https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/4ba2cee8850db91fa7ee423d35db3520.pdf da86a6d656c8edc674a7b75901bcd10b PDF Text Text Point Pleasant to battle Pioneers, Page 4 Dr. Brothers, Page 3 Printed on 100% recycled newsprint Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio 50 CENTS • Vol. 61, No. 191 24 Days ‘Til CHRISTMAS The Red Carpet Treatment “Your carpet & upholstery cleaning solution” Looking for what to buy that person who has Everything? We have Gift Certificates 1-888-992-7090 1-740-992-7090 Marty O’Bryant, Owner Briefs Toy giveaway MIDDLEPORT — Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services will be hosting a toy give away for the children of Meigs County. The Marine Corp., Detachment 1180 of Gallia, Mason and Meigs has donated the toys. The event will be held at the Meigs County DJFS on Dec. 14. The event will start at 9 a.m. and will continue until all of the toys have been handed out. For those who have questions call Terri Ingels at 992-2117 ext. 123. Program canceled CHESTER — The open house at the Chester Courthouse and the hand bell choir concert planned for Saturday has been cancelled due to the funeral of the son of a Chester-Shade Historical Association trustee. Meigs administrative judge named POMEROY — Judge Dale Crawford of Franklin County has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Ohio as administrative judge for the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. He will handle all responsibilities of the position until a judge is appointed or elected. An appointment to fill the unexpired term of Judge Frederick Crow, who resigned for health reasons, can be made by the governor. If no appointment is made, the position will remain open until a new judge is elected. In addition to Judge Crawford, visiting judges will be called in to hear cases. THURSDAY DECEMBER 1, 2011 Gallia man changes his plea in sexual battery case By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY — Shawn E. Petrie, 35, of Cheshire, who earlier entered a plea of not guilty to charges of rape, kidnapping and sexual battery in a July 22 incident involving a Meigs County mentally in- competent person, changed his plea to guilty to the sexual battery charge during an appearance Monday in Meigs County Common Pleas Court before Judge Dale Crawford. The plea of guilty to the single charge was accepted, and Petrie was found guilty of that charge by Judge W I Crawford, appointed by the Supreme Court to serve as administrative judge for Meigs County until a Common Pleas Court judge is appointed or elected. The other two charges against Petrie were dismissed by the state. Sentencing was set for Jan. 23, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered by the judge, who also ordered the defendant to apply to the Meigs County Community Corrections Program. He was further ordered to submit to evaluation and assessment for possible placement at Christmas Celebration By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@heartlandpublications.com MIDDLEPORT — Middleport will welcome in the holiday season Saturday with a variety of activities highlighted by choir and band concerts, a tree lighting ceremony and, of course, the Christmas parade with Santa arriving in a horse-drawn carriage. New to the scene this year will be an all day Christmas market in downtown Middleport where more than a dozen crafters will be selling gifty items and fun foods will be available from the Middleport Community Association, sponsors of the holiday event. Opening at 10 a.m. in the building between Locker 219 and the Ohio River Bear Co. the market will welcome buyers and browsers until 6 p.m. From 2 to 4:15 p.m. there will be free horse-drawn carriage rides for the public leaving from the Peoples Bank parking lot for a ride through downtown Middleport. From 3:30 to 4 p.m. the Community Choir, composed of local church choir members, will lead the crowd in a Christmas carol sing from the Farmers Bank Park next to the bank. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served, compliments of the Community Association. free to everyone. The tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Middle- SEPTA. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant was advised by the Court that he will serve three years in prison with credit for time served, be under post release control for five years, and will carry a Tier III lifetime registration. Pomeroy man arrested on drug charges Officers find 30 balloons of heroin in car By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY — Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle reports that his depuCharlene Hoeflich/photos ties and a Major Crimes Middleport’s Christmas observance will feature free rides in a horse-drawn car- Investigator discovered 30 riage. balloons of heroin in a vehicle being operated by Earl port Ministerial AssociaM. Craddock, 36, of Lincoln tion, will take place durHeights, Pomeroy, during a ing the carol singing. Then routine traffic stop Tuesday. from 4 to 4:30 p.m. there Craddock was charged will be a concert by the with felony possession of Community Band held near heroin. He is lodged in the the bank drive-through. Meigs County Jail. Charges Line-up for the Christare pending on an individual mas parade will be at 4 p.m. in the vehicle with Craddock behind the Dairy Queen on at the time of the arrest, but North Front Avenue and it the identity of that person will move out from there at has not been released. 4:30 for a trip down North The sheriff also reported that Craddock has been Second to South Third Ave. charged in Common Pleas to Main, then up South SecCourt with failure to comply ond disbanding at Dave from a 2010 case and said Diles Park. he also has charges against After the parade children him pending in Middleport may visit with Santa in the Mayor’s Court. lobby of Peoples Bank. PicAlso reported and under tures will not be taken by investigation is a weekend Charlene Hoeflich/photos Santa helpers this year but burglary of the residence of parents may take pictures if Kathy Mullins arranges a window display for the all- John Patchinger, of Ohio they wish. day Christmas market where gift items will be featured. 124, Langsville. Medicare scam warning issued Open enrollment comes to a close COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans to bebituaries ware of callers who pretend to Page 2 be from Medicare and ask for personal information. • Sherry Davis, 51 “If you receive an unexpect•Kevin Fick, 44 ed call saying you need a new •Daniel Riffle, 70 Medicare card and must provide your Social Security number, it’s a scam,” Attorney General eather DeWine said. “We want Ohioans to be especially aware of these phony calls during this final week of Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period.” Several Ohio consumers have reported potential Medicare scams to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. While many High: 49 consumers recognize the scam Low: 27 and hang up on the caller, others do not realize the ploy until ndex they have already provided their personal information. Medicare 1 SECTION — 10 PAGES will not cold call consumers and Classifieds 7-8 ask for personal information. In a typical version of the Comics 9 Sports 4-10 scam, a con artist calls a consumer falsely claiming that the © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. consumer needs a new Medicare card or must verify enrollment. The caller asks for the consumer’s Social Security number and bank account number. Consumers who provide their informa- O www.mydailysentinel.com tion put themselves at risk for identity theft. A request for account verification is a classic sign of a phishing scam, in which identity thieves try to trick consumers into revealing personal information, such as their Social Security number or bank account information. Although callers may claim to be Medicare representatives, these calls are in no way associated with Medicare. When in doubt, consumers should hang up and contact Medicare directly, using a number they know to be valid. Consumers who give out personal information in connection with suspicious phone calls should file a police report, notify their bank, and contact the credit reporting bureaus. Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7, 2011. For information about open enrollment, Ohioans should contact the Ohio Department of Insurance at 800-686-1578 or www.insurance.ohio.gov. To report a potential scam, contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or 800-2820515. Coats for Kids Charlene Hoeflich/photos The Knights of Columbus, Council 1664, of Pomeroy’s Sacred Heart Church, collected 99 coats from parishioners of the church to donate to the Coats for Kids project of Peoples Bank. The coats were delivered to the bank by Don Frymyer, left, and will be used to fill out this year’s need and provide a start to next year’s program of providing coats for kids. Here Jeff Brickles, a customer service representative, accepts the coats from Frymyer. �Thursday, December 1, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 Obituaries Sherry Davis Sherry Gail Davis, 51, of Pomeroy, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on November 28, 2011. She was born on August 21, 1960, daughter of Fred L. Tackett and Ada Yvonne Whittington. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. Her dedication to family and friends will be missed. Sherry is survived by her husband, Harold Michael Davis; daughter, Emily (Brad Smith) Davis; parents, Fred (Shirley) Tackett and Ada (Leslie) Smith; sisters, Loretta Tackett Atkins and Shauna (Johnny Jr.) Doucet; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, great nieces and great nephews; and special friend, Patricia Ann Marshall. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Jeremy Atkins and three grandparents, Lilly and Sam Smith and Anna Welch. Sherry was a life time member of the Rutland Church of Nazarene and she attended the Rutland Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Rutland Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Ed Barney officiating. Burial will follow at Miles Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel. com. Kevin Neil Fick Kevin Neil Fick, 44, of Long Bottom, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg, W.Va. He was born Feb. 20, 1967, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Annette Kaye (Bahr) and Richard Frederick Fick, Jr. He was a computer technician for the Eastern Local School District and an avid photographer. He was also an organ donor and would Stocks AEP (NYSE) — 39.68 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 50.53 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 55.62 Big Lots (NYSE) — 40.11 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 33.48 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 65.92 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 9.63 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.83 Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ) — 3.88 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 32.56 Collins (NYSE) — 54.90 DuPont (NYSE) — 47.72 US Bank (NYSE) — 25.92 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 15.91 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 36.77 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 30.97 Kroger (NYSE) — 23.18 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 42.33 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 75.54 LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) — Investigators are looking for the missing owner of a central Ohio home destroyed by fire. The state fire marshal’s office says in a news release that family and friends haven’t heard from 49-yearold Mark A. Johnson since Sunday. Fire officials say the Fairfield County home where Johnson lived with his two children is a total loss from a fire Monday night. The children were not home at the time. The burned remains of a goat were discovered in the ashes but no trace of Johnson, and his vehicles were found at the home. Berne Township fire Capt. Mike Baker tells the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette that authorities don’t know where the fire started. Investigators also are trying to determine what caused it. After the service, the family invites everyone to remain at the church for food and fellowship. Friends may call Saturday, from noon until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Eastern High School Athletic Boosters, 38850 St. Rt. 7, Reedsville, OH 45772. You can sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfuneralhome. com. Daniel Riffle Daniel Paul Riffle, 70, of Racine, went home to be with the Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving and devoted family at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at his residence. Born January 23, 1941, in Letart Falls, Ohio, he was the son of the late Floyd and Lela Cook Riffle. He was a transportation supervisor, assistant mechanic, and a bus driver for the Southern OVBC (NASDAQ) — 18.00 BBT (NYSE) — 23.17 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 12.87 Pepsico (NYSE) — 64.00 Premier (NASDAQ) — 4.75 Rockwell (NYSE) — 75.03 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 9.49 Royal Dutch Shell — 70.00 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 60.33 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 58.90 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 4.96 WesBanco (NYSE) — 19.64 Worthington (NYSE) — 17.59 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for November 30, 2011, provided by Edward Jones financial advisors Isaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 441-9441 and Lesley Marrero in Point Pleasant at (304) 674-0174. Member SIPC. Ohio Briefs Ohio man missing after fire destroys home like to have others be donors. He loved going to all school sporting events, taking pictures and planting trees. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sonja Steele Fick; three daughters, Kristin, Kendra and Katlin; a brother, Kirk and Lee Ann Fick; maternal grandparents, Henry and Eileen Bahr; a nephew, Hayden Fick; a niece, Olivia Fick; his father-in-law, Frank and Diane Steele; his mother-in-law, Sharon and Okey Meadows; special friends, Jane Ann Collins, Rick and Cathy Edwards; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Carol Fick and his step-grandmother, Mickey. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2011, at the Bethel Worship Center, with Pastor Rob Barber officiating. Burial will follow in the Chester Cemetery at the convenience of the family. ties had been sued for also charging those simply awaiting trial. Local School District. He was also an avid farmer and a member of the East Letart Church. Surviving are his wife of 48 wonderful years, Pamela Ann Mathews Riffle, whom he married on June 28, 1963, in Letart Falls; his children, Denise (Mike) Reitmire, of Syracuse, Tracy Brinager, of Pomeroy, Sean Riffle, of Racine, Shannon (Sherry) Riffle, of Racine, and Brittney McCartney, of Racine; nine grandchildren, Corey Brinager, Braxton Brinager, Austin Reitmire, Kevin Riffle, Tanner Riffle, Elaina Riffle, Chole Riffle, Calab Riffle, and Maverick Colt McCartney; one greatgrandchild, Rush Brinager; a special little girl, Sydney Adams; his companion and pet Abigal; his brothers and sisters, Jim (Ruth) Riffle, of Syracuse, Dale (Pam Lutz) Riffle, of Racine, Rudy Riffle, of Pomeroy, Sarah “Babe” (Mack) Spangler, Peterstown, W.Va., Peggy (Harold “Tub”) Payne, of Letart Falls, and Dortha Riffle, of Racine; his moth- er-in-law, Bonnie Mathews, of Racine; brother and sisters-in-law, Charlie (Jules) Mathews, Jr., Addison, Ohio, Gena (Randy) Lill, of Ironton, Ohio, Crystal (Bill) Marshall, of Racine, and Frona Riffle, of Long Bottom; and several nieces, nephews and many many friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Donald, Frank, and Harry Leroy Riffle, and David Smith; and his father-inlaw, Charles Mathews Sr. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., at the Racine United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the Letart Falls Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011, at the Cremeens Funeral Home, Racine. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com. Ohio Valley weather Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Light south wind. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Preacher Billy Graham admitted to NC hospital Wednesday Zoo in Ohio says new ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The For six decades, Graham led a elective surgery on a shunt that contiger cubs are boy and girl Rev. Billy Graham was admitted to worldwide crusade-based ministry trols excess fluid on his brain. The a hospital Wednesday near his home that packed stadiums with believers shunt was first installed in 2000 and TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — in western North Carolina to be tested and allowed him to counsel every U.S. An Ohio zoo has given Rus- for pneumonia after suffering from president since Harry Truman. His drains fluid through a small tube, resian names to its tiger cubs congestion, a cough and a slight fever, most recent book, “Nearing Home,” lieving excess pressure that can cause symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disborn in late September. his spokesman said. was published last month. ease. The Toledo Zoo said in a The 93-year-old evangelist was In recent years, age-related condiGraham has also suffered from news release Wednesday that taken to Mission Hospital in Ashe- tions such as macular degeneration Viktor and his sister Talya are ville, spokesman A. Larry Ross said. and hearing loss have kept Graham at prostate cancer and was hospitalized doing “grrrrrrrreat.” Their His personal physician, Dr. Lucian his home in Montreat, about 20 miles in 2007 for nearly two weeks after experiencing intestinal bleeding. His names reflect the eastern Rice, said he was in stable condition. east of Asheville. Russia primary habitat of the A news release issued by the hospiHe was last hospitalized in May, wife, Ruth Bell Graham, died in June critically endangered Amur tal said Graham was alert, smiling and when he spent five days at the same 2007. tigers, formerly known as Si- waving to staff as he entered the hos- hospital for pneumonia. In October Graham rarely appears in public berian tigers. pital. Ross said Graham was admit- 2008, Graham was hospitalized af- now. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Zoo officials say the name ted for observation and treatment and ter he tripped and fell over one of his Association is run by Graham’s son, Viktor means “conqueror” likely would spend the night there. dogs. Earlier that same year, he had Franklin. and Talya means “birthday.” The cubs weighed in at around 20 pounds each at their most recent check-up, and keepers say their confidence and coordination have been increasing. They enjoy pouncing on their mother’s tail or climbing on her when she lies down. NEW YORK (AP) — The and corporate excesses began social movements. He noted profiteers.” The zoo hopes to put the that the 1960s anti-war moveOn Monday, Occupy proCounty that includes tiger small fry on display in overnight police raids in Phil- in mid-September. adelphia and Los Angeles that Demonstrators are still at ment grew gradually for years testers disrupted a session of Columbus to charge inJanuary. dismantled two of the nation’s it in places like Boston and until bursting onto the world the Washington state Legislamate fee biggest Occupy Wall Street Washington, which each had stage during the election year ture in Olympia. State troopOhio 1st lady helps light encampments leave just a encampments of about 100 of 1968. ers used stun guns against at COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) few major “occupations” still tents Wednesday. Dozens of He predicted big rallies least three people and issued — The county jail in Colum- Statehouse for holidays going on around the U.S. But protesters are fighting evic- around the 2012 Republican 30 trespassing citations. In bus plans to join others in COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) activists are already changing tion from a community col- National Convention in Tam- Bloomington, Ind., police Ohio that charge inmates a — Ohio’s first lady will help tactics and warning of a win- lege campus in Seattle pa, Fla., and the Democratic arrested five protesters who fee for their stays. While some observers National Convention in Char- tried to block the entrance to The Columbus Dispatch light up the Statehouse to ter of discontent, with rallies wondered whether the move- lotte, N.C. a recruiting event by JPMorreports criminals sentenced launch the official holiday and marches every week. The camps may bloom ment would wither without Until then, “I think there gan Chase Bank at Indiana to spend time in the Franklin celebration at the seat of again in the spring, organizers ground on which to make its will be some kinds of occupa- University’s business school County jail will pay a one- Ohio government. Karen Kasich — the wife said, and next summer could stand, many protesters re- tions, but I don’t think they’ll Tuesday night. time, $40 charge for the privof Gov. John Kasich — was bring huge demonstrations at fused to concede defeat. be as big and as central,” GitIn St. Louis, protesters ilege, beginning next year. Protesters in Philadelphia lin said. whose camp was broken up County Sheriff Zach expected to be part of a cere- the Republican and DemoProtesters themselves by police on Nov. 12 planned Scott says his office needs mony Wednesday evening to cratic conventions, when the marched from the city’s welllight two trees on the Statewhole world is watching. But to-do Rittenhouse Square to were trying to draw lessons to march to the Federal Rethe money. Scott has been in a budget battle with county house grounds and welcome for now they are promoting police headquarters Wednes- from history. On Thursday a serve Bank office on Thursofficials, who have directed Santa Claus to the Capitol dozens of smaller actions, day afternoon and also called group of protesters from Oc- day. John Mills, a technical him to find new revenue building. Officials say in a such as picketing the presi- for a “victory march” for Fri- cupy Washington planned to writer, called the dissolution set out on a march from the of the camp a minor setback. news release that St. Nick dent in New York and staging day or Saturday. sources. “Occupy Philly is alive Martin Luther King Jr. Me“It’s dampened some spirExecutive director Robert will arrive behind the wheel sit-ins at homes marked for and well,” said Katonya Mos- morial on the National Mall its, but I think people are just Cornwell with the Buckeye of an old-style car, described foreclosure. “We intend to use this for ley, a member of the group’s to King’s gravesite in Atlanta. as passionate, just as excited State Sheriffs’ Association as a classic “horseless carwhat it is — basically six legal collective. She said Thursday is the anniversary and just as ready for change says jail “reception fees” riage.” A two-hour program months to get our feet under- members have been com- of Rosa Parks’ refusal to give as they were before,” Mills have become common in will include musical perfor- neath us, to get strong,” said municating via list serves, up her seat on a Montgomery, said. Ohio. In Atlanta, where protestSouthwest Ohio’s Ham- mances and spot for having Phil Striegel, a community text messages and email and Ala., bus in 1955. That led planned to continue meeting to the yearlong Montgomery ers moved to a homeless shelilton and Butler counties re- pictures taken with Santa and activist in San Francisco. On Wednesday, masked in cafes and other spaces. Lo- bus boycott. ter after police drove them out sumed their inmate fees ear- Mrs. Claus. The long fight for civil of Woodruff Park in October, The Statehouse says its sanitation workers hauled cal groups have also offered lier this year with a change, so only convicted inmates holiday season kickoff is a away 25 tons of debris from to donate space for the pro- rights shows “how long these organizer La’Die Mansfield would be charged. The coun- tradition dating back to 1915. the lawns around Los An- testers to continue meeting, things take,” said Kevin said the group will participate geles City Hall after police Mosley said. Zeese, an organizer of the in an international day of ac• • raided the protesters’ camp in While one faction received Washington occupation. tion in support of Egypt this Taking Applications the middle of the night and ar- a permit for a scaled-down In New York, protest- weekend and occupy a home rested more than 300 people. protest across the street, she ers have continued to meet marked for foreclosure next The Maples In Philadelphia, dozens of po- said, Occupy Philadelphia in Zuccotti Park, where the week, as part of a national lice patrolled a plaza outside as a whole hasn’t decided Occupy movement began, Occupy protest on that issue. HUD Subsidized City Hall after sweeping it of whether to go that route. The even though police cleared On Dec. 12 protesters plan Efficiency/1 Bedroom demonstrators and arresting city has said any new per- out their tents on Nov. 15. to blockade entrances to sea50 years of age or qualifying disability 50. mit would include a ban on They planned to protest out- ports along the West Coast. In the past few weeks, po- camping side a fundraising dinner by Others plan to march as a Low income priority All lice broke up encampments in The Occupy movement is President Barack Obama “human float” on the fringes Utilities 740-992-7022 such cities as Portland, Ore., beginning to follow a familiar on Wednesday night and a of the New Year’s Day Rose Are Paid Oakland, Calif., and New pattern, said Todd Gitlin, a conference of aerospace ex- Parade under the slogan “EvSilverheels York, where the sit-down pro- sociologist at Columbia Uni- ecutives Thursday that they erything is not coming up A Realty Company-EHO tests against social inequality versity and an authority on branded a meeting of “war roses. After raids, Wall Street protesters shift tactics • 60190342 • • • • • �Thursday, December 1, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com Meigs County Community Calendar Thursday, Dec. 1 CHESTER — The Chester-Shade Historical Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Chester Courthouse. Saturday, Dec. 3 CHESTER — Eastern Bell Choir, directed by Cris Kuhn, to perform at Christmas the Chester Courthouse, 2 p.m. Refreshments to follow Sunday, Dec. 4 CHESTER — Concert by the Hunter Family Singers, 10 :30 a.m. at the Chester Nazarene Church. TUPPERS PLAINS — The 35th anniversary of the Tuppers Plains St. Paul United Methodist Church will be celebrated with a carry-in dinner at 12:30 p.m. and special music by Truly Saved at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Thomas as speaker. Monday, Dec. 5 SYRACUSE — The Sutton Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at the Syracuse Village hall. Tuesday, Dec. 6 POMEROY - The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session Tuesday, 11;30 a.m. at the district office at 33101 Hiland Road. Wednesday, Dec. 7 POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Health will meet at 5 pm. in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department, 112 E. Memorial Drive, Pomeroy. Thursday, Dec. 8 WELLSTON — The GJMV Solid Waster District Board of Directors will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the district office, 1056 S.l New Hampshire Ave. Wellston. CHESTER — The Shade River Lodge 453 will meet at the hall for the presentation of 50 and 60 year pins and installation of new officers. The meeting will follow a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. A.L.P.A.C.A. holiday shop to feature area arts and crafts ATHENS — More than 40 area vendors will sell items such as jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, handmade clothing, metal work, photography, fine art and children’s goods at the Athens Local Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association’s (A.L.P.A.C.A.) fourth annual Holiday Shop, Dec. 10 and 11, at the Athens Community Center. The event also will feature a local cartoonist and storyteller, a holiday raffle and a food drive. Brickle’s Concessions will offer refreshments for sale. New this year, each time customers spend $10, they will receive a ticket for the association’s raffle, which will feature a large basket of goods donated by the participating artists. Cartoonist and storyteller J.D. Williamson will offer free holiday caricatures of participating children, as well as drawing time and Christmas tales, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. In addition, A.L.P.A.C.A. will collect non-perishable food items as part of the Athens City Food Drive, co-sponsored by the City Auditor’s Office and the Athens Community Center. The food will go to the Salvation Army for local distribution. The event, which will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, is free and open to the public. The Athens Community Center is located at 701 E. State St., Athens, Ohio. The Athens Local Pro- fessional Artists and Craftsmen Association formed in 2008 to support and promote artists and craftsmen in Athens and surrounding counties sponsors various local exhibits, shows and special events throughout the year, and provides business information and networking for area craftsmen. Annually many of the artists and craftsmen exhibit at the Foothills Festival held on the Sheets family farm near Harrisonville in Meigs County. Tales from Past Discovery Series NELSONVILLE — Who lived here before us? How do we know they were here? These questions and many others will be answered when children dive into tales from the past at the Wayne National Forest’s program Saturday at the Forest Headquarters. Children are to come prepared to get messy since Conservation Education Specialist Sarah Forrest has added the making of clay pots to take home and fire. There will be two one hour sessions starting at 10 a.m. and noon. Classes are free but spaces are limited to 15 per session. Call to pre-register at (740) 753-0101. Due to the length of the program, visitors are asked to remain on the office grounds during the program. Bring your kids and enjoy this free fun-filled educational program that’s designed for kids’ preschool to 5th grade. The Wayne National Forest features its Wild Weekend Discovery Series during the first Saturday of every month. Get your Smokey card punched each time you participate, on your 6th visit receive a patch. Other educational programs to be offered are Tracks and Scat, Jan. 7; rocks and minerals, Feb. 4; reptiles, March 3; and Weather/Clouds, April 7. Move by central banks exhilarates Wall Street Investors (AP) — A move by the world’s central banks to lower the cost of borrowing exhilarated investors Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average soaring 490 points and easing fears of a global credit crisis similar to the one that followed the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers. It was the Dow’s biggest gain since March 2009. Large U.S. banks were among the top performers, jumping as much as 7 percent. Markets in Europe surged, too, with Germany’s DAX index climbing 5 percent. “The central banks of the world have resolved that there will not be a liquidity shortage,” said David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer of Cumberland Advisors. “And they have learned their lessons from 2008. They don’t want to take small steps and do anything incrementally, but make a big bold move that is credible.” Wednesday’s action by the banks of Europe, the U.S., Britain, Canada, Japan and Switzerland represented an extraordinary coordinated effort. But amid the market’s excitement, many doubts loomed. Some analysts cautioned that the banks’ move did nothing to provide a permanent fix to the problems facing heavily indebted European nations such as Italy and Greece. It only buys time for political leaders. “It is a short-term solution,” said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Harris Private Bank. “The bottom line on any central bank action is that it papers over the problems, buys time and in some respects takes pressure from politicians. … If nothing’s done in a week, this market gain will disappear.” Banks stocks soared as fears about an imminent disaster in the European financial system ebbed. American and European banks are connected by contracts, loans and other financial entanglements, meaning that a European financial crisis would punish U.S. bank stocks. The brighter outlook that emerged Wednesday relieved some investor concerns. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jumped 7.7 percent, the most of the 30 Dow components. Morgan Stanley rose 10 percent and Citigroup Inc. 8.2 percent. Banking worries and the reluctance of the European Central Bank to intervene have caused borrowing rates for European nations to skyrocket. Wednesday’s decision greatly alleviated fears by cutting short-term borrowing rates to banks, giving them much easier access to money. But borrowing costs remain extremely high for indebted countries such as Italy and Spain. The euro rose sharply, while U.S. Treasury prices fell as demand weakened for ultra-safe assets. The Dow rose 4.2 percent to close at 12,045. It has more than gained back the 564-point slump it had last week and is up 7 percent so far this week. The last time the Dow closed up more than 400 points was Aug. 11. The Standard & Poor’s 500 closed up 52, or 4.3 percent, at 1,247. The Nasdaq composite index closed up 105, or 4.2 percent, at 2,620. Seven stocks rose on the New York Stock Exchange for every one that fell. Volume was heavy at 5.7 billion shares. Surging commodity prices lifted the stocks of companies that make basic materials such as steel. United States Steel Corp. gained 14 percent, the most in the S&P 500. AK Steel Holding Corp. added 11 percent. Energy stocks also leaped. Alpha Natural Resources Inc. rose 14 percent, Peabody Energy Corp. 13 percent. The move by the banks takes some pressure off the financial system, which has signaled in recent days that banks were losing faith in their trading partners. Banks need dollars to fund their daily operations, and they need to trust each other to maintain healthy flows of credit. Access to dollars has dried up as American money market funds reduced their lending to European banks. But the banks’ most recent steps do little to solve the long-term debt problem in Europe. “People are taking comfort that it’s globally coordinated,” said Peter Tchir, who runs the hedge fund TF Market Advisors. “In itself, it does nothing. But the bulls are anticipating that this is just the beginning of central bank and other actions” to ease market pressures. Any successful plan would have to reduce borrowing costs for Italy and other indebted nations, Tchir said. Italy’s borrowing costs edged lower Wednesday, but the nation was still paying more than 7 percent interest for 10-year borrowing a dangerously high level. European finance ministers in Brussels have been meeting since Tuesday but have failed to deliver a clearer sense of how the currency union will proceed. More leaders gather next week for a summit. In another attempt to free up cash for lending, China on Wednesday reduced the amount of money its banks are required to hold in reserve. It was the first easing of monetary policy in three years, and analysts are expecting more. Growth in China, which has the largest economy after the European Union and the U.S., could be crucial to sustaining any recovery after the debt crisis. A string of positive U.S. economic news also propelled the market higher. An index measuring manufacturing in the Midwest surged to a seven-month high; private company hiring jumped in November to the highest level this year, according to payroll company ADP; and the number of contracts to buy homes jumped in October to the highest level in a year. ___ AP Business Writer Pallavi Gogoi in New York contributed to this report. GOP: Offsetting cuts must cover payroll tax relief WASHINGTON (AP) — Any extension of this year’s payroll tax cut must be paid for with savings from elsewhere in the budget, House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday. Boehner’s comment meant that House and Senate Republicans are united in demanding that any eventual measure, which could cost over $100 billion, not add to the federal deficit. It also suggested that President Barack Obama and Congress would have to find mutually acceptable savings before any extension could become law. The current tax cut expires Jan. 1. Republicans have previously expressed a willingness to try compromising with Obama on ways to create jobs, including renewing the payroll tax cut. But Boehner stopped short of predicting that the two sides will reach agreement on ex- tending this year’s 2 percent reduction in the 6.2 percent payroll tax that workers pay or enlarging it, as Obama and many Democrats want. “If in fact we can find common ground on these extensions, I think you can take to the bank the fact that they will be paid for,” Boehner told reporters. Mirroring Obama’s proposal, Senate Democrats have introduced symbolic legislation extending the re- duction for another year and enlarging it to 3.1 percent. It faces certain defeat because Republicans oppose the way Democrats would pay for it: A permanent 3.25 percent surtax on incomes exceeding $1 million beginning in 2013. The Democratic bill would also halve the 6.2 percent payroll tax that employers pay on their first $5 million of payroll costs next year. The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 Ask Dr. Brothers Can’t get son to talk about problems By Dr. Joyce Brothers Dear Dr. Brothers: I have two children, only a year apart in school. My son is 14 and is on the quiet side, and my daughter is 13 and never had a thought she didn’t share. I like to sit with them after dinner for a few minutes and discuss what is on their minds. The problem is, I know all about my daughter’s dramas (and they are endless), but my son rarely has anything to offer up. He seems relatively happy and secure, but I wonder if he is hiding something. — B.T. Dear B.T.: Your son may be so entertained by his sister’s complaints about her friends and her many other issues that he doesn’t feel the need to speak up on his own much. You may want to split up your talk sessions so that they are private for each child — then perhaps your son will find an opening in the dialogue where he can jump in. On the other hand, he may deliberately be avoiding the conversations because he doesn’t want his sister (and/or maybe his mom) to know his private thoughts about his private problems. There’s a third possibility, and that is backed up by some recent research published in the journal Child Development from a study at the University of Missouri. In that survey, researchers found that boys are not really embarrassed or shy about disclosing their problems to their moms or psychologists; they are just more action-oriented, and consider it a waste of time! They may see their sisters emoting about various issues and getting all keyed up with anxiety or depression. So perhaps you should spend more time watching what your son does than focusing on what he has to say. You might get a clue to his problem-solving modus operandi. And encourage your daughter to develop some action items on her problem-solving list. *** Dear Dr. Brothers: I am about to become an aunt, and I’m very excited. My brother and his wife are expecting a baby boy, but they don’t seem to realize that Dr. Joyce Brothers there could be a problem with their pet. They have a toy dog that is very nervous and happy. They dress her up like a kid and consider her their “baby,” with no plans to change anything when the real baby arrives. How do I let them see that they need to be putting the dog in second place? And that it might be a problem? — V.M. Dear V.M.: Many people consider pets part of the family and wouldn’t consider changing anything when a baby arrives. This seems to be especially true with tiny dogs, which don’t seem to pose a threat and that fit so cutely into the doggie wardrobes the pet stores are pushing. But your brother and his wife do need a heads-up when it comes to the dog and the baby. Putting the dog second may seem to be an issue right now, but believe me, after the baby comes, that sort of transition happens quite naturally. Even the cutest dog can’t compare with a new baby. The owners may notice the dog becoming jealous, and they need to make sure they still set aside plenty of one-on-one time for the dog. It will be a long time before the baby can treat the dog responsibly. For a couple of years, there’s going to be tail-pulling, grabbing, bothering it while it eats, tying ribbons to its ears, etc. You can help teach the child how to handle animals gently and to stay out of the way when it comes to dicey situations. But the main thing I want to make sure you tell your brother is that a dog and a baby never should be left alone together, especially when the dog is the nervous, reactive type. Do this, and you will become a very valuable and caring aunt. (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 LOCK IN YOUR PRICE FOR ONE YEAR! NO NO Eq St to uip ar Bu m y e tUp ! nt Co st s! 150 NOW GET OVER CHANNELS LOCAL CHANNELS INCLUDED* in over 97% of the U.S. LY LIMITED TIME ON 29 $ 99 ^ mo. FOR 12 MONTHS The CHOICE™ pac kage After rebate All offers require 2 year agreement.** Offer ends 11/23/11. Credit card required (except in MA & PA). New approved customers only (lease required). $19.95 Handling & Delivery fee may apply. Package pricing may vary in certain markets. Switch in minutes! 1-866-965-0536 ^BILL CREDIT/PROGRAMMING OFFER: IF BY THE END OF PROMOTIONAL PRICE PERIOD(S) CUSTOMER DOES NOT CONTACT DIRECTV TO CHANGE SERVICE THEN ALL SERVICES WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUE AT THE THEN-PREVAILING RATES. Free SHOWTIME for 3 months, a value of $38.97. Free HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME and Cinemax for 3 months, a value of $135. LIMIT ONE PROGRAMMING OFFER PER ACCOUNT. Featured package names and prices: CHOICE $60.99/mo.; CHOICE XTRA $65.99/mo. CHOICE ULTIMATE $70.99/mo. Prices include a $26 bill credit for 12 months after rebate, plus an additional $5 with online rebate and consent to email alerts. Eligibility based on ZIP code. Upon DIRECTV System activation, customer will receive rebate redemption instructions (included in customer’s first DIRECTV bill, a separate mailing, or, in the state of New York, from retailer) and must comply with the terms of the instructions. In order to receive $31 monthly credits, customer must submit rebate online (valid email address required) and consent to email alerts prior to rebate redemption. Rebate begins up to 8 weeks after receipt of rebate submission online or by phone. Duration of promotional price varies based on redemption date. †FREE HD OFFER: Includes access to HD channels associated with your programming package. To be eligible for Free HD you must activate and maintain the CHOICE XTRA Package or higher and enrollment in Auto Bill Pay. Also requires at least one (1) HD Receiver and activation of HD Access. **2-YR. LEASE AGREEMENT: EARLY CANCELLATION WILL RESULT IN A FEE OF $20/MONTH FOR EACH REMAINING MONTH. Must maintain 24 consecutive months of your DIRECTV programming package. DVR service $7/mo. required for DVR and HD DVR lease. HD Access fee $10/mo. required for HD Receiver and HD DVR. No lease fee for only 1 receiver. Lease fee for first 2 receivers $6/mo.; additional receiver leases $6/mo. each. NON-ACTIVATION CHARGE OF $150 PER RECEIVER MAY APPLY. ALL EQUIPMENT IS LEASED AND MUST BE RETURNED TO DIRECTV UPON CANCELLATION, OR UNRETURNED EQUIPMENT FEES APPLY. VISIT directv.com OR CALL 1-800-DIRECTV FOR DETAILS. Advanced receiver instant rebate requires activation of the CHOICE Package or above; OPTIMO MÁS or above; Jadeworld; or any qualifying international service bundle, which shall include the PREFERRED CHOICE programming package (valued at $39.99/mo.). Second, third and fourth HD receiver offer requires activation of CHOICE XTRA package or above or MAS ULTRA Package or above; an HD DVR as the first free receiver upgrade and subscription to Whole-Home DVR service ($3/mo.). Additional advanced receiver upgrades available for a charge. INSTALLATION: Standard professional installation in up to 4 rooms only. Custom installation extra. *Eligibility for local channels based on service address. Not all networks available in all markets. Pricing residential. Taxes not included. Receipt of DIRECTV programming subject to DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and in order confirmation. ©2011 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, CHOICE and CHOICE XTRA are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. 60253287 �Sports 4 The Daily Sentinel Local Schedule Thursday, December 1 Girls Basketball Trimble at Eastern, 6 p.m. Meigs at Fairland, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Southern, 6 p.m. River Valley at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Wrestling Huntington at Point Pleasant, TBA Friday, December 2 Football Class AA State Championship Wayne vs Point Pleasant at Wheeling Island Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Eastern at Meigs, 6:30 p.m. Southern at River Valley, 6:30 p.m. Ohio Valley Christian vs Cross Lanes Chritsian at Calvary Classic, 5 p.m. Wrestling Warren, Fairland at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Wahama at Buffalo, TBA Saturday, December 3 Girls Basketball Point Pleasant at Herbert Hoover, 7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Meigs at Warren, 6:30 p.m. Rock Hill at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Ohio Valley Christian vs Beth Haven at Calvary Classic, 5 p.m. Wrestling River Valley, Wahama at Meigs Invitational, 10 a.m. Swimming River Valley at Athens Invitational, 1:30 p.m. Briefs Thursday, December 1, 2011 South Gallia tops Blue Angels in OT, 48-46 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune. com CENTENARY, Ohio — The wait was worth it. South Gallia and Gallia Academy battled through five ties, 15 lead changes and one overtime session Tuesday night in their firstever girls basketball meeting, but Jasmyne Johnson nailed a three-pointer with two seconds left to give the visiting Lady Rebels a 4846 victory over GAHS in a non-conference matchup between Gallia County programs. The Lady Rebels (1-0) led 12-9 after eight minutes of play and were also ahead 25-23 at the intermission of their season opener, but the Blue Angels (0-2) countered with an 11-4 charge that allowed the Blue and White to take a 34-29 edge headed into the fourth quarter of their home opener. SGHS retaliated with six straight points to start the fourth for a 35-34 advantage, but Gallia Academy countered with a small 3-0 spurt to regain control of the lead at 37-35 with 4:12 left in regulation. GAHS starters Heather Ward and Mattie Lanham both committed their fifth fouls of the game with See GALLIA, 5 Staff Report Bryan Walters/photo Gallia Academy junior Halley Barnes, right, attempts to dribble past South Gallia defender Ellie Bostic during the first half of Tuesday night’s non-conference girls basketball game in Centenary, Ohio. PPHS state football game details WHEELING, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant football team will be making its inaugural appearance at Wheeling Island Stadium Friday night when it takes on Wayne in the Class AA state championship at 7:30 p.m. Parking for fans is across the street and is free. All the same WVSSAC rules apply for the game. Also, no outside food, drinks, or bags are permitted in the stadium. Tickets at the gate are $8 and advance tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Advanced tickets will be sold in the Main Office at the High School until noon on Thursday. Tickets for fan buses can also be purchased. Tickets to ride the bus are $10. These are school buses and will depart from the High School parking lot at 3 p.m. Friday and return following the game. The football team will be departing the school on 6 p.m. Thursday to head to Wheeling so line the streets for a send off. Charter Bus for PPHS game POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. —In support of the Point Pleasant Big Blacks Football Team, Wilcoxen Funeral Home of Point Pleasant is sponsoring a Charter Bus Trip to Friday’s AA Championship Game in Wheeling, W.Va. Cost for transportation and admission to the game is $38 (cash only) per person and is being done on a first come bases. The buses will leave PPHS Friday at 2 p.m. The buses will stop to give time to eat before the game. There are 112 seats available. For more information call 304-675-4384 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Winebrenner record 15th ace of season at Riverside MASON, W.Va. — Mick Winebrenner — the golf coach at Southern High School in Racine, Ohio — has recorded the 15th ace of the golf season at Riverside Golf Course in Mason, W.Va. It was the third hole-in-one of Winebrenner’s 50 year golf career. The ace was made using a six iron on the 160 yard sixth hole. The Ace occured on Friday, November 25, and was witnessed by John and Bill Arnett, as well as Mick’s uncle Bill Winebrenner. Defenders open season with a win Bryan Walters/photo The Point Pleasant Black Knight mascot, left, prepares to take the Big Blacks football team onto the field before the start of this Nov. 19 Class AA quarterfinal against Oak Glen at Ohio Valley Bank Track and Field in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Point Pleasant to battle Pioneers in state final Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com WHEELING, W.Va. — As the old football cliche goes, defense wins championships. Two high-powered offenses will be put to the test Friday night when Cardinal Conference rivals Point Pleasant and Wayne battle at Wheeling Island Stadium in the Class AA state championship game at 7:30 p.m. Both the top-seeded Big Blacks (13-0) and the sixthseeded Pioneers (11-2) have had major success on the offensive side of the ball this season, as each squad is averaging more than 45 points and 415 total yards per contest. And in the playoffs, neither team has been tested — as their six collective wins have all come by 20 or more points. The defenses for those respective programs, however, have been just as dominant this fall — which also plays a major role in why these teams are the last two standing in Class AA. PPHS enters Friday allowing just 10.8 points per game, while Wayne is surrendering a mere 10.3 points per outing. And with so much on Point Pleasant head football coach Dave Darst, left, gives instructions to quarterback Eric Roberts (17) during the second half of this Nov. 26 Class AA semifinal against Chapmanville at Ohio Valley Bank Track and Field in Point Pleasant, W.Va. the line Friday night, fifth- when he accepted the job year Point Pleasasnt coach back in 2007. Dave Darst knows that de“Some weeks your offense will be the difference fense is on and some weeks between victory and defeat. it is not, but your defense Then again, he knew that has to play well every COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked about an Ohio State player and almost chuckled. “I wasn’t focused on each of their guys,” he said. “I was trying not to lose by 30.” It was that kind of night for the third-ranked Blue Devils. Jared Sullinger scored 21 points and three teammates were close behind as No. 2 Ohio State roared out to an 11-0 lead and never looked back in rolling to an 85-63 victory Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Buckeyes fans chanted “overrated” at the Blue Devils in the final minute. NBA star LeBron James had a front-row seat for the rout, but he was booed loudly when he walked to his courtside seat with Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade. That was about the only time the fans expressed any dissatisfaction with anything on the court. “This basketball team is special,” Sullinger said. The Buckeyes (7-0) never trailed, weathering a Duke rally in the first half and then leading by 20 for Bryan Walters/photo week. We’ve built this football program around a solid defense,” Darst said. “When I took this job five years ago, I told everyone that we were going to build a defense first. With good defense, you can play with anyone. “This year our defense has given our offense so many opportunities, and our offense has taken advantage of that in a record-breaking fashion. We’ve scored a lot of points, but our defense has put us in the state championship.” The Big Blacks are plus12 in turnover differential this season and have also finished even or better in that category in all 13 of their games this fall. Point has allowed just 2,950 total yards of offense in 13 outings, an average of 227 yards a night. Point Pleasant has fared better against the run, as opponents have amassed just 1,392 rushing yards against the Big Blacks defense — an average of 107 yards per night. PPHS has also allowed 1,558 passing yards this season at a clip of 120 yards per contest. Point has also posted two shutouts See POINT, 6 Sullinger scores 21 as No. 2 OSU routs No. 3 Duke most of the second half. “Sometimes you just get your butt kicked,” said Krzyzewski, who said his young team appeared tired. Austin Rivers had 22 points and Mason Plumlee 16 for the Blue Devils (71), coming off wins over ranked opponents Michigan and Kansas in their previous two games. William Buford scored 20, Deshaun Thomas 18 and Aaron Craft 17 for the Buckeyes, who gave the Big Ten a 4-2 edge in the conference matchups. Craft also had eight assists and five rebounds and was a ter- ror on defense. Few would have expected such a lopsided result. Duke came in with a record of 11-1 in ACC/Big Ten games and had beaten its last five Big Ten opponents including conference bullies Michigan State and Michigan already this season. The Blue Devils had also won their last four games in which both teams were ranked in the top five. The Buckeyes led by 24 with 15 minutes left after Craft banked in a 3 he laughed after it clanked See OSU, 6 GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Ohio Valley Christian boys basketball team began the season with a win on Monday evening, defeating Faith and Hope by a 47-32 final score. OVCS (1-0) led 13-9 at the end of the first quarter, and held a 24-19 half time advantage. The Defenders outscored Faith and Hope 14-2 in the third quarter to take a 38-21 advantage into the final quarter. T.G. Miller led the Defenders with 22 point in the game, followed by Pete Carman with 11 points, and seven points each from Paul Miller and Chance Burleson. Carman led the team with 12 rebounds, followed by T.G. Miller with eight rebounds and Burleson with five rebounds. Burleson led the team in assists with four. The Defenders were 1954 (.352) shooting in the game, including 2-9 (.222) from three point range. OVCS was 7-13 at the free throw line for 53.8 percent. Zach Bro led Faith and Hope with 20 points, Alex King added 10 points and Drew Copus had two points. Ohio Valley Christian will play at Calvary on Friday and Saturday. OVCS 47, Faith & Hope 32 F&H 9-10-2-11 — 32 OVC 13-11-14-9 — 47 RedStorm outlasts Belhaven in OT, advances to NAIA quarterfinals Rio Grande Sports Information ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Richard Isberner has been a goal-scoring machine for the University of Rio Grande men’s soccer team from the outset of the 2011 season. There’s little question, though, that the latest tally to the junior forward’s total was the most important marker of the season by far. Isberner scored on the rebound of a missed shot by teammate Scott Bibby with 5:02 remaining in overtime, lifting the fifth-seeded RedStorm to a 1-0 win over No. 12 seed Belhaven (Miss.) in the second round of the NAIA National Championship Tournament, Tuesday night, at the Orange Beach Sports Complex. Rio Grande, which improved to 19-2 with the victory, advances to the quarterfinal round of the tournament to face 13th-seeded William Carey (Miss.), which bounced injury-plagued tournament host — and No. 4 seed — Mobile (Ala.), 3-0, in Monday’s set of second round games. “It was tight - very tight,” said Rio Grande head coach Scott Morrissey, whose team is in the Elite Eight for the third time in four years. “I’m sure it was a nerve-wracking watching it back home as it was watching it in person here.” Isberner helped calm those nerves halfway through the extra session. After Bibby’s shot was turned away by Belhaven goalkeeper Greg Hartley, the ball deflected off the goalpost to Isberner, who managed to get his rebound try past the Blazers’ netminder for the game-winning score. It was the 28th goal of the season for the native of Sao See NAIA, 5 �Thursday, December 1, 2011 Gallia From Page 4 over a minute left in the fourth, which allowed the Lady Rebels to make a pair of free throws for a 37-all tie — which sent the game into overtime. South Gallia opened the extra session with a 7-3 run for a 44-40 cushion with 1:48 remaining, but the hosts countered with a 5-1 surge that knotted the overtime period at 45 with 40 seconds remaining. Kendra Barnes gave Gallia Academy its final lead of the night with 9.7 seconds left, as the freshman sank one of two free throws for a 46-45 edge — which led to a SGHS timeout. The Lady Rebels dribbled the length of the floor and kicked the ball out to the left wing, where Johnson received the pass. After briefly looking inside for a better shot opportunity, Johnson let the gamewinning trifecta fly — and the ball hit nothing but net with two seconds left on the clock. Gallia Academy, because of the running clock when the ball went in, did not have a chance to get a NAIA From Page 4 Paulo, Brazil, who was also recently named the MidSouth Conference Player of the Year. “None of the others were bigger than that one. That’s the mark of a good player,” Morrissey said. “He played well considering he had two guys all over him most of the night. He had a couple of opportunities and just happened to cash in on the one that mattered most. He was in the right place at the right time.” Rio Grande finished with a 14-10 edge in shots, including a 10-6 advantage in the second half and overtime. Three of those 10 shots after the intermission came in a 13-second span with just over nine minutes to play in regulation, but one try by senior midfielder Joel Thiessen was blocked, a second was stopped by Hartley and freshman forward Kenny Doublette’s follow sailed high. Still, Morrissey said the game progress as he had hoped. “We didn’t execute our gameplan like we wanted to. Our decision-making was pretty poor at times and we allowed the play to be pretty slow,” he said. “Once we settled down, we had some opportunities in the second half and I really felt like we were in control. We lost our composure a little bit in the final 10 minutes (both Thiessen and senior defender Neil Harries received yellow cards), but we kept plugging away. I thought we did a fantastic job defensively on their strikers, though. Neil did a great job. We’ll take it.” Junior goalkeeper Jack Marchant recorded four saves in the win, including a dazzling, leaping block of a direct kick by Belhaven’s Johnny Hayes with 29:27 remaining in the first half to keep the game scoreless. Hartley also four stops in a losing cause for the Blazers (16-5). Morrissey said he doesn’t expect things to get any easier in Wednesday’s quarterfinals. “Carey played well in their win on Monday. Take nothing away from them,” he said. “They have a couple of dynamic attackers, they have good organization and they’re well-coached. They’re very similar to Belhaven, although they may not be as strong at forward. Their midfield and wing play is fantastic, though.” A video feed of Wednesday’s game is available on a pay-per-view basis through w w w. w a t c h N A I A . c o m . Fans can also follow the game for free via live statistics on www.naia.org. Wednesday night’s winner will face the survivor of the day’s opening matchup between top-seeded Hastings (Neb.) and unseeded Science & Arts (Okla.) in Friday’s semifinal round. The other half of the quarterfinal bracket features No. 2 seed Lindsey Wilson against 10th-seeded Southern Poly (Ga.) and No. 3 seed Baker (Kan.) versus sixth-seeded Grand View (Iowa). shot off — allowing the Lady Rebels to sneak away with the victory. Johnson’s three-pointer was also her only points in the game. Both teams struggled at the free throw line, as South Gallia went 12-of26 for 46 percent while Gallia Academy made just 9-of-27 charity tosses for 33 percent. GAHS outrebounded the guests by a 34-23 margin and also committed 20 turnovers in the setback, one less than www.mydailysentinel.com the Lady Rebels. Chandra Canaday paced the victors with a game-high 22 points, followed by Ellie Bostic with 10 points and Meghan Caldwell with eight markers. Lesley Small and Johnson respectively added four and three points, while Tori Duncan wrapped up the scoring with one marker. Canaday and Caldwell each hauled in a team-best six rebounds, while Duncan added a game-high six assists. Heather Ward led GAHS with 14 points, followed by Ciera Jackson BIDWELL 9039 SR 160 BIDWELL, OH 740-446-0818 BIG BEND 700 W. MAIN ST., POMEROY, OH 740-992-2891 and Mattie Lanham with 10 markers apiece. Halley Barnes contributed five points, while Chelsea Sloan and Brittany Lloyd added respective totals of three and two points. Kendra Barnes and Jessica Dotson rounded out the scoring with one point each. Jackson posted game-highs of nine rebounds and five steals in the setback. South Gallia’s biggest lead of the night was seven points, which came at the 7:02 mark of the second quarter at 16-9. The Blue Angels were up as many as five points (34-29) at The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 the end of the third canto. Gallia Academy salvaged an evening split with a 40-19 victory in the junior varsity contest. Both teams return to action Thursday, as Gallia Academy hosts River Valley and South Gallia travels to Southern. Both games will tip-off at 6 p.m. South Gallia 48, Gallia Academy 46 SG 12-13-4-8-11 — 48 GA 9-14-11-3-9 — 46 SOUTH GALLIA (10): Ellie Bostic 3 4-9 10, Tori Duncan 0 1-2 1, Lesley Small 2 0-5 4, Chandra Canaday 7 5-6 22, Meghan Caldwell 3 2-2 8, Jasmyne Johnson 1 0-0 3. TOTALS: 16 12-26 48. Three-point goals: 4 (Canaday 3, Johnson). GALLIA ACADEMY (0-2): Abby Wiseman 0 0-0 0, Heather Ward 7 0-0 14, Ciera Jackson 3 4-5 10, Brittany Lloyd 1 0-4 2, Halley Barnes 2 1-4 5, Mattie Lanham 4 1-3 10, Kendra Barnes 0 1-3 1, Violet Pelfrey 0 0-5 0, Chelsea Sloan 1 1-1 3, Jessica Dotson 0 1-2 1. TOTALS: 18 9-27 46. Three-point goals: 1 (Lanham). �Thursday, December 1, 2011 From Page 4 From Page 4 again, Wayne — which also lost in Week 2 to Chesapeake 14-8 — is also familiar with the Big Blacks too. “It’s a double-edged sword. It’s nice that we are familiar with them and what they like to do, but Wayne also knows what we like to do,” Darst said. “We know the Wayne kids are going to be very well-coached, disciplined in what they do and not make many mistakes. “Our kids like playing them, because our guys like playing against good football teams. That is what you are going to see Friday night.” Coach Darst is 3-2 alltime against Wayne, including two straight victories in the last two head-toheads. Friday will also pair the AP preseason No. 1 (Point Pleasant) and No. 2 (Wayne) teams in the Class AA final. The Big Blacks, who are making their fourth straight postseason appearance and ninth overall, are entering a new chapter of program history Friday night in their state final debut. Coach Darst says that he’s expecting Wheeling to have a home-like atmosphere, at least from a fan’s perspective. After all, these two storied rivals have never met in the postseason. “I’m sure Wayne is going to bring a real nice crowd, but I honestly believe Wheeling is going to have a Point Pleasant feel to Friday night,” Darst said. “Our community has never had a chance to play for a state championship in football, and our kids are excited to give this opportunity back to our town.” ready to go,” Darst said. “The kids are focused and really paying attention to details this week. They are definitely buying into what we are selling, as they have done all year long.” Wayne is making its 13th straight postseason appearance and is also playing in the program’s fifth state final in Class AA. The Pioneers won the crown in 2006, but are 1-3 overall in state finals after runner-up efforts in 2000, 2004 and most recently in 2009. WHS is averaging 439 yards per game offensively, which is 20 more a night than Point Pleasant’s high-powered unit has put up this year. The Pioneers catches for 408 yards and 10 scores. One of Wayne’s two losses this year came at the hands of Point Pleasant, a 16-14 decision at PPHS back on Sept. 30 in Mason County. That win ultimately allowed Point to win the Cardinal Conference title while also claiming the program’s third win over the Pioneers in a four-year span. The Big Blacks, which are 8-8-1 all-time against Wayne, have been outscored 65-61 in those previous four contests against WHS — despite owning a 3-1 record during that span. Both Wayne and PPHS have also won the last six Cardinal Conference crowns. On one hand, it is nice that the Point Pleasant squad is familiar with its upcoming opponent. Then which was billed as the biggest nonconference home game ever for Ohio State. One female student held up a sign meant for Sullinger that said, “Jared, will you marry me?” When Rivers the son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers had a turnover, the Ohio State student section chanted, “Daddy’s boy! Daddy’s boy!” The first half was a shocker, with Ohio State setting the pace early, shrugging aside a Duke comeback and then pulling away for a gaping 47-28 lead at the break as Buford and Thomas each had 13 points. “I was sort of the X factor,” Thomas said with a grin. The Buckeyes ran off the first 11 points five by Craft and four by Buford while Duke’s younger players appeared nervous and tentative. “They just jumped on us from the beginning,” Plumlee said. “We weren’t ready to play.” After Plumlee ended the cold start with a shot over Sullinger 4 minutes in, the Blue Devils regained their balance as Rivers and Seth Curry took turns beating the Buckeyes off the dribble for layups. Plumlee’s reverse dunk the crowd howled that he traveled cut Ohio State’s lead to 18-17 at the 9:50 mark. But just that quickly, the Buckeyes who won their 29th in a row at home streaked away again. After Buford made two foul shots, Sullinger hit a leaner off glass and Plumlee protested his second foul, with the Buckeyes sophomore completing the three-point play. Substitute guard Jordan Sibert went high over the rim to tip in a miss before Buford scored in transition. Thomas then tossed in a half-hook from the left baseline to cap a 10-0 run that made it 28-17. During that spell and beyond, the Buckeyes scored on eight consecutive possessions. When Craft hit a 14-foot jumper off a kickback pass from Sullinger at the 5:38 mark, it was 3421. The lead never dropped below double digits again. The Buckeyes, typically a mild-mannered team on the boards, won the rebound battle (33-27) and outscored the Blue Devils 15-0 at one point on second-chance points. It was Duke’s second game in Columbus. In the only other meeting in Ohio’s capital city, the Blue Devils won 94-89 in double overtime on Dec. 30, 1964, at old St. John Arena. The Blue Devils had won their last 35 games in November, dating to a 73-62 loss to Marquette in 2006. But not tonight. Neal C. Lauron/Columbus Dispatch/MCT “I’ve had my butt kicked before,” Krzyzewski said. Ohio State Buckeyes guard William Buford (44) drives “We’ve kicked some butt. around Duke Blue Devils forward Mason Plumlee (5) Tonight my butt’s sore.” during the first half of their NCAA men’s basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday. OSU in. The Blue Devils responded with a 7-0 run to get as close as 58-41 but Ohio State continued to control the paint. Sullinger was fouled and hit two foul shots, then powered up a shot off the backboard for a 66-43 lead shortly before clock trouble allowed both teams to take a breather with 8:42 remaining. On consecutive possessions, Ohio State got a dunk by Sullinger and a 3 by Craft thanks to aroundthe-horn passing that found an open player. “We were taking great shots,” Craft said of the Buckeyes, who shot 59 percent from the field and made 8 of 14 3-pointers. “It all started with Jared inside. That just opens everything else up.” It was a festive, rockconcert sort of a capacity crowd of 18,809 at Value City Arena for the game, The Daily Sentinel • Page 6 have produced 4,659 rushing yards and 1,056 passing yards in 13 games, respective averages of 358 yards and 81 yards. A run-first offense, Wayne is paced by a solid stable of running backs — with Brandon Spurlock leading the way with 1,511 yards and 27 touchdowns on 187 carries. Paden Thompson, Mason Hodge and James Egnor also give the Pioneers a multitude of weapons in the backfield. Another major player for Wayne is quarterback Tyler Adkins, who plays a dual-threat role very well. Adkins has rushed for 548 yards and 10 TDs on 53 attempts, and he has also completed 42-of-77 passes for 722 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions. Austin Pyles is the main wideout with 15 Point this year. In the playoffs, the Big Blacks are outscoring opponents by a 140-53 margin, which respectively averages out to 46.7 points and 17.7 points on offense and defense. Point is also plus3 in turnover differential in getting to the program’s first-ever state final appearance. As Darst notes, getting to Wheeling has just served as extra motivation for his program to keep doing what it’s done all year. It’s also made his job of getting them ready a little easier too. “It is a new experience for us and our kids are really excited. They are really www.mydailysentinel.com Theres more than meets the eye with NFL field goals CLEVELAND (AP) Browns kicker Phil Dawson stood in front of his locker and lectured like a calculus professor at Harvard. Breaking down the various elements needed to make a field goal angle, speed, trajectory, and the probability of an oblong football sailing through tricky winds and between stationary uprights Dawson caught the attention of linebacker Scott Fujita, his well-read teammate who earned two degrees at CalBerkeley. “John Nash, everyone,” Fujita said with a laugh and comparing Dawson to the famed mathematician and subject of the film “A Beautiful Mind.” Well, Dawson’s IQ isn’t quite at genius level, and he’ll never replicate Nash’s work on game theory, but he does have vast knowledge on kicking field goals. Lately, he’s learned how difficult they can be to judge. Because for all the technological advancements that have made NFL games safer and more enjoyable: from improved helmets to the computer-generated yellow line that allows TV viewers to see if it’s a first down and instant-replay systems designed to ensure officials make calls correctly, ruling on field goals remains an inexact science. In fact, there’s no more science behind it at all than two sets of human eyes under the goalpost and they can be fooled. “It’s a rough spot for officials, to stand under the goalposts, look straight up and discern if any part of a ball is outside the uprights,” Dawson said. “I know it’s not easy.” And it’s not the kicks that miss by a few feet, or even inches, that are difficult to assess. It’s the ones that fly directly above the 30-foothigh uprights that are trickiest and a few recent ones have caused a small outcry mostly by kickers, the game’s most exacting players for the league to adopt a better way to rule on field goals. “There’s a lot of confusion and it just seems like there’s technology out there that would make it a lot easier,” said Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell, who recalled kicks at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field being blown around so much that no one on the field could tell if they were good.. Ask any kicker and he’ll suggest a remedy for the problem: Raise the uprights. Mount cameras on the crossbar. Implant a computer chip inside the ball. Shoot lasers above the uprights. Add another official designated for field goals. Washington Redskins special teams coach Danny Smith said he’s tried to address the issue with the NFL office for years. Smith feels he has a solution or two. “Why don’t you do it like tennis?” Smith said. “Why don’t you laser it? Or extend them? It’s ridiculous they don’t do that. Do it like tennis with the laser in there. Is it good or is it not? Check it and go. We’d do it with the replay machine. It would be easy. Let’s just be fair. It’s easy.” League spokesman Greg Aiello said the current system is sound, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be improved. “We have one official under each upright with the perfect view for judging field goals and their calls on field goals have not been much of an issue historically,” Aiello said. “But the Competition Committee always looks for ways to improve the game so we would not rule out anything.” It took Dawson several days to get over a recent judgment on one of his kicks. With the Browns leading 14-10 in the fourth quarter on Nov. 20 against Jacksonville, Dawson’s 38yard field goal attempt was ruled wide right. Dawson, a 13-year veteran who has made 270 career field goals and seven beyond 50 yards this season, was so certain he made his kick turned to shake hands with holder Brad Maynard. That’s when Dawson saw the two officials standing at the back of the end zone signaling that his kick was wide right. Incredulous and angry, Dawson pointed, traced the direction of his kick and argued to no avail. Dawson, who has a history of bizarre kicks, was then informed his attempt could not be reviewed because it had sailed directly over the upright, adding more confusion. “The rule states that if the ball is above the upright, it’s good,” Dawson said. “And that ball wasn’t even close to being over the upright. I had a pretty good vantage point.” The rule Dawson is referring to states: “The entire ball must pass through the vertical plane of the goal, which is the area above the crossbar and between the uprights or, if above the uprights, between their outside edges.” Dawson’s argument is that rule and its interpretation conflict. “The rule states that if the ball is directly over the upright, it’s good,” he said. “Well, if you go set a ball directly over an upright, it’s fatter than the upright is wide. So if the ref says he sees part of the ball over the upright, they are going to say it’s no good. Either they need to change the rule or come up with some other way to take some of the subjectivity out of it because it’s a pretty objective play.” Later that day, the Redskins lost to the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 in overtime on Dan Bailey’s 39-yard field goal, a kick Washington coach Mike Shanahan wasn’t certain went inside the upright. “I’ll be honest with you, I’m just disappointed they don’t extend (the uprights) by another 10, 15 feet, so there is no question if a ball goes through,’ Shanahan said. “I’ve been like that for years: Why should there even be a question mark?” Cameras could help, but even they may not be foolproof because of angles and weather conditions. San Francisco kicker David Akers recalled a kick he made for Philadelphia against the 49ers that was challenged. “I kicked it from the left hash mark and it came across behind the pole,” Akers said. “But it’s on an angle, so the TV copy looked like (a miss). It’s good by a couple feet, but because of the angle, the trajectory coming across the field, it looked closer by the way the camera was. TV doesn’t really give you the proper perspective.” Bengals kicker Mike Nugent doesn’t believe the league will make any changes unless there’s a significant increase in the number of controversial kicks. “If it happens over and over again, once every two weeks and comes out at the end of the season to eight or 10 times, maybe they’ll do something about it,” Nugent said. “If it keeps happening over and over, they’ll make an adjustment.” Dawson seems to be a magnet for these field-goal follies. Four years ago in Baltimore, Dawson kicked a 51-yarder on the final play of regulation that bounced off the left upright and caromed off the rear “gooseneck” attachment behind the crossbar. The attempt was originally ruled no good, but the officials reversed the call following a discussion even though the play was not technically reviewable. The next year, a rule change was made to allow certain field goals to be reviewed by instant replay. It was dubbed the “Phil Dawson Rule.” Dawson feels fixing one of pro football’s judging problems could be solved with an assist from baseball, which has increasingly embraced the use of technology to aid umpires, though not on ball-and-strike calls. “They have the strike zone box,” he said. “Why not just have a grid and it will show you exactly where the ball hit the grid? If it hits the grid, it’s good. But at the end of the day, every penalty flag thrown is subjective to a degree and there is human error, that’s the game we play and whether you can reduce that effect or eliminate it, I don’t know how reasonable that is. “Fortunately, these type kicks don’t happen very often. You could imagine if it happened in a Super Bowl.” CLEVELAND (AP) The cold and cruel side of business in the NFL caught up with Ryan Pontbriand. He won’t get a chance to snap out of his slump The Browns told their long snapper to take a hike. Pontbriand was waived Tuesday, two days after his second poor snap in three weeks cost Cleveland another possible win. A two-time Pro Bowler, Pontbriand had been with the Browns since 2003 and had the second-longest tenure on the club to kicker Phil Dawson. “Today, I lost a longtime teammate, Ryan Pontbriand,” Dawson wrote on his Twitter page. “He has been with me more than any teammate I have had. I will miss him. “He is the best.” But he’s been uncharacteristically erratic this season, and the Browns (47) ran out of patience with Pontbriand. “We can’t slump,” Browns first-year coach Pat Shurmur said Monday, hinting the team was on the verge of releasing Pontbriand. “We can’t be in slumps. I think it’s important that we all perform and we’ve got to perform all the time. You hold me to that standard, I think the players hold themselves to that and then I know individually they do as well.” Although Pontbriand played nearly nine seasons for them, and was one of the bright spots for a moribund franchise since 1999, the Browns said nothing about him in their release other than they had waived him. Pontbriand will be replaced by Christian Yount, an undrafted rookie from UCLA who played seven games with Tampa Bay. Young was waived Oct. 25 by the Buccaneers when they activated their primary long snapper from an injury list. It was a busy day off for the Browns, who also placed linebacker Scott Fujita and defensive end Emmanuel Stephens on injured reserve, losing two starters from a unit with little depth. Fujita broke his right hand in two places Sunday and will have surgery later this week. It’s the second straight season the 32-yearold has had ended by injury. Last year, Fujita missed Cleveland’s final seven games after straining a knee ligament. Fujita will be hard to replace. He has experience, a solid grasp of Cleveland’s defensive scheme and is one of the team’s leaders on and off the field. He was third on the team with 51 tackles. “It’s a big loss for us,” said linebacker D’Qwell Jackson. “It’s a great confidence having him out there, a 10-, 11-year vet. But other guys have to step up.” Pontbriand’s last snap sealed his fate. In the fourth quarter on Sunday in Cincinnati, he rolled the ball back to holder Brad Maynard, who did a good job of catching and placing it. However, the bad snap caused Dawson to miss a potential go-ahead 55-yard field goal in a 2320 loss. Two weeks ago, against St. Louis, Pontbriand’s snap caromed off the right leg of teammate Alex Mack, disrupted Dawson’s timing on a 22-yarder that was partially blocked and gave the Rams a 13-12 win. Pontbriand was so upset by the gaffe that he went home and made 150 snaps. Pontbriand had been one of the Browns’ steadiest performers since former coach Butch Davis shocked many draft experts by selecting him in 2003. Long snappers were rarely picked, but Pontbriand proved to be a great value. For eight seasons, Pontbriand’s snaps were precise and nearly perfect, with the football rotating tightly and landing in the hands of Cleveland’s holder with the laces facing away from the kicker. He was regarded as one of the NFL’s best long snappers, an unheralded position that goes unnoticed until there’s an error. But the 32-year-old has struggled this season, and following Sunday’s game admitted he has been in an awful slump. That admission probably didn’t sit well with Cleveland’s coaching staff and front office, who swiftly made the change before Pontbriand could snap again. Browns waive long snapper, lose linebacker �Legals www.mydailysentinel.com Lost & Found Public Notice The Meigs County Sub-Committee for Round 26 SCIP/LTP Projects will meet Thursday December 15, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the Meigs County Commissioners Office, Meigs County Courthouse, 100 East Second Street, Suite 301, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. The Committee is composed of one representative appointed by the villages of the county, one representative appointed by the township trustees, one representative appointed by the county commissioners, one representative appointed by the county engineer and a fifth member selected by the four appointed representatives. The purpose of this meeting is to select the fifth member and to assign local priority to Meigs County applications submitted for Round 26 SCIP/LTP. (12) 1, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENTS Notices Missing Little Maltese dog, last seen on Monday 21st on Bear Run Rd, REWARD, Child's Pet 740-645-8067 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REWARD! Missing family pet "Jojo", Border Collie in the vicinity of Charolais Lake Area. 740-446-4948 The Meigs County Board of Revision has completed its work of equalization. The tax returns for tax year 2011 have been revised and the valuations completed and are open for public inspection in the office of the Meigs County Auditor, Second Floor, Courthouse, Second Street, Pomeroy, Ohio. Notices NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. recommends that you do business with people you know, and NOT to send money through the mail until you have investigating the offering. Pictures that have been placed in ads at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked up will be discarded. Grave Blankets $5-$30; live Wreaths $10 & up; Sue's 47310 Morningstar Rd., Racine, Oh 740-949-2115 SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Marcum Construction Meigs County Auditor Mike W. Marcum - Owner 60231179 SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Estate Tag Sale, 51279 Portland Road, Dec 2 & 3, 9am-5pm, No early arrivals, all home & garage contents, Cash Only! Gun Show, Marietta Comfort Inn, Dec 3 & 4, I-77 Exit 1, Adm $5 6' Tbls $30, 740-667-0412 SERVICES Heating & Cooling For sale: Nature's Comfort Shaver Boilers, Bryant Forced Air Outdoor Power. 950 Nowlan Dr, Applegrove, WV 25502. 304-576-3285 Other Services SNOW REMOVAL Pet Cremations. 740-446-3745 Medical Professional Services Want To Buy Apartments/Townhouses SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. Ron Evans Jackson, OH 800-537-9528 Absolute Top Dollar - silver/gold coins, any 10K/14K/18K gold jewelry, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 238 First Ave., 1 BR, nice riverview, furnished kitchen, no pets, $425/Mo plus utilities. Ref. & Dep. required. 740-446-4926 FINANCIAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Money To Lend NOTICE Borrow Smart. Contact the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions Office of Consumer Affairs BEFORE you refinance your home or obtain a loan. BEWARE of requests for any large advance payments of fees or insurance. Call the Office of Consumer Affiars toll free at 1-866-278-0003 to learn if the mortgage broker or lender is properly licensed. (This is a public service announcement from the Ohio Valley Publishing Company) 300 SERVICES If you are interested in becoming part of our Assisted Living Community, we are seeking LPN’s. We have openings for day shift and evening shift. We offer competitive wages and employment benefits! If interested, please contact Jamie Northup 740.441.8052 Or apply in person at: Holzer Assisted Living- Gallipolis 300 Briarwood Road Gallipolis, OH 45631 Want To Buy Will pick up unwanted Appliances& yard sale items also Will haul or buy Auto's, Buses & Scrap metal Ph. 446-3698 ask for Robert. AUTOMOTIVE Want To Buy Gallipolis Career College (Careers Close To Home) Call Today! 740-446-4367 1-800-214-0452 Paying Cash for junk,Cars,Trucks,Vans,Call 740-388-0011 or 740-441-7870. No Sunday calls. gallipoliscareercollege.edu Accredited Member Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools 1274B REAL ESTATE SALES Call Cemetery Plots Pets Found- female brown Shepherdlike dog Reedsville area, call to ID, 740-578-6045 Free 1-2 yr old Huskies to good home. Must be given away by 12/2. 646-5490(text) or 379-2631 Free kittens, 740-949-3408 Giveaway 2 yellow Canaries with cage 740-446-4807 AGRICULTURE Farm Equipment Round Bale Feeders $110.00 each also 10' All steel Feed bunk $175.00 @ Jim's Farm Equip. 740-446-9777. MERCHANDISE Fuel / Oil / Coal / Wood / Gas Firewood for 740-367-0606 740-367-7550 Sale or Miscellaneous Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Want To Buy LPN 2004 Jayco Eagle Discovery 33ft 5th wheel camper w/2 slide-outs. In perfect condition. Camped in 8 times. 740-441-4704 Business & Trade School Absolute Top dollar- silver/gold coins, pre 1935 US currency. proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 Holzer Assisted Living-Jackson & Holzer Assisted Living- Gallipolis Campers / RVs & Trailers ANIMALS CARPET SALE- SAVE BIG $$$$ ON IN STOCK CARPET-FREE ESTIMATES-EASY FINANCING-12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH. MOLLOHAN CARPET 317 ST RT 7 N GALLIPOLIS, OH 740-446-7444 • Commercial & Residential • General Remodeling Not Affiliated with Mike Marcum Roofing & Remodeling Complaints against the valuations, as established for tax year 2011 must be made in accordance with Section 5715.19 of the Ohio Revised Code. These complaints must be filed in the County Auditorʼs Office on or before the 31st day of March, 2012. All complaints filed with the County Auditor will be heard by the Board of Revision in the manner provided by Section 5715.19 of the Ohio Revised Code. Mary T. Byer-Hill and General Contracting • Room Additions • Roofing • Garages • Pole & Horse Barns • Foundations • Home Repairs 740-985-4141 • 740-416-1834 Fully Insured - Free Estimates 30 Years Experience Reference: 5715.17 Ohio Revised Code The Daily Sentinel • Page 7 Want to buy Junk Cars, Call 740-388-0884 2 Cemetery lots at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens $300 call Paul 304-634-5551 Houses For Sale 3 BR, 2 BA all elec, over 1700 sq ft, 2 car garage, 1.5 miles from Pt Pleasant, $700 mo, plus dep & lease. 304-593-0205 or 304-586-2003 3 BR, 2 BA, new roof, 2 car garage, on db lot, storage bldg, above ground pool. New Haven, WV 304-593-1800 Earth Berm/Energy Efficient Home On SR 143, 2Bd/2Bath on 4 acres, newer appliances, hot tub, pool table, workshop. Move-in ready, priced for quick sale at $80,000. Contact Jackie at 740-590-3596 MUST SELL: 3 BR, 2 BA, Ann Dr, Gallipolis, OH. Reduced to $119,900. Call 419-632-1000 to schedule an appt 600 ANIMALS Wanted- PASTURELAND with HOUSING, livable 505-384-1101 Lots Empty Lot for sale @ 586 Jay Dr. Lot #10, 1/2 acre +/-, for more info call 740-645-8483 REAL ESTATE RENTALS Apartments/Townhouses 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & No pets, houses, 740-992-2218 SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY PSI CONSTRUCTION 2BR APT.Close to Holzer Hospital on SR 160 C/A. (740) 441-0194 3 br apt. $425 a mo. plus util. & dep; 1 br, $325 a mo., 3rd St, Racine, Oh, 740-247-4292 Tara Townhouse Apt. 2BR 1.5 BA, back patio, pool, playground. $450 mth 740-646-8231 RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. Apartment for Rent Upstairs Apt.- Kitchen furnished- 1 or 2 people @ 238 1st Ave. $495 + Utilities & deposit-No Pets 446-4926 Apt. For Rent 1-bedroom, 2nd floor, unfurnished apt. AC,water included, corner 2nd & pine, No pets, Maximum occupancy 2, References & security deposit required, $300/mo., 1 yr lease. Call 446-4425 or 446-3936 FIRST MONTH FREE Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3, & 4 BR units avail. Rent plus dep & elec. No pets. 304-610-0776 Lg 2 BR apt in Pt Pleasant. Newly painted, kit appl, gas heat/AC, W/D hook-up. $375 mo plus $200 dep. 804-677-8621 Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 675-6679 Houses For Rent 2 BR, furnished, $600 deposit, $660 Rent, Electric. Small dogs considered 740-446-9595 3 Bdr, 1 1/2 Ba, Gas Heat, Central air, non smoker, ref, dishwasher, washer & dryer. 700Mo + 700 Dep. 740-441-7239 (In Bidwell area) 3 BR house for rent, $475, Syracuse, no pets. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 3 br, 2 bth doublewide w/large porches, $750 mo., $750 dep. in country, quiet neighborhood, behind 33 rest area in Pomeroy, no pets, no utilities included, 740-416-2960 3 br, 2 bth doublewide w/large porches, $675 mo., $675 dep. in country, quiet neighborhood, behind 33 rest area in Pomeroy, no pets, no utilities included, 740-416-2960 3 br, trailer in country, between Athens & Pomeroy 1 mile off 33, No pets, utilities not included, $380 mo., $350 dep., 740-416-2960 5 room home w/lg yard in Sandy Heights, Pt Pleasant. Full basement, 2 car garage, 2 full BA, stove, frig, dw, heat pump. NO PETS. $650 plus dep. Ref req. 304-593-6542 *Special Winter Rates* Acoustical Ceilings - Heating & Cooling Drywall Finishing - Concrete Work New Homes & Additions All Types of Roofing Nice 2BR, 2BA, 3 car gar. $650. mo; Dep. & Ref. req. Available mid Dec. 446-1079 Licensed - Bonded - Insured Rick Price - 25 Years Experience 740-416-2960 • 740-992-0730 Nice 3 bedroom house in Pomeroy, ready December 1st, $600 per month, 740-590-1900 (WV#040954) MANUFACTURED HOUSING SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Rentals Marcum Construction FURNISHED 3 BR DBL WIDE SR 143, Pomeroy, Oh. Some Utilities Included. W/D $625 mo. NO PETS. 740-591-5174 Mike W. Marcum - Owner Sales and General Contracting • Commercial & Residential • General 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 Affiliated with Mike Marcum Roofing & Remodeling Repo's Available 740)446-3570 Call WOW! Gov't program now available on manufactured homes. Call while funds last! 740-446-3570 RESORT PROPERTY 60231179 Thursday, December 1, 2011 EMPLOYMENT �Thursday, December 1, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 8 Column: NFL’s dirtiest’ player takes a bath By Jim Litke AP Sports Columnist Ndamukong Suh seemed like such a levelheaded guy when he joined the NFL little more than a season and a half ago. Now, not so much. A few months before the 2010 NFL draft, when other top picks might have been out pricing a Bentley, Suh pledged to donate $2.6 million to his alma mater, including $600,000 to endow a scholarship at the College of Engineering at Nebraska, from which he graduated with a degree in construction management. By then, he’d also already taken home nearly every important college award a defender can earn, including several which factor in sportsmanship as a component the Outland, Bednarik, Nagurski and Associated Press Player of the Year awards and finished fourth in the Heisman balloting to boot. Suh proved just as dominating as pro as he was in college, being named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, and solved any transportation problems soon enough by becoming a pitchman for Chrysler, among others. He was in the express lane for NFL stardom, but not just the kind that results in endorsements. Three times during the 2010 season, Suh starred in film clips that wound up being reviewed by the league’s disciplinarians and had his paychecks docked accordingly. Unrepentant, he threw Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton to the ground in a preseason game, and by the middle of this season, Suh had already been labeled the NFL’s “dirtiest” player in a poll surveying 100 of his peers. Then came the stomp. By now, you’ve seen it at least a half dozen times. At the end of a play against Green Bay on Thanksgiving, Suh bounced Packers guard Evan DietrichSmith’s head into the ground three times, then stomped on his arm. Even more damning is what Suh said afterward, denying he tried to kick DietrichSmith: “A lot of people are going to create their own storylines for seeing what they want to interpret, but I know what I did and the man upstairs knows what I did.” Presumably, he wasn’t referring to Commissioner Roger Goodell, who, in any case, had few doubts about what he saw. The commish promptly doled out a two-game suspension, taking into account his failure to get his point across to Suh despite at least one face-to-face meeting a few weeks earlier, who-knows how many previous phone conversations covering the same ground, and Suh’s place as league leader in both personal fouls and rules violations. Missing two game checks will cost Suh about $165,000. Missing games at New Orleans this Sunday and at home against Minnesota the week after, while the Lions are trying to stay in the NFC wild-card hunt, should drive the point home in a way that money never will. Suh already posted a half-hearted apology on his Facebook page “I made a mistake and have learned from it.” He’s also been assured his appeal will be heard ahead of Sunday’s game by Art Shell, whose impartiality is supposed to be assured by drawing his pay from both the league and the players’ union, but who also happens to be one of the wiliest offensive linemen to have played the game. During a 14-year, Hall of Fame career, Shell no doubt gave as good as he got and few men would be better qualified to decide which tactics employed when qualify as over the top. The funny thing is that back when Shell played, almost nothing players did on the field qualified. Replay was still in its infancy, and first, you had to get caught. Then, as now, the most feared defensive players were hard hitters. But guys like Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke, not to mention a few of the defensive linemen Shell practiced against in Oakland, were more feared still because they might twist a finger or ankle temptingly sticking out at the bottom of a pile, or sink their teeth into it. If there was justice to be meted out, it had to happen before the final whistle and away from the gaze of the officials. Back then, you had to pull a WWE maneuver in full view of everyone in the stadium, which is what Packers defender Charles Martin did while slamming Bears’ QB Jim McMahon to the turf in a game nearly 25 years ago, becoming what’s believed to be the league’s first player suspended for more than a single game for an incident on the playing field. Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, then playing for the Titans, became the second in 2006, earning a five-game furlough for swiping his cleats across the head of helmetless Dallas center Andre Gurode. And now there’s Suh. Considering Suh’s thirdquarter ejection turned a close game against Green Bay into a rout, he’s effectively served a half- game already. He might get plenty of sympathy from Shell, but it’s unlikely he’ll get a reduced sentence. Even more than the suspension, however, the chance to watch a game from the comfort of his couch might finally convince Suh that the cameras catch absolutely everything. And that if he can’t learn to control his temper better, he better learn something that Matt Millen, now a TV commentator but previously a tough-guy linebacker for the Raiders, pointed out the other day. “It’s a different game, covered differently these days. What’s deemed crazy now, wasn’t crazy back in the day. Now more than ever, you have to keep your poise and control emotions when you feel like you have to retaliate,” Millen said. “What you learn is, you don’t have to get back at the guy right then and that you’ve got time to take care of field justice.” ___ Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. pected to begin Christmas Day with marquee matchups, including a MiamiDallas rematch of last season’s NBA finals. OF APANNOUNCEMENT PRENTICESHIP OPPORTUA person familiar with NITIESThe International Unthe league’s Christmas ion of Operating Engineers Loschedule told The Associated cal #132 JATC proposes to sePress on Tuesday that the lect additional Apprentices for the trade of Heavyfive Dutygames EquipNBA will feature ment Operators. Applications this year on Dec. 25 instead will be taken Monday, Dec 5th ofthrough the originally Friday, Dec planned 16th, bethree. person spokePM onat tweenThe the hrs of 9 AM-3 all Workforce of WV centers. condition of anonymity beApplicant must be at least cause theof NBA nota plan 18 yrs age,does have High toSchool announce the or Christmas diploma GED and a valid WVlater drivers lineup until this license. week. Applicant must a WV The decision foralso the be league resident for at least one year toprior schedule five Christmas to making application games was first reported by and live within the geographical boundary The New York Times. of one ofIt’s the not areas where applicaquite businesstions are being taken. The as-usual yet, but getting farecruitment, selection, employ- cilities open again is a huge boost for both teams and players. The league also said owners, general managers, and coaches are now free to comment publicly about things such as contracts, plans for future free agent signings, the team’s prospects for the upcoming season, and other comments on typical topics. Teams have not been allowed to do that during the lockout and clubs were allowed to make contact with players only with league preapproval. And they still can’t talk about the league’s collective bargaining agreement. At least, not yet. Since the NBA and its players reached a tentative agreement on how to end the lockout early Saturday morning, neither side has known if workouts would be permitted before camps begin. Such informal workouts are customary, typically beginning 2-3 weeks before camp as players begin getting themselves into the best possible condition. When NFL camps opened after that league’s lockout earlier this year, a number of players it seemed more than usual, anyway were either injured in the preseason or rehabilitated from offseason surgeries at a slower pace than first anticipated. One of the byproducts of the lockout is that it kept players from meeting with team physicians and trainers, as many had been used to for years, and teams tried to find the right balance between conditioning and protecting players from risking injury by doing too much too soon. By opening at least a week before training camps formally begin, the NBA may be able to minimize those problems somewhat. While most of the league’s players have been working out on their own or in small groups for weeks anyway, many have said that little can replicate the direct experiDirect CarePart Time ence of being at a true NBA care position for Point Pleasant, WV providing community facility, replete with training skill training with an individual rooms, whirlpools, ice tubs with MR/DD. Monday, Tuesd aand y things a n dof that T hnature. ursday Some players, including LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, spent time earlier this month at a makeshift training camp in Oregon in an effort to replicate the NBA workout environment. “Anything you can do to get your body ready before training camp will help,” Wade said at the time, before the tentative settlement was reached. Allowing teams and agents to resume dialogue is also significant, since there are dozens of players who had contracts expire when last season ended and will try to either re-sign with their most recent teams or find new clubs. NBA teams may host player workouts again MIAMI (AP) NBA arenas are about to be unlocked. For the first time since the lockout began on July 1, NBA players are going to be welcomed back to their team facilities, said league spokesman Tim Frank. The league sent a memo to clubs Tuesday announcing the move, plus giving teams permission to begin speaking with agents at 9 a.m. Wednesday though deals cannot yet be offered, and no contracts can be signed before Dec. 9. Teams may host “voluntary player workouts” and physicals. Training camps will not open until Dec. 9, and the regular season is exConstruction ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES- The International Union of Operating Engineers Local #132 JATC proposes to select additional Apprentices for the trade of Heavy Duty Equipment Operators. Applications will be taken Monday, Dec 5th through Friday, Dec 16th, between the hrs of 9 AM-3 PM at all Workforce of WV centers. Applicant must be at least 18 yrs of age, have a High School diploma or GED and a valid WV drivers license. Applicant must also be a WV resident for at least one year prior to making application and live within the geographical boundary of one of the areas where applications are being taken. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, national origin or sex and will conform to ADA regulations. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunities in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30. A copy of your Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or GED and a copy of your valid WV Drivers License will be requested at a later date. ment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimiConstruction nation because of age, race, color, religion, national origin or sex and will conform to ADA regulations. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunities in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30. A copy of your Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or GED and a copy of your valid WV Drivers License will be requested at a later date. Help Wanted- General DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED 740-709-6038 OR 740-446-8222 Experience Needed Now Accepting Applications for Laundry & Housekeeping. Apply in Person at Arbors 170 Pinecrest Drive. No Phone Calls Help Wanted- General Help Wanted- General $10.11 hr with ResCare- FT/PT direct care staff positions available. No exp req but must have high school diploma/GED and current WV drivers license. Also seeking LPN'S at our Lesage Campus Location. Walk-in interviews this Wed & Thur (Nov 30-Dec 1) 9 AM to 3 PM at 7830 Ohio River Road, Lesage, WV. For more info, 304-522-3548. EOE m/f/v/d Cleaning-Office-Evening M+W+F in Gallipolis Apply @ sciotoservices.com Appalachian Tire Products, Inc is looking for a tire tech to join the Pt Pleasant location. FT, $8.00 hr w/benefits. Prefer candidates w/automotive & alignment exp. We care about the safety & well being of our associates & customers & therefore, we utilize criminal background & MVR checks, as well as drug testing as a condition of employment. Complete app at 426 Viand St, Pt Pleasant, WV. DirtBusters has an immediate opening in Pt Pleasant for a PT/evening cleaner. This position is scheduled for 6.5 hrs per week starting at $8.50 hr. Qualified applicants must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Background check and drug test are req. 888-517-2549 or www.dirtbusterswv.com Someone to plow snow in Mason Co at Frontier Buildings. Call 304-822-4612 Direct Care- Part Time direct care position for Point Pleasant, WV providing community skill training with an individual with MR/DD. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm-9pm Direct Care- Part Time direct care position for Point Pleasant, WV providing community skill training with an individual with MR/DD. Tuesday and Thursday 3pm-7:30pm; every other Saturday 10am-6pm 3:30pm-9pm Help Wanted- General Direct Care- Part Time direct care position for Point Pleasant, WV providing community skill training with an individual with MR/DD. Tuesday and Thursday 3pm-7:30pm; every other Saturday 10am-6pm Direct Care- Part Time direct care position for Mason, WV providing community skill training with an individual with MR/DD. Monday 7:30am-6:30pm and Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm Direct Care- Part Time direct care position for Ripley, WV providing community skill training with an individual with MR/DD. Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Medical Needed HHA, STNA, CNA, All Shifts. Please APPLY AT 146 3rd Ave Gallipolis, Oh 740-446-3808 Thursday’s TV Guide Direct Care- Part Time direct care position for Mason, WV providing community skill training with an individual with MR/DD. Monday 7:30am-6:30pm and Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm Direct Care- Part Time direct care position for Ripley, WV providing community skill training with an individual with MR/DD. Monday-Friday 10am-2pm SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Manufactured Homes 2BR, 1BA, Mobile Home for Rent, NO Pets, All Electric, Central Air 740-446-4234 or 740-208-7861 Mobile homes for rent. Pt Pleasant area. 304-675-3423 or 304-675-0831 before 8:30 pm Miscellaneous BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. Unconditional Lifetime Guaranttee. Local references furnished. Established in 1975. Call 24hrs (740)446-0870. Rogers Basement Waterproofing �Thursday, december 1, 2011 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt www.mydailysentinel.com BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Thursday, December 1, 2011 BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011: You are a cordial, sociable sign. This year is no exception. You will want to network and have even more interactions with people. Your ability to appraise situations is enhanced by an innate grasp of body language. If you are single, you could meet people so easily that you are almost constantly on a date! You will know when it’s the right person. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy hanging with each other. PISCES can cause a lot of stress in your life. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Step back and understand what is happening within your immediate circle. Be a cynic financially. You know that money doesn’t grow on trees. Revamp a project with an eye to greater gains. Refuse to take comments personally. Tonight: Vanish while you can. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might be overlooking a special opportunity. Don’t worry about it, but be more alert. Sometimes an important offer won’t repeat itself. Keep your mind clear. Make it OK to think more sophisticated thoughts. Tonight: Where the fun is. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You demand a lot of attention. Your laughter and easy style make a big difference. You might see a partner change dramatically in a significant area. Remain optimistic. You are akin to a cat with nine lives! Tonight: A must show. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You might be a bit out of kilter when dealing with daily routine matters. Let others do it, if they want to. Your mind drifts, and often you might not be present in a conversation. Use this mental state for research or considering a new project. Tonight: Break patterns. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might not have as much of a choice as you would like when dealing with an issue. Someone else, who is also involved, decides to take the lead. That is not to say that you won’t like or approve of his or her leadership. Relate directly if possible. Tonight: Dinner for two. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Defer to others, understanding what is happening behind the scenes. Even if you want to be low-key, it appears that too many people are around to have any privacy. Your popularity might be exhausting. Pace yourself. You can do it. Tonight: Sort through the many invitations. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH How you handle yourself and the choices you make could define the success of a personal or professional relationship. You tumble into a whirlwind of activity set off by a partner or loved one. Your ability to adjust and identify with others emerges. Tonight: At home. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Your immense creativity plays out in a very dramatic way. Much about you has changed — above all, your self-expression. That transformation, combined with a surge of imagination, could create joy and wonderful ideas. Tonight: Only where you want to be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You have ways of making a point so that others will never forget the message. Just how hard you want to clobber someone is your call. Perhaps letting this person deal with his or her conscious might be more effective. Tonight: Mosey on home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Being aware of your financial situation is critical at this time of year, or, for that matter, at any time of year. One gift might be far more important than any other. Once more, you might decide to go in another direction here. Tonight: Playing with other elves. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Your ability to perk up others might not work on you. Be careful that an error doesn’t turn into a big mistake. It is in your power to end the issue at hand. What is stopping you? Squeeze in some holiday errands or a little shopping. Tonight: Make sure that you and your budget see eye to eye. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Use your high energy well. You also might note that you have an unusual influence on a friend and are able to change his or her mind. Make sure that is really what you want to do. In the long run, it might be better that this person see for him- or herself. Tonight: Only what you want. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Thursday, December 1, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 BAUM LUMBER Santa’s Picks High School Can't figure out what to give? T-Shirts Jackets Make shopping easy! Give Baum Lumberr ds True Value Gift Cards ear w t o o tic F e l h t A North 2nd Ave. 740-992-5627 Middleport, OH Buy 2 Get 1 FREE -ON &RI �AM �PM s 3AT �AM �PM s #LOSED 3UNDAY ��������������������������������� Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Physician Supervised, Counselor Driven Don’t Wait, Call Today (740) 446-4600 Entertain Better with a *NEW* Gas & Electric Ranges Starting at Dr. Aaron Karr, DO Susan Marcum, LSW $359 Ohio Valley Physicians 420 Silver Bridge Plz Gallipolis, OH 45631 Elliott’s Appliances 296 SR 7N, Gallipolis (740) 446-8051 CARPET SALE! ALL STYLES INCLUDED in sterling silver Pendant small $14, large $24 FREE 7/16” PAD W/PURCHASE OF CARPET FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES FREE REMOVAL OF CARPET FREE FURNITURE MOVING Earrings $24 Bracelets also available Acquisitions Fine Jewelry 151 2nd. 2nd. d Ave ve Galli Galli llipol p iss pol 740-446-2842 60268824 s Check out our Hat Rack! Chester, Ohio Fleur de lis Jewelry Hoodie Anderson’s MJFALMJ= c �HHDA9F;=K c �9JH=L ��� � '9AF -LJ==L Pomeroy, OH (740) 922-3671 In Stock Special Reg $2800 on Special for $2200 sq. yd. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 12. December Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1, 2011 davis fick riffle whittington