https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/6629eb76bc525ffa7c625aee993de7ab.pdf 517d7c5d2e7ab49a9288a53ddb449f1e PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more INSIDE STORY Christmas church tour set for Dec. 16 .... C1 Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties WEATHER SPORTS Showers. High near 62. Low around 53. ........ A2 Basketball action .... B1 OBITUARIES Glen ‘Pete’ Stone, 76 Margaret L. Earwood, 86 Zoe E. Woodward Janelle A. Kaylor, 57 Curtis Alan Welch Betty L. Gates $2.00 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 49 Man on run after father’s death captured James E. Gardner arrested Friday in Gallia County Stephanie M. Filson Managing Editor sfilson@heartlandpublications.com GALLIA COUNTY — Following nearly a month on the run and an extensive manhunt in the southern portion of Gallia County, a man wanted for questioning in the beating death of his father in Meigs County was discovered and taken into custody by deputies with the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office. James E. Gardner, age 40, was arrested around 11 a.m. Friday near Blessing Road. According to Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning, an area resident called Gallia County 9-1-1 after discovering a man in camouflage clothing holed up in the resident’s travel trailer at approximately 8 a.m. The resident said after he told the man to leave his property, the suspect apologized and walked toward the nearby tree line. Initially four deputies with the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call, but officers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol soon joined in the effort to find the man. According to Gallia County Chief Deputy Dick Grau, the resident was shown photos of Gardner, and he quickly affirmed that his earlier encounter was indeed with the wanted man. Law enforcement set up a perimeter in the vicinity and began searching the woods. Grau said approximately two and a half hours later, law enforcement discovered a yellow ATV near an old green trailer that was apparently being used primarily as a hunting shelter. The ATV had been reported stolen last week. Officers ordered Gardner out of the trailer, and upon a second request, the suspect emerged saying, “Don’t shoot me.” Gardner was then taken into custody with no further incident. He is currently being held in the Washington County Jail on charges of Grand Theft Auto stemming from the apparent theft of his father’s pick-up truck in Meigs County on Nov. 11. The truck, with a red ATV in the bed, was missing from the property when the elder Gardner’s body was found. Witnesses claimed to have seen the younger Gardner driving the truck across the Silver Memorial Bridge just hours following the apparent homicide. Those vehicles, in addition to a motorcycle and the yellow ATV, were recovered in southern Gallia County over the course of the past 10 days. Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle said additional charges could come as early as next week following a debriefing with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI&I). Grau said the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office is also investigating a number of property crimes and burglaries in the general vicinities where Gardner had allegedly been hiding. Subsequent charges from Gallia County may also be filed in James E. Gardner this case. Gardner had been named as a person of interest in the has been listed as blunt force suspicious death of the elder trauma, according to Beegle. James W. Gardner, age 67. This case remains under inThe unofficial cause of death vestigation. Amber Gillenwater | Sunday Times Sentinel The Gallipolis Police Officer who was traveling in the cruiser that was struck by a fleeing vehicle on Thursday night continued to pursue the suspect vehicle along First Avenue in Gallipolis where the Ford pickup was finally stopped at the intersection of Court Street near the Gallipolis City Park. Photos by Charlene Hoeflich | Sunday Times Sentinel Margaret Gray and Betty VanMatre check over the stacks of blankets ready to be taken to the homeless veterans who reside at the Huntington V.A. Home. Giving the gift of warmth Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com MIDDLEPORT — “To our Veterans we send our love and thank you for all the freedoms we enjoy. Our gift to you is one of warmth.” So reads a card which is attached to more than a hundred fleece tied blankets made by the Ladies Heart to Home Club of the Bradbury Church of Christ. They will be delivered to the Veterans Homeless Shelter in Huntington, W.Va. this month. Last summer when the church members learned about the needs of the veterans homeless shelter, they decided to take on a special project of remembrance. The decision was to give each of the 101 veterans a “gift if warmth.” So month after month they met in the church basement to cut and tie pieces of fleece in colorful designs into blankets. “We felt this would be a good way to make a difference for someone in need, that it would be a good outreach project for our church,” said Debbie Finlaw, an active member. When others heard of the project contributions began coming in help. There were gifts of money from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary in Mason, W. Va., the Drew Webster Post 39, American Naomi King, Sharon Pratt and Debbie Finlaw roll the blanLegion in Pomeroy, and kets, tie and tag them in preparation for delivery. Iota Masters, a local sorority chapter. Blanket donations were also made by Sandy Meadows, the Bradbury Church of Christ, Pat Arnold and Marilyn Wilcox of the Middleport Church of Christ, and June Kloes of Middleport. The blankets were made in several sizes, from twin to king, and since more than enough for each veteran at the Huntington Home were made, it was decided to Checking the blankets twice before passing them along to be readied for delivery to veterans were Cathy Hudson, See WARMTH |‌ A2 left, and Kathy Thomas. Silver Bridge Disaster remembrance Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT — As the 45th anniversary of the Silver Bridge Disaster approaches on Dec. 15, the Point Pleasant River Museum is assembling its special remembrance event though there are some missing pieces only the public can provide. The event is planned to honor the 46 people who lost their lives when the bridge collapsed in 1967. The remembrance will include a reading of the names of the victims as well as a candle lit in their memory as a Power Point presentation will project their photo. However, the museum has not been able to gather photos of all the victims. Due to circumstances like families moving away from the area or simply the passage of time, these photos, and any remembrances of some of these victims, are becoming harder and harder to track down. According to Ruth Fout of the river museum, the following are the victims which the museum has no photos of for the service - E. Albert “Bert” Adler, Julius Oliver “JO” Bennett, Leo H. Blackman, Mar- Two-county pursuit ends in crash Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS — A police cruiser was involved in a crash late on Thursday night in Gallipolis following a multi-county pursuit that originated in Henderson, W.Va. Reportedly, a police car operated by an officer with Gallipolis Police Department who was aiding in the pursuit was struck by the suspect’s black Ford pickup truck just prior to 10 p.m. on Thursday night. According to officers at the scene, the pursuit began at approximately 9:38 p.m. in Henderson in the Redmond Ridge area after the vehicle failed to stop for a Henderson, W.Va., Police Officer who was attempting to stop the driver for a speeding violation. The pursuit continued Informational meeting to be held Tuesday mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com Submitted photo See CRASH ‌| A2 Foster parents needed in tri-county area Staff Report A 45th anniversary remembrance of the Silver Bridge Collapse is planned for 2 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Point Pleasant River Museum. Pictured is a photo from the disaster which is also the cover of the new book “The Silver Bridge Disaster of 1967” released in October and now in its second printing. The book’s authors and those who witnessed the disaster will be at the See BRIDGE ‌| A2 remembrance which is open to the public. across the Silver Memorial Bridge and into Gallia County where the driver of the Jonathan E. Beaver suspect vehicle fled onto Ohio 160 and back into the City of Gallipolis. Once inside the municipality, the vehicle traveled south down Fourth Avenue and failed to stop after its left front tire was deflated from “stop sticks” that were deployed by a Gallipolis police officer in the 100 block of Fourth Avenue. The vehicle then turned eastbound on Vine Street (Ohio 7) and rammed a police cruiser at intersec- OHIO VALLEY — With an increase in the number of children services cases handled throughout the area, there is also an increased need for foster parents to help care for area children. Meigs County Juvenile Judge Scott Powell said there have been a record number of cases filed, with most of the cases involving drug use by the parents. Area agencies are working together to help find foster parents in the tricounty area to help care for the children involved without taking the children from their friends and schools. An informational meeting about becoming a foster parent is being held from 5:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Soul Harvest Church in Mason, W.Va. The church is located just past the Dollar General store on the east end of Mason. The meeting is free and is open to anyone who may be interested about becoming a foster parent, would like more information, or has questions about foster parenting. Representatives from both Ohio and West Virginia will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Meigs County Community Calendar Gallia County Community Calendar Monday, Dec. 10 POMEROY — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at the office, located at 117 East Memorial Drive, Suite 3 in Pomeroy. Tuesday, Dec. 11 SYRACUSE — “A Carleton Christmas” will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Carleton School Gymnasium. Refreshments will be served. For more information call (740) 992-6681. TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Board will have their regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the TPRSD office. BEDFORD TWP. — The Bedford Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the town hall. SALISBURY TWP. — The Salisbury Township Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. at the home of Manning Roush. POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Health will meet at 5 p.m. in the confer- ence room of the Meigs County Health Department. POMEROY — The Meigs County Tea Party will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Meigs County Senior Citizens Building. There will be a presentation on Constitutional Tidbits, discussion about the Tea Party’s forward movement, and other reports. Snacks will be served. Everyone is welcome. Wednesday, Dec. 12 POMEROY — The Meigs County Trustees and Fiscal Officers Association will meet at 6 p.m. at the Meigs High School Cafeteria. Reservations are due by December 4 by calling Opal Dyer at (740) 742-2805. There will be a meal preceding the meeting and election of officers will be held. MARIETTA — A meeting of the District 18 Executive Committee will be held at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Marietta, Ohio. The purpose of this meeting is for the Executive Committee to select projects for Round 27 funding under the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and Local Transportation Improvement Programs (SCIP/ LTIP). If you have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Michelle Hyer at (740) 376-1025. CHESTER — Shade River Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Open installation of officers elected to serve in the coming year. Refreshments following meeting. Thursday, Dec. 13 POMEROY — A free community dinner will be held Thursday, Dec. 13 with serving from 5:3007 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, dessert and drinks. The public is invited. POMEROY — The Meigs County American Cancer Society Volunteer Leadership Council/Survivorship Taskforce will meet at noon at the Wild Horse Cafe in Pomeroy. For more information contact Courtney Midkiff at (740) 992-6626 ext. 24. Bridge From Page A1 jorie S. Boggs, Kristye Ann Boggs, Hilda Gertrude Byus, Kimberly Lynn Byus, Harold D. Cundiff, Forrest Raymond Higley, Marvin L. Wamsley, Thomas Howard “Bus” Lee, Gene Harold Mabe, James Richard Maxwell, Darlene K. Mayes, Gerald McManus, Ronnie Gene Moore, Maxine Ellen Sturgeon, Denzil Taylor, Glenna Mae Taylor, William Victor “Vic” Turner, Maxine Rose Turner. If anyone has a photo or knows of a family member of those listed, contact the river museum at 304-674-0144. The actual remembrance event will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15 at the museum which will offer free admission that day. According to Fout, the program will begin with a wel- come by Director Jack Fowler followed by a song by Denise Bonecutter. Rev. Roger Bonecutter, who piloted a City Ice and Fuel boat after the bridge collapse, will be giving the invocation and also speaking. Retired Trooper Rudy O’Dell who was the first law enforcement officer to the scene on the West Virginia side will be introduced and available to speak with attendees and answer questions after the program. Also attending will be Jim Naegal who was in the U.S. Coast Guard at the time and worked on the Oleander boat during the recovery. Naegal will be available to speak with those who have questions after the program. Professor Stephan Bullard and Bridget Gromek of West Hartford, Conn. and Martha and Ruth Fout of the Point Pleasant River Museum, co-authors of the new book “The Silver Bridge Disaster of 1967” will be introduced and Bullard and Gromek will tell how the book which was released on Oct. 1 of this year and went for re-print within the first month it came to be published. Mayor Brian Billings and Alice Williamson Click will read the names of the victims and, as mentioned above, a candle will be lit in memory of each person as a power point presentation showing their picture is displayed. Refreshments will be served after the remembrance and the new local book, “The Silver Bridge Disaster of 1967” which is always available in the river museum gift shop will be available to purchase and be signed by all authors. ���� �������� ������� �����... Serving You Since 1933 Diamond Engagement Rings Card showers Erma Eagle will celebrate her 97th birthday on Dec. 14. Cards may be sent to: Erma Eagle 125 Rainbow Drive, Bidwell, OH 45614. Louise Shoemaker will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Dec. 14. Cards can be sent to: Louise Shoemaker, 107 Maybeline Drive, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Senior Resource Center, 1167 Ohio 160, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Christmas supper, 6 p.m., VFW Post 4464. Bring the family. Santa will be present for children. GALLIPOLIS — Stroke Survivors’ Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m. (second Tuesday of the month) at Bossard Memorial Library. Events Sunday, Dec. 9 VINTON — A Candle Lighting Ceremony will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at the Vinton Town Hall as part of a worldwide day of remembrance for those who have lost a child. Organizers want to reach out to those who have lost a child in hopes of doing something special for those families since the holidays can be a difficult time for them. Doors will open at 6 p.m. so families can register their child’s name to be read during the service, then they can light a candle in remembrance of them. Wednesday, Dec. 12 BIDWELL — The GalliaVinton Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting at 5 p.m. at 2491 Ohio 850, Bidwell, Ohio. Call the ESC at 740-245-0593 for additional information. Tuesday, Dec. 11 GALLIPOLIS — TRIAD/ SALT meeting, 1 p.m. at the Thursday, Dec. 13 GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Garden Club will hold their Christmas meeting on Dec. 13 at Bob Evans Restaurant in Rio Grande at 6 p.m. Maxie Oliver and Phyllis Mason will be the hostesses for the meeting. There will be a special guest speaker. If you cannot attend please call either of the hostesses and let her know. GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Retired Teachers’ Luncheon will be held at the Nazarene New Life Center at noon. The meal will be catered by Anita Merry of Jake’s Bakery. The program will include Mrs. Claus as our guest, the annual memorial service, and we will close by singing Christmas songs. WELLSTON — GJMV Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors meeting, 3:30 p.m., district office, 1056 S. New Hampshire Avenue, Wellston. The executive committee will meet at 2:30 p.m. RIO GRANDE — Southeast Ohio Safety Council meeting, 12 p.m., Conference Room C of the Davis University Center, University of Rio Grande. Luncheon reservations are required. Please call Carolyn at (740) 245-7170 or Phyllis at (740) 245-7228 to make reservations. Friday, Dec. 14 GALLIPOLIS — O.O. McIntyre Park District Board meeting, 11 a.m., Park District Office, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. Ohio Valley Forecast Sunday: Rain before noon, then showers, mainly after noon. High near 62. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Monday: Showers, mainly before 3 p.m. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Warmth From Page A1 give those left over to local shut-ins. Completing the project in time to make the delivery this month at first seemed a challenge for the eight or ten women working on the project, but then a few men offered to help out and more than enough of the blankets were completed in time for the planned Christmas delivery. Attached to each of the blankets going to the homeless veterans is a card from the Bradbury Church of Christ which reads “Our gift to you is one of warmth. With this wish of Christmas greetings, rejoice in John 3:16 — God’s gift to us of eternal life.” of Huntington, W.Va., was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding and the felonious assault of a police officer. The two female passengers who were present in the suspect’s vehicle at the time of the incident were questioned and released at the scene. Their names have not been released. No injuries have been reported. Law enforcement later discovered that Beaver had a warrant out for his arrest from Mason County, W.Va., for his alleged involvement in operating a clandestine drug lab. Beaver had been previously been connected to a recent meth lab bust in Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. As reported in The Point Pleasant Register, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office had obtained warrants for Beaver’s arrest for allegedly operating a clandestine laboratory following a meth bust at a vacant home on Crab Creek Road on September 2. Agencies involved in Thursday’s pursuit were the West Virginia State Police, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Gallipolis Police Department and the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office. Beaver is currently being held in the Gallia County Jail. Crash From Page A1 Men and Women’s Wedding Bands tion of Third Avenue and Vine Street. The pursuit continued north along First Avenue and ended at the intersection of Court Street near the Gallipolis City Park where the fleeing vehicle stopped and the driver exited the pickup to surrender to intervening police officers. According to the Gallipolis Police Department, Jonathan E. Beaver, 31, Beautiful Journey Pendants Rembrandt Charms In loving memory of our wonderful mothers and grandmothers Stunning Gold Necklaces Ada E. Bissell and Sena B. Groeneveld on their mutual birthday, December 9. You’re always in our hearts and thoughts. We miss you and love you always. 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JOE ULLERY, CLASS OF 1968, RIO GRANDE COLLEGE FAMILY OXYGEN AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (Gallipolis, Athens & Jackson) 60361886 60376935 �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Gallia County Local Briefs Meigs County Local Briefs Final reminder for leaf pickup GALLIPOLIS — The last day leaves will be picked up in the City of Gallipolis will be Friday, December 14. Any leaves to be picked up after December 14 will need to be bagged and put out to the curb. Monday: All cross streets and Fifth Avenue; Tuesday: First Avenue and Second Avenue; Wednesday: Garfield Avenue, Ohio 141, and Ohio 588, including Halliday Heights, Garfield Heights, Holcomb Hill, Evans Heights, Hedgewood Drive, Oakwood Drive and Highpoint Drive; Thursday: Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue; Friday: Eastern Avenue and Maple Shade area. Breakfast with Santa POMEROY — The Meigs County Historical Society will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Museum Annex. The menu will consist of all-you-can eat pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs. Donation are $5 for adults and $3 for children, 12 and under. There will be crafts for the children. Veterans Annual Holiday Meal scheduled KANAUGA — The Annual Veterans Holiday Meal will be served at the AMVETS Post 23, located at 108 Liberty Avenue, on Sunday, December 16. The meal is sponsored by the Gallia County Veterans Service Commission and is free to all veterans and their families. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the meal being served from 2-4 p.m. Those who are planning to attend should call (740) 446-2005. ME Retirees, Gallia and Jackson Counties, Sub-chapter 102 will hold their next meeting and Christmas Luncheon at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 21 at 4629 Ohio 850, Rodney Pike, Bidwell, in Springfield Township. The new sub-chapter is seeking new members in the two-county area. AFSCME (Ohio Council 8, OCSEA, and OAPSE) , OPERS and SERS public employee retirees and their spouses are invited to attend the next meeting. Please bring a covered dish. We also encourage public employees who plan to retire in the near future to attend. The group meets on the third Friday of each month. Interested retirees may call for more information at 740-245-0093. Participants needed for Vinton Village parade VINTON — The Village of Vinton will be holding their Christmas parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 22. Anyone interested in participating is welcome. The line up will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Vinton Elementary on the morning of the parade. For more information call (740) 388-8645 or (740) 645-4710. BADAMHS board meeting change announced GALLIPOLI S — The December 17 meeting of the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services has been cancelled. The board typically meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the board office, 53 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis. Grant opportunity for nonprofit cultural organizations OHIO VALLEY — Organizations may apply for creative placemaking projects that contribute to the livability of communities and place the arts at their core. An organization may request a grant amount from $25,000 to $200,000. Deadline: January 14, 2013. For more information: http:// www07.grants.gov/search/ search. do?& mode=VIEW& oppId=203833. Ohio AFSCME Retirees to hold Christmas luncheon meeting BIDWELL — Ohio AFSC- Cancer screenings and education clinic slated BIDWELL — Breast and cervical cancer screenings and education will be provided by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health program from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on January 29, 2013. The clinic will be held on the community health program’s mobile health van parked at Abbyshire Nursing Center, 311 Buck Ridge Road, Bidwell, Ohio. Free pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women. Appointments are required. Interested persons should call (800) 8442654 or (740) 593-2432 to schedule an appointment. The service is provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Farm Bureau baskets available GALLIA COUNTY — Local family and friends of the Gallia County Farm Bureau can show their support by purchasing the 2012, third in a series of four stackable, Collector Baskets. Profits from the basket sales will go to support youth scholarships and activities. The Farm Bureau is offering the “Large Bowl” basket as their 2012 Limited Edition Collector Basket. These hard maple baskets are handmade by American Traditions Basket Company in Canal Fulton, Ohio. The basket features a commemorative brass tag, cranberry and white “Colonial/Century” weave, plastic protector, and a cloth liner. The basket measures 8.5” x 4”. These baskets will be available at the Bob Evans Farm Festival. For more information, please contact the Farm Bureau Office at 800-777-9226. Mother wants to go home Dr. Joyce Brothers Syndicated Columnist worry that the child will be teased and that he or she may not be raised to appreciate the opposite sex. But I know that my son has always wanted to be a father. Help! — J.P. Dear J.P.: Adoption is always fraught with worry, as is becoming a parent the biological way. It is natural to have concerns about the ability of your child to be a good father, as well as wondering if his partner will be able to step up to the plate. Your grandchild will be very much wanted, and undoubtedly your son, Holiday Office Closures POMEROY — The Meigs County Clerk of Courts legal office and title office will be closing at noon on Dec. 12. The office will also be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1. POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will be closed from 2-4 p.m. on Friday Dec. 14. Food for Fines POMEROY — The Meigs County District Public Libraries will be accepting non-perishable food items in lieu of fines during the month of December. These items will be distributed to area food banks. For more information please contact (740) 992-5813. Potential Boil dvisory POMEROY — The hydrant replacement project in the Village of Pomeroy began on Dec. 3. Water customers within the village may experience a boil advisory or temporary water shut off for repair and his partner and the adop- connection of water lines. tion agency have spent many hours and days considering all aspects of their decision to adopt. There is a possibility that some of your fears may stem from not being very close to your son’s partner. If that’s the case, try to get to know him a little better now so that you will have a keener sense of family. Children of gay parents get a lot of attention from sociologists and psychologists as to how they adjust. As the number of same-sex parents adopting grows, it will be easier for the children to feel part of the mainstream. A new multi-year study of children adopted by gay, lesbian and heterosexual parents and published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry found that high-risk children adopted from foster care did equally well among the three groups. You may have some concerns about your own ability to become a loving grandmother of an adopted child. Now is the time to work on that so that you can support your son to the fullest. Ask Dr. Brothers Look Good, Feel Better workshop POMEROY — Look Good, Feel Better, a free program for women in cancer treatment will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Pomeroy Public Library. Each participant will receive a make up kit worth $300, along with receiving tips on care of skin and hair during treatment. Registration is required at 1-800-2272345. Upcoming Blood Drives MEIGS COUNTY — Two upcoming blood drives have been scheduled in Meigs County. The first will be from 1-6 p.m. on Dec. 26 at the Mulberry Community Center. The second is scheduled from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the Middleport Church of Christ Immunization clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Meigs County Health Department. Please bring shot record and medical card or commercial insurance if applicable. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A donation is appreciated, but not required. Flu and pneumonia shots will also be available for a fee. For more information contact the Health Department at 992-6626. Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 43.27 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 19.41 Ashland Inc. 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The family of Nina Stiles-Craddock would like to Thank everyone for prayers, thoughts, cards, flowers and visits before and after Nina’s death. Your Kindness will never be forgotten. The Family (c) 2012 by King Features Syndicate Baily Chapel welcomes Pastor Paul Johnson and family. It’s our sincere desire to see that your spiritual needs are met to the fullest. We at Baily Chapel want to invite everyone to come and join us in worship. Services: Sunday morning 10:00am Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm Come and be Blessed !! 60377611 Dear Dr. Brothers: When my mother was younger, she used to make me promise never to put her in a facility, but my husband absolutely refused to let her move in with us when Dad died. She needs a lot of help mentally and physically, and so I had to put her in a nursing home. It breaks my heart when she says she wants to go home, but I know she didn’t like living alone. What can I say to her to make this better? She’s not doing badly there, but did I do something very harmful to her? — K.B. Dear K.B.: Your conversation with your mother is one that many families have from time to time. It seems that it’s almost a universal desire of parents not to end up in a commercial institution of some sort, and they often extract promises from adult children that are designed to forestall such possibilities. At the same time, no one wants to be a burden on their children. I’m sure you are heartsick because you couldn’t offer your home to your mother because of your husband’s attitude. That could cause problems between you and your spouse if you are unable to let it go. It might make you feel somewhat better to know that your mother eventually would have needed the kind of setting she’s in now. Welcoming your mother into your home for whatever short time she could have been there probably would have eased some of the guilt you have now. It’s not unusual for people in her position to verbalize that they want to go home. There’s a good possibility that she is actually revisiting the past and wishing to go back to an earlier home — be it when you were a child, or when she was a child herself. There really is no way you can meet this sad request, but you can be there with her as often as possible and share her comforting reminiscences. *** Dear Dr. Brothers: I am worried about hurting my son’s feelings, but I just can’t be sure that his decision to take in a foster child or adopt one would be the right thing to do. He’s in a long-term relationship with his male life partner, who is perfectly nice, but I wonder if two men should be raising a child. I MEIGS SWCD office move POMEROY — The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District will have limited phone service for a time due to an impending office move into new quarters. Until further notice call 9924282. Anyone with questions is asked to contact Village Administrator Paul Hellman. 60373204 �Opinion Sunday Times-Sentinel Page A4 Sunday, December 9, 2012 Letters to the Editor: Reader discouraged by cancellation of movie day Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that Beale Elementary will not be allowed to go to the movies this year. This has been a cherished holiday event for many years. Their partner in education paid for all the expenses every year the tickets, popcorn, etc. Unfortunately, this year they were told they could not have this wonderful experience. For many of the students this was the only opportunity to attend the movies. Every year movies were selected for their educational and character building merit. Students learned valued social skills and proper movie going behavior. It usually took about two hours of their day. Once students returned to school there were additional learning activities with four square writing. Students discussed characters, plots, and settings. It is sad to think that education is solely ruled by the almighty WESTEST scores. Students are very capable of learning outside the classroom. It saddens me that our superintendent of schools in Mason County has decided to be the “Grinch that Stole Christmas!” If the money is the problem it is my understanding that their Partner in Education offered to pay for the buses and drivers as well. Perhaps the board members need to step in and see that schools are allowed to still do some fun things to make the school experience enjoyable and memorable for all the students. Jessica Nott Gallipolis Ferry Getting to know our enemy — meth Dear Editor, Tonight [Dec. 4], I invested two hours on understanding a problem that has become an epidemic in our area. It was a training by a representative from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) concerning meth and meth labs. This brief class was very informative about the enemy of meth. It is an enemy. You may think you are safe just because your family does not do drugs. That is a great fallacy. Understanding the extremely dangerous chemicals involved in the mak- ing of that poison needs to be understood by all of us. Due to the nature of the manufacture methods of meth, it is easy for bystanders to easily be affected. This is a very dangerous enemy in our communities. Given that it is such a dangerous enemy, you would think local officials would attend such an important public informational opportunity. None of our county commissioners or other such elected local officials were there. There were about 17 of us getting to know the enemy in our midst. It is an enemy because it puts law enforcement, EMS, first responders, fire fighters and anyone that comes into contact with it in danger. Children in homes with it are in danger. The people cooking it and using it are in danger. Meth is very volatile in its production. It is our concern because we may be living next door to a clandestine meth lab and not even know it. It is our concern because our taxpayer dollars go to pay for the clean up, incarceration, foster care for children and everything else that goes along as fall out from a meth lab bust. In the future, there will be more opportunities to attend such a training. I strongly urge everyone to attend. You need to know for your children, your grandchildren, and simply yourselves. This is our community, and we do not have to just throw our hands up in surrender. We can take simple measures and take a stand. Complaining does not cut it. Our law enforcement needs our support. They need tips and encouragement. Our elected officials need to hear from us that this is an important issue. It is time to do something! We can make a difference. Get educated and be informed about meth. Let’s hold elected officials accountable, as well. (I am very disappointed they were not there, as well.) We owe our thanks to Doug Lavendar for spearheading this effort to inform the public about this important subject. Be aware and understand that there is no reason we cannot make an impact on this epidemic. Wake up and get involved! Sincerely, Carrie Wolfe Meigs County Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, please call one of our newsrooms. Our main numbers are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-2342 Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH (740) 992-2155 Register • Pt. Pleasant, WV (304) 675-1333 Our websites are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH www.mydailytribune.com Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH www.mydailysentinel.com Register • Pt. Pleasant, WV www.mydailyregister.com Our e-mail addresses are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH mdtnews@mydailytribune.com Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com Register • Pt. Pleasant, WV mdrnews@mydailyregister.com (USPS 436-840) Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 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I have Amish friends who live on Boggs Road. I have seen vehicles driving way too fast on this road. It is gravel, and if you are going too fast, you would not be able to stop if you came across one of these families in their buggy. You also endanger Amish children walking to school on this road. Please slow down on this road and other roads where Amish families live and travel. You cannot imagine the pain you would cause yourself and these families if you drove into one of these buggies or these children walking to school. I am asking you (everyone) to please slow down. Mickey Smith Gallipolis, Ohio Reader tells of another ‘Black Friday’ Dear Editor, Now that Black Friday is behind us, let us reflect on all that transpired. Two or three weeks before, the TV bombarded us with all kinds of specials. The newspapers were full of advertisements, coupons, special prices, discounts, buy one get one free, etc. By some reports, people camped out as long as two or three days before Black Friday. Other people stood in line for several hours in cold weather, waiting to get those so-called bargains. In some cases thousands of people waited in line to get a certain item even though the ad stated three or four items per store. The odds are not very good. Let me tell you about another Black Friday. This one I guarantee you will not need to camp out or stand in cold weather. It will not cost you a penny and the merchandise has a lifetime warranty. On this particular Friday, people turned out in great numbers to watch what was happening. They took a man and beat Him till the flesh pulled from His bones. They nailed him on a cross where He died. To make sure He was dead, they plunged a spear into his side. They then buried Him in a tomb. However, three days later, He arose from the grave and walked among the people. Some saw Him but did not believe. If you want to know more about this Black Friday, go to your local church or synagogue. To be politically correct, we call it Good Friday. It will cost you nothing, and you could receive eternal life. Guy Guinther Gallipolis, Ohio Reader: Amazing things happen when you support United Way Dear Editor, Amazing things happen when caring people work together to Live United. We have had wonderful people across Gallia County help raise funds for United Way. I want to thank each of them for all their generosity and time. To the Gallia County United Way Board and Executive Director Judy Walters, I say … You are very special people! Also I want to thank those that found it in their heart to donate to make a difference. Your gift to United Way will be able to invest in programs that have proven successful to make our community a stronger, healthier, safer place to live, work and raise our families. Your willingness to give back to the community shows that we all want to make a difference and help others in Gallia County. By giving to United Way, you are providing food, housing and skills to families that have fallen into a bad situation. Many of these people are kept anonymous and you don’t know who you are helping. It may be a brother that lost his job, a niece that is in an abusive situation, a neighbor that lost his home in a fire, or a best friend addicted to pain medicine after months of back pain. No matter who needs the help, people’s lives will be better in Gallia County because you cared. Please send donations to: United Way of Gallia County, P.O. Box 771, 25 Court Street, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Your gift is tax deductible. Thank you and God bless you through the Christmas Season and New Year. Sincerely, Charlene Hemphill Honorary Campaign Chair Gallia County United Way 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. Make Christmas special; Sponsor a Boy Dear Editor, The Christmas Season is upon us. It’s time to Catch the Spirit and sponsor a boy for Christmas. The Children’s Center of Ohio in conjunction with the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce is asking for your support in helping make this Christmas memorable for the youth of the Children’s Center of Ohio. The Children’s Center of Ohio is located in Patriot, Ohio at 55 Allison Road. The Children’s Center is currently working with 36 young men ranging from ages 10 t0 18. Many of these adolescents have experienced lives that we could never imagine, including abuse and neglect. Now, living at the the Children’s Center of Ohio, they have the opportunity to be loved and cared for and to learn what family and community is all about. Our mission is to change the lives of these young men and help them to become happy and healthy adults. These youth are already learning the valuable aspects of community by helping out neighbors, community and businesses right here in Gallia County. They are learning that they do not have to repeat their same past behaviors to get their needs met. With your help, we want to provide them with a Christmas they won’t forget. These young men deserve the opportunity to feel the spirit of Christmas. We are asking individuals and businesses to ‘Sponsor a Boy’ to provide a Christmas they could not otherwise have. A $50 sponsorship will help make it possible to buy those little extras that make the holiday season special to a young man. What a great way to celebrate the true meaning of the Christmas season. The Children’s Center of Ohio is a 501(c)3 organization, so your gift is tax deductible. If you would like to be part of Christmas for these young men, you may send your check to my attention, and payable to the Children’s Center of Ohio, 55 Allison Road, Patriot, OH 45658. For more information call (740) 379-9083. Thank you for your continued support, Hannah Burke, Program Development Specialist Children’s Center of Ohio Patriot, Ohio 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, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Obituaries Margaret Lucille ‘Lucy’ Earwood Margaret Lucille “Lucy” Earwood, age 86, of Gallipolis, died Friday morning, December 7, 2012. Born October 1, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arden O. and Helen S. MacDonald Jackson. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded by her husband, Stanley Eugene “Gene” Earwood, who she married on December 8, 1945, in Rockville, Maryland and who preceded her on June 21, 2007. A brother, Robert Jackson, and a foster son, Jimmy Mitchell, also preceded her. Lucy was a faithful and devoted member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center after 37 years of service. She was also a former employee of the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C. Lucy was a member of several clubs and organizations, including the Business and Professional Women. She also served on several community boards throughout the years. She is survived by her special caregiver, Peggy Wood, with whom she made her home the last four years, and was like a daughter to her, and a foster son, Bob (Ann) Mitchell of Bidwell. Also surviving are several cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. An online guest registry is available at waugh-halleywood.com. Curtis Alan Welch Curtis Alan Welch, 25, of Rutland, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at the Ohio State University Medical Center on December 7, 2012. He was born on June 20, 1987, in Athens, Ohio, son of Jeffrey Todd Welch and Dawnette Elaine Welch. Curtis had many special friends. He touched many hearts and was loved by everyone. Curtis enjoyed sports and the outdoors, especially football, racing and hunting. He was a skilled hunter with a couple of trophy bucks. He was a part of the Meigs Football family and was once awarded the Hometown Hero Award for his dedication to the team. He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey Welch of Hamden, Ohio and Dawnette Welch of Rutland; sister, Hollie (Daniel) Young of Middleport; brother, Austin Welch of Rutland; grandparents, Gary and Gladys Welch of Albany; several aunts, uncles and cousins; special friend, Mitch Meadows. Curtis was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Rhea Norris and his uncle, Kenny Norris. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor Justin Roush officiating. Burial will follow at Wells Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Zoe Elizabeth Woodward Zoe Elizabeth Woodward died unexpectedly shortly after her birth on the morning of December 5, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Bob and Megan Woodward of Alliance, Ohio; her grandparents, Kurt and Nancy Landerholm of Mentor, Ohio, and Bob and Jane Woodward of Gallipolis, Ohio; her aunts, Kim Hatcher and Angier Steger; her uncles, Scott (Savanah) and Mark (Eszti) Landerholm; cousins, Colton Steger and Brooke Hatcher; and great-grandparents, George and Nona Woodward of Gallipolis. Though Zoe’s life was brief, she was loved deeply and will be cherished forever. Her short life will leave a lasting impact on many. A private memorial service was held Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Salem United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. Janelle Ann Kaylor Janelle Ann Kaylor, 57, of Letart, W.Va., died Dec. 4, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven. Friends and family visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Glen ‘Pete’ Stone Glen “Pete” Stone, 76, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died December 6, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, with Rev. Timmy Brewster officiating. Friends may gather at noon, Dec. 10 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, W.Va. Betty L. Gates Betty L. Gates, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died on Friday, December 7, 2012, at the Holzer Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012, under the direction of Pastor Larry DeWitt in Providence Cemetery. Arrangements by the Willis Funeral Home. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Ohio court rejects non-highway use of fuel taxes COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taking money collected on gasoline sales by the state’s updated business tax and spending it on anything but highway-related programs is unconstitutional, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Friday as it accepted arguments that the tax is wrongly diverting $140 million annually from fuel sales to non-roadwork accounts for schools and cities. Builders, contractors, construction companies and engineers had sued over the tax, claiming that Ohio voters have repeatedly rejected the notion of diverting taxes raised from fuel sales to non-road work. The court said in a 6-1 decision that the Commercial Activity Tax still be applied to companies that make money selling fuel, but it can’t be diverted into the state fund that pays for everything from schools to health care for the poor. They came to a different conclusion three years ago in a similar lawsuit brought by grocers over the tax’s application to grocery store food sales. The Ohio Constitution “explicitly prohibits the expenditure of revenue derived from excises on motor-vehicle fuel for any purpose other than highway purposes,” Justice Robert Cupp wrote for the majority. The state can still collect the money but can’t spend it until the General Assembly passes a law adjusting what it can be constitutionally used for, Cupp added. The office of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, which must produce a balanced two-year budget early next year, is reviewing the decision, said spokesman Rob Nichols. Groups opposed to the tax had argued the Ohio constitution bars money raised from the sale of fuel from being used on anything but highway upkeep. “The diversion of any of these excise taxes undermines the will of the people to preserve the Motor-Vehicle-Fuel-related excise tax base for public road repair and construction,” Anthony Ehler, an attorney representing both construction companies and county engineers whose budgets rely on fuel taxes, said in a March 20 court filing. Ehler said Friday the decision won’t raise or lower taxes that people pay for fuel but will improve driving in Ohio. “Ultimately, it will mean better funding for roads and bridges and safe driving,” Ehler said. At issue is a 2005 rewrite of Ohio’s tax code that taxes a wide variety of business activity, not just a company’s revenue. Lawmakers approved the tax as an alternative to the state’s former business tax, which was criticized as having high rates but numerous loopholes — it was sometimes dubbed a “Swiss cheese” approach — that reduced its ability to raise revenue. The new tax is low — 0.26 percent — but is applied to as many businesses as possible with fewer exemptions. The debate doesn’t involve the 28-cent state gasoline tax, whose revenues are distributed automatically to the state, counties and local governments for road work. The state argued that the CAT is not on gasoline itself, but on companies that make money selling fuel. It also said opponents of the tax are disguising their objections to paying it “as a crusade to save highway spending.” Nurse involved in Kate hoax call dies Saldanha took the hoax call by the pair, who impersonated Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles to elicit information on the duchess, the hospital said. Saldanha later transferred the call to the nurse caring for the duchess, who was admitted to the hospital Monday with acute morning sickness. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies at this time are with her family and friends,” hospital chief executive John Lofthouse said in a statement. “Everyone is shocked by the loss of a much loved and valued colleague.” St. James’s Palace, the office of the duchess and her husband Prince William, also expressed sadness at the death, but insisted that it had not complained about the hoax. “On the contrary, we offered our full and heartfelt support to the nurses involved and hospital staff at all times,” the palace said in a statement. Saldanha’s family asked for privacy in a statement issued through London police. “We as a family are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Jacintha,” the statement said. During the hoax call, a woman using the often-mimicked voice of Britain’s monarch asked about the duchess’ health. She was told by the second nurse who took the call from Saldanha that the duchess, the former Kate Middleton, “hasn’t had any retching with me and she’s been sleeping on and off.” The nurse went on to tell the personalities that the duchess had had an uneventful night, as a dog barking sound was heard in the background. The alleged queen and prince talk about travel- ing to the hospital to check in on the patient. The hospital said it supported Saldanha in the aftermath of the call and that its phone protocols were under review. 60357553 New Year New Career www.gallipoliscareercollege.edu 60366945 LONDON (AP) — A nurse who fell victim to a prank telephone call seeking information about the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy has died, a hospital said Friday. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead early Friday at apartments affiliated with King Edward VII hospital in central London, where she worked for four years. The death is being treated as unexplained, but police did not find anything suspicious. It will be up to a coroner to decide how she died. 2DayFM, the Australian station that performed the prank early Tuesday, said in a statement posted on Facebook and Twitter that two disc jockeys, Mel Greig and Michael Christian, would not return to the station until further notice. They had apologized for the hoax Wednesday. First Baptist Church 1100 4th Ave. Gallipolis, OH Christmas Cantata Dec 16th @ 6:00 PM Cantata: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Children's Program to open Cantata All are welcome to attend. Admittance is free. 60375255 60367882 �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 Pearl Harbor dead remembered on 71st anniversary PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — More than 2,000 people at Pearl Harbor and many more around the country are marking the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack that killed thousands of people and launched the United States into World War II. The USS Michael Murphy, a recently christened ship named after a Pearl Harbor-based Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan, sounded its ship’s whistle Friday to start a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., marking the exact time the bombing began in 1941. Crew members lined the edge of the Navy guidedmissile destroyer in the harbor where the USS Arizona and USS Utah, battleships that sank in the attack, still lie. Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 fighter jets flew overhead in a special “missing man” formation to break the silence. “Let us remember that this is where it all began. Let us remember that the arc of history was bent a this place 71 years ago today and a generation of young men and women reached deep and rose up to lead our nation to victory,” Rhea Suh, Interior Department assistant secretary, told the crowd. “Let us remember and be forever grateful for all of their sacrifices.” About 30 survivors, many using walkers and canes, attended the commemoration. Edwin Schuler, of San Jose, Calif., said he remembered going up to the bridge of his ship, the USS Phoenix, to read a book on a bright, sunny Sunday morning in 1941 when he saw planes dropping bombs. “I thought: ‘Whoa, they’re using big practice bombs.’ I didn’t know,” said Schuler, 91. Schuler said he’s returned for the annual ceremony about 30 times because it’s important to spread the message of remembering Pearl Harbor. Ewalt Shatz, 89, said returning to Pearl Harbor “keeps the spirit going, the remembering of what can happen.” Shatz, who now lives in Riverside, Calif., was on board the USS Patterson that morning when the alarm sounded. His more experienced shipmates were down below putting a boiler back together so Shatz found himself man- Welcomes Supreme Court will hear gay marriage cases Bobbi Jo Rockey D.O. Lorena Donofrio D.O. Beverly Phillips C.N.P. Dental Services Available Joseph Alvarez D.D.S. Lee Heid D.M.D. Ashley ShepardHygientist 740-992-0540 Office Hours-8-5 M-F We offer a sliding fee scale based on family size and income, Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare are also accepted 41865 Pomeroy Pike Pomeroy, Ohio 60376198 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will take up California’s ban on same-sex marriage, a case that could give the justices the chance to rule on whether gay Americans have the same constitutional right to marry as heterosexuals. The justices said Friday they will review a federal appeals court ruling that struck down the state’s gay marriage ban, though on narrow grounds. The San Francisco-based appeals court said the state could not take away the ning a 50-caliber machine gun for the first time. The Navy credited him with shooting a Japanese plane. “That was some good shooting,” said U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Cecil Haney who recounted Shatz’ experience in the keynote address. “Thank you for your courage and tenacity — our nation is truly grateful.” Online, Pearl Harbor became a popular topic on Facebook and other social networks, trending worldwide on Twitter and Google Plus as people marked the anniversary with status updates, personal stories of family and photos. The Navy and National Park Service, which is part of the Interior Department, hosted the ceremonies held in remembrance of the 2,390 service members and 49 civilians killed in the attack. Friday event gave spe- same-sex marriage right that had been granted by California’s Supreme Court. The court also will decide whether Congress can deprive legally married gay couples of federal benefits otherwise available to married people. A provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act limits a range of health and pension benefits, as well as favorable tax treatment, to heterosexual couples. The cases probably will be argued in March, with decisions expected by late June. Gay marriage is legal, or will be soon, in nine states — Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Washington — and the District of Columbia. Federal courts in California have struck down the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, but that ruling has not taken effect while the issue is being appealed. Voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington approved gay marriage earlier this month. But 31 states have amended their constitutions to prohibit samesex marriage. North Carolina was the most recent example in May. In Minnesota earlier this cial recognition to members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, who flew noncombat missions during World War II, and to Ray Emory, a 91-yearold Pearl Harbor survivor who has pushed to identify the remains of unknown servicemen. The ceremony also includes a Hawaiian blessing, songs played by the U.S. Pacific Fleet band and a rifle salute from the U.S. Marine Corps. President Barack Obama marked the day on Thursday by issuing a presidential proclamation, calling for flags to fly at half-staff on Friday and asking all Americans to observe the day of remembrance and honor military service members and veterans. “Today, we pay solemn tribute to America’s sons and daughters who made the ultimate sacrifice at Oahu,” Obama said in a statement. “As we do, let month, voters defeated a proposal to enshrine a ban on gay marriage in that state’s constitution. The biggest potential issue before the justices comes in the dispute over California’s Proposition 8, the state constitutional ban on gay marriage that voters adopted in 2008 after the state Supreme Court ruled that gay Californians could marry. The case could allow the justices to decide whether the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection means that the right to marriage cannot be limited to heterosexuals. A decision in favor of gay marriage could set a national rule and overturn every state constitutional provision and law banning same-sex marriages. A ruling that upheld California’s ban would be a setback for gay marriage proponents in the nation’s largest state, although it would leave open the state-bystate effort to allow gays and lesbians to marry. In striking down Proposition 8, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals crafted a narrow ruling that said because gay Californians already had been given the right to marry, the state could not later take it away. The ruling studiously avoided any sweeping pronouncements. us also reaffirm that their legacy will always burn bright — whether in the memory of those who knew them, the spirit of service that guides our men and women in uniform today, or the heart of the country they kept strong and free.” Daniel Inouye, Hawaii’s senior U.S. senator and a member of an Army unit of Japanese-Americans who volunteered to fight in World War II, said the Pearl Harbor attack evoked anger, fierce patriotism and racism. “Our way of life has always, and will always be, protected and preserved by volunteers willing to give their lives for what we believe in,” the Democrat said. The Navy and park service will resume taking visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial, which sits atop the sunken battleship, after the ceremony. The larger constitutional issue almost certainly will be presented to the court, but the justices would not necessarily have to rule on it. The other issue the high court will take on involves a provision of the Defense of Marriage Act, known by its acronym DOMA, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman for the purpose of deciding who can receive a range of federal benefits. Four federal district courts and two appeals courts struck down the provision. The justices chose for their review the case of 83-year-old Edith Windsor, who sued to challenge a $363,000 federal estate tax bill after her partner of 44 years died in 2009. Windsor, who goes by Edie, married Thea Spyer in 2007 after doctors told them that Spyer would not live much longer. She suffered from multiple sclerosis for many years. Spyer left everything she had to Windsor. There is no dispute that if Windsor had been married to a man, her estate tax bill would have been $0. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York agreed with a district judge that the provision of DOMA deprived Windsor of the constitutional guarantee of equal protection. 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Call us anytime at: 740.446.2342 or 740.992.2155 �Sunday Times-Sentinel INSIDE Sports SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 mdsports@heartlandpublications.com OVCS tops Lady Knights for their first win, 58-18...B2 Isberner leads quartet of All-America selections from URG Randy Payton Special to OVP KANSAS CITY, Mo. — University of Rio Grande senior forward Richard Isberner has been named to the NAIA Men’s Soccer All-America First Team for the second consecutive year. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native leads a quartet of RedStorm players who were honored on the team, which was selected by a group consisting of the NAIAMen’s Soccer Coaches Association Executive Committee, the championship games committee and two men’s soccer coaches based on geography. Also receiving honors were senior midfielder Oliver HewittFisher (Swansea, Wales), who was named to the Second Team, as well as senior defender Mike Burney (Annandale, VA) and senior goal keeper Jack Marchant (Leeds, England), both of whom were Third Team picks. “I’m really pleased about the fact that we had four guys who were recognized, especially given the fact that three of them had never received that kind of national notoriety before,” said Rio Grande head coach Scott Morrissey. “They all had good seasons and made significant contributions in their own way, but I’m pretty sure all of them would’ve taken a national championship over the individual stuff. Unfortunately, that’s not the way it works ¬- it wasn’t meant to be. I know it’s important to the players themselves, but the recognition is also important to our program.” Rio Grande’s list of All-American honorees now stands at 40 since Morrissey became the prorgam’s head coach. Isberner, who also earned a second straight Mid-South Conference Player of the Year award, led Rio to its 12th straight national tournament appearance by leading the team with 22 goals, 13 assists and 57 points. He had an assist on the RedStorm’s lone goal in a 2-1, double-overtime loss to Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) in the second round of the NAIA National Tournament. Isberner finished his collegiate career with 88 goals and 60 assists for 236 points. He also tallied 11 game-winning goals, including five this season. “Obviously, Richie had a great career and it’s nice that he could end on a high note,” said Morrissey. “He’s in the top two or three in terms of all-time goal scorers at Rio and I’m sure he’s probably at the top of the list in total points. He was an outstanding player for us.” Hewitt-Fisher finished second among team leaders with 11 goals, 10 assists and 32 points. He scored a career-best 10 points with four goals and a pair of assists in a 13-0 win over See URG ‌| B2 Bryan Walters l Daily Tribune Southern’s Casey Pickens (34) releases a shot attempt over South Gallia defenders Alex Stapleton (23) and Michael Wheeler (21) during the second half of Friday night’s TVC Hocking boys basketball matchup in Mercerville, Ohio. Tornadoes rally past South Gallia, 43-38 Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com MERCERVILLE, Ohio — An 18-5 fourth quarter surge ultimately allowed the Southern boys basketball team to rally back from a 13-point first half deficit and claim a hardfought 43-38 victory over host South Gallia in a TriValley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Gallia County. The visiting Tornadoes (1-0, 1-0 TVC Hocking) jumped out to an early 6-0 advantage in their season opener, but the Rebels (12, 0-2) responded with a 12-2 charge over the final 4:55 of the opening period to claim a 12-8 edge after eight minutes. SGHS kept that momentum going into the second canto, as the hosts reeled off a 12-3 run to take their biggest lead of the night at 24-11 with 3:10 left in the first half. The Tornadoes rallied with a small 4-1 spurt to close out the half facing a 25-15 intermission deficit. SHS cut the lead down to four points (27-23) with 3:24 left in the third, but the hosts retaliated with six straight points and a 6-2 run to secure a 33-25 lead headed into the finale. Taylor McNickle drained a three-pointer with 3:23 left in regulation to cap a 12-2 run that gave the guests a 37-35 edge, their first lead since the first quarter. South Gallia countered with a basket 13 seconds later to again knot things up at 37, but the Tornadoes closed the final 1:44 of regulation with a 6-1 run to wrap up the five-point outcome. Chandler Drummer gave SHS the lead permanently (39-37) with a goal underneath at the 1:44 mark, then Tristen Wolfe added a basket and two free throws down the stretch to secure the road triumph. It was far from a perfect night for the Tornadoes, as the guests committed 21 turnovers in the contest — including a dozen in the second half. However, as SHS coach Jeff Caldwell noted afterwards, ugly wins are still nice to get — especially on the road. “I think this is a great win for us to start the season. We knew South Gallia was going to play us See TORNADOES |‌ B2 OVP Sports Schedule Monday, Dec. 10 Girls Basketball Wahama at Southern, 6 p.m. Fairland at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. River Valley at Vinton County, 6 p.m. Trimble at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Hannan at Wayne, 6 p.m. Eastern at Miller, 6 p.m. URG Sports Men’s Basketball at Salem International, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Boys Basketball Athens at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. River Valley at Rock Hill, 6 p.m. Wahama at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Waterford at Southern, 6 p.m. OVCS at Wayne, 7:30 Ripley at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Hannan at Van, 6 p.m. Girls Basketball Vinton County at Meigs, 6 p.m. Grace Christian at Hannan, 6 p.m. Photos by Alex Hawley l Point Peasant Register Eastern junior Jenna Burdette (left) gets Waterford’s Brooke Drayer (22) on the shot fake during Thursday night’s 76-39 EHS victory in Tuppers Plains. Lady Eagles wallop Waterford, 76-39 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — It’s not how you start that matters, it’s how you finish. In the early minutes of Thursdaynight’s Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division match up between the Lady Cats of Waterford and the host Lady Eagles of Eastern it seem that the visiting Green and White would hold the upper hand. But a 26-4 run for to close the half gave EHS all the momentum it needed to put the game away. The Lady Eagles were better on both ends of the court and Eastern rolled to a 76-39 victory over the Eight-time defending league champions. After trailing 9-4 with 2:57 remaining in the opening stanza Eastern (4-0, 4-0 TVC Hocking) went on an 11-0 run to end the quarter including backto-back three pointers by Jordan Parker and Jenna Burdette. The Lady Eagles’ were smothering on the defensive end in the second quarter, holding WHS (2-1, 2-1) without a field goal in the period. EHS scored 15 for the second straight quarter and led 30-13 at half. The Lady Eagles went on a 7-0 run in the first minute of the second half to push it’s lead to 24 points. At the 6:54 mark of the third quarter Waterford’s Randee Seevers hit a three-pointer to give the Lady Cats their first field goal since Brooke Drayer’s three-pointer at the 2:57 mark of the first quarter. Parker led EHS with 11 points in the quarter and the Lady Eagles held the 52-32 advantage headed into the finale. A 9-7 run over the first five minutes of the fourth period put EHS up 61-39 and victory seemed cer- Eastern center Erin Swatzel (35) goes for a layup during tain. The Lady Eagles went on a 15-0 run over the Thursday night’s 76-39 Lady Eagles victory over WaterSee EAGLES ‌| B2 ford at the Eagles’ Nest. Federal Hocking halts Eagles, 71-42 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com STEWART, Ohio — So much for gracious hosts. The Eastern boys basketball team made it’s first road trip of the season Friday night when the Eagles traveled to face Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division rival Federal Hocking. The Lancers shot 50 percent from the field on the night en route to a 71-42 victory over EHS. Federal Hocking (2-1, 2-0 TVC Hocking) came out of the gates fast, out scoring Eastern (0-3, 0-2) 27-13 in the opening stanza. The Eagles slowed the pace, holding FHHS to just 13 points in the second quarter but trailed 40-24 at the half. The pace remained slow after the break, as the Lancers out scored Eastern 10-8 in the third period. Leading 50-32 Federal Hocking closed the door on the Eagles with a 21-10 fourth quarter, giving the Lancers their second consecutive win. The Eagles were led by Christian Speelman with 15 points, followed by Max Carnahan with 14 points including Eastern’s only two three-pointers. Brent Welch had five points, Troy Gantt finished with four, Chase Jenkins had three and Daschel Facemeyer notched one point to round out the EHS scoring. Carnahan led Eastern in rebounds with five, assists with two, and steals with two, while Gantt had the Eagles only two blocks. The duo of Cliff Bonner and Max Carney led FHHS with 15 points apiece on the night, followed by Alfy Nichols with 12 and Pete Crum with nine. Corey Rex had eight points, Shawn Parsons had notched five, Peyton Seel had four, Clayton Steele finished with two points and Terrance Mayle contributed one point to round out the FHHS scoring. Carney led the Lancers in rebounds with nine and blocks with two, Nichols had a teamhigh three assists, and Bonner led FHHS with five steals. Eastern was 13-of-36 (36.1 percent) from the field, 2-of-15 (13.3 percent) from beyond the arc and 14-of-21 (66.7 percent) from the charity stripe on the night. The Lancers were 28-of-56 (50 percent) from the field, 2-of-11 (18.2 percent) from deep and 13-of-20 (65.0 percent) from the line in the triumph. The Green and White committed 23 turnovers on the night while FHHS had just 10. The Lancers also held a 33-25 advantage on the glass. Federal Hocking head coach Howie Caldwell improves to 3-0 against his former team since switching to the Maroon and Gold before the start of last season. The Eagles will have their shot at revenge on January 22nd when the Lancers visit “The Nest”. �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 OVCS tops Lady Knights Lady Tomcats outlast Southern, 42-37 for their first win, 58-18 Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com GLOUSTER, Ohio — A slow start ultimately led to a bad finish for the Southern girls basketball team Thursday night following a 42-37 setback to host Trimble in a TriValley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Athens County. The visiting Lady Tornadoes (1-3, 0-3 TVC Hocking) fell behind 13-2 after eight minutes of play, then outscored the Lady Tomcats (2-1, 2-1) by a 35-29 margin the rest of the way before eventually running out of time in the five-point setback. Southern used a 17-12 surge in the second canto to cut its deficit down to 25-19 at the intermission, then went on a small 8-5 spurt to close within 30-27 headed into the finale. THS closed regulation with a small 12-10 run to wrap up the two-possession outcome. The Lady Tornadoes connected on 15-of-58 field goal attempts for 26 percent, including a 3-of-5 effort from three-point territory for 60 percent. SHS committed 32 turnovers in the setback and netted just 4-of-19 free throw attempts for 21 percent. Jansen Wolfe led Southern with a game-high 17 points, followed by Jordan Huddleston with 11 points and Maggie Cummins with five markers. Celestia Hendrix rounded out the losing tally with four points. Emily McKee paced Trimble with 12 points, followed by Nicole Kish with eight markers. Demi Moore and Tia Altier both chipped in six markers apiece for the victors. THS was 14-of-24 at the charity stripe for 58 percent. Eagles From Page B1 final three minutes of the game to put the icing on the 76-39 victory over Waterford. “This was our first big game and we talked about playing with heart and intensity before the game,” Eastern head coach John Burdette said after the game. “They came out and everyone had a good game they play well together and that’s hard to beat.” The Lady Eagles were led by Jordan Parker with 26 points, followed by Jenna Burdette with 24 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. Parker and Burdette hit four three-pointers apiece. Erin Swatzel finished with eight points, Katie Keller notched seven, while Maddie Rigsby had six. Tori Goble contributed with four points and Savannah Hawley finished with three to round out the EHS scoring. Swatzel led Eastern 13 rebounds, followed by Rigsby with six. Keller, Parker and Burdette each had five rebounds. Burdette had eight assists on the night, while Pakrer led EHS with five steals. Waterford was led by Seevers with 15 points on the night, all of which came from beyond the arc in the second half. Drayer finished with 14 points , Regan Porter finished with six and Hannah Dailey notched two points. Chelsey Paxton and Maddy Sury each finished with one point to round out the WHS scoring. “At times we can look good and at times we can look pretty shabby” Burdette said of his teams defense. “We get lost a little bit and we talked about that at the end of the ball game. We talked about open cutters through the lane and the little miscommunications that we but that’s just stuff we gotta work on.” The Lady Eagles’ defense held Waterford without a field goal for 12 consecutive minutes from the 2:57 mark of the opening quarter until the 6:54 mark of the fourth. The Eastern offense has now scored 70 or more in three games this season. With the triumph Eastern snaps Waterford 31game TVC Hocking winning streak that has stood since December 6th 2010 when the Lady Eagles last defeated WHS in the regular season. The last TVC hocking team other than EHS to defeat Waterford was Trimble on January 5th 2006. These teams will meet again January 28th in Washington County. John got in the game with a wide range of sports, movies and more & saved up to $850! Packages start at just FOR 12 MONTHS Everyday price $24.99/mo Nicole went back to basics and saved $312! Join Nicole and John and start saving today! PACKAGES UNDER $50 Prices valid for 12 months. Requires 24-month agreement SAME DAY INSTALLATION PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS IN UP TO 6 ROOMS Where available. FREE FOR 3 MONTHS with qualifying packages. Offer based on the CALL TODAY INSTALLED TODAY! For 3 months. discounted $5 price for the Blockbuster @Home. One disc at a time, $10/mo. value. 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OVCS — which had two-thirds of its entire roster reach the scoring column — led 12-6 after eight minutes of play, but Parkersburg Christian together a small 4-2 run to pull within four (14-10) with 2:45 remaining in the half. The hosts responded with a 7-2 surge over the final two minutes to take a 21-12 advantage into the intermission. The Lady Defenders held the guests scoreless over the opening four minutes of the second half, all while using an 8-0 run to extend their lead out to 29-12 edge. The hosts finished the final 3:57 of the third quarter with a small 7-6 run to take a comfortable 36-18 cushion into the finale. PCHS scored its last point of the night with 43 seconds left in the third canto after Angel Danh made one of two free throws to get the guests to within 33-18. Ohio Valley Christian scored the final 25 points of the game during the remaining 8:42 of regulation. Bekah Sargent led the Lady Defenders with a game-high 16 points, followed by Bryan Walters l Daily Tribune Ohio Valley Christian sophomore Teah Elliott (21) is fouled while hauling in a rebound during the second half of Thursday night’s nonconference girls basketball game against Parkersburg Christian in Gallipolis, Ohio. Madison Crank with 15 points and Emily Carman with 13 markers. Teah Elliott also chipped in seven points to the winning cause. Sarah Schoonover chipped in five points and Ashley Childers rounded out the scoring with two markers. OVCS was 6-of-15 at the free throw line for 40 percent. Angel Danh paced the Lady Knights with six points, followed by Jelisa Brown and Emily Thomas with four markers apiece. Parkersburg Christian went just 2-of-5 at the charity stripe for 40 percent. Tornadoes From Page B1 hard and they did, but we just kept battling and picked up our defense intensity in the second half,” Caldwell said. “We needed some people to step up and make some big plays for us down the stretch, and that’s what we did. I thought our effort in the second half was the key.” The Tornadoes outscored SGHS by a 28-13 margin over the final 16 minutes of regulation, and both Wolfe and McNickle had eight points apiece in the final period. That duo had also gone scoreless leading up to the fourth quarter. On the other side of things, SGHS coach Larry Howell was pleased with how well his kids executed a game plan that was focused on slowing down the 6-foot-6 Drummer inside. With only 11 turnovers, the Rebels played a near-prefect contest for 28 minutes. But, as Howell noted afterwards, games last 32 minutes — which made this loss a little tougher to stomach. “We came out and did exactly what we were suppose to do for the better part of three quarters, but we just didn’t finish tonight when we needed to,” Howell said. “We’re young and we constantly talk in practice about the importance of finishing, but we just haven’t quite gotten used to playing 32 minutes of basketball just yet. We had our opportunities tonight, but we just didn’t finish — simple as that.” The Tornadoes connected on 18-of-49 field goal attempts for 37 percent, including a 2-of-13 effort from three-point range for 15 percent. The guests also claimed a 43-31 edge in total rebounds, but the Rebels gained a small 15-14 edge on the offensive glass. SGHS was 14-of-60 overall from the field for 23 percent, including a 2-of-24 effort from three-point range for just eight percent. The hosts netted 8-of-14 free throw attempts for 57 percent, while the Tornadoes went 5-of-11 at the charity stripe for 45 percent. Drummer led Southern with 12 points before fouling out with 48 seconds left in regulation, followed by Wolfe and McNickle with eight markers each. Casey Pickens added seven points and a gamehigh 14 rebounds, while Trenton Deem and Adam Pape rounded things out with four markers apiece. Kody Lambert paced South Gallia with a game-high 14 points, followed by Michael Wheeler with seven markers and a team-best eight rebounds. Brayden Greer and Gus Slone both chipped in six points apiece to the losing effort, while Landon Hutchinson rounded things out with five markers. URG From Page B1 the University of Pikeville on October 13 at Evan E. Davis Field. Hewitt-Fisher completed his time as a member of the RedStorm with 35 career goals and 34 career assists. “Oliver has been one of our unsung heroes,” said Morrissey. “He was a guy who always played well and did so under the radar – sometimes in a position he really didn’t want to be at.” Burney had two goals and an assist this season, but was a mainstay on the RedStorm’s defensive back line. He closed his Rio career with six goals – including two game-winners – and the assist. “I’m happy for Mike,” Morrissey said. “He had a solid year last season, too, and we felt he got overlooked. It’s nice that BURIED in CREDIT CARDDEBT? Over $10,000 in credit card bills? Can’t make the minimum payments? * Requires broadband internet; must have HD DVR to stream to your TV. Call now and save over $850 this year on TV! 1-888-476-0098 Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB0712 Blockbuster @Home (1 disc at a time): Only available with new qualifying DISH service. 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Marchant’s final career totals show a 37-6-1 record, with 40 goals allowed, 112 saves, a .737 save percentage and 14 shutouts. “I’m particularly pleased for Jack,” said Morrissey. “He’s been with us for five years and had a solid season for us at a position where it’s very difficult to get recognized nationally.” Rio Grande finished its season at 16-3-1 after the season-ending loss to Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.). The RedStorm, who spent the entire season ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in the coaches’ poll, finished ninth in the final coaches’ poll released on Wednesday. Rio Grande and MidSouth Conference rival Lindsey Wilson each placed a school-high four individuals on the AllAmerica first, second and third teams. Mobile (Ala.) senior midfielder Stephen Okai was honored as the Select Sport America-NAIA Men’s Soccer National Player of the Year. He was part of a program that went 17-5-2 on the season and posted a runner-up finish in the NAIA National Championship. Mobile fell to Belhaven (Miss.) in the title game. �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Lady Hornets sting River Valley, 65-42 Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com COAL GROVE, Ohio — A 15-4 third quarter run ultimately proved to be too much for the River Valley girls basketball team to overcome Thursday night during a 65-42 setback to host Coal Grove in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both squads. The Lady Raiders (1-3, 0-1 OVC) managed to keep pace with the Lady Hornets (3-0, 1-0) for 16 minutes, as the guests trailed 17-14 after eight minutes of play and 31-28 at the intermission. CGHS, however, responded with its biggest charge of the night to start the second half, which gave the hosts a commanding 46-32 lead headed into the finale. The Lady Hornets closed out regulation with a 19-10 surge to wrap up the 23-point decision. Cady Gilmore led RVHS with 15 points, followed by Leia Moore with nine points and Chelsea Copley with eight markers. Shelby Brown and Courtney Smith respectively rounded out the scoring with seven and five points. Ashley Adkins paced Coal Grove with a game-high 25 points, followed by Jacy Jones with 17 markers. Morgan Sites and Darrien Hankins both chipped in eight points apiece to the winning cause. The Lady Raiders made five trifectas and went 11-of-14 at the free throw line for 79 percent. The Lady Hornets, conversely, made six three-pointers and went 10-of-15 at the charity stripe for 67 percent. Meigs falls to Rockets, 72-57 Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com WELLSTON, Ohio — Wellston shot 58 percent from the field and outrebounded visiting Meigs by a 35-17 overall margin Friday night during a 72-57 boys basketball victory in the Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division opener for both programs in Jackson County. The host Golden Rockets (2-1, 1-0 TVC Ohio) trailed only twice in the contest at 2-0 and 6-4, then rallied with a 13-4 surge over the final four-plus minutes of the first quarter to take a 17-10 advantage. The Marauders (0-2, 0-1) were never closer than seven points the rest of the night, despite shooting a respectable 41 percent from the field. WHS used a 7-0 run to start the second canto for its biggest lead of the first half at 24-10, but Meigs responded with an 11-4 surge to pull back to within 28-21 late in the first half. Wellston closed the second period with three straight points to take a 31-21 cushion into the intermission. The Rockets extended their lead to 47-32 headed into the finale after a 1611 third quarter run, then both team netted 25 points apiece down the stretch to wrap up the 15-point outcome. Meigs connected on 24-of-58 shot attempts, including a 3-of-8 effort from threepoint territory for 38 percent. The guests were 6-of-13 at the free throw line for 46 percent and committed just 11 turnovers in the setback. MHS also gained a 15-5 edge in steals. Wellston, conversely, hit 28-of-48 field goal tries, including a 2-of-8 effort from behind the arc for 25 percent. The Rockets were 14-of-19 at the charity stripe for 58 percent and had 23 turnovers in the triumph. Treay McKinney led the Maroon and Gold with 13 points, followed by Dillone Boyer with 10 points and Kaileb Sheets with nine markers. Ty Phelps chipped in eight points in the setback, while Jared Williamson and Dustin Ulbrich each contributed six points. Jordan Hutton rounded out the scoring with five markers. Phelps added a team-best seven steals and five rebounds, while Sheets dished out a Meigs-best seven assists. Andrew Richards and Toriano Smith both paced the hosts with 23 points apiece, with Smith adding a game-high 10 rebounds to the winning effort. Dakota Brown also had 12 markers for WHS. Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 Defenders roll past Parkersburg Christian Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Ohio Valley Christian boys basketball team forced 28 turnovers and shot 42 percent from the field Thursday night en route to a 59-43 triumph over visiting Parkersburg Christian during a non-conference matchup in Gallia County. The Defenders (41) never trailed in the contest and applied a various assortment of defenses to force 17 turnovers in the first half, which allowed the hosts to claim a 35-21 intermission advantage. The Knights never came closer than 11 points (45-34) the rest of the way, as OVCS closed the final 8:28 of regulation with a 14-9 run to wrap up the 16-point decision. Ohio Valley Christian and PCHS were tied at two at the 6:40 mark of the first quarter, but the hosts reeled off eight straight points over the next two minutes for a 10-2 edge. Parkersburg Christian closed the quarter with an 11-8 run to trail 18-13 after one quarter of play. The Knights committed 10 turnovers in the second canto alone, and the Defenders ran off 13 consecutive points during that period to establish a sizable 31-13 lead with 4:25 left in the half. PCHS closed the second quarter with an 8-4 spurt over the final 3:43 to Bryan Walters l Point Pleasant Register Ohio Valley Christian sophomore Phil Hollingshead, right, releases a jump shot over the outstretched arm of Parkersburg Christian’s Harlan Bowser (4) during the first quarter of Thursday night’s non-conference boys basketball game in Gallipolis, Ohio. pull within 35-21 at the break. The Defenders led by as many as 18 points four different times in the contest, including twice in the second half. Parkersburg Christian used a 13-12 third quarter run to get within 4734, but OVCS countered with a 12-9 run down the stretch to wrap up the six-possession outcome. Ohio Valley Christian had only seven turnovers in the victory, including zero miscues in the fourth quarter. PCHS had 11 turnovers in the second half, with just four of those coming in the final eight minutes. The hosts were 26-of62 overall from the field, including a 3-of-5 effort from three-point range for 60 percent. The Defenders were also 4-of-8 at the free throw line for 50 percent. The Knights, conversely, were 10-of23 at the charity stripe for 43 percent. T.G. Miller led OVCS with a game-high 16 points, followed by Chance Burleson with 14 points and Phil Hollingshead with 12 markers. Caleb McKitrick chipped in nine points to the winning cause, while Evan Bowman and Marshall Hood respectively rounded things out with six points and two points. Austin Alley paced Parkersburg Christian with 13 points, followed by Eric Wade and Aaron Beam with nine markers apiece. 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Sandwich Artists (in locations with Subway) located Toatlearn more and apply, please contact Kelly Walker, 15289 Huntington Road,412-920-7152 Gallipolis Ferry, WV or email Kwalker@wexfordhealth.com 56 Vine Street Gallipolis, OH 2943 State Route 141 Gallipolis, OH Apply in person at any location or on line at parmarstores.com 60375953 You will lead and oversee the Wexford Health medical team in order to ensure and promote high-quality medical care. Candidate must be currently licensed as an MD in WV, a graduate of an accredited medical school, and 5 years of clinical experience is preferred. Wexford Health, a leading medical provider for correctional facilities, is currently seeking Medical Directors to join our team at the following locations: • Mt. Olive Correctional Complex in Mt. Olive, WV • Lakin Correctional Center in West Columbia, WV You will lead and oversee the Wexford Health medical team in order to ensure and promote high-quality medical care. Candidate must be currently licensed as an MD in WV, a graduate of an accredited medical school, and 5 years of clinical experience Medicalis preferred. To learn more and apply, please contact Kelly Walker, 412-920-7152 or email Kwalker@wexfordhealth.com SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY ANNOUNCEMENTS To learn more and apply, please contact Kelly Walker, Houses For Rent 412-920-7152 or email Kwalker@wexfordhealth.com HOUSE FOR LEASE 3 bedroom brick home located 7 miles southwest of Gallipolis, Ohio just off Rt 141 on Rt 775, 3 miles west of the new Gallia Academy High School. Beautiful view with plenty of privacy. 3,000 sq ft., large formal living and dining rooms, large family room and fireplace with pass thru kitchen, 3 bedroom, 21/2 baths, attached 28x28 garage. Excellent appointments and amenities including a security system. 1 year renewable lease at $1,075.00 a month and you pay utilities. Serious inquires only please. Application process. Call: 740-441-5754 60377279 �Sunday, December 9, 2012 GUN SHOW Jackson, OH, Dec 22 & 23 Canter's Cave 4-H Camp 1362 Caves Rd Adm $5 Bring this ad for $1.00 off 150 6' tables @ $35 740-667-0412 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 Investigated the Offering. 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. Ruths' Christmas Trees- By Boyd Ruth 10am-6pm cut Blue/Norway spruces, Douglas/Frasier/Canaan firs, white pines, dug trees, wreaths, grave blankets, 412ft. $12 - up, exit St. Rt. 681 at Darwin take Old 33 North to Shade then follow signs 740-591-1937, 740-592-1958 SERVICES RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. FIRST MONTH FREE 2 & 3 BR apts $385 mo & up sec dep $300 & up AC, W/D hook-up tenant pays elec EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 Professional Services SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. Ron Evans Jackson, OH 800-537-9528 J & C TREE SERVICE 30 yrs experience, insured No job too big or small. 304-675-2213 304-377-8547 FINANCIAL Money To Lend 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 Pets AKC Siberian Husky puppies shots, wormed, vet ck'd, $350, (740) 534-2974 or 643-2731 FREE: loveable kittens, each will be spayed or neutered & shots free. GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS 740-416-0799 FREE: loveable kittens, blk/wh & grey/wh, approx 8 wks, each will be spayed or neutered free. 740-416-0799 AGRICULTURE MERCHANDISE Collectibles Former PPHS paperweight w/stand. "Gone but Not Forgotten". $12 while they last. Judy Corbin 304-675-5416 Fuel / Oil / Coal / Wood / Gas $60.00/truck load. Delivered within 15 Miles. Seasoned Hard Wood. 304-882-2721 or 304-882-2537. Raymond Zuspan & Son New Wood burner for sale. $450.00. Never Used! 304-675-0782 Miscellaneous Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Bowflex Climber Tread 5000 with remote Heart module list for $3,999 asking $1,800 New Condition Has to be picked up Call 740-446-4988 W . W Kimball Piano Call 740438-9597 Help Wanted- General Rentals Sales CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Waters Edge Apartments Repo's Available 740)446-3570 Call EMPLOYMENT Middleport, 2 BR furnished apt, no pets, dep & ref, 740-9920165 Nice 2BR Apartment - water & trash included - $600mo plus $600 deposit - 446-9585 RENT SPECIALS Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3 & 4BR units avail. You pay electric. Minorities encouraged to apply. No pets 304-674-0023 304-444-4268 Heating & Cooling H.V.A.C. Technician minimum 2 years experience. Local Conpmay. Mail Resume to: H.V.A.C Tech. 1060 Mill Creek Road, Gallipolis,Ohio 45631 MANUFACTURED HOUSING RESORT PROPERTY Furnished 2 bedroom Apartment - Racine Oh, NO PETS, 740-591-5174 Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 304-675-6679 Houses For Rent 3 homes available for rent - applications available @ Wiseman Real Estate 446-3644 4 BR, NO PETS, Syracuse, OH. $575/mo 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 5 Bedroom Farmhouse, 10mi S. on Rt. 2. Bottled gas heat. $550/mo, $550 deposit. Call 614-491-4850 Accounting / Financial Local bank seeks experienced loan officer, 3-5 yrs of consumer lending experience plus background in customer service. Excellent benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience. Submit resume to: The Daily Sentinel, P. O. Box 729-1127, Pomeroy, OH 45769 Construction FOX Engineering & FOX Construction is seeking an energetic individual to fill an Assistant Project Manager's position. College degree is not required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word). Must have experience in the construction industry. Mail Resumes to: Att: HR FOX Engineering – FOX Construction 101 North Court Street Ripley, WV 25271 Drivers & Delivery Drivers: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Dedicated Account! Top Pay, Benefits, Miles, Weekly Home-Time & More! Werner Enterprises: 1-888-567 -3109 Drivers: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Dedicated Account! Top Pay, Benefits, Miles, Weekly Home-Time & More! Werner Enterprises: 1-888-567 -3109 R & J Trucking in Marietta, OH is hiring Semi-Dump & Bulk Tank Drivers for new routesl . Applicants must be at least 23 yrs have min of 2 yr of commercial driving exp. Clean MVR, Haz-mat Cert.with CDLA Excellent health & dental insurance, 401(K), Vacation, Bonus pays and safety awards. Contact Kenton at 1-800-4629365 E.O.E. Help Wanted- General MEIGS INDUSTRIES, INC., IS HIRING CREW LEADERS FOR JANITORIAL POSITIONS. EXPERIENCE IN JANITORIAL WORK PREFERRED. MEIGS INDUSTRIES PROVIDES SERNow taking Applications for a VICES FOR ADULTS WITH 3BR, House for Rent. Hart- DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILsook Rd., V i n t o n . ITIES. MUST HAVE A VALID 740-388-8242 OHIO DRIVERS LICENSE WITH A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Help WantedGeneral OR GED. SEND RESUME BY 12/11/2012 TO: MEIGS INDUSTRIES, INC., P.O. BOX 307, SYRACUSE, OHIO 45779 MOBILE HOME, 2 BR, 2 BA, $375 mo plus dep. In the country. 740-742-7004 Woodland Centers, Inc. Woodland Centers, Inc., a community behavioral health agency serving Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs counties in Southeastern Ohio for 35 years is accepting applications for the position of Nurse Manager of all three clinics. Applicants must possess a RN or APN license from the State of Ohio. Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience in community health or outpatient setting; one year management/ supervisory experience; familiar with certification/accreditation procedures. Mental health experience preferred. Woodland Centers, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested applicants should apply by e-mailing resumes to asheeter@woodlandcenters.org, or mailing resumes to Anna Sheeter, HR Manager, Woodland Centers, Inc. 3086 State Route 160 Gallipolis, OH 45631. Woodland Centers, Inc is an AA/EOE. Auctions Want To Buy Want to buy Junk Cars, Call 740-388-0884 Absolute Top Dollar - silver/gold coins, any 10K/14K/18K gold jewelry, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 Trucks 1994 Ford dump truck, 6 cyl, 4 spd, runs & dumps great, $3000. 304-882-3959 1994 Ford dump truck, 6 cyl, 4 spd, runs & dumps great, $3000. 304-882-3959 REAL ESTATE SALES 600 LAND FOR SALE Gallia Co. against USA 21 acres $32,900 or Kyger 8 acres $12,500! Meigs Co. Danville 18 acres $42,500 or Dyesville 21 acres $28,500. More @ www.brunerland.com or call 740-441-1492, we gladly finance! REAL ESTATE RENTALS WE HAVE AN OPENING FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REP IN OUR POINT PLEASANT OFFICE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST BE PEOPLE ORIENTED, WITH PLEASANT TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE, PROFESSIONAL AND DEPENDABLE. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH COMPUTERS AND ENJOY WORKING WITH NUMBERS. FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: CUSTOMER SERVICE REP GALLIPOLIS DAILY TRIBUNE P.O. BOX 469INC., IS MEIGS INDUSTRIES, THIRD AVE HIRING825 CREW LEADERS GALLIPOLIS, 45631 FOR JANITORIALOH POSIOR EMAIL IN JANTIONS. EXPERIENCE slopez@heartlandpublicaITORIAL WORK PREtions.com FERRED. MEIGS INDUSTRIES PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MUST HAVE A VALID Help WantedGeneral OHIO DRIVERS LICENSE WITH A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED. SEND RESUME BY 12/11/2012 TO: MEIGS INDUSTRIES, INC., P.O. BOX 307, SYRACUSE, OHIO 45779 Maintenance / Domestic MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL POSITION. Buckeye Hills Career Center. Full time with benefits. Cleaning and light facility repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance. Contact: Superintendentʼs Office 740-245-5334. EEO 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 Mobile Home / Point Pleasant Area / $400mo. Call 304-2385127 Mobile Home / Point Pleasant Area / $400mo. Call 304-2385127 Are accepting applications for the waiting list 1 BR Apartments in Syracuse Ohio for persons age 62 and older and or disabled Contact Site Manager 740-992-6419 Monday-Tuesday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm TDD 1-800-750-0750 Rents Income Based (RA may be available for qualified people) This institution is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider and Employer. 60376831 Help Wanted- General Woodland Centers, Inc. A community behavioral health agency serving Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs counties in Southeastern Ohio for 35 years is accepting applications for the positions of Psychologist at our Gallia County clinic. Applicants must possess a Ph. D in psychology; five years experience in a mental health setting or equivalent experience in counseling and clinical supervision; and independent licensure to practice psychology and provide clinical supervision of staff delivering mental health outpatient services. Woodland Centers, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested applicants should apply by e-mailing resumes to asheeter@woodlandcenters.org, or mailing resumes to Anna Sheeter, HR Manager, Woodland Centers, Inc. 3086 State Route 160 Gallipolis, OH 45631. Woodland Centers, Inc is an AA/EOE. www.mydailytribune.com Auctions ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Saturday, December 15, 10:00 a.m. 287 Cole Street, Middleport, OH ALL THREE PARCELS SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON LOCATION TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH A. HAWLEY REAL ESTATE STARTING AT 11:30 AM Parcel #1: 287 Cole Street (Meigs County #1500644000), Corner lot-63x50, Brick 2-story single family home-8 large rooms w/2970 sq. ft. living area, original oak detail wood work and flooring, 4-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, full basement & attic, nice wrap around porch. This home has potential to be a lovely showcase family home. Parcel #2: 160 North Fourth Avenue (Meigs County #1500646000), next door to Cole Street, lot43x113, Vinyl sided 2-story 6-room single family home w/1656 sq. ft. living area, 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, utility room, also includes single car garage. Ideal investment for rental income. Parcel #3: 409 South Second Avenue (Meigs County #1501043000), Lot 33x96 with affixed 2-bedroom 1976 Holly Park Mobile Home w/910 sq.ft. living space in good condition. Included on this parcel is a nice 2-story/2-car garage. LARGE AUCTION Friday, December 14, 2012 @ 6:00 P.M. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AUTOMOTIVE Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B4 60377231 Apartments/Townhouses Grave Blankets $5-$30; live Wreaths $10 & up; Sue's 47310 Morningstar Rd., Racine, Oh 740-949-2115 60376218 Notices Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis 62 N. Auction House in Mason, WV (304) 773-5447 or (304) 593-5118 ESTATE AUCTION Longaberger Pottery, Baskets, Accessories, Bowls, Ruby Glasses, Purses, Costume Jewelry, Boyd Bears, Apple Cookie Jars, China, 3 Wok Pottery, Christmas Decorations, Bikes, Tools, Maytag Washer & Dryer, Whirlpool Front Load Washer (Like New), Office Chairs, Office Desk, Brass Bed, Round Oak Table W/ 6 Chairs, Park Bench, Coleman Lanterns, and Much More. Everything Sold As Is! TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: Each parcel sold ABSOLUTE separately to the highest bidder on location at 287 Cole Street, Middleport, OH starting at 11:30 am. Non-refundable Down payment of $2000 for each parcel on auction day, balance in full at closing and delivery of deed within 30 days. There will be a 10% buyers premium added to the final bid to establish the final purchase price. Possession at closing. Any desired inspections must be made by the interested bidder prior to bidding. Selling as is in present condition, financing if needed must be arranged prior to auction. Property sells with no contingencies. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Visit our web site at www.shamrock-auctions.com for additional photos. Call for appointment to see these properties. ALSO SELLING ANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS: Boone Kitchen Cabinet, old sewing rocker, oak pedestal table, oak wash stand, oak kitchen cabinet base, painted flatwall cabinet, oak side board w/mirror, oak china cabinet, maple table/chairs/china cabinet/dry sink, Contemporary style dining table/china cabinet, hall piece w/marble shelf, 6-bedroom sets, several sofas, coffee/end tables, lamps, wing back chairs, recliner, KitchenAid refrigerator, microwave, GE 42” electric range, 3-washer/ dryer sets, Glassware including: Franciscan tea pitcher/cups & 3-tier snack tray, Haviland, Noritake, Homer Laughlin, Limoge china sets, set of Fostoria, set of Paltzgraph dishes w/lots of serving pieces/ canister set, miscellaneous kitchen items, sweepers, Christmas decorations, Corona manual typewriter, 1920s-50s National Geographic and many other items. TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard with proper ID auction day. 4% buyers premium on all sales, 4% waived for cash payment. Apartments/Townhouses 1 BR, $325 plus utilities, plus deposit 2 BR $375 avail soon, 3rd St, Racine, OH 740-247-4292 2 bdrm Apt. in Centenary - Appliances furnished - water pd. $350 mo. Ph : 740-256-1135 Terms: Cash or Check w/ID AUCTIONEERS: RICK PEARSON AUCTION CO #66 Ricky Pearson #1955 60375529 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & houses, No pets, 740-992-2218 �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 Taylor pulls away, drops Rio Grande women Randy Payton Special to OVP MARION, Ind. — Taylor University nearly coughed up a 12-point first half lead, but the Trojans rallied down the stretch and pulled away for a 76-55 win over the University of Rio Grande, Friday night, in the Leah Whittaker Memorial Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University’s Luckey Arena. The Trojans, ranked 14th in NAIA Division II, improved to 9-1 with the victory. Rio Grande suffered its sixth straight loss at slipped to 2-7. The RedStorm cut a 12-point first half deficit to just one, 43-42, after a bucket by sophomore forward Tinesha Taylor with 15:20 remaining, but got no closer the rest of the way. Head coach David Smalley’s team still trailed just 55-50 after another basket by Taylor with 10:48 left in the contest, but managed only two field goals – both by senior guard Shardai Morrison-Fountain – the rest of the way. Rio Grande was its own worst enemy from start to finish. The RedStorm forced Taylor into a season-high 26 turnovers, but committed 28 turnovers of their own – 14 in each half. And on the heels of a 14-for-29 performance from the free throw line in last Saturday’s loss at the University of Pikeville, Rio connected on just seven of its 18 tries from the charity stripe (38.9 percent) against the Trojans. Taylor survived its inability to hang on to the ball by shooting 50.9 percent from the field (27for-53) and going 18-for25 from the free throw line. The Trojans also enjoyed a 42-31 edge in rebounding. Tess Rudolph scored a game-high 18 points to lead Taylor, while Erin Guarneri finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Erika Redweik added 12 points and Kelsey Bryant handed out six assists in the winning effort. M o r r i s o n - Fo u n t a i n scored 17 points to lead Rio Grande, while Taylor contributed a seasonhigh 13 points and 10 rebounds. Rio Grande concludes its weekend road trip on Saturday afternoon when it faces tourney host Indiana Wesleyan in a 3 p.m. tipoff. The Wildcats, who are ranked No. 2 in NAIA Division II, defeated Rochester (MI) College, 60-44, in Friday’s opening game. Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Visit us online @ www.mydailytribune.com & www.mydailysentinel.com Alex Hawley l Point Pleasant Register Gallia Academy senior Justin Bailey (right) dribbles baseline past Warren defenders during Friday night’s 53-38 Warriors victory in Centenary. Blue Devils fall to Warren in SEOAL opener Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com CENTENARY, Ohio — Warren remains unbeaten on the season after defeating the Blue Devils 5338 Friday night in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League match up in Gallia County. After swapping buckets twice to open the game Warren (3-0, 1-0 SEOAL) closed the first period with a 7-4 run, giving the Warriors the 11-8 advantage. The WHS defense gave Gallia Academy (1-2, 0-1) trouble in the second quarter as the Blue Devils turned the ball over eight times in the quarter. Warren capitalized on the Blue Devils mistakes and extended its lead to 21-13 at the half. The Warriors defense didn’t let up after the half, forcing GAHS in to eight turnovers for the sec- ond consecutive quarter. Warren managed to out score GAHS 15-8 in the third canto and led 36-21 headed into the finale. The Blue Devils opened the final period with a 6-1 run which trimmed the WHS lead to 10 points. Warren never let GAHS get any closer than 10 points in the fourth period however and the Warriors earned the 53-38 triumph. Justin Bailey lead the Blue Devils with 12 points on the night. Nick Clagg notched 10 points for Gallia Academy, eight of which came in the fourth quarter. Cody Call finished with six points including the Blue Devils lone threepointer, while Wade Jarrell and Alex White each finished with three points. Jimmy Clagg and Reid Eastman each finished with two points to round out the GAHS scoring. The Warriors were led by Reece Patton with a game-high 17 points, followed by Michael Hall with 12 points and Evan French with 10. Danny Pannell marked five points including Warren’s only threepointer, Dylan Leffingwell had four, Adam Lang notched three and Evan Yabs finished with two to round out the WHS scoring. The Blue Devils went 9-of-15 (60 percent) from the charity stripe while Warren went 8-of-16 (50 percent). Gallia Academy turned the ball over 26 times on the night compared to 20 turnovers by Warren. The Warriors held a 26-to-24 advantage in rebounds in the contest. Gallia Academy never led in the game and there were just two ties, 2-2 and 4-4. The Blue Devils will face Warren once more this season, January 18th in Vincent. 60377642 �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 Along the River C1 ‘Christmas Along the River’ Themed church tour set for Dec. 16 Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel POMEROY — Taking a look at faith, past and present, is the theme of Pomeroy’s “Christmas Along the River” church tour planned for Sunday, Dec. 16. “This is a guided walking tour going from church to church where a 20-minute program filled with history and holiday entertainment will take place,” said Sandee Mills, coordinator. Five downtown Pomeroy churches will be visited on the tour to begin at 2:30 p.m. “There is nothing so memorable as walking in the snow, singing carols and laughing with family and friends during the Christmas holidays,” said Mills, “and we want to add to those memories as we walk along the beautiful Ohio River on the historic streets of Pomeroy.” Tickets are currently on sale by the sponsoring churches at $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. All of the proceeds will go to the Meigs Cooperative Parish for the food pantry which traditionally gives sacks of food for Christmas dinners to disadvantaged families. The participating churches are Grace Episcopal Church, New Beginnings United Methodist Church, Pomeroy Baptist Church, Pomeroy Church of Christ, Grace Episcopal Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Each church will have a tour guide. Participants will begin their walking tour at the church from which they purchased their tickets. Those who have special needs are asked to advise the person selling them a ticket so that accommodations can be made. Tickets will be available right up to the time of the tour. Those on the walking tour will be able to enjoy the downtown decorations, a project of the Pomeroy Merchants Association, as they move from church to church. The poles of the period lights have been wrapped with garlands of greenery and topped with lighted wreaths, Victorian figures grace many of the parking meters, and the two mini-parks on Court Street are attractively decorated for the season. Again this year the gazebos on the Pomeroy parking lot were decorated in a holiday theme by the New Beginnings United Methodist Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the stage by Trinity Congregational Church. As holiday music fills the air, the Dec. 16 church tour promises an afternoon of Christmas blessings for those who come. Photos by Charlene Hoeflich l Daily Tribune Door swags and wreaths mark chuches on the tour. St. Paul Lutheran Church People show their holiday spirit by decorating a tree. Holiday Scenes Along the River Pomeroy Church of Christ Pomeroy Baptist Church New Beginnings United Methodist Church �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Help us help our community The Meigs County Disand most other small electrict Public Library is once tronics. Items are accepted again accepting non-perishat all library locations able food items as well as (Middleport, Pomeroy, Raouterwear such as scarves, cine and Eastern Elemengloves or hats in lieu of tary), during regular hours fines through the end of of operation. Larger items December. such as laptops will not be Library patrons may accepted at the libraries, bring in non-perishable but can be dropped off at food items and receive $1 the Meigs Soil and Water off library fines for every District office. Help reitem donated. Please reduce electronic waste by member to check the expirecycling. ration date! The holidays are a very Outerwear must be new busy time for everyone, Kristi Eblin with price tags. Patrons and the Meigs County Director, Meigs will receive double the Library is no exception. County Library price of outerwear items We have several programs off their existing library planned for the month of fines. The collected food December. The schedule is items will be distributed to local food as follows… pantries serving our community. The Dec. 10 — Storytime — Racine Liouterwear will be donated to needy brary, 2 p.m. Dec. 11 — Storytime — Eastern Lifamilies in Meigs County. Community members who do not brary, 2 p.m. Dec. 12 — Storytime — Pomeroy owe library fines but who wish to participate are welcome to bring dona- Library, 2 p.m. Dec. 13 — Christmas Family Movie tions to any of the Meigs County Libraries. All donations are appreciated. Night — White Christmas, 6 p.m. Dec. 17 — Library Book Club — The library has recently partnered with the Meigs Soil and Water Dis- Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart trict office to serve as a drop off loca- O’Nan — Pomeroy Library, 6 p.m. tion for small electronics recycling. Dec. 20 — Christmas Family Movie Items which are accepted include cell Night — It’s a Wonderful Life, 6 p.m. phones, pagers, ipods, ink cartridges, Dec. 24 and 25 — Libraries closed ink jets, game boys, cassette tapes, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Call (740) 992-5813 for more inforCDs, floppy disks, calculators, remote controls, computer mouses, cameras mation about any library programs. Helping you age better Important topics to discuss over the holidays Pamela K. Matura affecting Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or other family members or friends. During this time, we encourage families to pay particular attention to situations where it might seem that a family member or special friend’s health may be declining. If so, perhaps they might need some help and assistance to remain safe and independent at home? Our Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7 It’s the Holidays — and that time of the year where we look forward to visits and sharing time with friends, family and loved ones. 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BUNDLE & SAVE! Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 SNP: I did NOT sign-up for this! No more Asperger diagnosis? Jodi Hobbs Saunders Mother and home educator to two special needs children It was recently announced that the Aspergers diagnosis, which falls on the autism spectrum, would be eliminated from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) due out in May 2013. This is the reference and guide book for many mental health professionals, especially psychiatrists. Instead, those individuals who previously would have been diagnosed with Aspergers will be simply diagnosed as Autistic, although a rating scale of the severity of symptoms will also be used. There is technically nothing wrong with that decision, which was peer reviewed by mental health professionals and put up for a vote. Only life isn’t technical, is it? While there are many articles on the web by Asperger individuals voicing their displeasure at this change, I’m going to instead address this as the mother of an almost 10-year-old boy who, approximately 18 months ago, was diagnosed with Aspergers. I’ll be the first to admit, that in that psychiatrist appointment, I did not jump for joy. I cried, sobbed and literally screamed at the doctor that I would be (insert expletive here) if I would let this horrible thing stop my son from graduating from a great university and going to work for NASA. After I composed myself (sort of), the psychiatrist informed me all of that and more was possible. Life was just going to be different for my son, our family and everyone with whom he interacted. That prediction has been remarkably true. My son, like many Asperger individuals, has difficulty interpreting social situations and body language. He engages in one-sided, long diatribes without noticing other’s discomfort. But the joy our son has brought us makes me cringe at the thought of an “autism cure”. My Connor enjoys a day on the wooden walkway at Slate Run Metro Park. son looks at the world differently, which sometimes is socially awkward, but in my opinion, the inventors, entrepreneurs and scientists that impacted history and bettered our world did so, as well, and thankfully! Some of the ‘mistakes’ that would horrify other parents have made me see the world through my son’s remarkable eyes. Once at a restaurant when the African American waitress brought our drinks, he innocently looked up at her and said, “You have a beautiful color of skin!”. Most children might treat a bout of insomnia by watching cartoons. My son last week instead built a LEGO Mindstorms and Tetrix rolling robot with four wheels on rotating axles with a computer box brain with an ultrasonic sensor. But if Aspergers already falls on the autism spectrum, what’s my issue with the change? Aspergers isn’t just a diagnosis or how I think of my son. It’s many other wonderful things: an identity, a shared community that supports each other locally and long-distance and so much more. The proposed change would give my son a severity “number”. Think of it like this … how would you feel if instead of different races, nationalities or religions, a group of “experts” eliminated those and gave us all numbers? Do you know how ridiculous I’m going to feel the next time I post on the local Facebook page for parents with autistic children, “Wanted: playdate with new friend — need a #4 or #5”? The day I read the news article detailing the change to Aspergers in the DSM-5, I took a few moments to calm myself. Then I waited until my son was relatively calm and asked him to sit down with me. I explained everything, because I’m not a believer in withholding information from children unless it involves material as severe as serial killer details or pornography. I told him there was no committee that would ever be able to tell him who he was or should be. We discussed that in future conversations, he could introduce himself however he wished. I also prepared him for possible rude comments by others who might tease him that “there is no such thing as Aspergers.” My child is autistic. My child is an Aspergers individual. He has NEVER been a number, and he never will be. Assigning numbers to people happens in prison or concentration camps. My son is a beautiful, free soul who will change the world, and there isn’t a committee of experts in the world that can change that. I would like to thank readers, new and old, for bearing with my absence for a few months while I dealt with some serious family issues. Please check out two Facebook pages: Special Needs Parenting I did NOT sign up for this (open page) and the closed group (please click to apply) of the same name. I will be addressing some recent reader emails and questions along with posting new pictures that space limits here do not allow. You may also follow me on Twitter @ Jhobbssaunders and email me at snp.ididnotsignupforthis@gmail.com. Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from December 5, 2012. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $100-$181, Heifers, $90$150; 425-525 pounds, ON DIGITAL SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME Steers, $100-$175, Heifers, $90-$145; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100$145, Heifers, $90-$132; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $90-$135, Heifers, $90$132; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $85-$120, Heifers, $85-$120. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $64-$75; Medium/Lean, $55-$63; Thin/Light, $34$54; Bulls, $65-$94.50. Back to Farm Goats, $45-$110; Hogs, $62-dn; Bred Cows, $610$1,000; Baby Calves, $45$140. 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Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or Mark at (740) 645-5708, or visit the website at www. uproducers.com. �SundayDecember , december 9, 2012 Sunday, 9, 2012 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Dec. 10, 2012: This year, your ideas might not always be workable or realistic, yet you’ll discover how much these flights of fancy feed your creativity. Let a friend play devil’s advocate before you present an important solution to a boss or higher-up. If you are single, your choice for a suitor might work this week, but not next month. Honor your changeability. If you are attached, your sweetie might be taken aback by some of your comments. Hopefully this person has a sense of humor. If so, he or she will like your high energy. SCORPIO can be sharp-tongued. 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 Someone is far more serious about a money issue than you realize. You must handle your side of this situation. Listen to news from a distance. Follow-through counts and, fortunately, that is your strong suit. Tonight: Go as late as you want or need to. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might want to rethink a personal matter more carefully. Your sense of humor comes through because of a partner’s perspective. As a result, you also will be able to detach and see the whole picture. Tonight: Accept an offer or invitation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Pace yourself; you know how to proceed. You could feel as if someone doesn’t really get your message. Don’t worry, he or she does. Adjust your schedule after checking in with key friends, associates or loved ones. Tonight: Network the night away. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You initially might be rigid with a difficult situation or a loved one. Allow yourself to relax. You have the gift of creativity on your side. You will find a solution that works for both sides. Tonight: Let your imagination invigorate your personal life. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH If you can spend more time at home, do so. Refocusing at this hectic time of year might be critical. Adjust your schedule to take better care of yourself. You have tons of energy. Allow more creativity into your life. Tonight: Let your choices be clear. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Stay open in conversations. Try to loosen someone up who has become very isolated. Remember, you can only do so much, as this person is in control of his or her own moods. You are coming from an anchored point of view. Tonight: Your treat. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Your more possessive side emerges when dealing with a friend or loved one. This person might be unusually touchy when it comes to funds. Communicate more of what you want. You just might be surprised by his or her reaction. Tonight: Your treat. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You mean what you say, and the person you want to receive that message gets it loud and clear. You feel uncomfortable when involved in a money discussion. Try not to become frustrated if obstacles keep popping up. You have a lot of energy. Tonight: As you like it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Your perspective could change the more you hear about a certain situation. Play it smart and say little in order not to influence a conversation. You want someone to reveal more of his or her true thoughts and feelings. Tonight: Make it early. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Aim for what you want. Your focus and endurance make a powerful combination. A supportive friend could be overserious right now. You might be unusually feisty, and as a result, others might see you as being difficult. Tonight: Find your friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Allow others to express their support for or disagreement of your perspective. You know what you are doing, and you will explain your logic. Part of your openness might be stemming from a recent disagreement. Tonight: Could be late. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Keep reaching out for more information and different opinions. The more you learn and incorporate a variation of ideas, the stronger the outcome will be. A friend might be hot-tempered. Let this person be. Go off and enjoy yourself. Tonight: Catch up on emails. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, December 9, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Extension Corner test in hand Pollution into to provide a our streams, recommendarivers and lakes tion for phosshould be a conphorus and cern of all Ohio potassium. citizens. The first is The Ohio a spreadsheet farming comthat will demunity continvelop recomues to lead our m e n d at i o n s state in methods for up to sevto manage nuen fields with trients flowing up to a three from farmland crop rotation. to water yet inHal Kneen In addition to creasing agriculthe nutrients tural products Syndicated mentioned, for us and the Columnist a lime recworld. Over the ommendanext few years be aware of the program tion can be generated as “4R Nutrient Steward- well. The beta version ship”, it is an agricultural of this spreadsheet is industry driven concept of found at http://agcrops. utilizing a science based osu.edu/specialists/fertilapproach to nutrient use in ity/fertility-fact-sheets-andbulletins/TriState.xlsm If crop production. The program is based you prefer to use a paper on the Right rate, Right copy, the new factsheet, Phosphorus source, Right timing and Developing Right placement in nutri- and Potassium Recommenent application, the 4 ‘R’s. dations for Field Crops This program will align ( AG F - 5 1 5 - 1 2 ) , h t t p : / / / farmers in meeting their ohioline.osu.edu/agfac goals of increased crop pdf/Developing_Phosphoproduction and improved rus_and_Potassium_Recprofitability, minimize ommendations_for_Field_ nutrient loss & maintain Crops_AGF-515-12.pdf is soil fertility, and ensure available that walks you sustainable agriculture for through using the printed generations to come. The tables from the publication 4-R Nutrient Stewardship Tri-State Fertilizer Recomconsiders the rate of nutri- mendations for Corn, Soyents needed for the crop, beans, Wheat and Alfalfa then the characteristics of E-2567. If looking at soil the nutrient source used to test reports is new to you, meet that need, as affected or you are out of practice, by the placement and tim- the factsheet Interpreting a Soil Test Report (AGFing of application. Ohio State University 514-12) points out key Extension Field Special- parameters to look at on ist, Greg LaBarge, has sev- the report. It is available at eral new resources that are http://ohioline.osu.edu/agfavailable on OSU website fact/pdf/Interpreting_a_ for determination of rate Soil_Test_Report_AGFof nutrients needed. These 514-12.pdf . This factsheet resources can be found at walks you through a soil http://agcrops.osu.edu/spe- test report describing decialists/fertility/fertility- sirable ranges and what fact-sheets-and-bulletins. the numbers mean on your Two resources can be used report. A current soil test is the if you have a current soil foundation to develop a fertility program. If you do not have a current soil test (taken in the past three years) a good place to start is with a new soil test. The factsheet Soil Sampling to Develop Nutrient Recommendations (AGF 513-12) is available at http://agcrops.osu.edu/specialists/fertility/fertilityfact-sheets-and-bulletins/ Soil_Sampling_to_Develop_Nutrient_Recommendations_AGF-513-12.pdf . “ This factsheet discusses how to look at a field to get a representative sample, guidelines to taking a sample and sending a sample to the lab. Traditional as well zone and grid sampling schemes are covered. Our office will send out a soil test for fifteen dollars per sample. If you prefer to send it off yourself check out the following soil testing labs in and around Ohio at http://agcrops.osu. edu/specialists/fertility/fertility-fact-sheets-and-bulletins/Nutrient%20Testing%20Laboratory%20 Listing.pdf . *** Are you interested in what effects and rights you have if a pipeline is going through your property? There will be a Pipeline Easement and Right-ofWay meeting Dec. 10, 2012 at Washington State Community College, 6:30-9 p.m., Graham Auditorium, 710 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750. There is no charge for this program, but pre-registration is requested so that handouts may be prepared. For registration and/or information contact: OSU Extension, Washington County Phone 740-376-7431 or email shaw.524@osu.edu. Hal Kneen is the Athens & Meigs County Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension. From the Bookshelf Books never go out of season… read twenty books, they Lately, it seems hard will receive a Bossard Lito tell just what season of brary tote bag or a comthe year we are in, with memorative Library mug the unseasonably warm filled with winter-time temperatures we have treats, while supplies last. experienced during this The goal of this profirst week of December. gram, which will run Whatever the date on through March 16, is the calendar or the temto encourage reading perature on your outdoor throughout the winter thermometer may be, it is months. While this particimportant to remember ular program is for adults, that books never go out of it is important that chilseason! It is in this spirit dren are exposed to a vathat Bossard Library proudly announces our Debbie Saunders riety of books in the home and that children see that 2013 Adult Winter ReadLibrary Director reading is an important ing program…whereby Bossard Library, part of their parents’ and adults earn prizes for Gallipolis grandparents’ everyday reading throughout the lives. For these youth, our cold winter months! Rhonda McGuire, coordinator of Library offers an annual Summer this program notes, “Following the Reading Program, which will comsuccess of last’s year’s winter read- mence in June 2013. Each year, I encourage you to ing program, we are excited to offer this program to our adult patrons share the gift of reading during the again this year! Many of our patrons holiday season, as books make extend to have more time to read in cellent gifts…ones to be cherished the winter months and we want to throughout the years by many gengive them a little extra incentive to erations. Speaking of gifts, many of catch up on all their favorite reading you may have E-Readers on your holiday wish list this year. Rememselections.” This fun-filled program, co-spon- ber, if you find one of these devices sored by the Friends of Bossard under your tree this year, the LiLibrary, begins on January 2, with brary offers e-books…all you need registration beginning Dec. 26 at the is a library card! For more informaLibrary. For every four books read, tion on our E- Book program, please participants will be able to enter the contact the Library’s Reference Desk. Reading is a beloved pastime all Library’s grand prize drawing of $50 retail value in books of their choice. year-round — in spring, summer, fall After participants have read seven and winter. It is relaxing, entertaining, books, they will receive a special note- and informative. Set a goal to kickoff book/pen set or their very own library 2013 with the love of reading…After card holder. Once participants have all, books never go out of season! Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 A third son for the Dennis family Brent and Rachel Dennis of Thornville, Ohio announce the birth of their third child, Gavin Reese Dennis, on Oct. 13 at the Holzer Hospital. The infant weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 22 inches long. He joins his two older brothers, Bryce Marshall and Crockett Keith. Gavin is the grandson of Keith “Homer” and Jane (Marshall) Dennis of Rushville. and Keith and Emma (English) Ashley of Rock Springs. He is the greatgrandson of June and the late Robert D. Ashley of Racine. Gavin Reese Dennis Farleys celebrate 50th anniversary Larry and Louise Farley of Long Bottom, Ohio, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Farley retired as a Brickmason at Pechiny Aluminum in Ravenswood, W.Va. Mrs. Farley is a homemaker. Mr. and Mrs. Farley are the parents of Laura B. Hafer of Coolville, Ohio, and Heather N. Smith of Long Bottom, Ohio. The couple resides in Long BotLouise and Larry Farley tom. Wojtaszeks celebrate 50th anniversary Arthur and Kathleen Wojtaszek of Bidwell, Ohio, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 4. The couple was married on December 4, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. They are blessed with six children, Dolores, Arthur, Jr., Michael, Tina, Melinda and Katrinia. They are also blessed with 14 grandchildren, Felisha, Patricia, Krista, Tiffany, Shauna, Shania, Samantha, Morgan, Jamie, Joseph, Jennifer, Michael, Christine, Jacob and 6 great grandchildren Alivia, Aubrey, Addyson, Hayden, Corey and Karter. The couple moved to Gallia County in the 1980s and opened Deanies Pizza, which ran very successfully for 25 years. They are now retired and are enjoying all of their wonderful children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their retired life. Arthur and Kathleen Wojtaszek Smith-Salisbury engagement Ray and Roberta Smith of Racine are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Rae to Adam Richard Salisbury, son of Daniel and Shirley Salisbury of Gallipolis. Melissa is the granddaughter of the late Frank and Elsie Smith and the late Bert and Naomi Teaford. Adam is the grandson of the late Warren Salisbury. Dorothy Ray, and Dorsal Larkins of Orlando, Florida, and the late Phyllis Larkins. The wedding will be held April 20, 2013 with a recepMelissa Rae Smith and Adam Richard Salisbury tion to follow. Holter-Stewart engagement Kelsey Michelle Holter and Matthew Thomas Stewart announce their engagement. Holter is the daughter of Ed and Jan Holter of Pomeroy. She is a 2012 graduate of the Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Stewart is the son of Bill and Sharon Stewart of Rutland. He is a 2005 graduate of Hocking College with an Associates degree in Applied Sciences. The couple are the owners of Fox’s Pizza Den in Pomeroy, Ohio. The wedding will be held on May 4, Matthew Thomas Stewart & Kelsey Michelle Holter 2013, at Trinity Church in Pomeroy. New Jersey teen wants Easy-Bake Oven to appeal to boys PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Four-year-old Gavyn Boscio loves to cook and asked for an Easy-Bake Oven for Christmas. But when his big sister went to buy one, she discovered to her disappointment that it comes only in girly pink and purple, with girls — and only girls — on the box and in the commercials. So the eighth-grader from Garfield, N.J., started an online petition asking Pawtucket, R.I.based Hasbro to make the toy ovens in gender-neutral colors and feature boys on the package. By Friday, 13-year-old McKenna Pope’s petition had garnered more than 30,000 signatures in a little more than a week. And celebrity chef Bobby Flay, who owned an Easy-Bake Oven as a boy, is among those weighing in on her side. In a video McKenna made to accompany her petition on Change.org, Gavyn whips up a batch of cookies and tells his sister he wants a dinosaur and an Easy-Bake Oven for Christmas. When she asks him why there are no boys in the commercial for Easy-Bake Ovens, he explains: “Because only girls play with it.” “Obviously, the way they’re marketing this product is influencing what he thinks and the way that he acts,” McKenna said in an interview. She said her little brother would probably be OK playing with a purple-andpink oven by himself but would be too embarrassed to use it in front of his friends. A spokesman for Hasbro did not return calls for comment. In a letter McKenna received on Monday, a Hasbro representative told her the company has featured boys on the packaging over the years and said a brother and sister were finalists for the Easy-Bake “Baker of the Year” award in 2009. Hasbro also pointed to Flay as an example of a chef who traced his career to an early experience with the Easy-Bake. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 12. December Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 9, 2012 earwood gates kaylor stone welch woodward