https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/1eb8c3e170a45c018dd94d08c875fa59.pdf 4e426744641fab9c5cc0f6ab44bccb22 PDF Text Text ALONG THE RIVER SPORTS Memorial Day in the Tri-County, C1 State Track and Field Championships — Day 1, B2 Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties Ohio Valley Publishing Co. OHIO VALLEY BANK 18 Days Left Til America In Bloom Gallipolis City Commission meeting GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold its regular montly meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 7 in the Gallipolis Municipal Courtroom, 49 Olive Street. The city commission will hold a public hearing on fair housing beginning at 7 p.m. $1.50 • Vol. 45, No. 23 Sunday, June 5, 2011 Miner suffers amputating injuries BY BETH SERGENT BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM RACINE — A miner recently suffered amputating injuries to portions of his hand while working at the Yellowbush Mine owned by Gatling, Ohio LLC. The injury happened on Memorial Day, according to a preliminary report filed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. MSHA reports the injured miner, according to accounts, is crew leader of a track installation crew, 33 years old and has two years underground mining experience. As for the actual incident account, the report reads as follows: “He was operating a scoop tractor, and attempting to re-rail a rail car in the work area. He had the bucket/blade of the scoop down-pressured into the mine floor, which lifts the bucket-end wheels off of the ground. This lets the steering jacks slew the center frame and wheels of the machine sideways, one way or the other to reposition the wheels. The main frame of the car also moves, including the operator's cab and canopy. With the wheels in the air, the operator activated the steering to slew the car sideways, and had allegedly positioned his left hand on the outside edge of the operator's canopy. When the car frame went toward the rib as the steering was activated, the miner's hand was caught between the canopy and the rib.” BY BRIAN J. REED BREED@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM $50. A fifth false alarm would cost $100 and $150 would be incurred for every false alarm thereafter, within any given year. Montgomery also inquired as to whether individuals would be charged for accidentally setting off their own alarm. Browning explained that he believes exceptions could and should be made in certain situations and that individuals who may accidentally set off their alarms should contact the 911 dispatch center to explain that emergency personnel are not needed. “I think you have to be reasonable with it,” POMEROY — This weekend’s festival in Pomeroy kicks off a tourism season the local retail community hopes will draw in business throughout the hot summer.Statewide, tourism traffic has stepped up in the past year, and locally, interest from prospective visitors is picking up, as well. Meigs County’s tourism season begins in earnest later in the summer and continues into the early autumn, as festivals and summer heat combine to draw visitors from the region. Calls about visiting here have increased as interest in upcoming events grows, the county’s tourism director said Friday, as the Gold Wings and Ribs Festival kicked off. (See related story, on left.) Ohio Department of Development’s tourism division announced last week the state has seen a seven-percent increase in tourism revenue over the past year, and $38 billion in total sales from tourism last year. Luke Ortman, tourism director for Meigs County, said he and others are now trying to collect “hard data” to determine when tourism spending is strongest here, when people begin to take notice of a particular season’s offerings, and what sort of spending they do. Ortman said visits to websites promoting summer tourism events, such as the Gold Wings and Ribs Festival wrapping up last night, the Big Bend Blues Bash in July, and the September Sternwheel Riverfest and Party in the Park draw visitors and website hits, Ortman said. Ortman said telephone calls to the county’s tourism line have increased dramatically in the past few weeks, as potential visitors begin to contact the office and various festival sites for information about visiting here. What See Commission, A2 See Tourism, A2 IT The Ninth Annual Gold Wings and Ribs Festival roared into Pomeroy this weekend, crowning this yearʼs champion for Ohioʼs Best Wings and Ribs (see results in Tuesdayʼs The Daily Sentinel). Pictured is Adam Williams of Middleport, who owns Smokeʼm If You Gotʼem, turning some ribs for a waiting line of customers, while the Magic Mama Band plays in the Pomeroy amphitheater. GALLIPOLIS – The Gallipolis Historical Preservation Board will hold a meeting at 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 7 at the Gallia County Convention and Visitor’s Center. OBITUARIES Page A5 • Lyla Shae Green • Virgil Parsons • Mary M. Parks • Erma Jones (Beth Sergent/Brian J. Reed/photos) WEATHER Discussion surrounding false alarms continues in Gallia County County Commission expected to make a decision in the near future BY AMBER GILLENWATER MDTNEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM High: 86 Low: 61 INDEX 3 SECTIONS — 24 PAGES Classifieds C2-4 Comics C5 Editorials A4 Sports B Section © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. GALLIPOLIS — During a regular meeting of the Gallia County Board of Commissioners on Thursday in Gallipolis, a hearing was held in regard to the implementation of fees for emergency false alarm calls. Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning was present during the meeting to discuss the possible implementation of false alarm fees, whereas, a $50 fee would be charged to a business owner or county resident following his or her third false alarm call. Many of the false alarm calls stem from automated, and often, individually installed, alarm systems which notify local emergency officials when activated. These false alarms have become such a problem that, according to Browning, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office has started its own false alarm fee system. The discussion surrounding the possible false alarm fee system came following a May county commission meeting in which Browning reported that approximately 250 false alarm calls were dispatched through the Gallia County 911 Center between Jan. 1, 2011, and April 15, 2011 — a number that is a concern considering fuel costs. During the hearing on See Miner, A2 Tourism up statewide as Meigs festival season kicks off WING IN’ Historical Preservation Board meeting The miner suffered amputating injuries of the middle finger-one digit, the ring finger-two digits and the entire little finger, according to MSHA. He was flown by emergency medical helicopter to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. where he had surgery — injuries were not described as life Thursday, County Commissioner Harold Montgomery discussed a few of the concerns he has heard from citizens in regard to false alarm fees. Montgomery reported that one individual, who has had sporadic false alarms at his residence, the last of which was eight years ago, is concerned whether he would be charged for a fourth false alarm. Browning reported that, according to state law, any one business and/or homeowner can have three false alarm calls per year at his or her location without incurring fees. On the fourth false alarm call the business owner or homeowner would be charged �Sunday, June 5, 2011 Miner From Page A1 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A2 Church hosting Celebration services threatening, MSHA states. In addition to MSHA, ODNR is also investigating the accident, according to Heidi Hetzel-Evans, spokesperson for ODNR’s Division of Mineral Resources Management. It’s commonplace for ODNR to track these incidents and Hetzel-Evans said in 2010 Ohio did improve incident rates in both underground and surface coal mines in comparison to 2009 - she added this was better than national incident rates. As of Friday afternoon, Hetzel-Evans said she didn’t have a name of the miner who was injured and it was not included in the information released by MSHA. Commission From Page A1 Browning said and described that he believes that these exceptions should be made where criminal activity has occurred in the past. “Personally, I can’t see, if you have one that’s active or one where there’s been an event that’s actually occurred, I can’t see charging somebody for responding to that, or someone that’s having real, true ongoing problems — someone’s rattling the door and setting it off — that’s different than it going off and them not responding,” Browning said. “We have several where, not only does it constantly malfunction, but they won’t even come out to reset it and that’s a real problem for us.” Browning further reported that the most difficult aspect of the possible implementation of a false alarm fee system would be accurately tracking how many false alarms have been set off at any one location – an issue that would have to be resolved by working with the 911 dispatch center and the road patrol deputies who respond to false alarms. Browning explained that a false alarm fee system would mainly target those individuals who have ongoing problems with their false alarms -- the calls that can and do tie up resources that are needed elsewhere. “We’re just looking to manage every resource we can as efficiently as we can,” Browning said. “I don’t want to give the impression that we don’t want to answer the alarms because we do. They are helpful when it comes to catching the bad guys.” No action was taken in regard to the false alarm fee system during the Thursday meeting. Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning is expected to bring a recommendation to the Gallia County Commissioners in the near future as to whether such a system should be implemented within the county. Tourism From Page A1 are they looking for? Camping and entertainment At recent discussion among the county’s tourism board, the sentiment was positive, Ortman said, particulary in light of the seemed perception of a tourism slump. The addition of Ohio Chataqua in July adds to the interest in visiting here, he said. 2011 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Elizabeth Chapel Praise Band New Beginnings United Methodist Church on Second Street in Pomeroy will host Celebration services at 7 p.m., June 16-17. Brent Watson will be the featured speaker at the “Celebration” and brings his unique style of sharing to the event. Watson is a UM pastor currently serving in the role of Assistant to the District Superintendent in the Foothills District (over 170 churches in Southeast Ohio). He is an integral part of Meigs County through his leadership role as the advisor to the Meigs Cooperative Parish over the last four years. During the Celebration services, Watson will be sharing Brent Watson messages that will touch the lives of all who hear him. On Thursday, June 16, the Celebration will be held at the church and feature music by Katie Reed. Friday, June 17 will find the Celebration on the Pomeroy parking lot by the river as part of the Kickin’ Summer Bash with the Elizabeth Chapel Praise Band from Gallipolis providing music. On Saturday, June 18 the event will begin at 6 p.m. at the church with a community meal and the Celebration Service to follow at 7 p.m. BJ Smith-Kreseen and the Bradford Church of Christ Choir will be celebrating in music. Meigs Mini-Relay ROCK SPRINGS — Recently, the students and staff of Meigs Middle School held its Mini Relay for Life in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, raising $5,262.26 in the fight against cancer to support research, prevention, early detection and improve the quality of life for patients living with cancer. Luminary Bags were specially made to honor those who have or have had cancer as well as to remember those who have past away due to this dreaded illness. The activities for the day began in the school’s gymnasium with an assembly and a special performance by t h e Middle School Band. After a moment of silence was held to honor and remember the purpose for this day, students were then able to enjoy the carnivallike atmosphere involving a silent auction, face painting, dunking machine, inflatables, Xbox competition, volleyball, corn hole, 3-on3 basketball, and flag football competitions. Many concessions were available and music was provided by Rockin Reggie. The success of this event could not have happened without the generous contributions of various individuals and businesses. Pictured are staff from Meigs Middle School presenting a check for proceeds from its Mini Relay for Life to a member of the local Meigs County Relay for Life committee. (Submitted photo) Summertime is a great time to schedule Annual Exams and Sports Physicals. To schedule an appointment, call (740) 949-2683 Hunter Family Practice ����'JGUI�4U��t�3BDJOF Jason Reedd, DO O, with patient Janette Radford 60208009 POMEROY — The election of agricultural producers to Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees is important to all farmers and ranchers, whether beginning or long-established, with large or small operations. It is crucial that every eligible producer participate in these elections because FSA county committees are a link between the agricultural community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To be eligible to vote or hold office, individuals must have an interest in a farm in the county as either an individual or authorized representative of an entity, as well as participates or cooperates in any USDA Farm Service Agency program. The Meigs Farm Service Agency is looking for individuals interested in serving on the Meigs County Committee. This year LAA-1 will be having an election. LAA-1 is comprised of the following townships: Chester, Lebanon, Letart, and Sutton. Any eligible person residing in one of these townships who is interested in running for County Committee, or would like to nominate an individual to run for County Committee, must complete a nomination form. The Nomination form for County FSA Committee Election (FSA669A) is available at the Meigs County FSA office. You may also go online and download the form from our Ohio FSA website at: Make YOUR Anniversary Extra Special this http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ FSA/oh. The form is Year with Fine Diamonds and Jewelry from located under the "I Want To" section. For more information regarding the County Committee Elections, talk to David W. Fox, County Executive Director, at 992-6646 or stop in the 418 Silver Bridge Plz, Gallipolis, OH office located at 33101 446-3484 Hiland Road in Pomeroy. You can also visit the County Committee Elections website to learn more about the County Committee Election process and read over the fact sheets at: http://www. fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webap p?area=newsroom&subject=landing&topic=cce. The nomination period begins June 15 and runs until Aug. 1, 2011. Nomination forms for the 2011 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by close of business on Aug. 1, 2011. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters Nov. 4 and must be returned by December 417 2nd Ave., Gallipolis 5, 2011. The elected 740-446-1761 • www.myinsplus.com Committee Member and Alternates will take office Jan. 1, 2012. Our Co ommit itmentt is i to be Yo our Choice ou for o Orthopedic dic Ca arree. At O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, we’re driven by quality. Our exceptional healthcare is close at hand — Quality healthcare with a community touch. If you or a loved one is in need of orthopedic care, please call (740) 566-4640. COMMUNITY PEOPLE QUALITY HEALLT THCARE �Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Meigs County Calendar Public meetings Monday, June 6 SYRACUSE — Sutton Township Trustees, regular meeting, 7 p.m., Syracuse Village Hall. LETART FALLS — Letart Township Trustees, regular meeting, 5 p.m., office building. Tuesday, June 7 ALFRED — Orange Township Trustees regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., home of fiscal officer Osie Follrod. Community meetings Monday, June 6 POMEROY — Meigs County Cancer Initiative, regular meeting, noon, conference room of Meigs County Health Department. Tuesday, June 7 MIDDLEPORT – Middleport Lodge 363, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9 POMEROY — Caring Meigs & Gallia Forecast and Sharing Cancer Survivor Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., Mulberry Community Center, call Courtney Midkiff, 992-6626 for more information. CHESTER – Shade River Lodge 453, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments after meeting. Reunions Sunday, June 5 MASON, W.VA. — Edwardʼs Reunion, 1 p.m. at Mason Park in Mason, W.Va.; covered dish meal and auction will take place; call Diane Johnson at 304-7739124 for information. RACINE — Sayre Family Reunion, noon, Star Mill Park. RACINE – The George Holter, Jr. family reunion for all family and friends, 1 p.m. at the Morning Star Church social room. Meat provided. Call Karen Holter Werry for more informatoin, 4449016 or 992-5123. Gallia County Calendar Events Monday, June 6 CHESHIRE — Cheshire Village Council, 6:30 p.m. CROWN CITY — Crown City Village Council, 7 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. Tuesday, June 7 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Commission, 7 p.m., Municipal Court, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. GALLPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees wil meet for lunch at 12 p.m. at Golden Corral. Thursday, June 9 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Cout Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Friday, June 10 GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Gallia County Fairgrounds. Saturday, June 11 CHESHIRE — Free adult first aid and adult CPR class, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., AEP Gavin Plant. Free breakfast and lunch. Register by calling the Red Cross office at (740) 446-8555. GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Gallia County Fairgrounds. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Sunday, June 12 GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Gallia County Fairgrounds. Monday, June 13 RIO GRANDE — Rio Grande Village Council, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Schools board of education meeting, 7 p.m., Gallia Academy High School, 2855 Centenary Road. Thursday, June 16 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Cout Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). VINTON — Vinton Village Council, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Monday, June 20 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Local Schools board of education meeting, 7 p.m., Admnistrative Office, 230 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis. Thursday, June 23 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Cout Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Friday, June 24 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia Co. Red Cross-Gallipolis Daily Tribune Everyday Heroes breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Gallia Co. Senior Resource Center. Awards ceremony, 8 a.m. Info: Betty Beggrow, (740) 446-8555. Saturday, June 25 GALLIPOLIS — 3-on-3 National Hoop It Up Tournament, Gallipolis City Park. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Sunday, June 26 GALLIPOLIS — American Bass Anglers, 6 a.m., Gallipolis Waterfront Area. Thursday, June 30 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Cout Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). GALLIPOLIS — French 500 Free Clinic, 1-4 p.m., 258 Pinecrest Drive off of Jackson Pike. Friday, July 1 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis River Recreation Festival, Gallipolis City Park and Waterfront Area. Saturday, July 2 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis River Recreation Festival, Gallipolis City Park and Waterfront Area. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Sunday, July 3 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis River Recreation Festival, Gallipolis City Park and Waterfront Area. Monday, July 4 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis River Recreation Festival, Gallipolis City Park and Waterfront Area (Fireworks). Tuesday, July 5 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Commission, 7 p.m., Municipal Court, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. Thursday, July 7 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Cout Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). CENTERVILLE — Centerville Village Council, 8 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees meeting, 12 p.m., Golden Corral. Saturday, July 9 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Monday, July 11 RIO GRANDE — Rio Grande Village Council, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Cout Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Saturday, July 16 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Wednesday, July 20 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Schools board of education meeting, 7 p.m., Gallia Academy High School, 2855 Centenary Road. Thursday, July 21 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., Cout Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). VINTON — Vinton Village Council, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Monday, July 25 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Local Schools board of education meeting, 7 p.m., Admnistrative Office, 230 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis. Support Groups GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Alzheimerʼs /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 — The River Cities Military Family Support Community (RCMFSC) meets every other month on the second Tuesday at the Gallipolis VFW Post 4464 on Third Ave. Questions may be directed to the RCMFSC, P.O. Box 1131, Gallipolis, OH 45631, by calling (740) 441-7454, or e-mailing mcw2947@yahoo.com. GALLIPOLIS — Serenity House support group for domestic vio- lence 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. Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A3 Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. 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Gallipolis First Church of the Nazarene Vacation Bible School GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis First Church of the Nazarene will be holding its Vacation Bible School June 8-12. It will be 6pm-8:30pm each evening through Saturday. The Blast Off event will be held Sunday morning at 11 am. The theme this year is Mission to M.A.R.S. Each evening there will be a snack, craft and games, with special activities Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Ritchie Bridge being repaired RAVENSWOOD, W.VA. — West Virginia Division of Highways, District Three, has announced lane closures on the William S. Ritchie Bridge on US 33 over the Ohio River at Ravenswood, W.Va. Work began Thursday, June 2 for deck repair, according to Cliff Essig, Bridge Engineer. The repairs will cause traffic on the bridge to be reduced to a single lane at various times throughout the next week. These lane closures should only occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists are asked to exercise caution when traveling through the work zone, obey the direction of flagging personnel and traffic control devices. Some delays are expected; therefore, motorists should allow additional time when planning their commute. French City Antique & Craft Mall is moving to Indian Creek Road. Rio Grande, Ohio (above McDonald’s) First Week of July! Come & See Us!!! 60205268 Sunday, June 5, 2011 O'Dell's Case XX Knives 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) DOUGLAS O BROWN & DANIEL O BROWN supports National Agriculture Day and the farmers and ranchers who bring us quality products. Call today for a free insurance review. (740)4461960 Gallipolis • (740) 992-2318 Pomeroy DOUGLAS O BROWN (740)446-1960 Gallipolis • (740) 992-2318 Pomeroy brownd18@nationwide.com Source: 2009 Munich Re Report. Based on premium and loss data. Products underwritten by Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company, Farmland Mutual Insurance Company, Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company, and AMCO Insurance Company. Home Office: 1100 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50391. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states. 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Sincerely, Pamela Profitt, LNHA Administrator �Page A4 OPINION Obama: US economy still facing challenges BY JIM KUHNHENN ASSOCIATED PRESS TOLEDO, Ohio — Faced with a dismal new jobs report, President Barack Obama said Friday that the economy faces challenges ahead and "bumps on the road to recovery." But at an event to celebrate the resurgence of the auto industry he made no mention of the dour economic news that threatened to obscure his optimistic message. Obama's visit to a Chrysler plant in politically important Ohio came after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employers in May added the fewest jobs in eight months — a meager 54,000 — and the unemployment rate inched up to 9.1 percent. Normally Obama talks about the monthly jobs numbers the day they're released, but he never mentioned them directly Friday — an omission immediately noted by Republicans who see the economy as Obama's greatest weakness heading into the 2012 campaign. The president focused instead on the turnaround in the auto industry and how the government has recouped much more money than anticipated from the capital it sunk into Chrysler and General Motors two years ago to save them from collapse. Recently GM, Chrysler and Ford have been reporting significant increases in sales, although the industry this week reported a falloff in May. "This industry is back on its feet, repaying its debts, gaining ground," Obama told Chrysler workers. "Because of you we can once again say the best cars in the world are built right here in the U.S. of A." Republicans were more interested in what the president didn't say. The Republican National Committee wasted no time sending out a press release titled "Noticeable Omission" tweaking Obama for failing to address the jobs numbers. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said it would have been "a little technical to be citing specific economic statistics given the rather informal setting," but that the president had the jobs numbers in mind when he spoke of bumps in the road and the headwinds in the economy. Obama hasn't shied in the past from talking about specific numbers in informal settings. White House officials say the overall employment trend is moving in the right direction compared to the level of job losses that were occurring a couple years ago, seeking to place this month's poor jobs report in the context of a continuing, if sluggish, recovery. At the Chrysler plant, Obama patted himself on the back for the auto bailout, unpopular and controversial at the time but now proving a better investment for taxpayers than initially anticipated. To let automakers fail, Obama said "would have been a brutal and irreversible shock to the entire economy and to the future of millions of Americans. So we refused to let that happen." Both the Bush and Obama administrations spent $80 billion to bail out General Motors and Chrysler and help guide them through bankruptcy. The Obama administration now says it will recoup more than 80 percent of that — more than expected — and Obama defended the bailouts as money well spent. Chrysler last week announced it would be paying off its remaining loans to the U.S. and Canadian governments ahead of schedule. And late Thursday, Treasury announced a deal to sell its remaining stake in Chrysler to Italian automaker Fiat. That means that of the $12.5 billion that the Treasury Department used to bail out Chrysler, all but about $1.3 billion will be recouped, Treasury said. At the Chrysler plant before Obama spoke, Rick Shortridge, 53, of Oregon, Ohio, who has worked 28 years for the automaker, said the outlook has changed dramatically since Chrysler went into bankruptcy two years ago. "I thought my future was going to be saying 'do you want fries with that,' " he said, adding he was grateful Obama had stood with the auto industry. Before addressing the auto workers Obama made time for some retail politics in this battleground state, stopping at Rudy's Hot Dog, a Toledo institution where the president ordered one of their famous chili dogs with mustard, onion and cheese, insisted on paying himself, and shook hands all around. And after his speech he shook hands with workers getting off their shifts, and dropped by a nearby hardware store to buy gardening gloves for Michelle Obama. The president ignored a shouted question from a reporter about the jobs numbers. The auto industry resurgence is one of the few positive notes in an economy that had been growing moderately but has now hit a listless patch. Unemployment had been dropping from a high of 10.1 percent in October of 2009. But it now has experienced back-to-back increases. Sunday, June 5, 2011 Misplaced auto bailout pride, an economic success? BY RICH LOWRY It's a sign of grim times indeed when the Obama administration is touting a potential $14 billion loss to the taxpayers as a great economic success. The White House is running on its auto bailouts as courageous acts that saved the industrial Midwest. To critics of government intervention, the administration holds up the revival of General Motors and Chrysler as proof of the efficacy – nay, the necessity – of bailout economics. It's a telling point of pride. In bragging about the bailouts, the administration is boasting of a process shot through with lawlessness and political favoritism, not to mention reckless disregard for taxpayer dollars. Few acts have so powerfully captured President Barack Obama's corporatism. The administration believes it trumps all criticism with one data point: GM and Chrysler are still with us. GM has even been making money, and had the biggest IPO in American history last November. Yet, as Megan McArdle of The Atlantic tartly observes, it shouldn't have been in doubt that if government threw $80 billion at two companies, not expecting to get all of it back, it could save them. She points out that the loss from the bailouts (the administration's estimate is $14 billion) will be close to the entire market capitalization of GM in 2007. It will be several times as big as the company's 2008 market capitalization. McArdle figures that, at a cost of roughly $10 billion to $20 billion, we might as well have g i v e n GM's prebankruptcy workforce of 75,000 hourly Rich Lowery workers $250,000 each and called it a day. On top of the bailout, the government has given GM a special tax break – CNN calls it "a sweetheart deal" – that will save it $14 billion on its U.S. tax bill. The government also is trying to induce consumers to buy GM's signature new product, the absurdly expensive electric Chevy Volt, by giving them a $7,500 tax credit on its $41,000 sticker price. With all this support, GM should be the world's greatest industrial concern. It's hardly that, although it's much improved. We can thank Chapter 11, the triedand-true method for turning around bankrupt companies that still have value. Writing in the journal National Affairs, Todd Zywicki makes a distinction between "economically failed" companies that disappear when they go bankrupt and "financially distressed" companies that can still work. With a skilled workforce, advanced factories and prized brands, GM was the clearly the latter. "Virtually every major airline has been through bankruptcy at least once, as have K-Mart, Macy's, and a host of other familiar brands that are still very much in business," Zywicki writes. Somewhere in GM there was a viable car company trying to get out. Through Chapter 11, GM pared down wages and benefits, shed uneco- nomical dealerships and ditched unnecessary brands. This was a classic restructuring. If anything, without government intervention, it would have been more thorough-going and effective. As an exercise in what Zywicki calls "state capitalism," the bailout was a procedural horror show. It was probably illegal to funnel TARP funds into the companies; they may not have been car companies worthy of the name any longer, but they certainly weren't "financial institutions." Chrysler's creditors, who held secured bonds and were guaranteed repayment first, got forced into taking 29 cents on the dollar. In contrast, the United Auto Workers' pension plan got 40 cents on the dollar. The creditors of both Chrysler and GM were denied their usual right to have a say in the reorganizations. The government was in a strong position to bully some of these creditors, because they themselves received TARP funds. Once they had their hooks in them, the Obama administration and Congress made the companies to do their bidding, insisting they build politically correct hybrid cars and keep open politically favored dealerships. Ultimately, the moral stature of capitalism depends on a structure of rules that applies to firms large and small, politically connected and not. By this standard, the auto bailouts fail miserably, and so perfectly distill Obamanomics. (Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry (at sign)nationalreview.com) (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate Job gains help states narrow budget gaps Kevorkian's audacious attitude set him apart BY CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP ECONOMICS WRITER WASHINGTON — The best hiring stretch in five years is helping governors and legislators narrow state budget gaps after two of the toughest years in decades, according to a report to be released Thursday. The National Governors Association and National Association of State Budget Officers say tax revenue will increase 2.1 percent to $655.6 billion in the next budget year, which for most states begins on July 1. That would follow a projected 5.9 percent increase for the 2011 budget year. A big reason for the gains is that job growth is providing states with more income tax revenue, which accounts for 40 percent of state revenue. Companies have added 1.7 million jobs in the past year. More than 750,000 of those jobs were added in February, March and April. Many states are also raising tax rates and fees. Tax revenues had plunged in budget years 2009 and 2010, the first back-to-back decline on records dating back to the 1970s. The recession sent unemployment soaring, cutting into income and sales tax receipts. The gains won't come close to ending budget crises for many states. The report says 33 states are facing a total budget gap of $75.1 billion in budget year 2012, though that is better than in previous years. The gaps are partly a result of increased demands on state budgets, particularly from Medicaid, which accounts for about 22 percent of state spending. Medicaid enrollment grew 8.1 percent last year. "The bottom line is we're recovering, but we're not fully recovered," said Scott Pattison, executive director of NASBO. Still, this year represents "the beginning of a turning point in state fiscal conditions," the report says. The added money could allow governors and state legislatures to restore some funding for education and other priorities. It could also help the economy later this year, analysts say, if states don't have to cut spending as deeply and may not have to lay off workers. A separate report last week showed that state tax revenue rose 9.1 percent in the first three months of this year. It was the fifth straight quarterly increase. Almost every state reported higher income and sales tax receipts, the Rockefeller Institute of Government at the State University of New York said. BY COREY WILLIAMS & ED WHITE ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — Jack Kevorkian built his suicide machine with parts gathered from flea markets and stashed it in a rusty Volkswagen van. But it was Kevorkian's audacious attitude that set him apart in the debate over doctor-assisted suicide. The retired pathologist who said he oversaw the deaths of 130 gravely ill people burned state orders against him, showed up at court in costume and dared authorities to stop him or make his actions legal. He didn't give up until he was sent to prison. The 83-year-old Kevorkian died Friday at a Michigan hospital without seeking the kind of "planned death" that he once offered to others. He insisted suicide with the help of a medical professional was a civil right. His gaunt, hollowcheeked appearance gave him a ghoulish, almost cadaverous look and helped earn him the nickname "Dr. Death." But Kevorkian likened himself to Martin Luther King and Gandhi and called physicians who didn't support him "hypocritic oafs." "Somebody has to do something for suffering humanity," he once said. "I put myself in my patients' place. This is something I would want." Kevorkian jabbed his finger in the air as he publicly mocked politicians and religious leaders. He was a magnet for the news media, once talking to reporters with his head and wrists restrained in a medieval-style stock. His efforts put the medical establishment in knots: Here was a doctor admitting he had helped people die and urging others in the profession to do the same. Kevorkian died at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, where he had been hospitalized since May 18 with pneumonia and kidney problems. He probably suffered from a pulmonary blood clot, according to friend and attorney Mayer Morganroth. Kevorkian's flamboyant former attorney, Geoffrey Fieger, believes Kevorkian would have taken advantage of doctor-assisted suicide if it had been available. "If he had enough strength to do something about it, he would have," Fieger said Friday. "Had he been able to go home, Jack Kevorkian probably would not have allowed himself to go back to the hospital." The former prosecutor whose office convicted Kevorkian of seconddegree murder said he found a trace of hypocrisy in Kevorkian's death. �Sunday, June 5, 2011 Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A5 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Obituaries Extension Corner BY HAL KNEEN Lyla Shae Green Mary M. Parks Lyla Shae Green, 7 months old, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Children's Hospital, Columbus. She was born Oct. 8, 2010 in Gallipolis, daughter of Zachary S. and Jessica L. (Griffith) Green, who survive her. Also surviving are her sister, Ava Reanne Green; grandparents, Oscar and Tammy Griffith Jr. of Gallipolis, Randy Green of Crown City, Tammi Angell Green of Gallipolis; great grandparents, Marion Angell and Nancy Altizer of Crown City, Delma Brown of Gallipolis, Grover Green of Crown City, and Mary (Lookado) Jones and Robert Jones of Gallipolis; three aunts and an uncle, Biranda Green, Brittny (Wayne) Kemp and Miranda Brister, all of Gallipolis. She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Carolyn Green, Virgil Bill Byus, Harold Lookado, Oscar and Mary Griffith Sr. Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the First Church of God with Pastor Paul Voss officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the church from noon- 2 p.m. prior to the service. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. Mary M. Parks, 91, of Gallipolis, passed this life peacefully at noon, June 2, 2011, while being cared for at Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born on Aug. 22, 1919 to Jay and Maggie Colby Brunton of Jackson and was the youngest and last of their seven children. Mrs. Parks was married 49 years to Sheldon Parks who preceded her in death in 1987. Their life together in this community was pleasantly and proudly lived. Mary leaves two daughters: Karen (Earl) Neal and Barbara (Jay) Caldwell, both of Gallipolis; six grandchildren, Cara (Jack) Bambenek of Newburgh, Ind., Ted (Lisa) Neal of Gallipolis, Amy (Jason) Mumford of Pataskala, Lori (Ryan ) Aiello of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Kate (John) Tabit of Perrysburg; 14 great grandchildren, Elise, Christian and Trevor Neal of Maryland, Mary and Jessica Neal of Gallipolis, Rachel and Jacob Bambenek of Indiana; Nicholas, Luke and Abigail Mumford of Pataskala, Sam Sheldon Aiello of Florida, and Olivia, Elisha Jay and Jack Tabit of Perrysburg; and one brother-in-law, Roger (Bonnie) Jenkins of Jackson, Ohio. One grandson, Christian Shawn Neal, preceded her in death. Mrs. Parks was a faithful wife and loving mother. Her love was home and family. She was well known as a talented bridge player and floral arranger, and enjoyed reading, the Reds and her pet Siamese cats. Mary owned and operated Ruth's Floral for several years in the 1970's. By faith she was a Christian. Her health had been declining for many years but her attitude continued to be without complaint as she always so kindly portrayed. The family thanks the nursing home and hospice staff for the most wonderful, sincere care. There will not be calling hours at the family's request. Remembrances can be made to our community's hospice organization. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Monday, June 6, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Willis Funeral Home is in charge of Mrs. Parks' services. Virgil Parsons Virgil Parsons, 92, Pomeroy, passed away on June 2, 2011. He was born on Oct. 10, 1918, in Charleston, W.Va., son of the late Elmer Lawrence Parsons and Dovie Mae (Casto) Parsons. He was a US Army veteran and served during World War II. He was employed as a carpenter by Local Union #650. He was a member of the Meigs County Council on Aging and Fitness Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by stepmother, Odessa (Redman) Parsons; first wife, Wanda Cavender Parsons; second wife, Geraldine Parsons; brothers and sisters, Howard Parsons, Guy Parsons, Hazel Cavender, Roberta Counts, Wilma Edens; son-in-law, Jerry Eads. He is survived by: children, Larry (Sonia) Parsons of Pomeroy; Louise Eads of Pomeroy; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Reba Burdette, Poca, W.Va., Grace Miller, St. Albans, W.Va., Rudy Parsons, Dunbar, W.Va., Texie Starcher, Charleston, W.Va., Shirley Casdorph, Gilbert, Ariz., Sue Rakes, Utah, Linda Padgett, Morgantown W.Va., Roger Parsons, Huttonsville, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2011, at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Edens. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, June 5 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Meigs County Council on Aging, the Meals on Wheels Program or to Holzer Hospice. An on-line registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com William T. "Bill" English Sr. William T. "Bill" English Sr., 62, of Middleport, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. He was born on Oct. 14, 1948 in Gallipolis, to Howard and Phyllis (Armstrong) English, Sr. Bill was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport, he was employed at the Central Operating Plant in New Haven West Virginia for 43 years, and he was a United States Army Veteran. Bill also enjoyed recording football games for Meigs Local Schools. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Jeff English, and a niece, Stephanie English. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Becky Garnes English; two sons, William (Akira) English Jr., Pickerington, and Kurtiss (Sarah) English, Rutland; five grandchildren; Ayden, Sho, Janett, Dylan, and Christian; three brothers: Howard English Jr, of Pomeroy, Kenny (Angie) English of Bidwell, and Andy (Brenda) English of Pataskala; and a host of relatives and friends. Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport, with the Pastor Michael Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Meigs Memory Gardens in Pomeroy. Visitation will be held three hours prior to the funeral service. Arrangements are being handled by the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport. Online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Kids fishing derby The Meigs County Fish and Game Association’s Annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place from 8 a.m. - noon, on Saturday, June 11. The derby takes place (from Pomeroy) by going on Ohio 7 North, turn left on Texas Road and follow the derby signs. Kids must be 15 years or younger and accompanied by an adult. One rod and reel per child. Bait is limited to night crawlers and chicken liver — no minnows or live bait. Prizes, free food and drinks available. EXTENSION EDUCATOR, AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE Erma Jones Erma J. Jones, 79, Mason, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2011, at Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center in Pomeroy. She was born Nov. 19, 1931, in Letart, W.Va., daughter of the late Carl and Fannie Roush Clark. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Jones, and brothers, Clyde Clark and Warren Clark. She was a former member of the Broad Run United Methodist Church. Surviving are her sons, Scott Jones of Mason and Roger Bumgarner and Norris Bumgarner of Letart; a grandson, Thomas Bumgarner of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Burton Hickman of New Haven, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday at Foglesong-Roush Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the funeral home, with Pastors Huling Green and Pastor Mike Finnicum officiating. Burial will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. E-mail condolences to foglesongroush@wirefire.net. Mosquitoes are in the air and making our outdoor living spaces miserable. What comes after wet weather, another generation of pesky mosquitoes looking for their next meal. The primary control of these pests is the elimination of standing water that contains organic matter, i.e. clogged gutters, empty containers, old tires, non-draining trenches & ditches and small garden water ponds. Ponds and swamps have sufficient frogs, fish and predatory insects that normally keep mosquito larvae under control. So go around your home and yard and empty containers of any standing water. If a large amount of standing water is in a swale or ditch use a bacteria based product (Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner variety israelensis- MosquitoDunks) or chemical based product methoprene (altosid XR briquets) can be used to inhibit larvae growth development. The best adult killers are the pesticides carbaryl (Sevin) or Malathion. The problem is these only kill adult mosquitoes and are harmful to honey bees too! Use mosquito repellents containing N, N-Diethyl-mtoluamide ( better known at DEET). This product is available in sprays, lotion or creams. High concentrations of DEET (50 percent or greater) should not be used on children. Avon product ‘Skin So Soft’ is another registered pesticide for repelling mosquitoes. For further information on mosquitoes check out our OSU fact sheet # 2058, Mosquitoes located on our website www.ohioline.osu.edu. *** Are you seeing flying bumblebee-like insects drilling holes into your barn and porch wooden beams? You probably have a colony of carpenter bees. Carpenter bees are so named because they excavate galleries in wood to create nest sites. They do not consume wood. Rather, they feed on pollen and nectar. Carpenter bees are important pollinators of flowers and trees. Carpenter bees typically are just nuisance pests that cause cosmetic rather than structural damage to wood. Nonetheless, considerable wood damage can result from many generations of carpenter bees enlarging existing galleries in wood. The current carpenter bees have overwintered as adults and are now mating and creating new brood galleries in exposed wooden beams of pine, fir and cedar. Within seven weeks a new brood will hatch and continue their carpentry work to store food(pollen) for the winter. Painting bare wood is one way of controlling their carpentry work. Treat their existing holes with pesticides (carbaryl dust or pyrethoid sprays) at night when they are inside the galleries. Single carpenter bees can be swatted with a fly swatter. Be careful as the female bees can sting. For further information check out our OSU factsheet #2074, Carpenter Bees located at www.ohioline.osu.edu *** Are you interested in the pests effecting vegetable growers and homeowners’ vegetable gardens? Access the latest information located on the web at www.vegnet.osu.edu. Weekly updates from our research test plots and pest traps are categorized on this site along with the latest control measures including cultural, organic and pesticide recommendations. As important pests come into our area they will be addressed in this column. Hal Kneen is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator for Meigs & Scioto Counties, Ohio State University Extension. FUNERAL HOME Deaths “Our Aim is to be worthy of your Friendship” Relieve your family of having to make decisions during a period of great stress and grief... Raymond Edward Fisher Call Us About Pre-Planning Your Funeral 12 Garfield Avenue Gallipolis, OH 740-446-9295 www.willisfuneralhome.com Raymond Edward Fisher, 55, of Gallipolis, died June 2, 2011 at his home. Funeral was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Deal Funeral Home. Burial was in Patterson-Clonch Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. SEOEMS Meeting JACKSON — A special meeting of the SEOEMS Board of Trustees has been scheduled at 6 p.m., Monday, June 6 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. The purpose of the meting will be to review the state audit of SEOEMS, discuss finances, county credits, outstanding obligation, sale of existing towers, the SEOEMS dissolution policy and other topics. Parkfront Diner & Bakery WE CATER 740-446-1251 314 2nd Ave. All Occasions Large or Small Tray’s to Full Service! GALLIPOLIS CAREER COLLEGE "Careers Close To Home" 1-800-214-0452 or 446-4367 Classes Start July 5, 2011 Monday Morning Classes Evening Classes 9:00AM-12:40PM 6:00PM-9:40PM Presentation Software Business Communications Windows Applications Medical Terminology II Business Accounting II Business Law Keyboarding I Intro to Business Medical Terminology 1 Tuesday Spreadsheets I Professional Development Business Acconting II Advanced Document Development Call Today! 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Pleasant, WV Sunday, June 5, 2011 �B1 SPORTS Sunday, June 5, 2011 Gallia Academy’s Samantha Barnes South Gallia’s Morgan Gilliland and Tayler Duncan River Valley’s Jacob Brown Wahama’s Anthony Bond University of Rio Grande signs five local athletes BY MARK WILLIAMS SPECIAL TO THE TIMES-SENTINEL Rio track signs Gallia’s Barnes RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande RedStorm women’s track and field squad stayed close to home for its latest signing, Samantha Paige Barnes of Gallia Academy. Barnes, a standout 800-meter runner, was an All-Southeast Ohio Athletic League and All-Southeast District performer all four years in high school, qualifying for the State Track Meet twice in both the 800 and 4 x 800. She was a regional qualifier all four years of high school. Barnes is also an exceptional student as she is a member of the National Honor Society. “I am very happy about signing with Rio Grande,” Barnes said. “I would like to get into the Radiology program and also run track and field. I love running and I want to continue, I know many runners on the Rio team and they remind me of our high school team.” “Like being a family,” she added. Rio Grande head coach Bob Willey is excited about having Barnes in the program and believes she can come in contribute right away. “We’re very excited to have her, she’s going to be able to step right in as a freshman and help us out,” Willey said. “She’s got a lot of talent and a lot of desire to get better.” “Like I said, we’re thrilled to have her and I think she’s very excited to be joining us,” Willey added. “She seemed to fit really well at Rio Grande.” “We expect big things from her in the upcoming years at Rio Grande.” Barnes talked her best assets as a runner and also where she feels to needs to improve. “I am a team player; I do the best I can in everything I do. I’m hardworking, determined and I love the sport,” Barnes said. “I need to work on my lap time.” Having grown up in Gallia County she is very familiar with the school. “I know many athletes and classmates that attend Rio. Also, I’ve heard from family members about the classes, and about some of the classes that I will be taking,” she said. Barnes has set the bar very high for herself as she prepares to run for Rio Eastern’s Rawson signs with Capital Submitted photo Eastern High School graduate Allie Rawson recently signed a Letter of Intent to play softball for Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Rawson was the starting catcher for the Lady Eagles and is a three-time Tri Valley Conference Player of the Year — twice on defense and once on offense. She was also named first team All-Ohio for the 2011 season. She plans to become an Intervention Specialist for grades Pre-K to 3. Allie, center, is the daughter of Andy and Connie Rawson (front left, right). Also pictured are Eastern High School Principal Scot Gheen (back left) and Eastern Softball Coach Pam Douthitt (back right). Grande. “I want to win an event in conference and go to nationals,” she said. Samantha is the daughter of Derrick and Michelle Barnes of Gallipolis. Barnes joins Kaitlyn Roberts of River Valley as the current members of the 2011-12 Rio Grande women’s track and field recruiting class. For more information on Rio Grande women’s track and field or any of the other athletic programs please log onto www.rioredstorm.com. RedStorm softball inks South Gallia pair RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande RedStorm softball program stayed close to home for its most recent signing, making the trek to South Gallia High School for the signing of Morgan Gilliland and Tayler Duncan to letters of intent to play softball at Rio Grande beginning in the 2011-12 year. Gilliland, a first baseman, had a big year this past season posting a .410 batting average and earning honorable mention All-Ohio. Duncan, a short- stop, also garnered honorable mention All-Ohio honors. Both young ladies are very excited about signing with the Rio Grande program. “I think it’s amazing. I’m really excited,” Gilliland said. “This has been a dream of mine for a long time.” “I am very excited,” said Duncan. “I knew Rio was a good school and had a great softball team.” Both players talked about their best attributes as players and also what they need to work on to be successful as they make the jump to the college game. “I think my best asset is my fielding,” Gilliland said. “My hitting skills need some work and I’m very willing to accept help.” “I think my best assets are my defense and speed,” Duncan said. “I need to work on my batting.” Both Duncan and Gilliland also talked about their goals for the next four years while donning the Rio Grande uniform. “I want to play shortstop and have a successful four years,” Duncan said. “I want to better myself and become an important asset to the Rio Grande softball team,” said Please see Rio, B5 �Page B2 • Sunday Times-Sentinel Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday, June 5, 2011 2 0 1 1 O H S A A S TAT E T R A C K A N D F I E L D C H A M P I O N S H I P S — DAY 1 Paul Boggs Photo/Courtesy of the Jackson County Times-Journal Eastern’s Tyler Cline River Valley’s Jessica Hager Gallia Academy’s Samantha Barnes and Mckenna Warner Gallia Academy’s Austin Wilson and Tyler Campbell Eagles make history on Day 1 at state BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Day 1 in the books at the 2011 OHSAA Track and Field Championships, only one Ohio Valley Publishing area school has secured a point at the state meet. And it isn’t Gallia Academy. Eastern junior Tyler Cline made school history Friday afternoon in the Division III competition after becoming the highest-finishing male at a state meet by placing fourth overall in the discus final. Cline, who posted a throw of 154 feet, 10 inches, earned five team points for the Eagles — the most ever for the boys program at the state level. Cline joins Mike Johnson as the only EHS male podium finishers in school history, as Johnson tied for seventh in 2010 to earn the Eagles first-ever point. But the Eagles may not be done adding to that history, as senior Kyle Connery qualified for the state final on Saturday after finishing as the runner-up in his qualifying heat. Connery posted a time of 50.26 seconds and owns the fourth fastest time headed into Saturday’s final. Emeri Connery will also compete in the 800m run final on Saturday in the D-3 girls meet. Southern sophomore Kody Wolfe is also scheduled to compete in the 3200m run in D-3 on Saturday. Eastern’s five points leaves them in a five-way tie with Georgetown, North Robinson, Colonel Crawford and Monroe Central for 19th-place overall after Day 1. Gallia Academy managed to advance to one advance to her second straight 300m hurdles final. Hager also finished 14th overall in the 200m dash with a time of 26.35 seconds. Junior Katie Blodgett will also be competing in the 3200m final on Saturday for the Lady Raiders. The Blue Angel quartet of Peyton Adkins, Mckenna Warner, Samantha Barnes and Abby Wiseman finished 13th overall in the 4x800m relay final, posting a time of 9:50.50. Freshman Hannah Watts finished sixth in her heat and 12th overall in the 400m dash semifinals after posting a time of 1:00.69 in her first state meet. Juniors Peyton Adkins and Mckenna Warner will both be competing in the 1600m run final on Saturday. Complete results of Day 1 of the 2011 OHSAA Track and Field Championships are available on the web at www.baumspage.com Division II final in Friday qualifiers, as the 4x400 meter quartet of Jonathan Caldwell, Tyler Campbell, Ethan Moore and Austin Wilson placed third in their heat with a time of 3:22.69. That Blue Devil foursome owns the fifth fastest time headed into Saturday’s final. Senior Matt Watts will also be competing in the 1600m final on Saturday for the Blue Devils. The 4x100m squad of Campbell, Moore, Wilson and Frank Goff weren’t as fortunate after placing 11th overall with a time of 43.46 seconds. Campbell also missed the podium by placing 10th overall in the long jump final with a leap of 21 feet, 1.5 inches. River Valley senior Jessica Hager pulled double duty on Friday, participating in D-2 qualifiers in both the 200m dash and 300m hurdles. 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Teams from Calvary Baptist Academy, Wood County Christian, Teays Valley Christian and House of Prayer also took part in the meet. Madison Crank took part in the varsity competition, while Ashton Crank was part of the junior varisty competition. Madison Crank placed first in the long jump (12-3), first in the 3200 meter run (14:17.30), first in the 800 meter run (3:05.40) and third in the 400 meter dash (1:11.97). The 36 points earned by Madison Crank earned her the top indi- vidual scorer in the girls division and placed the Lady Defenders in third in the varsity girls division. Ashton Crank placed second in the 1600 meter run, fifth in the 100 meter dash (16.5) and fifth in the long jump (10-7.25). The Lady Defenders were fourth of five teams in the JV girls competition. Southern Pee Wee Boys teams finish first and second Submitted photo The Southern Local Pee Wee Boys teams were proven unstoppable at the recent Pomeroy Pee Wee Tournament. The Racine Braves — coached by Bill Harmon — took first place, while the Syracuse Hurricanes — coached by Aaron Drummer — placed second. Pictured are players from both teams (front L to R) Clay Wamsley, Noah Diddle, Reece Reuter, Brody Dutton, Logan Drummer, Cole Steele, Dristan Lamm, Jon Guinter, Chase Roush, (back) Gage Nease, Dylan Smith, Weston Thorla, Alex VanMeter, Landen Hill, Billy Harmon, Jensen Anderson, Austin Arnold, Dalton Layne, Arrow Drummer, Trey McNickle and Joey Porter. Adkins advances to Regional Championship Fifteen year old Bailey Adkins of Bidwell, Ohio, won first place at the Loretta Lynn area motocross qualifier on May 14, at Fast Traxx. With the win, Adkins advanceed to the Loretta Lynn Regional Championship at Sunday Creek in Millfield, Ohio on June 4 and 5. Submitted photos There have been lots of things going on at the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area lately, most of which are visible to the casual observer. Most obvious, of course, is the new picnic shelter. It is hard to miss it; it pretty much dominates the property to the east side of New Lima Road. But on the west side of the road – that’s the left side as you drive out of Rutland – we recently completed the installation of a demonstration filter strip along Little Leading Creek The filter strip consists of three 30-foot strips running parallel to Little Leading Creek. The first two strips, the ones closest to the stream, consist of hardwood trees and shrubs, respectively, which were planted with the help of volunteers and district staff earlier this spring. The third area, planted this week, consists of native, warm-season grasses and forbs. A neighbor helped out by tilling and disking the soil and by packing in the seed afterwards. The function of a filter strip is to prevent pollution in the form of sediment, nutrients, pesticides and other pollutants from adjoining farm fields from getting into a stream or other waterway. The area also provides habitat for fish and for land animals. Of course we don’t have a crop field at the conservation area, but we did acquire some corn seed to simulate a crop field – which was planted with the assistance of a helpful neighbor, for which we are eternally grateful. Right now the strip doesn’t look like much, but that is pretty much how it goes. The grass and weeds in the field have overtaken the trees and they might not be visible for a while. The warm-season grasses take a while to become established as well, but rest assured that if there were a crop field or pasture there it would be adequately filtered from the stream. Funding for the project was provided by a grant from the Ohio EPA. Meanwhile, the new picnic shelter has been getting a workout – hosting kids from Southern Elementary School, MidValley Christian School, Heart of the Valley Head Start and home-schooled youngsters. The youngsters hiked In the Open Jim Freeman portions of the Pauline Atkins Trail and looked for bugs in the wetland along with other activities and crafts; it was muddy and a little cool, but the youngsters (and their adult chaperones) hung tough and managed to have a memorable time. Later this month will be the annual Leading Creek Watershed Day Camp, which has been going on almost every year since 2003. Of course like all landowners in southeastern Ohio this spring we have had a hard time taking care of routine tasks like mowing, but we have been taking care of business the best we can. The district manages the Conservation Area on a limited budget, but does the best it can with the people and resources that are available. To help raise some funds for the care and maintenance of the Conservation Area, this fall the district will host the inaugural Howl-OWeen 5K Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 29. This dog-friendly, crosscountry event is sure to be entertaining and challenging at the same time, differing from most other 5K run/walks in that it will be held solely offroad, and you are welcome to bring your dog along for the adventure. Purchased by the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District in 2003, the 174-acre Conservation Area is located on New Lima Road approximately midway between Rutland and Harrisonville. As always, the conservation area is open to the public, sunrise to sunset. For more information about the conservation area or events going on there contact the Meigs SWCD weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District. He can be contacted weekdays at 740-9924282 or at jim.freeman@oh.nacdnet.net Come on over to Bob’s... 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Keep tuned in for more details about the great prizes we have planned. �Sunday, June 5, 2011 OVP Sports Briefs ROTARY CLUB GOLF SCRAMBLE MASON, W.Va. — The Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club will hold the 2nd annual Bernard Fultz Memorial Golf Scramble on Thursday, June 9, at Riverside Golf Club in Mason, W.Va. Lunch will begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. For more information contact Thomas Sutton at 740-645-1026 or Christopher Jones at 740-508-0278. MIDWEST YOUTH TEAM TENNIS CENTENARY, Ohio — The Midwest Youth Team Tennis program for Mason and Gallia County students in grade 1-6 will take place on Tuesday evenings from July 5 to August 16. The program will take place at the new Gallia Academy High School tennis courts. For more information contact Tom Hopkins at 740446-8755 or Brett Bostic at 740-441-6022. Registration is available online at www.midwestteamtennis.com. The deadline to register is June 10. GALLIA ACADEMY FOOTBALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST CENTENARY, Ohio — The Gallia Academy football team will hold a pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the First Church of God on SR 141 in Centenary, Ohio. Face painting, tattoos and fun games will also be offered. 5TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN “HUSTLIN’ TORNADO” BASKETBALL CAMP RACINE, Ohio — Southern High School will be hosting its annual basketball camp June 13-16. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon for boys and girls entering grades 2-6 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for boys entering grades 7-9. The camp will be conducted by Head Basketball Coach Jeff Caldwell, with members of the coaching staff and players — former and current — assisting. Fundamentals will be stressed with award being given for 3 on 3, horse and free throw competitions. For more information contact Coach Caldwell at 949-3129. RVHS BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP BIDWELL, Ohio — The River Valley basketball program will hold its annual youth camp from June 13 to 16 for boys grades 3-8. The camp will be held at River Valley High School from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day. Coaches and players will serves as instructors for the camp. Teaching aspects include team stations, individual work stations, three-on-three, knockout, dribble tag and guest speakers. Rio from Page B1 Gilliland. Rio Grande head coach Dawnjene DeLong thinks both young ladies are fine additions to the program. “We will work on Morgan’s wing and hopefully see improvements before the spring,” DeLong said. “Tayler is a quick girl who has a lot of potential.” “Both are great girls and will be nice additions to the program,” DeLong added.” Duncan is the daughter of Paul and Roberta Duncan of Gallipolis and Gilliland is the daughter of Scott and Annette Gilliland also of Gallipolis. The duo played for former Rio Grande baseball player Matt Randles. Tayler plans to major in education while Morgan will major in special education. Duncan and Gilliland join Allison Hurst from Fairfield High School, Sydney Morris of Colerain High School, Maegen Pendleton of Xenia High School, Haley Gwin of Troy High School, Jessie Walk of Fairmont High School and Jessi Robinson of Wilmington High School as the current members of the 2011-12 RedStorm softball recruiting class. The RedStorm finished the 2011 season with an overall record of 23-21 and wrapped up the MidSouth Conference East Division championship with a 14-10 mark. For more information on the Rio Grande softball program or any of the other Rio Grande athletic programs, log onto t o www.rioredstorm.com. Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page B5 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Rio Baseball signs RVHS’ Brown RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande RedStorm baseball program has signed Jacob Brown of River Valley High School to a letter of intent to play baseball beginning in the 2011-12 season. Brown, a 6’0”, 170pound will join the core of short stop and pitcher for the RedStorm. “My feelings were great” said Brown “I’m very excited” he added “I didn’t know much about the program” Brown said, but continued in adding that coaching was the deciding factor for choosing Rio Grande. Rio Grande’s head coach Brad Warnimont is very happy to have Jacob as a member of the family. “Jacob should add depth to our pitching staff as well as our middle in-field” said Warnimont. “As he gets bigger and stronger his impact in the program should increase” Brown feels that being a great leader are some of his best assets he can contribute to the team. He then said “The thing I need to work on [as a player] is batting. When asked what his goals were, his answer was very team oriented. “My goal as a player is to better the team and program” said Brown He plans on majoring in Physical Therapy. Brown earned Honorable Mention all District and First teamAll OVC. Jacob is the son of Don Brown and Melissa Hall of Gallipolis, Ohio and played for Coach Josh Eddy. The Rio Grande base- For more information contact head coach Jordan Hill at 740-446-2926 or by email at gl_jhill@seovec.org BY MARK WILLIAMS RVHS GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP SPECIAL TO THE TIMES-SENTINEL BIDWELL, Ohio — The River Valley Lady Raiders will host the Rollin’ on the River basketball camp July 5-8 at the high school. The Camp which is for girls in grades 3-8 will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Campers will develop their basketball abilities through drill work, skill games and competitive team play, with coaching by the girls basketball coaching staff and players. Registration can be mailed to River Valley High School, Renee Gilmore Head Basketball Coach, 8785 St. Rt. 160, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. For more information contact Head Coach Renee Gilmore at 740-794-0592. RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande RedStorm women’s basketball team continued with its busy off-season recruiting by adding Shameca Armstrong and Alexandria Branch of Fairfield High School to the fold for the 2011-12 season. Armstrong, a 5’4” guard and Branch, a 5’7” guard, come to Rio Grande from a solid program at Fairfield High School in the Cincinnati area. Both players are very excited to join the Rio program and can’t wait to get started. “I am very excited to play for the school of Rio Grande,” Armstrong said. “I look forward to attending (Rio), I feel I have made the right decision,” said Branch. Branch was named a Greater Miami Conference Scholastic All-American in each of the last three seasons and won the 2010-11 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award from Fairfield High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and played the last three seasons on the varsity basketball team. In addition to her scholastic and basketball talents, Branch also serves as an usher and sings in the choir of the Payne Chapel AME Church in Hamilton, Ohio. She averaged 3.3 points per game off the bench for the Lady Indians. Armstrong was a parttime starter and averaged 2.1 points per game. She is also a very accomplished student, achieving the “A” honor roll. Armstrong and Branch both indicated that the location and head coach David Smalley were big reasons why they chose Rio Grande as a college destination. “The location and the coach were the two biggest things for me,” Branch said. “I wanted to find a team that I fit in with and one that had a great coach. It (Rio) had a great atmosphere and I felt like I would fit right in,” Armstrong said. Rio Grande head coach David Smalley is pleased to be able to sign both young ladies and believes that both players bring a lot with them to the program. “Shameca came down on our recruiting day on May 1 and had a good work out,” Smalley said. 2ND ANNUAL BLUE DEVIL GOLF SHOOTOUT GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The 2nd annual Blue Devil Golf Shootout will be held on Saturday, June 25 at Cliffside Golf Course in Gallipolis, Ohio. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Three-man teams are to entry with the fourth player selected by blind draw of current and former GAHS golfers and coaches. For more information contact Coach Corey Luce at 740-709-6227 or corey.luce@gmail.com SOUTHERN BASKETBALL GOLF SCRAMBLE MASON, W.Va. — The Southern Basketball team will holds its 4th annual golf scramble on Saturday, July 9, at Riverside Golf Course in Mason, W.Va. Play will begin at 8:30 a.m. A four person team should have a handicap of no less than 40, with no more than one player under an eight handicap. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, as well as for the longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. To register or for more information contact Jeff Caldwell at 740-949-3129. GAHS HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS CENTENARY, Ohio — The Gallia Academy High School Athletic Hall of Fame is now accepting nomination applications for the 10th annual Hall of Fame event. The deadline for applications is July 1. Applications are available on the school’s website and should be mailed to committee president Rusty Saunders 2577 St. Rt. 141, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Male applicants eligible for membership are those who graduated between 1925 and 1987. Female applicants must have graduated between 1975 and 1992. ball team finished the 2011 season with an overall record of 30-24 and finished third with a 13-12 record in the MidSouth Conference East Division. For more information on the RedStorm baseball program or any other athletic program at the University of Rio Grande, please log onto www.rioredstorm.com. RedStorm signs Anthony Bond RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande RedStorm baseball program has signed Anthony Bond of Wahama High School to a letter of intent to play baseball for the 20112012 season. Bond is a 5’11”, 185 pound short stop and pitcher. “I am very excited to sign and am glad I get a chance to play more ball,” said Bond. “It is a great place to go to school and has a very prestigious baseball program,” he added. Rio Grande head coach, Brad Warnimont, is happy to add Bond to the program. “Anthony has been very successful in high school and we like to recruit from winning programs,” he said. Warnimont added, “Anthony has a very competitive nature that should carry him on the mound, as well as in the field. We see Anthony as a dual role guy until we figure out where he’ll have the most impact.” Bond feels that his glove is his strong point in the game. “I feel that my glove is the best part of my game, but base running and speed would need improved upon.” Bond reported that the deciding factor in choosing Rio Grande was “… playing time on the team, it’s close, and has a nice campus.” When asked about his goals he replied, “To get better and get as much playing time as possible.” Bond received the honors of All-State Pitcher in 2010. Bond helped lead the White Falcons to a 27-7 record this past season, as well as a TVC Hocking CHampionship and the Class A Region IV Section I title. Bond posted a 7-1 record a a pitcher with a 2.5 ERA. His overall varsity pitching record at Wahama is 21-3. He had a .375 batting average, five homeruns and 36 RBIs this past season. He plans on majoring in Law. Anthony is the son of Kim and Kenny Bond of New Haven, West Virginia, and played for Tom Cullen at Wahama. “She’s very athletic, quick, handles the ball well; she fits into our style of play. She’s more of a transition type of player.” “As the day progressed, she seemed to get much more comfortable in the flow of play,” Smalley added. “Shameca seems to be a very, very nice young lady that will fit extremely well into our system. I believe with learning our system and working up through the junior varsity ranks she has actually a legit opportunity down the road to contribute at the varsity level.” “Alexandria had been on campus a couple of times and then came down to the workout,” Smalley said. “She is very athletic, can drive it, get it to the glass, she has shown an aptitude to be able to hit the three. She is another great individual, an honor student, she will be competing at the guard spot in our system and I think once she learns our system and gets comfortable, I think the sky is the limit if she comes in and makes the best of her situation.” “We’re pleased to be able to bring both Shameca and Alexandria into our basketball family at Rio Grande,” Smalley added. Branch plans to pursue a degree in Sports & Exercise Studies and then pursue a Masters’ degree in Physical Therapy. Armstrong plans to major in nursing. Both Armstrong and Branch talked about their best assets as players and what they need to continue to develop to become better players at the collegiate level. “I feel like my best asset is my defense,” Armstrong said. “I need to work on my three-pointers.” “My best asset is being a team player,” Branch said. “I need to work on my shooting.” Armstrong wants to follow the same path she did at Fairfield. “I want to be successful and work my way up to a starting position,” she said. Branch also talked about her goals while at Rio Grande. “I want to improve on my skills and I want to graduate,” she said. Alexandria Branch is the daughter of Patrick and Kimberly Branch of Fairfield. Shameca Armstrong is the daughter of Kevon Armstrong and Joanne Burks also of Fairfield. Both played for Patrick O’Leary at Fairfield High School. TREE CARE SPECIALISTS SCOTT SWAIN OH-0825AU GALLIPOLIS OH 740-446-2015 YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST CARE! 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More @ www.brunerland.com or Call 740-441-1492 2.8 acres in Syracuse on Roy Jones Rd., Syracuse water & sewage, asking $6,200.00 614404-1381 3500 Real Estate Rentals Merchandise FOR SALE: 3 piece victorian parlor furniture. Burg. brocade, 5 marble top tables, 2 sets tiffany parlor lamps. Call 675-2947 after 5pm Real Estate Sales Houses For Sale New home built on your land. $0 down for landowners. 740-4463570 Sunday, June 5, 2011 Houses For Sale Animals Lawn Service Announcements Lost & Found Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Apartments/ Townhouses Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 675-6679 Beautiful 1BR apartment in the country freshly painted very clean W/D hook up nice country setting only 10 mins. from town. Must see to appreciate. Water/Trash pd. $375/mo 614-595-7773 or 740645-5953 6000 Employment Construction FT position to fill quickly, Pomeroy Area, need help in construction field preferably w/experience with windows, doors, & siding, to apply 1800-291-5600 Want to Rent Seeking House with small farm to Rent 25-50 acres Ph 740-418-5168 Manufactured Housing Help Wanted - General FIND A JOB OR A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS DISTRICT SALES MANAGER Circulation Department The Circulation district sales manager must successfully manage the distribution of home-delivered products and newsstand copies to ensure customer satisfaction. The CSM is responsible for our paid newspaper and works closely with our newspaper carrier force. This is a key position that plays a pivotal role in the success of our circulation department and works with other departments. This position requires three to five years experience managing and developing employees; previous experience in sales, marketing and circulation; basic accounting knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs; excellent organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position is a full-time opportunity offering a compensation package including medical,dental and paid time off. Apply at Gallipolis Daily Tribune 825 3rd Ave Gallipolis Oh 45631 740-446-2342 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted 4000 Rentals 14x70 2 BR 2Bath $450 mo. & Dep Swan Creek off of St Rt 7 Crown City Ph 740-645-6390 2 BR Mobile Home with Central Air,Water,Sewer,Trash Paid, NO PETS, located @ Johnson's Mobile Home Park Ph. 446-3160 Sales WOW! Gov't program now available on manufactured homes. Call while funds last! 740-446-3570 Middleport, 2 br furnished & unfurnished, dep & ref, No Pets, 740992-0165 1 & 2 bedroom house & apartments for rent. No Pets, 740-992-2218 3 br apt, $450, 1 br apt, $325 plus deposit & utilities, Racine, Oh, 3rd St., 740-247-4292 Spring Valley Green Apartments 1 BR at $400+2 BR at $475 Month. 446-1599. Condominiums Myrtle Beach- 2 bedroom Condo Ocean Front, $1,100 per week, available June 4-June 24, Call Steve 304-593-3336 Houses For Rent GREAT BUY House in Patriot at a bargain price call 740-379-2241 before 7pm for more details. Nice 1 BR House Furnished With Furniture and Water only. 446-1759 Rent $450 Sec. Dep. $300 Small Home, Pomeroy, 2 br., kitchen (furnished), central air, heat, No pets or smoking, $475 plus deposit, 740-992-3823 Help Wanted JOB VACANCY The Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services Work Opportunity Center is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fiscal Specialist. Responsibilities include but not limited to maintaining agency employee payroll records, utilizing various financial tracking systems to monitor and report agency expenditures to local and state agencies, and providing financial contract services on behalf of other public agencies. Minimum Qualifications: - Completion of undergraduate major core coursework in accounting or finance or similar field of study. - Or three courses or eighteen months experience in accounting, two courses or twelve months experience in finance, one course or six months experience in written communication for business, and one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding or word processing that included generating a spreadsheet. Or education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above. Interested individuals must submit a resume along with a letter of interest by 5:00 P.M. on June 8, 2011 to Dana Glassburn, Gallia CDJFS Director 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. No phone calls. More info available at www.gallianet.net 60209240 �Sunday, June 5, 2011 Medical Overbrook Center is currently accepting applications for STATE TESTED Nursing Assistants. Full Time an Part Time positions available. Interested applicants can pick up an application or contact Susie Drehel, RN, Staff Development Coordinator @ 740-992-6472 M-F 8a4:30p at 333 Page St., Middleport, Oh EOE & a participant of the Drug-Free Workplace Program. 9000 Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C3 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV SUNDAY TELEVISION GUIDE Service / Bus. Directory Cleaning Will pick up unwanted Appliances& yard sale items also Will haul or buy Auto's & Scrap metal Ph. 446-3698 ask for Robert. Miscellaneous BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee Local references furnished and established in 1975 Call 24 hrs 740)446-0870 Rogers Basement Waterproofing Get A Jump on SAVINGS Shop the Classifieds! 100 MONDAY TELEVISION GUIDE Legals LEGAL NOTICE The City of Gallipolis will accept sealed bids for property known as the Davis Hall property, Gallia County Auditor Parcel No. 007-555-016-00, located on the 500 Block of First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. The bids will be due at 12 noon on Friday, June 17, 2011. Bids shall be delivered to the Office of the City Manager located at 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday or mailed to P. O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.The City reserves the right to reject or accept all bids. Minimum bid shall be Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).Randall J. FinneyGallipolis City Manager (6) 5, 12, 2011 Notification is given that Home National Bank, 209 Third Street, Racine, OH 45771 has file an application with Comptroller of the Currency on May 27, 2011, as specified in 12 CFR 5 for permission to relocate their main office to 502 Elm Street, Racine, OH. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the Director for District Licensing, One Financial Place, Suite 2700 440 South LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60605 or CE.Licensing@occ.treas.gov within 15 days of the date of this publication (6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 2011 No Matter What Your Style... Help Wanted Help Wanted Bulletin Boards $12.00 Column Inch per day ...the newspaper has something for you!! Meigs Physical Therapy Of Holzer Clinic will be holding basket games on Thursday June 9th at 6pm. Doors open 5:00 20 Games/$20.00 Carleton School, Syracuse All proceeds benefit Kids Fun Fest For info and tickets please contact us at 740-992-2598 or 740-992-2066 SUPER 8 GALLIPOLIS Is seeking Breakfast Attendant Apply in Person Mollohan Carpet Stock Sale Carpet Starting At $5.95 & Vinyl $4.95/yd 446-7444 opportunity �Page C4• Sunday Times-Sentinel Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday, June 5, 2011 SERVICES OFFERED Advertise Your Business Here Baum Lumber SCOTT SWAIN OH-0825AU • 25 Years Experience • Fully Insured • Friendly Free Estimates YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST CARE! 740-985-3302 MANTIS TILLERS - TROY BILT TILLERS - HITACHI TRIMMERS SAWS - BLOWERS - TANAKA - WINCH CABLES - CHOKERS SERVICING ALL BRANDS PICK UP & DELIVERY TRIMMING ~ REMOVAL ~ STUMP GRINDING INSECT ~ DISEASE CONTROL TREECARESOUTHERNOHIO.COM CASH PAID For your scrap gold jewelry, gold and silver coins and sterling. MTS Coins 151 2nd Ave. Gallipolis 446-2842 60187625 Bulk Mulch Now Available Red & Black Crown Excavating & Stone Yard 5885 SR 218 Gallipolis, Ohio Call 740-256-6456 Help Wanted Interior & Exterior GALLIPOLIS OH 740-446-2015 Help Wanted 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 Pleasant Valley Hospital is currently accepting applications for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse for one of our physician office. Applicants must have a current West Virginia license. One-year experience in a physician office or hospital related area working with direct patient care. Send resumes to: Pleasant Valley Hospital, c/o Human Resources, 2520 Valley Drive, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, fax to (304) 675-6975 or apply on-line at www.pvalley.org AA/EOE Ray Burton Painting 740-446-0427 • 740-645-4052 "We Are Back!" Marcum Construction and General Contracting Mikee W.. Marcumm - Owner • Commerciall & Residentiall • Generall Remodeling • Room Additions • Roofing • Garages • Pole & Horse Barns • Foundations • Home Repairs 740-985-4141 • 740-416-1834 Fully Insured – Free Estimates 30 Years Experience Not Affliated with Mike Marcum Roofing & Remodeling REES NOW OPEN!!! RT. 2 FLEA MARKET HOME IMPROVEMENT & LAWN CARE “VENDORS WANTED” Inside & Out – Must see! First Come - First Serve 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 (Beside Robert C Byrd Locks & Dam) Patterson Construction No Job To Big or To Small We Do It All Licensed Practical Nurse **Home Repairs & Small Remodeling!** 60201720 Located on S. Rt. 7 in Chester at the Intersection of Pomeroy Pike POWER EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE PAINTING & WALLPAPER TREE CARE SPECIALISTS Count on it. Roofing, Siding, Remodel, Decks, Porches, Pole barns and Custom Built Homes FREE ESTIMATES 740-388-8931 l l a 740-853-1024 C HIRE AN ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST We care for your trees! Let the Other Guys Mow the Grass! TREE CARE SPECIALISTS 740-446-2015 CARPET INSTALLATION Boats, Motor Home, and Campers • Follow us on Facebook CLOSE OUT SALE Hubbards Greenhouse Syracuse, Ohio Call JOHN QUEEN (740) 256-1371 All Flats All 10” Baskets $6.00 $5.00 All 4” Pots 75¢ Leave a message if no answer Will return the call 740-992-5776 Marcum Construction and General Contracting Mikee W.. Marcumm - Owner Residential • Commercial • New Homes Additions • Roofing • Siding • Windows Kitchens/Baths • Insurance Claims Licensed • Insured 304-882-2728 • WV041938 Help Wanted Help Wanted RIVERSIDE SEAMLESS GUTTERS CONTINUOUS GUTTERS Vinyl siding, Home Maintenance, Power Washing & Gutter Cleaning Bonded & Insured 304-812-4795 Holzer Clinic of Gallipolis River Valley Stoneyard seeks 740-446-6848 Application Analyst Holzer Clinic is accepting resumes from qualified computer professionals for the position of Application Analyst. The position requires an Associate’s degree or higher in a field related to Information Systems or Computer Science and experience supporting end-user applications and databases. Experience with health information and enterprise level management systems is desirable. The Application Analyst is primarily responsible for implementing, maintaining and upgrading major clinical or business applications. The position is based in Gallipolis, OH. Competitive benefit package including: Health, Dental, Life, Disability, 401(k) & Profit Sharing. Employees enjoy opportunities for career growth and professional development. All grades Limestone Pulverized Top Soil Fill Dirt • Mulch • Decorative Stone 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 Delivery Available Hours M-F 8-5; Sat 8-12 Stanley Tree Trimming & Removal * Prompt and Quality Work * Reasonable Rates * Insured * Experienced References Available! Call Gary Stanley Cell Applicants may apply at: www.holzerclinic.com Equal Opportunity Employer. Painted metal and bare metal available in 20 year, 45 year and no warranty. 740-591-8044 Please leave message 60168836 304-593-0518 FOR APPOINTMENT ~EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE~ Male/Female Cuts Perms, Color, Waxing and Ear Candling Manicure and Pedicure Denise Shaw - Owner Advertise Your Business Here 60200081 FIND A JOB OR A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Not Affliated with Mike Marcum Roofing & Remodeling 60201720 • Commerciall & Residentiall • Generall Remodeling • Room Additions • Roofing • Garages • Pole & Horse Barns • Foundations • Home Repairs 740-985-4141 • 740-416-1834 Fully Insured – Free Estimates 30 Years Experience �Sunday, June 5, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C5 www.mydailysentinel.com www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, June 5, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C6 Monica Brown and Kevin Blazer Channing Burge and Ryan Pratt B U R G E - P R AT T E N G AG E M E N T MIDDLEPORT — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burge of Middleport announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Channing Marie, to Ryan Matthew Pratt, son of Cleon and Sharon Pratt of Pomeroy. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jake and Mildred Burge of Millwood, W. Va. and the late Rosemary Hysell of Middleport. She is a 2006 graduate of Meigs High School and obtained an Associated Applied Business degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2009. She is employed as a personal banker at City National Bank in Mason, W. Va. The prospective groom is the grandson of Pearl Pratt and the late Cleon R. Pratt, Sr. of New York and the late Blaine and Ruby Carter of Gallipolis. He is a 2000 graduate of Meigs High School and a 2005 Ohio University graduate with a BA in psychology and a BS in biological sciences and a 2010 graduate of Ohio University with a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology. He is employed as a clinical audiologist at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. A December wedding is being planned. B ROW N - B L A Z E R TO WED Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Brown of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Blazer of Gallipolis, Ohio, are honored to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Monica Faith Brown to Kevin Warren Blazer. The custom of open church will be observed on Saturday, June 18th, 2011, at half past five in the evening. The ceremony will take place at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. A reception for all attending will follow at the church Family Life Center. Atticus Hector Haney H A N E Y B I RT H Michael and Katelyn (Holley) Haney of Oceanside, Calif., announce the birth of their son, Atticus Hector Haney. Atticus was born April 1, 2011, at 3:57 p.m., pacific standard time, at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents are Joe and Dawn Browning of Bidwell, Heather and Phil Oiler of Vinton, and Rick and Angie Haney of Eskdale, W.Va. Great-grandparents are Darrell and Judy Haney of Bidwell, Robert and Sue Long of Patriot, Paul and Debbie Sword of Rio Grande, Raymond Stith of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and Cindy and Jim Farley of Scott Depot, W.Va. Emancipation Celebration scholarships announced The Gallia County Emancipation Celebration Committee voted during our May meeting to approve 2011 scholarships for the following Gallipolis City School District and Gallia County Local School District seniors: • Ebony Jamison — $500.00, attending Keiser University in Orlando, Fla. • Jade Williams — $500.00, attending Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. And to the following college students: • Jordan Miller, Hocking Technical College — $350.00 • Kevin Jackson, Ohio University — $350.00 • Kayla Payne, Ohio Northern University — $350.00 • Christina Armstrong, Ohio University — $350.00 • Carole Armstrong, Ohio University — $350.00 • Dana Dotson, Shawnee State University — $350.00 The scholarship checks will be distributed to the students during the 2011 Gallia County Emancipation Celebration to be held Saturday, September 17, 2011. Andy and Nellie Grover G ROV E R A N N I V E R S A RY Andy and Nellie Grover recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary along with the 70th birthday of Mrs. Grover. The couple was married on May 31, 1961 by the Rev. Floyd Wise. They are the parents of two daughters, Genia (Randy) Hysell, and Karen Grover, and the grandparents of Rachel (RJ) Reynolds and Cody Hysell, and great-grandparents of Isabelle Reynolds. 30 years after first AIDS cases, hope for a cure BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP MEDICAL WRITER UNDATED — Sunday marks 30 years since the first AIDS cases were reported in the United States. And this anniversary brings fresh hope for something many had come to think was impossible: finding a cure. The example is Timothy Ray Brown of San Francisco, the first person in the world apparently cured of AIDS. His treatment isn’t practical for wide use, but there are encouraging signs that other approaches might someday lead to a cure, or at least allow some people to control HIV without needing medication every day. “I want to pull out all the stops to go for it,” though cure is still a very difficult goal, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. For now, the focus remains on preventing new infections. With recent progress on novel ways to do that and a partially effective vaccine, “we’re starting to get the feel that we can really get our arms around this pandemic,” Fauci said. Nearly 30 million people have died of AIDS since the first five cases were recognized in Los Angeles in 1981. About 34 million people have HIV now, including more than 1 million in the United States. About 2 million people die of the disease each year, mostly in poor countries that lack treatment. In the U.S. though, newly diagnosed patients have a life expectancy only a few months shorter than people without HIV. Modern drugs are much easier to take, and many patients get by on a single pill a day. But it wasn’t that way in 1995, when Brown, an American working as a translator in Berlin, learned he had HIV. He went on and off medicines because of side effects but was holding his own until 2006, when he was diagnosed with leukemia, a problem unrelated to HIV. Chemotherapy left him so sick he had to be put into a coma to allow his body to recover. “They didn’t know if I’d survive that,” Brown said. Dr. Gero Huetter, a blood cancer expert at the University of Berlin, knew that a transplant of blood stem cells (doctors used to use bone marrow) was the best hope for curing Brown’s cancer. But he aimed even higher. “I remembered something I had read in a 1996 report from a study of people who were exposed to HIV but didn’t get infected,” Huetter said. These people had gene mutations that provide natural resistance to the virus. About 1 percent of whites have them, and Huetter proposed searching for a person who also was a tissue match for Brown. But transplants are grueling. Huetter would have to destroy Brown’s diseased immune system with chemo and radiation, then transplant the donor’s cells and hope they would take hold and grow. Many cancer patients die from such attempts and Brown wasn’t willing to risk it. His mother, Sharon Brown of Seattle, agreed. “Before I knew he had HIV I used to have nightmares about it,” and gambling on a transplant to try to cure it didn’t seem smart when the cancer seemed to be in remission, she said. Several months later, the return of leukemia changed their minds. Brown discussed the transplant with his boss “and she said, ‘wow, this is amazing. Because you have leukemia, you could be cured of HIV.’” A registry turned up more than 200 possible donors and Huetter started testing them for the HIV resistance gene. He hit pay dirt at No. 61 — a German man living in the United States, around 25 years old. Brown had the transplant in February 2007. A year later, his leukemia returned but HIV did not. He had a second transplant in March 2008 from the same donor. Dona Jo Bailey and Chad Ours OUR-BAILEY E N G AG E M E N T Karen Gibbons and Henry Donald Bailey, III, of Cincinnati, Ohio, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dona Jo Bailey, to Chad Leland Ours, son of Leland and Becky Ours of Crown City, Ohio. Dona is a graduate of Colerain High School, she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. Dona is currently employed with Catholic Charities of Cincinnati as a child therapist. Chad is a graduate of Fairland High School and has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree, with an emphasis in Management of Information Systems, from Marshall University. Chad is currently employed with Grant Thornton, LLP, of Cincinnati, Ohio, as a technology support specialist. A September wedding is being planned in Cincinnati, Ohio. � 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 06. June 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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