https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/27be553df4c362ab84f62bdc8a211535.pdf da10d5d2046e26f79c5f9c613a580f67 PDF Text Text Chesapeake tops Gallia Academy, B1 Extension Corner, A3 Printed on 100% recycled newsprint Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Indoor walking track open to the public GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Recreation Department and the Gallipolis City Schools will be sponsoring a walking club at Gallia Academy High School indoor walking track. The public may use the walking track during the months of December, January and February on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Participants must sign a waiver form. Veterans annual holiday meal set GALLIPOLIS — The Annual Veterans Holiday Meal will be served from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 11 at the AMVETS Post 23, 108 Liberty Avenue, Gallipolis. The meal is sponsored by the Gallia County Veterans Service Commission and is free to all veterans and their families. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Those planning on attending should call the veterans service office at (740) 446-2005. Financial aid workshop slated POMEROY — A college financial aid workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Meigs High School cafeteria on Monday, Dec. 12. Students and parents are encouraged to attend the workshop by MHS Guidance Department personnel. Clay Twp year-end meeting slated CLAY TWP — The Board of Trustees of Clay Twp will hold their yearend meeting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 26 at the Township Building. The books will be open for public viewing. The appropriations for 2012 will be adopted at this meeting. The regular monthly meetings will be held the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Clay Township Hall. The reorganization meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2o12. Obituaries Page A5 •Francis J. Hayes, Jr., 79 •Nellie Estell Miller, 89 •Carl Searls, 89 •Beatrice Springer, 76 •Duane Francis Stanley, 91 •Wyman L. Swain, 89 Weather High: 42 Low: 21 Index 3 SECTIONS — 18 PAGES Classifieds Comics Editorials Sports B3-5 C3 A4 B Section © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Sunday, December 11, 2011 $1.50 • Vol. 45, No. 50 Veterans Service Office sees spike in customer utilization Recent relocation lends itself to more comprehensive care for regional vets By Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS — Officials with the Gallia County Veterans Service Office have already begun to see the impact of their recent relocation next to the Gallipolis VA Clinic on Upper River Road, according to Executive Director Keith Jeffers. In an effort to spur greater use of the VA clinic, which serves veterans from not only Gallia County but also veterans from Meigs, Mason and several other surrounding counties, the Gallia County Veterans Service Office moved from its previous home on Jackson Pike and relocated to 323 Suite B, Upper River Road, Gallipolis, next to the clinic, and opened on December 5. During a recent regular meeting of the Gallia County Commissioners, Jeffers reported on the transition. “It’s going to allow us to serve veterans at our office, and if they have medical concerns or issues, we just take them right around the corner to the VA clinic and get them registered for health care,” Jeffers said. “If they have patients that need veterans benefits, they can bring them in to us, and we can file claims for compensation.” Jeffers further reported that the choice to move the veterans service office has already shown its benefits. “The first day that we were in that building, we were just moving furniture and things in and weren’t even open to the public, but we had six people walk in wanting to sign up for health care,” he said. “It’s Pretty scarves for HeadStart kids cluded was Wilma Smith of Portland, who knitted 101 of the scarves being distributed. “Two years ago I made 100 scarves for the kids, and this year decided I wanted to break my own record, so I made 101,” said Smith. She said that she started working on them the first of November adding that she needed time because each scarf took from 2 to 3 hours to make depending on the design. “No two are alike,” she said. See SERVICE, A6 Stanley announces candidacy for Meigs County Prosecutor As for where she got that much yarn, Smith said she had “quite a bit on hand,” and that POMEROY — A class of the Sonshine Circle members HeadStart children, each weargave her some along with seving a colorful knitted scarf creeral others who just wanted to ated by a Meigs Senior Center be a part of making Christmas volunteer, made a holiday visit bright for little children. to Peoples Bank Friday for Other volunteers making story-time, carol singing and scarves this year were DeloChristmas treats. res Will, Jewel Derrick, Judy B y C harlene H oeflich Nearly 300 scarves in every Wise, Julia Fitzgerald, Lorna color and design were made Seth, Margaret Grossnickle, choeflich@mydailysentinel.com by RSVP volunteers to be disSylvia Webb, Susie Stewart, POMEtributed to the over 200 Meigs Jane Cvengros and Birdie ROY — County preschoolers enrolled Bagent. James K. Stanley, a life-long resident of Meigs County, recently announced his candidacy for Meigs C o u n t y James K. Stanley Prosecutor in the Republican primary scheduled for March 6, 2012. Stanley said he is running for county prosecutor because he has always wanted to serve the people of Meigs County — the community in which he was raised — and sees this as the perfect opportunity. Stanley grew up near Charlene Hoeflich/photos Harrisonville and currently Wilma Smith of Portland, and RSVP volunteer, knitted Charlene Hoeflich/photos resides in Bedford TownLittle children wearing their new scarves listen to Lorna 101 pretty scarves for HeadStart children, breaking ship with his daughter. He her record of 100 in 2009. Seth, an RSVP volunteer, read a Christmas story. is a graduate of Meigs High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Ohio University and a Juris Doctor from The University of Akron, School of Law. While in law school, he attended the Comparative Summer Law Program in Europe through By Sarah Hawley American University, Washshawley@heartlandpublications.com ington College of Law where he studied in London, MIDDLEPORT — FriParis, Brussels and Geneva. day marked a first for Meigs Stanley currently serves County, as nine officers and as an Athens City Prosecutor local officials completed and has previously served as Crisis Intervention Team Special City Prosecutor for (CIT) Training. the City of Lancaster. He Representatives from the regularly volunteers with Gallia and Meigs Sheriff’s the Ohio High School Mock Offices, Pomeroy Police Trial Competition and the Department, Middleport Poverty Prevention Legal Police Department, JuveClinic. nile Court, the Adult Probation Department and Meigs County 911 took part in the 40-hour training. Crisis Intervention Team Sarah Hawley/photo Training began in Memphis, Officers and officials from Gallia and Meigs counties took part in the Crisis InterTenn., and was brought to vention Team Training class this week in Middleport. A total of nine people comOhio in 2001. This week’s training marked the first pleted the 40-hour training organized by the Family and Children First Council. By Charlene Hoeflich time officers in Meigs CounThe week-long class also perform their regular help them get the services choeflich@mydailysentinel.com ty had been a part of such a program. Gallia County was coordinated by Andrea duty assignment as patrol needed. It’s a totally differPOMEROY — Meigs hosted the first training in Osborne of the Family and officers, in addition to serv- ent ideology after 25 years. We deal more with mental County’s general operating the area put on by South- Children First Council in ing as members of the CIT. The CIT officers partici- health than before.” fund will almost certainly east Ohio NAMI (National Meigs County. This trainSpeakers and presenters end this year in better conAlliance on Mental Illness) ing, according to Osborne, pate in specialized training in June of this year. Previ- was due, in part, to a request under the instructional su- for the training included Dr. dition than it did a year ago. ous trainings have also been from parents of children pervision of mental health Dorothy Boston of WoodThat seems to be the with mental health concerns. providers, family advo- land Centers, Dr. Chantel general consensus of the held in Athens County. According to the CIT cates, and mental health Weisenmuller of Riverbend Meigs Board of County Southeast Ohio NAMI Behavioral Health, former Commissioners who indipresident Jill Austin said website, the CIT is made up consumer groups. “This changed the Athens County Sheriff Re- cate they see some positive that the mental health ad- of volunteer officers who vocacy group is “pleased to are called upon to respond way I will handle certain decker, Detective Nathan economic indicators. assist with the training pro- to crisis calls that present calls,” said Meigs County Harvey of the Gallia CounThis past week the Comgram and hopes to continue officers face-to-face with Deputy Sheriff Scott Trus- ty Sheriff’s Office, Meigs missioners met with office and grow resources for those complex issues relating to sell. “I will now take more County Juvenille Judge mental illness. CIT officers time to talk to people and See CRISIS, A6 See BUDGET, A6 in need and their families.” By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com in Head Start, with those remaining to go into other programs serving small children. The HeadStart kids entertained with carols before sitting down on the floor to listen to a story, “The Lost Mitten,” read by Lorna Seth. Treats were given to each one by Peoples Bank before they boarded the bus to go back to their classroom. Among those attending were several of the volunteers who made scarves for the annual project led by Diana Coates, RSVP director. In- already paying off.” The Gallipolis VA Clinic was christened in early October 2010 and, in the year since its inception, has remained a two-day-a-week facility, operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jeffers and the veterans service office have remained strong advocates for the clinic and for expanding Local officials, officers complete Crisis Intervention Team Training 2012 budget outlook promising �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Gallia County Community Calendar Card showers Louise Shoemaker will celebrate her 88th birthday on December 14. Cards may be sent to: Louise Shoemaker, 107 Mabeline Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Erma Eagle will celebrate her 96th birthday on December 14. Cards may be sent to: Erma Eagle, 125 Rainbow Drive, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. Evelyn Abbott, formerly of Gallipolis, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on December 24. Evelyn is retired and was the fromer senior instructor of cosmetology at Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande, Ohio. Evelyn now lives with her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Terry Vallance. Birthday cards may be sent to her at 2155 Benton Blvd., Apartment 3104, Pooler, Georgia 31322-1999. Events Monday, December 12 GALLIPOLIS — Coupon Exchange Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. Anyone interested in trading coupons is welcome, please bring coupons and scissors. Tuesday, December 13 GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post 4464 Christmas dinner, 6:30 p.m. All members and extended family members are invited. Santa Claus will be handing out gift bags. GALLIPOLIS — Stroke Survivors’ Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. Wednesday, December 14 RIO GRANDE — The Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting at 5 p.m. in Room 131, Wood Hall, on the University of Rio Grande campus. Thursday, December 15 GALLIPOLIS — The French 500 Free Clinic, located at 258 Pinecrest Dr. just off Jackson Pike, will be open from 1-4 p.m. The clinic was established to serve the underinsured residents of Gallia County. If local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the clinic will be canceled. WELLSTON — The Gallia-Jackson-Meigs-Vinton Solid Waste Management District Policy Committee will meet at 3 p.m. at the district office, 1056 S. New Hampshire Avenue, Wellston. GALLIPOLIS — Community blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Gallipolis. Walk-ins welcome or donors may schedule appointments at www.redcrossblood.org (enter zip code 45631). GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Developmental Center Choir will sing Christmas carols beginning at 6 p.m. in the Gallipolis City Park. The public is invited to attend and to sing with the choir. Hot chocolate will be served. Thursday, December 22 BIDWELL — The Springfield Twp. Trustees will hold their end of the year meeting at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Fire Department. Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from December 7, 2011. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $100-$161, Heifers, $100-$135; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $100$155, Heifers, $100-$132; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100-$135, Heifers, $100-$125; 650725 pounds, Steers, $95-$125, Heifers, $95$115; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $95-$115, Heifers, $90-$110. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $63-$75.50; Medium/Lean, $55-$62; Thin/Light, $24-$54; Bulls, $58-$85.50. Back to Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $725-$800; Bred Cows, $385-$935; Baby Calves, $15-$65; Goats, $41$100; Lambs, $171-dn; Hogs, $72-dn. Manure to give away. Will load for you. Upcoming specials 12/14/11 — Fat cattle sale, 9:45 a.m. 12/21/11 — Feeder sale, 10 a.m. 12/28/11 — No sale. Happy Holidays. Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or visit our website at www.uproducers.com. Visit us at www.mydailysentinel.com Stop Hunger @ Home was a great success Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Meigs County Community Calendar Sunday, Dec. 11 RACINE — A Christmas play will be held at 7 p.m. at the Carmel Sutton Fellowship Building. Title is “The Gifts of Christmas.” Refreshment following the program. MIDDLEPORT — Children’s Christmas Program, 5 p.m., at the Heath United Methodist Church. Refreshment following the program. Public invited. Monday, Dec. 12 POMEROY — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at the office, 117 Memorial Drive, Pomeroy. Tuesday, Dec 13 POMEROY — Meigs County Board of Elections board meeting 8:30 a.m. at Stocks MEIGS COOPERATIVE PARISH Together we can Stop Hunger @ Home You can continue helping by donating a non-perishable food item or making a monetary donation Donations are being accepted at the Parish and Home National Bank accompanied by parent/ legal guardian. A $10 administration fee appreciated, not required. No one denied services. Flu shots also available. Wednesday, Dec. 14 POMEROY — Bedford Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at the town hall. POMEROY — The Meigs County Agricultural Society meeting will be 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Thursday, Dec. 15 RACINE — PomeroyRacine Lodge 164 F&AM installation of officers followed by regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Lodge will be open for installation, family welcome. AEP (NYSE) — 39.73 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 47.50 Ashland Inc. 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Member SIPC. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 21. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Thursday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Ohio Valley Weather Gallia County Briefs Morgan Lane closed MORGAN TWP. — Morgan Lane in Morgan Township will be closed until late in the week of December 12 due to slippage and a culvert replacement. The Morgan Township Trustees apologize for any inconvenience. Children Services Board Meeting canceled GALLIPOLIS — Please note there will be no Gallia County Children Services Board Meeting for the month of December. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 at 5 p.m. at the office located at 83 Shawnee Lane. Gallia Veterans Service Center relocated T H A N K YOU the office. TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Board will meet at 7 p.m. at the Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District. POMEROY — The Meigs County Trustee and Fiscal Officers Association will meet 3 at 6 p.m. at the Drew Webster Post American Legion (former Salisbury Elementary School). Reservations for the meal are required by Dec. 9 by calling Opal at 742-2805. POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization on Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Take child’s shot record, medical card if applicable. Children must be GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Veterans Service Center has relocated to 323 Upper River Road, Suite B, adjacent to the Gallipolis VA Clinic, and is now open. The Gallia County Veterans Service Commission will also conduct its meetings at the new location on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with meetings beginning at 4 p.m. RVHS to host variety show BIDWELL — River Valley High School will be having a Variety Show and Themed Basket Auction at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 11. The show will feature guest groups, community & alumni performers, and a Christmas Collection by the students. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to promote the RVHS Music programs. Some of the baskets that will be auctioned are: “Death by Chocolate”, “Cuddle Up & Watch a Movie”, “Ohio State”, “Christmas Family Fun”, “Pets”, “Cookies” and more. *Proceeds from the baskets go towards supplies for making blankets that will be donated to the pediatric unit at Holzer Hospital. Coupon Exchange Club meeting GALLIPOLIS — A Coupon Exchange Club Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12 at the Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis. Anyone interested in trading coupons is welcome, please bring coupons and scissors. Join us for our GALLIPOLIS — The regularly scheduled meeting of the Gallia County Veterans Service Commission on December 13, 2011, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on December 27 at the Gallia County Veterans Service Center at 323 Upper River Road, Suite B, Gallipolis. City Commission meeting slated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold a special meeting beginning at 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 14 in the courtroom of the Gallipolis Municipal Court, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. On the agenda is legislation to amend the current appropriations and transfer/advance ordinances. GDC Choir to perform GALLIPOLIS — The public is invited to attend and to sing Christmas carols with the Gallipolis Developmental Center Choir at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 in the Gallipolis City Park. Hot chocolate will be provided and the choir will gather at the gazebo. Red Cross community blood drive Christmas Cantata GALLIPOLIS — A community blood drive will be held from 12-6 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 541 Second Avenue, Gallipolis. Walk-ins are welcome and donors may schedule appointments at www.redcrossblood. org (enter zip code 45631). “Night of the Father’s Love” December 18, 2011 at 6pm Children’s production “Cooking up Christmas” First Baptist Church 1100 4th Avenue Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-0324 Gallia Veterans Service meeting cancelled 60272065 Ohio AFSCME retirees plan luncheon GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retiree Chapter 1184, Gallia and Jackson County sub-chapter, will hold their next meeting and Christmas luncheon at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, at the Golden Corral Restaurant on Ohio 7 in Gallipolis. All retired public employees, who were members of Ohio Council 8, OCSEA, and OAPSE, are invited to attend. �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Extension Corner Ask Dr. Brothers Doesn’t want to be an ‘anchor’ By Dr. Joyce Brothers Dear Dr. Brothers: I met a guy at a poetry reading, and we’ve been doing a lot of chatting online. He told me just what he is looking for in a woman — and while at first I thought we had a lot in common because we both have just left long-term relationships, he is turning out to be a little more needy than I can cope with. You see, I am needy too, at this point. He says he wants a woman to be his “anchor,” someone to lean on, essentially. I need that too! Are we doomed? — G.M. Dear G.M.: It seems that in new romantic relationships, there’s always a red flag when one of the daters is on the rebound — just out of a relationship that has left them hurt and devastated — and they are looking to someone new to heal all their pain. It usually makes for a very wary “strong one” and a “needy one” who is wondering why the new person can’t give her what she needs. But when both are on the rebound, it’s double trouble. The logic might be that because you both have been hurt, you can just lean on one another as you recover. Or that since you have so much in common, you both will be ultra-sensitive with each other’s feelings because it is so easy to identify with the other’s pain. These are interesting concepts, but two rebound- Dr. Joyce Brothers ers frequently are unable to put them to good use when they come together to form a new relationship. The reason involves the fact that two needy people find it very hard to take on the role of giver and nurturer. They both want to be comforted and be taken care of emotionally, not to lose themselves in another relationship where perhaps their own needs come last. So I can see how the idea of being someone’s anchor at this time has little to no appeal to you. Be honest with your guy. *** Dear Dr. Brothers: I’ve always loved animals but never was able to have pets until recently. I have a dog, a cat and a small flock of chickens. I love them all, but I find myself worrying about them all day long, especially when there are little fights and noise and crazy behavior. If I hear the hens crying or the dog is barking, I get really rattled. I spend most of my time (I work at home) going around checking that everybody is OK. Will this get better, or am I not the pet owner type? — A.P. Dear A.P.: You sound very discouraged, so I wouldn’t jump to any negative conclusions about yourself at the moment. While you don’t mention any history of anxiety and worry, I would bet that there are other areas of your life that you have found stressful in the past. Because you are prone to worry, you probably are actually a very good pet owner — you will never neglect them, and you probably will be able to head off all sorts of disasters because of the way your mind works. So give yourself a little credit while you are trying to calm down. That said, you probably did make a slight error in judgment by taking on so many different animals at one time when you were a novice pet owner. People usually underestimate the amount of time and effort that each pet will require from them, and the sheer volume of creatures you have running around is bound to create stress. If you really feel overwhelmed, I would suggest finding new homes for some of those you feel you could part with. It’s not always the more the merrier, especially for someone of your temperament. Try an experiment — instead of running to rescue them when you hear squabbling, just watch from a distance and see how the little fellows work out their own difficulties. That may help ease your mind and your burden. (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate B y H al K neen What are you doing to minimize the chance of a Christmas tree fire this year? According to the National Fire Protection Association, the United States on average has 240 home structure fires annually that began with Christmas trees in 20052009. Dee Jepson, OSU Extension Safety Coordinator says, “These fires caused an average of 13 deaths, 27 injuries, and $16.7 million in direct property damage annually.” What caused the Christmas trees to ignite? The majority of fires started were due to electrical problems (33 percent), heat source too close to tree (20 percent), decorative lights (13 percent) and candles (11 percent). So check that you follow Underwriters directions on your lights and extension cords. Do not overload your electrical circuits. Check how many lines of lights are recommended to be plugged into one electric socket. Keep Christmas trees away from heat especially hot air vents (dry out the tree), open flames like candles or auxiliary room heaters, Cut live trees need to be checked for water several times a day. Just after they are harvested or trunks recut to bring into your home, they may take several gallons of water per day. Sonshine Circle makes donations, plans holiday events By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com RACINE — Donations were made and projects discussed at a recent meeting of the Sonshine Circle held at Bethany United Methodist Church. The group made its monthly donation to the Meigs County Council on Aging, donated to the RACO toy drive, and made plans to [provide3 gifts to area seniors during the holiday season Kathryn Hart, president, reported that on Tuesday evening members met with the Racine Volunteer Fire Department, served them cookies and drinks, and presented each member with a treat bag. They also made a donation to the department, as did Star Mill Park Board and RACO. Reports were given by Mary Ball and Ann Zirkle, and Edie Hubbard reported that she mailed 15 cards during the month. During the evening 85 more cards were signed by the group. The cards were provided by Shirley Beegle. Hubbard also read cards from Jeanette Lawrence, Hazel Hoffman, Kathy Johnson, Cindy Capehart, Mary Robinson, and Glenn and Anna Lee Tucker. Door prizes were won by Mildred Hart, Bernice Theiss and Ann Zirkle. Each member received a handmade snowflake donated by Deborah Krauter. Hart, Zirkle, and Ball had the program for the evening. A Christmas trivia game was played and won by Denna Proffitt. Hart read “Twelve Days of Christmas” and Ball and Zirkle read a poem “The Soldier.” The table decorations included holly and pine donated by Joe Foreman. The NASA OKs Feb. launch of private space station trip CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private California company will attempt the first-ever commercial cargo run to the International Space Station in February. NASA announced the news Friday, one year and one day after Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, became the first private business to launch a capsule into orbit and return it safely to Earth. On Feb. 7, SpaceX will attempt another orbital flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. This time, the unmanned Dragon capsule will fly to the space station and dock with a load of supplies. NASA stressed it is a target date. “Pending all the final safety reviews and testing, SpaceX will send its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station in less than two months,” said NASA’s No. 2, deputy administrator Lori Garver. “So it is the opening of that new commercial cargo delivery era.” NASA has turned to industry to help stock the space station now that the space shuttles are retired, investing hundreds of millions of dollars in this startup effort. The station currently is supplied by Russian, European and Japanese vessels. SpaceX’s Dragon capsule will fly within two miles of the space station, for a checkout of all its systems. Then it will close in, with station astronauts grabbing the capsule with a robotic arm. The Dragon ultimately will be released for a splashdown in the Pacific. None of the other cargo carriers come back intact; they burn up on re-entry. If the rendezvous and docking fail, SpaceX will try again. That was the original plan: to wait until the third mission to actually hook up with the station and delivery supplies. SpaceX wanted to hurry it up. None of the supplies on board the Dragon will be group celebrated the birthday of Edie Hubbard, and plans were made for noodles to be made in January. Hart, Ball and Zirkle served refreshments to Edie Hubbard, Martha King, Blondena Rainer, Betty Proffitt, Letha Proffitt, Hazel McKelvey, Louise Frank, Wilma Smith, Lillian Hayman, Ruth Simpson, Bernice Theiss, Mildred Hart, Mabel Brace, and Denna Proffitt, a guest. Next meeting will be Jan. 12, with Bernice Theiss, Ruth Simpson, and Lillian As hostesses. Need to advertise? Call 740.992.2155 When you are not home or going to bed, turn off your Christmas tree lights. In addition, keep your electrical cords safely in place. Many home accidents occur when homeowners and their guests tripped over loose and ill-placed cords. Over 5,800 people were treated at a hospital emergency room last year as a result. *** Are you one of the over 500 Meigs County farms that grew farm products? Do you normally file a Schedule F form? Be aware that Part I of Schedule F (Form 1040) has been revised for 2011, and the line numbers for reporting farm income are not the same as in prior years according to OSU Extension’s Ag Manager. The payments reported on lines 1a and 2a for specified sales of resale or raised products are those The Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 80 JATC is having an open application process for entry into the Apprenticeship Program beginning January 19, 2012 from 1:00-3:00pm, January 20, 2012 from 1:00-3:00pm, and continuing on with the last 2 Thursdays and Fridays of each month. There will be a $25.00 application fee. Applications will be taken at the Local #80 Union Hall 7901 St. Rt. 34 in Winfield, WV 25213. 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Meigs County Health Department is proud to provide quality, free or low cost health services for all Meigs County residents. Like Us on Facebook or visit us at www.meigscountyhealth.com Paid for by Friends of Meigs County Health Marlene Harrison, Treasurer, 41484 Kingsburg Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769 Hal Kneen received through a merchant card (credit or debit card) or a third party network. These generally will be reported to the farmer on Form 1099 K. Secondly, farmers can receive a free copy of IRS Publication 225, the 2011 Farmers Tax Guide, at the Meigs County OSU Extension Office while quantities last. The 2011 Farmer’s Tax Guide is an 89-page publication which explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. This publication can be used as a guide for farmers to figure taxes and complete their farm tax return. *** If purchasing a poinsettia for the family or loved one, remind them to place it in a sunny, warm location, away from heat sources or cold draughts. 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In my many years in public service as Mayor of Middleport (19 years) and Meigs County Commissioner (5 years) I think this is undoubtedly the most irresponsible action that I have ever seen taken by any bank or any other business that affects the well-being and basic stability of our small community. There are not very many businesses left in our community and this is certainly an unnecessary hardship on these remaining businesses that is being created by the absence of a bank in our community. According to Peoples Bank the consolidation with the Pomeroy banks will help improve efficiency and allow the bank to better invest in the community. I don’t know who in their right mind would believe this nonsense. The Middleport bank has over 26 million dollars in deposits in addition to the millions and millions which they are collecting in loan repayments. It would appear that serving the customers in Middleport and the surrounding areas should be given some consideration. It would appear to me that Peoples Bancorp has become so big like some of the other banks which we read about that they really care about nothing but showing a big profit to their Board of Directors. Twenty six million dollars in deposits doesn’t seem to mean a whole lot to a company with assets of 1.8 billion dollars. Middleport has a population of approximately 2500 which makes it the largest community in Meigs county. Peoples Bank has locations in Byesville and Caldwell which are similar in size to Middleport. They have a bank in Lowell which has a population of 585 and two locations in Pomeroy (pop. 1966). With over 26 million dollars in deposits and a population of 2500 Peoples Bank says they may be able to put an ATM in town. Big deal! If I were in a position of authority I would say forget it. If Peoples Bank doesn’t want to service our area of the county, they should sell the bank and all its assets to someone who is interested in serving Middleport and surrounding area residents. There ARE banks who would be interested in doing this. Home National Bank recently made a substantial investment in their beautiful new bank in Racine which as a population under 1,000. Farmers Bank presently has under construction a new bank in Pomeroy with a population of under 2,000. Yet Peoples Bank can only afford to operate an ATM (maybe) in Middleport where the bank has 26 million dollars in deposits. I guess I just am not smart enough to understand big business. Peoples Bank will probably pull the same deal which they did at Rutland where they closed the bank and won’t let any other bank buy the building because they don’t want competition in the area. Another bank was interested in providing service to Rutland at the same location where Peoples Bank was but the property was kept by Peoples. In Middleport, if permitted, they will probably do the same thing, keep the building empty. Another large empty building in town which would probably be good for nothing except what it has been for many, many years. When Peoples Bank leaves no doubt another bank will open offices somewhere in Middleport but that is not the real answer to the problem. Peoples Bank should be forced to sell their Middleport location with all its assets to another bank who would be willing to provide the service which our residents are entitled to in a building which is suitable for these services. There ARE banks interested in doing this. I would urge Mayor Gerlach and Middleport Village Council to take all legal options which they have at their disposal to force Peoples Bank to sell to another bank who would continue to provide the needed services to our community. I would also urge village officials and interested residents to not only voice their concerns to banking officials at the following address but also request that a public hearing on the proposed closing be held in our community. Director for District Licensing, Office of Comptroller of the Currency, One Financial Place, Suite 2700, 440 South LaSalle Street, Chicago. IL 60605-107. Also send a copy of your comments to: Congressman Bill Johnson, 317 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Sincerely, Fred L. Hoffman Resident of Middleport A study on the geographic mobility of registered nurses (RNs) recently published in the December Health Affairs magazine suggests that the profession’s relative lack of mobility has serious implications for access to health care for people in rural areas. According to the study­ part of the RN Work Project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation­more than half (52.5 percent) of newly licensed RNs work within 40 miles of where they attended high school. Even more nurses reported working in the same state in which they attended high school. Nearly four in five (78.7 percent) of the nurses surveyed who held associate’s degrees and more than three in four (76.8 percent) of those with bachelor’s degrees practiced in the state they had attended high school. According to the study’s authors, this lack of geographic mobility means that hospitals and other health care settings must rely heavily on locallytrained RNs and find it difficult to recruit nurses Page A4 Sunday, December 11, 2011 Questions on new village hall, jail funding Dear Editor, Knowing that the newspaper sometimes has not the time or space to print all the details, I wish to relate to the citizens of Middleport that Mayor Gerlach asked council in the Nov. 28, 2011, meeting of the Village Council for a resolution authorizing him to borrow an additional $250,000 to complete the city hall/jail. Following discussion, it was so moved, seconded, and voted unanimously by those members of council present. One member, Julia Houston, was absent, and had been excused by action of the council. It had not been communicated by Mayor Gerlach to the community at large that the reason for the need of additional funds lay in the fact that the two officials from Columbus who had advised regarding the jail/village hall had been fired by the State, and new managers of the state jail authority had made design demands that had run the cost up beyond the amount of the original revenue anticipated bonds sold, purchased by the bank: providing those funds. Had such facts been communicated prior to the evening’s discussion, the confrontation would not have occurred, according to the citizens with whom I spoke following the publishing of the mayor’s agenda in the afternoon of November 28. Thank you. Rex Houston, Middleport With the holidays just around the comer, we are reminded of the issues surrounding the holiday season. Often, people feel the added stress of the season, and turn to substances to relieve such stress. People already dealing with substance abuse issues may find it an especially difficult time to stay sober and drug free. It is important to realize using substances doesn’t relieve stress, but adds to it. Holiday stress may be reduced by doing a few simple things: Keep things simple; Set your priorities and learn to say no; Plan ahead; Make a budget and stick to it — nothing adds more stress than financial difficulties; Be realistic — Holidays change as we get older, but different isn’t necessarily bad; Remember to take care of yourself — With so many things happening don’t forget to eat, sleep; and exercise properly. Holidays are the occasion to see family and friends at holiday parties. To minimize problems, keep alcohol or other drugs from being the focus of holiday parties or events. Provide plenty of alternative drinks if alcohol is going to be present. If the situation is going to cause stress, avoid it or limit your time. This is your holiday season, and hopefully your good memories. If you find yourself in the midst of a substance abuse problem and need or want help, help is available! During the holiday season and all year round, Family Addiction Community Treatment Services and Facts/New Alternatives provides an ear to listen and a helping hand. FACTS/ New Alternatives is an outpatient treatment and prevention agency dedicated to helping the community deal with substance abuse issues. After the initial contact is made, an evaluation is done to determine the best course of treatment based on the client’s entire history. Facts/New Alternatives provides one-onone counseling, group counseling, and family counseling, based on need. Also on staff is a case manager to assist clients in developing healthy life skills, assistance with gaining access to medical, social, educational, and other needed services essential to meeting basic needs. Confidentiality is a priority! Facts/New Alternatives also provides education and programs to the community to emphasize and promote an alcohol and other drug-free lifestyle. If you are interested in any of these services or would like more information please contact FACTS at 45 Olive St., Gallipolis, Ohio, (740) 4467866; or New Alternatives at One Acy Avenue, Suite A, Jackson, Ohio, 740•286•1589. when there are not enough in the local area. This may be a particular problem in rural areas where there are fewer schools of nursing. Lead investigators for the study were Christine Kovner, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor at the College of Nursing, New York University; Carol Brewer, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor at the School of Nurs- ing, University at Buffalo; and Sean Corcoran, PhD, associate professor of educational economics at New York University. Kovner and Brewer direct the RN Work Project. The lack of geographic mobility is higher for nurses than for most other professions. According to the study, six in ten (60.8 percent) professional workers with an associate’s degree and 53.3 percent of workers with a bachelor’s degree resided in their state of birth as of the 2000 census. Among RNs with bachelor’s degrees, 61.6 percent ages 20-39 were living in their state of birth compared with 56.8 percent of comparable professionals in other fields. Don’t let holiday stress lead to substance abuse Lack of geographic mobility has negative implications for rural health Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, please call one of our newsrooms. Our main numbers are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-2342 Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH (740) 992-2155 Register • Pt. Pleasant, WV (304) 675-1333 Our websites are: Tribune • Gallipolis, OH www.mydailytribune.com Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH www.mydailysentinel.com Register • Pt. 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No in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Obituaries Wyman L. “Tom” Swain Wyman L. “Tom” Swain, age 89, of Ravenna, Ohio, went to Glory on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Maple Wood Care Centre in Streetsboro. He was born December 12, 1921, in Mercerville, Ohio, a son of the late Herbert O. and Oma Violet (Cremeens) Swain. Tom was a carpenter by trade and operated W.L. Swain Builders. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church for over 20 years. Mr. Swain served as a church trustee for 10 years and helped to build and maintain the various church properties. Tom was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Swain also enjoyed gardening, whether it was his flower or vegetable gardens. Survivors include his beloved wife of 22 years Phoebe (Griffith Beetler) Swain; children: Rich Swain, Chris Broach, Marisa (Dave) Williams, Melinda (Bill) Olsen, and Elaine Mundy; his stepchildren; and his brothers: Kenneth and Glen Swain. Tom also leaves his numerous and loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren to cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Sheila Freeman; and brothers, Denver, Mervin, George, and Jimmy Swain. Friends will be received an hour prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service on Monday, December 12, 2011, Beatrice Springer Beatrice “Irene” Springer, 76, of Gallipolis, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born of October 30, 1935, in Gallia County, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Verdie Halley Bloomer Banks. Irene was married to Thomas Lewis Springer and he preceded her in 1973. She was Baptist by Faith and a retired Housekeeper for the Holzer Medical Center. Surviving are her daughters, Sherry (James) White of Lancaster, Ohio, Sheila Lynn Springer of Gallipolis, Donna Ella (Merrill) George of Bidwell, Jeanette Springer and Virginia (Bill) Gardner both of Gallipolis; one son, Thomas L. (Windy) Springer Jr. of Miami, Florida; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Janet Wilcoxen of Gallipolis; a brother, Darvin L. Banks, of Rio Grande; and also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas L. Springer; a brother, J.B. Banks; sisters, Bessie Mae Halley, Loretta Bias and Diana Banks; and a special loved one Junior White. Calling hours will be from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011, at the Willis Funeral Home, and according to Irene’s wishes, cremation will follow. Francis J. “Jay” Hayes, Jr. Francis J. “Jay” Hayes, Jr., 79, of Zaleski, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011. He was born January 17, 1932, in Zaleski, Ohio, son of the late Francis J. and Alice Bolen Hayes, Sr. Jay was married to Barbara Chapman Hayes, who survives. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from AEP, was a Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Zaleski and was a member of IBEW Union. Jay is survived by a son, Michael Jay (Chad Elkins) Hayes of Bonita Springs, Florida; a daughter, Joanna “Joey” (Michael) Miller of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Justin (Lindsey) Miller, Christopher and Brittany Miller all of Gallipolis; sisters, Margaret Woods of Columbus, Helen West of Wapaloneta, Ohio, Marilyn West and Kate Molihan both of Zaleski and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Hayes, and sister, Marie Colborne. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2011, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Zaleski, with Father Joseph Trapp and Father Richard Engle officiating. Interment will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery, Zaleski. Friends may call at the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, on Sunday, from 6-8 p.m. where a rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Francis J. “Jay” Hayes, Jr., to St. Sylvester Catholic Church, P.O. Box 264, Zaleski, Ohio 45698. Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com. Nellie Estell Miller Nellie Estell (Miller) Miller, age 89, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011, at home. She was born in Glendale Springs, North Carolina, on March 12, 1922, the seventh of 12 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Franklin and Hattie Ennis (Dancy) Miller; her husband of 59 years, William Glenn Miller; and her siblings, Elbert, Daisy, Vena Mae, Robert, Ernest, Ruthella, Ralph, Henry, and Gladys. She is survived by one brother, Gaither of Crown City; her two daughters, Glenna Mae Miller of Westerville and Lori Lynn (Craig) Morton of Whitehall; grandsons, Joshua Scott (Erin) Miller and Christopher William (Cindy) Miller; five stepgrandchildren, Heather (Terry) McGrath, Phillip, Aaron, Ashley, and Stephen Morton; two great-grandchildren, Myah and Rachel Miller; two step-greatgrandchildren, Megan and Kristen McGrath. She enjoyed making a beautiful home for her family, baking pies, and working puzzles. She was a lifetime member of the Whitehall Senior Center. She spent 35 years in retail, the majority of those years as a buyer at the Union Specialty Stores. During World War II she worked as “Rosie the Riveter” at Curtiss-Wright. She loved the church she was raised in, the McDaniels Crossroads Pentecostal Church, which her grandfather founded and built. Friends may call from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2011, at the Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road (at Beecher Road), Gahanna. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at McDaniels Crossroads Pentecostal Church, Patriot, Ohio; interment at Flag Springs Cemetery in Gallia County. Contributions in Nellie’s memory may be made to the hospice of your choice. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or send a condolence. Duane Francis Stanley it have all that Democrats have called for,” said House Speaker John Boehner, ROhio. “But it is a win for the American people and worthy of the president’s signature.” White House spokesman Jay Carney derided the GOP package, saying, “Their plan seeks to put the burden on working families while giving a free pass to the wealthiest and big corporations by protecting their loopholes and subsidies.” Some GOP proposals — for example, charging some seniors more for Medicare, freezing civil servants’ pay and raising some federal fees — are similar to past proposals by Obama. While the measure’s chief ingredients had been clear for days, the 369-page leg- islation revealed new details. These included letting states administer drug tests to some unemployment benefit applicants; barring welfare recipients from using their benefits at strip clubs, liquor stores and casinos; and cracking down on illegal immigrants collecting federal checks for the children’s tax credit. Carl Edward “Cricket” Searls, of Middleport, passed away at the Imogene Dolan Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. on Friday, December 9, 2011. He was born on January 25, 1922, to the late Hod and Margaret (Fife) Searls. Mr. Searls was a World War II Veteran and a lifetime member of the Middleport American Legion Post, Feeney-Bennett. Mr. Searls also retired from the AEP, Philip Sporn Pant where he worked in maintenance. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eileen Searls; daughters, Calista Searls, and Myrna (Jerry) Custer; son, Keith Edward Searls; grandchildren, Amy (Bill) Purkey, Debby (Jacob) Davis, David (Theresa) Custer, and Aleasha (Tim) Wells of Missouri; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Catherine Burton; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles “Fats” Searles and Kenneth “Toad” Searles; and sisters, Marie VanCooney and Bernice Searls. Services will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport. Burial will follow at the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by FeeneyBennett American Legion Post in Middleport. An on-line registry is available by logging onto www.andersonmcdaniel. com. THANK YOU Classes Start January 2, 2012 “Small class sizes, flexible scheduling that offers morning and evening classes, and job placement assistance were advertised features at Gallipolis Career College that prompted me to check them out, enroll, and earn my Associate’s Degree in Medical Office Administration. The personal attention and training I received gave me the confidence need to secure a career in today’s job market. 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And Republicans ignore the White House’s preference to finance the bill by boosting taxes on millionaires, instead paying their bill’s price tag — more than $180 billion — by extracting money from federal workers, boosting federal fees and requiring higher-earning seniors to pay more for Medicare. “This package does not include everything Republicans would like, nor does Carl Searls Duane Francis Stanley, 91, of Chillicothe, formerly of Pomeroy, passed away Thursday December 8, 2010, at Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 21, 1920, in Webster City, Iowa, the son of the late William Culbert and Blanche Dale Stanley. Duane was a retired union carpenter. He was a Army Veteran of WWII, a member of Adena Road Church of Christ, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #650, Pomeroy, and Pomeroy American Legion Post #39. He is survived by a son and daughter in law Steven and Julie Stanley of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Emily and Andrew Stanley; a sister-in-law, Julia Stanley of Albany; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Katherine Townsend Stanley; brothers, Dale, Donald, and Denzle; and sisters, Norma Cuckler and Neva Markins. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Watson officiating. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 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Memorial contributions may be made to the Crossroads Community Church, 9018 State Route 44, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Airman Wolfe completes basic and technical school training POMEROY — Air Force Airman Catie M. Wolfe recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. After basic training, Airman Wolfe completed her technical school training at Fort Lee, Va., where she received the distinguished graduate award for outstanding academic and overall ac- Service From Page A1 the services offered to veterans at the clinic in Gallipolis. However, officials with the Huntington VA Medical Center — which provides staffing and services to the Gallipolis clinic — have maintained a 1,000-patient goal for the Gallipolis clinic that, once met, would mean the provision of extra staff, hours and services at the clinic. Jeffers reported, during the commission meeting, that, while current patient numbers exceed 800, it is Airman Catie M. Wolfe standing-room only for those complishments. She is veterans currently utilizing presently stationed at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo. Airman Wolfe is the daughter of Della and From Page A1 Carl Wolfe of Rock- Scott Powell and Chaplain springs Road, Pomeroy. Bob Hood. She graduated in 2009 Following Friday’s trainfrom Meigs High School. ing, Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning and Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle presented the class with certificates and pins for completing the course. “This program was a great opportunity for the law enforcement community to partner with mental health professionals in both Gallia and Meigs counties. The networking information and material was first Scents Including training rate. I commend the instructors and students, alike, for participating in this program designed to bring a better response to the communities and citizens we serve,” commented Browning. Beegle congratulated the deputies and officers that Crisis Stop In & See Our Large Selection Of s Wide Variety of Hot Maple Toddy 10 oz. - 26 oz. Tarts - Votives 160 oz. Cookie Jar Fragrance Sprays HARTWELL HOUSE 100 E. Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio 740-992-7696 the facility. “The traffic at the clinic is more than they can handle,” he said. “If you go up there on a Tuesday morning, there’s standing-room only because from Thursday — the last day of the week that they’re open — to Thursday evening, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, there’s no clinic. So, then everybody piles in on Tuesday morning.” Jeffers stated that the veterans service office has addressed this issue with the VA in Huntington in an attempt to get the clinic to open one more day per week; however, completed the program and commented that it was a much-needed resource in the area and an additional tool help get the appropriate help to those in need before a crisis escalates. The help of participating agencies is greatly appreciated, he said. “We’ve been doing a lot wrong in the past,” said Beegle. “It will enable us to better handle people in crisis.” Also assisting with the program was Southern High School Counselor Jennifer Holt. Holt also works with the community-wide crisis safety plan. Funding for the program was provided by Southern Local Schools Superintendent Tony Deem, the GalliaJackson-Meigs Board of ADAMHS, the Meigs County Budget From Page A1 holders to discuss their respective budgets, and while nothing has been released about operational figures for the individual offices, Commissioner Tim Ihle advises that “every one of them has worked hard this past year to stay within his/her budget, heeding our plea last January to keep a tight rein.” At the end of 2010 there was a large carryover of bills into this year, according to Ihle. He described the current financial situation as having expenditures and revenue “too close together…..basically running our local government payday to payday.” Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A6 according to Jeffers, the VA officials have not been responsive to this idea. Jeffers reported that, based upon the veteran population of the area, the VA clinic has exceeded the expected number of individuals who would possibly utilize the facility in Gallipolis. “We’re bringing in people from West Virginia — Mason County, Jackson County, different locations — in an effort to try to get them to open the clinic more,” Jeffers commented. “Our goal is five days a week.” Jeffers further reported that his office has attempted — and is hopeful — to secure an appointment with Edward H. Seiler, Medical Center Director for the Huntingtion VA Medical Center, in an effort to express the needs and desires of the veterans currently utilizing the facility. The veterans service center is hopeful that Seiler will grant their request and open the Gallipolis clinic an additional day per week. To contact the Gallipolis VA Clinic or to enroll for VA health care call (740) 4463934. For additional information on the services provided by the Gallia County Veterans Service Center call (740) 446-2005. The clinic and service center are located in a facility behind the Super 8 Motel at 323 Upper River Road, Gallipolis. Sarah Hawley/photo Middleport Police Chief Bruce Swift, left, receives his certificate for completion of the training from Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle and Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning, right. Department of Job and Family Services, Gallia-Meigs Heart of the Valley Heart Start, Athens-Meigs ESC, Southeast Ohio NAMI, and Southern Ohio Behavioral Health. Additional support for the program came from the Meigs County Commissioners, Juvenile Court, Middleport Village and other community organizations and officials. According to Osborne, another training is being planned for next year. Ihle said the Commissioners have handed out appropriation work sheets to all county government departments. Officeholders are then expected to compare last year’s expenditures, make adjustments as they see fit for expected needs next year, and then to present a proposal for the upcoming year to the Commissioners. The Commissioners will take those appropriation requests and compare them to another report known as “expected revenue.” Ihle said that is what the Commissioners have to balance — and then live by — in the upcoming year. Looking to the new year, Ihle said that the Commissioners are proud of the fact that all of the major bills will be paid at the end of the year, and paid with this year’s money. “If, when we finish all our calculations and close the year, we might even have a little carryover,” commented Ihle, “and that would be a real nice Christmas present for all of us.” 1st bobcat verified in Ohio TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — For the first time, wildlife officials have verified a bobcat in northwest Ohio, in Williams County. The animal is known to inhabit southern Ohio, where the bobcat is the mascot of Ohio University. The state Division of Wildlife says previous reports of the wild cat in the northwestern area of the state could not be verified. District wildlife supervisor Scott Butterworth tells The Blade of Toledo a young male bobcat was caught in a raccoon trap set by local fur trappers. He says it died when it was sedated by a humane officer after being taken from the trap. Butterworth says the species is very sensitive to being tranquilized. He says the bobcat have migrated from southern Michigan or northeast Indiana, where bobcat populations have been expanding. Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com �Sports B1 Sunday Times-Sentinel Sports Briefs Monday, December 12 Girls Basketball South Gallia at Eastern, 6 p.m. Meigs at Athens, 6 p.m. Miller at Southern, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at Fairland, 6 p.m. Trimble at Wahama, 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 Boys Basketball Eastern at Federal Hocking, 6 p.m. Meigs at Alexander, 6 p.m. Southern at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at Warren, 5 p.m. Rock Hill at River Valley, 6 p.m. Ohio Valley Christian at Calvary, 7:30 p.m. Waterford at Wahama, 6 p.m. Saint Joseph Central at Hannan, 7:30 p.m. 14 Wednesday, December Girls Basketball Jackson at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2011 Blue Devils fall to Chesapeake, 79-41 Unbeaten Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com CENTENARY, Ohio — The Gallia Academy boys basketball team kept things interesting for 16 minutes, but a 41-13 second half surge ultimately allowed visiting Chesapeake to pull away Friday night for a 79-41 victory in a non-conference matchup in Gallia County. The host Blue Devils (1-2) shot just 27 percent from the field and committed 30 turnovers in the setback, as the Panthers (2-0) unleashed relentless pressure on GAHS over the course of the evening. CHS, conversely, shot 38 percent from the floor while making only 13 miscues in the 38-point decision. Gallia Academy turned the ball over 11 times in the first quarter alone, which allowed the Panthers to jump out to a 17-9 edge after eight minutes of play. GAHS had seven more turnovers in the second canto, but the hosts overcame those troubles with a 12-3 surge to start the period for 21-20 lead with 4:22 left in the half — their only lead of the night. The Panthers, however, countered with an 18-7 surge over the final four minutes of the first half, allowing the guests to take a comfortable 38-28 cushion into the intermission. Chesapeake — which committed nine of its 13 turnovers in the first half — was much more focused down the stretch, as the guests scored the first eight points of the third canto for a 46-28 lead before closing the stanza with an 11-6 spurt for a sizable 5734 advantage. The hosts never came closer the rest of the way, Bryan Walters/photo as CHS closed regulation Gallia Academy senior Bryce Amos goes in for a layup on a 22-7 charge to wrap up the 38-point decision. attempt over Chesapeake defender Austin McMaster Gallia Academy — which (34) during the first half of Friday night’s non-conferSee FALL, B5 ence basketball game in Centenary, Ohio. Waterford tops Lady Eagles, 55-44 K P evin ierson Special to OVP WATERFORD, Ohio — Round one of the Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division heavyweight bout goes to the Waterford Lady Wildcats. Waterford outscored the visiting Eastern Lady Eagles 20-6 in the first quarter of play and never looked back as the Lady Wildcats claimed a 55-44 win at Waterford Elementary School Thursday night. “We got off to a good start and they kept making runs at us and we kept answering,” said Waterford girls’ basketball coach Jerry Close. In the first eight minutes, the Lady Wildcats proved that they had come to play basketball against the team that ended Waterford’s 48game league winning streak last year, and also eliminated Waterford in the tournament. “Offensively and defensively everyone played their role and when everyone does that, things fall into place,” said Waterford senior Emily Brown, who had 19 points and five rebounds. In front of an energetic, capacity crowd the teams played for all they were worth, knowing that the league title will likely come down to those two schools. “It’s hard not to play with intensity when you have the community we have,” Brown said. Brown scored the first six points of the game for Waterford, sandwiched around a three-pointer by Eastern’s Jenna Burdette, as the Lady ’Cats never trailed against their arch-nemesis. In the first eight minutes of play the Lady Wildcats were 5-for-10 from the field and an impressive 10-for11 from the free throw line, including a 8-for-9 effort at the stripe from Brown. Conversely, Eastern was just 2-of-12 from the field and 1-for-4 at the stripe in the first quarter. “Real rough. Real ugly,” said Eastern girls’ basketball coach John Burdette. “There wasn’t a lot of defense being played, not good defense anyway.” Kaitlin Pottmeyer became the first Waterford girl to score other than Brown when she knocked down a layup off Brown’s assist with 4:10 to play in the first, giving the Lady ’Cats an 8-3 advantage. Eastern wouldn’t cut the deficit under four the rest of the first period, and trailed 20-4 when Hannah Brown Southern’s Andrew Roseberry releases a shot during the first half of Southern’s home opener on Friday evening in Racine, Ohio. Tornadoes outlast Wahama in home opener, 60-41 By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com RACINE, Ohio — A big third quarter lifted Southern over visiting Wahama in Friday evening’s league opener for both teams. Southern pulled out the 60-41 victory in their home opener, after holding a slim two point lead at the half (23-21). Wahama — playing their first game of the season — scored first, taking a 2-0 lead at the 6:15 mark of the first quarter. Southern hit their only three-pointer of the first half to take a 3-2 lead just 11 seconds later. The White Falcons added another two pointer at the 5:57 mark to take the 4-3 lead.A 6-0 run by the hosts gave Southern a 9-4 advantage at the 3:49 mark of the first quarter. Southern stretched the lead to six on a shot near the buzzer, taking a 13-7 advantage after one quarter of play. The White Falcons struck first in the second quarter, pulling to within two (13-11) at the 7:12 mark. Southern took its largest lead of the quarter at the 5:38 mark by a score of 18-13. An 8-0 run gave Wahama the lead once again with one minute remain- ing in the half (20-18). After a tie at 20, Wahama took its final lead of the game on a Tyler Roush free throw with 18 seconds remaining in the first half. A three-pointer by Adam Pape gave Southern the 23-21 lead at the end of the half. A 26-9 third quarter pushed the Tornadoes ahead by double digits for the first time in the game. Southern led 49-30 after the third quarter of play. Southern took its largest lead of the night (26 points) at the 3:58 mark of the fourth quarter by a score of 58-32. See WAHAMA, B2 Lady Raiders fall to Coal Grove, 58-42 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com BIDWELL, Ohio — A slow start led to a bad finish for the River Valley girls basketball team Thursday night during a 58-42 setback to visiting Coal Grove in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both clubs in Gallia County. The host Lady Raiders (1-3, 0-1 OVC) fell behind 8-0 less than three minutes into regulation, then the Lady Hornets (3-0, 1-0) went on a small 16-14 run over the rest of the first half for a 24-14 contest at the intermission. Coal Grove continued that momentum into the second half, as the guests went on a 20-8 charge in the third quarter for a commanding 44-22 lead. RVHS closed regulation with a barrage of trifectas that resulted in a 20-14 surge, but the hosts never came closer than 12 points the rest of the way. Coal Grove jumped out to an 8-0 cushion at the 5:16 mark of the first period, but the Lady Raiders countered with a 10-5 run over the remainder of the opening quarter for a 13-10 deficit after eight minutes of play. The guests, however, capitalized on an 11-4 charge in the second canto, allowing the Lady Hornets to take their biggest lead of the half into the break at 24-14. Coal Grove reeled off six straight points to start the third for a 30-14 edge, then closed the final six minutes with a Bryan Walters/photo small 12-8 run for its biggest lead of the night at 44-22 River Valley senior Alli Neville releases a shot attempt headed into the finale. The hosts — who hit nine three-pointers in the set- during the second half of Thursday night’s Ohio Valley back — received four trifectas from Beth Misner down Conference girls basketball game against Coal Grove See RAIDERS, B2 in Bidwell, Ohio. See WATERFORD, B6 Eagles soar past Trimble, 49-36 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — Good things come in threes, even if you don’t need them. The Eastern boys basketball team went without a three-point field goal for the second consecutive game, but the Eagles still didn’t have any trouble putting points on the board Friday night during a 49-36 victory over visiting Trimble in the Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division opener for both programs in Meigs County. The host Eagles (3-0, 1-0 TVC Hocking) shot a respectable 45 percent from the field, despite an 0-for-7 effort from behind the arc. Eastern, which has only one successful three-point make this season, has missed all 10 of its attempts in its last two outings, yet is still unbeaten after outscoring opponents by a combined 25 points this winter. The key for EHS has been on the defensive end, which was evident Friday night against the Tomcats — who fell to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in TVC Hocking play. Both teams were tied at 10 after eight minutes of play, but the Eagles stepped things up in the second canto — going on a 12-7 run to take a 22-17 edge into the intermission. The hosts also followed with a small 10-9 spurt in the third quarter for a 32-26 edge headed into the finale. Eastern, which made 13-of-17 free throws in the triumph for 76 percent, outscored the guests down the stretch by a 17-10 margin, allowing EHS to wrap up the 13-point decision — its largest of the young season. Max Carnahan led the Eagles and all scorers with 17 points, followed by Jacob Parker with 12 points and Zakk Heaton with eight markers. Carnahan also had game-highs of nine rebounds and eight assists for a near triple-double. Kirk Pullins contributed six points and Chase Cook added four markers, while Christian Amsbary rounded things out with two points. EHS ended up going 18-of40 from the field in the triumph and also had 13 turnovers. Cyrus Jones and Cody Bragg paced THS with 11 points apiece, followed by Chris Spears with six markers. Trimble went just 2-of-9 at the charity stripe for 22 percent. Eastern — the two-time defending TVC Hocking champion — goes against its former mentor Tuesday night when the Eagles travel to Stewart for a pivotal league matchup against Howie Caldwell and Federal Hocking at 6 p.m. Eastern 49, Trimble 36 T 10-7-9-10 — 36 E 10-12-10-17 — 49 TRIMBLE (0-2, 0-1 TVC Hocking):Konner Standley 2 0-2 5, Cyrus Jones 5 1-3 11, Justin Jewell 1 0-0 3, Chris Spears 2 0-0 6, Cody Bragg 5 1-4 11. TOTALS: 15 2-9 36. Three-point goals: 4 (Spears 2, Jewell, Standley). EASTERN (3-0, 1-0 TVC Hocking): Zakk Heaton 3 2-3 8, Max Carnahan 5 7-8 17, Christian Amsbary 1 0-0 2, Jacob Parker 5 2-4 12, Chase Cook 1 2-2 4, Kirk Pullins 3 0-0 6. TOTALS: 18 13-17 49. Three-point goals: None. Rebounds: 33. Field Goals: 18-40 (.450). �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 Sarah Hawley/photo Wahama’s Austin Jordan, center, goes up for a shot during the second half of Friday’s game at Southern. Wahama From Page B1 Wahama would get no closer than 17 points over the final eight minutes of play. Andrew Roseberry led the Tornadoes with 19 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Ryan Taylor and Nathan Roberts each had 13 points, Adam Pape scored five points, Kody Wolfe had four points, and Ethan Martin and Marcus Hill each added three points. Austin Jordan led the Wahama offense with 13 points, followed by Isaac Lee with eight points, Wyatt Zuspan and Tyler Roush with seven points each, and Hunter Oliver and Jacob Ortiz each scored two points. Southern had 39 rebounds in the game, including 17 on the offensive end, while Wahama had 38 rebounds. Ortiz led the White Falcons with 14 rebounds. The Tornadoes had 11 steals and 10 assists in the game, and Wahama had six assists and six steals. Each team committed 18 turnovers. Southern won the JV game by a 63-22 score. Casey Pickens and Chandler Drummer led Southern with 18 points and 17 points, respectively. Wahama was led by Derek Hysell, Michael Hendricks and Preston Hudnall with six points each. Bryan Walters/photo River Valley junior Mercedes Combs drives past a Coal Grove defender on her way to the basket Thursday night in the OVC opener for both teams in Bidwell, Ohio. The White Falcons won the freshman game by a 3528 score. Brent Larck and Wyatt Wooten each had nine points for the White Falcons, while Bradley McCoy had 14 points to lead Southern. Southern travels to South Gallia on Tuesday, while the White Falcons host Waterford in their home opener. Both games will begin with the JV game at 6 p.m. with 14 markers. The Lady Hornets committed 10 turnovers and were also 6-of-11 at the charity stripe for 55 percent. River Valley returns to action Thursday when it hosts Fairland in another OVC contest at 6 p.m. Raiders From Page B1 the stretch, which allowed RVHS to pull within 48-36 with 4:06 left in regulation. The guests closed the second half of the fourth quarter on a 10-6 run, allowing Coal Grove to wrap up the 16-point decision. Misner led the hosts with 14 points, followed by Cady Southern 60, Wahama 41 Gilmore with 13 points and W 7-14-9-11 — 41 Alli Neville with 10 markS 13-10-26-11 —60 ers. That trio combined for all nine trifectas, with each WAHAMA (0-1, 0-1 contributing at least two TVC Hocking): Austin Jor- makes in the setback. dan 6 0-2 13, Isaac Lee 4 0-0 8, Wyatt Zuspan 3 0-0 7, Tyler Roush 2 1-2 7, Hunter Oliver 1 0-0 2, Jacob Ortiz 1 0-0 2, Ian Kapp 0 0-0 0, Bryan Walters Michael Hendricks 0 0-0 0; bwalters@mydailytribune.com TOTALS: 17 1-6 41; Threepoint goals: 4 (Roush 2, ZusSTEWART, Ohio — pan 1, Jordan 1). You can’t lose them all. SOUTHERN (2-0, 1-0 After going winless last TVC Hocking): Andrew winter, the Federal HockRoseberry 7 4-6 19, Ryan ing girls basketball team Taylor 5 0-0 13, Nathan picked up its first victory Roberts 5 3-7 13, Adam since the 2009-2010 camPape 2 0-0 5, Kody Wolfe paign Thursday night dur1 2-4 4, Ethan Martin 1 1-3 ing a 45-34 triumph over 3, Marcus Hill 1 1-1 3, An- visiting Southern in a Tridrew Ginther 0 0-0 0, Dustin Valley Conference HockCuster 0 0-0 0; TOTALS: 22 ing Division matchup in 11-21 60; Three-point goals: Athens County. The host Lady Lancers 5 (Taylor 3, Roseberry 1, (1-3, 1-2 TVC Hocking) Pape 1). Chelsea Copley and Mercedes Combs rounded out the RVHS scoring with two points and one point, respectively. The Lady Raiders committed 12 turnovers and were also 3-of-10 at the free throw line for 30 percent. Jacy Jones paced Coal Grove with a game-high 20 points, with nine of those coming in the opening period. Ashley Adkins was next with 15 points, followed by Darrien Hankins Coal Grove 58, River Valley 42 CG 13-11-20-14 — 58 RV 10-4-8-20 — 42 COAL GROVE (3-0, 1-0 OVC): Jacy Jones 9 2-5 20, Deanna Bentley 0 0-0 0, Katey Erwin 2 0-0 4, Leah Crum 1 0-0 3, Ashley Adkins 5 4-4 15, Ashley Goad 0 0-0 0, Cheyenne Bellomy 0 0-0 0, Amanda Collins 1 0-2 2, Morgan Sites 0 0-0 0, Darrien Hankins 7 0-0 14. TOTALS: 25 6-11 58. Three-point goals: 2 (Crum, Adkins). Turnovers: 10. RIVER VALLEY (1-3, 0-1 OVC): Chelsea Copley 1 0-0 2, Shalin Comer 0 0-0 0, Beth Misner 5 0-0 14, Alli Neville 4 0-3 10, Alexis Hurt 0 0-0 0, Cady Gilmore 4 2-2 13, Mercedes Combs 0 1-5 1, Rachel Smith 0 0-0 0, Kaci Bryant 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 15 3-10 42. Threepoint goals: 9 (Misner 4, Gilmore 3, Neville 2). Turnovers: 12. Fed Hock topples Lady Tornadoes, 45-34 shot 46 percent from the field while limiting the Lady Tornadoes (1-3, 1-2) to just 9-of-63 shooting for 14 percent, which allowed FHHS to snap a year-plus long futility skid in girls hoops. The hosts were also outrebounded 36-32 and committed more turnovers (24-18) in the victory. Fed Hock started strong, as the hosts jumped out to a 16-6 first quarter edge before closing the half with a 13-11 run — giving the Lady Lancers a 29-17 intermission advantage. Both teams traded eight points apiece in the third canto for a 37-25 contest, and Southern only mustered a 9-8 spurt down the stretch run — allowing the hosts to wrap up the 11-point decision. Courtney Thomas paced SHS with 11 points, followed by Morgan Mc- Millan with nine points. Angie Eynon and Celestia Hendrix both contributed six markers, while Emily Ash and Jessica Riffle rounded things out with one point each. Southern was 16-of-29 at the free throw line for 55 percent and 0-for-6 from threepoint range. Cheyenne Singer led Fed Hock with gamehighs of 12 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Ashton Cale with 11 markers. Alex Putman also added nine points to the winning cause. FHHS connected on 16-of-35 field goal attempts and also went 1-for-4 from three-point range for 25 percent. The hosts were 12-of-23 at the charity stripe for 52 percent. Southern returns to action Monday when it hosts Miller in a TVC Hocking matchup at 6 p.m. 34 Fed Hock 45, Southern S 6-11-8-9 — 34 FH 16-13-8-8 — 45 SOUTHERN (1-3, 1-2 TVC Hocking): Courtney Thomas 2 7-8 11, Morgan McMillan 4 1-2 9, Emily Ash 0 1-4 1, Jessica Riffle 0 1-2 1, Sarah Lawrence 0 0-0 0, Jordan Huddleston 0 0-2 0, Angie Eynon 2 2-3 6, Celestia Hendrix 1 4-8 6. TOTALS: 9 1629 34. Three-point goals: None. FEDERAL HOCKING (1-3, 1-2 TVC Hocking): Carley Tabler 1 3-5 5, Ashton Cale 3 5-8 11, Whitney Gillian 0 4-5 4, Alex Putman 4 0-3 9, Cheyenne Singer 6 0-2 12, Taylor Carr 0 0-0 0, Megan Thompson 2 0-0 4. TOTALS: 16 12-23 45. Three-point goals: 1 (Putman). Lady Buckeyes roll past Meigs, 63-42 comfortable 32-19 cushion. NYHS kept that momentum going into the second half, as the guests went on a 12-9 spurt to take a commanding 44-28 advantage into the finale. Nelsonville-York closed regulation with 19-14 charge — which included a 3-of-6 effort at the charity stripe — to wrap up the 21-point triumph. Meigs connected on 17-of-40 field goal attempts for 43 percent, including a 2-of-5 effort from three-point territory for 40 percent. The hosts also had 32 rebounds, 11 steals, nine assists, six blocks and 37 turnovers as a team in the setback. Brook Andrus led the Lady Marauders with 11 points, followed by B ryan W alters bwalters @ mydailytribune . com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio —Two for one wasn’t a good deal for the Meigs girls basketball team Thursday night, as visiting Nelsonville-York went on a 26-13 surge over the middle quarters en route to a 63-42 victory during the TriValley Conference Ohio Division opener for both clubs at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium. The Lady Marauders (0-4, 0-1 TVC Ohio) kept pace with the opposition for eight minutes, as the hosts trailed 18-15 headed into the second canto. The Lady Buckeyes (2-0, 1-0), however, countered with a 14-4 run to enter the intermission with a When I am home ALONE I feel safe. I am protected. I have Life Alert®. help One touch of a button sends quickly in the event of a medical emergency, fall, home invasion, fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. New! 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Meigs returns to action Monday when it travels to The Plains for a TVC Ohio matchup with Athens at 6 p.m. Nelsonville-York 63, Meigs 42 NY 18-14-12-19 — 63 M 15-4-9-14 — 42 NELSONVILLEYORK (2-0, 1-0 TVC Ohio): Angela Meade 8 2-3 18, Brooke Breeze 4 0-0 8, Jennah Addis 2 1-3 5, Megan Bishop 2 3-4 7, Madison Davis 5 2-4 12, Abbie Talbert 3 0-2 6, Cassidy Dupler 1 1-2 3, Shelby True 0 4-4 4. TOTALS: 25 13-22 63. Three-point goals: None. MEIGS (0-4, 0-1 TVC Ohio): Dani Cullums 2 1-4 5, Tori Wolfe 1 2-2 4, Hannah Cremeans 3 2-2 8, Brook Andrus 4 1-4 11, Kelsey Hudson 2 0-2 4, Morgan Russell 5 0-0 10, Meredith Gaul 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 17 6-14 42. Three-point goals: 2 (Andrus 2). �Sunday, December 11, 2011 EMPLOYMENT Drivers & Delivery Drivers: start up to $0.41 per mile,home weekly or bi-weekly. CDLA 6mo, OTR req. 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MOLLOHAN CARPET 317 ST RT 7 N GALLIPOLIS, OH 740-446-7444 Firewood for 740-367-0606 740-367-7550 Sale or RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. Gun Show, Jackson, Dec. 31 & Jan 1, Canter's Cave 4-H Camp, Adm. $5, 150 - 6' Tbls, $35, 740-667-0412 Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Apartment for Rent Upstairs Apt.- Kitchen furnished- 1 or 2 people @ 238 1st Ave. $495 + Utilities & deposit-No Pets 446-4926 Pictures that have been placed in ads at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked up will be discarded. Will do tree trimming, fix & clean gutters, repair driveway cracks, odd jobs. Sr discount. Licensed & bonded. 304-882-3959 Will do tree trimming, fix & clean gutters, repair driveway cracks, odd jobs. Sr discount. Licensed & bonded. 304-882-3959 SERVICES Other Services Pet Cremations. 740-446-3745 Twin Rivers Tower is accepting applications for waiting list for HUD subsidized, 1-BR apartment for the elderly/disabled, call 675-6679 Commercial Lost & Found Notices Call Professional Services SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. Ron Evans Jackson, OH 800-537-9528 Repairs Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 MERCHANDISE Fuel / Oil / Coal / Wood / Gas Miscellaneous Fed. Reserve Note, U.S Currency $1000 Dollar Bill, 1934series. $1750.00 & 20Silver Dollars, Common Dates, $29.00 Each. Firm. Serious Calls Only 740-533-3870 Medical Equipment -Scooter, Hospital Bed, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Potty Chair, Shower Chair, Call 740-612-5386 After 4pm for prices. Also have a Lift seat for Van willing to sell Van with lift Seat. Want To Buy Want to buy Junk Cars, Call 740-388-0884 Absolute Top Dollar - silver/gold coins, any 10K/14K/18K gold jewelry, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 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 Trucks Joe's TV Repair on most makes & Models. House Calls 304-675-1724 For Sale: 1998 Chevy Silverado 4x4; 121,000 mi. $4500 firm 446-0470 FINANCIAL Paying Cash for junk,Cars,Trucks,Vans,Call 740-388-0011 or 740-441-7870. No Sunday calls. Want To Buy REAL ESTATE SALES Houses For Sale 3 BR, 2 BA, new roof, 2 car garage, on db lot, storage bldg, above ground pool. New Haven, WV 304-593-1800 3 BR, 2 BA, new roof, 2 car garage, on db lot, storage bldg, above ground pool. New Haven, WV 304-593-1800 3bdr, 1 bath, 2 lots, close to park & school Racine, Oh 740-416-1763 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 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up AC, W/D hook-up, tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 FIRST MONTH FREE 2 & 3 BR apts, $385 & up, sec dep $300 & up AC, W/D hook-up, tenant pays elec, EHO Ellm View Apts 304-882-3017 Large Very Nice 2 BR - 2 Bath Apartment located on 588 $550mo. includes Trash & Water. No Pets. Call 419-359-1768 or 419-308-9741. 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 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 Like new 2 bedroom apt., stove, ref, dishwasher, w/d hookup, central heat & air, 15 min from Athens, SR 33, $465/month +util & dep., No pets, 740-541-4119 smoke free Like new, spacious 1 bedroom apt., stove, ref, w/d hookup, SR 33, 15 min from Athens, $350/mo+util & dep, No pets, 740-541-4119, smoke free Middleport- 2 br. furnished apt., utilities paid, dep & ref, No pets, 740-992-0165 RENT SPECIALS Jordan Landing Apts-2, 3, & 4 BR units avail. Rent plus dep & elec. No pets. 304-610-0776 2 acres prime realty, formally Save-a-Lot and Christ Academy. $135,000. 304-675-3370 or 304-674-5675 2 acres prime realty, formally Save-a-Lot and Christ Academy. $135,000. 304-675-3370 or 304-674-5675 Houses For Rent 3 BR house for rent, $475, Syracuse, no pets. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 3 BR house for rent, $475, Syracuse, no pets. 304-675-5332 or 740-591-0265 3 BR, 1.5 BA, New Haven, $600 rent, $600 dep. 423-741-0040 or 740-286-1728 3 BR, 1.5 BA, New Haven, $600 rent, $600 dep. 423-741-0040 or 740-286-1728 3-Bedroom House newly decorated, with Full Basement. GOOD Location. NO SMOKING & NO PETS Rental History & References a must. $500 mo / $ 500 dep. plus utilities 446-4559 3BR, 1 BA, det garage on 1+acre. Includes grape orchard & fenced garden area. Located on Crab Creek. $500 mo plus util. Serious inquires only. 304-812-0337 3BR, 1 BA, det garage on 1+acre. Includes grape orchard & fenced garden area. Located on Crab Creek. $500 mo plus util. Serious inquires only. 304-812-0337 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 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 Land (Acreage) Gallia Co. Just open on Goetting Rd., home on 49 acres $122,900 or 5 acres $16,900. SR218 5 acres 21,500 or off SR554 8 acres $12,500. Meigs Co. Dyesville 21 wooded acres $28,500 or Danville 8 acres $19,900. More @ www.brunerland.com or call 740-441-1492. We gladly finance! MANUFACTURED HOUSING Rentals FURNISHED 3 BR DBL WIDE SR 143, Pomeroy, Oh. Some Utilities Included. W/D $625 mo. NO PETS. 740-591-5174 Sales "URGENT" Trades Needed Paying Top Dollar 740-423-9724 or 866-338-3201 Repo's Available 740)446-3570 Call WOW! Gov't program now available on manufactured homes. Call while funds last! 740-446-3570 Need a New Home? Can't get Financing? We can Help!! We Pay Top $$$ for Trades 740-423-9724 or 866-338-3201 Not A Deal! But A Steal! New Homes starting as Low as $29,999. We Pay Top $$$ for Trades 740-423-9724 or 866-338-3201 RESORT PROPERTY EMPLOYMENT Clerical Secretary NeededMeigs County Prosecutor's Office seeks motivated individual for full-time secretary/receptionist. Knowledge of Word, good typing and phone skills a must. Prior legal experience preferred, but not required. Please send resume to Colleen S. Williams, Prosecuting Attorney, 117 West Second Street, Pomeroy, Oh 45769. No phone calls please Drivers & Delivery SEMI-DUMP AND BULK TANKLOCAL & REGIONAL RTS. R&J Trucking is seeking qualified CDL drivers for local and regional routes with our Semi-Dumps and regional driving positions with our Bulk Tanker division. We feature weekend home time for our regional drivers, we offer health & dental insurance, vacation and bonus pays, 401(K) and safety awards. Applicants must be over 23 yrs., & have at least 1 yr. commercial driving exp. Haz-Mat Cert., and a clean driving record. Contact Kent at 800-462-9365 www.rjtrucking.com E.O.E Help Wanted- General Heartland Publications Ohio Valley Newspapers has an opening for a dedicated, diligent and results orientated salesperson capable of developing multi-media campaigns for advertisers. You must be a problem solver, goal oriented, have a positive attitude, and have the ability to multi-task in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment. Must have reliable transportation and clean driving record. We seek success driven individuals looking to build a future with a growing organization with publications in Gallipolis, OH Pomeroy, OH and Point Pleasant, WV. Please email cover letter, resume and references to Sammy M. Lopez slopez@heartlandpublications. com PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, December 17 – 10:00 a.m. 19 Arbor Drive, The Plains, OH DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 33 west of Athens turn south on Johnson Road (Athens Messenger), at curve turn on Arbor Road go through Eclipse Company Town to first house on left, watch for signs. VEHICLE, RIDING TRACTOR & TOOLS: Eton 90 Viper ATV, 2002 Ford Sport Truck 2WD/4.0/5 Speed w/47,000 miles in excellent condition (Sold with owner’s consent), 2006 Nissan Sentra Sedan w/51,000 miles in excellent condition, Cub Cadet 2166 Riding Lawn Tractor, push mower, weed eater trimmer, Schwinn LeTour III bicycle, approximately 20 board feet Western Red Cedar wood, 2-Craftsman (7.5 & 15 gallon) air compressors, small metal detector, live traps, air nailer, Delta compound miter saw, router, Poulan 14” electric chain saw, long handled lopers, pole pruner, 7 x 7 tent, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: 2-antique upholstered rocking chairs w/foot stools, arm chair, wrought iron upholstered bench, 2-drawer chest of drawers, oak desk chair, Cookoo Clock, 2-mounted deer heads, boot jack, glassware including handpainted Germany & Bavaria pieces, 2-china sugar bowl/creamer sets, stemware, 16-collector plates, 3-Hummel figurines, 3-school bells (1-large), 4-green glass insulators, 12+ old cigar boxes, some coins (jar of pennys), crank churn (no jar), several political buttons (Eisenhauer/Johnson/Kennedy), lots of costume jewelry & pocket watches, Gents 10k gold diamond ring w/one round brilliant 0.18cts. diamond, and Ladies 14k gold diamond ring setting for 4 marquise diamonds (missing one) total diamond weight “as is” 0.20cts. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS: Pronto Electric Power Chair, 2-Hideabed sofas, sofa, loveseat, 2-rocker/recliners, 2-nice recliners, 2-glider rocking chairs, Boston style rocking chair, cherry end & coffee tables, oak sofa table & oak coffee & end tables, Simply Amish solid oak sofa & end tables, Entertainment Center, Sharp video camera, Zenith portable TV, Magnavox TV w/stand, Phillips VCR, newer TV/DVD/VCR combo unit, several lamps, china cabinet, 4-dining tables & chairs (1-oak set), 4-bar stools, baker’s rack, large mirror, several framed prints, 2-computer desks, HP photo printer, scanner, roll top desk, 2-dr. file cabinet, 2-record cabinets, 2-drawer spool table, sewing machine & sewing stand, bedroom set (queen bed w/newer Springwall mattress set) complete, pine bedroom set complete, full size bed complete, 2-chest of drawers, maple dresser w/mirror, gun cabinet, miscellaneous kitchen glassware, pots, pans, small kitchen appliances, food dehydrator, 2-sets of china, small Sentry safe, Roper washer, Frigidaire dryer, patio table/chairs, humidifier, Electrolux/Eureka/Rainbow sweepers, box fans, linens & bedding, jewelry armoire, assorted knick knacks, Christmas decorations, 2-deer & goose lawn figures, fountain, and other miscellaneous items, TERMS: Credit Cards, Cash or Check w/positive I.D. Checks over $1000 must have bank authorization of funds available. Food will be available. Not responsible for loss or accidents. Estate of Elizabeth Jean McKibben, Athens County Case #20101095 By Gary McKibben, Co-Executor SHAMROCK AUCTION SERVICE WEB: www.shamrock-auctions.com AUCTIONEERS: John Patrick “Pat” Sheridan, Kerry Sheridan-Boyd, Mike Boyd, Brent King Email: ShamrockAuction@aol.com PH: 740-592-4310 or 800-419-9122 �Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Help Wanted- General Auto Repair MEAL TRANSPORTER Gallia Co. Council on Aging/Senior Resource Center is currently accepting applications for Home Delivered Meal Transporter to deliver meals to older adults 16 hours per week. You must have a valid driver's license and be an insurable risk. You must be able to read,write and follow directions. EEO. WANTED : Experienced Bodyman - Apply in person at Smith Chevrolet Buick 1911 Eastern Ave, See Glen in Body Shop 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm M-F. Wanted: Experienced copier service technician. Computer experience preferred. Gallipolis & surrounding areas. Send Resume to: Ashland Office Supply; PO Box 2409; Ashland, KY 41105 Medical PT/FT position avail immed for clinical asst. Apps may be p/u Mon-Fri 8-4 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 112. 304-675-1244 PT/FT position avail immed for clinical asst. Apps may be p/u Mon-Fri 8-4 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 112. 304-675-1244 SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliances LP gas Maytag 4 burner stove w/self cleaning oven $180. GE Space maker XL 1400 Microwave (fits over stove) $150. Color Cream/both or $300 for both. 740-645-3743 Manufactured Homes 2-BR 1 bath small mobile home for rent. 1-2 persons only. Water/Trash paid. NO PETS! Great Location @ Johnsons Mobile Home Park! Call 740-446-3160. 2BR, 1BA, on Farm $550/month with utility allowance, 540-729-1331 2BR, 1BA, Mobile Home for Rent, NO Pets, All Electric, Central Air 740-446-4234 or 740-208-7861 2BR, No Pets, near Clay School. $425/month 740-256-1664 Layaway now! Lock-in price for only $250. Clayton Homes, Barboursville. 304-736-3888 Layaway now! Lock-in price for only $250. Clayton Homes, Barboursville. 304-736-3888 LOT MODEL CLEARANCE HOMES MUST GO! $0 with land. Clayton Homes, Barboursville. 304-736-3888 LOT MODEL CLEARANCE HOMES MUST GO! $0 with land. Clayton Homes, Barboursville. 304-736-3888 We are currently accepting applications for the following position: Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B4 Marcum Construction and General Contracting Mike W. Marcum - Owner • 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 60231179 Sunday, December 11, 2011 Patterson Construction No Job To Big or To Small We Do It All Roofing, Siding, Remodel, Decks, Porches, Pole barns and Custom Built Homes FREE ESTIMATES 740-388-8931 l l a 740-853-1024 C Abbyshire Place provides its residents with professional care and personal attention through a team of trained medical professionals. We are currently looking to add dedicated individuals in the following position: Clinical Manager • Currently licensed as an RN. •Competitive Wages • LTC experience preferred. •Paid Vacations • Wound care experience preferred. & Holidays • Previous supervisory experience. •Full Benefits Package • Knowledge of local, state and •Tuition federal regulations pertaining to Reimbursement facility functions. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. YOUNG’S CARPENTER SERVICE • Complete remodeling • Room additions New garages • Plumbing Roofing & Gutters • Vinyl Siding & Painting Patios & Porch Decks For all your Building Needs! Call Vic Young 740-992-6215 • 740-591-0195 Pomeroy, Ohio • Licensed & Bonded WV036725 In business for over 36 years MDS Nurse Full-time •Registered Nurse preferred •Minimum one year experience with MDS/RAI We offer excellent process in a LTC setting benefits including: •Knowledgeable regarding completion of PPS and • Competitive wages OBRA assessments • Full benefit package •Ability to adapt to the changes from MDS 2.0 • Paid vacations and to MDS 3.0 holidays •Knowledgeable regarding CAAs and linking analysis to resident specific care plans •Strong leadership skills Apply in person: Abbyshire Place, 311 Buckridge RoadBidwell, OH 45614 Or Email vhcjobs@vrablehealthcare.com Or Online at: www.vrablehealthcare.com SNOW REMOVAL www.vrablehealthcare.com Equal Opportunity Employer Holzer Assisted Living - Gallipolis RESIDENT ASSISTANTS EOE Public Auto Auction If you are interested in becoming a part of our Assisted Living Community, we are seeking Resident Assistants. Want to SELL your vehicle? Bring it to the Auction We offer competitive wages and employment benefits! Want to BUY a vehicle? Find it at the Auction Please stop by and see Peggy Williams, BSN, RN Executive Director or Loretta Schartiger at: Dealers use auctions to find good selections and to offer their vehicle in front of a host of buyers. NOW YOU CAN TO! Cancer Support Group 300 Briarwood Drive Gallipolis, OH 45631 740.441.9633 EOE 60272037 Thursday evenings at 6pm in Mason WV Mason Auto Auction LLC 776 Adamsville Rd. • Mason, WV Phone: 304-674-5002 or visit www.masonaa.com French 500 Room Thursday December 15 5pm For more information Call 740-446-5679 60269932 Wood Working Equipment Auction Absolute- Bank Ordered Friday Dec. 16th at 10AM Doors open at 8AM Known as “Timber Creek Custom Cabinetry” Gallipolis OH Everything will be sold down to the bare walls! Directions: Off of 35 take the Gallipolis/Vinton exit (Rt. 160). Watch for “Joe R. Pyle” Auction Signs 2007 Komo VR-512 Extreme CNC Router • Ultra Spec GS-623 Molder • Ultra 300 Cutterhead Profile Grinder • Blesse Levia 330-1350 Sander • Silver SR-6600 GA Rip Saw • Ingersollran Air Compressor • 2006 Silver Planer •Taylor Model 12 Clamp Carrier • (2) Larick Profile Sanders • Numatic Air Table • Industrial Router •Large Selection of Various sizes (Lenghts & widths) of Oak, Cherry, Pine, ect ... (Cabinetry wood) • Box Trailer (for storage only) Note: This is a partial listing. Items have been moved to storage and were not available at the time for photo’s. Items to include Forklift, Multiple Large Routers, Shappers & Planer Jointers. Watch Website for additional photos. FOR COMPLETE LISTING AND PHOTOS visit our website Are you interested in becoming part of the Holzer Team? Holzer Home Health/Hospice are looking for individuals to fill the following positions: ★ COTA ★ RN’s ★ LPN’s ★ AIDES JOE R. PYLE AUCTION & REALTY CO. Excellent wages and benefits available! Joe R. Pyle - Broker If interested, please contact 1-888-875-1599 Mt. Morris, PA . Shinnston, WV WV212 . PAAU001708 . OH2011000149 60269944 Information Technology Support Technician Holzer Medical Center www.joerpyleauctions.com Apply in person: Abbyshire Place 311 Buckridge Road, Bidwell, OH 45614 Or Email vhcjobs@vrablehealthcare.com Or Online at: Jamie Northup 740.441.8052 Or apply online at: www.holzer.org EOE Put your experience to use with ElectroCraft, a global leader in motion engineered solutions. Candidates will assist in the support and maintenance of IT hardware systems and software applications. Will also perform routine installation, testing, and analysis of all elements of LAN, WAN and/or desktop systems, including power, software, hardware, communications equipment, and networks. Will also monitor and control the performance and status of system resources utilizing software and hardware tools, identify and diagnose problems and factors affecting performance, and make changes to improve service. Act as first and basic second level application support for PC client and server based applications. Other specific areas of responsibility are corporate client and server computers, backup systems, antivirus, email, and internal telecommunication systems. Associate’s Degree in Computer/Technology related field (equivalent experience will be considered) is required with two years of related support experience. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical and dental insurance, as well as 401k. For immediate consideration, please mail your resume and cover letter to: Electrocraft – Human Resources 250 McCormick Road Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 Or fax to 740-441-6305. An equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. mydailytribune.com �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B5 Fall From Page B1 was outrebounded 40-31 — also committed eight turnovers in the finale. Bryce Amos paced the Blue Devils with 18 points, followed by Nick Saunders with eight markers. Justin Bailey and Caleb Craft added four points apiece, while Jimmy Clagg chipped in three for the hosts. Joel Johnston and Jeremy Wilson rounded out the scoring with two markers each. GAHS was 10-of-19 at the free throw line for 53 percent. Chesapeake had four players reach double figures, led by Eric Kennedy with a game-high 24 points. Austin McMaster was next with 16 points, followed by Javon Thompson with 11 and Brandon Noble with 10 markers. CHS was 29-of-41 at the charity stripe for 71 percent. Gallia Academy traveled to Athens Saturday for a non-conference matchup and returns to action Tuesady when it travels to Vincent for its SEOAL opener against Warren at 6 p.m. Chesapeake 79, Gallia Academy 41 C 17-21-19-22 — 79 GA 9-19-6-7 — 41 CHESAPEAKE (20): Taylor Banaci 1 0-0 2, Austin Carpenter 1 0-0 2, Patrick Hintz 0 4-4 4, Mikey Walters 0 0-0 0, Caleb Lindsey 1 0-0 2, Eric Kennedy 6 10-12 24, Brandon Noble 3 3-6 10, Shane Stephens 1 0-0 2, Javon Thompson 3 6-10 11, Austin McMaster 6 4-5 16, Chad Meadows 1 2-4 4. TOTALS: 23 29-41 79. Three-point goals: 4 (Kennedy 2, Noble, Thompson). Turnovers: 13. Field Goals: 23-60 (.383). Rebounds: 40. GALLIA ACADEMY (1-2): Reid Eastman 0 0-0 0, Logan Allison 0 0-0 0, Joel Johnston 1 0-2 2, Justin Bailey 2 0-1 4, Caleb Craft 1 2-2 4, Nick Saunders 2 3-4 8, Bryce Amos 6 4-6 18, Wade Jarrell 0 0-2 0, Aaron Jackson 0 0-0 0, Sean Long 0 0-0 0, Jeremy Wilson 1 0-0 2, Cody Call 0 0-0 0, Seth Atkins 0 0-0 0, Jimmy Clagg 1 1-2 3. TOTALS: 14 10-19 41. Three-point goals: 3 Bryan Walters/photo (Amos 2, Saunders). TurnGallia Academy junior Jeremy Wilson (44) goes in for a layup attempt during the second half of Friday night’s overs: 30. Field Goals: 14non-conference basketball game against Chesapeake in Centenary, Ohio. 52 (.269). Rebounds: 31. Sunday’s TV Listings Monday’s TV Listings �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Waterford From Page B1 hit a jumper off an assist from Janelle Pugh with 15 seconds in the opening stanza. Jenna Burdette’s bucket with six seconds left set the first quarter score, and while the Lady Eagles would cut the lead under 10, they could never get any closer than seven. “Our defense did a really good job,” said Waterford junior Chelsey Paxton, who had 10 points and five boards. Pugh’s basket off an assist from Olivia Sprague 13 seconds into the second quarter put Waterford ahead 22-6, but it also sparked some life in the Lady Eagles. Eastern went on an 8-2 run to cut the margin down to eight, 24-16, on a basket from Jenna Burdette, who led all players with 27 points but also 10 turnovers, with 3:52 to play before the break. The Lady Eagles cut the margin down to seven on another basket from Jenna Burdette with 3:17 in the first half, but Waterford answered down the stretch as Hannah Offenberger hit a jumper to spur the Lady Wildcats on a 5-2 run to close out the half. Waterford’s play in the second quarter was done completely without Emily Brown, who picked up her second foul late in the first quarter after accounting for 12 points in the opening stanza. “We had different players step up,” Close said. “That’s part of the total team effort. Everybody has to be involved. There’s not one or two of us that can carry us.” Leading 30-20 at the break, Waterford had forced Eastern into 14 turnovers while committing just eight. More importantly, the Lady ’Cats were 12-of-20 from the free throw line opposed to 3-of-7 for Eastern. “I think they were just getting frustrated with how we were running the ball,” Emily Brown said of the free throws. For the first time in several years, Waterford did not rely on an aggressive pressure defense to create the offense. Instead, it was a steady, patient attack that led to wide open layups and recovery fouls for points. “In practice that’s what we’ve really been working on, is patience,” Paxton said. Staying patient had Waterford rebuilding a 14 point lead, 36-22, when Paxton converted a layup off Brown’s assist with 6:08 to play in the third quarter. Eastern would rebound once again to cut into the deficit, but couldn’t get it below 10 in the third and the Lady Wildcats led 45-31 heading into the final stanza when Brooke Drayer hit a jumper in the lane with 13 seconds left in the period. Down by 14, Eastern struggled to find life in the final stanza, turning to its standout guard for offensive production. Jenna Burdette’s three-pointer off an assist from Jordan Parker made the deficit just nine points, 50-41, with 2:38 to play, but the Lady Eagles could get no closer as Waterford hit three free throws in the final two minutes of play and got another easy layup from Paxton to hold off the charge. “When we executed and we did things right everybody becomes effective,” John Burdette said. “We just weren’t effective (Thursday) night.” Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 After getting 1-of-2 free throws from Drayer with 20.8 seconds left to make the score 55-43, Jenna Burdette proceeded to hit 1-of-2 with 18.7 remaining to set the final score. “We’ve got a lot of room for improvement, but that was a great early season test and they answered the bell,” Close praised. With both teams having players in foul trouble, minutes off the bench became huge as Waterford made the key plays at the right times. “The little plays are what our team builds off of,” Paxton said. Round two of the bout takes place Jan. 19 at Eastern. “We’ve just got to stay on task and stay prepared,” Emily Brown said. “If we all continue to play as a team, play together, we’ll be just fine.” Kevin Pierson is a sports writer for the Marietta Times in Marietta, Ohio. Waterford 55, Eastern 44 E 6-14-11-13 — 44 W 20-10-15-10 — 55 EASTERN (1-1, 1-1 TVC Hocking): Brenna Holter 1 0-2 2, Jordan Parker 1 0-0 2, Jenna Burdette 9 5-8 27, Katie Keller 1 0-0 2, Kelsey Meyers 0 0-0 0, Maddie Rigsby 4 0-0 8, Haley Gillian 0 0-0 0, Savannah Hawley 1 0-1 3, Gabby Hendrix 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 17 5-11 44. Three-point goals: 5 (Burdette 4, Hawley). WATERFORD (3-0): Hannah Offenberger 1 0-0 2, Chelsey Paxton 5 0-2 10, Brooke Drayer 3 3-5 10, Emily Brown 4 11-13 19, Kaitlin Pottmeyer 1 2-2 4, Hannah Brown 2 1-3 5, Olivia Sprague 0 0-0 0, Janelle Pugh 2 0-0 4, Hannah Dailey 0 1-4 1, Alicia Donahue 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 18 1728 55. Three-point goals: 1 (Drayer). LSU defensive backs take 2 awards ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) It has been LSU’s year in college football, and it was the Tigers’ night at the 21st annual College Football Awards. Members of the Tigers’ secondary won two of the major awards presented Thursday night. Cornerback and Heisman Trophy nominee Tyrann Mathieu won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the college defensive player of the year, and teammate Morris Claiborne was took the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s outstanding defensive back. The 5-foot-9, 175-pound Mathieu is the second straight LSU back to win the Bednarik Award, following Patrick Peterson, who turned over his No. 7 to Mathieu. “I talked to him before I came here. I asked him what to wear and he just said to look sharp,” Mathieu said. “He knew that I was going to win the award. I definitely had his vote.” Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck won the Maxwell Award as the player of the year, and Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III received the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. Both are nominees for the Heisman Trophy, which will be awarded Saturday in New York. Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State became the second two-time winner of the Biletnikof Award as the nation’s outstanding receiver. Alabama’s Trent Richardson, another Heisman finalist, won the Doak Walker Award as the top running back, and Alabama teammate Barrett Jones won the Outland Trophy as the nation’s outstanding interior lineman. Texas A&M’s Randy Bullock won the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, and Ryan Allen of Louisiana Tech won the Ray Guy Award as the best punter. Claiborne, who plays the other corner on LSU’s defense, said the Tigers’ secondary didn’t expect to miss a beat after Peterson moved on to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. “Just because we lost a good player doesn’t mean another good player can’t be born,” Claiborne said. “We always looked at (Peterson) like he’s the man, and that was a big part of it. We said we’ve got to get back and get the Thorpe award again. He always put that in our ear.” Top-ranked and undefeated LSU will play Alabama in the BCS national championship game Jan. 9. “I’ve put in a lot of hard work and I’m definitely surrounded by a bunch of guys that make me a great player,” Mathieu said. “We’ve put ourselves in position to win a national championship.” He’s not so sure he is in a good position to become the first defensive Heisman Trophy winner since Michigan’s Charles Woodson in 1997. “I’m definitely a Heisman long shot, being a defensive player,” he said. “At least that’s what history says.” Griffin is the seventh quarterback from the Big 12 to win the O’Brien award in the last 11 years. He was selected over Luck and Houston’s Case Keenum, the national passing leader with 392.2 yards per game, 45 touchdown passes and only five interceptions. Griffin (333.2 yards per game, 36 touchdown passes, six interceptions) led Baylor to a 9-3 season and an Alamo Bowl berth. Blackmon caught 113 passes for 1,336 yards and 15 touchdowns to join Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree (2007-08) as a two-time Biletnikof winner. URG soccer trio named NCAA OKs extra coaches NAIA All-Americans for bowl, recruiting at OSU Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Three members of the University of Rio Grande men’s soccer team have been selected to the 2011 NAIA All-America Teams after helping the RedStorm to a 19-win season and trip to the NAIA national quarterfinals. Junior defender Richard Isberner (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and senior midfielder Joel Thiessen (Newcastle, Australia) both were named to the first team, while senior defender Neil Harries (Lancashire, England) earned second team honors. “To have three guys listed as All-Americans is a great accomplishment and recognition for our program and for them as individuals,” said Rio Grande head coach Scott Morrissey. “I’m happy for each of them. I think we missed out on some of that recognition last year because we bowed out in the Round of 16. We lost in the final eight this year, but I think the members of the selection committee saw us play and they felt we had some decent players.” Rio Grande, the No. 5 seed in the national tournament, finished 19-3 after falling to 12th-seeded William Carey (Miss.) in the quarterfinal round. The RedStorm’s other losses came at the hands of MidSouth Conference rival – and eventual national champion – Lindsey Wilson. Isberner enjoyed the biggest year of the trio, all of whom were also recently named to the all-MSC team. Isberner, the MSC Player of the Year, led the nation in points (76), was second in goals (29) and tied for the top spot in assists (18). He had five goals and five assists in a 14-0 win over St. Catharine College in the opening round of the conference tournament, setting a new school record for points (15) in a single game. “Richie had a really good year and he’s very deserving of the recognition,” Morrissey said. “So much goes through him. He’s a great back-to-goal kind of target, he understands the game – we got some really positive play from him for the most part. I can honestly say that, in the three years he’s been with us, he’s gotten better each year and that’s a hard thing to do. I’ve seen a number of players who have started off well but, by the time they’re done, they’ve fizzled off. That’s not been the case with him.” Thiessen ranked second in the MSC and fourth in the country with 16 assists. His 12 goals ranked sixth in the MSC and his 40 points were good enough for third in the league and a tie for 16th nationally. Thiessen finished his RedStrom career with 21 goals, 25 assists and 67 points in 64 games. “Joel was with us for three years and the big thing about him is the presence he brings to the field,” said Morrissey. “He’s a good, hard-nosed player and a great deliverer of a dead ball. So many coaches talk about what a weapon he is just because of that and he scored a lot of goals off of direct kicks. It’s a nice piece of recognition for him closing out his career.” Harries, who had four goals and four assists this season, was the recipient of some overdue accolades in the eyes of his coach. “I told Neil this came a year late because he should’ve been an All-American last year as a junior,” Morrissey said. “Neil’s a good central defender with a really good presence. He’s been a great four-year player for us. He was, by far, one of our top players last year and he was again this season. He didn’t get the recognition a year ago, but it finally came this time around. I think he was good enough to be a firstteamer but, apparently, some other coaches – the ones on the committee – didn’t agree with me. I’m pleased he got what he did, though.” Harries finished his Rio Grande career with 10 goals and 11 assists in 85 games. Joining Isberner and Thiessen on the first team were forwards DeShorn Brown of Mobile (Ala), Nate Polak of Hastings (Neb.) and Paul Islas of Fresno Pacific (Calif.); midfielders Lebogang Moloto of Lindsey Wilson and Goggin Boyoko from Auburn Montgomery (Ala.); defenders Chris Williams of Lindsey Wilson, Nate Byarly from Baker (Kan.) and Derek Prinz of Hastings (Neb.); and goalkeeper Carl Goody of William Carey (Miss.). Prinz was named the national Player of the Year. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State asked for and received NCAA approval to exceed the limit of football coaches on staff through the Buckeyes’ bowl game. The existing staff, under Luke Fickell, will prepare the Buckeyes on the field in the days leading up to and including their Gator Bowl game against Florida on Jan. 2. Then there is incoming coach Urban Meyer, who will handle only recruiting while hiring his own assistants. Athletic director Gene Smith said the split staffs were “normal in some transitions.” He added, “We are operating within allowable NCAA and Big Ten rules.” Ohio State requested the waiver permitting the arrangement and it was verbally approved by the NCAA on Nov. 28, the day the university officially introduced Meyer as its new head coach. Fickell has served as an interim head coach since Jim Tressel was pressured to resign on May 30 in the wake of a scandal involving Buckeyes accepting cash and tattoos for signed memorabilia. The waiver specifies that no more than 10 coaches and no more than seven at any one time may be involved in recruiting. Ohio State asked for the waiver because otherwise it would have exceeded the maximum number of allowed coaches under NCAA rules. There have been some rumblings at other schools that the waiver gives Ohio State a competitive advantage because their coaching staffs must deal with bowl preparations and recruiting at the same time with no additional people. Smith said he didn’t understand why other schools would be complaining. “We have only one coach who is not coaching and that’s coach Meyer,” he said. “We don’t have a whole new staff out their recruiting. Keep in mind, the guys we have recruiting are also coaching.” The NCAA and Big Ten did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Chris Rogers, assistant athletic director for compliance at Ohio State, said in an email that the school has taken steps to ensure that it does not exceed the number of coaches working on either the bowl game or recruiting. “As is common in situations where coaching staff changes occur prior to postseason competition, the institution filed a waiver with the NCAA to allow incoming coaching staff members to engage in recruiting activities only, while outgoing coaching staff members engage in on-field coaching activities,” he said. “Incoming coaching staff members have been added to the institution’s list of permissible recruiting coaches as they have been hired. At no point in time has the institution been over the permissible limit of on-field coaches or recruiting coaches.” Ohio State is still awaiting final word from the NCAA on its sanctions for several problems over the past year. Tressel was forced out after it was revealed that he knew players had likely broken NCAA rules by accepting improper benefits from the subject of a federal drug-trafficking probe. Several players were also suspended for taking the money and tattoos. In subsequent revelations, players were suspended for accepting envelopes filled with $200 for attending a charity event in suburban Cleveland, and other players were overpaid for summer jobs. The NCAA has charged Ohio State with “failure to monitor” its athletic program as a result of the ongoing problems. Yet the NCAA officially approved Ohio State’s request for the waiver in a tersely worded decision on Dec. 7. Under the heading “Decision” is the word “Approved.” Under “Conditions” the NCAA offered the limitations on the number of coaches who can be involved in recruiting. The NCAA cited “extenuating circumstances surrounding the changes in coaching personnel and the timing of the bowl game” as the rationale for its decision to permit Ohio State to exceed the number of allowable coaches on staff. Smith also confirmed on Friday that Iowa State assistant Tom Herman would be joining Meyer’s staff as quarterbacks coach and would be a candidate to also serve as offensive coordinator. WVU tops Wildcats in double over time, 85-80 WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins knew exactly how he wanted a key play to go near the end of regulation. Kansas State coach Frank Martin said he should have known what his mentor was planning to do. Kevin Jones hit a tying baseline 3-pointer to force overtime and had 30 points and 12 rebounds in West Virginia’s 85-80 double-overtime victory Thursday night over Kansas State. “That’s absolutely the shot we wanted,” Huggins said of Jones’ jumper with 13.3 seconds left. “I thought KJ had it going pretty good.” Darryl Bryant had 25 points for West Virginia (5-2). Deniz Kilicli added 12 points. Rodney McGruder scored 20 for Kansas State (5-1), while Will Spradling had 16 points and Thomas Gipson added 15. The game between the future Big 12 foes on a neutral court the crowd heavily favoring Kansas State in Wichita brought together Huggins and Martin. Martin took over at K-State when Huggins left for the Mountaineers job in 2007. The matchup was originally part of a two-game series but West Virginia is set to leave the Big East, perhaps as soon as next year. There were 17 ties and nine lead changes between the teams that mirrored each other. “We don’t generally play against people who play as hard as we do,” Huggins said. After West Virginia’s Aaron Brown hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 50.9 seconds remaining in the first overtime, K-State rallied and McGruder lofted in a floater with 6.2 seconds on the clock, leading to a second overtime. Each team scored on its first three possessions of the second extra period, and the score was tied going into the final minute. The Mountaineers went back to Jones in the post, and his baby hook with 26.6 seconds left gave West Virginia the lead for good at 82-80. Jones had most of his impact in the interior. “I was just trying to post as much as possible, use my size,” Jones said. McGruder tried to answer with a jumper on the other end that rimmed out. Trailing by three 8 seconds later, McGruder missed a 3-point attempt. “It was an awesome atmo- sphere here,” Martin said. “I’m disappointed we let out fans down.” Spradling scored five straight points to open the second half as Kansas State turned a one-point lead at the break into a 41-34 advantage with 17:22 remaining. But the Mountaineers looked inside to keep it close. Bruising forward Kilicli scored eight of his 12 points in a four-minute span, and Bryant made two free throws that pulled West Virginia to 48-46 with 12:48 to go. The Mountaineers took their first lead of the second half with 4:19 remaining, when Jones converted a three-point play from the post. That lead didn’t last long as McGruder sank a long jumper and Angel Rodriguez converted a turnover into a layup during a 25-second span, putting the Wildcats ahead 61-57. After two free throws by Bryant, Jones posted up for another easy basket, giving the Mountaineers a 61-60 edge with 2:22 to play. A free throw each by Jordan Henriquez and Rodriguez gave the Wildcats a 62-61 lead with 1:05 remaining. The Mountaineers turned the ball over and Gipson putback a rebound for a 6461 lead with 22 seconds to play. But Jones made his jumper with 13.3 seconds remaining to tie it. K-State did not call a timeout and managed only a desperation jumper by McGruder and a tip attempt by Henriquez before the buzzer sounded to end regulation. �Along the River C1 Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, December 11, 2011 Jewelry Buying Made Easy FAMILY FEATURES J ewelry can be a great holiday gift to receive, but for many, buying jewelry to give is intimidating. What kind of jewelry should you buy? What size? Will it look good on her? Will he like it? For anyone facing these questions, this guide is for you. Materials To make sure you buy a quality piece that will last, you need to know a little about what jewelry is made of. The three most common metals used include: n Gold. When you see the word “gold” by itself on a piece, it means all gold, or 24-karat gold. Twenty-four-karat gold is soft, so it’s usually mixed with other metals to make it more durable. Fourteen-karat jewelry contains 14 parts gold mixed with 10 parts of a base metal. The higher the karat rating, the higher the proportion of gold. n Sterling silver. This term describes a piece that contains 92.5 percent silver. Sometimes they are marked “925,” which means 925 parts per thousand are pure silver. “Coin silver” is used for compounds that contain 90 percent silver. n Platinum. Platinum is a natural, white-colored, precious metal that is often described as being strong, durable and corrosion resistant. It’s usually mixed with other similar metals, such as iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium and osmium. Selecting the Perfect Piece There are many gems and metals to pick from; let the recipient’s personal style and preferences guide you when purchasing jewelry as a gift. For example, does he only wear gold jewelry? Or does he prefer only silver? Is most of her jewelry made up of small, understated pieces, or bigger, bolder pieces? What types of jewelry does he or she wear most often — necklaces, bracelets, earrings? If you’re nervous or unsure about buying jewelry for someone, consider bringing along a family member or friend who knows them well to help you pick something they would love. Choosing Necklaces Most necklaces come in one of these lengths: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 28 inches. How do you choose the right one to buy? First, you need to know where the different lengths will fall on the wearer’s body. n 16 inches — choker length n 18 inches — at collarbone n 20 inches — a few inches below collarbone n 22 inches — at or above neckline n 24 inches — below neckline n 28 inches — around the bustline Long necklaces can help lengthen the look of a square or round face and add height to a shorter frame. Chokers look best on longer necks, because they tend to de-emphasize height. Birthstones 101 Consider making your jewelry gift personal by including the recipient’s birthstone: January — Garnet February — Amethyst March — Aquamarine April — Diamond May — Emerald June — Pearl July — Ruby August — Peridot September — Sapphire October — Opal November — Topaz December — Turquoise Photos courtesy of Getty Images Rings Rings draw attention to the hands, so it’s important to pick a flattering style. The length of the fingers is an important factor when buying rings. People with long fingers can wear almost any style. If his or her long fingers are very thin, look for oval or round settings and wider bands. Short fingers look best with settings that don’t extend past the knuckle — that only accentuates the shortness of the fingers. Oval shaped stones make the hand look longer and are good choices for short fingers. Getting ring-fit right can be tricky. To make choosing easier, use a ring-sizing chart. Take a ring that fits and place it over the nearest-sized circle. The inner edge of the ring should align with the outer edge of the circle. If the ring appears to fit between two sizes, buy the larger size. Protecting Your Purchase n Know exactly what you’re purchasing, and get all estimates of gem quality and treatments in writing. n Be sure to ask about your jeweler’s return policy before purchasing. If shopping online, be sure to buy only from reputable and researched sources. n Losing valuable jewelry is always disappointing, but if the piece was a gift it likely had emotional value as well, which can make it heartbreaking to lose. Plan ahead to preserve your precious memories by having valuable gifts appraised and insured by a company that specializes in jewelry insurance, such as Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company. n If you need jewelry insurance or would like a free, noobligation quote, visit www.insureyourjewelry.com. Earrings Earrings for women should balance the shape of the face. Once you know her face shape, buying earrings is easy. n Oval faces can wear almost any earring style. Hoops and triangles are especially flattering. n Round faces beg for longer earrings with oblong or straight styles. Avoid round and chunky earrings that sit on the ear lobe. n Square faces look best in hoops, ovals and small earrings. Avoid short and chunky earrings because they can make the face look wider. Now that you have the basics, you can shop with confidence and pick out something that you know will be treasured. �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 Tuscan Roast Turkey FAMILY FEATURES T his holiday, serve an inspired meal bursting with the rich flavors of Tuscany. With these recipes — a moist and tender turkey along with savory sides — you can create an unforgettable experience with family and friends. These Tuscan-inspired recipes from Carapelli Olive Oil will enhance and lighten up your holiday favorites with the distinctive taste of heart-healthy olive oil. Naturally cholesterol free, olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, which makes it a healthful substitute for butter, shortening and other oils. Whether you are entertaining a large crowd or serving up a small family-style dinner, this Tuscan Roast Turkey will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. The juicy flavors and crisp, golden brown skin come from a Tuscan Herb Paste made with fresh herbs and a blend of olive oils. After you’ve tried Olive Oil and Herb Mashed Potatoes, you may never want to go back to plain mashed potatoes again. The creamy texture and robust flavor are a perfect complement to the turkey. For another amazing side dish, try sweet and salty Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Prosciutto — it just might become the family’s new favorite. The rich taste of olive oil promises to elevate your holiday cooking to delicious works of art. For more recipes that will turn any meal into an unforgettable feast, visit www.carapelliusa.com. Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Prosciutto Serves 12 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, blanched, quartered 4 tablespoons Carapelli Premium 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 onion, julienned 1 1/2 ounces prosciutto, sliced into 1/2-inch strips 4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Sea salt Fresh cracked black pepper Trim stem end of Brussels sprouts. Discard wilted outside leaves. Boil in salted water until cooked through (about 7 minutes) and just tender. Shock in ice water. Quarter the cooled sprouts. In large skillet over medium-high heat, caramelize onions in olive oil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from pan. Place in bowl, mix with prosciutto. In the same skillet, over high heat, lightly brown Brussels sprouts. Add onion-prosciutto mix, toss. Deglaze by adding white balsamic vinegar and scraping bottom of pan. Season with salt and pepper. Olive Oil and Herb Mashed Potatoes Serves 12 10 8-ounce potatoes, (about 5 pounds) peeled and cut in half 3/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 1/2 cup Tuscan Herb paste 1/2 cup Carapelli Premium 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup heavy cream, warmed Boil potatoes in salted water. When cooked tender, mash potatoes. Mix salt and pepper with Tuscan Herb Paste, olive oil and warm heavy cream. Fold into potatoes. Serves 16 1 16-pound young turkey Kosher salt, to taste 1 cup Tuscan Herb Paste 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 2 teaspoons celery salt 3 fennel stalks with fronds, rough chopped 3 onions, large dice 1 stalk celery, small dice 2 1/4 quarts chicken stock, divided 3 ounces all-purpose flour Remove giblets from turkey’s cavity, rinse cavity and pat dry, set aside. Season turkey inside and out with kosher salt. Mix Tuscan Herb Paste with crushed fennel seeds and celery salt. Starting at the neck of the bird, slip your hand between the meat and the skin to loosen. Rub half the paste mix under skin, and rub remaining paste inside the cavity and over the rest of the turkey. Place two-thirds of the chopped onion and fennel stalks inside cavity. Truss bird. Place turkey in a roasting pan. Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325°F and continue cooking the turkey to an internal temperature of 160°F, approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Baste turkey often during cooking with juices from pan. If turkey begins to overbrown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. As turkey roasts, simmer giblets (neck, heart and gizzard), the other one-third of the fennel stalk, onion mix and diced celery in 1 quart chicken stock until tender, approximately 1 1/2 hours. When turkey is done, remove from roasting pan and set aside to rest. Degrease roasting pan, reserving 3 ounces of fat to make a roux. Deglaze pan with a small amount of chicken stock. Transfer stock to a saucepot, and add remaining stock and broth from giblets. Bring to a simmer and degrease. Make a blond roux with reserved fat and flour. Add roux to the liquid, whisking well to prevent lumps. Simmer 15 minutes. Strain gravy through a fine-meshed strainer. Adjust seasoning. Tuscan Herb Paste Yield: 2 1/4 cups 1 tablespoon fresh basil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary 1/2 packed cup fresh Italian parsley 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 2 tablespoons fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3/4 cup Carapelli Extra Light in Taste Olive Oil 1 cup Carapelli Premium 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend herbs and crushed red pepper with light olive oil using a blender or food processor, then stir in extra virgin olive oil. Serving Ideas: Rub under the skin of turkey for Tuscan Roast Turkey. Use to flavor vegetables for grilling and mushrooms for roasting. �Sunday, december 11, 2011 Sunday, December 11, 2011 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS MUTTS ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Dec. 12, 2011: This year you mix energy and caring in a way that makes others feel nurtured. The balance in your relationships could change as you transform into a much more expressive person. Your popularity soars. Your ability to communicate will expand as you grasp new styles of verbalizing or getting your point across. You feel evolved and more effective. If you are single, you could have a wonderful time dating, and might meet someone who hangs in there with you. If you are attached, you will naturally want to do the right thing to help your sweetie see the new you. VIRGO encourages a quietness within you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You are direct about what must be done, no matter what your immediate circle’s concerns are. Once a situation mellows out, you seem to be ready to lie back. Your thoughts could be a bit indulgent. Use care when shopping. Tonight: Happily head home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Reach out for someone at a distance. You might be confused about a situation. Be proactive in order to gain clarity. Extremes seem natural, and not necessarily bad. The holiday season is taking its toll on others. Tonight: Chatting up a storm. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH There is a tendency to go to extremes — whether it is with spending or an emotional situation. Honor a change and examine what is happening with someone at a distance. You will tend to go overboard with spending and caring. Tonight: Your treat. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You are full of energy. If you don’t get a call or someone doesn’t behave as you think he or she should, don’t stand on ceremony. Pick up the phone. Know what you want. You might want to indulge a friend or your sweetie. Tonight: Out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Note what is going on behind the scenes. You also could decide to observe rather than participate. Others could be overly sensitive — you might be as well. Listen to your inner dialogue. If it is a repeat inner talk, you might want to really delve into the issue. Tonight: Either alone or with someone you trust. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Your interest unites with others to make a goal more plausible. Just finding like-minded people seems like a reason for celebration. You experience a unique sense of friendship that you rarely feel. Walk toward a new opportunity. Tonight: Surround yourself with people. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Take a stand if need be. You have a way of knowing the exact words to say to make the right impression. Don’t sell yourself short. Investigate an offer that might be too good to be true. Some of you might feel manipulated. Tonight: A force to behold. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Reach out for an adviser or someone you respect. The feedback you get could be more important than you think. Someone knows how to flatter you by showing you a great deal of respect. Be willing to demonstrate more of what others see that is so special in you. Tonight: Choose something different. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH A partner has an interest in working with you. At first you might try to avoid this connection. Once you decide to listen and brainstorm together, you could discover how much you like the interaction. Tonight: Continue the theme over dinner. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Others might act as if they know it all. Who are you to tell them otherwise? You could have difficulty being heard. Know when you are better off heading in another direction. You might be surprised by how fast someone taps on your shoulder. Tonight: Go along with another person’s ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Stay on topic in your head, as well as with others. You easily could be triggered by others. Follow-through counts, or else a close associate could push. Avoid an argument at all costs. Rather than criticize, praise. Tonight: Make it easy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Tap into your ingenuity in order to make what appears to be a boulder in your path but a mere pebble. Someone could be wildly hostile, and you can talk this person down. Remember that ultimately much more is gained by positive feelings. Tonight: Ever playful. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, December 11, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 Entertainmet briefs Met music director cancels for 2012-2013 season NEW YORK (AP) — The music director of New York’s Metropolitan Opera will take a break from conducting for the rest of the company’s current season and the 2012-2013 season. The company’s general manager, Peter Gelb, announced Friday the hiatus would allow James Levine to recover from a spinal injury he suffered in August during a fall. The Met’s longtime chief conductor underwent emergency surgery and has been hospitalized the past three months. He expects to return to his Manhattan home next week, but Gelb says doctors expect full recovery for the 67-year-old musician to be a long-term process. While he may be ready to conduct before the end of next season, the Met must meanwhile hire replacements. Levine hopes to resume his other duties sooner, including coaching and artistic planning. *** Oswalt says love scene with Theron was ‘nightmare’ NEW YORK (AP) — Shooting a love scene with Charlize Theron would be a dream come true for many actors, but for Patton Oswalt, who co-stars with the Oscar-winning actress in the new movie “Young Adult,” the experience was “a nightmare.” “Why do I have to be in my underwear next to the most physically perfect person on the planet? Why couldn’t I have been next to John Goodman or Michael Moore in their underwear?” said Oswalt at the film’s premiere Thursday night. “It was a dream that turned into a nightmare.” The dramedy, which opened in select cities Fri- day, stars Theron as Mavis Gary, a boozing, delusional author of young-adult novels who returns to her hometown to win back her happily married highschool sweetheart, played by Patrick Wilson. Mavis forms an unlikely bond with nerdy former classmate Matt Freehauf, played by Oswalt. Oswalt said he kept a souvenir from his time on the set with Theron — post-traumatic stress disorder. “Every time I hear a car backfire, I think I’m getting naked again,” he joked. The film, directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody, goes into wide release on Dec. 16. *** Hulk Hogan files defamation suit against ex-wife CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Wrestler Hulk Hogan is suing his ex- wife, claiming she lied and defamed him in her new book. The St. Petersburg Times reports that Hogan — whose real name is Terry Bollea — filed the lawsuit Thursday in Clearwater, Fla. The 18-page lawsuit claims Linda Bollea wrote “Wrestling the Hulk — My Life Against the Ropes” to help revive her career. She wrote that her husband abused her during their marriage and had homosexual encounters. Terry Bollea says the claims have harmed his reputation. He’s demanding a jury trial and a halt to his ex-wife’s comments. He says she has also made claims during promotional interviews on national television. Linda Bollea received more than 70 percent of the couple’s assets in their recent divorce settlement. *** Wise 70th anniversary honored Steve and Margie Wise of Slanesville, W.Va. will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on December 23, 2011. Steve and Margie were married on December 23, 1941, in Webster Springs, W.Va. They went to the movies with Doren Wise (Steve’s brother) and Fay House (Margie’s sister). During the movies, they slipped away and were married by the Rev. A.M. Marlow and then returned to the movies. Their fondness for a good movie continues to this day. The Wises are the proud parents of three children, Donald and his wife Kathy of Vienna, W.Va., Dreama Swope of Romney, W.Va. and Doris Kelley and her husband Richard of Port, Orchard, Washington. They have seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Cards with memories, pictures and stories can be mailed to: Steve and Margie Wise at PO Box 233, Slanesville, WV 25444. To honor the couple , please consider a donation to Dogs for the Deaf. Steve has had a hearing dog named Cider for over eight years. Dogs for the Deaf address is 10175 Wheeler road, Central Point, Oregon, 97502. Peck birth announced Rose Marie Clendenen Peck and Joseph (JoJo) Edward Peck of Thurman recently welcomed their son Miles Jovaun Mason Peck who was born 1:04 p.m. on November 25, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hopsital. He was eight pounds, four ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Miles’ grandparents are Sandra and Lacey Wolford of Thurman, Joseph and Courtney Peck of Gallipolis and Elizabeth Shidemantle of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Miles’ great grandmothers are Janice Little, Nina Minnis and Virginia Stickler. Munyan 70th anniversary celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Everett Munyan of Glenwood, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8. Mary and Everett were married Dec. 8, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio. They are the parents of three daughters. Guns N’ Roses, Chili Peppers in Rock Hall NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Guns N’ Roses. The seminal rock band of the late 1980s and early ’90s, best known for hits like “Welcome to the Jungle,” ”Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “November Rain,” leads the 2012 class of inductees announced on Wednesday. Also making the cut is the hip-hop trio Beastie Boys; rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers; the late singer/songwriter Laura Nyro; Donovan; and influential British rock group The Small Faces/The Faces, which included Rod Stewart and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. Nyro, who wrote such hits the 5th Dimension’s “Wedding Bell Blues” and Blood Sweat & Tears’ “And When I Die,” is the only female act to make it this time around. The hall passed on Donna Summer, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Heart and Rufus with Chaka Khan, who were on the ballot for 2012. But it wasn’t just women who were denied entry into the rock hall for next year. Voters also passed on hip- hop pioneers Eric B. & Rakim, War, the Cure and the Spinners. Guns N’ Roses blazed on the rock scene in 1987 with their official debut, “Appetite for Destruction.” Fronted by siren-voiced singer Axl Rose, with Slash and Izzy Stradlin on guitars, Duff McKagan on bass and Steven Adler on drums, the group dominated music with its aggressive rock grooves. Early in their career they were criticized for lyrics in the song “One in a Million” deemed as homophobic, misogynistic and racist. They were also defined by their dysfunction, gleefully embodying the mantra of sex, drugs and rock and roll. The band sold millions and millions of albums, providing a sharp contrast to a pop world defined by the likes of Madonna and Michael Jackson. But the group’s turmoil, often on display before the whole world, would cause the core to fall apart by 1996. Their induction should lead to talk once again of a possible reunion, at least for the induction ceremony. � 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 11, 2011 bloomer hayes miller searls springer stanley swain