto threat Death Notices Marcella Pippet Marcella Pippet, 77, Wellston, died early Friday, April 27, 2012, in the Edgewood Manor of Wellston. In keeping with Marcella’s wishes there are no calling hours or funeral service. A dignified cremation was conducted by the Huntley-Cremeens Funeral Home, Wellston. Gerald C. Wiseman II Gerald C. Wiseman II, 61, Gallipolis, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2012 in the Holzer Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. Secret Service tightens it’s conduct policy WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to restore its reputation tarnished by a prostitution scandal, the Secret Service late Friday tightened conduct rules for its agents to prohibit them from drinking excessively, visiting disreputable establishments while traveling or taking foreigners to their hotel rooms, The Associated Press has learned. The new behavior policies apply to Secret Service agents even when they are off duty, barring them from drinking alcohol within 10 hours of working, according to three people briefed on the changes. All of them spoke on condition of anonymity because the agency had not yet announced the new policies publicly. Secret Service spokesman Edwin Donovan declined to discuss the new rules. The agency-wide changes were intended to staunch the embarrassing disclosures since April 13, when a prostitution scandal erupted in Colombia involving 12 Secret Service agents, officers and supervisors and 12 more enlisted military personnel who were there ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit to a South American summit. But the new policies announced Friday raised doubts about early claims that the behavior discovered in Cartagena was an isolated incident: Why Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 would the Secret Service formally issue new regulations covering thousands of employees if such activities were a one-time occurrence? The Secret Service already forced eight employees from their jobs and was seeking to revoke the security clearance of another employee, which would effectively force him to resign. Three others have been cleared of serious wrongdoing. The military was conducting its own, separate investigation but canceled the security clearances of all 12 enlisted personnel. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano assured senators earlier this week that the incident in Colombia appeared to be an isolated case, saying she would be surprised if it represented a broader cultural problem. The next day, the Secret Service acknowledged it was investigating whether its employees hired strippers and prostitutes in advance of Obama’s visit last year to El Salvador. Prostitution is legal in both Colombia and El Salvador. In a confidential message to senators on Thursday, the Secret Service said its Office of Professional Responsibility had not received complaints about officer behavior in El Salvador but would investigate. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans defied a veto threat and the House voted Friday to prevent federal loan costs from doubling for millions of college students. The vote gave the GOP a momentary election-year triumph on a bill that has become enmeshed in partisan battles over the economy, women’s issues and President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The measure’s 215-195 passage was largely symbolic because the package is going nowhere in the Democraticdominated Senate. Both parties agree students’ interest costs should not rise, but they are clashing along a familiar fault line over how to cover the $5.9 billion tab: Republicans want spending cuts and Democrats want higher revenues. Friday’s vote underscored how with Election Day just over six months away, much of Congress’ work and passion can be aimed as much at political positioning as it is at writing law. Both parties want to show they are trying to help college students and their families cope in today’s unforgiving economy and, when possible, force their opponents to cast votes that might create fodder for TV attack ads. The GOP bill would keep interest rates for subsidized Stafford loans at 3.4 percent for another year, rather than automatically growing to 6.8 percent on July 1 as they would under a law enacted five years ago by a Democratic Congress. The increase would affect 7.4 million students and, the Obama administration says, cost each an average $1,000 over the life of their loans. Democrats trained their fire on the Republican plan to pay for the bill by abolishing a preventive health fund created by Obama’s 2010 revamping of the health care system. Democrats said that program especially helped women by allocating money for cancer screening and other initiatives and that eliminating it was only the latest GOP blow against women — a charge Republicans hotly contested. “Give me a break,” roared House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to rousing cheers from Republican lawmakers. “This is the latest plank in the so-called war on women, entirely created by my colleagues across the aisle for political gain.” Democrats voted solidly earlier this year to take money from the preventive health fund to help keep doctors’ Medicare reimbursements from dropping. Obama’s own budget in February proposed cutting $4 billion from the same fund to pay for some of his priorities. Since the early days of this year’s GOP presidential contest, Democrats have been accusing Republicans of targeting women by advocating curbs on contraceptives and other policies. Polls show women leaning heavily toward Obama and Democrats would like to stoke that margin. In its veto message, the White House argued that “women in particular” would be helped by the prevention fund and added, “This is a politically motivated proposal and not the serious response that the problem facing America’s college students deserves.” House GOP leaders abruptly scheduled Friday’s vote after Obama barnstormed around the country in recent days to accuse them of ignoring students’ needs. Presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney began the week by saying he, too, wanted current interest rates extended temporarily, heaping further pressure on congressional Republicans to act. Democrats said Republicans only staged Friday’s vote to remove it as an issue on which they would be vulnerable. They noted this months’ lock-step GOP vote for a 2013 federal budget that would have let Stafford interest rates double in July, and said Republicans had done little in Congress on the issue until this week. “They’re just looking for a way to cover their rear ends,” said Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. Republicans said they were working methodically on the problem and accused Democrats of inventing a controversy to stir up their voters. “People want to politicize this because it is an election year. But my God, do we have to fight about everything?” said Boehner. Democrats broke 165-13 against the bill, with some of their members reluctant to vote against keeping students’ costs down, despite the accompanying health care cuts. Obama targets diploma mills that market to vets FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — The Obama administration wants to trademark the term “GI Bill” in an effort to shield veterans and military families from being swindled or misled by schools that target their federal education benefits. President Barack Obama is signing a wide-ranging order on Friday that partially addresses growing complaints about fraudulent marketing and recruiting practices aimed at military families eligible for federal education aid under the GI Bill. First, the president and first lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to fallen soldiers, walking slowly hand in hand along the Fort Stewart Warriors Walk, a wide path lined with 441 memorial trees. The base of each tree bore a granite marker with a soldier’s name. The president and his wife then were to speak to troops at this Army post in Georgia, where Obama will sign an executive order mandating several new education protections for military service members Though there is little the federal government can do to shut down diploma mills, the new protections would make it harder for post-secondary and technical schools to misrepresent themselves to military students. The main target of the White House action is forprofit colleges and universities that market heavily to military families because of the easy availability of federal money under the GI Bill. Some post-secondary schools target current and former military service members using deceptive military-themed websites that appear to be government-run or connected to the GI Bill benefit system, administration officials said. The financial regulation overhaul that Obama signed in 2010 included the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with specific authority to protect members of the military from predatory financial practices. The law set up an Office of Service Member Affairs to help members of the military and their families “make better informed decisions regarding consumer financial products and services.” Bills pending in Congress, largely backed by Democrats and unlikely to become law soon, would do many of the same things Obama was ordering Friday. Obama’s order will also set a new gauge that potential students can use to calculate how much a school will really cost in tuition and fees. Schools are asked to voluntarily participate in the “Know Before You Owe” system this school year and would be required to do so next year. Federal money, most of it through the financial aid students receive, accounts for up to 90 percent of forprofit colleges’ revenue — even more if veterans attend the school on the GI Bill. Some schools spend a quarter or more of their revenue on recruiting, far more than traditional colleges. In some cases, recruiting expenses approach what these institutions spend on instruction. A recent Senate report on 15 large, publicly traded for-profit education companies said they got 86 percent of their revenue from taxpayers and have spent a combined $3.7 billion annually on marketing and recruiting. Meigs County Local Briefs Childhood immunization POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization on Tuesday, May 1, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at 111 E. Memorial Driver in Pomeroy. Take children’s shot records. Must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Take medical card if applicable. $10 donation for shot administration appreciated, not required and no one is denied services because of inability to contribute. Dayspring in concert POMEROY — Mount Union Baptist Church will present Dayspring in concert on Sunday, 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 39091 Carpenter Hill Road, Pomeroy. For further information call 742-2832. Alive at Five Service MIDDLEPORT — The Alive at Five Service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at Heath United Methodist Church in Middleport, and will feature special music by Joe McCloud. We will also be starting a book study “Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus” at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at New Beginnings in Pomeroy — anyone welcome! Call Pastor Brian Dunham, 4163683, for more information. 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 following classes are needed: 1962,63,64,67,68, 60 70,71,72,73,74,75,76,78, 79 and 1980. Send any names and addresses of these graduates to: Sandy Bledsoe, Membership Chairman of GAHS Alumni Association, 108 Kineon Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 or via email at slbledsoe45631@yahoo. com. For more information call (740) 446-2157 after 5 p.m. Further questions can also be directed to Bertie Roush at (740) 446-4274. GAHS Class of 1957 seeks classmates GALLIPOLIS — Plans are being finalized for the 55th reunion of the GAHS class of 1957. The reunion will be held Memorial Day weekend. The following classmates have not yet been located: Creighton Crawford, Barbara Linkous Rat- cliff, Linda Davis Litzinger and Bill Voreh. If you know the whereabouts of any of these classmates, please contact Molly Plymale at 740446-1214 or Shirley Graham at 740-446-1304. Briefs From Page A2 you are interested in having a care package sent to, please contact us at rivercitymilitary.yahoo.com or mail information to River City Military Family PO Box 1131 Gallipolis Ohio before the end of May. GAHS Alumni seeking graduates GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia Academy High School Alumni Association is preparing to send out notices for the annual alumni event to held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in May. Lists of names for the www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com Transitions for Youth Join us for a question and answer session on foster parenting. Get your questions answered by our director and some of our current foster parents. May 3rd - 6pm - 7pm Gallipolis Christian Church St. Rt. 588 • Gallipolis, OH school office. The public is invited to attend the banquet and recognition program hosted by the Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center. Southern Alumni Banquet RACINE — The annual reunion of the Racine/ Southern Alumni banquet will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern High School. Tickets are $15 and avail- able 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) 5904891. �Opinion Page A4 Our Environment Things are looking up Doctor shortage Attorneys in Ohio will blunt health reform’s effect The Corporate Women’s History Month: A Health care reform saved Iraqi and American Is Our Economy for state budgets Full Employment Act Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, April 29, 2012 By Steve Jacobs est. About 80 percent of new phyprimary-care doctors control 80 the nation a glimpse of what is to because of the reform law. However, the supply of primarycents of the health-care dollar by come when access to health insursicians in the 1980s and 1990s did The new health reform law is ex- sending their patients to hospitals, ance is expanded without expand- care physicians is expected to rise this. They like affluent areas with ing the supply of primary care. by only 2 to 7 percent. Three out of referring them toand specialists andof about pected create 32 million moremore in- money By MatttoBogoshian savings $600,000 to upgrade The average wait for a non-urgent 4 physicians say they already are at well-insured patients, high-tech hossured Americans, according to the handing out prescriptions. in less than a year. When Al- By even hire new workers. and Kathleen Rogers pitals there and thattooffer Julie CarrPappas Smyth, es. civic the The year before. Sandy part of 2013.” In late Februmath screams appointment with an internist rose or over capacity. The U.S. has the about to the avoid same paying is faramenities more work be Congressional BudgetJr.Office. The By Frank Knapp their fair pease special interests. abama adopted E3, former The new effort is called Associated Press in that there will Michigan went from aadeThe improving economy better quality of life. 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Sunday Times Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio Phone (304) 675-1333 Sammy M. Lopez Publisher slopez@heartlandpublications.com Stephanie Filson Managing Editor sfilson@heartlandpublications.com �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Lesbian Scout leader ousted in Ohio; parents upset The first-graders in Ohio Pack 109’s Tiger Scouts didn’t know or care their den mother was a lesbian — at least not until the Boy Scouts of America threw her out over the organization’s ban on gays. Now, parents who were aware of Jennifer Tyrrell’s sexual orientation well before she took the boys on campouts and helped them carve race cars for the annual Pinewood Derby have rallied to her defense in a case that has re-ignited the debate over the Scouts’ policy. “I teach my children to judge people on their actions,” said Rob Dunn, a father in Bridgeport, a village of about 2,000 across the Ohio River from Wheeling, W.Va. “Whether you agree with their lifestyle or not.” The Boy Scouts of America, whose oath calls for members to be “morally straight,” maintains that as a private organization it has the right to exclude gays and atheists from its ranks. That stance was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2000 but has led many state and local governments to deny support for the Scouts. Male scout leaders who are gay have long been barred, but instances of women being excluded are not well-documented and probably rare. A lesbian couple in Vermont were told two years ago that they could no longer be involved with their son’s Scout troop. Because of the policy, Tyrrell said she only reluctantly allowed her 7-year-old son to join up in Bridgeport, where she lives with her partner and their four children. Told, she said, by the local cub master that it didn’t matter that she is a lesbian, she was drafted to lead the pack in September. Tyrrell told parents at their first meeting about her sexual orientation. Some already knew her because she had coached youth baseball and volunteered at school, organizing class parties and reading to children. “She wasn’t trying to hide anything,” said Dunn, whose son is among the dozen or so members of the boys-only pack. “Nobody I know of has ever made a single complaint against her.” Tyrrell said she was removed in April, right after she was asked to take over as treasurer of the local Boy Scout troop — which oversees Tiger Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts — and she raised questions about the finances. She said the Boy Scout Council for the region told her she had to resign because she is gay. Ohio Valley Forecast Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light northeast wind. Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Have lunch on us POMEROY — A program of free lunches for merchants on the first Thursday of each month all summer long is being planned by the First Southern Baptist Church of Pomeroy. The first of the monthly lunches will be held on Thursday of this week with serving to be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No donations will be accepted. All local merchants and their employees are invited to “have lunch on us,” said one of the church members in making the announcement. For more information call Pastor David Brainard at 740-416-8060. The Southern Baptist Church is located near the intersection of U.S. 33 and S.R. 7. Open From Page A1 four years pending completion of plans, including financing and location, for the new building located on 13 acres of land owned by the Community Improvement Corporation near the intersection of U. S. 33 and State Route 7. Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 38.70 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 18.06 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 66.23 Big Lots (NYSE) — 37.34 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 38.67 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 79.72 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 9.10 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.97 Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ) — 6.13 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 34.00 Collins (NYSE) — 56.27 DuPont (NYSE) — 53.72 US Bank (NYSE) — 32.43 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 19.78 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 52.89 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 43.34 Kroger (NYSE) — 23.35 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 50.96 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 73.37 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 19.33 BBT (NYSE) — 32.63 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 18.40 Pepsico (NYSE) — 66.10 Premier (NASDAQ) — 7.85 Rockwell (NYSE) — 78.19 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 14.30 Royal Dutch Shell — 71.31 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 54.33 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 59.03 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 4.84 WesBanco (NYSE) — 20.98 Worthington (NYSE) — 17.99 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for April 27, 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. Grow From Page A1 munity becoming involved in the strategic plan for Gallia County and encouraged everyone to attend the kickoff event. “We want everyone to come, and we are going to talk about the process, how this isn’t Gallia County Economic Development’s plan, this is not the commissioners plan, or the city’s plan — this is the community. Rock From Page A1 a Columbia gas line relocation delay. “By the time the line was moved, we decided to wait until we had better road conditions,” Betzing said, It is the community’s plan that was put together for the community,” Clark said. “Everybody has a stake in getting the projects done. It isn’t any one office or entity’s job to get all the projects done, it is the community’s.” The “Grow Gallia” strategic plan kick-off event will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 14 in the Bob Evans Farms Hall auditorium on the University of Rio Grande campus, and Clark encouraged anyone who would want to get involved in the growth of their community through the strategic plan to contact her directly at (740) 446-4612, ext. 271 or at mclark@gallianet.net. “We want the community to come and hear what the projects are and, maybe, there is something that they want to get involved in. By all means, they should contact me, and I’ll get them with the committee, the group or the individual to The many open house visitors enjoy treats to eat after touring help work on that project.” the new healthcare building. Further information on the strategic plan and economic development in Gallia County can be found on the Gallia County Economic Development and the Gallia County strategic plan Facebook pages. referring to potentially icy winter highways. Betzing said that contractors have now completed approximately half of the blasting that the project will require. Once blast- ing has concluded, Betzing said that the resulting loose stone will be used to construct a rock buttress to help stabilize the toe of the slope. He said that this additional rock excavation may increase the original cost of the project but that estimates are not yet available. Betzing estimates that the project will be completed around July 1. Though the portable meth labs were contained to one apartment, all of the apartments had to be evacuated and even the furniture store downstairs closed until a hazmat team can arrive to do cleanup. The law in West Virginia states if a meth lab is found in a home or building, that dwelling must be evacuated and either cleaned in a very specific way mandated by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, or it is to be torn down. All of the costs associated with either cleaning or tearing down a dwelling are to be shouldered by the property owner. Obviously, Bordman doesn’t want to tear down the historic building which is home to his business and home to 10 apartments, eight of which were filled with tenants — tenants which had to leave their apartments because of the alleged actions of three men who didn’t even live there. Bordman said luckily all the tenants had been able to find places to stay with family and friends while the cleanup and inspection happens. He said he hopes to have the store and apartments reopened by early next week. Though many may not know it, the building at 313 Main St. is known as a historic landmark where Beverly Philliips, FNP of the medical staff shows one of the G.W.M. Hooff built a frame treatment rooms to Lee Wood, left, and Ed Zatta of Swisher and opera house in 1884, and in 1886, he erected a brick opera house and business house which three years later was destroyed by fire. May 5, 2012 • 10:00 a.m. Then in 1889, he rebuilt the Selling the Personal Property of Linda and the late Paul Herrell (Sunnybrook Farms) brick structure containing Located at: 13341 State Route 141 Kitts Hill, OH 45645 an up-to-date opera house Will offer the following line of equipment and farm related items: TRACTORS-DOZER-TRUCKS-TRAILERS with a seating capacity of 5030 Ford 4 W.D. 3055 hrs., TL90 N.H. w/Cab Heat & Air w/52LA Loader 3961 hrs., 550E Case 800. It also housed the may- Dozer 3348 hrs. 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Cut Conditioner, N.H. #329 Manure Spreader PTO, J.D. #428 Meth Cheryl Miller-Ross who set their bonds at $100,000 each. As of press time on Friday, the three men remained in the custody of the Western Regional Jail. Stan Bordman, whose family has owned Bordman Furniture for years, said the three men were not tenants and were apparently friends or associates of the tenant who actually lived in the apartment but wasn’t home at the time of the bust. Bordman said other tenants told him they had only recently seen the men hanging around in the apartment. Camp From Page A1 mer is the counselor-intraining program, ideal for Camp Invention “graduates” who are now too old for the program. These individuals will assist leadership interns with tasks and help to mentor participants. Counselors-in-training will leave with volunteer experience and a step ahead of others when entering high school. To register a child for these programs or to learn more about Invent Now programming, visit www. 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The students worked extensively on their projects during the Spring Semester as a required component of a junior-level course required for chemistry majors. Presenting their research at this professional conference was a value-added benefit for the students, funded through the URG Provost’s Academic Excellence Ini- tiative—a recent effort to support and showcase student scholarship at URG. This experience required significant academic ability by the students to perform independent research in the challenging field of chemistry. However, this experience also required time management, troubleshooting and perseverance—characteristics equally important to chemists in the “real world.” “The opportunity to successfully complete a focused research project within a short time frame, with many obstacles to overcome, and present the research in a professional manner at a conference of peers is quite an achievement to be proud of,” Marcum said. Her project, titled “pH Effects on the Rate Constant for the Reaction of Mb-CO with O2,” investigated the influence of pH on the competition between oxygen and carbon monoxide in binding to myoglobin—a molecule responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. “This opportunity also says a great deal about the commitment and dedication of the URG chemistry faculty advisors: they are truly exceptional teachers and mentors.” In recent years, the URG Chemistry Department embarked on an extensive program conversion process to transform a stagnating program with low enrollment into a stimulating and viable option for URG students. The Department set out to create a new and unique curriculum that truly fosters research skills and student interest. The students’ independent research projects were the most recent evidence of this changing curriculum, as student research was not previously required in the old program. “Attending this conference pushed me outside of my comfort zone and allowed to me be proud of the work I did as well as gave me the opportunity to see what students at other colleges are working on,” Smith said. Her project, titled “Characterization of the Temperature-Dependent Nature of the Photocatalytic Decomposition of Congo Red Using Zinc Oxide,” investigated the ability of an inexpensive semiconductor to remediate water contaminated with a textile dye. “This whole experience increased my interest and enthusiasm in my own field of study. I now have a better understanding of what research is, and I definitely have a deeper appreciation for the process.” Merry’s project, titled “Determination of Caloric Content of “Zero Calorie” Artificial Sweeteners via Bomb Calorimetry” inves- tigated the ability of a common laboratory technique to determine the actual amount of energy found in artificial sweeteners. Such sweeteners are typically marketed as “zero calorie,” when in fact there is a significant amount of energy in these substances—our bodies simply lack the enzyme necessary for their metabolism. Altier’s project, titled “Matrix Effect in the Analysis of Lead in Well Water via Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy,” explored the ability of store-bought drinking water filters to remove lead from well water in comparison with municipal tap water samples. In addition to their conference presentations, research summaries for all four projects were also published in the Program Abstracts issue of The Ohio Journal of Science. Gallipolis FFA attends district officer training and banquet Future passengers learn about school bus safety Submitted photo Thomas Holley and Elizabeth Ours of the Gallipolis FFA Chapter recently attended the 2012 District Officer Training and Banquet held at Sheridan High School. The members went to different sessions to learn their specific roles in the chapter as officers. Thomas was recently elected as the new Chapter Vice-President and Elizabeth is the new Chapter Reporter. During the Banquet, the chapter received awards for Job Interview, Animal Management and Urban Soils. The chapter has also participated in General Livestock Judging, Equine Judging, Parliamentary Procedure, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Urban and Agriculture Soils, Cooperative Education, Farm Business Management and the Greenhand Quiz. GALLIPOLIS — Wee Care Day Care recently joined forces with the Gallipolis City School District in teaching future bus riders about school bus safety at its annual Community Helpers Day. “It is never too early to start teaching future students about safety when it comes to riding a school bus,” stated Troy Johnson, Director of Transportation/Safety at the Gallipo- lis City School District. “The school district along with police, fire and other local agencies participate each year with Wee Care Day Care to help the children learn about the departments and see first hand that we are all here to help them.” Johnson also wants drivers to be mindful of the presence of stopped school buses and to stop any time a bus is loading or unload- ing children. You can report a school bus passing violation by calling your local law enforcement agency: Ohio State Highway Patrol (740) 446-2433, Gallia County Sheriff’s Office (740) 4461221, Gallipolis City Police Department (740) 4461313, Rio Grande Police Department (740) 2459093. Dutch ban takes aim at foreigners buying pot AMSTERDAM (AP) — This country of canals and tulips is also famous for “coffee shops” where joints and cappuccinos share the menu. Now, the Netherlands’ famed tolerance for drugs could be going up in smoke. A judge on Friday upheld a government plan to ban foreign tourists from buying marijuana by introducing a “weed pass” available only to Dutch citizens and permanent residents. The new regulation reins in one of the country’s most cherished symbols of tolerance — its laissez-faire attitude toward soft drugs — and reflects the drift away from a long-held view of the Netherlands as a free-wheeling utopia. For many tourists visiting Amsterdam the image endures, and smoking a joint in a canal-side coffee shop ranks high on their to-do lists, along with visiting cultural highlights like the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. Worried that tourism will take a hit, the city’s mayor, Eberhard van der Laan, is hoping to hammer out a compromise with the national government, which relies on municipalities and local police to enforce its drug policies. Relaxing outside The Bulldog, a coffee shop in downtown Amsterdam, Gavin Harrison and Ian Leigh of Northern Ireland said they hoped the city wouldn’t change. “I think it’s going to be a shame for Amsterdam, I think it’s going to lose a lot of tourists,” Harrison said. Cash that comes back! OVB Rewards Leigh said he had been visiting Amsterdam for a decade and had noticed the erosion of tolerance over the years. “It’s taking a step back,” he said. Coffee shop owners have not given up the fight. A week ago they mustered a few hundred patrons for a “smoke-out” in downtown Amsterdam to protest the new restrictions. A lawyer for the owners, Maurice Veldman, said he would file an appeal against the ruling by The Hague District court, which clears the way for the weed pass to be introduced in southern provinces on Tuesday. If the government gets its way, the pass will roll out in the rest of the country — including Amsterdam — next year. It will turn coffee shops into private clubs with membership open only to Dutch residents and limited to 2,000 per shop. The Netherlands has more than 650 coffee shops, 214 of them in Amsterdam. The number has been steadily declining as municipalities imposed tougher regulations, such as shuttering ones close to schools. But the new membership rules are the most significant rollback in years to the traditional Dutch tolerance of marijuana use. 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Such issues do not exist in Amsterdam, where most tourists walk or ride bikes and buy pot for their own consumption. The weed pass “doesn’t solve any problems we have here and it could create new problems,” said city spokeswoman Tahira Limon. Many Amsterdam residents agree. Barring tourists from coffee shops will only drive them into the hands of street dealers, warned Liza Roodhof, unwinding with a friend at an Amsterdam cafe that caters to artsy types. “If you make it so that tourists can’t buy weed in a coffee shop, then they’re going to buy it on the street. So you add more problems than you solve,” she said. Her friend Nina Fokker, an actress, also worried about what the ban portends for the Netherlands’ image as an open-minded society. Tolerance “is something beautiful, it has something special, it has something that’s authentic about the Netherlands,” she said. It is not just hardcore pot heads taking a toke in the city. Limon said 4 million to 5 million tourists visit Amsterdam each year and around 23 percent say they visit a coffee shop during their stay. Therese Ariaans of the Dutch tourism board said it was hard to judge the effect on tourism — it could reduce visits from people wanting to smoke pot but increase tourists previously kept away by Amsterdam’s seedy side. �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 mdsports@heartlandpublications.com Sports INSIDE Eastern track team takes third B2 Meigs hires three new coaches for 2012-13 season Dave Harris Special to OVP Alex Hawley/photo Southern senior Ryan Taylor pitching during the Tornadoes’ 3-0 win over Trimble, in which Taylor struck out 14 batters, Friday night in Racine. Tornadoes stay perfect, edge Trimble 3-0 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com RACINE, Ohio — They can get it done with “small ball” too. The Southern baseball team had just two hits Friday night, but managed to defeat Tri Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Trimble 3-0 in Meigs County. The TVC Hocking Champion Tornadoes (210, 14-0 TVC Hocking) didn’t break into the hit column until the third inning when Andrew Roseberry singled. Later in the inning Danny Ramthun’s two-out single plated two runs and gave the Tornadoes the 2-0 lead. Ramthun would eventually come around to score and make it 3-0. Trimble (8-9, 8-5) could not break through and Southern’s pursuit of perfection continues. Ryan Taylor had a special night on the mound, earning the win as he threw seven shut out innings in which he gave up just four hit. Taylor struck out 14 of the 24 batters he faced and he did not walk a batter. JD Chesser was credited with the loss after giving up three runs on two hits and seven walks in five innings of work. BJ Losey pitched the final inning for Trimble and walked one batter. Chesser struck out six on the night. Andrew Roseberry and Danny Ramthun had the only two hits for SHS on the night while each also scoring a run. Hunter Johnson also scored a run, and he drew a walk in all three plate appearances. Roseberry led the Tornadoes with two stolen bases on the night. JD Chesser had two hits for the Tomcats while Austin Dawn and Jacob Kish each had one hit. “I give credit to Trimble, I thought JD Chesser pitched a very nice game,” Southern coach Ryan Lemley said, “they played very well defensively and made us earn it.” Trimble held the Tornadoes to their lowest scoring output of the season, but Southern pitched it’s seventh shut out of the year. “We’re really happy about winning the conference,” said Lemley. “We didn’t expect to be 21-0, we’ve put together a great season.” Southern completed the season sweep of the Tomcats Friday night, after defeating them 10-1 in Glouster on April ninth. The Tornadoes return to action Monday at Miller at 5 p.m. “We’ve got work to do,” said Lemley. “We’re wanting to win another district title and do some damage in the Tournament.” OVP Sports Schedule Monday, April 30 Baseball South Gallia at Belpre, 5 p.m. Point Pleasant at Roane County, 5:30 p.m. Trimble at Wahama, 5 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 5 p.m. Wellston at Meigs, 5 p.m. Southern at Miller, 5 p.m. Softball South Gallia at Belpre, 5 p.m. Wahama at Trimble, 5 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 5 p.m. Wellston at Meigs, 5 p.m. Southern at Miller, 5 p.m. Boys Tennis Gallia Academy at Chillicothe, 5 p.m. Spring Valley at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Girls Tennis Spring Valley at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 Baseball Gallia Academy at Athens, 5 p.m. Meigs at River Valley, 5 p.m. Point Pleasant at Herbert Hoover, 7 p.m. Softball Gallia Academy at Athens, 5 p.m. South Gallia at Oak Hill, 5 p.m. Meigs at River Valley, 5 p.m. Track and Field South Gallia at Coal Grove, 4:30 p.m. ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — In the fall of 1986, the Meigs Marauders needed a quarterback to replace All-State first team selection Mike Chancey — who had graduated and was playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Marauders turned to a tall lanky junior named Mike Bartrum, all Bartrum did was lead to maroon and gold to a 19-1 mark over two years and himself earned all state honors before taking his talents to Marshall to play for the Thundering Herd. On Tuesday night, the Meigs Local School Board turned to Bartrum once again — hiring him to replace Chancey as the school’s fifth coach in the 45-year history of the school. Chancey — the dean of TVC coaches — resigned in March after 19 years at his alma mater with a 103-87 mark. Bartrum was hired by the school board by a 5-0 vote. Looking at Bartrum’s resume and its easy to see why the board put their trust in him. Bartrum went on to star at Marshall earning All-American Honors for the Thundering Herd in their 1992 National Championship season. Mike was Marshall’s Scholar Athlete of the Year in 1993, a member of the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. The three-year letterman was captain of the 1992 National Championship team; he is also a member of the school’s Hall of Fame. After graduation from Marshall, Mike went on to a long and storied career in the NFL. Bartrum played 13 seasons with four teams (Kansas City Chiefs, Green Back Packers, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles), before a neck injury forced Mike to retire in 2007. Mike, who during his career was considered the best long snapper in the NFL, played in two Super Bowls and was selected to the All-Pro team in 2005. After retiring from the Eagles, Bartrum ran for Meigs County Commissioner and was elected in November of 2008. Mike also help found the New Horizons Childhood Enrichment for 4-5 year olds, it is a Christian-based preschool. Bartrum, along with Frank Blake and Steve Musser and others, were instrumental in getting the Meigs Local Enrichment Foundation started. The organization has raised over two million dollars for a community recreational area and a new football stadium on the Meigs High School Campus which will open this fall. Mike is also active in several organizations and is active in youth sports, he founded in conjunction with the NFL the Flag Football league, and he also helped coach the Meigs 7th grade football team last fall. “I’m excited,” Bartrum said. “It is a privilege to coach after behind Mike Chancey and Coach (Charles) Chancey. They showed me how to play and coach with class and integrity. I’m really excited to carry on the tradition.” Mike is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, and the couple has four children Cody (13), Zach (11), Ty (8) and Taylor (6). Also on Tuesday, the school board hired David Kight of Jackson as their new boys basketball coach — replacing Ben Ewing, who resigned earlier this year. Kight was previously the head coach at Western Latham High School in Pike County for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 campaign after serving two seasons as the varsity assistant coach. Before that, he served on the staff of Dustin Ford at Jackson High School as an assistant coach and junior varsity coach, starting out as junior high coach in 1995. Kight also has coached track and field at both schools, including as the head coach at Latham since 2006. Kight is a 1994 graduate of Jackson High School and graduated in 1999 from the University of Rio Grande with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Comprehensive, Secondary Education and in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in History, secondary Education. “I’m really excited about a fresh start. After being off a year, I’m rejuvinated and looking forward to being part of a new area and some new kids. I’ve had goosebumps since being hired Wednesday,” Kight said. “Our teams our going to work hard and have a good work ethic, and we will be loyal to our school and our community. Nobody is going to play harder in the TVC Ohio than us. That’s what I am wanting to accomplish at Meigs.” Also hired at the meeting was Amber Baker-Ridenour as the girls basketball coach. Baker-Ridenour has served as the junior varsity coach the last several years. Amber is a graduate of Eastern High School and Ohio Valley University. While at Ohio Valley, Amber kept busy with her athletic career, lettering in softball, basketball and cross country. “I’m really excited, and I’m looking forward to the season starting,” BakerRidenour said. Mike Kennedy was rehired as cross country coach, longtime Coach Rick Ash was retained at the helm of the volleyball team and Tom Cremeans was rehired at the golf coach. Bryan Walters/photo River Valley’s Mary Waugh, left, belts out a single during the fourth inning of Friday night’s OVC softball finale against Coal Grove in Cheshire, Ohio. Lady Raiders outlast Coal Grove, 10-7 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com CHESHIRE, Ohio — Now that’s a Senior Night to remember. The River Valley softball team closed Ohio Valley Conference play in style Friday during a 10-7 victory over visiting Coal Grove in a Senior Night matchup in Gallia County. The Lady Raiders (5-15, 3-7 OVC) found themselves tied at two after an inning of play against the Lady Hornets, but the hosts responded with a pair of four-run outbursts in the second and fourth frames to secure a commanding 10-2 advantage through four full frames. CGHS countered with a run in the fifth and sixth frames to pull within 10-4, then plated three runs in the top of the seventh to cut their deficit down to three — but never came closer the rest of the way. RVHS outhit the guests by a slim 12-11 margin and both teams committed two errors in the contest. Noel Mershon went the distance for the winning decision, allowing one walk over seven frames while striking out six. Grove took the loss for the Lady Hornets after surrendering four walks over six innings while fanning five. Mershon led the hosts at the plate with three hits, three runs scored and three RBIs, as well as hitting a two-run homer in the bottom of the first. Ashley Morgan and Mares followed with two hits apiece, while Chelsea Copley, Ashley Cheesebrew, Ciara Layne, Mary Waugh and Alexis Hurt rounded things out with one safety each. Cheesebrew also drove in three RBIs. Murphy paced Coal Grove with three hits and three runs scored. Bentley and Grove also added two hits apiece to the losing effort. RVHS seniors Mary Waugh and Ciara Layne were honored before the start of the contest. Marauders wallop Warren, 18-1 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com VINCENT, Ohio — So much for gracious guests. The Meigs baseball team pounded out 17 hits and twice sent 13 or more batters to the plate in one inning Friday night during an 18-1 thumping of host Warren in a non-conference matchup in Washington County. The visiting Marauders (16-4) led wire-to-wire in the contest and sent 13 batters to the plate in the top of the first, which resulted in eight runs on eight hits. The Warriors countered with a run in their half of the first to pull within 8-1, but never came closer the rest of the way. Meigs followed by sending 14 hitters to the plate in the third, which yielded 10 runs on six hits, two walks and three errors by the hosts — wrapping up the 17-run outcome. Justin Myers was the winning pitcher of record, allowing zero earned runs, one hit and two walks over four frames while striking out two. Austin Henthorne took the loss for WHS, which was outhit by a sizable 17-2 overall margin. Warren also committed four of the six errors in the game. Myers and Zach Sayre paced Meigs with three hits apiece, followed by Nathan Rothgeb, Taylor Rowe, Ty Phelps and Matt Casci with two safeties each. Treay McKinney, Charles Barrett and Taylor Gilkey rounded things out with one hit apiece. Rothgeb, McKinney and Rowe each scored three times, while Rowe added a team-best four RBIs. Kern and Kennedy had the lone hits for Warren. Kern scored on an error in the first inning. �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 Eastern track teams take third place at Athens Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com THE PLAINS, Ohio — The Eastern track and field teams fared well at Athens High School Thursday night finishing third place in both the boys and girls rankings. Athens scored 135 points to win the girls competition followed by Logan Elm with a score of 119.5. Eastern scored a 114 to place third followed by Belpre (72.5), Alexander (71), Athens “B” (8) and Wellston (2). Athens also won the boys competition with 161.5 points followed by Belpre, who scored a 151. Eastern placed third with a score of 51, while Logan Elm finished fourth with a 49.5. Alexander (47), Wellston (34), and Athens “B” (26) rounded out the boys scoring. The Lady Eagles had eight individual top three finishes and three first place relay finishes. Katie Keller finished first place in the shot put (29-10.25) and the discus (99-11) events with Cassidy Cleland finishing third in the discus (91-04). Maddie Rigsby won the high jump competition with a jump of 5-02, while Jenna Burdette finished second in the long jump (15-07.75). In the 800m run Taylor Palmer took home the title (2:33.41) while Keri Lawrence won the 300m hurdles (50.94). Savannah Hawley finished less than a half of a second behind the winner in the 200m dash, and took second place in the event (28.65). The 4x200m relay team of Jenna Burdette, Savannah Hawley, Keri Lawrence, and Maddie Rigsby took home top prize (1:53.56), as did the 4x400m team of Rigsby, Hawley, Lewrence,and Plamer (4:19.42), and the 4x800m team of Palmer, Hawley, Rigsby, and Lawrence (10:11.26). The Eagles had three individual top three finishes while they had two relay teams finish in the top three. Tyler Cline took home first place in both the shot put (44-05) and the discus (148-06) events. Triston Goodnite finished second in the 200m dash with a time of 25.33. The 4x200m team of Daschel Facemeyer, Triston Goodnite, Ethan Steger, and Zack Browning finished second with a time of 1:40.66, while the 4x100m team of Ethan Steger, Zack Browning, Chase Jenkins, and Daschel Facemeyer finished third with a time of 49.39. Full results can be found at www.baumspage.com Bryan Walters/file photo The Eastern duo of Savannah Hawley, left, and Jenna Burdette, right, make a baton exchange during the 4x200m relay event in this April 24 file photo of a meet held at Eastern High School. Raiders fall to Chesapeake, 4-2 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com Alex Hawley/photo Maggie Cummins (center) tags out Trimbles Moore (30) while Southern centerfielder Kelsey Strang looks on during Trimble’s 5-3 victory over Southern Friday night in Racine. Southern falls to Lady Tomcats, 7-3 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com RACINE, Ohio — The tables have turned. Southern went into Friday night’s game with Trimble having already defeated the Lady Tomcats once this season, 16-2 on April ninth in Glouster, but THS took the upper hand on this night defeating SHS 7-3 in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division match up at Star Mill Park. The Lady Tomcats (4-13, 4-9 TVC Hocking) took the early lead, scoring three runs in the top of the first frame. Southern (10-7, 8-5) countered with a run it the home half of the first to cut the lead to 3-1. The Lady Tornadoes added another run in the home half of the third to cut the lead to one. Trimble manufactured two runs in the top fourth and led 5-2. Southern pushed a run across in the fifth but THS answered in the top of the sixth with two runs. Trimble held of SHS in the final two frames and won 7-3. Jordan Huddleston was credited with the loss after pitching seven innings, in which she gave up seven runs, three earned, on seven hits and six walks. Huddleston struck three batters. Trimble’s Brown earned the win after giving up three runs on seven hits and six walks in seven innings of work. Brown struck out seven batters. Maggie Cummins and Katelyn Hill led Southern with two hits apiece in the game followed by Baylee Hupp, Darien Diddle, and Jordan Huddleston with one hit apiece.Cummins led the scoring with two runs while Kyrie Swann scored one. Trimble’s Davis finished with two hits to lead the Lady Tomcats. The Tornadoes return to action Monday at Miller at 5 p.m. See our new e-edition online, anytime at: www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com FUNERAL HOME CHESHIRE, Ohio — Close, but not close enough. The River Valley baseball team stayed even with visiting Chesapeake through four innings, but the Panthers plated a run apiece in the fifth and sixth frames to secure a 4-2 decision Wednesday night in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Gallia County. The host Raiders (4-16, 0-8 OVC) led 1-0 after an inning and were tied at two through three complete, then both teams went through a scoreless inning and a half to leave things notted up at two. The Panthers, however, managed to secure the final outcome in their final two at-bats. Brandon Noble led the top of the fifth off with a single, then stole second and third to get 90 feet away from home plate with the go-ahead run. Noble eventually stole home successfully, giving CHS a 3-2 advantage through five complete. The Panthers also scored in the sixth in a similar fashion, as Tommy Noble singled and stole three bases — including home — to wrap up the 4-2 outcome. Chesapeake claimed a small 8-7 edge in the hit column, and neither team committed an error in the contest. Chris Clemente took the loss in two innings of relief, while Brandon Noble picked up the winning decision. Clemente and Zach Crow both had two hits each for the hosts, while Austin Davies, Trey Noble and Trey Farley added one safety apiece in the setback. Clemente and Davies each drove in a run, while Crow and Nick Jeffers each scroed a run. Brandon Noble had three hits to pace Chesapeake. Both Nobles, Lester and Eddy scored a run apiece as well. Lady Marauders blast Belpre Wednesday night, 8-1 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com BELPRE, Ohio — The Lady Marauders held Belpre to just three hits Wednesday night en rout to a 8-1 victory in Washington County. Meigs (10-7) took the early lead after scoring three runs on five hits in the top of the first inning. Belpre (5-11) countered with a run in the bottom of the first on the strength of two hits. The Lady Marauders expanded its lead with a run in the forth in- ning and two runs in each the fifth and sixth innings. The Lady Golden Eagles failed to answer and fell to MHS 8-1. Haley English was given a no decision after giving up one run on three hits and two walks in three innings of work. Lisa Marie Wise earned the victory after pitching four hit less innings in which she allowed just one base runner via walk. Wise struck out six while English struck out one. Belpre’s Perry was credited with the loss after giving up eight runs on nine hits and five walks while striking out five in seven innings. Tess Phelps led MHS with three hits in the game, followed by Harley Fox with two hits. Allyson Davis, Destiny Mullen, Emalee Glass, and Cheyenne Beaver each finished with one hit. Fox, Wise, and Mullen each scored two runs in the game. Miller, Pratt and Hager each had one hit for Belpre in the loss. The Lady Marauders return to action when they host Wellston Monday night in Rocksprings at 5 p.m. Meigs defeated Wellston 14-7 on April 12th in Jackson County. Online at: Gallipolis Daily Tribune www.mydailytribune.com www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 Chesapeake sweeps Lady Raiders, 4-2 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com Blue Devils’ Arthur signs with SSU golf Photo courtesy of Gallia Academy High School Gallia Academy senior Corey Arthur, seated front and center, signed a letter of intent to continue his golf career with Shawnee State University on Wednesday (April 25) at the GAHS media conference room in Centenary, Ohio. Arthur — a 2010 All-SEOAL performer and a member of the Blue Devils’ third place state squad this past fall — said of his decision, “I like Shawnee State because it’s clean and compact. They have a good golf program and I’m looking forward to playing with them.” Joining Corey in the front row are his parents, Larry and Lori Arthur. Standing in back are GAHS Principal Tim Massie, GAHS golf coach Corey Luce, GAHS athletic director Craig Wright and SSU golf coach Roger Merb. Arthur plans on majoring in sports medicine while in Portsmouth. White Falcons shutout Buffalo, 4-0 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com BUFFALO, W.Va. — Back in the win coulmn. The Wahama baseball team snapped its four game losing skid with a 4-0 victory over non-conference rival Buffalo Thursday night in Putnam County. The White Falcons (14-14) took the early lead with a pair of runs coming in on the Zac Warth single in the second inning. Wahama added two more runs in the fourth inning and held on for the 4-0 victory over the Bison. Tyler Roush earned the victory for the White Falcons after pitching seven scoreless innings in which he gave up just two hits. Roush did not walk a batter while striking out five. Nathan Rhodes was credited with the loss for the Bison after he gave up four runs, three earned, on seven hits and six walks in seven innings. Rhodes struck out eight White Falcons. The WHS offense was led by Tyler Roush with two hits on the night and an RBI. Wyatt Zuspan, Kane Roush, Matt Stewart, Zac Warth, and Wesley Harrison each had one hit in the game while Warth had two RBI. Stewart and Warth each stole two bases to lead the White Falcons and Warth also led WHS with two base on balls. The Bison managed just two hits on the night. Wahama not only snapped a four game losing streak with the win but the White Falcons got revenge for the 4-2 loss to the Bison that occurred on March 27th in Mason. Wahama hosts Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Trimble Monday night in Mason at 5 p.m. Trimble is currently in third place in the TVC Hocking and will look to avenge its 12-3 loss to the White Falcons that occurred on April 11th. Lindsey Wilson cruises past RedStorm, 6-1 By: Randy Payton Special to OVP DANVILLE, Ky. — Topseeded Lindsey Wilson scored in each of its first three trips to the plate and cruised to a 6-1 win over the University of Rio Grande in a winner’s bracket semifinal game of the Mid-South Conference Softball Tournament, Thursday evening, at Millineum Park’s Colonels Field. The win sends the Blue Raiders (44-10) into Friday’s winner bracket final against St. Catherine, which defeated UVA-Wise in the other winner’s bracket semifinal contest. Rio, the tourney’s No. 5 seed, will meet rival Shawnee State in a loser’s bracket elimination game on Friday at 11:30 a.m. The Bears fell to St. Catherine in the quarterfinals, but stayed alive by ousting Georgetown in an elimination contest. Lindsey Wilson struck for a pair of runs in the first inning and three more in the second against Rio senior starter Allison Mills, before adding another marker in the third against senior Anna Smith, who came on in relief in the second inning after Mills was hit by a line drive off the bat of Brittany Novickis. Meanwhile, the RedStorm (24-19) managed just five hits and a walk against Lindsey starter Kristina Krupinski. The freshman right-hander needed just 69 pitches in a complete game effort. The only other Rio baser- unner came via the lone error by the Blue Raiders. Lindsey Wilson got what proved to be all the runs it would need in the first inning when Emily Priar reached on a one-out single and scored on a two-out home run to left field by Josie Cox. The Blue Raiders’ lead ballooned to 5-0 in the second. Travita Bowden reached on an error to begin the inning and promptly stole second. Amy Buwalda plated pinch-runner Megan Huckaby with a single to center and Novickis followed with a bullet back up the middle which struck Mills in the thigh, forcing her out of the game. After a sacrifice bunt moved both runners into scoring position, Alexis Rodgers had an RBI single to shortstop and Priar added a sacrifice fly to right. The Blue Raiders got their final run in the third when Andrea Whelan led off with a double, stole third and scored on a wild pitch by Smith. Smith allowed just two hits the rest of the way and recorded seven strikeouts, but the RedStorm failed to muster much offense until their final at bat. Freshman Haley Gwin and Smith had consecutive one-out singles before freshman Maegen Pendleton had a run-scoring groundout off the glove of Krupinski. The game ended moments later, though, when junior Kaylee Walk lined out to shortstop. Gwin finished 2-for-3 in the loss for Rio. Whelan had two hits and Jordan Gilland had a double for Lindsey Wilson. Fans can follow Thursday’s action by clicking on the MSC Tournament link at www.mid-southconference.org. Updates will also be available on twitter by following @RedStormSID. See our new e-edition online, anytime at: www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com CHESAPEAKE, Ohio — For the second time in two days the Chesapeake softball team defeated River Valley by two runs. Thursday night the Lady Raiders fell 4-2 to CHS in an Ohio Valley Conference contest in Lawrence County. RVHS (4-15, 2-7 OVC) took the early lead, scoring a run in the top of the opening frame when Chelsea Copley scored on the Noel Mershon single. The Lady Panthers answered in the third frame, using three runs to take the lead. Chesapeake added one more run in the fifth and led 4-1. River Valley cut into the lead in the seventh when Ashley Morgan drove in Ciara Layne, but the Lady Raiders came up short and fell 4-2 to CHS. Noel Mershon was credited with the loss after giving up four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two in six innings of work. Macy Allen was the winning pitcher for Chesapeake, and she gave up two runs on three hits and four walks. Allen struck out five batters and pitched seven innings. Chelsea Copley’s double led RVHS while Noel Mershon and Ashley Morgan each had RBI singles. Copley and Ciara Layne each scored a run in the game. Caitlin Heffner led Chesapeake with two hits, both doubles, followed by Anna Mayo, Jordan Porter, and Bri Skeens with one hit apiece. The Lady Raiders return to action Tuesday when they host Meigs at 5 p.m. in Cheshire. The Lady Marauders defeated River Valley 14-3 on April 3rd in Rocksprings. Chesapeake outlasts Raiders in 8 innings Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com CHESAPEAKE, Ohio — So much for lightning never striking the same place twice. For the second time in 24 hours, the Chesapeake baseball team mustered some late-inning heroics against River Valley en route to a 3-2 decision in eight innings Thursday night in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Lawrence County. After suffering a 4-2 setback Wednesday night at home, the visiting Raiders (4-17, 0-9 OVC) again came up on the short end of the stick Thursday after Hunter Bare tripled home Tommy Noble with one out in the bottom of the eighth — giving the Panthers a 3-2 triumph in extra innings. The hosts led 1-0 after an inning and were ahead 2-0 through two complete, but the Raiders trimmed their deficit in half in the top of the third after Joseph Loyd stole home with the bases loaded, making it a 2-1 game. The score stayed that way until the sixth, as Trey Noble doubled and later advanced to third on a single by Chris Clemente. Zach Crow grounded out to the pitcher, but Noble scored on the fielder’s choice — tying the game at 2-all. Like Wednesday, Chesapeake claimed a small 8-7 edge in the hit column and neither team committed an error in the contest. Clemente again took the loss in two innings of relief, while Bare went the distance for the decision. Bare walked two and struck out nine. Clemente led the guests with three hits, followed by Noble, Crow, Nick Jeffers and Tyler Cline with one safety apiece. Noble and Loyd each scored once, while Crow drove in the lone RBI. Brandon Noble paced CHS with two hits. Bare, Noble and Blake Lester each scored once, while Noble and Bare drove in a run apiece. �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B4 Apartments/Townhouses Nice Clean 2 Bedroom Apt. on Ground Floor, W / D Hook-up. References,dep, require. No Pets. Call 304-675-5162. Nice Clean 2 Bedroom Apt. on Ground Floor, W / D Hook-up. References,dep, require. No Pets. Call 304-675-5162. RENT SPECIALS Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3 & 4 BR units avail. Rent plus dep & elec. Minorities encouraged to apply. No pets 304-674-0023 RENT SPECIALS Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3 & 4 BR units avail. Rent plus dep & elec. Minorities encouraged to apply. No pets 304-674-0023 Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 304-675-6679 Two 2 BR apts in New Haven area, LR, Kit, 1 BA, AC, $400 dep, $450 mo. 304-882-2523. Leave a name & number if not home. Two 2 BR apts in New Haven area, LR, Kit, 1 BA, AC, $400 dep, $450 mo. 304-882-2523. Leave a name & number if not home. Houses For Rent 1 BR & 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 Tree Service Jones Tree Service Inc. 40 Years Exper ience Pancake Breakfast Sat. May 5 8-12 Village Municipal Building Proceeds help the Rio Grande Vol. Fire Dept. Complete Tree Care, Top, Trim, Cable, Removal, Crane, Hauling, Stump Grinding SERVICES 60308194 Licensed & Insured 740-367-0266 740-339-3366 Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Business Patterson Construction No Job To Big or To Small We Do It All Roofing, Siding, Remodel, Decks, Porches, Pole Barns and Custom Built Homes F R E E E S T I M AT E S 740-388-8931 740-853-1024 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 FINANCIAL 300 SERVICES ANIMALS AGRICULTURE Ronald A. Adkins, Executive Director Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services 53 Shawnee Lane P.O. Box 514 Gallipolis, OH 45631 Phone: 740-446-3022 The Board strives to maintain a balanced representation of community members and welcomes minority or female applicants (4) 29, (5) 6, 2012 MERCHANDISE Auctions ISSAC’S AUCTION HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS Lost & Found Auction Every Saturday 7pm Consignments taken Monday & Tuesday 10am-12pm Auctioneer Finis “Ike” Isaac FOUND: 2 dogs, upper Pt Pleasant area. Call to identify. 304-593-0290 60311723 740-388-8741 15241 St Rt 160 Vinton, OH The eighteen member Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services is appointed by the Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health (4 appointees), the Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (4 appointees) and the County Commissioners in Gallia, Jackson and Meigs Counties (10 appointees). Currently, there is one vacancy to be filled with a consumer of mental health services (ODMH appointment), one to be filled with an alcohol and other drug professional (ODADAS appointment) and potentially commissioner appointments in both Jackson and Meigs Counties. Individuals interested in being considered for this appointment can do so by requesting an application from: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOUND: HORSE GREER RD/ 8 MILE/ BUD CHATTIN AREA CALL TO IDENTIFY 304-675-1265 Notices Pets Motorcycles Pictures that have been placed in ads at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked up will be discarded. FOUND: Small male white/brown, Bichon Frise/Jack Russell. Rodney, OH area. 740-446-6353 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. GIVEAWAY: 4 Australian Shepherd/Collie mix puppies. Call 740-645-1710 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 SERVICES Business DREW'S CAFE Now open Behind Apple Grove Post Office Hot food Cold beer STOP IN & SEE US 304-593-8408 DREW'S CAFE Now open Behind Apple Grove Post Office Hot food Cold beer STOP IN & SEE US 304-593-8408 Lawn Service Lawn Care Service, Mowing, Trimming, Free estimates. Call 740-441-1333 or 740-645-0546 Professional Services SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. Ron Evans Jackson, OH 800-537-9528 J & C TREE SERVICE 30 yrs experience insured No job too big or small. 304-675-2213 J & C TREE SERVICE 30 yrs experience insured No job too big or small. 304-675-2213 Repairs Joe's TV Repair on most makes & Models. House Calls 304-675-1724 FINANCIAL Money To Lend AUTOMOTIVE REAL ESTATE SALES REAL ESTATE RENTALS MANUFACTURED HOUSING RESORT PROPERTY EMPLOYMENT Drivers & Delivery Drivers $2000 sign-on bonus! Start today! CDL- A. Heavy Haul. 2 yrs exp with oversize/overweight freight req. O/O's: up to 78% of freight bill. 1-800-835-9471 Medical Dr. SHAH, MD NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS APPOINTMENTS ON SAME DAY OR NEXT WORKING DAY IS CONSIDERED. PRACTICE LIMITED TO: INTERNAL MEDICINE, FAMILY MEDICINE QUALIFICATIONS: BOARD CERTIFIED IN AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE & AMERICAN BOARD OF GERIATRICS MEDICINE. 3009 Jackson Ave. Pt Pleasant, WV (304) 675-1637 MISSING beautiful orange yellow long haired male Cat. He has mitten paws. His name is Buddy. He has been missing from the area across from he Meigs Elementary School. Call 740-742-2524 ask for Mindy Young. REWARD offered. Missing since 4-16-12 Notices NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. recommends that you do business with people you know, and NOT to send money through the mail until you have investigating the offering. FREE: white commode in exc cond, 2 Hoveround batteries, used very little, needs charged, 4 boxes of good reading books. 304-812-5215 NOTICE Borrow Smart. Contact the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions Office of Consumer Affairs BEFORE you refinance your home or obtain a loan. BEWARE of requests for any large advance payments of fees or insurance. Call the Office of Consumer Affiars toll free at 1-866-278-0003 to learn if the mortgage broker or lender is properly licensed. (This is a public service announcement from the Ohio Valley Publishing Company) 300 SERVICES ANIMALS FREE to good Home, 9 month old, Blonde German Shep-Australian Shep Mix 304-674-5125 after 6pm AGRICULTURE MERCHANDISE AUTOMOTIVE Auctions AUCTION: Modular House at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Buckeye Hills Career Center, Rio Grande, Ohio. (740) 245-5334 Furniture 3 piece queen size bed room suite, solid cherry $500 call 740-441-8299 or 740-441-5472 24" Bicycle, new never ridden $75 call 740-446-9118 leave message Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Ladies diamond dinner ring. 36 diamonds tw. 2.50. In yellow 14 ct wt gold mounting. Value $3500 in 1988 asking $750 Size 6 (740) 612-2161 or 446-9118 Want To Buy Want to buy Junk Cars, Call 740-388-0884 Absolute Top Dollar - silver/gold coins, any 10K/14K/18K gold jewelry, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 Yard Sale 2 Family Garage Sale on Oxyer Road, Cheshire. 2 1/2 miles out 554 from RT 7, 2nd Driveway on the right House on hill. Starting 5/1 thru Thurs 5/3 9-? Rain/Shine In Cheshire next to the park, trailers loaded w/all kinds of items, kid & adult clothes, electrical equipment, lots of tools, May 3, 4, & 5 Large Garage Sale May 1,2,3. 8:30-5:30. 9994 ST. Rt 7. 6 miles from Gallipolis. Nice clothing, figurines, Home Int. Lots more Multi family, May 3rd & 4th, 8am-5pm, Syracuse Church of the Nazarine. 235 Mulberry Ave, Pomeroy, Wed 2nd thru Fri. May 4th, lot's of misc. items, old antique diningroom table & buffet. Rainer Garage, Tackerville Rd, Racine, May 1,2,3, three families, furniture, antiques, misc. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 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 2007 Breckenridge camper, 44' w/3 slideouts, full size bath & kitchen, ex. con., $17,900 740-247-2475 Help Wanted- General 2 BR house, sm yard. 1 BR furnished apt. Non smoker. No Pets. 304-675-1386 2 BR house, sm yard. 1 BR furnished apt. Non smoker. No Pets. 304-675-1386 3 BR house newly remodeled, $500 mo, $500 dep, 1 BR trailer on private lot, $325 mo, $300 dep. WV. 740-446-3442 3BR, House for Rent. Hartsook Rd., Vinton. 740-388-8242 Small effecient house, $375, Nancy, 304-675-4024 or 304-675-0799 Homestead Realty Broker Small effecient house, $375, Nancy, 304-675-4024 or 304-675-0799 Homestead Realty Broker 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. MANUFACTURED HOUSING For Sale By Owner Rentals 2009 Glastron MX-175 17 1/2' boat, excellent cond. Call for details 304-373-7380 Affordable Office Space, across from the Gallia Co. Courthouse, 23 Locust Street 740-256-6190. Houses For Sale 4 BR, 2 BA, 1512 SF, 5 miles from Univ of Rio Grande, 4702 Cherry Ridge Rd, $70,000. 740-446-7029 600 ANIMALS Gallia Co Rio, home on 49 acres $122,900, 5 acre homesites on SR218 $19,900, SR233 against USA 21 acres $34,900! Meigs Co. Danville 18 acres $42,900 or Dyesville 31 acres $32,500. More @ www.brunerland.com or call 740-441-1492, we gladly finance! REAL ESTATE RENTALS Apartments/Townhouses 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & houses, No pets, 740-992-2218 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up, AC, W/D hook-up tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up, AC, W/D hook-up tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 2 BR apt. 6 mi from Holzer. $450 + dep. Some utilities pd. 740-645-7630 or 740-988-6130 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 Campers / RVs & Trailers RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. Sales Repo's Available 740)446-3570 Call WOW! Gov't program now available on manufactured homes. Call while funds last! 740-446-3570 RESORT PROPERTY EMPLOYMENT Administrative/Professional Gallipolis Career College is looking for a qualified Admissions Representative. Some college experience preferred, as well as previous sales experience preferred. Cover letters and resumes can be dropped off at the college, also can be emailed to rshirey@gallipoliscareercollege.edu. 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 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. Auctions Farm Equipment Sale Saturday, May 5, 2012 • 10:00 am FREE: white commode in exc cond, 2 Hoveround batteries, used very little, needs charged, 4 boxes of good reading books. 304-812-5215 Located on St. Rt. 124 in Syracuse, Ohio just above D&M Pizza “Tractors” 6250 Deutz D. 4x4 with quick on loader. 990 Case D. with loader. “Equipment” Vicon mower, 847 N.H. round baler, hay tedder, IH hay rake, A.C. hydraulic disc, 12’ hydraulic drag harrow, Ford 16’ wagon, N.H. Super 23 blower, I.H. 440 square baler, pig pole, IH PTO manure spreader, 3 point blade, 300 gallon sprayer,3 point post hole digger, 3 point log splitter, hay wagons, trailer, J.D. flair chopper, cone type fertilizer spreader, & etc. “Miscellaneous” Troy Built 500 watt Generator, air compressor, B & S 11 HP gas power air compressor, jack, chain saws, miscellaneous tools,5 bale rings, feeders, pair rear tires tractors, sub soiler, bale spikes, and M.M. mower for parts. Gun Show, Jackson, May 12 & 13, Canter's Cave 4-H Camp, St. Rt. 35 & Caves Rd, Adm $5, 150- 6' Tbls $35, 740-667-0412 Gun Show, Marietta Comfort Inn, May 19 & 20, I-77 Exit 1, North 1/4 Mi., Adm $5, 6' TBLS $35, 740-667-0412 I Anita Kennedy do hereby state that I am not responsible for any and all debt incure past or present by Thomas Kennedy Autos Miscellaneous Due to health, Harold Smith has discontinued farming so will sell everything. DAN SMITH 60300962 Notices 1 BR & 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 Auctioneer – Ohio #13449 CASH POSITIVE ID REFRESHMENTS “Not responsible for accidents or loss of property” 60311914 �ENCE INSTRUCTOR. Valid Ohio Certificate/License in Physics. Integrated/Comprehensive Science preferred. Gallia-Jackson-Vinton JVSD (740) 245-5334, Ext. 256. Pomeroy • Middleport Deadline: May 1. EEO Sunday, April 29, 2012 Food Services Help Wanted- General 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. Exp lumber grader, full time, top pay, Mason Co. 304-675-7598 Exp lumber grader, full time, top pay, Mason Co. 304-675-7598 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 VACANCY: MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR. Half-time position. Valid Ohio Certificate/License. Additional Science LiHelp WantedGeneral cense preferred. Gallia-Jackson-Vinton JVSD (740) 245-5334, Ext. 256. Deadline: May 1. EEO VACANCY: MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR. Help Wanted-Half-time General position. Valid Ohio Certificate/License. Additional Science License preferred. Gallia-Jackson-Vinton JVSD (740) 245-5334, Ext. 256. Deadline: May 1. EEO 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. • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 Part-Time/Temporaries Manufactured Homes Manufactured Homes Jordan Landing Apts now seeking a part-time , Possibly full-time Maintenance person Please call for further details 304 - 610-0776 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 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 Nice 2002 16x80 Oak Wood Mobile Home, 3BR, 2BA, CA/Heat, front Porch & 10x12 bldg. $18,000 740-446-2914 or 740-339-9396 Also seeking a Site Manager Part-time Experience a plus. 304-610-0776. SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Concrete All types Masonry, brick, block, stone, concrete, Free Estimate, 304-593-6421, 304-593-9086 Memory/ Thank You To Roger-I’ll always remember that lonely day, you went to heaven with Jesus to stay. The amazing look of peace on your face, told me you were resting in a wonderful place. You were so special , so funny and sweet, into the future our love will again meet. Forever a treasure the day we became one, completing our family - a daughter and a son. To me you were so strong and wise, for you I will always have tears in my eyes. How do I love thee ----- Forever! From, Jean Ann A Thankful Blessing........ All of our wonderful Family and Friends have shown support and comfort during this sad time. Cremeens Funeral Home was very professional, while letting the 18 years of family friendship shine through. The Racine Volunteer Fire Dept. was so gentle as they presented their Fireman’s Bible to us. All the flowers, donations, Bibles, blankets, chimes, and lanterns were amazing. All the food, phone calls, visits were overwhelming as was the delicious meal prepared by the ladies of Racine Baptist Church. Rev. Ryan Eaton’s service was very touching, as well as the military rights presented at the cemetery Thank you to the salute from the Police and the Fire Department and to the preparer of the grave site. Thank you to all the greenhouse workers. Thank you Don Richard, Dwight, Tommy, Neil and Dave for your extra help. The very touching line of visitors standing in the rain and the huge attendance at Rogers funeral will always be remembered. We will forever remember Roger as a very special man and he will always be in our hearts! “With Gracious Thanks” The Family of Roger E. Hill Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 2-BR 1 bath small mobile home for rent. 1-2 persons only. Water/Trash paid. NO PETS! Great Location @ Johnsons Mobile Home Park! Call 740-446-3160. Help Wanted- General Woodland Centers, Inc., a community behavioral health agency serving Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs counties in Southeastern Ohio for 35 years, is accepting applications for the position of Case Manager at our Gallia County clinic. Applicants must possess a LSW or Bachelorʼs degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other social service discipline and two years of experience providing direct care case management services to persons with mental illness or similar populations. Woodland Centers, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested applicants should apply by e-mailing resumes to asheeter-hoops@woodlandcenters.org, or mailing resumes to Anna Sheeter-Hoops, HR Manager, Woodland Centers, Inc. 3086 State Route 160 Gallipolis, OH 45631 Woodland Centers, Inc is an AA/EOE. �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Claude Proffitt leads Riverside Seniors League after 4 weeks Staff Report mdrsports@mydailyregister.com MASON, W.Va. — Claude Proffitt of Patriot has taken over the lead through four weeks of play following Tuesday’s latest round of the 2012 Riverside Senior Men’s Golf League. Proffitt currently owns a 1.5-point lead over the field with 62 points, while Jeff Arnold is the current runner-up in the standings with 60.5 points. Roy Long and Bill Pethtel are tied for third place with 59 points apiece. A total of 78 players participated in the fourth week of play, which broke down into 18 teams of four and two three-man squads. A total of 18 points were available at the event and there was a tie atop the day’s final standings. The quartet of Bill Stricklin, Buford Brown, Phil Hill and Cuzz Laudermilt and the threesome of Howard Lee Miller, Jim Blake and Aaron Groves both finished first with matching efforts of 9-under par 61. There was also a three-way tie for third place, as the teams of Bill Yoho, Toad Phalin, Claude Proffitt and Bill Pethtel, Charlie Hargraves, Rick Northup, Chuck Yeager and Dale Miller, and Carl Stone, Skip Johnson, Rod Karr and Pat Williamson all fired matching rounds of 8-under par 62. The closest to the pin winners were Jim Mitchell on No. 9 and Aaron Groves on No. 14. The current top-10 standings in order are: Claude Profitt (62.0), Jeff Arnold (60.5), Roy Long and Bill Pethtel (59.0), Gary Richards (55.5), Fred Perry and Carl Stone (55.0), Phil Hill (54.0), Cliff Rice (52.0), and both Tom Hoschar and Willis Dudding (51.5). Online at: www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 Browns have calmer second day of draft BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Day 2 of the NFL draft wasn’t nearly as spectacular for the Cleveland Browns. They got a right tackle with strong pro bloodlines to protect their firstround investments. They made a minor trade, added a run-stopping defensive lineman and passed on taking a wide receiver, a perceived need by everyone, it seems, but the Browns. Oh, and quarterback Colt McCoy is still on the roster — for now. One day after remaking their offense by trading up to select Alabama running back Trent Richardson at No. 3 and stunning most experts by picking Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden at No. 22, the Browns used their second-round pick on Mitchell Schwartz, a massive tackle from California. Schwartz made 51 starts — 35 at left tackle and 16 at right — in four years for the Golden Bears. The Browns have five-time Pro Bowler Joe Thomas on the left side, so Schwartz will slide to the right. “I’m comfortable doing either,” said Schwartz, whose brother, Geoff, is an offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings. “But Cleveland obviously has probably the best left tackle in the game so I can understand my role.” The 6-foot-5, 318-pound Schwartz will start immediately and the Browns are counting on him to open holes for Richardson and keep defenders off Weeden. Cleveland’s new running back and quarterback were introduced to the local media on Friday. A few hours later, the Browns traded the No. 67 pick to Denver, moving down 20 spots in the third round to take Cincinnati defensive tackle John Hughes, a 309-pound run-stuffer. Cleveland also acquired a fourthround pick (No. 120) in the deal. “He’s a big, physical, tough guy,” said Browns general manager Tom Heckert, who gambled that Hughes would still be available at 87. “He’s a really, really good run player.” Wide receiver was thought to be a major weakness for the Browns. But Heckert said the position was never a priority and there wasn’t one he liked enough to take. “There’s no frustration,” he said. “We could have taken a wide receiver, but we aren’t going to take one to just take one.” As for McCoy, Heckert and coach Pat Shurmur said the team has not talked with any teams about a trade for Cleveland’s starter, who has apparently lost his job to Weeden. Shurmur spoke to McCoy on Friday and expects him to be back Monday for the offseason conditioning program. Shurmur also shot down a report that the Browns had promised McCoy they would not select a quarterback in the first round of the draft. “That’s absolutely false,” Shurmur said. “We don’t consult with our players about what we’re doing in the draft.” The Browns, though, have had internal discussions about trading McCoy, who went 6-15 as a starter. Richardson and Weeden arrived in Cleveland as new teammates. The college stars had been together at the Browns’ facility for their pre-draft visit, not knowing they would be reunited after the team made bold moves to select them and usher in a new era of football along Lake Erie. After posing for photos with Shurmur, Richardson discussed his plans to become the next great running back in Cleveland’s rich history. Although Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown described him as “ordinary” before the draft, Richardson, who went to the same Florida high school as another Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith, said he aspires for greatness. “I can be one of those guys who you can mention my name with Emmitt Smith, or Marshall Faulk or all of those great guys,” Richardson said. “Even the great Jim Brown, when it comes down to it. There is only one thing you can take to the grave with you, and that’s your last name. How your name is remem- bered, that’s on you.” Richardson recalled his struggles on the way to starring at Alabama. He overcame two severe ankle injuries early in high school that jeopardized his career, and avoided other temptations. The stout, 5-foot-9 Richardson talked about how his young daughters, 5-year-old Taliyah and 3-year-old Elevera, have motivated him to be a better man and player. “I had my first child when I was a sophomore in high school, so it was going to be either I hung around a wrong crowd, which I wasn’t raised that way, and try to get fast money,” Richardson said. “Or, I could go make something out of myself and go be a grown man and handle my responsibilities. I stood up to the plate and my little girls are happy now.” The 28-year-old Weeden called it “an honor” to be selected by the Browns, who will give him a chance to win the starting job right away. Weeden was as poised answering questions as he appears to be in the pocket. It all comes naturally to the former baseball pitcher, who was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2002 but never made it out of the low minor leagues. It was while playing for High Desert (A) in 2006, when Weeden realized baseball was not going to pay the bills. “The worst experience of my life,” he said. “The wind blew out about 55 miles per hour every night and I gave up three broken-bat home runs. My ERA was like something astronomical, something like a 5.60. I said, ‘You know what? It’s not going to happen. I am not going to make it.’ So I came home.” He told his wife, Melanie, he wanted to go back to college — and play football. “She was like, ‘Are you crazy?’ and I said, ‘No, absolutely not. Let’s do it.’ I knew that I didn’t want to be a guy who spent 10 years in the minor leagues. I wanted to give it a shot and if it didn’t work out, I knew this is what I wanted to do.” WR Sanu gets call from Bengals, for real! CINCINNATI (AP) — The phone call came from a number that Mohamed Sanu recognized, the tipoff that this one was real — and, in a sense, the most fitting call of draft day. 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Then, the Bengals took someone else. It wasn’t them who had called. “My agent said it was some kid playing a prank,” Sanu said. “The kid said he was very sorry, he didn’t mean anything by it.” Even though they had nothing to do with it, the Bengals called Sanu to console him before the draft resumed on Friday. He was on their list of receivers they would consider as a complement to A.J. Green later in the day. When the third round started and Sanu was still available, the Bengals decided to pick him. Receivers coach James Urban had given him the number of his cell phone, and used it to make the congratulatory call. “I said, ‘Hey Mo, it’s James Urban. You want to be a Bengal — this time, for real?’” Urban said. None of the Bengals’ three draft picks on Friday was happier. “Thank God!” Sanu said, in a conference call. “I’m hysterically laughing about that right now. “Once I saw that (incoming) number, I was like, ‘I’m going to be a Bengal!’ I’m excited. It’s a great feeling. I’ve never felt like this ever in my life.” The Bengals had one pick in the second round and two in the third, the result of a trade with New England on Thursday. Cincinnati moved down from the 21st spot to the 27th in the opening round and picked up the extra choice. They spent two of their picks Friday on defensive tackles, trying to keep their line rotation fully stocked. They chose Penn State’s Devon Still in the second round and Clemson’s Brandon Thompson with their other pick in the third. Still’s career at Penn State started with two big disappointments — a torn knee ligament and a broken ankle — and ended with another. He sat in New York and watched the first round of the NFL draft slip by with nobody taking him. The Bengals ended his wait. The defensive line has been in flux in the offseason, with Jonathan Fanene and Frostee Rucker leaving as free agents. They kept unrestricted free agent Pat Sims and added Jamaal Anderson and Derrick Harvey. The Bengals think Still — the Big Ten’s defensive player of the year — and Thompson will fit nicely. “Inside depth — that’s one of the areas we wanted to continue to shore up with our tackle rotation,” coach Marvin Lewis said. Still played approximately 60 snaps a game at Penn State. Defensive line coach Jay Hayes thinks that playing substantially fewer snaps in Cincinnati will help Still become better at stopping the run consistently. “There’s a lot of upside to him. That’s what you’re betting on for him,” Hayes said. “He showed flashes of being a big-time player. Some people say that if he can do it once, he can do it a bunch of times. So we’re fixing to find out.” Still comes from a football background — cousin Art Still played for Kansas City and Buffalo, and cousin Levon Kirkland played for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Seattle. Kirkland was a linebacker in Pittsburgh while Lewis was an assistant coach there in the 1990s. Still’s career at Penn State had a rough start. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during fall camp as a freshman, then broke an ankle only two games into the next season. “Being injured two years back-to-back took me out of football for two years,” he said, on a conference call. “Since being able to step on the field, I’ve improved each year.” It was a bit of a surprise when the Bengals took him. They didn’t work him out before the draft, their only contact with him coming at the scouting combine. Still is familiar with them, though. “I watched that conference a lot because they play Pittsburgh, my favorite team growing up,” he said. Steelers draft Ohio State tackle Mike Adams PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers had no interest in drafting Ohio State’s Mike Adams after the talented but troubled offensive tackle tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Combine in February. When Adams reached out to the Steelers for a second interview to express remorse and ask for another chance, the Steelers agreed though general manager Kevin Colbert told Adams he was nowhere near Pittsburgh’s draft board. It was tough to hear, though Adams knew he “screwed up” by failing the test. During the meeting Colbert, coach Mike Tomlin and owner Art Rooney II outlined the criteria Adams needed to meet if he wanted any shot at being picked by the team he rooted for while growing up in western Pennsylvania. Consider it done. Convinced Adams wants to turn his life around, the Steelers selected him in the second round on Friday with the 56th overall pick in the draft. While acknowledging Adams’ checkered past — he missed five games last season while serving an NCAA suspension for receiving improper benefits — the Steelers also believe he’s sincerely trying to clean up his act. “We didn’t call him, he called us,” Colbert said. “Had he not called us, this may not have occurred.” Though allowing the team’s relationship with Adams is a “day-to-day process,” Colbert thinks the gamble will pay off. “It’s more a risk than we’re usually comfortable in taking but again because he was forthcoming, because he took matters and met our criteria, we’re comfortable in taking the risk,” Colbert said. The Steelers took Miami (Fla.) linebacker Sean Spence in the third round with the 86th overall pick. Spence gives the Steelers needed depth at linebacker after the team released veteran James Farrior earlier this year. While allowing it’s “impossible” to replace Farrior, a 15-year veteran, linebacker coach Keith Butler was impressed with Spence’s speed and instincts. Spence led the Hurricanes with 106 tackles last season but will likely only see times on special teams as a rookie. More will be expected of the 6-foot-7, 323-pound Adams, the fourth offensive lineman taken in either the first or second round of the draft by the Steelers in the last three years. �Along the River Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 C1 Field of dreams Sarah Hawley/photos Representatives from the Chester Ball Association and members of the Eason family took in the progress at the Angela Eason Memorial Park last week as Roses’ Excavating continues the work on the future ball fields. Pictured (from left to right) are Bella Mugrarge, Nora Eason, Sammi Mugrage and Avary Mugrage. Angela Eason Memorial Park takes shape Future home of the Chester Youth League nears completion Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com CHESTER — Many years in the making, the Angela Eason Memorial Park will soon become a reality. Work on the park — which for the present time will include two baseball/softball fields — is scheduled to be completed at the end of June. The park will be home to the Chester Youth League and its teams, allowing them to relocate from their current location at Baum Field. Baum Field has been home to the youth league since the mid-1980s, and has been prone to flooding throughout the years. Baum Field is located behind Baum Lumber in Chester, adjacent to the Shade River, which has caused significant damage to the fields, dugouts and concession stand in recent years. Flooding in the spring of 2010 caused the teams to relocate for a period of time, but practices and games are taking place on the field this spring, with the continual threat of floods still looming. Constant flood worries and damage will no longer be an issue at the youth league’s future home. Purchased by the Eason family in December 2000, the 28-acre property where the Angela Eason Memorial Park is located, was part of the Weber Estate. The park is located on Ohio 248 at the top of Chester Hill, beside the Chester Township garage. Angela was the eldest of four children born to Nora Eason and the late Robert (Bob) Eason. Photo courtesy of Linda Warner This family photo shows Angela (center) with her parents Nora and Robert Eason. Angela, who lived with cerebral palsy, passed away in 1997 at age 43. “After Angela died in 1997, my parents decided they wanted to do something lasting, in Angela’s memory,” said Linda Warner, Angela’s sister. “The vision for the Angela Eason Memorial Park is to provide a site for the development of activities which Angela would have — like all of us would — enjoyed spending time with family and friends,” said Warner. “Since Angela always cheerfully attended activities such as baseball games, playgrounds, picnics, family and com- munity gathers and such, the land would be dedicated for such public use.” The original groundbreaking took place in October 2010, and work on the area has progressed since that time. Within the past month, excavation work has intensified, with Roses’ Excavating handling the work. Excavation and seeding should be completed in approximately two weeks, clearing the way for the placement of dugouts and backstops. The goal, said Sammi Mugrage of the Chester Youth League, is to have the dugouts and backstops in place by the end of June. In the future, the hope is to place playground equipment and a walking trail, along with two additional ball fields at the park. “These fields will be available for use by the youth, adults, for family gatherings, community gathers and with special hopes for use by groups with special needs,” said Warner. The project was “These awarded a $20,000 fields will be Community Development Block available for Grant to help with the construction, use by the along with donations and a lot of youth, adults, volunteer work for family which have also went into making gatherings, the park a reality. “I want to stress community how appreciative gathers and we are of the Eason Family for their gra- with special cious contribution to the youth (and hopes for use their families) of Chester and sur- by groups rounding commu- with special nities, as well as our sincere appreci- needs.” ation to Tim Baum and his family for — Sammi Mugrage Baum Fields, many Chester Youth League other contributions and continued support,” Mugrage said. Volunteers and donations are still needed to help finish the work on the ball fields, and anyone interested in helping is asked to contact Mugrage at (740) 416-0505. Sarah Hawley/photos Photo courtesy of Linda Warner Baum Field, the current home of the Chester Youth League, has been prone to flooding over the years, causing repeated damage to the fields. A sign just off of Ohio 248, near the Chester Township garage, indicates that the new fields are being constructed. Sarah Hawley/photos Construction work is ongoing at the future site of the Angela Eason Memorial Park. �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 Rubik helps with toy’s anniversary Beyonce named People’s JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (AP) — It’s a puzzle, a metaphor and a hit toy — and in a couple of years, the Rubik’s Cube will be a museum exhibition in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The toy’s creator, Erno Rubik, 67, is being honored Friday at a gala at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. He has traveled from his native Budapest, Hungary, to help develop the exhibit, which will open in April 2014. The exhibit is sched- uled to travel for seven years to design and science museums around the world. Rubik was an architect teaching a class at the Budapest College of Applied Arts in 1974 when he decided to build a cube to teach students about 3D space. He soon realized it could become a hit toy when students and fellow teachers couldn’t put it down. It was mass-marketed in the West in 1980 and has been an enduring sales hit, selling more than 500 million all over the world, not counting the counterfeits, according to Rubik. Rubik insists he “discovered” the cube rather, than invented it. “In my view it’s part of nature, and it’s not an artificial object; it’s a natural one,” he said. One feature of the exhibit is a diamondencrusted version created by Fred Cuellar, the founder of Diamond Cutters International, a company that creates NFL Burger King makes pork promise, cage-free eggs In a boost to animal welfare activists looking to get livestock out of cramped cages, Burger King will be the first major U.S. fast-food chain to give all of its chickens and pigs some room to roam. On Wednesday, the world’s second-biggest burger chain pledged that all of its eggs and pork will come from cage-free chickens and pigs by 2017, hoping to satisfy rising consumer demand for humanely produced fare and increase its sales in the process. Other companies have made similar but less broad announcements this year, part of an industrywide shift to consider animal welfare when buying food supplies. “Even if you’re buying a burger, you want to buy it from someone you like and respect,” said food industry analyst Phil Lempert, who writes a daily industry newsletter. “It’s proven that consumers are willing to pay a little bit more for fairness, whether it’s to humans or animals.” Conventionally raised eggs come from hens confined in “battery cages,” which give them roughly the same space as a sheet of standard notebook paper. Most pork comes from sows confined during their fourmonth pregnancies in narrow crates. The hens would still be housed in a barn, but they have room to move and perches and nesting boxes. Sows are also held indoors, but they would not be confined in the cramped crates while they are pregnant. Egg and pork producers have argued that easing confinement standards for animals raises production costs and makes those who adjust their practices less competitive. Animal welfare groups applauded Burger King’s new policies, Lempert said. decision. “Everyone wanted to say: “So many tens of thousands of animals will now be ‘We all have good intenin better living conditions,” tions,’” he said. So far this year, McDonsaid Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society alds and Wendy’s said they of the United States, which asked their pork suppliers to has been pushing Burger outline plans for the eliminaKing and other companies tion of gestation crates, but to adopt similar policies. didn’t set a timetable. Also, “Numerically, this is signifi- Smithfield Farms and Horcant because Burger King is mel committed to ending such a big purchaser of these the use of crates by 2017. Wal-Mart and Costco products.” Burger King uses hun- have shifted their privatedreds of millions of eggs and label eggs to 100 percent cage-free. Unitens of millions lever, which of pounds of 350 pork annually, “Even if you’re uses million eggs and its decia year in its sion could be buying a H e l l m a n n ’s a game-changmayonnaise ing move in burger, you is the supply want to buy it brand, switching to business as a huge new mar- from someone 100 percent cage-free. Othket opens up ers, such as for humanely you like and chain restauraised food respect.” rants Sonic, animals. Subway and Already 9 — Phil Lempert Ruby Tuesday percent of the Food industry analyst and manufacc o m p a n y ’s turers such eggs and 20 as Kraft Food percent of the pork served at its 7,200 res- and ConAgra Foods, are incorporating some pertaurants are cage-free. The Miami-based com- centage of cage-free eggs in pany has been steadily in- their products. “This is an issue that just creasing its use of the eggs and pork as the industry has four to five months ago was become better able to meet not on the food industry’s demand, said Jonathan Fitz- radar,” said Paul Shapiro, patrick, chief brand and op- the Humane Society’s vice erations officer. Fitzpatrick president for farm animal said the decision is part of protection. “Now it’s firmly the company’s social respon- cemented into the mainstream in a way that I think sibility policy. In recent months, other few people would have companies have announced imagined.” But the United States similar policies. Chipotle, with just over is still far behind the Eu1,200 restaurants, made a ropean Union, where, for splash during the Grammy example, 100 percent of the Awards in February with its eggs that McDonald’s uses viral commercial detailing are from free-range chickthe company’s commitment ens, which are allowed to to humane treatment of ani- roam outside. Laws governmals and healthy food. After ing farm animal welfare are the commercial created so more strict in the EU and much buzz, other compa- give the animals more freenies were quick to announce dom to roam. championship rings and other high-profile jewelry. “My dad puts a Rubik’s Cube into my hand and I remember looking at it and thinking “God, I feel good. I couldn’t explain it,” he said. Rubik can. “You can learn it. You can learn it from other people, you can learn it from books, you can learn it from different notes, and explanations on the Internet, but the best is if you find your own solution,” he said. most beautiful woman NEW YORK (AP) — People magazine has named Beyonce as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman for 2012. The 30-year-old singer tops the magazine’s annual list of the “World’s Most Beautiful” in a special double issue. The announcement was made Wednesday. Commenting on her selection, Beyonce tells People: “I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this Earth.” Beyonce, who is married to rapper Jay-Z, gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in January. “She’s just the cutest thing,” says the Grammy winner, who sings to her daughter and claims to “love” changing diapers. Does Blue resemble mom or dad? “She looks like Blue,” the singer says. “She’s her own person.” “The best thing about having a daughter is having a true legacy,” she adds. “The word ‘love’ means something completely different now.” Friends of the Meigs County Library book sale set for May Stop by the Pomeroy branch as summer reading programs, of the Meigs County District story times, and activities for Public Library on Thursday, all ages that offer positive readMay 3 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. or ing and learning experiences. Friday, May 4 from 9 a.m.– 4 Through their membership p.m. for the Friends of the Lidues, special contributions and brary book sale. The book sale fundraising projects, they prois held in the spring and fall of vide funds for acquiring library each year and is a fundraiser for materials and equipment not the Friends of the Meigs Counprovided for in the tax funds. If ty Library. A bake sale as well libraries are important to you, as a small surplus equipment we welcome your participation sale will be held in conjunction in Friends of the Meigs County with the book sale. The Friends Public Library. do not price books for the sale, The Friends meet on the first Kristi L. Elbin but do accept donations. Monday of the month, SeptemThe Friends are a group of Director, Meigs County ber through June at 1 p.m. at citizens who believe in the li- District Public Library the Pomeroy Library. You can brary and the importance of the join the Friends Group by visitlibraries of Meigs County in the ing your local branch and asklife of the community. Meming for an application. Yearly bers of the Friends sponsor programs and membership dues are $5 per individual or promote library sponsored activities such $10 per family. Ticket to Work program inspires ballroom dancer to dance on Marcus Geiger Social Security District Manager Gallipolis, Ohio Megan Riggs was just like many other people in their late twenties: bright, ambitious, and full of life. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Forensic Science and Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. Riggs started working and building her career. In her spare time, she pursued her passion, competitive ballroom dancing. In January of 2008, Riggs had a major depressive episode. Her illness caused her to lose her job, and financial struggles resulted. Riggs qualified for Social Security disability benefits. The monthly payments helped keep her afloat financially, but even then she had the desire to work again. Knowing she would need help returning to work, she looked to Social Security’s “Ticket to Work” program and other work incentives for support on her path back toward self-sufficiency. Riggs learned that the Ticket program was free, voluntary, and designed specifically for adults who receive disability benefits through Social Security. She decided the program was a good fit for her, as it would help her find a career that could lead to a brighter future. Once Riggs made her choice to participate in the Ticket to Work program, she decided to work with an Employment Network (EN) that provides employment support and guidance. The EN helped Riggs develop a plan to achieve her work goals and offered advice on career building, job placement, training, and counseling. “I could try work,” said Riggs. “I knew I wasn’t going to be on my own.” Using her Ticket, she was able to test her abilities, build her confidence, and continue to receive her benefits while working toward becoming fully selfsufficient. Through Social Security’s work incentives, she maintained her health care coverage, which gave her peace of mind. Riggs found stable employment. As a result of her hard work, she now works as a document control specialist, earning more money than she received on disability benefits. The Ticket to Work program helped Riggs achieve a more fulfilling life by helping her regain the satisfaction of work. She now enjoys working, reading, spending time with her Cocker Spaniels, and has even been able to return to competitive ballroom dancing. “With Ticket to Work, I’ve received the tools to excel and the help of people to keep me going,” said Riggs. Thousands of Social Security beneficiaries like Megan Riggs have earned more money, begun careers, learned new skills, and met new people through the Ticket to Work program. If you’re disabled and ready to change your life through work, this program may be the ticket for you, too. To learn more, visit www.socialsecurity. gov/work. Parents wire kids to prove teachers’ verbal abuse CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Teachers hurled insults like “bastard,” ”tard,” “damn dumb” and “a hippo in a ballerina suit.” A bus driver threatened to slap one child, while a bus monitor told another, “Shut up, you little dog.” They were all special needs students, and their parents all learned about the verbal abuse the same way — by planting audio recorders on them before sending them off to school. In cases around the country, suspicious parents have been taking advantage of convenient, inexpensive technology to tell them what children, because of their disabilities, are not able to express on their own. It’s a practice that can help expose abuses, but it comes with some dangers. This week, a father in Cherry Hill, N.J., posted on YouTube clips of secretly recorded audio that caught one adult calling his autistic 10-year-old son “a bastard.” In less than three days, video got 1.2 million views, raising the prominence of the small movement. There have been at least nine similar cases across the U.S. since 2003. “If a parent has any reason at all to suggest a child is being abused or mistreated, I strongly recommend that chairs were out of they do the same “If a parent has character for the thing,” said Wendy boy, who is in a Fournier, president any reason at class with four othof the National Au- all to suggest er autistic children tism Association. and speaks but has But George Giu- a child is being serious difficulty liani, executive expressing himself. director of the Na- abused or Chaifetz said he tional Association talked to school ofof Special Educa- mistreated, ficials and had his tion Teachers and I strongly son meet with a director of special behaviorist. There education at Hof- recommend was no explanation stra University in for the way Akian Hempstead, N.Y., that they do the was acting. says that while same thing.” “I just knew I the documented had to find out mistreatment of what was happen— Wendy Fournier ing there,” he said. children has been President, National “My only option disturbing, secret Autism Association was to put a recordrecordings are a bad idea. They er there. I needed could, he said, vioto hear what a norlate the privacy rights of other mal day was like in there.” children. On the recording, he heard his “We have to be careful that son being insulted — and crying we’re not sending our children in at one point. wired without knowing the legal He shared the audio with issues,” Giuliani said. school district officials. The suStuart Chaifetz, the Cherry perintendent said in a statement Hill father, said he began getting that “the individuals who are reports earlier in the school year heard on the recording raising that his 10-year-old son, Akian, their voices and inappropriately was being violent. addressing children no longer Hitting teachers and throwing work in the district.” Since taking the story public, Chaifetz, who has run unsuccessfully for the school board in Cherry Hill and once went on a hunger strike to protest specialeducation funding cuts, said he has received thousands of emails. At least a few dozen of those he has had a chance to read have been from parents asking for advice about investigating alleged mistreatment of their children. It’s easy, he tells them. “It was a simple $30 digital audio recorder. I just put it in the kid’s pocket,” he said. “Unless they’re looking for it, they’re not going to find it.” With more parents taking such action, he said, fewer educators may get out of line with the way they treat students who cannot speak up for themselves. “For the tiny percentage of teachers that do it, I hope that they live in fear every day that a kid’s going to walk in with a recorder,” he said. He gives just one caveat: “Make sure it’s legal in your state.” Laws on audio recordings vary by state, but in most of the U.S., including New Jersey, recordings can generally be made legally if one party gives consent. Over the past decade, courts in New York and Wisconsin have ruled that recordings made secretly on school buses were legal, finding that there is a diminished expectation of privacy for drivers on the bus. The recordings have led to firings in several states, criminal convictions of bus employees in Wisconsin and New York, and legal settlements worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in Ohio and Missouri. Even if it is found to be legal, the recording could have a chilling effect on classrooms, says Giuliani, of the special-education teachers’ group. Teachers could worry that every one of their words could be monitored. And a recording could be edited to distort the teachers’ meaning. He said that the rise of the secret recordings suggests it’s time to discuss a way to make sure the most vulnerable children are not being mistreated in a more formal way. “In classrooms where children are nonverbal, unable to communicate, defenseless,” he said, “we should start to have a discussion of whether cameras in the classroom are necessary.” That’s a move that the National Autism Association’s Fournier also says is needed. �Sunday, 29,29, 2012 SundayApril , april 2012 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, April 30, 2012: This year, do not take offers or good will for granted. People will need feedback more than they have in the past. You could discover that you missed an opportunity or a friendship has soured. If you are single, a potential long-term relationship could appear. Be grateful rather than critical. If you are attached, work on your appreciation for each other. Your bond will grow stronger as a result. VIRGO makes it clear how he or she feels about you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Move quickly with the rising sun. The results will be far better than if you were to wait. Realize you cannot satisfy some people, especially one person you consider difficult. Confusion sets in later today. You’ll need to sort through information to find a resolution. Tonight: Vanish while you can. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Fatigue might be dulling some of your innate resourcefulness. Once you energize and become more resilient, you will discover how much you have to offer. Time works with you today. A misunderstanding involving a meeting time is possible. Confirm now rather than later. Tonight: A loved one is calling. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Listen to everyone’s feedback. Each person wants to put in his or her two cents. The problem is that you need a reality-based approach. A child or loved one could be overwhelming you with his or her needs. You might want to avoid this person for now. Tonight: Head home. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You easily could go overboard and not be able rein yourself in. Stop trying to please everyone else. In the afternoon, you’ll initiate a long-overdue conversation. News that comes to you could be distorted. Be a fact-finder. Tonight: Out and about. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You can get nearly anything rolling. The issue might be figuring out what to do with your powerful energy. If you have no answer, just enjoy the day. Others seem to be in harmony with you. Later today, you might feel that a frivolous indulgence is in order. Why not? Tonight: Go for the moment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might want to rethink a decision in the morning. You could feel restricted or cramped in some manner. Your best bet is not to act until midafternoon or later, when your energy is likely to change. You will feel better. Tonight: Exercise your free will. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You have an exactitude that not only impresses others but also encourages you to take action. If you can do just that before midafternoon, do so. Later on, your creativity and imagination will soar. Tonight: Do your own thing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Know that others are watching you; whether they approve will make little difference. You still are likely to do what you want. Your creativity surges by late afternoon in a brainstorming session or from surfing the Web. Don’t hold yourself back. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You wish you could take off, and you just might if an opportunity opens up. Your mind focuses on yonder places and people, or maybe you just want to book a flight to an exotic spot. By late afternoon, you’ll remember everything you should have done. Tonight: Working late. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might want to iron out an agreement or situation with a partner. There is no reason to think you can’t. You might want to initiate the first step, as you are more serious and/or determined. The tone lightens up as the day passes to night. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Deal directly with a friend or loved one. The problem might be finding a quiet, secluded space where the two of you can talk. Others simply want to be around you; they cannot get enough of you. Be flattered instead of frustrated. Tonight: Spend time with a special person. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Defer to others, and understand that you need to handle a matter differently. Focus on what you can accomplish. By late afternoon, a sense of creativity will come over you and reveal many more options than you even thought possible. Tonight: Sort through invitations, then decide. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, April 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 Victims of cyberbullying fight back Gary Horsley and Ashley Miller Miller-Horsley engagement Doug and Pat Miller of Patriot, Ohio, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Marie Miller of Patriot, Ohio, to Gary Dale Horsley of Grove City, Ohio, son of Norm and Vicki Horsley of Grove City, Ohio. Ashley is a 2009 graduate of South Gallia High School, Mercerville, Ohio, and will graduate in May 2012 from the University of Rio Grande with a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional and Business Communication. Gary is a 2006 graduate of Central Crossing High School, Grove City, Ohio, and a 2010 graduate of the University of Rio Grande with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. The wedding will be held on May 19, 2012, at the First Church of God in Gallipolis, Ohio. Five generations ATLANTA (AP) — When a Georgia middle school student reported to police and school officials that she had been bullied on Facebook, they told her there was not much they could do because the harassment occurred off campus. So the 14-year-old girl, Alex Boston, is using a somewhat novel strategy to fight back: She’s slapping her two classmates with a libel lawsuit. As states consider or pass cyberbullying laws in reaction to high-profile cases around the country, attorneys and experts say many of the laws aren’t strong enough, and lawsuits such as this one are bound to become more commonplace. “A lot of prosecutors just don’t have the energy to prosecute 13-year-olds for being mean,” said Parry Aftab, an attorney and child advocate who runs stopcyberbullying.org. “Parents are all feeling very frustrated, and they just don’t know what to do.” Almost every state has a law or other policy prohibiting cyberbullying, but very few cover intimidation outside of school property. Alex, who agreed to be identified to raise awareness about cyberbullying, remembers the mean glances and harsh words from students when she arrived at her suburban Atlanta middle school. She didn’t know why she was being badgered until she discovered the phony Facebook page. It was her name and information, though her profile picture was doctored to make her face appear bloated. The page suggested Alex smoked marijuana and spoke a made-up language called “Retardish.” It was also set up to appear that Alex had left obscene comments on other friends’ pages, made frequent sexu- campus when they attack al references and posted a online has led to split deracist video. The creators cisions in federal courts. also are accused of posting Administrators and judges derogatory messages about have wrestled over whether free speech rights allow stuAlex. “I was upset that my dents to say what they want friends would turn on me when they’re not at school. Justin Layshock of westlike that,” she told The Associated Press. “I was cry- ern Pennsylvania was susing. It was hard to go to pended after he created a MySpace parody in 2005 school the next day.” Alex learned of the phony that said his principal page a year ago and told her smoked marijuana and hid parents, who soon contact- beer behind his desk. The ed administrators at Palmer suspension was overturned Middle School and filed a by a federal judge, who report with Cobb County found that school officials failed to Police. show the “At the student’s time this “The girls involved profile report was tak- likely now understand disrupted school en in May opera2011, we the wrongful nature tions. were not of what they did T h e aware of j u d g e ’s any cy- and the harm that decision berbullywas later ing law can come of such upheld on the conduct.” by an books appeals t h a t — Robert Naudin court. would Attorney for bullying victim In West take her Virginia, specific K a r a situation and apply it to Georgia Kowalski sued school offilaw,” said Cobb County po- cials after she was suspendlice spokesman Sgt. Dana ed from her high school for five days in 2005 for creatPierce. Police encouraged the ing a web page suggesting Boston family to report the another student had a sexufake account to Facebook. ally transmitted disease. A Alex’s family said despite federal appeals court upheld requests to Facebook to the suspension, dismissing take the page down, the Kowalski’s argument that company did not do so. The the school shouldn’t punish website was taken down her because she created the around the time the lawsuit site at home. The U.S. Supreme Court was filed a week ago. Facebook spokesman declined to hear either case. Jason Medley, of HousAndrew Noyes and Cobb County school officials de- ton, filed a defamation lawclined comment on the case. suit in June against three of The two students named in his daughter’s classmates. the lawsuit haven’t hired an The classmates were acattorney and their parents cused of filming themselves couldn’t be reached for com- making false sexual remarks about his daughter and ment. The thorny issue of posting the video to Facewhether schools may cen- book. The complaint was sor students who are off settled months later with apologies from the girls and a small donation to charity, Medley’s attorney Robert Naudin said. “The girls involved likely now understand the wrongful nature of what they did and the harm that can come of such conduct,” he said. “They made a donation out of their allowances to a charitable organization that fights against cyberbullying.” In Georgia, lawmakers have given school administrators new powers to punish students if they bully others at school, but legislation that would expand the laws to include text messages and social media sites never reached a vote this year. Seven states have added off-campus harassment to their bullying laws in recent years, though Georgia is not one of them. “Cyberbullying really goes beyond the four walls of the school or the four corners of the campus, because if you use a cellphone, PDA or social media site, then those activities follow the child both into the school and out of the school,” said House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, a Democrat from Atlanta who cosponsored the legislation that would have expanded Georgia’s bullying law. “It’s important for the state to really get ahead of this. It’s already happening, but it’s going to be more exacerbated and more difficult the longer we go.” Alex and her family have started a petition to encourage lawmakers to strengthen Georgia’s law. Her lawsuit seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages. “At first blush, you wouldn’t think it’s a big deal,” said Alex’s attorney, Natalie Woodward. “Once you actually see the stuff that’s on there, it’s shocking.” Suit focuses on ‘The Bachelor,’ race The five-generation family of Kathleen Bailey Scott, 106, celebrated Palm Sunday with a family gathering for the baptism of Owen Parker Frazier, son of Jacob and Laura Harrison Frazier of Gallipolis. The baptism was conducted by the Rev. Bob Robinson at the Forest Run United Methodist Church, Racine. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Scott, Jennifer Wise Harrison, Laura Harrison Frazier, Mary Scott Wise, and Owen Parker Frazier. McCarty family welcomes 3rd child Christopher and Felisha McCarty of Bidwell would like to announce the birth of their third daughter, Addyson Bella McCarty. She was born at 3:14 p.m. on March 16, 2012, at Holzer Medical Center. She weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was 21.5 inches long. She is welcomed by her two big sisters, Alivia, age five, and Aubrey, age two and a half. Maternal grandparents are Brian and Tina Halfhill of Bidwell and paternal grandparents are Dale and Mary McCarty of Gallipolis. Great grandparents are Arthur and Kathy Wojtaszek of Addyson Bella McCarty Bidwell and Dorthy Halfhill of Bidwell. Addyson is also welcomed by all her aunts and uncles. Fifth birthday celebrated Alivia Grace McCarty of Bidwell celebrated her fifth birthday on April 9, 2012. She celebrated with all of her family and friends. She did a Disney Princess theme for her party and it took place at Pump Up The Fun in Huntington,W.Va. She will start kindergarten in the fall. Alivia Grace McCarty Lack of minorities on dating reality shows under fire NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Galinsky’s students were predominantly white when he taught acting. Now that he tries to help people break into a different form of show business as operator of the New York Reality TV School, about half of his students are racial minorities. That accounts for his skepticism about claims by producers of ABC’s “The Bachelor” series that they’ve had a hard time finding black singles willing to be on the show. The nearly all-white racial makeup of the series (and its spinoff, “The Bachelorette”) has simmered as an issue for years. Now it’s in the forefront with the filing of a lawsuit last week by two black men from Nashville, Tenn., who say they were given little consideration when they tried to get on the show. Through 16 seasons, all of the men given star billing to search for a mate were white. Same with the women in the seven seasons of “The Bachelorette.” Two Hispanic contestants have been selected winners; the rest were all white. The pattern extends to the pool of would-be mates, even when producers were aware critics were talking about the issue. None of the women vying for the bachelor’s hand during the past four seasons were black, and one was in Season 12. That’s one black woman out of 130, according to a review of the casts posted online. “These shows have been very intentional in the gender and race stereotypes that they’ve created,” said Jennifer lieved there’s little conPozner, author of “Real- cern about diversity ity Bites Back: The Trou- within the network unbling Truth About Guilty less it helps make money. “Once you have a good Pleasure TV. “It would be very, very thing going in this indusdifficult for people of try, you don’t want to color to miss the mes- mess up the formula,” he sage that not only is this said. The lawsuit points out show not meant for you, but we as producers of that dating shows with ‘The Bachelor’ do not diverse casts like “Flawant you to see yourself vor of Love” and “I Love in a romantic starring New York” demonstrate role. You don’t get to proven interest among play prince and princess. blacks in these shows. You don’t get to fantasize Other popular reality series, including about love,” “ S u r v i v o r, ” said Pozner, ”Dancing With a media critthe Stars” and ic who has “These “American questioned shows have Idol,” seem to the show’s have no trouracial make- been very ble achieving up since its a diverse cast. first season. intentional On the face One of in the gender of it, ABC the Nashwould not ville men and race seem to have who sued, a fear of inter2 6 - y e a r - stereotypes racial relationold teacher ships. One of Christopher that they’ve its dramas, J o h n s o n , created.” “Scandal,” feasaid he was tures a white stopped im— Jennifer Ponzer president who mediately Author, “Reality Bites has an affair when he with a black went to a woman. casting call There would also seem for “The Bachelor” and asked what he was do- to be few societal baring there. He said he was riers. A Pew Research told to hand in materials, Center study released in and never got a call-back February found about 83 percent of Americans say or tryout. Warner Horizon Tele- it is “all right for blacks vision, which produces and whites to date each the series, called the other,” and about 63 percomplaint “baseless and cent said they’d be fine without merit.” The with it if a family memcompany said producers ber married outside their “have been consistently race. But resistance grew — and publicly — vocal about seeking diverse with age, according to candidates for both pro- the survey. Only 55 percent of whites aged 50 to grams.” The lawsuit quotes 64 expressed acceptance Michael Fleiss, creator of a mixed-race marriage of the series, telling “En- in the family. Acceptance tertainment Weekly” that dropped to 38 percent “we always want to cast among whites aged 65 for ethnic diversity. It’s and over. The median age of a just that for whatever reason, they don’t come typical viewer of “The forward. I wish they Bachelor” is just over 50, the Nielsen company would.” Galinsky said he be- said. Perhaps reflecting what they see on the screen, the show’s audience is overwhelmingly white: 88 percent of “The Bachelor” viewers this season were white, with 11 percent black or Hispanic. Viewership for the typical primetime network show is 74 percent white, Nielsen said. Those numbers have been consistent: The audience for the debut season of “The Bachelor” in 2002 was 90 percent white. Eric Deggans, a media critic for the Tampa Bay Times who has also written about the issue, noted that casting a minority bachelor would raise questions for the show: Would that white audience feel excluded if mostly minority women are brought on to try and strike up a relationship? Would people object to seeing a bachelor date many women outside his race? “It’s been my experience that TV executives are pretty cynical about how TV audiences react to race,” Deggans wrote. “And the last thing ABC wants is a cycle of ‘The Bachelor,’ topped by a minority male, where audiences watch less and less, providing an embarrassing display and hobbling a key franchise.” Posner said that she believed many of the show’s advertisers, both traditional and through product placement, prefer to see a primarily white audience and will pay more to get access to it. More awareness of the issue can’t hurt, she said. “I hope that the lawsuit will get people to start to question why the longestrunning dating franchise on network television dating show is being produced as if we’re in the 1950s segregated South,” she said. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 04. April Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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