https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/9dbb0cc9540125b6ceda375b30a422ea.pdf b17d38734008923ffc6beb7e8b0db657 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 LIFESTYLES WEATHER SPORTS OBITUARIES The power of kindness .... C1 Sunny today. High of 71. Low of 50. ... A6 Week 12 football action .... B1 Grace I. Akins, 67 John Broyles, 76 Michael J. Dailey $2.00 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 45 Michael L. Dailey Brandon Scott Reynolds, infant Dorothy Sheets, 90 June S. Whytsell, 87 CAA: Tearing down the old, building new Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com MIDDLEPORT —In the small villages of Meigs County, there are houses which have stood vacant for years, have deteriorated to the place where occupancy is not an option, and have become nothing more than a blight on the neighborhood. Occasionally funding becomes available to state and federal agencies where a few houses in the community can be torn down, another house built in its place and sold to a responsible family, or the lot just mulched and seeded over. One such project of tearing down and building new is under way in Middleport. Two or three other demolition projects on condemned houses are expected to start there in the next few weeks. Currently the Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency is the administrative agent for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program which provided federal funding for a three-year program in four counties, Meigs, Vinton, Pike and Scioto. Projects in Meigs County have already been carried out in Syracuse where one house was torn down, another built, and still another rehabilitated. In Middleport earlier this month an old house on Vine Street, long vacant and an eyesore in the neighborhood, was torn down, and now a new house is being constructed on the site. Tom Reed, an administrative person for the program, said that the house now under construction has a potential buyer who qualifies for purchasing it at a favorable price. Three other houses are under consideration for demolition as a part of the Middleport project, one on Short Fourth, another on Second, and a third which is a burned out structure on Oliver Street. Reed said Mayor Mike Gerlach, Middleport’s building inspector Mike Hendrickson, and Attorney Mick Barr, village solicitor, Submitted photo See CAA ‌| A3 With the old house gone, a new one is being built on the lot. Sarah Hawley l Daily Tribune Meigs Local students will benefit from new fitness equipment and programs through the PEP grant recently awarded to the district. Pictured with some of the new equipment are high school physical education students (from left) Ray Johnson, Courtney Robertson, Sean Shinn, Jacob Hatfield, Austin Hennington, Keely Mankin, and Chaisty Abbott. Meigs Local schools received PEP grant Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com Photos by Eric McKinney, courtesy of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College Retried Chief Petty Officer and Gallipolis resident Ray Boone is presented a certificate of recognition Friday from the Ohio House of Representatives by University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College student Tony Barnette as part of Rio Grande’s annual Day of Tribute ceremony to honor local veterans. House of Representatives honors vets at URG RIO GRANDE — The word service is defined simply as the contribution to the welfare of others. But as Veterans Day rapidly approaches it takes on a meaning far greater than any definition can ever bestow. The University of Rio Grande/ Rio Grande Community College continued its tradition of honoring the men and women who have and continue to serve amongst the United States Armed Services with Friday’s annual Day of Tribute. “I’m proud to say the faculty, staff and students at Rio Grande honor our veterans every day of the year, which culminates with the Day of Tribute ceremony,” Rio Grande President Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley said. “This year was particularly special for us as we honored one of our own.” Friday’s honorees included retired Chief Petty Officer Ray Boone and retired Lieutenant Commander Paul Harrison, who also serves as the executive vice president and vice president of Institutional Advancement at Rio Grande. The ceremony included performances by The Grande Chorale and The Symphonic Band. Boone, 94, is a Pearl Harbor survivor who served aboard three ships during his time with the Navy. The Gallipolis resident married Betty Gean after the war and had three children — Richard Ray, Gregory Michael and Barbara Gayle. The former General Foods salesman has eight grandchildren. See URG |‌ A3 Certificate from the Ohio House of Representatives honoring the military service of retired Chief Petty Officer and Gallipolis resident Ray Boone. speaker. Smith read a poem titled “A Veteran Died Today.” Meigs Primary students, lead by music teacher Nicole Mount sang the Star Spangled Banner, Heroes, and Grand Old Flag. Skylin Haye, second grade student, read a poem, and teacher Jodi See SALUTE |‌ A3 Homeschooling: A different approach towards learning Callie Lyons Special to the Sunday Times-Sentinel mdtnews@mydailytribune.com OHIO VALLEY — Some families in southeastern Ohio are taking a different approach to learning. Opting out of a traditional public education system, they are pursuing the alternative lifestyle known as “homeschooling”. “The benefits for our family are so many, it’s hard Director Gary Stewart leads The Symphonic Band in a to list them all,” explained Jessamy Bright, of Middleperformance during Friday’s annual Day of Tribute cerport, who is the primary teacher for her girls, Siena, emony honoring local veterans at the University of Rio age nine, and Lucia, age three. “Freedom and flexibility Grande / Rio Grande Community College. in learning, opportunities for field trips, and socialization and friendships with many different age groups are a few of my favorites to bring up in talking about homeschooling. I love that we live a lifestyle of learning that isn’t restricted to a classroom during school hours. And, since I’ve been blessed to be able to stay at home and work from home, I actually get to see my children grow up and work with them on a daily basis .” According to the Ohio Department of Education, the numbers of homeschooled students in Gallia and Meigs County fluctuate from year to year. In 2011, there were 70 homeschooled students enrolled in Gallia County and 65 in Meigs County. When combined, that’s up just a bit from 2006, when there were 53 students in Gallia and 67 in Meigs. The numbers are based on self-reporting guidelines, so the actual number of homeschooled children may actually be much higher. Ohio law says parents of homeSarah Hawley l Daily Tribune schooled students are required to report basic annual Wolfe Scout Troop 240 lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the Vet- data to the superintendent of their school district, but eran’s Day assembly. See HOMESCHOOL ‌| A2 A salute to all of those who serve RUTLAND — Students at Meigs Primary School honored current and former members of the armed forces during a Veteran’s Day assembly on Friday morning. Feeney Bennett American Legion Post 128 presented the colors, with Dewey Smith of Post 128 serving as the guest POMEROY — The Meigs Local School District was recently awarded the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. PEP Grant Coordinator Ron Hill said the grant is distributed for three years, and could provide over $1 million to the district for physical education programs. The goal of the program is to prevent childhood and adolescent obesity by improving the physical education (PE) programs. Hill said the district was picked in the second round of the grant process approximately one month ago, leaving little time to get the project up and running. A letter sent home with all students in the district detailed the goals of the program. Funding from the program will allow the district to improve the PE curriculum to include a wider range of physical activities and technologies for objective assessment of physical activity levels and fitness programs; implement SPARK curriculum; promote nutrition education and collaborate with several community partners to increase opportunities for students to be active and See GRANT ‌| A2 �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Grant From Page A1 learn about healthy eating choices. Students in grades kindergarten through 10th will receive pedometers to monitor their activity throughout the day, and students in grades 5-12 will use three-day physical activity recall instruments to collect data. In addition to the daily physical activity logs, the district will be measured on the per- centage of the students who achieve age-appropriate cardiovascular fitness levels. Middle and high school students will use a 20-meter shuttle run, while elementary students will chose between a fourth-mile run or a half-mile run. The final measurement in the grant will be the percentage of students who consume the recommended portions of fruits and vegetables per day. The first data is to be col- lected the week of Nov. 13, with additional data collected four more times throughout the year. Anyone with questions about the grant is asked to contact Hill at (740) 992-3058. Homeschool the state has no means of enforcing or monitoring this obligation. It is roughly estimated that Ohio has 77,700 homeschooled students this year. Bright said she chose to homeschool her girls partly because of her own experience as a homeschooled student, but also because she and her husband “wanted a say in how our children were brought up and what was being taught to them on a daily basis”. There are many reasons parents explore this alternative. Some local families say they have a strong desire to be more hands-on with their children’s education. “Many factors initially influenced our choice to homeschool,” said Nora Ellis, a mother of four who has been pleased with the results. She is the primary George Korn wishes to thank everyone who supported him at George’s Barber Shop for the past 12 years He has relocated to Mick’s Barber Shop in Pomeroy Hours are Mon-Tu-Th-Fri - 8:00-4:30 Sat. 8-12 Wed - closed George will be working Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Thanks – George Korn 60370054 teacher of three students ranging in age from six to eleven. Her oldest is a 17-year-old Post-Secondary Education Options student. “We’ve found our children enjoy the engagement of independent learning as well as the flexibility they have to do other things. Instead of being in a classroom seven hours a day, they are able to complete their required work and explore their interests,” said Ellis. “Two of the children use the time to study more animal and engineering science while one pursues classical ballet.” Ellis said the task seemed daunting before they gave it a try. “Like many homeschoolers, we had thought about home education for years,” Ellis said. “It was overwhelming to think that we would be solely responsible for teaching our kids; add in the personalities of our children, and it seemed unbelievable to try. We found out early that classroom modeled teaching wouldn’t work for our broad age-range and began assigning independent learning assignments. The children became more independent and responsible with each task they had control over completing. Soon, they were expanding New Year New Career www.gallipoliscareercollege.edu their learning to areas outside of the scope of their curriculum.” Some families who homeschool are driven by dissatisfaction with public school and a lack of other options. A less common motivation among families involves meeting the special needs of a child with physical or mental health problems that public schools find difficult to accommodate. “Our decision to home school [our son] was prompted by his overcrowded and understaffed kindergarten class,” explained one local mother. “He came home delirious and with a concussion on his second week. We were not informed by the school of his medical emergency and found out later that his teacher wasn’t even aware that anything had happened in class. The decision was simple and supported by the school superintendent.” In this particular case, the other children in the family attended public school. Only one was homeschooled. Some families find a blended approach is best because what suits one child may not work for another. Teresa Shiflet, of Rutland, is the mother of two sons — one is enrolled in public school and one participates in a program with Ohio Connections Academy, which is one of several virtual schools offering a full online curriculum for Ohio students from Kindergarten through high school graduation. “OCA provides their students with books, and computers for free,” Shiflet said. “The students also 60366945 From Page A1 have teachers for every class. So this program differs from traditional homeschooling in the fact that I as a parent do not have to select the curriculum, nor do I have to teach. My son is held accountable to his teachers who report to the state just like a teacher in a traditional school setting. The education that he is receiving is competitive on a national level.” Families have many curriculum options and use different methods to achieve homeschool success. Online or virtual schools make homeschooling easier than ever before. But, not everyone goes that route. Faye Tillis, of Meigs County, is the mother of two homeschooled students – Anna, age 13, and Joey, age 10. With a degree in secondary education and several years of teaching experience, she says she prefers to design their curriculum. “I can adjust not only what my kids are studying but the pace at which they are moving through the material according to their strengths, weaknesses and interests,” Tillis explained. But, that’s not the only advantage of homeschooling. “With my husband’s weird work schedule, there would be about a week each month he would not see the kids at all if they attended a traditional school,” Tillis said. “As homeschoolers, we can spend time together — including eating at least one meal together — every day. We have the opportunity to take a vacation in the middle of winter, or adjust our schedule for impromptu field trips. We can take a day off in the middle of the week and make it up on Saturday if we need to.” Best of all, there is no homework. “When the bus for public school kids goes up the road at 6:20 a.m., my kids are still in bed,” she said. “When they are finished with their written work — be it 1 or 5 p.m. — they are finished.” Tillis said her family experiences other benefits, as well. “Yes, we have bad days and grumpy days just like the rest of the world,” she said. “But for the most part, the environment is positive and encouraging. My kids actually get along great the majority of the time, and we don’t have any bullies — or drugs or alcohol.” It’s a lifestyle choice for Tillis and many families like hers. “As a Christian, I know that my kids are being taught in a way that is consistent with a Biblical worldview, which is very important to us,” Tillis said. Ellis has a bit of advice for parents who may be considering homeschooling. “Parent-to-parent, the most important thing to remember is that each of us has unique interests and learning styles,” Ellis said. “Don’t let a weakness in science, math, English, or anything else become your barrier to homeschooling. Choose a curriculum in that area that will be interesting to both of you and embrace it as an opportunity for your child to see you have fun learning something that is hard.” Holzer Health System, with the support of the State of Ohio, launched an innovative program to protect patient identities and prevent prescription drug abuse. Together with CrossChx, a leading provider of advanced date intelligence, Holzer Health System is committed to protecting patient identities, providing care, and preventing fraud. Fully operating throughout Holzer Health System, over 1,300 patients per day now encounter the CrossChx system with striking results. The CrossChx Difference An innovative and developed intelligent solution. CrossChx will: • Help protect patient identities. • Provide definitive identity resolution. • Make your medical records portable. • Provide complete patient health history. 60369045 �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Salute Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 URG From Page A1 Shultz recognized each of the veterans and active duty military as they stood along with the students who were related to the person. Members of Wolfe Scout Troop 240 lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the assembly, students created a “Walk of Honor” for the veterans as they walked down the hall. From Page A1 “I thank you for the invitation. It makes me feel good to hear you talk about me like that,” Boone said. “I had a nice time; I enjoyed the Navy. Thank you very much.” Clyde Evans, a former State Representative and member of the University Board of Trustees, introduced Harrison. The Point Pleasant, W.Va., native and Gallipolis resident served 20 years in the Navy after enlisting in 1967 and retired having received recognitions including the Navy Commendation Medal, Supply Department Lockheed Award and three consecutive years as a semi-finalist to the Ney Award. Since retiring from the Navy, Harrison has become a pillar of the Gallia County community while serving various capacities with the university. Photos by Sarah Hawley l Daily Tribune “The big thing I want you to remember is the guys Second grade student Skylin Haye read a poem for the veterans. over there now; the ladies over there now,” Harrison said. “Give them your support.” For more information regarding the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College visit Rio.edu or call 800-282-7201. The University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College is the only combined private university and public community college in the country. Serving more than 2,400 students annually, dreams become reality while nestled into the beautiful rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio. AT LEFT, Dewey Smith of American Legion Post 128 spoke to those in attendance on Friday morning, and read a poem titled “A Veteran Died Today.” AT RIGHT, students in kindergarten, first and second grades sang three songs during Friday morning’s assembly. In Loving Memory of Carla Donette McFarland CAA From Page A1 have worked with Community Action on identifying projects and assisting with preliminary details including owner notification in order to get the houses accepted for demolition through the federally funded program. Meanwhile, Jean Trussell, Community Development Block Grant administrator for Meigs County is working toward demolition of other condemned properties in Meigs County. She said her agency received $53,000 for tearing down several houses, two or three of which are in Middleport. Two are located on Front Street and have been vacant for years, she said. There are also two in Pomeroy, one in Syracuse and another in Rutland. All have to go through the condemnation and owner notification process, Trussell said, before anything else can be done. Her expectation is for the deCharlene Hoeflich l Daily Tribune molition of those condemned properties to Extensively damaged by fire several years ago, this old house on Oliver Street is slated for demolition by the Community Action Agency. take place in the spring. January 27, 1959 - November 12, 2002 Her Smile Though her Smile is gone forever, and her hand we cannot touch, we still have so many memories, of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part. God has her in His keeping, we have her in our hearts. 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Some or all of these things can be found as the impetus of most conflicts throughout history; not just in the U.S. but around the world. Let me start off by saying to you, Conservative friend, that I love you. I am, as you, an American. While as a political independent (leaning liberal socially and conservative fiscally), I may not agree on every political point as you. However, I am no less American than you. I want the same things you and every other American want: I want my child to have all the opportunities afforded every other kid that grows up with a dream. I want the opportunity to earn a good living, earn a decent wage and live in a decent home. These things are not exclusive to any group. I also don’t want to support folks that don’t want to work. I don’t believe in a re-distribution of wealth, but I also believe that asking those of us doing better than others to simply pay their fair share is not unreasonable. I see no difference in the welfare mom that refuses to work and the wealthy businessman that pays a tax rate much lower than the common working man struggling to get by. They both are cheating the country and the rest of us. A fancy home or a project apartment is not the arbiter of who’s more right or wrong. They share the shame equally. But alas, every person on welfare is not a “bum that doesn’t want to work”. Every businessman is not cheating on his taxes. These sweeping generalizations, perpetrated by politicians and the media and adopted by the citizenry of both sides, must go! There is a middle ground, and we have to find it. Fighting each other is not the way to find it. Neanderthals fought each other for superiority, clubbing the weaker being over the head as a means of becoming the Alpha male. In 2012, we are supposed to be more enlightened than that. We pride ourselves as Americans, as being the leaders the rest of the world should follow and emulate. However, there is not much difference in our behavior than that of the foreign lands we see on the evening news. Instead of throwing Molotov cocktails, we throw hurtful words and imagery as a means to hurt or tear down our fellow man. We attempt to use our politics as a hammer against our brothers. In doing so, we are only hurting the collective. While we may have differences in ideology, culture and tastes, we really are not very different. What our political system, media and other negative influences have done is accentuate our differences for their own purposes. Politicians on both sides exploit our passion for their own gain. The media, primarily cable news networks, have made “stirring the pot” big business! They are less interested in informing us as they are enraging us because to enrage us brings numbers, the numbers = ratings. And in the end, who’s left to suffer? Our nation! More specifically, you and me. Our relationships. Our neighborhoods. Our national pride. Reading, hearing and seeing the vitriol regarding Obama has been quite troubling. It leaves me questioning where I stand in the world. I’ve seen things come from folks’ mouths that literally have been shocking. More tragically, I have seen others stand by and allow such filth to be spread unchecked. I have seen “men of God” stand by idly, (if not participate!) while this war of words and slander rage on. While I would never begin to tell someone who they should vote for nor expect one not to be disappointed their candidate didn’t win, there is such a thing is dignity and decorum. Hateful adjectives do nothing but fuel the divide so many of us claim to want to mend. Contrary to your political beliefs, Obama is a Christian, Obama loves America, Obama is not trying to steal your freedom, or guns or give your money to people that don’t want to work. Please, be more educated than that! 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As much as I disagreed with George Bush, and for good, real reasons, I never thought he hated America. Ridiculous. My mother used to tell me to be mindful of when I speak and what I say. As with most of us, I haven’t always adhered to that. But today, this week, in this moment in the journey of this country, I am becoming ever mindful of that advice. A friend asked me a couple of days ago about how he should appropriately let his Christianity show through in his workplace without “preaching” to people. I believe your actions speak to who you are, much like leaves and fruit tell you the type of tree. I pride myself on holding no grudges, accepting others for who they are and the diversity of my friends. Just as your child may disappoint you at times and you still love them, so have friends of mine on both sides of the aisle. But I still love you. If you have the ability to read this open letter, know that I love you! I know that some of the things said and posted come from a place of disappointment, or repeating what you have heard or just a poor choice of words. I know you love this country and those words may not accurately describe your true being. And I also know that some of you said exactly what you meant and how you feel. I’m glad to know that, too! But instead of retreating or deleting people that disappointed me or burying my head in the sand or worse, retaliating with equally boorish behavior, I am choosing to practice what I preach and love you more! Why? Because God says I must, because my mother raised me to love everybody, and because I believe in America warts and all. And I can’t believe in America while tearing down my fellow Americans and feel good about the action or myself. So, let’s agree to disagree but find solutions to the issues that plague our country together. Let’s also demand that our leaders put country first and not a political party or agenda. Because doing any else would be un-American. One love. Stephen E. Terry, Taylors, South Carolina Congratulations, your candidate won. This election was long, hard fought and the people have spoken … well, roughly half of them. There still is a little less than half of the country that does not share your happiness. Revel in your election night glow, but this is by no means a time to gloat. As a country, we must heal in order to grow. In order to grow, we cannot revel and engage in one-upmanship, regardless of how good it may feel to you or how much you feel it may be justified. Despite what Fox News and CNN may lead you to believe, we are one country. How can a family prosper if Dad is “winning” over Mom? It’s not about “winning or losing”. For this particular cycle, the Democratic philosophy prevailed by the slimmest of margins but it revealed a deep divide in our country that won’t heal just because “you won”. I am an Independent because that works for me. I’ve never been one to feel the need to be a part of a particular “clique” in order to belong. That is not a slight to anyone, just how I’m made up. As an Independent, most of the time my views fall squarely in the middle of the two major parties. I just honestly don’t believe any one way is completely right or completely wrong. A lot of time, there is a gray area where reasonable men must find compromise in order to prosper and thrive. Alas, our current political system is driving a wedge between us and creating an “Us vs. Them” mentality that doesn’t help anyone. I say all of that to say this: Not everything a Republican says is wrong. Not everyone that disagrees with Obama is a racist. And there is more than one way of doing things. For this country to grow, we must get beyond the emotional reactions (myself included) when we hear something we don’t like. We must have a healthy exchange of ideas in order to get to where we need to be as a country. You cannot have a healthy exchange of ideas with people that only agree with you! You must listen to alternative viewpoints and not always question its motives. Now, we know that some motives reek of an unspoken agenda. But as my mother used to say, you don’t have to act ignorant because someone else does. That, in itself, is ignorant. Must you respond to hateful rhetoric with more hateful rhetoric? What does that get us? You must show the respect that you expect to receive. The Bible teaches us to turn the other cheek. That doesn’t make you weak … reacting to nonsense and acting accordingly is the easiest and weakest form of action there is. It takes a strong person to love the people that you disagree with. There are also some viewpoints that need to be heard and some truths that must be accepted regardless of who points them out to us. While a lot of social programs may have earnest beginnings and intentions, we cannot ignore the fact that there are those amongst us that 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. abuse our goodwill. My job has shown me that there are those that don’t have the drive and ethics that were instilled in most of my friends and family. The folks that point that out have a point! We cannot, in good consciousness, continue to let those among us that don’t want to work, that don’t want to contribute to our society, that expect the rest of us to take care of them to continue to drag our country down. They drain our resources and help throw our country into debt. That is real! That is also not exclusive to race or gender. There are lazy, bloodsucking people of all races, genders, religions and orientations. I would contend that if you feel you must have an enemy, THEY are your enemy, not Republicans. But when good people sit back and allow these things to continue, we are cosigning that behavior whether we chose to admit that we are or not. I voted for Obama but I did not feel the happiness I thought I’d feel. All I felt was morose, a sense of dread. Not sad about the outcome of the election but sad that regardless of the outcome, our Country is still going to be that much more divided. This is not “magically” fixed. We cannot expect that one day we will wake up and all of a sudden everyone gets along. There has to be a conscious effort. And that is why I am penning this letter to you, my Liberal friends. I still will have my views on certain issues that you may see in the future on my Facebook page from time to time. But the journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, and this is mine. I am going to make an effort on my part to be a part of the solution, not contribute to the problem. For me, that means engaging divergent views in my own way and loving those that don’t agree with me even more. Men and Women, Republican and Democrats, straight or gay, Black, white, Latino or Asian … we ultimately all want the same thing — opportunities for ourselves and our kids, the pursuit of a happy existence and for our voices to be heard and matter. We all benefit from a strong America. But to get there, give the respect you expect. Engage someone that doesn’t agree with you. Be open to the fact that maybe everything, as you know it, may not be right for you or the country. Lastly, let’s talk: rationally, intelligently and with love and respect for our fellow man. You can’t complain about someone else’s ignorance when you are acting just as ignorant. At the end of the day, we are all Americans and we shouldn’t have to wait for a tragedy like 9/11 to bring us together. If we, as a nation, are as smart as we think we are, let’s all start acting like it. One love. Stephen E. Terry, Taylors, South Carolina 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, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Obituaries Dorothy E. Sheets Dorothy E. Curtis Brown Sheets, 90, of Pomeroy, died peacefully on November 9, 2012. Born July 24, 1922, in Pomeroy, Ohio, Dorothy was the daughter of Roy and Clara Stiles Curtis. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Orville (“Pete”) Brown and Charles G. Sheets. Dorothy was a member of Trinity Congregational Church. She enjoyed her friendship with her fellow Red Hatters in two local groups. Additionally, Dorothy loved to travel and was an avid reader throughout her entire lifetime. A talented baker, Dorothy brought smiles to many people with her delicious pies and cookies. Dorothy was a faithful employee of Swisher & Lohse Pharmacy for over 45 years. Always quick with a pencil and her mind, she excelled in poetry and the arts. She loved and appreciated beautiful music, especially that of the Trinity Church Choir. Dorothy’s family was the light of her life. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and John Musser of Pomeroy; stepson, James R. (Jennifer) Sheets of Pomeroy; stepdaughter Susan Sheets of Wellston; stepdaughter, Deborah (Rodney) Winters of Jackson, Ohio; grandchildren include, Steve (Barbara) Musser of Pomeroy, Jared (Laura) Sheets of Pomeroy, Aaron (Ann) Sheets of Largo, FL, Adam (Jaclyn) Sheets of Columbus, Jason (Tracy) Winters of Gallipolis, Tammy (Jason) Smith of Wellston, Brian (Rachel) Winters of Kernersville, NC; Great-grandchildren include, Elena, Bobby and Jack Musser, Cara and James Sheets, Jack and Nicholas Sheets, Jacob and Joshua Winters, Hannah and Molly Smith, Gabriele and Brayden Winters, Adrianna and Julian. Also surviving are Dorothy’s sisters, Cordelia Bentz and Sara Dill of Pomeroy, many nieces and nephews, and a special feline companion, Blackie. A memorial service will be held at noon on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home with Paul Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Meigs Local Enrichment Foundation (P.O. Box 173 Pomeroy, OH 45769) in Dorothy’s memory. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. June S. Whytsell June S. Whytsell, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away peacefully Friday, November 9, 2012, at her residence. She was born August 13, 1925, at Long Bottom, Ohio, a daughter of the late Shirley R. and Grace Parks Swann. June was a 1943 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She was retired from United Bank after many years of service as a trust officer. She was a member of the Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Eugene H. “Gene” Whytsell; a sister, Vicki J. Matheny of Belpre, Ohio; and special friends, Doris and Tom Collins and Larry and Connie Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Kester Matheny. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Sand Hill Cemetery in Long Bottom, Ohio. The family expresses a special thanks to Kathy Larkins for the care she gave to June. Memorials are preferred to the Humane Society of Parkersburg, P.O. Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg. A guestbook for condolences is available at vaughanfh. com. Grace Irene Akins Grace Irene Akins, 67, of West Columbia, W.Va, formerly of Cameron, W.Va., died on November 7, 2012, at Lakin Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Lakin Chapel in West Columbia, W.Va. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Michael J. Dailey and Michael L. Dailey Graveside services for Michael J. Dailey of Portland, Ohio, who passed away on June 24, 2012 and Michael L. Dailey of Portland, Ohio, who passed away on August 13, 2012, will he held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012, in Bald Knob Cemetery, County Road 31, Long Bottom, Ohio. Arranagements are entrusted to Cremeens Funeral Home. Brandon Scott Reynolds Brandon Scott Reynolds, four months old, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Arrangements will be announced by McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio. Shop Locally & Save Locally 2011 Chev Traverse AWD-LT Model $23,990 SMITH CHEVROLET BUICK 1911 Eastern Ave 740-446-2282 Gallipolis www.smithsuperstore.com 60370166 John (Johnny) Broyles John (Johnny) Broyles, age 76, of Gallipolis, died Friday, November 9, 2012, at Holzer Senior Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. 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Gallia Community Calendar Card showers Betty and Paul Saunders will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on November 16, 2012. Cards can be sent to them at: 145 Pine Hill Road, Bidwell, Ohio 45614-9278. 60369548 The family of Grace Johnson would like to thank the kind people of Meigs County, who sent cards and flowers after the passing of our Mother Jim, Sandy & Karen Events Tuesday, Nov. 13 GALLIPOLIS — TRIAD/SALT meeting, 1 p.m., Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1167 Ohio 160. Everyone welcome. GALLIPOLIS — Chapter 58 of PERI meeting, 1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1100 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis. All members are encouraged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — Ohio Public Employees Retire- Taking Applications ment System meeting, 1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis. Guest speaker will be Sherry Daines, Director of Gallia County 911 and the Gallia County Emergency Management Agency. 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No surprise, really, that the Giants looked a little lost during the 24-20 defeat. “There was a lot, I’m sure, on people’s minds,” coach Tom Coughlin said. “We tried to stay as focused as we could. I thought we did a good job on Saturday night (preparing for the game). In addition to that, we were recognizing and honoring our military on Sunday. “But we obviously didn’t play well, and there’s no real excuse for that. As you look back at it, it certainly had to be a troubling time for the players.” Things are closer to normal for the Giants (6-3) as they get set for their final game before a welcomed bye week. Their game in Cincinnati (3-5) represents a chance to get things right on the field before their week off to continue fixing up things at home. The defending Super Bowl champions held onto a two-game lead in the NFC East when the Cowboys and Eagles also lost last week. The Giants came away thinking it could have been a three-game lead. “Obviously, we had a tremendous opportunity that we did not take advantage of,” defensive tackle Chris Canty said. “We understand that. We understand you can’t let too many of those go by. Not in this business. You have to be on top of your game week in and week out, so we let one get away.” They have a chance to get back against the Bengals, who suffered their fourth straight loss when Peyton Manning and the Broncos beat them at Paul Brown Stadium last Sunday. The elder Manning threw for three touchdowns in a 31-23 win that put the Bengals on the verge of another lost season. Peyton and Eli chatted about the Bengals defense during the week, getting younger brother ready for his notable trip to Cincinnati. It’s only the second time that a team has hosted the Mannings in backto-back weeks. Tennessee did it in 2006 and beat them both. Peyton improved to 8-0 career against Cincinnati with the win last week. Eli is 1-1 career against the Bengals. Eli is coming off one of his worst games, completing only 10 of 24 passes against Pittsburgh. He led the Giants to three comeback wins earlier in the season, but the one bad game raised a lot of concern among Giants fans. “You learn that can be the deal around here,” Eli said. “Just the way it goes. We didn’t play well. We had a chance to win in the fourth quarter and we didn’t come through. That’s what it boils down to. We’ve been good in those circumstances and last week we were behind and couldn’t catch up. That’s part of football and a learning experience.” Bryan Walters l Daily Tribune Ohio Valley Christian senior Caleb McKitrick (13) and Gallia Academy junior Winston Wade (24) battle for a free ball during this September 25 file photo of the Holzer Cup soccer contest in Gallipolis, Ohio. Gallia Co. lands nine on all-district teams Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com Gallia County had nine players selected to the 2012 Ohio Soccer Coaches All-District team, as voted on the by the coaches in southeastern Ohio. Ohio Valley Christian led the way with five honorees in Division III, while Gallia Academy had four selections in Division II. OVCS and GAHS are the only Ohio schools in the Ohio Valley Publishing area with varsity soccer programs. The Defenders — who finished the year with a 107-2 overall mark — had a pair of first-team selections in seniors Caleb McKitrick and Chance Burleson, while senior Richard Bowman was chosen to the second-team. Senior Josh Blevins and junior T.G. Miller were also honorable mention selections in Division III. The Blue Devils — who finished the year with a 3-13-1 overall record — had one first-team selection in senior Zach Stewart, while junior Winston See Gallia ‌| B5 Rio Grande advances to MSC volleyball semifinals Randy Payton Special to OVP LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Rio Grande volleyball team overcame a slow start and rallied to post a 3-1 (2225, 25-16, 25-20, 25-11) win over the University of the Cumberlands, Friday morning, in the quarterfinal round of the Mid-South Conference Tournament at the MidAmerica Sports Center. The third-seeded RedStorm, who improved to 21-9 with the victory, advance to Saturday morning’s semifinal round where they’ll face No. 2 seed Lindsey Wilson in a 10 a.m. first serve. The winner of that match moves on to the tourney title game on Saturday at 5 p.m. Cumberlands, the No. 6 seed, suffered its second loss in as many meetings with the RedStorm this season and finished at 1912. Rio held a 19-18 lead in the opening game, but the Patriots scored seven of the final 10 points to grab the early advantage. The RedStorm managed just a .064 hitting percent- age in the opening game. The final three games proved to be much different. Rio enjoyed big leads in each game and head coach Billina Donaldson’s team saw its hitting percentage gradually increase the rest of way, jumping to .279 in the second game, to .302 in the third game and to .349 in the final game. Senior outside hitter Whitney Smith piled up a match-high 24 kills and 28 digs to lead the winning effort, while senior middle blocker Erin Sherman added 15 kills of her own and four blocks. Sophomore Betsy Schramm (Marietta, OH) finished with 12 kills, while junior setters Kayla Landaker and Kelsey Martin had 28 and 26 assists, respectively. Senior defensive specialist/libero Lauren Raines contributed 14 digs in the win. Cassie Kalman had 11 kills and Abby Dundron handed out 20 assists for Cumberlands. The Patriots also received 14 assists and 13 digs from Samantha Stuckwisch, while Chelsea Hendrix and Kelsey Dew See VOLLEYBALL ‌| B3 Photos by Alex Hawley l Daily Tribune Wahama junior Coltan Neal drags down Buffalo quarterback Levi Jordan during the White Falcons’ 38-0 playoff victory in Point Pleasant. Wahama blanks Bison, 38-0 Gary Clark Special to OVP POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Kane Roush scored four touchdowns while running for 208 yards with Zach Wamsley also topping the 100 yard rushing mark for the second straight week with two touchdowns and 128 yards to lead 2nd ranked Wahama to a somewhat surprising 38-0 shutout win over #14 Buffalo Friday evening in the opening round of the Class A football playoffs at Point Pleasant High School. Roush scored on runs of 20, one, two and 10 yards while Wamsley added touchdown bursts covering 10 and six yards as Wahama improved to 11-0 on the season. The post-season win was the White Falcons’ seventh straight playoff victory and sixth in a row for coach Ed Cromley’s Mason County in playoff encounters on the turf at Point Pleasant High School. WHS now advances to the Class A quarterfinals next weekend against the winner of #6 Greenbrier West or #11 Meadow Bridge in a game Wahama senior Trenton Gibbs rolls out of the pocket to be played at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Buffalo was denied its second chance opportunity during Friday night’s 38-0 White Falcon victory over against the White Falcons and concluded its 2012 Buffalo at Ohio Valley Bank Track and Field. football campaign with a trio of losses to finish with a 7-4 record. The post-season setback was also the shy and 18 yards rushing short of a preliminary third consecutive loss in as many seasons during an round Class A playoff record. Defensively the Bend Area team was equally as opening round playoff game for the Putnam County impressive in allowing Buffalo just five first downs team. While Roush and Wamsley boosted their respec- and negative one yard on the ground. Wamsley tive season totals it was the Falcons’ interior line enjoyed yet another outstanding showing and was that came away with what constituted an incredible joined by Coltan Neal who came away with four total domination performance. The offensive line timely sacks on the evening and Garrett Miller who consisting of Zack Killingsworth at center, Wesley also enjoyed an impressive defensive outing. Wahama raced out to an early 14-0 advantage Harrison and Jesse Hesson at the guards and Welwith a pair of time consuming touchdowns in their don Sparks and Clayton Sines at the tackles opened huge gaping holes throughout the evening and opening two drives of the first quarter. After forcRoush, Wamsley and company took full advantage ing a Buffalo shop WHS embarked on a 53 yard six play march that culminated in a 20 yard Kane Roush of the opportunities. Wahama totaled an astonishing 30 first downs scoring gallop. Zach Wamsley booted the point after and 536 yards rushing on the evening and closed to stake Wahama to a 7-0 edge with 8:15 to play in out the one-sided triumph with another 35 yards the opening stanza. through the air for a remarkable 571 yards in total On its next possession the Bend Area team set up offense. The White Falcons fell just one first down See WAHAMA ‌| B3 Blue Raiders nip Rio Grande in MSC tourney final Randy Payton Special to OVP COLUMBIA, Ky. – Tom Moody’s goal with 6:12 remaining in the second overtime lifted top-ranked Lindsey Wilson to a 2-1 win over the No. 2-ranked University of Rio Grande, Thursday night, in the championship game of the Mid-South Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament at Lindsey Wilson’s Walter S. Reuling Stadium. The Blue Raiders, 19-1, avenged an overtime loss to the RedStorm during the regular season with the come-from-behind victory. Rio Grande, which slipped to 15- 2-1 with the loss, saw its 16-game unbeaten streak snapped. Freshman forward Luiz Filho (Sao Paulo, Brazil) broke a scoreless deadlock when he found the net off of a feed from senior forward Richard Isberner (Sao Paulo, Brazil), giving Rio a 1-0 lead with 26:10 left in the contest. That’s how things stayed until the closing seconds of regulation, when Moody scored with 12 seconds left to play to tie the match and force overtime. After both teams went scoreless in the first extra session, Moody recorded the game-winner by pushing a loose ball past Rio senior goal keeper Jack Marchant (Leeds, England) after he failed to corral his save of a point-blank shot by Lindsey’s Lwandiso Gonya in front of the goal. Rio Grande outshot the Blue Raiders 16-10, including 6-5 in shots on goal. Marchant finished with three saves in a losing cause, while Lindsey Wilson net-minder Yuta Nomura had five saves in the victory. Rio Grande will return to action on Saturday, November 17, in the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament. The RedStorm will learn the identity of their firstround foe on Sunday. �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 A SALUTE TO OUR HEROES: OUR VETERANS On Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, dedication and loyalty of our nation’s military veterans. Throughout history, their hard work and sacrifice have kept us safe and protected our freedom. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid, and we salute them for their service. To all of the brave men and women who have sacrificed to put their country first, we thank you. 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Recognized by coach Tom Cremeans were girls golf team members Alyssa Cremeans, Natalie Michael, Harley Fox, Kerri Moon, Tori Walker, Shawnella Patterson, and Autumn Williams. Boys Golf Team: Treay McKinney, Braden Spencer, Chris Folmer, Derik Hill, David Davis, Taylor Rowe and Gage Gilkey. Treay McKinney, a three year letterman qualified to go to the district golf tournament. Junior Varsity golf Team members: Robbie Dillon, An- thany Lane, Mitchell Metts, Darrin Will. Coach Rick Ash recognized Varsity volleyball team members: Seniors: Emily Kinnan, Mercadies George, Chandra Mattox, Allyson Davis, Underclassmen: Olivia Cremeans, Brook Andrus, Alyson Dettwiller, Hannah Cremenas, Lindsay Patterson, Kelsey Hudson, Brooke Reynolds, Ariel Ellis. Coach Samantha Carroll recognized Junior Varsity Volleyball members: Mikayla VanMatre, Brennan Bell, Kaitlyn Gilkey, Ciara Scholderer, Sadie Fox, Alexandra Houdashelt. Coach Michael Bartrum recognized Varsity Football team members: Seniors: Dillon Boyer, Alex Morris, Chris Jones, Cody Stewart, Blaine Perry, Jared Williamson, Gunner McKinney, and underclassmen: Jordan Hutton, Damon Jones, Andrew Burt, Devon Cundiff, Ty Phelps, Austin Welch, Cody White, Jack Unbankes, Daylen Neece, Michael Davis, Brad Harless, Kaileb Sheets, Brett Casto, and Tanner Vanaman. Junior Varsity football members: Jordan Holman, Orville Hill, Shawn Coleman, Gabe Riffle, Colton Lilly, Jacob Swindell, Isaiah English, Jared Cleland, Briar Rupe, Treay McWilliams, Nick Combs, Austin Hennington, Brandon Young, Colton Neutzling, Jeff Teachout, Dalton Clark, Jake Korn, Tyler Fields, Morgan Tucker, Jarret Durst, David Doeffer, Ryan Brothers, James Fish. Also recognized by Coach Bartrum were Gary Coleman for team photography and Paul Gerard for team filming. 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Yes or No Wahama From Page B1 by the bag 87 yards in nine plays with the senior signal caller running for 26 yards and passing for 29 more to set up a one yard Roush plunge with just :08 left in the half. The White Falcons tacked on a couple of insurance touchdowns in the second half with Roush bulling his way across the end zone from two yards out with 4:55 to play in the third quarter. Roush would add a 10 yard scamper at the 9:02 mark of the final stanza to put the game away and give Wahama the 38-0 shutout win. In addition to Roush and Wamsley’s rushing totals the Bend Area team received 71 yards on the ground from Crandal Neal, 61 yards from Coltan Neal and 60 yards from Trenton Gibbs. Gibbs completed two of six passes for 35 yards with one of his offerings being picked off by Isaiah Robinson. Roush had one reception for 29 yards while Wyatt Zuspan had one catch for six yards for Wahama. Buffalo was led on the ground by Jordan Tucker with 12 yards in two carries while quarterback Levi Jordan completed 14 of 23 passes for 128 yards with Roush intercepting a Jordan offering. Laythen Good led the Bison receiving corp with five grabs for 49 yards while Gabe Garrison had two receptions for 44 yards. Wamsley picked up 128 yards on the ground to vault the senior running back over the 1000 yard mark on the season while senior quarterback Trenton Gibbs is within 13 passing yards of achieving his third consecutive 1000 yard campaign. Roush added 208 rushing yards to his 2012 total to elevate the electrifying junior speedster to the third leading single season ground gainer at Wahama. Wahama will now await the result of the Greenbrier West and Meadow Bridge affair to find out who the White Falcons next playoff opponent will be. WHS will select Point Pleasant High School as the site with early indications being a Saturday afternoon contest being chosen by either one of the southern West Virginia foes. Special Instructions _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Deadline to register is November 26, 2012! Exceptions cannot be made for late registrants. Please send registration to: The Gallia County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 465 16 State Street Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 Ph. 740-446-0596 Fax 740-446-7031 chamber@galliacounty.org 60367901 603666679 Staff Report Wood Fuel Pellets Hardwood Pellets by American Wood Fibers 60368703 Submitted photo by Denise Arnold Pictured above are the 2012 TVC Athletic Academic award-winners from Meigs High School this fall. Sitting in front, from left, are Alyssa Cremeans, Emily Kinnan, Tess Phelps and Shawnella Patterson. Standing in back are Tara Walzer-Kuharic, Alyson Dettwiller, Olivia Cremeans, Mitchell Howard, Ty Phelps, Lindsay Patterson, Brandon Mahr and Haley Kennedy. Absent from the photo were Taylor Rowe and Forrest Nagy. Catharine College. The Blue Raiders posted a 3-1 win against Rio in their only regular season meeting at an MSC Crossover event hosted by Shawnee State. �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Legals Pets Apartments/Townhouses NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Reference: 5715.17 Ohio Revised Code The Meigs County Board of Revision has completed its work of equalization. The tax returns for tax year 2012 have been revised and the valuations completed and are open for public inspection in the office of the Meigs County Auditor, Second Floor Courthouse, Second Street, Pomeroy, Ohio. Complaints against the valuations, as established for tax year 2012 must be made in accordance with Section 5715.19 of the Ohio Revised Code. These complaints must be filed in the County Auditor’s Office on or before the 31st day of March 2013. All complaints filed with the County Auditor will be heard by the Board of Revision in the manner provided by Section 5715.19 of the Ohio Revised Code. Mary T. Byer-Hill Meigs County Auditor 11/4 11/6 11/7 11/8 11/9 11/11 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16 AKC Parson Russell terriers, aka Jack Russell terriers. Champion-sired, 304-675-1586 Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 304-675-6679 Valley Apartments in Mason, WV now taking applications for 2 & 3 bdrm apts. HUD subsidized, you pay water & electric. Contact Joshua McCoy, 304412-9235 Notices FIREWOOD, all split hardwood, $50 truckload, you pickup. 740-416-6094 Help Wanted- General Business Beautician Part-time Yes, we have apples! Open 7 days a week 8-12 & 1-4 jellies, jams, cider, apple butter Richards Brothers Fruit Farm Apply in person: 60367995 2054 Orpheus Rd (Co Rd 46) Thurman Oh • 740-286-4584 EXPERIENCED CONTRACTORS Abbyshire plAce 311 buckridge rd. bidwell, oh 45614 Roofing, Decks, Remodels New Construction , Pole Buildings Fully Insured 40 Years Combined Experience www.applyatvhc.com Bob Buchman & Tom McCune eoe 60369598 740-591-5455 • 740-517-3979 Patterson Construction No Job To Big or To Small We Do It All Roofing, Siding, Remodel, Decks, Porches, Pole Barns and Custom Built Homes F R E E E S T I M AT E S Fully Insured 25 years Experience Professional Services Not affiliated with Marcum Roofing & Remodeling Auto Sales DAVE’S SUPREME AUTO SALES 1393 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio RestoRation and Cleaning solutions 3 rooms for $99.00 Buy-Sell-Trade Trucks-Cars-Vans Professional Steam Cleaning Water & Fire Damage Cleanup seRviCe tRi-County aRea Salesperson Wanted Good Cars for Good People To Call on Businesses, Churches, and Schools for Janitorial products. 740-446-4400 Dave Wine Send resume or contact J & H Supply Legals 1467 Jackson Pike PO Box 281 Gallipolis OH 45631 ANNOUNCEMENTS ESTATE AUCTION SALE LOCATED AT THE AUCTION CENTER ON RT 62 N, MASON, WV. WE’LL BE SELLING THE PERSONAL LONGABERGER COLLECTION FROM THE ESTATE OF JAMES EDWARD & KIMBERLY “SIS” MORROW. MRS. MORROW WAS A COLLECTOR AND DEALER FOR MANY, MANY YEARS, AND HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST COLLECTIONS IN THE AREA. APPROX. 458 BASKETS COLLECTION CONSISTS OF VARIOUS BASKETS FROM THE FOLLOWING TITLES: ALL AMERICAN; AUTUMN REFLECTIONS; BEE BASKET; BOOKING/ PROMO;CHRISTMAS; COLLECTORS CLUB;CRISCO AMERICAN; EASTER SERIES; FATHER’S DAY;FEATURE BASKETS; FOUNDARY; GOOD OL’ SUMMERTIME;HEARTLAND; HOLIDAY HOSTESS; HORIZON OF HOPE;HOSTESS; HOSTESS APPRECIATION; J.W. COLLECTION; MAY SERIES; MOTHER’S DAY; OTHER; PROUDLY AMERICAN; PUMPKIN SERIES; REGULAR LINE; RETIRED; SHADES OF AUTUMN; SPECIAL EVENTS; SWEETHEART SERIES; TOUR BASKETS; TRADITIONS; TREE TRIMMING; WOVEN TRADITIONS; AGRICULTURE Hay, Feed, Seed, Grain Round bales of grass hayage. Individually wrapped. $35.00. 740-992-7603 Round bales of pure alfalfa hayage. Individually wrapped. $50.00. 740-992-7603 SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. Ron Evans Jackson, OH 800-537-9528 J & C TREE SERVICE 30 yrs experience, insured No job too big or small. 304-675-2213 304-377-8547 NOTICE Borrow Smart. Contact the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions Office of Consumer Affairs BEFORE you refinance your home or obtain a loan. BEWARE of requests for any large advance payments of fees or insurance. Call the Office of Consumer Affiars toll free at 1-866-278-0003 to learn if the mortgage broker or lender is properly licensed. (This is a public service announcement from the Ohio Valley Publishing Company) 300 SERVICES ANIMALS Livestock Angus Heifer & Bull calves for sale. Excellent show Heifer prospects. Over 40 Years Performance Selection. See slaterunangus.com call 740286-5395 or 740-418-0633 Absolute Top Dollar - silver/gold coins, any 10K/14K/18K gold jewelry, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 Inside storage space. $8.00 per foot. Boats, campers, etc. Mason County Fair, Inc. 304675-5463. Miscellaneous Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Want To Buy Want To Buy Oiler's Towing now buying Junk Cars Paying $1.00 to $700.00 388-0011 or 441-7870 REAL ESTATE SALES Houses For Sale 2 bdrm house on N. Main bought for $40,000. For sale, $22,000. 304-675-5540 4BR, 2BA, Home on 3.5 acres, Rio Grande/Oak Hill area. $68,000 740-446-7029 600 LAND FOR SALE Gallia Co. Off SR218, 51 acres $66,500 or 5 acres $18,900. Meigs Co. Danville 9+ acres $14,900 or Dyesille 21 acres $28,500. More @ www.brunerland.com or call 740-441-1492, we gladly finance! REAL ESTATE RENTALS Apartments/Townhouses 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & houses, No pets, 740-992-2218 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up AC, W/D hookup tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. Houses For Sale Historic House For Sale AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: 60370162 602 First Ave Gallipolis OH 11 rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 porches, deck, detached 2 car garage 740-446-0260 or 740-709-1055 Storage MANUFACTURED HOUSING Rentals TERMS: CASH OR CHECK W/VALID ID Guy Morrow, Executor 1Br House, 110 Vinton Court. $600/month 740-709-1490 2 BR HOUSE Gallipolis $500 mo. No Pets 740-591-5174 Want to buy Junk Cars, Call 740-388-0884 Fuel / Oil / Coal / Wood / Gas A FULL LIST OF THESE BASKETS AND PICTURES MAY BE VIEWED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.auctionzip.com RICK PEARSON AUCTION CO. #66 RICKY PEARSON, JR. #A1955 304-773-5447 OR 304-593-5118 Houses For Rent 1 BR & 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 3 Bdrm 2 bath home on Bud Chatten Rd. No pets, $525/mo. $500 dep. 304-675-2708 or 304-593-5711. 3 BR Home - @ 412 Burkhart Lane, Gallipolis. NO PETS. Call 740-853-1101 $575mo. Newer 2 BR & 1 Bath - Total Elec. - In Bidwell - NO PETS $600mo + Deposit 740-3393224 Nice 3 BR / Garage - Fenced Yard - Central Air - City schools - $650 mo. plus Utilities, & deposit call 606-9285036. MERCHANDISE AUTOMOTIVE Money To Lend SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. Free to Good Home, Yellow Lab about 2yrs old, shots up to date, very sweet, good w/kids 740-645-8260 - 740-645-9802 Do you need an Experienced Babysitter? Call 740-709-0973 for more Details jackp3626@yahoo.com Auctions FREE 3 black female Cats, indoors only, spade. 740-4463897 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FINANCIAL 60369999 For Sale 1 Poodle & 4 Chihuahua Dogs All AKC register. Ph: 245-5511 Child / Elderly Care Professional Services Sales Consultant-Owner Open M-Th 10-6 Friday 10-5 Full or part time Pictures that have been placed in ads at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked up will be discarded. Will care for elderly. 10 years experience. References available. Call Bev. 304-675-1084. 60369020 60369412 Tax season right around the corner! EMPLOYMENT NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. recommends that you do business with people you know, and NOT to send money through the mail until you have investigating the offering. SERVICES On the spot financing! Owned and Operated By: David Rice 27 Years Experience Commercial & Residential General Remodeling Room Additions Roofing Garages Pole Barns Mike W. Marcum, Owner ServiceTech (740)709-1372 CALL Marcum Construction 1-740-985-4141 or 1-740-416-1834 60364270 740-446-7226 740-853-1024 SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B4 60370056 2 Bedroom mobile home, Clean, No Pets 446-7275 $375mo. plus dep. Trailer for rent. 1 bdrm. $350/mo+deposit. 304-9620167 Sales Repo's Available 740)446-3570 Call RESORT PROPERTY EMPLOYMENT Drivers & Delivery R&J Trucking is seeking qualified CDL drivers for local and regional routes with our SemiDumps and regional driving positions with our Bulk Tanker division. We feature weekend home time for our regional drivers, we offer health & dental insurance, vacation and bonus pays, 401(K) and safety awards. Applicants must be over 23 yrs., & have at least 2 yr. commercial driving exp. Haz-Mat Cert., and a clean driving record. Contact Kent at 800-462-9365. EOE. Electircal / Plumbing Mason County Schools currently has a posting in the maintenance department for a WV licensed electrician. For more information call 304-6754540 Help Wanted- General Christina Kirsch National CNA Recruiter Extendicare Health Services www.extendicare.com phone: 414-908-6748 EXTENDICARE. . . . helping people live better. Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency is accepting applications for the part-time position of OBB Counselor and Tax Preparer. Minimum requirements: high school diploma or GED, excellent computer skills, detail oriented, ability to work with minimal supervision and ability to work with customers of all socioeconomics status. Successful applicant must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance. Some travel and evening or weekend hours are included. Send resume and application to: GMCAA Attn: Teresa Varian, 8010 North SR 7, Cheshire, OH 45620 No phone calls pleases. EOE Help Wanted- General Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency is accepting applications for the part-time position of OBB Counselor and Tax Preparer. Minimum requirements: high school diploma or GED, excellent computer skills, detail oriented, ability to work with minimal supervision and ability to work with customers of all socioeconomics status. Successful applicant must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance. Some travel and evening or weekend hours are included. Send resume and application to: GMCAA Attn: Teresa Varian, 8010 North SR 7, Cheshire, OH 45620 No phone calls pleases. EOE The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District is accepting applications for the next two weeks with intentions of filling two entry-level positions within the next 3 months. One position is for a meter reader and the other is a field maintenance position. Both positions are considered a distribution maintenance position but because of the advanced changes in our systems technology, computer knowledge and or other trades will be given preference in the applicant selection process. No prior water system knowledge is required as we will train to levels needed. You may pick up an application at 39561 Bar 30 Road, which is three miles south Tuppers Plains just off State Route 7. Medical A part time Dental Assistant position is available at Valley Health – Gallipolis Ferry. Successful candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent with good organizational and communication skills. Certification or experience preferred. Apply online at www.valleyhealth.org or send resumes to DA, PO Box 1680, Huntington, WV 25717. EOE. Pleasant Valley Hospital has a full-time opening for an MLT/MT. Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related field plus eligibility for ASCP. Send resumes to jhickman@pvalley.org, or (304) 675 -6975 (fax), HR Dept., Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2520 Valley Dr., Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550. EOE: M/F/D/V SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Handyman Roof repair, driveway repair & seal coating, power washing, light hauling & misc odd jobs. Sr. Discount. 25yrs exp. Licensed & bonded. 304-882-3959 Roof repair, driveway repair & seal coating, power washing, light hauling & misc odd jobs. Sr. Discount. 25yrs exp. Licensed & bonded. 304-882-3959 Manufactured Homes 2000 Doublewide 27x 44 - 3 bedroom & 2 bath - Asking $20,000 Buyer must move Located in Gallipolis area. Phone 740-578-1078 Mobile Homes For Rent Water/Trash paid. NO PETS! Great Location @ Johnson's MH Park! Call 740-578-4177 New 3 BR 2 BA $24,999.00 with a payment in the $300 range @ LUV HOMES 740446-3093 New 3 BR 2 BA $24,999.00 with a payment in the $300 range @ LUV HOMES 740446-3093 Miscellaneous Carpentry Tools For Sale - 10" Craftsman Table Saw - 18" Grizzly Band Saw - 6 inch jointer plainer. Call 740-4460260 or 740-709-1055 �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 Gallia From Page B1 Wade was chosen to the secondteam. Juniors Alex Greer and Tyler Stewart were also honorable mention selections in Division II. Casey Yupi of Unioto was the D-2 player of the year and Chris Williamson of Waverly was chosen as the D-2 coach of the year. Joseph Winters of Lucasville Valley was the D-3 player of the year and Gus Denzik of Peebles was the D-3 coach of the year. 2012 Soccer Coaches All-District Teams Division II First Team Yonry Zhu, Athens 12 GK Ryan Goetz, Athens 12 MF Noah Adams, Chillicothe 12 MF Garrett Colburn, Circleville 11 MF Ben Ver Dow, Fairfield Union 12 D Zach Stewart, Gallia Academy 12 MF Jordan O’Connor, Hillsboro 12 F Dillon Wyant, Jackson Tyler Schechter, Logan Elm 12 D Eric Pierce, Marietta 11 GK Brent Hock, Marietta 11 MF Ian Swingle, Miami Trace 12 MF Nick Cozad, Unioto 10 D Casey Zupi, Unioto 12 F Alex Miller, Warren 11 MF Nick Koch, Warren 12 MF David Harvey, Washington CH 12 ST Jean Paul White, Waverly 12 F Jacob Purpero, Waverly 10 MF Second Team Michael France, Athens 12 D F Frankie Whalen, Chillicothe 10 Ethan Warner, Circleville 11 SW Ben Hultz, Fairfield Union 11 D Jared Aebi, Fairfield Union 12 D Winston Wade, Gallia Academy 11 SW Reese Leibreich, Hillsboro 12 MF Evan Crabtree, Jackson Aaron Altizer, Logan Elm 10 GK Jacob Holdren, Marietta 11 MF Uhrig, Marietta 11 SW Luke Carlson, Miami Trace 12 D Jacob Sieg, Unioto 12 D Jaie Pelletier, Unioto 12 MF Aaron Mazurkiewicz, Warren 10 SW Eli Duff, Warren 12 ST Noah Mesker, Washington CH 11 GK Hudson Diener, Waverly 10 F Willie Bevens, Waverly 12 SW Honorable Mention Athens: Nathan Kinghorn and Evan Berryman; Chillicothe: Jacob Webber and Elijah Crabtree; Circleville: Joel Karr and Max Knece; Fairfield Union: Josh Hicks and Zachary Hultz; Gallia Academy: Alex Greer and Tyler Stewart; Hillsboro: Jared Hart and Brandon Carter; Jackson: David Leach and Brandon Ghearing; Logan Elm: Shannon McClelland and Henry Laux; Marietta: Tanner Rake and Andrew Roberts; Miami Trace: Dallas DeBruin and Jeff Litteral; Unioto: Collin Hill and Corbin Leeson; Warren: Ty Kroner and Evan Yabs; Washington Court House: Matt Moore and Mason Hanna; Waverly: Jonathan Burkitt and Luke McAllister. Player of the Year: Casey Zupi, Unioto Coach of the Year: Chris Williamson, Waverly Division III First Team Donavon Spriggs, Adena 11 GK Adam Turner, Alexander 12 D Stan DiBennedetto, Alexander 12 GK Dakota Huffman, Belpre 12 ST Trent Stanley, Belpre 12 MF Nathan Scott, Eastern Brown 11 GK Chase Lawson, Eastern Brown 12 F Blake Hildebrant, Fairfield 11 F Shane Buckley, Glenwood 12 MF Matt Mohr, Glenwood 12 F Gage Waits, Lynchburg-Clay 11 MF Mason Jordan, Lynchburg-Clay 11 MF Darren Martin, Minford 11 F Nick Blackburn, Minford 12 F Karson Kendall, North Adams 12 MF Gabe Howard, Northwest 11 MF Caleb McKitrick, OVCS 12 F Chance Burleson, OVCS 12 MF Jonathan Pryor, Peebles 12 ST Stone Crothers, Peebles 12 F Mason Pelphrey, Portsmouth Clay 11 MF Zach Dials, Portsmouth West 11 F Michael Lien, South Point 12 MF Derek Rowe, South Webster 12 F Seth Goddard, South Webster 12 MF Justin Mahlmeister, Ironton Miscellaneous Miscellaneous St. Joe 12 GK Scott Adkins, Valley 12 GK Joseph Winters, Valley 12 F Alex Creamer, West Union 11 SW Alex Dalton, Wheelersburg 12 GK Keith Thurmer, Wheelersburg 10 F Second Team Dirk Chaney, Adena 12 MF Jonah Hensly, Alexander 12 MF Devin Daniell, Belpre 11 SW Ryan Epperly, Belpre 11 GK Landan Hauke, Eastern Brown 11 MF CJ Knight, Eastern Brown 12 MF Quintin Schaffer, Fairfield 11 FB Ryan Bates, Fairfield 11 MF Billy Nichols, Glenwood 11 D Alex Pinkerton, Lynchburg-Clay 10 FB Travis Gampp, Minford 11 MF Kurt Newsome, Minford 11 D Will Leasure, North Adams 12 GK Drew Scarberry, Northwest 10 GK Dylan Amburgey, Northwest 9 MF Richard Bowman, OVCS 12 MF Clay Keidel, Peebles 12 SW Tyler Gray, Peebles 12 GK Caleb Denzik, Peebles 11 MF Abby Crothers, Piketon 10 MF Eldin Sarajlic, Portsmouth Clay 11 SW Jacob Bishop, Portsmouth West 12 F Lance Swords, South Webster 12 GK Denver Fuller, South Webster 11 MF Trey Kearns, South Point 10 MF Nick Roach, Ironton SJ 12 MF D Bryce Romanello, Valley 9 MF Rodney Hamilton, Valley 12 D Dodge Estle, West Union 10 F Matt Boll, Wheelersburg 11 D Mark Dalton, Wheelersburg 12 Honorable Mention Adena: Jacob Lemaster and Justin Lemaster; Alexander: Jared Jeffers and Zac Carter; Belpre: Justin Smith and Brennan Ferrell; Chesapeake: Colby Duvendeck and Ryan Garcia; Eastern Brown: DJ Sanders and Curtis Burns; Fairfield Leesburg: Sam Dean and Joey Wilson; Glenwood James Mohr and Brendon Herrforth; Lynchburg-Clay: Chaz Lanier and Josh Bauer; Minford: Josh Parsons and Eli Shoemaker; North Adams: Blake Anderson and Corey Jodrey; Northwest: Lee Wartluft and Christian Riley; Ohio Valley Christian: T.G. Miller and Josh Blevins; Peebles: Anthony Seaman and Cody Hemmings; Portsmouth Clay: Tommy Martin and Dennis Conkel; Portsmouth West: Gabe Durant and Austin Wetzel; South Webster: Tyler Sowards and Andrew Salisbury; South Point: Brady Rickard and Brady Sloan; Ironton SJ: Eli Lewis and Tanner Carte; Valley: Tyler Montavon and Chris Martin; West Union: Tim Poynter and Devin Highlander; Wheelersburg: Mark Butler and Ethan Hiles; Zane Trace: Eric Hutton and Ridge Shepherd. Player of the Year: Joseph Winters, Lucasville Valley Coach of the Year: Gus Denzik, Peebles �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 America’s Veterans: Standing Tall for Freedom We proudly salute America’s veterans and active-duty military for their drive and dedication, contributions and courage. Their commitment to our country and our freedom has protected us for generations, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. This Veterans Day, please join us in honoring the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have fought, sacrificed and served their country with pride. We thank you, veterans and soldiers. 60369666 Marchi’s Carryout 243 Third Ave • 740.446.4704 • Gallipolis, OH Our thoughts are with the brave men and women serving our country and the ones who served before them. We Salute Our Local Veterans Isaac N Mills, AAMS® Financial Advisor 900-A Second Ave • Gallipolis, OH 45631 • 740-441-9441 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC MTS COINS 417 Second Ave. • Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-1761 151 Second Ave Gallipolis Ohio 740-4462842 60369401 60369396 Gallia County Senior Center WE APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. 1167 State Rt. 160 Gallipolis, OH 740-446-7000 Libby Wilson Owner/Managing Manicurist 60369405 60369404 CENTRAL SUPPLY CO. 33 Court Street • Gallipolis, OH 45631 60368762 www.myinsplus.com 17 7C Court S Street Gallipolis, OH 740-446-2374 60369394 FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS 60367421 Arbors at Gallipolis Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 170 Pinecrest Drive, Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7112 www.gallipolisskillednursing.com 1480 Jackson Pike Phone: 740-441-1393 P.O. Box 274 Toll Free: 866-441-1393 Gallipolis, OH 45631 Fax: 740-441-1398 60368739 60369387 Gallia Auto Sales 740-446-2206 • 800-445-2206 60368748 740-446-0842 800-446-0842 252 Upper River Rd. Gallipolis, OH 60368732 101 Jackson Pike • Gallipolis, OH 45631 www.norrisnorthupdodge.com 60368727 David Mink 2147 Jackson Pike Bidwell, OH 45614 Phone: (740) 446-0724 Fax: (740) 446-0983 �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012 Along the River C1 Canine kindness How one community changed a life Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com OHIO VALLEY — Never underestimate the power of kindness. Back around 2005, when I was a reporter with The Daily Sentinel in Pomeroy, Ohio, I began to notice a shaggy dog wandering the downtown streets. She was definitely a mixed breed though she appeared to have the dominate features of a collie. Her thick fur was often matted, her tail always tucked between her legs as she scurried at a good clip along Pomeroy’s sidewalks and parking lots. She never lifted her head to make eye contact, often sleeping in parking lots on Second St., finding shelter under cars or an old shed behind Sugar Run Mill. I would leave packages of hot dogs in the parking lots for this dog, often finding someone else had been there as well, leaving opened bags of dog food or other treats. Treats actually played a big part in the shaggy dog’s story. Each day as she quickly made her way through the streets of downtown Pomeroy, she followed the same route and along this route, eventually found dog biscuits left by Rhonda Riebel who worked at Nationwide Insurance on Second St. Rhonda would watch the dog walk her route each day near her office and leave goodies for it until one day Rhonda decided to stand along the path, holding a dog treat. As the story goes, the dog rounded the corner to collect her treat only to find Rhonda, standing there holding it. With some coaxing, the dog took the treat from Rhonda’s hand and hurried along her way. This was a huge moment for the shaggy dog who took a chance on kindness and therefore trust. As the days went by, Rhonda and the shaggy dog would meet on the route, exchanging “hellos” and treats. The dog began to expect Rhonda each day and would be waiting outside Nationwide Insurance early each morning, watching for her new friend. Just down the street from Nationwide, the shaggy dog began to make friends with those in the Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, namely Donna Boyd who said one day former Prosecuting Attorney Pat Story was standing outside his office with the dog. Pat asked the dog, now renamed Shaggy by Donna, if she wanted to come inside and Shaggy surprised everyone by doing just that. Shaggy began spending her days in the prosecuting attorney’s office, going on afternoon walks with Donna as she traveled through the Meigs County Courthouse on official business. Without being on a leash, Shaggy led Donna to each office on every floor of the courthouse, learning which ones Donna visited and which ones gave her treats. Shaggy got cheese from the auditor’s office, peanut butter from the treasurer’s office, more cheese from the recorder’s office and a drink of water from the clerk of court’s office. The auditor’s office even pitched in and bought her a dog bed to sleep on at the prosecuting attorney’s office. For years, several courthouse employees had become attached to Shaggy even though they couldn’t get near her, watching and worrying as the dog darted in and out of traffic, somehow remaining unscathed all those years. Carolyn Grueser of Pomeroy had known Shaggy before she ended up downtown, saying she remembered the dog in the Lincoln Heights area of Pomeroy. She said Shaggy was tied up with another dog in her neighborhood and the owners decided to move and not take the animals. Neighbors in Lincoln Heights finally got near enough to the dogs to get them off the chains but they were too skittish to trust people and ran off. No one knows what became of Shaggy’s yard mate. Having been abandoned and likely abused are not easy things to overcome for dog or human for that matter, though Shaggy, and an entire community, proved kindness can provide the salve and the path. Photos by Beth Sergent l Point Pleasant Register Shaggy went from homeless to Pomeroy, Ohio’s unofficial “town dog” in the matter of a few years. Several in the Pomeroy community cared for the dog until she found a permanent home in Point Pleasant. As she was shown more kindness, Shaggy showed more trust, even letting Donna, Rhonda and Gloria Kloes from the county commission office, give her a bath and untangle her mats. Underneath all those clumps was a beautiful, loving dog who no longer walked with her tail between her legs. Eventually other businesses began to take care of Shaggy too, like the crew of a “cash ‘til payday” business who took care of her in the evenings and on Saturdays after most other businesses were closed. Jenny Shirley, who now works at Peoples Federal Credit Union in Point Pleasant, used to manage the payday place, and would often take Shaggy to McDonalds to get her favorite treat — a cheeseburger. Even some of the employees at the Pomeroy branch of Farmers Bank purchased a dog house for Shaggy and placed it behind the Meigs County Courthouse which had become her second home. She was eventually asked to be Pomeroy’s first fourlegged grand marshal for its Christmas parade. At the time, according to parade organizer Toney Dingess, Shaggy was chosen because she was the perfect example of what a little love can do. Eventually, Shaggy started to become known as the Pomeroy “town dog” and though she had a lot of people who loved her, she had no real home. At that time, I was working several late evenings, and I would see Shaggy on the streets of Pomeroy, patiently waiting on her special people to return for work. I used to think the evenings and nights must be a lonely time for her when she realized she was alone again and how being alone is easier to do when you’re used to it — she wasn’t used to it anymore. She often would sit on her perch on the hill overlooking the statue of the Civil War solider next to the courthouse. I would sit with her, giving her treats and petting her — for me, it was a nice break after a long day. These visits went on for several months, and I started letting her ride in my car to pickup her McDonalds cheeseburger each night. After we picked up dinner, I’d drop her off behind the courthouse, give her her dinner and drive off, until one night, after may nights, she started to chase my vehicle as I began to drive home. I didn’t expect her to choose me as her human, and I had some cats I knew would not be thrilled with a dog in the house. That night she chose me, I was sitting in my car, looking at the glow of my red taillights on Shaggy’s eager face waiting for me to make my decision — to show her kindness and more importantly, to recognize it being bestowed upon me. After all, what greater kindness is there than to show love? I realized how far this dog had come, how far I had come in my life and how we both had redefined our lives in various ways, though that is a story for another day. It seemed like the perfect match and five years later, it remains that perfect decision. Shaggy now lives in West Virginia with me though her ties to Meigs County and the community who cared enough to save her are still strong. Last year, when Shaggy had a stroke, several of Shaggy’s friends in the courthouse took up a collection for her to be used for cheeseburger purchases. I’m told people who stop in at The Daily Sentinel, another of Shaggy’s favorite haunts, still ask about her, as well. It seems the once forgotten dog is not forgotten. Though Shaggy recovered from her stroke, she has had a tough year and is much frailer though still full of forgiveness for what her life was before she came to know kindness again. I believe her capacity to love was never unlearned, it was just waiting on the right people and the right circumstance — just like the rest of us. Gloria Kloes (left) and Donna Boyd (right) recently visited Shaggy at her Point Pleasant home. Rhonda Riebel of Chester, Ohio, was one of the first people Shaggy trusted enough to befriend Kloes and Boyd were one of many in the Pomeroy, Ohio community who cared for the home- after years of living alone on the streets of Pomeroy, Ohio. Riebel recently visited Shaggy at less dog. her Point Pleasant home. �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 Meigs Extension Column Are your home and buildings ready for winter? Now is the time to check your gutters and down spouts for leaves, twigs and seeds that may hinder the flow of water from the roof away from your home’s foundation. Water seepage into the basement occurs when runoff water from the roof hits the frozen ground and flows into the crevices next to the foundation blocks. Cleaning gutters, banking the soil away from the foundation and repairing foundation drains should help. Long time neglect may require professional repairs. Check your woods and landscape trees for broken branches. Cut off or pull down branches that may fall on your home or vehicles. If near electric lines, call in professionals arborists to remove the branches. It may save you from being out of electricity this winter. Check your hoses to make sure they have been drained of water and shut off the outdoor faucets to keep them from freezing. If you have water going to the barn for your livestock make sure the line is buried below the frost line and that you have a frost free faucet installed. Check around your windows and doors for air seepage. Installation of door sweeps, caulking, and other insulating materials may be required. Check your equipment- snow shovels or snow-blowers that they are in good working order. How is your supply of salt, cinders and sand for your sidewalks and driveways? Put up your holiday decorations while the weather is more temperin protected ate especially gorge areas. if you need to It is being climb ladders threatened or walk on a by a small, roof. If you white flying plan to buy insect called a live Christthe Hemlock mas tree, dig Wooly Adelyour hole now gid. while the soil On Nois non-frozen vember 15, and cover up starting at 7 the dug hole p.m. a mini and soil with conference, Hal Kneen leaves or ‘ Hemlock straw for afWooly AdelAthens/Meigs ter the season Agriculture & Natural gid’ is being planting. Resources Educator, held at the *** Ohio State University Olde Dutch Do you Restaurant in Extension have hemLogan, Ohio locks in your just off US33 landscape or forest? on SR 664 for the HockThis evergreen tree ing Hills Region. Speak(Tsuga canadensis) with ers will discuss the ‘Imsmall three quarter inch portance of Hemlocks to long needles with little the Hocking Hills’, ‘How one inch cones can grow the Great Smokey Mounto be 100 feet tall. Na- tains have faced the intively it is found on north vasion of the adelgid and or east facing slopes how they are managing it’, and ‘What is the current status of the adelgid in Ohio’. A RSVP is requested by calling the Hocking Extension office at 740-385-3222 or emailing wenger.106@ osu.edu. *** Are you interested in alternative feeds for your beef ? OSU’s Beef Team has scheduled a webinar, ‘Survival of the Fittest Alternatives for Forages’ this coming Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. that can be viewed from your home. This presentation is being produced live from Mt Vernon hosted by the Knox County Cattlemen’s Association, OSU beef specialist, Francis Fluharty will stretch your traditional comfort zone in forage alternatives. Arrangements have been made to offer this program free of charge to anyone interested on your home computer over the web using the web conferencing software Adobe Connect. All one need do is “Enter as a GUEST” by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13 at the web site: <http:// o s u - p i l o t- c o n c . a d o b e connect.com/survival/> . For farmers without internet, handouts will be available at a latter date from my extension office. *** Remember tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. Take a few minutes to attend and support your local veteran activities. Give thanks to the many veterans who have fought for the freedoms we take for granted in the United States of America. *** Hal Kneen is the Athens/Meigs Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator, Ohio State University Extension. Smith inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame RIO GRANDE — The annual 4-H Advisors Banquet was held October 16 at the Buckeye Hills Career Center. Each year the Gallia County 4-H program inducts outstanding 4-H supporters into their 4-H Hall of Fame. This year, one of those inducted was Patty Smith. Smith started her 4-H career as a 4-H member of the Triangle 4-H club. As a club member she was very active with steer, hogs, sewing, cooking, childcare and just about every general project you could take. She was also very successful with her projects, winning many county and state awards. She even won first place with her food preservation project at the national 4-H level, earning her a trip to Chicago. Smith’s mother, Jackie Graham, was not only her 4-H Club Advisor but also worked for the county 4-H office as the 4-H Program Assistant; so Smith was often the project tester for new projects introduced in the county. As a 4-H member, Smith was also active in just about everything 4-H, including camp counseling, youth board, Junior Leaders, club congress, counselor for club congress, and even started her own 4-H club as a junior in high school. Her club was the Ladybug Club and was active in the late 70s. In the early 90s, she returned to the Triangle 4-H Club as a Cloverbud Advisor where she currently remains as an active advisor. During Smith’s 28 years as a 4-H advisor, she has helped with countless 4-H fund raisers including making various artwork quilts for auction donations. She has also be an active supporter of the Gallia County Junior Fair serving as a project judge for many years. Patty Smith Retired teachers award scholarship POMEROY — Darci Bissell, daughter of Jodi Bissell, was the recipient of the annual scholarship award given by the Meigs County Retired Teachers Chapter of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. Bissell, a graduate of Eastern High School, is a junior at Rio Grande University, majoring in early childhood education. The award is given each year to an outstanding student in the junior or senior year of college majoring in the field of education. Submitted photo Joan Corder, scholarship chairman for the Meigs Darci Bissell, left, was awarded this year’s scholarship from County Retired Teachers, the Meigs County Retired Teachers. Presenting the award swas the scholarship chairman, Joan Corder. made the presentation. �Sunday, november 11, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Sunday, November 11, 2012 BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Nov. 12, 2012: This year easily could be one of your most creative years yet, and you’ll look back on it as being a very special time in your life. You often see the successful path to nearly any objective. If you are an artist, writer, musician or any other artistic field of expression, you could reach a pinnacle in your work. If you are single, your desirability speaks for itself. Your high energy and natural charisma make it nearly impossible for anyone to say “no” to you. Do not settle, as there always will be something better out there. If you are attached, your sweetie will say “yes” more easily. Curb a tendency to be too me-oriented; a partnership is a two-way street. A fellow SCORPIO reads you cold. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Work with certain individuals and engage in conversations with greater depth and insight. You might feel constrained for a short while, but that will pass. Your interactions with a higher-up will be tested once more. Tonight: Make time for a special person. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Defer to others, especially extremely creative individuals. You work well with someone who has a broader vision and deeper understanding than you. Let this person take the lead. You might experience some resistance from a key partner. Tonight: Try a stressbuster. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Pace yourself, and try to understand that you can accomplish only so much so fast. You might not want to express everything that is on your mind, but at this point, it might be wise to do so. Remain as direct as possible. Tonight: Make time for a visit to the gym or a brisk walk. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH In general, you are unusually resourceful. Tap into your creativity and ingenuity. A child or loved one might appear to be closed down. You initially might be a little touchy at first, but you will come around — just get out of your head. Tonight: Let your imagination lead the way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Listen to your inner voice regarding a partnership. Financial matters are affecting both of you and could be a part of what needs to be discussed. You might not want to push someone away, but inevitably you will. Tonight: Happily head home. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Listen to news, and be willing to reach out to a loved one. This person might be unusually shifty right now. Your creativity can create a comfort zone for both of you, in which you can handle some issues that need to be addressed. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Be aware of your spending and where it might be leading you. Your ability to get through a problem marks events that surround you. Relax with a family member over lunch. This person enjoys the extra time with you. Tonight: Treat yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Tap into your creativity for solutions, and use your efficient nature to complete more tasks than usual. Your plate is most certainly full. You could be overserious at the moment. Lighten up, and you will be able to relax. Tonight: Chat the night away. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Take your time making an important decision. Your intuition will help point you in the right direction with a matter involving home, family and finances. Remember, there are no problems ... only solutions. Tonight: Revamp your budget. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You have a way of making an impact that often startles others. You think with a traditional type of logic, yet sometimes you are willing to take a risk of unusual proportions. Express your thoughts to others so that your actions do not seem so far out. Tonight: Where your friends are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HH Your ability to take a stand and impress your logic on others seems high at the present point. If you become too rigid in discussions, you could lose others. Do not nix someone’s idea simply because it is not yours. Tonight: Into the wee hours. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Keep reaching out to someone at a distance who cares a lot about you. You sometimes slight this person by not showing him or her enough compassion. If you see a relationship changing, could this scenario be a possibility? Tonight: Make some phone calls. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, November 11, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 Craigs celebrate birthdays Submitted photos Elijah David Connolly Connollys celebrate birthdays Caleb Joshua Connolly and Elijah David Connolly recently celebrated their birthdays. Caleb celebrated his 3rd birthday July 10, 2012. Caleb received a hot wheel cars theme birthday cake that was decorated with a red hot wheels car and a black hot wheels car driving on a road with a city in the background. Elijah celebrated his 8th birthday on Sept. 8, 2012. Elijah received a fire truck theme cupcake cake that was decorated with a road and a fire truck and “Happy Birthday” was written on the cupcake cake. Caleb and Elijah’s parents are Charles and Marsha (Blessing) Connolly III of Point Pleasant, W.Va. Caleb and Elijah’s grandparents are Irwin and Barbara Blessing (Slayton) of Camp Conley, W.Va., and Charles Connolly, Jr., of Point Pleasant W.Va., and the late Debra (Miller) Connolly. Caleb and Elijah’s greatgrandparents are Loretta (Wears) Slayton of Apple Grove, W.Va., and the late Sean Logan Craig and Autum Nicole Craig recently celebrated their birthdays. Sean celebrated his 2nd birthday May 30, 2012. Sean received a farm theme birthday cake that was decorated with a farmer and a pig and two gray horses in a fence and trees beside a red barn and a farmer riding a tractor on a dirt leading to the red barn and making a turn on the right on the road to a vegetable garden of carrots and tomatoes and white rabbits in the grass beside the vegetable garden and “Happy Birthday Sean and Autum” was written on the birthday cake. Sean shared his birthday with his sister, Autum Nicole Craig at their Great-Aunt Betty Craig and Great-Uncle Charles Dean’s house in Willow Wood, Ohio. Autum celebrated her 9th birthday on June 3, 2012. Autum received a horse theme birthday cake that was decorated with a brown horse and a brown and white horse standing in a green grass meadow of flowers and trees with a fence and mountains in the background and written in the blue sky was “Happy Birthday Autum and Sean.” Autum shared her birth- Autum Nicole Craig and Sean Logan Craig day with her brother, Sean Logan Craig at their Aunt Marsha (Blessing) Connolly and Uncle Charles Connolly III’s house in Point Pleasant. Sean and Autum received two birthday parties. Sean’s and Autumn’s parents are Kevin and Misty (Blessing) Craig of Willow Wood, Ohio. Sean and Autumn are also the grandchildren of Irwin and Barbara (Slayton) Blessing, of Camp Conley, W.Va., and Floyd Craig of Willow Wood, Ohio, and Deloris Craig of Ironton, Ohio; the greatgrandchildren of Loretta (Wears) Slayton of Apple Grove, W.Va., and the late Walter Slayton and Betty Submitted photo (Crump) Kearns of New Haven, W.Va., and the late Ralph Alonzo Blessing; the great-great-grandchildren of the late Carl Wears and the late Earthley (Wamsley) Wears and the late Daniel Slayton and the late Ella Mae (Long) Slayton and the late Carl Crump and the late Nellie (Herdman) Crump. Sean’s and Autumn’s uncle and aunt are Charles and Marsha (Blessing) Connolly III of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and Uncle Jamie Craig of South Point, Ohio. Their cousins are Elijah David Connolly and Caleb Joshua Connolly, of Point Pleasant, W.Va. Sean and Autum’s brother is the late Jozee Ryder Craig, an angel baby born too soon. Roses celebrate birth of daughter Elijah Joshua Connolly and his mom, Marsha. Walter Slayton and Betty (Crump) Kearns of New Haven, W.Va., and the Late Ralph Alonzo Blessing and Marjorie (Brewer) Connolly of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and the late Charles L. Connolly, Sr., the late James Miller, and the late Katie (McGowan) Miller. Caleb and Elijah’s greatgreat-grandparents are the late Carl and Earthley (Wamsley) Wears and the late Daniel Slayton, the late Ella Mae (Long) Slayton, the late Carl Crump and the late Nellie (Herdman) Crump. Caleb and Elijah’s uncle and aunt is Kevin and Misty (Blessing) Craig of Willow Wood, Ohio. Caleb and Elijah’s cousins are Autum Nicole Craig and Sean Logan Craig, and the late Jozee Ryder Craig and angel baby born to soon. Sonshine Circle honors veterans Submitted photo In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Sonshine Circle prepared a dinner for members of Racine Legion Post 602. Attending were (seated, L to R) Kenneth Theiss, Delbert Smith, Gary Willford, Jay Lance, Roy Kesterson, (standing, L to R) Dennie Evans, Randall Reiber, Kevin Willford, Charlie Matthews, Lewis VanMeter and Dale Hart. Some members of the post auxiliary also attended. The group presented pocket t-shirts to be presented to the veterans in the hospitals during the Christmas season. Breastfeeding baby doll: creepy or groundbreaking? NEW YORK (AP) — We’ve got dolls that wet, crawl and talk. We’ve got dolls with perfect hourglass figures. We’ve got dolls with swagger. And we’ve got plenty that come with itty bitty baby bottles. But it’s a breastfeeding doll whose suckling sounds are prompted by sensors sewn into a halter top at the nipples of little girls that caught some flak after hitting the U.S. market. “I just want the kids to be kids,” Bill O’Reilly said on his Fox News show when he learned of the Breast Milk Baby. “And this kind of stuff. We don’t need this.” What, exactly, people don’t need is unclear to Dennis Lewis, the U.S. representative for Berjuan Toys, a family-owned, 40-year-old doll maker in Spain that can’t get the dolls onto mainstream shelves more than a year after introducing the line in this country — and blowing O’Reilly and others’ minds. “We’ve had a lot of support from lots of breastfeeding organizations, lots of mothers, lots of educators,” said Lewis, in Orlando, Fla. “There also has been a lot of blowback from people who maybe haven’t thought to think about really why the doll is there and what its purpose is. Usually they are people that either have problems with breastfeeding in general, or they see it as something sexual.” The dolls, eight in all with a variety of skin tones and facial features, look like many others, until children don the little top with petal appliques at the nipples. That’s where the sensors are located, setting off the suckling noise when the doll’s mouth makes contact. It also burps and cries, but those sounds don’t require contact at the breast. Little Savannah and Tony, Cameron and Jessica, Lilyang and Jeremiah ain’t cheap at $89 a pop. Lewis, after unsuccessfully peddling them to retailers large and small, now has them listed at half price on their website in time for the holidays this year. “With retailers it’s been hard, to be perfectly honest, but not so much because they’ve been against the products,” he said. “It’s more they’ve been very wary of the controversy. It’s a product that you either love it or you hate it.” Olivia Grace Rose was born Wednesday July 11, 2012, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. Her parents are Anthony “A.J.” and Autumn Rose of Patriot, Ohio. The grandparents are Michael and Kathy Little and Charles and Judith Fields of Gallipolis, Ohio. The great-grandparents are Catherine Little of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Donald and Evelyn Rose of Conover, Ohio. Her brother is Troy Sanders. Aging drivers present new transportation challenge WASHINGTON (AP) — Baby boomers started driving at a young age and became more mobile than any generation before or since. They practically invented the two-car family and escalated traffic congestion when women began commuting to work. Now, 8,000 of them are turning 65 every day, and those retirements could once again reshape the nation’s transportation. How long those 74 million people born between 1946 and 1964 continue to work, whether they choose to live in their suburban houses after their children leave home or whether they flock to city neighborhoods where they are less likely to need a car will have important ramifications for all Americans. If boomers stop commuting in large numbers, will rush hours ease? As age erodes their driving skills, will there be a greater demand for more public transportation, new business models that cater to the home-bound or automated cars that drive themselves? It was the boomers who made “his” and “hers” cars the norm when they started building families and helped spread a housing explosion to the fringes of the nation’s suburbs. Traffic grew when boomer women started driving to work like their husbands and fathers. With dual-earner families came an outsourcing of the traditional style of life at home, leading to the emergence of daycare, the habit of eating out more often and the appearance of more and more cars and SUVs. This generation “has been the major driver of overall growth in travel in the United States and that has had a tremendous impact over the past 40 years in how we have approached transportation planning,” said Jana Lynott, co-author of a new report by the AARP Public Policy Institute, an advocacy group for older Americans, on how boomers have affected travel in the U.S. The report is an analysis of national surveys by the Federal Highway Administration of Americans’ travel patterns since 1977. The most recent survey, conducted in 2009, included over 300,000 people in 150,000 households. As a result of changes over the last four decades, driven in part by baby boomers, the number of vehicles in the U.S. has nearly tripled, the report said, and total miles traveled has grown at more than twice the rate of population growth. Since 1977, travel for household maintenance trips — a category that includes doctors’ appointments, grocery shopping, dry cleaning and the like — has grown fivefold. The average household ate out once a week in 1977. By 2009, the average household was eating out or getting meals to take home four times a week. But what really caught transportation planners flat-footed was the soaring growth in traffic congestion in the 1980s after large numbers of women started commuting alone in their cars, said Nancy McGuckin, a travel behavior analyst and co-author of the AARP report. Highway engineers, who hadn’t anticipated the consequences of the women’s movement and dual-earner families, had just finished building the interstate highway system only to find it insufficient to meet the demands of the new commuters, she said. Now that boomers are beginning to move into a new phase of life, their travel patterns and needs are expected to change as well. People tend to travel the most between the ages of 45 and 55, but taper off after that. “With this immense slug of the population sliding off their peak driving years, we would have to expect total travel might go down a bit,” said Alan Pisarski, author of the Transportation Research Board’s comprehensive Commuting in America reports on travel trends. If millions of baby boomers start driving less, it would reduce gas tax revenues, which is used to help states maintain highways, subsidize public transit and fund other transportation repairs and improvements. Federal gas tax revenue is already forecast to decline as mandatory auto fuel economy improvements kick in. There are signs boomers may already be slowing down. The rate of growth in travel in the U.S. began slowing in 2006. Actual miles traveled dropped sharply during the 2008 recession and now appear to have leveled off. But boomers could defy expectations again by remaining more mobile into their retirement years than past generations. “It doesn’t matter whether they were in their 20s and 30s or approaching retirement, they are still traveling more than those who came before them or those who came after them,” Lynott said of boomers. Most boomers live in the suburbs and are expected to remain in the homes where they raised their children even after they become empty nesters. The housing bust has also trapped many older boomers in large homes whose values have fallen, sometimes below the balance of their mortgages. A shift in the housing market with long-term implications may already be occurring as leading-edge boomers appear less interested in age-restricted communities than their parents, according to a recent report by the Urban Land Institute, a land-use think tank. “They are not looking to retire early and are not seeking to isolate themselves among the elderly,” the report said. Baby boomer Diane Spitaliere, a 58-year-old who recently retired after working 38 years at the Federal Aviation Administration, said the idea of moving to a retirement or assisted living community “is just very unappealing to me.” If there comes a point when she is no long able to live alone in her single-family home in Alexandria, Va., she’ll probably move close to family members in New York, she said. Stuart Peskoe, an engineering manager, said he and his wife also want to continue living in their single-family home in the Boston suburbs after they retire, even though their children are grown and live in other states. They don’t want to leave their friends and they want to keep the extra rooms for when the kids visit. � https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/469a4f55bc29dcc941c0566e5efe51fa.pdf 80939698041ed401d515a9272fa1998b PDF Text Text WEEK OF November 10, 2012 - November 16, 2012 CAA: Tearing down the old, building new By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com MIDDLEPORT —In the small villages of Meigs County, there are houses which have stood vacant for years, have deteriorated to the place where occupancy is not an option, and have become nothing more than a blight on the neighborhood. Occasionally funding becomes available to state and federal agencies where a few houses in the community can be torn down, another house built in its place and sold to a responsible family, or the lot just mulched and seeded over. One such project of tearing down and building new is under way in Middleport. Two or three other de- molition projects on condemned houses are expected to start there in the next few weeks. Currently the Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency is the administrative agent for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program which provided federal funding for a three-year program in four counties, Meigs, Vinton, Pike and Scioto. Projects in Meigs County have already been carried out in Syracuse where one house was torn down, another built, and still another rehabilitated. In Middleport earlier this month an old house on Vine Street, long vacant and an eyesore in the neighborhood, was torn down, and now a new house is being constructed on the site. Tom Reed, an administrative person for the program, said that the house now under construction has a potential buyer who qualifies for purchasing it at a favorable price. Three other houses are under consideration for demolition as a part of the Middleport project, one on Short Fourth, another on Second, and a third which is a burned out structure on Oliver Street. Reed said Mayor Mike Gerlach, Middleport’s building inspector Mike Hendrickson, and Attorney Mick Barr, village solicitor, have worked with Community Action on identifying projects and assisting with preliminary details including owner notification in order to get the houses accepted for demo- Charlene Hoeflich/photo Extensively damaged by fire several years ago, this old house See BUILDING ‌| 4 on Oliver Street is slated for demolition by the Community Action Agency. Meigs Local schools received PEP grant Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY — The Meigs Local School District was recently awarded the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. PEP Grant Coordinator Ron Hill said the grant is distributed for three years, and could provide over $1 million to the district for physical education programs. The goal of the program is to prevent childhood and adolescent obesity by improving the physical education (PE) programs. Hill said the district was picked in the second round of the grant process approximately one month ago, leaving little time to get the project up and running. A letter sent home with all students in the district detailed the goals of the program. Funding from the program will allow the district to improve the PE curriculum to include a wider range of physical activities and technologies for objective assessment of physical activity levels and fitness programs; implement SPARK curriculum; promote nutrition education See GRANT ‌| 4 Photos by Eric McKinney, courtesy of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College Retried Chief Petty Officer and Gallipolis resident Ray Boone is presented a certificate of recognition Friday from the Ohio House of Representatives by University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College student Tony Barnette as part of Rio Grande’s annual Day of Tribute ceremony to honor local veterans. House of Representatives honors vets at URG RIO GRANDE — The word service is defined simply as the contribution to the welfare of others. But as Veterans Day rapidly approaches it takes on a meaning far greater than any definition can ever bestow. The University of Rio Grande/ Rio Grande Community College continued its tradition of honoring the men and women who have and continue to serve amongst the United States Armed Services with Friday’s annual Day of Tribute. “I’m proud to say the faculty, staff and students at Rio Grande honor our veterans every day of the year, which culminates with the Day of Tribute ceremony,” Rio Grande President Dr. Barbara GellmanDanley said. “This year was particularly See VETS |‌ 4 Sarah Hawley l Daily Tribune Meigs Local students will benefit from new fitness equipment and programs through the PEP grant recently awarded to the district. Pictured with some of the new equipment are high school physical education students (from left) Ray Johnson, Courtney Robertson, Sean Shinn, Jacob Hatfield, Austin Hennington, Keely Mankin, and Chaisty Abbott. Certificate from the Ohio House of Representatives honoring the military service of retired Chief Petty Officer and Gallipolis resident Ray Boone. Homeschooling: A different approach towards learning Callie Lyons Special to the Tri-County Shopper mdtnews@mydailytribune.com OHIO VALLEY — Some families in southeastern Ohio are taking a different approach to learning. Opting out of a traditional public education system, they are pursuing the alternative lifestyle known as “homeschooling”. “The benefits for our family are so many, it’s hard to list them all,” explained Jessamy Bright, of Middleport, who is the primary teacher for her girls, Siena, age nine, and Lucia, age three. “Freedom and flexibility in learning, opportunities for field trips, and socialization and friendships with many different age groups are a few of my favorites to bring up in talking about home- schooling. I love that we live a lifestyle of learning that isn’t restricted to a classroom during school hours. And, since I’ve been blessed to be able to stay at home and work from home, I actually get to see my children grow up and work with them on a daily basis .” According to the Ohio Department of Education, the numbers of homeschooled students in Gallia and Meigs County fluctuate from year to year. In 2011, there were 70 homeschooled students enrolled in Gallia County and 65 in Meigs County. When combined, that’s up just a bit from 2006, when there were 53 students in Gallia and 67 in Meigs. The numbers are based on self-reporting guidelines, so the actual number of homeschooled children may actually be much higher. Ohio law says parents of homeschooled students are required to report basic annual data to the superintendent of their school district, but the state has no means of enforcing or monitoring this obligation. It is roughly estimated that Ohio has 77,700 homeschooled students this year. Bright said she chose to homeschool her girls partly because of her own experience as a homeschooled student, but also because she and her husband “wanted a say in how our children were brought up and what was being taught to them on a daily basis”. There are many reasons parents explore this alternative. Some local families say they have a strong desire to be more hands-on with their children’s education. A salute to all of those who serve RUTLAND — Students at Meigs Primary School honored current and former members of the armed forces during a Veteran’s Day assembly on Friday morning. Feeney Bennett American Legion Post 128 presented the colors, with Dewey Smith of Post 128 serving as the guest speaker. Smith read a poem titled “A Veteran Died Today.” Meigs Primary students, lead by music teacher Nicole Mount sang the Star Spangled Banner, Heroes, and Grand Old Flag. Skylin Haye, second grade student, read a poem, and teacher Jodi Shultz recognized each of the veterans and active duty military as they stood along with the students who were related to the person. Members of Wolfe Scout Troop 240 lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the assembly, students created a “Walk of Honor” for the veterans as they walked down the hall. “Many factors initially influenced our choice to homeschool,” said Nora Ellis, a mother of four who has been pleased with the results. She is the primary teacher of three students ranging in age from six to eleven. Her oldest is a 17-year-old Post-Secondary Education Options student. “We’ve found our children enjoy the engagement of independent learning as well as the flexibility they have to do other things. Instead of being in a classroom seven hours a day, they are able to complete their required work and explore their interests,” said Ellis. “Two of the children use the time to study more animal and engineering science while one pursues classical ballet.” Ellis said the task seemed daunting before Students in kindergarten, first and second grades sang three See HOMESCHOOL ‌| 4 songs during Friday morning’s assembly. �Page 2 Tri-County Marketplace November 10, 2012 - November 16, 2012 Ohio teen sentenced to life over Craigslist plot AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A remorseful teenager was sentenced Friday to life in prison with no chance for parole for his role in a deadly plot to lure men desperate for work with phony Craigslist job offers. “I thought it was something horrible,” a grim-faced Brogan Rafferty, 17, told Judge Lynne Callahan before he was sentenced. If his life has been hell since the killings last year, “They must be living in it,” said Rafferty, gesturing with his cuffed hands at victims’ relatives who crowded the court. He said they also were victims of his crimes. Rafferty told the judge, who will preside at the January trial of alleged triggerman Richard Beasley, 53, that his mentor is evil and deceitful and said he wished he had taken the opportunity to flee and stop the killings. “There were many options I couldn’t see at the time,” said Rafferty, who remained composed during the sentencing, watching with a slight frown as relatives of the victims addressed the court. “You know nothing of remorse, you know nothing of shame,” Barb Dailey, sister of Timothy Kern, told Rafferty in an eye-to-eye confrontation just steps apart. Without true repentance, “You will be destroyed,” she told Rafferty, who nodded slightly. Lori Hildreth, sister of the lone survivor, Scott Davis, 49, read a statement from him as Rafferty’s mother sobbed. “It was only by the grace of God that I survived,” Davis’ statement said. “You took from me a chance to have a normal life.” Davis’ statement reminded Rafferty that they shared a meal before he was wounded and said Rafferty had a chance to “stop what was about to happen.” The judge, acknowledging the high emotions in court, said she had considered Rafferty’s age, broken-home childhood and lack of any prior record, but said it was outweighed by “executions” that were cold, calculated and methodical. “You had the opportunity to stop the deaths,” she said. Rafferty’s defense attorney, John Alexander, said the prosecution had offered as recently as Monday to recommend a sentence of 30 years to life in return for his testimony against Beasley. The pros- ecution said that was a framework for discussion, not an offer. Rafferty is willing to testify against Beasley, according to Alexander, who said that “if it weren’t for Richard Beasley, Brogan wouldn’t be sitting here” in court. Rafferty was convicted of aggravated murder and attempted murder in the deaths of three men and wounding of a fourth. The sentencing was delayed from Monday amid talks on a deal for leniency in return for Rafferty’s testimony. Rafferty was looking to avoid a life sentence without hope of parole. The jury rejected the defense claim that Rafferty feared for himself and his family if he didn’t cooperate with Beasley. Beasley, described as the teen’s spiritual mentor, has pleaded not guilty and faces a Jan. 7 trial. Prosecutors say the victims, all down in their luck and with few family ties that might highlight their disappearance, were lured with phony offers of farmhand jobs on Craigslist last year. One man was killed near Akron and the others were shot at a southeast Ohio farm during bogus job interviews. Prosecutors say robbery was the motive. Rafferty, a high school student from Stow near Akron, was tried as an adult but didn’t face a possible death penalty because he is a juvenile. Beasley, an ex-convict and self-styled street minister from Akron, could face the death penalty if convicted. The surviving victim testified as the prosecution’s star witness. Davis identified Rafferty as Beasley’s accomplice and told the jury a harrowing story. Davis, who was looking to move close to his family in the Canton area, said he was walking across what turned out to be a bogus job site when he heard a gun cock and turned and found himself face to face with a handgun. He said he pushed the weapon aside, was shot in the arm and fled through the woods. During Rafferty’s trial, Alexander painted Beasley as the mastermind and said that the first killing came without warning for Rafferty. 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Rogers Basement Waterproofing �Friday, November 16, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEntTri-County Marketplace BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun November 10, 2012 - November 16, 2012 BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS Page 3 William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Nov. 16, 2012: This year you transform part of your life and make it more to your liking. It will be a slow but worthwhile process that will affect other areas of your life as well. You become a better communicator, and others listen to what you have to say. If you are single, your sensuality speaks even if you decide to downplay it. You have many options, so choose with care. If you are attached, the two of you might want to invest in a special acquisition together. Be direct with others, especially loved ones. CAPRICORN understands your depth. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might feel as if you carry the weight of many on your shoulders. You are willing to give 110 percent, no matter what you do. Realistically, saying “no” might be more appropriate than letting yourself be overwhelmed. Tonight: A must appearance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You have the ability to see beyond the obvious, and you often nix situations because of their likely ramifications. On the other hand, you know when to take a risk on something worthwhile. Friends often scratch their heads at your decisions. Tonight: Go for exotic. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH One-on-one relating becomes successful, if you go with the flow. You might feel as if you do not have enough energy to do everything you want to do. A partner becomes fiery out of the blue, which catches you off guard. Be careful. Tonight: Try to get rid of the momentary friction. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Others are demanding, and you could be unusually distant, which will be frustrating to those who want you to respond immediately. You might resent the intrusion of those who make demands. A loved one occupies your thoughts and interests. Tonight: Enjoy your space. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Work, tasks and your to-do list all catch up with you today. Focus, and get as much done as possible. You’ll want to enter the weekend free and clear. As a result, your pace might be hard to keep up with, but you’ll make sure to get the job done well. Tonight: Party the weekend in. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Though you might not be sure of your weekend plans yet, your mind could be long gone. 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Proceed with caution, even if you do not want to. In the long run, you will be left smiling. Tonight: Your treat. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Remain sure of yourself, yet also understand that others might not be as driven as you are. Evaluate what is happening, and understand that differences are natural. Your uniqueness is what puts you in the position of gains and growth. Tonight: Curb some sarcasm. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might want to try a different approach. Discuss this matter with someone you trust who can give you adequate feedback. Understanding evolves between you and another person after a long-overdue conversation. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Friends surround you, as they show their support and offer you a sense of direction. You could be taken aback by what is happening with someone you care dearly about. This person’s anger could be overwhelming, whether it is directed at you or not. Tonight: With friends. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Page 4 Tri-County Marketplace November 10, 2012 - November 16, 2012 Grant From Page 1 and collaborate with several community partners to increase opportunities for students to be active and learn about healthy eating choices. Students in grades kindergarten through 10th will receive pedometers to monitor their activity throughout the day, and students in grades 5-12 will use three-day physical activity recall instruments to collect data. In addition to the daily physical activity logs, the district will be measured on the percentage of the students who achieve ageappropriate cardiovascular fitness levels. Middle and high school students will use a 20-meter shuttle run, while elementary students will chose between a fourthmile run or a half-mile run. The final measurement in the grant will be the percentage of students who consume the recommended portions of fruits and vegetables per day. The first data is to be collected the week of Nov. 13, with additional data collected four more times throughout the year. Anyone with questions about the grant is asked to contact Hill at (740) 992-3058. Homeschool From Page 1 Submitted photos With the old house gone, a new one is being built on the lot. This old house on Vine Street in Middleport, vacant for years, has been torn down and a new one will replace it. Building From Page 1 lition through the federally funded program. Meanwhile, Jean Trussell, Community Development Block Grant administrator for Meigs County is working toward demolition of other condemned properties in Meigs Coun- ty. She said her agency received $53,000 for tearing down several houses, two or three of which are in Middleport. Two are located on Front Street and have been vacant for years, she said. There are also two in Pomeroy, one in Syracuse and another in Rutland. All have to go through the condemnation and owner notification process, Trussell said, before anything else can be done. Her expectation is for the demolition of those condemned properties to take place in the spring. they gave it a try. “Like many homeschoolers, we had thought about home education for years,” Ellis said. “It was overwhelming to think that we would be solely responsible for teaching our kids; add in the personalities of our children, and it seemed unbelievable to try. We found out early that classroom modeled teaching wouldn’t work for our broad age-range and began assigning independent learning assignments. The children became more independent and responsible with each task they had control over completing. Soon, they were expanding their learning to areas outside of the scope of their curriculum.” Some families who homeschool are driven by dissatisfaction with public school and a lack of other options. A less common motivation among families involves meeting the special needs of a child with physical or mental health problems that public schools find difficult to accommodate. “Our decision to home school [our son] was prompted by his overcrowded and understaffed kindergarten class,” explained one local mother. “He came home delirious and with a concussion on his second week. We were not informed by the school of his medical emergency and found out later that his teacher wasn’t even aware that anything had happened in class. The decision was simple and supported by the school superintendent.” In this particular case, the other children in the family attended public school. Only one was homeschooled. Some families find a blended approach is best because what suits one child may not work for another. Teresa Shiflet, of Rut- land, is the mother of two sons — one is enrolled in public school and one participates in a program with Ohio Connections Academy, which is one of several virtual schools offering a full online curriculum for Ohio students from Kindergarten through high school graduation. “OCA provides their students with books, and computers for free,” Shiflet said. “The students also have teachers for every class. So this program differs from traditional homeschooling in the fact that I as a parent do not have to select the curriculum, nor do I have to teach. My son is held accountable to his teachers who report to the state just like a teacher in a traditional school setting. The education that he is receiving is competitive on a national level.” Families have many curriculum options and use different methods to achieve homeschool success. Online or virtual schools make homeschooling easier than ever before. But, not everyone goes that route. Faye Tillis, of Meigs County, is the mother of two homeschooled students – Anna, age 13, and Joey, age 10. With a degree in secondary education and several years of teaching experience, she says she prefers to design their curriculum. “I can adjust not only what my kids are studying but the pace at which they are moving through the material according to their strengths, weaknesses and interests,” Tillis explained. But, that’s not the only advantage of homeschooling. “With my husband’s weird work schedule, there would be about a week each month he would not see the kids at all if they attended a traditional school,” Tillis said. “As homeschoolers, we can spend time together — including eating at least one meal together — every day. We have the opportunity to take a vacation in the middle of winter, or adjust our schedule for impromptu field trips. We can take a day off in the middle of the week and make it up on Saturday if we need to.” Best of all, there is no homework. “When the bus for public school kids goes up the road at 6:20 a.m., my kids are still in bed,” she said. “When they are finished with their written work — be it 1 or 5 p.m. — they are finished.” Tillis said her family experiences other benefits, as well. “Yes, we have bad days and grumpy days just like the rest of the world,” she said. “But for the most part, the environment is positive and encouraging. My kids actually get along great the majority of the time, and we don’t have any bullies — or drugs or alcohol.” It’s a lifestyle choice for Tillis and many families like hers. “As a Christian, I know that my kids are being taught in a way that is consistent with a Biblical worldview, which is very important to us,” Tillis said. Ellis has a bit of advice for parents who may be considering homeschooling. “Parent-to-parent, the most important thing to remember is that each of us has unique interests and learning styles,” Ellis said. “Don’t let a weakness in science, math, English, or anything else become your barrier to homeschooling. Choose a curriculum in that area that will be interesting to both of you and embrace it as an opportunity for your child to see you have fun learning something that is hard.” Vets From Page 1 For all the current news, sports, and more call.... 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Thank you very much.” Clyde Evans, a former State Representative and member of the University Board of Trustees, introduced Harrison. The Point Pleasant, W.Va., native and Gallipolis resident served 20 years in the Navy after enlisting in 1967 and retired having received recognitions including the Navy Commendation Medal, Supply Department Dewey Smith of American Legion Post 128 spoke to those in attendance on Friday morning, and read a poem titled “A Veteran Died Today.” Lockheed Award and three consecutive years as a semifinalist to the Ney Award. Since retiring from the Navy, Harrison has become a pillar of the Gallia County community while serving various capacities with the university. “The big thing I want you to remember is the guys over there now; the ladies over there now,” Harrison said. “Give them your support.” For more information regarding the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College visit Rio.edu or call 800-2827201. 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