https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/6b8f05efa13ce247bac9c6c8a11e2bf2.pdf 5afe4b6ec52ea808da14226add62f82e PDF Text Text ALONG THE RIVER COMMUNITY ASK Kids go creative, C1 Everybody loves Pop-Tarts, A6 Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties Ohio Valley Publishing Co. $1.50 • Vol. 45, No. 13 Sunday, March 27, 2011 Unemployment: Mixed bag in February Slight improvement for Gallia and Meigs; Mason sees jobless rate climb BY ANDREW CARTER MDTNEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM UNDATED — The February unemployment rates for Gallia and Meigs counties improved slightly, but Mason County’s jobless figure increased last month, according to the latest reports from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) and WorkForce West Virginia (WFWV). Gallia County’s jobless rate dropped 0.7 percentage points in February to 11.6 percent following January’s mark of 12.3 percent. DJFS reports that 1,600 Gallia County residents are still without employment. The total labor force for the county is estimated at 14,000. Meigs County also experienced a slight improvement in its unemployment rate, which stands at 15.3 percent following the release of the February report. The January figure was 15.8 percent. DJFS reports that 1,400 Meigs County residents are still out of work. The total labor force is estimated at 9,400. In Mason County, the unemployment rate climbed 0.5 percentage points in February to 15.1 percent, after reaching 14.6 percent in January. According to the WFWV report, 1,460 Mason County residents are currently unemployed. The total labor force is estimated at 9,660. HISTORY IS OUR STRENGTH: Women contribute to Gallia County’s growth BY AMBER GILLENWATER ʻUndy Sundayʼ giveaway POMEROY — A giveaway of $15 gift cards to Dollar General stores in Meigs County for the sole use of purchasing under clothes for Meigs County school-age children will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 27 at Grace Episcopal Church. Children must be present to receive the gift cards. The church will also be giving away hot dogs, chips and drinks. There are no income requirements and no proof of income required. Organizers are relying on the honor system and that those truly in need will show up for the cards. OBITUARIES Page A5 • John McGuire • Andrew Berkley Jr. • Daniel Janes • Judith Burgess • Bonnie Mae Beam WEATHER MDTNEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM GALLIPOLIS — “Our History is Our Strength,” is the 2011 theme of National Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s history that has been held every March annually since 1987. When researching the rich history of Gallia County, one may find a series of strong women who laid the foundation of the county. Permelia Atwood, who built her life with her husband Nehemiah Atwood in the growing village of Rio Grande in the mid1800s, completed her husband’s dying wish by founding Rio Grande College in 1876, an institution that is still thriving in Gallia County today. Permelia Atwood was born as Permelia Ridgway during the turn of the 19th Century and came with her family to the area now know as Rio Grande in 1803. She married Nehemiah Atwood, a veteran of the War of 1812, on May 7, 1818, and they established a home and inn on Pleasant Valley Road. After many years at the productive inn, the Atwoods, reportedly, saved $100,000, and held title to 1,100 acres of land in Gallia County. Later spurned by a local pastor of the Calvary Free Will Baptist Church, the Atwoods became enthralled with the idea of establishing a college in Rio Grande. Nehemiah Atwood, however, would never see this plan into fruition. He died at age 77 in 1869. Permelia Atwood, who later remarried, took on the task of establishing the school and over the next five years developed a plan for the college. The cornerstone was laid on Sept. 30, 1874, and the college was officially opened on Sept. 13, 1876. Also in 1876, despite the objections of her new husband, Permelia wrote a will bequeathing all of her worldly goods to the college. A lawsuit was later filed after Permelia’s death by her relatives, 29 plaintiffs in all, in an attempt to break the will. The petition for the lawsuit was later denied by the Gallia County Court of Common Pleas judge on Feb. 1, 1890, and this decision was later affirmed by the Ohio Supreme Court in 1869. With her will, Permelia insured the success of Rio Grande College for many years to come. Permelia Atwood Wood died in March 1883. She BY HOPE ROUSH High: 39 Low: 22 INDEX 3 SECTIONS — 18 PAGES Classifieds C2-5 Comics B5 Editorials A4 Sports B Section © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. POINT PLEASANT — After months of drama surrounding U.S. 35, the highway project has been put on hold indefinitely. On Thursday, Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox announced that he would submit a letter to the Parkways Authority asking them to refrain from taking action on the proposed U.S. 35 project until further request. The project hold is due to the lack of financial resources available to complete the remaining 14.6 miles of U.S. 35, which spans through Mason and Putnam Counties. For the time being, the indefinite hold of the U.S. 35 project means that the proposed tolling of the road has more than likely been laid to rest. Jim Butler, of the Mason County Taxed Enough Already (T.E.A.) group, said that he was pleased to see that the U.S. 35 tolls have not been put into action. “I am glad that the toll plan seems to have been See Unemployment, A3 Meigs Co. BOE eyes year-end budget needs Replacement director must be in training by November BY BRIAN J. REED BREED@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM Permelia Atwood is buried in Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Rio Grande. Hannah U. Maxon, during her life spent in Gallipolis, became beloved among its people as a teacher and as Gallipolis’ own “Florence Nightingale.” Born in 1841, Maxon served as a nurse in Camp Carrington Hospital, present day site of the Gallipolis Developmental Center. During the Civil War, Gallipolis became a distribution point for soldiers and supplies, and the wounded and the sick were brought to the river town for care at the hospital, where Maxon, only in her early 20s at the time, responded to their needs throughout the years of the war. In addition to her work as a nurse, Maxon taught in the Gallipolis Public Schools for 39 years, Dr. Ella Lupton Hannah Maxon where she became a beloved teacher. Maxon’s other great love was the Woman’s Relief Corps, an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. Maxon served as the president of the very active Gallipolis chapter, became state president of this organization in 1900 and served as the national See Women, A3 Area residents react to U.S. 35 project hold HROUSH@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM WorkForce West Virginia’s report included unemployment information for the Point Pleasant Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes both Mason and Gallia counties. The February combined jobless figure for the two counties is 13.1 percent, down dropped for now,” Butler said. “I am also disappointed that the legislature missed an opportunity to complete this road with state funds that would not require tolling. For example, instead of completing the road, the legislature chose to give the gambling industry one hundred million dollars over the next ten years.” Although, the tolling issue has been dropped at the moment, Butler added that he would continue to research and look for any updates regarding the U.S. 35 project. “I will watch to see just how dead this plan is. In the meantime, I, along with the group that I am helping, continue to explore the possibility of a lawsuit. I suspect that this is not the end of this story. We will all be better prepared next time around,” Butler said. Like Butler, Gene Zopp, of Gallipolis Ferry, has voiced strong opposition to the tolling of U.S. 35 ever since the idea was proposed. Zopp attended countless commission POMEROY — Meigs County Commissioners met with members and staff of the local board of elections Thursday to discuss an issue on the minds of all county officials: Money, or the lack thereof. They are particularly concerned about whether money will be available to hire and train a replacement for the board’s director, who will retire early next year. That replacement must be on staff for an elections cycle in order to be trained to do the job, board members said, meaning the position must be filled later this fiscal year. Last year, the two boards met to discuss the non-payment of bills submitted for the auditor for general election expenses. That discussion shed light on a cash flow problem the board experienced on and off last year and are, again, this year – not just in the elections office, but in all general fund operations. Director Rita Smith, Deputy Director Becky Johnston and board members Rita Slavin and Ed Durst expressed particular concern about a $12,000 payment to the firm that updates its elections system and voter registration data. A cutoff of that service would put the elections board office out of business, Slavin said, and at last check, the bill had not been paid. “It’s scary,” Slavin told commissioners. President Mick Davenport said the county budget is particulary tight while awaiting proceeds from the first-half real estate tax settlement. Commissioners are now going over each expendi- See U.S. 35, A3 See Budget, A3 $2,000 CASH ALLOWANCE 0% OR FINANCING PLUS...$500 BONUS CASH Rebates subject to change at anytime. For well-qualified buyers. Must Finance thru Ally to receive 0% APR @ 36 mo. See dealer for details. �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A2 A S K D R . B RO T H E R S National touring artist headlining “Real Hope” Womenʼs Conference Mother is afraid TUPPERS PLAINS — Daily Hope Ministries’ fourth annual interdenominational “Real Hope” Women’s Conference, to be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Bethel Worship Center, will feature special guest singer/songwriter and national touring artist, Renee Martin. Born in Nashville and raised in country music, Martin has spent many years touring as a featured background vocalist with Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Patty Loveless, Pam Tillis, Billy Dean, Jessica Andrews and many other well known country, pop and gospel music artists. She has appeared on most major television networks in the United States, as well as on many broadcasts overseas. Her career highlight came in 2000 during Tim and Faith’s record-breaking sold out “Soul2Soul” tour, when Renee was featured on CBS’ “Faith Hill Thanksgiving Special.” In response to a question from Faith on that program, Renee was able to relate a very spiritual message about how her family expresses thanks on their favorite holiday. That one event renewed a passion in Renée for helping people build deeper relationships and experience more of God’s grace in their lives. Renée is now in full time ministry touring America as a singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, and author. She also remains very active in the recording industry doing vocals, jingles and voice-overs, as well as acting in television, with a nationally televised commercial to her credit. She can be heard live weekly on an internet radio talk show at blogtalkradio.com/chic kslikeus or for m o r e information visit www.reneemartinmusic.com. Tickets to the “Real Hope” Women’s Conference are $20 for adults and $10 for teens, and include lunch and a of long trips Bethel bag full of “goodies.” They are available at Bethel Worship Center and several local businesses. The event is open to area teen girls and women of all ages and will feature drama, comedy, and a mini-mall, in addition to the special music and ministry of Martin Martin. Child care will not be available at the conference. For more information call the church at 740-667-6793, visit www.bethelwc.org, or email dailyhopeministries@yahoo.com. Daily Hope Ministries three previous women’s conferences were nearly sold out events. Meigs County Calendar Public notices Monday, March 28 RACINE — Southern Local Board of Education, regular meeting, 8 p.m., high school media room. TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District, 7 p.m., board office. POMEROY — Regular meeting of Meigs County District Public Library Board, 3:30 p.m., Pomeroy library. POMEROY — Veterans Service Commission, 9 a.m., East Memorial Drive. Church events Sunday, March 27 RACINE — Pentecostal Assembly pack-a-pew Sunday to be observed at 10 a.m. The church is located on Route 124, Racine. Lunch will follow the service. POMEROY — Mt. Union Baptist Church, “Five Mile Gospel Singers” concert, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31 SYRACUSE — Rev. Walter Heinz, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, will speak at Asbury United Methodist Church, 7 p.m., for community Lenten services of Meigs County Ministerial Association. Services also planned for April 7, April 14 and April 22. Monday, April 4 MIDDLEPORT — Revival at Old Bethel Freeweill Baptist Church, Route 7 and Storys Run Road, 7 p.m. through April 8. Norman Taylor, evangelist. Pastor Ralph Butcher. Everyone welcome. Youth events Sunday, March 27 POMEROY — “Undy Sunday” giveaway, 2 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, giveaway of $15 Dollar General gift cards to Meigs County school-age children for purchase of under clothes, children must be present to receive gift cards; hot dogs, chips and drinks also given away. Gallia County Calendar Card Showers Mary Farley will celebrate her 96th birthday on April 1. Cards may be sent to her at 46813 Farley Drive, Vinton, OH 45686. Monday, March 28 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Local School District board of education, 7 p.m., 230 Shawnee Lane. Tuesday, March 29 RIO GRANDE — Fellowship of Christian Athletes dinner and fundraiser, 6 p.m., University of Rio Grande cafeteria. Info: Joe or Sarah Moore, 441-1111; Kim Jividen, 339-1675; Tracy Call, 446-2265. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Commission special meeting, 7 p.m., Gallipolis Municipal Courtroom, 49 Olive Street. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmerʼs Market annual meeting, 5:30 p.m., Gallia County OSU Extension Office. Thursday, March 31 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis In Bloom Committee meeting, 5:15 p.m., downstairs conference room, former city building, 518 Second Ave. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Gallia County Courthouse. GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Free Clinic, 1-4 p.m., 258 Pinecrest Drive. Friday, April 1 GALLIPOLIS — First Friday, 8 a.m., OVB Annex, 143 Third Ave. Info: Michelle Miller, 4460596. Saturday, April 2 GALLIPOLIS — Enhancing Family Ties training session, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gallipolis Christian Church, 4486 Ohio 588. Info: 446-4963, ext. 103. Sponsored by Gallia County Childrenʼs Services Board. BIDWELL — “Walkers in Faith” Relay for Life Team yard sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Carmel Baptist Church parking lot, Ohio 554. Reshments provided. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Monday, April 4 CHESHIRE — Cheshire Village Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. CROWN CITY — Crown City Village Council, 7 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch, 7 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Avenue. Tuesday, April 5 RIO GRANDE — Gallia-Vinton ESC governing board meeting, 5 p.m., Wood Hall, room 131, Univ. of Rio Grande. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County VFW Post 4464 meeting, 6 p.m. Nomination of officers. Must have current membership cards to attend. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Commission, 7 p.m., Municipal Court, 49 Olive Street. GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch at 12 p.m. at Tuscany Cuccini Ristorante Italiano on Eastern Avenue. PORTER — Springfield Township Crime Watch, 6 p.m., Springfield Twp. Fire Department. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia Academy High School alumni open house, 6-8 p.m., Gallia Academy Middle School, 340 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis. Thursday, April 7 GALLIPOLLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Gallia County Courthouse. CENTERVILLE — Centerville Village Council, 8 p.m. Friday, April 8 GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Gallia County Fairgrounds. Saturday, April 9 GALLIPOLIS — Souper Saturday free lunch program, noon-2 p.m., Holzer Clinic Sycamore, located at corner of Sycamore Street and Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis. Info: 245-9873 or e-mail fcc@aceinter.net. Dear Dr. Brothers: It sounds sort of strange, but a woman who had been a world traveler in her youth is now very reluctant to go outside of her small town, even to visit her daughter (me) and her grandchildren. I am a working mom, so I can’t just take off and visit my mother, and so we are sort of stuck. She is only in her late 60s, and I don’t see why she is afraid to get out here. Travel is so easy these days; I just want to talk her into it. What should I say? — C.P. Dear C.P.: Traveling the world in her youth must feel like just a dream to your mother now. And it isn’t really fair to hold this example up to her and expect her to perform as though she were still 20 years old and taking a semester abroad at college. And I’ll bet she’s not going to be going backpacking through Europe anytime soon, hopping around the hostel circuit and hitchhiking rides. So let’s put that comparison behind us, and see if you can figure out a compromise that will work comfortably for everyone. Your mother surely wants to spend time with you and her grandchildren, so if she isn’t traveling, there must be a serious reason why. You need to find out if your mother has health concerns, or is afraid of a certain mode of travel — be it car, airplane, train or bus. She may be reluctant to drive but happy to take a train, or vice versa. If there is nothing physically wrong but she could benefit from some counseling — say, there is a phobia about leaving home, or crowds, or flying — you need to help her address it. Perhaps even with your schedule, you can take a weekend off with the kids and meet your mom somewhere in the middle. It needn’t be a fancy trip, just one to get the ball rolling. Dear Dr. Brothers: My husband agreed to take in my elderly father after my mother’s death, and while Dr. Joyce Brothers it is a difficult situation for us and our three kids, we are doing the best we can. The problem is that my father has lost a lot of his independence — including driving his car — because my husband now wants to do everything for him. My dad likes to do things his own way, but my husband is pretty much expecting him to fall in line with the household. Dad seems depressed. Help! — K.B. Dear K.B.: I’m sure your dad is depressed, and that is perfectly natural if he is coping with your mother’s death and with a brand-new way of living. Those are two real biggies, when it comes to life changes, that can bring on what is called a reactive depression — reacting to something specific, like these earthquake-level shake-ups in your father’s life. He needs to know that he still counts and that what he wants to do in his own life will be respected. �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Unemployment Women From Page A1 From Page A1 slightly from 13.3 percent in January. Following is a list of counties in Ohio and West Virginia adjacent to Gallia, Meigs and Mason with the February and January rates: • Adams (OH) — Feb. 15 percent; Jan., 15.4 percent • Athens (OH) — Feb., 9.2 percent; Jan., 9.1 percent • Cabell (WV) — Feb., 9.2 percent; Jan., 9 percent • Hocking (OH) — Feb., 11.4 percent; Jan., 11.5 percent • Jackson (OH) — Feb., 11.8 percent; Jan., 11.9 percent • Jackson (WV) — Feb., 14.3 percent; Jan., 14.5 percent • Kanawha (WV) — Feb., 8.9 percent; Jan., 9 percent • Lawrence (OH) — Feb., 9.1 percent; Jan., 9.7 percent • Morgan (OH) — Feb., 15.6 percent; Jan., 16.2 percent • Pike (OH) – Feb., 16.8 percent; Jan., 16.7 percent • Putnam (WV) — Feb., 9 percent; 9.1 percent • Roane (WV) — Feb., 17.1 percent; Jan., 17.5 percent • Ross (OH) — Feb., 11.5 percent; Jan. 11.8 percent • Scioto (OH) — Feb., 13.1 percent; Jan., 13.2 percent • Vinton (OH) — Feb., 13.2 percent; Jan., 13.5 percent • Washington (OH) — Feb., 9.7 percent; Jan., 10.5 percent • Wirt (WV) — Feb., 16.1 percent; Jan., 15.1 percent • Wood (WV) — Feb., 11.1 percent; Jan., 10.5 percent Ohio’s jobless rate for February was 9.2 percent, a slight decrease from January’s 9.3 percent mark. West Virginia’s unemployment rate in February remained at 10.3 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate in February was 8.9 percent, a slight improvement over January’s 9 percent figure. (Online: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, jfs.ohio.gov. WorkForce West Virginia, workforcewv.org.) chaplain of the organization from 1901-1910. Hannah Maxon died in 1910. She is buried in the Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis. Dr. Ella Lupton, during her almost 100 years, was a woman of many firsts. Born on November 5, 1862, in Gallipolis, Lupton began her career as a teacher in the Gallipolis City Schools, only later entering the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia, where she graduated in 1894. She interned at Massachusetts General Hospital and South Framington’s Women Prison before returning to Gallipolis and opening up an office in 1895. Soon thereafter, she became the first female physician at Toledo State Hospital. Dr. Ella, as she was known, spent 55 years as the only female physician in the city, retiring in 1949. Among her many accomplishments, Lupton became the first woman to serve on the county board of health and was the founder of the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association. She also served for 50 years on the library board of trustees, becoming the first person to recognize children’s work as a special department within the library. Also a civil leader, Lupton was a leader in the fight for women’s suffrage, was a president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and led the “woman vigilantes” who spearheaded the clean up of the Gallipolis City Commission. Lupton, reportedly, also liked to recall that she was the first person in Gallipolis to hear a message over the telephone, first to ride a street car to Point Pleasant in 1896, owned the first automobile in town, watched workers lay the first brick pavement on Fourth Ave., saw firemen use the first fire hose after the construction of the water works in 1895, and saw electric street lamps come in and the gas lamps disappear in the city. Dr. Ella died March 21, 1962, at her home at 5 Vine Street, at the age of 99. She is buried in Mound Hill Cemetery. Permelia Atwood, Hannah Maxon and Dr. Ella Lupton, are just three shining examples of strong women who shaped the history of Gallia County. Many other women, both past and present, made an impact and have continued to make an impact upon the history of the community. For further information on the historical women of Gallia County, visit the Gallia County Historical Society, 412 Second Ave., Gallipolis. All photos are courtesy of the Gallia County Historical Society. Budget From Page A1 Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Fish Sale underway POMEROY — The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting orders for the 2011 fish sale. This sale is to assist landowners in stocking new ponds or to replenish fish in existing ponds. Offerings this year include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch, minnows and White Amur (Grass Carp). Order forms are available at the Meigs SWCD at 33101 Hiland Road, Pomeroy or by calling 740-992-4282, weekdays 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline to order is Monday, May 2. The fish will be delivered to the Meigs SWCD office 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 and must be picked up at that time. Lenten service at Grace United Methodist Church GALLIPOLIS — Rev. Mark Grizzard from First Church of the Nazarene in Gallipolis will be the guest speaker during the weekly lenten service on Thursday, March 31. The service begins at noon at Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Avenue, Gallipolis. Lunch will be served following the service. Benefit dinner, auction U.S. 35 From Page A1 meetings in the fall to discuss his opinion on the issue. He also has attended several Parkways Authority meetings. Zopp agreed with Butler that the potential lawsuit would not be dropped. “I am thankful we will have more time to pursue court action to completely remove U.S. 35 from the toll concept. We now have 22 miles of a safer four-lane U.S. 35 to travel and in time as funds become available we will have the remaining 14 miles of safer highway to travel without the low income families in our county being denied the privilege for economic reasons,” Zopp said. “Thanks to all who worked to keep tolls off our road, and especially to Commissioners (Rick) Handley and (Miles) Epling, who were willing to listen to the majority of local residents and represent them.” Following Thursday’s announcement regarding U.S. 35, Commissioner Rick Handley said that he would be willing to work with the Department of Highways to find other means of funding to complete the highway. Handley has been opposed to the U.S. 35 tolls since the commission took their first vote on the issue last fall. “We are and have always been for the U.S. 35 project. At this time, we would appreciate any improvements that they can do to the road now until federal funding becomes available,” Handley said. According to Mattox, the current course of action regarding U.S. 35 is to develop plans to make improvements to the existing two-lane route between the Buffalo Bridge and County Route 40. On Thursday, in a news release, acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin emphasized that improvements do not include converting any more of U.S. 35 into a four lane highway. Additional information regarding U.S. 35 is available on the Parkways Web site, www.transportation.wv.gov/turnpike/Page/Route35.aspx. ROCK SPRINGS — The Chester Courthouse Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 1 at the Meigs High School cafeteria. The price is $15 with door prizes and other drawings. The menu is pork loin, salmon loaf, chicken and noodles, company potatoes, green bean medley, cole slaw, pickled beets, assorted breads, homemade desserts, drinks. Tickets available at Farmers Bank, Baum Lumber and Summerfield’s Restaurant. Antiques, collectibles, quilts and other items needed for auction - bring them to the dinner or drop off at the Chester Courthouse. Call 985-9822 or 9854115. Lenten fish fry GALLIPOLIS — St. Louis Catholic Church will host a lenten fish fry from 4:30-7 p.m. each Friday during the season of lent. The dinner will be held in the St. Louis Parish Center. For information, call 446-6986. Cemetery clean-up in Addison Twp. ADDISON TWP. — The Addison Township Trustees request that all graveside decorations be removed from Campaign, Rife, East Bethel and Maddy cemeteries by April 15. The trustees are planning for spring cleanup and mowing. Local Briefs County Schools Board of Education meets Monday GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Local School District board of education will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, March 28 at the administrative office, located at 230 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis. Guiler to speak at Trinity Baptist Church RIO GRANDE — Dr. Myron Guiler will be the guest speaker during services scheduled for March 28-April 1 at Trinity Baptist Church in Rio Grande. Guiler is the pastor of Marietta Bible Center Church and president of Marietta Bible College. Services begin at 7 p.m. daily. The International College Choir will sing on April 1. Hydrant flushing in Gallipolis GALLIPOLIS — The city of Gallipolis will conduct hydrant flushing Monday, March 28 through Wednesday, March 30. Following the is schedule that will be followed: • Monday, March 28 — Eastern Ave., Maple Shae Area, First Ave., Second Ave., Third Ave., Fourth Ave., Vinton Ave., Neil Ave., Ohio Ave. • Tuesday, March 29 — Ohio 7 South (down river), Neighborhood Road, Green Acres, Texas Road, Ohio 141, Ohio 218, Ohio 588. • Wednesday, March 30 — Jackson Pike, McCormick Road, Ohio 160 to U.S. 35. Flushing will take place from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. daily. Residents are advised that temporary discoloration and low water pressure may occur while the hydrants are being flushed. Rotary breakfast POMEROY — The Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club will host its annual Rotary Breakfast from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9 at the Meigs Senior Center. Pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits are on the menu. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit Meigs County service projects. Trustees meeting REEDSVILLE — Olive Township Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 6 at the township garage. General Health District Advisory Council to meet GALLIPOLIS — The District Advisory Council of the Gallia County General Heath District will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, March 28 in the conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike. Gallia County Farmerʼs Market annual meeting GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Farmer’s Market annual meeting will be held from 5:307:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 29 at the Gallia County OSU Extension Office. City Commission special meeting GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will conduct a special meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 29 in the Municipal Courtroom, 49 Olive A New Career Is Just A Click Away www.gallipoliscareercollege.edu 60168443 ture submitted to them for payment, prioritizing those payments, and sometimes communicating with officeholders when an entry raises a question. That close analysis takes place each week before commissioners meet to approve the payment of bills. “We are doing the best we can and so are you, and this is a difficult time of the year for us,” Bartrum said. The board has seen a savings this year because it was not necessary to conduct a May primary. Some of those savings could be applied to an extra cost the elections board anticipates this year. Director Rita Smith will retire in February, and her replacement must be hired and trained later this year. Because of state statute, the director and deputy director must be of opposite political affiliation. Johnston is a Democrat, so Smith’s replacement must be a Republican. The position will be posted, Durst said, but it is important than any new director work with current staff to become familiar with the work involved during an elections cycle. That new hire should be made in late August or September, Durst said. Commissioners made cuts in budgets in order to make up for a low cash carryover into the current year. Bartrum said it will be vital for county officials and office managers to communicate closely with the board about their needs this year, so further cuts or even layoffs can be avoided. Local Briefs Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A3 �Sunday Times-Sentinel OPINION Page A4 Sunday, March 27, 2011 What happened to gloomy predictions? BY FRANK KNAPP, JR. AMERICAN FORUM Is the world headed toward peace? BY KENT D. SHIFFERD With the 20th century having been the bloodiest in history, and with bombs falling in Libya, explosions in Iraq, Hamas rockets falling on Israel and a seemingly endless war in Afghanistan, the answer seems an obvious “No!” But if you take the long view and look at the totality of some trends that have been going on more or less unnoticed for a couple of hundred years, it could well be a “Maybe.” Consider this. After thousands of years of warfare, the first organized peace societies in history began to form and work in the early 19th century. By 1899 their efforts resulted in the calling of the first ever world peace conference, and out of that came the first ever court to adjudicate disputes between nations, the so-called “World Court.” (It’s actual name is the International Court of Justice). By itself it was not enough to stop World War I, but some 22 more trends developed over the century and are ongoing today, that when viewed together make the twentieth century not only the bloodiest, but also the century marked by more progress toward controlling war than in any other in history. Ironic and paradoxical., but it was a century of peace. First, the development of courts as mentioned, including the International Criminal Court to deal with individuals who commit genocide and war crimes. Second, the century saw the development of international institutions to control war, first the League of Nations, and then the United Nations. While the League did not prevent World War II, it did prevent a couple of smaller wars, and after all it was just the first experiment with such things. There have been no world wars since the UN has been in place, although there have been smaller wars. The UN has done wonderful humanitarian work on its shoestring budget (less than a day’s world military expenditure). Add to this dozens of peacekeeping missions of the Blue Helmets. And there are regional bodies such as the Organization of American States, the African Union, and the European Union that are also bulwarks against interstate war. Another unprecedented development has been the rise of tens of thousands of nongovernment organizations NGOs doing important international work on peace, human rights, health, environment and economic justice. Example: Greg Mortenson of Three Cups of Tea fame building over a hundred schools in Pakistan. These kinds of organizations did not exist a hundred years ago. People are cooperating around the globe, made possible in large measure by two stunning technologies, the internet and cell phones. The world is now a very small and transparent place. It’s hard for dictators to get a away with human rights abuses — and that’s another unprecedented development, the rise of the human rights movement. Before 1948 there was no international movement for human rights and they were violated with impunity. Then, under the auspices of the UN, a Universal Declaration was drafted and the movement took off. Today human rights are still violated in some places, but watch-dog advocates such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch don’t let them hide it and can bring global pressure to bear. The protection of human rights is now a norm and the abusers are the deviants. Also unprecedented has been the turning of human intellect to the understanding of the causes of war and the conditions of peace. Peace research, carried out by institutes of scholars is now well-supported, and peace education is being carried out all over the world from K12 through university courses and graduate degrees. A whole literature of hundreds of books and articles is ready for the reading. Related to this is the development of entirely new techniques of negotiation, eschewing compromise for something better, mutual gains or win-win, started by Fisher and Ury in their book, Getting To Yes. Perhaps the most revolutionary development has been the evolution of nonviolence from an individual ethic preached by religious teachers to a powerful political tool for bringing down dictatorial 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. 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And too, there are broad areas where no wars have been fought for a long time including Scandinavia and North America. No one expects tanks to come rolling across the undefended border between the U.S. and Canada. Another trend — the end of colonialism — when I was a kid, the map was pink. Britain owned the world. No more. And most surprising to some, spreading religious peace movements including Pax Christi, the Muslim Peace Fellowship, the Jewish Peace Fellowship, and Buddhists like the Dali Lama. Also I note the growth of measures in international law to curb war including the partial test ban treaty, the ban on child soldiers, the treaty banning land mines, the law of the seas, and many others. In short, when you look over the last hundred or so years, the number, variety and kind of developments leading us in a new direction are breathtaking. War is not gone. Oh no. It’s the old story. But it’s no longer the only story. In closing, I am reminded of a time around 1785 when there was another old story — slavery: in place for thousands of years, sanctioned in law and religion, embedded in the economy. By 1885 none of that was true. Look forward, we may be on the brink. (Kent Shifferd is founder of Wisconsin’s first Peace and Conflict Studies program and emeritus professor at Northland College.) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. 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This is not what opponents of health-care reform told us would happen if Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). They warned us strenuously before the ACA became law March 23 of last year that small businesses would not only stop hiring out of fear of the future but would begin laying off workers because of anticipated new taxes, fees and health-insurance mandates under the ACA. Small businesses also were supposed to start dropping health insurance because the ACA would drive up premiums. These dire predictions continued right up until last year’s November elections. Fortunately, the gloom and doomers were wrong. Those of us who supported the ACA have tried valiantly to put out more realistic predictions about how the ACA was going to help small businesses. There will not be new taxes, fees or health-insurance mandates for small businesses with 50 or fewer employees (approximately 96 percent of all businesses). However, most of the mainstream media preferred to report on the negative tea-reading. But now the good news for small business is rolling in and the positive future effect of the now 1-year-old ACA is becoming clear. More than four million U.S. small businesses with fewer than 25 employees are eligible to receive health-insurance tax credits under the ACA. That’s 87.3 percent of all small businesses in the country that the ACA can help by making health insurance more affordable. As for the ACA dramatically increasing the cost of health insurance, a senior vice president at Harvard Pilgrim says that the federal law has only increased premiums by 1 percent. The ACA is helping small-business owners who have been locked out of health insurance because of their own pre-existing condition. Right now, these entrepreneurs are eligible for affordable coverage from new high-risk pools established under the ACA. This year, the ACA is requiring that at least 80 percent of every premium dollar being paid in small group health insurance plans is actually paying for medical costs — not marketing, CEO salaries or profit. If not, the policyholder is owed a refund. These benefits for small business are in place now. Today, small businesses are paying as much as 18 percent higher premiums than big businesses. This is a result of higher administration costs for small groups. In 2014, this extra cost is eliminated, so small-business employees, along with individuals, will be able to purchase their coverage from the new health insurance exchanges in each state. A small business with only one employee with a pre-existing condition finds itself priced out of the market or paying highly inflated premiums. In 2014, health insurance companies will no longer be allowed to charge higher rates because of pre-existing conditions. And because no one will be denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition, aspiring entrepreneurs will no longer be locked into a job because of health-insurance benefits. As a result, ranks of small businesses should expand. The one year anniversary of the ACA is truly something small businesses should celebrate for what it has already done. The future will be even better. (Frank Knapp, Jr. is president and CEO of The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce and serves on the steering committee for the American Sustainable Business Council.) Sunday Times-Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Gallia County Phone (740) 446-2342 Fax (740) 446-3008 Meigs County Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Andrew Carter Managing Editor Pam Caldwell Advertising Director �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A5 Obituaries John Allen McGuire John Allen McGuire, 82, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1928, in Gallia County, son of the late Willie and Najesta Blankenship McGuire. John was married to Nora Barry McGuire on October 5, 1960, and she survives him. He was a farmer and worked for the Gallia County Highway Department. He attended Mina Chapel Church and White Oak Baptist Church. John was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Surviving are his wife, Nora McGuire of Gallipolis; a son, Rex McGuire of Gallipolis; and two granddaughters, Breanna McGuire of Huntington, W.Va., and Alana McGuire of Gallipolis. John was preceded in death by his parents, a brother James McGuire and two sisters Edith Day and Margaret McGuire in infancy. Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday (today), March 27, 2011, at the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Nick Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday (today) from 12:30-2 p.m. prior to the service. There will be a military flag presentation at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Paul Facemire, Steve Day, Charles Day, Justin Langhans, Rick Jones and Nick Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Thompson, Emerson Unroe, Rex Unroe, Charlie Queen and Don Wells. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Andrew E. Berkley Jr. Andrew E. Berkley Jr., 73, of Gallipolis, passed away on March 24, 2011 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1937 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Andrew E. Berkley Sr. and Okalla Rainey Berkley. Andrew was a 1955 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a manager of Franks Nursery and Crafts in Columbus, Ohio. Andrew was a Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 20 in Johnstown, Ohio, a council member of the Boy Scouts of Licking County, Ohio and a member of the Order of the Arrow. Surviving are his wife, Frances E. Berkley of Johnstown; four sons, Andrew E. (Lilia) Berkley III of Spring, Texas, Shawn Berkley of Columbus, Douglas E. (Sandy) Berkley of Johnstown, and Homer (Terrie) Berkley of Hebron; twelve grandchildren; one great grandson; four sisters, Susann (Guy) Sigler of Xenia, Gertrude Wickline of Gallipolis, Annalee (Gene) Hurd of Centerpoint, Vickie (Mike) Smith of Johnstown; two brothers, Robert (Wynonna) Berkley of Lubbock, Texas and Chester (Shirley) Berkley of Wilkesville; and several nieces and nephews. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William “Billy” Berkley and James “Red” Berkley and a sister Betty Clark. Services will be 1 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Willis Funeral Home, with Mary Bradbury officiating. Burial will follow in Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. There will be military graveside services at the cemetery by volunteers of area veteran lodges. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Noah Burgess and he preceded her in death on August 6, 2003. She was a homemaker and a member of Bias Branch Church in Madison, West Virginia. Surviving are her daughter Sandra K. Farley of Cleveland and family which consists of five grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; a son, Gene Burgess of Gallipolis; special friend, Carolyn Burgess of Gallipolis; special grandchildren, Deleta Hale of Vinton, Lisa Burgess of Cincinnati, Roy Riehl of Pittsburg, PA and John Sword of Louisa, KY; several other great grandchildren; and three sisters, Loraine Smith ,Marcie Dial, both of Florida and Mary Ellis of Georgia. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rev. Noah Burgess, a daughter, Linda Sword, two sisters, Pauline Messer and Reba Harber, and one brother Elby Keith. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Truman Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 6-8 pm at Willis Funeral Home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send email condolences. Daniel E. ‘Danny’ Janes Bonnie Mae Beam Daniel E. “Danny” Janes, 31, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 11, 1979, in Athens, Ohio, the son of Regina K. Nolan Janes. In addition to his mother, Regina Janes of Columbus, he is survived by four brothers, Nathan A. Janes of Columbus, James Janes of Orient, Eric Smith of Columbus and Terrence Stolzenburg of Gallipolis; a sister, April D. (Josh) Edwards of Columbus; and seven children, Brittany Gasten of Canton, Michael Gilman (Janes) of Washington Court House, Cody Janes, Katilyn Janes, Nicholas Janes, Brittany Patterson and Desi Patterson, all of Gallipolis; several aunts and cousins. Services are scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Willis Funeral Home with Bob Hood officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Centenary Cemetery. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Bonnie Mae Beam, 91, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 4, 1919 in Arkansas, daughter of the late Daniel and Arilla Mae (Busby) Reese. Bonnie was a homemaker, a member of the Elizabeth Chapel Church; VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and lifetime member of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, baking and spending time with her family, neighbors, and many friends. Bonnie was married to Dale M. Beam on December 24, 1941 and he preceded her in death of October 31, 1995. She was also preceded in death by a son Dennis Beam and a grandson Richard Beam. Bonnie is survived by three sons Dale (Gloria) Beam of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dan (Karen) Beam and Doug Beam both of Gallipolis; six grandchildren D.J (Shelly) Beam of Palmyra, IN, Dusty Harrison of Georgetown, TN, Doug (Corrina) Beam of Jackson, Ohio, Ariel (R.J.) Calhoun of Gallipolis, Lisa (David) Schenkelberg of Middleport, Ohio, and Ashlee Chapman of Gallipolis; 14 Great Grandchildren, Jenna, Courtney, Jordyn, Bryan, Jesse, Ryan, Sara, Katlyn, Sean, Nick, Brandon, Jared, Hunter, and Marie; 1 great great grandchild Alea. Services will be 10 am Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating, burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Monday at the funeral home from 7-9 pm. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Judith Burgess Judith Burgess, 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. She was born April 3, 1931 in Ranger, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ephriam and Lora Belle Vance Keith. Judith was married to the Rev. Support Groups GALLIPOLIS — Gallia C o u n t y Alzheimer ʼs/Dementia Support Group meeting, 1:30-3 p.m., third Thursday of each month, at Holzer Medical Center Education Center. Info: Amber Johnson, (740) 441-3406. GALLIPOLIS — Grieving Parents Support Group meets 8 p.m., first Tuesday of each month at New Life Lutheran Church, Jackson Pike. Info: Jackie Keatley at 446-2700 or John Jackson at 446-7339. GALLIPOLIS — Grief Support Group meets second Tuesday of each month, 8 p.m., at New Life Lutheran Church. Facilitators: Sharon Carmichael and John Jackson. GALLIPOLIS — Serenity House support group for domestic violence victims meets Mondays at 2 p.m. For more information, call the Serenity House at 4466752. GALLIPOLIS — Look Good Feel Better cancer program, third Monday of the month at 6 p.m., Holzer Center for Cancer Care. GALLIPOLIS — Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday book study at 7 p.m. and Thursday open meeting at noon; Tuesday closed meeting at 8 p.m.; Friday open lead meeting, 8 p.m. St. Peterʼs Episcopal Church, 54 Second Ave., Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, St. Peterʼs Episcopal Church, 541 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Open discussion. Candlelight meeting. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Narcotics Anonymous Living Free Group meets every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at 305 Main St. GALLIPOLIS — 12 Step Support Group for Spiritual Growth meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at New Life Lutheran Church. Facilitators: Tom Childs and John Jackson. VINTON — Celebrate Recovery at Vinton Baptist Church. Small groups looking for freedom from addictions, hurts, habits and hangups every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Info: 388-8454. VINTON — Vinton Baptist Church food pantry every Monday from 5-6:30 p.m. Info: 388-8454. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Support Group meets the second Monday of each month at Holzer Medical Center. Info: Amber Barnes at (740) 3390291. GALLIPOLIS — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) meetings will take place the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Gallia County Senior Resource Center, with a general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Info: Jill Simpkins (740) 3390603. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Stroke Support Group, first Tuesday of every month, 1 p.m., at Bossard Memorial Library. GALLIPOLIS — River Cities Military Support Community (RCMFSC) meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 4464 (upstairs), 134 Third Ave. The meeting and activities are open to all families and friends who wish to support our servicemen and women in all branches of the military. Info: 245-5589 or 441-7454. GALLIPOLIS — Overeaters Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5:30 p.m., at St. Peterʼs Episcopal Church. Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers Inc. livestock report of sales from March 23, 2011. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $100-$160, Heifers, $100-$154; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $100-$154, Heifers, $100$148; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100$138, Heifers, $100-$128; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $100-$128, Heifers, $95-$125; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $95-$107, Heifers, $90-$100. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $70-$83; Medium/Lean, $55-$69; Thin/Light, $35-$54; Bulls, $85.50-$93. Back to Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $725-$1,050; Bred Cows, $500-$1,100; Baby Calves, $100-$145; Goats, $50-$150; Lambs, $35-$122; Hogs, $29-$35. Upcoming Specials 3/30/11 — Wheelerʼs Fair Pigs, noon. 4/6/11 — Easter lamb and goat sale, 1 p.m. Manure to give away. Will load for you. Rio Grande receives grant for chemistry program STAFF REPORT RIO GRANDE — Students at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College will soon have a new piece of state-of-the art equipment in one of the chemistry laboratories on campus thanks to a grant that the institution was awarded recently. Faculty member Jacob White, Ph.D., received notice during the spring semester that Rio Grande has been awarded a grant from the 2011 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant program. The grant process was a competitive process, as only 12 projects out of 59 from around the country were selected for funding. White is proud that Rio Grande’s proposal was accepted by the program, and is pleased that the funding will assist Rio Grande students in a wide range of research projects. Rio Grande is using its grant funding to purchase a new atomic absorption spectrometer for the chemistry department. “This will really increase the research opportunities for students and faculty members,” White said about the equipment, which is used in the analysis of heated metals. The atomic absorption spectrometer will be extremely useful in several current research projects and in countless future projects, White explained. One current project, he said, involves studying the impact that surface mining for coal has on the Raccoon Creek Watershed. Rio Grande faculty member Rob Hopkins, Ph.D., is currently working on this project with a group of Rio Grande students. Another current project a study of the bioremediation of oil spills, White said. This involves studying natural ways to deal with oil pollution, which is very timely with the recent problems with oil pollution. Faculty member Linda Sigismondi is working this project with Rio Grande students. The atomic absorption spectrometer will play a key role in the research work on these projects and on other projects, White said. Research projects such as these are tremendous learning opportunities for Rio Grande students, and the results from the projects are also very important for assisting with local and national programs. White said that he and other faculty members are eager to begin using the new equipment when it arrives later this year. “We’re very excited,” he said. Students will also learn a great deal by using the atomic absorption spectrometer, and the experience they gain will help them as they prepare for their careers. The 2011 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National Grant program was sponsored in part by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and by the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. The grant program has provided funding for projects from nearly 300 colleges and universities over the years. Account Executive The Successful candidate will have experience with proven marketing ability to endear physicians and referral sources. The candidate will be clinically savvy, experienced and extremely polished. Territory includes Athens Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs and Vinton counties Competitive salary with Incentive Compensation, car allowance and full benefits. 3 years medical sales/ pharmaceutical experience requested. Nurses welcome to apply. E.O.E Submit resume to: Medi Home Health Agency Sean Smith, Area Director of Marketing 809 Farson St, Unit 103 Belpre, Ohio 45714 �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Phillips tells her story of success HOEFLICH@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM Charlene Hoeflich/photo Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Athens, speaks about the role of women in business. A Gallia Co. soldier’s keepsake from the front BY AMBER GILLENWATER MDTNEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Extension News B Y When you work at the Extension Office, you never have to guess when spring arrives because people will let you know by calling about pruning their fruit trees. Fruit trees should be pruned every year to maintain their health, encourage balanced growth and productivity and control their size and shape. When you plant a fruit tree, you should be dedicated to giving the tree proper care and pruning to maximize both fruit quality and quantity throughout the life of the tree. Understanding the principles of pruning and practicing them are important. Pruning is both an art and a science. Artists understand what they are doing and scientists understand why. The objectives of tree pruning are: • Develop strong tree structure. This should begin when trees are planted and continue each year thereafter. • Provide for light penetration. Good light quality throughout the tree increases fruit bud development for following years and increases the quality of the current crop. • Control tree size. Most fruit trees require pruning AEP (NYSE) — 34.71 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 66.15 Ashland Inc. 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Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers Inc. livestock report of sales from March 23, 2011. Feeder Cattle Submitted photo Spc. Robert Burnap, a local soldier stationed in Afghanistan, offers a Pop-Tart to three Afghan children. Burnap and his fellow troops strive to build positive relationships with the children of Afghanistan and leave lasting impressions of American friendliness with the local people. and messages sent by their loved one, while Burnap and his comrades will continue their interaction with the people of Afghanistan, particularly the children. “It all seems like fun and games, but this generation is the future of Afghanistan; therefore, we try to set American examples of generosity, friendliness and accepting views of other cultures,” he said. RODNEY M. WALLBROWN, EXTENSION AGENT to control branch spread as well as tree height. This also serves to encourage new growth that will result in new fruit-bearing areas. • Remove damaged wood. Some wood damage occurs almost every year from such things as wind damage, fruit weight, winter injury and disease and insects. Pruning is a dwarfing process and may result in a slight reduction in yield compared to an unpruned tree, but the size, color and quality of remaining fruit will be improved. The best time to prune is during late winter or early spring just before the beginning of active growth. If large blocks of trees are to be pruned, time it so that you finish just before bud break. It will not harm trees if sap is beginning to flow at the time you prune. The main reasons you should prune during the late dormant period are: • Wounds heal quickly when growth starts. • Undesirable branches and other wood to be pruned can be easily seen since there are no leaves on the tree. • The bark is less likely to tear when cuts are made. • Trees pruned in early Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Local Stocks ʻEverybody loves Pop-Tartsʼ: UNDATED — Photographs, short messages and phone calls are what get the families of U.S. military personnel stationed abroad through the days and weeks until their loved ones return home. For one local man currently stationed in Afghanistan, a very special photograph has become a keepsake for his family and friends back home. Spc. Robert Burnap, a 2007 Symmes Valley High School graduate who lives with his family near Lecta, volunteered for deployment to Afghanistan with the 806th Engineer Company from Conway, Ark. Burnap recently sent home a photograph of his interaction with three Afghan children in Helmand Province, a photograph that has now famously become known as “Everybody Loves Pop-Tarts!” “When the children see us coming they stand by the side of the road and we throw candy to them. When we stop to take breaks, they come to see us; we give them food and play with them,” Burnap said of the troops’ relationship with the local children. “Some are very shy at first but once you take off your helmet and sunglasses it makes you more approachable; they are very nice and seem to enjoy interacting with us.” Burnap is currently stationed at FOB Ramrod and he and his fellow combat engineers specialize in route clearance, or clearing the roadways of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Burnap is scheduled to return to the United States in May 2011. Until Burnap’s return home, his family, along with all the other military families in the U.S., will continue to endure through a steady stream of photographs Gallia-Meigs Forecast Sunday: Snow before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1-3 p.m., then a slight chance of rain after 3 p.m. High near 39. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH POMEROY — “To get involved in politics wasn’t an easy decision,” said State Rep. Debbie Phillips, DAthens, Friday when she addressed a meeting of the Women in Business: Stories of Success group at the Wild Horse Cafe. “It takes a willingness to step out and take a chance,” said Phillips who is now in her second term as representative for the 92nd District of the Ohio House. Phillips said she learned early on from her family about the importance of becoming involved in the community and contributing through volunteer work which made moving into politics a little easier. However, she said she finds that when it comes to running for an office, generally women have to be asked, and then have to prove that they have the ability and the dedication to do the job. She said she is continually encouraging women to take the initiative, and noted that the percentage of women holding public office today is less than it has been for several years. Phillips acknowledged that being a legislator has been hard on her family but spoke of various ways of staying connected even when apart for several days at a time. Born in Franklin County, Phillips moved to Athens to attend Ohio University and never left. Prior to running for a legislative seat, she served on Athens City Council. She spoke of her special interest in education, of the need for more parental involvement, and of her role as a member of the Ohio Legislature serving on the finance committee. Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A6 winter may be damaged by low winter temperatures that occur after pruning. Summer pruning may also be used to control growth of young trees, improve light quality in the fruiting zone, thin heavy fruit loads or remove water sprouts and other undesirable wood. Pruning and training are two of the most important cultural practices for managing fruit trees. Pruning is simply the removal of parts of the tree. Training is the direction of the growth of the tree into the desired from through pruning, limb HARTWELL HOUSE spreaders or other means. A tree that is trained and pruned properly from the beginning develops a strong balanced framework which will hold a large fruit load. Methods used to train young fruit trees may either be a central leader or open center. Apple, apricot, cherry, pear and plum trees are generally pruned to the central leader method. 275-415 pounds, Steers, $100-$160, Heifers, $100-$154; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $100-$154, Heifers, $100-$148; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100-$138, Heifers, $100-$128; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $100-$128, Heifers, $95-$125; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $95-$107, Heifers, $90-$100. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $70-$83; Medium/Lean, $55-$69; Thin/Light, $35-$54; Bulls, $85.50-$93. Back To The Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $725-$1,050; Bred Cows, $500$1,100; Baby Calves, $100-$145; Goats, $50$150; Lambs, $35-$122; Hogs, $29-$35. Manure to give away. Will load for you. Upcoming specials 3/30/11 — Wheeler’s Fair Pigs, noon. 4/6/11 — Easter lamb and goat sale, 1 p.m. Manure to give away. Will load for you. Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 6340224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, Mark Neal at (740) 645-5708, or visit the website at www.uproducers.com. �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page B5 www.mydailysentinel.com www.mydailytribune.com �C1 ALONG THE RIVER Sunday, March 27, 2011 ASK Kids go creative BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH HOEFLICH@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM POMEROY — Stop by the Meigs Elementary School most any day after classes have been dismissed and you might be surprised to find education continuing on for another two hours. The After School Kids (ASK) program for Appalachian children is in session. The first through fifth grade students enrolled might be dancing, working intently on an art or other creative project, getting special help from a teacher, exercising or just socializing with each other. Monday through Thursday you’ll find six teachers, a social worker, and Becky Zurcher, ASK coordinator, working with some of the 80 students enrolled in the free afterschool program which is funded under a 21st Century federal grant. The staff’s goal is to encourage student creativity, to introduce innovative learning activities into a less-structured program, to help with academic work, and to do anything else to advance the physical, intellectual and emotional development of students to better equip them to get along in this every-changing world. The latest programs introduced into ASK are in conjunction with the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, a facility with the goal of promoting the arts, crafts and cultural heritage of Southeastern Ohio. Students enjoyed a field trip to the Center where they toured the facility which was for many, many years was a real dairy barn where hundreds of cows were milked to supply the needs of the patients confined to the Athens State Hospital. Cows roamed the 36 acres surrounding the building, now a part of the Arts Center property. The 6,500-square foot gallery, located at 8000 Dairy Lane, is dedicated to the arts, crafts and cultural heritage of Southeastern Ohio. During their visit to the Dairy Barn, the Meigs students viewed the Athens Voices 2011 Gallery Show where 72 artworks in a diverse range of media by18 area artists are displayed. They also viewed a slide show on the various art forms including sculptures and dimensional images like printmaking, painting and photography. They then were taught the art of printmaking with instruction from one of the Arts Center’s featured artists. Following that visit the Dairy Barn Arts Center, funded through a program called “Project Launch,” arranged for two-week mini-arts residences for the Meigs ASK program. Two artists, one in visual art and the other in movement/dance, over the past two weeks have been conducting classes at the school with the ASK students. The intensive arts enrichment program is designed to provide authentic experiences in art education for the children, and to promote the wellness of Appalachian children physically, socially, and mentally. “It is a wonderful program for our children,” said Zurcher, expressing delight at having the Meigs ASK children included in the Dairy Barn Arts Center’s residency program. Charlene Hoeflich/photos Artist Lyn Smith works with Mickala Thompson, Lisa Bishop, Curtis Lambert, and Christian Jones, all Meigs third graders, on a creative art project. Chelsea Goettge, a Dairy Barn Arts Center movement/dance artist, stresses stretching exercises. Madison Ennos gets instruction on printmaking from Artist Lyn Smith. Looking on are Matthew Timmons, left, and Amanda Landaker. �Page C2 • Sunday Times-Sentinel Notices Roofing Land (Acreage) 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. Trio Roofing LLC Amish Roofers & Builders new roof,reroof, metal or shingles, pole barns, additions siding & more. Insured, bonded, clean job sites. Free Estimates LN#047784 740-887-3422 Gallia Co. 10 acres on Pickens Rd. or 5 acres on SR 218 $21,500. Meigs Co. 9 acres $16,500! More @ www.brunerland.com or call 740-441-1492, we finance P O L I C I E S Ohio Valley Publishing reserves the right to edit, reject or cancel any ad at any time. ¾Errors Must Be Reported on the first day of publication and the TribuneSentinel-Register will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement. Corrections will be made in the first available edition. ¾Box number ads are always confidential. ¾Current applies. rate card ¾All Real Estate advertisements are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. ¾This newspaper accepts only help wanted ads meeting EOE standards. ¾We will not knowingly accept any advertisement in violation of the law. 200 Announcements Lost & Found Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Wanted Wanted to buy 2009 Nextel Cup Yearbook. 304-675-6411. 300 Lost- Sammy male indoor cat, dark gray w/some striping, face is lighter, belly white, 15-20#, across from Meigs Elementary School, Reward $100, 740-742-2524 Notices NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. recommends that you do business with people you know, and NOT to send money through the mail until you have investigating the offering. Help Wanted Financial Money To Lend Services General Repairs Joe's TV Repair on most makes & Models. House Calls 304-675-1724 Home Improvements Basement Waterproofing Unconditional lifetime guarantee. Local references furnished. Established 1975. Call 24 Hrs. 740-4460870, Rogers Basement Waterproofing. Lawn Service Lawn Care Service, Mowing, Trimming, Free estimates. Call 740-4411333 or 740-645-0546 H.B's Lawn Care. Harvey Brown. 339-0024 Insured. Free Estimates. Ref provided Best Lawn Care now accepting new lawns 740-645-1488 Call for free estimate Call for FREE Estimates. Lawn mowing and weed eating. 740-3880320 Lawn Care Services. 740-388-9836 Free Estimates Lost Brown & White Sm. Japanese Chin, State Street Area $200 reward Ph. 645-4393 400 Other Services Pet Cremations. Call 740-446-3745 Will pick up unwanted Appliances & Electronics & yard sale items also Will buy Auto's Ph. 446-3698 ask for Robert. Now through April Tanning bed sessions at T.C.'s across from Rite Aid. 31.80 unlimited a month. 26.50 15 sessions. 3.18 for single. Tax included. 304-593-6818 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) 600 Animals Full blooded Boxer pups, $200 & $250, tails done, Amy Dixon, 740742-3123 Help Wanted Want Xtra Cash??? Newspaper Routes Available Gallia, Meigs and Mason Areas. Must be reliable and have own transportation. Fuel / Oil / Coal / Wood / Gas Pine Firewood Cut and ready to go Call 441-7644 Total wood heat. Safe,Clean,Efficient and Comfortable. Classic Outdoor wood furnance from Central Boiler Winter Rebates Call 740245-5193 Miscellaneous Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Please pick up application at 704-446-2342 3500 Real Estate Rentals Apartments/ Townhouses Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 675-6679 Apartments/ Townhouses Houses For Rent 2 RM efficiency apartment in country setting 7 miles from Gallipolis on Rt 7 S. Furnished, washer/dryer inc. All Elec. Utilities not included. $300 mon. Dep & 1st mon rent required. No Pets! 446-4514 1 & 2 bedroom house & apartments for rent. No Pets, 740-992-2218 2 BR apt. 6 mi from Holzer. $400 + dep. Some utilities pd. 740-6457630 or 740-988-6130 House for rent. 2 BDR Clean. Redman Ridge, Henderson 304-5936618 Manufactured Housing 4000 Jordan Landing Apartments 1-3 bdr. No Pets. First months rent free w/dep. 304-610-0776 or 304-6740023 Rentals Apartment for rent 2 bdr, 1 bath, central air, furnished 400. dep. 450.00 month 304-882-2523 leave message if not at home. Trailer- 2 br, Rutland Oh, country setting, HUD approved, $425 a month, all hardwood floors, school close, call 740-742-1348 Spring Valley Green Apartments 1 BR at $395+2 BR at $470 Month. 446-1599. Sales Commercial Office space available for lease. Property located at 610 Main Street, Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550 in the same office building as Shaw & Tatterson, L.C. Attorneys at Law. For more info, please contact Michael Shaw, Jr. or Barbara Brown at 304-675-2669 Condominiums New Condo Apt, 3 br, 2 b, stove, frig, dishwasher, c/a, wood floors, patio & laundry, Racine, $650 a mo. plus electric, 740-247-3008 2BR, washer/dryer hookup, Thurman area 740-441-3702, 740-2865789 1 BR house in Syracuse No pet's UD app. 675-5332 WK end 740591-0265 Houses For Rent For Sale or Rent 2BR, all electric. S on Rt 7. 441-1917 or 740-339-0820 1st Time Homebuyer Quick & Easy 866-970-7250 3 Bed 2 ba Ranch Hm $500 Dep 866-970-7250 Attention land owners. Turn key home buying/purchase packages use your land for 3,4,5 bedroom homes, custom built. We do it all.... Clayton Homes Belpre, OH 740423-9724 Average Rent in Gallipolis $500.00 We have a better deal call us! Clayton Homes Belpre, Oh 740-4239724 2-BR Apt. (Rio Grande) $400 dep. $400 mth, plus utilities No Pets 740245-5937 or 740-245-9060 Beautiful stone ranch home, 5BR, 3 full BA, Utility Rm/ 1/2 BA, pool, hot tub, carport, 2 c garage, central air, close to Hospital. $1,100. mon + dep, ref. req. 740-446-3481 Home for sale by owner. Must sell $42,200. Call for appointment. Clayton Homes Belpre, OH 740-4239724 Middleport Beech Street, Senior Living, 2 br. furnished apartment., utilities paid., No pets, deposit & references., 740-992-0165 House for Sale or Rent. Clean and well maintained. Nice Neighborhood. 4 BDR. Good School Dist. 304-812-7390 Your Land May equal a New Home 866-970-7250 80x36 entry door with storm door, 740-992-3710 Want To Buy Absolute Top dollar- silver/gold coins any 10K/14K/18K gold jewerly, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency. proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 Recreational Vehicles 1000 Motorcycles 2005 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, Color Black Cherry, Very Nice Condition-New Battery-2 new TiresLots of Extras 28,000 miles Asking $13,500 Call 740-245-5087 or 740208-0028 2000 Automotive Autos 01 Chrysler 300M for sale. 92,000 miles, FWD, Auto, V-6, sunroof, fully loaded. $4,000 446-7029 or 6453293 Want To Buy Oiler's Towing. Now buying junk cars w/motors or w/out. 740-3880011 or 740-441-7870. No Sunday calls. Want to buy Junk Cars, call 740388-0884 3000 Real Estate Sales Houses For Sale T h e D a i ly S e n t i n e l Lots For Sale Mason County, near Hannan High School 1-2 acres starting at $15,000 DBL. Wides, Mods or builds. Ask about the March/April Special Phone: 304-634-2011 email: info@basswoodacres.com or web:www.basswood acres.com Merchandise Professional Services SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. Ron Evans Jackson, OH 800-537-9528 1Acre lot for sale. Bull Run Rd. $10,000 OBO 740-992-5468 or 740-591-7128 2BR APT.Close to Holzer Hospital on SR 160 C/A. (740) 441-0194 Pets 900 Lots Sunday, March 27, 2011 Farm for sale 51 acres 18mile creek road Ashton WV. 304-576-2465 Land (Acreage) 2.8 acres in Syracuse on Roy Jones Rd., Syracuse water & sewage, 614-404-1381 Bulletin Boards $12.00 Column Inch per day It’s Back BINGO TRAVELTIME TOURS ALASKA CRUISE AUG. 4 - 13, 2011 Middleport American Legion #128 FLY TO ANCHORAGE, OVERNIGHT HOTEL, TRAIN TO SEWARD, BOARD CELEBRITY CRUISESHIP MILLENIUM, SAIL 7 DAYS, VISIT PORTS JUNEAU, SKAGWAY, KETCHIKAN, VIEW GLACIERS, DEPART SHIP AT VANCOUVER, HOTEL OVERNIGHT, CITY TOUR, FLY HOME. Saturday Nights Starting April 1st Doors Open at 5:30 Bingo Starts at 7:00 No Checks Must be 18 or older to play TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 325 South & Ridge (Rio Grande) Special Meetings held March 28th & April 1st 7:00 pm Nightly Guest Speaker Myron Guiler Christian Singles Meeting Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 6:00 pm At Bossard Memorial Library (Gallipolis) In the Meeting Room opportunity COST PER PERSON, INSIDE CABIN $3895, OUTSIDE CABIN $4198. DEPOSIT $1000 PER PERSON TO RESERVE CABIN AND AIRLINE TICKET. FINAL PAYMENT DUE MAY 15. PASSPORT REQUIRED. FOR INFO CALL MARY FOWLER, 304-675-2305 OR SEND DEPOSIT TO TRAVELTIME TOURS, P.O. BOX 441 PT. PLEASANT, W.VA. 25550 Conceal & Carry Gun Class Must have for Gun Permit NRA Certified Instructor Call Now! For Next Class Date 740-256-6514 Email: NRACCW@inbox.com �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Help Wanted Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Help Wanted 6000 Employment Administrative/ Professional Director of Marketing and Community Relations Pleasant Valley Hospital is accepting applications for a Director of Marketing and Community Relations. Candidates need the following qualifications: Masters or Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or other related field. Previous experience in healthcare. Competent in desk publishing and other communication related software programs. Must be flexible in work schedule. Send resume to: Human Resources Department, Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2520 Valley Dr., Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550 fax to: (304) 675-6975 or apply online@ www.pvalley.org AA/EOE DD Advocate. Protective services representative position, Full time, in the Gallipolis, Ohio office. Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field and experience in developmental disabilities required. Send fax resume to: Mary Helen Wallace 614-262-9752 or mail resume to: Mary Helen Wallace, Advocacy & Protective Services, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43214 Clerical Receptionist position for local Dentist office. Must have phone and computer skills. Great learning opportunity. Please send resumes to: Dental office, Indian Creek Rd. Elkview, WV 25071 Drivers & Delivery Drivers: Owner Operators, Guaranteed 2000 miles/week Flatbed Freight, Settlement and Fuel Surcharge for “All” Miles Tolls reimbursed, Coil Experience Required 5 Days/week, Home on Weekends Limited Positions Available 877543-6930 Help Wanted - General Job opening for part-time general maintenance worker for Village of Rio Gande. Main duties include, but are not limited to, Water Meter Reading, Grass Mowing, and General Maintenance in Village. Hours will be day shift, 34 hrs. a week, with no benefits. May pick up and return applications until march 28, 2011, at the Rio Gande Municipal Building at 174 East College Street, Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 FIND BARGAINS EVERY DAY IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Auction Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C3 Help Wanted Help Wanted HELP WANTED Rescare is hiring Direct Support Profession- als in Meigs, Gallia, Athens, and Jackson Counties. Qualified applicants must supply a BCI background check, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with clean record and reliable transportation. Please apply online at Rescare.com (click on careers). For questions call Erica at 740-446-7734. SHOP CLASSIFIEDS Auction Auction Help Wanted - General Director of Human Resources Pleasant Valley Hospital is accepting applications for a Director of Human Resources. Preferred requirements; Master’s in Human Resources or B.S., experience performing the HR Director functions in a healthcare setting for at least 5 years and supervision experience of at least 10 employees for 5 years. Knowledgeable of JCAHO guidelines, federal and state regulations. Must be focused on employees, excellent personable skills, experience working in a highly regulated environment. Experience in policy writing, developing and overseeing benefit management. Send resume to: Human Resources Department, Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2520 Valley Dr., Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550 fax to: (304) 675-6975 or apply online@ www.pvalley.org AA/EOE Auction Auction FORECLOSURE Property to be sold at Sheriff's sale Meigs County Courthouse Pomeroy, OH April 15, 2011 @ 10:00 AM Driving instructor needed. Must pass background check, work eve/weekends. Drop resume off at Gallipolis AAA office or fax attn: Al 740-351-0537 Expanding insurance agency seeks energetic individual to join our team. Duties include, but are not limited to, sales and customer service. Sales and computer experience preferred but not necessary. Compensation based on experience and performance. Interested parties should send resume to PO Box 276 Gallipolis, OH 45631 Read your newspaper and learn something today! Help Wanted HOME HEALTH AIDE PRN We offer a competitive wage, flexible scheduling, and paid mileage. Send resume to: Medi Home Health 23238 Hill Rd, Racine, OH 3 BR, 2 bath, approx. 1,112 sq ft 2 car detached garage Approx 2 acres Property to be sold "As Is", "Where is" Questions, call Dave at: 888-376-3192 ext 5 Don't miss out on this opportunity! Auction Auction ANTIQUE AUCTION MEIGS CO. OHIO STONE JARS • W.VA. AND PA. STONEWARE • GUNS • FURNITURE • GRANITEWARE • ADVERTISEMENTS • OLD STORE ITEMS • ARTIFACTS • CLOCKS DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 2 TIME: 10:00AM LOCATION: GALLIPOLIS, OHIO. LOCATED AT THE AM VETS BLDG. 108 LIBERTY STREET. NEAR INTERSECTION OF US 35 AND SR RT 7. ITEMS: one gallon stenciled jar (Wade Cross) general merchandise Racine, Ohio, one gallon stenciled jar (Griff Michaels) dry goods grocers and general merchandise Middleport, Ohio, one gallon stenciled jar (Barringher and Mcdade) dealer in general merchandise Letart Falls, Ohio, one gallon stenciled jar (WM Hasslage) and co. grocery and tea dealer Pittsburg, PA, two gallon (Williams and Reppert) stone jar w/lots of blue, two gallon ovoid grease jar w/lots of blue freehand, two gallon stenciled jar (James Polling) dry goods and merchandise Jackson Courthouse, W. Va., two gallon stenciled jug w/freehand cyclones and brushes, three gallon stenciled stone churn (Hamilton and Jones) lots of blue, one gallon stenciled jar (Albert C. Clark) staple and fancy grocery 131 and 133 Center St. Ironton, Ohio, nice bakers cupboard w/folk art chickens, early bucket bench w/mustard paint, rare oak Zeno gum machine, polar bear counter top tobacco storage bin, wood trade sign (Meltzer) printer & taxidermist, early fur boards various sizes, very nice walnut 12 tin pie safe, early red and green child’s sled w/wood runners, original painted hobby horse, tiger maple kraut board, marble top walnut dresser, Shultz bread wood & glass display case, rare Merkle broom store display, painted bucket bench, set of early sleigh bells, white china clock, sweet Cuba tobacco tin, green sweet Cuba tobacco storage tin w/lady, Bond tobacco tin w/President G. Washington, Dixie Kid cut plug tobacco tin, Hiawatha tobacco pocket tin, Red Tiger tobacco tin lunch pail, large hanging wall clock w/rosewood case and porcelain dial, walnut bed stool, Putman Dye cabinet w/dye, Jersey coffee box w/original bittersweet paint, nice selection of early hand made quilts, two display cases of arrow heads, hand painted plantation lamp, school house regulator clock, two hand painted hanging parlor lamps, nice early Steiff Bear, Lance peanut glass jar, coffee mill w/iron top, large Indian statue, two drawer Clark spool cabinet, early mohair bear, old painted game board, hickory splint baskets, canvas duck decoy made by Dodge, several more old decoys, wrought iron pot rack, brass scale, wood butter mold, bisque piano baby, brass scale, wood bowl, Bennington pitcher w/peacock, cosmos lamp, German hand painted shaving mug, sewer tile planter w/acorns, milk glass lamps, hand painted china, several pieces of Normandy flow blue plus more rare flow blue pieces, Indian print (the last fight), Majolica pitcher, Massie Ferguson sign, Gallia co. glass churn, lots of rare outstanding blue graniteware including: churn, teapot, coffee pot, kerosene heater, coffee boiler, and more, many rare pieces of Chrisolite green including: small coffee pot, goose neck coffee pot, tea steeper, and more, blue and white sponge ware pitcher, sponge ware pitcher w/rose, many great pieces of blue and white stoneware including: salt crocks, butter crock w/lid, pitcher w/kissing boy and girl, butter crock w/hunting scene, and more, depression glass, several boxes of Indian stones, nice L.C. Smith double barrel 20ga shotgun, original half stock tiger maple muzzle loading rifle, modern walnut gun cabinet, 10ft aluminum fishing boat, JR push seed planter. TERMS: Cash or Local Check w/proper ID. Charles McKean Owner PRESTON MUSTARD AUCTIONEER (740) 286-5868 79 PIERCE CEMETERY RD JACKSON, OHIO 45640 LICENSED STATE OF OHIO VIEW PICTURES @ www.auctionzip.com 68150 Bayberry Drive St. Clairsville, OH 43950 Fax: 740-699-2309 EOE 60181269 Help Wanted Physical Therapist Pleasant Valley Home Health Services currently has an opening for a fulltime Physical Therapist. One year of Physical Therapy experience preferred. Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Program. Must have WV and Ohio license. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license. Please send resumes to: Pleasant Valley Hospital, Attn: Human Resources, 2520 Valley Dr., Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550, fax to (304) 675-6975 or apply on-line at www.pvalley.org AA/EOE Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate �Page C4• Sunday Times-Sentinel Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday, March 27, 2011 SERVICES OFFERED Advertise Your Business Here [RE] cycle. new. mount. 30% Off ALL Remounts Remount Sale April 4th-16th Over 500 Mountings for Rings, Earrings, & Pendants Silver Bridge Plaza - 740.446.3484 M-F 10-6 • Sat 10-2 Bryant Farm & Lawn Care R.L. Hollon Trucking Chester, Ohio Cell: (740) 503-6542 1045 Orchard Hill Rd. Gallipolis 740-446-0125 Office 740-645-6033 Cell Cars $100 Vans & SUV's $125 Full Detail Call & Make Your Appointment Today! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Lime Stone, Gravel, Dirt, Sand, Driveway Grading LEWIS Got Migraine Headaches? CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION “Ask about our computer landscaping designs” Land Clearing - Stone of All Types Todd Bryant 164 Fairview Rd. 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(Cash & Check Only) Up to 50% OFF Manufactured Prices • Pre-Owned Appliances • Washers/Dryers • Stackable Washer/Dryer • Refrigerators • Stoves • Air Conditioners • 30-120 Day Warranties • Service Work & Parts • Built-In Oven) Henderson, West Virginia • 304-675-7999 treecaresouthernohio.com Tina’s Taxes 1/2 off Sale Painted metal and bare metal available in 20 year, 45 year and no warranty. We now have Kinco winter and summer gloves in stock! Warranty Forms Available Upon Request 10% Tax Credit On All Colors Energy Star® Certified Metal & Fanfold 21 Colors Available • Cannonball Products • All Metal Accessories Specializing in Pole Barn & Garage Packages Bring in last years taxes and you reciept for your tax fees from last year and get 50% off your tax preperations fees this year 39493 ST RT 7, Reedsville, Ohio (Top Of Eastern Hill) 740-985-3607 60177603 OHIO VALLEY ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS Commercial • Residential 304-675-5201 304-593-6727 FREE ESTIMATES WV #039244 Help Wanted is now offering you the chance to live pain free. Call (740) 446-4600 for a no charge consultation. Hurry, only 9 appointments are available. Tree Care Specialists MTS Coins 151 2nd Ave. Gallipolis 446-2842 Take SR 588 from Jackson Pike - Turn on Cora Mill Rd and go 2 miles Local doctor reports excellent success with helping migraine sufferers live a normal life. 60167369 mowing, landscaping, landscaping supplies, general grounds maintenance & snow removal S&J Auto Detailing Help Wanted LEWIS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION 29 Pike Street Hartford, WV 304-882-3060 Fax 304-882-3080 Ripley Auto Glass Hartford, Inc •House Window Replacement • Mirrors Cut to Order • Mobile Sevices • Accepted by All Insurances • All Work Guaranteed • Locally Owned & Operated Trimmers and Blowers Spring Order NOW on display FS 55R Stihl Trimmer $219.95 Time to schedule appointment for maintenance on your trimmers and blowers Pt. Pleasant Hardware 525 Main Street, Point Pleasant WV 304-675-7256 Tommie Vaughn Master Watch Maker, Jeweler, Gemologist In store Jewelry Repair and Watch Repair Appraisals done on site. Concrete Removal and Replacement All Types of Concrete Work 31 Years Experience David Lewis • 740-992-6971 Insured • Free Estimates • WV042182 Silver Bridge Plaza 740.446.3484 M-F 10-6 • Sat 10-2 REES HOME IMPROVEMENT & LAWN CARE Landscaping, lawn care, mulching, fencing & retaining walls. * Free estimates Over 25 years experience “All your outdoor needs” cell (740) 339 3484 hm (740) 388 9999 SHOP CLASSIFIEDS Advertise Here for Great Results! �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C5 SUNDAY TELEVISION GUIDE Help Wanted - General Crew Leaders (Janitorial & Lawn Maintenance) and Program Substitutes needed to work at Carleton School & Meigs Industries. Will be working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Must have a valid Ohio Drivers License and High School Diploma or GED. Submit application or resume to: Carleton School/Meigs Industries 1310 Carleton Street PO Box 307 Syracuse, Oh 45779 POSITION AVAILABLE VICTIM ADVOCATE MASON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE Grant funded. Full-time position. Duties: Provide services, information support, and advocacy for crime victims consistent with grant. Requirements: associate degree with experience, or attending college, in related field. Submit resume by March 25, 2011 to: Mason County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Mason County Courthouse, 200 6th Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 An equal opportunity employer. Management / Supervisory Village of Syracuse is now accepting applications for Pool Manager and lifeguards for summer 2011. Application can be picked up at Village Hall in the Fiscal Ofiicers office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Deadline for applications is noon on April 14. Medical A Celebration Of Life--Overbrook Center, Located At 333 Page Street, Middleport, Ohio Is Pleased To Announce We Are Accepting Applications For Full Time And Part Time RN's And LPN's, To Join Our Friendly And Dedicated Staff. Applicant's Must Be Dependable Team Players With Positive Attitudes To Join Us In Providing Outstanding, Quality Care To Our Residents, Stop By And Fill Out An Application M-F, 8AM-4:30PM or Contact Susie Drehel, Staff Development Coordinator@740-9926472, EOE & A Participant Of The Drug-Free Workplace Program Physicians office looking for STNA or medical assistant. Bring resume on Wed. or Fri. 12-1pm. 3009 Jackson Ave. Pt. Pleasant. MONDAY TELEVISION GUIDE Service / Bus. Directory 9000 Dirt Slag for sale $10 a ton 304-8823944 Contact Bobby Roush Lawn Care Yard Master, will do yard work and light landscaping. Includes: mowing and weed eating. Free estimates. Residential and Commercial. 304675-0179 or 304-812-7558. FIND EVERYTHING YOU WANT OR NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS 100 Legals POSTPONEMENT of PUBLIC HEARING AEP MOUNTAINEER CCS II PROJECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to postpone the previously announced public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2011. This hearing was for public review and comment on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP) Mountaineer Commercial Scale Carbon Capture and Storage Project (Mountaineer CCS II Project). The DOE will inform the public of the new date and time for the meeting at a later date.If you have questions, please contact Mr. Mark Lusk, NEPA Document Manager, by mail DOE-NETL, 3610 Collins Ferry Road, P.O. Box 880, MS B07, Morgantown, WV 26507-0880; telephone 412-386-7435 or toll free 1877-812-1569; electronic mail Mountaineer.EIS0445@netl.doe.go v; or fax 304-285-4403. (3) 27, 2011 100 Legals 100 The Meigs Local School District has a vacancy for a BUS AID TO ASSIST ON BUS ROUTE FOR STUDENTS WITH D I S A B I L I T I E S Applicants should be available to start immediately. Salary is commensurate with Board adopted Salary schedule. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume with references to: Karla Brown, Special Education C o o r d i n a t o r Meigs Local School District 41765 Pomeroy Pike Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Deadline for applying is April 1, 2011 *********************Nancy Carnahan Superintendent's Secretary Meigs Local School District 740-992-2153 (3) 25, 27, 29, 2011 THE SCIPIO TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES WILL OFFER FOR SALE A 1980 GMC ONE TON FIRE TRUCK. VIN# TKM33AJ507497 4 SPEED, 4 WHEEK DRIVE, 5.7 LEADER GASOLINE ENGINE. GOOD RUBBER, GOOD CONDITION HAS 13,474 MILES. WE WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS AND THEY CAN BE SENT TO KAREN A. RIDENOUR 33433 COTTERILL ROAD POMEROY, OHIO 45769 THE BIDS WILL BE OPEN ON APRIL 6TH AT 6:30 P.M. AND READ ALLOWED. SCIPIO TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. (3) 13, 20, 27, The Tuppers Plains Chester Water District is requesting bids on rehabilitation work and painting of the “Stewart Tank”. This is a 30,000 Gallon steel ground storage tank located in Stewart Ohio. Bids will be opened and read allowed on Thursday April 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the District Office located three miles south of Tuppers Plains just off Route 7. Mailing address is 39561 Bar 30 Road, Reedsville, Ohio, 45772. Bid specifications and work requirements are available upon request by calling the District main office at 740-985-3315 during its regular working hours. (3) 23, 27, (4) 3, 2011 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Rumpke is one of the nation’s largest, private, family-owned waste and recycling companies and they are inviting you to become a part of the team. DRIVERS, Rear Load Responsible for driving a truck and servicing our residential route customers. Requires a Class B CDL, DOT Medical Card, 21 yrs old, a clean driving record (no DUI's in the past 5 years or 2 in any 10 year period & no suspensions & 3 or less moving violations in the last 2 years), the ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs repetitively throughout the day and capable of working in all weather conditions. Waste experience preferred. Great Pay & Benefits! Apply in person: Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services Beech Hollow 28 AW Long Rd, Wellston, OH 45692 Pre-Employment Testing • EOE No phone calls please Legals Get A Jump on SAVINGS Help Wanted Help Wanted ST. JOSEPH’S CAMPUS Clinical Nurse Specialist/CV/ICU Registered Nurse/Surgical Services Experience Required MEMORIAL CAMPUS Shop the Classifieds! Help Wanted We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: STNA’s Full-time & Part-time Day & Night Shifts •Competitive Wages •Paid Vacations & Holidays •Full Benefits Package •Tuition Reimbursement Apply in person: Abbyshire Place 311 Buckridge Road, Bidwell, OH 45614 Or Email vhcjobs@vrablehealthcare.com Or Online at: www.vrablehealthcare.com Equal Opportunity Employer Cert Occupational Therapist Asst Clinical Nurse Manager Emergency Dept. Director Emergency Dept. EMT Occupational Therapist Pharmacist Interested Candidates Should Send Resume to: Human Resources Camden Clark Medical Center P.O. Box 718 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Fax 304-424-2926 or apply online www.ccmh.org E.O.E. FIND A JOB OR A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS �Sunday, March 27, 2011 Stacy and Oscar Rodriguez, Jr. HARRISONRODRIGUEZ WEDDING Stacy Jaye Harrison and Oscar Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., were united in marriage on Dec. 30, 2010, in the gardens of the Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach, Fla. The private ceremony was performed by Amanda Castor, sister of the bride. The bride wore a strapless ivory gown embellished with embroidery, ribbons, beading and pearls. She carried a bouquet of burgundy calla lilies. Serving as flower girl was Riley Castor, niece of the bride. The ring bearer was Donovan Rodriguez, son of the groom. The bride is the daughter of William Jay and Georgena Harrison of Gallipolis. She is the maternal granddaughter of George Lemley and the paternal granddaughter of Janis Harrison, both of Gallipolis. She is a 2000 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, and a graduate of Marshall University and the University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Fla. She is currently an attorney at Akerman Senterfitt Law Firm in Miami. The groom is the son of Oscar Alfonso Rodriguez, Sr., and Anasylvia Arguello of San Salvador, El Salvador. He is a graduate of Miami Sunset Senior High School, and a graduate of Florida International University, Miami, Fla. He is currently employed as a real estate sales consultant for Standard Pacific Homes in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Following the ceremony, a dinner was held in the couple’s honor at Perricone’s in downtown Miami. The couple honeymooned on the French Polynesian island of Bora Bora. They now reside in Miami, Fla. Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative awards scholarships to area students RIO GRANDE — Four local high school seniors claimed $3,500-worth of scholarships funded by Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative in the annual competition for the children of co-op members. First-place winners of 2011 BREC scholarships advance to judging in Hunter Boggs Columbus for the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives (OREC) scholarship program and the possibility to win even more money for their educations. Secondplace winners become alternates in the statewide contest. The first-place, $1,000 winner in the girls’ category Kelcie Carter was Abigail Riley of Wellston High School, daughter of Jim and Elizabeth Riley of Wellston. Austin Wilson of Gallia Academy High School won first place and a $1,000 scholarship in the boys’ division. He is the son of Brett and Lisa Wilson of Gallipolis. Abigail Riley Second place and a $750 BREC scholarship went to Kelcie Carter of River Valley High School, daughter of Larry and Kelly Carter of Thurman. Hunter Boggs of Symmes Valley High School won the second place $750 scholarship award in the boys’ division. He is the son of Randy and Christi Boggs of Kitts Hill. Austin Wilson A panel of judges determined the winners and alternates in the BREC scholarship contest. The judges unanimously agreed that this was one of the best groups of young scholars and leaders they had reviewed. Any boy or girl graduating in the Class of 2011 whose home receives electric service from BREC was eligible. Applicants must have scored a career grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. In January ads were published in Country Living magazine, announcing the scholarship contest and area high school counselors received literature and entry forms advising students of the opportunity. Contestants were judged in the areas of scholastic record, personal achievement, and school/community activities. Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C6 Jeremiah David Rediger Frank and Cathy Elliott REDIGER BIRTH E L L I OT T ANNIVERSARY Jerry and Jackie (Hutchinson) Rediger announce the birth of their first child, a boy, Jeremiah David. He was born at 7:34 a.m. on March 9. He weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21.75 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Ralph and Susie Hutchinson of Gallipolis. His paternal grandparents are Don and June Rediger of Indiana. Community Corner Frank and Cathy Elliott of Racine observed their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday. The couple was married on March 26, 1971. Their children are a daughter Mandy Morris and husband Dan of Gaylor, Mich.; son Frankie and his significant other Heather of Tuppers Plains; daughter, Shauna See and her husband, Andrew, of Athens; and a daughter, Rachel Elliott of Racine. They have four grandchildren, Cody, Ashley, Kylie, and Haidyn. A family celebration of the anniversary will be held. So you got your real estate tax bill a week or so ago, your taxes almost doubled, and you’re a little upset. County officials report that the latest tax bills reflect a reevaluation conducted for the county by a contractor in 2010. It seems those appraisals affected every parcel differently — Charlene Hoeflich some were appraised Brenda S. Myers, the higher, others lower, with former Brenda Camden the decision being based Sheets, has earned a mason a visual inspection, comparable properties, and ter of science degree in other considerations (whatever they may be), which nursing with the focus on meant that some tax bills increased while others education. She is continudecreased based on the appraiser’s opinion of the ing her education and property value. plans to earn a Ph.D. in Brenda S. Myers Anyone who wishes to question their property public health. valuations can confer with an appraiser working She is the daughter of William M. Hall of Crown through the county auditor’s office. Then, if still City and the late Lillian Daniels Hall. She is the mothdissatisfied, an appeal for tax relief can be made er of Malanie Mandeville and grandmother of twins, with the County Board of Revision. Now you know Joseph Michael and Emily Jane Mandeville, all of Crown City. the procedure for complaining. Myers was inspired in childhood by her uncle, the ••• Many Meigs Countians participate in the nation- late Gilbert E. Daniels, who was an educator for many al bird count every year, but many may not know years in Gallia County. Myers resides in Huntington, W.Va., with her husthat there is also a bird nest count which keeps track of how many eggs are laid and how many band, Scott Myers. hatch, as well as the survival of the birds. The nest count is also a way for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature — kind of like becoming citizen scientists. The NestWatch project is handled by the Cornell Lab of Omithology and all the information needed GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free Clinic will to get involved is on www.nestwatch.org Bird enthusiasts can also watch NestCams which be open from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 at have videos of the nests of Barn Owls, bluebirds, 258 Pinecrest Drive, off Jackson Pike. The clinic wrens, Wood Ducks, and many other species. Visit was organized to serve the uninsured residents of www.nestcams.org to take a peek into the hidden Gallia County. lives of nesting birds. ••• When someone needs a blood transfusion, someone else has to donate that blood because there is no replacement for blood or blood products. Right now the American Red Cross has a critical shortage of blood and blood products, particularly in the Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region that served the Bend area. An appeal for donors has been issued. The next visit here is on April 20 with the bloodmobile to be at the Mulberry Community Center in Pomeroy from 1 to 6 p.m. To entice donors to come out to donate blood at that visit, the Red Cross will enter names in a drawing for a Wild Our Commit o itmentt is i to be Yo our Choice ou Horse Cafe gift certififor o Surrgic g al Ca are. cate. ••• At O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, we’re driven by quality. Our Spring at last! ex ceptional healthcare is close at hand — Quality healthcare My time to again resolve that this year with a community touch. those things in the attic If you or a loved one is in need of surgical care, please call room which I no longer need, use, wear or even (740) 594-6100. like have to go. I bought large plastic tubs to use in storing what I can’t bear to part COMMUNITY with, white kitchen bags PEOPLE for those things to go to the Humane Society or the Cooperative Parish stores, and black trash HEALLT THCARE bags for those things I’m sure nobody could ever use or want to go into the trash. Sheets completes masterʼs degree French 500 Free Clinic set for March 31 QUALITY � 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 03. March 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. 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