https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/73e3f102c1313b1db438a02a93d437a6.pdf ca985eac6f55529aa45e2f864aa48fea PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS A look at historic places around Meigs County .... C1 Partly sunny today. High of 70. Low of 45 ........ A3 Week 6 football action .... B1 OBITUARIES James K. Arrowood, 50 Mattie E. Buck, 94 Charles R. Burd, 76 Grace A. (Irion) Johnson, 90 Roger L. Stobart, 64 Terry L. Vallance, 63 $2.00 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 40 Sales tax increase goes into effect Monday Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com MEIGS COUNTY — A half-percent sales tax increase approved by the Meigs County Commissioners will go into effect on Monday. The increase was approved by a unanimous vote on June 7 during a regular meeting of the commissioners by an emergency resolution. The resolution read, “there are not sufficient funds available to operate Meigs County’s government and that the additional mon- ey is needed for the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the county.” It was emphasized by Tom Anderson, president, that “a financial emergency exists, and the increase in sales and use tax is absolutely necessary.” Sales tax in the county will now be 7 percent instead of 6.5 percent, meaning that the county will now received 1.5 cents for each dollar of taxable items purchased in the county. The remaining 5.5 percent goes directly to the state. The half percent increase is the first increase in sales tax since February 1987, al- though it had been discussed on numerous occasions with no action taken. A half-percent increase did appear on the ballot in 2002, with the money to be earmarked for the Sheriff’s Office. The increase was voted down. It is estimated (from the 2011 sales tax figures) that the increase in sales tax wold generate $687,000 annually for the county. In 2011, a total of $1,374,024.22 was received by the county from the collection of sales tax. The increase to a sevenpercent sales tax makes Meigs County equal with Vinton, Jackson, Washing- ton and Lawrence counties. Athens and Gallia counties both have a 6.75-percent sales tax. Cuyahoga County has the state’s highest sales tax at 7.75 percent, while Lorain, Butler, Stark and Wayne counties are the lowest in the state at 6.25 percent. Forty-seven other counties currently have a sevenpercent sales tax, making it the most common tax rate in the state. Two public hearings were held prior to the passage of the resolution in support of the increase. During the meetings held in May, local residents and business owners were given the chance to ask questions about the then proposed increase and hear from the commissioners about the need for the increase. Commissioner Tim Ihle explained that the Commissioners have looked at every way possible to cut the budget, and everything that could be cut has been. While the county is just getting by paying its bills, there is no money left to repair or maintain the infrastructure in the county. In addition to the increase in sales tax, an increase of the conveyance fee was also approved by the commissioners. The conveyance fee increase took effect in July. The main sources of income for the county are user fees, sales tax, and real estate taxes. The commissioners approved an increase in conveyance fees (one type of user fee) and sales tax, thereby not placing all of the cost on property owners, but spreading it more evenly. Sales tax is paid by everyone who shops in the county, not just those who reside here, while conveyance fees are paid on the sale of property from one party to another. Commissioners enter into K-A sewer agreement Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com Photos by Sarah Hawley/ Daily Sentinel Several students helped to bag up vegetables to be sent home with Eastern Elementary students on Friday. Produce giveaway held Staff Report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com TUPPERS PLAINS — Beets, turnips and carrots, oh my! A truck load of produce was unloaded on Friday morning at Eastern Elementary School to be given to any Meigs County resident. Produce including, beets, turnips, red peppers, carrots, cucumbers and squash, was distributed among students, parents, faculty, staff and any one who stopped by the school. More than 100 bags of produce were sent home with students in the school, while many others stopped by the school to pickup the vegetables. Food for the giveaway was offered by the Southeastern Ohio Regional Food Bank which is located in Logan, Ohio. Students from the Eastern Middle School Student Council, junior See PRODUCE ‌| A2 Middle school and high school students helped to unload the vegetables which were delivered to the school on Friday morning for distribution to residents of Meigs County. GALLIPOLIS — After nine months of negotiations, the Gallia County Board of Commissioners and the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland have entered into an agreement in relation to the completion of the Kanauga-Addison Sewer Project. According to a letter issued by the commissioners on September 20 to property owners affected by the sewer, the agreement signed by the bonding company stipulates that the company will tender the full amount of the project bond, $3.5 million, to Gallia County. According to the letter, this amount will allow the county to take control of and fund the project completion. “We are confident this amount will allow us adequate funding for project completion,” the letter reads. The original contract with Trimat Construction, Inc., was terminated in January 2012 after the commission issued a seven-day notice of termination to the company on January 12, citing a “continued failure” to meet schedules and an “excessive amount of claims” placed on the project. Following the termination, the project was turned over to Trimat’s bonding company, the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, for completion. In the nine months since the termination of the original contract, according to the letter, the bonding company has hired an outside company to “camera” and clean the entire gravity collection system in order to discover the areas of the project that need replaced. Reportedly, the entire system consists of 60,000 linear feet of sewer line and there is approximately 13,000 of that line that will need to be reconstructed as it, reportedly, does not meet project specifications. The letter additionally states that “Gallia County will also reclaim the areas disturbed by the original project construction that are not within the areas that need reconstruction work. … in the areas where reconstruction work is necessary, reclamation will be completed shortly after the construction work.” Additionally, the letter states that a new contractor hired by the county will begin by completing the area served by the lift station in Kanauga and then move north, completing areas served by lift stations near the Bowling Alley and Georges Creek on Ohio 7, as well as the lift station located on Addison Pike. “Our goal is to complete the entire project as soon as possible,” the letter reads. “This plan of action will allow residents and businesses to begin connections in the southern areas of the sewer project while northern areas are still under construction.” Trimat Construction was awarded the bid for the sewer project on July 30, 2009, after the company presented the lowest bid for the project at $3,488,183.44. Just prior to termination, change orders for the project totaled $938,895.94, increasing the contract for construction to $4,427,079.38. See SEWER ‌| A2 Woods pleads guilty to second degree murder Agrees to testify against McCallister, Adkins Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT — Matthew C. Woods, 25, Gallipolis Ferry, has pleaded guilty to second degree murder as part of a plea agreement he entered into on Friday morning in Mason County Circuit Court. Woods, along with Chad W. McCallister, 30, Apple Grove, and Steven L. Ad- kins, Jr., 26, Apple Grove, were charged in the July 2011 murder of Rene Gonzalez. A grand jury indicted the men in January on first degree murder charges. Woods, along with his counsel Kevin Huhgart and Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Damon Morgan, appeared before Judge David W. Nibert to discuss the plea. Woods agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge, second degree murder, which basically removes the deliberate element of first degree murder. He also agreed to cooperate with the prosecution by providing “truthful testimony” in relation to the other two men charged in the murder indictment. McCallister’s trial is set for Dec. 11 while Adkins recently requested new attorneys to represent his case. The plea agreement also states upon Woods’ admission of guilt to murder in the second degree, the state will dismiss a burglary charge allegedly involving Woods in June 2011. During Morgan’s summary of the state’s evidence against Woods, it File photo was noted Woods had Matthew C. Woods (far right), one of the three men accused in been accused of being a the 2011 murder of Rene Gonzalez, has pleaded guilty to second See WOODS ‌| A2 degree murder as part of a plea agreement. �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Gallia County Community Calendar Saturday, Sept. 29 GALLIPOLIS — Founders’ Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Our House Museum. Several local crafters who specialize in various arts will be present, along with Live Music by Leon Queen and friends. Soup, beans, homemade cornbread, homemade apple butter, desserts, tea and coffee will be served. The event is free and everyone is welcome. Monday, Oct. 1 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch meeting, 6:30 p.m., Gallipolis Justice Center, 518 Second Avenue. Tour of building after the meeting. Tuesday, Oct. 2 GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch at 12 p.m. at Tuscany Cuccini in Gallipolis. KANAUGA — Basket Games sponsored by the Gallia County Democrats, 5 p.m., AMVETS on Liberty Avenue in Kanauga. Games begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call (740) 339-3702. Saturday, Oct. 6 MERCERVILLE — Hannan Trace Fall Carnival, 12-3 p.m. Hannan Trace Elementary. Live entertainment, games, prizes, cake walk, bingo, etc. Auction at 1 p.m. BIDWELL — Relay for Life fundraiser yard sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Ohio 554, Bidwell. The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Walkers in Faith Relay for Life Team is organizing the event. Donations are needed. If you have items that need picked up, text or call (740) 645-0320. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. GALLIPOLIS — “Oktoberfest” celebration, 5 p.m., American Legion on McCormick Road. All proceeds will go toward assisting the family of Gallipolis Police Officer Jamie Bartels. Tuesday, Oct. 9 GALLIPOLIS — TRIAD/SALT meeting membership drive, 1 p.m., Senior Resource Center, 1167 Ohio 160. A sheriff’s office K-9 demonstration will be held. Meigs County Calendar Monday, Oct. 1 ALFRED — Orange Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Orange Township building on the Roger Ritchie property. SYRACUSE — The Sutton Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at Syracuse Volunteer Fenton Taylor helped to organize the bags and boxes Village Hall. POMEROY — The Meigs of vegetables which were distributed on Friday at Eastern ElCounty Cancer Initiative ementary School. Inc. (MCCI) will meet at Produce From Page A1 high football team and the high school National Honor Society helped to unload the produce and organize it into bags for Sewer From Page A1 As reported at the time of the original contract termination, the total cost for the project is $5.75 million and is being paid for through approximately $3 million in low-interest loans and $2.7 million in grant funding. The settlement agreement distribution. Several volunteers also helped with distributing the food and registering those taking part in the giveaway. noon in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department. New members welcome. For more information contact Courtney Midkiff at (740) 992-6626, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 CHESTER — The Chester Shade Historical Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Academy. Friday, Oct. 5 POMEROY — Meigs County PERI Chapter 74 will meet at 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. Guest Speaker will be Cathy Ash from Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging. Tuesday, Oct. 9 BEDFORD TWP. — The Bedford Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the town hall. TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Board will meet at 5 p.m. at the TPRSD office. Birthdays POMEROY — Betty Roberts Butcher of 35698 Long Hollow Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 will celebrate her 87th birthday on Oct. 9. Cards may be sent to her at that address. Gallia County Briefs City commission meeting scheduled GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2 at the Gallia County Convention and Visitors’ signed by Gallia County Bureau, 61 Court Street, GalCommission President Har- lipolis. On the agenda is legold Montgomery and claims islation to amend the current counsel for the bonding com- appropriations and transfer/ pany on September 20 states advance ordinances. that Fidelity and Deposit Board of Health Company of Maryland will to meet pay the county $3.5 million within 21 calendar days of GALLIPOLIS — The Galthe agreement signing. lia County Board of Health will meet at 9 a.m. on Octo- ber 3 in the conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike. ‘Oktoberfest’ Celebration at the American Legion GALLIPOLIS — An “Oktoberfest Celebration” for Gallipolis Police Officer Jamie Bartels and his family will be held beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 6 at the American Legion on McCormick Road. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Bartels family. The public is encouraged to attend the event in support of a local police officer injured in the line of duty. Gallipolis Township budget hearing slated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Township Trustees will hold a budget meeting at 7 p.m. on October 8 in the second floor meeting room at the Gallia County Courthouse. The meeting will be held for the purpose of considering and adopting the 2013 township budget. All township residents are welcome to attend. “My life just got better” I’m a luck lucky ky woman — I ha have vee a beautiful beau bbe autiful family, a healthy family faamilyy a happy family. happpy fami hha miily. Health district budgets available for inspection GALLIPOLIS — Budgets for the Gallia County General Health District have been completed for fiscal year 2013 and are now open for public inspection at the health department located in the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike, Suite D. 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VA Clinic expands hours, plans enrollment fair GALLIPOLIS — Beginning on October 9, the Gallipolis VA Clinic will be open four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, the clinic will be hosting an enrollment fair from 1-4 p.m. on October 12 at the clinic. The fair will offer area veterans the opportunity to determine their eligibility for VA health care. Veterans wishing to enroll will need to bring their military discharge papers (DD214). Flu shots will also be available. The clinic is located at 323A Upper River Road, Gallipolis, behind the Super 8 Motel. Buckeye Hills launches annual IDEA campaign RIO GRANDE — In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Gallia-JacksonVinton Joint Vocational School District conducts, on an annual basis, an intensive campaign to identify handicapped children under the age of 22. For further information regarding available services, please contact Steve Saunders of the Buckeye Hills Career Center at 740-245-5334. 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 — In an effort to aid voters in becoming better informed about ballot issues and candidates, Bossard Library requests that election information on candidates and issues be sent to the library for display and distribution. Candidates and committees should contact Debbie Saunders, Library Director, at 446-7323 or saundede@oplin.org for guidelines pertaining to this notice prior to sending information. 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 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. ask that he give a “buddy” a ride. The “buddy” was later identified by Woods as Adkins. Woods said he went to McCallistser’s home on Millstone Road where the three men entered into a plan to “rob and maybe assault” Gonzalez. Morgan then asked if all three men knew of the possibilities of robbing or causing harm to Gonzalez which Woods confirmed. Woods said he didn’t know Gonzalez but knew of him when he drove Adkins to Gonzalez’s home. He said Adkins was out of his sight when he heard two gunshots. Woods then said Adkins came back to the car and indicated he had killed Gonzalez. Woods and Adkins then went back to McCallister’s residence, telling McCallister what had happened. Morgan asked what McCallister’s reaction was upon hearing of Gonzalez’s murder, with Woods’ responding, “excitement.” Morgan then asked Woods if McCallister seemed “pleased” to which Woods said “yes.” Woods said he then drove Adkins to Point Pleasant and dropped him off. Nibert granted the defendant’s request to be immediately transferred from the Western Regional Jail to the Central Regional Jail. Hugart told Nibert his client had already been assaulted once at the Western Regional Jail and now that he’d agreed to testify in the cases against McCallister and Adkins, he was concerned about his safety. All three men charged in Gonzalez’s murder had been housed at the Western Regional Jail up until this point. The state is asking for a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for Woods. Nibert referred the case to county probationary officers for a recommendation on sentencing, scheduling that sentencing for 1 p.m., Dec. 10 in Mason County Circuit Court. Library seeks information on candidates and issues Woods ������������������������������� ����������������������������� ����� �������������������������������� ������������������������������ ��� ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ���������������������������� ������ ���� more energy energy������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������ even teach Zumba! 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At Friday’s hearing, Nibert discussed the section of the plea containing Woods’ statement regarding his involvement in the crime. Morgan was then permitted to question further on this matter with Woods consenting. While being questioned by Morgan, Woods said McCallister had called him to �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Meigs County Local Briefs Road open MEIGS COUNTY — The Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 announced, on Friday, that Ohio 124 at the 64.20 mile marker (Junction of Ohio 681 and Ohio 124) is now open to all traffic without any restriction. The section of Ohio 124 had been restricted to allow for a slip repair project. Childhood immunization clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Meigs County Health Department. Please bring shot record and medical card or commercial insurance if applicable. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A donation is appreciated, but not required. Flu Shots now available Submitted photos POMEROY — Flue shots will be available from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Meigs County Health Department. Shots are available for ages six months and up. Some insurances are accepted. For more information contact the Meigs County Health Department at 992-6626. Peoples Bank employees donate $5,000 worth of supplies for the 9/11 donation drive. Those who participated were, from the left, Animal Blessing Aaron Winters, Kristi Shaffer, Chet Hockenberry, Anne Gilliland, Maryann Mitchell, Connie Grimes, Dan Johnson, Richard Stafford, POMEROY — An animal blessing will be held from Roxie Neville, and Julie Snider. 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Grace Episcopal Church. The 9/11 overseas troops remembered AmeriCorps partners with National Guard MARIETTA — Tallies have been counted for a recent 9/11 Donation Drive, put on by AmeriCorps College Guides at Washington State Community College (WSCC). The two-week long drive was in honor of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and involved putting together care packages to send to U.S. military troops stationed overseas. WSCC AmeriCorps college guides partnered with the National Guard to send the care packages; they also held a memorial service on Sept. 11, with hopes for it to become an annual event at the college. During the drive, a total of 671 items were donated or purchased with monetary donations. In addition, several local companies and small businesses donated towards this service project. Colgate Palmolive in Cambridge donated 250 items including soaps, deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. The Washington County Veterans Service Office donated pens, mini flashlights, and water bottles. Family Dollar in Malta donated various food and hygiene items. Peoples Bank donated over $5,000 worth of supplies towards the donation drive, with items ranging from sun block and hand sanitizer to hacky sacks and foam footballs. Peoples Bank Executive Vice President Rick Stafford says that giving back to the community is an essential part of how Peoples Bank operates every day. “When we heard about the good work being done by the AmeriCorps college guides, we felt compelled to support the cause. We have many bank associates with fam- blessing of animals is a custom conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. Francis’ feast day is Oct. 4. Churches and groups of all religions celebrate the bond of creation between animals and humans by offering a prayer as the animal is gently sprinkled with holy water. All area community members are invited to bring their pets. Refreshments for both owners and canines will be served. Homecoming MIDDLEPORT — Ash Street Church will celebrate 40 years with Homecoming on Sunday, Sept 30. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Mike Foreman of Rejoicing Life Church in Middleport will be the speaker in the 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service. A potluck dinner will follow the service at approximately 12:30 p.m. A service of special singing will follow the potluck. The Ash Street Church choir and Rief Herman are among the singers. Pastor Mark Morrow invites the public to attend. The church is located at 398 Ash Street in Middleport, Ohio. EAGLE RIDGE — Eagle Ridge Community Church Homecoming will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30. Pot luck dinner will be held at noon, with special singing at 1:30 p.m. with Truly Saved, Brian and Family Connections, Everett Grant, and others. HEMLOCK GROVE — Hemlock Grove Christian Church will host its Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 7. Sunday School classes will be held at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship services at 10 a.m. with Pastor Diana Carsey Kinder. A potluck lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m., and an afternoon worship service at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by The Sunderman Family and the Hemlock Grove Praise and Worship Team. Ohio Valley Forecast Ohio National Guard Staff Sergeant Jeff Ward comes on campus to pick up donation drive supplies from WSCC AmeriCorps College Guides Katey Blackwell (left) and Heather Saling. ily members in the service performing fantastic work, such as Anne Gilliland (mother of U.S. Navy Equipment Operator Stefen Gilliland) and Chet Hockenberry (father of U.S. Army Specialist Kyle Hockenberry, who was injured in combat), just to name a few,” says Stafford. Heather Saling, WSCC AmeriCorps college guide, thanks everyone that donated toward the drive. “The total amount of items exceeded our expectations and made our first service project a success,” notes Saling. “We are glad to know that all of the donations are being sent to our soldiers and we look forward to this project happening again in future years.” The college guides at WSCC are members of AmeriCorps State and National. They are fouryear college graduates, dedicated to serving their communities. To learn more about AmeriCorps, visit www.americorps. gov. 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The President has worked tirelessly to end the war in Iraq, expand health care to all Americans and implemented an economic recovery program that has created nearly three million jobs. He has accomplished so much and still has a great deal left to do. Everything he fought for is now at stake. The question is simple. Will we go forward and build on these accomplishments or will we go back? The answer is now in our hands. President Obama’s commitment to American women and their families is important. President Obama, the father of two daughters, believes that women’s issues are very important issues. So do I. He believes in equal pay for equal work. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law. It insures that women will receive the same wages, for the same work as men. Do you like that? I do. We now see improved health care for women. Starting in 2012, new health insurance plans are required to cover preventive services like mammograms, contraception and domestic violence screenings without charge. Do you like that? I do. President Obama is protecting a woman’s right to choose. He reversed the global gag rule which banned the government from providing aid to international family planning groups. He stood up to Republicans in Congress trying to roll back a woman’s right to choose what she should do with her own body. He also defended Planned Parenthood, which provides free, or reduced price health care for women. Mitt Romney has stated he would unfund Planned Parenthood. Many women would no longer be able to have mammogram screenings for free. President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act to restore health care as a basic cornerstone of middle-class security in America. It prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions or from cancelling coverage when someone gets sick. There are no longer lifetime caps on dollar amounts. Do you like that? I do, and I am on Medicare. Access to health care has been expanded. Now, 32 million more Americans are able to afford health insurance for the first time. Nearly all Americans, 95 of those under the age of 65, will have affordable health insurance. Do you like that? I do. The President has closed the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan “donut hole.” Over 2.6 million seniors have saved an average of $550 on prescription drugs. By 2020 the Medicare “donut hole” will be closed entirely. Do you like that? I do. Please remember senior voters (those over 65), you should remember that the Republican party never wanted” Medicare to begin with. Do you think you can find an insurance policy with complete coverage for $6,400 per year at age 65? That is the amount your insurance voucher will be if the Republicans have their way. I know the economy is not back to where it should be. But, please remember, the Republicans in Congress stopped everything the President wanted to do by calling for a filibuster. Our roads and bridges, our infrastructure, are falling apart. Put people to work repairing and building our infrastructure. President Obama ended the Iraq War. President Bush lied to us about Iraq. We went to war on false pretenses. A lot of American soldiers and Iraqi citizens died under those false pretenses. When he campaigned in 2008, President Obama promised to end the war in Iraq. He did. President Obama is trying to bring home our troops from Afghanistan. There is an end date on the calendar. President Obama got Osama bin Laden. President Bush stated during his presidency that he had given up looking for bin Laden. President Obama ordered Navy Seal Team 6 to go and get him and bring him to justice. They did, and I like that. President Obama has honored the services of Veterans and their families. Thanks to new tax credits given to business for hiring currently unemployed and or disabled veterans, our troops and their families can now find employment that will insure them the chance of keeping their heads above water. The question is simple. Will we go forward and build on these accomplishments, or will we go back, erasing all the progress that has been made in this country? The answer is now in our hands, the voters of America. There are so many other accomplishments to address. I hope to be able to address these issues in the very near future. Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, please call one of our newsrooms. Our main numbers are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-2342 Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH (740) 992-2155 Register • Pt. 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Sunday will mark the start of the 100-day countdown to “Taxmageddon” — the date the largest tax hikes in the history of America will take effect. They will hit families and small businesses in three great waves on January 1, 2013. In 2001 and 2003, the GOP Congress enacted several tax cuts for small business owners, families and investors. The following tax hikes will occur on January 1, 2013: Personal income tax rates will rise on January 1, 2013. The top income tax rate will rise from 35 to 39.6 percent (this is also the rate at which the majority of small business profits are taxed). The lowest rate will rise from 10 to 15 percent. All the rates in between will also rise. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will again phase out, which has the same mathematical effect as higher marginal tax rates. The full list of marginal rate hikes is below: • The 10 percent bracket rises to a new and expanded 15 percent • The 25 percent bracket rises to 28 percent • The 28 percent bracket rises to 31 percent • The 33 percent bracket rises to 36 percent • The 35 percent bracket rises to 39.6 percent Higher taxes on marriage and family are also coming on January 1, 2013. The child tax credit will be cut in half from $1,000 to $500 per child. The standard deduction will no longer be doubled for married couples relative to the single level. There are other tax increases, as well. There are 20 new or higher taxes in Obamacare. Taxes will be raised on all types of businesses. There are literally scores of tax hikes on business that will take place. Tax Benefits for Education and Teaching will be re- duced. The deduction for tuition and fees will not be available. Tax credits for education will be limited. Teachers will no longer be able to deduct classroom expenses. E mail me and I can send you a more complete list: kevsanden@ gmail.com. Please help restore our country’s freedoms and not further entanglements under an oppressive government. Vote for Mitt Romney, Josh Mandel and Bill Johnson. Kevin Dennis, Gallipolis, Ohio Reader: Voter ID laws target Democrats Dear Editor, Since President Obama was elected, nearly a dozen state passed laws requiring governmental identification cards to vote. These various states include Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. Altogether, we read, these states control almost half the electoral votes needed for victory in November. It’s estimated that perhaps one in ten adult citizens in these particular states lack the necessary photo IDs. The segments of the electorate likely to vote Democratic — e.g. African Americans, Hispanic and the elderly, in general — may be the most excluded proportionally. This circumstance should embarrass the ardent proponents of participatory government among us. William Dauenhauer, Willowick, Ohio Reader criticizes county commission’s priorities Dear Editor, It seems to me, the Gallia County Commissioners would be far better off seeking money to build a police and sheriff’s department to better protect the people already living in Gallia County rather than trying to gain more not to serve and allow crime to mount at an alarming rate because of lack of personnel and equipment. It appears the gain of a few surmounts the welfare and safety of many. Tom Woodward, Gallia County, Ohio Reader: Vandalism won’t change my vote Dear Editor, I would like to thank whoever decided that it was a fabulous idea to Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. drive through my front yard mowing over every political sign I had. You have reminded me why I am so determined to be true to myself and my beliefs. This just brings to light how ignorant people can be. On Saturday evening the 22nd, my husband and I discovered that our political signs had been damaged only feet from our front porch. Examining the signs we initially determined that someone physically walked through the yard and stomped them over to the ground. You could see some kind of black print on the signs and some grease on another and they were bent at a 90 degree angle. When Sunday morning arrived and the daylight was bright, we discovered to our discontent that there were tire tracks entering our property and exiting across the driveway. They even had to navigate between our mailbox and small tree to get back to the road. Re-examining our signs it was now clear that the marks across the signs were not boot prints but tire tracks and that the greasy spot was in fact gear grease/rear end grease hence proof our signs were run over with a vehicle. Now this could have several explanations; a drunk driver, a bunch of foolish kids, someone who didn’t like our political views or who just didn’t like our family. I have ruled out the drunk driver scenario because the intent was clear by only destroying the signs. As for just a bunch of foolish kids, I find that unlikely considering that unfortunately most young adults could care less about politics. I have a feeling this was more than just a random act of disrespect. If this was done by someone who didn’t like our family or our political views it should be sad news to them that this doesn’t change who we are. I am not going to change my views because someone thinks they can rattle my cage by trespassing on my property and running down my campaign signs. The only thing they have done is reinforce my belief of standing strong in what you believe no matter what the opposition. My husband and I are still voting Obama for President, Steve Kane for Sheriff, Sherrod Brown for Senate and Debbie Phillips for Representative, and that will not change no matter what anyone says or does! Although I do not know the motive for this downright rude incident, I do know that I am the one who pays the mortgage and the property taxes of our home so … stay out of my yard! Shawna Young Guysville, Ohio 45735 Sunday Times Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 200 Main Street Point Pleasant, W.Va. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Phone (304) 675-1333 Letters to the Editor Fax (304) 675-5234 Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. www.mydailyregister.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Obituaries James K. ‘Jimbo’ Arrowood James K. “Jimbo” Arrowood, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born December 16, 1963, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Shelia J. (Bright) Arrowood and the late James E. Arrowood. He spent over 20 years as a cable technician. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved children, James J., Kasey and Mary Grace Arrowood; sisters, Ruthie (Clyde) Potter and Kelly (Brandon) Morgan; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2012, at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Oak Hill, with Pastor Ron Bynum officiating. Burial will follow in the Arrowood Family Cemetery on Centerpoint Rd in Oak Hill. Friends may call Monday, from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his mother, Shelia J. Arrowood, 18660 State Route 279, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656. Online condolences may be sent to www.e-k-lewisfuneral.com. Mattie Eileen Buck Mattie Eileen Buck, 94, of East Letart, Ohio, joined our heavenly Father on September 5, 2012, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on March 26, 1918, to parents, Early and Mabel Shields Roush. She is survived by daughters, Sue Ann Beegle and husband, Don, of Homosassa, Florida, and Pamela Kay Greene and husband, Patrick, of Tombstone, Arizona; four grandchildren, Zane Beegle and wife, Wendy, of Leon, West Virginia, Tracy Caudill and husband, Larry, of Lexington, Kentucky, Paige and Perry Greene of Tombstone, Arizona; five great-grandchildren, Brett, Zach and Joe Beegle, Christian and Dillon Caudill. “Ms. Buck”, a graduate of Ohio University, was a dedicated member of the East Letart Methodist Church, Meigs County Retired Teachers Association, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, Meigs County Senior Citizens, Middleport Literary Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, and a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. She passionately served Southern Local School District for 37 years as an elementary school teacher and was loved by all she taught. A memorial/life celebration is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood, West Virginia, with Larry Fisher officiating. Graveside services will follow at Letart Falls Cemetery. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the East Letart United Methodist Church, c/o Opal Hupp, 49195 Manuel Road, Racine, Ohio 45771. “The goodness within only lives on when you share it with others”. Condolences may be emailed to the family at roush94@yahoo.com or on our website at www.roushfuneralhome.com. Roger L. Stobart Roger L. Stobart, 64, of Middleport, passed away, at 2:55 p.m., on Thursday, September 27, 2012, in the Holzer Medical Center of Gallipolis. Born October 30, 1947, the Antiquity community, he was the son of the late George D. and Velma Vorhese Stobart. He retired as a carpenter from the Carpenters Local Union #650 at Pomeroy, he was a member of the Middleport Church of Christ, he served in a the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, which he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, he was also a member of the Drew Webster Post # 39 of the American Legion, Fenney-Bennet Post #128 Veterans Foreign Wars of Middleport, and Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife of 44 wonderful years, Linda Forrest Stobart; his daughters, Belinda Grimm Roush Pendleton, of Dyesville, Ohio, Elizabeth (Jason) Roush, of Chester; his son, H.J. (Alonna) Grimm, of Middleport; his grandchildren, Zack Grimm, Tori Cleland, Harley Bob Smallwood, Beuford Smallwood Jr., Nathan Grimm, and Nicole Black; his great-grandchildren, Christian Rhyne, Baelyn Rhyne, Beuford Smallwood III, Bambi Smallwood, and Hunter Smallwood. His sisters Sue Rice, of Racine, Hazel (Bob) Dudding, of Racine, and brother, John Stobart, of Racine, his brother-in-law, Bill Sayre Forrest, of Cincinnati, and sister-in-law, Barbara Hysell Forrest, of Cincinnati, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to Roger’s parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle “Shelly” Stobart; his granddaughters, Amber Roush, Mallory Black, and Kristin Grimm; a grandson, Roger Grimm; a brother, Don Stobart; and a sister, Edna Hunnell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home of Middleport/Pomeroy with Al Hartson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bradford Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Fenney-Bennet Post #128 of Middleport. Family and friends may call from 2 -4 and 6 -8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensking.com. L. Johnson of Washington Court House, Sandy (Neal) Reid of Greenfield, Karen (Keith) Lisle of Warrior, Alabama, and Marlene Johnson of Syracuse. Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive her. Grace was a very kind, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who loved her family dearly. She did volunteer work, was an avid sports fan of the Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds. Grace was a beautician for many years in Middleport and Pomeroy. She was a long time member of the Heath United Methodist Church of Middleport and a member of the Gallipolis Eastern Star. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2012, in the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport and the funeral will be Tuesday, October 2, 2012, with Pastor Neal Reid officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eleanor Circle of the Heath United Methodist Church. An online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Death notices Terry Lee Vallance Terry Lee Vallance, 63, died on September 19, 2012 in Savannah, Georgia. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Vinton Baptist Church in Vinton, Ohio. Visiting hours will be from 1-4 p.m. with a service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gallia Strong Tower Recovery Ministry, c/o Vinton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 38, Vinton, OH 45686. Charles Ray Burd Charles Ray Burd, 76, of Scottown, Ohio, died Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. by Pastor Ivan AsGrace Alberta (Irion) Johnson bury. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Grace Alberta (Irion) Johnson, 90, of Middleport, passed Ohio. away in Hanceville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, September 27, 2012. She was born December 14, 1921, in Eureka, Ohio, to Frank Irion and Sadie (Sheets) Irion. Her husband, James (Jugger) Johnson, Jr. and son, Lewis Van Johnson preceded her in death. Her sister, Francis (Taylor) Ruth of Bucyrus, brother, Kenneth Irion of Worthington, three children and their spouses and daughter-in-law survive her: James House likely to stay in GOP hands ied Congress. “There’s no groundswell of public support” for either side. Republicans controlled a peak of 242 House seats in this Congress, their highwater mark since just after World War II. Several longtime lawmakers are in tight races, including 26-year veteran Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., and Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., serving in his 20th year. But two dozen of the toughest contests involve members of the House GOP freshman class of 2010, when tea party fervor helped sweep 87 of them into office. Though freshmen are perennially among the most vulnerable, the last election’s conservative crop helped drive House leaders into headline-grabbing showdowns with Obama over federal spending and borrowing. Democrats are trying to cast them and House Republicans overall as obstructionists with extreme views. Some freshmen show little sign of backing down. “I’m a constitutional conservative standing up for the principles and values of this country,” said Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., one of the House GOP’s leading money raisers. Others are projecting softer messages. While Rep. Frank Guinta, R-N.H., called himself “a tested conservative” and spoke of being “fed up with Washington” in 2010, his 2012 ads have focused on the rising federal debt and say, “My No. 1 priority is helping people find jobs.” One GOP advantage this year is money, lots of it. Republican House candidates have raised $373 million since this campaign cycle began in 2011, and that’s about $100 million more than Democrats, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. The National Republican Congressional Committee, the House GOP’s campaign arm, has spent about $20 million since last year in independent expenditures for or against candidates, well above the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s $14 million, the center says. More money is certain to come from outside groups that can legally spend un- limited funds to help candidates. American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, affiliated with GOP strategist Karl Rove, have spent more than $1 million on independent ads and other boosts for House GOP candidates in New York, Nevada and Arizona. Spokesman Nate Hodson says they plan to spend “tens of millions” more by Election Day. Other groups helping House Republicans include the Congressional Leadership Fund associated with House GOP leaders, the YG Action Fund founded by aides to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., and the Chamber of Commerce. Democrats are getting assistance from the House Majority PAC connected to House Democratic leaders, the Service Employees International Union and the League of Conservation Voters. But they are expected to be significantly outspent by their GOP rivals. “They don’t have to make decisions” about where to spend campaign funds, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters recently. “They have an endless spigot.” Countering that Republican advantage is the 63 seats they took away from Democrats in 2010, when conservatives streamed to the polls motivated by their hatred of Obama’s health care overhaul. GOP strategists acknowledge that some of those new members represent vulnerable districts that historically trend Democratic. The competition stretches from coast to coast. California and New York each has nearly 10 seats in play. Illinois, Florida and North Carolina also feature several tight battles. Even solidly Democratic Massachusetts and ruby red Texas each has a competitive race. Rep. Francisco Canseco, R-Texas, is running in a redrawn district that is less friendly to Republicans and Rep. John Tierney, D-Mass., faces a tough challenge from Tisei. States have redrawn their congressional district lines to reflect the 2010 census, but analysts say neither party was advantaged overall. Redistricting did produce 19 new seats in which no House veterans are running, plus five others where incumbents are squaring off: two in California and one each in Iowa, Louisiana and Ohio. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS stock #N2214 2.5 4 cyl. 6-speed auto, 34 mpg $23,150 SMITH CHEVROLET BUICK 1911 Eastern Ave 740-446-2282 Gallipolis www.smithsuperstore.com 60357945 WASHINGTON (AP) — In one Democratic ad, a grunting, helmet-wearing actor portraying GOP Rep. Jon Runyan of New Jersey, a former football lineman, physically blocks seniors from their Medicare benefits. Another TV ad accuses Massachusetts House GOP hopeful Richard Tisei, an openly gay state senator, of being “too extreme” and links him to the tea party as it flashes pictures of Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingrich. A Republican spot pounds Rep. Mike McIntyre, DN.C., for his state’s high unemployment, showing a barren factory floor and blaming him for backing President Barack Obama’s “wasteful” economic stimulus bill. Democratic House challenger Christie Vilsack of Iowa is accused in an ad of backing Medicare cuts and Obama’s health care overhaul. “She’s fighting for Obama, not you,” the narrator says. With the Nov. 6 election fast approaching, Democrats and Republicans dueling for House control are focusing on poll-tested themes in their attacks. Yet even as Republicans gauge what impact presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s recent struggles might have on House races, the outlook seems essentially unchanged. Democrats may gain a few seats and perhaps do a bit better than was expected weeks ago, but they seem unlikely to grab the additional 25 seats needed to take over the chamber. Of the 435 House districts, only about 60 are considered competitive and roughly 30 others seem potentially in play, evidence of the limited targets both parties have for pickups. Unlike the national voting trends that produced large House gains by Democrats in 2006 and 2008 and then by Republicans in 2010, analysts don’t see either side’s candidates enjoying a decisive political wind this time. “The electorate appears to be weary, weary of promises and weary of any new, bold policy directions,” said Charles Stewart III, a political science professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who has stud- �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 Wife finds herself lonely in marriage Dear Dr. Brothers: My husband and I have been married 23 years. I would say we have a pleasant relationship, but something is missing. I’ve been feeling less and less connected to him. It’s like we are just friends who live together. We’ve never had children, so there’s no empty nest. I hope you don’t suggest marriage counseling, because neither of us wants to do that. I am feeling pretty lonely, which seems odd for a married woman to say. What do you make of all this? — L.R. Dear L.R.: We almost always imagine marriage as a cozy and comforting way of life for two people, and from the outside looking in, that’s a pretty compelling picture. Even when there is conflict in a The fact that marriage, there’s neither of you the image of two is interested in people who are marriage counin it together, seling or workthrough thick ing on making and thin, workthings better in ing through their a deliberate way problems as best means that you they can. Those don’t want to who are in a rock the boat. marriage that Facing the isseems to be wellsues that have established and stood in the way comfortable are of intimacy may not supposed to Dr. Joyce Brothers be more than feel lonely. Uneither of you Syndicated fortunately, your can handle right Columnist situation can be now. If you don’t very real. 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Democrats Tuesday, Oct 2nd Doors open at 5pm Games begin at 6pm AMVETS Kanauga Ohio $20= 20 games info 339-3702 has reviewed emails, court documents and school board records that show the company has been accused of mismanagement involving dozens of teenagers in recent years. PIE is part of a network of organizations that brings close to 30,000 high school students to the U.S. annually in a program overseen by the State Department. The program has come under increasing scrutiny, with critics saying that sponsors are more concerned about profits than the participants. The State Department says the safety of the students is its main concern and that it’s working to make the program better. It wouldn’t comment on PIE’s appeal. Yet emails among State Department officials reviewed by the AP, along with court documents, show a pattern of alleged oversights that one of the officials decried as “lax business practices.” Two of the most serious cases involve PIE host fathers convicted of sexually abusing exchange students, with one spawning a lawsuit that accused the sponsor organization of failing to do an adequate background check. “They’re getting greedy. They’re getting sloppy. And there’s no room for greed or sloppiness when you’re dealing with children,” said Danielle Grijalva, director of the nonprofit Committee for BATTLE DAYS Celebrating the First Battle Of The American Revolution OCTOBER 5-7, 2012 POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. - Mansion House Museum - Crafts, Main Street - Encampments and Craft Demos - Lantern Tour SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. - Mansion House Museum - Crafts, Activities for all Ages, Entertainment sponsored by Main Street Merchants, Main Street - Parade, Main Street - Essay Contest Reception, River Museum - Chief Cornstalk - Ranger Talk and Walk - Daniel and Rebecca Boone - Children's Colonial Games - Andrew Lewis - Anne Bailey - Modock Rounders - Chief Cornstalk - Daniel and Rebecca Boone - Children's Colonial Games - Anne Bailey - Andrew Lewis - Ladies Colonial Tea - Colonial Governor's Reception, American Legion (tickets required for Reception - S.A.R. members only) - Colonial Ball, American Legion (free and public) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH 10:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - Colonial Church Service - Mansion House Museum - Memorial Service (Note: All Activities Held At Tu-Endie-Wei State Park Unless Otherwise Noted) Fort Randolph, located at Krodel Park, will be open both Saturday and Sunday Guided Tram Rides of the Riverfront Murals will be available on Saturday. Cost is $2.00 This year's event is dedicated to Rod Brand for his countless volunteer hours which made the Annual Art Show possible! THANK YOU ROD! 60356958 Safety of Foreign Exchange Students. The State Department has adopted several rules designed to safeguard students over the years, including requiring background checks, but it scrapped plans for a pilot program that would have required more thorough FBI fingerprint checks like those used by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Critics say the more thorough background checks would help identify potential host families who may abuse the students. In one of the abuse cases, 30-year-old PIE host father Shernon James was convicted of molesting a 15-year-old Ukrainian student in 2009 at a hotel in Kissimee, Fla. James had previously been charged with, but acquitted of, possessing child pornography. Another host father for PIE, 52-year-old Craig Steven Ley, of Beaverton, Ore., pleaded guilty in 2010 to sexually abusing a German boy. PIE didn’t do an adequate background check to find out that Ley had a felony record for using another exchange student in a bogus insurance claim, according to a lawsuit filed over the case. Another problem for PIE has been accepting more students into the program than there are host families available at the time, Grijalva said. PIE’s president, John Doty, told his staff in a 2006 email that the company narrowly dodged sanctions for cancelling “a number” of students who signed up to participate in 2005. The email also said Doty went to Washington D.C. in 2006 to meet with State Department officials because he was again faced with canceling participants, this time 113 Korean students. PIE and other sponsors charge the students’ families thousands of dollars to arrange for them to live in American households and go to school high school. The U.S. government also gives grants to students from some countries. A number of other sponsors have been accused of violations. An agency review last year found that 15 of the 39 largest such organizations were in “regulatory noncompliance,” according to State Department documents obtained by AP. Many violations are handled with a reprimand and corrective plan, but it’s unusual for a company as big as PIE to be suspended. The suspension affected a more than 455 students from 18 countries for this school year. Officials in Louisiana were so alarmed by the living conditions of PIE students that in 2010 the Vermillion Parish School Board banned the company from placing students in the district. A teacher took in one of the students because the teen was being mistreated by the host family, according to Superintendent Randy Schexnayder. “The whole family was utilizing the student to do their house work,” Schexnayder told AP. “I don’t think they properly screened the host families.” The company has declined to discuss these and other allegations, some of which are contained in emails among high-ranking State Department officials and court documents reviewed by AP. Among the allegations investigated by State Department officials, according to the emails, were accusations that PIE tried to falsify records in 2010 to conceal the fact that the company brought a 17-year-old girl from Kazakhstan to Maryland without having her registered for school. The students are supposed to be registered for school before coming to the U.S. The girl ended up going home disappointed and distraught. Doty, PIE’s president, and a regional manager, Patricia Littrell, asked the host family to lie about the school arrangements in order to cover up their mistake, according to the host mother, Peg Marose. The girl was not allowed into the public school because she missed the registration deadline. Marose said Littrell wanted her to “back date” documents. Littrell and Doty didn’t respond to messages, and PIE’s attorney said company officials could not comment at this time. Stanley Colvin, a deputy assistant secretary for the State Department involved in exchange programs, wrote a highly critical email on Sept. 1, 2010, that referenced the Maryland case. “Given the attempt to fabricate documents and its failure to secure a school placement, and other regulatory violations and lax business practices, my staff no longer considers PIE to be a reputable organization with whom the department should be doing business,” Colvin told other State Department officials in the email. The State Department considered revoking PIE’s sponsor designation effective May 2011, but ended up putting the company on probation and reducing the number of students it could sponsor. The company was told in June of this year that the State Department was taking immediate action and was suspended, the agency has said. The State Department won’t elaborate on the reasons for the suspension other than to say PIE violated program rules. The company has complained that the State Department is treating it unfairly. “We stand behind the quality of the program that we have provided for nearly four decades and do not believe that this action by the Department of State is warranted,” PIE said in July in a letter to staff members and host families. PIE generated nearly $3.5 million from October 2009 to September 2010, according to a 2011 IRS filing required of nonprofit organizations. About $1.26 million was from government contributions or grants, but the majority of the company’s money, about $2.26 million, came from its foreign program fees, according to the document. The company’s website says it has facilitated exchanges for more than 25,000 high school students since the 1970s. you think? — D.H. Dear D.H.: When you invest in a relationship with someone who is “almost” divorced, you run the risk of finding yourself playing a waiting game. Putting yourself into the mix can make the whole endeavor fraught with difficulty. When the wife finds out about you, it’s likely to ignite strong emotions of jealousy and motivate her to want to keep control of the relationship by not moving forward with the divorce. At the same time, the guy you are dating may find himself torn between the two of you as that divorce date approaches. Nobody wants to be the other woman. 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Tim Cook on Apple maps: ‘Extremely sorry’ NEW YORK (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is “extremely sorry” for the frustration its Maps application has caused and it’s doing everything it can to make it better. In the meantime, he recommended that people use competing map applications to get around. Cook said in a letter posted online Friday that Apple “fell short” in its commitment to make the best possible products for its customers. “Everything we do at Apple is aimed at making our products the best in the world. We know that you expect that from us, and we will keep working non-stop until Maps lives up to the same incredibly high standard,” Cook said. The Cupertino, Calif., company had released an update to its iPhone and iPad operating system last week that replaced Google Maps with Apple’s own map application. But users complained that the new maps have fewer details, lack public transit directions and misplace landmarks, among other problems. Users have flocked to social media to complain and make fun of the map’s glitches. It was an unusual misstep for Apple, the world’s most valuable company. Apple prides itself on releasing best-of-class products. Cook pointed out that the more people use Apple’s maps, the better it will get over time as people give feedback. “While we’re improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app,” Cook wrote. Apple released the iPhone 5 last week and on Monday it said it sold more than 5 million of them in three days. That was fewer than analysts expected, even though the number was a record for any phone. Shares of Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple Inc. slid $4.54 to $676.78 in Friday morning trading amid a broader market decline. Bank of America to pay $2.43B in settlement NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America says it has agreed to pay $2.43 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit related to its acquisition of Merrill Lynch. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors that bought or held Bank of America stock when the company announced its plans to buy Merrill Lynch as the banking industry and federal government struggled to contain fallout from the financial crisis in the fall of 2008. Among the plaintiffs allegations was that Bank of America and some of its officers made false or misleading statements about both companies’ financial health. In announcing the proposed settlement on Friday, Bank of America denied the allegations and says it agreed to the settlement to get rid of the uncertainties, burden and costs related to the lawsuit. “As we work to put these long-standing issues behind us, our primary focus is on the future and serving our customers and clients,” Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said in a statement. The settlement still needs court approval and will be reviewed by Judge Kevin Castel in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. As part of the settlement, the bank has also agreed to adopt several corporate governance policies until Jan. 1, 2015. These policies include those related to majority voting in board member elections, annual disclosure of noncompliance with stock ownership guidelines, policies for a board committee regarding future acquisitions, the independence of the board’s compensation committee and its compensation consultants and conducting an annual “say-on-pay” vote by shareholders. The bank said Friday that it will pay for the settlement with existing litigation reserves and about $1.6 billion in litigation expense that will be recorded in its third quarter. The company cautioned that this expense, coupled with some other charges, is expected to lower its third-quarter earnings by about 28 cents per share. Bank of America will report its third-quarter financial results on Oct. 17. Shares of Bank of America Corp. fell 7 cents to $8.90 in premarket trading Friday. �Sunday Times-Sentinel Sports SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 mdsports@heartlandpublications.com Eastern outshines Golden Eagles, 48-20 Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com BELPRE, Ohio — The Eastern football team led 48-0 through three quarters of play Friday night en route to their third straight win of the season following a 48-20 triumph over host Belpre in a Week 6 TriValley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Washington County. The visiting Eagles (4-2, 4-1 TVC Hocking) amassed 473 yards of total offense and led 35-0 at halftime, thanks in large part to an offense that produced 438 rushing yards on the night. The host Golden Eagles (15, 1-3), on the other hand, dropped their third straight decision and managed all their points in the fourth quarter against Eastern’s reserves. Joey Scowden started the onslaught on the first offensive play from scrimmage, rumbling 76 yards to paydirt for a 7-0 edge with 11:36 left in the opening period. Ethan Nottingham added a 28-yard TD run with 5:25 left in the opening stanza, which gave the guests a 14-0 cushion after one quarter of play. Scowden gave Eastern a 21-0 lead with 10:19 left in the first half after scoring on a 34-yard run, then Zach Scowden added a 16-yard TD scamper for a 28-0 advantage at the 8:17 mark. Max Carnahan added the final score of the first half on a 33-yard interception return that gave the Green and White a 35-0 intermission advantage. Chase Cook scored on a 25-yard run to paydirt with 4:18 left in the third quarter for a 41-0 edge, then Garret Ritchie hauled in a 12-yard pass from Daschle Facemyer with 20 seconds left in the third for a sizable 48-0 advantage. Manny Tullius had touchdown runs of 3, 34 and 47 yards in the fourth for Belpre, which wrapped the scoring up at its 48-20 conclusion. Eastern rushed 44 times for 438 yards and had another 50 yards passing to go along with a turnover-free night. Carnahan was also 6-of-7 on extra point kicks and the guests were penal- ized nine times for 90 yards. Joey Scowden led Eastern with 15 carries for 262 yards and also went 4-of-5 passing for 38 yards. Nottingham added 143 yards on 10 carries and also led the wideouts with two catches for 27 yards. Facemyer was 1-of-1 passing for 12 yards and had a TD pass. Ritchie and Alex Amos also caught a pass apiece for 11 and 12 yards, respectively. No Belpre statistical information was available at presstime. Eastern returns to East Shade River Stadium next weekend for its Homecoming contest against Trimble. The TVC Hocking affair will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Jan Haddox | Times-Sentinel Point Pleasant senior Tylun Campbell runs for yardage during the second half of Friday night’s Week 6 non-conference football contest against Brooke at OVB Track and Field in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Bruins shock Point Pleasant on Homecoming, 34-33 Andy Layton Special to OVP POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — It was a back and forth game on Friday night in Point Pleasant between the Big Blacks and the Brooke Bruins but it was the Bruins who were able to come in and win 34-33 on homecoming night. The Big Blacks — who came into the game with an unblemished 4-0 mark — took the lead at the 4:11 mark of the fourth quarter. The Bruins proceeded to drive 63 yards and score with 1:24 left in the game, leaving the locals little time to produce a game-winning drive. “We knew this game would be a tough one,” said head coach Dave Darst. “Brooke has a great football program and they play an extremely tough schedule. Our kids played hard but it just wasn’t enough in the end.” The Big Blacks led 2714 at half but struggled to mount much offense in the second half minus one big play on the final scoring drive. Senior Tylun Campbell – who rushed for 76 yards in the first half – only played a handful of snaps before getting injured in the second half. Point was already minus junior Chase Walton on offense due to an injury from last week. Senior Marquez Griffin was the second leading rusher on the day with 6 carries for 57 yards. Junior Teran Barnitz had 7 carries for 15 yards as well. Sophomore quarterback Aden Yates was 10 of 16 on the night for 188 yards with 2 touchdown passes and one interception on the final play of the game. His leading receiver was senior Anthony Perry with 2 catches for 82 yards. Other receivers on the night included Brycen Reymond with 1 catch for 29 yards, Tylun Campbell with 2 for 29 yards, senior Andrew Williamson with 2 for 30 yards, Marquez Griffin with 2 for 22 yards, and Teran Barnitz with 1 catch for -2 yards. Defensively, despite only playing one half, Conner Templeton was one of the leading defensive players again this week. Senior Andrew Williamson, junior Brycen Reymond, sophomore Gage Buskirk, and senior Robby Wallace were some of the leading defensive players on the night. After forcing a quick three and out to start the game, The Big Blacks offense answered quickly with a drive and Tylun Campbell was able to find the endzone from 5 yards out. The Colin Peal extra point was good, giving Point the early lead 7-0. Point would find the endzone one more time before the end of the 1st quarter when Marquez Griffin ran 40 yards for a score. The kick was no good, giving Point the lead 13-0 with 2 minutes left in the first quarter. Brooke would answer quickly when quarterback Alex Buchmelter would scramble and find Thomas Cole for a 51 yard connection. See HOMECOMING ‌| B2 OVP Sports Schedule Monday, Oct. 1 Volleyball South Gallia at Wahama, 6 p.m. Eastern at Meigs, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at Logan, 5:15 Fed Hock at Southern, 6 p.m. Boys Soccer Gallia Academy at Warren, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 Volleyball Meigs at Nels-York, 6 p.m. Belpre at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Coal Grove at RVHS, 5:30 Southern at Waterford, 6 p.m. Eastern at Wahama, 6 p.m. Sherman at Hannan, 6 p.m. Boys Soccer Hurricane at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Girls Soccer Huntington SJ at Point Pleasant, 6:30 URG Sports Volleyball vs. Pikeville, 6 p.m. Submitted photo by Mike Brace Blue Devils Cody Call (31) and Caleb Campbell (51) bring down Chillicothe running back Markel Cain in front of teammates Austin Clagg (62) and Briggs Shoemaker (67) during Friday night’s GAHS win at Memorial Field. Gallia Academy opens SEOAL play with win Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Blue Devils have taken the first step toward winning the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League crown. The Gallia Academy football team held visiting SEOAL foe Chillicothe to just 52 yards in the first half Friday night en route to a 20-7 victory on Hall of Fame night at Memorial Field. Neither team got the ball rolling on offense in the first quarter, but a 59 yard punt return by Cody Russell early in the second quarter to put the Blue Devils (4-2, 0-1 SEOAL) in prime scoring position. Six plays later Russell busted through the middle of the line from two yards out for the touchdown. Dylan Saunders added the extra point and GAHS had the 7-0 lead with 5:35 left in the half. Gallia Academy held the seven point advantage at halftime. Chillicothe (1-5, 0-1) received the ball after half and the Cavaliers didn’t waste any time getting on the board. CHS junior Markel Cain took the pitch from quarterback Ryan Mathis and ran 50 yards to pay dirt. Jacob Weber added the point after touchdown, capping off the three-play 65-yard drive. After a turnover on their previous drive the Blue Devils regained possession at the 8:58 mark in the third quarter, after forcing a threeand-out. A nine-play drive capped off by a pass from Wade Jarrell to tight end Seth Atkins and Gallia Academy was on the board again. Saunders converted his extra point kick and the hosts were up 14-7 with 4:17 remaining in the third period. The ensuing kick off was fumbled by the Cavaliers and GAHS gained possession at the Chillicothe 31 yard line. Five plays later the Russell was in the endzone from one yard out for his second score of the game. The point after touchdown was blocked and Gallia Academy led 20-7. Gallia Academy received the ball with 1:00 remaining in the third quarter and controlled the ball until the 9:10 mark of fourth quarter. After an interception by Reid Eastman with six minutes remaining the Blue Devils ran 5:49 off the clock before giving the ball up. Gallia Academy earned the 20-7 victory. Nick Clagg led the Blue Devils with 58 yards rushing on eight carries, followed by Jarrell with 43 on 13. Russell rushed 17 times compiling 42 yards and two scores, while Logan Allison had three carries for 22 yards, Ty Warnimont had four carries for 15 yards, and Luke Pullins had four carries for five yards. Jarrell completed 6-of-11 passes for 65 yards, while throwing one interception and one touchdown. Jarrell was sacked four times. Russell led GAHS with two receptions for 19 yards, followed by Atkins with one catch for 12 yards and a TD. Allison and Justin Bailey each had one catch for 11 yards, while Eastman caught one pass for eight yards, and Clagg received one for four yards. Cain led the CHS rushing attack with 82 yards on 15 attempts with a score, followed by Caleb Price with 13 yards on one carry, Julius Lee with 12 yards on three carries, and Mathis with two yards on seven attempts. See WIN ‌| B2 Lady Eagles volleyball sweeps Waterford Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com WATERFORD, Ohio — The streaks continue. The Eastern volleyball team won its 31st straight league match while also claiming a season sweep of Waterford Thursday night following a 20-25, 25-10, 25-21, 25-22 decision during a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Washington County. The visiting Lady Eagles (15-1, 11-0 TVC Hocking) maintained their stronghold on the league lead while also picking up their 12th straight victory of the fall, although the host Lady Wildcats (11-4, 9-2) did manage to win a game against EHS for the second time this fall. Eastern won the first contest in Tuppers Plains by a 25-20, 25-18, 2025, 25-20. Jordan Parker led the EHS service attack with 14 points, followed by Maddie Rigsby with 12 points and Gabby Hendrix with 10 points. Erin Swatzel was next with eight points, while Ally Hendrix and Kiki Osborne rounded out the scoring with five and four points respectively. Parker led the net attack with 20 kills, followed by Rigsby with 17 kills and Osborne with three kills. Swatzel, Ally Hendrix and Katie Keller also had two kills apiece in the triumph. Swatzel led the Lady Eagles with eight blocks and Rigsby chipped in three blocks, while Keller and Parker each added one block. Ally Hendrix led the passing attack with 47 assists, while Gabby Hendrix had 40 digs to pace the defense. Alyssa Miller led Waterford with nine service points in the setback. �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 White Falcons top Southern on Homecoming, 35-7 Gary Clark Special to OVP MASON, W.Va. — Kane Roush scored a pair of touchdowns while recording his third consecutive 100 yard rushing night in leading the Wahama White Falcons to a hard fought 35-7 Tri-Valley Conference, Hocking Division win over visiting Southern Friday evening. Roush scored on runs of 84 and four yards while running for 109 yards in only eight attempts. Trenton Gibbs completed seven of 11 passes ion the outing for 143 yards and a touchdown with Austin Cole owning three catches for 101 yards. Crandale Neal also had an impressive return to the lineup after missing two games with an injury. Neal scored on a 14 yard run in addition to hauling in a 26 yard touchdown reception. Zach Wamsley added 65 yards on the ground in 13 carries for Wahama. The White Falcons found themselves in a dogfight with the Tornadoes until a pair of fourth period scores put the game away before a large homecoming crowd at the Bend Area School. The win kept the fourth ranked Falcons’ unbeaten string intact at 6-0 overall and 5-0 inside TVC Hocking Division action while a feisty Southern eleven dropped to 1-5 overall and 1-3 in league play. Once again it was the big play capability of Wahama that led to the gridiron victory. Roush rambled 84 yards for the game’s first score while Trenton Gibbs picked off a Tornado pass and returned the interception 55 yards to the Southern seven yard line to set up the first of two Crandale Neal touchdowns on the evening. WHS then added a 47 yard Gibbs to Austin Cole pass reception which led to an 11 yard Zach Wamsley run before the hosts recorded a safety, a 26 yard scoring toss from Gibbs to Neal and a four yard Roush run in the second half to make the final tally of 35-7. Southern received a huge effort from sophomore quarterback Tristen Wolfe and junior running back Tyler Barton. Wolfe connected on 9 of 16 aerials on the night for 216 yards and a touchdown while Barton paced the visitors on the ground with 71 yards in 22 carries. Trenton Deem joined the Tornado duo with four receptions for 85 yards and a score while Tyler O’Conner snagged three passes for 77 yards and Paul Ramthun one for 54 yards. Wahama jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the opening quarter as Roush rambled 84 yards and Neal 14 yards for WHS scores. Zach Wamsley booted one of two point after kicks to make it a 13-0 contest after one period. The White Falcons increased its advantage to 20-0 late in the half when Wamsley scored from 11 yards out on fourth down following a botched field goal attempt. Wamsley’s PAT kick made it a 20-0 affair and it looked as if Wahama was off to another one-sided win but the Tornadoes had other ideas. Southern began a clockwatching drive at its own 39 yard line and despite moving into Wahama territory a sack of Wolfe by Wamsley seemingly ended the Tornado offensive series. On the final play of the half Wolfe connected with Deem in the flat and Deem broke through six Falcon would be tackles for a 66 yard touchdown reception. Deem also kicked the point after to close the gap to 20-7 at the half. The lone scoring in the third period came after Southern recovered a Wahama fumble to kill a Falcon scoring threat at the Tornado eight yard line. The Meigs County team failed to move the football and was forced to punt and the ensuing snap from center sailed over the head of the punter and out of the end zone for a safety. Southern would recover another WHS fumble in the final stanza but failed to cash in on the turnover while Wahama tacked on a pair of scores to capture the 35-7 win. The White Falcons totaled 386 yards in total offense with 243 yards on the ground and another 143 through the air. WHS recorded 13 first downs, committed three turnovers and had seven penalties for 50 yards. Southern totaled 10 first downs while netting 288 yards in total offense. The Tornadoes had 72 rushing yards and another 216 through the air. The visitors had two passes picked Nelsonville-York blasts Marauders, 54-8 Dave Harris Special to OVP NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes scored 22 points in the first six minutes of the game and went on to defeat the Meigs Marauders 54-8 in the TVC opener for both teams at Nelsonville-York’s Boston Field. The Buckeyes who started the season a 0-2, and then had three transfers gain eligibility have been rolling since then scoring over 50 points a contest. The Marauders on the other hand went into the contest with an already injury depleted roster, lost more kids to the injury bug. The most serious was senior Jared Williamson who suffered an apparent head and neck injury on a punt with 9:19 left in the third period. The game was stopped for over 30 minutes as medical personal worked on Williamson while waiting for a squad to arrive. Jared was alert and moving when transported by Athens County EMS to an area hospital, no word at press time on his condition. Austin North scored the first of his three touchdowns on a 46 yard pass from Joey Young at the 10:49 mark of the first period. After a Meigs turnover, North added another score on a two yard run. After a bad snap on a Meigs punt attempt that rolled out of the end zone for a safety, Emmitt Reed caught a 14 yard Bryan Walters | Times Sentinel Southern junior Trenton Deem (10) eludes a Wahama defender while gaining yardage during the first half of Friday night’s Week 6 TVC Hocking football contest. off and were penalized only two times for nine yards. Wahama will return to action next Friday evening when the White Falcons travel to once beaten Federal Hocking (5-1) for a key TVC Hocking Division contest. Southern hosts Miller in a conference matchup with the Falcons as the Tornadoes try and bring an end to its disappointing four game losing skid. Fed Hock rolls past Rebels, 56-0 Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com Dave Harris | Times-Sentinel Meigs junior Devon Cundiff, left, absorbs a hit by Nelsonville-York defensive end Eli Fox during a second half run in Friday night’s Week 6 TVC Ohio football opener at Boston Field in Nelsonville, Ohio. pass from Young and the Buckeyes held a 22-0 lead with 6:14 left in the first period. The Buckeyes added 20 more points in the second period and took a 42-0 lead in the locker room at intermission. Notrth capped off his big night with an 80 yard punt return in the third period, as the Buckeyes increased the lead to 54-0 in the period. Is the Economy Jeopardizing Your Health? Meigs scored their touchdown in the third period when Andrew Burt scored from a yard out capping a 15 play, 64 yard drive. That drive was aided by a Buckeye personal foul and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the home team. Meigs added the extra points when Alex Morris pulled in a pass from Dillon Boyer at the 2:13 mark. Clint Handa led the Buckeyes with 78 yards in 13 tries; Joey Young was seven of 11 in the air for 163 yards and three scores. Kyle Freer caught two for 42 yards, Jacob Blake one for 50, and North one for 46. Boyer led Meigs with 63 yards in 12 carries; Devon Cundiff added eight carries for 13. Kaileb Sheets was five of 13 in the air for 39 yards and a pair of interceptions. Michael Davis caught two for 33 yards and Cundiff two for eight for Meigs. Nelsonville-York is now 4-2 on the season and 1-0 in the TVC; they will travel to Wellston next week. Meigs drops to 1-5, and 0-1, the Marauders travel to Vinton County next week. STEWART, Ohio — The South Gallia football team mustered just 121 yards of total offense Friday night during a 56-0 setback to host Federal Hocking in a Week 6 Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Athens County. The visiting Rebels (0-6, 0-5 TVC Hocking) didn’t complete a pass and committed the only two turnovers in the contest, while the Lancers (5-1, 4-0) racked up 319 yards of total offense and led 49-0 at the break. FHHS led 9-0 in the first quarter before evening running an offensive play from scrimmage. The Rebels had their first drive end with a safety after a blocked punt with 9:30 remaining, then Peyton Seel returned the ensuing free kick 71 yards to paydirt with 9:18 left in the opening period. Delbert Crum added a five-yard TD run with 4:36 left for a 16-0 edge, then Ivan Santiago hauled in a five-yard scoring strike from Kyle Jackson for a sizable 23-0 cushion. Andrew Smith completed the first quarter scoring with 22.4 seconds left after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone for a 29-0 lead. Santiago again hauled in a TD pass from Jackson — this time from 33 yards out — to give Fed Hock a 36-0 advantage. Andrew Smith added an 18yard scoring run with 6:52 left in the half for a 43-0 contest, then Crum tacked on a 70-yard scamper to paydirt with 2:10 left in the period to enter the break holding a 49-0 lead. Romie Casey rounded out the scoring at 56-0 with 11:48 left in the third after taking the second-half kickoff 73 yards to the house. Federal Hocking claimed a 10-8 edge in first downs and was penalized 11 times for 98 yards, compared to just seven flags for 40 yards for the guests. The Lancers accumulated 241 yards on 30 rushes and also added 78 passing yards in the contest. The Rebels gained 121 yards on 52 rushes and did not connect on any of their three pass attempts. Ethan Spurlock led SGHS with 129 yards on 19 carries, while Landon Hutchinson had 26 carries for 14 yards. Brandon Campbell and Kane Hutchinson also had one rushing yard apiece in the setback. Crum led the hosts with four carries for 96 yards, while Smith added 61 rushing yards on five totes. Jackson finished the night 5-of-5 passing for 78 yards, with Santiago leading the wideouts with three catches for 50 yards. South Gallia returns home Friday for its Homecoming contest against TVC Hocking opponent Belpre at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming From Page B1 NOW OPEN SATURDAY! Late in the first half, thanks to two Conner Templeton sack/strips, Aden Yates connected once with Campbell for 20 yards and once with Brycen Reymond 60352144 Monday-Friday 9am-7pm Saturday 9am-2pm for 30 yards to give Point 14 points in the final 1:42 of the half. Brooke would with five minutes left in the third quarter and six minutes left in the game to take the lead from Point before Aden Yates found Anthony Perry for a big 80+ yard completion. Yates would eventually sneak the ball in for a score. It would all be too little too late as the Bruins would drive down for the gamewinning score. “It was a tough loss but we have to move on,” said Darst. “We have another tough team next week in Oak Hill. It’s on the road so we have to be focused on going up there and beating a good football team.” Win From Page B1 Mathis was 7-of-20 through the air with 65 yards and an interception.The Blue Devils brought Mathis down in the backfield three times on the night. Trevon Harris led the Cavaliers in receiving with three grabs for 29 yards, followed by Cain with two catches for 17 yards. Luke Barnes caught one pass for 12 yards and Lee had one reception for seven yards for CHS. Gallia Academy’s Eastman and Chillicothe’s Isaiah Johnson each had an interception on the night. GAHS had 251 total yards,186 rushing and 65 through the air, while earning 13 first downs on the night. Gallia Academy fumbled twice in the game, losing possession on one, and was flagged seven times for 50 yards. The Cavaliers earned eight first downs on the night, while totaling 174 yards, 109 rushing and 65 passing. CHS fumbled twice, losing possession once, while getting penalized six times for 46 yards. The Blue Devils return to action next Friday at Memorial Field as they take on Portsmouth in the homecoming game. �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 Rebels’ Slone advances to districts in golf Seasons end for Southern, Eastern Bryan Walters bwalters@myheartlandpublications.com Gus Slone made South Gallia history Wednesday at the Division III sectional golf tournament in Chillicothe, as the junior became the first Rebel to ever qualify for district play after winning one of three individual spots at the Jaycees Golf Course in Ross County. Slone fired an 82 over 18 holes of play, which earned him the second of three individual spots that advanced to district play next Tuesday at Cumberland Trail in Pataskala. Slone — who had the fifth lowest round overall on the day — was also the only local golfer to qualify out to districts in Division III play. Bobby Welch of West Union and Chandler Grooms of Pike Western were the other individual qualifiers from the D-3 tournament in Chillicothe. Brent Morgan of Coal Grove earned medalist honors with a 2-over par round of 74. The Rebels were 10th out of 16 teams with a tally of 388. Following Slone for the Rebels was Seth Jarrell with a 95. Ethan Swain added a 97 and Cuyler Mills concluded the scoring with a 114. Coal Grove won the D-3 team title at Chillicothe with a 335, followed by Wheelersburg with a 339 and Lynchburg Clay with a 363. Those three squads also advanced to D-3 district play. The Eastern and Southern golf seasons came to an end Wednesday at the File photo South Gallia’s Gus Slone putts on the third green at Riverside Golf Club in Mason. Slone advanced to the regional tournament after shooting an 82 at sectionals. D-3 sectional meet in Portsmouth, as neither the Eagles nor the Tornadoes managed to qualify for districts during play at the Shawnee State Golf Course in Scioto County. Southern placed seventh overall with a team score of 382, while Eastern was eighth out of 11 teams with a tally of 400. Belpre won the sectional title with a 334 and Waterford was second with a 339. Both teams qualified for district play next Tuesday at Cumberland Trail in Pataskala. Adam Pape had the fifth-best individual score on the day and also led Southern with an 87, followed by Jacob Hoback with a 97 and Danny Ramthun with a 98. Cole Graham rounded out the SHS score with an even 100, while Bradley McCoy also chipped in an effort of 111. David Warner paced EHS with a 92, followed by Kyle Young with a 96 and Derick Powell with a 103. Marshall Aanstead completed the Eagles’ tally with a 109, while Josh Parker also added a round of 110. Brandyn Offenberger of Waterford was the sectional medalist with a 3-over par round of 75. Caleb Jago of Crooksville and Peyton Cooper of Adena earned the two individual qualifiers to district with respective efforts of 79 and 81. Blue Angels sweep Portsmouth Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Gallia Academy volleyball team won its third straight match while picking up a season sweep of Portsmouth Thursday night during a 25-16, 25-11, 25-7 Southeastern Ohio Athletic League victory in the Old French City. The host Blue Angels (114, 5-2 SEOAL) earned their second three-game triumph over the Lady Trojans this fall, as GAHS also posted a 25-5, 25-15, 25-17 win at Portsmouth earlier this fall. The Blue Angels were 64of-73 from the service line and also had team totals of 27 digs, 25 kills, 13 aces and three blocks. Riley Nibert led the GAHS service attack with 11 points, followed by Sam Morrissey and Maggie Westfall with nine points apiece. Taylor Allen and Bre West each added five points to the winning cause, while Kassie Shriver and Hannah Roach respectively added four and three points. Kendra Barnes also had one service point. Nibert had a team-high four aces, while Morrissey, Westfall, Roach and West each had two apiece. Shriver also had one ace in the victory. Westfall led the net attack with 11 kills, followed by Nibert and West with four kills apiece. Chelsy Slone had three kills, Roach added two kills and Micah Curfman added one kill for the Angels. Westfall had two blocks and Nibert added the other block. Allen and Shriver both led the defense with six digs each, while Westfall contributed five digs. West led the passing game with eight assists. Lady Rebels top Southern, fall to Fed Hock Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com MERCERVILLE, Ohio — The South Gallia volleyball team split a pair of Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matches Thursday night in Gallia County. The Lady Rebels fell to Federal Hocking in five games in the first match, while defeating Southern in three games in the second. In the opening match the Lady Lancers took the opening game 2523, while South Gallia (8-6, 4-5 TVC Hocking) took the next two games 25-18. FHHS tied the match with a 2516 forth game victory, and the Lady Lancers claimed victory with a 15-13 win in the fifth. Shelby Sanders led the SGHS ser- vice attack, against Federal Hocking, with 13 points. Meghan Caldwell had 12 points, Ellie Bostic scored 10, while Sara Bailey and Bailie Corbin each finished with seven. Brynn Adams and Alicia Hornsby each had two points to rounding out the South Gallia scoring. Caldwell led the net attack with 19 kills, followed by Bostic with 14, Adams with four and Corbin with one. Bailey led SGHS with five digs followed by Sanders with four and Corbin with two. Caldwell had five blocks in the contest, while Bostic had four and Adams had one block. In the second contest of the night South Gallia defeated Southern 25-21, 25-23, and 25-20 to take the victory. Caldwell led the Lady Rebels with 10 service points, while Sanders and Bailey each finished with nine. Corbin had six points, Bostic scored four and Adams had three points to close out the SGHS service attack. Caldwell led the net attack with nine kills against the Lady Tornadoes, while Bostic and Adams each finished with six. Corbin recorded two kills and Sanders earned one in the triumph. Caldwell, Bostic, Sanders and Hornsby each had a dig in the contest while Caldwell had eight blocks. Bostic had five blocks and Adams had one to round out the SGHS total. No statistical information from Southern was available at presstime. This marks the second win over Southern for the Lady Rebels this season, the first came in five games at Southern on Sept. 6. Lady Cats sweep Huntington St. Joseph Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Hannan volleyball team earned its second victory of the season Thursday with a win over host Huntington St. Joesph in three games. HHS (2-12) took the opening game 26-24, while taking the next two 25-14 and 25-15. Freshman Anna Taylor led the Lady Cats with 18 service points in the triumph. Heather Ellis had nine points for Hannan, followed by Jasmine Wiese with seven and Emma Jenkins with three. Jazi Casto and Tiffany Adkins each finished with two points to close out the HHS scoring. Ellis also led the Lady Cats with two kills, followed by Wiese and Taylor with one each. Ellis and Tosha Stover each had a dig for Hannan. This marks the second victory for the Lady Cats over the Lady Irish this year. The first came on Sept. 20 in Hannan. Week 6 Prep Football Scores OHIO Albany Alexander 13, McArthur Vinton County 6 Athens 54, Wellston 8 Baltimore Liberty Union 48, Sugar Grove Berne Union 0 Beverly Ft. Frye 40, New Matamoras Frontier 6 Cambridge 41, Marietta 7 Canal Winchester 44, Bloom-Carroll 25 Chesapeake 54, Bidwell River Valley 27 Chillicothe Huntington 34, Chillicothe Unioto 31 Circleville Logan Elm 52, Lancaster Fairfield Union 27 Clarksville Clinton-Massie 77, Hillsboro 6 Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant 62, Ironton Rock Hill 7 Fairview, Ky. 53, Grove City Christian 24 Frankfort Adena 46, Southeastern 6 Gallipolis Gallia 20, Chillicothe 7 Glouster Trimble 49, Waterford 0 Greenfield McClain 36, London 0 Jackson 36, Vincent Warren 26 Johnson Central, Ky. 44, Ironton 31 Kettering Alter 49, Hamilton Badin 6 Lancaster 35, Groveport-Madison 34 Logan 34, Portsmouth 13 Lore City Buckeye Trail 48, Sarahsville Shenandoah 14 Lucasville Valley 35, Waverly 7 Minford 17, Portsmouth W. 6 Mt. Orab Western Brown 55, Goshen 33 Nelsonville-York 54, Pomeroy Meigs 8 New Concord John Glenn 28, Thornville Sheridan 0 Newark Licking Valley 55, Hebron Lakewood 0 Oak Hill 49, Portsmouth Sciotoville 0 Pataskala Licking Hts. 34, Cols. Grandview Hts. 7 Pickerington N. 37, Pickerington Cent. 0 Piketon 27, Chillicothe Zane Trace 14 Proctorville Fairland 41, S. Point 6 Reedsville Eastern 48, Belpre 20 Stewart Federal Hocking 56, Crown City S. Gallia 0 Sunbury Big Walnut 27, Pataskala Watkins Memorial 14 Washington C.H. 42, London Madison Plains 41 Washington C.H. Miami Trace 35, Lees Creek E. Clinton 13 Wheelersburg 48, McDermott Scioto NW 0 Williamsport Westfall 21, Bainbridge Paint Valley 7 Willow Wood Symmes Valley 41, Franklin Furnace Green 6 Zanesville 40, Warsaw River View 14 Zanesville Maysville 34, Crooksville 7 Zanesville Rosecrans 31, Hannibal River 7 WEST VIRGINIA Bishop Donahue 61, Hundred 18 Bishop Walsh, Md. 58, Notre Dame 14 Bluefield 63, Gate City, Va. 21 Braxton County 8, Liberty Harrison 7, 2OT Bridgeport 37, Elkins 14 Brooke 34, Point Pleasant 33 Buffalo 36, Richwood 8 Cabell Midland 70, Woodrow Wilson 34 Cameron 40, Paden City 18 Chapmanville 19, James Monroe 6 Clay-Battelle 50, Valley Wetzel 28 Covington, Va. 31, Summers County 28 Doddridge County 35, Parkersburg Catholic 7 East Fairmont 28, North Marion 25 East Hardy 39, Pendleton County 18 Frankfort 56, Mountain Ridge, Md. 8 Friendship-Edison, D.C. 60, Parkersburg South 10 Gilmer County 26, Tygarts Valley 0 Graham, Va. 22, Princeton 16 Greenbrier West 44, PikeView 0 Handley, Va. 27, Washington 7 Herbert Hoover 19, Poca 16 Hurricane 23, Capital 20 Independence 47, Sherman 7 Keyser 12, Hampshire 7 Lewis County 48, Buckhannon-Upshur 6 Lincoln 21, Grafton 7 Logan 38, Winfield 28 Magnolia 35, Woodsfield Monroe Cent., Ohio 15 Man 48, Fayetteville 13 Martinsburg 62, Hedgesville 0 Midland Trail 29, Montcalm 12 Moorefield 59, Berkeley Springs 6 Morgantown 49, Preston 19 Mount View 26, Van 6 Musselman 55, Jefferson 21 Oak Glen 33, Weir 12 Oak Hill 20, Shady Spring 0 Parkersburg 38, Riverside 35 Petersburg 15, Philip Barbour 13 Pocahontas County 7, Bath County, Va. 0 Ripley 27, Roane County 19 Ritchie County 15, Ravenswood 12 Robert C. Byrd 31, Nicholas County 7 Scott 37, Westside 12 South Charleston 35, St. Albans 14 South Harrison 42, Calhoun County 0 Spring Valley 48, Greenbrier East 21 St. Marys 22, Williamstown 17 Tolsia 14, Sissonville 7 Tucker County 44, Oakland Southern, Md. 13 Tug Valley 33, Hannan 0 University 32, Fairmont Senior 13 Valley Fayette 38, Meadow Bridge 18 Wahama 35, Racine Southern, Ohio 7 Wayne 53, Mingo Central 14 Webster County 39, Liberty Raleigh 0 Wheeling Park 62, John Marshall 14 Wyoming East 10, River View 6 BUNDLE & SAVE! Black Knights halt Hoover, 7-1 ON DIGITAL SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant soccer team recorded it’s fifth shutout win of the season Thursday night with a 5-0 win over Herbert Hoover in Mason County. Steve Porter got the Black Knights (7-4-1) on the board with a goal from the right side at the sixth minute. In the last minute before halftime Ryan Bonecutter took the corner kick from Colin Peal and put it in the back of the goal with a header. The Black Knights led 2-0 at halftime. Bonecutter got his second goal of the game in the 53rd minutes off of Brandon Sayre’s assist. Porter scored his second goal of the game in the 63rd minute off of Jesse Bailes’ assist. Tommy Foust got into the action in the 70th minute, scoring off of the Bonecutter assist to give PPHS the 5-0 victory. Point Pleasant held an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks, while holding an Submitted file photo 13-2 advantage in shots on goal. Brady Point Pleasant’s Ryan Bonecutter fights hard to Reymond had two saves for the Black maintain possession of the ball in the second half Knights, while Hoover had nine saves. against Riverside. DIGITAL TV HIGH-SPEED INTERNET DIGITAL PHONE Offers may be available now in your area from Acceller, Inc. for these top service providers: * BUNDLES STARTING AS LOW AS $89/mo. 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Garage sale 10/5 & 10/6, 9 am-5 pm, 49049 Twp Rd 1059, Riggs Add, N above Eastern HS. 740-985-3424 60357630 Business Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Garage Sale @ 9994 St Rt 7 south 6 miles below Gallipolis Oct 1st thru the 3rd Lots of fall & Christmas decor, clothing,figurines. �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Apartments/Townhouses 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 hookup tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 304-675-6679 2 BR apt. 6 mi from Holzer. $450 + dep. Some utilities pd. 740-794-1173 or 740-9886130 1 BR & 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 Massive Sale Mon 10/1, 8-5. Great items, low prices, HH items, knick knacks, nice clothes, misc. 205 Main St, Racine, OH. Inside if rains. 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Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 Steelers close ranks after sluggish start PITTSBURGH (AP) — Larry Foote is well-versed in the drill. Pittsburgh fans start with the hand-wringing every time the Steelers defense fails to look like its normal, intimidating self. All the sudden, the franchise morphs from veteran to just plain ancient — at least in the eyes of the public. It happened in 2009, when the Steelers slumped after their sixth Super Bowl title. It happened last fall after a slow 2-2 start had critics trumpeting Pittsburgh’s current run as a serious contender was “over.” So of course it’s happening now after a couple of uncharacteristic second-half meltdowns have put the Steelers in an early 1-2 hole heading into their bye week. It’s all Foote can do to keep from rolling his eyes. “We are old,” said the 32-yearold linebacker. “We’re always going to be old and that’s just the stigma.” Besides, the reality is a little bit different. While the Steelers certainly miss injured defensive stars James Harrison and Troy Polamalu, the truth is the defense is in the midst of a youth movement. A slew of 20-somethings — linebackers Chris Carter and Ja- son Worilds, safety Ryan Mundy and cornerback Cortez Allen and defensive linemen Steve McLendon, Ziggy Hood and Cam Heyward — have all taken on larger roles this season, with mixed results. At a place that lives by the motto “the standard is the standard,” at the moment, it’s not being met. “It’s not the old guys, it’s we have to infuse the young talent and work together well,” safety Ryan Clark said. “What I think you lose is you lose chemistry sometimes when guys go out. We need to learn how to work together and fit together properly.” And do it pretty quickly. There’s no guarantee that Harrison, who is dealing with a troublesome left knee injury that’s been bothering him for months, will be back anytime soon. The prognosis for Polamalu’s strained right calf is better, but a decade of playing at the frenetic pace he sets for himself has taken a toll. Nonetheless, the Steelers point out, things aren’t as dire as they appear from the outside. Pittsburgh is still seventh in the league in total defense, a number even Foote finds surprising. “We ain’t thinking about who’s hurt and who’s coming back,” Foote said. “Of course we want those guys back … but we’ve got to keep moving. Last year we were No. 1 in the league, this year we’re seventh in the league. I’m not sure how that is happening but we’re right there.” Perhaps, but this time the issues go deeper than age or injury. The Raiders suggested after a 34-31 comeback win last weekend that Pittsburgh had become predictable on defense, that the wizardry that coordinator Dick LeBeau has used over the last decade is no longer as effective as it used to be. There’s no one more aware of it than the 75-year-old LeBeau himself. Film sessions following both losses have been head-scratching affairs. “I usually say, ‘You (dummy), why did you call that defense?’” LeBeau said. “But we’re not where we want to be, and I think in this business you’re never as good as you think you are or not quite as bad as maybe they say you are. So, we’re getting a good effort and some good plays, but not nearly enough. That’s why we need to tighten up the cracks.” Clark points out the Steelers are running pretty much the same system they ran when he signed with the team in 2005. They’ve finished in the top five in total defense every year but one since his arrival. “It doesn’t matter if you know what we’re doing if you can’t stop it,” Clark said. “I think that’s what we have to get back to doing, is no matter what the call is, kicking the guy across from us’ butt and getting to the ball.” Considering the way Pittsburgh’s offense is playing, the Steelers don’t need to be dominant, merely adequate. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is thriving in offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s new system, completing 68 percent of his passes and throwing eight touchdowns against just one interception. While the running game has yet to get going, the way Roethlisberger is throwing the ball, it’s hardly been necessary. The Steelers lead the NFL in time of possession and are converting 56 percent of their third downs. Offensive tackle Max Starks called Roethlisberger’s mastery of Haley’s playbook “awesome” though that same efficiency only highlights how shaky the defense has looked at times, particularly in the second half. Considering how infrequent- ly the defense is on the field, fatigue isn’t an issue. Yet the Steelers certainly looked a step behind against the Raiders, letting Oakland erase a 10-point deficit and pull out a last-second victory. “We can’t point fingers at anybody, we’ve got to use thumbs and point it at ourselves,” Clark said. The good news for the Steelers is they travel no farther west than Dallas the rest of the season, and six of their final 10 games are at Heinz Field, where they’re nearly unbeatable against everybody not named the Baltimore Ravens. It’s early. Besides, Pittsburgh isn’t prone to panic. The Steelers have been under .500 after three games 11 times since 1980. They made the playoffs in five of those seasons and only finished with a losing record twice. The last time they checked, the calendar said September. Their perceived problems right now are nothing a couple of five-game winning streaks can’t fix. “We’ll get a lot of guys back after the bye week,” receiver Mike Wallace said. “Even though 1-2 is not where we want to start, we still have a positive outlook on everything and I think we’ll be fine.” Truex looks to rediscover winning ways at Dover DOVER, Del. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. waited a lifetime for the triumphant feeling of winning a Cup race. When he took the checkered flag at Dover International Speedway in June 2007, Truex’s boyhood dream came true — at a spot he considers his hometown track. More than five years later, in what only seems like a lifetime in NASCAR, Truex is still waiting for his second win. Sunday would be a great time to get one. Truex needs a victory in a hurry if he wants to jumpstart his already fading championship pursuit. His first victory is becoming a distant memory. “I don’t think I probably enjoyed it as much as I should have,” Truex said. “I didn’t think it would be this far until the next one.” The victory drought continues even as he enjoys perhaps his best season. Truex is having his strongest season since he made the Chase for now-defunct Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 2007. His six top-five finishes this season for Michael Waltrip Racing are one more than his combined total from 2009-2011 and he came ohso close to winning in September at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Throw in a three-year contract extension with primary sponsor NAPA and MWR, and it’s really been a season to savor for Truex. Winning a championship would make it that much sweeter. But with eight races left, John got in the game with a wide range of sports, movies and more & saved up to $850! Packages start at just FOR 12 MONTHS Everyday price $24.99/mo Nicole went back to basics and saved $312! time is already running out to make a serious run. Truex, from nearby Mayetta, N.J., finished ninth and 17th in his first Chase races and is 10th in the standings entering Sunday’s race at Dover. He’s 34 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson. He showed flashes Friday in the No. 56 Toyota that he should be in the thick of contention for a win when he posted the fastest time in the first practice with a speed of 157.082 mph. “It’s a big weekend for us. We really haven’t started the Chase off the way we want to,” Truex said Friday. “This is a good place for us to come and turn it around and get on the right track, get the momentum going in the right direction.” His 2007 victory at Dover propelled him into the Chase, and another win Sunday would surely bolster his position down the stretch. He was on a bit of a roll entering the Chase and nearly won at Atlanta. Truex appeared to be positioned for the win until Jamie McMurray smashed into the wall on the front straightaway, bringing out a caution with three laps to go. The leaders went to pit road, and Denny Hamlin’s crew got him back on the track first, just ahead of Truex. Truex faded to fourth. While Truex struggled to get up to speed on the restart, Hamlin pulled away with Jeff Gordon right on his bumper. It was still that way when the checkered flag came out. Truex spent the week with family, even raised money for his foundation at a golf tournament, and had to relive the close call. “Everybody was like, ‘Man, I couldn’t believe what happened in Atlanta,’” he said. “They’re all telling me how loud they screamed at the TV and that they were throwing stuff. I said, ‘You should have been in my shoes.’ We had a lot of fun with that. All the people back home support me so much.” Truex and Clint Bowyer made it banner year for MWR with two cars in the Chase field. Mark Martin, one of the most respected drivers in NASCAR, has won a few poles this season and the organization has proved it’s a threat to win every week. That’s quite a step up into contention after MWR had only four topfive finishes all of last year. “I think it’s a big deal,” said Bowyer, sixth in the standings. “When you go to the shop, there’s so many people that are excited and thank you.” Truex has pointed to the closeness of the team for a reason for his success, saying he wanted to remain with an organization that valued his input. “We really help lift each other each and every weekend,” Truex said. “It’s been a lot of fun to be able to do that.” Truex is always asked about his win at Dover but his two trips a year to the Monster Mile have not been races to remember. He has a 33rd, 34th and 30thplace finishes since 2009, though he has two top-10s squeezed in his last three races. 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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Homer Bailey had a certain milestone on his mind when he walked to the mound Friday night. He wound up pulling off an even bigger feat. Bailey pitched the seventh no-hitter in the majors this season, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander began the night with 195 innings pitched this season and was eager to reach 200 for the first time in his six-year career. “I looked up at the scoreboard (after the fifth inning) to see if I had hit 200 and saw a couple of zeros,” Bailey said. “That’s when I knew I had a chance at a no-hitter. It’s not something you think about doing.” It was the 15th no-hitter in Reds history and first since Tom Browning’s perfect game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 16, 1988. The seven major league no-hitters match the modern record for one season, tying 1990 and 1991. There were eight no-hitters in 1884. “I don’t think there is any reason why there have been so many,” Bailey said. “There is a real fine line there in throwing a no-hitter. A bloop can fall in the outfield or an infielder can be in the wrong position and there goes your hit. You have to be extremely fortunate to throw a no-hitter and we had luck on our side tonight.” Bailey (13-10) struck out 10 and walked one. He threw 115 pitches and retired the side in order in the ninth, striking out pinchhitter Brock Holt before getting pinch-hitter Michael McKenry and Alex Presley to pop out. When second baseman Brandon Phillips caught Presley’s popup on the outfield grass, Bailey was mobbed near the mound by happy teammates and doused with water. The 26-year-old Bailey improved to 5-0 with a 1.40 ERA in six career starts at PNC Park. All three of his complete games and both his shutouts have come against Pittsburgh. It was the first time the Pirates had been held hitless since Hall of Famer Bob Gibson pitched the lone no-hitter of his career in 1971 for the St. Louis Cardinals. Cincinnati, which clinched the NL Central title last Saturday, improved to 95-62. The Reds are tied with Washington for the best record in the NL. Bailey has been touted as a future ace since Cincinnati selected him seventh overall in the 2004 amateur draft following his senior year of high school in LaGrange, Texas. He has a 38-33 career record and has set a season high for wins. Reds bench coach Chris Speier, serving as acting manager while Dusty Baker recovers from a ministroke, thinks the no-hitter could serve as a benchmark moment for Bailey. “He’s always been a good thrower, but he’s really learned how to pitch this season,” Speier said. “You saw the evolution tonight.” The other no-hitters this season were thrown by Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox, Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels, Johan Santana of the New York Mets, Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants, Felix Hernandez of Seattle and a combined six-pitcher effort by the Mariners. Humber, Cain and Hernandez each had a perfect game. Pittsburgh (76-81) made its own bit of history as it was assured of a 20th consecutive non-winning season with the loss, extending its major North American professional sports record. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Bailey had more than luck going for him. Hurdle sensed Bailey and catcher Ryan Hanigan were on the same page right from the first inning. “They were spot-on with almost every pitch,” Hurdle said. “He kept throwing fastball up and away and breaking balls down and in and it was just an effective combination.” It was also the first no-hitter caught by Hanigan, who broke into the majors with Bailey in 2007. �Along the River Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 C1 Photos by Nathan Jeffers | Times-Sentinel AT LEFT, pictured is the William H. Grant House at 453 Grant St. in Middleport. AT RIGHT, pictured is the Middleport Public Library, located at 178 S. Third Ave. in Middleport. Remnants of the past Local historic sites highlighted in Meigs County Nathan Jeffers njeffers@heartlandpublications.com MEIGS COUNTY — History buffs undoubtedly love the National Register of Historic Places, and in addition to learning the history from books and the Internet, locals also have the opportunity to experience some those places first-hand without planning a big vacation. There are nine historic sites located around Meigs County listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which was established by the National Historic Preservation Act in 1966. The first site in Meigs County added to the Register was Buffington Island, which was added on November 10, 1970. AT LEFT, pictured is the John Downing Jr. House, located at 232 N. Second Ave. in Middleport. AT RIGHT, pictured is a portion of the Buffington Island is located in the Lebanon Township, 20 Historic District of Dowtown Pomeroy. miles southeast of Pomeroy. Next was the Mound Cemetery Mound, added on May 2, 1974, and located in the Mound Cemetery North of Chester. Following this mound was another mound named Reeves Mound, added on July 15, 1974. Reeves Mound is located in the Orange Township, north of the town of Alfred. The next addition to the Register from Meigs County was the Old Meigs County Courthouse and Chester Academy, which was added on June 30, 1975. An already well-known landmark among Meigs County residents, the old courthouse is located on State Route 248, in Chester. The William H. Grant House, located at 453 Grant Street in Middleport, was added to the Register on March 30, 1978. This location was reportedly also known on certain websites as the Gerlach house, and is currently owned by Middleport Mayor and local history buff Mike Gerlach. After the Gerlach House, several historical buildings were added to the Register as the Pomeroy Historical District. The Pomeroy Historical District reportedly includes Main Street and 2nd Street of downtown Pomeroy, and was added to the Register on November 14, 1978. Next on the list was the Meigs County Fairgrounds Grandstand and Racetrack, added on November 29, 1982, and is located off Rocksprings Road in the Salisbury Township. Following the Grandstand was the Middleport Public Library, which was added on January 6, 1986, and is located at 178 South 3rd Avenue in Middleport. Finally, the most recent addition to the Register on May 6, 1993, was the John Downing, Jr. House, located at 232 North 2nd Avenue in Middleport. It was recently reported there is currently a proposal to expand the area of Buffington Island that will be listed in the Register and the decision is expected before the end of the year. It was reported the National Register of Historic Places is an “official Federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. National Register properties have significance to the history of their community state, or the nation.” Pictured is the Old Meigs County Courthouse and Chester Academy on State Route 248 in Chester. AT LEFT, pictured is the Meigs County Fairgrounds Grandstand and Racetrack, located off of Rocksprings Road. AT RIGHT, pictured is Court Street located in Downtown Pomeroy with the Meigs County Courthouse resting in the background. �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 Former VMH employees have reunion POMEROY — Former employees of Veterans Memorial Hospital gathered recently at the Mulberry Community Building for their sixth annual reunion and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the hospital which closed in 2001. It was noted that the ceremony dedicating the hospital, first named Meigs Memorial Hospital, was held on Sept. 15, 1962 with the hospital opening for patients on Sept. 20, 1962. In October 1964 the name was changed to Veterans Memorial Hospital by the Board of Trustees. Marlene Donovan, R.N. former director of nursing at VMH, and now an instructor at Hocking Technical College, emceed the reunion program . June Kloes had prayer before finger foods and desserts were served. Scott Lucas, former administrator, and Dr. Wilma Mansfield were recognized. Each department of the hospital was recognized with the emplo9yees in each department telling a favorite memory. A note was read from Richard Warner, who was unable to attend. Glenna Riebel read “Where Should We Go to Dinner?” Tables were covered in blue, the hospital color, and centered with mum arrangements. Scrapbooks, photo albums and other VMH memorabilia was on display, as was the “in memory”d listing deceased former employees. June Kloes was recognized as the organizer and leader of the reunions. Due to family illness she resigned with Barbara Fry and Joyce Redman to handle details of the 2013 reSubmitted photo union. Large mums were given and door prizes. Julie Spaun Former employees of Veterans Memorial Hospital gathered recently at the Mulberry Community Building for their sixth annual reunion and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the hospital which closed in 2001. took a group picture of the former employees. Extension Corner woolly bears are highly It must be fall, the variable in color. The woolly bear caterpilfine hairs covering the lars are on the move. body vary from beige The wandering cator yellow to dark rederpillars are searchdish-brown. The adult ing for a sheltered is called the Virginian location such as tiger moth. There are under plant debris, two generations of catetc., where they will erpillars each year, the spend the winter. In largest usually occurthe spring, they will ring in August-Septemfeed briefly before ber. spinning a cocoon The caterpillars chew into which their large irregular holes hairs are incorpoHal Kneen in the foliage and the rated, pupating, and OSU Extension extent of the damage eventually becomdepends on the numing a moth. Woolly bears are the caterpillar stage of ber of larvae and the size and aesmedium sized moths known as thetic value of the plants (whether tiger moths (Family Arctiidae). a few holes in leaves upset the OSU’s Buckeye Yard and Gar- homeowner). The giant leopard den Line states “that there are moth caterpillar is the largest of three common species in Ohio, the three some being as big as the Banded Woolly Bear (Isia four inches long. The bristles on isabella), the Yellow Woolly Bear this caterpillar are jet black pro(Spilosoma virginica), and the Gi- jecting outward from black bands ant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe on the skin with red bands of hairscribonia). The course hairs of less skin between the black bands. the banded woolly bear are black The adult moth of the same name at both ends and reddish-brown is white with multiple black rings in the middle. The adult is called on the front wings. The banded woolly bear is the the Isabella moth. The yellow species mentioned in winterprediction folklore, which claims the longer the black is at the ends of the body, the more severe will be the coming winter. Sorry, research has debunked this legend by showing the amount of black varies with the age of the caterpillar and the moisture levels in the area where it developed. *** A regional drought assistance meeting sponsored by Ohio Department of Agriculture, FSA, Ohio State University Extension and Farm Credit was held September 27 at Hocking College. Highlights of the meeting emphasized what livestock and grain farmers should be looking at due the drought. For livestock operators — cull unproductive animals, inventory existing feed supplies, and estimate feed needs with overwinter livestock numbers. If a deficit is found, what are the feed options? How can operators reduce water problems in future drought years? Can you develop springs, ponds and cisterns? Check out county programs that may be financed through drought assistance funds (dependent upon the new Farm Bill). Field crop operators need to get their fields soil tested. This year’s reduced yields means that this past spring’s phosphorus and potash applications are still available for next year’s crops (so less fertilizer may be needed, saving you money). If you plan to reseed next spring — soil test, apply necessary lime, and order your seed and initial fertilizer needs as supplies may be short. If you applied herbicides, watch out for herbicide carryover into next year’s intended crop. Go to OSU’s website, http:// beef.osu. edu for further Drought 2012 information. *** Are you planning to improve and clean-up your woodlot? Take advantage of a hands-on course designed to instruct you in the safe ways to operate a chainsaw. On October 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. a “Basics of Safe Chainsaw Operation” course will be held at Hocking College in Nelsonville sponsored by Ohio State University Extension. Topics covered include safety gear, saw maintenance, saw safety features, directional felling, and bucking & tree Warning signs seen before actor’s violent end LOS ANGELES (AP) — Probation officials openly worried about actor Johnny Lewis’ mental health and his danger to others in recent months, and this week their worst fears came true. The man who died a violent death on “Sons of Anarchy” three years ago apparently beat and strangled his landlady and attacked neighbors before falling or leaping to his own death in neighborhood near Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon. They were the final violent acts of a man who in the previous 10 months had been repeatedly arrested, sent to counseling and had left jail only five days before his demise. Court records and his attorney detailed attempts to help Lewis but not in time to help 81-year-old Catherine Davis, who neighbors reported screaming inside a home near the outskirts of Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. The home had been ransacked, glass was shattered and a dead cat was also found inside, and Lewis’ body was found in the driveway. Lewis’ cause of death is pending toxicology results, Coroner’s investigative division Lt. Fred Corral said Thursday evening. Davis died from blunt head trauma and manual strangulation, he said. The deaths came four months after a probation officer expressed grave con- cerns about Lewis’ mental health, writing that he was “very concerned for the well-being of not only the community but that of the defendant.” Court records detail Lewis’ descent from January 2012, when he attacked two men and hit them in the head with a bottle, through August, when he acted as his own attorney and pleaded no contest to felony assault. By that point he had been arrested three times for incidents ranging from trying to break into an occupied home in Santa Monica, Calif., to resisting arrest. He had been sent to treatment programs that specialized in drug and alcohol addiction as well as mental illness. A May 17 probation report states that “the defendant suffers from some form of chemical dependency, mental health issue and a lack of permanent housing. Given this, (Lewis) will continue to be a threat to any community he may reside.” Another probation officer had written two months earlier, “Obviously defendant’s behavior is out of control and needs counseling afforded by a professional.” Lewis remained on supervised probation at the time of his death. Lewis’ attorney Jonathan Mandel said the actor had serious mental issues that seemed to surface fairly recently. He said Lewis’ parents and others had tried desperately to help him. “Johnny Lewis had a lot of problems, a lot of mental problems,” Mandel said by phone Thursday. “I recommended treatment for him but he declined it.” He continued, saying: “I give a lot of credit to his parents. They were really strong in trying to help him out. They really went to bat for him, but I guess they just couldn’t do enough.” Lewis’ career spanned more than a decade, mainly in small roles. He played Ricky in the 2007 movie “AVPR: Aliens vs Predator — Requiem” and was Dennis “Chili” Childress for two seasons on TV’s “The O.C.” He also appeared in episodes of such popular television shows as “Boston Public,” ”Judging Amy,” ”Malcolm in the Middle” and “Drake & Josh.” He was on “Sons of Anarchy” in 2008 and 2009 before his character was killed off. Kurt Sutter, the show’s creator and executive producer, tweeted news of Lewis’ death Thursday: “It was a tragic end for an extremely talented guy, who unfortunately had lost his way,” Sutter wrote. “I wish I could say that I was shocked by the events last night, but I was not. I am deeply sorry that an innocent life had to be thrown into his destructive path.” limbing. Course fee is $150 per person which includes insurance, registration for a college no-credit course, and lunch. Hocking college instructors who have over 40 years of experience will be teaching the course. All participants must bring and wear leather boots, hard hat, eye protection and hearing protection. For further information call 740-5938555 or email apsley .1@osu.edu. *** The annual Fall Plant Exchange sponsored by OSU Meigs County Master Gardeners will be held on October 3 at 12:30 p.m. at Dave Diles Park in Middleport. Have your gardening questions answered from noon to 12:30 p.m. The plant exchange is an opportunity to bring plants and seeds from your yard and bring home new plants. There is no cost for the exchange. The Middleport Association is have a lunch fundraiser starting at 11:30 a.m., so you can eat while you ask your questions. Harold ‘Hal’ Kneen is the Athens & Meigs County Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Ohio State University Extension. Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from September 19, 2012. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $90-$175, Heifers, $90$150; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $90-$165, Heifers, $90-$149; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $90-$155, Heifers, $90-$125; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $90-$140, Heifers, $85-$120; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $85$120, Heifers, $85-$115. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $70-$76; Medium/Lean, $60-$69; Thin/Light, $43.50-$59; Bulls, $95-$100. Back to Farm Cow/Cow Pairs, $885-$1,035; Goats, $45-$170; Bred Cows, $635-$1,185; Baby Calves, $11-$200. Upcoming Specials 10/03/12 — Next sale, 10 a.m. 10/20/12 — Equipment consignment sale, call for details.; 65 hd preconditioned steers/heifers available. Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or Mark at (740) 645-5708, or visit the website at www. uproducers.com. Calif. man behind anti-Muslim film ordered jailed LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday determined that a California man behind a crudely produced anti-Islamic video that inflamed parts of the Middle East is a flight risk and ordered him detained. Citing a lengthy pattern of deception, U.S. Central District Chief Magistrate Judge Suzanne Segal said Nakoula Basseley Nakoula should be held after officials said he violated his probation from a 2010 check fraud conviction. “The court has a lack of trust in this defendant at this time,” Segal said. Nakoula, 55, was arrested Thursday. He had eight probation violations, including lying to his probation officers and using aliases, and he might face new charges that carry a maximum two-year prison term, authorities said. Nakoula will remain behind bars until another hearing where a judge will rule if he broke the terms of his probation. Nakoula wore beige pants and a collared shirt when he was led into the courtroom handcuffed and shackled. He appeared relaxed, smiling at one point before the hearing and conferring with his attorney. After his 2010 conviction, Nakoula was sentenced to 21 months in prison and was barred from using computers or the Internet for five years without approval from his probation officer. In July, a 14-minute trailer for the film “Innocence of Muslims” was posted on YouTube, leading to protests around the Middle East. Nakoula, a Christian originally from Egypt, went into hiding after he was identified as the man behind the trailer, which depicts Muhammad as a womanizer, religious fraud and child molester. In court Thursday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Dugdale said Nakoula was flight risk, partially because of the uproar over the film. The violence in the Middle East broke out Sept. 11 and has spread since, killing dozens, including Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens. “He has every incentive to disappear,” Dugdale said. The hearing had an unusual wrinkle as the news media were banned from the courtroom, and reporters had to watch the proceedings on a TV in a different courthouse a couple blocks away. Court officials didn’t give a reason for the decision. Nakoula’s attorney Steven Seiden sought to have the hearing closed and his client released on $10,000 bail. He argued Nakoula has checked in with his probation officer frequently and made no attempts to leave Southern California. Seiden was concerned that Nakoula would be in danger in federal prison because of Muslim inmates, but prosecutors said he likely would be placed in protective custody. The full story about Nakoula and the video still isn’t known. The movie was made last year by a man who called himself Sam Bacile. After the violence erupted, a man who identified himself as Bacile spoke to media outlets, including The Associated Press, took credit for the film and said it was meant to portray the truth about Muhammad and Islam, which he called a cancer. The next day, the AP determined there was no Bacile and linked the identity to Nakoula, a former gas station owner with a drug conviction and a history of using aliases. Federal authorities later confirmed there was no Bacile and that Nakoula was behind the movie. Before going into hiding, Nakoula acknowledged to the AP that he was involved with the film, but said he only worked on logistics and management. When the judge asked him during Thursday’s hearing what his true name was, Nakoula said his name was Mark Basseley Youseff. He said he’d been using that name since 2002. Lawrence Rosenthal, a constitutional and criminal law professor at Chapman University School of Law in Orange, said it was “highly unusual” for a judge to order immediate detention on a probation violation for a nonviolent crime, but if there were questions about Nakoula’s identity it was more likely. “When the prosecution doesn’t really know who they’re dealing with, it’s much easier to talk about flight,” Rosenthal said. “I’ve prosecuted individuals who’d never given a real address. You don’t know who you’re dealing with, and you’re just going to have very limited confidence about their ability to show up in court.” A film permit listed Media for Christ, a Los Angeles-area charity run by other Egyptian Christians, as the production company for “Innocence of Muslims.” Most of the film was made at the charity’s headquarters. Steve Klein, an insurance agent in Hemet and outspoken Muslim critic, has said he was a consultant and promoter for the film. �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 Sunday, September 30, 2012 Comics ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Oct. 1, 2012: This year you often will consider your relationships and continually evaluate how much to give. In disagreements, consider that both of you might be right. Sometimes you are very hard on yourself. Release that quality. If you are single, dating will be your favorite game. Do not feel pressure to commit. If you are attached, you will find that you can bring both of you closer together or create more distance between you — the call is yours. TAURUS is a peaceful soul, like you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You alternate between optimism and a trancelike state. Some of you might feel beaten down or confused. This ambivalence will even out, given time. Honor your feelings, and understand that they are real when they occur. Tonight: Consider a budget revision. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You could have many ideas, yet isolating the correct path might be more important than you realize. Know that you need to listen to your instincts. You will find the answer quickly and will act accordingly. Unless a project is practical, nix it. Tonight: Your beaming smile draws in many people. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Where you are is where you want to be, for now. Surround yourself with friends and/or associates who offer different perspectives. A meeting could be more important than you realize. You might be worrying a little too much about the outcome of a situation. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Accept your role as nurturer and leader. You might feel undermined in a creative venture or by a loved one. Mixed messages could be at the core of the problem. Wait until later today or even tomorrow before exploring the issue at hand. Tonight: Find your friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH Your broad perspective is needed. First, make sure you are not reacting to a personal attack. You could be concerned that miscommunication could throw plans up in the air. Do what you need in order to detach from the situation. Your actions will change the game. Tonight: Burn the candle at both ends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You tend to interact rather intensely with others. Discussions revolve around a partnership as well as a separate Ad goes Visit ushere at Horoscope issue involving travel and possibly education. This period favors brainstorming over taking action. Trust your judgment. Tonight: Go for some lightness and good music. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might decide to start counting how many complicated people are in your life. Dealing with these individuals is a handful, and you will encounter some of them today. These interactions might have you feeling off-kilter. Honor your feelings, and use your intellect in order to respond effectively. Tonight: A close conversation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Recognize your own bias when dealing with someone you generally look up to. You might have mixed feelings, presently. Separate your energy from the immediate issue at hand. Fundamentally, you are not speaking the same language, and this creates a misunderstanding. Tonight: Try dinner and a talk. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Tap into your creativity rather than absorb someone’s negativity and/or fear. You know what the possibilities are, and you’ll start to see even more. Dare to make a dream a reality, especially if it involves a domestic issue. Your imagination flows through nearly everything you touch. Tonight: Add in a little friendly warmth. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might want to understand what a family member expects from you. Real estate and domestic matters could weave together. You might be under more pressure than you realize to maintain a strong presence and deal with a situation at home. Tap into your vision of what you want to happen. Tonight: Let your hair down. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You express yourself with clarity when addressing a misunderstanding or a difference in viewpoints with an important person in your daily life. Good feelings will prevail between you and a loved one. You consider this person to be part of your family, even if he or she is not. Tonight: Hunker down at your pad. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might be concerned about whether you are pitching in enough or perhaps too much. Look within yourself. If you have resentment, you are doing too much. If you experience guilt, you need to do more. Refuse to take on someone else’s opinions. You know who you are. Tonight: A leisurely chat over a meal. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, September 30, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Anniversary Wedding Johnson-Stewart couple wed Heidi Johnson of Pomeroy, and Steven Stewart of Pomeroy, were united in marriage on July 7, 2012, at the Trinity Congregational Church in Pomeroy, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Rev. Tom and Jill Johnson of Pomeroy. She is a 2010 graduate of Meigs High School and also attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Currently, she works as an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay, Inc. The groom is the son of George Stewart of Pomeroy, and Mary Stewart of Middleport. He is the grandson of Sue Stewart of Middleport, and Eleanor Blaettnar of Pomeroy. He is a 2008 graduate of Meigs High School and graduated in 2012 from Ohio University with a BS degree in biology. Currently, he is a graduate student at Shawnee State University studying Occupational Therapy. Presiding over the wedding was Rev. Thomas Johnson. Melissa Johnson was the maid of honor, while Trina Sorenson of Corry, Pa., and Veronica Grimm of Pomeroy, Ohio, were the bridesmaids. The flower girl was Olivia Lathrop of Corry, Pa. The best man was Johnathan Haggerty of Hicksville, Ohio. The groomsmen were Kirk Legar of Pomeroy, and Cornelius English of Middleport, Ohio. Ushers included, Eddie Johnson of Lancaster, Ohio, Michael Ball of Pomeroy, Michael Blaettnar of Pomeroy, and Heidi and Steven Stewart James Cunningham of Pomeroy. Raymond Sorenson of Union City, Pa.was the ring bearer. Wedding music was provided by Lorena Sorenson on piano and as the soloist. The reception was held at the church immediately following the wedding. The reception music was provided by DJ on Wheels. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica and currently reside in Portsmouth, Ohio. Bluegrass Awards remember Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It was a hard year in the bluegrass world and the loss of icons such as Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson hung over the International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday night. The Gibson Brothers won entertainer of the year and joined Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice as the only multiple winners at the ceremony at Ryman Auditorium. But the attention of most was turned toward the pioneers no longer able to attend. An emotional Steve Martin paid tribute to the late banjo innovator Scruggs with a special 30-banjo salute that included many of the world’s top five-string players. The IBMAs also saluted Watson and players Doug Dillard and Everett Lilly, as well as bluegrass promoter and actor Andy Griffith, all of whom died in the last year. Watson won guitarist of the year posthumously. It was the first entertainer win for The Gibson Brothers, who also took home honors for gospel recorded performance for “Singing As We Rise,” with Ricky Skaggs. Sisk & Ramblers Choice won album of the year for “The Heart of a Song” and song of the year for “A Far Cry From Lester & Earl,” keeping with Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 the night’s unofficial theme. In major categories, top nominee Russell Moore won male vocalist of the year, Dale Ann Bradley won female vocalist, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers were named emerging artist, Blue Highway won vocal group, The Boxcars won instrumental group, Lonesome River Band won instrumental recorded performance for “Angeline The Baker” and St. Jude charity album “Life Goes On” won recorded event. Rob Ickes (dobro), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Sammy Shelor (banjo), Adam Steffey (mandolin) and Marshall Wilborn (bass) won instrumentalist of the year awards. And 2012 Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductees Doyle Lawson and Ralph Rinzler were honored as well. Though the night was full of spirited performances, none could hold up to Martin’s show-ending salute to Scruggs. The actor, comedian and musician seemed on the verge of tears as he paid tribute to Scruggs before inviting players including J.D. Crowe, Kristin Scott Benson, Sam Bush, show co-host Del McCoury, Lawson, Shelor and Tony Trischka and more than 20 others onto the stage where Scruggs first played his rolling, rollicking style during the Grand Ole Opry. Scruggs’ sons Gary and Randy also were part of the tribute. Martin said in an interview before the show that he was inspired by the Kennedy Center Honors when conceiving of the Scruggs tribute. “They like to do these big salutes and I thought why not here at the IBMAs for Earl,” Martin said. “All the banjo players who’ve been influenced by him, why can’t they all be here and pay tribute to him?” McCoury, inducted into the Hall of Fame last year, said he would probably not have gotten into music had it not been for the Flatt & Scruggs record his brother bought in 1950. The 11-year-old McCoury was transfixed by Scruggs’ playing. “I just could not get that sound out of my head,” McCoury said. Mandolin player Bush joked he was playing rhythm banjo while on stage, but said he felt privileged to be involved. “I knew Mr. Earl,” Bush said. “It gets real emotional as I look at Randy and Gary standing there and how they must feel, and how everybody loved their dad. He was a true gentleman. Nobody’s more deserving of accolades than him.” Howard and Jean Wolfe Wolfes celebrate 60th anniversary Howard and Jean Wolfe of Belpre, Ohio, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on October 14. Mr. Wolfe retired from E.I. DuPont in Parkersburg. His wife is a homemaker. The couple have two children, Rick (Elizabeth) Wolfe of Hickory, NC, and Debbie Ewing of Belpre, Ohio. The also have two grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Mrs. Wolfe is the daughter of the late Dolph and Geneva Joachim of Rock Springs, Ohio, and Mr. Wolfe is the son of Curtis and Goldia Wolfe of Chester, Ohio. Cards can be sent to the home, 928 Main Street, Belpre, Ohio 45714. No gifts please. A celebration hosted by the children will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Belpre Masonic Lodge Hall, 1411 PutnamHowe Drive, Belpre. Oct. 14 is also Jean’s 78th birthday. Engagement NYC to round out skyline with tallest Ferris wheel NEW YORK (AP) — The Big Apple is getting another “biggest”: the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, part of an ambitious plan to draw New Yorkers and tourists alike to the city’s so-called “forgotten borough.” The 625-foot-tall, $230 million New York Wheel is to grace a spot in Staten Island overlooking the 305-foottall Statue of Liberty and the downtown Manhattan skyline, offering a singular view as it sweeps higher than other big wheels like the Singapore Flyer, the London Eye and a “High Roller” planned for Las Vegas. Designed to carry 1,440 passengers at a time, it’s expected to draw 4.5 million people a year to a setting that also would include a 100shop outlet mall and a 200room hotel. It will be “an attraction un- like any other in New York City — in fact, it will be, we think, unlike any other on the planet,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg said as he unveiled the plans against the backdrop of New York Harbor. While the privately financed project faces various reviews, officials hope to have the wheel turning by the end of 2015. The wheel would put Staten Island on the map of superlatives in a place where “biggest” is almost an expectation — home to the nation’s biggest city population, busiest mass-transit system, even the biggest Applebee’s restaurant. The attraction stands to change the profile of the least populous and most remote of the city’s five boroughs, a sometime municipal underdog that has taken insults from New Jersey and was once known for having the world’s largest … landfill. “It’s going to be a real icon. The Ferris wheel will be Staten Island’s Eiffel Tower,” Sen. Charles Schumer enthused. As a visible addition to the skyline around the harbor, the wheel “gives Staten Island an identity beyond its role as a suburban community,” while letting it tap into the stream of tourist money in a city that drew 50.9 million visitors last year, said Mitchell Moss, a New York University urban policy professor. The project is expected to bring $500 million in private investment and 1,100 permanent jobs to the borough’s St. George waterfront, and the developers will pay the city $2.5 million a year in rent for the land. Staten Island isn’t entirely off the tourist map. Its free ferry is the city’s third- largest tourist attraction, carrying an estimated 2 million visitors a year alongside millions of residents, officials say. But the city has long struggled to entice tourists off the boat and into Staten Island. Much-touted Staten Island sightseeing bus tours fizzled within a year in 2009 for lack of ridership. Australian tourists Leah Field and Adam Lica, for example, were riding the ferry Thursday for its views of the Statue of Liberty. They thought they might have lunch on the Staten Island side but weren’t planning to explore further. “We weren’t sure what there is to do there,” explained Lica, 32, of Melbourne. But were there a giant Ferris wheel, the couple likely would go ride it, he said. Amber Pooler and Nathan Cook Pooler-Cook Amber Nichole Pooler and Nathan Edward Cook announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on October 7, 2012, at Flatwoods Church, Pomeroy, Ohio. Pooler is the daughter of Terry and Debbie Pooler of Long Bottom, Ohio. She is a 2008 graduate of Eastern High School and is currently employed at CVS Pharmacy in Owensboro, Kentucky. Cook is a the son of John T. and Patricia Cook of Pomeroy, Ohio. He is a 2008 graduate of Meigs High School and a 2010 graduate of Rio Grande. He is currently employed with American Electric Power, in Rockport, Indiana. Halloween attractions, from pumpkins to zombies NEW YORK (AP) — Too old to trick-or-treat? Busy the night of Oct. 31? That’s OK, because Halloween has become a seasonal holiday, with attractions and activities for all ages from late September through early November. Many cities now have local haunted house attractions, community zombie walks and ghost tours. Amusement parks small and large revamp for the month of October with faux graveyards, haunted trails and actors dressed like freaks. Some attractions — like Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights — are so creepy they are not recommended for guests under 13. Other entertainment venues — from Disney parks to zoos, museums, aquariums, and even indoor water parks like Great Wolf Lodge resorts — host Halloween events geared to younger kids. “Haunted and seasonal theming is growing in popularity not only for theme parks and amusement parks, but also at water parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers and family entertainment centers,” said Colleen Mangone, spokeswoman for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. “So families have a lot of choices for celebrating the Halloween season at parks and attractions.” Here’s a sampling of attractions, experiences and events around the country that take place around Halloween or are themed on the holiday. Pumpkins, Parades And Zombies Get ready for the end of the world if you’re planning to attend New York City’s Village Halloween Parade. This year, the theme for the event is the Mayan calendar, which ends on Dec. 21. The annual parade draws 2 million spectators and 50,000 participants — many of whose costumes will vary from the official theme — and stretches from Spring Street to 16th Street along Sixth Avenue, starting 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. A few signature events cel- ebrate that hallowed Halloween symbol, the pumpkin. The granddaddy of pumpkin-throwing contests, the World Championship Punkin Chunkin, is scheduled for Nov. 2-4, in Bridgeville, Del. And on Oct. 20, the streets of Keene, N.H., will be lined with carved, lit jack-o-lanterns at the annual Keene Pumpkin Festival. From college campuses to main streets, zombie walks are held year-round, but many of them take place this time of year and are surprisingly family oriented, with little kids, teens and grown-ups alike donning bloody rags and feigning limps in homage to the living dead. Find one near you: http://www.zom- biewalk.com/forum/index.php. Voodoo Music Experience New Orleans’ annual Voodoo Music Experience — http://thevoodooexperience.com — planned for Oct. 26-28 in City Park, offers a mix of big names like Green Day and Neil Young plus local acts like the Lost Bayou Ramblers. This year for the first time, tent-camping will be available for concertgoers. Tickets start at $90 for oneday admission, $175 for three days, with packages for VIP, parking and camping. Though there’s no formal connection between the festival and Halloween, some people dress up and the concert vibe builds on New Orleans’ voodoo heritage. � 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 09. September Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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