https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/eb19b9ae20f2b271fc85e9aa2a74ca5a.pdf 33f82377b8bcafdc9b016f4300a457d4 PDF Text Text Page B6 • The Daily Sentinel Friday, December 12, 2008 www.mydailysentineJ.com· ·Bradford, Crabtree headline college awards . LAKE BUENA VISTA , Fla. (AP) - Tim Tebow won the Maxwell Award for the second year, edging Texas' Colt McCoy and Texas Tech's Graham Harrell for the honor given to college football's best allround player Thursday night at the college football awards. . The Fl9rida star joined Notre Dame quaterback ~ohnny Lattner as the only two-time winners of the Maxwell Award. Lattner won in 1952-53 . Tebow, who will lead Florida against Sam Bradford's Oklahoma Sooners in the national championship game next month , was the first sophomore to win the Heisman last year and, on Saturday in New York, could become the second player to win it twice. "All these awards are special - and they mean a lot to me - but they don ' t compare to winning the championship because you share that w1th everyone on the team," Tebow said. "That's the one I really want." The versatile Tebow is fifth in the nation in passer rating ( 176.7) with 28 touchdown passes and only two interceptions. He hasn't been asked to run as much this season, but still has 564 yards rushing and l2 touch" downs . Earlier, Tebow took Disney 's Spirit Award for service off the field. . Fellow Heisman finalists , Bradford and McCoy, also were big winners Thursday. Bradford beat out Harrell and McCoy for the Davey O'Brien Award. Bradford directed the highest-scoring team in major college football history. He Jed the nation in passer rating (186.3) and TO passes (48) while throwing for 4,464 yards. Tebow won the Davey O'Brien Award last year ahead of winning the Heisman. McCoy was the Walter Camp Player of the Year, leading the All-America team. Michael Crabtree, a Texas Tech sophomore, won his second straight Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. Crabtree caught 18 touchdown passes, and has 93 re.:eptions for 1,135 yards. He made headlines for his last-second, winning touchdown catch against Texas. Running back Shonn Greene of Iowa won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's best running back, ahead of finishing Knowshon Moreno · of Geoq:ia and Javon Ringer of Mtchigan State, who will meet in the Capital One Bowl on New Year's Day in Orlando. The Outland Trophy (best interior lineman) was won by Andre Smith of Alabama. On the defensive side, Rey Maualuga of USC won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best defensive player over James Laurinaitis of Ohio State . and Aaron Maybin of Penn State. · And the Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive · back) went to Malcolm· Jenkins of Ohio State, finishing ahead of Eric Berry · (Tennessee) and Taylor Mays (USC). Matt Fodge of Oklahoma State won the · Ray Guy Award (best . punter) and Graham Gano of Florida State the Lou Groza Award . (best kicker). Nick Saban was selected the Coach of the Year after Jeadin~ Alabama to the SEC champwnship game and a 12·1 record. - D ALONG TliE RivER Coming together: lntergeneratlonal Nationwide• On Your Side" . SMtGIII COifty Slnct tiO •lbrlriii-CMr programming links families, Cl O't 11 Brown Agency . c!Atsti~ 74t-Ml-lll& Prinr«l on 100% . Hpmetown News for Gailia,& Meigs counties ( )IJu~ \ .llh·, Puhh-.hin g ( ' S 1.,)0 enue losses, when they sharP contrast to the sales last year. Dee! did not offer an COflle, are probably easier to BREEDOMYDAILYSENTINELCOM tax trends in some of the regioh's 28 other counties: explanation as to why Meigs address in smaller counties POMEROY - M~igs is . Some of those counties County's sales tax is gener- . · with smal.ler operations . "Budgetary. shortfalls one of the few counties in have seen a drop in sales tax ating more than in years while some of its neighbors have been a yearly problem Ohio's AppalachiliQ region revenue as much as 30 perhave Seen a decrease this for smaller counties, so offiwith posnive economic cent this year, Dee! said. year. Auditor Larry Betz cials there are always lookCounty has seen an Gallia news, the . director of the agrees with Meigs County ing closely at a budget and Governor's Office ' of .increase of 53 percent, year· Early keeping tight control on Appalachia said last week . to date, in its sales tax rev- Commissioners: 2008's high gasoline prices spending," Davenport said. enue. over last year. · Meigs Fred Dee! addressed the encouraged consumers to "Other counties with more Meigs County Chamber of County, meanwhile, has buy more close to home. revenues and larger budgets Commerce with optimism realized an increase in ~ales Betz said he does not are now looking at five-perabout Meigs County's place tax proceeds every year expect the trend to continue cent declines in revenue, since 2006. With one month in the state economy. He there, but he is hopeful. and it presents a significant pointed ..to significa~t of collections ureported, the Meigs · Commissioner problem forihem." uicrease m Me1gs County s . cqunty ... has . received . Mick Davenport said revLarger counties have Jarg$68,400 more than it did sales tax .revenue for 2008, a BY . . . ~· ·,.. Gould lifts Chicago past Saints 8RtAN J. REED · Officials look to add name of war hero .• Ringing in the season BY BETH SERGENT ' OBITUARIES . POMERO'\' On Friday, Meigs County Commissioner Mick Davenport said he's drafting a petition to request Middleport Congressional Medal of Honor winner, the late Edward A. Bennett, be added to the Jist of honorees for the dedication of the new Bridge of Honor. .The Bridge of Honor, connecting Pomeroy with Mason, W.Va., is due to , o~n to·traffic !if · :~i~~;~: ll a.m. ribbon cu ceremony oli TUesday. . :io;· · A formal ded1cation is planned in early 2009 when the weather is more conducive for an outdoor ceremeny. Davenport said his office has heard from ·several local veterans and legionnaires about including Bennett as an honoree along with fellow Congressional Medal of Honor winner, the late Staff' Sgt. Jimmy Stewart (formerly of West Columbia, W.Va.) and the late Qen. · James Hariinger (formerly Kevin Kelly/photo of Middleport). Hartinger Aloft on the · Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Department ladder truck with a number of helpers, did not win a Congressional Medal of Honor, but was a Santa Claus helped wrap up the annual Christmas parade in downtown Gallipolis on ·highly decorated four-star Saturday. Nearly 60 units marched on a frosty morning befo~e an appreciative crowd to ring in the holiday season in the area. PleiN - Brldp, Al ;Page AS : ~ Edgar C. Harrison :! Johnny Nelson ' :. ' Areta Ice Hartman : ;. cart Loomis :~ Bruce Meade .•.• ··~m ~.E , ~\ . ., o,.:; -... <,S~'ht· Out of Jerry pdngea A3 SeePage : • GKN dosing . . -temporarily. See Page A6 -! 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Lentes, whose offer to resign from the practice of Jaw in Ohio was rejected. "Attorneys must comply with the ethical requirements imposed by the Code of · Professional Responsibility and the Rules of Professional Conduct," the justices wrote in their decision. "Respondent (Lentes) has .demonstrated ·time and again his unwillingness· or inability to do so." The court's Board of Grievances and Discipline recommended in September that Lentes be disbarred due to complaints from at least Please see Attorney, Al Two die in separate fires ·DeUIIIe on Plge AI Nov. 28 •Dec. 29 2008 dl. -}:!.. :"\o . -l ... er staffs and more expenses, Davenj)'ort noted . When operating on a small budget is the norm, making the numbers add up is "old hat." Davenport said he is hopeful that local shopping trends will also become a habit for local consumers. Once shoppers realize what is available in the local retail market, they should continue to think of local stores, first, before burning · gasoline and dollar> to the benefit of other markets. BSERGENTOMVtlAILYSENTINE\.COM • • \ . .• High school basketball .action. See Page Bl -.. \licldlqHirl • ( .. dlipoll' • lh·n ·1nlu-r- I..J :.!OOX Deel: Meigs' economy remains positive . SPORTS AP photo . . Ohio Stattl defensive back Malcolm Jenkins holds the Jim Thorpe after winning the honor as the nation's best defensive back during The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards ceremony in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday. P• n nt •l·tl\ • 11 t POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - Two men were killed in separate structure fires early Friday. Firefighters from foui different Mason County tire departments responded to the fires that were one hour apart. Kevin Newell, ~7, of Mason , and George Pappas, 83, of Point Pleasant, were killed in the fires. Pappas was living in a single-story home near the . DieM Pottorfl/photo intersection of W.Va. 2 and Firefighters were called to the scene of this house fire early Jericho Road next to Auto Friday. It was one of two reported house fires in Mason Doctors. Newell died in a fire at a local business , County, W.Va., that claimed two lives. · Rock Meat Hanging Processing. Investigators from the West Virginia Fire Marshal's Office were continuing their investigations to determine the causes of the fires. At 6:45 a.m., firefighters with Point Pleasant and . Flatrock volunteer fire departments responded to the house fire located near the intersection of W.Va. 2 and Jericho · Road . According to Point Pleasant Fire Chief Jeremy Bryant, the one-story house was not fully involved wnen the fire department arrived. He said that as firefighters ·began to make an intetior attack on the fire, it flashed over, causing the home to become engulfed in flames. A flashover is the simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in im enclosed area when the majority of surfaces in a space is heated to the temperature at which the flammable gases that are being produced from the coin. bustible materials in the space are hot enough to ignite. . · ' "The house is a total loss," Bryant said. Fire Marshal Brad Hartley is investigating. Just an hour earlier, at 5:45 a.m., members of the Mason and New Haven . VFDs respanded to the fire Pl•se see Fires, Al • ' }¥ 1Qe ~ ~, Polat Pleuant Sunday, Dec. 21st@ !0:30am Vinton Baptist Church 11818 St. Rt. 160 • ·Vinton, OH • 40) 388-845!!!!!4!!!!! (304) 675-5201 .• . ~ R.ecyrled Newsprint~.- a. '' l'ommly, OH45769 '~"" l CHICAGO (AP) Robbie Gould and the Chicago Bears handed Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints another devastating loss at Soldier Field. · Gould kicked the tying field goal at the end of regulation and booted a 35yarder in overtime to lift the Chicago Bears to a 27-24 victory on Thursday night, giving their playoff hopes a boost. · After leaving Chicago with season-ending losses the past two years , the Saints looked as.if they were ready to end that trend . Instead, their slim playoff hopes took another blow. Brees hit · Marques Colston for an 11-yard tquchdown pass with just over 3 minutes left in regulation to give New Orleans its first · lead at 24-21 but Gould's 28-yard field goal as time expired sent the game into overtime. The Bears won the coiri toss, and got another big break when the Saints' Roman Harper bumped . Devin Hester on a deep pass down the middle to set Chicago up at the 15 . After Orton stumbled back and put the ball in the middle of the field, Gould ended it with a $5-ytrder. TheJBears still need plenty of help to reach the postseason. The Bears (8-6) are a halfgame behind NFC North leader Minnesota, but the Vikings hold the tiebreaker. Chicago also i~ a half-game out of a wild-card spot. It was another rough night in Chicago for New ·orleans (7-7) , which lost the NFC championship game here two years ago and saw its slim ,postseason hopes vanish with a loss on the final day · last season at Soldier Field. The last-place Saints · still have a shot at the wild card but can forget about catching NFC South leader Carolina. · Brees, c.hallenging Dan Marino's single-season yards passing record, was 24-0f-43 for 232 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He looked more like himself late in the game afier a miserable first half, Harassed by the defense, Brees was just 10-of-24 with 93 yards and a 49.5 rating.in the first two quarters as Chicago grabbed a 21-7 lead . Danieal Manning returned the opening kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown and set up another one with a 52-yarder early in the second quarter as the Bears grabbed a 14-7 lead . Kyle Orton's 6-yard scramble · in the closing · minute of the half made it a 14-point game. 31105 Hiland RDSuitt t 990 Sla1t Roolt t 60 O.Uipolis, OH 45631 • • �PageA3 ' PageA2 REGIONAL iunbap Ithid -ienttntl Local Briefs Sunday, December 14,2008 Sunday, December 14, 2008 ANNIE'S MAILBOX Food giveaway VSC sets meeting Straight out of Jerry Springer? BY KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR to assume so. Yes, get a paternity test. Yes, wait until the child is Dear Annie: For the last born before getting married five years, I've dated sever- if you think Ari may have al girls. Three of them. dur- che ated . She should trusl ing the course of our indi- · you enough to know xou vidual relationships, turned · will step up to the plate if up pregnant. I was a man the child is yours. And we .·about it and stepped up all seriously suggest you· di sthree times. l took care of continue · sleeping w.ith the mothers, paid all of the · every woman you meet and medical bills and even use condoms when you do asked one of the women to have sex. It's the only way marry me. you will stop being played. Dear Annie: Last I was surprisi ngly repaid. One child was born with a Christmas, I spent the day completely different skin with my sister and her fam color than either the . mother ily. I had purchased a purse or me. After another was for my I 8-year-old niece. born, a · man showed up only to be told .by her mothclaiming to be the fath er. And er that her taste ran toward one woman admitted she had Coach or Chane! , and would been pregnant even before . I please take it back. l did so we met. DNA tests proved and sent my niece a gift card that none of these children to replace the " unwanted" were fathered by me. present. For her birthday, I Last week, my fiancee, didn 't want to repeat my "Ari." went to the doctor mistake so I gave her anothand discovered that she is · er gift card. I never receiv ed expectin g. Because of my a thank-younote for either . . I realize teenagers are spo-. past experiences. I'm worried the baby is not mine . I radic about writing notes, have known Ari for 13 years but I question my sister 's and have no reason not to example to her daughter .of trust her, but I also had no not accepting a g'ift graciousreason to distrust any of .ly, whether you like it or not. Since Christmas is comthose previous girlfriends. Is .it wrong of. me to want a ing soon, should I just stick paternity test or to postpone with the gift card or chance our wedding until the baby another returned prese nt? If is born? - Soon-To-Be I do the latter and get the Father'! same result, how · should l Dear Dad: Auditioning respond? - Past Present for "The Jerry Springer Dear Past Present: Your Show"? Haven 't you ever sister and her dau uhter have he ard of using protection? terrible mannerS. If you -Yo4 must have a . sign on wish to get your niece a gift, your head saying "easy buy whatever you like and mark ." M~ybe Ari is the real make sure it comes with a ·deal. . but · with your track gift receipt. If she doesn 't record . 'it would be foolish like it, let HER return it and GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Veterans Service Commission's next regular meeting is Tuesday at4 p.m. in the Veterans Service Office , 1102 Jackson Pike. Board to meet GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Local Board of Education's regular monthly meeting is Monday at 7 p .m. in the administrative offices at 230 Shawnee Lane. Christmas' party slated Area volunteers braved the rain Thursday to participate in a food give, away sponsored by Lower Land Food. Another food give- · away is scheduled for Monday from 10 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Bob's Market an(l Greenhouses on Upper River Road in Gallipolis. Elizabeth RlgeVphoto GALLIPOLIS - NAMI of Southeast Ohio has scheduled a Christmas party for Thursday, Dec, 18 at 6:30 P·r:"· at Woodland Centers. Pre-registration is due by Monday, Dec. 15. Games, refreshmenti;., door prizes and karaoke will be featured . For information, call Linda Johnson at (740) 367-0467 or 339-3282. · Fires from Page At · at Hanging Rock Meat Processing. According to New Haven Fire Chief Stephen Duncan , the one-story metal building was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived. "The business is gone:· Duncan said. · Fire Marshal Anthony Domin~o is investigating. Fireftghters remained at both scenes for several hours. Both victims were taken to the Pleasant Valley Hospi tal morgue before being . transferred to the West Virginia State Medical Examiner's office in South Charleston. Also early Friday, members of Valley VFD responded with a tanker to assist the Ohio River Road VFD on another fatal fire along Oak Hill Road in · Lesage, according to Chief Butch Black. A 5-year-old boy was killed in that fire . Attorney rrom Page At three former clients that Lentes had not represented them or their interests in civil matters between 2004 and 2007. The first complainant, Greg Garretson, mformed the board that Lentes repeatedlymisled him on the progress of a 'ase in Gallia County Common Pleas Court and at · one point showed Garretson · what proved to be a falsejudgment in Garretson's favor bearing the signature of Judge D. Dean Evans. Garretson later discovered that his case had never been heard by .the court and .that Evans' signature on the judgment was forged. Evans subsequently ·filed a complaint with the court. The other cases also revealed what the board found to be dishonesty, neglect and failure to pro. vide competent representation tohis clients. Lentes . objected to the board's findings in the Garretson case, but the court rejected his objections. Lentes ' offer to resign from practicing law, allowed by the state also turned bar. was down because the offer came too soon to the close of the disciplinary process. "Rarely will this court accept a resignation tendered at the end of the proceedings, when the benefit to the public and the disciplinary process no longer remains," the court ruled. . Pfeifer disagreed , noting he would accept Lentes' resignation or the "proper sanction in this case .. . an indefinite suspension, as was recommended by the disciplinary counsel." Lentes was admitted to the Ohio bar in 19&5 .and served two ·terms as Meigs County prosecuting attorney from 1993 until 2001, after which he established a p(actice in Gallipolis. . Big chunk ofABX's planned job cuts to hit in Jan. . WILMINGTON (AP) ABX had 7,000 jobs in . 767 aircraft under DHL hard for DHL and its cusAbout I ,000 of the sever- · Wilmington in May,' but contract, as least through tomers," said Joe Hete,. al thousand jobs ABX' Air has · eliminated about June. president and CEO . of is eliminating at the DHL 2,700 · since then. The "We have . known that ABX parent Air Transport Express cargo hub will be· 'ompany currently this day was coming · sinc~ Services Group. cut next month because employs about 4 ,300 .DHL announced on Wilmington Mayor DHL is di~continuing a workers there. November 10 that it David Raizk has asked substantial portion of its DHL has also told ABX would pull out of the U.S. DHL to donate the cargo domestic package operait will no · longer require domestic express package hub to the community so tions then, ABX said the use of ABX's DC-9 market , but it is still a it can be redeveloped. Friday. aircraft after January. very difficult time for our Wilmington is about 30 DHL intends to end its ' southeast of daytime sorting opera- .A BX will continue to " loyal ABX Air employees mHes operate most of its Boeing who have worked very Dayton. tions Jan. 4 - except for Sundays - but will contipue its nighttime sorting. DHL announced in May that it plans to hire United. Parcel Service to replace . ABX Air and ASTAR Air Cargo, which now transport DHL packages by air from the hub in this southwest Ohio city. Much of the work done at Wilmington will be transferred to a UPS facility in Louisville, Ky., resulting in the loss of most of the Sale Starts Saturday. December 13th through December 31st. thousands of jobs at the Wilmington hub. , general in the U.S. Air Force. Davenport said he, along with Pomeroy Mayor John Musser, will send the petition to the Ohio Department of Transportation for consideration. Davenport said he hopes to know something by the Dec. 30 ribbon · cutting ceremony. Karen Pawloski, spokesperson for ODOT's District 10 in Marietta. said the office is in full support of the petition. She added her office was in contact with its legislative liaison and ODOT's central office in Columbus to see what can legally be done on the matter. Bennett was awarded his Congressional Medal of · Honor by President Harry S. Truman for bravery during combat in World War II. In 1945 in Heckhuscheid, Germany, Bennett was advancing with his company across open ground to assault Heckhuscheid just after dark when enemy gunfire from a house on the outskirts of town pinned the company down, causing several casualties. Bennett began crawling to the edge of the field in an effort to flank the house. He persisted in his effort even after the mac hi negunners located him by the light of burning buildings and attempted to cut him down . He managed to reach safety and made his way to the rear of the building occupied by the German gunners. The official citation then reads:· "With his trench knife NOftCE 'I'D DOD OWIIERS he killed a sentry on guard there and then charged into the darkened house . In a furious hand-to-hand struggle he stormed about a single room which harbored seven Germans. Three he killed with rifle fire, another he clubbed to death with the butt of his gun and the three others he dispatched with his .45 caliber pistol. The fearless initiative, stalwart combat ability, and outstanding gallantry of Private Bennett eliminated the enemy fire which was decimating his company's ranks and made it possible for the Americans to sweep all resistance from the town." Benriett retired from service with the rank of Major on Feb. I , 1965, and died on May 2, 1983. NOftCE 'I'D DD8 OWNERS · DEADLINE Fo'R PURCHASE OF 2008 DOG LICENSE 19 .JANUARY 31 , ft-e are ...00 far each dOCI or •25.00 per Kennel Llcenee. To obtelr\ llcenee by mell, complete and return •ppllolltlan •loog with • _tf...ddrwe..ct, ... mped envalofM, and • check tor the price of the> llcen- to: .,_ry T. Byer-HIII, Auditor, 100 1!. Seaond St. Rm. 201 Pomeroy, OH 45789 Jackets, Lounge Pants, Shirts, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants and more ... Kennel tags TELEPHONE (Day-Time) AGE SEX Male Female · COLOR HAIR BREED Long Short .. Birthdays Sunday, Dec. 14 MIDDLEPORT Lowell Beaver will observe Sunday, Dec. 14 . his_ 80th birthday on Dec. RACINE - Racine First ' 14.'. Cards may · be sent to Baptist Church, adult choir him at 457 Beech St., presenting "The Heart of Middleport, Ohio 45760. A Christmas" at 6 p,m. celebration will be held at CHESHIRE - Children's the Middleport Church of Christmas program at Cluist fellowship hall from Cheshire Baptist Church, 2 to '4 p.m. on Dec. 14. 6:30 p.m. Caroling after the Monday, Dec. IS POMEROY - Mildred program . Sunday, Dec. 21 Schaefer Perry will observe CHESHIRE - Cantata her 86th birthday on Dec . "lrnmanuel" to be per- 15. Cards may be sent to her Rockspring s formed at Cheshire Baptist at Church, 10:30 a.m: and 6:30 · Rehabilitation . Center, 26759 Rocksprings Road . p.m. POMEROY - Family Room 124A , Pomeroy. Night Christmas program, Ohio 45769. The New Beginnings, Wedl)esday, Dec. 24 RACINE - Vinas Lee, United Methodi st Church in longtime resident of Racine . on Second Street Pomeroy. 6:30 p.m . fol- now residing at the Mayfa1r in Village lowed with time of fellow- Retirement ship and light refreshments. Columbus, will observe her Christmas Eve, 6 p.m. 6p.m. 94th birthday on Dec. 24 . with candlelight service Cards may be sept to he( at and choir presenting a can- Mayfair Retirement Village. tata. "Christmas Is A Room 325, 30 13 I Hayden Birthday". Road, Columbus. Ohio 43235. Church events . ~ salinl8 ·,11"+ I tThe Store · t~u I E-mail community eaten~ dar items to kkelly@mydailytribune .com. Fax announcements to 4463008. Mail items to 825 Third Ave., Gallipalis, Ohio 45631. Announcements may also be dropped off at the Tribune office. 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After ~his Card shower informotilm CtJnlact: -Brenl Patterson FINE. JEWELRY dat• , penaltv wm be $6.00 f(j)r alng'l e tag and $25.00 for Kennel license. . GALLIPOLIS . Gallipolis Neighborhood meeting first Watch Monday of the. month at 7 p.m. in the Gallipolis Municipal Building. GALLIPOLIS - ·Moms' Club meets, noon , third Monday of each month at Community Nursery SchooL For more information, call Tracy at (740) 441-9790. GAl,LIPOLIS - Practice for the . French Colony Chorus, ~ four-part harrnony style women's group, 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Central Christian Church, 109 Garfield Ave .. Gallipolis. Enter the side center door. For more information, contact Stizy Parker at (740) 992-5555 or Bev Alberchinski at446-2476. • GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Co!lvention and Visitors Bureau Board meets the third Monday of the month, 5 p.m., at the bureau's office, 61 Court St. Meetings are · open to the public and for information. call 446-6882. fffl" mflrr 1512~ ' GALLIPOLIS Grieving Parents Support Group meets 7 p.m. second Monday of each month at Holzer . Medical Center. People attending should meet in the general lobby. For information , call Jackie Keatley " at 446-2700 or Nancy Childs at 446-5446. ATHENS - Survival of Suicide support group meets 7 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month at Athens Church of Christ, 785 W. Union St., Athens. For information , call593-7414. GALLIPOLIS - Look Good Feel Better cancer program, third Monday of the month at 6 p.m .. Holzer Center for Cancer Care. GALLIPOLIS Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday book study at 7 p.m . and Thursday open meeting at noon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 541 Regular meetings lintail: Christmas El'e: 9 • 6 Christmas Day: Closed New Years ET~ 9• .IJ New Yeus Day: 9. 5 ' Clubs and ·· ·organizations members are asked to take a food of choice . Support groups information, contact Linda Johnson at (740) 367-0467 or (740) 339-3282. Everyone is welcome. ~rrntp@riAtdu O FEES PAID Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Synqicate Web page at www.creators_com. Second Ave. Tuesday closed meeting is at 8 p.m . at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. GALLIPOLIS Narcotics Anonymous Miracles in Recovery meets every Monday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church . POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. Narcotics Anonymous Living Free Group meets every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m . at 305 Main St. VINTON Celebrate Recovery at Vinton Baptist Church. Small groups looking for freedom from addictions. hurts. habits and hangups every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information, call 388-8454 .' POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - :·Let Go and Let God" Nar-Anon Family Group mee.ting. every Monday at 7 p.m ., Krodel · Park recreational building . The group helps families and friends of drug addicts or users to attain serenity. of whether regardless he/she has stopped using . The group respects all members' anonymity. VINTON Vinton Baptist Church will operate a food pantry every Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m·. For information , call 388-8454. GALLIPOLIS - Gallia MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Support Group meets the second Monday of each month at Holzer Medical Center. For information, contact Amber Barnes at (740) 339-0291. GALLIPOLIS - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental lllness) meetings will take place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Galli a County Senior Resource Center. Informational meetings. are held the 'third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p .m: at Woodland Centers. For 50°/o Off e>iN,.e_A_c;;;ii003-------------------------------------------1Jrrisretaiis--c:J------ADDRESS ' Monday, Dec. 15 POMEROY The · tv1 iddl e port - Pomeroy .Rotary Club will meet at 6 ·p.m. at the Meigs Museum Annex for a dinner. Wednesday, Dec. 17 POMEROY . The Middleport Literary Club , 2 p.m. at the · Pomeroy Library. Frankie Hunnel to review "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan . Hostesses M.:ill be officers and all Selected Apparel !!! BridgerromPageAI 1 Monday,Dec.l5 RACINE ~ Southern :Local School Board, regular ·meeting, 8 p.m. , high school inedia room . RACINE Meigs County Library Board, reg'ular meeting , 3:30 p.m. , :Pomeroy Library. ,: LETART FALLS . tetart Township Trustees , ·regular meeting, 5 p.m. , office building. Community events get whatever she prefers.'To you, her only words sho uld Sunday, Dec. 14 be: 'Thank you so much for KANAUGl\ --' Veterans the lovely gift." Christmas dinner. 2 to 4 Dear Annie: am p .m., DAV/AMVETS responding to the lette r from "Buried in Paper," Lodge. for Gallia County whose husband never veterans , widows and famithrows anything away and ly members. Call 446-3642 the clutter has taken over no later than Dec. 4 to make the spare bedroom. My hus - · reservations . Tuesday, Dec. 16 band . thought I wrote that GALLIPOLIS - Gallia letter since it .described him County District Library so well. l decided that in order to Board of Trustees regular deal with my husband 's board· meeting, 5 p .m., hom e office, I would simpl y Bossard Memorial Library. RIO GRANDE -'- Open keep the door closed. Gate Garden Club will meet However, hi s mess spread at 7:30 p.m. at the home of to the garagt<. in the boat, under the boat, and now we Sharon Cheese brew. Bring a gift and finger foods. can't even find the boat. Wednesday, Dec.l7 Here's my solution to the . GALLIPOLIS - Bossard lost. guest room: When the kids come for an overnight Memorial Library will be visit. I make him pay for a .closed from II :45 a.m. until room at a local hOtel. This 2:45 p.m. for a staff holiday isn:t an ideal answer, bur it party. . VVednesday,Dec.24 is a compromise that works. - Bossard GALLIPOLIS -A in Texas Memorial Library closed Dear A: This is a compromise that works for you. but for Christmas holiday. Thursday, Dec. 25 your husband really could use GALLIPOLIS - Bossard some help. Try the Obsessive closed Memorial Library Compulsive Foundation for Christmas holiday. (ocfoundation .Org). Saturday, Dec. 27 Annie's Mailbox is writVINTON - Annual oysten by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- ter · supper at Vinton tors of the Ann Landers Masonic Lodge 131, 6 p.m. · Wednesday, Dec. 31 column. 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Yes, wait until the child is Dear Annie: For the last born before getting married five years, I've dated sever- if you think Ari may have al girls. Three of them. dur- che ated . She should trusl ing the course of our indi- · you enough to know xou vidual relationships, turned · will step up to the plate if up pregnant. I was a man the child is yours. And we .·about it and stepped up all seriously suggest you· di sthree times. l took care of continue · sleeping w.ith the mothers, paid all of the · every woman you meet and medical bills and even use condoms when you do asked one of the women to have sex. It's the only way marry me. you will stop being played. Dear Annie: Last I was surprisi ngly repaid. One child was born with a Christmas, I spent the day completely different skin with my sister and her fam color than either the . mother ily. I had purchased a purse or me. After another was for my I 8-year-old niece. born, a · man showed up only to be told .by her mothclaiming to be the fath er. And er that her taste ran toward one woman admitted she had Coach or Chane! , and would been pregnant even before . I please take it back. l did so we met. DNA tests proved and sent my niece a gift card that none of these children to replace the " unwanted" were fathered by me. present. For her birthday, I Last week, my fiancee, didn 't want to repeat my "Ari." went to the doctor mistake so I gave her anothand discovered that she is · er gift card. I never receiv ed expectin g. Because of my a thank-younote for either . . I realize teenagers are spo-. past experiences. I'm worried the baby is not mine . I radic about writing notes, have known Ari for 13 years but I question my sister 's and have no reason not to example to her daughter .of trust her, but I also had no not accepting a g'ift graciousreason to distrust any of .ly, whether you like it or not. Since Christmas is comthose previous girlfriends. Is .it wrong of. me to want a ing soon, should I just stick paternity test or to postpone with the gift card or chance our wedding until the baby another returned prese nt? If is born? - Soon-To-Be I do the latter and get the Father'! same result, how · should l Dear Dad: Auditioning respond? - Past Present for "The Jerry Springer Dear Past Present: Your Show"? Haven 't you ever sister and her dau uhter have he ard of using protection? terrible mannerS. If you -Yo4 must have a . sign on wish to get your niece a gift, your head saying "easy buy whatever you like and mark ." M~ybe Ari is the real make sure it comes with a ·deal. . but · with your track gift receipt. If she doesn 't record . 'it would be foolish like it, let HER return it and GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Veterans Service Commission's next regular meeting is Tuesday at4 p.m. in the Veterans Service Office , 1102 Jackson Pike. Board to meet GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Local Board of Education's regular monthly meeting is Monday at 7 p .m. in the administrative offices at 230 Shawnee Lane. Christmas' party slated Area volunteers braved the rain Thursday to participate in a food give, away sponsored by Lower Land Food. Another food give- · away is scheduled for Monday from 10 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Bob's Market an(l Greenhouses on Upper River Road in Gallipolis. Elizabeth RlgeVphoto GALLIPOLIS - NAMI of Southeast Ohio has scheduled a Christmas party for Thursday, Dec, 18 at 6:30 P·r:"· at Woodland Centers. Pre-registration is due by Monday, Dec. 15. Games, refreshmenti;., door prizes and karaoke will be featured . For information, call Linda Johnson at (740) 367-0467 or 339-3282. · Fires from Page At · at Hanging Rock Meat Processing. According to New Haven Fire Chief Stephen Duncan , the one-story metal building was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived. "The business is gone:· Duncan said. · Fire Marshal Anthony Domin~o is investigating. Fireftghters remained at both scenes for several hours. Both victims were taken to the Pleasant Valley Hospi tal morgue before being . transferred to the West Virginia State Medical Examiner's office in South Charleston. Also early Friday, members of Valley VFD responded with a tanker to assist the Ohio River Road VFD on another fatal fire along Oak Hill Road in · Lesage, according to Chief Butch Black. A 5-year-old boy was killed in that fire . Attorney rrom Page At three former clients that Lentes had not represented them or their interests in civil matters between 2004 and 2007. The first complainant, Greg Garretson, mformed the board that Lentes repeatedlymisled him on the progress of a 'ase in Gallia County Common Pleas Court and at · one point showed Garretson · what proved to be a falsejudgment in Garretson's favor bearing the signature of Judge D. Dean Evans. Garretson later discovered that his case had never been heard by .the court and .that Evans' signature on the judgment was forged. Evans subsequently ·filed a complaint with the court. The other cases also revealed what the board found to be dishonesty, neglect and failure to pro. vide competent representation tohis clients. Lentes . objected to the board's findings in the Garretson case, but the court rejected his objections. Lentes ' offer to resign from practicing law, allowed by the state also turned bar. was down because the offer came too soon to the close of the disciplinary process. "Rarely will this court accept a resignation tendered at the end of the proceedings, when the benefit to the public and the disciplinary process no longer remains," the court ruled. . Pfeifer disagreed , noting he would accept Lentes' resignation or the "proper sanction in this case .. . an indefinite suspension, as was recommended by the disciplinary counsel." Lentes was admitted to the Ohio bar in 19&5 .and served two ·terms as Meigs County prosecuting attorney from 1993 until 2001, after which he established a p(actice in Gallipolis. . Big chunk ofABX's planned job cuts to hit in Jan. . WILMINGTON (AP) ABX had 7,000 jobs in . 767 aircraft under DHL hard for DHL and its cusAbout I ,000 of the sever- · Wilmington in May,' but contract, as least through tomers," said Joe Hete,. al thousand jobs ABX' Air has · eliminated about June. president and CEO . of is eliminating at the DHL 2,700 · since then. The "We have . known that ABX parent Air Transport Express cargo hub will be· 'ompany currently this day was coming · sinc~ Services Group. cut next month because employs about 4 ,300 .DHL announced on Wilmington Mayor DHL is di~continuing a workers there. November 10 that it David Raizk has asked substantial portion of its DHL has also told ABX would pull out of the U.S. DHL to donate the cargo domestic package operait will no · longer require domestic express package hub to the community so tions then, ABX said the use of ABX's DC-9 market , but it is still a it can be redeveloped. Friday. aircraft after January. very difficult time for our Wilmington is about 30 DHL intends to end its ' southeast of daytime sorting opera- .A BX will continue to " loyal ABX Air employees mHes operate most of its Boeing who have worked very Dayton. tions Jan. 4 - except for Sundays - but will contipue its nighttime sorting. DHL announced in May that it plans to hire United. Parcel Service to replace . ABX Air and ASTAR Air Cargo, which now transport DHL packages by air from the hub in this southwest Ohio city. Much of the work done at Wilmington will be transferred to a UPS facility in Louisville, Ky., resulting in the loss of most of the Sale Starts Saturday. December 13th through December 31st. thousands of jobs at the Wilmington hub. , general in the U.S. Air Force. Davenport said he, along with Pomeroy Mayor John Musser, will send the petition to the Ohio Department of Transportation for consideration. Davenport said he hopes to know something by the Dec. 30 ribbon · cutting ceremony. Karen Pawloski, spokesperson for ODOT's District 10 in Marietta. said the office is in full support of the petition. She added her office was in contact with its legislative liaison and ODOT's central office in Columbus to see what can legally be done on the matter. Bennett was awarded his Congressional Medal of · Honor by President Harry S. Truman for bravery during combat in World War II. In 1945 in Heckhuscheid, Germany, Bennett was advancing with his company across open ground to assault Heckhuscheid just after dark when enemy gunfire from a house on the outskirts of town pinned the company down, causing several casualties. Bennett began crawling to the edge of the field in an effort to flank the house. He persisted in his effort even after the mac hi negunners located him by the light of burning buildings and attempted to cut him down . He managed to reach safety and made his way to the rear of the building occupied by the German gunners. The official citation then reads:· "With his trench knife NOftCE 'I'D DOD OWIIERS he killed a sentry on guard there and then charged into the darkened house . In a furious hand-to-hand struggle he stormed about a single room which harbored seven Germans. Three he killed with rifle fire, another he clubbed to death with the butt of his gun and the three others he dispatched with his .45 caliber pistol. The fearless initiative, stalwart combat ability, and outstanding gallantry of Private Bennett eliminated the enemy fire which was decimating his company's ranks and made it possible for the Americans to sweep all resistance from the town." Benriett retired from service with the rank of Major on Feb. I , 1965, and died on May 2, 1983. NOftCE 'I'D DD8 OWNERS · DEADLINE Fo'R PURCHASE OF 2008 DOG LICENSE 19 .JANUARY 31 , ft-e are ...00 far each dOCI or •25.00 per Kennel Llcenee. To obtelr\ llcenee by mell, complete and return •ppllolltlan •loog with • _tf...ddrwe..ct, ... mped envalofM, and • check tor the price of the> llcen- to: .,_ry T. Byer-HIII, Auditor, 100 1!. Seaond St. Rm. 201 Pomeroy, OH 45789 Jackets, Lounge Pants, Shirts, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants and more ... Kennel tags TELEPHONE (Day-Time) AGE SEX Male Female · COLOR HAIR BREED Long Short .. Birthdays Sunday, Dec. 14 MIDDLEPORT Lowell Beaver will observe Sunday, Dec. 14 . his_ 80th birthday on Dec. RACINE - Racine First ' 14.'. Cards may · be sent to Baptist Church, adult choir him at 457 Beech St., presenting "The Heart of Middleport, Ohio 45760. A Christmas" at 6 p,m. celebration will be held at CHESHIRE - Children's the Middleport Church of Christmas program at Cluist fellowship hall from Cheshire Baptist Church, 2 to '4 p.m. on Dec. 14. 6:30 p.m. Caroling after the Monday, Dec. IS POMEROY - Mildred program . Sunday, Dec. 21 Schaefer Perry will observe CHESHIRE - Cantata her 86th birthday on Dec . "lrnmanuel" to be per- 15. Cards may be sent to her Rockspring s formed at Cheshire Baptist at Church, 10:30 a.m: and 6:30 · Rehabilitation . Center, 26759 Rocksprings Road . p.m. POMEROY - Family Room 124A , Pomeroy. Night Christmas program, Ohio 45769. The New Beginnings, Wedl)esday, Dec. 24 RACINE - Vinas Lee, United Methodi st Church in longtime resident of Racine . on Second Street Pomeroy. 6:30 p.m . fol- now residing at the Mayfa1r in Village lowed with time of fellow- Retirement ship and light refreshments. Columbus, will observe her Christmas Eve, 6 p.m. 6p.m. 94th birthday on Dec. 24 . with candlelight service Cards may be sept to he( at and choir presenting a can- Mayfair Retirement Village. tata. "Christmas Is A Room 325, 30 13 I Hayden Birthday". Road, Columbus. Ohio 43235. Church events . ~ salinl8 ·,11"+ I tThe Store · t~u I E-mail community eaten~ dar items to kkelly@mydailytribune .com. Fax announcements to 4463008. Mail items to 825 Third Ave., Gallipalis, Ohio 45631. Announcements may also be dropped off at the Tribune office. 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After ~his Card shower informotilm CtJnlact: -Brenl Patterson FINE. JEWELRY dat• , penaltv wm be $6.00 f(j)r alng'l e tag and $25.00 for Kennel license. . GALLIPOLIS . Gallipolis Neighborhood meeting first Watch Monday of the. month at 7 p.m. in the Gallipolis Municipal Building. GALLIPOLIS - ·Moms' Club meets, noon , third Monday of each month at Community Nursery SchooL For more information, call Tracy at (740) 441-9790. GAl,LIPOLIS - Practice for the . French Colony Chorus, ~ four-part harrnony style women's group, 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Central Christian Church, 109 Garfield Ave .. Gallipolis. Enter the side center door. For more information, contact Stizy Parker at (740) 992-5555 or Bev Alberchinski at446-2476. • GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Co!lvention and Visitors Bureau Board meets the third Monday of the month, 5 p.m., at the bureau's office, 61 Court St. Meetings are · open to the public and for information. call 446-6882. fffl" mflrr 1512~ ' GALLIPOLIS Grieving Parents Support Group meets 7 p.m. second Monday of each month at Holzer . Medical Center. People attending should meet in the general lobby. For information , call Jackie Keatley " at 446-2700 or Nancy Childs at 446-5446. ATHENS - Survival of Suicide support group meets 7 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month at Athens Church of Christ, 785 W. Union St., Athens. For information , call593-7414. GALLIPOLIS - Look Good Feel Better cancer program, third Monday of the month at 6 p.m .. Holzer Center for Cancer Care. GALLIPOLIS Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday book study at 7 p.m . and Thursday open meeting at noon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 541 Regular meetings lintail: Christmas El'e: 9 • 6 Christmas Day: Closed New Years ET~ 9• .IJ New Yeus Day: 9. 5 ' Clubs and ·· ·organizations members are asked to take a food of choice . Support groups information, contact Linda Johnson at (740) 367-0467 or (740) 339-3282. Everyone is welcome. ~rrntp@riAtdu O FEES PAID Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Synqicate Web page at www.creators_com. Second Ave. Tuesday closed meeting is at 8 p.m . at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. GALLIPOLIS Narcotics Anonymous Miracles in Recovery meets every Monday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church . POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. Narcotics Anonymous Living Free Group meets every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m . at 305 Main St. VINTON Celebrate Recovery at Vinton Baptist Church. Small groups looking for freedom from addictions. hurts. habits and hangups every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information, call 388-8454 .' POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - :·Let Go and Let God" Nar-Anon Family Group mee.ting. every Monday at 7 p.m ., Krodel · Park recreational building . The group helps families and friends of drug addicts or users to attain serenity. of whether regardless he/she has stopped using . The group respects all members' anonymity. VINTON Vinton Baptist Church will operate a food pantry every Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m·. For information , call 388-8454. GALLIPOLIS - Gallia MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Support Group meets the second Monday of each month at Holzer Medical Center. For information, contact Amber Barnes at (740) 339-0291. GALLIPOLIS - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental lllness) meetings will take place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Galli a County Senior Resource Center. Informational meetings. are held the 'third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p .m: at Woodland Centers. For 50°/o Off e>iN,.e_A_c;;;ii003-------------------------------------------1Jrrisretaiis--c:J------ADDRESS ' Monday, Dec. 15 POMEROY The · tv1 iddl e port - Pomeroy .Rotary Club will meet at 6 ·p.m. at the Meigs Museum Annex for a dinner. Wednesday, Dec. 17 POMEROY . The Middleport Literary Club , 2 p.m. at the · Pomeroy Library. Frankie Hunnel to review "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan . Hostesses M.:ill be officers and all Selected Apparel !!! BridgerromPageAI 1 Monday,Dec.l5 RACINE ~ Southern :Local School Board, regular ·meeting, 8 p.m. , high school inedia room . RACINE Meigs County Library Board, reg'ular meeting , 3:30 p.m. , :Pomeroy Library. ,: LETART FALLS . tetart Township Trustees , ·regular meeting, 5 p.m. , office building. Community events get whatever she prefers.'To you, her only words sho uld Sunday, Dec. 14 be: 'Thank you so much for KANAUGl\ --' Veterans the lovely gift." Christmas dinner. 2 to 4 Dear Annie: am p .m., DAV/AMVETS responding to the lette r from "Buried in Paper," Lodge. for Gallia County whose husband never veterans , widows and famithrows anything away and ly members. Call 446-3642 the clutter has taken over no later than Dec. 4 to make the spare bedroom. My hus - · reservations . Tuesday, Dec. 16 band . thought I wrote that GALLIPOLIS - Gallia letter since it .described him County District Library so well. l decided that in order to Board of Trustees regular deal with my husband 's board· meeting, 5 p .m., hom e office, I would simpl y Bossard Memorial Library. RIO GRANDE -'- Open keep the door closed. Gate Garden Club will meet However, hi s mess spread at 7:30 p.m. at the home of to the garagt<. in the boat, under the boat, and now we Sharon Cheese brew. Bring a gift and finger foods. can't even find the boat. Wednesday, Dec.l7 Here's my solution to the . GALLIPOLIS - Bossard lost. guest room: When the kids come for an overnight Memorial Library will be visit. I make him pay for a .closed from II :45 a.m. until room at a local hOtel. This 2:45 p.m. for a staff holiday isn:t an ideal answer, bur it party. . VVednesday,Dec.24 is a compromise that works. - Bossard GALLIPOLIS -A in Texas Memorial Library closed Dear A: This is a compromise that works for you. but for Christmas holiday. Thursday, Dec. 25 your husband really could use GALLIPOLIS - Bossard some help. Try the Obsessive closed Memorial Library Compulsive Foundation for Christmas holiday. (ocfoundation .Org). Saturday, Dec. 27 Annie's Mailbox is writVINTON - Annual oysten by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- ter · supper at Vinton tors of the Ann Landers Masonic Lodge 131, 6 p.m. · Wednesday, Dec. 31 column. 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Tltn \·lu111 ld he /e,\.\ 1lum .WO wrm ls. A fl lc fll'r.~ (/rt' .\ ul~icct w ;.di1i11g mul 'llftSI ht• si gll('d cmd mdude mldn •.n ond Page.A4 l!' h' p ilr lfi C 1/flll lh<' l . No . un\-i,l!, ned lcuen ll'if/ he /'lfhli\ lll'd . Lclfas .;ltould hf i n good tm ft'. addrcs.\i ng i .\M i t'\. Jlfl f fU' r.w no lil it'.\ . TODAY IN HISTORY Ti>day is Sunday. De<:. 14 , the :With d.ay of 2 00~ . There . arc 17 days left in the year. Today \ Hi ghli ght_i n History: On Dec. 14.. 1799 . the first president of the United States. George Washington. died at his Mount Vernon . Va .. home at age 6 7. ' On this date : In 181'1. Aiabamajoincd the Uni on '" the 22nd state . In 1861. Pri1'1 ce Albert . husband of Queen Victoria . dic<l in Lnndon. In 1911. l~orwegian t'Xplorn Rnald /\mul1d sen and hi s group becttme the f1rst men to rt•ach the Smith Pole. beating out an ex ped1ti,m led hy Rnhert F. Scott. In 193'1 . tlte Soviet Union \\ as drnpped frmn the League of Nations . In l'i4h . the ·United Nations Gene ral Asse mbl y voted to establish U.N. hcad~uartcrs in N ew ' Yor~ . .In 1'162 . the U.S. space p1 llhe Ma riner 2 approached Venus. transmittin g mformation ubmat the planet. In 1975. six South Moluccan extremists su1 rendered ai'tcr holding 23 hostages for 12 da ys on a train ncar the Dutch town of lleilen. In 1\!81 . Israel annexed lht· Gnhm llei~ht s . which it had seized from Syria in 1967. " In 1995, Presidents Alija lzethegovic .of Hosni ,r. Slobo<ian Miloscvic of Serbia and Franjo Tudjman uf Croatia signed the Bosnitm peace tretlly in ·Pari s. In 2006. Smrth Korea's Bi1n Ki · monn was sworn in as the eighth scnetitry-generul of the Unite<! Nations. Ten years ago: President Bill Clinton stood witness as hundreds of Palestrnian le:tdcrs rennunccd a call for the dcstructinnuf Israel. Five years ago: A weary. disheveled· Saddam Hu" ein was displayed on television screens worluwidc. a day alkr his ~apturc by American troops . A ~ar bomb in)! out; idc <111 Iraqi police station near Baghdad killed at least 17 pcnpll' . Actress Jeanne Crain died in Santa Barbara . Calif.. at a ~e 78. One year ago: A man acru~L'd nf being the Phoenix Base lme Killer was sentenced to 4JK years 111 prison ror the sexual aS>aulls of two sisters . !Mark (ioutlcau still fac-es trial for the slayings of eight '"'men <.tnu a man in 2005 2006: he has ple:!ded nnt gllilty. l Today·s Birthdays: Jau musit'itlll Clark Terry is K8 . F<,rmer "60 Minutes" executi ve produ c~ r Don Hewitt is 86 . Actor Hal Williams is 70 . Actrc-s Patt y Duke is 62. Pop singer Joy<;e Vincent -Wil son ('1\my Orlando and Dawn) is 62 . Entertainment executive Mi chael Ovitt is 62. Actress Dee Wallace is 60 . Rh ythm -and -blues singer Ronnie M<:Ncir (The Four Tops) is .'i'J . Ruck musician Cliff Williams (AC/DCI is· 59 . Rock sinuer-musician Mike Stoll (The Waterhnys) is 50 . Siriger-n;usidan Peter "Spider:· Stacy (The Pogucs) is 50. Mtrcss Cynihia Gibb is 45. Actrc>;s .Natascha McEihunc is J'l . Rhythm-and -blues singer Brian Dalyrimple tSoul For Real) is JJ . Actress KaDee Strickland is JJ . Actress Tammy Blandmrd is J 2. Actress Sophie Monk is 29. Actrcs.s va·ncssa Hutlucns is 20 . Thought li11· Today: " You can clusc your eyes' to realit y but not to mem urics ... - Staiti slaw J. Lee. Poli sh author ( 190'1- 1966) . Sunday, December 14,2008 Universal health coverage advocates should jump on this oP.portunity. A wrlling to spend Congress Cokie money should $end an mfuand disa~l c r s or . economic sion to states struggling to Steven downturns . The program pay for health services for Roberts also prevents homelessness lower-income families. and by stepping in to pay a children. Those families month's rent or mortgage , would then have more or utility bills. in order to tnoney to spend to boost Re publi can maj ority in the title a family over a rough lhe economy, and stales not saddled with huge medical economic spot. S~.:.•nat e. The creativity comes in bills could use their funds i\ jobs bill would ha ve to the private/public mix that for other programs. include more than publk To cut down on costs, works. thl· women in ... isted. runs the program . It's govstate healthcare reformers erned by a board made up public se rvic-e would have of nonprofit organizations have promoted disease preto he in the1c as we ll . The like the Red Cross and the vention and increased priw omen al so saw th e co nUnited W<1y, with a repre- mary care , to stave off the g r ~s sional willing nl!ss In sentative of the Federal expense of sophisticated spend mnney as an opporEmergency Management procedures or hospital tunit y lo address ,mother problem. - the gruwing Agency as its chair. , stays. And that means job~ numbers of homclcs.li and Origin<illy funded with $50 for women, since nurse hungry p eople in the co un- million in 1983. the food practitioners and physiiry, man y of them children. and shelter program has . cians' assistants oflen proanother Uire economil' The Appropriations. now handed out more than vide first-line care. Including healthcare in downturn 25 yeurs ugu. Committee re sponded by $3- billion directly to fami the economic-stimulus After the 1982 election. writing a hill fLmtling child- lies with minimal with unemplo yment top- care ce nt er> and home administrative costs and no package would go a long way toward remedying the ping I0 percent . a lame- h e ahh~are worke rs, ariton g bulky bureaucracy. The new stimulus pack- sex bias that is inherent in a duck C'ungress <:onvened to · other measures . and estabpass an cwnomic·stimulus li shing the Em ergency age cou ld serve as a similar pure public-works bill - it plan . While· the House Food and Shelter Program . lifeline for the 47 million would help solve the fairAppropriations Committee When President Rct~gan Americans without health ness problem. And it could penned provisions for high- threatened a veto. the insurance . As unemploy, be an important first step ways and hridgcs. plus a House shelved the stimulus mcnt grows . the problem of toward the goal of assuring whol e lnt of pork , the bill until eurly the next ye<~r health coverage will grow every American adequate women in Congre>S (and when . the new , more with it . and women will be med1cal care. All it takes is there were onl y 2 1 of them) Dcniocn1Li c Congress uffected worse than men. A some creativity. Let's see if rose up to remind their col- passed it handily. Not only hcalthv woman who loses the Congress and the new ka ~ lt es of the · rccenl was the package fair her insurance when she's president can provide it. · (Cokie Roberts'latest book rcstrlts. More women had putting both men and laid off from a job is likely voted than men that women to wnrk in the sh011 to face bi lis up to 48 per- is "U:1dies of liberty: The November. and it was their run - but 25 years later cent more than aman of the Women Who Shaped Our votes Ihat had bol stered the the fond ami shelter pro· same age if she tries to buy Nation" ( Wi/liam Morrow, Hnlt se Democratic num- gram can h~ cou nt ed as a private insurance . That dis- 2008) . Stet•e and Cokie bers for the next Congress, fr Uera l SlllT l'SS slnry . crimination is stil'l legal in Roberts can be reached at and chipped away at the Distre ~ :-.:cd f'amilir..::-, in more most states . stevecokie@ gmnil.com.) L aw nw~ e rs than 2.500 cities and counties have iurned to it when they find themselves temporaril y without homes or food as a result of natural busy drafting the bi g jobs bill fur Prcs id c..• nt Obama\ siuna· lure earl y ne\1 year ne.:-d to ~t,ty fm: u:-.t:U on two tbings - fainK· ~s and <.: reati\;ity . - to think beyond the kind of tradili ,mal publ~t· - work s progrum Pres itl ~ nt - e lert Obama has tall.cd about. even with hrs 2 1st-century addition of "green" jobs . That ~ind of ,qimulus packt~gc wnuld do ha rdl y an ything for the 46 percent of th t' labor forc e that is femak . That's where fair· ness ,·nmcs in. A 'bill cen h.:n:d on ~.: u11~truction proJCC ts ai Ml docs nothing ;d)l) UI a maJnr economic i s~ u e fa cing man y families - the price of healthcare . Congress can fix both of th \lSC problems by looking to a bill passed during Lerters to the editor are 1re/mme . Tlu:v sho111d he less tlwnJUO 11'ord.i·. 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' 107.10 Published every Sunday. 825 52 weeks ' .. '2 14 .21 BY MICHAEL KUCHWARA Edgar C. Harrison AP DRAMA WRI TER NEW YORK - Van His big break . with Irene Johnson , whose boy-next- Dunne and Spencer Tracy door wholesomeness made in lhe wartime fantasy "A him a popular Hollywood Guy Named Joe ," was slar in the ' 40s and ' 50s almost wiped out by with such films as "30 tragedy Seconds over Tokyo," " A On April I, 1943, his Gu;Y Named Joe" and "The DeSoto convertible was Came Mutiny," died struck head-on by another Friday of natural causes. car. "They tell me I was He was 92 . almost decapitated , but I Johnson died at Tappan never lost consciousness," Zee Manor, an assisted liv- he remembered. "I spent ing center in Nyack, N.Y. , four months in the hospital ·said Wendy Bleisweiss, a after they sewed the top of close friend. my head back on . I still With his tall, athletic have a disc of bone in my build, handsome , freckled forehead five inches long ." face and sunny personali"A Guy Named Joe" was ty, the ted-haired Johnson postpoqed for his recovstarred . opposite Esther ery, and the forehead scar Williams, June Allyson, went unnOticed in his Elizabeth Taylor and otb- resultin~ popularity. MGM ers during his two decades cashed m on his stardom under contract to MGM. with three or four films a He proved to be a versa- year. Among them: "The tile actor, equally at home White Cliffs of Dov.er," with comedies ("The Bride 'Two Girls and a Sailor," Goes Wild," "Too Young "Weekend at the Waldorf." to Kiss"), war movies "High Barbaree." "Mother ("Go for Broke," Is a Freshman," "No Leave "Command Decision"), No Love" and -,.Three musicals ("Thrill of a Guys N'amed Mike." Romance," " Brigadoon") Though he hadn't lost and dramas ("State of the his boyish looks, Union," "Madame Curie"). Johnson's vogue faded by During the height of his . the mid-'50s, and the film became sparse, popularity, Johnson was roles cast mosf often as the ail- I hough he did · have a American boy. He played a "comeback" movie with real-life flier who losl a Janet Leigh in 1963, leg in a crash · after the "Wives and Lovers." bombing of Japan in "30 Also in 1he 1960s he Seconds Over Tokyo." He returned to the theater. was a writer in love with a playing "Damn Yankees" wealthy American girl m summer !heaters at (Taylor) in "The Last Time $7,500 a week. Tben he I Saw Paris." He appeared accepted a two-year conas a post-Civil War farmer tract to star in "The Music in "The Romance of Rosy . Man" in London. Ridge." He explained why in an .More recently, he had a interview: "Because the small role in 1985 as a phone didn'.t ring. Because movie actor in Woody the film scripts were getAllen's ·~The Purple Rose ting crummier and crumof Cairo." mier. Because I sat beside A heartthrob wilh bob- my pool ~n Palm Springs bysoxers - he was called one day and lold myself: "the non-singing Sinatra" 'Van , you'll .be 45 this - Johnson married only year. If you don't start once. In !947 at the height doing something now, you of ltis career, he eloped to never will." ' Juarez; Mex.ico , lo marry For three decades he was Eve Wynn, who had one of the busiest stars in divorced Johnson's good regiona1 and dinner thefriend Keenan Wynn four aters, travehng throughout hours before. the country from his New ' The marriage produced a York base. In the 1980s, daughter, Schuyler, and Johnson appeared on ended bitterly 13 years Broadway in "La Cage aux later. "She wiped me out in Folies," lale in the run of the uglie!il divorce in the popular Jerry Herman Hollywood history," msUlcal. Johnson told reporters . · "The white-haired ladies As a young · actor, who come to matinees are Johnson had a brief run the Reople who put me on wilh Warner Bros. and tOJ?, he said in a 1992 in then ·g ot a screen. test and a M1chigan, where he was contract with MGM with appearing at a suburban the help of his friend Detroit thealer. "I'm still Lucille Ball. · grateful to them." After a bit. in "The War Television provided some Against Mrs. Hadle~," §igs ("The Love Boat," Johnson appeared wnh 'Fantasy Island" and Lionel Barrymore as "Dr. "McMillan & Wife"), and Gillespie's New he also became a l'ainter, Assistant;' as Mickey his canvases selhng as Rooney's friend in "The high as $10,000. In a 1988 , Edgar C . Harrison, 83, of Columbus formerly of IA!Iaware, Ohio, passed away Thursday, De~ . II. 2008, at R1vers1de Methodist Hospital in Columbus . · He was born Sept. 22, 1925 , in Gallipolis. to Frank and Clara (Irwin) Hamson. · He lived most of his life in Delaware County and was a m.ember of The Believers Assembly. He was a retired distnct manager for the Ohio Deparlment of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife , member and Past Master of the Hiram Masonic Lodge . No . 18 F&AM 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason , and the former Delaw~re Elks Lodge No.76. , · He was an officeholde·r in PERS, was active with the Council for Older Adults, and initialed providing free tax preparation for senior citizens. For this, he was honored in J999 ~s the Delaware County Senior Citiz.,n of the Year. He 1s surv1ved by hts wife of 65 years , Dorothy; daughters, Sh1rley (AI) McCormick and Linda (Woody) King; sons, Roger (Barbara) and Roland "Bus"; four grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) and Ryan McCormick, and Adam and Matthew Harrison; sisters, Frances (George) Sheets am) Emogene (Bill) Mangold ; and brothers, Pete (Ruth) and Bill (Sandra) Harrison . He was preceded in 'death by his parents , and four broth-ers and three sislers. . Friends will be received at the Rodman Neeper Funeral Home, 1510 W. William St. , Delaware , on Tuesday, Dec. ·Hi, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m., with Masonic services by the Hiram Masonic. Lodge Brothers at 7 p.m. _ Semces w1ll be held Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, ~t' 2 p.m. in the funeral home, with his nephew, Pastor Monte Shawn Sheets officiating. 'All are invited to retire to the Rodman Neeper Social Hall after the funeral. lnlermenl will follow at a later date. · · Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.RodmanNeeper.com. ., Johnny Nelson Johnn~ Nelson, 62, of Mill Street, Middlepon, passed away Fnday, Dec. !2, 2008, at his residence . He was born Nov. 18, 1946, at Pomeroy, to lhe late Marion and Nellie M. Wildman Nelson. . He was a laborer on a sawmill and greatly enjoyed his 'dogs. He is survived by a sister, Juanita (Eugene) Reeves of Pomeroy, along with several nieces, nephew; and cousins. Besides his parenls, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Wildman; a sister, Norma Dean; and two greatnephews, Robert Armentrout and Joshua Neutzling . · Services will be I p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in the Birchfield Fu.neJ:RI Home at Rutland, with Billy King officiating. Burial will follow at Rutland Cemetery. Family will receive friends al th~ ftmeral home from 6 to 8. p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. 2008: Areta Ice Hanman, 94, Gallipolis, formerly of California, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 , at her residence in Gallipolis. Burial will be in the Lorna Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Calif:, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 . Local arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home . "''·.r cart Loomis Obama shouldn't get ca~ght up in the web of Illinois corruption Even as " self-confessed avid rnllowcr or such cel ebrity trials t\s OJ . Simpson . Paris Hi It on and Brittan y Spears. I cannot remember a criminal atTid:t vit that literall y made my jaw drop in shock dnd hor- Donna Brazile In all of my four battlestarred decades or bareknuckfcd political and public sl! rvi!.·c in Louisiaml. D.C .. and aero" Ameri ca.! could n c ~ c r ;ll.iJ.v e i_magined readmg.lrtHl!i:il1 te ltrsl paragraph to the lOOt h. a more irrational , arrogant. obscene and obscenity filled ca se of hubris run rampant . My friend Stephen . a noted lawyer in Calilornia . told me to read the entire affida vit. I did . It wa:-, the most S4_:anUalous thing eva. Stephen wtis right. What i11 the name of all that is hol y made Illinoi s Gov . Rod Blagoje vi~h think "' he could put a U.S. Senaie "'<ll'on the auction block? Then:\ onl y o11c answer: hubris . Thi s is more than a stain on the good people of Illin ois whn elct·tetl thi s gove rnor. It threate ns Pre side nt-elect Barack Ohama . whom Blagojev ich <:ails by an obscene name th<~t is an insult to all mothers. If a man is kn'o wn by hi s enemies. then Obama must lttke great pride in Blagojev ich 's sour view of him and hi s staff. ' ·1 have never spoken to th l! governor·· regardin g who will re place him in the .Senate. an "appalled and <lisappoiiHctl" Obama stat ed at a press conference Thursday. Furthermore. Obam a fi rmly stated. he is "absolutely certain'' that no one in hi' niTice had anythine ((1 do "ith the scandal. " It appears that . U.S. Attorney ' Patrick Fit zge rald. the brilliant .govern.ment lawyer who took on the Bush administration in the Valerie PI~ me fiasco. wanted to get Blagojevich out · of office before he t:ould appoint his highest bidder to the Senate seat or excn1te additional corrupt acts. Given all the audiotapes that c·apturc the governor's pay -for-play 'philosophy and negotiations. Fitzgerald should have no trouble establishin g a conspiracy and proving Blagojev ich 's gurlt. Of course , like every American eilit.cn. the govern or is Innocent until proven guilt y. But one can imagine the . verdict by a jury ol.. constituents who have listened their go vernor exclaim with heartfelt emotion: "The Se nate scat is a "f-- ing valuable thing ! You just don 't give it awa y tor nothing!" Blagojevkh is toast. But he is not my concern. Come January. this country has a lot of impc.u1ant work to do . We do not have the luxury of playing the old-schuol politi<:al gmne of ··what did the president know and when did he unseat a president. This know it" for four years. will not only distract Heck. we don't have the Obama and Congress it luxury of playing. thos e ~ will also be a drain on 'the old-school politics, period. ' funds, resources and focus The last thing the presi- needed to pull the country dent-elect and the oul of its economic freefall. Ameri<:an people need . The problems we face as right now is to be<:om" dis- a nation _ two wars, a tracted by a scandal-tarred record deficit, our financial covernor who should and auto industries in crilmmctl iate Iy abdicate his office and allow Lt. Gov. · sis. health care in need of urgent reform , a national · Pat Quinn to appoint someone to serve the remaining recession teelering on the four years of Obama's term edge of a full-blown in the Senate. depression and a global A dead man walking, recession - do not allow Blagojevich has ignored for any such partisan fooiObama's repeated calls for ishness. him to step down and the Last month, lt!e country Senate elected a new leader who warning from Leader Harry Reid that the offered a new brand of Senate will not let him American politics. Blagojevich represents old appoint a new senator. . I couldn' t care less about _politics and the Illinois that the corrupt governor ·originated the molto, Vote dem:mding kickbacks he early and often. Obama never had a snowball's represenls new politics and dmn<:e in hell of extracting the Illinois that shaped - except maybe in -the statesmen like Abraham befuddled imagination of a Lincoln, Adlai Stevenson "Candidate No. 5" support- and Paul Simon. · er. who allegedly offered to Let us hope that a partirai se "$500,000 or even a san web of Chicago-style million dollars" in cam- · old politics is not woven to paign cqntributions for the trap and ensnare our newly governor in exchange for a elected presidenl. If memSenate appointment. In this posl-Watergate hers of a cenain pany are political landscape, the spinning plans for one, then party out of power always· they will be caught in their nurses pipedreams of a own device. And it won't scamlal bnnging down the be pretty. . Meanwhile, Blagojevich administration of ils opposit ion . Republicans are at is finished in politics . And thi s very moment working that is something to celenonstop to try 'and connect brate this holiday season. (Donna Brazile is a polit· dots that just do not exisl. As a nation , we simply ical commenlator on CNN, c iiHtot aiTond to go down ABC and NPR; contributthe rabbit hole with them . · ing columnist to Roll Call, We cannot ·<lord another the 11ewspaper of Capitol partisan Whitewater·style Hil/ ;.and former campaign witc h hunt de ~ igned to manager for AI Gore.) • Humari Comedy" and as a Navy pilot in "Pilot No . 5." Areta Ice Harbnan .. trnnrg .j,rntinrl • Page A5 Actor Uzn Johnson, '40s heartthrob, dies at 92 Deaths ror. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .Obituaries Tilne for creative thinking ~unbil!' Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis ., Sunday, December·14, 2008 Carl Joseph Loomis, 91, Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Syracuse, d1ed Dec. 9, 2008. Funeral was . held Saturday, Dec . 13, 2008, al Crow· ~ussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va. BNCeMeade Bruce Meade, 73, Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., died Thursday, Dec. II, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lois Meade. • Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dolen Family Cemetery. Visitation was held in the Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. . Condolences may be exr.ressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hal. · AP photo In this Nov. 9, 1944 fi le photo, Gracie Allen, right, 1s embraced by aclor Van Johnson, as he appears as a guest on the "Burns and .Allen show". Family friend Wendy Bleiweiss says Johnson died Friday at the Tappan Zee Manor, an assisted living center. in Nyack, N.Y. He was 92 Girls ," then was signed to a Warner Bros. contract. " First ·the zenith. then the nadir ,'' John son recalled . ".Warner Bros. dropped me afte r ' Murder in the Big Hou se .... The di scouraged young actor was about to retllrn to New York when Ball. whom he knew on "Too Many Girl s." invited hi m to dinner at· Chase n's restaurant. "Lucille tried to cheer me up . but I just coul dn·l seem to laugh," he said in a 1'16 3 intervi ew . "Suddenly she said to me. 'There 's Billy Grad y over there ; he 's MGM's castin" director. I'm going r:> int.roduce you,, and at least you're going to act li ke' you ' re the star I think you will be.'" · interview, he told of an important art lesson: "I was on the Onass is yacht with Winston Churchill . He got his canvas out and so did I. He . was working away. and he growled at me, 'Don ' t just sit· there and stare! Get some paint and splash it on!'" He was born Charles Van Dell Johnson on Aug. 25. 1916, in Newport , R.I.. where his father was a real estate salesman. From h~s earliest years he was !ascinated by the tounng com' panies that played in Newport theaters, and after high school he announced his intention to try h1s. luc~ m New York . He arnved m 1934 wrth $5 and his belongings packed in a straw suitcase. Johnson 's tour of casting offices landed him nothing but chorus jobs. He went to Hollywood for a bit in the movie of "Too Many ••• Associated Press •vrit c1 Bob Thomas in Lo.1 Angeles collfrihmed 101h i' report . ,More income at IIAtl PAIIII retirement? &i55%* A I I I I ·current ef!OC1rve annual 1nteres1rate lor I [).year Interest Aau~ Guaramee Periocl basOO tvl llfetnl\lfll ol SIU.OOO as o/ 111011/0011 Rate i'>COJdes a1 00\ bonll'5 ira t ~ Iirs I year All he eOO of the fust vear. the imerest rate is reix'ed t¥ 1.00% a~ is guManteed for the temaioder ot the Qtl&filnt.ee period :Upstate NY explorers ID rare boat in Lake Ontario The . two explorers ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) accounts of a dagger-board returned to the site two ' - Two explorers conduct- schQoner sinking . in Lake weeks later and used a . ing underwater surveys Qf Ontario. The explorers suspect the remote operated vehicle to · Lake Ontario have uncov: ered an aquatic mystery schooner was being con- explore and photograph the a rare · 19th-century verted to a barge or other shipwreck. It appeared from the schooner sitting upri~ht 500 sailing craft by its owners video survey of the shipfeet under the waves. and perhaps broke free from Jim Kennard and Dan its moorings in the ice or wreck that the schooner had . Scoville located the 55-foot during a violent storm and been stripped of all useable · tong dagger-board ship was carried far our on the · items such as anchors, iron unexpectedly this fall using lake before it eventually fittings, cabin with contents, · deep scan sonar equipment sank. and tiller, Kennard said. , off the lake's southern During the past several TJie men found it on the . shore, west of Rochester. very last survey tun of the months, the .explorers have The ship is the only dag- season . ·A f~ i nt image of been seeking help from :· ger-board known to have something protruding from Great Lakes maritime histo: been found in the Great the bottom showed up at the rians to learn more about 'Lakes. Kennard said ves, very edge of the display the schooner. sels of this lype were used screen, and another tun was The dagger-board :for a-. short time in the made to obtain a better schooner is one of the older early 1800s. The dagger- image and the position of ships discovered in Lake . hoard was a wood panel . the object. Ontario and the Great that could be extended · through the keel to ·improve the ship's stability. The dagger-boards could be raised when the . ·schooner entered a shal- . low harbor, allowing the boat to load and unload cargo in locations that ·•would not otherwise be ·accessible to larger ships. BillS. Slllllpila 011 Disp/QJ The shipwreck was found upright and in remarkable 446-6351 condition considering it had and appt. . pi unged more than 500 feet ' to its ·resting place on the Danner ·bottom, the men said . . The schooner's origin is a 446-1615 mystery so far. The name of the M.f !laJn.~ TIDRD VENUE •GALLIPOLIS, schooner · is unknown and there are no do<;umented Cusrom dtsigntd &ktttrtd Jtlr lored MaJ After hours c;t Lloyd for 4i4999 or Dam Tamy .ffs: 352 A OH Lakes. , . In May -2oos ; Kennard and Scoville discovered the British warship HMS Ontario, which was lost in 1780. 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Today \ Hi ghli ght_i n History: On Dec. 14.. 1799 . the first president of the United States. George Washington. died at his Mount Vernon . Va .. home at age 6 7. ' On this date : In 181'1. Aiabamajoincd the Uni on '" the 22nd state . In 1861. Pri1'1 ce Albert . husband of Queen Victoria . dic<l in Lnndon. In 1911. l~orwegian t'Xplorn Rnald /\mul1d sen and hi s group becttme the f1rst men to rt•ach the Smith Pole. beating out an ex ped1ti,m led hy Rnhert F. Scott. In 193'1 . tlte Soviet Union \\ as drnpped frmn the League of Nations . In l'i4h . the ·United Nations Gene ral Asse mbl y voted to establish U.N. hcad~uartcrs in N ew ' Yor~ . .In 1'162 . the U.S. space p1 llhe Ma riner 2 approached Venus. transmittin g mformation ubmat the planet. In 1975. six South Moluccan extremists su1 rendered ai'tcr holding 23 hostages for 12 da ys on a train ncar the Dutch town of lleilen. In 1\!81 . Israel annexed lht· Gnhm llei~ht s . which it had seized from Syria in 1967. " In 1995, Presidents Alija lzethegovic .of Hosni ,r. Slobo<ian Miloscvic of Serbia and Franjo Tudjman uf Croatia signed the Bosnitm peace tretlly in ·Pari s. In 2006. Smrth Korea's Bi1n Ki · monn was sworn in as the eighth scnetitry-generul of the Unite<! Nations. Ten years ago: President Bill Clinton stood witness as hundreds of Palestrnian le:tdcrs rennunccd a call for the dcstructinnuf Israel. Five years ago: A weary. disheveled· Saddam Hu" ein was displayed on television screens worluwidc. a day alkr his ~apturc by American troops . A ~ar bomb in)! out; idc <111 Iraqi police station near Baghdad killed at least 17 pcnpll' . Actress Jeanne Crain died in Santa Barbara . Calif.. at a ~e 78. One year ago: A man acru~L'd nf being the Phoenix Base lme Killer was sentenced to 4JK years 111 prison ror the sexual aS>aulls of two sisters . !Mark (ioutlcau still fac-es trial for the slayings of eight '"'men <.tnu a man in 2005 2006: he has ple:!ded nnt gllilty. l Today·s Birthdays: Jau musit'itlll Clark Terry is K8 . F<,rmer "60 Minutes" executi ve produ c~ r Don Hewitt is 86 . Actor Hal Williams is 70 . Actrc-s Patt y Duke is 62. Pop singer Joy<;e Vincent -Wil son ('1\my Orlando and Dawn) is 62 . Entertainment executive Mi chael Ovitt is 62. Actress Dee Wallace is 60 . Rh ythm -and -blues singer Ronnie M<:Ncir (The Four Tops) is .'i'J . Ruck musician Cliff Williams (AC/DCI is· 59 . Rock sinuer-musician Mike Stoll (The Waterhnys) is 50 . Siriger-n;usidan Peter "Spider:· Stacy (The Pogucs) is 50. Mtrcss Cynihia Gibb is 45. Actrc>;s .Natascha McEihunc is J'l . Rhythm-and -blues singer Brian Dalyrimple tSoul For Real) is JJ . Actress KaDee Strickland is JJ . Actress Tammy Blandmrd is J 2. Actress Sophie Monk is 29. Actrcs.s va·ncssa Hutlucns is 20 . Thought li11· Today: " You can clusc your eyes' to realit y but not to mem urics ... - Staiti slaw J. Lee. Poli sh author ( 190'1- 1966) . Sunday, December 14,2008 Universal health coverage advocates should jump on this oP.portunity. A wrlling to spend Congress Cokie money should $end an mfuand disa~l c r s or . economic sion to states struggling to Steven downturns . The program pay for health services for Roberts also prevents homelessness lower-income families. and by stepping in to pay a children. Those families month's rent or mortgage , would then have more or utility bills. in order to tnoney to spend to boost Re publi can maj ority in the title a family over a rough lhe economy, and stales not saddled with huge medical economic spot. S~.:.•nat e. The creativity comes in bills could use their funds i\ jobs bill would ha ve to the private/public mix that for other programs. include more than publk To cut down on costs, works. thl· women in ... isted. runs the program . It's govstate healthcare reformers erned by a board made up public se rvic-e would have of nonprofit organizations have promoted disease preto he in the1c as we ll . The like the Red Cross and the vention and increased priw omen al so saw th e co nUnited W<1y, with a repre- mary care , to stave off the g r ~s sional willing nl!ss In sentative of the Federal expense of sophisticated spend mnney as an opporEmergency Management procedures or hospital tunit y lo address ,mother problem. - the gruwing Agency as its chair. , stays. And that means job~ numbers of homclcs.li and Origin<illy funded with $50 for women, since nurse hungry p eople in the co un- million in 1983. the food practitioners and physiiry, man y of them children. and shelter program has . cians' assistants oflen proanother Uire economil' The Appropriations. now handed out more than vide first-line care. Including healthcare in downturn 25 yeurs ugu. Committee re sponded by $3- billion directly to fami the economic-stimulus After the 1982 election. writing a hill fLmtling child- lies with minimal with unemplo yment top- care ce nt er> and home administrative costs and no package would go a long way toward remedying the ping I0 percent . a lame- h e ahh~are worke rs, ariton g bulky bureaucracy. The new stimulus pack- sex bias that is inherent in a duck C'ungress <:onvened to · other measures . and estabpass an cwnomic·stimulus li shing the Em ergency age cou ld serve as a similar pure public-works bill - it plan . While· the House Food and Shelter Program . lifeline for the 47 million would help solve the fairAppropriations Committee When President Rct~gan Americans without health ness problem. And it could penned provisions for high- threatened a veto. the insurance . As unemploy, be an important first step ways and hridgcs. plus a House shelved the stimulus mcnt grows . the problem of toward the goal of assuring whol e lnt of pork , the bill until eurly the next ye<~r health coverage will grow every American adequate women in Congre>S (and when . the new , more with it . and women will be med1cal care. All it takes is there were onl y 2 1 of them) Dcniocn1Li c Congress uffected worse than men. A some creativity. Let's see if rose up to remind their col- passed it handily. Not only hcalthv woman who loses the Congress and the new ka ~ lt es of the · rccenl was the package fair her insurance when she's president can provide it. · (Cokie Roberts'latest book rcstrlts. More women had putting both men and laid off from a job is likely voted than men that women to wnrk in the sh011 to face bi lis up to 48 per- is "U:1dies of liberty: The November. and it was their run - but 25 years later cent more than aman of the Women Who Shaped Our votes Ihat had bol stered the the fond ami shelter pro· same age if she tries to buy Nation" ( Wi/liam Morrow, Hnlt se Democratic num- gram can h~ cou nt ed as a private insurance . That dis- 2008) . Stet•e and Cokie bers for the next Congress, fr Uera l SlllT l'SS slnry . crimination is stil'l legal in Roberts can be reached at and chipped away at the Distre ~ :-.:cd f'amilir..::-, in more most states . stevecokie@ gmnil.com.) L aw nw~ e rs than 2.500 cities and counties have iurned to it when they find themselves temporaril y without homes or food as a result of natural busy drafting the bi g jobs bill fur Prcs id c..• nt Obama\ siuna· lure earl y ne\1 year ne.:-d to ~t,ty fm: u:-.t:U on two tbings - fainK· ~s and <.: reati\;ity . - to think beyond the kind of tradili ,mal publ~t· - work s progrum Pres itl ~ nt - e lert Obama has tall.cd about. even with hrs 2 1st-century addition of "green" jobs . That ~ind of ,qimulus packt~gc wnuld do ha rdl y an ything for the 46 percent of th t' labor forc e that is femak . That's where fair· ness ,·nmcs in. A 'bill cen h.:n:d on ~.: u11~truction proJCC ts ai Ml docs nothing ;d)l) UI a maJnr economic i s~ u e fa cing man y families - the price of healthcare . Congress can fix both of th \lSC problems by looking to a bill passed during Lerters to the editor are 1re/mme . Tlu:v sho111d he less tlwnJUO 11'ord.i·. 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' 107.10 Published every Sunday. 825 52 weeks ' .. '2 14 .21 BY MICHAEL KUCHWARA Edgar C. Harrison AP DRAMA WRI TER NEW YORK - Van His big break . with Irene Johnson , whose boy-next- Dunne and Spencer Tracy door wholesomeness made in lhe wartime fantasy "A him a popular Hollywood Guy Named Joe ," was slar in the ' 40s and ' 50s almost wiped out by with such films as "30 tragedy Seconds over Tokyo," " A On April I, 1943, his Gu;Y Named Joe" and "The DeSoto convertible was Came Mutiny," died struck head-on by another Friday of natural causes. car. "They tell me I was He was 92 . almost decapitated , but I Johnson died at Tappan never lost consciousness," Zee Manor, an assisted liv- he remembered. "I spent ing center in Nyack, N.Y. , four months in the hospital ·said Wendy Bleisweiss, a after they sewed the top of close friend. my head back on . I still With his tall, athletic have a disc of bone in my build, handsome , freckled forehead five inches long ." face and sunny personali"A Guy Named Joe" was ty, the ted-haired Johnson postpoqed for his recovstarred . opposite Esther ery, and the forehead scar Williams, June Allyson, went unnOticed in his Elizabeth Taylor and otb- resultin~ popularity. MGM ers during his two decades cashed m on his stardom under contract to MGM. with three or four films a He proved to be a versa- year. Among them: "The tile actor, equally at home White Cliffs of Dov.er," with comedies ("The Bride 'Two Girls and a Sailor," Goes Wild," "Too Young "Weekend at the Waldorf." to Kiss"), war movies "High Barbaree." "Mother ("Go for Broke," Is a Freshman," "No Leave "Command Decision"), No Love" and -,.Three musicals ("Thrill of a Guys N'amed Mike." Romance," " Brigadoon") Though he hadn't lost and dramas ("State of the his boyish looks, Union," "Madame Curie"). Johnson's vogue faded by During the height of his . the mid-'50s, and the film became sparse, popularity, Johnson was roles cast mosf often as the ail- I hough he did · have a American boy. He played a "comeback" movie with real-life flier who losl a Janet Leigh in 1963, leg in a crash · after the "Wives and Lovers." bombing of Japan in "30 Also in 1he 1960s he Seconds Over Tokyo." He returned to the theater. was a writer in love with a playing "Damn Yankees" wealthy American girl m summer !heaters at (Taylor) in "The Last Time $7,500 a week. Tben he I Saw Paris." He appeared accepted a two-year conas a post-Civil War farmer tract to star in "The Music in "The Romance of Rosy . Man" in London. Ridge." He explained why in an .More recently, he had a interview: "Because the small role in 1985 as a phone didn'.t ring. Because movie actor in Woody the film scripts were getAllen's ·~The Purple Rose ting crummier and crumof Cairo." mier. Because I sat beside A heartthrob wilh bob- my pool ~n Palm Springs bysoxers - he was called one day and lold myself: "the non-singing Sinatra" 'Van , you'll .be 45 this - Johnson married only year. If you don't start once. In !947 at the height doing something now, you of ltis career, he eloped to never will." ' Juarez; Mex.ico , lo marry For three decades he was Eve Wynn, who had one of the busiest stars in divorced Johnson's good regiona1 and dinner thefriend Keenan Wynn four aters, travehng throughout hours before. the country from his New ' The marriage produced a York base. In the 1980s, daughter, Schuyler, and Johnson appeared on ended bitterly 13 years Broadway in "La Cage aux later. "She wiped me out in Folies," lale in the run of the uglie!il divorce in the popular Jerry Herman Hollywood history," msUlcal. Johnson told reporters . · "The white-haired ladies As a young · actor, who come to matinees are Johnson had a brief run the Reople who put me on wilh Warner Bros. and tOJ?, he said in a 1992 in then ·g ot a screen. test and a M1chigan, where he was contract with MGM with appearing at a suburban the help of his friend Detroit thealer. "I'm still Lucille Ball. · grateful to them." After a bit. in "The War Television provided some Against Mrs. Hadle~," §igs ("The Love Boat," Johnson appeared wnh 'Fantasy Island" and Lionel Barrymore as "Dr. "McMillan & Wife"), and Gillespie's New he also became a l'ainter, Assistant;' as Mickey his canvases selhng as Rooney's friend in "The high as $10,000. In a 1988 , Edgar C . Harrison, 83, of Columbus formerly of IA!Iaware, Ohio, passed away Thursday, De~ . II. 2008, at R1vers1de Methodist Hospital in Columbus . · He was born Sept. 22, 1925 , in Gallipolis. to Frank and Clara (Irwin) Hamson. · He lived most of his life in Delaware County and was a m.ember of The Believers Assembly. He was a retired distnct manager for the Ohio Deparlment of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife , member and Past Master of the Hiram Masonic Lodge . No . 18 F&AM 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason , and the former Delaw~re Elks Lodge No.76. , · He was an officeholde·r in PERS, was active with the Council for Older Adults, and initialed providing free tax preparation for senior citizens. For this, he was honored in J999 ~s the Delaware County Senior Citiz.,n of the Year. He 1s surv1ved by hts wife of 65 years , Dorothy; daughters, Sh1rley (AI) McCormick and Linda (Woody) King; sons, Roger (Barbara) and Roland "Bus"; four grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) and Ryan McCormick, and Adam and Matthew Harrison; sisters, Frances (George) Sheets am) Emogene (Bill) Mangold ; and brothers, Pete (Ruth) and Bill (Sandra) Harrison . He was preceded in 'death by his parents , and four broth-ers and three sislers. . Friends will be received at the Rodman Neeper Funeral Home, 1510 W. William St. , Delaware , on Tuesday, Dec. ·Hi, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m., with Masonic services by the Hiram Masonic. Lodge Brothers at 7 p.m. _ Semces w1ll be held Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, ~t' 2 p.m. in the funeral home, with his nephew, Pastor Monte Shawn Sheets officiating. 'All are invited to retire to the Rodman Neeper Social Hall after the funeral. lnlermenl will follow at a later date. · · Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.RodmanNeeper.com. ., Johnny Nelson Johnn~ Nelson, 62, of Mill Street, Middlepon, passed away Fnday, Dec. !2, 2008, at his residence . He was born Nov. 18, 1946, at Pomeroy, to lhe late Marion and Nellie M. Wildman Nelson. . He was a laborer on a sawmill and greatly enjoyed his 'dogs. He is survived by a sister, Juanita (Eugene) Reeves of Pomeroy, along with several nieces, nephew; and cousins. Besides his parenls, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Wildman; a sister, Norma Dean; and two greatnephews, Robert Armentrout and Joshua Neutzling . · Services will be I p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in the Birchfield Fu.neJ:RI Home at Rutland, with Billy King officiating. Burial will follow at Rutland Cemetery. Family will receive friends al th~ ftmeral home from 6 to 8. p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. 2008: Areta Ice Hanman, 94, Gallipolis, formerly of California, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 , at her residence in Gallipolis. Burial will be in the Lorna Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Calif:, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 . Local arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home . "''·.r cart Loomis Obama shouldn't get ca~ght up in the web of Illinois corruption Even as " self-confessed avid rnllowcr or such cel ebrity trials t\s OJ . Simpson . Paris Hi It on and Brittan y Spears. I cannot remember a criminal atTid:t vit that literall y made my jaw drop in shock dnd hor- Donna Brazile In all of my four battlestarred decades or bareknuckfcd political and public sl! rvi!.·c in Louisiaml. D.C .. and aero" Ameri ca.! could n c ~ c r ;ll.iJ.v e i_magined readmg.lrtHl!i:il1 te ltrsl paragraph to the lOOt h. a more irrational , arrogant. obscene and obscenity filled ca se of hubris run rampant . My friend Stephen . a noted lawyer in Calilornia . told me to read the entire affida vit. I did . It wa:-, the most S4_:anUalous thing eva. Stephen wtis right. What i11 the name of all that is hol y made Illinoi s Gov . Rod Blagoje vi~h think "' he could put a U.S. Senaie "'<ll'on the auction block? Then:\ onl y o11c answer: hubris . Thi s is more than a stain on the good people of Illin ois whn elct·tetl thi s gove rnor. It threate ns Pre side nt-elect Barack Ohama . whom Blagojev ich <:ails by an obscene name th<~t is an insult to all mothers. If a man is kn'o wn by hi s enemies. then Obama must lttke great pride in Blagojev ich 's sour view of him and hi s staff. ' ·1 have never spoken to th l! governor·· regardin g who will re place him in the .Senate. an "appalled and <lisappoiiHctl" Obama stat ed at a press conference Thursday. Furthermore. Obam a fi rmly stated. he is "absolutely certain'' that no one in hi' niTice had anythine ((1 do "ith the scandal. " It appears that . U.S. Attorney ' Patrick Fit zge rald. the brilliant .govern.ment lawyer who took on the Bush administration in the Valerie PI~ me fiasco. wanted to get Blagojevich out · of office before he t:ould appoint his highest bidder to the Senate seat or excn1te additional corrupt acts. Given all the audiotapes that c·apturc the governor's pay -for-play 'philosophy and negotiations. Fitzgerald should have no trouble establishin g a conspiracy and proving Blagojev ich 's gurlt. Of course , like every American eilit.cn. the govern or is Innocent until proven guilt y. But one can imagine the . verdict by a jury ol.. constituents who have listened their go vernor exclaim with heartfelt emotion: "The Se nate scat is a "f-- ing valuable thing ! You just don 't give it awa y tor nothing!" Blagojevkh is toast. But he is not my concern. Come January. this country has a lot of impc.u1ant work to do . We do not have the luxury of playing the old-schuol politi<:al gmne of ··what did the president know and when did he unseat a president. This know it" for four years. will not only distract Heck. we don't have the Obama and Congress it luxury of playing. thos e ~ will also be a drain on 'the old-school politics, period. ' funds, resources and focus The last thing the presi- needed to pull the country dent-elect and the oul of its economic freefall. Ameri<:an people need . The problems we face as right now is to be<:om" dis- a nation _ two wars, a tracted by a scandal-tarred record deficit, our financial covernor who should and auto industries in crilmmctl iate Iy abdicate his office and allow Lt. Gov. · sis. health care in need of urgent reform , a national · Pat Quinn to appoint someone to serve the remaining recession teelering on the four years of Obama's term edge of a full-blown in the Senate. depression and a global A dead man walking, recession - do not allow Blagojevich has ignored for any such partisan fooiObama's repeated calls for ishness. him to step down and the Last month, lt!e country Senate elected a new leader who warning from Leader Harry Reid that the offered a new brand of Senate will not let him American politics. Blagojevich represents old appoint a new senator. . I couldn' t care less about _politics and the Illinois that the corrupt governor ·originated the molto, Vote dem:mding kickbacks he early and often. Obama never had a snowball's represenls new politics and dmn<:e in hell of extracting the Illinois that shaped - except maybe in -the statesmen like Abraham befuddled imagination of a Lincoln, Adlai Stevenson "Candidate No. 5" support- and Paul Simon. · er. who allegedly offered to Let us hope that a partirai se "$500,000 or even a san web of Chicago-style million dollars" in cam- · old politics is not woven to paign cqntributions for the trap and ensnare our newly governor in exchange for a elected presidenl. If memSenate appointment. In this posl-Watergate hers of a cenain pany are political landscape, the spinning plans for one, then party out of power always· they will be caught in their nurses pipedreams of a own device. And it won't scamlal bnnging down the be pretty. . Meanwhile, Blagojevich administration of ils opposit ion . Republicans are at is finished in politics . And thi s very moment working that is something to celenonstop to try 'and connect brate this holiday season. (Donna Brazile is a polit· dots that just do not exisl. As a nation , we simply ical commenlator on CNN, c iiHtot aiTond to go down ABC and NPR; contributthe rabbit hole with them . · ing columnist to Roll Call, We cannot ·<lord another the 11ewspaper of Capitol partisan Whitewater·style Hil/ ;.and former campaign witc h hunt de ~ igned to manager for AI Gore.) • Humari Comedy" and as a Navy pilot in "Pilot No . 5." Areta Ice Harbnan .. trnnrg .j,rntinrl • Page A5 Actor Uzn Johnson, '40s heartthrob, dies at 92 Deaths ror. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .Obituaries Tilne for creative thinking ~unbil!' Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis ., Sunday, December·14, 2008 Carl Joseph Loomis, 91, Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Syracuse, d1ed Dec. 9, 2008. Funeral was . held Saturday, Dec . 13, 2008, al Crow· ~ussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va. BNCeMeade Bruce Meade, 73, Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., died Thursday, Dec. II, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lois Meade. • Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dolen Family Cemetery. Visitation was held in the Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. . Condolences may be exr.ressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hal. · AP photo In this Nov. 9, 1944 fi le photo, Gracie Allen, right, 1s embraced by aclor Van Johnson, as he appears as a guest on the "Burns and .Allen show". Family friend Wendy Bleiweiss says Johnson died Friday at the Tappan Zee Manor, an assisted living center. in Nyack, N.Y. He was 92 Girls ," then was signed to a Warner Bros. contract. " First ·the zenith. then the nadir ,'' John son recalled . ".Warner Bros. dropped me afte r ' Murder in the Big Hou se .... The di scouraged young actor was about to retllrn to New York when Ball. whom he knew on "Too Many Girl s." invited hi m to dinner at· Chase n's restaurant. "Lucille tried to cheer me up . but I just coul dn·l seem to laugh," he said in a 1'16 3 intervi ew . "Suddenly she said to me. 'There 's Billy Grad y over there ; he 's MGM's castin" director. I'm going r:> int.roduce you,, and at least you're going to act li ke' you ' re the star I think you will be.'" · interview, he told of an important art lesson: "I was on the Onass is yacht with Winston Churchill . He got his canvas out and so did I. He . was working away. and he growled at me, 'Don ' t just sit· there and stare! Get some paint and splash it on!'" He was born Charles Van Dell Johnson on Aug. 25. 1916, in Newport , R.I.. where his father was a real estate salesman. From h~s earliest years he was !ascinated by the tounng com' panies that played in Newport theaters, and after high school he announced his intention to try h1s. luc~ m New York . He arnved m 1934 wrth $5 and his belongings packed in a straw suitcase. Johnson 's tour of casting offices landed him nothing but chorus jobs. He went to Hollywood for a bit in the movie of "Too Many ••• Associated Press •vrit c1 Bob Thomas in Lo.1 Angeles collfrihmed 101h i' report . ,More income at IIAtl PAIIII retirement? &i55%* A I I I I ·current ef!OC1rve annual 1nteres1rate lor I [).year Interest Aau~ Guaramee Periocl basOO tvl llfetnl\lfll ol SIU.OOO as o/ 111011/0011 Rate i'>COJdes a1 00\ bonll'5 ira t ~ Iirs I year All he eOO of the fust vear. the imerest rate is reix'ed t¥ 1.00% a~ is guManteed for the temaioder ot the Qtl&filnt.ee period :Upstate NY explorers ID rare boat in Lake Ontario The . two explorers ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) accounts of a dagger-board returned to the site two ' - Two explorers conduct- schQoner sinking . in Lake weeks later and used a . ing underwater surveys Qf Ontario. The explorers suspect the remote operated vehicle to · Lake Ontario have uncov: ered an aquatic mystery schooner was being con- explore and photograph the a rare · 19th-century verted to a barge or other shipwreck. It appeared from the schooner sitting upri~ht 500 sailing craft by its owners video survey of the shipfeet under the waves. and perhaps broke free from Jim Kennard and Dan its moorings in the ice or wreck that the schooner had . Scoville located the 55-foot during a violent storm and been stripped of all useable · tong dagger-board ship was carried far our on the · items such as anchors, iron unexpectedly this fall using lake before it eventually fittings, cabin with contents, · deep scan sonar equipment sank. and tiller, Kennard said. , off the lake's southern During the past several TJie men found it on the . shore, west of Rochester. very last survey tun of the months, the .explorers have The ship is the only dag- season . ·A f~ i nt image of been seeking help from :· ger-board known to have something protruding from Great Lakes maritime histo: been found in the Great the bottom showed up at the rians to learn more about 'Lakes. Kennard said ves, very edge of the display the schooner. sels of this lype were used screen, and another tun was The dagger-board :for a-. short time in the made to obtain a better schooner is one of the older early 1800s. The dagger- image and the position of ships discovered in Lake . hoard was a wood panel . the object. Ontario and the Great that could be extended · through the keel to ·improve the ship's stability. The dagger-boards could be raised when the . ·schooner entered a shal- . low harbor, allowing the boat to load and unload cargo in locations that ·•would not otherwise be ·accessible to larger ships. BillS. Slllllpila 011 Disp/QJ The shipwreck was found upright and in remarkable 446-6351 condition considering it had and appt. . pi unged more than 500 feet ' to its ·resting place on the Danner ·bottom, the men said . . The schooner's origin is a 446-1615 mystery so far. The name of the M.f !laJn.~ TIDRD VENUE •GALLIPOLIS, schooner · is unknown and there are no do<;umented Cusrom dtsigntd &ktttrtd Jtlr lored MaJ After hours c;t Lloyd for 4i4999 or Dam Tamy .ffs: 352 A OH Lakes. , . In May -2oos ; Kennard and Scoville discovered the British warship HMS Ontario, which was lost in 1780. 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' ', for ·more information; l!bntact either Dave at (740) 39<>-0438; Tanya at (740) 992-5481; Tim at (740) 416-9527 ; or Mike at (740) 4!6-5301. • • BY LARRY CRUM BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERSOMYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - Now, if only the rest of the home games could go that smoothly for the Lady Knights. · The Point Pleasant girls' basketball team christened its brand new gymnasium in grand fashion Friday night' with a convincing 58-34 victory over visiting Hannan in a non-conference matchup of Mason County teams. The Lady Knights (l-1) never trailed in the contest and had nine different players score in their first triumph of the year, jumping out to an early 19-6 advantage after eight minutes of play. . . _ The Red, Black and White never looked back from there, establishing a 25- point lead on three different occasions in the first half before entering the intermi'ssion with a 37-14 edge. The hosts led by as many as 28 points after taking a 51-23 lead after the third stanza, then took their biggest advantage of the evening (29 points) early in the fourth after a(,!ding a free throw for a 52-23 cushion. The Lady Cats (0-3) never came closer than 22 points (56-34) the rest of the way, but the guests did manage to outscore Point by an ll-6 margin over the final seven minutes of regulation. However, the night clearly belonged to the Lady Knights ..:. who shook off a disappointing roa(,! loss in their season opener with Ravenswood on Tuesday. · Plase see Point. BJ Marietta didn't fare much better shooting the ball in Friday's contest, but the Lady . Tigers did manage to use a very effective full court press in the second half to open up a double digit lead . That lead was slowly trimmed down in the fourth quarter by the Angels, but Marietta still managed to do just enough to stay on top. ln fact, after two ties and four lead changes in a very competitive first lO minutes, Manetta took . the lead for good with 4: 18 left in the half. LeAnne Ross led the charge · for the Tigers, scoring 14 points and col)ling away with a game-high four steals. Lauren Ross was next with seve n points ; while Paige Lamb chipped in five points and Maegan Grose! and Alyson Stalter had four points each. Mary Beth Schramm, Brown and Summers rounded out the scoring with two Ple•se see Anpls. BJ Bryan W11tara/photo On the floor from left, Anna Sommer, Abby Bush; Devin Cottrill and Jennifer Swan fight for a loose ball during Friday night's girls basketball game between Hannan and host Point Pleasant. Hannan's Kalah Perry (55) and Kaitlyn Campbell {42) are also pictured in back. ,,.. Call.us today! ~ 992.21<.3 ,( Jones Point Pleasant hammers Hannan, 58-34 ' .. The best local in-house mortgage rates & terms . Experienced ·lenders who want your business. ____ .. Troester Lady Knights open new gymnasium in style ·I!!) • Ple•n see Southern. Bl LCRUMOMVDAILVREGISTER.COM GALLIPOLIS - It's hard to tell what was colder Friday night - the chilly winter air or Gallia BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERSOMVDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Academy's shooting. The Blue Angels shot just WATERFORD · 31 percent from the floor Waterford's D.J. and 48 percent from the free Cunningham has been a throw !me all while turning thorn in the side of Eastern the ball over 33 times leadbasketball ing to disappointing 40-36 and loss to Marietta in SEOAL most of the ; competition Friday night. Tri- Valley Despite the poor shooting, Conference Gallia Academy (3-2) still Hocking found itself in the game until Division . the fmal seconds, but one for that too many mistakes cost the matter hosts a second straight loss. over the , The Blue Angels trimmed last threea deficit that at 0ne point 4'Jlch plus years. stood at 12 points down to Friday three at 38-35 with 39 secnight, the onds left to play, but a mis6-foot-9 !ake in coverage allowed se .n for Marietta's Ali Summers to struck get wide open on the other again. end of the floor for an easy Cunningbasket to push the lead back ham scored to two scores. 26 · points Gallia Academy had a overall chance to cut the deficit including back to three with five seconds remaining; but missed T. 'Hendrix the · gamewinner the first of its two attempts with 15 seconds left - as from the stripe. Marietta (3the host Wildcats rallied 2) then made a crucial misfrom a 10-point frrst half take on the ensuing inbound deficit to claim a 56-55 triplay, turning the ball over, .umph over EHS. , but quickly made up for it The visiting Eagles (0-2, when Marietta's Amanda . Lorry Crumlphoto Brown stole the ball back as 0-2 TVC Hocking) trailed only twice - both times by Gallia Academy'~:\ Morgan Daniels, left, fights for a loose ball rebound with a Marietta time expired to seal the four· one point - in the opening defender during the first half of Friday night's SEOAL girls basketball contest in Gallipolis. point win. 16 minutes, jumping out to a commanding 34-24 advantage at the intennis- . Local Stocks • after th at; or north if you consider the destructively cold shooting. Neither team could buy a bucket . missing long shots, intermediate shots and a basketful of bunny shots under the bucket. During the final five-plus minutes of the frame . the teams battled to an 8-8 tie . Southern's Sean Coppick warmed up the Tornado offense with six secondperiod points . His ,scores came inside, compliments of :Angels to 40-36 Glrla BUkotboll PluH ... hstem,BJ AEP (NYSE) - 29.83 BBT (NYSE) - 27.05 Akzo (NASDAQ)- 38.10 Peoples (NASDAQ)- 16.15 Aahland Inc. (NYSE) - 9.42 Papaleo (NYSE) - 52.03 Blg Loll (NYSE) - 15.47 Bob Evana (NASDAQ)- 17.n Premier (NASDAQ) - 7.1 0 BorgWarner (NYSE)- 21.14 Rockwell (NYSE) - 29.05 Century Aluminum (NASDAQ) Rocky Boote (NASDAQ) -9.42 3.64 Champion (NASDAQ) - 2.40 Royal Dutch Shall - 52.55 Charming Shops (NASDAQ) Sears Holding (NASDAQ) 1.66 ' City Holding · (NASDAQ) 45.16 32.51 . Wai-Mart (NYSE) - 54.63 Colllna (NYSE) - 35.29 Wendy'a (NYSE) - 4.28 DuPont (NYSE) - 26.61 WeeBanco (NYSE) - 23.31 US Bank (NYSE) - 25~64 Gann«t (NYSE) - 7.53 · Worthington (NYSE) - 13.20 General Electric (NYSE) Dally stock reports are the 4 17.11 p.m. ET cloelng quotee ol Harley•Davldaon (NYSE) transaction• lor. Dec. 12, 2008, 16.31 JP Morgan (NYSE) - 30.94 provided by Edward Jonea Kroger (NYSE) - 25.56 llnanclal advlaors laue Milia Llmlt.cl Branda (NYSE) - 8.64 . In Galllpolle at (740) 441·9441 .Norfolk Southern (NYSE) and Lesley ' Marrero In Point 44.52 . Ohio Valley Bane Corp. (NAS. Pleasant at (3041 674-0174. DAQ)- 19 Mamber SIPC. Southern tQok the initial lead on a Weston Roberts bucket while Fe'deral 's Grant Smith also stroked a three in the' opening minute . Southern's Bryan Harris then.clllseled out a three and it appeared that a high scaring 'game. was OJ;l the horizan, especially when Dewayne Clark drilled a thr~ fQr the Lancers. That came at··the 6:48 mark to gi~ Federal a 6"5 advanta e. . '·· · ..~ complexion of the gamtt:, went direcUy south llec:tmbtr 18 Waterford rallies past Eagles, 56-55 18 ,000 veterans with free flights to the nation 's capital and the National World War II Memorial. Former Air Force pilot and Honor Flight founder Earl Morse says his group is "over the moon" to have the . support from Eastwood and Adkins. Beginning this weekend, their · public service announcements are runni!lg before the feature films' at more than l ,600 theaters nationwide. 50 percent chance of nun. Highs in the mid 40s. Low~ in the upper 30s. · · .Wednesday night ...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s. Thursday ... Mo s tly cloudy with a chance of rain . Highs around : 40.. . Cl'tance of rain 30 percent. · Thursday 'night and Friday... Mostly cloudy with a chance of min and snow. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. · RACINE - Blame it on Old Man Winter, a case of the nerves, or just plain old poor shooting. It didn:t matter. The Southern TornadOes rode out the storm to defeat the Federal Hocking Lancers 47-32 in an important TriValley Conference boys varsity basketball contest in Charles W. Hayman gymnasium in Racine Friday night. Soqthern is 3-0 for the first time since 2004 and stands 2-0 in the Tri- Valley Conference . Southern hopes to ride the wave ·of momentum into Trimble for an important game in tlie fight for first place in the Hocking Division. Federa.l Hocking falls to 0-3 , 0-2 . Neither team shot well. The Tornadoes rode an Alberta Clipper to the tune Copplck Manuel of a frigid 11-of-53 for 21 percent from the field . cent. !'Jeedless to say the Federal Hocking was much game was not pretty. · worse, cracking the nets to a But like Coacli Jeff frosty .11-of-64 for 17 per- .Caldwell said , "It's a win." Wahama at Hannan, 7:30p.m. Local Weather- • Pecmw 111 Boyo llalkotboll Chlllk:olho at Gallla Academy, 6 p.m. Altehle Co. at Point Pleasant, 7:30p.m. . River Valley at Ch8SBp8ake, fl p.m. :Wahama at CNCS, 7:30p.m. Hannan at Welt,)ton, 7:30p.m. Ol~o Bukotboll •. •orosslanes at Hannan, 7:30 p.m. RavensWOOd at Waftama, 7:30 p.m. ScOTT WOLFE SPORTS CORRESPONDENT MINer at Eastern, 6 p.m. 'Rock Hill at River Vallev. 6 p.'m. Southem at Trimble, II p.m. Stars support Ohio group providing veteran flights · Sunday ...Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to· I 0 mph . . Sunday night ... Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday.. .Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper . 50s. Monday night ...Rain .. showers likely. Lows in the. mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tuesday through Wednesday...Cioudy with a ........ Southern remains unbeaten, ices Federal Hocking 47-32 Bullak> at Wahama, 7:30p.m. .Meigs at Vinton County, 6 p.m. . ical shutdown that happens every year at this time due to the slow holi day season in the automotive manufacturing business. GKN makes metal gears. The plant at 2160 · Eastern Ave. is one of Gallia County's largest employers with more than 200 employees. It originally opened in the 1960s as' Federal Mogul 'Corp., and was owned briefly by BorgWarner Automotive in the 1990s before GKN assumed control. SPRINGFIELD (AP) Oscar winner Clint Eastwood and country music singer Trace Adkins have enlisted with an Ohio group that takes World War II veterans to their memorial in Washington. The two stars have · filmed movie theater ads to help raise money for the Honor Flight Networ]c The nonpro,fit organization based in Springfield in western Ohio ·has so provided more than ~thens downs Melp, Page 82 Gl~o GKN closing temporarily GALLIPOLIS - The GKN Sinter Metals plant in Gallipolis will undergo a holiday shutdown , corporate officials told an area television station on Friday. The plant will close in the middle of this week around and reopen Monday, Jan. 5, WSAZTV reported. A company spokesperson told the Huntington , W.Va., station this is a typ- 6unba~ tttmef -&entinel Mondq "ecrrbtr 15 Submitted photo NEWSOMYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Inside """'Golla, ......, ""' - The dog pictured above was found at the G&M truck garage on Ohio 160 last Sunday. He seems to have been well cared for and is just one of many dogs awaiting to·be adopted, rescued, or reclaimed at the Gallia County Animal Shelter. STAFF REPORT • filii' u. PO I 111 OJ·~ dll 667.3161 446.2265 MBFM 773.6400 ·----·----- PGIIIIPOt raJt 674.8200 �PageA6 OHIO iunba~ limd -itnttnd Dog for rescue Sunday, December 14,2008 Ohio to enforce new driver's license rules COLUMBUS (AP) Public Safety. Hoping to stop fraud, the Under the old system , state is adding a few speed teenagers seeking tempobumps for people applying rary permits . for example, for several types of dri- '\\'auld take their tests, and ver's licenses. the examiners would write Beginning Monday, hav- their scores by hand on ing a photograph taken notarized documents. The carried the and passing a test will be applicant am\H1g the first orders of results to a Bureau of business for anyone want- Motor Vehicles deputy ing a learner's permit , · registrar. Now, the BMV office commercial truck license or a motorcycle endorse- will receive an electronic ment for those moving record of the grade and . from four wheels to two . will refer to the photo to The tesl results will be verify that the test was . stored electronically. taken by the applicant, not "This new procedure someone else. Federal researchers have will not only reduc,e paper use and increase efficien- found that people in at cy. but also ensure that the · least 32 states, including person taking the knowl- Ohio, . received licen ses edge test, skills test , and without completing or the person receiving the . even taking their required license are the same,'' said tests, or after another perHenry Guzman , director son provided the answers . Truck drivers in several of the Ohio Department of crashes causing death or injury had obtained their commercial licenses through fraud, authorities said. A 2006 federal study reported tha·t applicants for the commercial truck licenses paid others to take their written exam for them when they \)'ere afraid they couldn't pass on their own. were unable to meet the necessary legal residency. or because of they weren't proficient in English, as required .. "We have ' definitely caught people with forged te st scores ,'' said Lindsay Komlanc , an Ohio BMV . spokeswoman. · " People are finding new ways every day to get around .the system." She said that includes young people. A group of teens in Cincinnati were too young to drive but stl]1. ' managed to get licenses, Komlanc said. The new, tightened licensing procedures are going statewide following successful pilot programs in the · Columbus and Toledo areas, BMV officials said. .VISit us online at www.mydallysentlnal.com www.mydallytrtbuna.com www.mydallyreglster.com Your online source for news Ill the Open, Page 83 Melp fall sportS banquet, Page 84. 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' ', for ·more information; l!bntact either Dave at (740) 39<>-0438; Tanya at (740) 992-5481; Tim at (740) 416-9527 ; or Mike at (740) 4!6-5301. • • BY LARRY CRUM BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERSOMYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - Now, if only the rest of the home games could go that smoothly for the Lady Knights. · The Point Pleasant girls' basketball team christened its brand new gymnasium in grand fashion Friday night' with a convincing 58-34 victory over visiting Hannan in a non-conference matchup of Mason County teams. The Lady Knights (l-1) never trailed in the contest and had nine different players score in their first triumph of the year, jumping out to an early 19-6 advantage after eight minutes of play. . . _ The Red, Black and White never looked back from there, establishing a 25- point lead on three different occasions in the first half before entering the intermi'ssion with a 37-14 edge. The hosts led by as many as 28 points after taking a 51-23 lead after the third stanza, then took their biggest advantage of the evening (29 points) early in the fourth after a(,!ding a free throw for a 52-23 cushion. The Lady Cats (0-3) never came closer than 22 points (56-34) the rest of the way, but the guests did manage to outscore Point by an ll-6 margin over the final seven minutes of regulation. However, the night clearly belonged to the Lady Knights ..:. who shook off a disappointing roa(,! loss in their season opener with Ravenswood on Tuesday. · Plase see Point. BJ Marietta didn't fare much better shooting the ball in Friday's contest, but the Lady . Tigers did manage to use a very effective full court press in the second half to open up a double digit lead . That lead was slowly trimmed down in the fourth quarter by the Angels, but Marietta still managed to do just enough to stay on top. ln fact, after two ties and four lead changes in a very competitive first lO minutes, Manetta took . the lead for good with 4: 18 left in the half. LeAnne Ross led the charge · for the Tigers, scoring 14 points and col)ling away with a game-high four steals. Lauren Ross was next with seve n points ; while Paige Lamb chipped in five points and Maegan Grose! and Alyson Stalter had four points each. Mary Beth Schramm, Brown and Summers rounded out the scoring with two Ple•se see Anpls. BJ Bryan W11tara/photo On the floor from left, Anna Sommer, Abby Bush; Devin Cottrill and Jennifer Swan fight for a loose ball during Friday night's girls basketball game between Hannan and host Point Pleasant. Hannan's Kalah Perry (55) and Kaitlyn Campbell {42) are also pictured in back. ,,.. Call.us today! ~ 992.21<.3 ,( Jones Point Pleasant hammers Hannan, 58-34 ' .. The best local in-house mortgage rates & terms . Experienced ·lenders who want your business. ____ .. Troester Lady Knights open new gymnasium in style ·I!!) • Ple•n see Southern. Bl LCRUMOMVDAILVREGISTER.COM GALLIPOLIS - It's hard to tell what was colder Friday night - the chilly winter air or Gallia BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERSOMVDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Academy's shooting. The Blue Angels shot just WATERFORD · 31 percent from the floor Waterford's D.J. and 48 percent from the free Cunningham has been a throw !me all while turning thorn in the side of Eastern the ball over 33 times leadbasketball ing to disappointing 40-36 and loss to Marietta in SEOAL most of the ; competition Friday night. Tri- Valley Despite the poor shooting, Conference Gallia Academy (3-2) still Hocking found itself in the game until Division . the fmal seconds, but one for that too many mistakes cost the matter hosts a second straight loss. over the , The Blue Angels trimmed last threea deficit that at 0ne point 4'Jlch plus years. stood at 12 points down to Friday three at 38-35 with 39 secnight, the onds left to play, but a mis6-foot-9 !ake in coverage allowed se .n for Marietta's Ali Summers to struck get wide open on the other again. end of the floor for an easy Cunningbasket to push the lead back ham scored to two scores. 26 · points Gallia Academy had a overall chance to cut the deficit including back to three with five seconds remaining; but missed T. 'Hendrix the · gamewinner the first of its two attempts with 15 seconds left - as from the stripe. Marietta (3the host Wildcats rallied 2) then made a crucial misfrom a 10-point frrst half take on the ensuing inbound deficit to claim a 56-55 triplay, turning the ball over, .umph over EHS. , but quickly made up for it The visiting Eagles (0-2, when Marietta's Amanda . Lorry Crumlphoto Brown stole the ball back as 0-2 TVC Hocking) trailed only twice - both times by Gallia Academy'~:\ Morgan Daniels, left, fights for a loose ball rebound with a Marietta time expired to seal the four· one point - in the opening defender during the first half of Friday night's SEOAL girls basketball contest in Gallipolis. point win. 16 minutes, jumping out to a commanding 34-24 advantage at the intennis- . Local Stocks • after th at; or north if you consider the destructively cold shooting. Neither team could buy a bucket . missing long shots, intermediate shots and a basketful of bunny shots under the bucket. During the final five-plus minutes of the frame . the teams battled to an 8-8 tie . Southern's Sean Coppick warmed up the Tornado offense with six secondperiod points . His ,scores came inside, compliments of :Angels to 40-36 Glrla BUkotboll PluH ... hstem,BJ AEP (NYSE) - 29.83 BBT (NYSE) - 27.05 Akzo (NASDAQ)- 38.10 Peoples (NASDAQ)- 16.15 Aahland Inc. (NYSE) - 9.42 Papaleo (NYSE) - 52.03 Blg Loll (NYSE) - 15.47 Bob Evana (NASDAQ)- 17.n Premier (NASDAQ) - 7.1 0 BorgWarner (NYSE)- 21.14 Rockwell (NYSE) - 29.05 Century Aluminum (NASDAQ) Rocky Boote (NASDAQ) -9.42 3.64 Champion (NASDAQ) - 2.40 Royal Dutch Shall - 52.55 Charming Shops (NASDAQ) Sears Holding (NASDAQ) 1.66 ' City Holding · (NASDAQ) 45.16 32.51 . Wai-Mart (NYSE) - 54.63 Colllna (NYSE) - 35.29 Wendy'a (NYSE) - 4.28 DuPont (NYSE) - 26.61 WeeBanco (NYSE) - 23.31 US Bank (NYSE) - 25~64 Gann«t (NYSE) - 7.53 · Worthington (NYSE) - 13.20 General Electric (NYSE) Dally stock reports are the 4 17.11 p.m. ET cloelng quotee ol Harley•Davldaon (NYSE) transaction• lor. Dec. 12, 2008, 16.31 JP Morgan (NYSE) - 30.94 provided by Edward Jonea Kroger (NYSE) - 25.56 llnanclal advlaors laue Milia Llmlt.cl Branda (NYSE) - 8.64 . In Galllpolle at (740) 441·9441 .Norfolk Southern (NYSE) and Lesley ' Marrero In Point 44.52 . Ohio Valley Bane Corp. (NAS. Pleasant at (3041 674-0174. DAQ)- 19 Mamber SIPC. Southern tQok the initial lead on a Weston Roberts bucket while Fe'deral 's Grant Smith also stroked a three in the' opening minute . Southern's Bryan Harris then.clllseled out a three and it appeared that a high scaring 'game. was OJ;l the horizan, especially when Dewayne Clark drilled a thr~ fQr the Lancers. That came at··the 6:48 mark to gi~ Federal a 6"5 advanta e. . '·· · ..~ complexion of the gamtt:, went direcUy south llec:tmbtr 18 Waterford rallies past Eagles, 56-55 18 ,000 veterans with free flights to the nation 's capital and the National World War II Memorial. Former Air Force pilot and Honor Flight founder Earl Morse says his group is "over the moon" to have the . support from Eastwood and Adkins. Beginning this weekend, their · public service announcements are runni!lg before the feature films' at more than l ,600 theaters nationwide. 50 percent chance of nun. Highs in the mid 40s. Low~ in the upper 30s. · · .Wednesday night ...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s. Thursday ... Mo s tly cloudy with a chance of rain . Highs around : 40.. . Cl'tance of rain 30 percent. · Thursday 'night and Friday... Mostly cloudy with a chance of min and snow. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. · RACINE - Blame it on Old Man Winter, a case of the nerves, or just plain old poor shooting. It didn:t matter. The Southern TornadOes rode out the storm to defeat the Federal Hocking Lancers 47-32 in an important TriValley Conference boys varsity basketball contest in Charles W. Hayman gymnasium in Racine Friday night. Soqthern is 3-0 for the first time since 2004 and stands 2-0 in the Tri- Valley Conference . Southern hopes to ride the wave ·of momentum into Trimble for an important game in tlie fight for first place in the Hocking Division. Federa.l Hocking falls to 0-3 , 0-2 . Neither team shot well. The Tornadoes rode an Alberta Clipper to the tune Copplck Manuel of a frigid 11-of-53 for 21 percent from the field . cent. !'Jeedless to say the Federal Hocking was much game was not pretty. · worse, cracking the nets to a But like Coacli Jeff frosty .11-of-64 for 17 per- .Caldwell said , "It's a win." Wahama at Hannan, 7:30p.m. Local Weather- • Pecmw 111 Boyo llalkotboll Chlllk:olho at Gallla Academy, 6 p.m. Altehle Co. at Point Pleasant, 7:30p.m. . River Valley at Ch8SBp8ake, fl p.m. :Wahama at CNCS, 7:30p.m. Hannan at Welt,)ton, 7:30p.m. Ol~o Bukotboll •. •orosslanes at Hannan, 7:30 p.m. RavensWOOd at Waftama, 7:30 p.m. ScOTT WOLFE SPORTS CORRESPONDENT MINer at Eastern, 6 p.m. 'Rock Hill at River Vallev. 6 p.'m. Southem at Trimble, II p.m. Stars support Ohio group providing veteran flights · Sunday ...Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to· I 0 mph . . Sunday night ... Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday.. .Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper . 50s. Monday night ...Rain .. showers likely. Lows in the. mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tuesday through Wednesday...Cioudy with a ........ Southern remains unbeaten, ices Federal Hocking 47-32 Bullak> at Wahama, 7:30p.m. .Meigs at Vinton County, 6 p.m. . ical shutdown that happens every year at this time due to the slow holi day season in the automotive manufacturing business. GKN makes metal gears. The plant at 2160 · Eastern Ave. is one of Gallia County's largest employers with more than 200 employees. It originally opened in the 1960s as' Federal Mogul 'Corp., and was owned briefly by BorgWarner Automotive in the 1990s before GKN assumed control. SPRINGFIELD (AP) Oscar winner Clint Eastwood and country music singer Trace Adkins have enlisted with an Ohio group that takes World War II veterans to their memorial in Washington. The two stars have · filmed movie theater ads to help raise money for the Honor Flight Networ]c The nonpro,fit organization based in Springfield in western Ohio ·has so provided more than ~thens downs Melp, Page 82 Gl~o GKN closing temporarily GALLIPOLIS - The GKN Sinter Metals plant in Gallipolis will undergo a holiday shutdown , corporate officials told an area television station on Friday. The plant will close in the middle of this week around and reopen Monday, Jan. 5, WSAZTV reported. A company spokesperson told the Huntington , W.Va., station this is a typ- 6unba~ tttmef -&entinel Mondq "ecrrbtr 15 Submitted photo NEWSOMYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Inside """'Golla, ......, ""' - The dog pictured above was found at the G&M truck garage on Ohio 160 last Sunday. He seems to have been well cared for and is just one of many dogs awaiting to·be adopted, rescued, or reclaimed at the Gallia County Animal Shelter. STAFF REPORT • filii' u. PO I 111 OJ·~ dll 667.3161 446.2265 MBFM 773.6400 ·----·----- PGIIIIPOt raJt 674.8200 �Sunday, December 14. 2008 Sunday, December 14. 2008 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Bulldogs hand Meigs first loss,·80-62 STAFF REPORT SPORTSOMYDAILYSENTINEL COM THE PLAINS - One bad quarter, that's all it took. Meigs matched Athens in nearly every way Friday night, but one bad quarter turned a once close game into a commanding Bulldog lead as the Green and Gold rolled to an 80,62 victory in their TVC opener. Athens (2-0. 1-0 TVC) outscored Meigs (1 -1, I-'I TVC) 27-17 in the second quarter to take a 10 point lead into the break and never looked back from there, outscoring the Marauders 41-33 in the second half to claim lhe 18-point victory. Both teams shot nearly 50 percent in Friday's contest , but a commanding 46-27 advantage off tbe g.las5 including 20 offensive boards - gave Athens several second chance opportunities leading lo the big run. Fran~ Valentour led the charge for the Bulldogs, knocking down 11 baskets for 23 points while also hauling in nine rebounds. Cody Pfaff also had a big night for the hosts scoring 19 points and dishing out eight assists while big man Derrek Waters completed a double-double w1th 14 points and 10 rebounds. The rest of the scorers Eastern fromPageBl sion. The Wildcats, however, countered with a 19-7 third quarter. charge that allowed the hosts to take a 43-41 edge into the finale. Down the stretch, the two teams traded the lead five times and shared one tie with most of those theatrics coming in the fmal 90 seconds of regulalion. Ells tern took its flfSt of two leads in the fourth quarter with I: IS ;,n when Jake Lynch gavP. the guests a 5352 edge with an old-fashioned three-point play, but Cunningham countered 30 seconds later with a basket to recapture the lead for WHS. Lynch again responded with a basket with 30 seeoni:ls left on the clock, giving Eastern a 55-54 edge. Lynch also had the final eight points for the ~ests over a span of three mmutes. But Cunningham - who scored at least six points in each of the quarters - saved his best for last, connecting on the game-wjnner with 15 ticks left to give the Wildcats the thrilling one-point decision. · There were a total of 12 lead changes and two ties in the contest, with each team holding the lead six times. Eastern's biggest lead was 10 · points, which occurred twice - the last of which was 3626 with 6:45 left in the third canto. The hosts biggest lead of the night was.five (50-45) with four minutes left in reg- Southern from~Bl good passing from Weston Roberts, Bryan Harris and Cyle Rees. Michael Manuel drove the left baseline as the defense collapsed on Coppick as Southern began to work a good 1-2 punch inside. Then Robens fanned the coals with a long tri fecta at the buzzer ihat gave a Iif! to the Tornadoes going into the intermission, the score 21 - 10. Good Southern defense and atrocious shooting by the Lancers (1-of-15) left the visuors with just two second-quarter points. Coppick had six at the half, while Harris and Roberts each had six for the Tornadoes . Grant Smith had five for the Lancers. Southern ~taned fajrll. strong in the second hal , but a couple careless turnovers by the Tornadoes and 4-6 foul shooting by the Lancers stalled the momentum. The Tornadoes went up 26-12, but Federal moved to within nine at 26!9, The Lancers split the· seam for a couple inside buckets, forcing SHS to call time out and re~oup . By the end of the third frame , Hill Bolin were Cori Butcher with eight points. Joey Stanley with seven points, Matt Witten with six points , Jimmy Herpy with two and · Anthony points Sylvester with one point. Meigs had four players score in double figures led by Cameron Bolin who had 19 points. Gabe Hill was second for the · Marauders with 14 points and five rebounds and Jeremy Smith and Jacob Well. had II points apiece. . Along with his five buckets, Smith .also filled out the rest of his stal sheet nicely with six steals and five assists - both learn highs. Rounding out Meigs ' offensive leaders were Cody Laudermilt with three points and · Corey Hutton , Caleb Davis and Jon McCarthy with two points each. Meigs matched its opponent step for step in the first ulation. Tbe Eagles were 21-of-57 overall from the field for 37 percent, including 7-of-19 from three-point territory for 37 percent. The' guests, however, jumped out to that halftime lead with a hot hand shooting 14-of-26 (54 percent) from the floor. EHS also went 6-of-12 on trifectas in the opening 16 minutes. WHS finished the night 23-of-49 from the field for 47 percent, including 3-of-6 from thnee-pOint land. The hosts also shot 13-of-24 from the field (54 percent) in the second half. After trading baskets. for a 36-26 edge at the 6:45 mark of the third, the hosts went on an 11-0 run to take its flfSt lead of the second half at 3736 with three minutes left. Eastern finally ended a 5:30 scoring drought with two minutes remaining to pull within 39-38, but never came closer the rest of the period. The Eagles outrebounded the hosts 25-20, including a 10-9 edge on the offensive glass. EHS also had advantages of 15-4 in assists, 7-1 in steals and 12-8 in turnovers. Eastern was also 6-of-9 at the foul line, while Waterford was just 6;of-18 at the charity stripe. Eastern had nine players score in the setback, with Lynch leading the way with 14 points. Tyler Hendrix was next with II points, while Brayden Pratt followed with 10 markers. Mike Johnson, Kelly Winebrenner and'Titus Pierce each added four points, while Jordan Kimes, Devon Baum and Tyler FRIDAY GAMES quarter leading to a 12-12 tie before Athens opened up a 27-17 advan,tage to take a 39-29 lead inlo the break . Again the visitors held their own coming out of the half as the Bulldogs extended their lead by two points after three , but another big frame in the fourth allowed Athens to pull ahead and claim lhe 80-62 victory. Athens also claimed a victory in the reserve contest 46-38 over the Marauders. Meigs will return to the hardwood on Saturday in non -league action against Jackson . The JV game will begin at 6 p.m. · ATHENS Me1gs Athens BOYS RESULTS Ada 85, Wapakoneta 50 Albany Alexander 73, Wellstbo 41 Alltance 63, Canal Fulton Northwest 56 Anna 53, Jackson Center 32 Anson1a 54 , W. Ale)(andna Twm ValleyS. 45 Antwerp 53, Fl. Jennmgs 48 Apple Creek Waynedale 65. Creston Norwayne 57 Arttngton 51, LeipSIC 4ti ~thens eo. Pomeroy Meigs 62 Attic&~ Seneca E. 62, Old Fort 32 Atwater Waterloo 70, W1ndham 61 Avon 68, Sheffield BrookSide 31 Barberton 74, Copley 47 Batavta Amelia 49, Kings M1lls Ktngs 47 Bedford Chanet 67, Elyria Cath . 39 Berlin Hiland 79, W. Lafayette RidQewood 71 Beverly Ft. Frye 65, Lore City Bucke~ Trail 34 80, MEIGS 62 12 17 12 27 14 19 16 25 - 62 80 MEIGS (H. 1·1 TVC) Jeremy Smilh 5 0.0 11, Gabe Hill 8 0·0 14. Jesse Smith 0 0.0 0 , Cameron Bolin 6 4·6 17, Jacob Well 4 3-5 11 , Cody laudermilt 1 1-3 3, Corey Hutton ~ 0-1 2. Caleb Oavis.1 0-1 2, Jon McCarthy 1 0-0 2 TOTALS· 25 814 62 Three-point goals· 4 (Gabe Hill2, Jeremy Smith, Cameron Bolin) ATHENS (2.(), 1.() TVC): Co~n Plan 8 3· 519,' Jimmy Harpy 1 Q-1 2, Cori Butcher 2 4·5 8, AnttlonY Sylvester 0 1·2 1, Frank Ve.lentour 11 1·2 23. Derrek Waters 6 2· 3 14, Man Witten 2 2-4 6, Joey Stanley 2 3-4 7. ian Frampton 0 ().() 0. TOTALS: 32 16-26 80. Three·point goals· None. Teem totllllllnl:llvldu•llBIIdan Rebounds: M 27 (Well 5. Hill 5) , A 46 (Waters 10, Valentour 9): Assists: M 6 (Sml1h 5), A 16 (P,Ialf 8), S1eals: M 10 (Sml1h 8), A 10 (Winen ~) ; Blocks: M·5 (Well 3), A (None); Personal louis: M 23, A 18. Carroll rounded out thiilgs with two points apiece. Joining Cunnmgham in double digits for Waterford was Cody Strahler with 17 points, while Brad Miller and Jake Biedel each added six points. Waterford claimed an evening sweep with a 33-21 victory in the junior .varsity . coolest. Andrew Benedum and Matt Whitlock paced Eastern with seven points apiece, while Levi McCutcheon led the victors with a game-high 10 points. Eastern will return to the hardwood on Wednesday night when it hosts South Galli a in a makeue contest. The JV contest w1ll tip-off at 6 p.m. · WATERFORD 56, EASTERN 55 Eastern Watertord 12 22 7 14 '- 55 10 14 19 13 - 56 EASTERN (0-2, 0-2 TVC Hocking)· Mike Johnson 2 0-0 4, Jake lynch 5 2·2 14, Kelly Winebrenner t 1-2 4, Brayden ~ratt 3 3-4 10, Titus Pierce 2 Q..-1 4, Jordan Ki"nes 1 0-0 2, Tyler Hendrix 4 o0 11, +vter Carro\11 0..0 2, Kyle Connery 0 o-o 0, Devon Baum 1 ().() 2. TOTALS. 21 6-9 55. Three-point goals: 7 (Hendnx. 3. Lynch 2. Winebrenner. Pratt). WATERFORD (n/a). Brad Miller 21·2 6, Matt McCutcheon 0 0·0 0, Cody S1rahler 5 1-8 17, Cody Ha112 1·2 5, Levi l't!rter D 1-2 1, Jake Bledel 2 0·2 6, D.J. Cunningham 12 2-4 26 TOTALS: 23 6· 18 56. Three-point goals: 4 (B•edel 2, Miller. Strahler). Team atatlatlclllndMdullllelldert Field goals: E 21·57 ( 368). W 23-49 1469); Three-pain! goals: E 7·19 ( 368). W 3-6 (.500); Free 1hrows: E 6-9 (.667), W 6·18 (.333); Total rebounds: E 25 (Pierce 7), W 20 (Cunningham 9); OffensiV8 rebOunds: E 10 (Johnson "4), w s (Halt 5); Assists. E 15 (Johnson 5), W 4 (Halt 3); Steals: E 7 (Pieroe 2, Johnson 2). W 1 (Hall); B1ocka: E 2 (Pierce, Jollnson) , W 5 (Cumlngham 5); Turnovers: E 12, W 8; Personal fouls: E 15, W 14; JV score: W 33, E 21 • Southern recovered to lead McCune six, . Brendan 32-23. The final round Torrence five, Tyler etched in stone that the pre- Thompson three and VIOUS three· quaners of Dewayne Clark three. shooting were no fluke. ·34 Southern had Miss after miss by both rebounds, nine assists (Rees clubs fueled frustration, 3, Roberts 3, Harris 2), especially from the Lancer three steals, two charges sideline. (Coppick and Rees), ten Still Federal once cut it to turnovers, and ten fouls . 34-27 after applying a sur- Federal had 29 rebounds, prise full court press and nine assists, seven steals forcing a couple quick (Clark 3, Stanley 3), ten turnovers. Much of the final turnovers, and 19 fouls. round was spent at the foul . Southern (2-l) dropped line where Southern went 9- another close reserve game 12. 41 -38. Federal was led by With a seven point game Jon Skidmore with 12, on the line, a couple full Lance Sharp with eight, and court passes from Rees to Ryan Rex with eight. Manuel helped swing the Southern had three players game back to Southern' s with 10 points. · Dustin favor. Coppick had an and- Salser, Marcus Hill and one three-point play and Zach Manuel. Ethan Martin another parr of safeties to and Dustin Custer each had finish strong as Southern four. crept to the 47-32 win. SOUTHERN 47, Southern was led by SeJn Coppick who had fourteen FEDERAL HOCKING 32 points and nine rebounds, Fod Hocl< 8 2 13 9 - 32 Michael Manuel had eleven Southern 8 ~3 11 15 - .7 points and nine rebounds FEDERAL HOCKING (ll-3): Evan and senior Bryan Harris McCune 2 2-4 6, Chad CampbeH 0 (l.(l notched !0. Weston Roberts 0, Brendan Torrence 1 3-3 5, Grant · • ().() 9, Aaron McPherson 0 0.0 netted seven and Brad 0,Smtth Tyler Thamptan 0 3-4 3, Oewavne Brown five. Cyle Rees and Clark 1 0-0 3, Lance Sharp 0 ()...() 0. Taylor Deem .had good floor Juatln S1anley 3 ll-3 8. Bren1 Hedges 0 0, Chris Saylor 0 ().() 0. To!als 11 8· games, while Za'ch Manuel ().() 14 32. Three f'olnt Goals:Granl SmHh and John Brauer each con- one, Dewayne Clark one. SOUTHERN (3.0) : Cyle Rees 0 ().() 0. tributed to tne win. Brad Brown 2 1-2 5, Taylor Deem 0 ().() · Federal had no double- o. Sean Copplck S H 14. Duatin Salsar digit scoring. Smith led 0 ().() 0, Bryan Harris 3 2·2 10, Michael 3·711, Weston Roberts 2 2·2 wilh ine while Justin Manuel4 7. Totals 18 12· 1147. Three Potnt Goats: Stanley had six, Evan BryJin Harris rwo, We1ton Roberta 0111. ' Ohio Prep Basletball Scores • · Botkins 49, Ft . lorai"nie 31 Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 65, N. OlmS1ed 62 Bristol 72, Warren Lordstown 64 Brookville 57. Eaton 55 Bucyrus Wynford 53, Mt Blanchard Riverdale 47 Caldwell 46, Beattsvllle 45. OT Cambridge 60, Uhrichsville Claymont ,59 Camden Preble Shawnee 40, New Lebanon D1xie 39 Can Tlmken 92, Navarre Fairless 31 Carlisle 63, Waynesville 59 Carrollton 76, Beloit W Branch 60 Cedarville 60, Spring. Cath . Cent 54 Celina 67. Cots. Linden McKinley 56 Centerburg 73, Johostown·Monroe 46 Centerville 61, Clayton Nortlimot11 37 Chardon NDCL 60, Beachwood 55 Coldwater 59, lima Shawnee 57 Cols OeSa.les 54, Worthlng1on Christian 49 Cots. Franklin Hts 68. Cols. Hamilton 1Wp. 38 Gels. Hortzon Science 63, Cle. Horizon Science 58 Cots Marton·Franklin 92, Cots. Easr 59 Col$. Ready 66, Colo. Hartley ss Cols. Watterson ·e2, Cots. St. Charles 5, Columbia Station Columbia 59, Elyna Open Door 50 Columbiana 90, Miloral Ridge 72 CoMeaut 73, Astltibula Sts. John and Paui42 Continental ~. Hlcl<svllle 34 Cortland Lakeview 81 , Girard 43 . Cortland Maplewood 66, Ttlompson Ledgemont 36 Coshoc1on 58, Byeavllk\ Meadowbrook 46 Covington 59, New Paris National Tratl 42 Defiance 41, Paulding 24 Defiance Ttnora 51, Bryan 37 DeGraff Riverside 103, Ridgeway Ridgemont 32 Dover 59, New Phladelptlta 37 Otesden Tri·Valtey 62, McConnelsville Morgan 56 Dublin Coffman 91. Gatloway 'Wes11and 63 Dublin Jerome G3, Powell Olentangy Liberty jj() Dublin Seloto 62, Westerville S. 48 E. Palestine 59, Usbon David Anderson 49 1 Elida 69. SpencervNie 66 Findlay 60, Bowling Green 46 Findlay Liberty-Benton 72, Arcadia 34 Franklin 72. Mllton·Unlon 38 Franklin Middletown Christian 54, Xenia Christian 40 Fredericktown 38, Johnstown Northridge 31 Gahanna Uncoln 64, L..ancastei 58 Gallon. Northmor 60, Morral Ridgedale 46 Garfield Hts. 86, Stow·Munroe Falls 53 Georgetown 85, WMiiamsburg 38 Gibsonburg 58, Genoa Area 50 Glouster Trimble 62, Corning Miller 37 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 48, Akr. Manchester 39 Goshen 58, Bethel·Tate 54 Green 71, lodl Cloverleaf 50 Greenwich S. Cent. 66, Ashland Mapleton 42 Gro,eClty 94. Gro118pon-Madlson 76 Grove Ctty Cent. Crossing 74, Hilliard Darby 59 · Hamilton RoS& 48, Norwood 39 Hilliard Davidson 57, Thomas W<>r1hlngton 53 HIIISbor.o 50, Greenfield MCClain 31 · Hubbard 77, Warren ChampiOn 46 Huber Hts. Wayne 72, Kettering Fa1rmont 60 . Hudson 76, Mayfield 45 , Ironton Roell Hill 52, Crown City S. Gallla 27 Jay Co. Ind. 49, Ft. Recov.ry 44 Kansas lakota 72, Mtllbury Lake 61 Kent Roosevelt 71, Akr. Coventry 44 Kingsway Christian 71, Kidron Cent. Chrtstian 67 Lees Creek E Clinton 64, FelicityFranklin 38 Lewis Center Olentangy 74, Marysville · 48 . lewis Center Ojentangy Orange 57, Sunbury Big Walnut 50 Lexington 56. Mlllar9borg W. Holmes 47 Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 63, Cin Sycamore 44 Lime Balh 58, Lalayette Allen E 28 Uma Perry 57, Marion Cath . 22 Llma Temple Christian 52, Waynesfield· Goshen 48 Loel<land 76, Cln. Christian 61 London Madison Plains 62. tondon 60 Lorain Admiral King 74. E. Cle. Shaw 56 Loudonville 49, Danville 44 Louisville 66, Alliance Marllngton 54 l.Mand 61, Cin. Glen Este 44 Lucasville Valley 59, McDermott Scioto l'ffl37 Lyndhurst Brush 60. Parma Normdndy 50 Mac.donia Nordonla 73, Cuyahoga Falls 57 Mansftefd Sr. 53, BellVIlle Clear Fork 37 Maple Hts. 53, Gates M11ts G1lmour 52 Manon Pleasant 66. Cardington-Uncofn 34 Mart1ns Ferry 57, Rtehmond Edison 51 Mason 66, C1n. Oak Hills 53 Masstllon JacksOn 62, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesu1t 47 McComb 58, Cory·Aolwson 32 McDonald 68, leetonia ~5 MQntor 74, Painesville Rivtrside 37 Mentor Lake Cath. 47. Chardon 44 Middleburg Hts. Midpark 63. Olmsted Falls 62 ' Middletown 82, Cin. Colera1n 42 Milan Edison 94. Hu1on 62 Milford 55, Harnson 3fl Milford Center Fairbanks 64, McGuffey Upper SciOio Valley 40 Miller C1ty 68. Defiance Ayersville 55 Minerva 63, Can . South 58 Mt. Orab Western Brown 58, Ba!avia Clermont NE 51 Mt Vernon 57. Delaware Hayes 37 N Baltimore 57, T1ffin Calvert 55 N Bend Taylor 74, Cin. Mariemont 49 N Can Hoover 88, Massillon Wash,ington 51 N Uma S Range 60, Hanoverton Uniled 58 N Ridgeville Lake A1dge 57, Cle Heritage Chrlsltan 32 · N. Robinson Col Crawford 40, Bucyrus 26 . N. Royalton 72 , Lakewood 69 Napoleon 62, Sherwood Fairview 60 New ' Albany 59, Pataskala Watkins Memorial35 New London 88, Monroeville 86 New Madison Tri-VIIIage 66. Arcanum 44 New Middletown Spring. 54, Columbiana Crestview 38 New Fliegel 83, Fostoria St. Wendelln 61 New Washington Buckeye Cent. 62, lucas 34 Newal'k 70, Reynoldsburg 60 Newton Falla 60, Struthers 51, OT Newton loca148, Bradford 47 Norwalk St. Paul 81, AShland Crestview 55 Oak Hill 69, S. Weba1or 45 Ontario 96, Crestline 62 Orrvttle 57. Ashland 50 Ottoville 61 , Marta Stein Marlon Local 50 O:dord Tatawanda 64, Cln. Mt Healthy 61 Painesvllle Harvey 86, Jeflerson Area 47 Pandora-Gilboa 51, Vanlue 33 Parma 73, Medina 51 Parma HIS. Holy Name 57, Brooklyn 27 Pemberville Eastwood 43, Bloomdale Elmwood 39 Plckenngton Cent. 79, Pickerington N. 58 Pl(lua 44, Vandalia Butler 41 Plymouth 54. Collins Western Reserve 46 ' Port Ciln1on 51, Clyde 45 Portamouth Clay 59, Willow Wqod Symmes Valley 54 · Portsmouth Notre Dame 56, Portamouttl SClotavtlle 52 Powell Village Academy 51, Cola. Liberty Christian 45, OT Racine Souttlern 47, Stewart Federal Hocl<lng 32 Rtchfleld REIVEire 61, Wadsworth 59 Richwood N. Union 58, Caledonia River Valley 43 Rittman 67, Doylestown Chippewa 41 Rocldord Parkway 51. Van Wert 48 Rocky River Luttleran W. 79, Oberlin 45 Russia 74, Sidn,y.Fairlawn 49 · S Charleston SE 78, Mechank:sburg 62. Salem 73, BrOOkfield 38 Saltnevtlle Southern 78, N. Jackson Jackson·MIIton 51 Sandusky Parkl~s 50, Oak Haltor 47 Seaman N. Adams 67, Lynchburg-Clay 47 Shadyside 73, Sarahsville ShenandOah 64 Sidney 65. Troy 48 Smi1hville sa. Dallon 64 Solon 61, Brunswick 57 Sparta Highland 48. Delaware Buckeye Valley 43 Spring. Emmanuel Ctlristlan 14, Xenia Nazarene 42 • Springboro 67, Xenia 58 Sprrngfield 67, Beavercreek 58 St Henry 53, St Marys Memorial 31 Strasburg-Franktk'l 58, Tuscarawas Cent Celh. 50 ' . Streetsboro 64, Penmsula Woodridge 61 StrongsvKie 80; Parma Hts Valley Forge 70 . 43, Sugarcreek GaraWay Newcomerstown 35 Tallmadge 58, Medina Highland 35 Thornville Sheridan 58, New Concord John Glenn 47 Tlpp City Belhel 63, · Lewisburg Tri· County N. 53 Tol. Chrlsdan 74, Oregan Stritch 39 Tol. Libbey 67, Tol. S1art 53 Tol. Ottawa Hills 59, Northwood 33 To!. Rogem 82, Oregoo Clay 63 Tol. Scott 87, Tol. Woodward 57 Tot St. Francis 71, Tot. Whitmer 55 To!. St. John's 52, Tol. den1 Cath. 47 To!. Wai1e 75, Tol. Bowsher 53 . Tontogany Otsego . 58, Elmore Woodmore48 Toronto 81, BeNalra St. John 25 Tree or lila 80, Madison Christian 59 Trenton Edgewood 54, Cin. NW 41 Trotwood·Madlson 88. Miamlsll~Jrg 49 Twinsburg 88. Elyria 61 Union City M1ssissinawa Valley 59, Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe 52 • U1ica 51. Howard E. Knox 47 Van Buren 95. Dola Hardin Northern 37 W Salam NW 75. JeromesvUie Hillsdale 61 warrensville Hts. 67, lorain Southview 63 Waterford 56, Reedsville Eastern 55 Wellsville 82, lowellville 52 Westerville N 85 , Westerville Cent. 77 Westlake 45. Avon Lake 43 Wheelersburg 74, Portsmouth W. 55 Williamsport Westfall 61, Chilllcolhe Unioto 48 Wilmington 75, Morrow Uttte Miami 32 Wmtersvllle Indian Creek 43, Cadiz Harrison Cent. 41 Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 69, Hann1bal River 55 Wooster 57. Mansfield Madison 52 Youngs. Chrislian 63. Har.tvllle lBke Center Chnstian 59 Youngs. Uberty 82, leavittsburg LaBrae 80, OT Zanesville Maysville 63, Philo 57 Zanesville W. Musklngum 73, Crooksv1ile 48 GIRLS RESULTS Amanda-Gtearcreek 55, Cols. Hamilton Twp 28 .Archbold 63. liberty Center 42 Ashville Teays Valley 44, Bloom·Carron 38. OT · Baltimore Uberty Union 35 . Lancaster F1sher Cath 16 . 8elielonta1ne Benjamin Logan 66, .Bellefontaine 44 Burton Berkshire 54, Orwell GranO Valley 40 Chagnn Falls 43, Perry 29 Chesterland W. Geauga 57, Orange 38 Chillicothe 42, Logan 41 Cle Collinwood 54, Cfe Hay 35 Cte. Glenv•Ue 61, Cle. Rhodes 28 Cle. Hor1zon SC1ence 33, Cots. HoriZon Science 22 Cle Hts. Lutheran E. 74, Oberlin 26 Cle JFK 61, Cle. EeS1 38 Cle John Adams 58, Cle. E. Tech 34 Cle John Marshall 90, Cle. S. 45 Cle Lincoln W 54, Cle. MuHayes 20 Cols Alricentric 93, Cots Walnut Ridge 18 Cots Beechcroft 46, Cots. East 29 Cols. Brookhaven 70, Cots. Linden McKinley 36 . Cots. Cenlennlat 44, Col$. Whetstone 40 Cols. Eastmoor 74, Cots Brlggs'25 Cots. Grandview Hta. 44, Pataskala Ucktng Hts. 43 Cots. Harvest Prep 72, Millersport 39 Cots. Independence 65, Cola. West 45 Cols. Marlon·Franklln 87. Cots . South 20 Cots. Northland 51 , Cole. Mifflin 32 c Ots. Upper Arlmgton 54, Worthington KitbQurne 35 Delaware Hayes 52, Mt. Vernon 47 Dublin Coffman 79, Galloway Westland 25 Dublin Scioto 55 Westerville S. 39 Falrpon Harbor Harding 54, ,Middlefteld Cardma1 36 · Findlay 67, Sandusky 56 Gahanna Cots. AcaCiemy 48, Hebron Lakewood 42 Gahanna Uncoln 58, Lancaster 40 GraMie 66. Cols. Bexley 44 Gr<We Cily 58, GrOVOI?Ort·Madlaon 30 Grove City Christian 46, Northside Chrlslian 39 Hamler Patrick Henry S9, Delta 39 Hilliard Darby 46, Grove City Cent. Crossing 37 HUJiard 0$Vidson 54, Thomas Wonhington 38 Ironton 70, Vincent Warren 48 . Kirtland 50, Newbury 35 Lancaster Fairfield Union 50, Circleville Logan Elm 41 Lewis CentJr Olentangy 57, Marysville 31 Lewistown tnd1an Lake 47, Rlverslete Slebbins 32 • 1 , Lima Sr. 51 . Napoteon 39 Marietta 40, GallipOIIB Gallis'36 Marion Harding 62, Fremont Ross 28 Montpelier 50, Swanton 35 New Albany 71 , Pataskala Watkins Memorial 19 · Newark Cath. 53, Heath 44 Newark Licking Valley 42,' Whitehall· Yearling 37 OhiO Deaf 37, Georgia School for the Deaf, Ga. 16 Perrysburg 58, Rossford 15 Pickerington Cent. 59. Pk;kermgton N 57 Powell Olentangy Liberty 46, Dublin Jerome 43 Powell Village Academy 31 , Cols. Liberty Christian 22 Reynoldsburg 41, Newark 36 Richmond lilts. 65, Independence 59 Shelby 51, Norwalk 46 Spring. Greenan 81, New Carlisle Tecumseh 61 Spring. Kenton Rktge 85, Urbana 45 St Paris Graham 66, Spring. Shawnee 47 S1ryker 55, Gomam Fayette ZT Sunbury Bit~ Walnut 60, lewis Cent8r Olen1angy Orange 40 Sylvania Northview 88, Bowling Green 43 . . ' Sylvania ,southview 37 Holland Springfield 36 ' Tiffin Columbian 67, Foatorta 30 Tlpp Clly Tlppo<:anoe 81, Spring. NW 52 Tree ot Life 57, ·Groveport Madison Christian 32 W. Jefferson 51, Sugar Grove Berne Union 15 , · Wauseon ~. Metamora Evergreen 43 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 62, Maumee 18 ·· Willard 43, Upper Sandusky 35 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Bear hunters generate $51M for WVa economy CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia 's bear hunters might play third fiddle to deer and turkey hunters, but they make up for their also-ran status by spending money. A soon-to-be-published study shows that bear hunters ' annual economic impact lotals m·ore than $51 million. While that sum pales next to snow skiing's estimated $250 million impact, it beats the $49 million attributed to whitewater rafting and far outstrips the $7.8 million generated by the HatfieldMcCoy recreational trail complex. The numbers came to · lighl as Chris Ryan, princi_pal bear biologist for the slate Divi sion of Natural Re sourc es, final'i'zed · the research for hi s doctoral dissertation . With We sl Virginia's black bear population expanding, its likely that bear hunting will continue to be a growth industry. A recent study revealed that bear hunting pumps more than $51 million every year into the state's economy. "We wanted to 'find out some 'thing s about West Virginia's bear hunters ," Ryan said. "We wanted to know how many hunted with dogs, how many hunted without dogs , how many were bowhunters, what their success rates were, where lhey hunted, and what the economic impact of their hunting was." ' The study - based on 496 responses to I ,746 mailed questionnaires - revealed that only 24 percent of all bear hunters use dogs, but ·they account for threefourths 'of ;~II bear huf\tingrelated spending. " We found that hunters spend a Iittle more than ' $20 million a year to maintain their dogs - purchasing the animals. feeding them, kenneling them and 'giving them veterinary care," Ryan said. "In addition. we found lhat those same hunters spend about 37 days a year training their dogs, and that they spent an additional $18 million a year just on training costs." In West Virginia , dog training is essentially hunting without killing. Hunters drive around on back roads with a truckload of dogs until one of the hounds picks up a bear's scent. The hunter then releases the hounds to trail and corner the bear. When the hunter reaches the scene, he calls off the dogs and lets the bear run away. If the survey's numbers are accurate, approximately 5,500 Mountain State sportsmen hunt bears wilh dogs. The average hunter spent $4.727 a year on dog maintenance and training , for a direct-spending total of $26 million . . Randy Childs. a Ph.D . economist at West Virginia University. arrived at the final $38 million economic- impact figure for dogusing hunters by calculating how each directly spent dollar would be respent by feed store ownlegend, st.ates "Raccoon ers, veterinarians and the Creek was named for a like. Native American village "We were very conservalocated at the fork of its tive in how we used 'multwo branche s at New tipliers,"' Childs said. Plymouth. The Wyandotte ··some people like to toss tribe called this village out multipliers of five to 'Eicha-Petcha ,' which seve n times (the direct translaled means ·Raccoon expenditure). We used a Town'." more conservative model Although it drains parts developed by the U.S. of Hocking and Athens Forest Service and widely counties, the 112-mile-long use,d by state governments Raccoon Creek officially and universities . Our typibegins in northern Vinton cal multipliers were in the County, before meandering LS to 2.5 range." its way· south through a Childs said he and Ryan small portion of Meigs also were conservative in County, back into Vinton the expenditures lhey County and then finally chose to count. into Gallia Counly before "For in stance , we didn 't emptying into the Ohio count deer hunters who River below Gallipolis . also bought bear licen ses just in case they might happen upon a .bear. There was no way to ask them to break out their . spending for the portion of time they fromPageBl might be bear hunting, so we just left those statistics As PPHS coach Mitch alone and concentrated on noted afterwards , people whose sole purpose Meadows his girls responded in a very was bear hunting." nice fashion - especially ·The survey ·revealed that considering it was in a new hunters who actually kill environment. bears have ·far .Jess of an "It's always good to gel a economic impact than win , but when it's the first those who chase them for time you play in a facility and your faci I ity - it 's dog-training purposes. State-residen.t hunters good to break it in with u ·contribute about $7.5 mil- win. It's· a special moment lion to the economy during for all of these girls, to be bear-harvest seasons; non- part of that first victory residents kick in about here," Meadows comment$1.3 million. Equipment ed. "Hannan played really hard and I was really purchases firearms, impressed with them. They tracking collars, GPS loca- have definitely · go(ten a lot tors and the like - generate better since last year. another $4.2 million . · "We had a really good Re searc her Ryan .start and we were very disacknowledged that the ciplined tonight , which is final total of $52,847,605 somethiDg I wanted to see might surprise some peo- from our group. We had 10 ple. "The numbers didn 't girls contribute to this outreally surprise me, though. come, and thai is what we I've been involved with are looking for from them. bear hunters for quite Hopefully we can come some time now, and I back tonight and get anothknow that, by and large, er one .~t Point Pleasant jumped out they are very sr'rious about to an early 4-0 lead before it. They respe ·, the sport, Hannan's Abby Bush cut and they spend a lot of the deficit in half with a pair money on it," he said. of free throws . The hosts Ryan said the study after starting slow Bryan Walleralphoto "supplies evidence that responded with a 15-4 surge Point Pleasant's Kayla Arthur goes up for a shot over hunting in. general has an over the rest of the canto; Hannan's Brittany Edmonds during the second half of a incredible economic allowing the Lady Knights girls high school. basketball game in Point Pleasant Friday. impact on the state." to take a 13-point lead after fourth ,quarter by an 11-7 steals, while Skylar one quarter of action . Data collected in 2006 PPHS continued that margin . Dawkins followed with nine by the U.S. Cen·sus Bureau momentum into the second The Lady Knights finmarkers. show that West Virginians frame, going on a 12-2 run ished the ev.ening 26-of:67 Devin Cottrill was next spend more than $900 milat the start to open up a with seven points, with the from the field for 39 percent lion a year on hunting, fishing and other forms of comfonable 31-8 edge with and also had 32 steals, 28 I rio of . Rachel Stewart, 4:08 remaining in the half. IS turnovers and Kayla Arthur and Miranda wildlife-related recreation. Both teams closed out the rebounds, 13 assists. The hosts also Thompson each adding six Hunting accounts for the final four-plus minutes with went just 4-of-15 at the foul points to the winning cause. lion's share of that total. six points apiece to el)t~r the · li~e for 27 percent and com- Thoml?son also had a team"It's an impact most peo- break at37-14. milled six of their 15 high e1ght rebounds. ple aren 't aware of," Ryan Point once again turnovers in the fourth quarEmily Jones added five said. "(My research) just outscored Hannan in the ter. points , Sydney Walton had helps to re-emphasize how third by a 14-9 margin for a Anna Sommer led the vic- four and Cassandra Cook much money hunting gen- 51-23 edge, but the Blue tors with a double-double rounded out the scoring and Gold rallied to win the effort of 14 points and 10 with one point. Ashley erates for West Virginia. In the Open Jim Freeman Point HRISTMA GREETINGS Angels fromPageBl During tbe busy Chrlsmas season, don't forget your elderly neighbor's, family, and friends. This Is the time of when seniors are forgotten, depressed, anil feel isolated: Take the time to wish them a Merry Christmas, this thought of kindness will make a dlffereaee Lia their lives, and we are sure you will get so much Ia return. 11-hlu~'I,Y.tH~ a. :ff'~ 61uv:t.·tma& · ,jivm1 lhe co/'Uf9 NtFVJ'at ARBORS OF GALLIPOLIS . SkJUed Nursing and Rehabilitadon CetJter Pin .. ,.r... u Drive 740-446-7112 Galllipc)l!s, • larTY Crumlphoto Gallia Academy's Allie Troester, right, is fouled by a Marietta defender during Friday night's SEOAL girls basketball game in Gallipolis. · l I • Raccoon Creek could be considered · a river in i'ts own right , since informal guidelines define a creek as less than 100 miles in length . It is much greater in size than the Shade River watershed, which is 221 square miles . The far western portion of Meigs County . drains into Ra~coon Creek .or its tributanes along With most of nort~we s tern and central Galha County. L1ke most watersheds , Raccoon Creek has Its own, distinct personality. The greatest part of the watershed, about 75 percent, is forested ':"ith agriculture lo,cated pnmanlym the creeks ncb floodplam. I first remember canoeing m Raccoon <;reek arou~d 1985 and agam m the m1d l 990s at the now;defunct Bob Evans Farm Canoe Li~ery , and then last in 2006 in Vinton County. My earliest recollections of Raccoon Creek are of its bluish, largely lifeless waters, which at the time I didn 't realize were a result of drainage from abandoned coal mines. points each. Despite scoring only once ,' no one came through more in the final seconds than Brown and Summers as Brown came away with lhe game'-sealing steal and also found Summers wide open on the full court pass for the final field goal of the night. Gallia Academy was once again led by junior Allie Troester wfto nearly completed a double-double with IS points and nine rebounds. Outside of her. no other player on the team produced . more than one basket on the night. Senior R.u; hel Jones was second on her team with eight points, using a solid night from the stripe to produce most of those numbers. Noe was next with five points followed by Samantha Barnes and Kari Campbell with three points each and Shantelle Rathburn with two points. Noe also produced a game-high five assists. The ladies in Orange and The Blue Angels did win Black kept up the pressure the battle of the boards with in the second half, forcing 30 rebounds led by Troester several turnovers while crewith nine , Barnes with six ating a few easy baskets for and Jones and Noe with five themselves as they began to boards apiece . Marietta was pull away, going up by as paced by Schramm with many as 12 midway through the third quarter. ' eight rebounds . Gallia Academy trimmed While the second half produced plenty of action, that lead back to single digthe first half was a bit of a its at the end of three quarters at 34-25 before finally different story. Very poor shooting by finding some life in the final both teams in the first quar- eight minutes. The·Blue Angels ate away ter led to a low scoring duel that was won by the Angels at the deficit, cutting it to who held an 8-6 lead after four with 1:54 left to play and then getting back withone quarter of play. Scoring fin.ally picked up in a single score when in the second frame with Campbell hit the back end Marietta retaking the lead of a pair of free throws with - and then giving it right I:0 I left. Marietta had two chances back - in the first three minutes before taking the to push its lead back to two lead for good with 4:18 left. scores over the next 40 secDown I 0-9. Lauren Ross hit . onds, but missed both of its a three for the Tigers to put one-and-one free throw them up l 2-10 and they attempts to keep the never looked back from in the game. Am Academy was still very there. Marietta turned up the much in the game until a heat late in the quarter with missed three by Noe was a stilling full court press brought down by Brown that allowed it to extend its who immediately turned and chucked the ball down · lead to 19-1,4 at the haiL However, the stream is in now in much better shape thanks largely to the efforts of the Raccoon Creek Partnership and its forebear the Raccoon Creek Improvement Committee. The Raccoon Creek Partnership is one of the "granddaddies" of the watershed movement in Ohio. Its efforts throughout the years have involved · community outreach, riparian corridor protection, acid mine drainage abatement and abandoned mine land reclamation. env1ronmental education and ecological awareness. It's no secret that healthy streams and aquatic habitat are crucia! to fish and wildlife populations, and d1rectly beneficial to sportsmen and others who enjoy fishable and swimmable creeks. Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District ami a I 3-year volunteer Ohio Hunter Education Instructor. He can be contacted weekdays at 740-9924282 or at jimfreeman@oh.nacdnet.net Burns was the only PPHS player not to score, but she did add five caroms for the winners . Each Point player also had at least one steal in the decision. Kaitlyn Campbell led HHS with 17 points , followed by Bush with five and Sarrimy Mayes with four points. Kalab Perry added three markers in the setback, while Celeste Campbell and Brittany Edmonds contributed two points apiece. Chelsea Ward rounded out the Hannan scoring with one point. The Lady Cats were 14-of-26 at the charity stripe for 54 percen,. For h·istorical purposes, Point Pleasant's Kayla Arthur scored the first points in the new gymnasium at the 7:20 mark of the firsl quarter. The first assist went to Anna Sommer on Arthur 's basket. Abby Bush was the first player 10 make a free throw in the new gym, as well as becoming the first opponent to score on the new floor. Point will return 10 action lonight when it hosts Herbert Hoover in the Cardinal Conference opener at 6 p.m. Hannan returns to the hardwood Tuesday when it hosts Cross Lanes Christian at 6 p.m. PT. PLEASANT 58, HANNAN 34 Hannan 6 Poln1 19 9 11 ~ 34 18 14 7 - 58 8 HANNAN (o-3) : CeleS1e Campbell 0 2- 6 2. Kaltlyn Campbell 8 1·2 17. Kalah Perry 0 3·6 3. Jenmter Swan 0 0.0 0. Abby Bush 1 3·6 5, Brittany Edmonds 1 0·0 2, Sarah ArbOgast o o-o 0, Sammy Mayes 0 4·4 4, Christie Williams o o-o o, Katie EU1s o 0·0 o. Chelsea Ward o 1·2 1 TOTALS· 10 14·26 34. Thr8e-pomtgoals· None POINT PLEASANT (1·1): Emily Jones 2 0·0 5. Rachel S1ewart 3 0·0 6, AnCl& Sommer 6 2·6 14, Kayta Arthur 3 0·0 6, Cassandra Cook 0 1·6 1. Miranda Thompson 3 0-0 6, Oev1n Cottrlll3 1·2 7, Ashley Burns 0 0·0 0, Skylar Dawkins 4 0·1 9. Sydney Walton 2 0.0 4. TOTALS: 27 4·15 58. Three-point goats· 2 (Jones, Dawkins) court to a wide open Summers who turned, dribbled once, and made the basket for a 40-35 lead . Now on a two game slide, Gallia Academy will try to get back to its winning ways when Fairland visits Gallipolis Monday night . The JV contest is scheduled to begin ill 6 p.m. MARIETTA 40, GALLIA ACADEMY Marietta Gallia 6 8 36 13 15 6 6 11 11 - 40 36 MAAIETIA {3·2)· Allison Fouss 0 D-0 0, Meegan Grosel 2 u.o 4, Amanda Brown 1 0· 1 2, LeAnne Ross 5 4·6 1 4, Lauren Ross 2 2·2 7, Pa1ge lamD 1 2-4 5. Mary Beth Schramm 1 o-1 2. Alyson Stalter 2 0·0 4, Betsy Schramm 0 o-o 0. Rachel D&VI8 ' 0 0·0 0. All Summers 1 o-o 2. TOTALS . 15 8·14 40 Three-poln1 goals· 2 (La. Ross, Lamb) . GALLIA ACADEMY (3·2). Samantha Barnes 0 3-4 3, Emi~ Whi1B o ().() o. Kari Camplloll 1 1-2 3, Amy Noe 1 2·5 5. Kimber Oav1s 0 o-o 0, Shantelle Rathburn 1 0-0 2, Rachel Jones 1 6·9 B. Allie Troester 7 1·7 15, Morgan Daniels :..-~~n;.;~p::;;;0 ().() 0. TOTALS: 11 ~ goals· 1 (Noe) 1 TNm tobllallndlvldu•t ~ Rebounds: M 28 (M Schramm 8). GA 30 (Troesler 9); Steals. M 9 (le. Ross 4), GA 7 {Campbell 3} ; Ass1sts: M • (Four wilh tour eacll). GA 10 (Noe 5), Blocks: M 3 (Grosel, Lo. Ross, Lamb), GA 1 (TroeS1er); Person! Fouls: M 21 . GA 19. �Sunday, December 14. 2008 Sunday, December 14. 2008 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Bulldogs hand Meigs first loss,·80-62 STAFF REPORT SPORTSOMYDAILYSENTINEL COM THE PLAINS - One bad quarter, that's all it took. Meigs matched Athens in nearly every way Friday night, but one bad quarter turned a once close game into a commanding Bulldog lead as the Green and Gold rolled to an 80,62 victory in their TVC opener. Athens (2-0. 1-0 TVC) outscored Meigs (1 -1, I-'I TVC) 27-17 in the second quarter to take a 10 point lead into the break and never looked back from there, outscoring the Marauders 41-33 in the second half to claim lhe 18-point victory. Both teams shot nearly 50 percent in Friday's contest , but a commanding 46-27 advantage off tbe g.las5 including 20 offensive boards - gave Athens several second chance opportunities leading lo the big run. Fran~ Valentour led the charge for the Bulldogs, knocking down 11 baskets for 23 points while also hauling in nine rebounds. Cody Pfaff also had a big night for the hosts scoring 19 points and dishing out eight assists while big man Derrek Waters completed a double-double w1th 14 points and 10 rebounds. The rest of the scorers Eastern fromPageBl sion. The Wildcats, however, countered with a 19-7 third quarter. charge that allowed the hosts to take a 43-41 edge into the finale. Down the stretch, the two teams traded the lead five times and shared one tie with most of those theatrics coming in the fmal 90 seconds of regulalion. Ells tern took its flfSt of two leads in the fourth quarter with I: IS ;,n when Jake Lynch gavP. the guests a 5352 edge with an old-fashioned three-point play, but Cunningham countered 30 seconds later with a basket to recapture the lead for WHS. Lynch again responded with a basket with 30 seeoni:ls left on the clock, giving Eastern a 55-54 edge. Lynch also had the final eight points for the ~ests over a span of three mmutes. But Cunningham - who scored at least six points in each of the quarters - saved his best for last, connecting on the game-wjnner with 15 ticks left to give the Wildcats the thrilling one-point decision. · There were a total of 12 lead changes and two ties in the contest, with each team holding the lead six times. Eastern's biggest lead was 10 · points, which occurred twice - the last of which was 3626 with 6:45 left in the third canto. The hosts biggest lead of the night was.five (50-45) with four minutes left in reg- Southern from~Bl good passing from Weston Roberts, Bryan Harris and Cyle Rees. Michael Manuel drove the left baseline as the defense collapsed on Coppick as Southern began to work a good 1-2 punch inside. Then Robens fanned the coals with a long tri fecta at the buzzer ihat gave a Iif! to the Tornadoes going into the intermission, the score 21 - 10. Good Southern defense and atrocious shooting by the Lancers (1-of-15) left the visuors with just two second-quarter points. Coppick had six at the half, while Harris and Roberts each had six for the Tornadoes . Grant Smith had five for the Lancers. Southern ~taned fajrll. strong in the second hal , but a couple careless turnovers by the Tornadoes and 4-6 foul shooting by the Lancers stalled the momentum. The Tornadoes went up 26-12, but Federal moved to within nine at 26!9, The Lancers split the· seam for a couple inside buckets, forcing SHS to call time out and re~oup . By the end of the third frame , Hill Bolin were Cori Butcher with eight points. Joey Stanley with seven points, Matt Witten with six points , Jimmy Herpy with two and · Anthony points Sylvester with one point. Meigs had four players score in double figures led by Cameron Bolin who had 19 points. Gabe Hill was second for the · Marauders with 14 points and five rebounds and Jeremy Smith and Jacob Well. had II points apiece. . Along with his five buckets, Smith .also filled out the rest of his stal sheet nicely with six steals and five assists - both learn highs. Rounding out Meigs ' offensive leaders were Cody Laudermilt with three points and · Corey Hutton , Caleb Davis and Jon McCarthy with two points each. Meigs matched its opponent step for step in the first ulation. Tbe Eagles were 21-of-57 overall from the field for 37 percent, including 7-of-19 from three-point territory for 37 percent. The' guests, however, jumped out to that halftime lead with a hot hand shooting 14-of-26 (54 percent) from the floor. EHS also went 6-of-12 on trifectas in the opening 16 minutes. WHS finished the night 23-of-49 from the field for 47 percent, including 3-of-6 from thnee-pOint land. The hosts also shot 13-of-24 from the field (54 percent) in the second half. After trading baskets. for a 36-26 edge at the 6:45 mark of the third, the hosts went on an 11-0 run to take its flfSt lead of the second half at 3736 with three minutes left. Eastern finally ended a 5:30 scoring drought with two minutes remaining to pull within 39-38, but never came closer the rest of the period. The Eagles outrebounded the hosts 25-20, including a 10-9 edge on the offensive glass. EHS also had advantages of 15-4 in assists, 7-1 in steals and 12-8 in turnovers. Eastern was also 6-of-9 at the foul line, while Waterford was just 6;of-18 at the charity stripe. Eastern had nine players score in the setback, with Lynch leading the way with 14 points. Tyler Hendrix was next with II points, while Brayden Pratt followed with 10 markers. Mike Johnson, Kelly Winebrenner and'Titus Pierce each added four points, while Jordan Kimes, Devon Baum and Tyler FRIDAY GAMES quarter leading to a 12-12 tie before Athens opened up a 27-17 advan,tage to take a 39-29 lead inlo the break . Again the visitors held their own coming out of the half as the Bulldogs extended their lead by two points after three , but another big frame in the fourth allowed Athens to pull ahead and claim lhe 80-62 victory. Athens also claimed a victory in the reserve contest 46-38 over the Marauders. Meigs will return to the hardwood on Saturday in non -league action against Jackson . The JV game will begin at 6 p.m. · ATHENS Me1gs Athens BOYS RESULTS Ada 85, Wapakoneta 50 Albany Alexander 73, Wellstbo 41 Alltance 63, Canal Fulton Northwest 56 Anna 53, Jackson Center 32 Anson1a 54 , W. Ale)(andna Twm ValleyS. 45 Antwerp 53, Fl. Jennmgs 48 Apple Creek Waynedale 65. Creston Norwayne 57 Arttngton 51, LeipSIC 4ti ~thens eo. Pomeroy Meigs 62 Attic&~ Seneca E. 62, Old Fort 32 Atwater Waterloo 70, W1ndham 61 Avon 68, Sheffield BrookSide 31 Barberton 74, Copley 47 Batavta Amelia 49, Kings M1lls Ktngs 47 Bedford Chanet 67, Elyria Cath . 39 Berlin Hiland 79, W. Lafayette RidQewood 71 Beverly Ft. Frye 65, Lore City Bucke~ Trail 34 80, MEIGS 62 12 17 12 27 14 19 16 25 - 62 80 MEIGS (H. 1·1 TVC) Jeremy Smilh 5 0.0 11, Gabe Hill 8 0·0 14. Jesse Smith 0 0.0 0 , Cameron Bolin 6 4·6 17, Jacob Well 4 3-5 11 , Cody laudermilt 1 1-3 3, Corey Hutton ~ 0-1 2. Caleb Oavis.1 0-1 2, Jon McCarthy 1 0-0 2 TOTALS· 25 814 62 Three-point goals· 4 (Gabe Hill2, Jeremy Smith, Cameron Bolin) ATHENS (2.(), 1.() TVC): Co~n Plan 8 3· 519,' Jimmy Harpy 1 Q-1 2, Cori Butcher 2 4·5 8, AnttlonY Sylvester 0 1·2 1, Frank Ve.lentour 11 1·2 23. Derrek Waters 6 2· 3 14, Man Witten 2 2-4 6, Joey Stanley 2 3-4 7. ian Frampton 0 ().() 0. TOTALS: 32 16-26 80. Three·point goals· None. Teem totllllllnl:llvldu•llBIIdan Rebounds: M 27 (Well 5. Hill 5) , A 46 (Waters 10, Valentour 9): Assists: M 6 (Sml1h 5), A 16 (P,Ialf 8), S1eals: M 10 (Sml1h 8), A 10 (Winen ~) ; Blocks: M·5 (Well 3), A (None); Personal louis: M 23, A 18. Carroll rounded out thiilgs with two points apiece. Joining Cunnmgham in double digits for Waterford was Cody Strahler with 17 points, while Brad Miller and Jake Biedel each added six points. Waterford claimed an evening sweep with a 33-21 victory in the junior .varsity . coolest. Andrew Benedum and Matt Whitlock paced Eastern with seven points apiece, while Levi McCutcheon led the victors with a game-high 10 points. Eastern will return to the hardwood on Wednesday night when it hosts South Galli a in a makeue contest. The JV contest w1ll tip-off at 6 p.m. · WATERFORD 56, EASTERN 55 Eastern Watertord 12 22 7 14 '- 55 10 14 19 13 - 56 EASTERN (0-2, 0-2 TVC Hocking)· Mike Johnson 2 0-0 4, Jake lynch 5 2·2 14, Kelly Winebrenner t 1-2 4, Brayden ~ratt 3 3-4 10, Titus Pierce 2 Q..-1 4, Jordan Ki"nes 1 0-0 2, Tyler Hendrix 4 o0 11, +vter Carro\11 0..0 2, Kyle Connery 0 o-o 0, Devon Baum 1 ().() 2. TOTALS. 21 6-9 55. Three-point goals: 7 (Hendnx. 3. Lynch 2. Winebrenner. Pratt). WATERFORD (n/a). Brad Miller 21·2 6, Matt McCutcheon 0 0·0 0, Cody S1rahler 5 1-8 17, Cody Ha112 1·2 5, Levi l't!rter D 1-2 1, Jake Bledel 2 0·2 6, D.J. Cunningham 12 2-4 26 TOTALS: 23 6· 18 56. Three-point goals: 4 (B•edel 2, Miller. Strahler). Team atatlatlclllndMdullllelldert Field goals: E 21·57 ( 368). W 23-49 1469); Three-pain! goals: E 7·19 ( 368). W 3-6 (.500); Free 1hrows: E 6-9 (.667), W 6·18 (.333); Total rebounds: E 25 (Pierce 7), W 20 (Cunningham 9); OffensiV8 rebOunds: E 10 (Johnson "4), w s (Halt 5); Assists. E 15 (Johnson 5), W 4 (Halt 3); Steals: E 7 (Pieroe 2, Johnson 2). W 1 (Hall); B1ocka: E 2 (Pierce, Jollnson) , W 5 (Cumlngham 5); Turnovers: E 12, W 8; Personal fouls: E 15, W 14; JV score: W 33, E 21 • Southern recovered to lead McCune six, . Brendan 32-23. The final round Torrence five, Tyler etched in stone that the pre- Thompson three and VIOUS three· quaners of Dewayne Clark three. shooting were no fluke. ·34 Southern had Miss after miss by both rebounds, nine assists (Rees clubs fueled frustration, 3, Roberts 3, Harris 2), especially from the Lancer three steals, two charges sideline. (Coppick and Rees), ten Still Federal once cut it to turnovers, and ten fouls . 34-27 after applying a sur- Federal had 29 rebounds, prise full court press and nine assists, seven steals forcing a couple quick (Clark 3, Stanley 3), ten turnovers. Much of the final turnovers, and 19 fouls. round was spent at the foul . Southern (2-l) dropped line where Southern went 9- another close reserve game 12. 41 -38. Federal was led by With a seven point game Jon Skidmore with 12, on the line, a couple full Lance Sharp with eight, and court passes from Rees to Ryan Rex with eight. Manuel helped swing the Southern had three players game back to Southern' s with 10 points. · Dustin favor. Coppick had an and- Salser, Marcus Hill and one three-point play and Zach Manuel. Ethan Martin another parr of safeties to and Dustin Custer each had finish strong as Southern four. crept to the 47-32 win. SOUTHERN 47, Southern was led by SeJn Coppick who had fourteen FEDERAL HOCKING 32 points and nine rebounds, Fod Hocl< 8 2 13 9 - 32 Michael Manuel had eleven Southern 8 ~3 11 15 - .7 points and nine rebounds FEDERAL HOCKING (ll-3): Evan and senior Bryan Harris McCune 2 2-4 6, Chad CampbeH 0 (l.(l notched !0. Weston Roberts 0, Brendan Torrence 1 3-3 5, Grant · • ().() 9, Aaron McPherson 0 0.0 netted seven and Brad 0,Smtth Tyler Thamptan 0 3-4 3, Oewavne Brown five. Cyle Rees and Clark 1 0-0 3, Lance Sharp 0 ()...() 0. Taylor Deem .had good floor Juatln S1anley 3 ll-3 8. Bren1 Hedges 0 0, Chris Saylor 0 ().() 0. To!als 11 8· games, while Za'ch Manuel ().() 14 32. Three f'olnt Goals:Granl SmHh and John Brauer each con- one, Dewayne Clark one. SOUTHERN (3.0) : Cyle Rees 0 ().() 0. tributed to tne win. Brad Brown 2 1-2 5, Taylor Deem 0 ().() · Federal had no double- o. Sean Copplck S H 14. Duatin Salsar digit scoring. Smith led 0 ().() 0, Bryan Harris 3 2·2 10, Michael 3·711, Weston Roberts 2 2·2 wilh ine while Justin Manuel4 7. Totals 18 12· 1147. Three Potnt Goats: Stanley had six, Evan BryJin Harris rwo, We1ton Roberta 0111. ' Ohio Prep Basletball Scores • · Botkins 49, Ft . lorai"nie 31 Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 65, N. OlmS1ed 62 Bristol 72, Warren Lordstown 64 Brookville 57. Eaton 55 Bucyrus Wynford 53, Mt Blanchard Riverdale 47 Caldwell 46, Beattsvllle 45. OT Cambridge 60, Uhrichsville Claymont ,59 Camden Preble Shawnee 40, New Lebanon D1xie 39 Can Tlmken 92, Navarre Fairless 31 Carlisle 63, Waynesville 59 Carrollton 76, Beloit W Branch 60 Cedarville 60, Spring. Cath . Cent 54 Celina 67. Cots. Linden McKinley 56 Centerburg 73, Johostown·Monroe 46 Centerville 61, Clayton Nortlimot11 37 Chardon NDCL 60, Beachwood 55 Coldwater 59, lima Shawnee 57 Cols OeSa.les 54, Worthlng1on Christian 49 Cots. Franklin Hts 68. Cols. Hamilton 1Wp. 38 Gels. Hortzon Science 63, Cle. Horizon Science 58 Cots Marton·Franklin 92, Cots. Easr 59 Col$. Ready 66, Colo. Hartley ss Cols. Watterson ·e2, Cots. St. Charles 5, Columbia Station Columbia 59, Elyna Open Door 50 Columbiana 90, Miloral Ridge 72 CoMeaut 73, Astltibula Sts. John and Paui42 Continental ~. Hlcl<svllle 34 Cortland Lakeview 81 , Girard 43 . Cortland Maplewood 66, Ttlompson Ledgemont 36 Coshoc1on 58, Byeavllk\ Meadowbrook 46 Covington 59, New Paris National Tratl 42 Defiance 41, Paulding 24 Defiance Ttnora 51, Bryan 37 DeGraff Riverside 103, Ridgeway Ridgemont 32 Dover 59, New Phladelptlta 37 Otesden Tri·Valtey 62, McConnelsville Morgan 56 Dublin Coffman 91. Gatloway 'Wes11and 63 Dublin Jerome G3, Powell Olentangy Liberty jj() Dublin Seloto 62, Westerville S. 48 E. Palestine 59, Usbon David Anderson 49 1 Elida 69. SpencervNie 66 Findlay 60, Bowling Green 46 Findlay Liberty-Benton 72, Arcadia 34 Franklin 72. Mllton·Unlon 38 Franklin Middletown Christian 54, Xenia Christian 40 Fredericktown 38, Johnstown Northridge 31 Gahanna Uncoln 64, L..ancastei 58 Gallon. Northmor 60, Morral Ridgedale 46 Garfield Hts. 86, Stow·Munroe Falls 53 Georgetown 85, WMiiamsburg 38 Gibsonburg 58, Genoa Area 50 Glouster Trimble 62, Corning Miller 37 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 48, Akr. Manchester 39 Goshen 58, Bethel·Tate 54 Green 71, lodl Cloverleaf 50 Greenwich S. Cent. 66, Ashland Mapleton 42 Gro,eClty 94. Gro118pon-Madlson 76 Grove Ctty Cent. Crossing 74, Hilliard Darby 59 · Hamilton RoS& 48, Norwood 39 Hilliard Davidson 57, Thomas W<>r1hlngton 53 HIIISbor.o 50, Greenfield MCClain 31 · Hubbard 77, Warren ChampiOn 46 Huber Hts. Wayne 72, Kettering Fa1rmont 60 . Hudson 76, Mayfield 45 , Ironton Roell Hill 52, Crown City S. Gallla 27 Jay Co. Ind. 49, Ft. Recov.ry 44 Kansas lakota 72, Mtllbury Lake 61 Kent Roosevelt 71, Akr. Coventry 44 Kingsway Christian 71, Kidron Cent. Chrtstian 67 Lees Creek E Clinton 64, FelicityFranklin 38 Lewis Center Olentangy 74, Marysville · 48 . lewis Center Ojentangy Orange 57, Sunbury Big Walnut 50 Lexington 56. Mlllar9borg W. Holmes 47 Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 63, Cin Sycamore 44 Lime Balh 58, Lalayette Allen E 28 Uma Perry 57, Marion Cath . 22 Llma Temple Christian 52, Waynesfield· Goshen 48 Loel<land 76, Cln. Christian 61 London Madison Plains 62. tondon 60 Lorain Admiral King 74. E. Cle. Shaw 56 Loudonville 49, Danville 44 Louisville 66, Alliance Marllngton 54 l.Mand 61, Cin. Glen Este 44 Lucasville Valley 59, McDermott Scioto l'ffl37 Lyndhurst Brush 60. Parma Normdndy 50 Mac.donia Nordonla 73, Cuyahoga Falls 57 Mansftefd Sr. 53, BellVIlle Clear Fork 37 Maple Hts. 53, Gates M11ts G1lmour 52 Manon Pleasant 66. Cardington-Uncofn 34 Mart1ns Ferry 57, Rtehmond Edison 51 Mason 66, C1n. Oak Hills 53 Masstllon JacksOn 62, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesu1t 47 McComb 58, Cory·Aolwson 32 McDonald 68, leetonia ~5 MQntor 74, Painesville Rivtrside 37 Mentor Lake Cath. 47. Chardon 44 Middleburg Hts. Midpark 63. Olmsted Falls 62 ' Middletown 82, Cin. Colera1n 42 Milan Edison 94. Hu1on 62 Milford 55, Harnson 3fl Milford Center Fairbanks 64, McGuffey Upper SciOio Valley 40 Miller C1ty 68. Defiance Ayersville 55 Minerva 63, Can . South 58 Mt. Orab Western Brown 58, Ba!avia Clermont NE 51 Mt Vernon 57. Delaware Hayes 37 N Baltimore 57, T1ffin Calvert 55 N Bend Taylor 74, Cin. Mariemont 49 N Can Hoover 88, Massillon Wash,ington 51 N Uma S Range 60, Hanoverton Uniled 58 N Ridgeville Lake A1dge 57, Cle Heritage Chrlsltan 32 · N. Robinson Col Crawford 40, Bucyrus 26 . N. Royalton 72 , Lakewood 69 Napoleon 62, Sherwood Fairview 60 New ' Albany 59, Pataskala Watkins Memorial35 New London 88, Monroeville 86 New Madison Tri-VIIIage 66. Arcanum 44 New Middletown Spring. 54, Columbiana Crestview 38 New Fliegel 83, Fostoria St. Wendelln 61 New Washington Buckeye Cent. 62, lucas 34 Newal'k 70, Reynoldsburg 60 Newton Falla 60, Struthers 51, OT Newton loca148, Bradford 47 Norwalk St. Paul 81, AShland Crestview 55 Oak Hill 69, S. Weba1or 45 Ontario 96, Crestline 62 Orrvttle 57. Ashland 50 Ottoville 61 , Marta Stein Marlon Local 50 O:dord Tatawanda 64, Cln. Mt Healthy 61 Painesvllle Harvey 86, Jeflerson Area 47 Pandora-Gilboa 51, Vanlue 33 Parma 73, Medina 51 Parma HIS. Holy Name 57, Brooklyn 27 Pemberville Eastwood 43, Bloomdale Elmwood 39 Plckenngton Cent. 79, Pickerington N. 58 Pl(lua 44, Vandalia Butler 41 Plymouth 54. Collins Western Reserve 46 ' Port Ciln1on 51, Clyde 45 Portamouth Clay 59, Willow Wqod Symmes Valley 54 · Portsmouth Notre Dame 56, Portamouttl SClotavtlle 52 Powell Village Academy 51, Cola. Liberty Christian 45, OT Racine Souttlern 47, Stewart Federal Hocl<lng 32 Rtchfleld REIVEire 61, Wadsworth 59 Richwood N. Union 58, Caledonia River Valley 43 Rittman 67, Doylestown Chippewa 41 Rocldord Parkway 51. Van Wert 48 Rocky River Luttleran W. 79, Oberlin 45 Russia 74, Sidn,y.Fairlawn 49 · S Charleston SE 78, Mechank:sburg 62. Salem 73, BrOOkfield 38 Saltnevtlle Southern 78, N. Jackson Jackson·MIIton 51 Sandusky Parkl~s 50, Oak Haltor 47 Seaman N. Adams 67, Lynchburg-Clay 47 Shadyside 73, Sarahsville ShenandOah 64 Sidney 65. Troy 48 Smi1hville sa. Dallon 64 Solon 61, Brunswick 57 Sparta Highland 48. Delaware Buckeye Valley 43 Spring. Emmanuel Ctlristlan 14, Xenia Nazarene 42 • Springboro 67, Xenia 58 Sprrngfield 67, Beavercreek 58 St Henry 53, St Marys Memorial 31 Strasburg-Franktk'l 58, Tuscarawas Cent Celh. 50 ' . Streetsboro 64, Penmsula Woodridge 61 StrongsvKie 80; Parma Hts Valley Forge 70 . 43, Sugarcreek GaraWay Newcomerstown 35 Tallmadge 58, Medina Highland 35 Thornville Sheridan 58, New Concord John Glenn 47 Tlpp City Belhel 63, · Lewisburg Tri· County N. 53 Tol. Chrlsdan 74, Oregan Stritch 39 Tol. Libbey 67, Tol. S1art 53 Tol. Ottawa Hills 59, Northwood 33 To!. Rogem 82, Oregoo Clay 63 Tol. Scott 87, Tol. Woodward 57 Tot St. Francis 71, Tot. Whitmer 55 To!. St. John's 52, Tol. den1 Cath. 47 To!. Wai1e 75, Tol. Bowsher 53 . Tontogany Otsego . 58, Elmore Woodmore48 Toronto 81, BeNalra St. John 25 Tree or lila 80, Madison Christian 59 Trenton Edgewood 54, Cin. NW 41 Trotwood·Madlson 88. Miamlsll~Jrg 49 Twinsburg 88. Elyria 61 Union City M1ssissinawa Valley 59, Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe 52 • U1ica 51. Howard E. Knox 47 Van Buren 95. Dola Hardin Northern 37 W Salam NW 75. JeromesvUie Hillsdale 61 warrensville Hts. 67, lorain Southview 63 Waterford 56, Reedsville Eastern 55 Wellsville 82, lowellville 52 Westerville N 85 , Westerville Cent. 77 Westlake 45. Avon Lake 43 Wheelersburg 74, Portsmouth W. 55 Williamsport Westfall 61, Chilllcolhe Unioto 48 Wilmington 75, Morrow Uttte Miami 32 Wmtersvllle Indian Creek 43, Cadiz Harrison Cent. 41 Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 69, Hann1bal River 55 Wooster 57. Mansfield Madison 52 Youngs. Chrislian 63. Har.tvllle lBke Center Chnstian 59 Youngs. Uberty 82, leavittsburg LaBrae 80, OT Zanesville Maysville 63, Philo 57 Zanesville W. Musklngum 73, Crooksv1ile 48 GIRLS RESULTS Amanda-Gtearcreek 55, Cols. Hamilton Twp 28 .Archbold 63. liberty Center 42 Ashville Teays Valley 44, Bloom·Carron 38. OT · Baltimore Uberty Union 35 . Lancaster F1sher Cath 16 . 8elielonta1ne Benjamin Logan 66, .Bellefontaine 44 Burton Berkshire 54, Orwell GranO Valley 40 Chagnn Falls 43, Perry 29 Chesterland W. Geauga 57, Orange 38 Chillicothe 42, Logan 41 Cle Collinwood 54, Cfe Hay 35 Cte. Glenv•Ue 61, Cle. Rhodes 28 Cle. Hor1zon SC1ence 33, Cots. HoriZon Science 22 Cle Hts. Lutheran E. 74, Oberlin 26 Cle JFK 61, Cle. EeS1 38 Cle John Adams 58, Cle. E. Tech 34 Cle John Marshall 90, Cle. S. 45 Cle Lincoln W 54, Cle. MuHayes 20 Cols Alricentric 93, Cots Walnut Ridge 18 Cots Beechcroft 46, Cots. East 29 Cols. Brookhaven 70, Cots. Linden McKinley 36 . Cots. Cenlennlat 44, Col$. Whetstone 40 Cols. Eastmoor 74, Cots Brlggs'25 Cots. Grandview Hta. 44, Pataskala Ucktng Hts. 43 Cots. Harvest Prep 72, Millersport 39 Cots. Independence 65, Cola. West 45 Cols. Marlon·Franklln 87. Cots . South 20 Cots. Northland 51 , Cole. Mifflin 32 c Ots. Upper Arlmgton 54, Worthington KitbQurne 35 Delaware Hayes 52, Mt. Vernon 47 Dublin Coffman 79, Galloway Westland 25 Dublin Scioto 55 Westerville S. 39 Falrpon Harbor Harding 54, ,Middlefteld Cardma1 36 · Findlay 67, Sandusky 56 Gahanna Cots. AcaCiemy 48, Hebron Lakewood 42 Gahanna Uncoln 58, Lancaster 40 GraMie 66. Cols. Bexley 44 Gr<We Cily 58, GrOVOI?Ort·Madlaon 30 Grove City Christian 46, Northside Chrlslian 39 Hamler Patrick Henry S9, Delta 39 Hilliard Darby 46, Grove City Cent. Crossing 37 HUJiard 0$Vidson 54, Thomas Wonhington 38 Ironton 70, Vincent Warren 48 . Kirtland 50, Newbury 35 Lancaster Fairfield Union 50, Circleville Logan Elm 41 Lewis CentJr Olentangy 57, Marysville 31 Lewistown tnd1an Lake 47, Rlverslete Slebbins 32 • 1 , Lima Sr. 51 . Napoteon 39 Marietta 40, GallipOIIB Gallis'36 Marion Harding 62, Fremont Ross 28 Montpelier 50, Swanton 35 New Albany 71 , Pataskala Watkins Memorial 19 · Newark Cath. 53, Heath 44 Newark Licking Valley 42,' Whitehall· Yearling 37 OhiO Deaf 37, Georgia School for the Deaf, Ga. 16 Perrysburg 58, Rossford 15 Pickerington Cent. 59. Pk;kermgton N 57 Powell Olentangy Liberty 46, Dublin Jerome 43 Powell Village Academy 31 , Cols. Liberty Christian 22 Reynoldsburg 41, Newark 36 Richmond lilts. 65, Independence 59 Shelby 51, Norwalk 46 Spring. Greenan 81, New Carlisle Tecumseh 61 Spring. Kenton Rktge 85, Urbana 45 St Paris Graham 66, Spring. Shawnee 47 S1ryker 55, Gomam Fayette ZT Sunbury Bit~ Walnut 60, lewis Cent8r Olen1angy Orange 40 Sylvania Northview 88, Bowling Green 43 . . ' Sylvania ,southview 37 Holland Springfield 36 ' Tiffin Columbian 67, Foatorta 30 Tlpp Clly Tlppo<:anoe 81, Spring. NW 52 Tree ot Life 57, ·Groveport Madison Christian 32 W. Jefferson 51, Sugar Grove Berne Union 15 , · Wauseon ~. Metamora Evergreen 43 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 62, Maumee 18 ·· Willard 43, Upper Sandusky 35 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Bear hunters generate $51M for WVa economy CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia 's bear hunters might play third fiddle to deer and turkey hunters, but they make up for their also-ran status by spending money. A soon-to-be-published study shows that bear hunters ' annual economic impact lotals m·ore than $51 million. While that sum pales next to snow skiing's estimated $250 million impact, it beats the $49 million attributed to whitewater rafting and far outstrips the $7.8 million generated by the HatfieldMcCoy recreational trail complex. The numbers came to · lighl as Chris Ryan, princi_pal bear biologist for the slate Divi sion of Natural Re sourc es, final'i'zed · the research for hi s doctoral dissertation . With We sl Virginia's black bear population expanding, its likely that bear hunting will continue to be a growth industry. A recent study revealed that bear hunting pumps more than $51 million every year into the state's economy. "We wanted to 'find out some 'thing s about West Virginia's bear hunters ," Ryan said. "We wanted to know how many hunted with dogs, how many hunted without dogs , how many were bowhunters, what their success rates were, where lhey hunted, and what the economic impact of their hunting was." ' The study - based on 496 responses to I ,746 mailed questionnaires - revealed that only 24 percent of all bear hunters use dogs, but ·they account for threefourths 'of ;~II bear huf\tingrelated spending. " We found that hunters spend a Iittle more than ' $20 million a year to maintain their dogs - purchasing the animals. feeding them, kenneling them and 'giving them veterinary care," Ryan said. "In addition. we found lhat those same hunters spend about 37 days a year training their dogs, and that they spent an additional $18 million a year just on training costs." In West Virginia , dog training is essentially hunting without killing. Hunters drive around on back roads with a truckload of dogs until one of the hounds picks up a bear's scent. The hunter then releases the hounds to trail and corner the bear. When the hunter reaches the scene, he calls off the dogs and lets the bear run away. If the survey's numbers are accurate, approximately 5,500 Mountain State sportsmen hunt bears wilh dogs. The average hunter spent $4.727 a year on dog maintenance and training , for a direct-spending total of $26 million . . Randy Childs. a Ph.D . economist at West Virginia University. arrived at the final $38 million economic- impact figure for dogusing hunters by calculating how each directly spent dollar would be respent by feed store ownlegend, st.ates "Raccoon ers, veterinarians and the Creek was named for a like. Native American village "We were very conservalocated at the fork of its tive in how we used 'multwo branche s at New tipliers,"' Childs said. Plymouth. The Wyandotte ··some people like to toss tribe called this village out multipliers of five to 'Eicha-Petcha ,' which seve n times (the direct translaled means ·Raccoon expenditure). We used a Town'." more conservative model Although it drains parts developed by the U.S. of Hocking and Athens Forest Service and widely counties, the 112-mile-long use,d by state governments Raccoon Creek officially and universities . Our typibegins in northern Vinton cal multipliers were in the County, before meandering LS to 2.5 range." its way· south through a Childs said he and Ryan small portion of Meigs also were conservative in County, back into Vinton the expenditures lhey County and then finally chose to count. into Gallia Counly before "For in stance , we didn 't emptying into the Ohio count deer hunters who River below Gallipolis . also bought bear licen ses just in case they might happen upon a .bear. There was no way to ask them to break out their . spending for the portion of time they fromPageBl might be bear hunting, so we just left those statistics As PPHS coach Mitch alone and concentrated on noted afterwards , people whose sole purpose Meadows his girls responded in a very was bear hunting." nice fashion - especially ·The survey ·revealed that considering it was in a new hunters who actually kill environment. bears have ·far .Jess of an "It's always good to gel a economic impact than win , but when it's the first those who chase them for time you play in a facility and your faci I ity - it 's dog-training purposes. State-residen.t hunters good to break it in with u ·contribute about $7.5 mil- win. It's· a special moment lion to the economy during for all of these girls, to be bear-harvest seasons; non- part of that first victory residents kick in about here," Meadows comment$1.3 million. Equipment ed. "Hannan played really hard and I was really purchases firearms, impressed with them. They tracking collars, GPS loca- have definitely · go(ten a lot tors and the like - generate better since last year. another $4.2 million . · "We had a really good Re searc her Ryan .start and we were very disacknowledged that the ciplined tonight , which is final total of $52,847,605 somethiDg I wanted to see might surprise some peo- from our group. We had 10 ple. "The numbers didn 't girls contribute to this outreally surprise me, though. come, and thai is what we I've been involved with are looking for from them. bear hunters for quite Hopefully we can come some time now, and I back tonight and get anothknow that, by and large, er one .~t Point Pleasant jumped out they are very sr'rious about to an early 4-0 lead before it. They respe ·, the sport, Hannan's Abby Bush cut and they spend a lot of the deficit in half with a pair money on it," he said. of free throws . The hosts Ryan said the study after starting slow Bryan Walleralphoto "supplies evidence that responded with a 15-4 surge Point Pleasant's Kayla Arthur goes up for a shot over hunting in. general has an over the rest of the canto; Hannan's Brittany Edmonds during the second half of a incredible economic allowing the Lady Knights girls high school. basketball game in Point Pleasant Friday. impact on the state." to take a 13-point lead after fourth ,quarter by an 11-7 steals, while Skylar one quarter of action . Data collected in 2006 PPHS continued that margin . Dawkins followed with nine by the U.S. Cen·sus Bureau momentum into the second The Lady Knights finmarkers. show that West Virginians frame, going on a 12-2 run ished the ev.ening 26-of:67 Devin Cottrill was next spend more than $900 milat the start to open up a with seven points, with the from the field for 39 percent lion a year on hunting, fishing and other forms of comfonable 31-8 edge with and also had 32 steals, 28 I rio of . Rachel Stewart, 4:08 remaining in the half. IS turnovers and Kayla Arthur and Miranda wildlife-related recreation. Both teams closed out the rebounds, 13 assists. The hosts also Thompson each adding six Hunting accounts for the final four-plus minutes with went just 4-of-15 at the foul points to the winning cause. lion's share of that total. six points apiece to el)t~r the · li~e for 27 percent and com- Thoml?son also had a team"It's an impact most peo- break at37-14. milled six of their 15 high e1ght rebounds. ple aren 't aware of," Ryan Point once again turnovers in the fourth quarEmily Jones added five said. "(My research) just outscored Hannan in the ter. points , Sydney Walton had helps to re-emphasize how third by a 14-9 margin for a Anna Sommer led the vic- four and Cassandra Cook much money hunting gen- 51-23 edge, but the Blue tors with a double-double rounded out the scoring and Gold rallied to win the effort of 14 points and 10 with one point. Ashley erates for West Virginia. In the Open Jim Freeman Point HRISTMA GREETINGS Angels fromPageBl During tbe busy Chrlsmas season, don't forget your elderly neighbor's, family, and friends. This Is the time of when seniors are forgotten, depressed, anil feel isolated: Take the time to wish them a Merry Christmas, this thought of kindness will make a dlffereaee Lia their lives, and we are sure you will get so much Ia return. 11-hlu~'I,Y.tH~ a. :ff'~ 61uv:t.·tma& · ,jivm1 lhe co/'Uf9 NtFVJ'at ARBORS OF GALLIPOLIS . SkJUed Nursing and Rehabilitadon CetJter Pin .. ,.r... u Drive 740-446-7112 Galllipc)l!s, • larTY Crumlphoto Gallia Academy's Allie Troester, right, is fouled by a Marietta defender during Friday night's SEOAL girls basketball game in Gallipolis. · l I • Raccoon Creek could be considered · a river in i'ts own right , since informal guidelines define a creek as less than 100 miles in length . It is much greater in size than the Shade River watershed, which is 221 square miles . The far western portion of Meigs County . drains into Ra~coon Creek .or its tributanes along With most of nort~we s tern and central Galha County. L1ke most watersheds , Raccoon Creek has Its own, distinct personality. The greatest part of the watershed, about 75 percent, is forested ':"ith agriculture lo,cated pnmanlym the creeks ncb floodplam. I first remember canoeing m Raccoon <;reek arou~d 1985 and agam m the m1d l 990s at the now;defunct Bob Evans Farm Canoe Li~ery , and then last in 2006 in Vinton County. My earliest recollections of Raccoon Creek are of its bluish, largely lifeless waters, which at the time I didn 't realize were a result of drainage from abandoned coal mines. points each. Despite scoring only once ,' no one came through more in the final seconds than Brown and Summers as Brown came away with lhe game'-sealing steal and also found Summers wide open on the full court pass for the final field goal of the night. Gallia Academy was once again led by junior Allie Troester wfto nearly completed a double-double with IS points and nine rebounds. Outside of her. no other player on the team produced . more than one basket on the night. Senior R.u; hel Jones was second on her team with eight points, using a solid night from the stripe to produce most of those numbers. Noe was next with five points followed by Samantha Barnes and Kari Campbell with three points each and Shantelle Rathburn with two points. Noe also produced a game-high five assists. The ladies in Orange and The Blue Angels did win Black kept up the pressure the battle of the boards with in the second half, forcing 30 rebounds led by Troester several turnovers while crewith nine , Barnes with six ating a few easy baskets for and Jones and Noe with five themselves as they began to boards apiece . Marietta was pull away, going up by as paced by Schramm with many as 12 midway through the third quarter. ' eight rebounds . Gallia Academy trimmed While the second half produced plenty of action, that lead back to single digthe first half was a bit of a its at the end of three quarters at 34-25 before finally different story. Very poor shooting by finding some life in the final both teams in the first quar- eight minutes. The·Blue Angels ate away ter led to a low scoring duel that was won by the Angels at the deficit, cutting it to who held an 8-6 lead after four with 1:54 left to play and then getting back withone quarter of play. Scoring fin.ally picked up in a single score when in the second frame with Campbell hit the back end Marietta retaking the lead of a pair of free throws with - and then giving it right I:0 I left. Marietta had two chances back - in the first three minutes before taking the to push its lead back to two lead for good with 4:18 left. scores over the next 40 secDown I 0-9. Lauren Ross hit . onds, but missed both of its a three for the Tigers to put one-and-one free throw them up l 2-10 and they attempts to keep the never looked back from in the game. Am Academy was still very there. Marietta turned up the much in the game until a heat late in the quarter with missed three by Noe was a stilling full court press brought down by Brown that allowed it to extend its who immediately turned and chucked the ball down · lead to 19-1,4 at the haiL However, the stream is in now in much better shape thanks largely to the efforts of the Raccoon Creek Partnership and its forebear the Raccoon Creek Improvement Committee. The Raccoon Creek Partnership is one of the "granddaddies" of the watershed movement in Ohio. Its efforts throughout the years have involved · community outreach, riparian corridor protection, acid mine drainage abatement and abandoned mine land reclamation. env1ronmental education and ecological awareness. It's no secret that healthy streams and aquatic habitat are crucia! to fish and wildlife populations, and d1rectly beneficial to sportsmen and others who enjoy fishable and swimmable creeks. Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District ami a I 3-year volunteer Ohio Hunter Education Instructor. He can be contacted weekdays at 740-9924282 or at jimfreeman@oh.nacdnet.net Burns was the only PPHS player not to score, but she did add five caroms for the winners . Each Point player also had at least one steal in the decision. Kaitlyn Campbell led HHS with 17 points , followed by Bush with five and Sarrimy Mayes with four points. Kalab Perry added three markers in the setback, while Celeste Campbell and Brittany Edmonds contributed two points apiece. Chelsea Ward rounded out the Hannan scoring with one point. The Lady Cats were 14-of-26 at the charity stripe for 54 percen,. For h·istorical purposes, Point Pleasant's Kayla Arthur scored the first points in the new gymnasium at the 7:20 mark of the firsl quarter. The first assist went to Anna Sommer on Arthur 's basket. Abby Bush was the first player 10 make a free throw in the new gym, as well as becoming the first opponent to score on the new floor. Point will return 10 action lonight when it hosts Herbert Hoover in the Cardinal Conference opener at 6 p.m. Hannan returns to the hardwood Tuesday when it hosts Cross Lanes Christian at 6 p.m. PT. PLEASANT 58, HANNAN 34 Hannan 6 Poln1 19 9 11 ~ 34 18 14 7 - 58 8 HANNAN (o-3) : CeleS1e Campbell 0 2- 6 2. Kaltlyn Campbell 8 1·2 17. Kalah Perry 0 3·6 3. Jenmter Swan 0 0.0 0. Abby Bush 1 3·6 5, Brittany Edmonds 1 0·0 2, Sarah ArbOgast o o-o 0, Sammy Mayes 0 4·4 4, Christie Williams o o-o o, Katie EU1s o 0·0 o. Chelsea Ward o 1·2 1 TOTALS· 10 14·26 34. Thr8e-pomtgoals· None POINT PLEASANT (1·1): Emily Jones 2 0·0 5. Rachel S1ewart 3 0·0 6, AnCl& Sommer 6 2·6 14, Kayta Arthur 3 0·0 6, Cassandra Cook 0 1·6 1. Miranda Thompson 3 0-0 6, Oev1n Cottrlll3 1·2 7, Ashley Burns 0 0·0 0, Skylar Dawkins 4 0·1 9. Sydney Walton 2 0.0 4. TOTALS: 27 4·15 58. Three-point goats· 2 (Jones, Dawkins) court to a wide open Summers who turned, dribbled once, and made the basket for a 40-35 lead . Now on a two game slide, Gallia Academy will try to get back to its winning ways when Fairland visits Gallipolis Monday night . The JV contest is scheduled to begin ill 6 p.m. MARIETTA 40, GALLIA ACADEMY Marietta Gallia 6 8 36 13 15 6 6 11 11 - 40 36 MAAIETIA {3·2)· Allison Fouss 0 D-0 0, Meegan Grosel 2 u.o 4, Amanda Brown 1 0· 1 2, LeAnne Ross 5 4·6 1 4, Lauren Ross 2 2·2 7, Pa1ge lamD 1 2-4 5. Mary Beth Schramm 1 o-1 2. Alyson Stalter 2 0·0 4, Betsy Schramm 0 o-o 0. Rachel D&VI8 ' 0 0·0 0. All Summers 1 o-o 2. TOTALS . 15 8·14 40 Three-poln1 goals· 2 (La. Ross, Lamb) . GALLIA ACADEMY (3·2). Samantha Barnes 0 3-4 3, Emi~ Whi1B o ().() o. Kari Camplloll 1 1-2 3, Amy Noe 1 2·5 5. Kimber Oav1s 0 o-o 0, Shantelle Rathburn 1 0-0 2, Rachel Jones 1 6·9 B. Allie Troester 7 1·7 15, Morgan Daniels :..-~~n;.;~p::;;;0 ().() 0. TOTALS: 11 ~ goals· 1 (Noe) 1 TNm tobllallndlvldu•t ~ Rebounds: M 28 (M Schramm 8). GA 30 (Troesler 9); Steals. M 9 (le. Ross 4), GA 7 {Campbell 3} ; Ass1sts: M • (Four wilh tour eacll). GA 10 (Noe 5), Blocks: M 3 (Grosel, Lo. Ross, Lamb), GA 1 (TroeS1er); Person! Fouls: M 21 . GA 19. �Page B4 • l;unba!' QI:imt9 -iPtntinrl Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday,-December J.4, zooS Sunday,~berJ.4,:&008 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis - iilunba!' QI:inll9 -iPetttinrl • Page B5 Yankees add Burnett to Sabathia Bv RONALD BLUM ASSOCIATED PRESS . . . .. ~01ri1C Mtttllfll C.0>.1MlU11)K H . ; tl\.IC)\ AL:LA~ AP photo AII-TVC Academic .- Football ' In this March 30, 2006 file photo former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, left, is ' joined by Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig during a news conference in New York. One year later, the stigma of the Mitchell Report has worn off for most players and baseball is convinced it has moved on. But has there been a permanent change, with Jess reliance on big boppers and greater focus on small ball, the kind played by '!he AL champion Tampa Bay Rays? Released last Dec. 13, 2007, the 409-page report on drugs in baseball by Mitchell cited seven MVPs, 31 All-Stars and about 85 players to differing degrees. AII-TVC Academic .... CC Meigs honors athletes at 2008 Fall Sports Banquet .Year after Mitchell Report, :tMLB tries to move on STAFF REPORT SPORTS@MYDA!LYSENTINEL.COM ROCKSPRINGS Meigs High Sc·hool rc<;ently honored all of its 200g fall athletes at the annua l 200K Fall Sports Athletic: Banquet · in the high s<:hool gymnasi - ' . um . MHS honored va rsity ath letes from nos., c:ountry. volleyba ll. golf. c:hccrlcading and football - as well as presenting awards to s<: hol ar-athl ctes and spec:ial awards in ew.:h sport. The Maroon <md Gold lu1u Jim Soulsby as ' Master of Ceremonies. whi le MHS volleyball . co<ll.:h Ric:k Ash gave both the lnvo.:ation anu Benedktion throughout the even mg. Cross. <:ountry - CO<Khcd by Mike Kennedy - began the evening with award prcsentati.ons to both the boys and 'g irls squads · at Meigs . Those participauts recog nized were Jessica Holliday. Kimi· Swisher. Devan Soulsby. Morg'!n · Lentes. Olivia Bevan. · ' Danielle Cullums. Shannon . WalzerKahcric Dawn Bissell. Andrew O'Bryant . Morgan Kennedy. Jacob Rittle. Noah Hajivandi . Zack Story. Couy Hanning anu Steven Mahr. Go lf - roached bv Jordan Hill - was next. ,\iith Hill presenting awards to Tyler Andrews . Joe y Bl ac kston. Bobby Kin g. Ben Hood. Scott Kennedy, Ryan Jeffers. James Cunn ingham. DiJuan AII-TVC Academic.- Golf Robinson , Kyle Johnson and Chris Morman . The varsity and junior varsity volleyba ll program s were the nex l groups hon nred . Coach Ash honored Carie Wolfe, Tricia Smith, Meri VanMeter. Shcllie Bailey, Morgan Howard. Cha ndra Stanley . Emalec Glass and Megan Tripp for all or their efforts uuring the ~ourse .of th e varsity season. J V coach Dale Harrison also recognized Alaine Arno.ld . Valerie Conde. Miranda Gn~eser, Che lse·a ·Patterson, Kelsey Shuler, Katey Patterson . Cheyenne Beaver. Alison Brown. Jauman Fish. Marice Hoffrmm. Latesha Klein . Tanisha McKinney and Victoria Wolfe. Mei gs football - which A . II-n'C A.cadem1·c·_ ''olleyball VI reached th e playoffs for the first time in school . history 'I V - were the next group hon- . Little. Wil Crow, Zach . ureu by head co<1ch Mike Sheets , Mason M ctts.1~1tltler Chancey. Hysell, Colt Kerr. Anthony Chanccy recognized Ro":e. Crockett Crow. Travis Tackett, Clay Bolin. Danrel Stewart. Tyler Jcrcniy Smith. Jacob Well , Brolhers , Co lby Hayes , Barcu s . Jesse Taylor Gilkey, Cameron Stephen Bolin . Cody Lau.dermilt, Sm1th . Dustin Lee,. Joseph Ben Reed. Zach Sayre, Gabe Powell. Kobbie Cund iff. Hill. Charlie Bennett , Emie Welsh . Bruno Casci. Brandon Harming. Justi.ri Cohen Bell. Joelan Nutter. ·Jacks . Jeffrey Rou sh, Corey Colton Stewart. Caleb Davis Hutton , Cole Turner, Tanner and Blake Crow for all of Tackett , Heath Dettwiller. their eff<1rts throughout this William Folmer, Michael historic campaign . Aaron Oliphant and Chad Bonnett were also recognized with the footi:)all program for their efforts as managers this season. Cheerleading advisor , . R_.\lph WeJTy recogmzed the V.11s1ty cheerleade1 s next. Werry honored Laura Gheen. Whittney Johnson. Caitlin Leslie, Courtney Mayes , Samantha Pridemore , Megan Smith , Stu-etta Cade and Kaitlyn Thomas . MHS athletic director Carl Wolfe recognized the final group of the evening, the All-TVC Academic selections. Those honorees included Ctrn;kett Crow, Ernie Welsh, Cameron Bolin, Clay Bolin, Catie Wolfe, Megan Smith, Tyler Andrews, Scott Kennedy, Olivia Bevan, Kimi Swisher, Morgan Lentes and Jessica Holliqay. With a pair of BCS games, Miami's coffers seeking a boost MIAMI !AP) ~ Viruinia Tech com:h Frank Beamer just won his third Atlantic Coast Conference rhampionship in live year.'. so he clearly can recruit players. With the Orm1ge Bowl looming. now he\ trying tu re~.:ruit funs . Mindful of the economic downtum ami how cnnsumei·s are wa tr iling their money perhaps more dnscl y than ever before. Beumer recorded a shor1 video for the Hokies ' athletic Web si te. imp Iori ng folks tn hu y se<1ts fgr the Orange Bowl against Cincinnati in Miami on Jun . I. Beame r '..:; mcs~age : "We reall y need to see Dolphin Stadium till ed with orange and maroon:' Bllt at the sa me time. Beumer undel"tands the reality: Even the biggest Hokie fans si mply mi ght not have the money ri ght no w. · Amid a recession ' parked by declinmg horne values and stock market losses, tll ere seems to be plenty of tickets for both games in Miami the Bowl Cha mpionship . Series title game on Jan . 8 betwucn Florida and Oklahoma . pre'ccdc1l by the Virginia Tcch-Cincinnuti matchup a week earlier, abo at Dolphin Stadium - lllll not an abundance of demand . "You don't always get an oppor1unity to g.o to th e Oranlle Bowl ," Beamer said. "I thmk you lake advantage of those opportunities . I hope before it's all over uur fan' · will show up like they normally do. But they're u part of us, they 're a part of helping us win and we neeu them down there ." Cincinnati and Virlii ni:1 Tech both receive 17.500 tickets to se ll to their fans and st uJents: the Bearcats. who ha ve never been on the BCS stage before. huve already sold about \1.000, coach Brian Kell y sa id Thursday. 'But there arc signs that H11kic' fans mi~ht not be coming sot!tll in tl1cir tvpie<1l <.!roves . either. · Sara Brown . who owns the University Trave l agency in Blac:ksburg. Ya .. saiu her company s<ild about 400 travel packages for last year"s Orange B(>w l to Virginia Tech fans . So far this year .. only about 100 ha ve hcc n purdl<rscd . '·Generall y. it comes in real l)Uick. like within the first four or fi ve da~ s before the urmo un.:em cnt ~ Brown said . " We' re c·c11ainly hoping that it picks up. lt\just a bad year for evcrytl1ing." · For toi1ri sm-d ependent Miami. that mulu be a troubling sign . In some respec ts. South Floriua is the epicenter of the downtrouden housing market. The Sunshine State had the second -highest foreclosure rate in the country in Septcmher. and numerous condo buildings either sit empty or half-built . victims of the credit cnmch that stn1ck both buyers and builders . So this year's bowl lineup mi ght be cmcial for a number of busine"es in Miami. big and small. Orange Bowl Committee ·pre,ident 3 . Daniel Ponce said his group. whi ch oversees both the Ornnge Bowl ·and thi s year's BCS title game. estimates the total econom ic impac t nn South Florida ove r bowl sea- quite a bit from last year. In 2007, the cheapest seat on RazorGator for the BCS title game was $695, the highest (not including suite sales) was $4,650 and the average was $1.530. Last year. the range was about the same. But this year, the average price so far is down 32 percent, at $1,035 per ticket. Still big money, but a big uropotf, too. "It's tough out there right . now." Poms ·said. "It's very, very real, what's out there." Not all bowl games are . . . · AP photo . hurting: Of the 34 postseason C111C111natr football players celebrate wi_th fans as they pre- matchups, 18 have at least pare for the Bowl Champ1onsh1p Senes (BCS) Se.lect1on one school within a four-hour Show at the University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 7, in drive of the bowl site, meanCincinnati . Cincinnati was selected to play ACC champion mg _ cost-conscious fans Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. could, if they chose, urive to ,on at $350 million to $400 $1\1." veritable bargain for a the game · and back in the million . BCS gam~. Some dub-level same day and avoid the added '.'Bow l games . all across the seats were on sale for $625 expense of a few days. in a country. we're an escapism." and a 40-per~on suite was hotel and dining out. Orange Bowl CEO Eric Pnms offered for $33,546 - or Most , if not all, of those said'. "I think people tend to $5,537 more than the median selections were by design, go to suppon their institu- household annual income in like South Florida to ihe St. tions. not only to be around the city of Miami . according Petersburg Bowl , California their friends and family. but to th e most recent data pro- to the Emerald Bowl, to be around their respective · viued by the U.S. Ce nsus Vanderbilt to the Music City nations. I think people get a Bureau. Bowl and Hawaii to - what real charge qut of that." And compared to the BCS else? - the Hawaii Bowl . Bur are they willing to title ga me, those prices were "I may add extra seals charge tickets? downright chcnp. · because we'll be sold out, Some arc. but sales are · The most affordable mostly by Cal fans ," Emerald ckarl y down from this time Florid<i-Oklahoma game tick- Bowl director Gary Cavalli last ye<~r. said Scott Roback, a et on sule Thursuay morning smd . . spokesman for the ti cket would · set a fan back $448, But there's still plenty of reseller Raz.orGator. and ·only one of those was proof that the recession has "There's a substantiall y available . Prices in the lower hit college football. and larger amount of tickets avail - bowl rangeu $670 to $4.472 ma ybe the best evidence able this year than last year. apiece, and the must ex pen- came last weekend in Tampa, It 's not even clo,e.'' Roback sive suite (eno11gh sp<K·e for when Virginia Tech and sa iu . " It 's derinitdy down 48) would cost .,omeo~te Boston College met in the frnrn past years." $223.637. Atlantic Co<~st Conference For the Orange Bowl. tick Those mni1bers mi ght see m championship game. ets in the highest level of steep. but Roback said prices The league said it distribDolphin Stadium were being ~ which are st'l by sellers. uted around 53.000 tickets; rcsolu online lor as little as not RazorGator - are down the stadium only appe:tred to . / ., hold about half that many people. Granted, that game only gave fans one week to make their arrangements, unlike the month of buildup that .precedes a BCS game. But that matchup wasn't ellactly one , that captivated the nation's interest · -'- especially with Florida-Alabama and Oklahoma-Missouri also on the docket that day. Pairing Virginia Tech and Cincinnati might not give the casual fan much reason to come out either, Roback said. "The hard-core fan is going to have an appreciatiol) for a team .like Cincinnati, because they've got a great coach and a bunch of great players and have played five quarterbacks this. year and they're a great story," Roback said. "But I think the Big East and the ACC were both down this year." Beamer wouldn't necessarily agree with that assessment. Still, even he knows it's a tough sell for fans right now - especially siuce Vu-ginia Tech played in the Orange Bowl last year and visited Miami earlier this season. An average travel package will cost a Hokies fan about $1 ,800, and that doesn't include a game ticket. "A lot of fans put out a lot of money going to.all the road games during the year," Brown said. "Arid then to go back to Miami, which is not inexpensive and isn't 11 place people can drive to from here, it's hard . I just think it comes down to everyone is watching their expenses these days." .• i •• ••• NEW YORK (AP) Mitchell thought it was The average age of major ~-Headlines about steroids are too early to "make sweeping leaguers each April has held ~ down, an<\.so are home runs. judgments of that type.' steady at between 29 and 30 -: One .YG¥ later, the stigma "I dcin't know the answer for the past decade, accord:•of the ·Mitchell Report has to that question and I will ing the commissioner's : worn off for ' most players wait to see what happens," office. -' and baseball is convinced it he said. Perhaps the lasting impact :has moved on. But has there In baseball, team execu- of Mitchell's report will be .tbeen a, permanent change, lives and agents always are his recommendation that ;,-with le~ reliance on big tying to discem trends from Major League Basepall start !boppers and greater focus statistics. Whether greater an investigative wing. The' . on small ball, the kind testing and fewer home runs new unit, headed by Dan :. playe~ by the AL champion are linked is a hot topic . Mullin and George Hanna, ·.Tampa-Bay Rays? · . "Like almost everything launched investigations ! "I think it definitely has. in the sport, there are multi- relating to skimming of con: somethipg to do ·with it," pie reasons for things, and I tract bonuses and gambling ::said forineaO-game winner would think that that might in addition to its drug ,;Dave Ste.'Wmt. now a player be one of them," Baltimore responsibilities. · {agent. ·,, Orioles president Andy The Chicago White Sox :~ Released last Dec. 13, the · MacPhail said. "You can't .fired director of player per·: 409-page report on drugs in draw all these broad conclu. sonnel David Wilder along .baseball by former Senate ·· sions based on one year's of with two scouts in the club's ·Majority . Leader ·. George data. But it's started ; so let's Latin American operations ' Mitchell cited seven MYPs, see how it goes.'' in May following the start 31 All-Stars and about 85 San Diego Padres general of MLB's probe, And in players to differing degrees. · manager Kevin Towers August, the Yankees termiBaseball commissioner thinks testing has eased the nated the contracts of Carlos Bud · Selig accepted process of evaluating trades Rios, their director of Latin Mitc.hell's recommendation and free agents. American scouting, and · .•J!OI' to discipline playecs for "You :kim;! of know what Ramon Valdivia, their past transgressions. Among you're buying now," he Dominican Republic scoutthe current and {ormer stars, said. "We're. on an equal . . . f' ld h . ing director. on Iy . the cases o f Barry playmg 1e , w ere 11 wasIn July, Baltimore fired a Bonds R,oger Clemens still n 't the case two and three scout after the unit linked pop up in the news - ·pri- years ago. Entering into . marily because they main- multimillion-dollar negotia- him to a -gambling investitain iheir innocence and tions 011 free-agent players galion by New York Wlice.. · their cases linger in the·fed- not knowing if tltey were The unit also uncovered·evieral courts. · . using or not, it's a scary dence that ' Atlanta prospect :, "How it turns out for each business. Each and every Jordan Schafer used human ·-individual · is a consequence year I think we're getting growth hormone, which led 'of what their response was," ·. better and better." to a suspension. · ~itchell said in an inteF~6-l.~ith Clem~ns an~ aonds Mitchell and Selig speak VIeW last month. gwmg dommant perfor- repeatedly for the need .t o It may be too early to · mapces well into their 40s, remain vigilant, mindful determine . whether the there was a belief in the that new designer drugs Mitchell Report changed the !lame that changes in-train- most likely will surface. sport. mg and diet .had made. it Will baseball need a major · Home runs per game possible for players to investigation periodically to peaked at 2.34 in 2000. remain active longer. Now, keep up? . Now, they. ha_vc: declined for manr. baseball e~~cutives . . "I thi!lk that's ,a pr~mature _·the.third.consecutive season aren t so sure. · Jud·g ment.l don t think any·.and were down to ;m l, the "We 'II also see if there's a ;_ one can say· now that you - lowest Ievel'·siqce 199~ , Is chan*e in how l?ng players :·ought to dQ,this. every fi_ve , the shift, .related to the . play,' DetrOit T1gers pres1- or 10 years, Mttchjlll satd. ..Mitchell , ~eport ·.,. and dent Dave· Dombrowski "~y hope is frankly ,!ha~ it increased .d rug testing?. s.aid. · . w11l not be nece~sary . .. · NEW YORK - On a day that 42 players became free agents when teams let them go to save money. the New York Yankees made another splashy addition to their starting rotation by reach ing a preliminary agreement · on an $82.5 million , . fi~e­ . year contract with A.J . Burnett. · Just two · days after striking a $161 million, sevenyear deal with CC Sabathia, New York added Burnett to a rotation that also includes holdovers Chien-Ming Wang and Joba Chamberlain. The Yankees are hoping to re-sign Andy Pettitte and have looked at Ben Sheets as an alternative. "I can· sense the . e)(citement and the confidence that's spreading around the entire organization about AP pho1o what we're getting done In this Sept 13 file pho1o, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitch· and what we may get done er A.J . Burnett winds up during the first inning of game one still," Yankees co-chairman of a baseball doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox at Hank Steinbrenner said ear- Fenway Park in Boston . lier Friday, before Burnett's ing physicals. Felipe Lopez ($3.5 milli o n decision became known. Several well-known play- for one year) and Pittsburgh Burnett won 10 of his last ers were among those let go picking up infielder Ram on 12 decisions and finished by teams in the hours before Vazquez ($4 million for two 18-10 with a 4.07 ERA for the midnight ·deadline to years). Toronto. He set career. highs offer 2009 contracts to The Chicago White Sox in wins, strikeouts · (231) players on rosters , Many finalized an internation al and innings (22-1 1-3). teams didn't want to go to deal , agreeing to aS 10 mil The World Series champi- salary arbitration with the lion. four-year contract with on Philadelphia Philhes players and were willing to Cuban infielder Dayan added to their offense when risk them leaving as free Viciedo. they reached ·a preliminary agents. And in the day 's one agreement on a $31.5 milAmong those cut loose trade , the New York Mets lion , three-year deal with were Baltimore pitcher dealt left-hander Scott slugging outfielder Raul Daniel Cabrera, Lo s Schoeneweis to the Arizona Ibanez. Angeles Dodgers reliever Diamondbacks for min or Ibanez will ·receive a $2 Takashi Saito, Houston league right-hander Connor million - signing bonus, infielder Ty Wigginton, Robertson. New York payable this year, a $6.5 . Colorado outfielder Will y agreed to pay $l.6 milli on million salary next season Taveras, Tampa Bay out- to Arizona to cover part of and _$ li.S million each in fielder Jonny Gomes , San the $3.6 million salary for 2010 and 2011. The 36- Diego right-hander Clay Schoenewei s, who went 0-3 year-old, who takes over for Hensley and Milwaukee with a blown save and a Pat Burrell in left field, bat- left-hander Chris Capuano . 5.40 ERA in September as led .293 last season for Three lower-level free the Mets co llapsed down Seattle with 43 doubles , 23 agents finalized contract s, the stretch for the second homers and l!O RB!s. with Cincinnati acquiring straight year. Ten players eligible for The deals for Sabathia, left-hander Arthur Rhodes Burnett and Ibanez all are ($4 million for two years) , arbitration agreed to con· subject to the players pass- Arizona . getting infielder trarts. ~' :Dealer told to give up Simpson's HOF ring ~I ' . ; ~ SANTA MONICA, Calif. court in the wrongful death between the investigator ~ . '(f.P) -+ ~. of the "iatipls case. ~/. .' ~elirdSiey. . . · . , in an OJ. $Jmpson-Jed rob- ·. Simpson is in a 'Nevadii ''1 have no issues with Mr, ·bery in a Las Vegas . hotel prison after being sentenced Beardsley," Falkner testified. :.room was ordered by a JUdge to nine to 33 years for the However, Falkner ' Friday to turn over the ex- robbery-kidnapping i11 Las acknowledged he was :· NFL stl)r:~ Pro Football Hall Vegas last year that centered unhappy with Bt:ardsley's :~of Fame riqg, even though a on his efforts to retrieve contradictory testtmon~ at :'blwyer for ' the memorabilia memorabilia from his storied m.e PJOCiiminary hearin¥ and tnal m the robbery-kidnap ' dealer 'olaims he iloesn 't sports career. · ~ have it: .. · . . Bill Falkner, an inve~tiga- case. . . · .. .. :' ·D uring the hearing, an tor for the Las Vegas dtstnct , . Falkner sa1~ Beardsley tm'bwestigator from the Las attorney and the only. oth~r !tally . tesllfJed that tape . .'> Vegas district attorney's witness calle\1 ~t ,Fnday s recordmgs of the mc1dent at ·>office suggested the dealer; hearing, said he had trans- the hotel w.e re accurate, th~n Alfred Beardsley, had ported Beardsley . several changed hJs story and srud received' the rjn_g from times ~Ill: California, wh~re th~ tapes had been altered. Simpson . in exchange for h~ wa_s m Jail on a probanon .' When you a_sked Mr. changing his testimony dur- VIOlation, to Las Vegas to Beardsley what drd you . g~t )ng tfie robbery case. ~estify in the robbery-ki!lnap in .exchange for your tesn' , Superior Court Judge case. . .. . mony, what , d1d . Mr. , Gerald Rosenberg ordered Dunng the fmal tnp back Beardsley · say?' Sw1ckard 'Beardsley to produce the to California, Falkner testi- asked, .:ring by .next Friday. · fied that Be~dsley 'told _him "Hall ?f Fam~ ring," · Beardsley took the witness "the only thmg he rece1ved Falkner srud. . :'stand and mvoked his Fifth fo~ this trouble in the case . He said Beardsley had · Amendment' protection was Mr. Simpson's 'Hall of estimated the value of the · ·'against self-incrimtnation 15 Fame ring. It was given to ring at $200,000. 'times as he wa5 questioned him. He was upset 'the case "He said it was a very nice a lawyer for . Fred caused him some period of ring, and he planned to, wear ,, . ~dman who is · seekiflg incarceration." · ' it to Mr. Simps9n 's sentencm~on·'s assets in pa)oment Beardsley's attorney Jack ing," the investigator said. · of a $33.5 million civil lia- Swickard said . he had Beardsley did not. attend . bility judgment. · advised !Us client to invoke th~ sentencing, and F~r Goldman is the father of the F1fth Amendment satd he never saw the nng. ·Ron Goldman, who was because he had heard rumors Falkner also said he knew · slain ·_ along . with Simpson's of a grand jury investigation of phone calls between .ex-wife Nicole Brown under way m Las Vegas in!Q Simpson and Beardsley after . .Simpson in the notorious poss!ble' ·witness campering the ,hotel"room incident. He 1994 case. Simpson was by S1mpson. testified that Beardsley told acquitted of murder charjleS · He asked Falkner whether him, "I talked to 0 J ., and it's • but later held liable in .'Civil there had been "bad blood" all cool." ~ :.s •• .. , - • 81 • am1 Coming Soon To Ciallla, Meigs & Mason Counties Weneedye ur .. Inspirational Stories! Submit Your Stories To Matt Rodgers mrodgers_@ mydail ytri bt;m e.com · or mail to Gallipolis DailY' Tribune Attn: Matt Rodgers P.O. Box 469 Gallipolis, OH 45631 .lnd four Story ~lght. Be Included In This faith Based ~agazine �Page B4 • l;unba!' QI:imt9 -iPtntinrl Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday,-December J.4, zooS Sunday,~berJ.4,:&008 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis - iilunba!' QI:inll9 -iPetttinrl • Page B5 Yankees add Burnett to Sabathia Bv RONALD BLUM ASSOCIATED PRESS . . . .. ~01ri1C Mtttllfll C.0>.1MlU11)K H . ; tl\.IC)\ AL:LA~ AP photo AII-TVC Academic .- Football ' In this March 30, 2006 file photo former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, left, is ' joined by Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig during a news conference in New York. One year later, the stigma of the Mitchell Report has worn off for most players and baseball is convinced it has moved on. But has there been a permanent change, with Jess reliance on big boppers and greater focus on small ball, the kind played by '!he AL champion Tampa Bay Rays? Released last Dec. 13, 2007, the 409-page report on drugs in baseball by Mitchell cited seven MVPs, 31 All-Stars and about 85 players to differing degrees. AII-TVC Academic .... CC Meigs honors athletes at 2008 Fall Sports Banquet .Year after Mitchell Report, :tMLB tries to move on STAFF REPORT SPORTS@MYDA!LYSENTINEL.COM ROCKSPRINGS Meigs High Sc·hool rc<;ently honored all of its 200g fall athletes at the annua l 200K Fall Sports Athletic: Banquet · in the high s<:hool gymnasi - ' . um . MHS honored va rsity ath letes from nos., c:ountry. volleyba ll. golf. c:hccrlcading and football - as well as presenting awards to s<: hol ar-athl ctes and spec:ial awards in ew.:h sport. The Maroon <md Gold lu1u Jim Soulsby as ' Master of Ceremonies. whi le MHS volleyball . co<ll.:h Ric:k Ash gave both the lnvo.:ation anu Benedktion throughout the even mg. Cross. <:ountry - CO<Khcd by Mike Kennedy - began the evening with award prcsentati.ons to both the boys and 'g irls squads · at Meigs . Those participauts recog nized were Jessica Holliday. Kimi· Swisher. Devan Soulsby. Morg'!n · Lentes. Olivia Bevan. · ' Danielle Cullums. Shannon . WalzerKahcric Dawn Bissell. Andrew O'Bryant . Morgan Kennedy. Jacob Rittle. Noah Hajivandi . Zack Story. Couy Hanning anu Steven Mahr. Go lf - roached bv Jordan Hill - was next. ,\iith Hill presenting awards to Tyler Andrews . Joe y Bl ac kston. Bobby Kin g. Ben Hood. Scott Kennedy, Ryan Jeffers. James Cunn ingham. DiJuan AII-TVC Academic.- Golf Robinson , Kyle Johnson and Chris Morman . The varsity and junior varsity volleyba ll program s were the nex l groups hon nred . Coach Ash honored Carie Wolfe, Tricia Smith, Meri VanMeter. Shcllie Bailey, Morgan Howard. Cha ndra Stanley . Emalec Glass and Megan Tripp for all or their efforts uuring the ~ourse .of th e varsity season. J V coach Dale Harrison also recognized Alaine Arno.ld . Valerie Conde. Miranda Gn~eser, Che lse·a ·Patterson, Kelsey Shuler, Katey Patterson . Cheyenne Beaver. Alison Brown. Jauman Fish. Marice Hoffrmm. Latesha Klein . Tanisha McKinney and Victoria Wolfe. Mei gs football - which A . II-n'C A.cadem1·c·_ ''olleyball VI reached th e playoffs for the first time in school . history 'I V - were the next group hon- . Little. Wil Crow, Zach . ureu by head co<1ch Mike Sheets , Mason M ctts.1~1tltler Chancey. Hysell, Colt Kerr. Anthony Chanccy recognized Ro":e. Crockett Crow. Travis Tackett, Clay Bolin. Danrel Stewart. Tyler Jcrcniy Smith. Jacob Well , Brolhers , Co lby Hayes , Barcu s . Jesse Taylor Gilkey, Cameron Stephen Bolin . Cody Lau.dermilt, Sm1th . Dustin Lee,. Joseph Ben Reed. Zach Sayre, Gabe Powell. Kobbie Cund iff. Hill. Charlie Bennett , Emie Welsh . Bruno Casci. Brandon Harming. Justi.ri Cohen Bell. Joelan Nutter. ·Jacks . Jeffrey Rou sh, Corey Colton Stewart. Caleb Davis Hutton , Cole Turner, Tanner and Blake Crow for all of Tackett , Heath Dettwiller. their eff<1rts throughout this William Folmer, Michael historic campaign . Aaron Oliphant and Chad Bonnett were also recognized with the footi:)all program for their efforts as managers this season. Cheerleading advisor , . R_.\lph WeJTy recogmzed the V.11s1ty cheerleade1 s next. Werry honored Laura Gheen. Whittney Johnson. Caitlin Leslie, Courtney Mayes , Samantha Pridemore , Megan Smith , Stu-etta Cade and Kaitlyn Thomas . MHS athletic director Carl Wolfe recognized the final group of the evening, the All-TVC Academic selections. Those honorees included Ctrn;kett Crow, Ernie Welsh, Cameron Bolin, Clay Bolin, Catie Wolfe, Megan Smith, Tyler Andrews, Scott Kennedy, Olivia Bevan, Kimi Swisher, Morgan Lentes and Jessica Holliqay. With a pair of BCS games, Miami's coffers seeking a boost MIAMI !AP) ~ Viruinia Tech com:h Frank Beamer just won his third Atlantic Coast Conference rhampionship in live year.'. so he clearly can recruit players. With the Orm1ge Bowl looming. now he\ trying tu re~.:ruit funs . Mindful of the economic downtum ami how cnnsumei·s are wa tr iling their money perhaps more dnscl y than ever before. Beumer recorded a shor1 video for the Hokies ' athletic Web si te. imp Iori ng folks tn hu y se<1ts fgr the Orange Bowl against Cincinnati in Miami on Jun . I. Beame r '..:; mcs~age : "We reall y need to see Dolphin Stadium till ed with orange and maroon:' Bllt at the sa me time. Beumer undel"tands the reality: Even the biggest Hokie fans si mply mi ght not have the money ri ght no w. · Amid a recession ' parked by declinmg horne values and stock market losses, tll ere seems to be plenty of tickets for both games in Miami the Bowl Cha mpionship . Series title game on Jan . 8 betwucn Florida and Oklahoma . pre'ccdc1l by the Virginia Tcch-Cincinnuti matchup a week earlier, abo at Dolphin Stadium - lllll not an abundance of demand . "You don't always get an oppor1unity to g.o to th e Oranlle Bowl ," Beamer said. "I thmk you lake advantage of those opportunities . I hope before it's all over uur fan' · will show up like they normally do. But they're u part of us, they 're a part of helping us win and we neeu them down there ." Cincinnati and Virlii ni:1 Tech both receive 17.500 tickets to se ll to their fans and st uJents: the Bearcats. who ha ve never been on the BCS stage before. huve already sold about \1.000, coach Brian Kell y sa id Thursday. 'But there arc signs that H11kic' fans mi~ht not be coming sot!tll in tl1cir tvpie<1l <.!roves . either. · Sara Brown . who owns the University Trave l agency in Blac:ksburg. Ya .. saiu her company s<ild about 400 travel packages for last year"s Orange B(>w l to Virginia Tech fans . So far this year .. only about 100 ha ve hcc n purdl<rscd . '·Generall y. it comes in real l)Uick. like within the first four or fi ve da~ s before the urmo un.:em cnt ~ Brown said . " We' re c·c11ainly hoping that it picks up. lt\just a bad year for evcrytl1ing." · For toi1ri sm-d ependent Miami. that mulu be a troubling sign . In some respec ts. South Floriua is the epicenter of the downtrouden housing market. The Sunshine State had the second -highest foreclosure rate in the country in Septcmher. and numerous condo buildings either sit empty or half-built . victims of the credit cnmch that stn1ck both buyers and builders . So this year's bowl lineup mi ght be cmcial for a number of busine"es in Miami. big and small. Orange Bowl Committee ·pre,ident 3 . Daniel Ponce said his group. whi ch oversees both the Ornnge Bowl ·and thi s year's BCS title game. estimates the total econom ic impac t nn South Florida ove r bowl sea- quite a bit from last year. In 2007, the cheapest seat on RazorGator for the BCS title game was $695, the highest (not including suite sales) was $4,650 and the average was $1.530. Last year. the range was about the same. But this year, the average price so far is down 32 percent, at $1,035 per ticket. Still big money, but a big uropotf, too. "It's tough out there right . now." Poms ·said. "It's very, very real, what's out there." Not all bowl games are . . . · AP photo . hurting: Of the 34 postseason C111C111natr football players celebrate wi_th fans as they pre- matchups, 18 have at least pare for the Bowl Champ1onsh1p Senes (BCS) Se.lect1on one school within a four-hour Show at the University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 7, in drive of the bowl site, meanCincinnati . Cincinnati was selected to play ACC champion mg _ cost-conscious fans Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. could, if they chose, urive to ,on at $350 million to $400 $1\1." veritable bargain for a the game · and back in the million . BCS gam~. Some dub-level same day and avoid the added '.'Bow l games . all across the seats were on sale for $625 expense of a few days. in a country. we're an escapism." and a 40-per~on suite was hotel and dining out. Orange Bowl CEO Eric Pnms offered for $33,546 - or Most , if not all, of those said'. "I think people tend to $5,537 more than the median selections were by design, go to suppon their institu- household annual income in like South Florida to ihe St. tions. not only to be around the city of Miami . according Petersburg Bowl , California their friends and family. but to th e most recent data pro- to the Emerald Bowl, to be around their respective · viued by the U.S. Ce nsus Vanderbilt to the Music City nations. I think people get a Bureau. Bowl and Hawaii to - what real charge qut of that." And compared to the BCS else? - the Hawaii Bowl . Bur are they willing to title ga me, those prices were "I may add extra seals charge tickets? downright chcnp. · because we'll be sold out, Some arc. but sales are · The most affordable mostly by Cal fans ," Emerald ckarl y down from this time Florid<i-Oklahoma game tick- Bowl director Gary Cavalli last ye<~r. said Scott Roback, a et on sule Thursuay morning smd . . spokesman for the ti cket would · set a fan back $448, But there's still plenty of reseller Raz.orGator. and ·only one of those was proof that the recession has "There's a substantiall y available . Prices in the lower hit college football. and larger amount of tickets avail - bowl rangeu $670 to $4.472 ma ybe the best evidence able this year than last year. apiece, and the must ex pen- came last weekend in Tampa, It 's not even clo,e.'' Roback sive suite (eno11gh sp<K·e for when Virginia Tech and sa iu . " It 's derinitdy down 48) would cost .,omeo~te Boston College met in the frnrn past years." $223.637. Atlantic Co<~st Conference For the Orange Bowl. tick Those mni1bers mi ght see m championship game. ets in the highest level of steep. but Roback said prices The league said it distribDolphin Stadium were being ~ which are st'l by sellers. uted around 53.000 tickets; rcsolu online lor as little as not RazorGator - are down the stadium only appe:tred to . / ., hold about half that many people. Granted, that game only gave fans one week to make their arrangements, unlike the month of buildup that .precedes a BCS game. But that matchup wasn't ellactly one , that captivated the nation's interest · -'- especially with Florida-Alabama and Oklahoma-Missouri also on the docket that day. Pairing Virginia Tech and Cincinnati might not give the casual fan much reason to come out either, Roback said. "The hard-core fan is going to have an appreciatiol) for a team .like Cincinnati, because they've got a great coach and a bunch of great players and have played five quarterbacks this. year and they're a great story," Roback said. "But I think the Big East and the ACC were both down this year." Beamer wouldn't necessarily agree with that assessment. Still, even he knows it's a tough sell for fans right now - especially siuce Vu-ginia Tech played in the Orange Bowl last year and visited Miami earlier this season. An average travel package will cost a Hokies fan about $1 ,800, and that doesn't include a game ticket. "A lot of fans put out a lot of money going to.all the road games during the year," Brown said. "Arid then to go back to Miami, which is not inexpensive and isn't 11 place people can drive to from here, it's hard . I just think it comes down to everyone is watching their expenses these days." .• i •• ••• NEW YORK (AP) Mitchell thought it was The average age of major ~-Headlines about steroids are too early to "make sweeping leaguers each April has held ~ down, an<\.so are home runs. judgments of that type.' steady at between 29 and 30 -: One .YG¥ later, the stigma "I dcin't know the answer for the past decade, accord:•of the ·Mitchell Report has to that question and I will ing the commissioner's : worn off for ' most players wait to see what happens," office. -' and baseball is convinced it he said. Perhaps the lasting impact :has moved on. But has there In baseball, team execu- of Mitchell's report will be .tbeen a, permanent change, lives and agents always are his recommendation that ;,-with le~ reliance on big tying to discem trends from Major League Basepall start !boppers and greater focus statistics. Whether greater an investigative wing. The' . on small ball, the kind testing and fewer home runs new unit, headed by Dan :. playe~ by the AL champion are linked is a hot topic . Mullin and George Hanna, ·.Tampa-Bay Rays? · . "Like almost everything launched investigations ! "I think it definitely has. in the sport, there are multi- relating to skimming of con: somethipg to do ·with it," pie reasons for things, and I tract bonuses and gambling ::said forineaO-game winner would think that that might in addition to its drug ,;Dave Ste.'Wmt. now a player be one of them," Baltimore responsibilities. · {agent. ·,, Orioles president Andy The Chicago White Sox :~ Released last Dec. 13, the · MacPhail said. "You can't .fired director of player per·: 409-page report on drugs in draw all these broad conclu. sonnel David Wilder along .baseball by former Senate ·· sions based on one year's of with two scouts in the club's ·Majority . Leader ·. George data. But it's started ; so let's Latin American operations ' Mitchell cited seven MYPs, see how it goes.'' in May following the start 31 All-Stars and about 85 San Diego Padres general of MLB's probe, And in players to differing degrees. · manager Kevin Towers August, the Yankees termiBaseball commissioner thinks testing has eased the nated the contracts of Carlos Bud · Selig accepted process of evaluating trades Rios, their director of Latin Mitc.hell's recommendation and free agents. American scouting, and · .•J!OI' to discipline playecs for "You :kim;! of know what Ramon Valdivia, their past transgressions. Among you're buying now," he Dominican Republic scoutthe current and {ormer stars, said. "We're. on an equal . . . f' ld h . ing director. on Iy . the cases o f Barry playmg 1e , w ere 11 wasIn July, Baltimore fired a Bonds R,oger Clemens still n 't the case two and three scout after the unit linked pop up in the news - ·pri- years ago. Entering into . marily because they main- multimillion-dollar negotia- him to a -gambling investitain iheir innocence and tions 011 free-agent players galion by New York Wlice.. · their cases linger in the·fed- not knowing if tltey were The unit also uncovered·evieral courts. · . using or not, it's a scary dence that ' Atlanta prospect :, "How it turns out for each business. Each and every Jordan Schafer used human ·-individual · is a consequence year I think we're getting growth hormone, which led 'of what their response was," ·. better and better." to a suspension. · ~itchell said in an inteF~6-l.~ith Clem~ns an~ aonds Mitchell and Selig speak VIeW last month. gwmg dommant perfor- repeatedly for the need .t o It may be too early to · mapces well into their 40s, remain vigilant, mindful determine . whether the there was a belief in the that new designer drugs Mitchell Report changed the !lame that changes in-train- most likely will surface. sport. mg and diet .had made. it Will baseball need a major · Home runs per game possible for players to investigation periodically to peaked at 2.34 in 2000. remain active longer. Now, keep up? . Now, they. ha_vc: declined for manr. baseball e~~cutives . . "I thi!lk that's ,a pr~mature _·the.third.consecutive season aren t so sure. · Jud·g ment.l don t think any·.and were down to ;m l, the "We 'II also see if there's a ;_ one can say· now that you - lowest Ievel'·siqce 199~ , Is chan*e in how l?ng players :·ought to dQ,this. every fi_ve , the shift, .related to the . play,' DetrOit T1gers pres1- or 10 years, Mttchjlll satd. ..Mitchell , ~eport ·.,. and dent Dave· Dombrowski "~y hope is frankly ,!ha~ it increased .d rug testing?. s.aid. · . w11l not be nece~sary . .. · NEW YORK - On a day that 42 players became free agents when teams let them go to save money. the New York Yankees made another splashy addition to their starting rotation by reach ing a preliminary agreement · on an $82.5 million , . fi~e­ . year contract with A.J . Burnett. · Just two · days after striking a $161 million, sevenyear deal with CC Sabathia, New York added Burnett to a rotation that also includes holdovers Chien-Ming Wang and Joba Chamberlain. The Yankees are hoping to re-sign Andy Pettitte and have looked at Ben Sheets as an alternative. "I can· sense the . e)(citement and the confidence that's spreading around the entire organization about AP pho1o what we're getting done In this Sept 13 file pho1o, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitch· and what we may get done er A.J . Burnett winds up during the first inning of game one still," Yankees co-chairman of a baseball doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox at Hank Steinbrenner said ear- Fenway Park in Boston . lier Friday, before Burnett's ing physicals. Felipe Lopez ($3.5 milli o n decision became known. Several well-known play- for one year) and Pittsburgh Burnett won 10 of his last ers were among those let go picking up infielder Ram on 12 decisions and finished by teams in the hours before Vazquez ($4 million for two 18-10 with a 4.07 ERA for the midnight ·deadline to years). Toronto. He set career. highs offer 2009 contracts to The Chicago White Sox in wins, strikeouts · (231) players on rosters , Many finalized an internation al and innings (22-1 1-3). teams didn't want to go to deal , agreeing to aS 10 mil The World Series champi- salary arbitration with the lion. four-year contract with on Philadelphia Philhes players and were willing to Cuban infielder Dayan added to their offense when risk them leaving as free Viciedo. they reached ·a preliminary agents. And in the day 's one agreement on a $31.5 milAmong those cut loose trade , the New York Mets lion , three-year deal with were Baltimore pitcher dealt left-hander Scott slugging outfielder Raul Daniel Cabrera, Lo s Schoeneweis to the Arizona Ibanez. Angeles Dodgers reliever Diamondbacks for min or Ibanez will ·receive a $2 Takashi Saito, Houston league right-hander Connor million - signing bonus, infielder Ty Wigginton, Robertson. New York payable this year, a $6.5 . Colorado outfielder Will y agreed to pay $l.6 milli on million salary next season Taveras, Tampa Bay out- to Arizona to cover part of and _$ li.S million each in fielder Jonny Gomes , San the $3.6 million salary for 2010 and 2011. The 36- Diego right-hander Clay Schoenewei s, who went 0-3 year-old, who takes over for Hensley and Milwaukee with a blown save and a Pat Burrell in left field, bat- left-hander Chris Capuano . 5.40 ERA in September as led .293 last season for Three lower-level free the Mets co llapsed down Seattle with 43 doubles , 23 agents finalized contract s, the stretch for the second homers and l!O RB!s. with Cincinnati acquiring straight year. Ten players eligible for The deals for Sabathia, left-hander Arthur Rhodes Burnett and Ibanez all are ($4 million for two years) , arbitration agreed to con· subject to the players pass- Arizona . getting infielder trarts. ~' :Dealer told to give up Simpson's HOF ring ~I ' . ; ~ SANTA MONICA, Calif. court in the wrongful death between the investigator ~ . '(f.P) -+ ~. of the "iatipls case. ~/. .' ~elirdSiey. . . · . , in an OJ. $Jmpson-Jed rob- ·. Simpson is in a 'Nevadii ''1 have no issues with Mr, ·bery in a Las Vegas . hotel prison after being sentenced Beardsley," Falkner testified. :.room was ordered by a JUdge to nine to 33 years for the However, Falkner ' Friday to turn over the ex- robbery-kidnapping i11 Las acknowledged he was :· NFL stl)r:~ Pro Football Hall Vegas last year that centered unhappy with Bt:ardsley's :~of Fame riqg, even though a on his efforts to retrieve contradictory testtmon~ at :'blwyer for ' the memorabilia memorabilia from his storied m.e PJOCiiminary hearin¥ and tnal m the robbery-kidnap ' dealer 'olaims he iloesn 't sports career. · ~ have it: .. · . . Bill Falkner, an inve~tiga- case. . . · .. .. :' ·D uring the hearing, an tor for the Las Vegas dtstnct , . Falkner sa1~ Beardsley tm'bwestigator from the Las attorney and the only. oth~r !tally . tesllfJed that tape . .'> Vegas district attorney's witness calle\1 ~t ,Fnday s recordmgs of the mc1dent at ·>office suggested the dealer; hearing, said he had trans- the hotel w.e re accurate, th~n Alfred Beardsley, had ported Beardsley . several changed hJs story and srud received' the rjn_g from times ~Ill: California, wh~re th~ tapes had been altered. Simpson . in exchange for h~ wa_s m Jail on a probanon .' When you a_sked Mr. changing his testimony dur- VIOlation, to Las Vegas to Beardsley what drd you . g~t )ng tfie robbery case. ~estify in the robbery-ki!lnap in .exchange for your tesn' , Superior Court Judge case. . .. . mony, what , d1d . Mr. , Gerald Rosenberg ordered Dunng the fmal tnp back Beardsley · say?' Sw1ckard 'Beardsley to produce the to California, Falkner testi- asked, .:ring by .next Friday. · fied that Be~dsley 'told _him "Hall ?f Fam~ ring," · Beardsley took the witness "the only thmg he rece1ved Falkner srud. . :'stand and mvoked his Fifth fo~ this trouble in the case . He said Beardsley had · Amendment' protection was Mr. Simpson's 'Hall of estimated the value of the · ·'against self-incrimtnation 15 Fame ring. It was given to ring at $200,000. 'times as he wa5 questioned him. He was upset 'the case "He said it was a very nice a lawyer for . Fred caused him some period of ring, and he planned to, wear ,, . ~dman who is · seekiflg incarceration." · ' it to Mr. Simps9n 's sentencm~on·'s assets in pa)oment Beardsley's attorney Jack ing," the investigator said. · of a $33.5 million civil lia- Swickard said . he had Beardsley did not. attend . bility judgment. · advised !Us client to invoke th~ sentencing, and F~r Goldman is the father of the F1fth Amendment satd he never saw the nng. ·Ron Goldman, who was because he had heard rumors Falkner also said he knew · slain ·_ along . with Simpson's of a grand jury investigation of phone calls between .ex-wife Nicole Brown under way m Las Vegas in!Q Simpson and Beardsley after . .Simpson in the notorious poss!ble' ·witness campering the ,hotel"room incident. He 1994 case. Simpson was by S1mpson. testified that Beardsley told acquitted of murder charjleS · He asked Falkner whether him, "I talked to 0 J ., and it's • but later held liable in .'Civil there had been "bad blood" all cool." ~ :.s •• .. , - • 81 • am1 Coming Soon To Ciallla, Meigs & Mason Counties Weneedye ur .. Inspirational Stories! Submit Your Stories To Matt Rodgers mrodgers_@ mydail ytri bt;m e.com · or mail to Gallipolis DailY' Tribune Attn: Matt Rodgers P.O. Box 469 Gallipolis, OH 45631 .lnd four Story ~lght. Be Included In This faith Based ~agazine �• Page 86 • &unllap tE:itnd-&mtind ...-.•'-'• Sunday, December 14. 2008 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gllllipolis Cl Three QBs in close race to the Heisman finish BY RALPH Russo StiffAnnTrophy.com, a Web honored to be here. None site that polls some of the would be here without their 925 Heisman voters and has teammates. And they've .all NEW YORK - In recent successfully predicted the enjoyed getting to spend years, the Heisman Trophy last six winners. some time with each other Most of those have been the last couple of days. The ceremony has been about as suspenseful as Florida vs. pretty easy, though the site three were also at the college The Citadel. Even before it also boasts of getting within football awards show. in started. the ouicorne was 2.9 percentage points of the Orlando be for~ heading . winniu, vote, on ·average. North. never in doubt . Southern California's As of Friday afternoon, Topics discussed included Retlgie Bush in · 2005 and the site had Bradford pro- music - "We're all country Ohto State's Troy Smith in jeered to receive I ,687 ·music fans," Tebow said. 2006 took home their points, McCoy 171 points Not discussed. according Heismans after two of the back with I ,5 16 and Tebow to McCoy and Bradford , was biggest landslides in the 1,446. the Big 12 tiebreaker that award's 73-yearhistory.And The vote hasn't been that helped put Oklahoma in the it was· no shock last year close between the top two nauonal title game against when Florida quarterback since Oklahoma quarterback Florida instead of Texas. Tim Tebow became the first Jason White beat out Toe Longhorns beat the sophomore to win the big Pittsburgh wide receiver Sooners in October 45-35 in bronze statue. Larry Fitzgerald in 2003 by Dallas, but when the two in 128 points. teams finished with exact Tebow's back Manhattan for another The closest margin 'in 11-1 records, along with Heisman handout , looking to points came in 1985, when Texas Tech, the Big 12 make it two in a row on Auburn's Bo Jackson beat South's slot in the conferSaturday night, but this time out Iowa quarterback Chuck · ence championship game went to Oklahoma because it if his name - or Sam Long by 46 points. Bradford's or Colt McCoy's ' If the three ~uarterbacks had the best BCS rating. The - is called, he won't have who are the finahsts this sea- Sooners beat Texas Tech and to pretend to be surprised. son were jumpy about the Texas Tech beat Texas dur;'I think this year, no one outcome, they weren't let- ing the season, which made knows ," said ting on about 29 hours head-to-head mom. really The Sooners went on to Bradford, Oklahoma's pro- before the announcement lific passer. "It's going to be was to be made. win the ~Jig 12 title and a close race." . Bradford, McCoy and secure a spot in the national Bradford , who leads the . Tebow - in that order - championship game, which nation in passer rating took turns fielding a few still has Texas fans steam· (186.3) and TD passes (48), questions from the reporters ing . is the slight ~avorite going pa~ked into a hotel room in B. radfo~ said he sympamto . the festlvttles at. the . Mtdtown Manhattan on thtzed w1th MoCoy and the Nokia Theatre in Ttmes Friday. Longhorns. Square, according to The consensus: They're all "I feel for him. Obviously, ASSOCIATED PRESS Cavs make it 11 straight, beat Sixers CLEVELAND (AP) Wrapped in a pair of towels after his postgame shower, LeBron James paused in front of one.of the flatscreen TVs mounted in Cleveland's locker room. He saw the Boston Celtics were winning their 14th straight game. The defending champions are the NBA's hottest team. James' squad is right behind them. James scored 28 points and Anderson Varejao added 17 in his first start this season as the Cavaliers, despite missing two key components, matched a club record with their II th straight win, 88-72 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. "We're rolling," said James, who added seven assists and seven rebounds. "We're playing great basketball." Another game. Another win. Another milestone. The Cavaliers aren't slowing down. They improved to 13-0 at home and tied their longest winning streak done four times previously, most recently in the 1994-95 season. Cleveland, now 19-1 since . starting the season 1-2, can set a record for consecutive wins in Atlanta on Saturday. "We should be proud of this ." James said. "But there's a lot of work still to do . It's a long season. We have to continue get better and continue to work." For the first time this season, the Cavaliers were dealing with some adversity as starting center Zydrunas Ilgauskas was forced to sit out with a sprained left ankle, an injury he sustained on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Cleveland was also withou! reserve guard Daniel Gibson, who is nursing a sprained toe. · The Cavs weren't whole. But with James, they don 't have to be. Cleveland, which has been REISMAN FINALISTS. ' Sunday, December 14, 2008 \ .U" BRADFORD they have a great argument for being in the chainpionship game," Bradford said. McCoy, who set a major college record by completmg 77 percent of his passes this season, said the Longhorns have put the BCS mess behind them, thanks to coach Mack Brown. His message to the Longhorns: "Let's play the best game we've played all ~ear," in the Fiesta Bowl agamst-Ohio State. · The impending mee.ting between Bradford's Soone,rs and Tebow's Gators onJan ..S . in Miami was also not a topic · M~OY TEBOW of conversation. exclusive club. "Definitely pleasure·, . no "That's not even somebusiness at all," Bradford. thing I think about," he said. said. . The 240-pound · junior, Or business as usual for who has thrown 28 touch· TebOw. downs and only two interHe can become the only ceptions, also tried to pass the second · two-time winner along some advice to his felof the Heisman Trophy, join- low finalists about the ing Ohio State's Archie Heisman experience. "Just enjoy it, relax and Griffin, who did it in 197475. have fun;-· was Tebow's sugMcCoy said. Tebow has spoken to gestim1, Griffin a couple of times "What's going to happen is about handling the Heisman going to happen." spotlight, but said he hasn't And for a change, we're mulled over what it would . not sure :what's 'going to hapmean to become a· member pen w1th the Hetsman of college football's most Trophy. · · Submitted photo Nine members of the South Gallia High School Beta Club in charge of the club's first intergenerational programming event on Nov. 20 were, lrqm left, front row, Bethany Bush , Rachel Merry, Danielle Merry and Josie Rankin; back row, Kirstie Bertram, Chrissie Tirpak, Jacob Watson, Rot Jrt Lewis and advisor Leda Harrison. · WVU OK's plans for basketball practice complex MORGANTOWN, W.Va. doing it with defense all sea"We didn't have the men- (AP) - The West Virginia son, gave up 25 points in the tal toughness .. down the University Board of first quarter. But the Cavs stretch," lguodala said. "We Governors on · Friday, put the clamps down on the kind of gave in. I'm not say- approved plans for a $26 Sixers and held them to 47 ing that as a team we didn't million, 64,000-square-foot points the rest of the way. play hard, but we didn't exe- basketball practice building. The Cavs have won by an cute and we didn't get the Now, it just needs the average of 19.8 points dur- stops we needed." inoney. ing their winning streak. PhiladelJ?hia was still Athletic Director Ed "They're a good basket- within stnking distance in Pastilong said the facility is ball team ," Sixers coach the fourth, but Sasha importll'nt to WYU's quest Maurice Cheeks said. "They Pavlovic and Williams made for a natiQIIal championship, keep pushing the ball and 3-pointers as the Cavs and. men's basketball coach they keep coming." pushed their lead to 18. Bob Huggins described it as Varejao filled in for Down by eight early on, "very much a need , not a llgauskas, who is expected the Cavaliers caught the want." to miss several games, and Sixers by the end of the first. · "It will allow us the flexithe . frizzy -haired Brazilian Stjll trailing by three, bility of practicing every day and rookie Darnell Jackson , Cleveland put together a 12- in the same facility and also playing a season-high 24 2 burst over the final3:37 of allow the student-athletes the . minutes. did a nice job hold- the second to open a 52-39 flexibility to work out as ing their own il)side against halftime lead. their busy schedules pennit," Philadelphia 's big men. Varejao converted a pair Varejao had seven rebounds, of three-point plays in and Jackson, a second-round Cleveland's closing spurt. pick from Kansas added Notes: Ilgauskas, who is eight. wearing a protective boot, "I think this is a great could not have an MRI on opportunity for all the young his injury because of all the players ," said Jackson, who metal in his surgically according to James has been reconstructed left foot. ... playing well in practice. - Sixers G Lou William'~ "This is a chance for us to go missed the game. with the out and show the coaches flu .... Cavs rookie F Jawad what we can do." Williams scored 2 points in Delonte West added 16 his NBA debut. ... James points and Mo Williams 14 doesn't know his exact for the Cavaliers (20-3) , weight, but he's pretty sure who didn't get their 20th it's not 274 pounds. During win until Jan. l51ast season Cleveland's game in and were 10-13 after 23 Philadelphia, ESPN ran a games. graphic comparing James to James scored 10 straight Carolina defensive end points during a stretch of the Julius Peppers. "People are third quarter when the Cavs just guessing. I don't step on maintained a double-digit a scale much," James said. lead. He sat out nearly the "I'm not as big as him, I first five minutes of the don't think." ... Speaking of fourth , and while he was football , James had little to getting some rest, his team- say about the Dallas mates kept a comfortable Cowboys, his favorite team advantage over the Sixers. whose stars are feudin~. In the past , Cleveland's "Turmoil," James said. "Its leads would quickly disap- really bad right now." ... pear as soon as James went Cleveland's game with the to the bench. Not anymore. Hawks will be their first stop Willie Green led the on a four-game road trip that Sixers with 19 poims,Andre will include Minnesota, lguodala had 16 and Elton Denver and Oklahoma City. Brand II and II rebounds in ... The Sixers will host his second game back after Washington on · Saturday. sitting two with a sore ham- Philly has lost five in a row string. on their horne flcwr. Huggins said. "For us to stay and squash courts. in the upper echelon of col- · The Morgantown landlege basketball, the practice mark, which features a disfacility is a must." tinctive, shell-shaped roof of Women's coach Mike poured concrete; opened in Carey said the many sched- 1970. . . . _., uling conflicts that occur at · Th~ new building would the Coliseum create difficul- · be next to the Coliseum and ty for his players , too . · include two practice courts, a "Most of · tpe major players' lounge, a study area, Division l programs around locker rooms and a weight the country have a practice room. Planners say !IJey will facility," he said. The bui!d- incorpora~e green ~ign ~le­ mg would also help wtth ments, wtth energy-effictent recruiting. lighting and electrical comBoth teams currently play ponents. Construction would and practice in the 14,000- take about IS months. seat Colisepm. The building The board said bidding can · is also home to the wrestling, proceed once tl;te WVU volleyball and gymnastics administration has . a financteams. It has almost 100 ing package in place. The offices, 13 lecture rooms, a project is contingent upon dance studio. and racquetball . private funding . .' . . .. ~ BY JOHN SEEWER Bowling Green hired former Tennessee offensive coordinator Dave Clawson as its head coach Friday. Clawson spent only one season at Tennessee, but newly hired Volunteers' coach Lane Ki ffin decided . not to keep him on staff. Much of Clawson's succ"ess came in the Football Championship Subdivision , where .he was head coach at Richmond and Fordham and twice won coach of the year honors . He led Richmond to the national semifinals in 2007. "Dave's experience as a head coach impressed all of us. Not just the winning records, but all aspects of how he ran his programs," said Bowling Green athletic director Greg Christopher. Clawson, 41, replaces Gregg Brandon, who was fired after six seasons in the Mid-American Conference. Brandon was 44-30 and led the Falcons to three bowl games after taking over for Urban Meyer when he went to Utah. Clawson left Richmond for Tennessee in January. saying he couldn 't pass up a chance to coach in the Southeastern Conference. He said his goal was to eventually get a head ' ' ql\n.,f·GIII.Inolre, right, Tyler take a turn at creating Christmas · . durw~·s lntergenerational programmng event at River Valley Middle as Virginila'$ husban.d L$e ex~tmines the Christmas tree in a box project on which he worked. • • Coming together - -.' . ~ . Intergenera#onal programming links families . grandparents in .tum showed the students enjoyment of traditional card and board games. South Gallia students, while examBIDWELL~ It could be a deck of cards, ining Scrapbooks and family albums, disa scrapbook or I!Ven a project like making cussed cultural fads from today and the past paper Christmas decorations. Anything that with their families. will inspire a conversation, laughs, memo"I wasn't sure at first how it would work ries and most important of all, learning out. but it ended up being fun," Baird said from one another, both young and old. . about River Valley's ftrst ·event. ' That's the goal of an initiative known as "Character is one of the main concerns iittergenerational programming undertaken with this project," Harrison said. "The stuby the ~ta clubs of River Valley. and South dents lead the. program and character is Gallia high scl!ools, in which· the clubs demonstrated in sharing the activities. They ~j'ganize activities that link family members actually Jearn something from the other ::.... children, parents and grandparents generations." · and bring them into the schools to interact At last week's programming at RVHS, by playing .cards or board games; sending Christmas trees were built in a box, decoracards to soldiers serving ·overseas or even tions were made out of paper, and cards cX_r,loring the past. . were written and signed for soldiers. ·{ ·we spend time findin~ activities · that Harrison said South Gallia's dinner event ~ to all three generations," said Zach included a question-and-answer session that , vice .president ~f River Valley ~eta. helped spur conversations . and a poetry ; ~ re trymg to bnng the generahons · writing segment. . ~j~~~r so they can do somethi~g they .Dr. Denise Shoc\cley, the ESC superinten~~y · dent. said ,intergenetational programming :~. ~lt's to get the entire family involved, not falls in step with numerous after:school i.blr •the .stulients ," added .Leda Harrison, projects the agency has initiated to build QI;LViso'no South:Gallia Beta. "The goal is to . partnerships in the community, among them &tress ·involvement." · . · Families Reading Every Day (FRED). • . -.)"hrougp a 21st Century~~ obtairted.by "We've got a vision of family programtile- Oallia-Vinton Educahonal Servtce ming," said Shockley, wl'lose background is Qente~, with an eye toward getting parents in family and home stie'nces. "We are tryi\lill other family members ·back into the ing to do some outreach and (Gallia Co\lnty ~ools,• in!C!rgenerational pro&ramming Local Schools Superintendent) Dr, Charla ~an ii) just the past month . River Valley Evans and r have s""nt much · time disBeta' s fJrSt event featured game-playing, rWbile the South Gallia club had . a cuss in~ this. Everyth.~ng we do is to support i£banksgiving dinner on Nov. 20. River the mtss~on of the Gallia County Local \'Iilley also had a Christmas;themed activl- Schools.' · if. on Wednesday at River alley Middle Charlene Darst, who attended last week's l;tthbol that dreW about 35 people. programming at RVMS with her daughter, :~clivitics . are planned for other qallia Judy Smi{Jl, and granchildren Kayla and COunty Local buildings dunng the wmter, Will Smith , attended the first event and W South Gallia Beta members will stage looked forward to the next. f!Pother event for Thll(Sday, Dec. 18 fropl - "I had fun and I met spme people I didn't ~'30 to · 5:30 p.m. at· HJlnnan Trace know before," she saiit-'It was very nice ." J!lemen!afY. River V~ley Beta wiH :t!so The River Valley Bep1 club, advised by ~hedllle events at .Vm\pn aDd Addavtlle Maureen Stitt, is led by Amanda Hager, eJ.emenlaries in the coming montl)s. president; Baird , vice president; Kayla ' ' The ESC asked the Beta clubs, whose Smith, secretary; and David Householder, motto ·is "let us lead by showing others," to treasurer. !Ue- on the planning and staging of the Soutli Gallia's Beta organization lias the activities, a task the ·clubs have addressed · following slate ·o f officers:. Ashley Miller, . With ingenuity and an eye toward an ovc:rall president; Chrissie Tirpak, vice president; ~~~?peal for .everrone. As a result, · River Kelsey Gray. treasurer; Megan Daines. secV~ student~ tntt:oduce<j their elders to retary; · Rachel Merry, chaplain; and etCI:~nic • gaming, while the .parents and Katherine Lawrency, \listorian. . SlORY .AND PHOTOS BY KEVIN KELLY KK~LLYOMYDAILYTRIBUNE . COM I Clawson named new BG head coach ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER . coaching job. He achieved that. even though Tennessee 's offense struggled under him this season, rankin~ near the bottom of all maJor college teams in total offense. The Vols never managed to put together a consistent passing or running attack, and they were slow to adjust to a new offense with multiple formations. "Everything you go through, you learn from," Clawson said. "The experiences I had at Tennessee are only going to benefit us here at Bowling Green ." The Falcons were expected to compete for the MAC title th is year, bur finished a disappomting 66. ·V . : } • ·~ ·- t �• Page 86 • &unllap tE:itnd-&mtind ...-.•'-'• Sunday, December 14. 2008 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gllllipolis Cl Three QBs in close race to the Heisman finish BY RALPH Russo StiffAnnTrophy.com, a Web honored to be here. None site that polls some of the would be here without their 925 Heisman voters and has teammates. And they've .all NEW YORK - In recent successfully predicted the enjoyed getting to spend years, the Heisman Trophy last six winners. some time with each other Most of those have been the last couple of days. The ceremony has been about as suspenseful as Florida vs. pretty easy, though the site three were also at the college The Citadel. Even before it also boasts of getting within football awards show. in started. the ouicorne was 2.9 percentage points of the Orlando be for~ heading . winniu, vote, on ·average. North. never in doubt . Southern California's As of Friday afternoon, Topics discussed included Retlgie Bush in · 2005 and the site had Bradford pro- music - "We're all country Ohto State's Troy Smith in jeered to receive I ,687 ·music fans," Tebow said. 2006 took home their points, McCoy 171 points Not discussed. according Heismans after two of the back with I ,5 16 and Tebow to McCoy and Bradford , was biggest landslides in the 1,446. the Big 12 tiebreaker that award's 73-yearhistory.And The vote hasn't been that helped put Oklahoma in the it was· no shock last year close between the top two nauonal title game against when Florida quarterback since Oklahoma quarterback Florida instead of Texas. Tim Tebow became the first Jason White beat out Toe Longhorns beat the sophomore to win the big Pittsburgh wide receiver Sooners in October 45-35 in bronze statue. Larry Fitzgerald in 2003 by Dallas, but when the two in 128 points. teams finished with exact Tebow's back Manhattan for another The closest margin 'in 11-1 records, along with Heisman handout , looking to points came in 1985, when Texas Tech, the Big 12 make it two in a row on Auburn's Bo Jackson beat South's slot in the conferSaturday night, but this time out Iowa quarterback Chuck · ence championship game went to Oklahoma because it if his name - or Sam Long by 46 points. Bradford's or Colt McCoy's ' If the three ~uarterbacks had the best BCS rating. The - is called, he won't have who are the finahsts this sea- Sooners beat Texas Tech and to pretend to be surprised. son were jumpy about the Texas Tech beat Texas dur;'I think this year, no one outcome, they weren't let- ing the season, which made knows ," said ting on about 29 hours head-to-head mom. really The Sooners went on to Bradford, Oklahoma's pro- before the announcement lific passer. "It's going to be was to be made. win the ~Jig 12 title and a close race." . Bradford, McCoy and secure a spot in the national Bradford , who leads the . Tebow - in that order - championship game, which nation in passer rating took turns fielding a few still has Texas fans steam· (186.3) and TD passes (48), questions from the reporters ing . is the slight ~avorite going pa~ked into a hotel room in B. radfo~ said he sympamto . the festlvttles at. the . Mtdtown Manhattan on thtzed w1th MoCoy and the Nokia Theatre in Ttmes Friday. Longhorns. Square, according to The consensus: They're all "I feel for him. Obviously, ASSOCIATED PRESS Cavs make it 11 straight, beat Sixers CLEVELAND (AP) Wrapped in a pair of towels after his postgame shower, LeBron James paused in front of one.of the flatscreen TVs mounted in Cleveland's locker room. He saw the Boston Celtics were winning their 14th straight game. The defending champions are the NBA's hottest team. James' squad is right behind them. James scored 28 points and Anderson Varejao added 17 in his first start this season as the Cavaliers, despite missing two key components, matched a club record with their II th straight win, 88-72 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. "We're rolling," said James, who added seven assists and seven rebounds. "We're playing great basketball." Another game. Another win. Another milestone. The Cavaliers aren't slowing down. They improved to 13-0 at home and tied their longest winning streak done four times previously, most recently in the 1994-95 season. Cleveland, now 19-1 since . starting the season 1-2, can set a record for consecutive wins in Atlanta on Saturday. "We should be proud of this ." James said. "But there's a lot of work still to do . It's a long season. We have to continue get better and continue to work." For the first time this season, the Cavaliers were dealing with some adversity as starting center Zydrunas Ilgauskas was forced to sit out with a sprained left ankle, an injury he sustained on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Cleveland was also withou! reserve guard Daniel Gibson, who is nursing a sprained toe. · The Cavs weren't whole. But with James, they don 't have to be. Cleveland, which has been REISMAN FINALISTS. ' Sunday, December 14, 2008 \ .U" BRADFORD they have a great argument for being in the chainpionship game," Bradford said. McCoy, who set a major college record by completmg 77 percent of his passes this season, said the Longhorns have put the BCS mess behind them, thanks to coach Mack Brown. His message to the Longhorns: "Let's play the best game we've played all ~ear," in the Fiesta Bowl agamst-Ohio State. · The impending mee.ting between Bradford's Soone,rs and Tebow's Gators onJan ..S . in Miami was also not a topic · M~OY TEBOW of conversation. exclusive club. "Definitely pleasure·, . no "That's not even somebusiness at all," Bradford. thing I think about," he said. said. . The 240-pound · junior, Or business as usual for who has thrown 28 touch· TebOw. downs and only two interHe can become the only ceptions, also tried to pass the second · two-time winner along some advice to his felof the Heisman Trophy, join- low finalists about the ing Ohio State's Archie Heisman experience. "Just enjoy it, relax and Griffin, who did it in 197475. have fun;-· was Tebow's sugMcCoy said. Tebow has spoken to gestim1, Griffin a couple of times "What's going to happen is about handling the Heisman going to happen." spotlight, but said he hasn't And for a change, we're mulled over what it would . not sure :what's 'going to hapmean to become a· member pen w1th the Hetsman of college football's most Trophy. · · Submitted photo Nine members of the South Gallia High School Beta Club in charge of the club's first intergenerational programming event on Nov. 20 were, lrqm left, front row, Bethany Bush , Rachel Merry, Danielle Merry and Josie Rankin; back row, Kirstie Bertram, Chrissie Tirpak, Jacob Watson, Rot Jrt Lewis and advisor Leda Harrison. · WVU OK's plans for basketball practice complex MORGANTOWN, W.Va. doing it with defense all sea"We didn't have the men- (AP) - The West Virginia son, gave up 25 points in the tal toughness .. down the University Board of first quarter. But the Cavs stretch," lguodala said. "We Governors on · Friday, put the clamps down on the kind of gave in. I'm not say- approved plans for a $26 Sixers and held them to 47 ing that as a team we didn't million, 64,000-square-foot points the rest of the way. play hard, but we didn't exe- basketball practice building. The Cavs have won by an cute and we didn't get the Now, it just needs the average of 19.8 points dur- stops we needed." inoney. ing their winning streak. PhiladelJ?hia was still Athletic Director Ed "They're a good basket- within stnking distance in Pastilong said the facility is ball team ," Sixers coach the fourth, but Sasha importll'nt to WYU's quest Maurice Cheeks said. "They Pavlovic and Williams made for a natiQIIal championship, keep pushing the ball and 3-pointers as the Cavs and. men's basketball coach they keep coming." pushed their lead to 18. Bob Huggins described it as Varejao filled in for Down by eight early on, "very much a need , not a llgauskas, who is expected the Cavaliers caught the want." to miss several games, and Sixers by the end of the first. · "It will allow us the flexithe . frizzy -haired Brazilian Stjll trailing by three, bility of practicing every day and rookie Darnell Jackson , Cleveland put together a 12- in the same facility and also playing a season-high 24 2 burst over the final3:37 of allow the student-athletes the . minutes. did a nice job hold- the second to open a 52-39 flexibility to work out as ing their own il)side against halftime lead. their busy schedules pennit," Philadelphia 's big men. Varejao converted a pair Varejao had seven rebounds, of three-point plays in and Jackson, a second-round Cleveland's closing spurt. pick from Kansas added Notes: Ilgauskas, who is eight. wearing a protective boot, "I think this is a great could not have an MRI on opportunity for all the young his injury because of all the players ," said Jackson, who metal in his surgically according to James has been reconstructed left foot. ... playing well in practice. - Sixers G Lou William'~ "This is a chance for us to go missed the game. with the out and show the coaches flu .... Cavs rookie F Jawad what we can do." Williams scored 2 points in Delonte West added 16 his NBA debut. ... James points and Mo Williams 14 doesn't know his exact for the Cavaliers (20-3) , weight, but he's pretty sure who didn't get their 20th it's not 274 pounds. During win until Jan. l51ast season Cleveland's game in and were 10-13 after 23 Philadelphia, ESPN ran a games. graphic comparing James to James scored 10 straight Carolina defensive end points during a stretch of the Julius Peppers. "People are third quarter when the Cavs just guessing. I don't step on maintained a double-digit a scale much," James said. lead. He sat out nearly the "I'm not as big as him, I first five minutes of the don't think." ... Speaking of fourth , and while he was football , James had little to getting some rest, his team- say about the Dallas mates kept a comfortable Cowboys, his favorite team advantage over the Sixers. whose stars are feudin~. In the past , Cleveland's "Turmoil," James said. "Its leads would quickly disap- really bad right now." ... pear as soon as James went Cleveland's game with the to the bench. Not anymore. Hawks will be their first stop Willie Green led the on a four-game road trip that Sixers with 19 poims,Andre will include Minnesota, lguodala had 16 and Elton Denver and Oklahoma City. Brand II and II rebounds in ... The Sixers will host his second game back after Washington on · Saturday. sitting two with a sore ham- Philly has lost five in a row string. on their horne flcwr. Huggins said. "For us to stay and squash courts. in the upper echelon of col- · The Morgantown landlege basketball, the practice mark, which features a disfacility is a must." tinctive, shell-shaped roof of Women's coach Mike poured concrete; opened in Carey said the many sched- 1970. . . . _., uling conflicts that occur at · Th~ new building would the Coliseum create difficul- · be next to the Coliseum and ty for his players , too . · include two practice courts, a "Most of · tpe major players' lounge, a study area, Division l programs around locker rooms and a weight the country have a practice room. Planners say !IJey will facility," he said. The bui!d- incorpora~e green ~ign ~le­ mg would also help wtth ments, wtth energy-effictent recruiting. lighting and electrical comBoth teams currently play ponents. Construction would and practice in the 14,000- take about IS months. seat Colisepm. The building The board said bidding can · is also home to the wrestling, proceed once tl;te WVU volleyball and gymnastics administration has . a financteams. It has almost 100 ing package in place. The offices, 13 lecture rooms, a project is contingent upon dance studio. and racquetball . private funding . .' . . .. ~ BY JOHN SEEWER Bowling Green hired former Tennessee offensive coordinator Dave Clawson as its head coach Friday. Clawson spent only one season at Tennessee, but newly hired Volunteers' coach Lane Ki ffin decided . not to keep him on staff. Much of Clawson's succ"ess came in the Football Championship Subdivision , where .he was head coach at Richmond and Fordham and twice won coach of the year honors . He led Richmond to the national semifinals in 2007. "Dave's experience as a head coach impressed all of us. Not just the winning records, but all aspects of how he ran his programs," said Bowling Green athletic director Greg Christopher. Clawson, 41, replaces Gregg Brandon, who was fired after six seasons in the Mid-American Conference. Brandon was 44-30 and led the Falcons to three bowl games after taking over for Urban Meyer when he went to Utah. Clawson left Richmond for Tennessee in January. saying he couldn 't pass up a chance to coach in the Southeastern Conference. He said his goal was to eventually get a head ' ' ql\n.,f·GIII.Inolre, right, Tyler take a turn at creating Christmas · . durw~·s lntergenerational programmng event at River Valley Middle as Virginila'$ husban.d L$e ex~tmines the Christmas tree in a box project on which he worked. • • Coming together - -.' . ~ . Intergenera#onal programming links families . grandparents in .tum showed the students enjoyment of traditional card and board games. South Gallia students, while examBIDWELL~ It could be a deck of cards, ining Scrapbooks and family albums, disa scrapbook or I!Ven a project like making cussed cultural fads from today and the past paper Christmas decorations. Anything that with their families. will inspire a conversation, laughs, memo"I wasn't sure at first how it would work ries and most important of all, learning out. but it ended up being fun," Baird said from one another, both young and old. . about River Valley's ftrst ·event. ' That's the goal of an initiative known as "Character is one of the main concerns iittergenerational programming undertaken with this project," Harrison said. "The stuby the ~ta clubs of River Valley. and South dents lead the. program and character is Gallia high scl!ools, in which· the clubs demonstrated in sharing the activities. They ~j'ganize activities that link family members actually Jearn something from the other ::.... children, parents and grandparents generations." · and bring them into the schools to interact At last week's programming at RVHS, by playing .cards or board games; sending Christmas trees were built in a box, decoracards to soldiers serving ·overseas or even tions were made out of paper, and cards cX_r,loring the past. . were written and signed for soldiers. ·{ ·we spend time findin~ activities · that Harrison said South Gallia's dinner event ~ to all three generations," said Zach included a question-and-answer session that , vice .president ~f River Valley ~eta. helped spur conversations . and a poetry ; ~ re trymg to bnng the generahons · writing segment. . ~j~~~r so they can do somethi~g they .Dr. Denise Shoc\cley, the ESC superinten~~y · dent. said ,intergenetational programming :~. ~lt's to get the entire family involved, not falls in step with numerous after:school i.blr •the .stulients ," added .Leda Harrison, projects the agency has initiated to build QI;LViso'no South:Gallia Beta. "The goal is to . partnerships in the community, among them &tress ·involvement." · . · Families Reading Every Day (FRED). • . -.)"hrougp a 21st Century~~ obtairted.by "We've got a vision of family programtile- Oallia-Vinton Educahonal Servtce ming," said Shockley, wl'lose background is Qente~, with an eye toward getting parents in family and home stie'nces. "We are tryi\lill other family members ·back into the ing to do some outreach and (Gallia Co\lnty ~ools,• in!C!rgenerational pro&ramming Local Schools Superintendent) Dr, Charla ~an ii) just the past month . River Valley Evans and r have s""nt much · time disBeta' s fJrSt event featured game-playing, rWbile the South Gallia club had . a cuss in~ this. Everyth.~ng we do is to support i£banksgiving dinner on Nov. 20. River the mtss~on of the Gallia County Local \'Iilley also had a Christmas;themed activl- Schools.' · if. on Wednesday at River alley Middle Charlene Darst, who attended last week's l;tthbol that dreW about 35 people. programming at RVMS with her daughter, :~clivitics . are planned for other qallia Judy Smi{Jl, and granchildren Kayla and COunty Local buildings dunng the wmter, Will Smith , attended the first event and W South Gallia Beta members will stage looked forward to the next. f!Pother event for Thll(Sday, Dec. 18 fropl - "I had fun and I met spme people I didn't ~'30 to · 5:30 p.m. at· HJlnnan Trace know before," she saiit-'It was very nice ." J!lemen!afY. River V~ley Beta wiH :t!so The River Valley Bep1 club, advised by ~hedllle events at .Vm\pn aDd Addavtlle Maureen Stitt, is led by Amanda Hager, eJ.emenlaries in the coming montl)s. president; Baird , vice president; Kayla ' ' The ESC asked the Beta clubs, whose Smith, secretary; and David Householder, motto ·is "let us lead by showing others," to treasurer. !Ue- on the planning and staging of the Soutli Gallia's Beta organization lias the activities, a task the ·clubs have addressed · following slate ·o f officers:. Ashley Miller, . With ingenuity and an eye toward an ovc:rall president; Chrissie Tirpak, vice president; ~~~?peal for .everrone. As a result, · River Kelsey Gray. treasurer; Megan Daines. secV~ student~ tntt:oduce<j their elders to retary; · Rachel Merry, chaplain; and etCI:~nic • gaming, while the .parents and Katherine Lawrency, \listorian. . SlORY .AND PHOTOS BY KEVIN KELLY KK~LLYOMYDAILYTRIBUNE . COM I Clawson named new BG head coach ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER . coaching job. He achieved that. even though Tennessee 's offense struggled under him this season, rankin~ near the bottom of all maJor college teams in total offense. The Vols never managed to put together a consistent passing or running attack, and they were slow to adjust to a new offense with multiple formations. "Everything you go through, you learn from," Clawson said. "The experiences I had at Tennessee are only going to benefit us here at Bowling Green ." The Falcons were expected to compete for the MAC title th is year, bur finished a disappomting 66. ·V . : } • ·~ ·- t �6unbap lime• ·itnttnel YouR HoMETOWN Call for an angels name Over the year:; many individuals, churches, organizations and businesses have contributed · toward seeing that disadvantaged children in Meigs County have a nice Christmas. Money is tighter this year and because of that there seems to be fewer people who ·can share what little they have with others. A representative of the Meigs County Jobs and Family Services D!:partment spoke to the Rota'rians last week and expressed some concern that with less than . two weeks before Christmas, angels bearing the names of nearly a hundred children in need still hang on ·the agency's angel tree. ' If you would like to make a child happy this Christmas, ·justcallforthenameofoneof those angels. There are suggestions on each .card as to what the boy or girl would like for Christmas: Remember that giving to someone less fortunate ret\}ms to you that .warm fuzzy feeling which money can't buy. - Some have inquired about . Dale Riffle, who for so many year:; worked for the village and faithfully kept the streets clean, the flowers watered, and everything looking good in downtown Pomeroy. You may remember that he was in an auto accident a coupie of months ago. His hip was fractured and he hasn't been able to work since. But he is looking forward to get~ ling back on the job in a few months. Meanwhile, Dale, who Sunday, ~mber 14, 2008 please · Pediatric·Fund sponsors -· Charlene Hoeflich You may have heard about the recent death of Dr. Nick Neutzling, who grew up in Pomeroy and still has relatives living here. Recently, as he crossed the street near his veterinarian clinic in Sarasota, Aa., he was struck by a car and later died of the .injuries. Dr. Nick was apparently a . very special person in his community. The Sarasota Herald Tribune, in a newspa.pertribute,describedhimasa "man af great compassion for animals, not only in his worlc . in ministering to clients'. animals, but for treating injured wildlife." lives alone and has a very limited inCome, has had a real struggle trying to keep up with his bills and other expenses. Pomeroy Mayor John Musser is concerned and . came up with the idea that maybe all of us who appreciated his downtown work so much might like to give Dale a hand-up this holiday season. If you'd like to do that, send The drive through Beech your contributions to John Grove Cemetery just got a.litMusser, P.O. Box 311, tle smooe . rotadhesr. _ well, most of Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 , and . 111 he'll see they get to Dale. . them- now have a hard surface. When Pomeroy brought The Energizer Bunny just in the company to blacktop doesn't seem to Jose his ener- some streets, the village had gy. This year the bunny is eel- the work done' at the ceme, ebrating·his 20th birthday and tery. Nice improvement. to observe the occasion the company created a 40-foot · Remembering others less tall balloon for the Macy Day · fortunate is important espeparade. ·· · . cially during the holidays . Now who hasn't over the · .,Many here will remember . years at one time or another Dorinda Wilson Nardei, who referred to someone !IS being grew up in Pomeroy. · "like the Energizer Bunnr, For some time now, she has which just keeps going.' been confined to the Baldwin Kathleen Scott comes to my Health Center, 1717 Skyline mind. Now 103, she's one Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15227. lady who just keeps going. Her friends here say how On Thursdays, you'll find much she enjoys cards and her quilting at the Forest Run letter:; from those who still Church , on Sundays you'll live in this place she still calls see her at the piano there play- "home." ing for church services - a (Charlene.Hoeflich is genseat she's occupied since she eral manager of The Daily was 16 - and m between she Sentinel in Pomeroy.) .' c.,.~i the balls out: In 1941, the. pro Waterloo The recent revival of inter- Wonder:; and the pro Dayton est in the Waterloo Wonder:; . Suchers combined to fonn brings to mind the fact that · what was called the Sucher the Lawrence County lads Wonders to play in the World lost only, three games in two Basketball championship in years while they were in high Chicago. It' was then that Hull school. became a Wonder. . All three losses came in Waterloo's second loss in games that were played in a 1934-35 came , against very physical manner. The Ironton. It was the second first loss in the 1934-35 sea- meeting of the two squads. son came· against Greenfield. Waterloo won round one by The Highland County lads the score of 28-25 in a game were ahea4 most of the game that saw eight player:; foul behind their star player, out. Jimmy Hull. Waterloo fought Stated the Ironton Tribune: back from a 22-14 deficit to "The gaine was called close. tie the game at the end of reg- · Before . the contest, Referee ulation. In the overtime, Hull Link Robinson was requested of Greenfield and Wyman to call them close. Had he Roberts of Waterloo traded failed to do so, last night's baskets. Greenfield's Shinner game would certainly have then made a long distance turned into a free for all." basket near the end of the Link Robinson was a game to put McOain up by 2. Gallipolis native and had Reportedly, Orlyn Roberts played for Gallipolis' pro ba~then shot a ball before time ketball team the Shamrocks in had. expired to tje the game, the early 1920s. The first but the referees ruled the shot Waterloo and Ironton game did not count as a fan had was played for charity, with · the proceeds going to buy touched the ball. Ironically, Ji111my Hull shoes for the needy children would one day play for the of Lawrence County. The .referee for round two Wonders. Hull went on to have a fme career at Ohio of the series was Eddie . kl the ' tball h at State. He was captain of the Bl IC e, n roo coac Buckeyes basketball team in Huntington High and a gradu1939 when OSU played in the . ate of Ironton. Blickle let the very first NCAA champi- two teams play. As opposed to onship game against Oregon. the first game which had 43 The Ducks won that game fouls called, gan\e two had " easily, 46-33. Preceding the only 15. As to the roughness of the game, which was played at Patten Gy!llnasium on the game, Waterloo's coach Northwestern campus: col- Magellan Hairston said, "I lege .students played a game have no complaints to make the way it was drawn up in about the fairness of the deci1891 by Dr. James Naismith. sions, but I will say the game By the way, in 1891, each . was entirely too rough." · teatn could put 12 player:; on Part of the reason for that the floor at one time. Peach may have been the fact that baskets were used, complete Ironton's coach, . Dick with broom handles to knock Gallagher, was. more of a tfj)~.,.. , . , Submitted photO . Shown are Bonnie McFarland, AN, BSN, Love Lights a Tree organizer, with Susan Morgan, who personally inscribes each ornament. This year's ornain'ent Is a gold,toned Christmas tree. Love Lights A Tree, which began in 1998, will be held on Thursday, Oec.. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Ho.lzerMedical Center. · · ·SUNDAY PUZZLER 6 Police rink (abbr.) 10 Kind of engine 15 Rime · 20 French wrner - lola 21 Rel~ious ceremony · 22 Convenient 23 Stove. Brn.lsh style 24 Unwind · 2:1 A ml~ cheese ae Books exarrnnation 'Z! Clreei< god 28 ow. letters 29Jot 31 Chess piece 33 Slender · 35 Grain used in bre.,;ng 36 Land measure 37 Culpable 39 Ea~hlings 41 SoolaUze 44 Shape 45 'Madam. I'm - • · ' 48 Shoepa~ 53 Foroign 54 Genus of olives 55 .I.DOI< up to or Not wordy 58 Cabbage salad 59 Times 60 Sunday talk (allbr.) 61 Carnatloo color 63 Speckled h"""' 64 OIMIS e5 Loading area 66 Small porch , 66 Vestreglootothoeast 70 Place 71 Porridge · 72 TV advertiser 74 Isle ofeJdle 78 Ch;lnning or Burnett -79 Relative by manlago (hyph.) 81 Walk 63 Glllla,ry decoration 87 Seelh1ng 88 uaual.food and drink 89 Protagonist · 91 Riverln France 92 Group of four 94 Favorite ones 98 Aed wine 97 ~uns 01 neutral 98 -111• Red 100 s~ey 102 Attractive 104 .Dislailt 107 Eighth of an wnce . . 109 Make like new. for short · 110 .Anger 111 Child 114 Leggy ~rd 116 Essays o1 ,118 Trouble 119 OVen for pottery 120 A few · 121 · Nei!#lboring planet · 123 Straighten · 125 Dramatis pe150nae 128 Daniel or Dellby 127 Lawn tool 128 Timid 129 Yo!JIIIl equine 130 King Arthlt'S magidanadmer 131 Unnad 133 Last 136 Mail 137 Seven141 James tho jazz singer 144 War god 145 a. in a rage 148 Re~" 149 Cuba sleader Fidel - . 151 Century~ant 153 Dismounted 155 Mlsieal oompos~ion 157 Movie diactor's command· 158 Groen beans 159 Lady'! companioo 160 Hue 161 Frattional pa~ 162 Ember> 163 Whirlpool 164 Word ol ~ng . DOWN 78 Decompose so BH of liquor 1 Marine bird 2 Po~ent : 3 Roofing piece · Hla. neighbor 5 Dictionary . 6 Island In the Aegean 7 Opera by Verdi 8 School org. 9 Japanese food 10 Cousin to a scart 11 Jeer at 12'Terminus 13 Millll entrance 14 Tradlional story 15 Coxcomb 16 Chamber 17 The Sooner State (abbr.) 18 Peddle 19 Fast gal 23 Wal~ng st~k 30 Spllere 32 Pqim a weapon 34 Extremely large 36 Freshly 37 Tra,ets 38 $-potato 40 Enthusiast 41 Chopped food ina can 42- podrlda 43 Prejudice 44 Antiaircran fire 46 Downward movement 47 Diva's song 49- capta 50 Brace ·. 51 Bi~hright seller 52 Monthly expense 54 Exotic flowe! 55 Long; long time 56 Slag · 59 Dawn goddess 60 Pack away · 62 Scot's skin 55 Doltish one 55 Splash 67 Plam used for llavoring 69 ra-.rt 71 Aipp" pattern 72 Get some shuteye . 73 Slond.. 75 Battery terminal 76 Popular pet 77 Honest- 62 Quid pro- 84 Part of RSVP 85 Btlore 86 French article 90 Not revealed 93 Terrtle 95 Javelin 98 Item ot\ an expense report 99 Pea¢e pipe . 101 s~or or Donahue 103 Samoyar '' · 104 Wallet item 105 Under the covers 106 Chime 108 Source ct ore 110 Clenched hand 111 Implement 112 AIHprefix) 113 Adolescent 1t 5 Take legal action .117 Hgh card 119 Cabbage 120 Kind 122 Marquee notice 124 Stringed lnstrumant, lor sho~ · .12e Bunchoff~wen; 12E Request .wgently 129 Pool stick 130 soocer132 Gas for signs 134 or warships 135 Array ' 136 Material for patcl)ing 137 Begooel 136 For one 139 Wine city~ Italy 140 Commotion 142 Soapstone 143,Exchange premium , .145 Disco'ery 148 Farm animal 147 Matlnee148 Fielding despol · 150 Pole .152 Drs.' org, 154 Directed 156 Shoe pa~ for the Sunday Times-SenJinel. He can be conku:led by wriling ' ·fa Box, 92, Norwich, 0/Uo · 43167.) · · ···- " · each of us can do to help our neighbors who are genuinely in need. On the day of the event (Saturday. Jan. 17). participants may choose one of three different, simultaneous walks. The different walks are geared toward kids, youth, ·and adults. There will also be a "mini-walk" ex peri -· ence for any c·itizens who have difficulty walking the 2-3 mile routes.. One of many of Good Works' outreach ministries , the Timothy House staffs four full-time employees , severa.l part-time staff and about 60 volunteers and provides the only shelter available to people struggling with homelessness in nine southeastern ·. Ohio · '·counties. · This year has been one of the hardest on record for the Good Works . Timothv. , House , as it has been consistently at full capacity and 1 having to tum away peop e in need of shelter as a result. , lished in rural Appalachia to However, this past year, the provide hope to people caught in the cycle of home- shelter provided about lessness and poverty ~ this 17,000 · meals and 4,500 is one of the poorest regions nights of shelter to around in the United States," said '", 00 individuals struggling Keith Wasserman, who with homelessness . "The Timothy House has founded Good Works in 1981 in his own basement always been more than just and has since e'xpanded his a homeless shelter - it is a unde.rstanding of homeless- · place where lives are hope."' ness by living ainong the infused . with homeless himself. Wasserman said. "Considering that two- , "Residents become part of thirds of the Timothy a community and a support House's funding comes system that helps them recLehanna Craft directly from private dona- · ognize their value to . the · tions , this walk is very ,outside world and find a important to the people starting point to put their struggling with homeless- . lives back together." ness whom we serve," he Anyone interested in poradded. ticipating in the walk can ' Last year,the event raised contact Good < Works ot ·' : GALLIPOLIS Hollywood Resort and almost $45,000, which (740) ..594-3339 for a walk • Lehanna Craft, daughter of Chsino in Las Vegas, Nev . Good Works used to assist packet or download infor-' : Jim and Gwen Craft of A special thanks to her the rural homeless. This marion online at www.walk,: Gallipolis , was chosen as sponsors, which include year's . goal is to raise fvrthehomeless .net or :; the second runnerup in the . Saunders ·Insurance $50,000 from participants www.good-works.net. :- Miss Ohio ·USA 2009 Agency, Fraley's Tractors, who are a.sked to find 10 ::_ Pageant held recently in Jim 's Farm Equipment, people who will sponsor · ~ Portsmouth. Stites Insurance Agency, th~m by donating $10 each. · : Craft competed. with 52 Wiseman Real Estate The walk is designed to · · other young ladtes from Agency, Norri s Northup be a creative, engaging, .: throug·hout Ohio for the . Dodge, Holzer Clinic , and and interactive experience :; crown of Miss Ohio USA many friends and family: where participants of all ' · :Z009 .' The winner will rep- Also, thanks to Coach Judy, ages can learn about the .· resent Ohio in the Mi ss Randy at the Image Gallery, difficult issues that people :~ 2009 USA pageant to be , and to Pam Rase for her in poverty and homeless: held at the Planet kin!!.assistance. ness struggle with and what ---~~--------------------~------------~------~~--~----~ : Cnift named 2nd .runnerup :. in Miss Ohio USA pageant ··•·.- ·~· - -- -- -""". . •• .. - ~ ' . • I Let Me Show You How To Increase The Size Of Your · Retirement Account By I 0 % 1_.:::1, I ~ -..,4 HHHI \\I ~ •. dl•p•·ll-..011 I? till ~H·-~IIH '' \\ \l ,( ,lur•l loll I· 1 t•t• l .1-.11111 lu\\ n I -:-!? 7 - ~.Jf -, ~H' ' - • . t 11111r ~" ~··Jt·-l ~:-:;~ "'ta1d 1 lalllllll1..'.~olut i111h .ro n1 Wing Chair. IGliider Was$299.95 NOW INO•W $199.95 ·~"·•:or. 4Drawer Chest $4995 gram on the . actor. The to interview was a wo~an previous one w·as done in w_hose mother lived to be 2001. 100 and had memories of Clark Gable Foundation 'Gable . Secretary Jackie Rocchi The foundation is plans.ays on · Tuesday the crew ning an ea~ly May celebrawas at the museum established · in the two-story tion in Cadiz marking the home · where Gable was annlversary of bo~h "Gone Wl,th the Wind and "The born in 190 I. Rocchi says one local . Wizard of Oz," also re.sident the show planned released in 1939. ,. • RIO. GRANDE - Sixtythree employers in Gallia, Jackson and Meigs counties heard Tony Cavalier, meteorologist from WSAZ-TV, predict a winter sill)ilar to that of 1994 at the Southeast Ohio Safety Co unci I meeting on Dec . 2. Tony made his annual trip to the Safety Council meeting at the University of Rio Grande/Rio · Grande Community College; where he discussed blizzard conditions, lots of snow and cold weather for 2009. He urged Tony Cavalier the safety managers to be prepared for the cold we~ther and explained how dry conditions and· wet' weather conditions tend to make th~ winters colder or mild. . Tire Safety Councilmeets momh/y. For more inj(mnmion mzmeetings, comact Phyllis Mason at (740) 245-7228. visits Clark Gables .Ohio homRtown ,: . CADIZ (t'>P) - Next :~~ ear 's 7~th an niversary of ~ th e movie "Gone With the ~ Wind '' ·is br.inging new • attention to star Clark .: Gable 's eastern · Ohio ::- hometown. , . :: ' Producers from the A&E :: television network have ~ been in Cadiz this week , · ~worki ng on an updated ;, A&E "Biography'' pro- Montgomery, Bobby Gordon, Ron Hammond, Mallery Darst, Jeri McClung, Abbey Thompson, Lindsay Nida, Barb White, Karl McFann, Amanda Hager, · Rebecca · Evans, ·mana and Maria Corfias, Carissa Wolfe, Kelly Hively, Maggie and Annie . Roach, J.D. Markley, IUchel Smith, Qanny DePasquale, Lisa Richie, Cathy Greenleaf, Carl Ward, Lena McFann and many others. · If you are interested in singing wjth the chorus, contact Josie Bapsl' at River Valley High School at (740) 367-7377. ' ATHENS - Hundreds of people from southeast Ohio are expected to participate in Good Works' seventh annual Walk for the Homeless on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. The walk begins at 8:30 .a.m. and ends at I p.m. The event, intended to correspond to the themes of Dr. Martin Luther King · Day weekend, will begin and end at (he First United Methodist Church on ~ ,, ,th College Street 'in uptown Athens. The goal of the walk ·is to creatively inform the public of the reality of povert~ and homelessness in southeastem Ohio and to raise funds for the · Good Work s Timothy House - the only shelter for the rural homeless in nine southeast Ohio counties. Funds raised from the walk will benefit almost 200 homeless people that the Good Works Timothy House serves each ,year. "Good Works was estab- . ~: TV slww . Concert to benefit FCA is Dec. 18 . at no cost. Those attending the •' perfonnance are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items. These items will be distributed to local food pantries. The moOd of the evening is wann, festive and spontaneous, so casual dress is encouraged. A community chorus will directed be Beth Walker Fowble. Pianist for the event will be Barbara Edelmann White. · Featured perfonners include Aaron and Cassie Walker, Clark and Melody Walker, Emily and Abby Hammond , Josie Bapst, Jackson, Seth Ricky . . (James Sands is a specitd co"eSfXJNhnl Submitted photos · ~ Good Works Walk for Meteorologist predicts Homeless is Jan ..17 tricky winter for area 1 Add togelhOf Waterloo's behind-the-back passing. It was the only time that year McAfee did that kind of passing. Some 15 player:; from Ironton in this , \!Ta would play college sports, so Ironton had good athletes. · The last 1008 for· Waterloo came in Franklin in a game that Orlyn Roberts had to remove himself from due to a cut finger. Because the Wonders <;lid not take subs to this gante, they had to play much of the second half with only four player:;. As such, they had ,to take blows, but couldn't give thein back. () ,7;--·~--- : ;fhe Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer Medical Center continues to be supported enthusiastically by area businesses and organizations. The Pediatric Fund, in existence for nearly 35 : years, has supplied needei:l toys, equipment and entertainment to the thousands of pediatric patients who have received care on Holzer Medical Center's Pediatric Unit. Bob Evans · ·. Restaurant, represented in the photo' above at left by Manager Oarol McCoy with staff, and Karat Patch Oiamonds-N-Gold, represented in the photo at right by, from left, Linda Beaver, ·: Kassie Thpmpson , Regina Hively, Brandy Mullins and Mark Daggett, are the November sponsors .. The entire staff of Holzer Medical Center joins in expressing their gratitude, along · with the young children and their families, for these generous contributions to .the Earl Neff Pediatric Fund. Anyone who would like more information or is interested in making a dona: · lion may contact Linda Jeffers-Lester at the Holzer Foundation (740) 446-5217. ACROSS football coach than a basketball one: In . fact, that fall of , 1935, Ironton's football ,team would be rated .as the best team in Ohio. Gallagher himself would make a career in football. He left Ironton to eoach at William & Mary, then became an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns for . parts 0 ftwodecades.In 1959, Gallagher, who .had played ,football at Kentucky · Wesleyan and with the Ironton Tanks,' became tlie general manager of the Buffalo Bills of the newlyorganized A!llerican Football League. One of the stars on that Ironton team that beat Waterloo was George McAfee, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame following his college days ·at Duke and nine seasons with the Chicago Bear:;. ln that second Waterloo game, McAfee imitated IC.ARU PAlCH '/;, {: .;;,, - · BY JAMES SANDS • ·Sunday, December 14, 2008 accepts all offer:; to go and do. Tracing Waterloo's only.trio of losses GALLIPOLIS - In honor of the season and in an effort to raise money for both the Gallia County Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the River Valley chapter, a holiday sing will be held at the . Ariel Theatre, 428 Second Ave ~. Gallipolis. The performance date is Thursday, Dec. 18, curtain time is 7:30 p.m. and ticketS will be sold at the box office or may be purchased from any River Valley FCA mem· ber. Ticket price is $5. for any sear in the theatre. Children ki nderganen age and younger will be ailmirted PageC3 COMMUNITY : iunbap iime•·f5enttnel Love lights way COMMUNITY CORNER ' PageC2 • .. • �6unbap lime• ·itnttnel YouR HoMETOWN Call for an angels name Over the year:; many individuals, churches, organizations and businesses have contributed · toward seeing that disadvantaged children in Meigs County have a nice Christmas. Money is tighter this year and because of that there seems to be fewer people who ·can share what little they have with others. A representative of the Meigs County Jobs and Family Services D!:partment spoke to the Rota'rians last week and expressed some concern that with less than . two weeks before Christmas, angels bearing the names of nearly a hundred children in need still hang on ·the agency's angel tree. ' If you would like to make a child happy this Christmas, ·justcallforthenameofoneof those angels. There are suggestions on each .card as to what the boy or girl would like for Christmas: Remember that giving to someone less fortunate ret\}ms to you that .warm fuzzy feeling which money can't buy. - Some have inquired about . Dale Riffle, who for so many year:; worked for the village and faithfully kept the streets clean, the flowers watered, and everything looking good in downtown Pomeroy. You may remember that he was in an auto accident a coupie of months ago. His hip was fractured and he hasn't been able to work since. But he is looking forward to get~ ling back on the job in a few months. Meanwhile, Dale, who Sunday, ~mber 14, 2008 please · Pediatric·Fund sponsors -· Charlene Hoeflich You may have heard about the recent death of Dr. Nick Neutzling, who grew up in Pomeroy and still has relatives living here. Recently, as he crossed the street near his veterinarian clinic in Sarasota, Aa., he was struck by a car and later died of the .injuries. Dr. Nick was apparently a . very special person in his community. The Sarasota Herald Tribune, in a newspa.pertribute,describedhimasa "man af great compassion for animals, not only in his worlc . in ministering to clients'. animals, but for treating injured wildlife." lives alone and has a very limited inCome, has had a real struggle trying to keep up with his bills and other expenses. Pomeroy Mayor John Musser is concerned and . came up with the idea that maybe all of us who appreciated his downtown work so much might like to give Dale a hand-up this holiday season. If you'd like to do that, send The drive through Beech your contributions to John Grove Cemetery just got a.litMusser, P.O. Box 311, tle smooe . rotadhesr. _ well, most of Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 , and . 111 he'll see they get to Dale. . them- now have a hard surface. When Pomeroy brought The Energizer Bunny just in the company to blacktop doesn't seem to Jose his ener- some streets, the village had gy. This year the bunny is eel- the work done' at the ceme, ebrating·his 20th birthday and tery. Nice improvement. to observe the occasion the company created a 40-foot · Remembering others less tall balloon for the Macy Day · fortunate is important espeparade. ·· · . cially during the holidays . Now who hasn't over the · .,Many here will remember . years at one time or another Dorinda Wilson Nardei, who referred to someone !IS being grew up in Pomeroy. · "like the Energizer Bunnr, For some time now, she has which just keeps going.' been confined to the Baldwin Kathleen Scott comes to my Health Center, 1717 Skyline mind. Now 103, she's one Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15227. lady who just keeps going. Her friends here say how On Thursdays, you'll find much she enjoys cards and her quilting at the Forest Run letter:; from those who still Church , on Sundays you'll live in this place she still calls see her at the piano there play- "home." ing for church services - a (Charlene.Hoeflich is genseat she's occupied since she eral manager of The Daily was 16 - and m between she Sentinel in Pomeroy.) .' c.,.~i the balls out: In 1941, the. pro Waterloo The recent revival of inter- Wonder:; and the pro Dayton est in the Waterloo Wonder:; . Suchers combined to fonn brings to mind the fact that · what was called the Sucher the Lawrence County lads Wonders to play in the World lost only, three games in two Basketball championship in years while they were in high Chicago. It' was then that Hull school. became a Wonder. . All three losses came in Waterloo's second loss in games that were played in a 1934-35 came , against very physical manner. The Ironton. It was the second first loss in the 1934-35 sea- meeting of the two squads. son came· against Greenfield. Waterloo won round one by The Highland County lads the score of 28-25 in a game were ahea4 most of the game that saw eight player:; foul behind their star player, out. Jimmy Hull. Waterloo fought Stated the Ironton Tribune: back from a 22-14 deficit to "The gaine was called close. tie the game at the end of reg- · Before . the contest, Referee ulation. In the overtime, Hull Link Robinson was requested of Greenfield and Wyman to call them close. Had he Roberts of Waterloo traded failed to do so, last night's baskets. Greenfield's Shinner game would certainly have then made a long distance turned into a free for all." basket near the end of the Link Robinson was a game to put McOain up by 2. Gallipolis native and had Reportedly, Orlyn Roberts played for Gallipolis' pro ba~then shot a ball before time ketball team the Shamrocks in had. expired to tje the game, the early 1920s. The first but the referees ruled the shot Waterloo and Ironton game did not count as a fan had was played for charity, with · the proceeds going to buy touched the ball. Ironically, Ji111my Hull shoes for the needy children would one day play for the of Lawrence County. The .referee for round two Wonders. Hull went on to have a fme career at Ohio of the series was Eddie . kl the ' tball h at State. He was captain of the Bl IC e, n roo coac Buckeyes basketball team in Huntington High and a gradu1939 when OSU played in the . ate of Ironton. Blickle let the very first NCAA champi- two teams play. As opposed to onship game against Oregon. the first game which had 43 The Ducks won that game fouls called, gan\e two had " easily, 46-33. Preceding the only 15. As to the roughness of the game, which was played at Patten Gy!llnasium on the game, Waterloo's coach Northwestern campus: col- Magellan Hairston said, "I lege .students played a game have no complaints to make the way it was drawn up in about the fairness of the deci1891 by Dr. James Naismith. sions, but I will say the game By the way, in 1891, each . was entirely too rough." · teatn could put 12 player:; on Part of the reason for that the floor at one time. Peach may have been the fact that baskets were used, complete Ironton's coach, . Dick with broom handles to knock Gallagher, was. more of a tfj)~.,.. , . , Submitted photO . Shown are Bonnie McFarland, AN, BSN, Love Lights a Tree organizer, with Susan Morgan, who personally inscribes each ornament. This year's ornain'ent Is a gold,toned Christmas tree. Love Lights A Tree, which began in 1998, will be held on Thursday, Oec.. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Ho.lzerMedical Center. · · ·SUNDAY PUZZLER 6 Police rink (abbr.) 10 Kind of engine 15 Rime · 20 French wrner - lola 21 Rel~ious ceremony · 22 Convenient 23 Stove. Brn.lsh style 24 Unwind · 2:1 A ml~ cheese ae Books exarrnnation 'Z! Clreei< god 28 ow. letters 29Jot 31 Chess piece 33 Slender · 35 Grain used in bre.,;ng 36 Land measure 37 Culpable 39 Ea~hlings 41 SoolaUze 44 Shape 45 'Madam. I'm - • · ' 48 Shoepa~ 53 Foroign 54 Genus of olives 55 .I.DOI< up to or Not wordy 58 Cabbage salad 59 Times 60 Sunday talk (allbr.) 61 Carnatloo color 63 Speckled h"""' 64 OIMIS e5 Loading area 66 Small porch , 66 Vestreglootothoeast 70 Place 71 Porridge · 72 TV advertiser 74 Isle ofeJdle 78 Ch;lnning or Burnett -79 Relative by manlago (hyph.) 81 Walk 63 Glllla,ry decoration 87 Seelh1ng 88 uaual.food and drink 89 Protagonist · 91 Riverln France 92 Group of four 94 Favorite ones 98 Aed wine 97 ~uns 01 neutral 98 -111• Red 100 s~ey 102 Attractive 104 .Dislailt 107 Eighth of an wnce . . 109 Make like new. for short · 110 .Anger 111 Child 114 Leggy ~rd 116 Essays o1 ,118 Trouble 119 OVen for pottery 120 A few · 121 · Nei!#lboring planet · 123 Straighten · 125 Dramatis pe150nae 128 Daniel or Dellby 127 Lawn tool 128 Timid 129 Yo!JIIIl equine 130 King Arthlt'S magidanadmer 131 Unnad 133 Last 136 Mail 137 Seven141 James tho jazz singer 144 War god 145 a. in a rage 148 Re~" 149 Cuba sleader Fidel - . 151 Century~ant 153 Dismounted 155 Mlsieal oompos~ion 157 Movie diactor's command· 158 Groen beans 159 Lady'! companioo 160 Hue 161 Frattional pa~ 162 Ember> 163 Whirlpool 164 Word ol ~ng . DOWN 78 Decompose so BH of liquor 1 Marine bird 2 Po~ent : 3 Roofing piece · Hla. neighbor 5 Dictionary . 6 Island In the Aegean 7 Opera by Verdi 8 School org. 9 Japanese food 10 Cousin to a scart 11 Jeer at 12'Terminus 13 Millll entrance 14 Tradlional story 15 Coxcomb 16 Chamber 17 The Sooner State (abbr.) 18 Peddle 19 Fast gal 23 Wal~ng st~k 30 Spllere 32 Pqim a weapon 34 Extremely large 36 Freshly 37 Tra,ets 38 $-potato 40 Enthusiast 41 Chopped food ina can 42- podrlda 43 Prejudice 44 Antiaircran fire 46 Downward movement 47 Diva's song 49- capta 50 Brace ·. 51 Bi~hright seller 52 Monthly expense 54 Exotic flowe! 55 Long; long time 56 Slag · 59 Dawn goddess 60 Pack away · 62 Scot's skin 55 Doltish one 55 Splash 67 Plam used for llavoring 69 ra-.rt 71 Aipp" pattern 72 Get some shuteye . 73 Slond.. 75 Battery terminal 76 Popular pet 77 Honest- 62 Quid pro- 84 Part of RSVP 85 Btlore 86 French article 90 Not revealed 93 Terrtle 95 Javelin 98 Item ot\ an expense report 99 Pea¢e pipe . 101 s~or or Donahue 103 Samoyar '' · 104 Wallet item 105 Under the covers 106 Chime 108 Source ct ore 110 Clenched hand 111 Implement 112 AIHprefix) 113 Adolescent 1t 5 Take legal action .117 Hgh card 119 Cabbage 120 Kind 122 Marquee notice 124 Stringed lnstrumant, lor sho~ · .12e Bunchoff~wen; 12E Request .wgently 129 Pool stick 130 soocer132 Gas for signs 134 or warships 135 Array ' 136 Material for patcl)ing 137 Begooel 136 For one 139 Wine city~ Italy 140 Commotion 142 Soapstone 143,Exchange premium , .145 Disco'ery 148 Farm animal 147 Matlnee148 Fielding despol · 150 Pole .152 Drs.' org, 154 Directed 156 Shoe pa~ for the Sunday Times-SenJinel. He can be conku:led by wriling ' ·fa Box, 92, Norwich, 0/Uo · 43167.) · · ···- " · each of us can do to help our neighbors who are genuinely in need. On the day of the event (Saturday. Jan. 17). participants may choose one of three different, simultaneous walks. The different walks are geared toward kids, youth, ·and adults. There will also be a "mini-walk" ex peri -· ence for any c·itizens who have difficulty walking the 2-3 mile routes.. One of many of Good Works' outreach ministries , the Timothy House staffs four full-time employees , severa.l part-time staff and about 60 volunteers and provides the only shelter available to people struggling with homelessness in nine southeastern ·. Ohio · '·counties. · This year has been one of the hardest on record for the Good Works . Timothv. , House , as it has been consistently at full capacity and 1 having to tum away peop e in need of shelter as a result. , lished in rural Appalachia to However, this past year, the provide hope to people caught in the cycle of home- shelter provided about lessness and poverty ~ this 17,000 · meals and 4,500 is one of the poorest regions nights of shelter to around in the United States," said '", 00 individuals struggling Keith Wasserman, who with homelessness . "The Timothy House has founded Good Works in 1981 in his own basement always been more than just and has since e'xpanded his a homeless shelter - it is a unde.rstanding of homeless- · place where lives are hope."' ness by living ainong the infused . with homeless himself. Wasserman said. "Considering that two- , "Residents become part of thirds of the Timothy a community and a support House's funding comes system that helps them recLehanna Craft directly from private dona- · ognize their value to . the · tions , this walk is very ,outside world and find a important to the people starting point to put their struggling with homeless- . lives back together." ness whom we serve," he Anyone interested in poradded. ticipating in the walk can ' Last year,the event raised contact Good < Works ot ·' : GALLIPOLIS Hollywood Resort and almost $45,000, which (740) ..594-3339 for a walk • Lehanna Craft, daughter of Chsino in Las Vegas, Nev . Good Works used to assist packet or download infor-' : Jim and Gwen Craft of A special thanks to her the rural homeless. This marion online at www.walk,: Gallipolis , was chosen as sponsors, which include year's . goal is to raise fvrthehomeless .net or :; the second runnerup in the . Saunders ·Insurance $50,000 from participants www.good-works.net. :- Miss Ohio ·USA 2009 Agency, Fraley's Tractors, who are a.sked to find 10 ::_ Pageant held recently in Jim 's Farm Equipment, people who will sponsor · ~ Portsmouth. Stites Insurance Agency, th~m by donating $10 each. · : Craft competed. with 52 Wiseman Real Estate The walk is designed to · · other young ladtes from Agency, Norri s Northup be a creative, engaging, .: throug·hout Ohio for the . Dodge, Holzer Clinic , and and interactive experience :; crown of Miss Ohio USA many friends and family: where participants of all ' · :Z009 .' The winner will rep- Also, thanks to Coach Judy, ages can learn about the .· resent Ohio in the Mi ss Randy at the Image Gallery, difficult issues that people :~ 2009 USA pageant to be , and to Pam Rase for her in poverty and homeless: held at the Planet kin!!.assistance. ness struggle with and what ---~~--------------------~------------~------~~--~----~ : Cnift named 2nd .runnerup :. in Miss Ohio USA pageant ··•·.- ·~· - -- -- -""". . •• .. - ~ ' . • I Let Me Show You How To Increase The Size Of Your · Retirement Account By I 0 % 1_.:::1, I ~ -..,4 HHHI \\I ~ •. dl•p•·ll-..011 I? till ~H·-~IIH '' \\ \l ,( ,lur•l loll I· 1 t•t• l .1-.11111 lu\\ n I -:-!? 7 - ~.Jf -, ~H' ' - • . t 11111r ~" ~··Jt·-l ~:-:;~ "'ta1d 1 lalllllll1..'.~olut i111h .ro n1 Wing Chair. IGliider Was$299.95 NOW INO•W $199.95 ·~"·•:or. 4Drawer Chest $4995 gram on the . actor. The to interview was a wo~an previous one w·as done in w_hose mother lived to be 2001. 100 and had memories of Clark Gable Foundation 'Gable . Secretary Jackie Rocchi The foundation is plans.ays on · Tuesday the crew ning an ea~ly May celebrawas at the museum established · in the two-story tion in Cadiz marking the home · where Gable was annlversary of bo~h "Gone Wl,th the Wind and "The born in 190 I. Rocchi says one local . Wizard of Oz," also re.sident the show planned released in 1939. ,. • RIO. GRANDE - Sixtythree employers in Gallia, Jackson and Meigs counties heard Tony Cavalier, meteorologist from WSAZ-TV, predict a winter sill)ilar to that of 1994 at the Southeast Ohio Safety Co unci I meeting on Dec . 2. Tony made his annual trip to the Safety Council meeting at the University of Rio Grande/Rio · Grande Community College; where he discussed blizzard conditions, lots of snow and cold weather for 2009. He urged Tony Cavalier the safety managers to be prepared for the cold we~ther and explained how dry conditions and· wet' weather conditions tend to make th~ winters colder or mild. . Tire Safety Councilmeets momh/y. For more inj(mnmion mzmeetings, comact Phyllis Mason at (740) 245-7228. visits Clark Gables .Ohio homRtown ,: . CADIZ (t'>P) - Next :~~ ear 's 7~th an niversary of ~ th e movie "Gone With the ~ Wind '' ·is br.inging new • attention to star Clark .: Gable 's eastern · Ohio ::- hometown. , . :: ' Producers from the A&E :: television network have ~ been in Cadiz this week , · ~worki ng on an updated ;, A&E "Biography'' pro- Montgomery, Bobby Gordon, Ron Hammond, Mallery Darst, Jeri McClung, Abbey Thompson, Lindsay Nida, Barb White, Karl McFann, Amanda Hager, · Rebecca · Evans, ·mana and Maria Corfias, Carissa Wolfe, Kelly Hively, Maggie and Annie . Roach, J.D. Markley, IUchel Smith, Qanny DePasquale, Lisa Richie, Cathy Greenleaf, Carl Ward, Lena McFann and many others. · If you are interested in singing wjth the chorus, contact Josie Bapsl' at River Valley High School at (740) 367-7377. ' ATHENS - Hundreds of people from southeast Ohio are expected to participate in Good Works' seventh annual Walk for the Homeless on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. The walk begins at 8:30 .a.m. and ends at I p.m. The event, intended to correspond to the themes of Dr. Martin Luther King · Day weekend, will begin and end at (he First United Methodist Church on ~ ,, ,th College Street 'in uptown Athens. The goal of the walk ·is to creatively inform the public of the reality of povert~ and homelessness in southeastem Ohio and to raise funds for the · Good Work s Timothy House - the only shelter for the rural homeless in nine southeast Ohio counties. Funds raised from the walk will benefit almost 200 homeless people that the Good Works Timothy House serves each ,year. "Good Works was estab- . ~: TV slww . Concert to benefit FCA is Dec. 18 . at no cost. Those attending the •' perfonnance are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items. These items will be distributed to local food pantries. The moOd of the evening is wann, festive and spontaneous, so casual dress is encouraged. A community chorus will directed be Beth Walker Fowble. Pianist for the event will be Barbara Edelmann White. · Featured perfonners include Aaron and Cassie Walker, Clark and Melody Walker, Emily and Abby Hammond , Josie Bapst, Jackson, Seth Ricky . . (James Sands is a specitd co"eSfXJNhnl Submitted photos · ~ Good Works Walk for Meteorologist predicts Homeless is Jan ..17 tricky winter for area 1 Add togelhOf Waterloo's behind-the-back passing. It was the only time that year McAfee did that kind of passing. Some 15 player:; from Ironton in this , \!Ta would play college sports, so Ironton had good athletes. · The last 1008 for· Waterloo came in Franklin in a game that Orlyn Roberts had to remove himself from due to a cut finger. Because the Wonders <;lid not take subs to this gante, they had to play much of the second half with only four player:;. As such, they had ,to take blows, but couldn't give thein back. () ,7;--·~--- : ;fhe Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer Medical Center continues to be supported enthusiastically by area businesses and organizations. The Pediatric Fund, in existence for nearly 35 : years, has supplied needei:l toys, equipment and entertainment to the thousands of pediatric patients who have received care on Holzer Medical Center's Pediatric Unit. Bob Evans · ·. Restaurant, represented in the photo' above at left by Manager Oarol McCoy with staff, and Karat Patch Oiamonds-N-Gold, represented in the photo at right by, from left, Linda Beaver, ·: Kassie Thpmpson , Regina Hively, Brandy Mullins and Mark Daggett, are the November sponsors .. The entire staff of Holzer Medical Center joins in expressing their gratitude, along · with the young children and their families, for these generous contributions to .the Earl Neff Pediatric Fund. Anyone who would like more information or is interested in making a dona: · lion may contact Linda Jeffers-Lester at the Holzer Foundation (740) 446-5217. ACROSS football coach than a basketball one: In . fact, that fall of , 1935, Ironton's football ,team would be rated .as the best team in Ohio. Gallagher himself would make a career in football. He left Ironton to eoach at William & Mary, then became an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns for . parts 0 ftwodecades.In 1959, Gallagher, who .had played ,football at Kentucky · Wesleyan and with the Ironton Tanks,' became tlie general manager of the Buffalo Bills of the newlyorganized A!llerican Football League. One of the stars on that Ironton team that beat Waterloo was George McAfee, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame following his college days ·at Duke and nine seasons with the Chicago Bear:;. ln that second Waterloo game, McAfee imitated IC.ARU PAlCH '/;, {: .;;,, - · BY JAMES SANDS • ·Sunday, December 14, 2008 accepts all offer:; to go and do. Tracing Waterloo's only.trio of losses GALLIPOLIS - In honor of the season and in an effort to raise money for both the Gallia County Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the River Valley chapter, a holiday sing will be held at the . Ariel Theatre, 428 Second Ave ~. Gallipolis. The performance date is Thursday, Dec. 18, curtain time is 7:30 p.m. and ticketS will be sold at the box office or may be purchased from any River Valley FCA mem· ber. Ticket price is $5. for any sear in the theatre. Children ki nderganen age and younger will be ailmirted PageC3 COMMUNITY : iunbap iime•·f5enttnel Love lights way COMMUNITY CORNER ' PageC2 • .. • �EBRATIONS iunba~ m:tme~ -itnttnel PageC4 ON THE BOOKSHELF Swulay, December 14, 2oo8 One a plain tale, another afontasy .. Ralph and Dorothy Gibbs Gibbs anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bowman Lewis-Bowman wedding GALLIPOLIS - Rrin Nicole Lewis and Christopher William Bowman were joined in marriage on Sa!urda y. Sept. 13.2008 . at the French Arl Colony in Gallipolis .. Erin is the dauglucr of Elwood and Beverly Lewi' of Gallipolis. and the granddaughter of l~il<l Wolfe of f\> inl Pleasant. W.Va., and !he late Raymond Wolfe and !he laic' · Adrian ami Betty LL'\VIS. · Chris is the son of Mm~i~ Plymulc of Gallipolis. ;md Steve and Melinda Bowmm1 of Erwin. Tenn . He is lh ~ . grundson of Willium imd Marie Bowmun and Phylli s Plymale. P;IStor Bill Thoma~ p~ 1\mned tht: double-ring ceremony in the ga rden at 5:30 inlhc ~vcn in g . The bride was cscol1<'<.1 down th~ aisle by her .faih~r an<llhrough !he garde11 arch accented with fr~ s h flowers. The .:eremony was pcrform~d in fronl of a.bambno perc:ola draped in white rhillo11. A labk held Ihe lloral arrangemenl fur the unit y service ami memory vase of fresh !lowers in memory nf Erin's maternal grundfather and palernal gn!ndpnr<· nls The ceremnny was coordinated hy Jeri Allie. and music Was p1m idcd hy .Appalachian Strings. The bride wore a strapless lloor- l ~ n gt h gow n designed by Mori Lee. The gown was a~.:cnted with pearls and crystal beading. and covered buttons finished tile back with a fingertip veil trimmed in silver crys1uls. She carried a houquel of bright pink ·und red .ro.~es a~cen1ed with red hypcricum ami touches nf greenery wilh stems wrapped in while sal in ribbon. She wore a stnmd of pearl s "liich w~rc a gifl from her sisler. Andrea. · Andrea Le\vis. sister uf the bride. was muid of honor, ;llld bridesmaids were Amber Hopkins and Chrissie Miller. friends of the bride . They wore lluor-lenglh talfcla gowns in clare! red with ruching on the skirts and carried clutch bouquels of red roses, orange roses with reu tiJJS . bri ghl pink al,trocmeria anu hyp~ri c un1 accented wilh tnuchcs of green ery with stems wrapped in white satin ribbon . Flower girl was Taylor Hopkins . She wore a white sundrcS> and curried a white satin basket of red rose petals. The groom wore a black luxcdo wilh a· white shirl and ·vest wilh a white how. lie and red rose boutonniere. Tl1e groomsmen and hesl man wore blad luxedos and while shirts with red vests and red how lies . Josh Atkinson. friend of !he groom, served as besl man . Groomsmen we re Stew Ruderick and Joey Darnbrough . Rin g hearer Bryson Miller wore bla,·k pants wilh :1 while sltil'l, red vest and red bow lie. He carrieu a white pillow mack hy 1l1e gmoin's mother l\1r the ring., , Jarrod Nuce. cousin of the bride , scrwd as an usher. and guests were rc gislcrcd by Jam1CI and Mallory . Nuc;c, bolh cousins of Ihe bride. . Following the ceremony. dinner and danL·ing were enjoyeu under a while \vcuding rent on the lawn of the French Art Colony. The thrcc-li cr wedding cake was decorated with live llowns and strawberries. Music ti>r dancin" was provided by the bride's uncle and DJ. Mark NurL' ol· Dublin . Ohio. Erin is a graduak' uf Gallia Academy l·iigh School. Marshall University and St. Mary's Schull! of Radiology. She I' employed al O'Bicness Memorial Hospilal in Athens. Chris is also a graduate of Gallia Academy High School ·and is a lineman with Th:iyer Power and Com munic·atiuns . : Following a week in Las Vegas, the wupk resides at !heir :home in Gallipolis . · · · . Submit engagement. · · wedding and annivel'$ary announcements online at www.mydailysentinel.com or www~mydailytribune.com NEW HAVEN . W.Va. -:- Ralph Gibbs Jr. and Dorothy Childs Gibbs of 2 15 Midway Drive, New Haven , will cel o:bmle lh•·ir. 60th weddi11g anniversary on Dec. 16 ,2008. Bolh Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs are retired. he from American Ekctri,· Power. and she as a scn etary. They have·a daughter. Gl"ria (Larry) Compston of ·Middleporl, and a son. Gre~g (Robin) Gibbs of New Have n. 13 grandcllildrcn, and 21 gre<tt-gnmdchildren . Cards may be mailed lo !he couple alP 0 Box 119. New H<~vcn. W.Va. 25265 Roberts anniversary GALLIPOLIS - Richard and Sally Roberts of Gallipolis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. c ·. 2008. They were married at Hansberger Memorial Methodist Church in Columbus. Richard and Sally have been blessed with two sons: Rick. wife Jozie and grandson Chris of Gallipolis, and Larry, wife Rosa and granddaughter Taylor of Honolulu, Hawaii. Richard retired from the Air Force in 1976 and worked for the Vernon Co. until 2001. They are members of Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis. To celebrate, they plan a trip to Hawaii in the near future. Gifts you can bring to ·a Hanukkah party BY BETH J, HARPAZ ASSOCIATED PAE$S WRITER NEW YORK - Joan ToiTcs isn't Jew ish, but over the years . she's been invited 10 va riou, Jew ish eelebrations. " I know what to l>rin,!! for Passover. Rosh Hashmmh. and a shiva c<~ll." she said. usi11g !he lcrm for a period of .mourning following a <k-alh in lhe family . "But I know nolhing about Hanukkah ." So when she got her first 'invitalinn lo a Hanukkah parl y. Torres, who lives in New y,,rk City. put a query on Chowhnund .com asking. "W hal would be appropriate hl hrinc :.1!-' a host/hostess gifl 'l" Chnwhound users all food cnlhusiash un sw~ re d well: wine. d10wlatc ., and doughnuts were umnng ihc good sug!.!,t:stions. ' Bul what kind'! Here arc snmL~ s pee i fie idens for H;lllllkkah party gifts. food and olho:rwisc, and why !hey would he welcome . Hanukkah lasl s eighl nighl s. begi nning slmdown Dec. 21. DOUGHNUTS Fried foods. including dou ghnut s, are a holiday l.ra<lilion . Acwrding to the Hanukkah slory. when oil W<IS .used lo light a candean labr;l rededicating unciclll temple. the oil lasted eight days inste;1d of one -- a miradc. Sufguni yut. or jelly doughnuts. arc often eaten at Hanukkah parties. Find out if the par1y home is ko~her. II' not, jelly doughnuts from any shop are perfect for a Hanukkah party. WINE Wine is fine for a Hanukkah party. Again. if your host.. is kosher. make sure it's kosher wine. . I don 't keep a kosher horne, but I was touched when a non-Jew ish friend liroughl lsmeli wine to one DREIDELS of my parties. Another A dreidel is a four-sided friend brought New York spinning top. You can lind State wine. wrapped in a dreidels in toy ships. gift blue -velvet wine sleeve shops, Judaica stores and embroidered with a "Happy online. Small. inexpensive Hanukkah" greeting . Israeli . wooden and ~Jastic ones are wine is widely available fine for playmg the dreidel these days : my l.ocal wine game, but you can also find store in New York carries a bigger, elaborately decorated good cabe!llet:syrah blend dreidels suitable for display. If kids will be at the party, from the Tishbi Estate you could provide a roll of ·. Winery in Israel for $12. coins for the game, which requires putting pennies (or CHOCOLATE Coin-shaped Hanukkah dried beans or some other chocolates. wrapped in gold chit) into a communal pile , or silver foil and sold in lit- then taking them out, tle mesh bags, can be found depending o.n how the dreiin party stores. candy stores, del lands when spun. · gift stores, and sometimes COOKIES even in drug stores . grocery In kitchen supply stores stores and stationery stores. They're usually milk and· online. you can find chocolate but dark choco- cookie cutters in shapes late is available too. The . associate(f'ith the holiday, chocolate money is related including SIX-sided Stars of to another custom: Children David, mini-menorahs and are usually given real coins, dreidels. Give Hanukkah often referred to . by the cookie-cutters as a gift. or Yiddish term gelt, each make the cookies yourself and bring them to the party. night of the holiday. Decorate with mini-M&Ms or blue-and-white sprinkles, CANDLES AND MENOthe wlurs of the Israeli flag. RAHS Specialty stores and APPLESAUCE Juduica Web sites carry pancakes, called Potato many types . of Hanukkah candles - tall and tapered , latkes. are the· classic miniature , Hanukkah food. They're hand -dipped. multicolored. embellished best eaten piping hot from with sparkle~ ui1d other designs. For a bigger gift, you cuu ld gi v~ a menorah. I sturtcd out with u conventional brass menorah. inherited froni my grandmother, bnt now I have. a wonderfully ecleclic .:ollectiun of menorahs big anu small. in unu sual mid u11istic designs. For parties,' we invite guests to help light t.hem all. Menorahs hold nine candles, one for each nighi plus one to light the others with. sy mbolizing the miracle from the original story when the o il burned for eight nights. "PEOPLE CARING FOR PEOPLE" the kitchen, so you don't want to bring them to a party from outside on a winter night. But they're usually served with applesauce. You could buy a fancy gourmet brand of applesauce for a party, or offer to bring some homemade. Just let the party hosts know ahead of time, and don't be late. You can't have Jatkes without applesauce! DVDS ; BOOKS, CDS Funny Hanukkah movies include "The Hebrew Hammer," with a Shaftstyle Jewish hero who saves Hanukkah; and for those who don'~ mind Adam Sandler 's sometimes offcolor humor, "Eight Crazy Nights ." For small children, many picture books tell the trl\ditional story of Hanukkah; but the favorite in our house was Eric Kimmel's "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," which we read so o.ftcn when our kids were small that we knew it by heart . For music fans, find a · CD of classic Hanukkah songs, or go contemporary with Matisyahu. Gynecology Services· Available In Meigs County • Well-woman exams • Birth Control Including • lmplanon (First & Only 3-ycar implantable birth control • Gardasil Vaccine • STD detection & treatment • Minimally-invasive gynecologic surgical care • Pregnancy C1re • Essure (Scarless Permanent .Jane D. Broecker, MD Birth ContfOI SterYization) (Twilight' director won't return for sequel .' ' '• ' '' Submitted photo Robbin Evans, left, was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Bush of Gallipolis during a recent signing event for her new book . a biography of her father, Bob Evans. tors on Wednesday through Friday between 10 a.m . and 4 p.m. If t\le hours are not convenient, you may call the office at 446-4242 and set up another time to visit or pick up a book. Vice President · Barbara Richards added that "We have many fun stocking stuffers including the new Ohio State key finders, but it is best to call and reserve January caped Year by one. Also, we have fleur de .Year. The Writings of P.T. lys purse hangers and key Wall. Wall was at one rime finders as well as bird hous- editor of every newspaper es. And beautiful hand- in town and was considere-d painted Christmas ormi- th e go to man when it came ments by Mary James.'' to que stions about Gall ia President Henny Evans Coumy. reminded everyone that Check a/ the office or call ''We have a new l)ook com- 446-4242 or find an order ing out · the end of form on the 'website ga/lia December or first of geneaiogy.org. was secretary of the Board of Trade for 12 years. He founded the Gallipolis Gymnasium and managed the campaign for the Gallia turnpike . Reppert wrote, "He knows a story for every street comer in Gallipolis and behind the town's prosaic brick , and stone, and wcv1d he sees the shadowy out)ines of other buildings; buildings that were draped in bunting when the boys went off to war; the log cabins of the aristocratic French . who established . Ohio's third permanent settlement, the old Our House , so named because it was the only hotel; the little home where Marie Bobine, said to have once been the sweetheart of Napoleon, later the wife ·of Claudius Roman Menager, and Gallia county's first pioneer bride." . Wall pew everything that happened because he lived with the town , he knew the story of the days before yesterday because he lived through them in the lives of men and women who were grown old when he was a boy. Wall remembered seeing Col. Robert Safford and he ;nterviewed Joseph Vanden, who in 1817 sprung the trap when Jim Lane, the only man ever hanged in Gallia County. paid the death penalty. According to Heliny Evans, president of the sQCiety and one of the editors of the work , "This first volume of Wall's recollections was transcribed from his manuscript written on yellowed paper in pencil. Much of the first manuscript was typed by Seleesa Rucker when she was an employee of Bossard Memorial Library. "The Genealogical Society was called on board to check words and dates and names which were unclear," Evans added. "The handwriting was not always the eas iest to decipher. After two years of proofread ing and checking facts and names against other records and adding sketches of people when they were available, it took another 10 months to complete the indexing. in fact , there were over 12,000 names in the beginning and we managed to combine James and Jas. · or Frank C. and F.C. on one line when we could prove it was !he same person. Checking this out is what made the indexing such a long procedure, but we did- . n't want the index to end up bigger than the text 1" Many people wer~ involved in . the process. inciLiding vo(unteer typi sts from Nevada, Washing to n and locally. Ann Brown was co-editor and Jinx Farley did . the indexing. Sandy Bledso~ placed the sketches into the text. There is a prepublication sale through January although the book is -expected to be available either late December or early January. One ·can save $10 off the final price by ordering . early. Flyers have been placed about town and are also at the office at 57 Coun St. and at Bossard Memorial Library. Or you may call the office at 446-4242 for further information. Gift certificates are available if someone wants one as a Christmas gift. \•If There are no words that can convey the· .r:tr gratitude we feel towards all our family and ·JI! friends, and those that offered assistance, a . kind word, a prayer, or just a hug after tire · )+I! loss of our beloved Emily. We appreciated ,"::I" all that was done at the funeral home and ,1$' at Sacred Heari Church ilr preparation for Emily's service. 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'' H EA LTH HSIIM '. l . ·' O'BLENESS J Gallia journalist's writings topic of new book ' SAFETY COV ERS PLUGS CHEMICAL KITS WATER TUBE S PIPEUI'JE ANTI -FREEZE AIR PILLOWS 297:1 Piedmont Rd. • Huntington • 429-4788 Sunday, December 14, 2008 Bob Evans biography available at Genealogical Society GALLIPOLIS - Robbin and Jewell Evans spent the afternoon of Dec. 4 in the Gallia County Genealogical Society at 57 Court St. auto•• graphing books that Robbin ; For Th_anksgiving we went wrote about her father, Bob · over several rivers and Evans . .: thrOugh many woods and Robbin told visitors that ·: mountains, . to ' easiem she had many long conver·: Pennsylvania , to the sations with her father about ''Delaware River, bordering five in the morning, as that ~.New . Jersey. We stayed · at Beverly was when ' !)e liked to : Bridgeton Ho11se , a bed and Gettles talk. Robbin wrote of Bob's ~ breakfast, built .in life, the man so many recog; 1832 . :rotally .lovely and nize as Gallia County's own •· charming, the room had a bal~ claim to fame, Md told of ~ co~y overlooking the river, his involvemeQt in so many , Which was too cold to use this Horne . Patch # 5 , areas of life, not just the : time of year. The breakfasts . ; were deliciolis and filling, and Community. Patch #6, Life as restaurant business with : an aftmoon "tea" was served. art. Patch #7, Limits as free- which everyone associates him . . ; We visited the spot where .dom. He and Jewell. raised a .:• Washington crossed the She stresses that the Amish family of six· in Gallia ; Delaware on the way to his !&'e delight in .their work .. D · k m everyday things. They do County. Bob was deeply : Ch nstmas ay attac on not strive to stand out indiVid- involved in saving and ·. Trenton, a turning point in the ually, but rather find their restoril)g farmland as well ; Revolution, described graphi- place in the community. They as horses and was a conser~- cally in David McCullough's 1776. Nice little vacation and enjoy each day, looking nei- vationist in all respects. ther forward nor backward. It was like old home week change of scenery. When she returned to her as many of ·Bob and This past week our book own home, she sought to pare Jewell 's old friends who club discussed Plain and down her life. She redid her stopped into 'get a book Simple, A Woman s Joumey kitchen in a spare, Amish signed or just to visit a few 10 the Amish ; by Sue Th h h td 't Bender. Ms. Bender was a · way. oug s e cou n minutes. Many memories BECOME Amish, she took were shared with all standharried .Californian, juggling some of their lessons and ing around to listen. Robbin · too many jobs and hobbies, -applied them to hetown life. and Jewell shared a laugh- as wno became obsessed with The Widows of Eastwick by they recalled Robbin's turn Amish quilts, with their dark . John Updike is a sequel to his to milk the cow. materials, and with the face- · The Witches of Easrw(ck. The The society has autoless Amish dolls. same three witches, graphed copies of the book Bender finagled her way Alexandra, Jane and Sukie, on harid and welcomes visiinto an Amish home in Iowa, are now old ladies. They are where she became "one.of the all widows, and sometimes family," sort of. She was they take tri~ together - to seeking a way to simplify her Egypt, to Chma, to otherexotlife and give up her hectic ic locales . One summer they ways. She also lived for a decide to return to Eastwick, GALLIPOLIS The time with a family in Ohio., the small Rhode Island town Gallia County Genealogical though she does not specify where they did so much ntis- Society, OGS Chapter, has exactly where. Possibly chief. The folks who remem- announced the publication of Holn)es County, which has a ber them - old enemies, old a new book about Galli~ large Amish population. lovers - wonder why they Count}', Year by Year: The One of the women was a are back. midwife, assisting in childThe old gals seem rather Writings of P.T. Wall , Vol. l. It is 450 pages, hardbound birth. All of the women shallow to me. Sukie is still with over 7,000 full names in . worked together in hannony, relying on her sex appeal, the index. harvesting and preserving Alexandra is worri.ed about But you might ask, who fruit and vegetables for the dying, and Jane is just plain coming winter ,and, of course, weird. They don't seem to was P.T. Wall? Pinckney Talleyrand Wall quilting. Bender was fascinat- have learned much in all their' was at one time editor of ed by the patterns which years, and they don't connect could be made frQm nine quilt well with .their grown chil- every newspaper in town. patches. She summarized tlren, whom tl]ey neglected in Yes, there wa5 more than one. The Journal , the Bulletin and •, what she learned· in -nine con' childhood. · cepts: · Patch_#1, Valuing the · Updike is still pne ·of our the Tribune 'were. all pubthe 19th prucess/Valwng the product. . best writers, but this is not his lished . in century. Sybil Reppert, a Patch #2, Living in time. best book. Read his "Rabbit" · reporter for The Ohio Patch #3, Celebrating the ·books or the original Witches Newspaper, in 1928, wrote ordinary. Patch #4, and skip this one. about Wall, "He knows everything that ha~ned." Citizens had a habit of referring visitors to Wall, they were proud of the history of Oallia County, the ·famous • men it sent out into the world, and of P.T. Wall who remind. ed them .of all the other reaLOS ANGELES (AP) in three weeks. sons they should be proud. "1\vilight" director Catherine "I am sorry that due to timWall was a reporter on the Hardwicke won't be back for ing I will not have the oppor- Journal for I 0 years and for "New Moon," the sequel to tunity to direct 'New Moon,"' the 40 years after that time he the hit teen vampire romance. Hardwicke said Sunday in a contributed regularly to the Summit Entertainment, joint news ~elease with other newspapers. which released "Twilight" Summit. "Directing Reppert continued in her last month, said the scheduled 'Twilight' has been one of the article that P.T. Wall intended release of "New Moon" in great experiences of my life , to be a doctor until one sumlate 2009 or early 2010 con- · and I am grateful to the fans mer he wanted some extra flicts with Hardwicke 's for their passionate.support of money and joined the staff of desired . planning time. The · the film. I wisl\ everyone at . a local newspaper. He iold . film: ba&ed on ·the,. second Summit the best with the the editor he could do any!look in· Stephenie Meyer's sequel - it is a great story." thing and began by collecting ·.• series} continues to follow the Erik Feig, S•unmit's presi- bills. Soon he was collecting forbidden relationship personal information and lietween vampire Edward dent of production; thanked before long he was a regular i Cullen and high schooler Hardwicke and said she did reporter with an insurance "an.incredible jbb in helping busmess on the side. i Bella Swan. . . Stars Robert Pattinson and us to launch the 'Twilight' His wife told people he ; Kristen Stewart will reprise franchise." wrote "everything they "We as a studio have 11 couldn't get anybody else to ; their roles for part two. : Hardwicke, whose previ- mandate 'to bring the next write and were afraid to write 1ous lilms include "Thirteen" installment in the franchise to themselves." Wall believed that newspa' and "Lords of Dogtown," had the big screen in a timely fashion so that fans can get permen were born, not · the highest opening ever for a · female director when more of Edward, Bella and all made. Wall was a mentor to ; "1\vilight" made nearly $70 • of . !be characters that Oscai Odd Mcintyre: Wall ~ million in its first' weekend. Stephenie Meyer has creat- also managed the Gallia County fair for 17 years and : It's grossed over $138 million ed,"' said Feig. ' 113 East Memorial Drive ·. Pomeroy, ·OH • 992-9158 Castrop Center 75 Hospital Dr Suite 260 Athens, OH • 594-8819 PageCs ." • • • ' ... �EBRATIONS iunba~ m:tme~ -itnttnel PageC4 ON THE BOOKSHELF Swulay, December 14, 2oo8 One a plain tale, another afontasy .. Ralph and Dorothy Gibbs Gibbs anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bowman Lewis-Bowman wedding GALLIPOLIS - Rrin Nicole Lewis and Christopher William Bowman were joined in marriage on Sa!urda y. Sept. 13.2008 . at the French Arl Colony in Gallipolis .. Erin is the dauglucr of Elwood and Beverly Lewi' of Gallipolis. and the granddaughter of l~il<l Wolfe of f\> inl Pleasant. W.Va., and !he late Raymond Wolfe and !he laic' · Adrian ami Betty LL'\VIS. · Chris is the son of Mm~i~ Plymulc of Gallipolis. ;md Steve and Melinda Bowmm1 of Erwin. Tenn . He is lh ~ . grundson of Willium imd Marie Bowmun and Phylli s Plymale. P;IStor Bill Thoma~ p~ 1\mned tht: double-ring ceremony in the ga rden at 5:30 inlhc ~vcn in g . The bride was cscol1<'<.1 down th~ aisle by her .faih~r an<llhrough !he garde11 arch accented with fr~ s h flowers. The .:eremony was pcrform~d in fronl of a.bambno perc:ola draped in white rhillo11. A labk held Ihe lloral arrangemenl fur the unit y service ami memory vase of fresh !lowers in memory nf Erin's maternal grundfather and palernal gn!ndpnr<· nls The ceremnny was coordinated hy Jeri Allie. and music Was p1m idcd hy .Appalachian Strings. The bride wore a strapless lloor- l ~ n gt h gow n designed by Mori Lee. The gown was a~.:cnted with pearls and crystal beading. and covered buttons finished tile back with a fingertip veil trimmed in silver crys1uls. She carried a houquel of bright pink ·und red .ro.~es a~cen1ed with red hypcricum ami touches nf greenery wilh stems wrapped in while sal in ribbon. She wore a stnmd of pearl s "liich w~rc a gifl from her sisler. Andrea. · Andrea Le\vis. sister uf the bride. was muid of honor, ;llld bridesmaids were Amber Hopkins and Chrissie Miller. friends of the bride . They wore lluor-lenglh talfcla gowns in clare! red with ruching on the skirts and carried clutch bouquels of red roses, orange roses with reu tiJJS . bri ghl pink al,trocmeria anu hyp~ri c un1 accented wilh tnuchcs of green ery with stems wrapped in white satin ribbon . Flower girl was Taylor Hopkins . She wore a white sundrcS> and curried a white satin basket of red rose petals. The groom wore a black luxcdo wilh a· white shirl and ·vest wilh a white how. lie and red rose boutonniere. Tl1e groomsmen and hesl man wore blad luxedos and while shirts with red vests and red how lies . Josh Atkinson. friend of !he groom, served as besl man . Groomsmen we re Stew Ruderick and Joey Darnbrough . Rin g hearer Bryson Miller wore bla,·k pants wilh :1 while sltil'l, red vest and red bow lie. He carrieu a white pillow mack hy 1l1e gmoin's mother l\1r the ring., , Jarrod Nuce. cousin of the bride , scrwd as an usher. and guests were rc gislcrcd by Jam1CI and Mallory . Nuc;c, bolh cousins of Ihe bride. . Following the ceremony. dinner and danL·ing were enjoyeu under a while \vcuding rent on the lawn of the French Art Colony. The thrcc-li cr wedding cake was decorated with live llowns and strawberries. Music ti>r dancin" was provided by the bride's uncle and DJ. Mark NurL' ol· Dublin . Ohio. Erin is a graduak' uf Gallia Academy l·iigh School. Marshall University and St. Mary's Schull! of Radiology. She I' employed al O'Bicness Memorial Hospilal in Athens. Chris is also a graduate of Gallia Academy High School ·and is a lineman with Th:iyer Power and Com munic·atiuns . : Following a week in Las Vegas, the wupk resides at !heir :home in Gallipolis . · · · . Submit engagement. · · wedding and annivel'$ary announcements online at www.mydailysentinel.com or www~mydailytribune.com NEW HAVEN . W.Va. -:- Ralph Gibbs Jr. and Dorothy Childs Gibbs of 2 15 Midway Drive, New Haven , will cel o:bmle lh•·ir. 60th weddi11g anniversary on Dec. 16 ,2008. Bolh Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs are retired. he from American Ekctri,· Power. and she as a scn etary. They have·a daughter. Gl"ria (Larry) Compston of ·Middleporl, and a son. Gre~g (Robin) Gibbs of New Have n. 13 grandcllildrcn, and 21 gre<tt-gnmdchildren . Cards may be mailed lo !he couple alP 0 Box 119. New H<~vcn. W.Va. 25265 Roberts anniversary GALLIPOLIS - Richard and Sally Roberts of Gallipolis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. c ·. 2008. They were married at Hansberger Memorial Methodist Church in Columbus. Richard and Sally have been blessed with two sons: Rick. wife Jozie and grandson Chris of Gallipolis, and Larry, wife Rosa and granddaughter Taylor of Honolulu, Hawaii. Richard retired from the Air Force in 1976 and worked for the Vernon Co. until 2001. They are members of Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis. To celebrate, they plan a trip to Hawaii in the near future. Gifts you can bring to ·a Hanukkah party BY BETH J, HARPAZ ASSOCIATED PAE$S WRITER NEW YORK - Joan ToiTcs isn't Jew ish, but over the years . she's been invited 10 va riou, Jew ish eelebrations. " I know what to l>rin,!! for Passover. Rosh Hashmmh. and a shiva c<~ll." she said. usi11g !he lcrm for a period of .mourning following a <k-alh in lhe family . "But I know nolhing about Hanukkah ." So when she got her first 'invitalinn lo a Hanukkah parl y. Torres, who lives in New y,,rk City. put a query on Chowhnund .com asking. "W hal would be appropriate hl hrinc :.1!-' a host/hostess gifl 'l" Chnwhound users all food cnlhusiash un sw~ re d well: wine. d10wlatc ., and doughnuts were umnng ihc good sug!.!,t:stions. ' Bul what kind'! Here arc snmL~ s pee i fie idens for H;lllllkkah party gifts. food and olho:rwisc, and why !hey would he welcome . Hanukkah lasl s eighl nighl s. begi nning slmdown Dec. 21. DOUGHNUTS Fried foods. including dou ghnut s, are a holiday l.ra<lilion . Acwrding to the Hanukkah slory. when oil W<IS .used lo light a candean labr;l rededicating unciclll temple. the oil lasted eight days inste;1d of one -- a miradc. Sufguni yut. or jelly doughnuts. arc often eaten at Hanukkah parties. Find out if the par1y home is ko~her. II' not, jelly doughnuts from any shop are perfect for a Hanukkah party. WINE Wine is fine for a Hanukkah party. Again. if your host.. is kosher. make sure it's kosher wine. . I don 't keep a kosher horne, but I was touched when a non-Jew ish friend liroughl lsmeli wine to one DREIDELS of my parties. Another A dreidel is a four-sided friend brought New York spinning top. You can lind State wine. wrapped in a dreidels in toy ships. gift blue -velvet wine sleeve shops, Judaica stores and embroidered with a "Happy online. Small. inexpensive Hanukkah" greeting . Israeli . wooden and ~Jastic ones are wine is widely available fine for playmg the dreidel these days : my l.ocal wine game, but you can also find store in New York carries a bigger, elaborately decorated good cabe!llet:syrah blend dreidels suitable for display. If kids will be at the party, from the Tishbi Estate you could provide a roll of ·. Winery in Israel for $12. coins for the game, which requires putting pennies (or CHOCOLATE Coin-shaped Hanukkah dried beans or some other chocolates. wrapped in gold chit) into a communal pile , or silver foil and sold in lit- then taking them out, tle mesh bags, can be found depending o.n how the dreiin party stores. candy stores, del lands when spun. · gift stores, and sometimes COOKIES even in drug stores . grocery In kitchen supply stores stores and stationery stores. They're usually milk and· online. you can find chocolate but dark choco- cookie cutters in shapes late is available too. The . associate(f'ith the holiday, chocolate money is related including SIX-sided Stars of to another custom: Children David, mini-menorahs and are usually given real coins, dreidels. Give Hanukkah often referred to . by the cookie-cutters as a gift. or Yiddish term gelt, each make the cookies yourself and bring them to the party. night of the holiday. Decorate with mini-M&Ms or blue-and-white sprinkles, CANDLES AND MENOthe wlurs of the Israeli flag. RAHS Specialty stores and APPLESAUCE Juduica Web sites carry pancakes, called Potato many types . of Hanukkah candles - tall and tapered , latkes. are the· classic miniature , Hanukkah food. They're hand -dipped. multicolored. embellished best eaten piping hot from with sparkle~ ui1d other designs. For a bigger gift, you cuu ld gi v~ a menorah. I sturtcd out with u conventional brass menorah. inherited froni my grandmother, bnt now I have. a wonderfully ecleclic .:ollectiun of menorahs big anu small. in unu sual mid u11istic designs. For parties,' we invite guests to help light t.hem all. Menorahs hold nine candles, one for each nighi plus one to light the others with. sy mbolizing the miracle from the original story when the o il burned for eight nights. "PEOPLE CARING FOR PEOPLE" the kitchen, so you don't want to bring them to a party from outside on a winter night. But they're usually served with applesauce. You could buy a fancy gourmet brand of applesauce for a party, or offer to bring some homemade. Just let the party hosts know ahead of time, and don't be late. You can't have Jatkes without applesauce! DVDS ; BOOKS, CDS Funny Hanukkah movies include "The Hebrew Hammer," with a Shaftstyle Jewish hero who saves Hanukkah; and for those who don'~ mind Adam Sandler 's sometimes offcolor humor, "Eight Crazy Nights ." For small children, many picture books tell the trl\ditional story of Hanukkah; but the favorite in our house was Eric Kimmel's "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," which we read so o.ftcn when our kids were small that we knew it by heart . For music fans, find a · CD of classic Hanukkah songs, or go contemporary with Matisyahu. Gynecology Services· Available In Meigs County • Well-woman exams • Birth Control Including • lmplanon (First & Only 3-ycar implantable birth control • Gardasil Vaccine • STD detection & treatment • Minimally-invasive gynecologic surgical care • Pregnancy C1re • Essure (Scarless Permanent .Jane D. Broecker, MD Birth ContfOI SterYization) (Twilight' director won't return for sequel .' ' '• ' '' Submitted photo Robbin Evans, left, was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Bush of Gallipolis during a recent signing event for her new book . a biography of her father, Bob Evans. tors on Wednesday through Friday between 10 a.m . and 4 p.m. If t\le hours are not convenient, you may call the office at 446-4242 and set up another time to visit or pick up a book. Vice President · Barbara Richards added that "We have many fun stocking stuffers including the new Ohio State key finders, but it is best to call and reserve January caped Year by one. Also, we have fleur de .Year. The Writings of P.T. lys purse hangers and key Wall. Wall was at one rime finders as well as bird hous- editor of every newspaper es. And beautiful hand- in town and was considere-d painted Christmas ormi- th e go to man when it came ments by Mary James.'' to que stions about Gall ia President Henny Evans Coumy. reminded everyone that Check a/ the office or call ''We have a new l)ook com- 446-4242 or find an order ing out · the end of form on the 'website ga/lia December or first of geneaiogy.org. was secretary of the Board of Trade for 12 years. He founded the Gallipolis Gymnasium and managed the campaign for the Gallia turnpike . Reppert wrote, "He knows a story for every street comer in Gallipolis and behind the town's prosaic brick , and stone, and wcv1d he sees the shadowy out)ines of other buildings; buildings that were draped in bunting when the boys went off to war; the log cabins of the aristocratic French . who established . Ohio's third permanent settlement, the old Our House , so named because it was the only hotel; the little home where Marie Bobine, said to have once been the sweetheart of Napoleon, later the wife ·of Claudius Roman Menager, and Gallia county's first pioneer bride." . Wall pew everything that happened because he lived with the town , he knew the story of the days before yesterday because he lived through them in the lives of men and women who were grown old when he was a boy. Wall remembered seeing Col. Robert Safford and he ;nterviewed Joseph Vanden, who in 1817 sprung the trap when Jim Lane, the only man ever hanged in Gallia County. paid the death penalty. According to Heliny Evans, president of the sQCiety and one of the editors of the work , "This first volume of Wall's recollections was transcribed from his manuscript written on yellowed paper in pencil. Much of the first manuscript was typed by Seleesa Rucker when she was an employee of Bossard Memorial Library. "The Genealogical Society was called on board to check words and dates and names which were unclear," Evans added. "The handwriting was not always the eas iest to decipher. After two years of proofread ing and checking facts and names against other records and adding sketches of people when they were available, it took another 10 months to complete the indexing. in fact , there were over 12,000 names in the beginning and we managed to combine James and Jas. · or Frank C. and F.C. on one line when we could prove it was !he same person. Checking this out is what made the indexing such a long procedure, but we did- . n't want the index to end up bigger than the text 1" Many people wer~ involved in . the process. inciLiding vo(unteer typi sts from Nevada, Washing to n and locally. Ann Brown was co-editor and Jinx Farley did . the indexing. Sandy Bledso~ placed the sketches into the text. There is a prepublication sale through January although the book is -expected to be available either late December or early January. One ·can save $10 off the final price by ordering . early. Flyers have been placed about town and are also at the office at 57 Coun St. and at Bossard Memorial Library. Or you may call the office at 446-4242 for further information. Gift certificates are available if someone wants one as a Christmas gift. \•If There are no words that can convey the· .r:tr gratitude we feel towards all our family and ·JI! friends, and those that offered assistance, a . kind word, a prayer, or just a hug after tire · )+I! loss of our beloved Emily. We appreciated ,"::I" all that was done at the funeral home and ,1$' at Sacred Heari Church ilr preparation for Emily's service. 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'' H EA LTH HSIIM '. l . ·' O'BLENESS J Gallia journalist's writings topic of new book ' SAFETY COV ERS PLUGS CHEMICAL KITS WATER TUBE S PIPEUI'JE ANTI -FREEZE AIR PILLOWS 297:1 Piedmont Rd. • Huntington • 429-4788 Sunday, December 14, 2008 Bob Evans biography available at Genealogical Society GALLIPOLIS - Robbin and Jewell Evans spent the afternoon of Dec. 4 in the Gallia County Genealogical Society at 57 Court St. auto•• graphing books that Robbin ; For Th_anksgiving we went wrote about her father, Bob · over several rivers and Evans . .: thrOugh many woods and Robbin told visitors that ·: mountains, . to ' easiem she had many long conver·: Pennsylvania , to the sations with her father about ''Delaware River, bordering five in the morning, as that ~.New . Jersey. We stayed · at Beverly was when ' !)e liked to : Bridgeton Ho11se , a bed and Gettles talk. Robbin wrote of Bob's ~ breakfast, built .in life, the man so many recog; 1832 . :rotally .lovely and nize as Gallia County's own •· charming, the room had a bal~ claim to fame, Md told of ~ co~y overlooking the river, his involvemeQt in so many , Which was too cold to use this Horne . Patch # 5 , areas of life, not just the : time of year. The breakfasts . ; were deliciolis and filling, and Community. Patch #6, Life as restaurant business with : an aftmoon "tea" was served. art. Patch #7, Limits as free- which everyone associates him . . ; We visited the spot where .dom. He and Jewell. raised a .:• Washington crossed the She stresses that the Amish family of six· in Gallia ; Delaware on the way to his !&'e delight in .their work .. D · k m everyday things. They do County. Bob was deeply : Ch nstmas ay attac on not strive to stand out indiVid- involved in saving and ·. Trenton, a turning point in the ually, but rather find their restoril)g farmland as well ; Revolution, described graphi- place in the community. They as horses and was a conser~- cally in David McCullough's 1776. Nice little vacation and enjoy each day, looking nei- vationist in all respects. ther forward nor backward. It was like old home week change of scenery. When she returned to her as many of ·Bob and This past week our book own home, she sought to pare Jewell 's old friends who club discussed Plain and down her life. She redid her stopped into 'get a book Simple, A Woman s Joumey kitchen in a spare, Amish signed or just to visit a few 10 the Amish ; by Sue Th h h td 't Bender. Ms. Bender was a · way. oug s e cou n minutes. Many memories BECOME Amish, she took were shared with all standharried .Californian, juggling some of their lessons and ing around to listen. Robbin · too many jobs and hobbies, -applied them to hetown life. and Jewell shared a laugh- as wno became obsessed with The Widows of Eastwick by they recalled Robbin's turn Amish quilts, with their dark . John Updike is a sequel to his to milk the cow. materials, and with the face- · The Witches of Easrw(ck. The The society has autoless Amish dolls. same three witches, graphed copies of the book Bender finagled her way Alexandra, Jane and Sukie, on harid and welcomes visiinto an Amish home in Iowa, are now old ladies. They are where she became "one.of the all widows, and sometimes family," sort of. She was they take tri~ together - to seeking a way to simplify her Egypt, to Chma, to otherexotlife and give up her hectic ic locales . One summer they ways. She also lived for a decide to return to Eastwick, GALLIPOLIS The time with a family in Ohio., the small Rhode Island town Gallia County Genealogical though she does not specify where they did so much ntis- Society, OGS Chapter, has exactly where. Possibly chief. The folks who remem- announced the publication of Holn)es County, which has a ber them - old enemies, old a new book about Galli~ large Amish population. lovers - wonder why they Count}', Year by Year: The One of the women was a are back. midwife, assisting in childThe old gals seem rather Writings of P.T. Wall , Vol. l. It is 450 pages, hardbound birth. All of the women shallow to me. Sukie is still with over 7,000 full names in . worked together in hannony, relying on her sex appeal, the index. harvesting and preserving Alexandra is worri.ed about But you might ask, who fruit and vegetables for the dying, and Jane is just plain coming winter ,and, of course, weird. They don't seem to was P.T. Wall? Pinckney Talleyrand Wall quilting. Bender was fascinat- have learned much in all their' was at one time editor of ed by the patterns which years, and they don't connect could be made frQm nine quilt well with .their grown chil- every newspaper in town. patches. She summarized tlren, whom tl]ey neglected in Yes, there wa5 more than one. The Journal , the Bulletin and •, what she learned· in -nine con' childhood. · cepts: · Patch_#1, Valuing the · Updike is still pne ·of our the Tribune 'were. all pubthe 19th prucess/Valwng the product. . best writers, but this is not his lished . in century. Sybil Reppert, a Patch #2, Living in time. best book. Read his "Rabbit" · reporter for The Ohio Patch #3, Celebrating the ·books or the original Witches Newspaper, in 1928, wrote ordinary. Patch #4, and skip this one. about Wall, "He knows everything that ha~ned." Citizens had a habit of referring visitors to Wall, they were proud of the history of Oallia County, the ·famous • men it sent out into the world, and of P.T. Wall who remind. ed them .of all the other reaLOS ANGELES (AP) in three weeks. sons they should be proud. "1\vilight" director Catherine "I am sorry that due to timWall was a reporter on the Hardwicke won't be back for ing I will not have the oppor- Journal for I 0 years and for "New Moon," the sequel to tunity to direct 'New Moon,"' the 40 years after that time he the hit teen vampire romance. Hardwicke said Sunday in a contributed regularly to the Summit Entertainment, joint news ~elease with other newspapers. which released "Twilight" Summit. "Directing Reppert continued in her last month, said the scheduled 'Twilight' has been one of the article that P.T. Wall intended release of "New Moon" in great experiences of my life , to be a doctor until one sumlate 2009 or early 2010 con- · and I am grateful to the fans mer he wanted some extra flicts with Hardwicke 's for their passionate.support of money and joined the staff of desired . planning time. The · the film. I wisl\ everyone at . a local newspaper. He iold . film: ba&ed on ·the,. second Summit the best with the the editor he could do any!look in· Stephenie Meyer's sequel - it is a great story." thing and began by collecting ·.• series} continues to follow the Erik Feig, S•unmit's presi- bills. Soon he was collecting forbidden relationship personal information and lietween vampire Edward dent of production; thanked before long he was a regular i Cullen and high schooler Hardwicke and said she did reporter with an insurance "an.incredible jbb in helping busmess on the side. i Bella Swan. . . Stars Robert Pattinson and us to launch the 'Twilight' His wife told people he ; Kristen Stewart will reprise franchise." wrote "everything they "We as a studio have 11 couldn't get anybody else to ; their roles for part two. : Hardwicke, whose previ- mandate 'to bring the next write and were afraid to write 1ous lilms include "Thirteen" installment in the franchise to themselves." Wall believed that newspa' and "Lords of Dogtown," had the big screen in a timely fashion so that fans can get permen were born, not · the highest opening ever for a · female director when more of Edward, Bella and all made. Wall was a mentor to ; "1\vilight" made nearly $70 • of . !be characters that Oscai Odd Mcintyre: Wall ~ million in its first' weekend. Stephenie Meyer has creat- also managed the Gallia County fair for 17 years and : It's grossed over $138 million ed,"' said Feig. ' 113 East Memorial Drive ·. Pomeroy, ·OH • 992-9158 Castrop Center 75 Hospital Dr Suite 260 Athens, OH • 594-8819 PageCs ." • • • ' ... �ENTERTAINMENT PageC6 lNSIDE Down on the Flll'lll, Page D2 Sunday, December 14, 2oo8 Glrdening, Page D6 ·Review: ·:Reeves remake is a bad day on 'Earth' BY DAVID GERMAIN AP MOVIE WRITEFl While Robert Wise's science-fiction classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still" was a simple story of deep ideas, the remake is an overblown. puny-minded tale featuring extraterrestrials too stupid or lazy to do a background check on the species they condemn. The new, dumbed-down "Day the Earth Stood Still" predictably updates the nuclear warning of the original to a caution about our rapacious treatment of the planet itself. Keanu Reeves' Klaatu shows up proclaiming he represents a coalition of civihzations that are friends of the Earth, and woe to us if we don't start treating their buddy more nicely. Klaatu then makes the In this image rele!lsed by 20th Century Fox, Jennifer Connelly, left, Jaden Smith and Keanu Reeves, right, are shown in most halfhearted "take-me- a scene from, "The Day the Earth Stood Still." to-your-leaders" speech imaginable . When he's told "There's another side to they hear a bit of Bach 's the United Nations has betJohn Cleese has a small Unlike Wise's film , ter things to do than listen to you. I feel it now," Klaatu "Goldberg Variations" and but satisfying part as ·a sci- there's no thoughtful mespitches from busybody obtusely mutters. see a mom hug her kid? entific genius. though the sage here, no insight as to Let's see: These aliens The shortsightedness of fact that his 'character won a our place in the cosmos. spacemen , he shrugs ~nd settles on Plan B: Save have been visiting Earth Klaatu and his kind is just Nobel Prize for research The remake even befouls original's iconic patient Earth by eliminating for ages. they ' ve had spies · cheap, sha!low storytelling into "biological· altruism" the living among -us, and when by director Scott Derrickson will draw barks -of laughter. images. Gort.. Klaatu's the infection. Kathy Bates is horribly , robot pal. now stands 28Naturally, spending a few they land, they go through and screenwriter David hours with some · nice the elaborate process of Scarpa so they can unleash · miscast as. the U.S. defense feet tall , four times the size · humans (Jennifer Connelly transforming from the1r the visual-effects . hounds secretary. Here's an actress of Wise's metal guy. And show devastation who should never be called while the filmmakers mainas an astro-biologist, and own species into humans; and Jaden Smith as her stepson) but after all that, they wrought on the planet cour- upon to .state pouderously, tain key elements of his ·makes Klaatu realize our don ' t sense anything tesy of computer-generated "I still answer to the presi- design, he's lost his mendent." ace·, .coming off as a sleek race has its good points, too. worth saving in us until imagery. 'The Reader' is high~minded but emotionally cool book 's linear narrative , jumping around in time through the recollections of . · As in 2002's "The love-struck Michael Berg Hours," director Stephen (played beautifully as a Daldry and screenwriter teen by David Kross and David Hare's last pairing, more somberly as an adult "The Reader" has the flaw- by Ralph Fiennes). less production values and As a stoic, divorced sheen of prestige that make lawyer in the 1990s. it easy to admire , yet an Michael reflf!cts on the emotional detachment that affair he had in post-World makes . it difficult to War II Germany with the embrace fully. austere Hanna Schmitz Thankfully, Kate Winslet (Winslet), when he was just bares not just her body but an innocent 15-year-old her soul with a perfor- and she was a tram worker mance that pierces the gen- some 20 years his senior. teel polish of this high- Hanna shows kindness minded awards-season· toward Michael when 'he drama. becomes ill as a passenger; As the central figure in after·recovering from scarthis adaptation of Bernhard let fever, he returns to Schlink's 1995 novel, thank her. and the two find Winslet is in the nearly an unexpected physical impossible position of try- connection. There's a ing to make us feel sympa- gauzy w~rmth and sof,ness thy for a former Nazi con- to these memories ..:.. even centration camp guard a vision as mundane as the but~ being an actress of peek Michael sneaks of great range and depth , she Hanna pulling on her dull, very nearly· pulls off that beige stockings - thanks feat completely. What to the always gorgeous • holds her and the film back work of veteran cinematogfrom greatness is the over- raphers Chris Menges and simplification of imagery Roger Deakins. and symbolism that But there 's also a palpaemerges as "The Reader" ble giddiness to the way progresses, as it morphs they discover each other, to from an invigorating love the way their unlikely story to a rather conven- affair blossoms, with tional courtroom drama. Michael reading t.he clasHare has tweaked the sics of Homer and Chekhov BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP MOVIE CRITIC to Hanna before their afternoon romps in her sinal!, dingy apartment. Michael matures from a gawky, insecure schoolboy to a confident. charismatic young man, and Kross who holds hi s own with acting heavyweight Winslet in every scene -'makes' the transformation a joy to watch. Hanna, mean- .. while, is stem but doting, and as she opens herself up · to Michael , she reveals a vulnerability and an innocence of her own. Whatever lightness is left in her personality. Michael brings it out - until the day .she packs up her belongings and disappears. As a law student eight years later. Michael is stunned to learn the true nature of his first love's past when he conven\ently stumbles upon her trial for Nazi war crimes. The look on his face when he hears her name in the courtroom - hears the voice .. that t shaped his youth - ls ,o,ne of the r~e pure expressions· of emotional honesty in "The Reader." Then again, we've been warned that such a twist would come: Back when ·he was still ·a schoolboy; Michael had a literature teacher who lee- · tured about the importance of secrecy in developing a character, a rather clunky ••• and literal metaphor as Motion Picture applied here. · Association of America ratBut then "The Reader" ing definitions: applies another twist, a G - General audiences. . deeper secret that Hanna All ages admitted . holds even closer. lt's one · PG - Parental guidance that inspires even greater suggested. Some material shame within her but one may not be suitable for that probably won't be too children. PG-13 Special difficult for the audience to discover - though they're parental guidance strongly expected to find it signifi- suggested for ~hildren cant nonetheless. under 13. Some material "The · Reader," a may be inappropriate for Weinstein Co. release, is young children. rated R for some scenes of R - Restricted. Under sexuality and nudity. 17 requires accompanying Running time: 123 min· parent or adult guardian. utes. l'hree stars out of NC-17 - No one under 17 four. admitted. Keeping Gallia, Meigs·& Mason informed cartoon giant vaguely resembling an Academy Awards statuette tarnished black. The 1951 original offered a warm, wry, compassionate performance from Michael Rennie as · Klal\lu, an alien arguably more · human and humane than any of Earth's inhabitants. . In contrast, the stiff and stony Reeves scores a new high on his own personal Zen-meter, coming across as so aloof and lifeless that he might as well have played Gort. "The Day the Earth Stood Still ," a 20th Century Fox release, is rated PG-13 for . some sci-fi disaster images and violence. Running time: 104 minutes. One and a half stars out of four. ••• Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions: G - General audiences. All ages admitted. PG - Parental guidance suggested. 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HARPAZ els, posters , colorful mount- 89th Street) is selling a ed butterflies, scorpion special edition of jewelry paperweights and even fla- this season called .. NEW YORK - Some ll vored lollipops with gen- . "Restoration Roc)cs" made ltiillion people visited New Uine crickets inside. from bits of the museum's )'qrk City last year between One of Loehnen 's favorite ori!!inal Frank , Lloyd Qctober . and December, places in Soho is the Young · Wnght building that wer~ afCOrding . to NYC & Designers Market, 268 · recovered during a recent Company, the city's market- Mulberry St., between restoration; prices start at itig and tourism organiza- Prince and Houston, open $125. . lion. Even . if !hat number weekends. The "small indie . Temporary "pop-up" lirops this year due to the designers" change every stores are not unusual dureconomy, you're likely to week, and "the jewelry is ing the Christmas shopfind · Manhattan plenty particularly strong," she ping season, but one at 680 crowded over the holidays. Fifth Ave. (open through .."The busiest time for vis- said. Loehnen also recom· Jan . 4 near Takashimaya) itation to NYC is typically mends Kiosk , upstairs at 95 is the first of its kind: a the period between Sr.ring' St. "They do these store selling the REDtlianksgi ving and pillows ($24) that are really branded designer merCliristmas," said NYC & popular in animal shapes ," chandise that benefits Company spokesman Chris she said. "And every season African AIDS programs. Jieywood. they switch their focus to a The sometimes hard-to.jn addition to seeing the. different country and go on find RED products include Rockefeller Center tree and buying sprees to brinr, Converse sneakers created · gecorated windows, many these home really unusual it~ms. ' by artists around the world December visitors come to Also worth a visit is as well as other limited · &1\op: Nafurall;v chain retail· Kidrobot at 118 Prince St. ; edition items from ers - especially . the the Lucky magazine editor Armani , the Oap, Apple, Manhattan flagships for says. The store, which does Dell, Hallmark and others. stores· like Macy's - are a have locations in Miami, Finally, don' t forget the liig draw. But New York is Los An~eles and several · • · 1 b k t also full of one-of-a-kind other cities, showcases col- ctty s specla ty 00 s ores, sliops and ethnic neighbor- lectible and limited edition including Drama Book hOods where you can find "art tovs," from cartoonish Shop in the theater district, J 250 W. 40th St.; Bonnie unique merchandise in all $10 reindeers · to Slotnick Cookbooks, 163 3-incli, p.rice ranges. foot-tall, two-headed furrv W lOth St . . . . . · The city is home to sev- creatures called "furillas/' · ·· specJa1Izmg m rare and old cookbooks, and eral Christmas markets as $37 · · A little farther uptown. the new Idlewild Books, 12 well, 's elling everything Loehnen sug~ests checki!lg W. 19th St., which sells from mittens to ornaments out John Denan's stores, at to' arts and crafts and toys. 6 and 10 E. Second St. "He guidebooks , novels and Check out the Holiday has an exquisite eye for other literature about places Market in the red-and- one-off antiquities, curios around the world, along white candy-striped tents and china," and he's known with maps, globes and cusaf Union Square (East for his collections of tom-made destination kits. {~th Street); the Holiday decoupage, she said. Idlewild was the original Shops at Bryant Park . Nearly all museum stores name for Kennedy Airport. . ('42nd Street and Fifth can be entered without For more detailed shopAvenue), where you'll paying admission to the ping guidance, check out fi!Jo find a shimmering exhibits. You'll find unusu- Suzy Gershman's "Born To Chrisunas .tree and a rink al jewelry, art books, Sh.op . New York" . ~th free ice skating; and housewares, stationery, (Frommer's, $17) . tne 7 4 vendors at Grand posters and post cards in Recommendations include Central Terminal's all price ranges in , among chocolates from La Maison Holiday Gift Fair. Grand other places, the shops at du Chocolat, Madison Central hosts its free the Museum of Modern Art Avenue near 78th Street; "Kaleidoscope (53rd Street between Fifth silk flower hairclips from annual t.ight Show," Dec. I and Sixth avenues), the Dulken & Derrick, 12 W. through New Year's Day, Cooper~ Hewitt National 21st St.; and a visit to f)leme(l this year on a train Design Museum (2 E. 9lst Bergdorf Goodman, Fifth riile through a snowy for- St.), and even the New Avenue and 57th Street, est filled with carousels York . Transit Museum, which Gershman rates as and magical creatures. which . sells everything one of the best department Be sure to include stores from subway map shower stores in the world. with international themes curtains to colorful p'urses ••• on your shopping tour. . made from recycled maps. On the Web: Takashimaya, the famous (If you · can't get to the · LUCKY MAGAZINE ~apanese department store, Transit in SHOPPING GUIDE TO Museum has a Manhattan location at Brooklyn at Boerum ·Place NYC: http://www.lucky693 Fifth Ave : (54th Street) and Schermerhorn Street, mag.com/sites/cityguides/n so beautifully decorated that there's also a shop in ew-york-city/ · t)le displays COI)ld be in a Grand Central.) The shop NYC & COMPANY: museum. Look for acces- at the Guggenheim http://www .nycgo.com. sories, cosmetics, home Museum (Fifth Avenue and Click on "shopping." prod\)cts, confections and .teas. Takashiinaya is on the ltigh end as Asian shopping O!llPQsts in New York ~o. f"~ · bargains, ' . Ehse tl!ehnen, editor at large at b.Pcky Magazine, suggests · Cll.ploring the stores run by riidian merchants in Jackson freights, Queens, by taking ttu: No. 7 train to the R~osevelt Avenue/74th ~lreet subway station. "That ~ole stretch, you can go ill'O any single one o~ those 3t0res, and buy all kinds of ~welry and intricate rings.'' ijiC said. At Butala · ~:jhporium, 37-46 74th St.; ~gles are. four do~en for · p6. Loehnen suggests .buythe batch and dividing . them up as fif'ts. "Th~' re ~y pretty,' she added. •::ln Chin~own in Lower frfanhattan, stores selling produce outside often sell oonperishable~ inside, like Woks, haid.-to-find season, ln-~s a~~~~- , easy-to-use IIJ!Xes; THey:.,p1ake gr~at presents for college ktds perfecting their . dorm cooking or tofu-eaters lo.oking to spice up their jives. Loehnen recommends the Kam Man Market at 200 Canal" St. "I love their collection of teas,'' Loehnen said. : From Chinatown, head iiorth to Soho, where you 'II tind The Evolution Store, I20 Spring St.! which st:IIs gifts for budding Darwms and other natural history . !¥pes: replica skulls . and. skeletons, anatomical modAP TRAVEL EDITOR ' • .Dl ,. G • Thursday, December 18,2008 6unba!t 1Jtime• -6tntintl ' ~.' '( . AP photo This undated photo released by the Evolution Store shows the interior of The Evolution Store in New York. · AP photo . This undated photo released by the MTA shows the annual Holiday Gift Fair in Vanderbilt · Hall of Grand Central Station in New ..York. �ENTERTAINMENT PageC6 lNSIDE Down on the Flll'lll, Page D2 Sunday, December 14, 2oo8 Glrdening, Page D6 ·Review: ·:Reeves remake is a bad day on 'Earth' BY DAVID GERMAIN AP MOVIE WRITEFl While Robert Wise's science-fiction classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still" was a simple story of deep ideas, the remake is an overblown. puny-minded tale featuring extraterrestrials too stupid or lazy to do a background check on the species they condemn. The new, dumbed-down "Day the Earth Stood Still" predictably updates the nuclear warning of the original to a caution about our rapacious treatment of the planet itself. Keanu Reeves' Klaatu shows up proclaiming he represents a coalition of civihzations that are friends of the Earth, and woe to us if we don't start treating their buddy more nicely. Klaatu then makes the In this image rele!lsed by 20th Century Fox, Jennifer Connelly, left, Jaden Smith and Keanu Reeves, right, are shown in most halfhearted "take-me- a scene from, "The Day the Earth Stood Still." to-your-leaders" speech imaginable . When he's told "There's another side to they hear a bit of Bach 's the United Nations has betJohn Cleese has a small Unlike Wise's film , ter things to do than listen to you. I feel it now," Klaatu "Goldberg Variations" and but satisfying part as ·a sci- there's no thoughtful mespitches from busybody obtusely mutters. see a mom hug her kid? entific genius. though the sage here, no insight as to Let's see: These aliens The shortsightedness of fact that his 'character won a our place in the cosmos. spacemen , he shrugs ~nd settles on Plan B: Save have been visiting Earth Klaatu and his kind is just Nobel Prize for research The remake even befouls original's iconic patient Earth by eliminating for ages. they ' ve had spies · cheap, sha!low storytelling into "biological· altruism" the living among -us, and when by director Scott Derrickson will draw barks -of laughter. images. Gort.. Klaatu's the infection. Kathy Bates is horribly , robot pal. now stands 28Naturally, spending a few they land, they go through and screenwriter David hours with some · nice the elaborate process of Scarpa so they can unleash · miscast as. the U.S. defense feet tall , four times the size · humans (Jennifer Connelly transforming from the1r the visual-effects . hounds secretary. Here's an actress of Wise's metal guy. And show devastation who should never be called while the filmmakers mainas an astro-biologist, and own species into humans; and Jaden Smith as her stepson) but after all that, they wrought on the planet cour- upon to .state pouderously, tain key elements of his ·makes Klaatu realize our don ' t sense anything tesy of computer-generated "I still answer to the presi- design, he's lost his mendent." ace·, .coming off as a sleek race has its good points, too. worth saving in us until imagery. 'The Reader' is high~minded but emotionally cool book 's linear narrative , jumping around in time through the recollections of . · As in 2002's "The love-struck Michael Berg Hours," director Stephen (played beautifully as a Daldry and screenwriter teen by David Kross and David Hare's last pairing, more somberly as an adult "The Reader" has the flaw- by Ralph Fiennes). less production values and As a stoic, divorced sheen of prestige that make lawyer in the 1990s. it easy to admire , yet an Michael reflf!cts on the emotional detachment that affair he had in post-World makes . it difficult to War II Germany with the embrace fully. austere Hanna Schmitz Thankfully, Kate Winslet (Winslet), when he was just bares not just her body but an innocent 15-year-old her soul with a perfor- and she was a tram worker mance that pierces the gen- some 20 years his senior. teel polish of this high- Hanna shows kindness minded awards-season· toward Michael when 'he drama. becomes ill as a passenger; As the central figure in after·recovering from scarthis adaptation of Bernhard let fever, he returns to Schlink's 1995 novel, thank her. and the two find Winslet is in the nearly an unexpected physical impossible position of try- connection. There's a ing to make us feel sympa- gauzy w~rmth and sof,ness thy for a former Nazi con- to these memories ..:.. even centration camp guard a vision as mundane as the but~ being an actress of peek Michael sneaks of great range and depth , she Hanna pulling on her dull, very nearly· pulls off that beige stockings - thanks feat completely. What to the always gorgeous • holds her and the film back work of veteran cinematogfrom greatness is the over- raphers Chris Menges and simplification of imagery Roger Deakins. and symbolism that But there 's also a palpaemerges as "The Reader" ble giddiness to the way progresses, as it morphs they discover each other, to from an invigorating love the way their unlikely story to a rather conven- affair blossoms, with tional courtroom drama. Michael reading t.he clasHare has tweaked the sics of Homer and Chekhov BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP MOVIE CRITIC to Hanna before their afternoon romps in her sinal!, dingy apartment. Michael matures from a gawky, insecure schoolboy to a confident. charismatic young man, and Kross who holds hi s own with acting heavyweight Winslet in every scene -'makes' the transformation a joy to watch. Hanna, mean- .. while, is stem but doting, and as she opens herself up · to Michael , she reveals a vulnerability and an innocence of her own. Whatever lightness is left in her personality. Michael brings it out - until the day .she packs up her belongings and disappears. As a law student eight years later. Michael is stunned to learn the true nature of his first love's past when he conven\ently stumbles upon her trial for Nazi war crimes. The look on his face when he hears her name in the courtroom - hears the voice .. that t shaped his youth - ls ,o,ne of the r~e pure expressions· of emotional honesty in "The Reader." Then again, we've been warned that such a twist would come: Back when ·he was still ·a schoolboy; Michael had a literature teacher who lee- · tured about the importance of secrecy in developing a character, a rather clunky ••• and literal metaphor as Motion Picture applied here. · Association of America ratBut then "The Reader" ing definitions: applies another twist, a G - General audiences. . deeper secret that Hanna All ages admitted . holds even closer. lt's one · PG - Parental guidance that inspires even greater suggested. Some material shame within her but one may not be suitable for that probably won't be too children. PG-13 Special difficult for the audience to discover - though they're parental guidance strongly expected to find it signifi- suggested for ~hildren cant nonetheless. under 13. Some material "The · Reader," a may be inappropriate for Weinstein Co. release, is young children. rated R for some scenes of R - Restricted. Under sexuality and nudity. 17 requires accompanying Running time: 123 min· parent or adult guardian. utes. l'hree stars out of NC-17 - No one under 17 four. admitted. Keeping Gallia, Meigs·& Mason informed cartoon giant vaguely resembling an Academy Awards statuette tarnished black. The 1951 original offered a warm, wry, compassionate performance from Michael Rennie as · Klal\lu, an alien arguably more · human and humane than any of Earth's inhabitants. . In contrast, the stiff and stony Reeves scores a new high on his own personal Zen-meter, coming across as so aloof and lifeless that he might as well have played Gort. "The Day the Earth Stood Still ," a 20th Century Fox release, is rated PG-13 for . some sci-fi disaster images and violence. Running time: 104 minutes. One and a half stars out of four. ••• Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions: G - General audiences. All ages admitted. PG - Parental guidance suggested. 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HARPAZ els, posters , colorful mount- 89th Street) is selling a ed butterflies, scorpion special edition of jewelry paperweights and even fla- this season called .. NEW YORK - Some ll vored lollipops with gen- . "Restoration Roc)cs" made ltiillion people visited New Uine crickets inside. from bits of the museum's )'qrk City last year between One of Loehnen 's favorite ori!!inal Frank , Lloyd Qctober . and December, places in Soho is the Young · Wnght building that wer~ afCOrding . to NYC & Designers Market, 268 · recovered during a recent Company, the city's market- Mulberry St., between restoration; prices start at itig and tourism organiza- Prince and Houston, open $125. . lion. Even . if !hat number weekends. The "small indie . Temporary "pop-up" lirops this year due to the designers" change every stores are not unusual dureconomy, you're likely to week, and "the jewelry is ing the Christmas shopfind · Manhattan plenty particularly strong," she ping season, but one at 680 crowded over the holidays. Fifth Ave. (open through .."The busiest time for vis- said. Loehnen also recom· Jan . 4 near Takashimaya) itation to NYC is typically mends Kiosk , upstairs at 95 is the first of its kind: a the period between Sr.ring' St. "They do these store selling the REDtlianksgi ving and pillows ($24) that are really branded designer merCliristmas," said NYC & popular in animal shapes ," chandise that benefits Company spokesman Chris she said. "And every season African AIDS programs. Jieywood. they switch their focus to a The sometimes hard-to.jn addition to seeing the. different country and go on find RED products include Rockefeller Center tree and buying sprees to brinr, Converse sneakers created · gecorated windows, many these home really unusual it~ms. ' by artists around the world December visitors come to Also worth a visit is as well as other limited · &1\op: Nafurall;v chain retail· Kidrobot at 118 Prince St. ; edition items from ers - especially . the the Lucky magazine editor Armani , the Oap, Apple, Manhattan flagships for says. The store, which does Dell, Hallmark and others. stores· like Macy's - are a have locations in Miami, Finally, don' t forget the liig draw. But New York is Los An~eles and several · • · 1 b k t also full of one-of-a-kind other cities, showcases col- ctty s specla ty 00 s ores, sliops and ethnic neighbor- lectible and limited edition including Drama Book hOods where you can find "art tovs," from cartoonish Shop in the theater district, J 250 W. 40th St.; Bonnie unique merchandise in all $10 reindeers · to Slotnick Cookbooks, 163 3-incli, p.rice ranges. foot-tall, two-headed furrv W lOth St . . . . . · The city is home to sev- creatures called "furillas/' · ·· specJa1Izmg m rare and old cookbooks, and eral Christmas markets as $37 · · A little farther uptown. the new Idlewild Books, 12 well, 's elling everything Loehnen sug~ests checki!lg W. 19th St., which sells from mittens to ornaments out John Denan's stores, at to' arts and crafts and toys. 6 and 10 E. Second St. "He guidebooks , novels and Check out the Holiday has an exquisite eye for other literature about places Market in the red-and- one-off antiquities, curios around the world, along white candy-striped tents and china," and he's known with maps, globes and cusaf Union Square (East for his collections of tom-made destination kits. {~th Street); the Holiday decoupage, she said. Idlewild was the original Shops at Bryant Park . Nearly all museum stores name for Kennedy Airport. . ('42nd Street and Fifth can be entered without For more detailed shopAvenue), where you'll paying admission to the ping guidance, check out fi!Jo find a shimmering exhibits. You'll find unusu- Suzy Gershman's "Born To Chrisunas .tree and a rink al jewelry, art books, Sh.op . New York" . ~th free ice skating; and housewares, stationery, (Frommer's, $17) . tne 7 4 vendors at Grand posters and post cards in Recommendations include Central Terminal's all price ranges in , among chocolates from La Maison Holiday Gift Fair. Grand other places, the shops at du Chocolat, Madison Central hosts its free the Museum of Modern Art Avenue near 78th Street; "Kaleidoscope (53rd Street between Fifth silk flower hairclips from annual t.ight Show," Dec. I and Sixth avenues), the Dulken & Derrick, 12 W. through New Year's Day, Cooper~ Hewitt National 21st St.; and a visit to f)leme(l this year on a train Design Museum (2 E. 9lst Bergdorf Goodman, Fifth riile through a snowy for- St.), and even the New Avenue and 57th Street, est filled with carousels York . Transit Museum, which Gershman rates as and magical creatures. which . sells everything one of the best department Be sure to include stores from subway map shower stores in the world. with international themes curtains to colorful p'urses ••• on your shopping tour. . made from recycled maps. On the Web: Takashimaya, the famous (If you · can't get to the · LUCKY MAGAZINE ~apanese department store, Transit in SHOPPING GUIDE TO Museum has a Manhattan location at Brooklyn at Boerum ·Place NYC: http://www.lucky693 Fifth Ave : (54th Street) and Schermerhorn Street, mag.com/sites/cityguides/n so beautifully decorated that there's also a shop in ew-york-city/ · t)le displays COI)ld be in a Grand Central.) The shop NYC & COMPANY: museum. Look for acces- at the Guggenheim http://www .nycgo.com. sories, cosmetics, home Museum (Fifth Avenue and Click on "shopping." prod\)cts, confections and .teas. Takashiinaya is on the ltigh end as Asian shopping O!llPQsts in New York ~o. f"~ · bargains, ' . Ehse tl!ehnen, editor at large at b.Pcky Magazine, suggests · Cll.ploring the stores run by riidian merchants in Jackson freights, Queens, by taking ttu: No. 7 train to the R~osevelt Avenue/74th ~lreet subway station. "That ~ole stretch, you can go ill'O any single one o~ those 3t0res, and buy all kinds of ~welry and intricate rings.'' ijiC said. At Butala · ~:jhporium, 37-46 74th St.; ~gles are. four do~en for · p6. Loehnen suggests .buythe batch and dividing . them up as fif'ts. "Th~' re ~y pretty,' she added. •::ln Chin~own in Lower frfanhattan, stores selling produce outside often sell oonperishable~ inside, like Woks, haid.-to-find season, ln-~s a~~~~- , easy-to-use IIJ!Xes; THey:.,p1ake gr~at presents for college ktds perfecting their . dorm cooking or tofu-eaters lo.oking to spice up their jives. Loehnen recommends the Kam Man Market at 200 Canal" St. "I love their collection of teas,'' Loehnen said. : From Chinatown, head iiorth to Soho, where you 'II tind The Evolution Store, I20 Spring St.! which st:IIs gifts for budding Darwms and other natural history . !¥pes: replica skulls . and. skeletons, anatomical modAP TRAVEL EDITOR ' • .Dl ,. G • Thursday, December 18,2008 6unba!t 1Jtime• -6tntintl ' ~.' '( . AP photo This undated photo released by the Evolution Store shows the interior of The Evolution Store in New York. · AP photo . This undated photo released by the MTA shows the annual Holiday Gift Fair in Vanderbilt · Hall of Grand Central Station in New ..York. �' iunba,lim~·ienttntl DOWN ON THE FARM 2009~ Keep holiday plants healthy EXTENSION CORNER Bv HAL KNEEN Are you prepared to .care for your holiday flowers you receive or buy? Poinsettias, Christmas cactus, amaryllis and cyclamen are the traditional holiday potted plants. Many holiday plant recipients call the Extension office to inquire why their plants did not survive well under their care. Three· factors affect their lasting ·beauty: light, heat, and water. Remember that all three are necessary for the live plant's survivability. Plants need a minimum of 8 to 10 hours of light each day to allow it to photosynthesize plant nutrients to replenish the food it requires to breathe and grow. · For decoration purposes, a.potted plant can be placed in low light conditions. However, once the gathering is over. place the potted plant into a sunny or well lit. area. Use a south, east or west · window or florescent lamps about . twelve inches away from the plant leaves. Poinsettias are trD,Jical plants needing night temperatures of sixty five degrees Fahrenheit and days near the low seventies...Christmas cactus , cyclamen and amaryllis will survive lower night temperatures into the mid-fifties however watch soil moisture . Water is the third important variable to successful survival of potted holiday plants. Less water in most cases is best. Cool soil and air temperatures in>reases the chance of root rots so use warm water or at least room temperature water when watering. Avoid allowing 'the potted plant to stand more than a few minutes in water. The root system of the plant needs oxygen and roots in standing water will drown . So enjoy your gift of a plant by remembering to give it sufficient light, keep temperatures high enough for the particular plant specie and use sufficient warm water without drowning the plant's root system. ••• PageD2 Sunday, ~mber 14, 2008 Oh.io Fair schedule available REYNOLDSBURG Ohioans can start planning visits to fairs for the 2009 season as the Ohio Department of Agriculture has released the official dates for Ohio's 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio Stare Fair. The Paulding County Fair will kick off the 2009 fairs on. June 16, and the season will conclude Oct. 17 with the Fairfield County Fair. The complete. 2009 schedule is posted on the depart- ment's Web site at www.agri.ohio .gov in the "Newsroom" section. In addition to setting and approving the dates for the independent and county fairs, the department is also responsible for helping to COLUMBUS - Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) recently honored Cynthia Hollingshead for her years of service to the organization and for her· commitment to agriculture in the state. Hollingshead was pre- · sented · with OFBF's Distinguished Service Aw;trd during the organization 's 90th annual meeting Dec . 3-5 in Columbus. A native of Vinton County, Hollingshead began her career.with ·Ohio Farm Bureau in 1970 in the Member Services department and also served as an executive assistant in the Information and Education department. In 1981 , she began her current role as executive secretary. Hollingshead and her husband, James, live in Groveport, where they are members of. Groveport Presbyterian Church. She is a founding member of the Groveport Heritage Society and has spent 18 years on the city's planning and zoning committee. She has chaired the Groveport Charter Commission and is a founding board member of the Parker Morrow House, an assisted living residence for seniors. After 38 years of service to the Ohio Farm Bureau, Hollingshead will retire in April. "Cindy has served Ohio Farm Bureau with the utmost professionalism and USDA issues request for checkoff referendum assure the safety of fair amusement rides , for monitoring livestock shows to help assure honest competition, and for coordinating animal health efforts with designated local veterinarians . Cows-Steady Feeder CattleSteady/Higher Back To The Farm: Fed Cattle Upcoming specials: ·. NATION • WORLD Sunday, December 14, 2008 US team meets Iraqis over Blackwater shooting Bv OASSIM AaouL.ZAHRA ai-Awadi, then went into a meeting with relatives of those killed and survivol'.l. BAGHDAD - American 'The aim of our visit is to prosecutors met with lmqis in meet the families of the vicBaghdad on Saturday to dis- tims and explain the charges cuss the case against the that have been filed in the Blac kwater Worldwide United States and to make ' guards indicted in the fatal ourselves available to any Septem!Jcr 2007 shooting in questions they might have," the ctty s Ntsoor Square . U.S. prosecutor Kenneth Fi ve Blackwater guards Kohl told rep011ers at the were indicted this week on police headquarters in manslaughter and other Baghdad. charges for their roles in the He outlined the charges shooting . I hat left 17 Iraqi against the Blackwater guards civilians dead. A sixth guard in ·a straightforward statement rea.:;hed a plea deal with pros- and refused to take questions 'ecutors to avoid a mandatory afterward. 30-year ,pnson sentence : · The v1s1t underscored TI1~ U.S. team held talks intense American efforts to with Iraq 's National Police show the Iraq is that the ca~e is commander Lt. Gen. Hussein being taken seriously by the ASSOCIATED PRESS WAITER U.S.judicial system afterfiar· tier calls for those responsible to face Iraqi justice. The. Sept. 16, 2007 shooting of Iraqi civilians in heavy traffic at the central traffic circle sparked international condemnation, launched U.S. congressional hearings and inspired anti-American insurgent propaganda. The incident also became a flashpoint for Iraqis long angered over what they perceived as heavy-handed behavior by private security contractors, who enjoyed blanket immunity. A new U.SAraqi security pact that takes effect on Jan. I lifts security guard immunity. although it will be retained for on-duty American troops and . contractors working with them. Victims of the shooting are demanding financial compen· sation as well as punishment for the shooters. · "My husband was looking for a job at the square that day. When he reached the square , the security membel'.l killed him ,"· said Milad Khalil . whose husband Odai lsmael was killed in the incident. "My two girls need money to cover the· elementary school expenses." Adel Jabr, who was wounded at Nisoor Square, said he wants punishment for the· guards and compensation for his suffering. · "I have undergone se.veral surgeries including skin grafts ;· he said. "I am spending most of time lying in bed. I have a family to feed, but I cannot work. We want to be treated the same way that U.S. citizens are treated ." Younis Khudhair Abbas. whose uncle and cousin were killed at the ,square. said family members were told not to discuss details of the meeting because their comments that might be used by the defense. "I'm comfortable about the process of the. trial in America,'' Abbas said . "We asked to be sent to America to attend the trial. We also asked forcompensation.Aftermeet, ing with tne prosecutol'.l, we became more hopeful of good results and we got the feeling that the American admin.istra- tion is honest." But Wisam Rahim . who also attended the meeting , said he wanted to see the guards executed . "I took a co'er and saw a woman trying to help her fatally wounded son and hus-· band.'' he said. ''Blackwater vehicles and he Iicopters were f~ring at us. I demand that these guards be executed. We want to see justice done.'' Witnesses and an Iraqi investigation said the shooting on Nisoor Square was unprovoked , but BI<JFk:watet - the largest U.S . security contractor in Iraq - ha~ said the guards were acting in selfdefense after they · were ambushed ' Offices that help the Bottom drops out of recycling industry jobless also hiring them . Bv P.J. DtCKERSCHEto BY JAMES HANNAH out her personal phone number to some of her customers. "Jt1st call me. and we'll talk DAYTON - It seemed through the tough day," she like an eternity - nine tells them. . months spent applying for During one busy day, a job more than 30 jobs a week, seeker was irate , complaining . em ising job fairs and search- that he has had to fight for ing the Web into the wee beneftts to which he is entihours. tled. A woman said she cried Lisa Lopez . a mother of all the way to the center three laid off from her long- because she felt lost and didtime job as an account execu- n't know what to do. tive at .a Florida bank , fi_nally Dwuan Lee. 32. of Dayton , heard the words, "We're hir- has been out of work seven ing.'' What she didn't expect months - since business for was who delivered the news: his heating and ~ooling operathe unemployment depart- tion tailed off - and has been ment. to the.agency four times. The "I paused just tq make sure workers do all they can to I heard him correctly," the 39- help, but he remains jobless. year-old Lopez said. "It's not them: it's the State agencies that distrib- employers," Lee said . ute unemployment benefits Centers run by the state · and try to match the laid-off' employment department in ·with an ever-shrinking work Oregon are fielding about ·pool are doing some hiring of 4,(XXJ calls a day from people their own. They increased with questions about ·:ncm· overtime, expanded hours and ployment compeL,ation. . ' added telephone lines and Oregon received 78,404 calls computer tenninals to try to at its three call centel'.l in · keep up with a suddenly soar- November. up from 56,909 in ing demand for jobs as busi- August. nesses cut costs to cope with "When the phones lines fill . sagging sales. up,. it's all hands on deck. ! "It's been bad real fast,'' Everybody · jumps on the . said Tom Fuller, spokesman phone,'' Fuller said .."Stress , for Oregon 's employment level is high." .. department.' "We've seen a The department just hired doubling of the number of 43 work en; and will soon add · people coming into our 20 more at its call centers, offices looking for work.'' bringing total employment With her benefits running there to 307. . out, a stressed-out Lopez Pennsylvania added 153 , called the Agency _ for workers and plans to begin .. Workforce Innovation ·which processes unemploy- hiring 286 more in midDecember. bringing the total ment claims in Florida. She to 439: Arizona hired 78 · has an autistic son and was · 'worried about losing her. workers to process claims, 'home . Her voice began to · with 45 more hires planned ·crack as she told the worker for January. ·· how long she'd been looking . David Smith. spokesman for the Pennsylvania . for work. Department of Labor & ''If you don't mind working . Saturdays," he told her, Industry. said .claims are up nearly 30 percent over last ~ .~ ·we're hiring.'' Lopez is mnong the lucky year, and the federal govemment recently extended emer· ones. " Employers sla~hed 533,000 gency unemployment bene' jobs in November - the most tits from 13 weeks to 20 · · in 34 years ....:. sending the weeks in Pennsylvania for 'unemployment rate \O a 1.5- those who had exhausted their · year high of 6.7 percent. state beneftts. · ·It's good that employment About 1.9 million people have lost jobs in the past year; offices are hiring, but that's with two-thirds of those com- ·only a drop in the bucket when compared with the , ing in the past three months. In Arizona, unemployment numlier of jobless Americans, claims have more than dou- said Lany Waldman, senior bled over the past year. In the economist with the University week ending Nov. 22. florida of New Mexico's Bureau of received more than three Business and Economic times the number of claims it Research. "It's kind of like a silver lintallied for the same week in ing 'to the whole thing, but I 2007. imagine there would be can't The jobless mte in Ohio, a whole lor of jobs there," hard Jut by the decline in automaking and other . manu- Waldman said. In many cases, agencies ' facturing jobs, has been runhire temporary workel'.l. If the .. : ning more than half of a per: centage point higher than the workload eases up, the employees could find themnational rate . . . The unemployed stream selves Out of work again. The Dayton center expects : ·into The Job Center in > Dayton. The four workel'.l · to see 12,000 new job seekers behind the counter reg1ster this year, up from 9JOO in . them direct them to a bank of 2007 . Employees started · . ; computers '-- often all in use working ove11ime and 12 ;, by people searching for jobs more computer terminals for . ·on Iine - and serve as coun- job hunting were just : selors as wailing telephones installed. Florida's agency added 345 new telephone :' also demand attention. . : . The clientele ha~ changed lines. expanded weekday ': 'from regulars looking for bet- hours and opened its office on .· ter jobs to first-timers who Saturdays, with some workers : have sudden!~ lost career coming in on Sundays to . jops, sa1d Qumdella Lynch, process claims. Lopez screamed for joy : who has worked there for when she heard the Florida ': :three years. agency was hiring. triggering "Now what we have are :: people who have ~ver ,\Jeen a wild celebration by her fam. : unemployed m the1r life , she ily. ' said. "TI~ey don't understand, · "Yea! Th~t means we'll have Christmas," her IS-year::They 're scared to death.." :- Lynch now takes to giving old son said . ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER to a code) on a food product is a date stamped on the package of ~a product to help the store management determine how long to display the product for sale. It is a quality date, not a safety date . "Open Dating" is found primarily on perishable foods sue~ as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. If a calendar date 1s used, it must ~xpress both the month and day of. the month (and the year, in the case of shelf-stable and frozen products). If a calendar date is shown, immediately adjacent to the date must be a phrase explaining the meaning of that date such as "sell by" or "use before ." A "sell-by" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before the date expires. A "use-by" date is the last date recommended for the . use of the product while at peak quality. In both cases. the date has been .determined by the food processor. There is no uniform or universally accept~d system used for "Open Dating" of food in the United States . . Although dating of some foods is required ' by more than 20 states, there are areas of the country where much · of the food supply has almost no dating. Q. What should you do if .• you flpd poultry that is frozen, but labeled "fresh"? A. You can call the http://wwy; .fsis .usda.gov/F ood_Safety_Education/usd a_meat_&_poultry _hotline/index .asp USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline and file a complaint. ,Source: USDA Food Safety . and )nspection Service, . . www .fsts .usda.gov/Fact_Sheets' ,' , ' · · ... . ' LIVESTO'CK REPORT . ' Poultry.Preparation: the label.says 'fresh' Are you interested in improving your beef, sheep and Q. What are the labeling duce. Bv JOHN NESam goat production capability? ·SANITARIAN IN TAAININ(l requirements for frozen, At home, immediately Plan to attend two livestock schools being·held in Athens raw poultry? place'fresh raw poultry in a County this coming year. A Small Ruminant Production Gallia County Health A. Raw poultry held at a refrigerator that maintains School (sheep and goats) will be held every Tuesday ni~ht Department of 0 °F or temperature 40 °F or below and use it from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 27 and continumg "I am shopping for a below must be labeled with within l to 2 days, or freeze through Feb. 24 at the Ohio State University Extension fresh turkey because I do a "keep . frozen" handling the poultry at 0 •f or below. office for Athens County located at 280 W. Union St. not want the hassle of statement. Frozen poultry will be safe Topics being discussed include breeding selection, mar- defrosting a frozen one. Q, What does the "fresh" indefinitely. For best qualiketing, carcass evaluation. production practices and match- When should I buy it and rule · m ean to consumers? ty, use frozen, raw whole ing the animal to the property. Beef producers will have a how dol know if it is fresh? A. For consumers, poultry within I year, poulseparate opportunit~ to attend classes on Thursdays for a What does 'fresh' on the "fresh" means whole pout- try parts within 9 months; four week class entitled "Beef Production School" starting label really mean?'' , tty and cuts have never and giblets within 4 on Feb. 5 through Feb. 26. This night class will be held at Prior to 1997' eoultrr, been below 26 •F. This is months. Alexander High School in Albany from 6 to 9:30 p.m .. could be sold as 'fresh' consistent with consumer · Poultry may be frozen in This program will cover Beef Busjness R.ealities, Cow even if it was frozen "as Herd Profitability, Beef Heifer Development, Feeder Calf solid as a block of ice." expectations of "fresh" its original packaging or Marketing, Working with Feeder Calf Marketing Alliances, However, consumer con- poultry, i..e., not hard to the repackaged . If you are and Trends, Habits and Winds of Change in the industry. cerns about "rock" frozen touch or frozen solid. Fresh freezing poultry longer than The program is sponsored · by Ohio Cattlemen's poultry being sold as poultry should always bear 2 months, you should· wrap a "keep refrigerated" state- the porous store plastic Association, Ohio State University Extension and the "fresh" led USDA to ment. packages with airtight Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development reconsider the term "fresh" heavy-duty foil, freezer Q. Is there an increased Foundation. Registration is required. as it applies to raw whole microbiological safety risk plastic wrap or freezer For further information, contact our office at 992-6696 or poultry and cuts of poultry. associated with raw poultry bags, or freezer· paper. Use on the intemet www.meigs.osu.edu. Furthermore, national that is maintained at 26 °F? freezer packaging materials (Hal Kneen is the Meigs (ounty ·Agriculture, Natural press coverage and testiA. No. The National or airtight freezer. containResources. Community Development Educator, Ohio State monies at public hearin~s ·Advisory Committee on the ers to repackage familyUniversity Extension.) indicated strong interest m Microbiological Criteria for sized packages into smaller the term "fresh" being re- Foods, as well as several units. defined. scientific org·anizations, Proper wrapping prevents After lengthy hearingS) agreed that there is no "freezer burn" (drying of surveys and reviews of sci- increased microbiological the surface that appears as ence-based information; risk associated with raw grayish brown leathery USDA published a "fresh" produCt maintained at 40 °F spots on the surface of the poultry). It is caused by air COLUMBUS The U.S. Department of labeling rule that went into or below. in December 1997. effect Q. How should, conreaching the surface of the Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing ·Service Today, the definition of (AMS) announced that it is conducting a Request for "fresh" is intended to meet sumers handle fresh or food. You may cut freezerReferendum among eligible producers and importers of the expectations of con- frozen raw poultry prod- . bumeq portions away either before or after cooking the hogs, pigs, pork, and pork products to determine if they sumers buying poultry. ucts? A. Fresh or frozen raw poultry. Heavily freezerwant a referendum. on the Pork Promotion, Research, Below are questions 'and poultry will remain safe bumed products may have and Consumer Information Order, commonly known as answers abQut ihe ·"fresh" wiih · proper handling and to be discarded because the Pork Checkoff Program. Participation is voluntary, labeling rule and the terms . storage. '· ·they might be too dry or . and only individuals who desire a referendum on the "fresh" and "frozen." Fresh, raw poultry is kept tasteless. Pork Checkoff Program should participate. Q. Why is 26. ~F the low- cold during distribution to . Q. What is the difference USDA will only condu.ct a referendum on the order if .est . temperature at which retail stores to prevent the in quality between . fresh at least 15 percent of the total number of eligible pork poultry remains fresh? growth of harmful .bacteria and frozen poultry? producers and importers request a referendum. If neces- · A. Below 26 °F, raw and to increase its shelf A. Both fresh and frozen sary. the referendum will be conducted within one year poultry products become life. It should be selected poul.try are inspected by' after the results of the Request for Referendum are. firm to tbe touch becl)use from a refrigerated. cooler USDA's Food Safety .and announced. If results of the Request for Referendum much of the free water is which maintains a tempera- Inspection Service. The indicate that a referendum is not supported, a referen- changing to ice. At 26 •F, ture of below 40 op and quality is the same. It is dum would not be conducted. the product surface is still above 26 °F. Select fresh personal preference that The Request for Referendum on the Pork Checkoff . pliable and yields to the poultry just before check- determines whether you Program will be held Dec. 8, 2008 through Jan. 2, 2009. thumb when pressed. Most mg out at the store register. purchase fresh or frozen Producers and importers who were engaged in pork pro- consumers consider a prod- Put packages in disposable poultry. duction or in the importation of hogs, pigs, pork, or uct to be fresh, as opposed plastic bags (if available) to Q, What does the date on pork products between Jan. I , 2007, and Dec. 31, 2007, to frozen, when it is pliable coQtain any leakage 'that the package mean?. and were at least '18 years of age on or before Dec. 3!, or when it is not hard to the cq_~1d crt;~ss-contaniin~t.e ,•• "Open .D~ting" (use of 2007, are eligible to participate. • touch. coo~ed foOds or fresh pro- a calendar date •as opposed For producers, the Request for Referendum will be conducted at the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices where their administrative farm records ·are maintained. For producers not participating in FSA programs, the opportunity to participate will be provided at the county FSA office where the person owns or · rents land. Eligible producers may obtain the Form, LS- . GALLIPOLIS For more information, 54-I: Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer $76; Heifers, $72-$75. Inc. United Producers Information Request for Referendum from those offices call DeWayne .at (740) from either in person , by mail or by facsimile. Forms may market · report 339-0241 or Stacy at also be obtained on the AMS website at : Gallipolis for sales con'http:/fwww.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketingPrograms, and ducted · on Wednesday, then click on, "Pork Request for Referendum Dec. 10, 2008. )Veli-Mu' scled/Flesh~:d, Information" link and lastly click on "Form LS-54-1" $38-$44. . . link . Note , Form LS-54- 1 will only be available on the Medium/Lean, $33-$37. · AMS website between the dates of Dec. 8. 2008 through Thin/Light, $10-$32. Jan . 2, 2009. Bulls, $45-$62. In order to vote, Form LS-54-1 and supporting docu' 275-415 Jbs., 'Steers, mentation, where applicable. such as a sales receipt, veterinary bill, feed bill, copies of grower contracts, $70-$111, Heifers, $60cancelled check or proof of payment must be returned $91; 425-525 lbs., Steers, ' in person, by mail, or by facstmile to the approp~iute $70-$90, Heifers, $60county FSA office by the close of business Jan. 2, 2009. $84; 5.50-625 lbs., Steers,. Cow/Calf Pairs, $200Form LS-54-1 and supporting documentation returned $10-$87, Heifers, $60- $725; Bred Cows, $210by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight on $70; 650-725 lbs., Steers, $710; Baby Calves; $7.50$70-$80, Heifers, $60- $15; GRitS, $~9-$H2; .Jan. 2, 2009, and received by Jan. 9, 2009 . The order is a~thorized by the Pork Promotion, $68; 750-850 lbs., Steers, Lambs_, $54-$91; Hogs, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985', part $70-$77, Heifers, $60- $49.75-$59' ' of the 1985 Farm Bill. The program became effective on $66. SeJ?t . .5, 1986, and assessments began Nov. I, 1986. Th1s program is designed to strengthen the position of pork and pork products in the marketplace. For more information, contact Kenneth R. Payne, (Second W!!dnesday of chief, Marketing Programs Branch, Room 2628-S; the month) Ohio approved feeder Livestock and Seed Program, AMS, USDA; Stop 0251; sale on Wednesday, Dec. /400 Independence Ave., SW; Washington, D.C. 20250Choice - Steers, $77- 17,10 a.m. 0251; by calling (202) 720-11/5; faxing (202) 720- $82; Heifers, $75-$80. No sales on Dec. 24 and 1125; or email at Kenneth.Payne@usda.gov. Select Steers, $72- 31. ' : iunba~ ltme~ -ienttntl PageD3 (304) 634-0224. Visit the website at www.uproducers.com. . ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER While tew across the coun- try a~pear to be taking such drastiC measures as CHARLESTON - Norm Streenstra, the recycling marSteenstra's budgeting worries ket has gotten so bad that mount with each new load of haulers in Oregon and cardboard, aluminum cans Nevada who were once paid and plastics jugs dumped at for recyclables are•now getWest Virginia ·s largest county tins nothing or in some cases recycling center. are having to pay to .unload Faced with a dramatic their wares. slump in the recycling inarIn Washington state, what ket, the director of the · was once a multimillion-dolKanawha County Solid Waste Jar revenue source for the city Authority has cut 20 of his 24 of Seattle may become a liaemployees' work week to bility next year as the city four days from five, shuttered may have to start paying comsix of the authority's drop-off panies to take their materials. stations and .is urging resiSome in the business are dents to hoard their recy- describing the downturn as clables after informing the worst and fastest ever. municipalities with curbside "It's never gone from so recycling programs .that the good to so bad so fast,'' said center will accept only paper Marty Davis. president of until further notice. Midland Davis Corp. in "The market is just not Pekin, Ill., who has been in there anymore," Steenstra the recycling business since said. 1975. Just months after riding an The turnaround caught incredible high. the recycling everyone off guard, said market has tanked almost in Steven Kowalsky, president lockstep with the global eco- of Empire Recycling in Utica, nomic meltdown. As con- N.Y. somer demand for autos, "Nobody saw it coming. appliances and new homes Absolutely nobody," dropped,.so .did the steel and Kowalsky said. "Even the ·pulp mills' demand for scrap, biggest players didn't see it paper and other recyclables. coming." • Cardboard that sold for At the height of the market about $135 a ton m just months ago, customers September is now going for . lined the · street outside $35 a ton. Plastic bottles have Kowalsky's business, hoping fallen from 25 cents to 2 cents to hawk scrap to pay rising a pound. Aluminum cans food and fuel costs. dropped nearly half to about "That's not happening any40 cents a pound, and scrap more." he said. metal tumbled from $525 a The Kanawha County gross ton to.about $100. authority, whicli sells donated It's getting more difficult to recyclables from residents find buyers in some markets, and municipalities, sells about Streenstra said . 7,500 tons of paper, plastic and aluminum a ·year, Steenstra said. Ted Armbrecht lll , managing partner of The Wine Shop at Capital Market 111 Charleston, says it won't be a problem piling up his recyclables at home . but he doesn't have that luxury with his wine business. which uses a lot of cardboard boxes. "We ·n hold onto it as long as we can, but once it reaches a tipping point. the only other place it's going to go is the dumpster," he said. Trey Granger. spokesman for Earth9 1I, a national environmental resource group, said the public's interest in recycling should be able to weather the downtum in an industry that has been growing for more than 30 years and has always been cyclical. "Obviously times are tough," Granger said. "I wouldn't worry more about this more than any other aspect of the economic downtum we're facing." Last year, Americans generated about 254 million tons of trash, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They recycled about 150 million tons of material - roughly 80 million of that in iron and steel - supporting an industry that employs about 85,000 with $70 billion in sales, said Bob Garino, director of commodities at the ·Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based trade association that represents more than 1.600 companies worldwide. Most recyclables are shipped to Asian countries that use the material to make products that are shipped backed to the United States to be >t)ld. But the market shift is now jeopardizing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of longterm contracts for scrap metal as some companies that signed when prices were high are trying to cancel or postpone delive1ies to take advan- · tage of the cheaper spot market. Gmino said. Davis, of Midland Davis Corp . in Illinois, said he hopes to wait out the market and may rent warehouse space I<Jstore his more perishable recyclables. like paper. until he can find buyers. He has some' room to stockpile cans ·and plastics because in July, when prices were high, he unloaded more material than during any month in the past I0 years. ''It's going to be bleak for a while ," he said. "We can just make our piles taller. and hopefully· by spring, things will be a little better." Whether that will come as early as spring is debatable. "I don't know if we are at the bottom yet, bouncing along the bottom or we ~ave new lows to achieve," Garino said. The market's not 'likely to bounce back until the economy improves. Kowalsky estimates it could be several years. ''It's just time to pull in your homs and maintain what you .have and try to survive until . 2010," he said. More owners appeal property value; get tax break Bv JoE MtLtCtA ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER . CLEVELAND - A growing number of homeowners are trying ·to make falling ·property values work for them by asking the government for a tax break. Some are winning · cuts worth 'hundreds of dollars in taxes that traditionally help pay for everything from law enforcement to road crews in a city or countY. Nationwide, home values are falling because of deeply discounted foreclosures, harder-to-get mortgages , and an economy in shambles. Faced ·with property tax bills that still reflect heady prices of the boom years, more homeowners are learning about the appeals process. The obscure m1d once rare · process of apJ?Caling property taxes usually mvolves no fees .and no need to hire an attorney or an appraiser.. The number of appeals for the 2007 tax year went up anywhere from I0 percent in Collier County, Fla .. to almost 90 percent in Clark County, Nev. "Because of the mm'ket atld so .forth and people are frustrated ... It's tough right now," said Abe Skinner, Collier County's property appraiser. It's too soon to know how much tax money local governments might lose. Property tax rates are strUctured to protect the govemment against steep declines or increases in value. The median sales price in Chicago was down nearly 10 percent . in October from a year ago, and property value challenges have more than doubled in Cook County, Ill., from about 127,000 in 2005 to about 277,000 Ialit year. "They're willing to pay their fair share, but they don't wm1t to pay more than their fair share,'' said Joseph Berrios. one of three commissioners on the Cook County Board of Review. Berrios said his staff will put in a lot of overtime to keep up with demand. Any property .owner who thinks the government has placed an unfair value on a piece of land has the right to challenge that decision. What's brought wider attention to this right are skidding property values. especially in markets plagued by foreclosures. "More and more people are becoming aware of the process that's always been there ... and (are) taking advantage of it," said Robert Chambers, director of Cuyahoga County Board of Revision in Cleveland. The process varies from county to county. But a typical example is the appeal tiled by Scott Laney. who bought a brick bungalow in June 2007 in suburban Cleveland that ·Was approaching foreclosure. He p;ud $99,000 and later discovered the county valued the North Olmsted property at $141,300. Laney' filed an appeal in late February With the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision. Laney had to wait nearl y six months for a decision . but he won his case. and the value of his property was reduced to $99 ,000 . ' " "I was ecstatic. I was glad Schools receive about 65 to see the little man beat the percent of property taxes in government," he said . Ohio. Rokakis said .it's too Laney expects to save · as early to say how much tax much 'as $400 a year. money will be 'lost. The counalthough the property is back ty will have a better indication on the market with a in 2009 when the auditor's "REDUCED" sign in the office updates the values -,- · front .yard. His only expenses• done every three years - of were sending the complaint to all properti~s in the county. the board by certitied mail ln. the .L.3s Vegas . market. m1d traveling to a he:uing to both the number of appeals state his case. and the percentage or proper"The process is fairly easy. ty owners receiving reducespecially in these tough eco- tions are up. There were 1370 nomic times. a great way to save some money," said appeals filed with the Clark Laney. a middle school read- County Assessor's Office in ing teacher. . fiscal year 2008-09 compared Cuyahoga County with 725 the year before. This Treasurer Jim Rokakis, who year. 57 percent won a reducchairs the board of revision. tion compared with 49 persaid that in a stable suburban cent the"prior year. market an owner usually The numbers include a mix needs to prove at a heming of residential and commercial why the property is worth properties with an increase 111 less. residential appeals this year. But if someone on a street Monty VanderMay, who with I0 boarded-up homes has challenged property vatuchallenges the value. the ations in Nevada and four owner might not even need a other states. said a homeown· hearing to get a reduction . er typically needs to gather "It's not worth $80 ,000 infmmation on the value of 1mymore. it's pretty easy.'' he other homes in the neighbor· said. hood and recent sales in the The board received 7,780 area. COillplaints from homeowners u10ugh he's a lawyer himin tax year 2007 - the most self. he said it's not wm1h hirthis decade - and could sur- ing an attorney considering pass that figure this year in a · the amount of money to be county that was one of the saved. He added that 'in early victims of the foreclosure crisis. today's market. winning a Although there's no data lower valuation isn't as diffittacking the trend nationally, cult as it was when real estate the lower property valuations was booming. ultimately will cost local gov- , "If you've got a $250.000 emments in the form of lower home and save $500 on taxes. tax receipts, said Robert Van you 've done well." Order. an associate professor VanderMay said. "If you hire of finmJCe and real estate at an attomey, it's going to cost the University of Michigan. more than $500." �' iunba,lim~·ienttntl DOWN ON THE FARM 2009~ Keep holiday plants healthy EXTENSION CORNER Bv HAL KNEEN Are you prepared to .care for your holiday flowers you receive or buy? Poinsettias, Christmas cactus, amaryllis and cyclamen are the traditional holiday potted plants. Many holiday plant recipients call the Extension office to inquire why their plants did not survive well under their care. Three· factors affect their lasting ·beauty: light, heat, and water. Remember that all three are necessary for the live plant's survivability. Plants need a minimum of 8 to 10 hours of light each day to allow it to photosynthesize plant nutrients to replenish the food it requires to breathe and grow. · For decoration purposes, a.potted plant can be placed in low light conditions. However, once the gathering is over. place the potted plant into a sunny or well lit. area. Use a south, east or west · window or florescent lamps about . twelve inches away from the plant leaves. Poinsettias are trD,Jical plants needing night temperatures of sixty five degrees Fahrenheit and days near the low seventies...Christmas cactus , cyclamen and amaryllis will survive lower night temperatures into the mid-fifties however watch soil moisture . Water is the third important variable to successful survival of potted holiday plants. Less water in most cases is best. Cool soil and air temperatures in>reases the chance of root rots so use warm water or at least room temperature water when watering. Avoid allowing 'the potted plant to stand more than a few minutes in water. The root system of the plant needs oxygen and roots in standing water will drown . So enjoy your gift of a plant by remembering to give it sufficient light, keep temperatures high enough for the particular plant specie and use sufficient warm water without drowning the plant's root system. ••• PageD2 Sunday, ~mber 14, 2008 Oh.io Fair schedule available REYNOLDSBURG Ohioans can start planning visits to fairs for the 2009 season as the Ohio Department of Agriculture has released the official dates for Ohio's 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio Stare Fair. The Paulding County Fair will kick off the 2009 fairs on. June 16, and the season will conclude Oct. 17 with the Fairfield County Fair. The complete. 2009 schedule is posted on the depart- ment's Web site at www.agri.ohio .gov in the "Newsroom" section. In addition to setting and approving the dates for the independent and county fairs, the department is also responsible for helping to COLUMBUS - Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) recently honored Cynthia Hollingshead for her years of service to the organization and for her· commitment to agriculture in the state. Hollingshead was pre- · sented · with OFBF's Distinguished Service Aw;trd during the organization 's 90th annual meeting Dec . 3-5 in Columbus. A native of Vinton County, Hollingshead began her career.with ·Ohio Farm Bureau in 1970 in the Member Services department and also served as an executive assistant in the Information and Education department. In 1981 , she began her current role as executive secretary. Hollingshead and her husband, James, live in Groveport, where they are members of. Groveport Presbyterian Church. She is a founding member of the Groveport Heritage Society and has spent 18 years on the city's planning and zoning committee. She has chaired the Groveport Charter Commission and is a founding board member of the Parker Morrow House, an assisted living residence for seniors. After 38 years of service to the Ohio Farm Bureau, Hollingshead will retire in April. "Cindy has served Ohio Farm Bureau with the utmost professionalism and USDA issues request for checkoff referendum assure the safety of fair amusement rides , for monitoring livestock shows to help assure honest competition, and for coordinating animal health efforts with designated local veterinarians . Cows-Steady Feeder CattleSteady/Higher Back To The Farm: Fed Cattle Upcoming specials: ·. NATION • WORLD Sunday, December 14, 2008 US team meets Iraqis over Blackwater shooting Bv OASSIM AaouL.ZAHRA ai-Awadi, then went into a meeting with relatives of those killed and survivol'.l. BAGHDAD - American 'The aim of our visit is to prosecutors met with lmqis in meet the families of the vicBaghdad on Saturday to dis- tims and explain the charges cuss the case against the that have been filed in the Blac kwater Worldwide United States and to make ' guards indicted in the fatal ourselves available to any Septem!Jcr 2007 shooting in questions they might have," the ctty s Ntsoor Square . U.S. prosecutor Kenneth Fi ve Blackwater guards Kohl told rep011ers at the were indicted this week on police headquarters in manslaughter and other Baghdad. charges for their roles in the He outlined the charges shooting . I hat left 17 Iraqi against the Blackwater guards civilians dead. A sixth guard in ·a straightforward statement rea.:;hed a plea deal with pros- and refused to take questions 'ecutors to avoid a mandatory afterward. 30-year ,pnson sentence : · The v1s1t underscored TI1~ U.S. team held talks intense American efforts to with Iraq 's National Police show the Iraq is that the ca~e is commander Lt. Gen. Hussein being taken seriously by the ASSOCIATED PRESS WAITER U.S.judicial system afterfiar· tier calls for those responsible to face Iraqi justice. The. Sept. 16, 2007 shooting of Iraqi civilians in heavy traffic at the central traffic circle sparked international condemnation, launched U.S. congressional hearings and inspired anti-American insurgent propaganda. The incident also became a flashpoint for Iraqis long angered over what they perceived as heavy-handed behavior by private security contractors, who enjoyed blanket immunity. A new U.SAraqi security pact that takes effect on Jan. I lifts security guard immunity. although it will be retained for on-duty American troops and . contractors working with them. Victims of the shooting are demanding financial compen· sation as well as punishment for the shooters. · "My husband was looking for a job at the square that day. When he reached the square , the security membel'.l killed him ,"· said Milad Khalil . whose husband Odai lsmael was killed in the incident. "My two girls need money to cover the· elementary school expenses." Adel Jabr, who was wounded at Nisoor Square, said he wants punishment for the· guards and compensation for his suffering. · "I have undergone se.veral surgeries including skin grafts ;· he said. "I am spending most of time lying in bed. I have a family to feed, but I cannot work. We want to be treated the same way that U.S. citizens are treated ." Younis Khudhair Abbas. whose uncle and cousin were killed at the ,square. said family members were told not to discuss details of the meeting because their comments that might be used by the defense. "I'm comfortable about the process of the. trial in America,'' Abbas said . "We asked to be sent to America to attend the trial. We also asked forcompensation.Aftermeet, ing with tne prosecutol'.l, we became more hopeful of good results and we got the feeling that the American admin.istra- tion is honest." But Wisam Rahim . who also attended the meeting , said he wanted to see the guards executed . "I took a co'er and saw a woman trying to help her fatally wounded son and hus-· band.'' he said. ''Blackwater vehicles and he Iicopters were f~ring at us. I demand that these guards be executed. We want to see justice done.'' Witnesses and an Iraqi investigation said the shooting on Nisoor Square was unprovoked , but BI<JFk:watet - the largest U.S . security contractor in Iraq - ha~ said the guards were acting in selfdefense after they · were ambushed ' Offices that help the Bottom drops out of recycling industry jobless also hiring them . Bv P.J. DtCKERSCHEto BY JAMES HANNAH out her personal phone number to some of her customers. "Jt1st call me. and we'll talk DAYTON - It seemed through the tough day," she like an eternity - nine tells them. . months spent applying for During one busy day, a job more than 30 jobs a week, seeker was irate , complaining . em ising job fairs and search- that he has had to fight for ing the Web into the wee beneftts to which he is entihours. tled. A woman said she cried Lisa Lopez . a mother of all the way to the center three laid off from her long- because she felt lost and didtime job as an account execu- n't know what to do. tive at .a Florida bank , fi_nally Dwuan Lee. 32. of Dayton , heard the words, "We're hir- has been out of work seven ing.'' What she didn't expect months - since business for was who delivered the news: his heating and ~ooling operathe unemployment depart- tion tailed off - and has been ment. to the.agency four times. The "I paused just tq make sure workers do all they can to I heard him correctly," the 39- help, but he remains jobless. year-old Lopez said. "It's not them: it's the State agencies that distrib- employers," Lee said . ute unemployment benefits Centers run by the state · and try to match the laid-off' employment department in ·with an ever-shrinking work Oregon are fielding about ·pool are doing some hiring of 4,(XXJ calls a day from people their own. They increased with questions about ·:ncm· overtime, expanded hours and ployment compeL,ation. . ' added telephone lines and Oregon received 78,404 calls computer tenninals to try to at its three call centel'.l in · keep up with a suddenly soar- November. up from 56,909 in ing demand for jobs as busi- August. nesses cut costs to cope with "When the phones lines fill . sagging sales. up,. it's all hands on deck. ! "It's been bad real fast,'' Everybody · jumps on the . said Tom Fuller, spokesman phone,'' Fuller said .."Stress , for Oregon 's employment level is high." .. department.' "We've seen a The department just hired doubling of the number of 43 work en; and will soon add · people coming into our 20 more at its call centers, offices looking for work.'' bringing total employment With her benefits running there to 307. . out, a stressed-out Lopez Pennsylvania added 153 , called the Agency _ for workers and plans to begin .. Workforce Innovation ·which processes unemploy- hiring 286 more in midDecember. bringing the total ment claims in Florida. She to 439: Arizona hired 78 · has an autistic son and was · 'worried about losing her. workers to process claims, 'home . Her voice began to · with 45 more hires planned ·crack as she told the worker for January. ·· how long she'd been looking . David Smith. spokesman for the Pennsylvania . for work. Department of Labor & ''If you don't mind working . Saturdays," he told her, Industry. said .claims are up nearly 30 percent over last ~ .~ ·we're hiring.'' Lopez is mnong the lucky year, and the federal govemment recently extended emer· ones. " Employers sla~hed 533,000 gency unemployment bene' jobs in November - the most tits from 13 weeks to 20 · · in 34 years ....:. sending the weeks in Pennsylvania for 'unemployment rate \O a 1.5- those who had exhausted their · year high of 6.7 percent. state beneftts. · ·It's good that employment About 1.9 million people have lost jobs in the past year; offices are hiring, but that's with two-thirds of those com- ·only a drop in the bucket when compared with the , ing in the past three months. In Arizona, unemployment numlier of jobless Americans, claims have more than dou- said Lany Waldman, senior bled over the past year. In the economist with the University week ending Nov. 22. florida of New Mexico's Bureau of received more than three Business and Economic times the number of claims it Research. "It's kind of like a silver lintallied for the same week in ing 'to the whole thing, but I 2007. imagine there would be can't The jobless mte in Ohio, a whole lor of jobs there," hard Jut by the decline in automaking and other . manu- Waldman said. In many cases, agencies ' facturing jobs, has been runhire temporary workel'.l. If the .. : ning more than half of a per: centage point higher than the workload eases up, the employees could find themnational rate . . . The unemployed stream selves Out of work again. The Dayton center expects : ·into The Job Center in > Dayton. The four workel'.l · to see 12,000 new job seekers behind the counter reg1ster this year, up from 9JOO in . them direct them to a bank of 2007 . Employees started · . ; computers '-- often all in use working ove11ime and 12 ;, by people searching for jobs more computer terminals for . ·on Iine - and serve as coun- job hunting were just : selors as wailing telephones installed. Florida's agency added 345 new telephone :' also demand attention. . : . The clientele ha~ changed lines. expanded weekday ': 'from regulars looking for bet- hours and opened its office on .· ter jobs to first-timers who Saturdays, with some workers : have sudden!~ lost career coming in on Sundays to . jops, sa1d Qumdella Lynch, process claims. Lopez screamed for joy : who has worked there for when she heard the Florida ': :three years. agency was hiring. triggering "Now what we have are :: people who have ~ver ,\Jeen a wild celebration by her fam. : unemployed m the1r life , she ily. ' said. "TI~ey don't understand, · "Yea! Th~t means we'll have Christmas," her IS-year::They 're scared to death.." :- Lynch now takes to giving old son said . ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER to a code) on a food product is a date stamped on the package of ~a product to help the store management determine how long to display the product for sale. It is a quality date, not a safety date . "Open Dating" is found primarily on perishable foods sue~ as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. If a calendar date 1s used, it must ~xpress both the month and day of. the month (and the year, in the case of shelf-stable and frozen products). If a calendar date is shown, immediately adjacent to the date must be a phrase explaining the meaning of that date such as "sell by" or "use before ." A "sell-by" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before the date expires. A "use-by" date is the last date recommended for the . use of the product while at peak quality. In both cases. the date has been .determined by the food processor. There is no uniform or universally accept~d system used for "Open Dating" of food in the United States . . Although dating of some foods is required ' by more than 20 states, there are areas of the country where much · of the food supply has almost no dating. Q. What should you do if .• you flpd poultry that is frozen, but labeled "fresh"? A. You can call the http://wwy; .fsis .usda.gov/F ood_Safety_Education/usd a_meat_&_poultry _hotline/index .asp USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline and file a complaint. ,Source: USDA Food Safety . and )nspection Service, . . www .fsts .usda.gov/Fact_Sheets' ,' , ' · · ... . ' LIVESTO'CK REPORT . ' Poultry.Preparation: the label.says 'fresh' Are you interested in improving your beef, sheep and Q. What are the labeling duce. Bv JOHN NESam goat production capability? ·SANITARIAN IN TAAININ(l requirements for frozen, At home, immediately Plan to attend two livestock schools being·held in Athens raw poultry? place'fresh raw poultry in a County this coming year. A Small Ruminant Production Gallia County Health A. Raw poultry held at a refrigerator that maintains School (sheep and goats) will be held every Tuesday ni~ht Department of 0 °F or temperature 40 °F or below and use it from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 27 and continumg "I am shopping for a below must be labeled with within l to 2 days, or freeze through Feb. 24 at the Ohio State University Extension fresh turkey because I do a "keep . frozen" handling the poultry at 0 •f or below. office for Athens County located at 280 W. Union St. not want the hassle of statement. Frozen poultry will be safe Topics being discussed include breeding selection, mar- defrosting a frozen one. Q, What does the "fresh" indefinitely. For best qualiketing, carcass evaluation. production practices and match- When should I buy it and rule · m ean to consumers? ty, use frozen, raw whole ing the animal to the property. Beef producers will have a how dol know if it is fresh? A. For consumers, poultry within I year, poulseparate opportunit~ to attend classes on Thursdays for a What does 'fresh' on the "fresh" means whole pout- try parts within 9 months; four week class entitled "Beef Production School" starting label really mean?'' , tty and cuts have never and giblets within 4 on Feb. 5 through Feb. 26. This night class will be held at Prior to 1997' eoultrr, been below 26 •F. This is months. Alexander High School in Albany from 6 to 9:30 p.m .. could be sold as 'fresh' consistent with consumer · Poultry may be frozen in This program will cover Beef Busjness R.ealities, Cow even if it was frozen "as Herd Profitability, Beef Heifer Development, Feeder Calf solid as a block of ice." expectations of "fresh" its original packaging or Marketing, Working with Feeder Calf Marketing Alliances, However, consumer con- poultry, i..e., not hard to the repackaged . If you are and Trends, Habits and Winds of Change in the industry. cerns about "rock" frozen touch or frozen solid. Fresh freezing poultry longer than The program is sponsored · by Ohio Cattlemen's poultry being sold as poultry should always bear 2 months, you should· wrap a "keep refrigerated" state- the porous store plastic Association, Ohio State University Extension and the "fresh" led USDA to ment. packages with airtight Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development reconsider the term "fresh" heavy-duty foil, freezer Q. Is there an increased Foundation. Registration is required. as it applies to raw whole microbiological safety risk plastic wrap or freezer For further information, contact our office at 992-6696 or poultry and cuts of poultry. associated with raw poultry bags, or freezer· paper. Use on the intemet www.meigs.osu.edu. Furthermore, national that is maintained at 26 °F? freezer packaging materials (Hal Kneen is the Meigs (ounty ·Agriculture, Natural press coverage and testiA. No. The National or airtight freezer. containResources. Community Development Educator, Ohio State monies at public hearin~s ·Advisory Committee on the ers to repackage familyUniversity Extension.) indicated strong interest m Microbiological Criteria for sized packages into smaller the term "fresh" being re- Foods, as well as several units. defined. scientific org·anizations, Proper wrapping prevents After lengthy hearingS) agreed that there is no "freezer burn" (drying of surveys and reviews of sci- increased microbiological the surface that appears as ence-based information; risk associated with raw grayish brown leathery USDA published a "fresh" produCt maintained at 40 °F spots on the surface of the poultry). It is caused by air COLUMBUS The U.S. Department of labeling rule that went into or below. in December 1997. effect Q. How should, conreaching the surface of the Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing ·Service Today, the definition of (AMS) announced that it is conducting a Request for "fresh" is intended to meet sumers handle fresh or food. You may cut freezerReferendum among eligible producers and importers of the expectations of con- frozen raw poultry prod- . bumeq portions away either before or after cooking the hogs, pigs, pork, and pork products to determine if they sumers buying poultry. ucts? A. Fresh or frozen raw poultry. Heavily freezerwant a referendum. on the Pork Promotion, Research, Below are questions 'and poultry will remain safe bumed products may have and Consumer Information Order, commonly known as answers abQut ihe ·"fresh" wiih · proper handling and to be discarded because the Pork Checkoff Program. Participation is voluntary, labeling rule and the terms . storage. '· ·they might be too dry or . and only individuals who desire a referendum on the "fresh" and "frozen." Fresh, raw poultry is kept tasteless. Pork Checkoff Program should participate. Q. Why is 26. ~F the low- cold during distribution to . Q. What is the difference USDA will only condu.ct a referendum on the order if .est . temperature at which retail stores to prevent the in quality between . fresh at least 15 percent of the total number of eligible pork poultry remains fresh? growth of harmful .bacteria and frozen poultry? producers and importers request a referendum. If neces- · A. Below 26 °F, raw and to increase its shelf A. Both fresh and frozen sary. the referendum will be conducted within one year poultry products become life. It should be selected poul.try are inspected by' after the results of the Request for Referendum are. firm to tbe touch becl)use from a refrigerated. cooler USDA's Food Safety .and announced. If results of the Request for Referendum much of the free water is which maintains a tempera- Inspection Service. The indicate that a referendum is not supported, a referen- changing to ice. At 26 •F, ture of below 40 op and quality is the same. It is dum would not be conducted. the product surface is still above 26 °F. Select fresh personal preference that The Request for Referendum on the Pork Checkoff . pliable and yields to the poultry just before check- determines whether you Program will be held Dec. 8, 2008 through Jan. 2, 2009. thumb when pressed. Most mg out at the store register. purchase fresh or frozen Producers and importers who were engaged in pork pro- consumers consider a prod- Put packages in disposable poultry. duction or in the importation of hogs, pigs, pork, or uct to be fresh, as opposed plastic bags (if available) to Q, What does the date on pork products between Jan. I , 2007, and Dec. 31, 2007, to frozen, when it is pliable coQtain any leakage 'that the package mean?. and were at least '18 years of age on or before Dec. 3!, or when it is not hard to the cq_~1d crt;~ss-contaniin~t.e ,•• "Open .D~ting" (use of 2007, are eligible to participate. • touch. coo~ed foOds or fresh pro- a calendar date •as opposed For producers, the Request for Referendum will be conducted at the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices where their administrative farm records ·are maintained. For producers not participating in FSA programs, the opportunity to participate will be provided at the county FSA office where the person owns or · rents land. Eligible producers may obtain the Form, LS- . GALLIPOLIS For more information, 54-I: Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer $76; Heifers, $72-$75. Inc. United Producers Information Request for Referendum from those offices call DeWayne .at (740) from either in person , by mail or by facsimile. Forms may market · report 339-0241 or Stacy at also be obtained on the AMS website at : Gallipolis for sales con'http:/fwww.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketingPrograms, and ducted · on Wednesday, then click on, "Pork Request for Referendum Dec. 10, 2008. )Veli-Mu' scled/Flesh~:d, Information" link and lastly click on "Form LS-54-1" $38-$44. . . link . Note , Form LS-54- 1 will only be available on the Medium/Lean, $33-$37. · AMS website between the dates of Dec. 8. 2008 through Thin/Light, $10-$32. Jan . 2, 2009. Bulls, $45-$62. In order to vote, Form LS-54-1 and supporting docu' 275-415 Jbs., 'Steers, mentation, where applicable. such as a sales receipt, veterinary bill, feed bill, copies of grower contracts, $70-$111, Heifers, $60cancelled check or proof of payment must be returned $91; 425-525 lbs., Steers, ' in person, by mail, or by facstmile to the approp~iute $70-$90, Heifers, $60county FSA office by the close of business Jan. 2, 2009. $84; 5.50-625 lbs., Steers,. Cow/Calf Pairs, $200Form LS-54-1 and supporting documentation returned $10-$87, Heifers, $60- $725; Bred Cows, $210by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight on $70; 650-725 lbs., Steers, $710; Baby Calves; $7.50$70-$80, Heifers, $60- $15; GRitS, $~9-$H2; .Jan. 2, 2009, and received by Jan. 9, 2009 . The order is a~thorized by the Pork Promotion, $68; 750-850 lbs., Steers, Lambs_, $54-$91; Hogs, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985', part $70-$77, Heifers, $60- $49.75-$59' ' of the 1985 Farm Bill. The program became effective on $66. SeJ?t . .5, 1986, and assessments began Nov. I, 1986. Th1s program is designed to strengthen the position of pork and pork products in the marketplace. For more information, contact Kenneth R. Payne, (Second W!!dnesday of chief, Marketing Programs Branch, Room 2628-S; the month) Ohio approved feeder Livestock and Seed Program, AMS, USDA; Stop 0251; sale on Wednesday, Dec. /400 Independence Ave., SW; Washington, D.C. 20250Choice - Steers, $77- 17,10 a.m. 0251; by calling (202) 720-11/5; faxing (202) 720- $82; Heifers, $75-$80. No sales on Dec. 24 and 1125; or email at Kenneth.Payne@usda.gov. Select Steers, $72- 31. ' : iunba~ ltme~ -ienttntl PageD3 (304) 634-0224. Visit the website at www.uproducers.com. . ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER While tew across the coun- try a~pear to be taking such drastiC measures as CHARLESTON - Norm Streenstra, the recycling marSteenstra's budgeting worries ket has gotten so bad that mount with each new load of haulers in Oregon and cardboard, aluminum cans Nevada who were once paid and plastics jugs dumped at for recyclables are•now getWest Virginia ·s largest county tins nothing or in some cases recycling center. are having to pay to .unload Faced with a dramatic their wares. slump in the recycling inarIn Washington state, what ket, the director of the · was once a multimillion-dolKanawha County Solid Waste Jar revenue source for the city Authority has cut 20 of his 24 of Seattle may become a liaemployees' work week to bility next year as the city four days from five, shuttered may have to start paying comsix of the authority's drop-off panies to take their materials. stations and .is urging resiSome in the business are dents to hoard their recy- describing the downturn as clables after informing the worst and fastest ever. municipalities with curbside "It's never gone from so recycling programs .that the good to so bad so fast,'' said center will accept only paper Marty Davis. president of until further notice. Midland Davis Corp. in "The market is just not Pekin, Ill., who has been in there anymore," Steenstra the recycling business since said. 1975. Just months after riding an The turnaround caught incredible high. the recycling everyone off guard, said market has tanked almost in Steven Kowalsky, president lockstep with the global eco- of Empire Recycling in Utica, nomic meltdown. As con- N.Y. somer demand for autos, "Nobody saw it coming. appliances and new homes Absolutely nobody," dropped,.so .did the steel and Kowalsky said. "Even the ·pulp mills' demand for scrap, biggest players didn't see it paper and other recyclables. coming." • Cardboard that sold for At the height of the market about $135 a ton m just months ago, customers September is now going for . lined the · street outside $35 a ton. Plastic bottles have Kowalsky's business, hoping fallen from 25 cents to 2 cents to hawk scrap to pay rising a pound. Aluminum cans food and fuel costs. dropped nearly half to about "That's not happening any40 cents a pound, and scrap more." he said. metal tumbled from $525 a The Kanawha County gross ton to.about $100. authority, whicli sells donated It's getting more difficult to recyclables from residents find buyers in some markets, and municipalities, sells about Streenstra said . 7,500 tons of paper, plastic and aluminum a ·year, Steenstra said. Ted Armbrecht lll , managing partner of The Wine Shop at Capital Market 111 Charleston, says it won't be a problem piling up his recyclables at home . but he doesn't have that luxury with his wine business. which uses a lot of cardboard boxes. "We ·n hold onto it as long as we can, but once it reaches a tipping point. the only other place it's going to go is the dumpster," he said. Trey Granger. spokesman for Earth9 1I, a national environmental resource group, said the public's interest in recycling should be able to weather the downtum in an industry that has been growing for more than 30 years and has always been cyclical. "Obviously times are tough," Granger said. "I wouldn't worry more about this more than any other aspect of the economic downtum we're facing." Last year, Americans generated about 254 million tons of trash, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They recycled about 150 million tons of material - roughly 80 million of that in iron and steel - supporting an industry that employs about 85,000 with $70 billion in sales, said Bob Garino, director of commodities at the ·Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based trade association that represents more than 1.600 companies worldwide. Most recyclables are shipped to Asian countries that use the material to make products that are shipped backed to the United States to be >t)ld. But the market shift is now jeopardizing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of longterm contracts for scrap metal as some companies that signed when prices were high are trying to cancel or postpone delive1ies to take advan- · tage of the cheaper spot market. Gmino said. Davis, of Midland Davis Corp . in Illinois, said he hopes to wait out the market and may rent warehouse space I<Jstore his more perishable recyclables. like paper. until he can find buyers. He has some' room to stockpile cans ·and plastics because in July, when prices were high, he unloaded more material than during any month in the past I0 years. ''It's going to be bleak for a while ," he said. "We can just make our piles taller. and hopefully· by spring, things will be a little better." Whether that will come as early as spring is debatable. "I don't know if we are at the bottom yet, bouncing along the bottom or we ~ave new lows to achieve," Garino said. The market's not 'likely to bounce back until the economy improves. Kowalsky estimates it could be several years. ''It's just time to pull in your homs and maintain what you .have and try to survive until . 2010," he said. More owners appeal property value; get tax break Bv JoE MtLtCtA ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER . CLEVELAND - A growing number of homeowners are trying ·to make falling ·property values work for them by asking the government for a tax break. Some are winning · cuts worth 'hundreds of dollars in taxes that traditionally help pay for everything from law enforcement to road crews in a city or countY. Nationwide, home values are falling because of deeply discounted foreclosures, harder-to-get mortgages , and an economy in shambles. Faced ·with property tax bills that still reflect heady prices of the boom years, more homeowners are learning about the appeals process. The obscure m1d once rare · process of apJ?Caling property taxes usually mvolves no fees .and no need to hire an attorney or an appraiser.. The number of appeals for the 2007 tax year went up anywhere from I0 percent in Collier County, Fla .. to almost 90 percent in Clark County, Nev. "Because of the mm'ket atld so .forth and people are frustrated ... It's tough right now," said Abe Skinner, Collier County's property appraiser. It's too soon to know how much tax money local governments might lose. Property tax rates are strUctured to protect the govemment against steep declines or increases in value. The median sales price in Chicago was down nearly 10 percent . in October from a year ago, and property value challenges have more than doubled in Cook County, Ill., from about 127,000 in 2005 to about 277,000 Ialit year. "They're willing to pay their fair share, but they don't wm1t to pay more than their fair share,'' said Joseph Berrios. one of three commissioners on the Cook County Board of Review. Berrios said his staff will put in a lot of overtime to keep up with demand. Any property .owner who thinks the government has placed an unfair value on a piece of land has the right to challenge that decision. What's brought wider attention to this right are skidding property values. especially in markets plagued by foreclosures. "More and more people are becoming aware of the process that's always been there ... and (are) taking advantage of it," said Robert Chambers, director of Cuyahoga County Board of Revision in Cleveland. The process varies from county to county. But a typical example is the appeal tiled by Scott Laney. who bought a brick bungalow in June 2007 in suburban Cleveland that ·Was approaching foreclosure. He p;ud $99,000 and later discovered the county valued the North Olmsted property at $141,300. Laney' filed an appeal in late February With the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision. Laney had to wait nearl y six months for a decision . but he won his case. and the value of his property was reduced to $99 ,000 . ' " "I was ecstatic. I was glad Schools receive about 65 to see the little man beat the percent of property taxes in government," he said . Ohio. Rokakis said .it's too Laney expects to save · as early to say how much tax much 'as $400 a year. money will be 'lost. The counalthough the property is back ty will have a better indication on the market with a in 2009 when the auditor's "REDUCED" sign in the office updates the values -,- · front .yard. His only expenses• done every three years - of were sending the complaint to all properti~s in the county. the board by certitied mail ln. the .L.3s Vegas . market. m1d traveling to a he:uing to both the number of appeals state his case. and the percentage or proper"The process is fairly easy. ty owners receiving reducespecially in these tough eco- tions are up. There were 1370 nomic times. a great way to save some money," said appeals filed with the Clark Laney. a middle school read- County Assessor's Office in ing teacher. . fiscal year 2008-09 compared Cuyahoga County with 725 the year before. This Treasurer Jim Rokakis, who year. 57 percent won a reducchairs the board of revision. tion compared with 49 persaid that in a stable suburban cent the"prior year. market an owner usually The numbers include a mix needs to prove at a heming of residential and commercial why the property is worth properties with an increase 111 less. residential appeals this year. But if someone on a street Monty VanderMay, who with I0 boarded-up homes has challenged property vatuchallenges the value. the ations in Nevada and four owner might not even need a other states. said a homeown· hearing to get a reduction . er typically needs to gather "It's not worth $80 ,000 infmmation on the value of 1mymore. it's pretty easy.'' he other homes in the neighbor· said. hood and recent sales in the The board received 7,780 area. COillplaints from homeowners u10ugh he's a lawyer himin tax year 2007 - the most self. he said it's not wm1h hirthis decade - and could sur- ing an attorney considering pass that figure this year in a · the amount of money to be county that was one of the saved. He added that 'in early victims of the foreclosure crisis. today's market. winning a Although there's no data lower valuation isn't as diffittacking the trend nationally, cult as it was when real estate the lower property valuations was booming. ultimately will cost local gov- , "If you've got a $250.000 emments in the form of lower home and save $500 on taxes. tax receipts, said Robert Van you 've done well." Order. an associate professor VanderMay said. "If you hire of finmJCe and real estate at an attomey, it's going to cost the University of Michigan. more than $500." �Polneroy •• Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday, December 14,2008 . \!tribune - Sentinel - i\.e'gtster CLASSIFIED Sunday, December • ·' •' fit/ I '*lflatt••lll/ OH E-mail classified@mydailytribune .com In One Week With Us REACH 'OVER 285 PROSPECTS PLUS YOUR AD Bedroom Apls. at Vilage Manor and Aiverslele •. Apls. tn 'Middlepo~. trorn $327 $592 . 10 740·992·5064 Equal Housing Opportunity. ' Tara Townhouse Apanments • 2BR, 1.5 bath, bacl< patio, pool, playground, (trash, sewage, water pd,) $425/renl, $425/sac. dep. Cell 740-367-0547 UCribune To Place Your Ad, ~ lii:l , Websjtes : www.mydailytribune .com www.mydailysentinel .com www.mydaityregister.com 1\.egister Sentinel Wgrd Ads Dally In-Column : 9:00a. m . Monday- Friday for Insertion In N ext Day's Paper sunday In-Column: 9:00 •.m. Friday For Sundays Papll!!lr Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.rn. to 5:00 p.rn. ~ Should Include These Items To Help Get Res ponse ... •POLICIES* Ohio Valley Publishing reserves the rlghtto edit, n~jecl or cancol any ad at any time. Errors Must eported on the firs ay of publlcallo nd the Tnbu tlnei·Reglster wll respons.lble for n on~ than the cost o he space occupl. y the error and ont he first Insertion. W hall not be liable fo ny toss or expens hat results from th ubllcatlon o ot orrecllons will de In the firs vallable edHian. Current rate car pplles. Mil ·Real Esta dvertlsements ar ubjacl to the Fedora air Housing Act o 968. newspa ) This ccepls only hel anted ads meelln OE standards. We will no nowlngly accept an dvertlsement I lolatlan of the taw. Notic:u FOUND-Ohio Township Trustef;! s have 2 female horses under trustee care, one btack/whl!e one redlwh1te both have blue hailers. Owner may call these numbers 740·256-1774 or 740-256-1768 Found- 2 dogs on At2 Applegrove, sale can to identity 304·6'15·0055 or 304-675-4013 FOUND Black/Tan male Coon Dog. Apple Grove area. 304·576·2367 Found . R1ng a l Holiday Tour of Homes. Call to identify. 740·367-0632 Lost: D1amond Water1all R1ng. 14k1 gold at Court· house. Reward. 446-8251 LOST? ?? black and brown Dachshund w1th a red collar and a navy bandana. reward. An· swers to Spence' call I ·304·895·37 16 NoHces NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO rec· ornmends that you do 1 business with people you, know. and NOT to send money lhiOugh lhe mall until you have lnveSIIQ31· ing the olfeJiny have been placed In ads at the Gallipolis Dally Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked will be discarded. The Tribune Office has many unclaimed pictures that will be discarded on December 31, 08. If you think you may have forgotten to pick up a picture you have placed In th~ paper, please feel free to come into the office and took through the them. 300 Serv1:es Child I Eldoriy Care Stale Cert1f1ed 1n Home Childcare PfOVI(:ier. has 4 lull t1me openmgs at rea· sonable rates, Comact Kelly 304-882-82~7 Grave Blankels, Wreaths Domestics I Janitorial $10 & up , Blankets $5-$25, Sue's Greenhouse. 473 10 Mornmg Home & Olllce Cleaning. Star Ad .. Racme. Low rates Expenenced. Mason Co & swround740·949·21 I 5 ln<j ares 304-882·3538 CLASSIFIED INDEX Legals ....................................................... 100 Announc:ements ......................................... 200 Blrthday/Annlver!llry .............................. 205 Happw Ads ............. .. ........ .............. 210 Lost & Found .................................... 2t5 Memory!Ttlank You... ... ... . ............. 220 Noli<es ............... ......................................... 221 Personals .................................................... 230 Wonted ....................................................... 235 Servlc9s ...... ................. ... ............. ..... ········300 AppJlance ~1ce.. ......... ........ ...... . .... 302 Automotive .................... ..................... 304 Building Materials ...................... ....... 306 Business ......................... ,..................... 308 Catering ......................................................3!0 Chlld/Eiderty Care ..... ................................ 312 Computers ............ ...................................... 314 Contractors ................................................ 316 Domastk:s/Janito;lai... ..... :.. '·· ...... 318 Eledrical .............. ....... .......................... 320 Financial. ....... ................ ...................322 lltllffl ............................ .................:............326 Hooting I Cooling ...................................... 329 Home lmptovements 330 tn1urance ................................................ 332 Lawn Service ....... ... . ... ... .... . .... . ...... 334 MuslcltlanceiDrama .......................... 336 0t11er Sorvices.. ..... ... . ... ... ... .. . ............ 338 Plumblr¢1eotrkal ............... .................... :140 Profeulonal services ..................... "" ... 342 Repairs .................................................344 Roonng................................................. 346 Security .................................. ·............ 3411 Tu/Accountlng ................ ......... ......... 3SO Tr>veltrtltrlolnmenl .• ......................•...... 352 AnMitlll.. .............. ......................................400 Ansnclol Services ..................... ................ 405 lnlllflflCe ...................... ........................... 410 Money to Lend .............. .......................·..... 415 Educallon ..............................•.....•......500 BulineiiiTrade School ... ... ............ 505 lnttructlon & Training ..............................510 ltl10<11................................................ 515 Ptrtonal.. w............................. (.................... 520 Anlmols..................................................... 600 Anlmll Supplies •..••••.•.•........................ 605 ······································ ........ 610 UYHiock .............................................615 1'111•....•.•...•. ··-··············· .... .. .. .. ........620 WIOI 10 buy ........•....................................625 Agrlcullu<t .......... ..... .......... ... ... ... .. ... .... 100 Farm Equipment.........................................105 Garden &Produce...................................110 llay, Food, Seed, Grain .............. .: ... .715 Htmllntr & lancL.......•.... ................ 720 Wont 10 bUy ......:•........•......................... .725 Mtrc-10 ....................... ... ................... 900 Mliqull ............................................. ........ 905 Appllonce ............................................. ..... 910 Auctlonl ..................................., ........ ·-· .... 91 5 Borvotn _ , ........................ ....... . 920 C*c11111ttl .............................................. 925 Cornputln ·-···-···········..··· ......•... ··-· ......... 930 Equtpment'Supplltt ............................... 935 Flao Mlrltt11 ............•........ ···················· ... 940 Fuol Oil CooVNood/Gal ............................. 945 Fumlluro ..................................................... 950 Holtlly.liunll Sporl................................. 955 Kld'l Comer ............................................ 960 . Certified Nurses Aid waotlng In home health pOsition also wants to do house keeptng . Call 740-446 ·3423 Recreational Vehicles ......................1000 ATV .................... ...... ......... ... ....... ........ 1005 Btcvcles ......... ...................... ............... 1010 Boats/Accessories ....................................1015 Camper!RVs & Trailers ........................... 1020 Molorcycles .... .. ... .. .. . .............. 1025 Other ..................... ~ . ............... 1030 Wan1 to buy ..... . .......... .................. .1035 Automotive .......................................... 2000 Auto Rental/Lease ............................... .2005 Autos .. ........ ...................,:........................ 2010 Classic/Antiques ........................ 20t5 CommerciaL/Industrial ....... ..... ,....... 2020 Parts & Accessories .............., .......... 2025 Spo~s Ullll!y ... ........... ...... ............... !030 Trucks... .......... ... ............... ................. 2035 Utility Trailers ....................................... 2040 Vans ......... ... ................................... 2045 Waol to buv ......................................2050 Aeal EslateSalea ........................... 3000 Cemetery Plots... .. .. ... . ... ... ..... 3005 Commercial ........ . . ... ..... ..............3010 Condominiums ............................ .......... 3015 For Sale by Owne1 ........... ......................3020 Houses lor Sale .................. .... ., ............. 3025 Land (Acreage) ........ ......................... 3030 Lots ................... ....... ... .... ... .. ....•..... 3035 Wanllo buy.......... .... .. ... . .. ...... 3040 Real Estale Rentals.. . .. .. . . ....... 3500 Apartment91Townhouses .. ................... 3505 Commercial. .... ... ....... . ...................3510 Condominiums...................................... 3515 Houses lor Rent ......:............................. 3S2o Land (Acreage) ................ .. ............. 3525 Storage.......................... .............. ......... .3535 Want lo Rent ..................... .............. 3540 Manufactured Housing .... .. .................. 40C'() Lots................. ,.................. , .........4005 Movers ................. .,................................ A01D Rertlalo .................................................... . 4015 Salea ........... ............................................. ..402il ' Supplles •.•.•.•••..•••..•••.•.•..•••..•••...••...•••.......•• 4025 Want to Buy ................ ;................. .. 4030 Reotl<l Properly .....................................• 5000 Resort PI'Oj)erty for sale .. -· .............. 5025 Resort Property for renl ........................... 5050 Emptovment. ...........................................6000 Accounting/Financial.. ..............................6002 Administrative/Professional.. ........... .....6004 Coshler/C1erl ......•...............................6006 Child/Elderly Care ....••..•........•••.......•...6008 CletiCBI ................................. ................... .. 6010 ConstrucUon ............ ..................................60t2 Drivers & Delivery .......... ............ .............. 60114 Educatlon ...................................................6016 Eoetrlcal Plumbing .................................6018 Employment Agencies ........................... H6020 Entertllnrnenl ...........................................6022 Food Servi<es ............................................6024 Government I Federal Jobs ................... i026 Help anted- General ............................... 6028 Law Enforcement .................... ................. 6030 Malnlenancelt>omestic ... _....................... 6032 ManagemenVSupervlsory ........................ 6034 Mechanlco .............................................. 5036 Mtdlcal. ......................................................6038 Musical.................................................... H Part·Tlme:Temporarles ....................... 6042 RestaUJllf'lll .. ~ ..........., .................. ··~· .6044 ··················-···················-······965 Salea ... ....... ······· .....................•....•........ 60411 Wlnllo bUy .......................................... ,•..... 970 Technlclltl Trades ..............................." ... 6050 Yard Sate ..................................................... 915 Tn:llleslfactory ..................................... 6052 •• r11e~H Pekingese Puppies 1st set of shots $250 256-1664 EBY. INTEGRITY, KIEFER BUILT, VALLEY HORSE/LIVE· STOCK TRAILERS , LOAD MAX EQUIP· MENT TRAILERS, CARGO EXPRESS & HOMESTEADER CARGO/CONCESSION B+W TRAILERS GOOSENECK FLATBED $3999. VIEW OUR EN· TIRE TRAILER INVEN· Oth1r S1rvicet Blue Maltese Cat Female TORY AT Pet Cremattons Call 6 months old. Call WWW.CAAM ICHAEL· 992·686;1 FREEl TRAILERS COM 740-446 -3745 ~Fo;;;r~S::;a~le_;,~C::;K~C-::-Re-g• 740·446·3825 Profeuional Servico1 White (IJ toy poodle, lm· Have you priced a John For sale' to good homes only. Rat Terrier puppies Homo Improvements . 7 wks tails docked current · on shots/worming Basement small breed lovable famWoterproatlng ily pets $75 Call Uncondlhonallltet1me 682-7477 or 416·4545 [JUaranlee Local refer(Oak H<li) . ences furnished. Estab· lished t975 Ca1124 Hrs. 5 mth old F Boxer AKC comple tely trained loves 740-446-0670, Rogers Basement Walerproof1ng. children. Most ol shots. $300 OBO 256· 1847 Now you can have borders and graphics ~ oddedtoyourclasslfledads {.~ .m Borders $3.00/per ad 1!14 Graphics SOC for s.,ou $1 .00 for large Mlscollanoous Fuel/ 011/ Coal/ Wood I Gas ::"--=.~""-=~~ Seasoned Firewood CAA HEAP accepted 645-5946 or 441 ·0941 ~-~--~--: Seasoned Firawood Hardwood. 446·9204 Firewood $55/load, delivered 304-882·2567 · Hobby I Hunt & Sport 300 Weelherby Mag AI· lie . scope plus extras $900 invested take 4600. 740645·0585 GOLF CERTIFICATES Give htm the · gift he can use towards play, cart merchandtse at Chffs1de. P1ck your price. 446·GOLF hrs. 9. 3 ,.,;,.,,.,,.,;;,;,;;,.,., Miscolloneou1 ~~~~~~;;;;;~ Jet Aeration Motors re· paired, new & rebuill In slack. Call Ron Evans, •·800·537-9528 ?0011 NEW AND USED STEEL Steel Beams, Pipe Rebar for Concrete Angle, ·channel, Fie! Bar, Steel Grating for Drains, Oriweways & Walkways L&L Scrap Metals Open Mon, Tue. Wed & Fri, 8am·4·30pm Closed Thurs, Sat & Sun. 740-446-7300 STEEL ARCH BUILD· INGS Save ThOU· can· sands' Three celled orders • wtll sell for balance owed 25x40, 20><20 and Call Today 1of HUG~ savings 866·352-0469 Want Ta 8uy · ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;i;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Absolute Top Dollar • sllve~Igold co Ins, · any IOKI14K/16K gold pew· elry, dental gold, pre 1935 us currency, prooflmin1 sets, diamonds , MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd A.enua. Galli· polls. 446·2842 perlal male & female Deere lately? You'll be Shth·Tzu, prices vary, surpnsedl Check out our serious tnq only used mventory at ~30~4--2~7~3-.;.2~06~6:0:::':'"'~~ www.CA'REO.com GarLab pups AKC, quality michael Equipment pointing labs since 1995. 740·446·24 12 $2001blk $300/choc/yel· row 740-256-6038 SHOP ~~----~~ SaiVpepper CKC Schnauzer pups, turned CLASSIFIEDS 4 0° F ~~nc at 6 wks FOR 12/4, has 1st shots J wormed. Male Boxer puppy, roll 256·6687 BARGAINS top desk & recfiner. Money To Lend 740·368·8519 NOTICE Borrow Smart. Announcements Announcements GraIn 1df e reezer bef e 1or Contacl the Oh1o Oiv1 Campen I RVs & sale, (740)742·921 7 s10n of F1nancial tnstttuTraden !IOns Office ol Consumer A Rare Opportunity Hoi Tub , Outlet, Top Af!ai1s BEFORE you refiQuality, · Fre~ Deli'olery. RV Service a! Carmt· nance your home or ob· Save 50%. Tiki Tubs . chael Trailers ta1n a loan BEWARE ol Holzer Senior Care Center will be 606·326·0777 740-446·3625 requests lor any large conducting Nurse Aide C la sses. <1dvance payments of These classes are: Help Wanted fees ot insurance Call Help Wanted the Office of Consumer • Free of Charge Arf1ars toll free ;=~ t 1·866-2 78·0003 to learn • State Certlned 11 the mortgage broker or • Great C~rcer Opportunity lender ts. properly liOhio Valley · Home Health, Inc. censed (This is a public accepting applications for STNA, Stop hy and fill out an application as serv1ce announ,cement lrom the Ohto Valley soon as possible for· the Nurse Aide CNA,CHHA,PCA." Publishing Company) Classes. We will review all of the applications and sd up interviews to Apply at sell-ct eight students. 600 AnlmrJis 1480 Jackson Pike TURNED DOWN ON SOCIAL SECURITY 551 No Fee Unless We W1n! 1·888·562·3345 ::-~--....-~~ Sept1c pump1ng Gall1a Co OH and Mason Co. WV Ron Evans Jack· son, OH 000-537-9528 .---..===---, . ' Uvestock Angus He1lers. young bred cows and bulls lor sale High EPO's Excellen! bloodlines TobacC o ellgtble Pnce reasonably Call 740-286-5395 or 418·0633 If you are interested in a great opportunity or a c areer change please call Barb Peterson, Director of Human Resources for Long Term Care at 740441-340 I or email at' me or check our 1!~1~[~2!! ~bi!I,~[:Q[K current .ioh openings on the web at www.holzer.org ' EEOC Poh Help Wanted Help Wanted 8 Wk old F mix puppy, 2 yr old F mix dog great wl kids 367-0624 F1 ee puppies German Shephe1d m1x 4 pupptas 2M 2F 2Bik 2Bikffan Born Oct 17 368·9436 Givea way Chnstmas pupp1es. 7 Sparuel m1X 1 112 mlhs old. 44 1-Q740 or441 ·1138 Card of Thanks The family of Lana M. Chapman wnuld like to thank all their friends and neighbors fnr all their support 1hrough this difficult lime. We would Pike to I hunk nil the churches, family and friends for all 1heir loving support, prayers. cards, food , and many kind DIRECTOR OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES Holzer Medtcal Center, Gallipoli s, OH is seeking u D1re~.:tur of Qualny Management and Medical Staff S ervke~. This position is rc!<ipOn!iJblc for the o n goi n ~ prepar.atton to meet JCAHO and ot llcr regulatory requu:emenl s, mcludin g phystcian <:redentialing. Coordinates and provides corrective actions to meet quality ~umd ards such as Core Measures . Relf uircments for lhis position include; Bachelor's Degree required . Mastcr•s Degree and Certification tn Healthcare Quali.ty preferred Ohio license as a RN required . Must be able to interact assertively with physicians, hospital admi ni stmtion , managers am.l staff m a pnsitt vc, produ ctive m;mner. Successful ~xpene ncc \Vith meeli ng JCA HO and other regulatory rcquiremcnls preferred . Must dcmmtstratc the abili ty to cdut:atc und motivate others. Holzer Medical Center is located alo,ng the Ohio Ri ver mu.l offers many opp,ortunities lo those inte re~ tcd in a ~. mall town atmosphere. •~xcellent wage and benents package. ('r CRI CH HS ..~ un eral Home. l'hnnk ~·011 Map>lc ShouPe frirnds fur all you have dont.• for us • The Chapman Famil · Galli pi is, OH or phone 740·441-1293. Help Wanted Help Wanted WANTED: Part-time positions available to assist mdlvtituals with mental retardation in Meigs County: 1) 35 Hrs: 6a-11p SIS; 2) 25.5 Hrs: Fn . 7:30p-8a Sat; Sat. 8p-8a Sun; 3) 31 Hrs: 11 p-8a Tu/Wffh : Must have high school diploma or GED , valid dnver's license, three years good driving experience and adequate automobile Insurance. $8.40/hr after t ra tning. Send resume to: Buckeye Community Services P.O. Box 604 Jackson, OH.45640. Deadline lor applicants: 12119/08. Pre-employment drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer Special If interes ted. plcusc contact' HOLZt:R MEDIC /\I" CENTER Hutn;m R.: -an1rc.:~ (kpartmenl 100 .l ac k ~@ Pil.. c GallipJOh,, 011 45113 1· 156.1 Phone: (7401446·5 105 Fa x/TDD: (740) 446·5 106 EEO/ ADA Ernploy' r ( Help Wanted A,. III I Help Wanted e OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN Pleasant Valley Hospital is currently accepting applications for a Surgical Technologist. Graduate of accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience required. CST or CST eligible. Itt '' tflrtkl-!>oMm for Quick Sale/ Jefo.re • LOOKAGAIW garage, • $500/mo (304) 675-4340 Or fax: 304-675-6975 or apply on-line www,pyalley.ora. at av8llable. 38ft I Balh wl Ullli1y 740·446-3384 room 458 Hartsool< Rd. ~~~"::'::'""::~~~ $300/mo + dap handi· Cora Mill Ad 4844 near cap accessible. Cora. 5 miles from Rod· 398·8451 ney 2BR 1 Bath, appi· ::-:~~~~~":":"'~ ances. WID hookup, 2 bedroom duplex , Harri- large yard $385/mo sonville area. $425 per $300/deposjt, credit month plus uttlitles, No check. 614-878·5532 or r ~'!"~==~-..~· ~~~""!".....,....,,...,. Obi.. wide near Ftomeroy, grea1 condillon with mce yard Rent in· eludes: Fumistlingslwasherfdryer & some utilities induded $575/mo. No pets. Cell 44HJ110or591-5174 N H 3b ba ew aven, r, 2 . trailer w/central e18ch1c heat $80/week plus utflities. No Pets • • 304 593 3011 3BA Small 2 br. tlouse, St. At 681 four m!les west of Tuppers Plains, no pets, S400 per month call 7..0.985-3504 or ~Gov-.~F-un_d_s_a-,a~ll-'!""f or a Good used .three bed· room 14x70. Onty .57,005.00. Call Cass1e. 740·365·0698 2007 Chevy Cobalt 5 speed 14 ,000 miles $7000 OBO . 256·6877 or 256-1261 ::: :::1·v~olks~w~a~gen~":Bee~fl~te 200 GLS 89,000 miles tor sale $6600 949-2700 ~CHIYYIILV!l!ADOUOOZ11 · 4x4. '14"1'8too, -:~-::~~=~~~= , Cyl., AIC;F\A!Power, TI!WIMI, S~RGCt,CNM:Ott*'t Spom Uttllly '•n , ''"' ., \ ' Great used 16x80 three bedroom new vinyl siding 522.995.00. Will help w1tt1 deltvery. Call N1kkt 740·385·9621 New 3 bedroom ~4x70. Just reduced, Only $206.46 per month. In· eludes deliver and set·up. 740·385·4367 t ., " "• " • ~. 1tiOFORD tiO · BkJI, -4X• ; 20t . -49l 6C~I 2006 Jeep lib.Re,_.. 4x4,Ext.wananty,new tires,asking payoff mull sell. 416-3800 Convenleace Store - Hamden, Ohio Store is lo<.lted at 144 Main Street State Route 93,1Umden, o•lo ' ...•.. ·•·:~ l04.000mloo ···-· • .. . ... v.... Audlooi It doe lt1mdea Commuolty llolldiaa Rallrood Sind · H1mdon, Otllo 2003 Chevy Exp. Cargo van. $7000. Call 74().388.0570 New 3 Bedroom , homes from $214 36 per month, includes many upgrades, delivery & set·up. 740-385·2434 Sltl•• .,Ill bt piO!Ite.d 01 AueHon Day Frid1y l;)ecember ~~~:!"""--":':'~~ 19,2008 - 2:00 PM -~~~~~-Ohio's Btlt Buys mymldwt~thome.eom Rnl r.ttan - [g•lpmcnt ~ Fl1!prrs - Jnnatpo 81 Ford Econo Line 250 Van 81 750K, low miles. '"'Y good condl· ;'ion!!!!! . !!!304!!!!-8!!1!;2-8;;;9!!!7!!4""""" Located in llamden, Ohio on Stale Route 93 (SE Obio), 2500 sq. foot hlock buildmg built new and equipped in 19911. great locaticn on 740.82S..2750 ~-:~~~~~'.:::: have nice 16x80 homes from $18,900.00. Call740-385-7671 We a busy Sttttc Route, qnly slon: in town. Gos, Kerosene, Pizu. SandWicheS. Cl liquor license and Obio lottery. All equipment and olJOO flxtun:s. Ttnno ud to~tdltiolo: Minimum bi<t· 80.000.00 include:! real estate, oil equipment and ftxtur<'S. In atfditi01110 bid pricebuyer IIJ!'<$ 10 purchase aU inventory on day of closinM, at 4bJ, 2ba, 3 car gar. 2.44 acres on Spirea Rd. $1!9,000. 740·446-41!95 leave message. Call Ken or Cyndie at 740-992·2136 Land IA.Nage) Monday through Friday 9:00-4:00, ' .345 Acres located oo 496 Paxton Rd. Gallipolis. Is adequate for a mobile home. Has all hook· ups 74()-441 -5129 Financing Avallllble to Qualified BuyersI ' Looking lor land to lease lor deer hunting 1·300 acres. Will pay cast!. 665·363·3305 Meigs Co. 5 acre homesHe + pond 519,900. Danvtlle 26 acres co. water $57,900. Salem Clr. ~ 8 acre fieJd +. pone $49,500. Reedaville 10 acrea $19,5001 O.llla Co. 10 acrea $12,500' We finance! Cali 740.441-1492 ror maps or visit www.brunef1ancl.com ,....,. 110111 AN vehicles eokl as-ls/Whare-11 wHh eiCprened or Implied ·warranties. Aparlmenl evallable naw Rlveobend Apts. Now Ha""" wv. Now Ba>epl· lng 8pllllcallont 1of HUO-subsidlzed, one Bedroom Apia. U11HIIes Included. Basad oo 30% of adjusted Income. Cell 304-8112·31 21, aval1of Satilor and Dlaabled ~~· CONVENfENTlY LDCATED & AFFORDABLEl Townhouae apart· ments, and/or sma1 houses lor rent. Cel 740-441-1!11 for awl· cation & lnfonnation. Comlortable I BR. quia! ut, dap. req.,ask Ia< Merge M.plus .,.,.,,;;;;;;;.!!!.,.,""' Gov.mment & Fecl.ral Jobs :::::~~~'.'!!:':;;;;~~ POST OFFICE NOW HIRING avg. Pay $20/hr or $57Kiyr, Includes Fed.Ben. OT. Place by adSource , not affiliated with USPS who h1res .' ·,;;866~·4,;0,;;3·,;;2,;;58;,;2.,.,.,.,.,.,~ -:- ~. ·ups; .. , . yo¥r money back. 2 'i'r.Watian:y ·• O 'Dell True Value Lumber . 61 Vine St. Gallipolis Ooen M·F 8-6 Sat 8-5 Sun 10-4 MOLLOHAN CARPET 2212 EASTERN AVE. Guarinlliied on free !~~!liver)' or ' / OLD GLORY AUCTION 659 Pearl St. Middleport, OH Auctioneer- Jim Taylor #0014 Licensed & Bonded in OH & WV DeWalt 29 pc. Drilling & D~ving Set $9.99 Leatherman 2 pk $29.99 Reg. $63.99 Case Setect Knives 20% off O'Dell :rrue Value Lumber 81 VIne St. Gallipolis Open M-F 8-8, Sal. ... ·._._ ~. , 'has end rolls of clean newspr1nt'for $1 ·e ach, I Gallia Corner Stone Church . Intersection of to Are you getting a2009 increase on your the public. Services Sunday morning 9:30 . between The public ie Invited. 8amand5pm Intern Paetor • . Motlday ' thru" Friday, Morning Worship Rev. Issac Shupe MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT? Great rates Personal Service Call for a quote The Lynch Agency 446-8235 800'-447 -8235 merchandise on sale now. goM certificate and let him buy what he wants, when he wantS 446-GOLF. Serenity·House serves victims of domestic call 446-6752 or f -800-942-9577 violence . 992--1119 ,., ' hbir ,,.. , !co'~~~"'·n NOTICES " I. r.. lipllo~.Dti•tm Rill'i• loor lbii.Q Ohio Township Truateea will h9ld their year-end meeting December 22, 2008 at5:00 PM at tha townhouse. Tho 2009 organizational meeting and the annual approprlatloh for 2009 wilt no held January 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM at the townhouse. Bill M. Johnson Fllcal Officer D-mher 14, 15, 16, 2008 Public Nqttce t.ogal Notice Request for Bond Release Permit Number: 0-0354 Mining Year: 21 Date taoued: 6-12-84 Southern Ohio Coal Company Is requesting a Phase t bond release for 73.5 acroa affected ·by the aforementioned coal mtno and reclamation parmi!, located In SecIlona 35 af Cheahlre Townahtp, Clallte County, and Sectlono 18, Ill, 25, 26, 32, and Fr1cllono 2, 111, and 33 of 8alom . Townahlp, Molga County. BackfillI!IIJ 1nd grading Wll oomplettd on to- I5-01 In acoordance with the approved rocl1matlon lan. 13,750.00 bond C 1 on dljloott, of which t81.175,00 looought to be Nltlllld. WrPHtn abjtcllona, commonlo, or requ11t1 tor o bond confeNnce mey be oubmtttld to the ODNR, Ofvtalon of Min· .,.; AIIOUrco Monagemen~ 2045 Marrla R..d, Building H-3, Columbus, Ohio 43229 • 8883. In occordance with paragraph (F) (6) of tho Ohio Revlllld Code Section 1513.18. WrPHon ablocllvoo or *' 322 Second Avenue G-poll1, Ohio Cliffside offers play passes, Buy him a C.HRISTMAS SPECIAL Turkey & Dressing with all the fixin's. Includes Dessert. Call for details or visit our website at www.klcataringoh.com 10·12 servings $99.60 20-24 servings $199.20 850 and 35 825 Third Ave.: Gallipolis • ' Sun. 12·6 446-3484 10:30 Wednesday evening 7 pm Stop by our office at ' Open till Bpm closed and is open great for covering picnic , tables or packing. FrJ-Set.Sun -.. The Karat Patch has not been sold nor The Gallipolis Tribune FREE K & L Catering Personality Beads Buy 2 get 1 free or get bracelet 1/2 off. 740-446· 7444 ViSit Velennarv .. AssiStant' www wysta!AQQiice cgm needed Experience prelor details lerred, bul will train. Equal Opportunity PTJFT, some weekends Employer requlfed Min1mum wage Send resume to French Management/ Town Vetennary Clinic, Supervisory 360 SA 160 Gallipolis, or fa> 740·446-410 I Store Manager needed 5+ years work experience in management reManaging COsmetolbg1st quired Degree (s) PI'&: wanled as Independent ferred but not required. Contractor. Call Must be prolessooal. 740·992·2200. personable. org an1zed, have 1he abilily to multl·task and have a AVQNI All Areast To Buy stable job his1ory. Send or Sell Shtrlev Spears resume' to CLA 18 200 304·675· I 429 Ma1n St Pt PI WV 25550 Momlor for Fam•ly Day Medical Help Wanltd · General Care Food Program - · ::-=;;;;;;;;----;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;; High school diploma or Recepllomsl Job Open· 01rt Buster~ has a clean· equivalent Understand mg For A Busy Pnys 1c18n lng position In the Galli- and Implement regula- Office. . Expenence Prepolis area. Late night 10 11ons dealing with lood fen'ed But 'Not Reqwred. hrs per week Must have program .and ensure No PHONE CALLS, drivers license and trans- compliance with th~m. PICk·up Appllcat 1ons at portai!On, drug test and monitor participants, 2520 Valley Dnve, Suite clean background check ma1nta1n accurate re· 112 POint Pteasnt. wv ~ requ ired 886-517·2549 cords. E~ttensive travel; 255 50 =-~~--:--~ must have dependable Par1 ltme · jan1tor must transportation. Salary Trainer Pos1tions have own general/floor range. $15,913 Are you Interested 1n a carpet cleaning chaml-. -$18,450/yr. •Exc;ellent rewarding position' PAI S cats and equ1pment. Top benef1ts. Respond to 1s Currently seektng pay 901-757-3060 HR, RIVer Valley Chtld fuiVpart time staff for Ma::-~-~-":':'...- Development SeNices. son and Po1nt Pleasant. Aescare Case Manage· 611 7th Ave, Hunltngton, WV providing ment!OMRP BAIBS In wv 25701 , e-ma11· residential/community Human Service Field SAatcllff @IVCds.org or s~tll training Wltt1 tndiWIIh 2 years expenence tax 304·523-2676 EOE viduals w1th MRIOD . providing supports and - M/FN/0 H1QI'1 school diploma or servtces to frtdlviduals GED reqwred No expeWIIh MRIOD Evening rience necessary Cnm1ShtftMieekends. Must be Needed Immediately. nat background check reproficlent m Microsoft Person to work in dry qu 1red Must have reli· Word ard Excel Wtlh cleaners part lime . Ptck able transportation and goou orgamzatooal up applications and dr,op valid auto insurance. skills. Sk1H concen tration off resumes at 1743 Pa 1d tra 1nmg Hourty rate on paper Fwork. Knsowl· Centenary Ad Gallipolis, starting at $7-$8.00/hour. edge of ederal, tate Oh. 740 .446.9595 Please call 1 1 and Loca 1 reguattOns. 304-373-1011 or toll free M b "I 1 ust e wn1ng to trave ;:~~~...--~~- , a! 1·877·373·10 11 . between multiple serv· Service Manager & ServIcas If 1nIeras1ed 1n be- ICe Techmclan positions comtng part of our team. avatlable. Health care & please e-m'aJI your re- Retirement plans availsumas to rharnson@res· able. Please send recare.com sume to ~~~-~~~~ LLCOCAREQ.COM or RESCARE Individual lax to 740•446 _9104 Services Coordinator. H1gh School :::--.-~:::"'-.--::--Olplom&IGEO ReqUired Wanted Bikin1 Dancers. Bachelors Degree pre· No Nud1ty, Great Pay, !erred or min1mum of one Goodt1mes Bar year experience in 304·576·2220 MRIDD Human Services Field. Must travel be- ~-.-':"":---~1ween services sttes and Wanted: Are you unem· work flexible hours w1th ployed or rett red? Would On-can responsibilities. you like e~~:tra income by A~spons1billttes include keeping developmentally conducting assessmenls, disabled · adults in your coordinating · services home on an as needed and conducting inves11· basisJ FtaqUirements gat1ons. If Interested in Hi~h school diploma or HAS becoming part of our GEO, valid driVer's liSOMETHING team, please e-mail your cense, three years good resume · to driving expenence and FOR YOV!! rharrison@rescare.com adequate autorriobile Insurance coverage If ~­ lerested, please con tact Auction cecma at 1·800-531 -2302 Equal Opportunity Employer. ' - LAMINATE SALE $26.99/BOX NDWTESnNG REGIONALLY Monday, Dec. 15th • 6 pm www.beekDenadiOrul,c:om lltiMh/ 1 and 2 bedroom apts., furnished and unfurntshed, and houses In Pomeroy and Midtkpo<1, secunly deposh requlrad, no pets. 740-992·2218 rnl Famtly owned & oper- ated petroleum rr.arkeler s111ce 194S . • " hrOiyk1nscompa mes com DEADLINE 2:00 P.M. FRI. Ship Where you shop. We ship via free pacllage traeklr)gl .• Sub- mit resume via fax to 513·831·1392 or email Re~il pos1t1ons: Prefer someone with experience, excellent customer serviCe SKills, be able to work independently and creat1vety. Send resume to Ga11ipotls Oatly Tribune Cu>. BCX 104, P.O BOX 469, Gallipolis. Oh. There will be something for everyone Dun ' Lm1ss our regular consignment sales every Thursday at 5 pm In~. ' 05 Last Christmas Sale This Season Ja.a W.lktkatr, Actlt/Aucdoneer 741-.JIU-l2Jl ~ ?ce-.118-1139 no ho~dayslvacatton). BULLETIN BOARD I TownhovMt Auction Beckner Auction Strvius ERA A~etBt II Realty, p qn Local Company seeking medical billing spec1altst Expenenoo preferred, send resume and salary requirements to CLA Box 101, PO eo, 469, Galli· poliS, Ohio 45831 buyer and seller.on day prior tu closing . lnventOI)' oost DOt .l\l c.a.:.f SlO,OOO.OO including Fuel. Buyer respOnsible ,for an) aMtt associated ,with lkeose 1nd permit tllnsferl. Reall!stlte !lltes prorated 10 doy of cfosins. $10,000.00 nonr<l\indabto """" payment by cash or oenlflod t:ba:k due on day t1f 1uetion by IUa:cssful bidder, ballnce dUe at clo&ina withm .10 days. Ruycr 1s responsible for any desired inspections prior to auctron. Be 'crtajn flnancins approved prior to day of auclton if.n,..,t:d. NO CONTfNGENC'tES Agent owned, No co-op or buyt..-r's ag~nt fees Auctioneer as seller's agau. Saturday 9:00-12:00 i · Clerical "holcsaJC cost, hasod on an inventory taken by House Oil SA 566 1of more lntonnatlon and p+ctures go to Ol'Vb.com l.d. number Ia browning. 740-446-7204 Needed Class B COL & clean driving record nacessarv Fuel & bulk 011delivery e)(p. wfta.nker & haz end. a plus, w1ll train Competitive hour1y wage & benefits (401 k, medldentallllfe 1ns. paid pets, Deposits required, 61+946·3307 74().742·3033 buyers who won land or - - - - - - - - have family land 0 down Auction also avail. for firsl lime buyers 66•215_5774 Auctlon Autos settlng,$300 AA/EOE ~~~::--.:--.--~ rooms -;;::;::;:=====--=======::;- Golf Gift Certificates 1510 Valley Drive Point Pleasant, WV 25550 improvements. Bankruptcy & Bad Credl! OK. 2, 3, 4 and 5 bed· land plus approval only, 245-5671 deposit. (61, 4)228-0859 Full To apply, contact: c/o Human Resources ZERO OOWNI WiU do Beauty Salon for rent, $300 per month, very low :::o!!!!!!!!i!~!"""""""" 2 bay ser'Jico station 1 utilittes, contact '""' Sal.. . Jackson Pike. Lease 740.,116·4046 or newsa· requlrad. Call 446-3844 I f n@ at1 2 discounted used 1Sx80 on arme Y oo.com Jb. rrn .,2 bath,Kanauga for mora ln1o. Mobile Homes Gaii.OH. 1000 r,tanuf~cllJred Houoos For Ron! or fbusmg 304_67 5.42~8 - ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; 304 _674 _5468 2br home !PCSted 1n Gal· !!! lipolis City. $500. No Rentals Brand new 3bed 2bath Pets. 441-0110 or ~~--=--=;;;;;;~ on T ·half acre in Pt. 591'5174 MobHe home lor r~nt· 3 Pleasant OWNER Fl· BR Rio Grande $400/mp NANCE AVAILABLE. Off SA 141, 3BA, 2BA, $400/dep. water. trash I basemen.I 1 car Included, pets wit wrlnen (740) 446-3570 app., ' • wl Water -;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;L;;easo;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ~ Commln:ial . H,oll$~ ngs on ~~ '• ' WID pet $550/mo 614-595-7m or 740-645·5953 • washroom hooi<Up. Page Holp Want.d • Genonll Beautiful 38A hous& in. Federal Ful'ldS JliSI re · Dnvers country, new appl. new leased for land Owners DRIVERS WANTED carpet, fresh pa~nt , CIA, No clOSing cost ancf Experienced Drivers _740:::"·5"!'9().~104.5~~~:'""::- Gtfat Vt1iftfMl" 1· I BR Apt, WID hoolcups, sale!Mie TV lnct. w/ren( clo8e 10 hOspital. Cell 740-339.0382 2BR AI'T.Cioae to Hoi· zer Hospital oo SA 180 CIA. (740) 44Hll94 Pleasant Valley HospiUI words and on S A'fiHGS 1 lust In Time For Ch c~n~,.~~~~n~y~td~Jt~o~ny~d~m~o.~E~u~a<~o~m~"'~t~~~~~~~~~~~~~ farm Equipment !'Giiit'AJUimiPl. 675-5234 Agrtcultue 700 Equal Housing ()pporlu· nny. This instiiUiioo Is an Equal Opportunity Provlder and Employer. 6unlllp (tlmtf -6mtln!l • llontal• iaR hOuse In Gallipolis. 740-367·7762 ..,,;.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.., ;;;; POUCIES· Ohio Valley Publl l hlng Ihe edit, reject, or ol thllf)ael occup.d by the error Trlbu"~t-Sent!nei-Regl•t•r "'Ill b. re1pon1 lble forrtgh11o rw more th1n the coat enytott or eJipente that re1ulta from the publication or oml11lon of an advertltem.nt. Corrmlon wm be made 1111. • Thl• are llw•w• cD!1 UdenUel • Currenl '''' urd apptl... · All ru l etlete advertiNmenl• are 1ub}KIIo the Ftdlrl l F•lr Housing accep t• only help wanted edt meeting £0£ ttlndardt. We will not llnowln;ty •ccept any Mlvlftlslng 111 vlol•llo" of the taw. wttl 1\01 be r~ lor error1 tn '" td !allen over !he phone. Health cures loll & Found Sunday Dl•play: 1:00 p . m. Thur•dBy for Sund•y• Pap•r • API ads must. be prepaid" • Start Your .Ad• With A Keyword • I"clude Complete Dll!scrlptlo" • Include A Price • .Avoid .Abb rev iation• • lncludf" Phonf" Numbe r And Addu!5t When N eeded • Ads Should Run 7 Oi!IYI Announcemen ts 20 0 2 · 52 West· wood Dr., from $365 to $560. 7~2588. HOUDAY SPECIAL Pat a lui security depos~ and get your first months Rent Freel AI Valley \liew ~rtments 600 Slate Route 325 Thurman, Ohio 45P85 7C0-2'5-11170 1-2 Bedroom Apartments wllh appliances tumlshed Oh srtelaundry facility. Call for details or pick up ~lication at rental offlc<o. P0551bilty of rental asslslance. Equal Housing Oppoflunily TDOI0419-~ "'This institutiOn is an ·~ Equal Opponuni1y Provider and Employel" •, YOUR CLASSIFIED LINE AD NOTICED Otftfee 1/oaP'&HOW I0 W§ljti Af:i · JUcces{u ds Or Fax To 992-2157 25 T-.hovMI - l f ul Aptl. 11 Jecll• son - Hou- For Rent MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE (740) 446-2342 (740) 992-2156 (304) 675-1333 Call Today••• (304) (740) Or Fax To "f tsu•lll/ Townh~:M~M~ ::'o:....:::.h::au:::I~L;o:lv;;:ln~;~l"'a"'nd~2 ;Twl Rl n wers Tower Is ac· c:epting applications for ~ waiting ~st for HUD sub,. sidlzed, I ·BR apartment ' for !he etderty/dlsabled, call 675-6679 County Apa-111/ Second·floor ape~ment 0\'erlooklng Galtipolls Ci1y Par11. LR , 2BR, 1 112 balhs, tully equipped kitchen, dining area, laundry hool<ups. Refer· ences and security de· posit rAnUired, $600/mo. C "'" 11 ~ 446-2325 or -:---:.,...---4 roam apt. w/siO\'ehridge, U!Hilles pd, upstairs, no pets at 46 Oll'e St. $450/mo + ~dee:=-·7•40•-4.;.46--.;3~945 ~~... I 2&3BR and up, Cenlral Air, WID hool<up, lenon1 pays eleolnc. EHO Elm View Apls. Pt. Pleasant, WV Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • ~ Town!· a ·• _(304~)88~2-·30 ..,...17~-..,..~ Gallia 14 2008 requests for bond re· lease conferences must be filed wllh the Chief within 30 days after the last date of publication. (12) 14, 21 ~ 28, (1) 4 Public Notice Legal Notice Request for Bond Release Permit Number: D-0355 Mining Year: 21 Date Issued: 6-12-84 Southern Ohla Coal Company Is requesting a Phase 1 bond release tor 136.6 acres affected by the aforemanttaned coal mine and · reclema11on perml1, located In Seclions 13, 19, 25, 26, 31 , 32, 33, and Fraction 17 of Columbia Township, and Sections 16, 17, 23, 24, 34, 36, and Free· lions 2, 6, 23, 35, and 36 of Salem Township, Meigs County. Backfill· lng and grading wa1 completed on 10.15-05 In accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $341,500.00 bond Po on dopool~ af which $170,750.00 11 aought to be reloollld. WriHon obloctlona, commtnll, or requ1111 for o bond confarenct moy bt aubmiHed to the Chief of tho, Dlvlalon of Min· ere: Raaourco Mtnagemont, 20•5 Morr!o Rood, Building H•2, Cotumbuo, Ohio •3221 • 8813, In accordonce with porogroph (F) (B) of tho Ohio Rovlaod Code Section 1513.18. WriHen obiecllvll or requeoto far bond rele11e conferencoo muot be flied with t~e Chief within 30 doya oftor the 1111 date of publication. (12) t4, 21,28 (1) 4 �Polneroy •• Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday, December 14,2008 . \!tribune - Sentinel - i\.e'gtster CLASSIFIED Sunday, December • ·' •' fit/ I '*lflatt••lll/ OH E-mail classified@mydailytribune .com In One Week With Us REACH 'OVER 285 PROSPECTS PLUS YOUR AD Bedroom Apls. at Vilage Manor and Aiverslele •. Apls. tn 'Middlepo~. trorn $327 $592 . 10 740·992·5064 Equal Housing Opportunity. ' Tara Townhouse Apanments • 2BR, 1.5 bath, bacl< patio, pool, playground, (trash, sewage, water pd,) $425/renl, $425/sac. dep. Cell 740-367-0547 UCribune To Place Your Ad, ~ lii:l , Websjtes : www.mydailytribune .com www.mydailysentinel .com www.mydaityregister.com 1\.egister Sentinel Wgrd Ads Dally In-Column : 9:00a. m . Monday- Friday for Insertion In N ext Day's Paper sunday In-Column: 9:00 •.m. Friday For Sundays Papll!!lr Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.rn. to 5:00 p.rn. ~ Should Include These Items To Help Get Res ponse ... •POLICIES* Ohio Valley Publishing reserves the rlghtto edit, n~jecl or cancol any ad at any time. Errors Must eported on the firs ay of publlcallo nd the Tnbu tlnei·Reglster wll respons.lble for n on~ than the cost o he space occupl. y the error and ont he first Insertion. W hall not be liable fo ny toss or expens hat results from th ubllcatlon o ot orrecllons will de In the firs vallable edHian. Current rate car pplles. Mil ·Real Esta dvertlsements ar ubjacl to the Fedora air Housing Act o 968. newspa ) This ccepls only hel anted ads meelln OE standards. We will no nowlngly accept an dvertlsement I lolatlan of the taw. Notic:u FOUND-Ohio Township Trustef;! s have 2 female horses under trustee care, one btack/whl!e one redlwh1te both have blue hailers. Owner may call these numbers 740·256-1774 or 740-256-1768 Found- 2 dogs on At2 Applegrove, sale can to identity 304·6'15·0055 or 304-675-4013 FOUND Black/Tan male Coon Dog. Apple Grove area. 304·576·2367 Found . R1ng a l Holiday Tour of Homes. Call to identify. 740·367-0632 Lost: D1amond Water1all R1ng. 14k1 gold at Court· house. Reward. 446-8251 LOST? ?? black and brown Dachshund w1th a red collar and a navy bandana. reward. An· swers to Spence' call I ·304·895·37 16 NoHces NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO rec· ornmends that you do 1 business with people you, know. and NOT to send money lhiOugh lhe mall until you have lnveSIIQ31· ing the olfeJiny have been placed In ads at the Gallipolis Dally Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked will be discarded. The Tribune Office has many unclaimed pictures that will be discarded on December 31, 08. If you think you may have forgotten to pick up a picture you have placed In th~ paper, please feel free to come into the office and took through the them. 300 Serv1:es Child I Eldoriy Care Stale Cert1f1ed 1n Home Childcare PfOVI(:ier. has 4 lull t1me openmgs at rea· sonable rates, Comact Kelly 304-882-82~7 Grave Blankels, Wreaths Domestics I Janitorial $10 & up , Blankets $5-$25, Sue's Greenhouse. 473 10 Mornmg Home & Olllce Cleaning. Star Ad .. Racme. Low rates Expenenced. Mason Co & swround740·949·21 I 5 ln<j ares 304-882·3538 CLASSIFIED INDEX Legals ....................................................... 100 Announc:ements ......................................... 200 Blrthday/Annlver!llry .............................. 205 Happw Ads ............. .. ........ .............. 210 Lost & Found .................................... 2t5 Memory!Ttlank You... ... ... . ............. 220 Noli<es ............... ......................................... 221 Personals .................................................... 230 Wonted ....................................................... 235 Servlc9s ...... ................. ... ............. ..... ········300 AppJlance ~1ce.. ......... ........ ...... . .... 302 Automotive .................... ..................... 304 Building Materials ...................... ....... 306 Business ......................... ,..................... 308 Catering ......................................................3!0 Chlld/Eiderty Care ..... ................................ 312 Computers ............ ...................................... 314 Contractors ................................................ 316 Domastk:s/Janito;lai... ..... :.. '·· ...... 318 Eledrical .............. ....... .......................... 320 Financial. ....... ................ ...................322 lltllffl ............................ .................:............326 Hooting I Cooling ...................................... 329 Home lmptovements 330 tn1urance ................................................ 332 Lawn Service ....... ... . ... ... .... . .... . ...... 334 MuslcltlanceiDrama .......................... 336 0t11er Sorvices.. ..... ... . ... ... ... .. . ............ 338 Plumblr¢1eotrkal ............... .................... :140 Profeulonal services ..................... "" ... 342 Repairs .................................................344 Roonng................................................. 346 Security .................................. ·............ 3411 Tu/Accountlng ................ ......... ......... 3SO Tr>veltrtltrlolnmenl .• ......................•...... 352 AnMitlll.. .............. ......................................400 Ansnclol Services ..................... ................ 405 lnlllflflCe ...................... ........................... 410 Money to Lend .............. .......................·..... 415 Educallon ..............................•.....•......500 BulineiiiTrade School ... ... ............ 505 lnttructlon & Training ..............................510 ltl10<11................................................ 515 Ptrtonal.. w............................. (.................... 520 Anlmols..................................................... 600 Anlmll Supplies •..••••.•.•........................ 605 ······································ ........ 610 UYHiock .............................................615 1'111•....•.•...•. ··-··············· .... .. .. .. ........620 WIOI 10 buy ........•....................................625 Agrlcullu<t .......... ..... .......... ... ... ... .. ... .... 100 Farm Equipment.........................................105 Garden &Produce...................................110 llay, Food, Seed, Grain .............. .: ... .715 Htmllntr & lancL.......•.... ................ 720 Wont 10 bUy ......:•........•......................... .725 Mtrc-10 ....................... ... ................... 900 Mliqull ............................................. ........ 905 Appllonce ............................................. ..... 910 Auctlonl ..................................., ........ ·-· .... 91 5 Borvotn _ , ........................ ....... . 920 C*c11111ttl .............................................. 925 Cornputln ·-···-···········..··· ......•... ··-· ......... 930 Equtpment'Supplltt ............................... 935 Flao Mlrltt11 ............•........ ···················· ... 940 Fuol Oil CooVNood/Gal ............................. 945 Fumlluro ..................................................... 950 Holtlly.liunll Sporl................................. 955 Kld'l Comer ............................................ 960 . Certified Nurses Aid waotlng In home health pOsition also wants to do house keeptng . Call 740-446 ·3423 Recreational Vehicles ......................1000 ATV .................... ...... ......... ... ....... ........ 1005 Btcvcles ......... ...................... ............... 1010 Boats/Accessories ....................................1015 Camper!RVs & Trailers ........................... 1020 Molorcycles .... .. ... .. .. . .............. 1025 Other ..................... ~ . ............... 1030 Wan1 to buy ..... . .......... .................. .1035 Automotive .......................................... 2000 Auto Rental/Lease ............................... .2005 Autos .. ........ ...................,:........................ 2010 Classic/Antiques ........................ 20t5 CommerciaL/Industrial ....... ..... ,....... 2020 Parts & Accessories .............., .......... 2025 Spo~s Ullll!y ... ........... ...... ............... !030 Trucks... .......... ... ............... ................. 2035 Utility Trailers ....................................... 2040 Vans ......... ... ................................... 2045 Waol to buv ......................................2050 Aeal EslateSalea ........................... 3000 Cemetery Plots... .. .. ... . ... ... ..... 3005 Commercial ........ . . ... ..... ..............3010 Condominiums ............................ .......... 3015 For Sale by Owne1 ........... ......................3020 Houses lor Sale .................. .... ., ............. 3025 Land (Acreage) ........ ......................... 3030 Lots ................... ....... ... .... ... .. ....•..... 3035 Wanllo buy.......... .... .. ... . .. ...... 3040 Real Estale Rentals.. . .. .. . . ....... 3500 Apartment91Townhouses .. ................... 3505 Commercial. .... ... ....... . ...................3510 Condominiums...................................... 3515 Houses lor Rent ......:............................. 3S2o Land (Acreage) ................ .. ............. 3525 Storage.......................... .............. ......... .3535 Want lo Rent ..................... .............. 3540 Manufactured Housing .... .. .................. 40C'() Lots................. ,.................. , .........4005 Movers ................. .,................................ A01D Rertlalo .................................................... . 4015 Salea ........... ............................................. ..402il ' Supplles •.•.•.•••..•••..•••.•.•..•••..•••...••...•••.......•• 4025 Want to Buy ................ ;................. .. 4030 Reotl<l Properly .....................................• 5000 Resort PI'Oj)erty for sale .. -· .............. 5025 Resort Property for renl ........................... 5050 Emptovment. ...........................................6000 Accounting/Financial.. ..............................6002 Administrative/Professional.. ........... .....6004 Coshler/C1erl ......•...............................6006 Child/Elderly Care ....••..•........•••.......•...6008 CletiCBI ................................. ................... .. 6010 ConstrucUon ............ ..................................60t2 Drivers & Delivery .......... ............ .............. 60114 Educatlon ...................................................6016 Eoetrlcal Plumbing .................................6018 Employment Agencies ........................... H6020 Entertllnrnenl ...........................................6022 Food Servi<es ............................................6024 Government I Federal Jobs ................... i026 Help anted- General ............................... 6028 Law Enforcement .................... ................. 6030 Malnlenancelt>omestic ... _....................... 6032 ManagemenVSupervlsory ........................ 6034 Mechanlco .............................................. 5036 Mtdlcal. ......................................................6038 Musical.................................................... H Part·Tlme:Temporarles ....................... 6042 RestaUJllf'lll .. ~ ..........., .................. ··~· .6044 ··················-···················-······965 Salea ... ....... ······· .....................•....•........ 60411 Wlnllo bUy .......................................... ,•..... 970 Technlclltl Trades ..............................." ... 6050 Yard Sate ..................................................... 915 Tn:llleslfactory ..................................... 6052 •• r11e~H Pekingese Puppies 1st set of shots $250 256-1664 EBY. INTEGRITY, KIEFER BUILT, VALLEY HORSE/LIVE· STOCK TRAILERS , LOAD MAX EQUIP· MENT TRAILERS, CARGO EXPRESS & HOMESTEADER CARGO/CONCESSION B+W TRAILERS GOOSENECK FLATBED $3999. VIEW OUR EN· TIRE TRAILER INVEN· Oth1r S1rvicet Blue Maltese Cat Female TORY AT Pet Cremattons Call 6 months old. Call WWW.CAAM ICHAEL· 992·686;1 FREEl TRAILERS COM 740-446 -3745 ~Fo;;;r~S::;a~le_;,~C::;K~C-::-Re-g• 740·446·3825 Profeuional Servico1 White (IJ toy poodle, lm· Have you priced a John For sale' to good homes only. Rat Terrier puppies Homo Improvements . 7 wks tails docked current · on shots/worming Basement small breed lovable famWoterproatlng ily pets $75 Call Uncondlhonallltet1me 682-7477 or 416·4545 [JUaranlee Local refer(Oak H<li) . ences furnished. Estab· lished t975 Ca1124 Hrs. 5 mth old F Boxer AKC comple tely trained loves 740-446-0670, Rogers Basement Walerproof1ng. children. Most ol shots. $300 OBO 256· 1847 Now you can have borders and graphics ~ oddedtoyourclasslfledads {.~ .m Borders $3.00/per ad 1!14 Graphics SOC for s.,ou $1 .00 for large Mlscollanoous Fuel/ 011/ Coal/ Wood I Gas ::"--=.~""-=~~ Seasoned Firewood CAA HEAP accepted 645-5946 or 441 ·0941 ~-~--~--: Seasoned Firawood Hardwood. 446·9204 Firewood $55/load, delivered 304-882·2567 · Hobby I Hunt & Sport 300 Weelherby Mag AI· lie . scope plus extras $900 invested take 4600. 740645·0585 GOLF CERTIFICATES Give htm the · gift he can use towards play, cart merchandtse at Chffs1de. P1ck your price. 446·GOLF hrs. 9. 3 ,.,;,.,,.,,.,;;,;,;;,.,., Miscolloneou1 ~~~~~~;;;;;~ Jet Aeration Motors re· paired, new & rebuill In slack. Call Ron Evans, •·800·537-9528 ?0011 NEW AND USED STEEL Steel Beams, Pipe Rebar for Concrete Angle, ·channel, Fie! Bar, Steel Grating for Drains, Oriweways & Walkways L&L Scrap Metals Open Mon, Tue. Wed & Fri, 8am·4·30pm Closed Thurs, Sat & Sun. 740-446-7300 STEEL ARCH BUILD· INGS Save ThOU· can· sands' Three celled orders • wtll sell for balance owed 25x40, 20><20 and Call Today 1of HUG~ savings 866·352-0469 Want Ta 8uy · ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;i;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Absolute Top Dollar • sllve~Igold co Ins, · any IOKI14K/16K gold pew· elry, dental gold, pre 1935 us currency, prooflmin1 sets, diamonds , MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd A.enua. Galli· polls. 446·2842 perlal male & female Deere lately? You'll be Shth·Tzu, prices vary, surpnsedl Check out our serious tnq only used mventory at ~30~4--2~7~3-.;.2~06~6:0:::':'"'~~ www.CA'REO.com GarLab pups AKC, quality michael Equipment pointing labs since 1995. 740·446·24 12 $2001blk $300/choc/yel· row 740-256-6038 SHOP ~~----~~ SaiVpepper CKC Schnauzer pups, turned CLASSIFIEDS 4 0° F ~~nc at 6 wks FOR 12/4, has 1st shots J wormed. Male Boxer puppy, roll 256·6687 BARGAINS top desk & recfiner. Money To Lend 740·368·8519 NOTICE Borrow Smart. Announcements Announcements GraIn 1df e reezer bef e 1or Contacl the Oh1o Oiv1 Campen I RVs & sale, (740)742·921 7 s10n of F1nancial tnstttuTraden !IOns Office ol Consumer A Rare Opportunity Hoi Tub , Outlet, Top Af!ai1s BEFORE you refiQuality, · Fre~ Deli'olery. RV Service a! Carmt· nance your home or ob· Save 50%. Tiki Tubs . chael Trailers ta1n a loan BEWARE ol Holzer Senior Care Center will be 606·326·0777 740-446·3625 requests lor any large conducting Nurse Aide C la sses. <1dvance payments of These classes are: Help Wanted fees ot insurance Call Help Wanted the Office of Consumer • Free of Charge Arf1ars toll free ;=~ t 1·866-2 78·0003 to learn • State Certlned 11 the mortgage broker or • Great C~rcer Opportunity lender ts. properly liOhio Valley · Home Health, Inc. censed (This is a public accepting applications for STNA, Stop hy and fill out an application as serv1ce announ,cement lrom the Ohto Valley soon as possible for· the Nurse Aide CNA,CHHA,PCA." Publishing Company) Classes. We will review all of the applications and sd up interviews to Apply at sell-ct eight students. 600 AnlmrJis 1480 Jackson Pike TURNED DOWN ON SOCIAL SECURITY 551 No Fee Unless We W1n! 1·888·562·3345 ::-~--....-~~ Sept1c pump1ng Gall1a Co OH and Mason Co. WV Ron Evans Jack· son, OH 000-537-9528 .---..===---, . ' Uvestock Angus He1lers. young bred cows and bulls lor sale High EPO's Excellen! bloodlines TobacC o ellgtble Pnce reasonably Call 740-286-5395 or 418·0633 If you are interested in a great opportunity or a c areer change please call Barb Peterson, Director of Human Resources for Long Term Care at 740441-340 I or email at' me or check our 1!~1~[~2!! ~bi!I,~[:Q[K current .ioh openings on the web at www.holzer.org ' EEOC Poh Help Wanted Help Wanted 8 Wk old F mix puppy, 2 yr old F mix dog great wl kids 367-0624 F1 ee puppies German Shephe1d m1x 4 pupptas 2M 2F 2Bik 2Bikffan Born Oct 17 368·9436 Givea way Chnstmas pupp1es. 7 Sparuel m1X 1 112 mlhs old. 44 1-Q740 or441 ·1138 Card of Thanks The family of Lana M. Chapman wnuld like to thank all their friends and neighbors fnr all their support 1hrough this difficult lime. We would Pike to I hunk nil the churches, family and friends for all 1heir loving support, prayers. cards, food , and many kind DIRECTOR OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES Holzer Medtcal Center, Gallipoli s, OH is seeking u D1re~.:tur of Qualny Management and Medical Staff S ervke~. This position is rc!<ipOn!iJblc for the o n goi n ~ prepar.atton to meet JCAHO and ot llcr regulatory requu:emenl s, mcludin g phystcian <:redentialing. Coordinates and provides corrective actions to meet quality ~umd ards such as Core Measures . Relf uircments for lhis position include; Bachelor's Degree required . Mastcr•s Degree and Certification tn Healthcare Quali.ty preferred Ohio license as a RN required . Must be able to interact assertively with physicians, hospital admi ni stmtion , managers am.l staff m a pnsitt vc, produ ctive m;mner. Successful ~xpene ncc \Vith meeli ng JCA HO and other regulatory rcquiremcnls preferred . Must dcmmtstratc the abili ty to cdut:atc und motivate others. Holzer Medical Center is located alo,ng the Ohio Ri ver mu.l offers many opp,ortunities lo those inte re~ tcd in a ~. mall town atmosphere. •~xcellent wage and benents package. ('r CRI CH HS ..~ un eral Home. l'hnnk ~·011 Map>lc ShouPe frirnds fur all you have dont.• for us • The Chapman Famil · Galli pi is, OH or phone 740·441-1293. Help Wanted Help Wanted WANTED: Part-time positions available to assist mdlvtituals with mental retardation in Meigs County: 1) 35 Hrs: 6a-11p SIS; 2) 25.5 Hrs: Fn . 7:30p-8a Sat; Sat. 8p-8a Sun; 3) 31 Hrs: 11 p-8a Tu/Wffh : Must have high school diploma or GED , valid dnver's license, three years good driving experience and adequate automobile Insurance. $8.40/hr after t ra tning. Send resume to: Buckeye Community Services P.O. Box 604 Jackson, OH.45640. Deadline lor applicants: 12119/08. Pre-employment drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer Special If interes ted. plcusc contact' HOLZt:R MEDIC /\I" CENTER Hutn;m R.: -an1rc.:~ (kpartmenl 100 .l ac k ~@ Pil.. c GallipJOh,, 011 45113 1· 156.1 Phone: (7401446·5 105 Fa x/TDD: (740) 446·5 106 EEO/ ADA Ernploy' r ( Help Wanted A,. III I Help Wanted e OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN Pleasant Valley Hospital is currently accepting applications for a Surgical Technologist. Graduate of accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience required. CST or CST eligible. Itt '' tflrtkl-!>oMm for Quick Sale/ Jefo.re • LOOKAGAIW garage, • $500/mo (304) 675-4340 Or fax: 304-675-6975 or apply on-line www,pyalley.ora. at av8llable. 38ft I Balh wl Ullli1y 740·446-3384 room 458 Hartsool< Rd. ~~~"::'::'""::~~~ $300/mo + dap handi· Cora Mill Ad 4844 near cap accessible. Cora. 5 miles from Rod· 398·8451 ney 2BR 1 Bath, appi· ::-:~~~~~":":"'~ ances. WID hookup, 2 bedroom duplex , Harri- large yard $385/mo sonville area. $425 per $300/deposjt, credit month plus uttlitles, No check. 614-878·5532 or r ~'!"~==~-..~· ~~~""!".....,....,,...,. Obi.. wide near Ftomeroy, grea1 condillon with mce yard Rent in· eludes: Fumistlingslwasherfdryer & some utilities induded $575/mo. No pets. Cell 44HJ110or591-5174 N H 3b ba ew aven, r, 2 . trailer w/central e18ch1c heat $80/week plus utflities. No Pets • • 304 593 3011 3BA Small 2 br. tlouse, St. At 681 four m!les west of Tuppers Plains, no pets, S400 per month call 7..0.985-3504 or ~Gov-.~F-un_d_s_a-,a~ll-'!""f or a Good used .three bed· room 14x70. Onty .57,005.00. Call Cass1e. 740·365·0698 2007 Chevy Cobalt 5 speed 14 ,000 miles $7000 OBO . 256·6877 or 256-1261 ::: :::1·v~olks~w~a~gen~":Bee~fl~te 200 GLS 89,000 miles tor sale $6600 949-2700 ~CHIYYIILV!l!ADOUOOZ11 · 4x4. '14"1'8too, -:~-::~~=~~~= , Cyl., AIC;F\A!Power, TI!WIMI, S~RGCt,CNM:Ott*'t Spom Uttllly '•n , ''"' ., \ ' Great used 16x80 three bedroom new vinyl siding 522.995.00. Will help w1tt1 deltvery. Call N1kkt 740·385·9621 New 3 bedroom ~4x70. Just reduced, Only $206.46 per month. In· eludes deliver and set·up. 740·385·4367 t ., " "• " • ~. 1tiOFORD tiO · BkJI, -4X• ; 20t . -49l 6C~I 2006 Jeep lib.Re,_.. 4x4,Ext.wananty,new tires,asking payoff mull sell. 416-3800 Convenleace Store - Hamden, Ohio Store is lo<.lted at 144 Main Street State Route 93,1Umden, o•lo ' ...•.. ·•·:~ l04.000mloo ···-· • .. . ... v.... Audlooi It doe lt1mdea Commuolty llolldiaa Rallrood Sind · H1mdon, Otllo 2003 Chevy Exp. Cargo van. $7000. Call 74().388.0570 New 3 Bedroom , homes from $214 36 per month, includes many upgrades, delivery & set·up. 740-385·2434 Sltl•• .,Ill bt piO!Ite.d 01 AueHon Day Frid1y l;)ecember ~~~:!"""--":':'~~ 19,2008 - 2:00 PM -~~~~~-Ohio's Btlt Buys mymldwt~thome.eom Rnl r.ttan - [g•lpmcnt ~ Fl1!prrs - Jnnatpo 81 Ford Econo Line 250 Van 81 750K, low miles. '"'Y good condl· ;'ion!!!!! . !!!304!!!!-8!!1!;2-8;;;9!!!7!!4""""" Located in llamden, Ohio on Stale Route 93 (SE Obio), 2500 sq. foot hlock buildmg built new and equipped in 19911. great locaticn on 740.82S..2750 ~-:~~~~~'.:::: have nice 16x80 homes from $18,900.00. Call740-385-7671 We a busy Sttttc Route, qnly slon: in town. Gos, Kerosene, Pizu. SandWicheS. Cl liquor license and Obio lottery. All equipment and olJOO flxtun:s. Ttnno ud to~tdltiolo: Minimum bi<t· 80.000.00 include:! real estate, oil equipment and ftxtur<'S. In atfditi01110 bid pricebuyer IIJ!'<$ 10 purchase aU inventory on day of closinM, at 4bJ, 2ba, 3 car gar. 2.44 acres on Spirea Rd. $1!9,000. 740·446-41!95 leave message. Call Ken or Cyndie at 740-992·2136 Land IA.Nage) Monday through Friday 9:00-4:00, ' .345 Acres located oo 496 Paxton Rd. Gallipolis. Is adequate for a mobile home. Has all hook· ups 74()-441 -5129 Financing Avallllble to Qualified BuyersI ' Looking lor land to lease lor deer hunting 1·300 acres. Will pay cast!. 665·363·3305 Meigs Co. 5 acre homesHe + pond 519,900. Danvtlle 26 acres co. water $57,900. Salem Clr. ~ 8 acre fieJd +. pone $49,500. Reedaville 10 acrea $19,5001 O.llla Co. 10 acrea $12,500' We finance! Cali 740.441-1492 ror maps or visit www.brunef1ancl.com ,....,. 110111 AN vehicles eokl as-ls/Whare-11 wHh eiCprened or Implied ·warranties. Aparlmenl evallable naw Rlveobend Apts. Now Ha""" wv. Now Ba>epl· lng 8pllllcallont 1of HUO-subsidlzed, one Bedroom Apia. U11HIIes Included. Basad oo 30% of adjusted Income. Cell 304-8112·31 21, aval1of Satilor and Dlaabled ~~· CONVENfENTlY LDCATED & AFFORDABLEl Townhouae apart· ments, and/or sma1 houses lor rent. Cel 740-441-1!11 for awl· cation & lnfonnation. Comlortable I BR. quia! ut, dap. req.,ask Ia< Merge M.plus .,.,.,,;;;;;;;.!!!.,.,""' Gov.mment & Fecl.ral Jobs :::::~~~'.'!!:':;;;;~~ POST OFFICE NOW HIRING avg. Pay $20/hr or $57Kiyr, Includes Fed.Ben. OT. Place by adSource , not affiliated with USPS who h1res .' ·,;;866~·4,;0,;;3·,;;2,;;58;,;2.,.,.,.,.,.,~ -:- ~. ·ups; .. , . yo¥r money back. 2 'i'r.Watian:y ·• O 'Dell True Value Lumber . 61 Vine St. Gallipolis Ooen M·F 8-6 Sat 8-5 Sun 10-4 MOLLOHAN CARPET 2212 EASTERN AVE. Guarinlliied on free !~~!liver)' or ' / OLD GLORY AUCTION 659 Pearl St. Middleport, OH Auctioneer- Jim Taylor #0014 Licensed & Bonded in OH & WV DeWalt 29 pc. Drilling & D~ving Set $9.99 Leatherman 2 pk $29.99 Reg. $63.99 Case Setect Knives 20% off O'Dell :rrue Value Lumber 81 VIne St. Gallipolis Open M-F 8-8, Sal. ... ·._._ ~. , 'has end rolls of clean newspr1nt'for $1 ·e ach, I Gallia Corner Stone Church . Intersection of to Are you getting a2009 increase on your the public. Services Sunday morning 9:30 . between The public ie Invited. 8amand5pm Intern Paetor • . Motlday ' thru" Friday, Morning Worship Rev. Issac Shupe MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT? Great rates Personal Service Call for a quote The Lynch Agency 446-8235 800'-447 -8235 merchandise on sale now. goM certificate and let him buy what he wants, when he wantS 446-GOLF. Serenity·House serves victims of domestic call 446-6752 or f -800-942-9577 violence . 992--1119 ,., ' hbir ,,.. , !co'~~~"'·n NOTICES " I. r.. lipllo~.Dti•tm Rill'i• loor lbii.Q Ohio Township Truateea will h9ld their year-end meeting December 22, 2008 at5:00 PM at tha townhouse. Tho 2009 organizational meeting and the annual approprlatloh for 2009 wilt no held January 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM at the townhouse. Bill M. Johnson Fllcal Officer D-mher 14, 15, 16, 2008 Public Nqttce t.ogal Notice Request for Bond Release Permit Number: 0-0354 Mining Year: 21 Date taoued: 6-12-84 Southern Ohio Coal Company Is requesting a Phase t bond release for 73.5 acroa affected ·by the aforementioned coal mtno and reclamation parmi!, located In SecIlona 35 af Cheahlre Townahtp, Clallte County, and Sectlono 18, Ill, 25, 26, 32, and Fr1cllono 2, 111, and 33 of 8alom . Townahlp, Molga County. BackfillI!IIJ 1nd grading Wll oomplettd on to- I5-01 In acoordance with the approved rocl1matlon lan. 13,750.00 bond C 1 on dljloott, of which t81.175,00 looought to be Nltlllld. WrPHtn abjtcllona, commonlo, or requ11t1 tor o bond confeNnce mey be oubmtttld to the ODNR, Ofvtalon of Min· .,.; AIIOUrco Monagemen~ 2045 Marrla R..d, Building H-3, Columbus, Ohio 43229 • 8883. In occordance with paragraph (F) (6) of tho Ohio Revlllld Code Section 1513.18. WrPHon ablocllvoo or *' 322 Second Avenue G-poll1, Ohio Cliffside offers play passes, Buy him a C.HRISTMAS SPECIAL Turkey & Dressing with all the fixin's. Includes Dessert. Call for details or visit our website at www.klcataringoh.com 10·12 servings $99.60 20-24 servings $199.20 850 and 35 825 Third Ave.: Gallipolis • ' Sun. 12·6 446-3484 10:30 Wednesday evening 7 pm Stop by our office at ' Open till Bpm closed and is open great for covering picnic , tables or packing. FrJ-Set.Sun -.. The Karat Patch has not been sold nor The Gallipolis Tribune FREE K & L Catering Personality Beads Buy 2 get 1 free or get bracelet 1/2 off. 740-446· 7444 ViSit Velennarv .. AssiStant' www wysta!AQQiice cgm needed Experience prelor details lerred, bul will train. Equal Opportunity PTJFT, some weekends Employer requlfed Min1mum wage Send resume to French Management/ Town Vetennary Clinic, Supervisory 360 SA 160 Gallipolis, or fa> 740·446-410 I Store Manager needed 5+ years work experience in management reManaging COsmetolbg1st quired Degree (s) PI'&: wanled as Independent ferred but not required. Contractor. Call Must be prolessooal. 740·992·2200. personable. org an1zed, have 1he abilily to multl·task and have a AVQNI All Areast To Buy stable job his1ory. Send or Sell Shtrlev Spears resume' to CLA 18 200 304·675· I 429 Ma1n St Pt PI WV 25550 Momlor for Fam•ly Day Medical Help Wanltd · General Care Food Program - · ::-=;;;;;;;;----;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;; High school diploma or Recepllomsl Job Open· 01rt Buster~ has a clean· equivalent Understand mg For A Busy Pnys 1c18n lng position In the Galli- and Implement regula- Office. . Expenence Prepolis area. Late night 10 11ons dealing with lood fen'ed But 'Not Reqwred. hrs per week Must have program .and ensure No PHONE CALLS, drivers license and trans- compliance with th~m. PICk·up Appllcat 1ons at portai!On, drug test and monitor participants, 2520 Valley Dnve, Suite clean background check ma1nta1n accurate re· 112 POint Pteasnt. wv ~ requ ired 886-517·2549 cords. E~ttensive travel; 255 50 =-~~--:--~ must have dependable Par1 ltme · jan1tor must transportation. Salary Trainer Pos1tions have own general/floor range. $15,913 Are you Interested 1n a carpet cleaning chaml-. -$18,450/yr. •Exc;ellent rewarding position' PAI S cats and equ1pment. Top benef1ts. Respond to 1s Currently seektng pay 901-757-3060 HR, RIVer Valley Chtld fuiVpart time staff for Ma::-~-~-":':'...- Development SeNices. son and Po1nt Pleasant. Aescare Case Manage· 611 7th Ave, Hunltngton, WV providing ment!OMRP BAIBS In wv 25701 , e-ma11· residential/community Human Service Field SAatcllff @IVCds.org or s~tll training Wltt1 tndiWIIh 2 years expenence tax 304·523-2676 EOE viduals w1th MRIOD . providing supports and - M/FN/0 H1QI'1 school diploma or servtces to frtdlviduals GED reqwred No expeWIIh MRIOD Evening rience necessary Cnm1ShtftMieekends. Must be Needed Immediately. nat background check reproficlent m Microsoft Person to work in dry qu 1red Must have reli· Word ard Excel Wtlh cleaners part lime . Ptck able transportation and goou orgamzatooal up applications and dr,op valid auto insurance. skills. Sk1H concen tration off resumes at 1743 Pa 1d tra 1nmg Hourty rate on paper Fwork. Knsowl· Centenary Ad Gallipolis, starting at $7-$8.00/hour. edge of ederal, tate Oh. 740 .446.9595 Please call 1 1 and Loca 1 reguattOns. 304-373-1011 or toll free M b "I 1 ust e wn1ng to trave ;:~~~...--~~- , a! 1·877·373·10 11 . between multiple serv· Service Manager & ServIcas If 1nIeras1ed 1n be- ICe Techmclan positions comtng part of our team. avatlable. Health care & please e-m'aJI your re- Retirement plans availsumas to rharnson@res· able. Please send recare.com sume to ~~~-~~~~ LLCOCAREQ.COM or RESCARE Individual lax to 740•446 _9104 Services Coordinator. H1gh School :::--.-~:::"'-.--::--Olplom&IGEO ReqUired Wanted Bikin1 Dancers. Bachelors Degree pre· No Nud1ty, Great Pay, !erred or min1mum of one Goodt1mes Bar year experience in 304·576·2220 MRIDD Human Services Field. Must travel be- ~-.-':"":---~1ween services sttes and Wanted: Are you unem· work flexible hours w1th ployed or rett red? Would On-can responsibilities. you like e~~:tra income by A~spons1billttes include keeping developmentally conducting assessmenls, disabled · adults in your coordinating · services home on an as needed and conducting inves11· basisJ FtaqUirements gat1ons. If Interested in Hi~h school diploma or HAS becoming part of our GEO, valid driVer's liSOMETHING team, please e-mail your cense, three years good resume · to driving expenence and FOR YOV!! rharrison@rescare.com adequate autorriobile Insurance coverage If ~­ lerested, please con tact Auction cecma at 1·800-531 -2302 Equal Opportunity Employer. ' - LAMINATE SALE $26.99/BOX NDWTESnNG REGIONALLY Monday, Dec. 15th • 6 pm www.beekDenadiOrul,c:om lltiMh/ 1 and 2 bedroom apts., furnished and unfurntshed, and houses In Pomeroy and Midtkpo<1, secunly deposh requlrad, no pets. 740-992·2218 rnl Famtly owned & oper- ated petroleum rr.arkeler s111ce 194S . • " hrOiyk1nscompa mes com DEADLINE 2:00 P.M. FRI. Ship Where you shop. We ship via free pacllage traeklr)gl .• Sub- mit resume via fax to 513·831·1392 or email Re~il pos1t1ons: Prefer someone with experience, excellent customer serviCe SKills, be able to work independently and creat1vety. Send resume to Ga11ipotls Oatly Tribune Cu>. BCX 104, P.O BOX 469, Gallipolis. Oh. There will be something for everyone Dun ' Lm1ss our regular consignment sales every Thursday at 5 pm In~. ' 05 Last Christmas Sale This Season Ja.a W.lktkatr, Actlt/Aucdoneer 741-.JIU-l2Jl ~ ?ce-.118-1139 no ho~dayslvacatton). BULLETIN BOARD I TownhovMt Auction Beckner Auction Strvius ERA A~etBt II Realty, p qn Local Company seeking medical billing spec1altst Expenenoo preferred, send resume and salary requirements to CLA Box 101, PO eo, 469, Galli· poliS, Ohio 45831 buyer and seller.on day prior tu closing . lnventOI)' oost DOt .l\l c.a.:.f SlO,OOO.OO including Fuel. Buyer respOnsible ,for an) aMtt associated ,with lkeose 1nd permit tllnsferl. 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This instiiUiioo Is an Equal Opportunity Provlder and Employer. 6unlllp (tlmtf -6mtln!l • llontal• iaR hOuse In Gallipolis. 740-367·7762 ..,,;.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.., ;;;; POUCIES· Ohio Valley Publl l hlng Ihe edit, reject, or ol thllf)ael occup.d by the error Trlbu"~t-Sent!nei-Regl•t•r "'Ill b. re1pon1 lble forrtgh11o rw more th1n the coat enytott or eJipente that re1ulta from the publication or oml11lon of an advertltem.nt. Corrmlon wm be made 1111. • Thl• are llw•w• cD!1 UdenUel • Currenl '''' urd apptl... · All ru l etlete advertiNmenl• are 1ub}KIIo the Ftdlrl l F•lr Housing accep t• only help wanted edt meeting £0£ ttlndardt. We will not llnowln;ty •ccept any Mlvlftlslng 111 vlol•llo" of the taw. wttl 1\01 be r~ lor error1 tn '" td !allen over !he phone. Health cures loll & Found Sunday Dl•play: 1:00 p . m. Thur•dBy for Sund•y• Pap•r • API ads must. be prepaid" • Start Your .Ad• With A Keyword • I"clude Complete Dll!scrlptlo" • Include A Price • .Avoid .Abb rev iation• • lncludf" Phonf" Numbe r And Addu!5t When N eeded • Ads Should Run 7 Oi!IYI Announcemen ts 20 0 2 · 52 West· wood Dr., from $365 to $560. 7~2588. HOUDAY SPECIAL Pat a lui security depos~ and get your first months Rent Freel AI Valley \liew ~rtments 600 Slate Route 325 Thurman, Ohio 45P85 7C0-2'5-11170 1-2 Bedroom Apartments wllh appliances tumlshed Oh srtelaundry facility. Call for details or pick up ~lication at rental offlc<o. P0551bilty of rental asslslance. Equal Housing Oppoflunily TDOI0419-~ "'This institutiOn is an ·~ Equal Opponuni1y Provider and Employel" •, YOUR CLASSIFIED LINE AD NOTICED Otftfee 1/oaP'&HOW I0 W§ljti Af:i · JUcces{u ds Or Fax To 992-2157 25 T-.hovMI - l f ul Aptl. 11 Jecll• son - Hou- For Rent MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE (740) 446-2342 (740) 992-2156 (304) 675-1333 Call Today••• (304) (740) Or Fax To "f tsu•lll/ Townh~:M~M~ ::'o:....:::.h::au:::I~L;o:lv;;:ln~;~l"'a"'nd~2 ;Twl Rl n wers Tower Is ac· c:epting applications for ~ waiting ~st for HUD sub,. sidlzed, I ·BR apartment ' for !he etderty/dlsabled, call 675-6679 County Apa-111/ Second·floor ape~ment 0\'erlooklng Galtipolls Ci1y Par11. LR , 2BR, 1 112 balhs, tully equipped kitchen, dining area, laundry hool<ups. Refer· ences and security de· posit rAnUired, $600/mo. C "'" 11 ~ 446-2325 or -:---:.,...---4 roam apt. w/siO\'ehridge, U!Hilles pd, upstairs, no pets at 46 Oll'e St. $450/mo + ~dee:=-·7•40•-4.;.46--.;3~945 ~~... I 2&3BR and up, Cenlral Air, WID hool<up, lenon1 pays eleolnc. EHO Elm View Apls. Pt. Pleasant, WV Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • ~ Town!· a ·• _(304~)88~2-·30 ..,...17~-..,..~ Gallia 14 2008 requests for bond re· lease conferences must be filed wllh the Chief within 30 days after the last date of publication. (12) 14, 21 ~ 28, (1) 4 Public Notice Legal Notice Request for Bond Release Permit Number: D-0355 Mining Year: 21 Date Issued: 6-12-84 Southern Ohla Coal Company Is requesting a Phase 1 bond release tor 136.6 acres affected by the aforemanttaned coal mine and · reclema11on perml1, located In Seclions 13, 19, 25, 26, 31 , 32, 33, and Fraction 17 of Columbia Township, and Sections 16, 17, 23, 24, 34, 36, and Free· lions 2, 6, 23, 35, and 36 of Salem Township, Meigs County. Backfill· lng and grading wa1 completed on 10.15-05 In accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $341,500.00 bond Po on dopool~ af which $170,750.00 11 aought to be reloollld. WriHon obloctlona, commtnll, or requ1111 for o bond confarenct moy bt aubmiHed to the Chief of tho, Dlvlalon of Min· ere: Raaourco Mtnagemont, 20•5 Morr!o Rood, Building H•2, Cotumbuo, Ohio •3221 • 8813, In accordonce with porogroph (F) (B) of tho Ohio Rovlaod Code Section 1513.18. WriHen obiecllvll or requeoto far bond rele11e conferencoo muot be flied with t~e Chief within 30 doya oftor the 1111 date of publication. (12) t4, 21,28 (1) 4 �PageD6 GARDENING Sunday, December 1.4. 2008 Winter's high season for gardening classes BY DEAN FOSDICK FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS · Jeff Downing recently organized a career day at the New York Botanical Garden for people considering becoming horticulturalisis. He was pleasantly surprised when 128 people showed up for the two free sessions; which introduced landscape design, horticul-. ture, floral design and horticultural therapy. "That · was a significant response ," said Downing , head of the garden's continuing education program. ''It took off fasler than I expected.'' Some of those who showed up were simply looking for new gardening skills. An uncertain economy drove others. Horticulture continues to offer job opportunities, in good limes or bad , Downing said. "Most people who get involved 10 our programs are career changers," Downing said. "They have had successful careers elsewhere but want something new. We 've had surgeons allend. People from the legal community. It has something to do with an overall passion for plants. They want to get out of their office cubicles and get closer to nature." The · botaniGal garden's classes are many and varied . "Courses are designed to be attra~tive for anyone who's never picked up a trowel to professionals in . the field," Downing said. "Many have earned certificates in the past and wam to come back to broaden their· knowledge. We even have pre' kindergarten programs. . We can reach you pretty much at any ·point in your lifetime." Like most such teaching institutions. The New York Bolanical · Garden offers more classes in winter than at any other time . That's when the gardening and plant professionals who teach the classes have more time. Another institution that offers an array of educa' tiona! opportunities is Longwood Gardens, a horticultural showpiece on the former Pierre du Pont estate near Chadds Ford, Pa. "Mr. du Pont had a pas>ion for horticulture and . education, and his founda~ ·tion supports the education initiative> with a substantial endowment," said Doug Needham, who heads the garden's education department. Over the past three decades, about 5,000 students per year have attended . its continuing 'education classes, intended for amaieurs and professionals alike. Also among Longwood's educational offerings: . • Travel grants for visiting school groups. • A yearlong internship for four or five staff people from pu blic gardens around the world. "We provide housing and pay," Needham said. Du Pont built tenant housing for groundskeepers, he said, and loday the center can accommodate 70 guests. • A series of rnformal "sunset classes." "People come to hear speakers talk about things like bee colony collapse, orchid growing and photography," Needham sa1d. "They can ' interact with the speakers over dessert." The Chicago Botanic Garden is another horticultural institutions with a strong commitment to education. "Some of the most popular and useful things are technique classes, where you're getting hands-on," said Jill Selinger, who heads the garden's continuing education program . "There's nothing like actually doing it." Organic gardening and vegetable gardening classes are becoming the most requested continuing-education options, Selinger · said . "Someone on an (end-of·class) evaluation form asked for a course about canning. When was the last tinie you heard of people wanting to can fruits and vegetables in an urban area? We have to find an instructor but 'we've included it on our futures list," she saiq. Enrolling for a gardening class would serve as a great New Year 's resolution , Selinger said. "A few (sessions) are like armchair lours, providing a look at lhe garden < of . Europe. Others are more practical. But they widen your perspective on the world. "Whether you garden yourself or simply enjoy olher people's gardens, continuing education is a good way to enrich your life . It keeps you connected ... I-I - Silver Bridge disaster 41St anniversary, As l1it.l.htl'L:JJ.j NA'110NAL BANk l~tjl[>et0 ~:JJ RACtNI 6 SYfiiACOSI W•"v• Go~ 1~1 ~ . il!llim 949-2210 • ~ne. OH Dt!B 892-6333 • Syracuee, OH • -lns.tru<,tor Bill Logan, right, holds a twig while teaching the Winter Tree Identification course to students Robert Harvey, left, and Sherri Bloom as part of the continuing education program at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx borough of New York, Tuesday, Nov. 18. APphoto . • :n Print«! on tOO% Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio •1 .. •(1,1'-."\1•1 . ,X SPORTS -;. Sooner Sophomore QB 'Bradford wins Heisman Trophy. See Page 81 '\n \11) "\J)\\ 111 Re,·ycled New·sprint I,III,IBII(I . l .-~ouH ~ \''.'" 111 ~d . 11 1\ ... 1• 11 t 1111 1.1 u 111 Bush backs off coal-plant rules In terms of air emissions, national parks or other pro- if the changes were impletected areas. · mented it was reported they WASHINGTON - Last A statement from the would've allowed increases week the Bush administration· Environmental Protection of hundreds of thousands of backed off two rule changes, Agency said it opted not to tons of sulfur dioxide and one of which environmental- loosen existing regulations nitrogen oxides' which have ists believe would've weak- because it didn't have time been cited as the foundation ened pollution controls from to complele tlie changes for smog and other fine-parcoal-fired power plants. before the Bush administm- riculate pollution. · The abandoned- rule tion walks into history. The Utilities · pushed for the changes wouldcve permitted proposal was reported to changes, citing a need to coal-fired power plants to have met resistance with increase their efficiency increase emissions without senior EPA officials in not ·while keeping energy costs adding pollution controls only · Washington but low. Environmental groups and would've made it easi~r regional offices. · felt the new rules would 've . to build. power plants near Bv BETH SeRGENT . BSERGENTCMYOAILVSENTINELCOM been detrimental to the federal Clean Air Act and contributed to global warmi 0g. Time can only tell what a new administration will mean for a project such as the new coal-ftred power pllll)t proposed by American Municipal Power-Ohio. However, AMPOhio has already attempted to take steps to meet any addi· tional , future air emission regulations by committing to Powerspan technology. AMP-Ohio did have its air permit-tp-install. approved by the Ohio EPA though that permit remains under appeal by environmental groups, many of whom fought against lhe Bush administration's policies on loosening emission controls. A new hearing on the appeal for AMP-Ohio's final atr permit-to-install is set for summer, 2009. AMP-Ohio is moving forward with construction of the plant which was permitted for construelion by the Ohio Power , Siting Board this year. Wilson hopeful Bush will release auto bailout funds Bv BRIAN J. REED BREEDCMYDAILYSENTINEL .COM OBnuARIES -. ' Page AS -··Amy Voena Boston, 98 :.~ Rev. Richard Ringle,.82 • James J. Walker, 71 lNSii>E 24 MONTHS NO INTEREST . Nov~ 28 •Dec. 29 2008 Cor6m &Snyder furniture '!Fro,. Our !Jlom« To ?"oU:rs• 955 Second Aven~Je • Oalllpolla, OH , -.corf:tln•nd•nyder.com HOURS: lion No PH7.a.4.1171• 800 MUtlf ~ .~ore power loss ' · · possible in ice-ravaged Northeast. See Page A2 • Turnout in presidential ~lectlons hit 40-year ' high. See Page A2 ~• Holzer plans 'Love . · Ughts a Tree' ceremony. ·See Page A3 • O'Bieness offers . br~ing class . SeePageA3 ·• Mason teen donates to L:ocks of Love. .see Page. AS . • Local Briefs. .;Jee l'ale .AS :~: Oressed for winter. 'See Page A6 ,:i' Land transfers. See Page .A6 WEATHER . . .:•aS£Cl10N8 - Annie's . Mailbox A3 ~lendars .. A3 elassifieds •,.. B3c4 ' '•. ... , ' ~mics ." .. Editorials • 9J>ituaries Sports ' Glllpolil (740)4-46-2002 Point Pleasant (304) 675-5200. llllfl 12 PAGI!S Weather .' ' Bs A4 As B Section A3 Holiday . ppH1· ess · . ha POMEROY - US. Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-Bridgeport, said a House Bill designed to help rescue America's ailing automotive industry was "good for America," and said the Bush Administration is the, next hope for a bailout. On Dec. 10, the U.S. House passed House Resolution . 7321 , the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, by a vote ·of 237-170. Wilson supported the bill, but the Senat~ did not approve it. "I supported ihe bridge · loan to the auto industry . because I viewed it as a good investment of taxpayer money for America and for working families ," Wilson said. "Our country cannot · allow the heart of our manufacturing base to collapse." "This legislation would have provided funds the domestic automotive industry needs to keep operating for the next three months," Wilson said in a statement releasded Friday. "This would have been done by modifying existing loans originally intended to increase the fuel efficiencyoftheindustry." "The House,passed bill · made it clear that business as usual would not be tolerated . Bv CHARLEN!i! HOEFLICH at the Big Three by requiring HOEFLICHOMVDAILVSENTINEL.COM the COmpanies tO make neces. sary common sense changes POMEROY - There was plenty of to ensure long term survival." excitement among the youngsters attend!he Ho~se Jeg1slahon coning the annual Breakfast with Santa event · ·tamed slnct oyerstght. and held Saturday morning in the Meigs reform mechamsms, Wtlson Museum annex. said. The bill also would have And, yes, Santa was there by the protected taxpayers' inv~st­ Christmas tree to meet and greet the ment by mcludm~ .~qu~­ dozens of youngsters and listen ·to just ments for a proh1b1~1on OR what they'd like to find under the tree on d1vtd~nds . The. Ieg1slatton Christmas morning. . contamed a provtslon to ban After the youngsters (and many of their bonuses for the 25 most ht~h­ parents) enJoyed a heart9 bn:akfast and I~ pa1d employees, prohlbthad a visit With Santa the ohildren were lions on golden parachutes, invited !O view the holiday display of limits on compensation plans, antique toys in the Museum room. and a reqmred d1vestme~t of There they also took part in a make-and- pnvate atrcraft or leases. take ornament workshop conducted by W1l~on satd the mdu.stry 4-H club member Hannah Yost gives elgl1t-Y'ear··OIId No.ah Gross of Pomeroy Meigs 4-H club members while listening represents three m1lhon JObs some direction in making an felt cutouts, Styrofoam balls, to the music of the Eastern Junior High - mcludmgdlrect manufacSchool Bell Choir directed by Cris Kuhn . tunng, suppliers, and dealers. and sorne glitter and glue: "Failure of these companies would risk a domino effect which would further damage our already fragile economy." As of Friday morning, the ing in performers for the BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH White House has opened HOEFLICHOMYDAILYSENTINEL.COM four free summer Rhythm the door for the possible use on the River concerts in the of funds for automakers POMEROY - A holiday amphitheater and the Big from the $700 billion ecodance as a fund raiser for Bend Blues Bash. Artists nomic re'scue package . the Pomeroy Blues,and Jazz from across the country "I am hopeful that the Society will be held at the have been brought into the president and the Treasury Miilennium Building on Bend area to perform over a Department acl qukkly to Main Street in Pomeroy , period of several years. The spacious building get funds to lhe automakDec .. l9 . ers," Wilson said. Biscuit ·and the Mix will accommodate large "With that said, I am also which has performed in groups, and Jackie Welker, hopeful that the president's Pomeroy several times over chairman, suggested it administration will require, the years will be playing for might be a great place for an as the House-passed legisla- . the dance which wiU begin office party or for social tion would have required, at 1 p.m. The admission of groups to hold their holiday the same tough accountabil$20 .a person will include bash . Reservations for ity and shared sacrifice by soft drinks, appetizers and group tables can be made all parties - executives, with Weiker at the Court holiday sweets. . Street Grill, 992-6524. unions, suppliers, creditors, dealers, bondholders, and All of the proceeds will shareholders." · go Coward the cost of bring: Pluse see D•nc.. AS PB&JS staging benefit dance .. ~ -· " • � 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 14, 2008 harrison hartman loomis meade nelson