https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/29ae07d81d3994cf5872116d5512eeca.pdf 1512461b6c0dfafefad7b500d52e7bb4 PDF Text Text Pqe 86 • The Daily Sentinel www.mydailysentinel.com Monday, July 30, 2007 Ripken and Gwynn Hall of Famers, on and off the field Business in Review edition inside todays Sentinel Phoenix set to explore Martian arctic, A2 BY JOHN KEKIS ~ AP photq Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain holds his trophy on the podium after the 20th and last stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Marcoussls and Paris on Sunday. . Contador cap~res doping-tainted Tour I I I I!• I PARIS (AP) - Alberto Contador won the dopingscarred Tour. de France on Sunday, a new, young and unlikely winner for the three-week race shaken to its core by scandals. The 24-year-old rider for the Discovery Channel team . was the youngest champion since Jan Ullrich of Germany in 1997. He was the first Spaniard to stand on the winner's podium since the last of Miguel Indurain's five titles in 1995. His margin of victory .just 23 seconds ahead of Cadel Evans of Australia was the second-narrowest in the Tour's 104-year history, even after 2,200 miles of racing through Britain, BelgiUill; Spain and France. "I think we've seen the future of Spanish cycling and perhaps international cycling," seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong said. · Contador had seemed destined for second place until the Tour was hit by a bombshell just five days from the finish: the ouster of race leader Michael Rasmussen. His Rabobank team accused the Dane of having lied about his whereabouts before the Tour to evade doping controls. Rasmussen's departure catapulted Contador mto the race lead, Evans to the runner-up spot, and U.S. rider Levi Le1pheimer into third. Those standings held through the closing four days -including a thrilling . time trial Saturday that Leipheimer won and the 91- Stewart ' I fromPageBl Brickyard winner, was third followed by Kyle Busch, pole-sitter Reed Sorenson and Mark Martin. Harvick faded all the way to seventh after Stewart's race-winning pass. Jeff Burton, Dave Blaney and Matt Kenseth rounded out the top 10. The victory made Stewart, the two-time series champion,_the favorite for a third title. Six of the past nine Indy winners went on to win the Cup, including the last two, and Stewart himself did it in 2005. Now he appears poised to ri~ off one of his trademark wmning streaks. He won five of six races during the summer of 2005, closed last year with three wins in the final eight, and now has two in a row. Stewart had a frustrating start to the season, losing at least four races he should have won, and didn't reach Victory Lane until the July 15 event in Chicago. He then took his momentum with him on an overdue vacation during NASCAR's final off weekend of the season, then reported to Indianapolis relaxed and mile final ride Sunday to Paris' fan-lined ChampsElysees from Marcoussis, west of the capital. The stage was won by Daniele Bennati of Italy. Contador high-fived and hugged his teammates after crossing the line. His original goal was to · take the white jersey for the best young rider. In the end, he jlOt both white and yellow Jerseys. Contador was a new star for a race that has been searching for a successor to Armstrong, who retired _in 2005, and which is struggling to repair its credibility after two straight years marred by doping. The 2006 winner, Floyd Landis, did not defend his crown because of doping charges hanging over him. This Tour turned into a circus after it emerged that Rasmussen was competing despite missing doping controls in May and June, and after Kazakh star Alexandre Vinokourov - a pre-race favorite - and Cristian Moreni of Italy failed doping tests. They and their teams left the race, . and police raided their hotels, searching for doping products. Instead of putting the doping cloud left by Landis behind them, Tour organizers again found themselves having to contend daily with the issue. The feel-good factor generated by the race's July 7' start m London, England - watched by millions of fans - quickly faded. · ready to race for his second Indy win in three seasons. It's a marked change from his first seven visits to the track, when Stewart would arrive irritable and on edge in his pursuit of the elusive victory. A native of nearby Colombus, Stewart came to Indy as a kid and dreamed of someday winning an Indianapolis 500. He never did during a · short but successful openwheel career, then made a full-time switch to NASCAR and focu~i!:d on winning the stock-car race at Indy. But he had his heart broken over and over here, including a 2002 near-miss that devastated him. In his anger after exiting the car, he punched a photographer and had to beg boss Joe Gibbs not to fire him . His desire to kiss the bricks never faded, and he often said he'd trade every win and every trophy for just one win at Indy. So when he finally did it in . 2005, his celebration was an emotional release. It freed him from the stress, and made for a playful, causal Stewart all weekend. He was funny and engaging, a big difference from the "Tony the · Terrible" who normally patrolled this garage. SPORTS WRITER COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn took their place in baseball's shrine Sunday, saluted as l)luch for their Hall of Fame careers as their character off the field. Commissioner Bud Selig and a record crowd carne to cheer them and all that was good about the game. A continent away, a different scene played out. Barry Bonds failed to tie the home run record, a chase tainted by his surly nature and a steroids investigation. · Ripken and Gwynn sensed that poignant counterpoint on their induction day. "This da~ shouldn't be all about us,' Ripken said. "Today is about celebrating the best that baseball has be~n and the best it can be. This is a symbol it's alive, por,utar." ' Whethc;r you like it or not, as big leaguers, we are role models," he said. ''The only question is, will it be positive or will it be negative?" · · Gwynn offered the same sentiment. · "I think the fans felt comfortable enough in us, they could trust us and how we played the game, especially m this era of negativity," he said. "I don't think there's a~~ question about. that." When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing the game of baseball," he said. "You've got to be responsible and make decisions. and show people how things are supposed to be done." . Boosted by busloads from Maryland, an estimated 75,000 fans turned the vast field facing the podium into a sea of black, orange and brown. Ripken spent his entire career in Baltimore, making his mark by playing 2,632 consecutive games and breaking Lou Gehrig's record of 2, 130. Among the 53 Hall of Famers on stage behind Ripken were forni.er Orioles Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Earl Weaver, Eddie Murray and Jim Palmer. That only made Ripken, whose dad also coached and managed the Orioles, strug- Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio ,) O(I,I'-..•\ ( d.,) - ~ llJSI)\ \ .• Jl ' J . \' :~ 1 . :!00... VictiriJ. identified in bridg~ tragedy . . ev Bm SERGENT BSERGENT<tMYDAILYSENTINEL.COM AP photo .Tony Gwynn, left, and Cal Ripken, Jr., hold ·thelr Hall of Fame plaques after their Induction Into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Sunday.. Gwynn played his Major Le!lgue Baseball career With th!! San Diego Padres and Ripken spent his career with the Baltimore Orioles. · gle through much of his the United States to start the speech. festivities. "Most of all, I count the Steady ·on the field, blessings of my family," ~ Gwynn was a bundle of said. "Imagine how luckyYI . nerves fqr his sJieech. It didam to call the man whose . n't take long for him to focus memories I revere to this day on the moment that c~anged by so many important names his life- June 6, 1981, the - teacher, coach, manager, day he met his wife, Alicia. and especially dad. He was "From that point on, my for me ·and many others ari life pretty 111uch was set," example of how to play and Gwynn said. "She let me prepare for the game the play baseball and' she raised right way - the Cal Sr. way. the children. My wife "And alongside him there allowed me to .chase my was always my mom, who to dreams." this day shines as an example She also played an integral of devotion to family and part in his on-field success. community, humility, "In June 1983, I hurt my integrity and lo\le, Mom, the wrist and I called my wife words are how to find how and asked her to hit the much I love you back." ' record button (on their Ripken then broke down, videotape player)," he said. pausmg as he began to thank "Lucky for me, my wife said wife Kelly. · yes. From the time I came "She didn't know anything home from that trip to the about baseball or me when day I retired, I was a big we first met," Ripbn said. believer in video." As Ripken spoke, he "I would not be standin~ pulled a white rose from his here tO\lay without video, suit coat. Son Ryan did the he said. "All of a sudden, it same and handed it to his just opened a new avenue for mom. me because I learned that at Gwynn's family also got a this level it's about knowing prime role. His daughter, what you do when you get in Anisha, sang the national that batter's box." anthems for both Canada and Gwynn finished with 3,141 hits and wort ei~ht National League batting titles in a 20-year career with the San Diego Padres. ~ven though he had 3,184 hits - including 431 horne runs - was · a two-time American League MVP and a 19-time All-Star, Ripken will always be known for his streak. "I always looked at it as just showing up for wo(k every day," he said. "As I look out on this audience, I see thousands of people who do the same, teachers, police officers, mothers, fathers, . business people and many others. "You all may not receive the accolades that I have throughout my career, but I would like to take the time to salute all of you for showing up, working hard, and making the world a better place." Rick Hummel, longtime baseball writer for the St. . Post-Dispatch, Louis received the J.G. Spink Award for meritorious writing, and Royals announcer Denny Matthews received the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence. his fifth sc;nior major with an even par total of 284. Watson also won this tournament at Turnberry in 2003 and Royal Aberdeen two years ago, and made it five American victories in a row after triumphs by Pete Oakley in 2004 and Loren Roberts last year. Seven of Watson's · eight major triumphs in Britain have been on Scottish links courses. Watson broke away from Ginn after a two-hole swing at the lith. Watson rolled in a 20-foot birdie putt at a time when the Australian, who failed to make the. green in two, was on a fivehole run of bogeys. Ginn ended up with a 4-over 75 for a total of 285, tied with O'Meara who·finished with a 72. Watson made up for his back-nine collapse at the U.S. Senior Open at Whistling Straits three weeks ago, when he blew a three-shot lead after 10 holes of the final round to finish fourth behind Brad Bryant. Playing his debut tournament as .a senior, Nick Faldo finished with a share of 14th at Muirfield having tied for the lead after the opening round. A final round 75 gave him an 8over total of 292. i ..,. , OBITUARIEs Page AS • Betty ·Biggs INSIDE POMEROY · ~ The young man who drove his car off the Ohio ramp of the new Pomeroy Mason Brid$e currently under construction has been tdentified as Gerald Baker, 19, Pomc;roy, formerly of Coolville, according to lead investigators with the Meigs County Sheriff.'s Office. · The accident happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night with the · body and vehicle being recovered just after I p.m. yester!lay from the Ohio River. According . to·the sheriff's office, Baker's body was in the vehicle and has been transported to a local funeral home. Around eight people witnessed the event while sitting on private property next to the Pool People store at ·what's.. known as the Bridge Hill Hangout in Pomeroy, Several o~ the witnesse.s said. they Witnessed the sdvet sedan drive by them.· at a normal rate of speed but th.at changed once it turned ~nto the new Ohio · ramp. Witness Arnold Priddy said the car. then began traveling at a hiah rate of speed, w)t)lout stopping, ana he next heard what . was described as "boards bre8king" shortly before the car e11iting the ramp into the air. · Witnesses lbeo said the car appeared to go 40 feet out over the ·water, turned slightly to the right at)d hit the Ohio River, causing a tremendous splash. Larry Young, a witness to the . event, said he.and friend Danny Folmer rart over to the river bank in a matter of minutes to attempt to help the victim. Young dove into the water a few times. but the car had already sunk. . "In a small town you don't .think you'll see things like that and don't want to see it again, because there was a life involved," Kathy Dailey, one of the witnesses said. Stephanie Filson, spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Transportation, said there was no damage to the new bridge where Baker allegedly hit an exit pole and left what was described as a "glancing blow." Filson said it also appears Baker allegedly hit a step ladder and then a concrete barrier that weighs 4,300 pounds, hitting it with such force that it toppled into the water with his vehicle. "All of the safety precautions were in · place in the event a motorist would be on the new bridge," Filson said. "Never ·in our wildest dreams would we ever expect this to happen." · · · Although work on the bridge was initially delayed due to the nature of' the ' investigation, work now continues at the construction site. . Many of the witnesses remained shaken, saytng they were unable to get much sleep and kept turning the scene over in their heads as if watching a movie. Many expressed their condolences for the family of the young man as well, saying they and Baker were in their prayers. As if it was the last thing they could do, Young and Folmer stepped out into the road yesterday afternoon, directing traffic to pull over as Pomeroy's Squad One drove past with Baker's remains. "It's just unl1elievable," Dailey said. Beth s.rcent/JiheW Yesterday afternoon rescue workers recovered this vehicle as A massive rescue ,and recovery effort . well as the body of a young man who dmve off the Oh!o ramp PIUH He Brldp. A5 of the new Pomeroy Mason Bridge currently under construction. • As UAW negotiates, Tayota WOrkers . . tin ..;______ . . eye:UIJKilli!:ILO Sii 'PI68A2 ' ' ' .....rft • •FBI; IRS search home of U.S. Sen. Stevens, who has been scrutinized in corruption probe. See Page A2 • Visiting British prime minister cautious on questions of troop withdrawals. See Page A2 • Students attend Math and Science Academy. See Page A3 • Encourage friend to do right thing. See Page A3 • Essay contest to win a fann gets too few entries. See Page A5 • US says no trade-off in plan to sell billions in weaponry to Persian Gulf states. See Page AS WEATHER Oetallo on Plj!e A8 Nicole Fltldojphoto Cleanup continued Sunday afternoon at Knickerbockers, located along Jackson Avenue in Point Pleasant, where a fire started i~ the main dining area early Sunday morning: The fire remains under investigation. Fire at Knickerbockers remains under investigation Air and aviation was the theme for Eastern Elementary School's Math and Science Academy last week, and students took rides in a hot air balloon, took a field trip to an airport and studied model rockets, helicopters and parachutes as part of the activities. Here, Breanna Hayman and Larissa Riddle take off in the balloon, which launched from the school's baseball · field. Brenna Holter demonstrates a straw rocket project students completed. Krista "Johnson and Jayne Collins were teachers for the event, funded through the Ohio CORE grant. BY NICOLE FIELDS NFIELDS@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - Officials are continuing their investigation today of a fire that swept through a local restaurant early Sunday morning . Just after I a.m. Sunday, members from four local fire departments responded to Knickerbockers in Point Pleasant, where a fire is believed to have started in the main dining area of the restaurant. according to Jeremy Bryant. chief of the Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department . Submitted photos INDEX 2 SI!CJIONS - A3 STAFF REPORT NEWS®MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM Classifieds B3-4 Comics Bs Annie's Mailbox A3 Editorials A4 .As Obituaries Sports Weather B Section A6 © 2007 Oblo Valley PubUshinx Co. TUPPERS PLAINS The Eastern Local Board of Education awarded a fiveyear contract to SUperintendent Rick Edwards at its recent meeting.. The board also approved supplemental contracts for the upcoming school year, including contracts for coaches. The board approved the --------•• Kn\ckerbockers also housed a clothing boutique and hair salon, which Bryant said suffered heat and smoke damage. The fire itself was contained within the restaurant. · Two representatives from the state fire marshal office were at the scene throughout the day Sunday, and Bryant said he expects the building to be listed as a . total loss. adding that it suffered "pretty substantial damage." Located. at 2407 Jackson Ave.. the 7 ,600-squarePiease see Fire, AS Eastern board approves superinte.n dent contract 12 PAGES Calendars ·.· Home ·'" National .' Bank H\\\\IIL\ll.llh-..•rtlrrr•l,,,l' · ' \ SPOR'fS ·· Watson wins 3rd Senior British open in 5 years GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Tom Watson won his third Senior British Open in five years · after a final round 73 Sunday gave him a one-stroke. victory at Muirfield over Mark O'Meara and Stewart Ginn. A five-time Open winner on the regular tour to go_ with his two Masters titles and one U.S. Open, Watson survived a double bogey six at the last liole to ·capture '\o . .. following supplemental contracts for the 2007-08 school year: Sam Thompson , Junior High Class Advisor; Chris Buchanan, Volunteer Assistant Varsity Football Coach; Nancy Wachter, Senior Class Advisor; Brad Quillen. Head Golf Coach; Brian Bowen, Head Baseball Coach; Tim Baum. Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach; and Jamie Robertson , 8th Grade Volleyball Coach. Chris Saber and Mindy Chancey were approved as substitute teachers for the year. The board accepted the resignations of Sue Arnold from the position of 8th grade volleyball coach, and Charlotte Smith and Lucille Kimes as cooks at Eastern Elementary. The board also accepted the resignation of Nancy Morrissey as ~lementa,ry guidance counselor. Cindy Durst and Jeanie Ridenour were approved as substitute cooks pending proper certification. The board approved a one-year teaching co ntract for William Bradley Quillen as Intervention Specialist for the district for the 2007-08 school year. The board approved the compensation rate of $65 per day for substitute teachers for the 2007-08 school year. The board approved the fo llowing quotes for the 2007-08 school year as follow s: Malone Warehouse Tire for tires; Petroleum Englefield Oil for petroleum products and fuel ; Heiners' for bakery products; and Broughton Dairy for dairy products. Tresa Swatzel -and Kenneth Vogelsong were approved as open enrollment students. The board approved the following personnel for summer programs paid through Ohio CORE grant Please see Eastem, AS ----·-·---~--··~~ v �The Daily Sentinel NATION •WORLD As UAW negotiates, Toyota workers • • • eye umon1zation BY AUCIA CHANG M' SCIENCE W!lt'T(R PageA2 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 ' LOS ANGELES - A NASA spacethree-legged BY ANDREA tioPI<INS craft with a long arm for digASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER ging trenches is going to the GEORGETOWN, Ky. - As U.S. auto workers negotiate Martian north pole to study with the faltering Big Three under intense pressure to sur- if the environment is favorrender benefits , employees at Toyota's flajlship U.S. plant able for primitive life. want what their blue-collar counterparts m Detroit have: But before it can start its union representation. work, the Phoenix Mars At least some do. Union drives at Toyota's Georgetown, Lander must survive landing Kentucky, plant have ebbed and flowed since it opened in on the surface of the. rocky, 1988, with supporter.> battling to convinceiloublers that join- dusty Rec! Planet, which ~as ing the United Auto Workers union will improve their hves. a reputation of .swallowmg The specter of crumbling fortunes at General Motor.> Corp. manmade probes. Of the 15 (NYSE:GM - News), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F - News) and:·· global attempts to land Chrysler haunt the union debate at the U.S. arm of Toyota spacecraft on _Mars , only Motor Corp. (Tokyo:7203 .T - News), which is poised to five have made 11. overtake GM as the world's No. I automaker this year. "Mars has the tende~fY !O Union supporter.> argue that the Japanese automaker rode to throw you curve ~aUs, satd a $14 billion ~rofit laSt year on the backs of its nonunion worlt- Doug McCu1st1on, who ers, while doubter.> fear unionization would l~ve Toyota as heads the Mars program at crippled as its Detroit competitor.> - or provoke retaliation. NASA h_eadquartel'!!' . The stakes are especially high now as the three DetroitPhoemx, wh1ch IS pteced based automakers, which lost nearly $15 billion combined from old hardware that was· ? . . · AP photo/NASA last year, press the UAW for sweeping concessions that ~helved after_two en:tbarrasswould bring their own hourly labor costs in line with what m~ Mars frulures m 1999, This artist rendering released by NASA shows the Phoenix Mars Lander.on the surface of it costs Toyota to run its GeoJP.etown plant. w11I blast off from Cape Mars. Phoenix, which is pieced from old hardware that was stielved .after two embarrassRobert Bingaman, 53, dido t want a union when Toyota Canaveral, Fla., aboard . a ing Mars failures· in 1999, will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Ra., aboard a Delta II rockhired him in 1989. He had been a UAW member at GM Deltallrocketona423-rrul- et on a 423-million-mile trip. The three-week launch window opens Friday, Aug. 3 . until his Ohio piant closed and he lost his job. lion-mile trip. The three"1 was promised the moon when I hired in," said week launch window opens Bingaman. "But it changed through the years ...They stan- Aug. 3. . ice may have melted, created reducing back on things. We were keeping up wtth cost Unlike the durable twin ing a wetter environment. of living before, but raises started getting smaller." rovers near the equator, the Scientists generally agree CJ. James,46, also wasn't a union supporter at first. She Phoenix Mars Lander will that water, along with the framed the Toyota job offer she got in 1988 and celebrated sit in one place and extend presence of organic materiher hourly wage of $10.4 I- a huge step up from $3 for a its long arm to dig trenches als and a stable heat source, security job at a unionized steel plant in Detroit. . in the permafrost and scoop is needed to support life. But repetitive stress injuries she has suffered on Toyota's up soil for analysis. Made of To prevent Phoenix from assembly line - and the pain of watching co-workers aluminum and titanium, the accidentally bringing organbreak down - have convinced her it's time to unionize. 8-foot-long arm aciS like a isms to Mars, technicians had "I've watched hundreds come and gct,.some·so crippled backhoe and can dig down. to take special care while they can no lon~er work, and they have to fight the compa- 20 inches and rotate. prepping the · lander for ny to get any kind of benefits or worker's ·compensation," Although Phoenix lacks · launch. It underwent diy heat said James. She now makes nearly $29 an hour, on par with the tools to detect past or treatment and precision cleanUAW-represented workers and well above the average current life, scientists hope it ing to reduce the amount of manufacturing wage of just below $17. will shed light on whether germs on its surface. Its NOT ALL CONVINCED • the northern arctic possesses trench-digging arm was also In June, some 200 lbyota woricen and union su~ the signature ingredients for sealed in a special wrapping pthere(! to diacuss shrinking pay raises, lhreatenea benefit mi~robes to exist. to prevent contamination. . cutB, iqjUties and the use of temporary woricen at the plant, The land!'!' should arrive at Phoenix is the first project where 6,900 employees produce tile Camry and Avalon sedans. Mars 10 months after it from NASA's Scout program, · But many workers are not conviriced and point to job launches and touch down in a low-cost complement to losses at OM, Ford and Chrysler as proof of union failure. the northern plains for its pricier Mars missions in orbit "We do not want to be in the shape the Big Three is in now," three-month mission. If sue- and on the surface. Mana~ said Brian Howard, a 16-year plant veteran who opposes the cessful, it will be the first by the Jet Propulston union drive. "People fail to look five years down the road.~· time since the Viking mis- Laboratory in Pasadena, Hourly labor payrolls at Toyota are dwarfed by those at sions three decades ago that Phoenix cost $420 million the Detroit automakers, which are burdened by so-called a robot will drill beneath the compared to the hardy rovers Spint and Opportunity, which "legacy" costs of retiree health benefits and pensions won Martian surface, by the UAW during generations of contract negotiations. Once it lands, Phoenix cost $820 mlllion to launch in While GM has about 432,000 U.S . retirees, Toyota has will beat the soil samples ,in 2003. · only a handful. As a result, GM's average labor cost is miniature ovens to study True to its name, Phoenix $73.26 an hour, compared with $47.60 at Toyota. their chemistry. The lander rose from the ashes of previ.UAW organizers declined to say how many workers have can detect the presence of ous missions . It was supsigned union cards, bUt adqllt they are short of the 70 percent organics, although it won't posed to fly in 2001 as a they would like in order to hold a binding VOle on uniomzation. b6 able to tell if there's DNA sidekick to the Mars Howard·said pressure to sign union cards is fierce. or protein, said principal Odyssey orbiter. The orbiter "One woman said every time she sat down to lunch, three investigator Peter Smith of reached Mars:but the lander union supporters would pester her to sigil a card, so finally the University of Arizona, mission was canceled in the she did," Howard said. "But she said, 'If there's ever an Tucson. wake of back-to-back losses The landing site was cho- in. 1999. . election, r11 vote no.' ~e support !sn't there y~t." .. Toyo!J!. spokesman Mike Goss ts JUSt as sangume: Th~se sen because previous spaceThe Mars Climate Orbiter are dects1ons to be made by our team member.>, but we ve craft found evidence that burned up ·as it neared Mars had over 20 years of production at.our Kentucky plant, and frozen water lurked below because Lockheed those team members have not chosen to be represented by the surface. Some believe Martin/NASA mismatched a union." the shallow valley measur- metric and English measureAUTO JOBS HEAD SOUTH injl about 30 miles wide ment units. The Mars Polar the ill-fated Polar Lander data on the atmosphere. ~oyota has avoided unionization in part because it has m1ght be the remnant of an Lander tumbled to its death mi.ssion. Engineers rigorousbutlt plants m rural areas where workers are grateful for .ancient sea. However, after its rocket en~Jine shut Iy tested the spacecraft over jo~s an~ not accusto!l'ed to unions. Toy_ota's newest plant Phoenix will look for evi- off prematurely as 1t tried to the last four years "to drive will be m Tupelo, Mtss., where poverty IS entrenched. dence of liquid water that · touch down on the south out any of the problems we Phoenix Mars m1sswn: "Toyota has followed a grand strategy of settling in small- may have ex1sied as recently pole. Neither wreckage has might have in the system," http://plwenix.lpl.arizona.ed er. S?Uthem towns without. a history of organ}zing," said as 100,000 years ago. 'been found . said Barry Goldstein , project u Wilham Malo!ley ofthe Umvemty of Kentucky s·Center for There's no water on the Phoenix, built by manager at JPL. Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Labor ~ucauori' and Research .. "Many of the worker.> feel arid Martian surface today, Lockheed Martin, carries If Phoenix survives its pri- http://wwwjpl.nasa.gov that they ve got a very mce dealm terms of pay and beJlefits, but Phoenix's job is to fmd several science instruments mary mission, it will tum mto Univtrsiry of Arizona: and they're not sure what the benefits would be to unionize." out whether the underground similar to ones that flew on a weather station and collect http://www.arizona.edu Toyota worker James put it more simply. Workers in east- _ _ _ _ _ _• - - - - - - - - - - - ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ern Kentucky came from "nothing," and are too grateful and scared to speak up about poor working conditions. "Toyota can replace them because there 's thousands more out there," James·said. "And Toyota knows that. They tell us, 'If you don't like it, leave . McDonald's is hiring.'" Anti-union worker Howard believes the union debate could . . ' come to a head when Toyota announces changes to its pay and ANCHORAGE, Alaska angles of the house and ships has led to charges The investigation was first benefit package in September- around the time the UAW's (AP) Federal agents eventually entered it. · against state lawmakers and reported by The Wall Street current four-year contract with the Detroit automakers expires searched the home of U.S. A law enforcement official contractors. Last year, FBI Journal. Allen, former and a summer of intense negotiations will be nearing itS end. Sen. Ted Stevens on familiar with the case con- raids on the offices of sever- VECO Corp. CEO , had held . "Right now, I think the union campaigners are maKed on firmed the raid on Stevens' al Alaska lawmakers includ- fundraisers called "the Pig focusing out," Howard said. "If the wage announcement this fall is Monday, good, I think their campaign is dead in the water. But if records related to his rela- home was focused on ed Stevens ' son, former Roast" for Young every enough team members deem it to be unacceptable, then tionship with an oil field ser- records related to the ongo- Alaska Senate President Ben August for 10 years. Public records show Young vices contractor jailed in a ing VECO investigation. Stevens. they may gain more support." received $157,000 from public corruP,tion investiga- The official was not authoNeither the U.S. senator tion, a law entorcement offi- rized to discuss the matter nor his son has been VECO's employees and its political action committee publicly and spoke only on charged. cial said. Stevens, 83, has been condition of anonymity. Stevens has served since between 1996 and 2006, the under a federal investigation An e-mail statement 1968 and is Alaska's most Journal reported. His spokeswoman has CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) - British Prime Mi.nister for a 2000 renovation pro- issued by Stevens through powerful elected official, Gordon Brown told President Bush Monday he shares the ject more than doubling the his Washington, D.C .. responsible' for bringing refused to discuss the invesU.S. view that there are "duties to discharge and responsi- size of his home in spokesman said federal home billions in federal dol- tigation. Girdwood that was overseen agents had alerted his attor- lars in a state short on infra. bilities to keep" in Iraq. . · "Our aim, like the United States is, step-by-step to move con- by Bill Allen, a contractor neys that .,they wanted to structuni, from roads to ·basic sewer avd water systrol to the Iraqi authorities," Brown said,joining Bush at a news who has pleaded guilty to search his home. · bribing Alaska state legislaStevens, who is the tems in remote villages. conference at the president's Maryland mountaintop ranch. tors. Anchorage 's international longest-serving Republican Brown said that decisions about troops would only be Allen is founder of VECO in Senate history, said the airport is named for Stevens, made "on the military advice of our commanders on the . Corp., an Alaska-based oil interests of justice would be and he has faced only token ground," echoing language often heard from Bush. Indeed, minutes later, in response to a question, Bush said: field services and engineer- best served 1f he commented opposition in recent elections. "The decisions on the way forward in Iraq must be made ing company that has reaped after the investigation. , ";>.· tens of millions of dollars in "I continue to believe this Alaska's only congresswith a military recommendation as an integal part of it." investigation should proceed man, Don Young , is under The. United Kingdom's commitment to the war is essential federal contracts. Agents from the FBI and to its conclusion without any federal investigation as part to the Bush administration. Britain has 5,500 troops there, with ' forces moving from a combat role to aiding local Iraqi forces: Internal Revenue Service appearance that I have of the ongoing corruptiqn www.mydallysentln~l •com Bush dido 't directly answer whether be planned to pass started their search at the attempted to influence its probe, a federal law enforceon the war to the next president, who will take office in senator's home Monday outcome ," Stevens said. ment official told The 'January 2009. But he hinted that was likely. "This is going afternoon , said Dave Heller, "The legal process should be Associated Press last week, to take a long time in Iraq, just like the ideological struggle FBI assistant special agent. allowed to proceed so that commenting only on condiYour online is going to take a long time," he said. He said he could not com- all the facts can be estab- tion of anonymity. Part of The Camp David meeting was an attempt by Brown and ment on the nature of the lished and the truth deter- the Young investigation source for news Bush to·seek common footing between leaders new to each investigation. involves his campaign mined." · other but overseeing one of the world's' most important About 15 agents took phoThe Justice Department's finance practices, the law alliances . tos and video of various probe into Allen's relation- enforcement official said. On the Net . ·FBI, IRS search home of US. Sen. Stevens, who has been ·scrutinized in corruption probe Visiting British prime·minister cautious on questions of troop withdrawals :ViSit us. online at be provided. POMEROY - A reunion of tile descendants of Joel and Wednesday, Aug. I Lydia Still Staneart will be REEDSVILLE - Olive held Saturday at noon at Township Trustees meet in Juniper Ridge Campground regular session, 7:30 p.m., near Lake Hope in Vmton Olive Township Gamge. County. The address is 71587 Two Mile Rd., New Thesday, Aug. 7 Plymouth. Each family. is CHESTER Chester asked to take a piicnic lunch Township Trustees meet at 7 and lawn chairs. For more p.m., town hall. information call 992-5502. RACINE . Beegle reunion, noon, Racine Legion Hall, square dance to follow from 7 p.m. - II p.m., for more information call843-5146. Thesday, July 31 RACINE Sunday, Aug. 5 Pomeroy/Racine Lodge 164 RUTLAND will hold a special communi- Descendants of Orlando and cation at 6 p.m. on July 3I at Katherine Sheline Davis the lodge for work in the E.A. reunion, with carry-in dinner degree on two candidates. The at noon. Relatives and friends lodge will hold a special com- invited. munication at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the lodge for work in the . F.C. degree on one candidate. Any member needing to return Friday, Aug. 3 work can also do so at the POMEROY - Forgiven 4 _meetings. Quartet along with Earthen Vessels wiU be singing at the Thursday, Aug. 2 Hillside Baptist Church, 7 p.m. TUPPERS PLAINS Public invited ..· · Tuppers Plains VFW regular meeting, 7 p.m. CHESTER -Chester/Shade Historical Association meets at 7 p.m., Chester Courthouse to Tuesday, July 31 make Meigs County Fair SYRACUSE - Meigs plans. District Public Library's Children's Summer Reading Friday, Aug. 3 Program Pool Party, 7 p.m.-9 PIOMEROY- The !PERI p.m., London Pool. Chapter 74 of Meigs County will meet at I p.m. adt the Wednesday, Aug. 1 · MeigS Comm11nity Center REEDSVll.LE - Eastern (God's NET) on Mulberry youth signups for third and Ave. Sheriff Robert Beegle fourth graders only will be . will speak on identity theft and held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at ways to avoid the problem. Ellstem High School football field. Saturday, Aug. 4 ROCKSPRINGS - Shade Satutday, Aug. 4 River Coon Club, 7 p.m., fairSYRACUSE grounds. Community Kids Safety Day, beginning at I p.m., free food, Thursday, Aug. 9 music, Med Right helicopter, CHESTER - Shade River emergency vehicles, free Lodge will meet at 7:30p.m. swimming at London Poo~ 9 Refreshments. p.m. - II p.m. Students .attend Math and Science Academy • These students par· ticipated in the Math and Science Academy held last week at Eastern Elementary School: front, Sarah Lawrence, Kristin Fick, Brenna Holter, Larissa Riddle , David Frank; middle , Samantha Cline, Tori Goble , Breanna Hayman , Josh Parker; back , Morgan Werry, Kyle Rawson, Lonnie Westfall , Nathan Carroll, Kelsey Holter and Amber White. Clubs and organizations Submitted photo Church events FAA: Radar down 3 hours at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airp~rt BY Reunions Saturday, Aug. 4 REEDSVILLE Descendants and friends of Laura and John Wells wiU have a reunion at the Belleville · Dam picnic area. A potluck will be served at noon with paper products and utensils to LISA CORNWELL ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Youth events CINCINNATI - A failure in power supply system that left the local radar system at the C inc innati/N orthern Kentucky International . Airport down for almost three hours delayed about I 00 flights Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Adminstration said Moriday. . Air traffic controllers at· the airport in Hebron, Ky., across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, directed flights using long-range radar at an FAA facility in London, Ohio, about 72 miles northeast, FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said. Bergen said the radar antenna at the airport is motor-powered, using two motors, each with a separate power supply. Apparently one o{ the power supplies shorted out, and the system didn't revert to the backup, she said. . The local radar went a Derick Powell Local student honored TUPPERS PLAINS -Derick Powell of Eastern Elementary School was honored by Who's Who Among Outstanding Students in America for outstanding achievement and extra-curricular involvement. He will appear in Who Among Who's Outstanding Students in America with .other students recongized. Less than one percent of all students are featured in Saturday, Aug. 4 the book. They are listed SALEM CENTER Dorothy Bolen will observe due to outstanding academher 94th birthday on Aug. 4. A ic performance and involvesurprise card shower is being ment in extra-curricular held for her. Cards may be sent activities for the community to her at 28188 Strongs Run and are eligible for scholarships. Road, Dexter, Ohio 457841. Birthdays down about 7:35 a.m. and wasn't back in operation until around 10:30 a.m. , Bergen said. There were 62 arrival delays, with an average delay of 17 minutes, and 29 departure delays, each averaging about 28 minutes. Delays are implemented as a safety precaution to increase spacmg when the airport is operating on a backup system, Bergen said . FAA investigators are trying to find out why the backup systems didn't kick in when the main system failed. Jason Hubbard, president of the local unit of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said Monday that the normal arrival rate of I 08 aircraft per hour at the Cincinnati airport was cut to 32 Sunday. "You do the best with the tools you have," Hubbard said, adding that air traffic controllers are having to cope with aging equipment and a dwindling work force . Sunday marked the second time in six months that the radar system was down. When air traffic controllers had to rely on the long-range radar feed from London, _they could not see planes on their radar scopes at the normal altitudes and had to use non-radar procedures based on time and distance measurements, Hubbard said. The altitude to which long-range radar can see depends on the distance the antenna is from the airport, he said. ''We need another longrange radar feed from an airport closer to this one ," · said Hubbard. The FAA is evaluating its options for linking radar from other airports such as those in Louisville· or Lexington in Kentucky, or Dayton, Ohio, into the radar system at the Cincinnati airport, Bergen said. ANNIE'S MAILBOX Encourage friend to do right.thing BY KATHY MITCHEll AND MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: "Beth" and I have been very good friends for 30 years. We grew up together. However, there is something going on that may destroy our friendship. When we were children, Beth's father molested her. As horrible as it was, she grew up to be very successful, and a wonderful, caring persr 1. The problem is her fathe• loves to play with the little girls on his street and give them gifts. He also mentors fatherless girls at their church, because they need a "male role model." Beth knows about her father's activities and told him what he is doing "isn't appropriate ," but she has made no other move to stop him. I contacted the county sheriff, but was told they can'~, do anything unless someone presses charges. Beth is concerned that going after her dad would destroy her mother's life. Beth's mother knew Dad was molesting Beth as a child, bur didn't care enough to protect her and isn't interested in protecting other children. I am absolutely sick over this. I am terrified her father will victimize other cbil · dren, if he hasn't already. I've begged Beth to come forward , but she keeps telling me she needs time to think. My husband may never speak to Beth again, saying she is putting her own comfort above public safety. Do I approach the minister with secondhand information ? Can I tell the parents of the kids on hi s .,-- ' Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Public meetings • • BYrnE BEND The Daily Sentinel Community Calendar • PageA3 street? The sheriff said that would' be slander and I could be sued. What can I do? Friend in Longtime Colorado Dear Colorado: Beth is in a difficult position. Be sympathetic to her internal conflict while encouraging her to do the right thing, but please don't apply so much pressure that she retreats altogether. Recommend that she · contact R AINN (rainn.org) at 1-800-656HOPE (1-800-656-4673) for support and help. Meanwhile, make an appointment to speak to the minister, privately, and tell him about your dilemma. We hope it will help. Dear Annie: My sister, "Joni," and I used to be so close, but now I barely see her. She's either out with friends or way too busy. Now that she has a car, she is . never home, and even when she does come home, she doesn't stay long or she has a friend with her. We barely ever get time for just the two of us. I've tried telling Joni how I feel, but she doesn't listen. Every time I plan something special , she always has something else to do. I feel as if I'm being replaced. I'm glad Joni has a good time. I just wish she could include me.- Lost and Mixed Up Dear Lost: Joni still loves you, but she is at a point where her friends and her social life are very important This is a normal part of growing up. Talk to Joni again and tell her you miss her. Ask if she would set aside a certain time each week that will be "sisters" time. You also can involve your parents in selling a schedule. Then get involved in other activities so you won't feel quite so neglected when Joni is preoccupied. ' Dear Annie: I would like to respond to "Hostage," who said doctors overbook appointments because they want fancy cars and homes. I used to agree, but now that I am the mother of a physician, I have another viewpoint ·My daughter, a dermatologist, met with a patient who had melanoma, and my daughter had to tell the w·oman and her husband that it was terminal. My daughter cried with her and ended up keeping her n~xt patient waiting. The next patient, understandably, was upset, but was forgiying when she heard the explanation. I'm proud of my daughter, a devoted mother to four children, who does not have a million-dollar home, but who cares deeply about her patients. (She's also a wonderful daughter.) - Love, Mom Dear Mom: Patients understand the occasional emergency, but overbooking on a regular basis causes justifiable resentment. (P.S.: Show your wonderful daughter this letter and tell her you wrote it.) Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors ofthe Ann Larulers column. Please e-mail your question.~ to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box Jl8190, Chicago, JL 60611. 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Call DAVE or BRENDA at 992-2155 FOR MORE INFORMATION The Daily Sentinel �The Daily Sentinel NATION •WORLD As UAW negotiates, Toyota workers • • • eye umon1zation BY AUCIA CHANG M' SCIENCE W!lt'T(R PageA2 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 ' LOS ANGELES - A NASA spacethree-legged BY ANDREA tioPI<INS craft with a long arm for digASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER ging trenches is going to the GEORGETOWN, Ky. - As U.S. auto workers negotiate Martian north pole to study with the faltering Big Three under intense pressure to sur- if the environment is favorrender benefits , employees at Toyota's flajlship U.S. plant able for primitive life. want what their blue-collar counterparts m Detroit have: But before it can start its union representation. work, the Phoenix Mars At least some do. Union drives at Toyota's Georgetown, Lander must survive landing Kentucky, plant have ebbed and flowed since it opened in on the surface of the. rocky, 1988, with supporter.> battling to convinceiloublers that join- dusty Rec! Planet, which ~as ing the United Auto Workers union will improve their hves. a reputation of .swallowmg The specter of crumbling fortunes at General Motor.> Corp. manmade probes. Of the 15 (NYSE:GM - News), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F - News) and:·· global attempts to land Chrysler haunt the union debate at the U.S. arm of Toyota spacecraft on _Mars , only Motor Corp. (Tokyo:7203 .T - News), which is poised to five have made 11. overtake GM as the world's No. I automaker this year. "Mars has the tende~fY !O Union supporter.> argue that the Japanese automaker rode to throw you curve ~aUs, satd a $14 billion ~rofit laSt year on the backs of its nonunion worlt- Doug McCu1st1on, who ers, while doubter.> fear unionization would l~ve Toyota as heads the Mars program at crippled as its Detroit competitor.> - or provoke retaliation. NASA h_eadquartel'!!' . The stakes are especially high now as the three DetroitPhoemx, wh1ch IS pteced based automakers, which lost nearly $15 billion combined from old hardware that was· ? . . · AP photo/NASA last year, press the UAW for sweeping concessions that ~helved after_two en:tbarrasswould bring their own hourly labor costs in line with what m~ Mars frulures m 1999, This artist rendering released by NASA shows the Phoenix Mars Lander.on the surface of it costs Toyota to run its GeoJP.etown plant. w11I blast off from Cape Mars. Phoenix, which is pieced from old hardware that was stielved .after two embarrassRobert Bingaman, 53, dido t want a union when Toyota Canaveral, Fla., aboard . a ing Mars failures· in 1999, will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Ra., aboard a Delta II rockhired him in 1989. He had been a UAW member at GM Deltallrocketona423-rrul- et on a 423-million-mile trip. The three-week launch window opens Friday, Aug. 3 . until his Ohio piant closed and he lost his job. lion-mile trip. The three"1 was promised the moon when I hired in," said week launch window opens Bingaman. "But it changed through the years ...They stan- Aug. 3. . ice may have melted, created reducing back on things. We were keeping up wtth cost Unlike the durable twin ing a wetter environment. of living before, but raises started getting smaller." rovers near the equator, the Scientists generally agree CJ. James,46, also wasn't a union supporter at first. She Phoenix Mars Lander will that water, along with the framed the Toyota job offer she got in 1988 and celebrated sit in one place and extend presence of organic materiher hourly wage of $10.4 I- a huge step up from $3 for a its long arm to dig trenches als and a stable heat source, security job at a unionized steel plant in Detroit. . in the permafrost and scoop is needed to support life. But repetitive stress injuries she has suffered on Toyota's up soil for analysis. Made of To prevent Phoenix from assembly line - and the pain of watching co-workers aluminum and titanium, the accidentally bringing organbreak down - have convinced her it's time to unionize. 8-foot-long arm aciS like a isms to Mars, technicians had "I've watched hundreds come and gct,.some·so crippled backhoe and can dig down. to take special care while they can no lon~er work, and they have to fight the compa- 20 inches and rotate. prepping the · lander for ny to get any kind of benefits or worker's ·compensation," Although Phoenix lacks · launch. It underwent diy heat said James. She now makes nearly $29 an hour, on par with the tools to detect past or treatment and precision cleanUAW-represented workers and well above the average current life, scientists hope it ing to reduce the amount of manufacturing wage of just below $17. will shed light on whether germs on its surface. Its NOT ALL CONVINCED • the northern arctic possesses trench-digging arm was also In June, some 200 lbyota woricen and union su~ the signature ingredients for sealed in a special wrapping pthere(! to diacuss shrinking pay raises, lhreatenea benefit mi~robes to exist. to prevent contamination. . cutB, iqjUties and the use of temporary woricen at the plant, The land!'!' should arrive at Phoenix is the first project where 6,900 employees produce tile Camry and Avalon sedans. Mars 10 months after it from NASA's Scout program, · But many workers are not conviriced and point to job launches and touch down in a low-cost complement to losses at OM, Ford and Chrysler as proof of union failure. the northern plains for its pricier Mars missions in orbit "We do not want to be in the shape the Big Three is in now," three-month mission. If sue- and on the surface. Mana~ said Brian Howard, a 16-year plant veteran who opposes the cessful, it will be the first by the Jet Propulston union drive. "People fail to look five years down the road.~· time since the Viking mis- Laboratory in Pasadena, Hourly labor payrolls at Toyota are dwarfed by those at sions three decades ago that Phoenix cost $420 million the Detroit automakers, which are burdened by so-called a robot will drill beneath the compared to the hardy rovers Spint and Opportunity, which "legacy" costs of retiree health benefits and pensions won Martian surface, by the UAW during generations of contract negotiations. Once it lands, Phoenix cost $820 mlllion to launch in While GM has about 432,000 U.S . retirees, Toyota has will beat the soil samples ,in 2003. · only a handful. As a result, GM's average labor cost is miniature ovens to study True to its name, Phoenix $73.26 an hour, compared with $47.60 at Toyota. their chemistry. The lander rose from the ashes of previ.UAW organizers declined to say how many workers have can detect the presence of ous missions . It was supsigned union cards, bUt adqllt they are short of the 70 percent organics, although it won't posed to fly in 2001 as a they would like in order to hold a binding VOle on uniomzation. b6 able to tell if there's DNA sidekick to the Mars Howard·said pressure to sign union cards is fierce. or protein, said principal Odyssey orbiter. The orbiter "One woman said every time she sat down to lunch, three investigator Peter Smith of reached Mars:but the lander union supporters would pester her to sigil a card, so finally the University of Arizona, mission was canceled in the she did," Howard said. "But she said, 'If there's ever an Tucson. wake of back-to-back losses The landing site was cho- in. 1999. . election, r11 vote no.' ~e support !sn't there y~t." .. Toyo!J!. spokesman Mike Goss ts JUSt as sangume: Th~se sen because previous spaceThe Mars Climate Orbiter are dects1ons to be made by our team member.>, but we ve craft found evidence that burned up ·as it neared Mars had over 20 years of production at.our Kentucky plant, and frozen water lurked below because Lockheed those team members have not chosen to be represented by the surface. Some believe Martin/NASA mismatched a union." the shallow valley measur- metric and English measureAUTO JOBS HEAD SOUTH injl about 30 miles wide ment units. The Mars Polar the ill-fated Polar Lander data on the atmosphere. ~oyota has avoided unionization in part because it has m1ght be the remnant of an Lander tumbled to its death mi.ssion. Engineers rigorousbutlt plants m rural areas where workers are grateful for .ancient sea. However, after its rocket en~Jine shut Iy tested the spacecraft over jo~s an~ not accusto!l'ed to unions. Toy_ota's newest plant Phoenix will look for evi- off prematurely as 1t tried to the last four years "to drive will be m Tupelo, Mtss., where poverty IS entrenched. dence of liquid water that · touch down on the south out any of the problems we Phoenix Mars m1sswn: "Toyota has followed a grand strategy of settling in small- may have ex1sied as recently pole. Neither wreckage has might have in the system," http://plwenix.lpl.arizona.ed er. S?Uthem towns without. a history of organ}zing," said as 100,000 years ago. 'been found . said Barry Goldstein , project u Wilham Malo!ley ofthe Umvemty of Kentucky s·Center for There's no water on the Phoenix, built by manager at JPL. Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Labor ~ucauori' and Research .. "Many of the worker.> feel arid Martian surface today, Lockheed Martin, carries If Phoenix survives its pri- http://wwwjpl.nasa.gov that they ve got a very mce dealm terms of pay and beJlefits, but Phoenix's job is to fmd several science instruments mary mission, it will tum mto Univtrsiry of Arizona: and they're not sure what the benefits would be to unionize." out whether the underground similar to ones that flew on a weather station and collect http://www.arizona.edu Toyota worker James put it more simply. Workers in east- _ _ _ _ _ _• - - - - - - - - - - - ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ern Kentucky came from "nothing," and are too grateful and scared to speak up about poor working conditions. "Toyota can replace them because there 's thousands more out there," James·said. "And Toyota knows that. They tell us, 'If you don't like it, leave . McDonald's is hiring.'" Anti-union worker Howard believes the union debate could . . ' come to a head when Toyota announces changes to its pay and ANCHORAGE, Alaska angles of the house and ships has led to charges The investigation was first benefit package in September- around the time the UAW's (AP) Federal agents eventually entered it. · against state lawmakers and reported by The Wall Street current four-year contract with the Detroit automakers expires searched the home of U.S. A law enforcement official contractors. Last year, FBI Journal. Allen, former and a summer of intense negotiations will be nearing itS end. Sen. Ted Stevens on familiar with the case con- raids on the offices of sever- VECO Corp. CEO , had held . "Right now, I think the union campaigners are maKed on firmed the raid on Stevens' al Alaska lawmakers includ- fundraisers called "the Pig focusing out," Howard said. "If the wage announcement this fall is Monday, good, I think their campaign is dead in the water. But if records related to his rela- home was focused on ed Stevens ' son, former Roast" for Young every enough team members deem it to be unacceptable, then tionship with an oil field ser- records related to the ongo- Alaska Senate President Ben August for 10 years. Public records show Young vices contractor jailed in a ing VECO investigation. Stevens. they may gain more support." received $157,000 from public corruP,tion investiga- The official was not authoNeither the U.S. senator tion, a law entorcement offi- rized to discuss the matter nor his son has been VECO's employees and its political action committee publicly and spoke only on charged. cial said. Stevens, 83, has been condition of anonymity. Stevens has served since between 1996 and 2006, the under a federal investigation An e-mail statement 1968 and is Alaska's most Journal reported. His spokeswoman has CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) - British Prime Mi.nister for a 2000 renovation pro- issued by Stevens through powerful elected official, Gordon Brown told President Bush Monday he shares the ject more than doubling the his Washington, D.C .. responsible' for bringing refused to discuss the invesU.S. view that there are "duties to discharge and responsi- size of his home in spokesman said federal home billions in federal dol- tigation. Girdwood that was overseen agents had alerted his attor- lars in a state short on infra. bilities to keep" in Iraq. . · "Our aim, like the United States is, step-by-step to move con- by Bill Allen, a contractor neys that .,they wanted to structuni, from roads to ·basic sewer avd water systrol to the Iraqi authorities," Brown said,joining Bush at a news who has pleaded guilty to search his home. · bribing Alaska state legislaStevens, who is the tems in remote villages. conference at the president's Maryland mountaintop ranch. tors. Anchorage 's international longest-serving Republican Brown said that decisions about troops would only be Allen is founder of VECO in Senate history, said the airport is named for Stevens, made "on the military advice of our commanders on the . Corp., an Alaska-based oil interests of justice would be and he has faced only token ground," echoing language often heard from Bush. Indeed, minutes later, in response to a question, Bush said: field services and engineer- best served 1f he commented opposition in recent elections. "The decisions on the way forward in Iraq must be made ing company that has reaped after the investigation. , ";>.· tens of millions of dollars in "I continue to believe this Alaska's only congresswith a military recommendation as an integal part of it." investigation should proceed man, Don Young , is under The. United Kingdom's commitment to the war is essential federal contracts. Agents from the FBI and to its conclusion without any federal investigation as part to the Bush administration. Britain has 5,500 troops there, with ' forces moving from a combat role to aiding local Iraqi forces: Internal Revenue Service appearance that I have of the ongoing corruptiqn www.mydallysentln~l •com Bush dido 't directly answer whether be planned to pass started their search at the attempted to influence its probe, a federal law enforceon the war to the next president, who will take office in senator's home Monday outcome ," Stevens said. ment official told The 'January 2009. But he hinted that was likely. "This is going afternoon , said Dave Heller, "The legal process should be Associated Press last week, to take a long time in Iraq, just like the ideological struggle FBI assistant special agent. allowed to proceed so that commenting only on condiYour online is going to take a long time," he said. He said he could not com- all the facts can be estab- tion of anonymity. Part of The Camp David meeting was an attempt by Brown and ment on the nature of the lished and the truth deter- the Young investigation source for news Bush to·seek common footing between leaders new to each investigation. involves his campaign mined." · other but overseeing one of the world's' most important About 15 agents took phoThe Justice Department's finance practices, the law alliances . tos and video of various probe into Allen's relation- enforcement official said. On the Net . ·FBI, IRS search home of US. Sen. Stevens, who has been ·scrutinized in corruption probe Visiting British prime·minister cautious on questions of troop withdrawals :ViSit us. online at be provided. POMEROY - A reunion of tile descendants of Joel and Wednesday, Aug. I Lydia Still Staneart will be REEDSVILLE - Olive held Saturday at noon at Township Trustees meet in Juniper Ridge Campground regular session, 7:30 p.m., near Lake Hope in Vmton Olive Township Gamge. County. The address is 71587 Two Mile Rd., New Thesday, Aug. 7 Plymouth. Each family. is CHESTER Chester asked to take a piicnic lunch Township Trustees meet at 7 and lawn chairs. For more p.m., town hall. information call 992-5502. RACINE . Beegle reunion, noon, Racine Legion Hall, square dance to follow from 7 p.m. - II p.m., for more information call843-5146. Thesday, July 31 RACINE Sunday, Aug. 5 Pomeroy/Racine Lodge 164 RUTLAND will hold a special communi- Descendants of Orlando and cation at 6 p.m. on July 3I at Katherine Sheline Davis the lodge for work in the E.A. reunion, with carry-in dinner degree on two candidates. The at noon. Relatives and friends lodge will hold a special com- invited. munication at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the lodge for work in the . F.C. degree on one candidate. Any member needing to return Friday, Aug. 3 work can also do so at the POMEROY - Forgiven 4 _meetings. Quartet along with Earthen Vessels wiU be singing at the Thursday, Aug. 2 Hillside Baptist Church, 7 p.m. TUPPERS PLAINS Public invited ..· · Tuppers Plains VFW regular meeting, 7 p.m. CHESTER -Chester/Shade Historical Association meets at 7 p.m., Chester Courthouse to Tuesday, July 31 make Meigs County Fair SYRACUSE - Meigs plans. District Public Library's Children's Summer Reading Friday, Aug. 3 Program Pool Party, 7 p.m.-9 PIOMEROY- The !PERI p.m., London Pool. Chapter 74 of Meigs County will meet at I p.m. adt the Wednesday, Aug. 1 · MeigS Comm11nity Center REEDSVll.LE - Eastern (God's NET) on Mulberry youth signups for third and Ave. Sheriff Robert Beegle fourth graders only will be . will speak on identity theft and held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at ways to avoid the problem. Ellstem High School football field. Saturday, Aug. 4 ROCKSPRINGS - Shade Satutday, Aug. 4 River Coon Club, 7 p.m., fairSYRACUSE grounds. Community Kids Safety Day, beginning at I p.m., free food, Thursday, Aug. 9 music, Med Right helicopter, CHESTER - Shade River emergency vehicles, free Lodge will meet at 7:30p.m. swimming at London Poo~ 9 Refreshments. p.m. - II p.m. Students .attend Math and Science Academy • These students par· ticipated in the Math and Science Academy held last week at Eastern Elementary School: front, Sarah Lawrence, Kristin Fick, Brenna Holter, Larissa Riddle , David Frank; middle , Samantha Cline, Tori Goble , Breanna Hayman , Josh Parker; back , Morgan Werry, Kyle Rawson, Lonnie Westfall , Nathan Carroll, Kelsey Holter and Amber White. Clubs and organizations Submitted photo Church events FAA: Radar down 3 hours at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airp~rt BY Reunions Saturday, Aug. 4 REEDSVILLE Descendants and friends of Laura and John Wells wiU have a reunion at the Belleville · Dam picnic area. A potluck will be served at noon with paper products and utensils to LISA CORNWELL ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Youth events CINCINNATI - A failure in power supply system that left the local radar system at the C inc innati/N orthern Kentucky International . Airport down for almost three hours delayed about I 00 flights Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Adminstration said Moriday. . Air traffic controllers at· the airport in Hebron, Ky., across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, directed flights using long-range radar at an FAA facility in London, Ohio, about 72 miles northeast, FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said. Bergen said the radar antenna at the airport is motor-powered, using two motors, each with a separate power supply. Apparently one o{ the power supplies shorted out, and the system didn't revert to the backup, she said. . The local radar went a Derick Powell Local student honored TUPPERS PLAINS -Derick Powell of Eastern Elementary School was honored by Who's Who Among Outstanding Students in America for outstanding achievement and extra-curricular involvement. He will appear in Who Among Who's Outstanding Students in America with .other students recongized. Less than one percent of all students are featured in Saturday, Aug. 4 the book. They are listed SALEM CENTER Dorothy Bolen will observe due to outstanding academher 94th birthday on Aug. 4. A ic performance and involvesurprise card shower is being ment in extra-curricular held for her. Cards may be sent activities for the community to her at 28188 Strongs Run and are eligible for scholarships. Road, Dexter, Ohio 457841. Birthdays down about 7:35 a.m. and wasn't back in operation until around 10:30 a.m. , Bergen said. There were 62 arrival delays, with an average delay of 17 minutes, and 29 departure delays, each averaging about 28 minutes. Delays are implemented as a safety precaution to increase spacmg when the airport is operating on a backup system, Bergen said . FAA investigators are trying to find out why the backup systems didn't kick in when the main system failed. Jason Hubbard, president of the local unit of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said Monday that the normal arrival rate of I 08 aircraft per hour at the Cincinnati airport was cut to 32 Sunday. "You do the best with the tools you have," Hubbard said, adding that air traffic controllers are having to cope with aging equipment and a dwindling work force . Sunday marked the second time in six months that the radar system was down. When air traffic controllers had to rely on the long-range radar feed from London, _they could not see planes on their radar scopes at the normal altitudes and had to use non-radar procedures based on time and distance measurements, Hubbard said. The altitude to which long-range radar can see depends on the distance the antenna is from the airport, he said. ''We need another longrange radar feed from an airport closer to this one ," · said Hubbard. The FAA is evaluating its options for linking radar from other airports such as those in Louisville· or Lexington in Kentucky, or Dayton, Ohio, into the radar system at the Cincinnati airport, Bergen said. ANNIE'S MAILBOX Encourage friend to do right.thing BY KATHY MITCHEll AND MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: "Beth" and I have been very good friends for 30 years. We grew up together. However, there is something going on that may destroy our friendship. When we were children, Beth's father molested her. As horrible as it was, she grew up to be very successful, and a wonderful, caring persr 1. The problem is her fathe• loves to play with the little girls on his street and give them gifts. He also mentors fatherless girls at their church, because they need a "male role model." Beth knows about her father's activities and told him what he is doing "isn't appropriate ," but she has made no other move to stop him. I contacted the county sheriff, but was told they can'~, do anything unless someone presses charges. Beth is concerned that going after her dad would destroy her mother's life. Beth's mother knew Dad was molesting Beth as a child, bur didn't care enough to protect her and isn't interested in protecting other children. I am absolutely sick over this. I am terrified her father will victimize other cbil · dren, if he hasn't already. I've begged Beth to come forward , but she keeps telling me she needs time to think. My husband may never speak to Beth again, saying she is putting her own comfort above public safety. Do I approach the minister with secondhand information ? Can I tell the parents of the kids on hi s .,-- ' Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Public meetings • • BYrnE BEND The Daily Sentinel Community Calendar • PageA3 street? The sheriff said that would' be slander and I could be sued. What can I do? Friend in Longtime Colorado Dear Colorado: Beth is in a difficult position. Be sympathetic to her internal conflict while encouraging her to do the right thing, but please don't apply so much pressure that she retreats altogether. Recommend that she · contact R AINN (rainn.org) at 1-800-656HOPE (1-800-656-4673) for support and help. Meanwhile, make an appointment to speak to the minister, privately, and tell him about your dilemma. We hope it will help. Dear Annie: My sister, "Joni," and I used to be so close, but now I barely see her. She's either out with friends or way too busy. Now that she has a car, she is . never home, and even when she does come home, she doesn't stay long or she has a friend with her. We barely ever get time for just the two of us. I've tried telling Joni how I feel, but she doesn't listen. Every time I plan something special , she always has something else to do. I feel as if I'm being replaced. I'm glad Joni has a good time. I just wish she could include me.- Lost and Mixed Up Dear Lost: Joni still loves you, but she is at a point where her friends and her social life are very important This is a normal part of growing up. Talk to Joni again and tell her you miss her. Ask if she would set aside a certain time each week that will be "sisters" time. You also can involve your parents in selling a schedule. Then get involved in other activities so you won't feel quite so neglected when Joni is preoccupied. ' Dear Annie: I would like to respond to "Hostage," who said doctors overbook appointments because they want fancy cars and homes. I used to agree, but now that I am the mother of a physician, I have another viewpoint ·My daughter, a dermatologist, met with a patient who had melanoma, and my daughter had to tell the w·oman and her husband that it was terminal. My daughter cried with her and ended up keeping her n~xt patient waiting. The next patient, understandably, was upset, but was forgiying when she heard the explanation. I'm proud of my daughter, a devoted mother to four children, who does not have a million-dollar home, but who cares deeply about her patients. (She's also a wonderful daughter.) - Love, Mom Dear Mom: Patients understand the occasional emergency, but overbooking on a regular basis causes justifiable resentment. (P.S.: Show your wonderful daughter this letter and tell her you wrote it.) Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors ofthe Ann Larulers column. Please e-mail your question.~ to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box Jl8190, Chicago, JL 60611. 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Dan Goodrich Publisher Charlene Hoeflich General Manager-News Editor Congress shall ·make no law respecting pn establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the . Government for a redress of grievances. · · · -The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution VIEW .R EADER'S Fiction Atwther view on Hany Potter Dear Editor: I am writing this in response to a recent letter to the editor and Pastor Kerry Wood's column concerning Harry Potter. I agree with Pastor Wood (I do not personally know this man) that we need to keep things in perspective because it is just FICTION. The real story is in The Word. Yet, I want to ask those who so vocally disapprove of the Harry Potter series, how many of you have taught your children that there i~ a Santa, an Easter Bunny and a tooth fairy? Just how is this man in a red suit trave,ling from house to house? His travels are a lot like magic, right? All of these are fiction, yet children are taught to worry about this man who keeps a list of good/bad boys and girls. My children have been taught that there is only ONE who watches to see if we are good or bad. The Lord has The Book (list) that He will one day open to judge each and every one of us. . In my view, Harry Pottet is just science fiction. It is just make-believe and it would be just that if people ha~ not made it to be of the occult. I am sure that some (especially young people of a rebellious age) have become interested in the occult BECAUSE of those 'who have vocally declared that the Harry Potter stories are dark and satanic. Harry Potter is a story of good versus evil. In this story they always need something to make magic occur. In reality, our Lord Jesus Christ died (willingly) and arose without any l)lagic. Today He heals our bodies, provides us wit,h guidance and above all He saves our souls. Harry Potter cannot" accomplish any of this becimse he is only a fiction• a1 character. If we have taught our children The Truth, they will know the difference. · Mary F. Bush April that "if you read AI Hamid Karzai; his suppresThe resurgent menace of AI Qaeda should unify Qaeda the way I do, they sion of democratic institu- · see terrorism as theater, but tions, leaving radical Islam Democra!s and R~publicans also they have an appetite as the only avenue for oppoagainst . a common threat, for blood. .. .. They want to sition; his failure to close not serve as another examkill as many people as, they down radical madrassa · ple of partisan rancor. Morbi can. So, they would Like to schools . and his toleration : It would be enormously ·. Korditde ·have a big spectac ular, and I -until this month - of the , beneficial to his crl:dibility taket:Jver of think that's one of the rea- jihadist if President .Bush adlllitted • sons we h&ven 't had smaller · Islamabad's Red Mosque. , to the public. \hat )tis misSo, as Democrats assert, · attacks in the U.S." takes - inclu4ing the deciL Director of National Bush bears a lot of responsi- ' sion to go to. war in Iraq - · Lawrence Wright, whose Michael · bility for heightening the · stimulated AI Qaeda's · masterful history of AI Intelligence recovery. Qaeda; "The Looming McConnell said on NBC's threat. On the other hand, Americans also have Tower" (Knopf, 2006), "Meet the Press" on Sunday Bush is right to say that the , every right to expect a rep01;tedly is Bush's favorite that there may well be AI AQI now is a menace, that ii coherent strategy for fight~ book on terrorism, "AI Qaeda 'sleeper cells in the is tightly connected to Al , ing AI Qaeda (including its Qaeda was essentially United States, and~ chilling Qaeda in Pakistan - and . branch in Iraq, AQI) from dead" in 2002 after its report released last week by that a precipitous U.S; pullthe Middle East Media out from Iraq would Democrats, es~ially-:pres- ouster from Afghanistan. idential, c.andidates. In a September 2006 New Research Institute said that empower America's elie- , Pummeling Bush on the Yorker article, Wright cited jihadist Web sites operate mies. Some Democrats in issue is not a strategy. a leading jihadist theoreti- ollt of America. Bush, instead of acknowl- Congress and presidential : A joint strategy sho1,1ld cian, Abu Musab al-Suri, as consist of keeping . U.S. saying that "the American edging his responsibility for candidates advocate; Iraq fo~es in Iraq 'until: the AI · occupation of Iraq inaugu- exacerbating the threat of withdrawal policies that : Qaeda threat there is elimi- rated a 'historical new peri- ter.rori sm in an allempt to might leave enough forces :, nated; a more notable push od' .that almost single-hand- forge unity of purpose l;lehind to engage in "anti- .. is made to create a democ- edly rescued the jihadi against it, insists on defend- terrorist" operations . But .. ratic transition in Pakistan, movemein just when many ing himself and assailing his they certainly don't emphaAI Qaeda's present strong- of its critics thought it was adversaries. · size that mission. hold; and a stepped-up finished." In his speech Tuesday· They also dismiss undeni- , effort is engaged to bolster As Wright says, "Jihadists retracing the links· between able progress that Bush 's . the weak pro-Western fighting in the conflict in AI Qaeda and the AQI, ""surge" policy has achieved , regime in Afghanistan. Iraq have been trained in Bush said "some note that against the AQI in Anbar But instead of treating the vicious urban warfare the AQI did not exist until and Diyala provinces. Sunni . latest National Intelligence against the most formidable the U.S. invasior\ - and tribal leaders now cooperatEstimate (concluding that army in history. They will argue that it is a problem of ing with the United States AI Qaeda is again a growing return to their home coun- our own making. The argu- might well stop if they threat to U.S. security) as a tries and add their experi- ment follows the flawed thought this country would dire warning and a clarion ence to new cells springing logic that terrorism is · abandon them. by American The likelihood is that. for unified action, it was up in the Middle East, caused used as a trigger for more Central Asia, : the actions." ' Bush cannot sustain the partisan wrangling.Philippines, Indonesia, It does no such .thing . It surge deep into next year As Washington Posi Malaysia and many faces tlie reality that the ter- because it would involve columnist pavid Ignatius European nations." rorist threat to the United lengthening troop tours·• observed s)tortly before the And, as the NIE warns, AI States is much worse from 15 months to 18'' report came out, there's Qaeda's Pakistan-based because of the Iraq War than months, triggering a revolt '' every reason to fear that if leaders "will probably seek it would have been if the at the Pentagon. So a oaranother successful terrorist to leverage the contracts United States had finished rower strategy will be need- ' attack occurred on U.S . and capabilities of AQI, its off AI Qaeda in Afg~anistan ed than pacifying all of Iraq. < soil., Democrats and most visible and capable in 2002 instead of allowing It could be ~ and should ",' Republicans would use it as affiliate, and the only one its leadership to . escape to be - decisively defeating .: an excuse for recrimination. known to have expressed a Pakistan. the AQI, which would con· Democrats likely would ·desire to attack the (U.S.) · And now, according to the stitute a blow to AI Qaeda . charge, as they .repeatedly homeland." . NIE, AI Qaeda lias a "safe worldwide. ,. have, that Bush: diverted The NIE also warns, "We haven" in Pakistan, thanks There is an opportunity resources from fighting AI assess ihat AI Qaeda will especially to President here for unified, bipartisan ; Qaeda to invading Iraq; ere- continue to try to acquire Pervez Musharraf's with- action. After all, Osillria bin ated a terrorist rallying chemical, biological, radio- draw a! oftroops from the Laden wouldn't ask point and recruiting ground logical or nuclear materiaf border area with whether Americans were .': there where none existed. in attacks and would not. Afghanistan last year: Republican or D~mocrat : beforehand; and inflamed hesitate to use them if it The Bush administration before beheading them. Muslim sentiment 'around develops what it deems a publicly lavishes praise on (Morton Kondracke is ~ the world. sufficient capability." · Musharraf despite his fail- executive editor of Roll" They would be correct, of Wright told radio talk- ure to support "the Afghan Call, . the newspaper of • course·. Accotdirt~ ~o show host Hugh Hewitt in government of President Capitol Hill.) M .. -------------------------~- ." Racine TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, July 31, day 212 of2007. There are 153 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: . On July 31, 1777, the Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-o)d French nobleman, was made a major-general in the American Continental Army. LETTERS TO THE · EDITOR Letters to the editor are welcome. They should be less than 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed, and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. 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Even though the prison at Guantanamo Bay for purported "enemy combatants': , has damaged America's name and credibility, I. was still surprised by 1-be huge and diverse turnout at a June 26 rally in Washington, D.C., where, as reported by Associated Baptist Press, "Thousand of Christians and other activists withstood Washington's oppressive summer,heat to rally against torture, indefinite imprisonment and other tactics the United States has used in the war against terrorism (at Guantanamo and elsewhere)." During the rally, Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa intending to bring back memories of Ronald Reagan at the Berlin Wall sent a message to George W. Bush: "Tear down that prison!" The Capitol Hill rally was organized by the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, the Leadership Conference on ·Civil Rights, Amnesty International and the American Civil Liberties Union. One of the prominent speakers was David Keen, chairman of the large and American influential · Conservative Union (I once spoke at his invitation on a panel there, joining conservative Bob Barr to criticize sections of the Patriot Act.) Said Keen : "I' m here today because as a conservative, I believe that America is the greatest and freest nation on the face of the earth, and I want to do what and has negatively aff~cted our international credibility. Another speaker at the ~une 26 Capitol Hill rally was Sen. Chris Dodd, DConn., a candidate for the Nat presidency, who has introHentoff duced the very aptly named · "Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007," which aims at removing those sections of I can to make sure that my the Military Commissions children and their children Act of 2006 that emphatiwill be able to say the cally do not reflect the rule same." I shar~ that hope of law at the core of this with regard to my children republic. and six grandchildren. The Military David Keen added: "I Commission s Act, contrary believe we can defeat our to two Supreme Court decienemies without compro- sions. bars Guantanamo ·mising the values that have Bay inmates from use of our made this nation great. No federal courts by denying right is more essential to them habeas corpus rights. individual liberty than the So did the Detainees right to be free from unjust detention at the hands of Treatment Act of 2005. Also working insistently government." in the Senate to provide That is why habeas corpus - as Thomas Jefferson basic habeas corpus rights insisted to James Madison - to prisoners at Guantanamo is in the body of the are Patrick Leahy, D- Vt., Constitution. In the invalu- and Arlen Specter. R-Penn. able recent New York -based Sen . Dodd, at the protest Brennan Center for J usticc rally, said that the consewhite paper, "Ten Things quences of weakening You Should Know About habeas protections should be apparent to every H ~beas Corpus," a'uthor American. Jonathan Hafetz . quoted But how many Americans Alexander Hamilton 's deficould tell you what those nition of secret imprisonment as the most "danger- protections are and ihat ous engine of .arbitrary gov- habeas' roots go back to the Magna Carta of 12 15'1 ernment." Hafetz, litigation director That's a failure of our of the Liberty and National school systems for which Security Project of the the No Child Left Behind Brennan Center, also cited Act provides no remedy. As for the Bush adminisDefense Secretary Robert Gates (New York Times, !ration 's undermining of March 23) warning that this essence of our rule or reports of the treatment of law, Americans have a right the detainees (aka prison- to be told, as the Brennan ers) at Guantanamo "taints" Center reporl dow.ments, the fight against terrorism, that "there is strong reason lo believe that (starting over five years ago) the effort to strip habeas rights from detainees is in fact an effort to hide unlawful conduct . (by the government) ... "The administration · decided to hold individuals as 'enemy combatants' at ' Guantanamo precisely : because it believed prison- ' ers there would be beyond · the protections of American · Law. and in particular · habeas corpus. ... Two Justice Department lawyers · (warned, however, on Dec. I, 200 I ) "that if a court reviewed the detentions, it" might lind some of them illegal. ... " But those lawyers approved the denial of habeas, as did the administration. You can see this Justice : Department memorandum on page 29 of "The Torture ' Papers: "The Road to Abu Ghraib" edited by the NYU Law School's Center on Law ami Security and pub- · lished by Cambridge ' University Press. The huge, meticulou sly researched book is a boon to future hislorians and to we lhe people right now - as is "Ten Things You Should Know About Habeas Corpus." Philanthropists, concerned with protecting the , Constitution, should send copies of both to ev.ery . member of Congress. (Nar Hemoff is a nation- , all)· renowned authority on , Th e FirsT Amendment and The Bill of RighTs and author o/ many books, including "Tire Wtu· on the Bill of Rights and the Gathering Resistance" (Seven Stories Press. 2004). ) Tuesday, July 31, Obituaries US says·no trade-off in plan to sell billions in weaponry to Persian Gulf states PO~OY -' Betty Jean Biggs, 84, died Saturday evening at her res1deooe surrounded by her family. · She was born Feb. 23, 1923, in Rutland, to Floyd Earl and Garnet McM~w Dunfee. , Nathan P. Btggs, her husband of 61 years, and her three children. ~urvive her: Jean. C~ Hilton, Parlcersburg, W.Va., William R. (Carolyn) B1ggs, Pomeroy, and Sharon L Biggs, Pomeroy. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Randy Bowling, Orlando, Fla.; Angela Chapman Roy, Prescott. Ontario, Canada; ~da Chapman (David) Sindledecker, Parkersburg, Penny B1ggs (Davtd} Hysell, Rutland, Vmda Biggs (Matthew) Erwin, MiddleflOrl, James N "Jamie" Biggs, Pomeroy; and nine greatgrandchildren. . · Her parents and all six siblings preceded her in death. Betty was a homemaker in the best sense of the word an!l devoted her life to her family and the home in which she lived for over 60 years. Admiring neighbors "along the creek" will mi.ss seeing her on the lawn mower every week and hearing stories about the neighoodlood of years ago. She was always ready to share the hospitality of her home or .a freshly baked pie with friends, relatives and neighbors. She was a member of the Bradford Church of Christ, Daughters of America, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 53 Auxiliary, past member of the REACT citizens band radio club and, for many years, was a poll worker in the Laurel Cliff precinct. She and Nathan enjoyed traveling, especially with some of their many friends, or with group tours, and were quick to reminisce about places they had been or things they had done. Betty was a good citizen, a loyal friend, a loving mother and devoted wife. Service will be held I La.m. on Wednesday, Aug. I, 2007, at Ewings Funeral Home in Pomeroy, with Rev. Doug Shamblin officiating and Rev. Isaac Shupe of Rutland Church of the Nazarene assisting. Internment will be at Meigs Memory Gardens. .The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Thesday at the funeral home. Essay contest to win a . farm gets too few.entries Bv ANNE GEARAN AP DIPLOM,t,TIC WRITER SHANNON, Ireland The Bush administration said Monday there is no trade-off in its plans to sell billions in sophisticated weaponry to oil-rich Pers1an Gulf states whose cooperation Washington is courting in Iraq. "There isii't an issue of quid pro quo," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said of the proposed sales to Saudi Arabia and other nations that have until recently committed little other than rhetoric to the U.S.-backed democratic experiment in Iraq. The sales, along with an aid package for Israel and Egypt announced Monday, are the fruit of years of partnership and a recognition of the region's · strategic importance, Rice said. Although she did not mention oil, that is the region's chief export and the origin of the historic U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia. "We have the same goals in this region concerning security and stability," and many of the same concerns about the progress of political unification in Iraq, Rice told reporters as she left for a lobbying tour of the region with Defense Secretary Robert Gates. The administration announced the proposed U.S. arms package, estimated at more tha..o1 $20 billion, the morning that Bush's two top n'ational security aides left for meetings with Saudi King Abdullah and other leaders, The · · administration framed the weapons sales, which must be approved by Congress, as a way to strengthen relatively moderate regimes against extremist regimes and ideologies. An increasingly ambitious Iran is the chief ORWELL (AP) -An essay contest to win a 2,000-sqare foot farmhouse in northeastern Ohio may be scaled back because entries are Jrickling in at slower pace than the homeowners had hoped. Rose and Dennis Wallace anticipated receiving 3,000 entries into the contest, each with a nonrefundable $100 entry fee, in order to fetch $300,000 for their farm. Since the contest began March 21, only 600 entrance fees and essays have been collected. Another 300 essays arrived . without the entry fee and were d~squalified. With the number of entries falling short •. Rose Wallace said she's considering lowering the entrance fee or cuning down the number of contestants. It is not clear if the people who already submitted essays will receive refunds if the fee is reduced. "It's really going slower than anyone expected," she said, adding that the couple have received phone calls and e- op~nent. mails from contestants anxious to learn who won the prop'There isn't a doubt, I erty. think, that Iran constitutes They are not looking for a Pulitzer Prize-winning essay, the single most important, Rose Wallace said, but the couple does want to find some- single-country challenge to one who needs the farmhouse, about 50 miles east of ... U.S . interests in the Cleveland, and will be able to take care of it. Middle East and to the kind The Wallaces drew up the contest as a way to pay off of Middle East that we want their mortgage after the area's stagnant real estate market to see," Rice said. convinced them that their house might fail to sell in a traThe meeting Tuesday, at ditional manner. A third-party agreed to judge the submitted essays. The $60,000 collected so far has been placed in a special bank account, Rose Wallace said. Bridge from PageA1 . was undertaken on both sides of the river by the Meigs County Sheriff's · Office, Pomeroy Pol ice Department, Metgs EMS, Meigs EMA, the Pomeroy, Middleport, Syracuse, Racine, Mason, W.Va., New Haven, W.Va. Volunteer Fire Departments, Mason County EMS, Mason Police · Department, West Virginia State Police and the Ohio State Highway PatroL The vehicle was retrieved with the use of a crane from CJ Mahan, gen- · era! contractors on the new Pomeroy Mason Bridge. Barge traffic on the.Ohio River and traffic on the existing Pomeroy Mason Bridge was at times suspended during recovery efforts but has since resumed. The Meigs. County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident and no further details were available at press time. She said her husband had been inside to assess the damage and that the sight had made him "sick from PageA1 to his stomach" after all the hard work the couple, foot building was owned along with their family by C.W.F., LLC of Point and friends, had put into business, which Pleasant and leased by the Jack and Amy Grady, who opened last June . No employees were in were at the beach when the building at the time of they received word of the the fire, and there were no fire. "We worked hard on injuries reported . Members of ·the Mason this place. We spent over a year on thi s building," and Flatrock volunteer Amy Grady said, .adding fire departments respondthat the interior was ed as mutual aid, as did designed to make visitors members of the fire feel as if they were in a department in Gallipolis , Ohio . village. Fire the Red,.Sea resort of Sharm in the region - and has not vous about Iran to do more el-Sheik, is the first time yet been fully developed, to support the new regimr. Gates and Rice have'joined according to a senior in Iraq . lrag was the tradifor a diplomatic visit, sug- defense official traveling tional reg10nal countergesting an almost last-ditch · with Gates. The official weight to Iran before effort to get Iraq's Arab said it will include weapons Saddam Hussein 's ouster, neighbors to fulfill their Saudi Arabia will need over and Iran has used the vacupromises to help stabilize the next decade in four cat- um to expand its influence. Secondly, the aid packthe war-ravaged country. egories: a&e for Israel may smooth G&tes and Rice have little - Missile defense and R1ce's first visit wtth Israeli more than a month to cob- early warning systems. ble to~ether the diplomatic - Ships and other mar- and Palestinian leaders and mditary progress need- itime needs to help the since the Palestinian goved to show Congress that Saudis build the capability . ernment cleaved into rival Bush's latest strategy in of their eastern fleet. camps in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West -Weapons and equipIraq is working and deserves more time. ment to deal with uncon- Bank in June. The split leaves the Military commanders in ventional threats, including Islamic Iraq have urged caution in terrorism, and to help pro- Iranian-backed militants Hamas in charge dialing back the buildup of teet their infrastructure. nearly 30,000 U.S. forces in -Counter-proliferation in Gaza but largely cut off from the rest of the world. the last six months weaponry. bringing the total U.S. comIsrael will receive a total The Bush administration mitment in Iraq to about of $30 billion in U.S. mili- sees the s·plit as an opl'ortu157 ,000. tary assistance while Egypt, nity to finally invest m the Gates visited Egypt earli- which along with Jordan moderate Palestinian leader this year to press a simi- has made peace with Israel, ers oh whom it assumes Jar message of greater sup- will get $13 billion as part any eventual peace with Israel will be built. port for the Iraqi govern- of the broader package. Iraq and its Shiite-led ment. He told reporters the Israel on Sunday reversed key goals of this trip includ· long-standing opposition to government have been a ed reaffirming that the boosting Arab military tough sell to Arab powerUnited States will continue might and said it under- brokers with Sunm Arab to have a strong military stood the rationale behind majorities. Despite the administration'.s presence-in the region. · the plans - chiefly the Bush argument that a collapsed U.S. officials want "to threat posed by Iran. Specific figures for Saudi Iraq would have damaging reassure all of the countries that the policies that the Arabia and Gulf nations ripples throughout the president pursues in Iraq Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, region, many Arab regimes have had and will continue Qatar and the United Arab have not wanted to risk to have regional stability Emirates are ilot final and credibility at home by and security as a very high will be settled in the com- endorsing a weak governpriority," Gates told ing weeks , said ment they do not trust. Saudi Arabia has recentreporters traveling with Undersecretary of State him. Nicholas Burns, ly increased efforts to stop . House Forei$n Affairs ~ashington's th~d-ranking would-be terrorists or Committee Charmian Tom diplomat, who w111 travel to insurgents from crossing Lantos, D-Calif., said the the region in mid-August its borders to Iraq, but Saudi fighters stilf gain weapons should be defen- . for fo1Io~-up talks. The a1d packages. and entry throu$h Syria. The sive. He added that if the United States refused to sell weapons deals prov1de a Bush admmistration is the arms then other states bacliboile to Rice's twin leaning on the influential kingdom to try to lower would st~l' in to do so. aims on this trif.. . sectarian tension and In · 1986, congressional The first goa , dunng two disapproval helped per' stops. in J?gypt ·and ~audi increase the political parsuade the Reagan admmis- Arab1a With 9ates, IS to ticipation of Iraq's Sunni tration to cut back an arms rally Arab ne1ghbors ncr- minority. package to Saudi Arabia. _. -:-----------------The new sales to Arab countries will be balanced with a more than 25 percent increase in military aid to Israel over the next I 0 years, enabling .the Jewish state to hold its military POMEROY - Actions for divorce were filed in Meigs edge over neighbors with County Common Pleas Court by Stanley L. Higginbotham, which it has no peace deal. The weapons package Racine, against Patricia A. Higginbotham, Racine; Thomas G. Hall, Jr., Pomeroy, against Michelle Kay Hall, Pomeroy; Gloria will exceed $20 billion possibly for just the Saudi Diane Rector, Langsville, against Larry Vince Rector, portion and additional Stoneville, N.C.; Bruce A. Postlelhwait, Rutland, against money for other countries Nancy Elaine Postlethwait, Rutland. A divorce was gmnted to Amy Smith from Billy Williamson, Jr. For the Record Divorces Death row inmate gets another reprieve while evidence tested COLUMBUS (AP) - A man who has been on death row for nearly 25 years was granted a seventh reprieve on Monday so his lawyers and the state can further study evidence from the slaying for which he was convicted. Gov. Ted Strickland granted the reprieve sought by lawyers for John Spirko, 61, who was convicted of the 1982 killing a .northwest Ohio postmistress. The action postpones Spirko's execution date from Sept. 18 to Jan 24. Strickland previously granted a similar 180-day reprieve on March 27. Spirko, who says he is innocent, received his first reprieve from then-Gov. Bob Taft in · September 2005 . Postmistress Betty Jane Moninger of Elgin was abducted and repeatedly stabbed, then wrapped in a tarp and dumped in a field. Her body was found three weeks later. Thomas Hill, a lawyer representing Spirko, said the testing involves biological testing of material from the post office where Mottinger was abducted and from the field where her body was found. Among the items tested, blood on duct tape used to wrap the victim and hair samples both matched Elgin. Attorney General Marc Dann, ·who did not object to the latest request for additional time, says the case is dependent only on circumstantial evidence . Spirko was convicted based on witness statements and his own comments to investigators. No physical evidence ties him to the killing and ch~rges · against a co-defendant who linked him to the murder have been dropped. Courts at all levels have previously upheld Spirko's conviction and death sentence . He has been on death row since 1984. In a letter ' to Spirko's attorneys in 2005 ; thenAttorney General Jim Petro predicted the DNA wouldn't prove the inmate' s guilt or innocence . mentors for the elementary Services for waste water Science testing services. Math and • Set the next regular Academy, to be paid meeting for 6:30 p.m . on through Ohio CORE grant from PageA1 Aug . 20, at Eastern funding. Elementary. The board also: funding : Becky Edwards, • Nominated Shelia • Approved the posting of eighth grade math intervention; Jay ne Collins, ele- one full-time and two part- Taylor as delegate to the mentary Math and .Science time cook.s for the 2007-08 2007 Ohio School Board s Association Annual Academy; and Krista school year. Business Meetin g and • Approved the purchase Johnson, Elementary Math Charles Weber as alter,of an underground propane and Science Academy. Nathan Carron, Kelsey tank for the Tuppers Plains nate. • Approved the board Holter.· Kyle Rawson, HVAC project. Morgan Werry and Amber · • Approved a proposal entering into executive White were approved as with. Hale Environmental session. Dissolution POMEROY - An action for dissolution of marriage was filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court by Steven 1. Bass, Langsville, and Emily R. Bass, Langsville. I B~~~~ sentence~n POMEROYMeigs County Common Pleas CoUrt to eight years in prison on charges of receiving stolen property. possession of criminal tools, two counts of safecmcking and two counts of breaking and enterin~. He was gtven credit for 91 days served. Civil actions POMEROY -Civil judgment actions were filed in Meigs County Conunon Pleas Court by Capital One Bank, Glen Allen, Va.. against Pamela S. Napper, Langsville, alleging default in lhe amount of $16,352.52; Wells Fargo Bank, Irvine, .Calif., against David Gary Johnson, Pomeroy, and others, alleging default in the amount of $54,417.26; PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J .. against Rodney J. Graves, Albany, alleging default in the amount of$145,834.%. E PREVENTION AnENTION Are you behind on your Mortgage payments and facing foreclosure? The Ohio Housing Trust Fund has established a statewide hot line to assist households below 65% of average median income ·in jeopardy of foreclosure. Callers will be counseled by a trained credit counselor and then routed for assistance to local service " providers. For additional information call the hotline and ask about Ohio HOME Rescue Fund. , ,~"~ r-1.{> ' Jo. ~A ,~-0> • Q: . . .1 '"17 Eastern The Daily Sentinel• Page As www.mydailysentinel.com 2007 ;.w ~ V "; / "· f \ · ~ -., ,.,. •""' " 'b" l'f]l f'C)R.\IJ~(O ARfS f[XfRf. 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Government for a redress of grievances. · · · -The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution VIEW .R EADER'S Fiction Atwther view on Hany Potter Dear Editor: I am writing this in response to a recent letter to the editor and Pastor Kerry Wood's column concerning Harry Potter. I agree with Pastor Wood (I do not personally know this man) that we need to keep things in perspective because it is just FICTION. The real story is in The Word. Yet, I want to ask those who so vocally disapprove of the Harry Potter series, how many of you have taught your children that there i~ a Santa, an Easter Bunny and a tooth fairy? Just how is this man in a red suit trave,ling from house to house? His travels are a lot like magic, right? All of these are fiction, yet children are taught to worry about this man who keeps a list of good/bad boys and girls. My children have been taught that there is only ONE who watches to see if we are good or bad. The Lord has The Book (list) that He will one day open to judge each and every one of us. . In my view, Harry Pottet is just science fiction. It is just make-believe and it would be just that if people ha~ not made it to be of the occult. I am sure that some (especially young people of a rebellious age) have become interested in the occult BECAUSE of those 'who have vocally declared that the Harry Potter stories are dark and satanic. Harry Potter is a story of good versus evil. In this story they always need something to make magic occur. In reality, our Lord Jesus Christ died (willingly) and arose without any l)lagic. Today He heals our bodies, provides us wit,h guidance and above all He saves our souls. Harry Potter cannot" accomplish any of this becimse he is only a fiction• a1 character. If we have taught our children The Truth, they will know the difference. · Mary F. Bush April that "if you read AI Hamid Karzai; his suppresThe resurgent menace of AI Qaeda should unify Qaeda the way I do, they sion of democratic institu- · see terrorism as theater, but tions, leaving radical Islam Democra!s and R~publicans also they have an appetite as the only avenue for oppoagainst . a common threat, for blood. .. .. They want to sition; his failure to close not serve as another examkill as many people as, they down radical madrassa · ple of partisan rancor. Morbi can. So, they would Like to schools . and his toleration : It would be enormously ·. Korditde ·have a big spectac ular, and I -until this month - of the , beneficial to his crl:dibility taket:Jver of think that's one of the rea- jihadist if President .Bush adlllitted • sons we h&ven 't had smaller · Islamabad's Red Mosque. , to the public. \hat )tis misSo, as Democrats assert, · attacks in the U.S." takes - inclu4ing the deciL Director of National Bush bears a lot of responsi- ' sion to go to. war in Iraq - · Lawrence Wright, whose Michael · bility for heightening the · stimulated AI Qaeda's · masterful history of AI Intelligence recovery. Qaeda; "The Looming McConnell said on NBC's threat. On the other hand, Americans also have Tower" (Knopf, 2006), "Meet the Press" on Sunday Bush is right to say that the , every right to expect a rep01;tedly is Bush's favorite that there may well be AI AQI now is a menace, that ii coherent strategy for fight~ book on terrorism, "AI Qaeda 'sleeper cells in the is tightly connected to Al , ing AI Qaeda (including its Qaeda was essentially United States, and~ chilling Qaeda in Pakistan - and . branch in Iraq, AQI) from dead" in 2002 after its report released last week by that a precipitous U.S; pullthe Middle East Media out from Iraq would Democrats, es~ially-:pres- ouster from Afghanistan. idential, c.andidates. In a September 2006 New Research Institute said that empower America's elie- , Pummeling Bush on the Yorker article, Wright cited jihadist Web sites operate mies. Some Democrats in issue is not a strategy. a leading jihadist theoreti- ollt of America. Bush, instead of acknowl- Congress and presidential : A joint strategy sho1,1ld cian, Abu Musab al-Suri, as consist of keeping . U.S. saying that "the American edging his responsibility for candidates advocate; Iraq fo~es in Iraq 'until: the AI · occupation of Iraq inaugu- exacerbating the threat of withdrawal policies that : Qaeda threat there is elimi- rated a 'historical new peri- ter.rori sm in an allempt to might leave enough forces :, nated; a more notable push od' .that almost single-hand- forge unity of purpose l;lehind to engage in "anti- .. is made to create a democ- edly rescued the jihadi against it, insists on defend- terrorist" operations . But .. ratic transition in Pakistan, movemein just when many ing himself and assailing his they certainly don't emphaAI Qaeda's present strong- of its critics thought it was adversaries. · size that mission. hold; and a stepped-up finished." In his speech Tuesday· They also dismiss undeni- , effort is engaged to bolster As Wright says, "Jihadists retracing the links· between able progress that Bush 's . the weak pro-Western fighting in the conflict in AI Qaeda and the AQI, ""surge" policy has achieved , regime in Afghanistan. Iraq have been trained in Bush said "some note that against the AQI in Anbar But instead of treating the vicious urban warfare the AQI did not exist until and Diyala provinces. Sunni . latest National Intelligence against the most formidable the U.S. invasior\ - and tribal leaders now cooperatEstimate (concluding that army in history. They will argue that it is a problem of ing with the United States AI Qaeda is again a growing return to their home coun- our own making. The argu- might well stop if they threat to U.S. security) as a tries and add their experi- ment follows the flawed thought this country would dire warning and a clarion ence to new cells springing logic that terrorism is · abandon them. by American The likelihood is that. for unified action, it was up in the Middle East, caused used as a trigger for more Central Asia, : the actions." ' Bush cannot sustain the partisan wrangling.Philippines, Indonesia, It does no such .thing . It surge deep into next year As Washington Posi Malaysia and many faces tlie reality that the ter- because it would involve columnist pavid Ignatius European nations." rorist threat to the United lengthening troop tours·• observed s)tortly before the And, as the NIE warns, AI States is much worse from 15 months to 18'' report came out, there's Qaeda's Pakistan-based because of the Iraq War than months, triggering a revolt '' every reason to fear that if leaders "will probably seek it would have been if the at the Pentagon. So a oaranother successful terrorist to leverage the contracts United States had finished rower strategy will be need- ' attack occurred on U.S . and capabilities of AQI, its off AI Qaeda in Afg~anistan ed than pacifying all of Iraq. < soil., Democrats and most visible and capable in 2002 instead of allowing It could be ~ and should ",' Republicans would use it as affiliate, and the only one its leadership to . escape to be - decisively defeating .: an excuse for recrimination. known to have expressed a Pakistan. the AQI, which would con· Democrats likely would ·desire to attack the (U.S.) · And now, according to the stitute a blow to AI Qaeda . charge, as they .repeatedly homeland." . NIE, AI Qaeda lias a "safe worldwide. ,. have, that Bush: diverted The NIE also warns, "We haven" in Pakistan, thanks There is an opportunity resources from fighting AI assess ihat AI Qaeda will especially to President here for unified, bipartisan ; Qaeda to invading Iraq; ere- continue to try to acquire Pervez Musharraf's with- action. After all, Osillria bin ated a terrorist rallying chemical, biological, radio- draw a! oftroops from the Laden wouldn't ask point and recruiting ground logical or nuclear materiaf border area with whether Americans were .': there where none existed. in attacks and would not. Afghanistan last year: Republican or D~mocrat : beforehand; and inflamed hesitate to use them if it The Bush administration before beheading them. Muslim sentiment 'around develops what it deems a publicly lavishes praise on (Morton Kondracke is ~ the world. sufficient capability." · Musharraf despite his fail- executive editor of Roll" They would be correct, of Wright told radio talk- ure to support "the Afghan Call, . the newspaper of • course·. Accotdirt~ ~o show host Hugh Hewitt in government of President Capitol Hill.) M .. -------------------------~- ." Racine TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, July 31, day 212 of2007. There are 153 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: . On July 31, 1777, the Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-o)d French nobleman, was made a major-general in the American Continental Army. LETTERS TO THE · EDITOR Letters to the editor are welcome. They should be less than 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed, and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. 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Even though the prison at Guantanamo Bay for purported "enemy combatants': , has damaged America's name and credibility, I. was still surprised by 1-be huge and diverse turnout at a June 26 rally in Washington, D.C., where, as reported by Associated Baptist Press, "Thousand of Christians and other activists withstood Washington's oppressive summer,heat to rally against torture, indefinite imprisonment and other tactics the United States has used in the war against terrorism (at Guantanamo and elsewhere)." During the rally, Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa intending to bring back memories of Ronald Reagan at the Berlin Wall sent a message to George W. Bush: "Tear down that prison!" The Capitol Hill rally was organized by the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, the Leadership Conference on ·Civil Rights, Amnesty International and the American Civil Liberties Union. One of the prominent speakers was David Keen, chairman of the large and American influential · Conservative Union (I once spoke at his invitation on a panel there, joining conservative Bob Barr to criticize sections of the Patriot Act.) Said Keen : "I' m here today because as a conservative, I believe that America is the greatest and freest nation on the face of the earth, and I want to do what and has negatively aff~cted our international credibility. Another speaker at the ~une 26 Capitol Hill rally was Sen. Chris Dodd, DConn., a candidate for the Nat presidency, who has introHentoff duced the very aptly named · "Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007," which aims at removing those sections of I can to make sure that my the Military Commissions children and their children Act of 2006 that emphatiwill be able to say the cally do not reflect the rule same." I shar~ that hope of law at the core of this with regard to my children republic. and six grandchildren. The Military David Keen added: "I Commission s Act, contrary believe we can defeat our to two Supreme Court decienemies without compro- sions. bars Guantanamo ·mising the values that have Bay inmates from use of our made this nation great. No federal courts by denying right is more essential to them habeas corpus rights. individual liberty than the So did the Detainees right to be free from unjust detention at the hands of Treatment Act of 2005. Also working insistently government." in the Senate to provide That is why habeas corpus - as Thomas Jefferson basic habeas corpus rights insisted to James Madison - to prisoners at Guantanamo is in the body of the are Patrick Leahy, D- Vt., Constitution. In the invalu- and Arlen Specter. R-Penn. able recent New York -based Sen . Dodd, at the protest Brennan Center for J usticc rally, said that the consewhite paper, "Ten Things quences of weakening You Should Know About habeas protections should be apparent to every H ~beas Corpus," a'uthor American. Jonathan Hafetz . quoted But how many Americans Alexander Hamilton 's deficould tell you what those nition of secret imprisonment as the most "danger- protections are and ihat ous engine of .arbitrary gov- habeas' roots go back to the Magna Carta of 12 15'1 ernment." Hafetz, litigation director That's a failure of our of the Liberty and National school systems for which Security Project of the the No Child Left Behind Brennan Center, also cited Act provides no remedy. As for the Bush adminisDefense Secretary Robert Gates (New York Times, !ration 's undermining of March 23) warning that this essence of our rule or reports of the treatment of law, Americans have a right the detainees (aka prison- to be told, as the Brennan ers) at Guantanamo "taints" Center reporl dow.ments, the fight against terrorism, that "there is strong reason lo believe that (starting over five years ago) the effort to strip habeas rights from detainees is in fact an effort to hide unlawful conduct . (by the government) ... "The administration · decided to hold individuals as 'enemy combatants' at ' Guantanamo precisely : because it believed prison- ' ers there would be beyond · the protections of American · Law. and in particular · habeas corpus. ... Two Justice Department lawyers · (warned, however, on Dec. I, 200 I ) "that if a court reviewed the detentions, it" might lind some of them illegal. ... " But those lawyers approved the denial of habeas, as did the administration. You can see this Justice : Department memorandum on page 29 of "The Torture ' Papers: "The Road to Abu Ghraib" edited by the NYU Law School's Center on Law ami Security and pub- · lished by Cambridge ' University Press. The huge, meticulou sly researched book is a boon to future hislorians and to we lhe people right now - as is "Ten Things You Should Know About Habeas Corpus." Philanthropists, concerned with protecting the , Constitution, should send copies of both to ev.ery . member of Congress. (Nar Hemoff is a nation- , all)· renowned authority on , Th e FirsT Amendment and The Bill of RighTs and author o/ many books, including "Tire Wtu· on the Bill of Rights and the Gathering Resistance" (Seven Stories Press. 2004). ) Tuesday, July 31, Obituaries US says·no trade-off in plan to sell billions in weaponry to Persian Gulf states PO~OY -' Betty Jean Biggs, 84, died Saturday evening at her res1deooe surrounded by her family. · She was born Feb. 23, 1923, in Rutland, to Floyd Earl and Garnet McM~w Dunfee. , Nathan P. Btggs, her husband of 61 years, and her three children. ~urvive her: Jean. C~ Hilton, Parlcersburg, W.Va., William R. (Carolyn) B1ggs, Pomeroy, and Sharon L Biggs, Pomeroy. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Randy Bowling, Orlando, Fla.; Angela Chapman Roy, Prescott. Ontario, Canada; ~da Chapman (David) Sindledecker, Parkersburg, Penny B1ggs (Davtd} Hysell, Rutland, Vmda Biggs (Matthew) Erwin, MiddleflOrl, James N "Jamie" Biggs, Pomeroy; and nine greatgrandchildren. . · Her parents and all six siblings preceded her in death. Betty was a homemaker in the best sense of the word an!l devoted her life to her family and the home in which she lived for over 60 years. Admiring neighbors "along the creek" will mi.ss seeing her on the lawn mower every week and hearing stories about the neighoodlood of years ago. She was always ready to share the hospitality of her home or .a freshly baked pie with friends, relatives and neighbors. She was a member of the Bradford Church of Christ, Daughters of America, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 53 Auxiliary, past member of the REACT citizens band radio club and, for many years, was a poll worker in the Laurel Cliff precinct. She and Nathan enjoyed traveling, especially with some of their many friends, or with group tours, and were quick to reminisce about places they had been or things they had done. Betty was a good citizen, a loyal friend, a loving mother and devoted wife. Service will be held I La.m. on Wednesday, Aug. I, 2007, at Ewings Funeral Home in Pomeroy, with Rev. Doug Shamblin officiating and Rev. Isaac Shupe of Rutland Church of the Nazarene assisting. Internment will be at Meigs Memory Gardens. .The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Thesday at the funeral home. Essay contest to win a . farm gets too few.entries Bv ANNE GEARAN AP DIPLOM,t,TIC WRITER SHANNON, Ireland The Bush administration said Monday there is no trade-off in its plans to sell billions in sophisticated weaponry to oil-rich Pers1an Gulf states whose cooperation Washington is courting in Iraq. "There isii't an issue of quid pro quo," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said of the proposed sales to Saudi Arabia and other nations that have until recently committed little other than rhetoric to the U.S.-backed democratic experiment in Iraq. The sales, along with an aid package for Israel and Egypt announced Monday, are the fruit of years of partnership and a recognition of the region's · strategic importance, Rice said. Although she did not mention oil, that is the region's chief export and the origin of the historic U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia. "We have the same goals in this region concerning security and stability," and many of the same concerns about the progress of political unification in Iraq, Rice told reporters as she left for a lobbying tour of the region with Defense Secretary Robert Gates. The administration announced the proposed U.S. arms package, estimated at more tha..o1 $20 billion, the morning that Bush's two top n'ational security aides left for meetings with Saudi King Abdullah and other leaders, The · · administration framed the weapons sales, which must be approved by Congress, as a way to strengthen relatively moderate regimes against extremist regimes and ideologies. An increasingly ambitious Iran is the chief ORWELL (AP) -An essay contest to win a 2,000-sqare foot farmhouse in northeastern Ohio may be scaled back because entries are Jrickling in at slower pace than the homeowners had hoped. Rose and Dennis Wallace anticipated receiving 3,000 entries into the contest, each with a nonrefundable $100 entry fee, in order to fetch $300,000 for their farm. Since the contest began March 21, only 600 entrance fees and essays have been collected. Another 300 essays arrived . without the entry fee and were d~squalified. With the number of entries falling short •. Rose Wallace said she's considering lowering the entrance fee or cuning down the number of contestants. It is not clear if the people who already submitted essays will receive refunds if the fee is reduced. "It's really going slower than anyone expected," she said, adding that the couple have received phone calls and e- op~nent. mails from contestants anxious to learn who won the prop'There isn't a doubt, I erty. think, that Iran constitutes They are not looking for a Pulitzer Prize-winning essay, the single most important, Rose Wallace said, but the couple does want to find some- single-country challenge to one who needs the farmhouse, about 50 miles east of ... U.S . interests in the Cleveland, and will be able to take care of it. Middle East and to the kind The Wallaces drew up the contest as a way to pay off of Middle East that we want their mortgage after the area's stagnant real estate market to see," Rice said. convinced them that their house might fail to sell in a traThe meeting Tuesday, at ditional manner. A third-party agreed to judge the submitted essays. The $60,000 collected so far has been placed in a special bank account, Rose Wallace said. Bridge from PageA1 . was undertaken on both sides of the river by the Meigs County Sheriff's · Office, Pomeroy Pol ice Department, Metgs EMS, Meigs EMA, the Pomeroy, Middleport, Syracuse, Racine, Mason, W.Va., New Haven, W.Va. Volunteer Fire Departments, Mason County EMS, Mason Police · Department, West Virginia State Police and the Ohio State Highway PatroL The vehicle was retrieved with the use of a crane from CJ Mahan, gen- · era! contractors on the new Pomeroy Mason Bridge. Barge traffic on the.Ohio River and traffic on the existing Pomeroy Mason Bridge was at times suspended during recovery efforts but has since resumed. The Meigs. County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident and no further details were available at press time. She said her husband had been inside to assess the damage and that the sight had made him "sick from PageA1 to his stomach" after all the hard work the couple, foot building was owned along with their family by C.W.F., LLC of Point and friends, had put into business, which Pleasant and leased by the Jack and Amy Grady, who opened last June . No employees were in were at the beach when the building at the time of they received word of the the fire, and there were no fire. "We worked hard on injuries reported . Members of ·the Mason this place. We spent over a year on thi s building," and Flatrock volunteer Amy Grady said, .adding fire departments respondthat the interior was ed as mutual aid, as did designed to make visitors members of the fire feel as if they were in a department in Gallipolis , Ohio . village. Fire the Red,.Sea resort of Sharm in the region - and has not vous about Iran to do more el-Sheik, is the first time yet been fully developed, to support the new regimr. Gates and Rice have'joined according to a senior in Iraq . lrag was the tradifor a diplomatic visit, sug- defense official traveling tional reg10nal countergesting an almost last-ditch · with Gates. The official weight to Iran before effort to get Iraq's Arab said it will include weapons Saddam Hussein 's ouster, neighbors to fulfill their Saudi Arabia will need over and Iran has used the vacupromises to help stabilize the next decade in four cat- um to expand its influence. Secondly, the aid packthe war-ravaged country. egories: a&e for Israel may smooth G&tes and Rice have little - Missile defense and R1ce's first visit wtth Israeli more than a month to cob- early warning systems. ble to~ether the diplomatic - Ships and other mar- and Palestinian leaders and mditary progress need- itime needs to help the since the Palestinian goved to show Congress that Saudis build the capability . ernment cleaved into rival Bush's latest strategy in of their eastern fleet. camps in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West -Weapons and equipIraq is working and deserves more time. ment to deal with uncon- Bank in June. The split leaves the Military commanders in ventional threats, including Islamic Iraq have urged caution in terrorism, and to help pro- Iranian-backed militants Hamas in charge dialing back the buildup of teet their infrastructure. nearly 30,000 U.S. forces in -Counter-proliferation in Gaza but largely cut off from the rest of the world. the last six months weaponry. bringing the total U.S. comIsrael will receive a total The Bush administration mitment in Iraq to about of $30 billion in U.S. mili- sees the s·plit as an opl'ortu157 ,000. tary assistance while Egypt, nity to finally invest m the Gates visited Egypt earli- which along with Jordan moderate Palestinian leader this year to press a simi- has made peace with Israel, ers oh whom it assumes Jar message of greater sup- will get $13 billion as part any eventual peace with Israel will be built. port for the Iraqi govern- of the broader package. Iraq and its Shiite-led ment. He told reporters the Israel on Sunday reversed key goals of this trip includ· long-standing opposition to government have been a ed reaffirming that the boosting Arab military tough sell to Arab powerUnited States will continue might and said it under- brokers with Sunm Arab to have a strong military stood the rationale behind majorities. Despite the administration'.s presence-in the region. · the plans - chiefly the Bush argument that a collapsed U.S. officials want "to threat posed by Iran. Specific figures for Saudi Iraq would have damaging reassure all of the countries that the policies that the Arabia and Gulf nations ripples throughout the president pursues in Iraq Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, region, many Arab regimes have had and will continue Qatar and the United Arab have not wanted to risk to have regional stability Emirates are ilot final and credibility at home by and security as a very high will be settled in the com- endorsing a weak governpriority," Gates told ing weeks , said ment they do not trust. Saudi Arabia has recentreporters traveling with Undersecretary of State him. Nicholas Burns, ly increased efforts to stop . House Forei$n Affairs ~ashington's th~d-ranking would-be terrorists or Committee Charmian Tom diplomat, who w111 travel to insurgents from crossing Lantos, D-Calif., said the the region in mid-August its borders to Iraq, but Saudi fighters stilf gain weapons should be defen- . for fo1Io~-up talks. The a1d packages. and entry throu$h Syria. The sive. He added that if the United States refused to sell weapons deals prov1de a Bush admmistration is the arms then other states bacliboile to Rice's twin leaning on the influential kingdom to try to lower would st~l' in to do so. aims on this trif.. . sectarian tension and In · 1986, congressional The first goa , dunng two disapproval helped per' stops. in J?gypt ·and ~audi increase the political parsuade the Reagan admmis- Arab1a With 9ates, IS to ticipation of Iraq's Sunni tration to cut back an arms rally Arab ne1ghbors ncr- minority. package to Saudi Arabia. _. -:-----------------The new sales to Arab countries will be balanced with a more than 25 percent increase in military aid to Israel over the next I 0 years, enabling .the Jewish state to hold its military POMEROY - Actions for divorce were filed in Meigs edge over neighbors with County Common Pleas Court by Stanley L. Higginbotham, which it has no peace deal. The weapons package Racine, against Patricia A. Higginbotham, Racine; Thomas G. Hall, Jr., Pomeroy, against Michelle Kay Hall, Pomeroy; Gloria will exceed $20 billion possibly for just the Saudi Diane Rector, Langsville, against Larry Vince Rector, portion and additional Stoneville, N.C.; Bruce A. Postlelhwait, Rutland, against money for other countries Nancy Elaine Postlethwait, Rutland. A divorce was gmnted to Amy Smith from Billy Williamson, Jr. For the Record Divorces Death row inmate gets another reprieve while evidence tested COLUMBUS (AP) - A man who has been on death row for nearly 25 years was granted a seventh reprieve on Monday so his lawyers and the state can further study evidence from the slaying for which he was convicted. Gov. Ted Strickland granted the reprieve sought by lawyers for John Spirko, 61, who was convicted of the 1982 killing a .northwest Ohio postmistress. The action postpones Spirko's execution date from Sept. 18 to Jan 24. Strickland previously granted a similar 180-day reprieve on March 27. Spirko, who says he is innocent, received his first reprieve from then-Gov. Bob Taft in · September 2005 . Postmistress Betty Jane Moninger of Elgin was abducted and repeatedly stabbed, then wrapped in a tarp and dumped in a field. Her body was found three weeks later. Thomas Hill, a lawyer representing Spirko, said the testing involves biological testing of material from the post office where Mottinger was abducted and from the field where her body was found. Among the items tested, blood on duct tape used to wrap the victim and hair samples both matched Elgin. Attorney General Marc Dann, ·who did not object to the latest request for additional time, says the case is dependent only on circumstantial evidence . Spirko was convicted based on witness statements and his own comments to investigators. No physical evidence ties him to the killing and ch~rges · against a co-defendant who linked him to the murder have been dropped. Courts at all levels have previously upheld Spirko's conviction and death sentence . He has been on death row since 1984. In a letter ' to Spirko's attorneys in 2005 ; thenAttorney General Jim Petro predicted the DNA wouldn't prove the inmate' s guilt or innocence . mentors for the elementary Services for waste water Science testing services. Math and • Set the next regular Academy, to be paid meeting for 6:30 p.m . on through Ohio CORE grant from PageA1 Aug . 20, at Eastern funding. Elementary. The board also: funding : Becky Edwards, • Nominated Shelia • Approved the posting of eighth grade math intervention; Jay ne Collins, ele- one full-time and two part- Taylor as delegate to the mentary Math and .Science time cook.s for the 2007-08 2007 Ohio School Board s Association Annual Academy; and Krista school year. Business Meetin g and • Approved the purchase Johnson, Elementary Math Charles Weber as alter,of an underground propane and Science Academy. Nathan Carron, Kelsey tank for the Tuppers Plains nate. • Approved the board Holter.· Kyle Rawson, HVAC project. Morgan Werry and Amber · • Approved a proposal entering into executive White were approved as with. Hale Environmental session. Dissolution POMEROY - An action for dissolution of marriage was filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court by Steven 1. Bass, Langsville, and Emily R. Bass, Langsville. I B~~~~ sentence~n POMEROYMeigs County Common Pleas CoUrt to eight years in prison on charges of receiving stolen property. possession of criminal tools, two counts of safecmcking and two counts of breaking and enterin~. He was gtven credit for 91 days served. Civil actions POMEROY -Civil judgment actions were filed in Meigs County Conunon Pleas Court by Capital One Bank, Glen Allen, Va.. against Pamela S. Napper, Langsville, alleging default in lhe amount of $16,352.52; Wells Fargo Bank, Irvine, .Calif., against David Gary Johnson, Pomeroy, and others, alleging default in the amount of $54,417.26; PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J .. against Rodney J. Graves, Albany, alleging default in the amount of$145,834.%. E PREVENTION AnENTION Are you behind on your Mortgage payments and facing foreclosure? The Ohio Housing Trust Fund has established a statewide hot line to assist households below 65% of average median income ·in jeopardy of foreclosure. Callers will be counseled by a trained credit counselor and then routed for assistance to local service " providers. For additional information call the hotline and ask about Ohio HOME Rescue Fund. , ,~"~ r-1.{> ' Jo. ~A ,~-0> • Q: . . .1 '"17 Eastern The Daily Sentinel• Page As www.mydailysentinel.com 2007 ;.w ~ V "; / "· f \ · ~ -., ,.,. •""' " 'b" l'f]l f'C)R.\IJ~(O ARfS f[XfRf. 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Since hitting No. 499 on Wednesday in Kansas City, Rodriguez is 0-for-12 with five strikeouts. New York opens a Plellse see BasebalL B1 Please see Lohse, B2 ~ . .leo : ...,~ ..... ~ ~ ' AU1 • • Snow • • • • • :~ Cloudy· .....:_ lllundar· . . . . . . ~. ~ ~ CHICAGO Kyle Lohse is on the move again at the trade deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies, looking to bolster their pitching in the wetch, obtained the right-hander from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday for young and durable minor league lefty Matt Maloney. The 28-year-old Lohse is 6-12 with a 4.58 ERA in 21 starts this season, going 4-3 with a 2.57 ERA at home but 2-9 with a 6.42 ERA in the road. He is 4-6 in his last 10 decisions. In eight seasons with the Twins and Reds, Lohse is 60-74 with a 4.83 ERA. Cincinnati acquired him . from Minnesota at the July 31 trade deadline last year. "I'm a little excited, happy to be going to a team in the race. But I'm disappointed we couldn' t get it done here. So it's a little bit of mixed emotions," Lohse said. . Asked whether he'd pitched better than his statistics indicate, Lohse said: "I feel that way, but my numbers are what they are. ... ! had a couple bad games here and there that kind of skewed the numbers." Lohse pitched five postseason games while wilh the Twins from 2002-2004, starting one and going 0-2· with a 3.00 ERA. "We like the Double-A pitcher, but we had to give up something to get somelhing," Phillies general manager . Pat Gillick said, adding that the Phillies needed a veteran pitcher. "As I said, he's got experience and he takes his turn. He's been in the postseason with Minnesota. We thought with (Ryan) Madson going down we had to add somebody to pick up the slack and give us a little more depth in our pitching staff and I think he can fulfill this role." The Phillies were in second place, 3 112 games behind the Mets in the NL East on Monday before beginning a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs. The deadline for trades without waivers is Tuesday. Maloney, who is 23, was 9-7 with a 3.94 ERA in 21 starts at Double-A Reading, striking out 115 in 125 2-3 innings. He was the South Atlantic League pitcher of the year in 2006, going 16-9 with a 2.03 ERA for Lakewood. He will report to Double-A Chattanooga. The · Phillies entered spring training with six Flu- AP Phototrhe Plain Deeler, Gua Chan Woollier Underground • ~ Family members from left, McKayla Adkins, 3, Jeannie Presti, Samantha Presti, 13, Matthew Presti, 17, Jill Calabrese, and ' Nathan Presti, 19, enjoy food from their cooler they brought to the Mayfield Drive-In Friday, July 27 in Munson Township. So.me. ''~'eather ., drive-ins have added a $5 fee for patrons who bring their'own food and drinks, saying the extra charge is necessary fOr ,tl;lenl , llI to keep the big screens from going dark. \ ./'· . · ·; .·.:,.·.~.---~---~-~-----~--"':', L·ocaJ Drive-ins add $5 fee for patrons who bring their own t()M· ro~~s~:t!o~~~~- s~:~ ~~~~east\vin~s ~ound ~ · · . H1ghs m the upper 80s. W,edDesday DJ8bf;.. CHARDON (AP) in. It's right up there with having them close," said Jill Dri've-in.s by Northeast winds aiound 5 ..tlle.l!pper60s, Admission for a minivan full packing pajamas for the kids Calabrese of Richmond . . ~·P·Ir.e . ~~· . :·.'.'t'.~!l.ld'·,.,ss_,·~~J'..und ~ of kids is still the same price so they can fall asleep in the Heights, as she watched her 3the numberS ·. mphTuesday nioht ...Mostly .Mostl~ clcii[;L:Ows.~ •I ·I l ' at the Mayfield Road DriveIn, but bring along a few bologna sandwiches and some drink boxes and it'll cost another $5. Some drive-ins are charging a snack surcharge for any food or drinks not purchased at the concession stand, Owners say it's necessary to keep their screens from going dark like thousands of others across the country have since the 1950s. "Naturally, some people are upset about it,' said Mike Marxen, general manager of the Mayfield Road Drive-In. "It's sad to say, but we had to do this to survive. We see · so much outside food come in, while our own concession stand is what keeps us up and running." Emptying the pantry into the car to satisfy the urge to nibble through a double feature stands as a time-honored family tradition at the drive- back seat after intennission. year-old daughter run around Asking customers to pay to in the twilight before a show ~hi~a\herk ~~d~~:;.ve~;~ !~~~i~~: ~~:~·~~~~~: ~ o clear. Lows in ihe tmd '60s ; .~ ·l"hhi~gjhMl~.!i¥.!tli' ~e~l'no,::i,i:yer... 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Bob Evans (NASDAQ) - 32.85 PIIOplea (NASDAQ)- 23.05 . . llorgWamer (NYSE) - 88.72 Pepalco (NYSI!) - SUO local venues said he'd con- worries over upsetting Vlsl34 - Drive-ins in , ,Century Aluminum (NASDAQ)- Premier (NASDAQ)- 14.50 sider adopting the rule for tors and losing business , Ohio most in the nation . 53.64 . Rockwell (NYSE) ... 71.79 next summer. said Janisch, who operates 52 '_ Drive-in screen~· Champion (NASDAQ) - a.ae Rocky Boots (NASDAQ)- 1D.9S "But I'm very, very tom the Web site Drive-ins.co~. in. Ohio, . third . in th~ ~~~mlng Shopo.(NASDAQ) ":' ==~~::WA~·~ 1 39.04 over it," .;silid Gary Greive, Don Ross of Eastlake prud nauon behmd New York;. City Holding. (NASDAQ) - .33.56 Wai-Mart (NYSE) - 46.2t who oversee's the Blue Sky $21 Friday night for a park- and Pennsylvania. Collins (NYSE)- 10,"' . " Wendy's (NYSE)- 3189 Drive-In in Wadsworth and ing spot fronting the big DuPont (NYSE)- 47~~$'., Worthington (NYSE) - 21.16 i · c· D · I · lh M fi ld R0 ad . Source: United "rlve.ln US Sank (NYSE) - 30:1!1! ·... · ./' Dally stock reports are the 4 · h M t e agtc 1ty nve- n m screen at e ay Je Theater Owners A;;ociailon. Gannett (NYSE) - 46.14·;; '· · p.m. ET clOsing quote• ol trans• Barberton. "It's tough to Drive-In. Sixteen dollars . ,, , . _ .!l.Jneral Elec!rls; (NYSEl .-:-,J..U7 , . actlonolor. July 30, 2007, pr.,; ' make that change aftef"'mf ;'blnight' ''alfmissiori fo:lr'"'liil llirley·Davfclson (NYSE) - 5'1:15 vlded by Edward Jonas11nan- ; family of four; the rest cov- bag ofDoritos needed a ticket. JP Morgan (NYSE)- 44.75 · clal advlsorslaaac Milia In these years." Some patrons understand · ered his ·cooler. t · "If that's what ~in~akes to Krogar (NYSE)- 26.46 , Gallipolis at (740) 441·9441 and k h 1 I' II · Llmlte(l Branda (NYSE) - 24.41 Leoley Marrero In Point the need for a fee. ·. Ross' two bottles of Pepsi, eep t e Pace o,ren.,, ,ttgtve Norfolk~ (NYS!il .'l'! ~. Pleaaant at (304) &7~174. '' "It's better doing this th!mf,';lliiOJc,of:MaDonald's grub.:antk 'em-the- motley~~~~:~·.;,;. 'Oak Hill Flillili'CIIII'(NAIIDJ(Q)'"'' :1 Me~birSIPC. '· . .,...·------------.;;. 'f~ ' " "' REACH 3 COUNTIES Place Your Paid Classified Ad In Wednesday's Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Point Pleasant Register or Daily Sentinel, And It Will Run For FREE In The Tri-County Marketplace! 740-446-2342 www .mydailytribune.com l9oint lBieasant le"ister The Daily Sentinel 304-675-1333 www.mydailyregister.com Bill Walsh dead i1t 75 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Bill W~lsh, the groundbreaking football coach who won three Super Bowls and perfected the ingenious schemes that became known as the West Coast offense during a Hall of Fame career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 75. , Walsh died early Monday following a long battle with leukemia, according to Stanford University, where he served as coach and athletic director. Walsh didn't become an NFL head coach until 47, and he spent just I 0 seasons. on the San Francisco sideline. But he left an indelible mark on the United States' most popular sport, building the once-woebegone 49ers into the most successful team of the 1980s with his innovative offensive strategies and teaching techniques. The soft-spoken native Californian also produced a legion of coaching disciples that's still growing today. Many of his former assistants went on to 'lead their own teams, handing down Walsh's methods and schemes to dozens more coaches in a tree with innumerable branches. Walsh went 102-63-1 with the 49ers, winning 10 of his 14 ,P?Stseason games along wtth six division titles. He w~ . named !he NFL's coach of the year in 740-992-2155 ·- \. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds n Bonds, A-Rod and Glavine could go for milestones Bv JANIE McCAULEY ASSOCIATED PRESS Barry Bonds tries. again to tie Hank Aaron's 755. A-Rod chases his SOOth home run. Tom Glavine goes for career .victory No. 300. Tuesday could be one of baseball's biggest milestone nights - and there's the craziness of the trading deadline, . too. It would be quite a memorable ni~# if Bonds, Alex Rodriguez and Glavme all make history within a matter of hours. From Chavez Ravine to the Bronx and Brew City, it's going to be a fun night. "I'd like to see everyone do it," said the Giants' Mark Sweeney, who moved into second place on the career pinchhit list last week. "The history of the game .is special, and it glorifies the others who have done stuff. It glorifies what the game is all about." Yet Jhere's no guarantee Bonds will be in the starting lineup for the series opener at the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. "We'll see," was all Giants manager Bruce Bochy would say Sunday. Bonds hit his 754th home run Friday night against Florida, then went 1-for7 with five walks the res! of the weekend. That left him irying to match Aaron's mark on the road, and it won't be friendly. The hostile Dodger crowd likely will try to make Bonds uncomfortable in all at once Source: T-wolves ·agree Once top .pick, Couch signs with to send Garnett to Boston Jaguars, hopes to reVive career BOSTON (AP) - Kevin the players ticketed for the Garnett is leaving Timberwolves. Minnesota after the Boston Garnett, 31, has spent all Celtics agreed to acquire the of his 12 NBA seasons with All-Star forward in a multi- Minnesota. He would get an player trade with the extension of his contract, Timberwolves, a Celtics which has one year plus an official told The Associated option year remaining, the Press on Monday. official said. PleaH see Walsh, 12 Among the players who The Celtics had tried to could be headed to get tarnett late last month, Minnesota are forward AI but his agent said he didn't Jefferson, guard Sebastian want to go to Boston. CoNfACI'US Telfair, swingman Gerald Since then, Boston OVP Scor~Line (5 p.m.·1 a.m.) Green and center Theo acquired seven-time Aliffi · 1 Star guard Ray Allen from 1-740·446-2342 ext. 33 Ratli ff' said the o ~c~a 'who Seattle in a draft day deal. spoke .on condition of Already with Paul Pierce, Fox- 1-.740·446-3008 anonymity because the deal the Celtics would become E·mall- sportsOmydailysentinel.com had not been coml'leted. , instant contenders in the Sl1oriJ Slall T~e offic1al also sa1d the mediocre Atlantic Division Brad Sherman, Sporta Editor T1mberwolves would get at with Garnett, even without (740) 446·2342. ext aa promising forward least one draft chmce. bshermanCmydallytribune.c:om !he teams stJII had some Jefferson. . Larry Crum, Sports Writer thmgs to clanfy wtth the The Celtics obtained Allen AP photo (740) 446·2342, ext . 23 play~rs' c_ontracts, but the and the 35th pick ofthe draft lcrumOmydallyregtSter.com officml swd that :would n?t for guards Delonte West and · Tim Couch , former National Football League quarterback and number one draft pick out of Kentucky, left, works out Bryan Waltara, Sports Writer keep the Celt1cs from for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second day of train· (740) 446·2342, ext. 33 acquiring Garnett; althou&h Please see Garnett. 82 bwalters C mydallytrlbune.com ing camp Sunday. there could be a change m REACH OVER 17,000 HOUSEHOLDS! mbe ~alltpolis 118ailp lribune • Brmns Baxter relums after severe knee injuries. See Page B2 J • . -----· ~·--- - ---------~--- -·-- .. ~ --~~------~--~ -· JACKSONVILLE, Fla . (AP) -Tim Couch's agent sent a memo to all NFL teams a few weeks ago, letting them know the former No. I draft pick was healthy again and looking for a place to play. The Jacksonville Jaguars were the first to call and Couch jumped at the opportunity. He signed a two-year con-. tract with the jaguars on . Sunday, getting a chance to revive his career as a backup to quarterback Byron Leftwich. Couch. the top pick by Cleveland in 1999, hasn' t played a down in the NFL since the 2004 preseason. "Right now, I'm just try ing to be a guy. fit in , learn th.e offense and just try to make the football team nothing more than that," Please see Couch. B2 ~-~- -~-·--·------ �PageA6 OHIO The.Daily Sentinel Bl The Daily Sentinel Tuesday, July 31,2001 .,• Cltyo'Reglon High I Low tempe Thesday, July 31, 2007 Phillies get Reds' Lohse Bv RICK GANO ASSOCIATED PRESS ~ P~ Clou • Showwra , left field an<l at the plate this week. The Giants then head farther south to San Diego for the weekend. "It's .easy to just go and be against him," said San Francisco center fielder Dave Roberts, who has played for botiJ the Dodgers and Padres. "I hope people ~o above that. In my perfect world, that s the way it is." When Bonds isn't in the batter's hox, he has been in front of the personal flat-screen TV at his comer clubhouse locker - hoping to see Rodriguez reach 500. Since hitting No. 499 on Wednesday in Kansas City, Rodriguez is 0-for-12 with five strikeouts. New York opens a Plellse see BasebalL B1 Please see Lohse, B2 ~ . .leo : ...,~ ..... ~ ~ ' AU1 • • Snow • • • • • :~ Cloudy· .....:_ lllundar· . . . . . . ~. ~ ~ CHICAGO Kyle Lohse is on the move again at the trade deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies, looking to bolster their pitching in the wetch, obtained the right-hander from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday for young and durable minor league lefty Matt Maloney. The 28-year-old Lohse is 6-12 with a 4.58 ERA in 21 starts this season, going 4-3 with a 2.57 ERA at home but 2-9 with a 6.42 ERA in the road. He is 4-6 in his last 10 decisions. In eight seasons with the Twins and Reds, Lohse is 60-74 with a 4.83 ERA. Cincinnati acquired him . from Minnesota at the July 31 trade deadline last year. "I'm a little excited, happy to be going to a team in the race. But I'm disappointed we couldn' t get it done here. So it's a little bit of mixed emotions," Lohse said. . Asked whether he'd pitched better than his statistics indicate, Lohse said: "I feel that way, but my numbers are what they are. ... ! had a couple bad games here and there that kind of skewed the numbers." Lohse pitched five postseason games while wilh the Twins from 2002-2004, starting one and going 0-2· with a 3.00 ERA. "We like the Double-A pitcher, but we had to give up something to get somelhing," Phillies general manager . Pat Gillick said, adding that the Phillies needed a veteran pitcher. "As I said, he's got experience and he takes his turn. He's been in the postseason with Minnesota. We thought with (Ryan) Madson going down we had to add somebody to pick up the slack and give us a little more depth in our pitching staff and I think he can fulfill this role." The Phillies were in second place, 3 112 games behind the Mets in the NL East on Monday before beginning a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs. The deadline for trades without waivers is Tuesday. Maloney, who is 23, was 9-7 with a 3.94 ERA in 21 starts at Double-A Reading, striking out 115 in 125 2-3 innings. He was the South Atlantic League pitcher of the year in 2006, going 16-9 with a 2.03 ERA for Lakewood. He will report to Double-A Chattanooga. The · Phillies entered spring training with six Flu- AP Phototrhe Plain Deeler, Gua Chan Woollier Underground • ~ Family members from left, McKayla Adkins, 3, Jeannie Presti, Samantha Presti, 13, Matthew Presti, 17, Jill Calabrese, and ' Nathan Presti, 19, enjoy food from their cooler they brought to the Mayfield Drive-In Friday, July 27 in Munson Township. So.me. ''~'eather ., drive-ins have added a $5 fee for patrons who bring their'own food and drinks, saying the extra charge is necessary fOr ,tl;lenl , llI to keep the big screens from going dark. \ ./'· . · ·; .·.:,.·.~.---~---~-~-----~--"':', L·ocaJ Drive-ins add $5 fee for patrons who bring their own t()M· ro~~s~:t!o~~~~- s~:~ ~~~~east\vin~s ~ound ~ · · . H1ghs m the upper 80s. W,edDesday DJ8bf;.. CHARDON (AP) in. 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We see · so much outside food come in, while our own concession stand is what keeps us up and running." Emptying the pantry into the car to satisfy the urge to nibble through a double feature stands as a time-honored family tradition at the drive- back seat after intennission. year-old daughter run around Asking customers to pay to in the twilight before a show ~hi~a\herk ~~d~~:;.ve~;~ !~~~i~~: ~~:~·~~~~~: ~ o clear. Lows in ihe tmd '60s ; .~ ·l"hhi~gjhMl~.!i¥.!tli' ~e~l'no,::i,i:yer... Hos.t:, Northeast winds 'aniiliia 5 ~ u• ill •w 90 (~) _ A look tit driwe~ 1 8 ins in the United SlfJies:, . :te~in ...Bec~mi~~ .·iii'b~ ~~~Sday nJJ:~~~ . , . .., ·• cJ.opdy. Hot. Low$ ·in the 4;063 _ Drive-ins 0~, · , ~d vanable. 11 drive-in promoter J~nnifer could!! t expenence th1s. Sherer Janisch. She swd only Typically, box office .wol,'k· ating in the U.S. in J~$8·,. · ,, ::W~ne. S!J,ay,,~Sunny.::~ijpt.; rpi~~s.. 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'f~ ' " "' REACH 3 COUNTIES Place Your Paid Classified Ad In Wednesday's Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Point Pleasant Register or Daily Sentinel, And It Will Run For FREE In The Tri-County Marketplace! 740-446-2342 www .mydailytribune.com l9oint lBieasant le"ister The Daily Sentinel 304-675-1333 www.mydailyregister.com Bill Walsh dead i1t 75 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Bill W~lsh, the groundbreaking football coach who won three Super Bowls and perfected the ingenious schemes that became known as the West Coast offense during a Hall of Fame career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 75. , Walsh died early Monday following a long battle with leukemia, according to Stanford University, where he served as coach and athletic director. Walsh didn't become an NFL head coach until 47, and he spent just I 0 seasons. on the San Francisco sideline. But he left an indelible mark on the United States' most popular sport, building the once-woebegone 49ers into the most successful team of the 1980s with his innovative offensive strategies and teaching techniques. The soft-spoken native Californian also produced a legion of coaching disciples that's still growing today. Many of his former assistants went on to 'lead their own teams, handing down Walsh's methods and schemes to dozens more coaches in a tree with innumerable branches. Walsh went 102-63-1 with the 49ers, winning 10 of his 14 ,P?Stseason games along wtth six division titles. He w~ . named !he NFL's coach of the year in 740-992-2155 ·- \. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds n Bonds, A-Rod and Glavine could go for milestones Bv JANIE McCAULEY ASSOCIATED PRESS Barry Bonds tries. again to tie Hank Aaron's 755. A-Rod chases his SOOth home run. Tom Glavine goes for career .victory No. 300. Tuesday could be one of baseball's biggest milestone nights - and there's the craziness of the trading deadline, . too. It would be quite a memorable ni~# if Bonds, Alex Rodriguez and Glavme all make history within a matter of hours. From Chavez Ravine to the Bronx and Brew City, it's going to be a fun night. "I'd like to see everyone do it," said the Giants' Mark Sweeney, who moved into second place on the career pinchhit list last week. "The history of the game .is special, and it glorifies the others who have done stuff. It glorifies what the game is all about." Yet Jhere's no guarantee Bonds will be in the starting lineup for the series opener at the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. "We'll see," was all Giants manager Bruce Bochy would say Sunday. Bonds hit his 754th home run Friday night against Florida, then went 1-for7 with five walks the res! of the weekend. That left him irying to match Aaron's mark on the road, and it won't be friendly. The hostile Dodger crowd likely will try to make Bonds uncomfortable in all at once Source: T-wolves ·agree Once top .pick, Couch signs with to send Garnett to Boston Jaguars, hopes to reVive career BOSTON (AP) - Kevin the players ticketed for the Garnett is leaving Timberwolves. Minnesota after the Boston Garnett, 31, has spent all Celtics agreed to acquire the of his 12 NBA seasons with All-Star forward in a multi- Minnesota. He would get an player trade with the extension of his contract, Timberwolves, a Celtics which has one year plus an official told The Associated option year remaining, the Press on Monday. official said. PleaH see Walsh, 12 Among the players who The Celtics had tried to could be headed to get tarnett late last month, Minnesota are forward AI but his agent said he didn't Jefferson, guard Sebastian want to go to Boston. CoNfACI'US Telfair, swingman Gerald Since then, Boston OVP Scor~Line (5 p.m.·1 a.m.) Green and center Theo acquired seven-time Aliffi · 1 Star guard Ray Allen from 1-740·446-2342 ext. 33 Ratli ff' said the o ~c~a 'who Seattle in a draft day deal. spoke .on condition of Already with Paul Pierce, Fox- 1-.740·446-3008 anonymity because the deal the Celtics would become E·mall- sportsOmydailysentinel.com had not been coml'leted. , instant contenders in the Sl1oriJ Slall T~e offic1al also sa1d the mediocre Atlantic Division Brad Sherman, Sporta Editor T1mberwolves would get at with Garnett, even without (740) 446·2342. ext aa promising forward least one draft chmce. bshermanCmydallytribune.c:om !he teams stJII had some Jefferson. . Larry Crum, Sports Writer thmgs to clanfy wtth the The Celtics obtained Allen AP photo (740) 446·2342, ext . 23 play~rs' c_ontracts, but the and the 35th pick ofthe draft lcrumOmydallyregtSter.com officml swd that :would n?t for guards Delonte West and · Tim Couch , former National Football League quarterback and number one draft pick out of Kentucky, left, works out Bryan Waltara, Sports Writer keep the Celt1cs from for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second day of train· (740) 446·2342, ext. 33 acquiring Garnett; althou&h Please see Garnett. 82 bwalters C mydallytrlbune.com ing camp Sunday. there could be a change m REACH OVER 17,000 HOUSEHOLDS! mbe ~alltpolis 118ailp lribune • Brmns Baxter relums after severe knee injuries. See Page B2 J • . -----· ~·--- - ---------~--- -·-- .. ~ --~~------~--~ -· JACKSONVILLE, Fla . (AP) -Tim Couch's agent sent a memo to all NFL teams a few weeks ago, letting them know the former No. I draft pick was healthy again and looking for a place to play. The Jacksonville Jaguars were the first to call and Couch jumped at the opportunity. He signed a two-year con-. tract with the jaguars on . Sunday, getting a chance to revive his career as a backup to quarterback Byron Leftwich. Couch. the top pick by Cleveland in 1999, hasn' t played a down in the NFL since the 2004 preseason. "Right now, I'm just try ing to be a guy. fit in , learn th.e offense and just try to make the football team nothing more than that," Please see Couch. B2 ~-~- -~-·--·------ �Page 82 • The Daily Sentinel · Tuesday, July 31, www.mydailysentinel.com Browns CB Baxter returns after knee injuries Baseball fromPageBl BY TOM WITHERS ASSOCIATED PRESS I I j ) ~I homestand against visiting BEREA - Told he would Chicago White Sox on have to store away his helTuesday at Yankee Stadium. met for good, Gary Baxter A-Rod; who turned 32 on returned to the football field Friday, is bidding to break on Monday. Jimmie Foxx 's record (32, ·Not to watch. To practice. 338 pays) as the youngest to Comebacks in the NFL reach 500. don't get any more remark"Nobody will ever beat able. that," Bonds said. Cleveland's cornerback, Even Rya!l Howard? • who tore patellar tendons in "Not a chance.'' the slugboth knees while breaking ger said. up ·a pass in a game last Glavine and the New October, defied doctor 's York Mets will be at dreary predictions and Milwaukee. He 'looks to rejoined the Browns at !rainbecome baseball's 23,d ing camp. 300-game winner, at age 41 Needing an aluminum and in his 20th major league walker to get around less season. The . left-bander than six months ago, Baxter gave up Bonds~74:5th home strolled out of the team 's . run back on May 8, but also facility at 5:33 p.m. and got his 294th victory in tltat jogged onto the field to game. warm applause before get"I anticipate a sigh of ting hugs from a few teamrelief," Glavine said of havmates. ing it all over. . Baxter is expected to start Still, much of the focus out in individual drills before out West will be on Bonds. being eased into team activiAPphoto The 43-year-old slugger ties. Cleveland Browns defensive back Gary Baxter waits to work out at training camp in Berea tie Aaron at home couldn't He stood on the sideline in Monday. Baxter, who tore patellar tendons In both knees while breaking up a pass In a and is booed and derided on his No. 23 jersey, shorts and a baseball · cap for the game last October, defied doctor's dreary predictions arid rejoined the Browns at training the road, partly because of steroid suspicions surroundBrowns' morning practice, camp on Monday. the club's fifth workout since that he wouldn't be able to track record for a guy return- and they suffered a season- ing his quest. In St. Louis, camp opened. The team later make it back. He said, 'I'm ing from this type of. injury," ending chest injury in fans hollered every time the activated him from the phys- going to show them.' and Crennel said. "For a guy to Cleveland's sixth game. He ball headed his way in left ically-unable-to-perform hst, have two of them and be able vowed to come . back · field but they also yelled at been his focus. clearing the way for the 28- that's ''That's been his aim .ever to return in somewhat of a stronger in '06 and he made their own pitch~r whenever year-old to take part in the since the injury occurred. timely manner is pretty two starts before missing Bonds was walked. evening practice and resume Roberts played 2 1/2 seaHe's been working extreme- amazmg. He's got good three games with a pectoral his career. sons for Los Angeles before injury. AlmosUrom the time he ly hard _ fanatically _ to try genes." Then, in an Oct. 22 game the Dodgers dealt him to the And, perhaps, finally some got hurt, Baxter believed he and get back. I think that the against Denver, .Baxter blew Red Sox midway through fact that we are even talking good luck. would make it back. Baxter signed a six-year, out both knees while ttying · Boston's 2004 . champiDuring the lonely hours about him being able to praconship ~eason. lying in his hospital room, he tice sar,s a lot about his $30 ntillion free agent con- to knock down Jake. "I played ;.n Los Angeles, tract deal with the Brow.ns Plummer's pass to Jlroncos never il1st hope. And through resolve.' and r d like to think they ~et grueling rehab sessions that The only NFL player before the 2005 season. His wide receiver Javon Walker it as well," he sa1d. tested his pain threshold and known to have · suffered signing was trumpeted bY. near the goal line. Two months later, Baxter "They're different kind of manager Phli courage, Baxter never once injuries similar to Baxter's general was former Chicago Bears Savage, who had · worked hobbled into the team's fans. This is beyond the lost sight of his goal. media center and prontised ·rivalry. This is history. Then "Gary has worked really wide receiver Wendell with Baxter in Baltimore. Baxter made 44 consecu- to make history as the frrst they can go back to the hard," Browns coach Romeo Davis, who was . never the rivalry stuff." Crennel said. "His ntission same and didn't make it back tive starts with the Ravens player to overcome the devBonds would first see Allbefore a concussion knocked astating injury. was to prove everybody as a productive player. Star righty Brad Penny on He's a few steps closer. "There's not much of a him out of the '05 opener wrong when they told him Tuesday, followed by 6Joot-9 left-bander Mark · 49ers' general manager, and · Francisco staffs, and Tony a previously lily-white pro- Heiulrickson and then forGeorge Seifert led San Dungr played for him. Most fession. Marvin Lewis and mer teammate and righty Francisco to two more of h1s former assistants Tyrone Willingham are Brett Tomko in Thursday Super Bowl titles after passed on Walsh's struc- among the coaches who night's series finale. fromPageBl Bonds doesn 't seem to Walsh left the sideline. tures and strategies to a new went through the program, Walsh also coached generation of · coaches, later adopted as a league1981 and 1984. tl"o terms including Mike Shana!Tan, wide initiative. Stanford during Few men did more to . He also helped to estabover five seasons. 1 Jon Gruden, Brian Billick, shape the look of football Andy Reid, Pete Carroll, lish the World League of Even a short l,ist of into the 21st century. His Kubiak, Steve American Football - what cerebral nature and often- Walsh's adherents is stun- Gary fromPageBl was. NFL Europe - in Mariucci and Jeff Fisher. ning. Seifert, Mike brilliant stratagems earned Walsh created the 1994, taking the sport him the nickname "The Holmgren, Dennis Green, . around the glObe as a devel- legitimate starters and one Minority Coaching Sam Wyche, Ray Rhodes Genius" well before his election to the Pro Football and Bruce Coslel all Fellowship program in opment ground for the NFL. of the deepest rotations in became NFL head cqaches 1987, helping minority Walsh was diagnosed the majors. But they've Hall of Fame in 1993. after serving on Walsh's San coaches to get a foothold in leukemia in 2004. with been depleted by injuries Walsh twice served as the and inconsistency. Freddy Garcia, acquired with Quinn down~ so we've game." offense and couldn't even from the Chicago White added a fourth quarterThe Jags considered sign-. unseat third-string quarter- Sox in the offseason, was a back," Del Rio said. "At · ing Daunte Culpepper fol- back Craig Nail. bust, going 1-5 with a 5.90 some point, Quinn will get lowing his release from Couch completed II of 34 ERA in II starts before he fromPageBl healthy and we'll deal with Miami, but Culpepper passes for 96 yards with no went down with a shoulder the numbers. At this point, reportedly wanted just a touchdowns in three preseil- injury. Jon Lieber was 3-6 Couch said following his we've added an experienced one-year deal. son games and was cut just in 12 starts before I) foot first practice Sunday night. quarterback to come in and before the season opener. The team ended up with injury ended his season in The contract, which did give us an opportunity to another member of the herBut he didn't want his June. not include a signing bonus, throw the football like we alded 1999 quarterback career to end that way. Brett -Myers, who moved will pay Couch the veteran heed to in this camp." draft class, which included "This is what 1 do. This is to the bullpen soon after minimum of $595,000 this Scott Eyster from Delta touch, Donovan McNabb, what I love to do," he said. starting the season opener, season if he makes the team. State and Sam Hollenbach Akili Smith, Culpepper and He would earn slightly from Maryland worked out Cade McNown - all taken "Sitting out the last few just returned from a shoulyears, I think I really got the der injury that sidelined him more in 2008. alongside Couch on in the top 12 picks. hunger back to play again. I Couch could end up sup- Sunday, and the Jaguars Couch's five years in just didn't like the way my two months. Former Allplimting Quinn Gray as the struck a deal with the for-· Cleveland were filled with Star closer Tom Gordon team's third-string quarter- mer Kentucky star after he disappointment. He was career ended in Green Bay also missed two months back - a move that would passed a physical. Couch sacked often, booed regu- with the shoulder injury. I with a shoulder injury. And, save the Jags about had shoulder surgery in larly and plagued by elbow just wanted to give myself a reliever Madson just landed chance to play a few more on the disabled list Sunday. $700,000 this season. 2004 to repair a torn trouble. years and go out on better Gray, who has failed to labrum, a tom biceps and a Lohse was by far the He played in 62 games terms.'' move up the depth chart in tom rotator cuff. Reds' most inconsistent with the Browns. completCouch worked out for four years playing behind pitching either very starter, He tried to return too soon ing 59.8 percent of .his passLeftwich and David following that injury, ended· es for 11,131 yards with 64 Chicago · and Cincinnati in well or very poorly. Gartard, signed a one-year up tearing the rotator cuff touchdowns and 67 inter- 2005, but neither team "He's had some ups and signed. him. He worked out downs. He's had some good deal worth $1.3 million in again in 2006 and needed a ceptions. April. second surgery. After leaving Cleveland for Tennessee, Miami, outings, had some outings But Gray has a sprained "I have a lot of confi- in 2()04, Couch signed a Pittsburgh and Houston last that aren't so good," Gillick ankle and started training dence I can play," Couch one-year deal with Green year. said. "He's got an opportunity camp on the physically ·said. "I'm going to throw Bay to be Brett Favre's "(He's) been inconsistent unable to perform list. some balls over people's backup.The Packers didn't like anybody else in camp," so hopefully he can give us Coach Jack Del Rio said he heads and throw some balls work out Couch before Del Rio said. "His first 10 or 12 decent stans in the needed a fourth quarterpack at people's feet just to get signing him to a contract opportunity is to make the last 50 or 60 games or whatduring camp. The team also the timing .back down and that included a $625,000 football team. We're not ever role that they decide to has undrafted rookie Lester get used to throwing to bonus, and it seemed to setting anything out in use him. If they decide to Ricard. these fast receivers again. backfire. terms of drama. You guys start him or if they use him "We plan on throwing the Once I get back into the Couch was bothered by make it as dramatic as you in the bullpen, that's up to ball in this camp and we're swing of things, I feel confi- the sore shoulder, struggled like. We've got 86 guys in them. " a little short at that position dent that I can play the to grasp the West Coast camp. He 's one of 86." Phi II ies manager Chari ie Walsh Lohse Couch Garnett fromPageBl Wally Szczerbiak, and forward Jeff Green of Georgetown, whom they drafted with the fifth pick . The Celtics have won just three ~layoff series during Pierce s nine years wit~ them. They still have an NBA-record 16 championships. but none since 1986. "They have no excuses, this team out there," Danny Ainge, the executive director of basketball operations, ., said after Allen was acquired. · Pierce, 29, led the Celtics in scoring last season but played only 47 games because of injury. Allen, who turns 32 next month, averased a careerhigh 26.4 pomts last season, his 11th, but underwent surgery to remove bone spurs on both ankles that required him to wear protecuve boots. He is ex1,1ected to be ready for trammg camp. · A long, fean 6-foot-11 forward who's actually at least 2 inches taller than his listed height, Garnett's athleticism has allowed him to play all over the court banging against bodies ·in the post, swatting away shots in the lane, running the fast break, shooting topof-the-key jumpers and even playing point guard every once in a while. A preps-to-the-pro~~!! pioneer, Garnett's immediate impact after being selected fifth overall in 1995 by the Timberwolves paved a path for dozens and dozens of other teenagers to skip college and declare for the draft - •most of whom enjoyed far less success. Then in October 1997, Garnett's contract changed the game - a six-year, $126 million extension !hat led to significant alterations to the league's collective bargaining agreement emerging from a 1999 lockout. Garnett forever changed the franchise in Minnesota, too. The year before he was drafted, the Wolves set an NBA mark for futility with their fourth straight 60-loss season. In just his second season , he helped lead Minnesota to its first playoff app~.arance - the first of eigfit straight. The last of those was the best, when the "Big Ticket" was at his peak. He won the league's MVP award and ·ted the Wolves within two wins of the NBA final s in 2004. Garnett averaged 24.2 points ~nd a leaguehigh 13.9 rebounds that season, joining Larry Bird as the only players to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for five consecutive years. But those idyllic days quickly ended for · the Wolves, who have fired two coaches and not made the playoffs since then . Part of thetr problem has been Garnett's huge salary, but vice president Kevin McHale has also missed on several moves. Though he never requested a trade or' 2007 care. John Smoltz and Tim Hudson of Atlanta went right after him last week, and so did Marlins lefty Dontrelle· Willis on Friday night. Bonds started only three of the Giants' seven games during the team's previous triP. to Chicago and Milwaukee, resting his sore legs for three days before connecting twice July 19 at Wrigley Field. Bochy in sists -he's not planning to try to manipulate history - meaning sit Bonds during the trip to better the chance Bonds hits No. 756 at home. "We 're not changing anything," Bochy said. "I don't think Barry 's going to change anything. We're hitting a' big road trip here against two teams at the top . of our division. We're not going to change our approach and I don't see Barry changing his approach." Bonds wouldn't address how he thought he would be treated come Tuesday, saying the focus needs to stay on the team. "Probably .what it normally is," Bochy said of the atmosphere. "They like having a good time with Barry. It's not going to affect him. He's used to it. I don't think the reception will be any different. I don't know if they can take it up another notch. They're probably the loudest of the road teams we play." If Aaron's record falls elsewhere, the Giants hope Bonds would be cheered in spite of the steroid allegations that have surrounded his pursuit and ihe notion that he's just plain not a nice guy. "I certainly would hope so," Bochy said, "because of the history that's being created that it would be acknowledged." . Notes: ESPN2 has added broadcasts of the Giants ' games Tuesday and Wednesday night at Los Angeles as Bonds chases the record. Both games start at 10 p.m. EDT. Manuel didn 't comment before the game. Lohse was also was the Reds· player most likely to be dealt since Cincinnati didn't expect to re-sign him. He is making $4.2 million his year and is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Sensing the Reds ' interest, several teams had contacted them about a deal. The Reds were flying to Washington on Monday, a day off, when the deal was concluded. General manager Wayne Krivsky told Lohse not to make the trip because he was about to be traded. · Lohse was scheduled to pitch the series opener on Tuesday. "There was a lot of interest in him - many teams," Krivsky said. "It got to the point where two or three were very active here of late. "My preference was not to have Kyle Lohse have to get onto an airplane to go to Washington . I kind of made up my mind it was going to get done today before he got on the bus because it would have been awkward ." Left-hander Bobby Livingston, who has been the team's fifth starter, will move into Lohse's spot in the rotation. In exchange for Lohse, the Reds got a young pitcher who has shown durability. "Left-handed, good size, knows how to pitch ," Krivsky said . "We're excited to have him ." said he was unhappy in Minnesota, Garnett expressed frustration with some of McHale 's decisions and chall enged McHale to upgrade the .roster. Teammate Mark Madsen was surprised by the news. "I never thought it would happen this offseason. I never thou ~ ht it would happen, eve,r, ' Madsen said , addin g: "Even before I entered the NBA, when I thought of Kevin -Garnett I always thought of Minnesota. But at the same time in this business, we all know that anyth ing can happen." I Tuesday, July 31, 2007 • The Daily Sentinel • Page 83 www.mydallysentlnel.com rtbune ~ ·sentinel CLASSIFIED Gil! lila Cpunty OH Websjtes· In ·one Week With Us www.mydaiiytribune.com www.mydailysentinel.com classitied@~~~~:~ribuna.com REACH OVER 285,000 PROSPECTS www.mydallyreglster.com PLUS YOUR AD NOW ·ONLINE 1\egtster TO Place 'Otrtbune Sentinel · Your Ad, (740) 446-2342 (740) 992-2156 (304} 675-1333 Call TOday... or Fax To 446-3008 or Fax To 992-2157 Offtee !lowe-~ Now you can have borders and oraphlcs added to your classified ads (.~ Borders $3.00/per ad GI'Clphlcs 50¢ far small $1.00 for large l!ii4 Monday thru Friday :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m *POLICIES* Ohio Volley Publishing reserves · · thorlght to edft, rejoot or cancel any ad at any time. Errors Mull B eported on tho II ay of publication an he Trlbune-Sentlne egloter will esponslbte lor n ore than the coat he space occuple y the error and onl first Insertion. W halt not be liable lo ny loss or expen at resUlts !rom 111 ubllcotlon or omlo ion of an aciYertl t. Correcllono wll made In the lira vaNable edhlon. · Box number ads ar lweyo confldenllal. · Current ·rate ppllea. car All Real Estat ciYertlaemonto ubjecllo lhe Fodero eir Houa)ng Act o 968. r ~ It r ·----· r ·-l..osT-FOUND_i\ND ........ kltncar1yl. .comcllt.net Local Metal Band looking for REWARD: Lost dark blue Lead Singer Call 992·9904 picture album near Blues or 416-6210 or 4~6-1090 . Festival- Pomeroy, Fri 7/27, GivEAWAY NUBSING ASSISTANT AD: , . . -...........- . . , Rockap1ings Nursing and ••NOTICE..,.· Rehabilitation Center Is looking for a few dedicated Borrow Smart. Contact peopJe to become a part of ihe Ohio Division of our team. Weare a 100 bed Financial Institution's skilled tacilily located 5 Office of Consumer miles from Pomeroy. This Is Affairs BEFORE you retia 20 minute commute from nance your home or Athens and Albany. We just obtain a loan. BEWARE recently Installed a state ot of requests for any large the art on line doaJmenta- advance payments ot lion system tor tl1e nursing fees or insurance. Call the assistants which reduce Office of Consumer paper work time consider- Affairs toll free at 1·866· ably. We offer competitive 278-Q003 to learn If the rates, health, dental end mortgage broker or vision Insurance as well as lender Is properly a 401K plan. We are a low licensed. (This Is a pu~ic Nit fadlty which has reduced service announcement . our back injuries to almost 0, from the Ohio Valley (502)599· 1673 1 2 Eight wk old female kittens & a 1 yr old solid blacl< ~~~· cat Call 740·441 · r YARDSAJE :::;;:;;:::~ t~ ·I Free kittens, 6 wks. old. call '--oiilliiiiiiiiiii;..r J9)'ce (740)992·6762 5th Annual name your price - ' - ' - - ' - ' - - - - - yon! sale. Aug . 1st. 2nd & Free niale dog, ownEir can't 3rd, At 160N, 7/10 mile pas! keep. · Medium size, · white 554 Intersection- Porter, on with brown spots. Call 740• the right look for signs. 3:.:79-=9:.:522=------ Womens & junior clothing, FREE: Kltteris:Males found household Items. took to Vet. been worined·. -----~-9.19-3408 644 4th Ave , Aug 0 0 2·3, Popular men's . women's, Giveaway!! ! 7 Bdorable boys clothes; toys, games, KiHene-- several colors. bedding, excellent condition. 740-416-3969. - - - - - - - - Aug. tsHth, 4466 SA 325, lab/Rott mi)( , male 1yr ?ld, Vinton, baby bat (::lothes (0· very friendly, great with kids, 2T), Pack·n·play, high chelr, owner mO'Jed. Call 388·0346 play slides, & misc. items. Living room sofa In good Multi·Famlly- Qant 11111 shape. Floral print. 445 •2805 thle onell Summe . r \ "-. \ \ ra Two 8wk old kiHens, ctelrance Ylrd S.ltll Kkll llil2"~::""--:::-...- , adorable, very loving to a l~avlng lor collegell v co •• .,. · good home. Call 304-8S2· American Eagle , Levi's, ...... ~~-31!54 Tommy, Cool bedding, Lane ............,YmWJIJU!. Bryant, ens 6-20, LosT AND Antiq_ues, Ba.throom Items, Garage Sale, Danville, Aug . • "OUND F k h It 2 & 3 17" • 00) 4 I r• • urmture, IIC en ems, · :~: ' rmes This nowspape ~ Longa b erger, Chrl st mas on St. Rt . 325. Iawn ftJ m)cceplo only hoi FOUND small dog w!b!ue dishes, shoes, purses, CO's, ture, boys tOddler clothes, anted ads meotl collar on Sandhill Rd. 304- su.rround sound, Stuffed ~ongabergar, furnhure, baby OE standards. 675-5369 afllmals, VCR. Wed~Frl, Items - - - - - - - - - . . , - Sat?, 7am-6pm, Aug. 1, 2, We will not knowing FOUND Young tan & ~ad~. 3rd, t/4 mile past Buckeye Garage Sate, ra~ or :ne, y accept any aciYer dog, near Roosevelt School Hill s School on Rlght.740. August 2 & 3, ive nts Wednesday, no collar 304- 24S 5785 area, Pomeroy, Wipple Ad. laement In vlolatlo 675·1 138 . (740)992·2475, naine brand ttha taw. Rain, or Shine: 4 families. juniors size 0·6, women's FOUND: Blk Border Collie Aug 2-3 9am-?, t mile from size 14 & 16, Chevrolet truck mix, M, Friendly, broken Porter on SR 554 toward 1/2·3/4 ton, 1990-95 bucket \ \ \ 111 \ t I \II \ I ' leash around nectl:. 304-895- Cheshire. seats, plus misc. Items B854 Ol 675-1270 -------Wed-Sun. Au,). 1·5: Mult• Garage Sale· AuiJISI 3-4, Lost on Aecl Hill Ad in family, 918 Spires Ad (SR antiques, furniture, toys, too .., DanvMie - Female Chocolate 160 N 4 miles paS1 Korner much to list, 8am-5pm, Are you a rotative ol JACK ,,Lab puppy approx. 5 months Store to Morgan Canter Rd. (740)742-1092 rain Of shine STRODE ? If so, please call old. Wearing black collar, Go t mile to Spires Ad ; t GARAGE SALE Au 2 3 4 · g. • • LOIS STRODE at 304-727- answers to Lillie. Please call m,-18 10 yard sale). Babu' at 40938 laurel Cliff Rd. 740-508-0457 7556. adult cl01hing, 89 KK 250 dirt bike, misc. 9•5 watch for signs.9:00- -- - - -- - 5:00pm,rainor shine... : · CLASSIFIED INDEX YARD SALE: Wed 8/t - Sat "Manuel's" Vine St., Racine, 4x4'a For Sale ..................... ,........................ 725 B/4 7759S1Rt 218, t mie (740)949•2991 , 6• 1•07 , Announcement ............................................ 030 " Ill Gl 1 ab ove IYiercerv a. .r s Videos "Gunsmoke" , Anttquea ....................c.................................. 530 clotl1es D-24 mon~hs, High "ShtrteyTernple", more Apartments lor Rant ................................... 440 Chair, stove & Iota more. Auction and Flea Market ............................. 080 ~ • & 1 M S l.aru garage sa e. ason, Auto Parts & Accaaaortes .......................... 760 • "ARD " ~4 h st 1 9a 5p 1 I. ~ ree · m· m, Au g . Auto Ropalr .................................................. 770 "'··~·~•y •~ nm .:.n.v t L l'IIUIJI..L 1, 2, 3, "Cheap", camper, Autos lor Sole .............................................. 710 Boals & Motors lor Sole ............................. 750 gun & more Building SuppUea ............... ......................... 550 · 1et Annual Peo~l•• tor Yard sale, Aug. 1.2• , Rt. 3 Bulineoa and BuUdlngs .... ......................... 340 People 10 ~amlly Verd 124 towards Rutland off At. Bullnaas Opportunlly ................................. 210 Slle.Aug .3,Fn.-8:00am to 7 3rd house on right. Bualnlla Tralnlng ....................................... 140 5:00pm.Localton: Peoples . Campers & Motor Homes ........................... 790 Bank Parking Lot All YARD SAUlCamping Equipment ................................... 780 Proceeds will go to Coats fo1 n., n. -····n. Carda ol Thanks .................. ........................ D10 Kids!Many nems tor sale!!!!! Chtld/Eiclerly C8ro ....................................... 190 Electrlca11Relrtgeratlon ............................... 840 3 !ami~ yard sale, 35200 1 Wakefield, Wednesday & Equipment lor Rent ........................., .......... 480 Wolf Pen Rd., Pom eroy, Thursday, furniture, baby, toddler,· Maternity clotl1es Excavating ....... ........................ .................... 830 Aug. 2nd & 3rd, 9am·4pm. Farm Equlpmenl .... ..... ................................. 610 New"' & Used Sale in AC 3 family, Aug. 1-2-3, 8amFarmalor Rontc ................ ............................ 430 4pm , 405 Broadway, Racine. building 6 miles out Jerrys Farms lor Sale .......................... ................... 330 baby items. clothing & more Run Road , Apple Grove Aug For Lease ..................................................... 490 1,2,& 3 9-? 304·576-2635 For Sale ... ..................................................... S85 For Sale or Trade ......................................... 590 5 family ciPport sa le, libby Fisher's Racine off ANDD Fruita & Vegelllblee .....................................580 Furnlahad Rooma ........................... .............450 ~llowbush Rd., on Johns , 10 BtJY General HauUng ...........................................850 Rd. Aug . 3rd & 41h, Fri. & Sat , clothes all sizes, AbsoiU1e Top Dollar: U.S. Glveaway........ ............... .... ..... ......................040 princess youth bed , ba by Silver and Gold Coins, Happy Ada ......................................1.. .. .........050 Hay & Grain ......... ................... .... ............... ... 640 swing, seat, toys, 2 twin mal· Proofsets, Gold Rings, Pr.. Halp Wantad ... .......... .................................... 11 D iress, kids truCk (battery), t 935 U.S. Currency, Home lmprovements ................. ..................810 Cub Gadet rtding lawnmow - Soli1aire Diamonds- M.T.S. Homes lor Sale ..................... .......... .... ......... 310 er, bed liner. 2 porch chairs. Coin Shop, 151 Second Household Goods ...... ...... ........................... 510 tread mnl, 2 motorcycles het· Avenue, Gallipolis, 7~· Houses tor Rant ............................ .... ...... .... 410 mets, 30 gat. fish.- tank & 2842. In Memorlam ...... ........................ ......... ......... 020 stand, m1crowave - - to -buy ' -10Xt0large ---...,.....:.... _ _ ____ Wanting lnaurt:~nce ................. .................................... 130 Lawn & Garden Equtpment.. ...................... 660 Aug 1-2 570 Pearl dog. kennel with reasonable Llvestock ................... .... ............... ................ 630 Slreet,Middleport. plus size price. 740·645-7531 Lost and Found ............ .... ............... ,........... 060 womens clothes up to 4JC, I \ 11 '1 ( I i \ J1 \ I Lo111& Acreage ... .......... ............................... 350 and much more. "I R \ It I .., Mlacellaneous ..... ............... ......... ..... ......... ...170 Miscellaneous Marchandlse.. ..... ............. ... 540 Mobile Home Repalr ........... ......... ................ 860 Mobile Homes lor Rent.. ........... ............... ... 420 Mobile Homos lor Sale................................ 320 Money to L.Oan ..... ............... ... ..... ............... .. 220 r linD worn I I'EHsoNAL.~ iL.------_.1 • r ... . ,. lots i r n.......,,. w \l I Stop by and fill out an 11PPii· cation and rece ive an inter· view Monday thfough Friday between 9AM and 4PM. Rocksprings ts an equal opportunity employer. \ lluJ>WANJID 11110 ~------pi ·• CELEBR•~ION OF ~· LIFE ...Ove-·ook Canter, A '"" Page Street. located at 333 Mldd4eport Ohio is pleased 10 annou~ we are accept· lng applcatlona for the fol· lowing poaltlono to join our friencny and dedicated stan ' ·Full Tim• an" Pan Tl..; u. Part-time cleaning posi1ion ~ with scheduled hours, some www.comlca.com nexible hours required, pick· llcall Mo F I up app on, n- r Pleasant Valley ~.partments u.,. ... ur... ~ 1151 Evergreen Dr. Pt. our"~"~ Pleasanl, WV 25550 304· 675 51106 __ • - ----POST OFFICE NOW Job opening. Part time to HIRING FuU time. Heatl....-.1 Cooling '¥" .Avg. Pay $20/hr or Helper. E~eperlenced Preferred but not neceaaar;, $57K annually Will train. Send reaume 10 Including Federal Benefits CLA Box 103, clo GaiUpolis and OT,Paid Training, Tribune, PO Box 469, Vacallons·FT/PT GaiNpolls, OH 45631 1·866·542·1531 _.,:__ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ u_s_w_,.,___ "' STNA'S ond Perl Time LPN~ Rockspnngs Nur&lng LPN'S. Applications must Nursing and Aehablllta~ be dependable, team Plav· : : ~ lo~ 8 ers with positive attitudes to -· .,._..,..,..to a part ol OtX team We are a join usln providing OlUtand· lng, quality care to our reel· 100 bed skilled lacllty local· dents. Stop by and fill out ed 5 miles from Fomeroy. an Application or contact Thiaisa20minutecommuta Hollie 8'umgarne~. LPN, ~rom Athens and Albany. We Stan Development JUst recently klstaUed a state COOrdlnator0740-992-6472 of the art on line documentsand como see for Vftllf'AA" tlon system for_ the nul1tirvl ,... --• h ~-..., the difference you can make assistants wh1c reuuce at OYertlrookll! EOE& A paper work time consider· Participant oflhe Drug-Free ably. weareatow llftfadllty Work Place Program. which 11as reduced our back lnjurtestoolmoatO. Stop by Classification of Ad: 045 • and Ill/ out an application .Help Wl!nted. Home and receive an mterview Hllltll .AldH On Monday through Friday ,.., Sonua Home H9alth Care between 9 AM and 4 PM or of SE Ohio to currently hiring call and ask for Debbie homel1eahh aides. compel· Wayland Staffing itlve wages. C811 740-682- Coordinator. Rocksprings Is 1222. ~ an equal opportunity employer. Dairyman needed on Letart .::..::..;,;.:.:.:._____ Dairy Farm send Resumee Need GREAT Job? lo Box TSC·26 c/o Point w. you.,. Pleasant Registerwv 200 Main 1oo1<1-1or1 ·~ St. Pt. Pleasant, 25550 We offer: Direct Care Staff needed in 0 FIJil·time and Part·time the Point Pleasant area to work with developmentally shif1a available ~ Up to $8.5(1/hour + dlsa,bled Individuals. Autism Services Canter offers weekly bonus potentlal e)(cellent benefits, competi· 0 Paid training live wages and fleldble 0 Paid vacations & ~aid hours. For more Information holidays please call (304)525-8014 0 Medical, dental & vision or visit www.autismservlces· insurance center.org for details. ~ 401 (k) reHramenl plan Application deadline is ~ Fr~ndly, professkinal August 3, 2007. work atmosphere s•- a hove- IRS JOBS $18.46-$32.60/ly., now hil· ing. Paid Training Is provided. For application ancllrea government job Info, call American Assoc. of Labor 19t3-599-B244. 24/hrs. amp. serv. Join utln making calle lor 1r111or Pollllcll . orgo,._nol Coli today lo ocbedulo on ,lntervleWI 1-877-463-6247 - ext. 2341 Security Office"' needed In New Haven, WV $7.66 per hour, all shifts, F.T & P.T. Must have clean record, pass a drug screen and background check. Cel 1· eoo-275-B35Q, M·F 6,30 10 5:00 EOE MIF!ON Security OHicers needed in New Haven, VN. $7.66 per h 11 hl"s FT&~T our, 8 6 •• ' · · r-. · Must have dean record. paes a drug screen and backgrolXld check. Call 1• 800 _27 5- 8359, M-F, e:JO to 5:00. EOEM/FION Will babysit in my Letart 11ome, behind Coal Mine Planl, all ages & hours, evn.llorlenced, State EMT & CPR certified 304-882·3538 """" 115b •• ~UCJ10N II"OIK GllllpoU<. Co- College (Cereers ~To Home) CeiiT,.,.-1 _, 740-446-4367, 1-800-214-{)452 "IIIWiff.1JIIIpolilcareerco'NJoe.rom Accrldittd M•mber AocrtdiUng CO'JI'ICII kx 1 Col lege~ =~~--.., :P:ubl~l•;~:ng:C:om::::pa:n:y)=~ r ~ONAI • . Slo.:RVI~ I All real estate tdvertislng In this newspaper It subject to the Fedenll Ftlr Houalng Act of t988 which mlkH It illegal to tdvtrtlu "eny preference, llmltltion or dt.crimlnatlon biNd on race, color, ntllglon, HI f1mllltt .titus Or natlontl origin, or my Intention to makeenyeuch preference, llmltltlon or dlecrimlnetlon." Thlt ntwtPIPtr will not knowlngty accept ldvtrtiNmentt for rut 11tatt which lain viol1tlon of the llw. Our re•dlrt are hereby Informed thet 111 dwelllngeaCivertlltd In lhla newapaper art avllllbll on In lq\111 opportunity bnH. TURNED DOWN ON · SOCIAL SECURITY ISSI? No Fee Unless We Wlnl Hlfl8.582·3345 HI \1 I " I \II ·I ""''i~..;.':':"---., r•o H~ FORS"~ ~ For sale/land contract 3 BR house In Gallipolis, W/0 connection $1500 down $400/mo or renl 547 5/mo. Also t BR in Gallipolis $750 dow,n $200/mo or rent pe~~ credit Is ava1lab'• on S250imo.Call Wayne 404 · ·~· ~ 456 3802 fo I f this 3 bedroom · 1 bath • r n home. Corner tot, firep lace, HUD HOMES I 3bd only modern kitchen, jacuzzi tub, s21 ,900• More l-4bd Payment around $550 per homes available! from month. 740·367·7 129. $198/mol 5%dn, 10 Ti D N 20yra@8%. For llalings 4 alum r ew 110().5511-4109 xFt" Haven.WV 3bd'2ba. Ranch, lg.sunroom, 2 car gar. grea1 In Sylaoose • 2800sq.ft. area. D; 304-675·3637 E; quality built multi-level brick 304-882·2334 home, maintenance tree . ----'----3 Bed H 'th b 1h Nice quiet neighOOrhood. 3room ouse WI a , pan~ furnished Leon area. 4 bedrooms. 2 112 bath wi1h $24,000. Phone 304·674· hardwood 1rim lhroughoul. 0132 U-shapedkitchenwlth40' of cabinets. Wood burning 1ire· 3 or 4 Bed. 2 t/2 bath, BriCk place. 2 1!2 car detached Ranch , 2 Kitchens , Full garag e Nicely landscaped Basement, 9-+- Acres, 2 Car .60 acres lot. Immaculate Garage Pool C/A 16x30 cond1·1·on Low ut1'lltles 1 • • · · ' · Detached Garage, 3 Types Selling price $219.000 .. Call of Heating. 20 min S of 740·44t · 5171 Shown by Gallipolis, 30 to WV on At 7, appt only. $165,000 (740)256·6546 - - -- -- - Nice 3BR 1BA brick ranch 3BR 18A in New Haven home. LR, lg Kit, 2 car Many updates have been garage, CIA on Kelley Or. made. Asking $75000. 304· 740·446· 1838 - ------882·3773 for details. Ranch Style Brick Home. 2 4 BR house , 2.5 baths, 1 bedrooms 1 bedroom extra 1 1 garage, large, 2 full baths, on 2 112 motor home hookup. acres, 3 miles from Point Morning Star Ad in Racine. Pleasant. Owner relocating, Asking $135,000. Call 225- Must sell . Photos/details 264· 1055 located online - - - - - - - - www.or>t>.com (code , 7137) 4000 sq. H., brick ranch, b h 8 or call 304-675-4235 ask'1ng rooms, 2-lots, 2 1/2 t . 2- $t S,OOO , 2 garages, 2-tlre places. large patio w/awning, Middleport MOBILE HOMES out of flood plane, quiet FOR SALE neighborh ood, details ca ll 17_40;,;.19 :.. :..9_2._4_19_7 _ _ _ _ 1999 Oakwood Classic, a Down oven wtrh tess thar.~ °· acre. car gazebo, ot i I 4BR, FR. Cape Cod. County t4x70 , 2BR. New solid oak ve·ry clean. 379-9887 $13,000 OBO. lmmediale - - - - - - - . . , . - Access. (740)645 -2150 5bd 2ba. Galllpo.lls Foreclosure! Buy for go Clayton M.H. Newly $84,9001 S%dn, remodeled. a'll electric, 2BA. 20yl'l08%. More homes 2 full baths, sitting at 157 from $199/mol For local Green Terrace, FT & BK littlngs call 800-559-4t09 Porch, 2 metal Buildings. _ •F_2~64_ _•_ _ _ _ $1 7,900.00. Call 740-6451296, can leave on rented Attention! lot or move. must see . Local company offeri ng "NO - - - - - - - DOWN PAYMENT" pro- Great used 2005 3 bedroom grams for you to buy your 16~<80 with vinyl/shingle. home instead of renting . Must s"en , Only $25,995 w1th ' t 00% financing r Call~=~~ ' Less than perfect cred1t accepted • Payment could be the same as (ent. Loca tors. NEW 4 Bad Mortgage (740)367·0000 schools. 1-+ ac;re. Call 740· cabinets, A hard work ing caregiver would Hke to take cafe of the elderly in thei r homes. I have tOyrs . exp. and S.T.N.A. Ucense in rive states. t am current on my C P.R. and First Ald. Very dependable. I would prefer to work days or evenings, no n1gt1ts. If inter ested call Catherine at 740· 441·9323 or 740-208·9316 All Types Masonry, Brick , Block. Stone. Free Estimate, (304)773·9550 . 304·593· 6421 . Lawn·Care Service. Mowing & Trimming. Cell 1740)441 · 1333 or (740)645·0548 2008 $49,989 - - , llltll Motorcycles & 4 Wheelers .................._. ....... 740 -$293. Musical Instruments .... .... ....................... .... 570 Personals .... ....................... .............. ............ 005 Pels lor Sale .......................... .... ......... ...... ... 560 Plumbing & Heatlng .................................... 82D .....'Ml121llH mymidweathome.com Professional Servlces ... .............................. 230 Radio, TV & CB Repalr ............................... 160 Real Estate Wantad .. ...... .~ .............. ............ 360 Schools lnstructlon ... .................. ................ 150 Seed , Plant & Fertilizer .............................. 650 Situation' Wanlod ............................ ......... .. 120 Space lor Rent .............................. ............... 4110 Sporting Gooda .. ,..... ........................ ...... - .. P!) SUV 's tdr S&le.. ........... ............................. -.M New 3 Bedroom home s from $214.36 per monttl, Includes many upgrades, delivery & sel·up (740)385·2434 Truck• tOr Sale .... ..................................-.t..:f tl Upholatory ..................................................:.'l'fl Vans For Sale ............. ...... ........ .......... .... ...... 730 Wanted to Buy .............................. ............... 090 Wantad to Buy· Farm Suppllea .. ............... . 620 Wantad To Oo ........... .......... .... ..................... 180 wantad to Rent ...... ...................................... 470 Yerd Sale- Galllpollo .... ......... .............. ......... 072 Yard Sala-Pomeroy/Mlddle ......................... 074 Yard Sale-Pl. Pleasant ............ .................... 076 OWNER ANANCING NICS 3/2 singtev.ideS From $ t ,800 down t payment Gary (740) 828·2750 New home in Gallipolis. 2br, 2 bath w/whir lpool tubs, large LR on 3 acres m/1, $87,500. 740·44 6·7029 - --------------------------- - --------·--. �Page 82 • The Daily Sentinel · Tuesday, July 31, www.mydailysentinel.com Browns CB Baxter returns after knee injuries Baseball fromPageBl BY TOM WITHERS ASSOCIATED PRESS I I j ) ~I homestand against visiting BEREA - Told he would Chicago White Sox on have to store away his helTuesday at Yankee Stadium. met for good, Gary Baxter A-Rod; who turned 32 on returned to the football field Friday, is bidding to break on Monday. Jimmie Foxx 's record (32, ·Not to watch. To practice. 338 pays) as the youngest to Comebacks in the NFL reach 500. don't get any more remark"Nobody will ever beat able. that," Bonds said. Cleveland's cornerback, Even Rya!l Howard? • who tore patellar tendons in "Not a chance.'' the slugboth knees while breaking ger said. up ·a pass in a game last Glavine and the New October, defied doctor 's York Mets will be at dreary predictions and Milwaukee. He 'looks to rejoined the Browns at !rainbecome baseball's 23,d ing camp. 300-game winner, at age 41 Needing an aluminum and in his 20th major league walker to get around less season. The . left-bander than six months ago, Baxter gave up Bonds~74:5th home strolled out of the team 's . run back on May 8, but also facility at 5:33 p.m. and got his 294th victory in tltat jogged onto the field to game. warm applause before get"I anticipate a sigh of ting hugs from a few teamrelief," Glavine said of havmates. ing it all over. . Baxter is expected to start Still, much of the focus out in individual drills before out West will be on Bonds. being eased into team activiAPphoto The 43-year-old slugger ties. Cleveland Browns defensive back Gary Baxter waits to work out at training camp in Berea tie Aaron at home couldn't He stood on the sideline in Monday. Baxter, who tore patellar tendons In both knees while breaking up a pass In a and is booed and derided on his No. 23 jersey, shorts and a baseball · cap for the game last October, defied doctor's dreary predictions arid rejoined the Browns at training the road, partly because of steroid suspicions surroundBrowns' morning practice, camp on Monday. the club's fifth workout since that he wouldn't be able to track record for a guy return- and they suffered a season- ing his quest. In St. Louis, camp opened. The team later make it back. He said, 'I'm ing from this type of. injury," ending chest injury in fans hollered every time the activated him from the phys- going to show them.' and Crennel said. "For a guy to Cleveland's sixth game. He ball headed his way in left ically-unable-to-perform hst, have two of them and be able vowed to come . back · field but they also yelled at been his focus. clearing the way for the 28- that's ''That's been his aim .ever to return in somewhat of a stronger in '06 and he made their own pitch~r whenever year-old to take part in the since the injury occurred. timely manner is pretty two starts before missing Bonds was walked. evening practice and resume Roberts played 2 1/2 seaHe's been working extreme- amazmg. He's got good three games with a pectoral his career. sons for Los Angeles before injury. AlmosUrom the time he ly hard _ fanatically _ to try genes." Then, in an Oct. 22 game the Dodgers dealt him to the And, perhaps, finally some got hurt, Baxter believed he and get back. I think that the against Denver, .Baxter blew Red Sox midway through fact that we are even talking good luck. would make it back. Baxter signed a six-year, out both knees while ttying · Boston's 2004 . champiDuring the lonely hours about him being able to praconship ~eason. lying in his hospital room, he tice sar,s a lot about his $30 ntillion free agent con- to knock down Jake. "I played ;.n Los Angeles, tract deal with the Brow.ns Plummer's pass to Jlroncos never il1st hope. And through resolve.' and r d like to think they ~et grueling rehab sessions that The only NFL player before the 2005 season. His wide receiver Javon Walker it as well," he sa1d. tested his pain threshold and known to have · suffered signing was trumpeted bY. near the goal line. Two months later, Baxter "They're different kind of manager Phli courage, Baxter never once injuries similar to Baxter's general was former Chicago Bears Savage, who had · worked hobbled into the team's fans. This is beyond the lost sight of his goal. media center and prontised ·rivalry. This is history. Then "Gary has worked really wide receiver Wendell with Baxter in Baltimore. Baxter made 44 consecu- to make history as the frrst they can go back to the hard," Browns coach Romeo Davis, who was . never the rivalry stuff." Crennel said. "His ntission same and didn't make it back tive starts with the Ravens player to overcome the devBonds would first see Allbefore a concussion knocked astating injury. was to prove everybody as a productive player. Star righty Brad Penny on He's a few steps closer. "There's not much of a him out of the '05 opener wrong when they told him Tuesday, followed by 6Joot-9 left-bander Mark · 49ers' general manager, and · Francisco staffs, and Tony a previously lily-white pro- Heiulrickson and then forGeorge Seifert led San Dungr played for him. Most fession. Marvin Lewis and mer teammate and righty Francisco to two more of h1s former assistants Tyrone Willingham are Brett Tomko in Thursday Super Bowl titles after passed on Walsh's struc- among the coaches who night's series finale. fromPageBl Bonds doesn 't seem to Walsh left the sideline. tures and strategies to a new went through the program, Walsh also coached generation of · coaches, later adopted as a league1981 and 1984. tl"o terms including Mike Shana!Tan, wide initiative. Stanford during Few men did more to . He also helped to estabover five seasons. 1 Jon Gruden, Brian Billick, shape the look of football Andy Reid, Pete Carroll, lish the World League of Even a short l,ist of into the 21st century. His Kubiak, Steve American Football - what cerebral nature and often- Walsh's adherents is stun- Gary fromPageBl was. NFL Europe - in Mariucci and Jeff Fisher. ning. Seifert, Mike brilliant stratagems earned Walsh created the 1994, taking the sport him the nickname "The Holmgren, Dennis Green, . around the glObe as a devel- legitimate starters and one Minority Coaching Sam Wyche, Ray Rhodes Genius" well before his election to the Pro Football and Bruce Coslel all Fellowship program in opment ground for the NFL. of the deepest rotations in became NFL head cqaches 1987, helping minority Walsh was diagnosed the majors. But they've Hall of Fame in 1993. after serving on Walsh's San coaches to get a foothold in leukemia in 2004. with been depleted by injuries Walsh twice served as the and inconsistency. Freddy Garcia, acquired with Quinn down~ so we've game." offense and couldn't even from the Chicago White added a fourth quarterThe Jags considered sign-. unseat third-string quarter- Sox in the offseason, was a back," Del Rio said. "At · ing Daunte Culpepper fol- back Craig Nail. bust, going 1-5 with a 5.90 some point, Quinn will get lowing his release from Couch completed II of 34 ERA in II starts before he fromPageBl healthy and we'll deal with Miami, but Culpepper passes for 96 yards with no went down with a shoulder the numbers. At this point, reportedly wanted just a touchdowns in three preseil- injury. Jon Lieber was 3-6 Couch said following his we've added an experienced one-year deal. son games and was cut just in 12 starts before I) foot first practice Sunday night. quarterback to come in and before the season opener. The team ended up with injury ended his season in The contract, which did give us an opportunity to another member of the herBut he didn't want his June. not include a signing bonus, throw the football like we alded 1999 quarterback career to end that way. Brett -Myers, who moved will pay Couch the veteran heed to in this camp." draft class, which included "This is what 1 do. This is to the bullpen soon after minimum of $595,000 this Scott Eyster from Delta touch, Donovan McNabb, what I love to do," he said. starting the season opener, season if he makes the team. State and Sam Hollenbach Akili Smith, Culpepper and He would earn slightly from Maryland worked out Cade McNown - all taken "Sitting out the last few just returned from a shoulyears, I think I really got the der injury that sidelined him more in 2008. alongside Couch on in the top 12 picks. hunger back to play again. I Couch could end up sup- Sunday, and the Jaguars Couch's five years in just didn't like the way my two months. Former Allplimting Quinn Gray as the struck a deal with the for-· Cleveland were filled with Star closer Tom Gordon team's third-string quarter- mer Kentucky star after he disappointment. He was career ended in Green Bay also missed two months back - a move that would passed a physical. Couch sacked often, booed regu- with the shoulder injury. I with a shoulder injury. And, save the Jags about had shoulder surgery in larly and plagued by elbow just wanted to give myself a reliever Madson just landed chance to play a few more on the disabled list Sunday. $700,000 this season. 2004 to repair a torn trouble. years and go out on better Gray, who has failed to labrum, a tom biceps and a Lohse was by far the He played in 62 games terms.'' move up the depth chart in tom rotator cuff. Reds' most inconsistent with the Browns. completCouch worked out for four years playing behind pitching either very starter, He tried to return too soon ing 59.8 percent of .his passLeftwich and David following that injury, ended· es for 11,131 yards with 64 Chicago · and Cincinnati in well or very poorly. Gartard, signed a one-year up tearing the rotator cuff touchdowns and 67 inter- 2005, but neither team "He's had some ups and signed. him. He worked out downs. He's had some good deal worth $1.3 million in again in 2006 and needed a ceptions. April. second surgery. After leaving Cleveland for Tennessee, Miami, outings, had some outings But Gray has a sprained "I have a lot of confi- in 2()04, Couch signed a Pittsburgh and Houston last that aren't so good," Gillick ankle and started training dence I can play," Couch one-year deal with Green year. said. "He's got an opportunity camp on the physically ·said. "I'm going to throw Bay to be Brett Favre's "(He's) been inconsistent unable to perform list. some balls over people's backup.The Packers didn't like anybody else in camp," so hopefully he can give us Coach Jack Del Rio said he heads and throw some balls work out Couch before Del Rio said. "His first 10 or 12 decent stans in the needed a fourth quarterpack at people's feet just to get signing him to a contract opportunity is to make the last 50 or 60 games or whatduring camp. The team also the timing .back down and that included a $625,000 football team. We're not ever role that they decide to has undrafted rookie Lester get used to throwing to bonus, and it seemed to setting anything out in use him. If they decide to Ricard. these fast receivers again. backfire. terms of drama. You guys start him or if they use him "We plan on throwing the Once I get back into the Couch was bothered by make it as dramatic as you in the bullpen, that's up to ball in this camp and we're swing of things, I feel confi- the sore shoulder, struggled like. We've got 86 guys in them. " a little short at that position dent that I can play the to grasp the West Coast camp. He 's one of 86." Phi II ies manager Chari ie Walsh Lohse Couch Garnett fromPageBl Wally Szczerbiak, and forward Jeff Green of Georgetown, whom they drafted with the fifth pick . The Celtics have won just three ~layoff series during Pierce s nine years wit~ them. They still have an NBA-record 16 championships. but none since 1986. "They have no excuses, this team out there," Danny Ainge, the executive director of basketball operations, ., said after Allen was acquired. · Pierce, 29, led the Celtics in scoring last season but played only 47 games because of injury. Allen, who turns 32 next month, averased a careerhigh 26.4 pomts last season, his 11th, but underwent surgery to remove bone spurs on both ankles that required him to wear protecuve boots. He is ex1,1ected to be ready for trammg camp. · A long, fean 6-foot-11 forward who's actually at least 2 inches taller than his listed height, Garnett's athleticism has allowed him to play all over the court banging against bodies ·in the post, swatting away shots in the lane, running the fast break, shooting topof-the-key jumpers and even playing point guard every once in a while. A preps-to-the-pro~~!! pioneer, Garnett's immediate impact after being selected fifth overall in 1995 by the Timberwolves paved a path for dozens and dozens of other teenagers to skip college and declare for the draft - •most of whom enjoyed far less success. Then in October 1997, Garnett's contract changed the game - a six-year, $126 million extension !hat led to significant alterations to the league's collective bargaining agreement emerging from a 1999 lockout. Garnett forever changed the franchise in Minnesota, too. The year before he was drafted, the Wolves set an NBA mark for futility with their fourth straight 60-loss season. In just his second season , he helped lead Minnesota to its first playoff app~.arance - the first of eigfit straight. The last of those was the best, when the "Big Ticket" was at his peak. He won the league's MVP award and ·ted the Wolves within two wins of the NBA final s in 2004. Garnett averaged 24.2 points ~nd a leaguehigh 13.9 rebounds that season, joining Larry Bird as the only players to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for five consecutive years. But those idyllic days quickly ended for · the Wolves, who have fired two coaches and not made the playoffs since then . Part of thetr problem has been Garnett's huge salary, but vice president Kevin McHale has also missed on several moves. Though he never requested a trade or' 2007 care. John Smoltz and Tim Hudson of Atlanta went right after him last week, and so did Marlins lefty Dontrelle· Willis on Friday night. Bonds started only three of the Giants' seven games during the team's previous triP. to Chicago and Milwaukee, resting his sore legs for three days before connecting twice July 19 at Wrigley Field. Bochy in sists -he's not planning to try to manipulate history - meaning sit Bonds during the trip to better the chance Bonds hits No. 756 at home. "We 're not changing anything," Bochy said. "I don't think Barry 's going to change anything. We're hitting a' big road trip here against two teams at the top . of our division. We're not going to change our approach and I don't see Barry changing his approach." Bonds wouldn't address how he thought he would be treated come Tuesday, saying the focus needs to stay on the team. "Probably .what it normally is," Bochy said of the atmosphere. "They like having a good time with Barry. It's not going to affect him. He's used to it. I don't think the reception will be any different. I don't know if they can take it up another notch. They're probably the loudest of the road teams we play." If Aaron's record falls elsewhere, the Giants hope Bonds would be cheered in spite of the steroid allegations that have surrounded his pursuit and ihe notion that he's just plain not a nice guy. "I certainly would hope so," Bochy said, "because of the history that's being created that it would be acknowledged." . Notes: ESPN2 has added broadcasts of the Giants ' games Tuesday and Wednesday night at Los Angeles as Bonds chases the record. Both games start at 10 p.m. EDT. Manuel didn 't comment before the game. Lohse was also was the Reds· player most likely to be dealt since Cincinnati didn't expect to re-sign him. He is making $4.2 million his year and is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Sensing the Reds ' interest, several teams had contacted them about a deal. The Reds were flying to Washington on Monday, a day off, when the deal was concluded. General manager Wayne Krivsky told Lohse not to make the trip because he was about to be traded. · Lohse was scheduled to pitch the series opener on Tuesday. "There was a lot of interest in him - many teams," Krivsky said. "It got to the point where two or three were very active here of late. "My preference was not to have Kyle Lohse have to get onto an airplane to go to Washington . I kind of made up my mind it was going to get done today before he got on the bus because it would have been awkward ." Left-hander Bobby Livingston, who has been the team's fifth starter, will move into Lohse's spot in the rotation. In exchange for Lohse, the Reds got a young pitcher who has shown durability. "Left-handed, good size, knows how to pitch ," Krivsky said . "We're excited to have him ." said he was unhappy in Minnesota, Garnett expressed frustration with some of McHale 's decisions and chall enged McHale to upgrade the .roster. Teammate Mark Madsen was surprised by the news. "I never thought it would happen this offseason. I never thou ~ ht it would happen, eve,r, ' Madsen said , addin g: "Even before I entered the NBA, when I thought of Kevin -Garnett I always thought of Minnesota. But at the same time in this business, we all know that anyth ing can happen." 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Part-time cleaning posi1ion ~ with scheduled hours, some www.comlca.com nexible hours required, pick· llcall Mo F I up app on, n- r Pleasant Valley ~.partments u.,. ... ur... ~ 1151 Evergreen Dr. Pt. our"~"~ Pleasanl, WV 25550 304· 675 51106 __ • - ----POST OFFICE NOW Job opening. Part time to HIRING FuU time. Heatl....-.1 Cooling '¥" .Avg. Pay $20/hr or Helper. E~eperlenced Preferred but not neceaaar;, $57K annually Will train. Send reaume 10 Including Federal Benefits CLA Box 103, clo GaiUpolis and OT,Paid Training, Tribune, PO Box 469, Vacallons·FT/PT GaiNpolls, OH 45631 1·866·542·1531 _.,:__ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ u_s_w_,.,___ "' STNA'S ond Perl Time LPN~ Rockspnngs Nur&lng LPN'S. Applications must Nursing and Aehablllta~ be dependable, team Plav· : : ~ lo~ 8 ers with positive attitudes to -· .,._..,..,..to a part ol OtX team We are a join usln providing OlUtand· lng, quality care to our reel· 100 bed skilled lacllty local· dents. Stop by and fill out ed 5 miles from Fomeroy. an Application or contact Thiaisa20minutecommuta Hollie 8'umgarne~. LPN, ~rom Athens and Albany. We Stan Development JUst recently klstaUed a state COOrdlnator0740-992-6472 of the art on line documentsand como see for Vftllf'AA" tlon system for_ the nul1tirvl ,... --• h ~-..., the difference you can make assistants wh1c reuuce at OYertlrookll! EOE& A paper work time consider· Participant oflhe Drug-Free ably. weareatow llftfadllty Work Place Program. which 11as reduced our back lnjurtestoolmoatO. Stop by Classification of Ad: 045 • and Ill/ out an application .Help Wl!nted. Home and receive an mterview Hllltll .AldH On Monday through Friday ,.., Sonua Home H9alth Care between 9 AM and 4 PM or of SE Ohio to currently hiring call and ask for Debbie homel1eahh aides. compel· Wayland Staffing itlve wages. C811 740-682- Coordinator. Rocksprings Is 1222. ~ an equal opportunity employer. Dairyman needed on Letart .::..::..;,;.:.:.:._____ Dairy Farm send Resumee Need GREAT Job? lo Box TSC·26 c/o Point w. you.,. Pleasant Registerwv 200 Main 1oo1<1-1or1 ·~ St. Pt. Pleasant, 25550 We offer: Direct Care Staff needed in 0 FIJil·time and Part·time the Point Pleasant area to work with developmentally shif1a available ~ Up to $8.5(1/hour + dlsa,bled Individuals. Autism Services Canter offers weekly bonus potentlal e)(cellent benefits, competi· 0 Paid training live wages and fleldble 0 Paid vacations & ~aid hours. For more Information holidays please call (304)525-8014 0 Medical, dental & vision or visit www.autismservlces· insurance center.org for details. ~ 401 (k) reHramenl plan Application deadline is ~ Fr~ndly, professkinal August 3, 2007. work atmosphere s•- a hove- IRS JOBS $18.46-$32.60/ly., now hil· ing. Paid Training Is provided. For application ancllrea government job Info, call American Assoc. of Labor 19t3-599-B244. 24/hrs. amp. serv. Join utln making calle lor 1r111or Pollllcll . orgo,._nol Coli today lo ocbedulo on ,lntervleWI 1-877-463-6247 - ext. 2341 Security Office"' needed In New Haven, WV $7.66 per hour, all shifts, F.T & P.T. Must have clean record, pass a drug screen and background check. Cel 1· eoo-275-B35Q, M·F 6,30 10 5:00 EOE MIF!ON Security OHicers needed in New Haven, VN. $7.66 per h 11 hl"s FT&~T our, 8 6 •• ' · · r-. · Must have dean record. paes a drug screen and backgrolXld check. Call 1• 800 _27 5- 8359, M-F, e:JO to 5:00. EOEM/FION Will babysit in my Letart 11ome, behind Coal Mine Planl, all ages & hours, evn.llorlenced, State EMT & CPR certified 304-882·3538 """" 115b •• ~UCJ10N II"OIK GllllpoU<. Co- College (Cereers ~To Home) CeiiT,.,.-1 _, 740-446-4367, 1-800-214-{)452 "IIIWiff.1JIIIpolilcareerco'NJoe.rom Accrldittd M•mber AocrtdiUng CO'JI'ICII kx 1 Col lege~ =~~--.., :P:ubl~l•;~:ng:C:om::::pa:n:y)=~ r ~ONAI • . Slo.:RVI~ I All real estate tdvertislng In this newspaper It subject to the Fedenll Ftlr Houalng Act of t988 which mlkH It illegal to tdvtrtlu "eny preference, llmltltion or dt.crimlnatlon biNd on race, color, ntllglon, HI f1mllltt .titus Or natlontl origin, or my Intention to makeenyeuch preference, llmltltlon or dlecrimlnetlon." Thlt ntwtPIPtr will not knowlngty accept ldvtrtiNmentt for rut 11tatt which lain viol1tlon of the llw. Our re•dlrt are hereby Informed thet 111 dwelllngeaCivertlltd In lhla newapaper art avllllbll on In lq\111 opportunity bnH. TURNED DOWN ON · SOCIAL SECURITY ISSI? No Fee Unless We Wlnl Hlfl8.582·3345 HI \1 I " I \II ·I ""''i~..;.':':"---., r•o H~ FORS"~ ~ For sale/land contract 3 BR house In Gallipolis, W/0 connection $1500 down $400/mo or renl 547 5/mo. Also t BR in Gallipolis $750 dow,n $200/mo or rent pe~~ credit Is ava1lab'• on S250imo.Call Wayne 404 · ·~· ~ 456 3802 fo I f this 3 bedroom · 1 bath • r n home. Corner tot, firep lace, HUD HOMES I 3bd only modern kitchen, jacuzzi tub, s21 ,900• More l-4bd Payment around $550 per homes available! from month. 740·367·7 129. $198/mol 5%dn, 10 Ti D N 20yra@8%. For llalings 4 alum r ew 110().5511-4109 xFt" Haven.WV 3bd'2ba. Ranch, lg.sunroom, 2 car gar. grea1 In Sylaoose • 2800sq.ft. area. D; 304-675·3637 E; quality built multi-level brick 304-882·2334 home, maintenance tree . ----'----3 Bed H 'th b 1h Nice quiet neighOOrhood. 3room ouse WI a , pan~ furnished Leon area. 4 bedrooms. 2 112 bath wi1h $24,000. Phone 304·674· hardwood 1rim lhroughoul. 0132 U-shapedkitchenwlth40' of cabinets. Wood burning 1ire· 3 or 4 Bed. 2 t/2 bath, BriCk place. 2 1!2 car detached Ranch , 2 Kitchens , Full garag e Nicely landscaped Basement, 9-+- Acres, 2 Car .60 acres lot. Immaculate Garage Pool C/A 16x30 cond1·1·on Low ut1'lltles 1 • • · · ' · Detached Garage, 3 Types Selling price $219.000 .. Call of Heating. 20 min S of 740·44t · 5171 Shown by Gallipolis, 30 to WV on At 7, appt only. $165,000 (740)256·6546 - - -- -- - Nice 3BR 1BA brick ranch 3BR 18A in New Haven home. LR, lg Kit, 2 car Many updates have been garage, CIA on Kelley Or. made. Asking $75000. 304· 740·446· 1838 - ------882·3773 for details. Ranch Style Brick Home. 2 4 BR house , 2.5 baths, 1 bedrooms 1 bedroom extra 1 1 garage, large, 2 full baths, on 2 112 motor home hookup. acres, 3 miles from Point Morning Star Ad in Racine. Pleasant. Owner relocating, Asking $135,000. Call 225- Must sell . Photos/details 264· 1055 located online - - - - - - - - www.or>t>.com (code , 7137) 4000 sq. H., brick ranch, b h 8 or call 304-675-4235 ask'1ng rooms, 2-lots, 2 1/2 t . 2- $t S,OOO , 2 garages, 2-tlre places. large patio w/awning, Middleport MOBILE HOMES out of flood plane, quiet FOR SALE neighborh ood, details ca ll 17_40;,;.19 :.. :..9_2._4_19_7 _ _ _ _ 1999 Oakwood Classic, a Down oven wtrh tess thar.~ °· acre. car gazebo, ot i I 4BR, FR. Cape Cod. County t4x70 , 2BR. New solid oak ve·ry clean. 379-9887 $13,000 OBO. lmmediale - - - - - - - . . , . - Access. (740)645 -2150 5bd 2ba. Galllpo.lls Foreclosure! Buy for go Clayton M.H. Newly $84,9001 S%dn, remodeled. a'll electric, 2BA. 20yl'l08%. More homes 2 full baths, sitting at 157 from $199/mol For local Green Terrace, FT & BK littlngs call 800-559-4t09 Porch, 2 metal Buildings. _ •F_2~64_ _•_ _ _ _ $1 7,900.00. Call 740-6451296, can leave on rented Attention! lot or move. must see . Local company offeri ng "NO - - - - - - - DOWN PAYMENT" pro- Great used 2005 3 bedroom grams for you to buy your 16~<80 with vinyl/shingle. home instead of renting . Must s"en , Only $25,995 w1th ' t 00% financing r Call~=~~ ' Less than perfect cred1t accepted • Payment could be the same as (ent. Loca tors. NEW 4 Bad Mortgage (740)367·0000 schools. 1-+ ac;re. Call 740· cabinets, A hard work ing caregiver would Hke to take cafe of the elderly in thei r homes. I have tOyrs . exp. and S.T.N.A. Ucense in rive states. t am current on my C P.R. and First Ald. Very dependable. I would prefer to work days or evenings, no n1gt1ts. If inter ested call Catherine at 740· 441·9323 or 740-208·9316 All Types Masonry, Brick , Block. Stone. Free Estimate, (304)773·9550 . 304·593· 6421 . Lawn·Care Service. Mowing & Trimming. Cell 1740)441 · 1333 or (740)645·0548 2008 $49,989 - - , llltll Motorcycles & 4 Wheelers .................._. ....... 740 -$293. Musical Instruments .... .... ....................... .... 570 Personals .... ....................... .............. ............ 005 Pels lor Sale .......................... .... ......... ...... ... 560 Plumbing & Heatlng .................................... 82D .....'Ml121llH mymidweathome.com Professional Servlces ... .............................. 230 Radio, TV & CB Repalr ............................... 160 Real Estate Wantad .. ...... .~ .............. ............ 360 Schools lnstructlon ... .................. ................ 150 Seed , Plant & Fertilizer .............................. 650 Situation' Wanlod ............................ ......... .. 120 Space lor Rent .............................. ............... 4110 Sporting Gooda .. ,..... ........................ ...... - .. P!) SUV 's tdr S&le.. ........... ............................. -.M New 3 Bedroom home s from $214.36 per monttl, Includes many upgrades, delivery & sel·up (740)385·2434 Truck• tOr Sale .... ..................................-.t..:f tl Upholatory ..................................................:.'l'fl Vans For Sale ............. ...... ........ .......... .... ...... 730 Wanted to Buy .............................. ............... 090 Wantad to Buy· Farm Suppllea .. ............... . 620 Wantad To Oo ........... .......... .... ..................... 180 wantad to Rent ...... ...................................... 470 Yerd Sale- Galllpollo .... ......... .............. ......... 072 Yard Sala-Pomeroy/Mlddle ......................... 074 Yard Sale-Pl. Pleasant ............ .................... 076 OWNER ANANCING NICS 3/2 singtev.ideS From $ t ,800 down t payment Gary (740) 828·2750 New home in Gallipolis. 2br, 2 bath w/whir lpool tubs, large LR on 3 acres m/1, $87,500. 740·44 6·7029 - --------------------------- - --------·--. �Tuesday, July 31, 2007 · ALLEVOOP Tuesday, July 31,2007 • The Daily Sentinel• Page 85 www.mydallysentlnel.com NEA Crossword Puzzle BRIDGE ACROSS Phillip Alder North • Q73 • J 10 7 t K 6 RENTALS SALES I SERVICE I FREE DELIVERY .•MONTHLY OXYGEN VISITS .I I oloAK 1054 Eaat W I'SI MONTY • 9 • J 10 8 • Q 8 54 K 3 t8 75432 • Q J 10 9 · ·Q 3 "' 9 8 2 South . AK6542 • 9 6 2 t A 6J76 ~A -(/tunibj lo!J•lijMI CORNER STONE CONSTRUCTION 07-3t.c7 & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 70 Pine Street • Gallipolis 740-446-0007 Toll Free 877-669-0007 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Soulh 2a•. West Pass Pass North 2• 46 Eut Pa81 All pus Opening lead: • A Twq bedroom house in 4ocree+ located at 9617 SR Syracuse. price & uti~las 775 wlwater and elec negotiable, security deposit hookup ror houSe plus 1arge requirad. 1740)949-2025 barn and sm. bldg. Paved drive ww;. Asking $2i ,OOO. 740·245·5145. Serious oflors only.· 5 Acrae t.1ll. along Old Cowrad Bridge Rd. Locatad In E011ngton. Vinton Coonty. OH. Call 606-353-0990 Bi;.IUTIFUL5aoresatophlll with mature pine and oak trees! Gallia water tap lns1alled and 2006 sep1ic permh. 5 miles from Rio Grande on private dead end road. $29,900 OBO. Call 245-St97 Doubfa/Single trailer. lOt fOr rent off 554 , Cl... lo new HS, $150fmo. (740)388· 8608 ' $174'mof Buy 3bcl HUD llomtl5%dn, zoyro 8 8%. For llollnga IIIJ0.55W109 x1701. , 1 ~bty 2 Br House in New Haven, $32Simonth, $3251deposlt No Pets. (304)682-3652 2 bedroom executive house, new construction, fully fur· nlahad, new refrigerator, stove, dishwaehar, washer & I d d bucl<ete of paint .-~~-~~-., •2&3 badroom apa~ments 5-gal. apprmc 40+, $25/bucket, MOBILE"~·~ •Centrolheat&AIC j """= L~--,:;10-R.:;RENr~-~ 2 badroom mobile home in Middleport, 5325 per month, $325 deposll, no pats. I year lease, no calls after 9pm {740)992 5039 ----·---MR. 1 BA Moblle Home, all electric. $375 deposit! $375 month. NO PETS! 304-6744633 -------3 BR, 2 BA. Doublewlda, No Pats, $475/mo. S475 deposit. Close to RVHS. {740)367·7025. ..:.._..:.._______ Beautiful River View in Kanauga- Ideal for 1 or 2 people, references. No pets. Loc. 5 mi. trom Gavin. ti~. pels. Avail~e~i~ 30 Buldette Addn. sm 2 br House, new carpel & paint. $425 month + daposi' No Pats Ref nsquired 304-675· 7906 4 bedroom, 2 story house, very spacious & dean, new carport, large badroom, eat· In kitchen with new cablnelli, $685 per month. (740)949- 2303 For rent or for sale 2 BR Nice Remodeled Home in town, No Ftets, Renovated, All new carpal. Call {740)446·7425 e •Waslter/dryar hookup •Tenant pays electric (304)882-3017 JET AERATION MOTORS Repaired, New & Reb<Jillln Stadt Call Ron Evans, 1· 800-537·9528. .• 1 - -... -,ouo--U-vl____a_nd_ 1 2 0 Bedroom Apt~:·at Villana .... Manor and Riverside Apts.ln Mlddlepon, from $327 to 5592 · 740' 992' 5064 · Equal Hou~ng Opportunity. _ _:.._:~_.:.._ _ _ Immaculate 2 bedroom Minersville that has been remodeled, $350/month & $200 dsposlt, {740)949· 201!5 Washer/~ryer . hookup, stove/refngerator ncluded. . Also. unns on SA 160. Pets Welcomel (7401441.()194. 'AN 6ttAN1' You [«14 WMoroRCVlllDERSQ.FS/ Llvlsrolx Pole Barno 30x50x10 S6,495 Free Delivery . {937)7f6·147t 2 Bore Billy Gcets, reglo- 03 Yamaha ITA 125 Dl~ blk $1400 00 { 40 e, . 1 )645· 5937 ---:-::--::---::---H.O.Fat Boy custom maroon wlembosSed flamea, 1 of .200 made,BOO miles since new,prlce $19 ,000 OBO coli for 740-742-2293 Please leave messa e CARPENTER SERVICE 96 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, sharp bike, 45000 . mllae.$7500 080 cel7411-645-64~ ! tered, package deal. Call 740-:l6r-ns5 • ~ I r t.,-tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.... V C. YOUNG Ill Nice 2 Bedroom Apartment in Point Pleasant with all AKCBostonTerrierPups. 14 kitchen appliances, gas fur- wks otd, male. Parents on nace.~andWasherOiyer prem. wtth pedigree, vet hookup. $325 + $200 chkd, 2nd shots, wormod. Deposit or _740-_388_·9_3_25_ _ _ _ 1 and 2 bedroom apart· 804-6n-B621 AKC Garman Shephard. ments, furnished and unlur- -~a-ra----~--wnh---·s-e pups. 'rop bloodline, lar""" niShed, and houses In '' '' ""' .... Pomeroy and Middleport, Ape~ments, Very Spadoos, breed both parents on prem· security deposit required, no 2 Bedrooms, CIA, 1 112 lsea, $350ifirm (304)675• 57 4 pets, 74\l-992·2218. Both, Aduit Pool & Baby :...:2..: ______ 2 Pool, Pallo, Start S4 51Mo. AKC Golden Retriever P14>1 bedroom fumlohad apt. In No Pets, Lease Ptus pies $200. wormed & Shots downtown Pomeroy, ole., Security Deposit Requlrad, 304-6r5•3363 gas & water,, cable paid, {740)446-3481 . $350 per month, no pet, .:__..:..__ _ _ _ _ _ AKC Yorkie puppies, S $300 dep, {740)423·1234 Twin Rivers Tower is accept· lemale, 14wks $600, 3 sm . lng applicelfons 1or wa~ing males, {1) 11 wks, $800 2 1 BR Apts. 21ocatlons. Ref & list lor Hud-subs~ed. 1· br, reali" small 4 months old ' Oep: requlred. No pets. 740· apartment, lor the $600 304·895-3926 446·2957 elderly/disabled cell 675· - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6679 Equal . Housing German Aottwellers, 3 f, 1 2 bedroom apt. in downtown Opportunity m.·1at come 1st serve, parPomeroy, elc .. gas & water ;;l;r;;,;,;~~--.., erQ on premises, $150 . m. & paid, $375 mbnth, no pels, SPACE $1601, {740)992-0219 $300 dep.. {740)423-1234 FOR lbNr Golden Phsasants. rad hens, $15 each, yellow Commefcial building "For · Renr 1800 square feet, off males $15 each; Cel ducks, street parking. "Great toea· $5 each; Rudy shell ducks tionl 749· Third AverJJe in male $45 or trade for pair of · Gallipolis. Rent $3261mo. mandarins. (740)985-<4201! 304--6~5-6375 0 1 can Wayne {404)456-3802 J....... r10 Atrmi I rio 1J ' "Ill t ll\' Cl l ,1( f 'Ill fl Y1 <If\ l•H oll ISidl VI • ny I ' ( • •• • • 1!..'1 .. \ \1 ( 11 11->l Ul II<~ II 111 pW 1-\'1' t«.S~i "''AA.T I '-, nlrn • 1 1111. 11 0 1 Uo111 ndo lin :• ::uli:.mst.. t-\E ? Resl.dentlai & Commercial 740-985-4141 Office 'I< I J&L Construction at 379-9445 or 645-8829 Front living, sleeps 6. quaen bed, many 8ldras. Excellent 1 AOHA Reatstired OUartir condillon. 304·882·3922. H.orseslorsaleortmde. Gall ewningsorweekends. after 7pm. 740-~ 1993 · 29' Jamboree motor ··home by Fleetwood, Exc. Cond, low mil!ilage, sleeps 6·8 people, Very good condi· FOR Su..E lion, AJC, Awning, generator & much more: $13.500 t 969 Mustang GT 5.0. Lots OBOc{330)234·f573 o1 extras, must see to aj,pre· elate. $5500 OBO. 740·256· ii:ir-~~--;;;;;;; 1375 n-~ -------""""" 1997 Ford Escort, sunroof, IMI'Rovi1MilNrs cool air, . 5spd, 4dr, gas Lw..;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittrl saver. 740-416-1265 &ASEMENT .:.:..:...:......:......:.:c....::_:___ WATERPROOFING 2002 Dodge Intrepid 94,000 miles $5,600 304-593-:3040 Unconditional lifetime guar· antae. Local references fur· . s. 2 2002 Hyundai Accent G nlshed. Established 1975. door, automatic, power Call 24 Hrs. (740) 446· steering & brakes, looks & 0870, Rogers Basement rui1s great low rriileage Waterproofing. $3,500 080 304-675-4144 B:l Town Car, needs Exhaust work $250 as is. 441 -9571 95 Buick Riviera, Lt. Blue, loaded, leather," Heated Seat, Sunroof, f41 ,000 miles, Super Charged. Nice, '\o WV038726 ·I ~~~;,. ::6eci.'~:~ ~~ ~~"-"::~:' 3;.re~:mp:r. __ ~~d" Marcum Conslmcllon ' ' ' 11 Pltlo and Porch Deckt " t------, TRUTM !! ' \ d dit ,, •11" lhnu o Roofing & Guntra 9<1?621 1 THOUGHT 'I'OU WUZ GONNA ASK FER TH' St. Rt. 248 Chester, Ohio Mike W. Marcum,. Owner VInyl Siding I. Painting I THAT'S A RELIEF, SHERIFF !! FER A MINUTE TI-IAR .. . ,, Room AddHions I · 6 year old paint horse mare, 1991 Bayliner 110 boat and white wn"h t an markl nge, tra II er, $4 ,000 , {740)541~ some black In mane and tall, ·li60iil0011-~--~-., very pretty, nice rider, kid CAMPERS & .. safe, $700 OBO. Yearling MoroR llor.mi mare pant. standard bred dark brown cOlor. Calm and SNUFF't''S SIDE OF TH' STOR't' ad Oen•al Cantractblg Rtmodtllng NtwOaraget Eltclr:lcall PlumiMng FOR SAlE · WELL, I'VE HEARD ..........Umlle.......k ..........,......... . I' YOUNG'S v•~ Hardwood Cabinevy And Furnlalrt References Available' C.all Gary Stanley @ ~taile·74D-949·2217. .,...:t BARNEY ' *Insured *Experienced 2005 jBo•~&M~ A"~Sf! 1· * Prompt and Quality Work *Reasonable Roles 6tt~AT Wltl~LfSS Stanley TreeTrimming & Removal 98 Ford Expedition , leather, 3rd row seat, great con. Please cal1446·9664. I t.,.,;,·- - - - - · · ~ I ~ :~~- : ~= i~swer eave=~· Lw--·~iiiittii"""iiltit;..'.,J. & relerencas.740-992-Qf65. FOR SAlE ., 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments ror Rent, Meigs County, In town, No Pets, Oeposh Required, (740)992·5174 or {740)441-0110. 2635or416-0111 Caterpillar 0-5 Dozer '73 with Cargo F·So winch With manual transmission 12' angle blade can be s~n at Old Farms, State Route 62 Ohio River Road, Pt. Pleaeant Serial S4J2038 $25,000 304·776-5656 j Young. womens ,clothing for sale. Sizes Small, M, L. Prlcea- $0.25-$3.00, Call anytime {740)446·7375 ~no I ""' YOV A tl~At, JOY, JuT .I 3000 Ford gas tractor, recent valve job and clutch, new battery, good liras, runs great. $4500. {740)949· Kitchen Table 1 Chairs 14 ) new, single bed w/night stand {new). Recliner and Sofe, Entartalnment cantor, Full Bed & Dresser, Dryer 304-675-0fSO -------NEW AND USED STEEL Staal Beams, Pipe Rebar Kiefer Built- Valley-Bison· For Concrete, Angle, Horse and Livestock Channel, Flat Bar, Steel Trllltra· LoadmaxGrating . For Drains, GooSeneck, Dumps, & Driveways & Walkwaya. l&L UtUity· Aluma Aluminum Scrap Metals Open Monday,~ Trltltrl· B&W Gooseneck Tuesday, Wednesday &\ Hltchae- Trailer Ports. FridaY. Bam-<I::JOprn. Cloaod Carmichael Trailers. Thursday, Saturday & {740f4'16:2412 Sunday. (740)446--7300 Tanning ·bed-24 bulb, 2yrs old. ueed very llnle. Pd$2300 new, · . sell for $t250. Call446-0038 .I 'AN'T' MA~~ ' ;• dark balge '(brown),&whlte cW.der block paint 304-937· 2118 apartment New carpet & cabinets, freshly painted & decorated, W/D hookup. Beautiful country ee~lng. ~740)441.0181 Must see to "apprecaate. $400/mo. 18141595-m3 or. Clean, 2br, lba, AC in 1·800-198-4666. Hartford, dep/ref required, Middleport, Baech St., 2 br. No pets $350/month 304· furnished apartmont, utlllllss 516-4037 - - - - - - - - ~~dpe. ~~~pos/t{r40)!;:~:""'· . Mobile Home fOr Rent, 2 BR; - - - - - - - A/C. HUD Approved, Total Mlddlaport,Nonh4thAve.. 2 Electric, Rent Includes trash, water & sewer, $325/mo, br. furnished apartment. $325 deposit, Call {740)992· deposll & references, no 56391or sppt. pets, 1740l992-0 16S t Two bedroom trailer In New 2BR apart mens. :;:·.~~o:a:::rn~~~, r garage, tote! alectric with central air, very spacious, private drive IMth parking. $1 ,100 per month, serious calls only (740)949-2303 2BA house for rent in F'tPfeasant $400/mo 1 No weak of August.. 304- 593. 5363 Ellm View Apartments ng •Replacement Windows • Roofing ' , Decks • Garages • Pole Buildings • Room Additions Owner: James Keesee II r~;;:7;4;2;·2~3~32;; Mushroom $35 A Scoop T-Post 6ft. $3.29 740~416-1834 Contractor available lor quality construction on turn key, single houses and duplexes, garages, porches. All concrete flatWork including patios, driveways ' · arid sidewalks. LaWn Seed, FertQizer and Showmaster Show W~!e, BIG NATE THEN WtlAT'S 1..001<:, HE DOINC:. TEDDY, HOS.TiNC:. A l>ON'T CHEESY TV ASt<. ME SHOW? WHY TO EX· ISN'T HE IN PLAIN I< HUSEUM THE AB· OR SOME· ~UROITIES Reliable & Experienced Call Dennis Bryant (740) 742·2377 THING-?. ALL r KNOW IS: WHEN RUSTY PAINTS />. L/>.K£ ,IT LOOK!> LIKE/>. L/>.KE! HE PAINT~ A . ,-:-, _I:T .. .l.OOt<.S Llt<.E WHEN HE ALP, IT All ALP! YOU CAN TELL IB AN ALP BECAUSE OF THE SHEP· HERD C.IP.L IN ' CORNER . OF THE AliT WORLt>! • Home·Oxygen • Portable Oxygen • Homertll System • Helios System · PEANUTS ~· Ce):i'ldAA:• I'LL STA'( f.IERE 8Ef.IIND TillS TREE, ~ND '(0\1 TAKE TJ.US NOTE OVER 10 LimE RED-IIAIRED 61RL & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 70 Pine Street • Gallipolis GOOD MORNIN6, I f.IAI/E A LOVE NOTE FOR 'r'OU FROM t.W WEIRD 8ROTIIER .. liE THINKS '(OU'RE KIND OF SllOULO I WAIT FOR AN ANSWEl? 446-0007 t~le~an~,~M~u~s1~Se~e~.~$~35:0:0·J~~~~~~~ Author H~ly Uale wrote, ·11 you don't accept responsibility tor your own actions, then you are forever chained to a posnlon of dafense." When defending at the bridge table, you must often toke respon~billly. This week we are looldng at how the defenders use knowledge of cfeclarefs point-count to find killing defenses. In this example, you are shtlng East.The controct Is four spades, daelarsr South having shown opening strength with at least six spades. Your partner leads the heart aee. What cerd would you play to this trick? In tradlllonal bidding, South, when he rabid two apades, showed 12-t4 highcord points and at lsast sl< spadea. With 15·11 points, he woulij have Jumped lo three spades. As soon as the dummy appears, count 11& points. Here, you can see 13 In the Nonh hand. You hava eight, and pertner has promised seven whh hie ace-from· ace-~ng lead. Thai leaves only 12 out· &landing. which must aursly ba resting In declarers hand. You do not want partner to ehlft, so sig· nal encouragement with your heart eight, tho highest spol-card Yell can play. , West cashes the heart ki'lg and contin. ues with the heart three to your queen, averyons following. What would you do next? Since South has shown up with three hearts, he can have at most four minor· suit cards. As he Is known to have the diamond ace, your sl~ has taken ell of its side-suit tricks..ln this situation, give a rutf-and·sluff. When West !rumps with the spade nine, it effects an uppercut. You collect a spede tricl< to defeat tha contract. ~Astro- .. 5 We Deliver To You I Wide Varie1,v of After side suits, think trumps Min-Pins Reg. Black {740)208·96731ocal cell. and rust 1CKC Female 4 males. Pnme commercial space tor $250-$350. Will ba raady on rent at Springvalley Plaza. 7126107. 1f no answer leave a me88age. 740-367-0210 call645-2192. Mason County Soccer League Fall Season FINAL Registration Mon (7/30), Tue (7/31) and Thurs (812) 5:30 pm • 7:00 ~m Jon Parrack's Nationwide Insurance Open to Mason and Meigs Co. .y outh born August 1995 or more recent For.more info call Lauri at 304-675· 7997 Please do NOT call Nationwide American Legion Post 128 Saturday Bingo $60 per game $500 Coverall Bingo on star $500 No star--half of take in Lucky Ball Bonanza $150.00 Tuesday $50.00 per game $250 coverall Starburst $250 on star No Star- Half of take in Lucky Bonanza $1 00 Hill's Self Storage Public Notices in New'I'"P'"· Your Right to Know, Delivered Right to Your NOTICE TO CONTRAC· C o u n I y TORS Commissioners or by Sealed propooalo lor certified chock, the Pomeroy Mulberry ceahlera chock, or letCenter Park Fencing ter ol credft upon aaollmprovemenll Project, vent bank In the Melgo County, Ohio. Ao amoun1 ol not leoo per apeclllcatlona In than 10% ol the bid bid packet will be amount In favor ol the received by the Meigs sloreoald Melgo CountyCounty Commissioners at Commlaalonara. Bid their office · at the Bonds shall be accomcourthouse, Pomeroy, . panted by Proof ol Ohio 45769 until 1:00 Au1horlty ol the official p.m., Auguat 2, 2007 or agent olgnlng the and then at 1:15 p.m. at bond. oald office opened and Bids shall be -led read aloud lor the lo~ and marke<l aa Bid lor lowing: Pomeroy . Mulberry This Ia a Prevailing Center Park Fencing · Wage project. See and mailed or dallvSpecification a In bid orad to: packet SpecHJcetlono, Meigs County and bid forma may be Commlaslonera secured at the office ol Courthouae Meigs County Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Com m Ia ol on oro, Attention ot bidders Ia Courthouse, Pomeroy, called to all of the Ohio 45769 Phone 74G- requlremonta con992-2895. A deposH ol lllned In this bid peck0 d_ollaro will be at, pertlcularly to the NqUired l o r - HI ol Federal Labor plana and apeclllca- Standards Provlolons tiona, check made and · Davis-Bacon payable to. The lull Wagea, variouo lnouramount will be once requlremento , returned wHhln thirty variouo equal opportu(30) daya altar receipt nlty provlalona, and ol blda. the Nqulrament lor a Each bid muat be peyment bond and peraccompanied by either lormance bond lor a bid bOnd In an 100% of Ute contract amount <11100% ol the price. No bidder may bid amount wl1h a wHhdraw his bid within aurety oatlallctory to thirty (30) days alter the aloreuld Melgo the actual date ol the opening thereof. The Melga County Commlaaloners reoerve the right to reject any or all bids. Mlck ·Davenport, Praaldent Meigs County Commlaalonera -------(7) 19, 25, 31 Public Notice LADY BUGS BUGGING YOU? 29670 Bashah Road Recine, Ohio 45771 74().949-2217 ROBERT BISSEll CONmUCTION • New Homes • Garages • Complete Remodeling ll's the.! time of y&ar lor fall treatment service good tor 90 . days. August thru October Tre atmam for ladyblJgs, 140-992-1m Stop & Compare soiders. ants & wasps. - - - - - - - - - - PUBLIC NOTICE McCormick's Public Notice The Meigs Local School District Board Extermination Inc. PUBLIC NOTICE of Education hereby Commarcf•t & Ff"e•ldentlal NOTICE: Ia hereby glvea public notice, In Your loc«l Termite & given that on Satunlay, accordance with Peel Control Company Auguat4,2007 at 10:00 Section 3307.353 olthe (740) 682·6244 a.m., a public oale will Ohio Revised Code, 740 418·7509 be hald 11 211 that William L. Buckley, Second SL, Pomeroy, who Is currently Ohio. The Farmers employed by the Boord Bank and Savlnga of Education as Compeny Ia ielllng lor Superintendent of caoh In hand or cent- Schools, will be retired lled tho loHow- and seeking ra· '.ng Collateral: employment with the 1983 lllrley Davidson Meigs Local School 1HD1BGK29DY016239 Dlstrlc1 In the same The Fann11111 Bank and position following his Savlngo Company, aervlce retirement. Pomeroy, Ohio, The Board of raervu the ~ght to Education will hold a bid .t lhl,a oale, and to public meeting on ' the withdraw tha abOve lsaua of re-employing COllateral prior to oala. the abovo·named per· Further, The Farmers son at a meeting to be Bank and Savlnga held on Tuesday, Compeny reaervoa the September 11 , 2007, at right to reJect any or all 7:00p.m . at the Central bids oubmnted. Olllce, located at The above deacrlbed 41765 Pomoroy Pike, . collateral will be 10ld Pomeroy, Ohio. "as la-whare Ia", wHh (1) 31 no expressed or Implied warran1y given. w. 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WCX • CXBMV GNEMKDX WN HMXPXMVG K IV X Y n PREVIOUS SOLUTION - 'I loomed ltlal you wsnl lo make no matter how bad is. you can make it' · Gale Sayers ' n nbad enough, '::~:ti~' S©~g{}lA-r!t£ffS• t., CLAY I . I'Otu.N letlen of the 0 R.orranga four scrambled words bt- WOlD OIMI ~~~o4 Wodnolldoy, Aug. 1, 2007 low to form four slmpl• WOI"ds. Bw S.mlce Bede Oaal The times ahead could be excepttonally active for you socially, commercially and P0 NY · even where travel Is concerned. Fortunately, you will welcome the bustling lifestyle and make the most of It LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - TOday may offer you that change in a project that vou're A r, involved in with another. U's time to begin experimenting with new tactics and methods. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Because a ,.... cohen could turn out to be a bit more N0 RI y o Imaginative than you had axpecled, a , 1--.-'--r--r.:-""T~· partnership arrangement could be In the Country fellow watching making. 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TAURUS (April 2D-May 20) Unconscious compulsions could be at the core of your success. Don't hesitate 10 use your instincts when they are per· sistent about establishing yourself, especially with friends and co-wcrl<ers. GEMINI (May 21-Juna 20) ~ Things should work out beneficially tor you regarding an irNolvement you have with either your work or someone in a high position . It c ould be an uneJ:pe(:led sur· prise. CANCER (June 21-July 22)- Someone who has only provided you hanheartsd suppor1 until now could have a•suddan change of near1 and back vou all the way. Take advantage ol hiS or her shift in position. SOUP TO NUTZ I . 6 I I I·II ·15 I 7 C I J E ."~ 't T I I I I1 . • 7 I bring rain 0 . omm • will " · Cornpleto the chuckle qvo!ed by fdlmQ l'l tho missing word-s you develop from step No. 3 bolow. -ell PRINT NUMBERED lETTERS 1 t;7 IN THfSf. 5QUARf S ell UNSCRAMBLf tETmS TO '=I Gf.T ANSWER SCRAM·lm ANSWERS · Hiatus - Falal - Mouth -- Repeat - UP lo 1'HEM 1 "It is often easier to light for principles," the teacher lo.ld the impish boy, "than to live UP to THEM ,. ARLO & JANIS HE.Y, ~AI!o~ .1.' \IJHE.RE. YOU /lOliJ', ~1i'( MAMA 1: - �Tuesday, July 31, 2007 · ALLEVOOP Tuesday, July 31,2007 • The Daily Sentinel• Page 85 www.mydallysentlnel.com NEA Crossword Puzzle BRIDGE ACROSS Phillip Alder North • Q73 • J 10 7 t K 6 RENTALS SALES I SERVICE I FREE DELIVERY .•MONTHLY OXYGEN VISITS .I I oloAK 1054 Eaat W I'SI MONTY • 9 • J 10 8 • Q 8 54 K 3 t8 75432 • Q J 10 9 · ·Q 3 "' 9 8 2 South . AK6542 • 9 6 2 t A 6J76 ~A -(/tunibj lo!J•lijMI CORNER STONE CONSTRUCTION 07-3t.c7 & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 70 Pine Street • Gallipolis 740-446-0007 Toll Free 877-669-0007 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Soulh 2a•. West Pass Pass North 2• 46 Eut Pa81 All pus Opening lead: • A Twq bedroom house in 4ocree+ located at 9617 SR Syracuse. price & uti~las 775 wlwater and elec negotiable, security deposit hookup ror houSe plus 1arge requirad. 1740)949-2025 barn and sm. bldg. Paved drive ww;. Asking $2i ,OOO. 740·245·5145. Serious oflors only.· 5 Acrae t.1ll. along Old Cowrad Bridge Rd. Locatad In E011ngton. Vinton Coonty. OH. Call 606-353-0990 Bi;.IUTIFUL5aoresatophlll with mature pine and oak trees! Gallia water tap lns1alled and 2006 sep1ic permh. 5 miles from Rio Grande on private dead end road. $29,900 OBO. Call 245-St97 Doubfa/Single trailer. lOt fOr rent off 554 , Cl... lo new HS, $150fmo. (740)388· 8608 ' $174'mof Buy 3bcl HUD llomtl5%dn, zoyro 8 8%. For llollnga IIIJ0.55W109 x1701. , 1 ~bty 2 Br House in New Haven, $32Simonth, $3251deposlt No Pets. (304)682-3652 2 bedroom executive house, new construction, fully fur· nlahad, new refrigerator, stove, dishwaehar, washer & I d d bucl<ete of paint .-~~-~~-., •2&3 badroom apa~ments 5-gal. apprmc 40+, $25/bucket, MOBILE"~·~ •Centrolheat&AIC j """= L~--,:;10-R.:;RENr~-~ 2 badroom mobile home in Middleport, 5325 per month, $325 deposll, no pats. I year lease, no calls after 9pm {740)992 5039 ----·---MR. 1 BA Moblle Home, all electric. $375 deposit! $375 month. NO PETS! 304-6744633 -------3 BR, 2 BA. Doublewlda, No Pats, $475/mo. S475 deposit. Close to RVHS. {740)367·7025. ..:.._..:.._______ Beautiful River View in Kanauga- Ideal for 1 or 2 people, references. No pets. Loc. 5 mi. trom Gavin. ti~. pels. Avail~e~i~ 30 Buldette Addn. sm 2 br House, new carpel & paint. $425 month + daposi' No Pats Ref nsquired 304-675· 7906 4 bedroom, 2 story house, very spacious & dean, new carport, large badroom, eat· In kitchen with new cablnelli, $685 per month. (740)949- 2303 For rent or for sale 2 BR Nice Remodeled Home in town, No Ftets, Renovated, All new carpal. Call {740)446·7425 e •Waslter/dryar hookup •Tenant pays electric (304)882-3017 JET AERATION MOTORS Repaired, New & Reb<Jillln Stadt Call Ron Evans, 1· 800-537·9528. .• 1 - -... -,ouo--U-vl____a_nd_ 1 2 0 Bedroom Apt~:·at Villana .... Manor and Riverside Apts.ln Mlddlepon, from $327 to 5592 · 740' 992' 5064 · Equal Hou~ng Opportunity. _ _:.._:~_.:.._ _ _ Immaculate 2 bedroom Minersville that has been remodeled, $350/month & $200 dsposlt, {740)949· 201!5 Washer/~ryer . hookup, stove/refngerator ncluded. . Also. unns on SA 160. Pets Welcomel (7401441.()194. 'AN 6ttAN1' You [«14 WMoroRCVlllDERSQ.FS/ Llvlsrolx Pole Barno 30x50x10 S6,495 Free Delivery . {937)7f6·147t 2 Bore Billy Gcets, reglo- 03 Yamaha ITA 125 Dl~ blk $1400 00 { 40 e, . 1 )645· 5937 ---:-::--::---::---H.O.Fat Boy custom maroon wlembosSed flamea, 1 of .200 made,BOO miles since new,prlce $19 ,000 OBO coli for 740-742-2293 Please leave messa e CARPENTER SERVICE 96 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, sharp bike, 45000 . mllae.$7500 080 cel7411-645-64~ ! tered, package deal. Call 740-:l6r-ns5 • ~ I r t.,-tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.... V C. YOUNG Ill Nice 2 Bedroom Apartment in Point Pleasant with all AKCBostonTerrierPups. 14 kitchen appliances, gas fur- wks otd, male. Parents on nace.~andWasherOiyer prem. wtth pedigree, vet hookup. $325 + $200 chkd, 2nd shots, wormod. Deposit or _740-_388_·9_3_25_ _ _ _ 1 and 2 bedroom apart· 804-6n-B621 AKC Garman Shephard. ments, furnished and unlur- -~a-ra----~--wnh---·s-e pups. 'rop bloodline, lar""" niShed, and houses In '' '' ""' .... Pomeroy and Middleport, Ape~ments, Very Spadoos, breed both parents on prem· security deposit required, no 2 Bedrooms, CIA, 1 112 lsea, $350ifirm (304)675• 57 4 pets, 74\l-992·2218. Both, Aduit Pool & Baby :...:2..: ______ 2 Pool, Pallo, Start S4 51Mo. AKC Golden Retriever P14>1 bedroom fumlohad apt. In No Pets, Lease Ptus pies $200. wormed & Shots downtown Pomeroy, ole., Security Deposit Requlrad, 304-6r5•3363 gas & water,, cable paid, {740)446-3481 . $350 per month, no pet, .:__..:..__ _ _ _ _ _ AKC Yorkie puppies, S $300 dep, {740)423·1234 Twin Rivers Tower is accept· lemale, 14wks $600, 3 sm . lng applicelfons 1or wa~ing males, {1) 11 wks, $800 2 1 BR Apts. 21ocatlons. Ref & list lor Hud-subs~ed. 1· br, reali" small 4 months old ' Oep: requlred. No pets. 740· apartment, lor the $600 304·895-3926 446·2957 elderly/disabled cell 675· - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6679 Equal . Housing German Aottwellers, 3 f, 1 2 bedroom apt. in downtown Opportunity m.·1at come 1st serve, parPomeroy, elc .. gas & water ;;l;r;;,;,;~~--.., erQ on premises, $150 . m. & paid, $375 mbnth, no pels, SPACE $1601, {740)992-0219 $300 dep.. {740)423-1234 FOR lbNr Golden Phsasants. rad hens, $15 each, yellow Commefcial building "For · Renr 1800 square feet, off males $15 each; Cel ducks, street parking. "Great toea· $5 each; Rudy shell ducks tionl 749· Third AverJJe in male $45 or trade for pair of · Gallipolis. Rent $3261mo. mandarins. (740)985-<4201! 304--6~5-6375 0 1 can Wayne {404)456-3802 J....... r10 Atrmi I rio 1J ' "Ill t ll\' Cl l ,1( f 'Ill fl Y1 <If\ l•H oll ISidl VI • ny I ' ( • •• • • 1!..'1 .. \ \1 ( 11 11->l Ul II<~ II 111 pW 1-\'1' t«.S~i "''AA.T I '-, nlrn • 1 1111. 11 0 1 Uo111 ndo lin :• ::uli:.mst.. t-\E ? Resl.dentlai & Commercial 740-985-4141 Office 'I< I J&L Construction at 379-9445 or 645-8829 Front living, sleeps 6. quaen bed, many 8ldras. Excellent 1 AOHA Reatstired OUartir condillon. 304·882·3922. H.orseslorsaleortmde. Gall ewningsorweekends. after 7pm. 740-~ 1993 · 29' Jamboree motor ··home by Fleetwood, Exc. Cond, low mil!ilage, sleeps 6·8 people, Very good condi· FOR Su..E lion, AJC, Awning, generator & much more: $13.500 t 969 Mustang GT 5.0. Lots OBOc{330)234·f573 o1 extras, must see to aj,pre· elate. $5500 OBO. 740·256· ii:ir-~~--;;;;;;; 1375 n-~ -------""""" 1997 Ford Escort, sunroof, IMI'Rovi1MilNrs cool air, . 5spd, 4dr, gas Lw..;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittrl saver. 740-416-1265 &ASEMENT .:.:..:...:......:......:.:c....::_:___ WATERPROOFING 2002 Dodge Intrepid 94,000 miles $5,600 304-593-:3040 Unconditional lifetime guar· antae. Local references fur· . s. 2 2002 Hyundai Accent G nlshed. Established 1975. door, automatic, power Call 24 Hrs. (740) 446· steering & brakes, looks & 0870, Rogers Basement rui1s great low rriileage Waterproofing. $3,500 080 304-675-4144 B:l Town Car, needs Exhaust work $250 as is. 441 -9571 95 Buick Riviera, Lt. Blue, loaded, leather," Heated Seat, Sunroof, f41 ,000 miles, Super Charged. Nice, '\o WV038726 ·I ~~~;,. ::6eci.'~:~ ~~ ~~"-"::~:' 3;.re~:mp:r. __ ~~d" Marcum Conslmcllon ' ' ' 11 Pltlo and Porch Deckt " t------, TRUTM !! ' \ d dit ,, •11" lhnu o Roofing & Guntra 9<1?621 1 THOUGHT 'I'OU WUZ GONNA ASK FER TH' St. Rt. 248 Chester, Ohio Mike W. Marcum,. Owner VInyl Siding I. Painting I THAT'S A RELIEF, SHERIFF !! FER A MINUTE TI-IAR .. . ,, Room AddHions I · 6 year old paint horse mare, 1991 Bayliner 110 boat and white wn"h t an markl nge, tra II er, $4 ,000 , {740)541~ some black In mane and tall, ·li60iil0011-~--~-., very pretty, nice rider, kid CAMPERS & .. safe, $700 OBO. Yearling MoroR llor.mi mare pant. standard bred dark brown cOlor. Calm and SNUFF't''S SIDE OF TH' STOR't' ad Oen•al Cantractblg Rtmodtllng NtwOaraget Eltclr:lcall PlumiMng FOR SAlE · WELL, I'VE HEARD ..........Umlle.......k ..........,......... . I' YOUNG'S v•~ Hardwood Cabinevy And Furnlalrt References Available' C.all Gary Stanley @ ~taile·74D-949·2217. .,...:t BARNEY ' *Insured *Experienced 2005 jBo•~&M~ A"~Sf! 1· * Prompt and Quality Work *Reasonable Roles 6tt~AT Wltl~LfSS Stanley TreeTrimming & Removal 98 Ford Expedition , leather, 3rd row seat, great con. Please cal1446·9664. I t.,.,;,·- - - - - · · ~ I ~ :~~- : ~= i~swer eave=~· Lw--·~iiiittii"""iiltit;..'.,J. & relerencas.740-992-Qf65. FOR SAlE ., 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments ror Rent, Meigs County, In town, No Pets, Oeposh Required, (740)992·5174 or {740)441-0110. 2635or416-0111 Caterpillar 0-5 Dozer '73 with Cargo F·So winch With manual transmission 12' angle blade can be s~n at Old Farms, State Route 62 Ohio River Road, Pt. Pleaeant Serial S4J2038 $25,000 304·776-5656 j Young. womens ,clothing for sale. Sizes Small, M, L. Prlcea- $0.25-$3.00, Call anytime {740)446·7375 ~no I ""' YOV A tl~At, JOY, JuT .I 3000 Ford gas tractor, recent valve job and clutch, new battery, good liras, runs great. $4500. {740)949· Kitchen Table 1 Chairs 14 ) new, single bed w/night stand {new). Recliner and Sofe, Entartalnment cantor, Full Bed & Dresser, Dryer 304-675-0fSO -------NEW AND USED STEEL Staal Beams, Pipe Rebar Kiefer Built- Valley-Bison· For Concrete, Angle, Horse and Livestock Channel, Flat Bar, Steel Trllltra· LoadmaxGrating . For Drains, GooSeneck, Dumps, & Driveways & Walkwaya. l&L UtUity· Aluma Aluminum Scrap Metals Open Monday,~ Trltltrl· B&W Gooseneck Tuesday, Wednesday &\ Hltchae- Trailer Ports. FridaY. Bam-<I::JOprn. Cloaod Carmichael Trailers. Thursday, Saturday & {740f4'16:2412 Sunday. (740)446--7300 Tanning ·bed-24 bulb, 2yrs old. ueed very llnle. Pd$2300 new, · . sell for $t250. Call446-0038 .I 'AN'T' MA~~ ' ;• dark balge '(brown),&whlte cW.der block paint 304-937· 2118 apartment New carpet & cabinets, freshly painted & decorated, W/D hookup. Beautiful country ee~lng. ~740)441.0181 Must see to "apprecaate. $400/mo. 18141595-m3 or. Clean, 2br, lba, AC in 1·800-198-4666. Hartford, dep/ref required, Middleport, Baech St., 2 br. No pets $350/month 304· furnished apartmont, utlllllss 516-4037 - - - - - - - - ~~dpe. ~~~pos/t{r40)!;:~:""'· . Mobile Home fOr Rent, 2 BR; - - - - - - - A/C. 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When defending at the bridge table, you must often toke respon~billly. This week we are looldng at how the defenders use knowledge of cfeclarefs point-count to find killing defenses. In this example, you are shtlng East.The controct Is four spades, daelarsr South having shown opening strength with at least six spades. Your partner leads the heart aee. What cerd would you play to this trick? In tradlllonal bidding, South, when he rabid two apades, showed 12-t4 highcord points and at lsast sl< spadea. With 15·11 points, he woulij have Jumped lo three spades. As soon as the dummy appears, count 11& points. Here, you can see 13 In the Nonh hand. You hava eight, and pertner has promised seven whh hie ace-from· ace-~ng lead. Thai leaves only 12 out· &landing. which must aursly ba resting In declarers hand. You do not want partner to ehlft, so sig· nal encouragement with your heart eight, tho highest spol-card Yell can play. , West cashes the heart ki'lg and contin. ues with the heart three to your queen, averyons following. What would you do next? Since South has shown up with three hearts, he can have at most four minor· suit cards. As he Is known to have the diamond ace, your sl~ has taken ell of its side-suit tricks..ln this situation, give a rutf-and·sluff. When West !rumps with the spade nine, it effects an uppercut. You collect a spede tricl< to defeat tha contract. ~Astro- .. 5 We Deliver To You I Wide Varie1,v of After side suits, think trumps Min-Pins Reg. Black {740)208·96731ocal cell. and rust 1CKC Female 4 males. Pnme commercial space tor $250-$350. Will ba raady on rent at Springvalley Plaza. 7126107. 1f no answer leave a me88age. 740-367-0210 call645-2192. Mason County Soccer League Fall Season FINAL Registration Mon (7/30), Tue (7/31) and Thurs (812) 5:30 pm • 7:00 ~m Jon Parrack's Nationwide Insurance Open to Mason and Meigs Co. .y outh born August 1995 or more recent For.more info call Lauri at 304-675· 7997 Please do NOT call Nationwide American Legion Post 128 Saturday Bingo $60 per game $500 Coverall Bingo on star $500 No star--half of take in Lucky Ball Bonanza $150.00 Tuesday $50.00 per game $250 coverall Starburst $250 on star No Star- Half of take in Lucky Bonanza $1 00 Hill's Self Storage Public Notices in New'I'"P'"· Your Right to Know, Delivered Right to Your NOTICE TO CONTRAC· C o u n I y TORS Commissioners or by Sealed propooalo lor certified chock, the Pomeroy Mulberry ceahlera chock, or letCenter Park Fencing ter ol credft upon aaollmprovemenll Project, vent bank In the Melgo County, Ohio. Ao amoun1 ol not leoo per apeclllcatlona In than 10% ol the bid bid packet will be amount In favor ol the received by the Meigs sloreoald Melgo CountyCounty Commissioners at Commlaalonara. Bid their office · at the Bonds shall be accomcourthouse, Pomeroy, . panted by Proof ol Ohio 45769 until 1:00 Au1horlty ol the official p.m., Auguat 2, 2007 or agent olgnlng the and then at 1:15 p.m. at bond. oald office opened and Bids shall be -led read aloud lor the lo~ and marke<l aa Bid lor lowing: Pomeroy . Mulberry This Ia a Prevailing Center Park Fencing · Wage project. See and mailed or dallvSpecification a In bid orad to: packet SpecHJcetlono, Meigs County and bid forma may be Commlaslonera secured at the office ol Courthouae Meigs County Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Com m Ia ol on oro, Attention ot bidders Ia Courthouse, Pomeroy, called to all of the Ohio 45769 Phone 74G- requlremonta con992-2895. A deposH ol lllned In this bid peck0 d_ollaro will be at, pertlcularly to the NqUired l o r - HI ol Federal Labor plana and apeclllca- Standards Provlolons tiona, check made and · Davis-Bacon payable to. The lull Wagea, variouo lnouramount will be once requlremento , returned wHhln thirty variouo equal opportu(30) daya altar receipt nlty provlalona, and ol blda. the Nqulrament lor a Each bid muat be peyment bond and peraccompanied by either lormance bond lor a bid bOnd In an 100% of Ute contract amount <11100% ol the price. No bidder may bid amount wl1h a wHhdraw his bid within aurety oatlallctory to thirty (30) days alter the aloreuld Melgo the actual date ol the opening thereof. The Melga County Commlaaloners reoerve the right to reject any or all bids. Mlck ·Davenport, Praaldent Meigs County Commlaalonera -------(7) 19, 25, 31 Public Notice LADY BUGS BUGGING YOU? 29670 Bashah Road Recine, Ohio 45771 74().949-2217 ROBERT BISSEll CONmUCTION • New Homes • Garages • Complete Remodeling ll's the.! time of y&ar lor fall treatment service good tor 90 . days. August thru October Tre atmam for ladyblJgs, 140-992-1m Stop & Compare soiders. ants & wasps. - - - - - - - - - - PUBLIC NOTICE McCormick's Public Notice The Meigs Local School District Board Extermination Inc. PUBLIC NOTICE of Education hereby Commarcf•t & Ff"e•ldentlal NOTICE: Ia hereby glvea public notice, In Your loc«l Termite & given that on Satunlay, accordance with Peel Control Company Auguat4,2007 at 10:00 Section 3307.353 olthe (740) 682·6244 a.m., a public oale will Ohio Revised Code, 740 418·7509 be hald 11 211 that William L. Buckley, Second SL, Pomeroy, who Is currently Ohio. The Farmers employed by the Boord Bank and Savlnga of Education as Compeny Ia ielllng lor Superintendent of caoh In hand or cent- Schools, will be retired lled tho loHow- and seeking ra· '.ng Collateral: employment with the 1983 lllrley Davidson Meigs Local School 1HD1BGK29DY016239 Dlstrlc1 In the same The Fann11111 Bank and position following his Savlngo Company, aervlce retirement. Pomeroy, Ohio, The Board of raervu the ~ght to Education will hold a bid .t lhl,a oale, and to public meeting on ' the withdraw tha abOve lsaua of re-employing COllateral prior to oala. the abovo·named per· Further, The Farmers son at a meeting to be Bank and Savlnga held on Tuesday, Compeny reaervoa the September 11 , 2007, at right to reJect any or all 7:00p.m . at the Central bids oubmnted. Olllce, located at The above deacrlbed 41765 Pomoroy Pike, . collateral will be 10ld Pomeroy, Ohio. "as la-whare Ia", wHh (1) 31 no expressed or Implied warran1y given. w. 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' �BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageA2 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 BUSINESS IN REVIEW Tuesday, July 31,2007 PageA3 Family rediscovers heritage in Lawrence County BY STAN HARRISON T)le five surviving grai)dchildren of Isaac Delbert and Anninta (Sheets) Harrison have spent time over the last year rediscovering a southern Ohio family heritage in Lawrence County at the Callicoat Cemetery in Wmdsor Township. These five grandchildren ' are Mrs . Lucille (Harrison) Carter of Cadmus, Mrs. Naomi (Steger) Salisbury of Columbus , Mrs. Louise (Steger) Elliott of Gallipolis, Mr. John Harrison of Baiesville, Ark .. and Stanley Harrison of Winchester, Va. The Callicoat Cemetery burial ground includes many family members dating to the 1800s and into the early 1900s. One such family was husband and wife John and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison, who had 12 children. Delbert was a son. The Callicoat Cemetery was lost in memory to most of the family, and in 2006, Stan Harrison asked David Tawney of Tawney Studios and Lloyd Danner in Gallipolis to see if they could locate it and take photographs of what they found . With most of one day and the help of Scottown locals, and after visiting six other isolated .burial sites in the area, Tawney and Danner walked 0.8 miles on an unimproved road to the Callicoat Cemetery :gravesites of John and Effamy Harrison. The cemetery is located 2.7 miles from the Scottown Post Office (at the junction of Ohio Routes 217 and 775) on County Road 37 and 0.8 miles to the right of Township Road 80, at a crossroads originally called Polkadotte near Center Point Church. . In reviewing family and U.S. government records, Mr. Harrison found that John had served in the Grand Army of ' John Harrison was born April 15 , 1840, and died Augu. 31, 1907. He married on Dec. 4, 1861 to Effamy Sowards. Effamy Sowards was born May 12, I845 , and died Dec. 29, 1913. They are buried in Callicoat Cemetery near Scottown, Windsor Township , Lawrence Councy, Ohio. Effamy Sowards was married at 16 years aid. At the young age of 17, she was a U.S. Army wife and alsp had her first child . Later she had her second child at age 18. She and John bad a total of 12 children. John Harrison was a farmer near Polkadotte in Lawrence County. He served in the Union's Grand Army of the Republic dur- Submitted photo Callicoat Cemetery before renovations . the Republic (GAR) dunng the Civil War from Feb. 10, 1863, until July 21, 1865. He was a farmer from Polkadotte, Ohio, and enlisted as a private at Ceredo, W.Va .• in Co. D, 5th Reg., WV Infantry. In late 1864, after an extended illness , he was · transferred to Co. E, 1st Reg. W.Va Infantry Volunteers to serve out the remainder of his term of enlistment. He was m11stered out at Cumberland, Md.; onjuly21 , 1865. · John Harrison's Civil War records show his service was under the name John Harris. His younger brother, . Solomon, joined Co. D at Gauley Rtdge, W.Va., on Sept. 21, 1863. . According to Loyal West Virginia 1861-1865 by Theodore Lang , "In May 1864, Co. D became a part of General Crook's command participating in his expeditions. They took part in General Hunter's advance on Lynchburg, and the .battle at ' that place on June 18, 1864.:' Solomon was killed during battle on that date. The family has found no record af his burial site. Two other brothers, Greenville and Lewis, were in the Civil War in Ohio units. Lewis survived and Greenville is buried at the National Cemetery m . Nashville, Tenn. John's father and mother were Creed William · and Rebecca Elizabeth (Neal) Harrison. Creed was the son of Solomon and Polly (Dodd) Harrison, who came to Lawrence · Coul)ty from Franklin County, Va., in the early I SOOs. Creed and Rebecca are buried at Lawrence Chapel Cemetery in Masorl Township in Lawrence County. · A family story tells of when Polly (Dodd) Harrison walked with her husband Solomon and family, including Creed William from Franklin County, Va., to Lawrence County in the early 1800s to establish .residence, she carried in her apron iris tubers to assure that she would have flowers . Today,. one will find several clusters of iris growing in the Callicoat Cemetery. Creed was born in Vtrginia Grave marker of John Harrison. The inscription reads: •Here Pluse see Helfllp, Al lies the body of a true hearted brave and earnest defender of the Republic." ing the American Civil War from Feb. 10, 1863 to July 21, 1865. He first served as a Private with Company D, ·sth Regiment, West Vtrginia ~fantry , In February 1864, he was transferred to Company E, 1st Regiment, West Virginia Infantry Volunteers. He was discharged at Cumberland, Md. John Harrison's grave stone inscription reads: , · "Here lies the body of a true hearted brave and earnest defender of . the Republic." The children of John . and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison: 1. John McClellan Harrison - born 1862 Pluse see Harrison, AS Callicoat Cemetery dedication set for Aug. 11 Please reserve Saturday, Aug. II, 2007, at 4 p.m. for a Remembrance and Dedication af the re-discovered Callicoat Cemetery and Harrison Family grave site near Scottown, Ohio. A Remembrance and celebration of the life of two of our Harrison Family ancestors - John and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison, who are bUried at the. Callicoat Cemetery near Center Point United Baptist Church (The Rev. Darrell Ferris, Pastor) near Scottown. · · A re-dedication of the restored Callicoat Cemetery, the Harrison gmvesite, and the 0.8-mile road from Lawrene County Road 37 ta the cemetery will be led by Rev. Ferris . A military salute to John's ser- vice (1863- 1865), in~luding TAPS, will be held and a bronze G.A.R. remembrance plaque with flag will be placed at the grave site by great-grandson, John E. Harrison 'of Arkansas , a U.S. Air Force veteran. The .Center Point United Baptist Church membership will hast a reception at the church for all after · the Remembrance and Re-iledicatia_n service. In case of rain, bring an umbrella. If there are qu . es lion~, you . may call Mrs. Loutse Elhott, (740) 44~223~ or Stan and Dons Hamson at (540) 678-0531. Please pass the word to other relatives and interested persons . Stan HarrisOn. Submitted photo The Center Point United Baptist Church membership will host a reception at the church after the rededication of the Callicoat Cemetery near Scottown on Aug. 11 at 4 p.m: Heritage from PageA2 in 1816 and was the father of John Harrison, who is the subject of this article. Most have forgotten that the crossroads of Polkadotte ever existed. My fli'St memory dates to about 1935, when we had the John and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison family reunion at Great Uncle Creed and Great . Au?t Mary . (Watson) Hamson ~ home ~t Polkadotte. They hved there and had a u.S. Post Office and small country store at the time. I remember walking with my brother John and our mother Mildred (Northup) Harrison, wife of Mervtn Harrison, to the gravesite of John and Effamy and stand- • ing on the wrought-iron fence and looking in. My next memory ·of Polkadotte came years later, in 1965, when I drove one Monday morning in midsummer with my 5' year-old son David to the Polkaaotte crossroads. Aunt Mary still lived there and invited us to share a cherry pie she had leftover from a Sunday's homecoming at Center Point Church. She passed away on Nov. 26, 1966. My wife Doris and I visited again in May 2007 and found that the Polkadotte crossroads is now a green meadow. John Harrison and three of his brothers participated with distinction in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Civil War. · With the cooperation of Mark Johnson, Donald "Bear" Adkins and Donald Rigney, Windsor Township tru'stees as well as general contractor Norman lblmphrey of Willow Wood, e>hio, the 0.8 mile township road to the Callicoat Cemetery has been improved to make it passable yearround. A new fence surrounds the total cemetery, after much underbrush was cleared. The 100-year-old wrought iron fence around our great grandparents' grave site was replaced as the ori~­ inal fence was beyond reprur. A GAR bronze recognition marker with flag is now on · John's grave. We thank all who made this possible. · The historical · facts presented here in summary were made possible by two decades of research by Mrs. Charles (Asunta Germaine Bernard) Harrison of Chillicothe, Oh fo, whose · husband Charles was originally from Ironton . Ohio, and Mr. James Columbus Myers, formerly of Gallipolis who now resides in Marion , Ohio. Additional material came from their book Descendents of Solomon and Polly (Dodd) Harrison · and Professor John Proe of Shenandoah · University in Winchester, Va., who helped with military historical data as well as a great-great grandson of John and· Effamy, Judge Dean Evans of Gallipolis, who helped locate the Windsor Township trustees . This article was supplied by Stan Harrison, a native of Gallia County who now resides in Wmchcster, Va. (phone 540-678..0531) or email standor30@comcast.net. U'erkP'UJidtJ! 0"" ~«4Ute44 t4dtJ«'t·.~tVUt 'JU~ A~ '?~&~. . ~.,:Meig · . . "" .... " , Development Office ~"'· s10.00 Down •10.00 Month Financing Available •with approved credit ·~ J, < ' ' ' ' E· R~W~~··. ·,. ·., ,. ,,• • • . . • 238 West Main, Pomeroy, OH • Director 740-992-3034 Office 740-350-0697 Cell 740-992-7942 Fax �BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageA2 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 BUSINESS IN REVIEW Tuesday, July 31,2007 PageA3 Family rediscovers heritage in Lawrence County BY STAN HARRISON T)le five surviving grai)dchildren of Isaac Delbert and Anninta (Sheets) Harrison have spent time over the last year rediscovering a southern Ohio family heritage in Lawrence County at the Callicoat Cemetery in Wmdsor Township. These five grandchildren ' are Mrs . Lucille (Harrison) Carter of Cadmus, Mrs. Naomi (Steger) Salisbury of Columbus , Mrs. Louise (Steger) Elliott of Gallipolis, Mr. John Harrison of Baiesville, Ark .. and Stanley Harrison of Winchester, Va. The Callicoat Cemetery burial ground includes many family members dating to the 1800s and into the early 1900s. One such family was husband and wife John and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison, who had 12 children. Delbert was a son. The Callicoat Cemetery was lost in memory to most of the family, and in 2006, Stan Harrison asked David Tawney of Tawney Studios and Lloyd Danner in Gallipolis to see if they could locate it and take photographs of what they found . With most of one day and the help of Scottown locals, and after visiting six other isolated .burial sites in the area, Tawney and Danner walked 0.8 miles on an unimproved road to the Callicoat Cemetery :gravesites of John and Effamy Harrison. The cemetery is located 2.7 miles from the Scottown Post Office (at the junction of Ohio Routes 217 and 775) on County Road 37 and 0.8 miles to the right of Township Road 80, at a crossroads originally called Polkadotte near Center Point Church. . In reviewing family and U.S. government records, Mr. Harrison found that John had served in the Grand Army of ' John Harrison was born April 15 , 1840, and died Augu. 31, 1907. He married on Dec. 4, 1861 to Effamy Sowards. Effamy Sowards was born May 12, I845 , and died Dec. 29, 1913. They are buried in Callicoat Cemetery near Scottown, Windsor Township , Lawrence Councy, Ohio. Effamy Sowards was married at 16 years aid. At the young age of 17, she was a U.S. Army wife and alsp had her first child . Later she had her second child at age 18. She and John bad a total of 12 children. John Harrison was a farmer near Polkadotte in Lawrence County. He served in the Union's Grand Army of the Republic dur- Submitted photo Callicoat Cemetery before renovations . the Republic (GAR) dunng the Civil War from Feb. 10, 1863, until July 21, 1865. He was a farmer from Polkadotte, Ohio, and enlisted as a private at Ceredo, W.Va .• in Co. D, 5th Reg., WV Infantry. In late 1864, after an extended illness , he was · transferred to Co. E, 1st Reg. W.Va Infantry Volunteers to serve out the remainder of his term of enlistment. He was m11stered out at Cumberland, Md.; onjuly21 , 1865. · John Harrison's Civil War records show his service was under the name John Harris. His younger brother, . Solomon, joined Co. D at Gauley Rtdge, W.Va., on Sept. 21, 1863. . According to Loyal West Virginia 1861-1865 by Theodore Lang , "In May 1864, Co. D became a part of General Crook's command participating in his expeditions. They took part in General Hunter's advance on Lynchburg, and the .battle at ' that place on June 18, 1864.:' Solomon was killed during battle on that date. The family has found no record af his burial site. Two other brothers, Greenville and Lewis, were in the Civil War in Ohio units. Lewis survived and Greenville is buried at the National Cemetery m . Nashville, Tenn. John's father and mother were Creed William · and Rebecca Elizabeth (Neal) Harrison. Creed was the son of Solomon and Polly (Dodd) Harrison, who came to Lawrence · Coul)ty from Franklin County, Va., in the early I SOOs. Creed and Rebecca are buried at Lawrence Chapel Cemetery in Masorl Township in Lawrence County. · A family story tells of when Polly (Dodd) Harrison walked with her husband Solomon and family, including Creed William from Franklin County, Va., to Lawrence County in the early 1800s to establish .residence, she carried in her apron iris tubers to assure that she would have flowers . Today,. one will find several clusters of iris growing in the Callicoat Cemetery. Creed was born in Vtrginia Grave marker of John Harrison. The inscription reads: •Here Pluse see Helfllp, Al lies the body of a true hearted brave and earnest defender of the Republic." ing the American Civil War from Feb. 10, 1863 to July 21, 1865. He first served as a Private with Company D, ·sth Regiment, West Vtrginia ~fantry , In February 1864, he was transferred to Company E, 1st Regiment, West Virginia Infantry Volunteers. He was discharged at Cumberland, Md. John Harrison's grave stone inscription reads: , · "Here lies the body of a true hearted brave and earnest defender of . the Republic." The children of John . and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison: 1. John McClellan Harrison - born 1862 Pluse see Harrison, AS Callicoat Cemetery dedication set for Aug. 11 Please reserve Saturday, Aug. II, 2007, at 4 p.m. for a Remembrance and Dedication af the re-discovered Callicoat Cemetery and Harrison Family grave site near Scottown, Ohio. A Remembrance and celebration of the life of two of our Harrison Family ancestors - John and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison, who are bUried at the. Callicoat Cemetery near Center Point United Baptist Church (The Rev. Darrell Ferris, Pastor) near Scottown. · · A re-dedication of the restored Callicoat Cemetery, the Harrison gmvesite, and the 0.8-mile road from Lawrene County Road 37 ta the cemetery will be led by Rev. Ferris . A military salute to John's ser- vice (1863- 1865), in~luding TAPS, will be held and a bronze G.A.R. remembrance plaque with flag will be placed at the grave site by great-grandson, John E. Harrison 'of Arkansas , a U.S. Air Force veteran. The .Center Point United Baptist Church membership will hast a reception at the church for all after · the Remembrance and Re-iledicatia_n service. In case of rain, bring an umbrella. If there are qu . es lion~, you . may call Mrs. Loutse Elhott, (740) 44~223~ or Stan and Dons Hamson at (540) 678-0531. Please pass the word to other relatives and interested persons . Stan HarrisOn. Submitted photo The Center Point United Baptist Church membership will host a reception at the church after the rededication of the Callicoat Cemetery near Scottown on Aug. 11 at 4 p.m: Heritage from PageA2 in 1816 and was the father of John Harrison, who is the subject of this article. Most have forgotten that the crossroads of Polkadotte ever existed. My fli'St memory dates to about 1935, when we had the John and Effamy (Sowards) Harrison family reunion at Great Uncle Creed and Great . Au?t Mary . (Watson) Hamson ~ home ~t Polkadotte. They hved there and had a u.S. Post Office and small country store at the time. I remember walking with my brother John and our mother Mildred (Northup) Harrison, wife of Mervtn Harrison, to the gravesite of John and Effamy and stand- • ing on the wrought-iron fence and looking in. My next memory ·of Polkadotte came years later, in 1965, when I drove one Monday morning in midsummer with my 5' year-old son David to the Polkaaotte crossroads. Aunt Mary still lived there and invited us to share a cherry pie she had leftover from a Sunday's homecoming at Center Point Church. She passed away on Nov. 26, 1966. My wife Doris and I visited again in May 2007 and found that the Polkadotte crossroads is now a green meadow. John Harrison and three of his brothers participated with distinction in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Civil War. · With the cooperation of Mark Johnson, Donald "Bear" Adkins and Donald Rigney, Windsor Township tru'stees as well as general contractor Norman lblmphrey of Willow Wood, e>hio, the 0.8 mile township road to the Callicoat Cemetery has been improved to make it passable yearround. A new fence surrounds the total cemetery, after much underbrush was cleared. The 100-year-old wrought iron fence around our great grandparents' grave site was replaced as the ori~­ inal fence was beyond reprur. A GAR bronze recognition marker with flag is now on · John's grave. We thank all who made this possible. · The historical · facts presented here in summary were made possible by two decades of research by Mrs. Charles (Asunta Germaine Bernard) Harrison of Chillicothe, Oh fo, whose · husband Charles was originally from Ironton . Ohio, and Mr. James Columbus Myers, formerly of Gallipolis who now resides in Marion , Ohio. Additional material came from their book Descendents of Solomon and Polly (Dodd) Harrison · and Professor John Proe of Shenandoah · University in Winchester, Va., who helped with military historical data as well as a great-great grandson of John and· Effamy, Judge Dean Evans of Gallipolis, who helped locate the Windsor Township trustees . This article was supplied by Stan Harrison, a native of Gallia County who now resides in Wmchcster, Va. (phone 540-678..0531) or email standor30@comcast.net. U'erkP'UJidtJ! 0"" ~«4Ute44 t4dtJ«'t·.~tVUt 'JU~ A~ '?~&~. . ~.,:Meig · . . "" .... " , Development Office ~"'· s10.00 Down •10.00 Month Financing Available •with approved credit ·~ J, < ' ' ' ' E· R~W~~··. ·,. ·., ,. ,,• • • . . • 238 West Main, Pomeroy, OH • Director 740-992-3034 Office 740-350-0697 Cell 740-992-7942 Fax �BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageA4 Economi~ . , development relies on community volunteerism POMEROY - The work involved in a community's economic development includes the important efforts of volWlteers in the community, aod organizations who share the vision of a better economy. Meigs County Economic Development Director Perry Varnadoe rommended three community groups: Middleport Community Association, Pomeroy Merchants Association and Racine Area Community Olganization, for their wwt in making their 1especlive communities and the county, as a whole. In addition to planning seasonal events aod promoting Middleport as a shopping destination, the Middleport Community Association has taken on a new, signicant role as the applicant ~ocy in the community's downtown revitalization efforts. Working closely with the Middleport Development Group aod with yill~ government, the commumty assoctatJ.oo will spearbead what could be a multi-million dollar revitalization project in the downtown shopping district. The community association also continues to work with local merchants to promote the village aod encriurage visitors. The association sponsors the village's July 4 parade and celebration, and the annual Christmas parade and other boliday ptomotions. "Purnpkinport," a Halloween block party event, is another popular event sponsored by the association. The association meets at 8:30 am. on the first Tuesday of each month at Peoples Bank. Brenda Phalin is president, and encouraged anyone interested to attend a meeting. The association is open to individuals and business owners, as are the monthly meetin~. Racine Area C\)JJlJJiuniiy Orgaruzation was established in 1993. Meetings are'beld at 6:30 pm. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Members have a potluck dirmer and the meeting follows. RACO started the annual flower festival in 1994 and has had a flower festival each year. This year's will be held on April 28 at Star Mill Park, or at Southern High School in the event of rain. A parade starts at 10 a.m., with stage entertainment, including Southern High School Band, Independence Road, Jerry & Lisa Queen, and Chad Dotson and Dale Kulchar, starting at 10:30 and continuing until 5 p.m. There will be craft and food vendors arid crowning of a queen at 11:45. The association has held two yard sales to benefit its scholarship program each year since then. Ann Zirlde and Kathryn Hart are in charge of the sales. RACO preseuted its first scholarships in May, 1993, with a total of $46,000 being presented so far to Southern High School seruors. RACO will present $9,800 to the chosen applicants of the 2007 graduating class and their families at a dioner on May 22. This year's yard sales will be May 8-10, and September 11-13. Each year RACO makes donations to the Racine Volunteer Fire Department firewods fund, sponsor a July 4 parade: entry, sponsor entertainment for the fall festival and July 4, sponsor a ChristmaS deroraring contesl, and provide treats to shut-ins. The organization purchased two band unifonns for Soulhem High School, and made numerous donations to Star Milll'a!t, including trees, restroom fund, playground equipment and trash drums. All the Ouistmas street decorations for Racine were refurbished t>y the group. . Money earned from woding the county fair gates has been donated to the pa!X, the fire department, Racine Library, and American Legion Post 602, and used to purchase new banners for the town, lwnber for the Southern High School fl'A to make new picnic tables for the park.; pay for a new scoreboard for Racine Youth League. RACo also OrganizeS two food drives, and opeta1es a bear fund for local law enforcement agenc1es. Anyone interested in joining RACO or assisting with their ptojects may call Ann Zirkle at 949-2031 or Kathryn Hart at 9492656. The Pomeroy Merchants Association has as its mission developing a positive business climate through beautificanon, community education programs, and promotional activities which benefit merchants by drawing in visitors some of whom shop while here. Making the downtown more aruactive to shoppers is done with welcome and seasonal banners on the period light posts, and adding hanging baskets of beautiful flowers in the summer, aod filling the area between Main Street aod the parking lots from one end of the business community to the other. · The Merchants also do extensive decorating in the downtown holiday season, bring Santa in to visit with children, and sponsor baking, candy and craft contests. To create interest and draw attention to businesses aod the mercbandise offered, several contests where customers can sign up f<ir prizes are sponsored by the Association. That way shoppers enter the stores to participate in the contest and in the process see what merchandise is handled. Participation in community festivals is another important part of the group's effort to support the community. For example at the Stem wheel Festival in September, the Merchants participate by sponsoring the Ducky Derby. Tours, both educational and entertaining, are conducted periodically. The most recent was a holiday tour of the churches. Earlier there were historical tours of the village with a narrator telling the story of the settlement of Pomeroy, the disasters it has endured, its growth through the production of coal and salt, and the industrial development it brought. Membership fees and various fund raising activities including the sale of glass ornaments with etchings of the 1928 bridge and the one currently under construction, along with donations, provide the funding for the various activities carried out by the Pomeroy Merchants Association. stage You and your fmancial advisor: The Perfect Team BY JAY CALOWW, CFP REGISTERED PRINCIPAL RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES I Many investors rely upon Financial Advisors to help them manage _their investment portfolio. Ideally, the Financial Advisor and investor should work together, as a team, to find the right investments and make informed decisions that can help meet investment objectives. Below are some keys to developing a partnership with a financial advisor that likely will provide the best possible combination of service and long-term investment results. Review your investment objectives. Your Financial Advisor. will help define your invest- · ment objectives, but he or she needs your assistance to do a thorough job. Start to think through your objec. tives before you meet. Your participation and feedback will greatly aid your Financial Advisor in formulating an investment strategy that fits your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Your questions will lead to being an informed investor. Be sure you fully understand the investments your Financial Advisor recommends for your portfolio. If you don't, it's your responsibility as an investor to let your Financial Advisor know that you need more information. Don't be afraid to ask questions about your financial advisor's investment recommendations and advice, after all , they're your investments! Understand the risks with each investment. It's important that ·you fully under- stand the risks in every investment you own and the reasons why the value of your investments may rise and fall. Your Financial Advisor can help explain the risks involved with each type of investment, and your questions will help make sure that nothing is overlooked. If you don't completely understand the . risks associated with your investment, ask more questions Wltil you do. Meet regularly to review your portfolio. Use these meetings to your advantage, · go over your current investments, their ·performance and evaluate other investment opportunities. Scheduled meetings with your Financial Advisor is also a good time to inform him or her about significant changes in your Jife that could require shifts in your investment strategy. Also, major changes in the economy or new tax laws should also prompt a review. .Maintain up to date records. Make sure your confirmations and account statements are reviewed and saved· in a safe place. These documents help you monitor your investments on an on-going basis and will be useful come tax time. When you come across something you don't understand, ask for assistance from your Financial Advisor. The key is being an informed ·investor and keeping good records will aid you in this regard. (Jay Caldwell ·;s Brarrch Marrager at Raymorrd James Firrancial Servic·es. 441 Secorrd Ave .."Gal/ipolis. phone 740-446-212 5 or 800-487-2129. member NASD and SIPC.) Tuesday, July 31. 2007 PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS . Providing services to senior citizens is no small task. The number and kind of services they typically need increase each year. as does the population 1tself. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 Inc. is charged with administering a wide variety of programs aimed at the senior po"Pulation . Area- Agenc)es on Aging were established through federal legislation, the Older Americans Act of ·t965, for planning a comprehensive plan for each Area. Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) includes 10 counties; Pike. Vinton, Jackson, Highland, Brown, Scioto, Ross, Lawrence, Adams and Gallia. The main office is located near Bob Evans Farms Hall on the campus of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College in Rio Grande .. There are satellite offices in Portsmouth, Waverly and West Union. Geographically. District 7 is the largest AAA in Ohio, Executive Director Pamela K. Matura said. It also has the highest poverty rate. The agency operates several programs for seniors in three areas: Horne care, community services, and those associated with the Older Americans Act. Under the horne care banner, the Pre-Admission , Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today. or PASSPORT, is the most popular program the agency offers. More than 3,178 clients are served under PASSPORT. PASSPORT is AAA 7's largest program. It assists individuals with independent living in their homes so they dpn 't have to go to a nursing horne. All of those enrolled in PASSPORT are eligible to live in nursing homes. Each individual has a case manager who is eithe~ a registered nurse or n licensed social worker. Through PASSPORT, AAA 7 works with around 190 horne health care providers. The program is funded through the Ohio Department of Aging . To qualify, clients must be at least 60 years old, Medicaid-eligible; live in a private residence;, can be supported safely at home, needs hands-on help with daily activities like bathing. dressing and preparing meals, agree to the service care plan with a doctor's approval and have needs not met through other sources or have no other means of meetin~ those needs. Withm PASSPORT, the agency offers a program called Choices, which allows each client to select the hours they need help and the home health provider. The consumer actually is the employer. It .allows for much greater flexibility. The newest program is the Assisted Living Waiver . Pro~mrn. The Assisted Livmg Waiver Program helps certain Medicaid-eli·gible Ohioans receive assisted Jiving services in. a residimtial care facility. This Waiver Program is open to current nursin~ borne residents and existmg Medicaid waiver programs participants who might have to remain in or permanently enter a nursing facility. Qualifications are individuals need to be U years or older, meet relevant Medicaid financial requirements and need assistance with at "least two activities of daily living . In addition to home care, AAA7 offers a number of programs under the Older Americans Act. One such program ' is Care Coordination Services. It's a home-based program for peopie who are not nursing home ready. Services offered under the program include home-delivered meals, personal care, homemaker, Alzheimer~s respite, medical transportation and case management. About 160 clients within the agency's 10-county region use the progr.am. To further assist the community, the AAA7 offers the" Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The ombudsman gives a voice to consumers of long-term care, · including nursing home residents, assisted living facilities and adult care homes and those receiving in-home services. The agency also offers the Service Coordination Program. Under service coordination, they place a qualified pei'Son in the community to help elderly and disabled residents access services and information, make referrals, promote healthy lifestyl~ts and wellness, encourage ·common interests and activities" and improve-the quality of life. Not all the programs offered under the Older Americans Act are aimed directly at seniors. The C.U:egiver Support Program is designed to take care of those who care for others. It provides support groups, ~up and community trainmg sessions, in-home caregiver training and individual caregiver assessments. Please see "'ing. A5 SNOUFFER'S Fire Safety & Security (740) 992-7075 (740) 446-4178 TOLL FREE 1-800-353-0837 LocaUy Owned & Operated m ..... 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And with a second restaurant open in Ravenswood, a third scheduled for completion in Teays Valley by mid. August and a fourth possibly being built in South Charleston, everything is on track for a continued successful business, according to Todd Bowen, one d the restaurant's owners. In fact, Bowen said that when he first opened the Point Pleasant location with the help of owners Gary Cotton, Kenny Williams, Stan and Janette Griffith and Randy and Marlene Slusser - the original plan included franchising and opening at least I0 restaurants in five years. So far, everything is going POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - If you still have fresh coffee brewin~. and Friday's as planned, and Bowen haven't been by City National Bank in are "popcorn" days! You'll still see many of attributed Pancho's success Point Pleasant, W.Va., lately, you're miss- the same faces you've come to know over to' the local community aod the years and a few new folks who are loyal customers. · ing something special! · The Point Pleasant office's new look hap~y to serve you in the same tradition "We started right out of the comes on the heals of a similar and much you ve known over the years. gates good here, and it's been "Although some people may consider · solid needed upgrade at the Mason office a couever since. In fact, ple of years ago. Recently remodeled inside City National Bank to be a 'big bank,' the we're doing the best we've and out, the Point Pleasant office has a fresh bank and its employees have strong ties to done since (Pancho's) new look these days. New counters, carpet, the comn:mnity," said Missi Scarberry, opened,". Bowen said. "It's flooring, tables, light fixtures and decora- region retail mana~er for the Ohio Valley the people in the area that tive accents, and a couple of additional Region of City Nat10nal Bank. "Our goal is help make us such a success. to provide customers with the local service We're very honored to be offices have given the bank a face-lift. If you're a regular lobby customer, they want, whether it's someone to talk part of this community." you've seen the changes, but if you're a with personally regarding their checking . He also credited the · drive-thru customer, you 'II want to take a a<;count or a trusted lender who will walk employees of the Point moment sometime to stop in for a cup of them through the loan process when purPleasant location, who he coffee and a chat with our staff as you take chasing a new car or home. Although you said are hard workers deterwill see new ·races from time to time, we a look at the changes we've made. mined to keep customers When you do stop in, you'll find that one have many tenured employees who have happy. He added that their thing hasn't changed - the friendly atmosdedication to the business is Please see Bank, AI phere and hospitality you'll receive. ,We a trait not found among most other employees. adults who need assistance Management Program. That The success also has with daily activities such as program offers case man- allowed growth in other bathing, eating or dressing, agement from a licensed areas, and Bowen said the but do not require skilled social worker, who helps restaurant has unveiled a colfrom PageA4 nursing care. · The supple- individuals find and use orful, streamlined menu full , In _addit\on, the program ment compliments the per- community services. They '.prov1des · mformat10n and son's income so they ·can · can help find transportation, assistance, supplemental continue to live at home. family services, medical services, which can include Each recipient has a case . st\rvices, housing, nutrition, through the dental services, rehabilitalegal services, home main- manager . tion and horne health. 'tenance and more, and AAA7. Housing Opportunities The Area Agency on respite services to give careAging District 7 is located for Persons with biDS is givers a break from their at F32, P.O. Box 500, Rio another Community responsibilities. AAA7 offers other pro- Services program. The pro- Grande, Ohio 45674-0500. grams through Community gram assists with short-term AAA 7's website is avail-Services. One such offering rental, mortgage payments, able on the Internet .at The is the Residential State utility payments, rehabilita- www.aaa7.org. agency's telephone number Supplement Program, tion construction and supis (800) 582-7277, or for the which provides a cash sup- portive services. Another is the Ryan hearing impaired, (888) plement to low-income aged, blind or disabled White HIVI AIDS Case 270-1550. City National Bank boasts new look, same friendly atmosphere ' Aging Todd Bowen, one of the owners of Pancho's Mexican Cantina In Point Pleasant, is proud to offer authentic cuisine in a unique atmosphere. The restaurant Is located at 124 Highland Ave .. just off W.va. 2 behind Smoke Shak. of customized, higher-end dishes prepared by Pancho's regional chef. · Among the most.popular new dishes are the Three Amigos, which features steak, .chicken and butterfly shrimp with beans, rice and vegetables, and the Shrimp Enchilada, which features a special sauce and a choice of . beans or rice and vegetables. Other new items include Zapata's Planer, a meal of quesadillas, hot wings, shrimp, chicken and steak strips, and Camaron Diablo, featuring shrimp topped with Pancho's super,hot sauce. So with a menu full of apperizers, special dinners and even vegetariS(I cuisine to choose from, Bowen said Pancho '·s provides a fun, family atmosphere. The restaurant also boasts five plasma television screens, mcluding one 61-inch big screen . Pancho's Mexican Cantina is located just off W.Va. 2, . directly behind Smoke Shak, and is open II a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; II a.m.11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; ·and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. The bar is open Friday and Saturday until 3:30 a.m. and I a.m. weekdays. For more information or to place a takeout order, call the restaurant at 304-675-3874. As we get older, we realize that ... "There's no place like home." Harrison from PageA3 died Sept. 17, 1923. 2. Arabella (Harrison) McComas - born July II, 1864 - died April II, 1942 (buried at Callicoat Cemetery). 3. Elizabeth (Harrison) Huston - born Feb. II, 1867 - died March 10, 1935 · 4. Minta (Harrison) Watson - born Feb. II, 1869 - died Dec. 7, 1932 5. Mary Effre (Harrison) Callicoat - born Feb. 13, 1871 - die!! Aug. 9, 1943 (buried at Callicoat Cemetery) 6. Isaac Delbert Harrison - born Dec. 5, 1873 died Jan. 4, 1961 7. Cora J. (Harrison) Wickline - born Nov. II, 1874 - died feb. 15, 1956 8. Emma C. (Harrison) Null - born Oct. 7, 1876 - died April 21, 1949 9. Ida May (Harrison) Clary - born March 9, 1878 - died May II, 1907 10. Crede Archie Harrison -.born Dec. 19, 1879 died May 27. 1949 II. Ernest E. Harrison born September 17, 1881 died April 13, 1949 · 12. Levada (Harrison) (Clary) Lake - born Oct. 25, 1883 - died 1973. CHRIST ACADEMY NOW ACCEPTING APPUCATIONS K-12 Blending Traditional and Modem methods of education. Providing excellence in Christian education since 1976. K· 12, College Prep and General studies Individualized Instruction * Educational Field Trips Varied Music Progam * Extracurricular Activities Non-Doctrina(...Nondiscriminatory Admits students of any raee, color, creed, nalional or ethnic origi11. ;o+-67+-8080 (Across from the Pt. Pleasant nigh Sc oo) BUSINESS IN REVIEW 2007 AREA AGENCY ON AGING Ol~ SliiiiiiiCr HOW8: Thws 11-5, Fri 11-6, Sat.ll-6 &t 62 N, Point pleasan~~~ h I . Tuesday, July 31, cHRIST ACADEMY P.O. Box 224, 44 Cape Lane, Point Pleasant, WV 304-521-2977 If you are 60 yBais or older and need special assistance to remain independently at home, there is a toll-free number to call where special people want to help- 1-800-582-7277 The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. understands it is important to our senior citizens to safely remain in their homes as long as possible. Call today to see if you or someone you·love qualifies. . Whether you call Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, or Vinton County "home"AAA7 will be there. �BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageA4 Economi~ . , development relies on community volunteerism POMEROY - The work involved in a community's economic development includes the important efforts of volWlteers in the community, aod organizations who share the vision of a better economy. Meigs County Economic Development Director Perry Varnadoe rommended three community groups: Middleport Community Association, Pomeroy Merchants Association and Racine Area Community Olganization, for their wwt in making their 1especlive communities and the county, as a whole. In addition to planning seasonal events aod promoting Middleport as a shopping destination, the Middleport Community Association has taken on a new, signicant role as the applicant ~ocy in the community's downtown revitalization efforts. Working closely with the Middleport Development Group aod with yill~ government, the commumty assoctatJ.oo will spearbead what could be a multi-million dollar revitalization project in the downtown shopping district. The community association also continues to work with local merchants to promote the village aod encriurage visitors. The association sponsors the village's July 4 parade and celebration, and the annual Christmas parade and other boliday ptomotions. "Purnpkinport," a Halloween block party event, is another popular event sponsored by the association. The association meets at 8:30 am. on the first Tuesday of each month at Peoples Bank. Brenda Phalin is president, and encouraged anyone interested to attend a meeting. The association is open to individuals and business owners, as are the monthly meetin~. Racine Area C\)JJlJJiuniiy Orgaruzation was established in 1993. Meetings are'beld at 6:30 pm. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Members have a potluck dirmer and the meeting follows. RACO started the annual flower festival in 1994 and has had a flower festival each year. This year's will be held on April 28 at Star Mill Park, or at Southern High School in the event of rain. A parade starts at 10 a.m., with stage entertainment, including Southern High School Band, Independence Road, Jerry & Lisa Queen, and Chad Dotson and Dale Kulchar, starting at 10:30 and continuing until 5 p.m. There will be craft and food vendors arid crowning of a queen at 11:45. The association has held two yard sales to benefit its scholarship program each year since then. Ann Zirlde and Kathryn Hart are in charge of the sales. RACO preseuted its first scholarships in May, 1993, with a total of $46,000 being presented so far to Southern High School seruors. RACO will present $9,800 to the chosen applicants of the 2007 graduating class and their families at a dioner on May 22. This year's yard sales will be May 8-10, and September 11-13. Each year RACO makes donations to the Racine Volunteer Fire Department firewods fund, sponsor a July 4 parade: entry, sponsor entertainment for the fall festival and July 4, sponsor a ChristmaS deroraring contesl, and provide treats to shut-ins. The organization purchased two band unifonns for Soulhem High School, and made numerous donations to Star Milll'a!t, including trees, restroom fund, playground equipment and trash drums. All the Ouistmas street decorations for Racine were refurbished t>y the group. . Money earned from woding the county fair gates has been donated to the pa!X, the fire department, Racine Library, and American Legion Post 602, and used to purchase new banners for the town, lwnber for the Southern High School fl'A to make new picnic tables for the park.; pay for a new scoreboard for Racine Youth League. RACo also OrganizeS two food drives, and opeta1es a bear fund for local law enforcement agenc1es. Anyone interested in joining RACO or assisting with their ptojects may call Ann Zirkle at 949-2031 or Kathryn Hart at 9492656. The Pomeroy Merchants Association has as its mission developing a positive business climate through beautificanon, community education programs, and promotional activities which benefit merchants by drawing in visitors some of whom shop while here. Making the downtown more aruactive to shoppers is done with welcome and seasonal banners on the period light posts, and adding hanging baskets of beautiful flowers in the summer, aod filling the area between Main Street aod the parking lots from one end of the business community to the other. · The Merchants also do extensive decorating in the downtown holiday season, bring Santa in to visit with children, and sponsor baking, candy and craft contests. To create interest and draw attention to businesses aod the mercbandise offered, several contests where customers can sign up f<ir prizes are sponsored by the Association. That way shoppers enter the stores to participate in the contest and in the process see what merchandise is handled. Participation in community festivals is another important part of the group's effort to support the community. For example at the Stem wheel Festival in September, the Merchants participate by sponsoring the Ducky Derby. Tours, both educational and entertaining, are conducted periodically. The most recent was a holiday tour of the churches. Earlier there were historical tours of the village with a narrator telling the story of the settlement of Pomeroy, the disasters it has endured, its growth through the production of coal and salt, and the industrial development it brought. Membership fees and various fund raising activities including the sale of glass ornaments with etchings of the 1928 bridge and the one currently under construction, along with donations, provide the funding for the various activities carried out by the Pomeroy Merchants Association. stage You and your fmancial advisor: The Perfect Team BY JAY CALOWW, CFP REGISTERED PRINCIPAL RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES I Many investors rely upon Financial Advisors to help them manage _their investment portfolio. Ideally, the Financial Advisor and investor should work together, as a team, to find the right investments and make informed decisions that can help meet investment objectives. Below are some keys to developing a partnership with a financial advisor that likely will provide the best possible combination of service and long-term investment results. Review your investment objectives. Your Financial Advisor. will help define your invest- · ment objectives, but he or she needs your assistance to do a thorough job. Start to think through your objec. tives before you meet. Your participation and feedback will greatly aid your Financial Advisor in formulating an investment strategy that fits your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Your questions will lead to being an informed investor. Be sure you fully understand the investments your Financial Advisor recommends for your portfolio. If you don't, it's your responsibility as an investor to let your Financial Advisor know that you need more information. Don't be afraid to ask questions about your financial advisor's investment recommendations and advice, after all , they're your investments! Understand the risks with each investment. It's important that ·you fully under- stand the risks in every investment you own and the reasons why the value of your investments may rise and fall. Your Financial Advisor can help explain the risks involved with each type of investment, and your questions will help make sure that nothing is overlooked. If you don't completely understand the . risks associated with your investment, ask more questions Wltil you do. Meet regularly to review your portfolio. Use these meetings to your advantage, · go over your current investments, their ·performance and evaluate other investment opportunities. Scheduled meetings with your Financial Advisor is also a good time to inform him or her about significant changes in your Jife that could require shifts in your investment strategy. Also, major changes in the economy or new tax laws should also prompt a review. .Maintain up to date records. Make sure your confirmations and account statements are reviewed and saved· in a safe place. These documents help you monitor your investments on an on-going basis and will be useful come tax time. When you come across something you don't understand, ask for assistance from your Financial Advisor. The key is being an informed ·investor and keeping good records will aid you in this regard. (Jay Caldwell ·;s Brarrch Marrager at Raymorrd James Firrancial Servic·es. 441 Secorrd Ave .."Gal/ipolis. phone 740-446-212 5 or 800-487-2129. member NASD and SIPC.) Tuesday, July 31. 2007 PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS . Providing services to senior citizens is no small task. The number and kind of services they typically need increase each year. as does the population 1tself. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 Inc. is charged with administering a wide variety of programs aimed at the senior po"Pulation . Area- Agenc)es on Aging were established through federal legislation, the Older Americans Act of ·t965, for planning a comprehensive plan for each Area. Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) includes 10 counties; Pike. Vinton, Jackson, Highland, Brown, Scioto, Ross, Lawrence, Adams and Gallia. The main office is located near Bob Evans Farms Hall on the campus of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College in Rio Grande .. There are satellite offices in Portsmouth, Waverly and West Union. Geographically. District 7 is the largest AAA in Ohio, Executive Director Pamela K. Matura said. It also has the highest poverty rate. The agency operates several programs for seniors in three areas: Horne care, community services, and those associated with the Older Americans Act. Under the horne care banner, the Pre-Admission , Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today. or PASSPORT, is the most popular program the agency offers. More than 3,178 clients are served under PASSPORT. PASSPORT is AAA 7's largest program. It assists individuals with independent living in their homes so they dpn 't have to go to a nursing horne. All of those enrolled in PASSPORT are eligible to live in nursing homes. Each individual has a case manager who is eithe~ a registered nurse or n licensed social worker. Through PASSPORT, AAA 7 works with around 190 horne health care providers. The program is funded through the Ohio Department of Aging . To qualify, clients must be at least 60 years old, Medicaid-eligible; live in a private residence;, can be supported safely at home, needs hands-on help with daily activities like bathing. dressing and preparing meals, agree to the service care plan with a doctor's approval and have needs not met through other sources or have no other means of meetin~ those needs. Withm PASSPORT, the agency offers a program called Choices, which allows each client to select the hours they need help and the home health provider. The consumer actually is the employer. It .allows for much greater flexibility. The newest program is the Assisted Living Waiver . Pro~mrn. The Assisted Livmg Waiver Program helps certain Medicaid-eli·gible Ohioans receive assisted Jiving services in. a residimtial care facility. This Waiver Program is open to current nursin~ borne residents and existmg Medicaid waiver programs participants who might have to remain in or permanently enter a nursing facility. Qualifications are individuals need to be U years or older, meet relevant Medicaid financial requirements and need assistance with at "least two activities of daily living . In addition to home care, AAA7 offers a number of programs under the Older Americans Act. One such program ' is Care Coordination Services. It's a home-based program for peopie who are not nursing home ready. Services offered under the program include home-delivered meals, personal care, homemaker, Alzheimer~s respite, medical transportation and case management. About 160 clients within the agency's 10-county region use the progr.am. To further assist the community, the AAA7 offers the" Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The ombudsman gives a voice to consumers of long-term care, · including nursing home residents, assisted living facilities and adult care homes and those receiving in-home services. The agency also offers the Service Coordination Program. Under service coordination, they place a qualified pei'Son in the community to help elderly and disabled residents access services and information, make referrals, promote healthy lifestyl~ts and wellness, encourage ·common interests and activities" and improve-the quality of life. Not all the programs offered under the Older Americans Act are aimed directly at seniors. The C.U:egiver Support Program is designed to take care of those who care for others. It provides support groups, ~up and community trainmg sessions, in-home caregiver training and individual caregiver assessments. Please see "'ing. 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CERTIFIED/CERTIFIED C02 FILL STATION "Let our family help protect your family" Suppression ·Extinguishers·· Sprinklers ·Security Page As Pancho's .Mexican Cantina growing, ·eyes completion of third restaurant POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - In just a few short years, Pancho's Mexican Cantina in Point Pleasant, W.Va., has established itself as one of the premier spots to . find authentic Mexican ooisme. And with a second restaurant open in Ravenswood, a third scheduled for completion in Teays Valley by mid. August and a fourth possibly being built in South Charleston, everything is on track for a continued successful business, according to Todd Bowen, one d the restaurant's owners. In fact, Bowen said that when he first opened the Point Pleasant location with the help of owners Gary Cotton, Kenny Williams, Stan and Janette Griffith and Randy and Marlene Slusser - the original plan included franchising and opening at least I0 restaurants in five years. So far, everything is going POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - If you still have fresh coffee brewin~. and Friday's as planned, and Bowen haven't been by City National Bank in are "popcorn" days! You'll still see many of attributed Pancho's success Point Pleasant, W.Va., lately, you're miss- the same faces you've come to know over to' the local community aod the years and a few new folks who are loyal customers. · ing something special! · The Point Pleasant office's new look hap~y to serve you in the same tradition "We started right out of the comes on the heals of a similar and much you ve known over the years. gates good here, and it's been "Although some people may consider · solid needed upgrade at the Mason office a couever since. In fact, ple of years ago. Recently remodeled inside City National Bank to be a 'big bank,' the we're doing the best we've and out, the Point Pleasant office has a fresh bank and its employees have strong ties to done since (Pancho's) new look these days. New counters, carpet, the comn:mnity," said Missi Scarberry, opened,". Bowen said. "It's flooring, tables, light fixtures and decora- region retail mana~er for the Ohio Valley the people in the area that tive accents, and a couple of additional Region of City Nat10nal Bank. "Our goal is help make us such a success. to provide customers with the local service We're very honored to be offices have given the bank a face-lift. If you're a regular lobby customer, they want, whether it's someone to talk part of this community." you've seen the changes, but if you're a with personally regarding their checking . He also credited the · drive-thru customer, you 'II want to take a a<;count or a trusted lender who will walk employees of the Point moment sometime to stop in for a cup of them through the loan process when purPleasant location, who he coffee and a chat with our staff as you take chasing a new car or home. Although you said are hard workers deterwill see new ·races from time to time, we a look at the changes we've made. mined to keep customers When you do stop in, you'll find that one have many tenured employees who have happy. He added that their thing hasn't changed - the friendly atmosdedication to the business is Please see Bank, AI phere and hospitality you'll receive. ,We a trait not found among most other employees. adults who need assistance Management Program. That The success also has with daily activities such as program offers case man- allowed growth in other bathing, eating or dressing, agement from a licensed areas, and Bowen said the but do not require skilled social worker, who helps restaurant has unveiled a colfrom PageA4 nursing care. · The supple- individuals find and use orful, streamlined menu full , In _addit\on, the program ment compliments the per- community services. They '.prov1des · mformat10n and son's income so they ·can · can help find transportation, assistance, supplemental continue to live at home. family services, medical services, which can include Each recipient has a case . st\rvices, housing, nutrition, through the dental services, rehabilitalegal services, home main- manager . tion and horne health. 'tenance and more, and AAA7. Housing Opportunities The Area Agency on respite services to give careAging District 7 is located for Persons with biDS is givers a break from their at F32, P.O. Box 500, Rio another Community responsibilities. AAA7 offers other pro- Services program. The pro- Grande, Ohio 45674-0500. grams through Community gram assists with short-term AAA 7's website is avail-Services. One such offering rental, mortgage payments, able on the Internet .at The is the Residential State utility payments, rehabilita- www.aaa7.org. agency's telephone number Supplement Program, tion construction and supis (800) 582-7277, or for the which provides a cash sup- portive services. Another is the Ryan hearing impaired, (888) plement to low-income aged, blind or disabled White HIVI AIDS Case 270-1550. City National Bank boasts new look, same friendly atmosphere ' Aging Todd Bowen, one of the owners of Pancho's Mexican Cantina In Point Pleasant, is proud to offer authentic cuisine in a unique atmosphere. The restaurant Is located at 124 Highland Ave .. just off W.va. 2 behind Smoke Shak. of customized, higher-end dishes prepared by Pancho's regional chef. · Among the most.popular new dishes are the Three Amigos, which features steak, .chicken and butterfly shrimp with beans, rice and vegetables, and the Shrimp Enchilada, which features a special sauce and a choice of . beans or rice and vegetables. Other new items include Zapata's Planer, a meal of quesadillas, hot wings, shrimp, chicken and steak strips, and Camaron Diablo, featuring shrimp topped with Pancho's super,hot sauce. So with a menu full of apperizers, special dinners and even vegetariS(I cuisine to choose from, Bowen said Pancho '·s provides a fun, family atmosphere. The restaurant also boasts five plasma television screens, mcluding one 61-inch big screen . Pancho's Mexican Cantina is located just off W.Va. 2, . directly behind Smoke Shak, and is open II a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; II a.m.11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; ·and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. The bar is open Friday and Saturday until 3:30 a.m. and I a.m. weekdays. For more information or to place a takeout order, call the restaurant at 304-675-3874. As we get older, we realize that ... "There's no place like home." Harrison from PageA3 died Sept. 17, 1923. 2. Arabella (Harrison) McComas - born July II, 1864 - died April II, 1942 (buried at Callicoat Cemetery). 3. Elizabeth (Harrison) Huston - born Feb. II, 1867 - died March 10, 1935 · 4. Minta (Harrison) Watson - born Feb. II, 1869 - died Dec. 7, 1932 5. Mary Effre (Harrison) Callicoat - born Feb. 13, 1871 - die!! Aug. 9, 1943 (buried at Callicoat Cemetery) 6. Isaac Delbert Harrison - born Dec. 5, 1873 died Jan. 4, 1961 7. Cora J. (Harrison) Wickline - born Nov. II, 1874 - died feb. 15, 1956 8. Emma C. (Harrison) Null - born Oct. 7, 1876 - died April 21, 1949 9. Ida May (Harrison) Clary - born March 9, 1878 - died May II, 1907 10. Crede Archie Harrison -.born Dec. 19, 1879 died May 27. 1949 II. Ernest E. Harrison born September 17, 1881 died April 13, 1949 · 12. Levada (Harrison) (Clary) Lake - born Oct. 25, 1883 - died 1973. CHRIST ACADEMY NOW ACCEPTING APPUCATIONS K-12 Blending Traditional and Modem methods of education. Providing excellence in Christian education since 1976. K· 12, College Prep and General studies Individualized Instruction * Educational Field Trips Varied Music Progam * Extracurricular Activities Non-Doctrina(...Nondiscriminatory Admits students of any raee, color, creed, nalional or ethnic origi11. ;o+-67+-8080 (Across from the Pt. Pleasant nigh Sc oo) BUSINESS IN REVIEW 2007 AREA AGENCY ON AGING Ol~ SliiiiiiiCr HOW8: Thws 11-5, Fri 11-6, Sat.ll-6 &t 62 N, Point pleasan~~~ h I . Tuesday, July 31, cHRIST ACADEMY P.O. Box 224, 44 Cape Lane, Point Pleasant, WV 304-521-2977 If you are 60 yBais or older and need special assistance to remain independently at home, there is a toll-free number to call where special people want to help- 1-800-582-7277 The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. understands it is important to our senior citizens to safely remain in their homes as long as possible. Call today to see if you or someone you·love qualifies. . Whether you call Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, or Vinton County "home"AAA7 will be there. �• PageA6 BUSINESS IN REVIEW Tuesday, July 31, 2007 States pushing for · truck-only highway lanes . Bv JAMES HANNAH ~IATED Custom Designs, located at 1111 Viand St in Point Pleasant, specializes in commercial and residential interior design. Pictured from left are Becky McMillan, gift coordinator; Becky Reed, owner and design specialist; and Donna Leach, design sPecialist. Custom Designs offers unique decorating id~ POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - Want to know one of the best-kept secrets in Mason County? Look no further than Custom Designs , LTD , located at 1111 Viand St. in Point Pleasant , W.Va., where you'll meet an experienced staff that's eager to help with all your interior design needs. The business first opened in 1999 when Becky Reed, owner and design specialist, decided residents in Mason County and the surrounding area needed a place where they could go for top-notch items to decorate their homes and businesses. Nearly eight years later, the company now offers a variety of items, including accessories; silk floral arran~;~ements suitable for weddmgs, funerals or your home or business; special collections, including the Byers Choice Carolers, which are available exclusively at Custom Designs in th1s area, Boyd's Bears , Root Candles and Aromatique; · window treatments; furniture; wall coverings, including wood and · ceramic tile; and lamps and original oil paintings. Additionally, the store hosts an Open House event the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each November as a way to ring in the 1\oliday s'eason, and building and the Sec.retary there are more than 20 of State's office last year, decorated and themed and they decorated the Christmas trees on display governor's mansion· for throughout the store. four years during .former Reed said that once peo- Gov. Bob Wise's adminisple visit the store, they tration. They also decorate in often become repeat- customers, and Custom Huntington, Charleston, Designs has an established Teays Valley and the. surcustomer base. But there rounding area, and they are still some people who have ·decorated condos in drive right by the store Myrtle Beach and a home without giving it a second in Australia via mail and though, which is some- telephone. Staff members thing she is determined to travel . frequently to change. Atlanta, Columbus , High "A lot of people don't Point and New York City even know we exist. If you to further their design haven't been here, you're knowledge and learn tricks missing something. We of the trade that might not strive to make your life be available closer to more beautiful," she home . · added. Reed said many people Reed credited the knowl- are hesitant to work with edgeable staff - Donna an interior design team, Leach, design specialist; often citing high prices as Becky McMillan, gift a deterrent. -But she pointcoordinator; and Rick ed out that Custom Sullivan, floral designer Designs is eager to -work and former owner of the with any budget, and the Bashful Goose in Point staff wants to h~lp make Pleasant - as being the • the process fun and stresskey to the business' suc- free. cess. Ginny Shaw, Colleen In addition to interior Arrington and Carol design for commercial and Spencer round out the residential properties, group and help during the Reed said they offer cusbusy holiday season. tom framing at the Cellar · People outside the · Door, where they can region are taking notice of frame original prints or the staff's expertise, and· prints the owner brings in. Reed said they decorated They also sell diamonds the reception room and and precious gemstones at . inner offic~ of the West the jewelry counter, Virginia State Capitol Diamonds Two, where .customers also may sam, pie gold and white gold as well as upper-end costume jewelry that is custommade by a California designer. Greeting cards also are available. Custom Designs is open 10 a.rn.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and I 0 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Evening hours are available by appointment, and they offer extended hours during the Christmas season. For more information, call 304-674-6103. PRESS WRITER DAYTON - With truck traffic rising, at least nine states are considering proposals to seJ?3111te big rigs fium cars on mtei'state highways, hoping to reduce congestion, improve· safety and increase commerce by moving goods faster. · The highways are heavily traveled .and are being used · increasingly to carry passen- . gers aild freight through big citil)s of the industrial Midwest and booming com·munities in the Sun Belt. · Ohio, Nevada and other states want to build or designate truck-only Janes on various stretches of int\lfState highways, though th~y're not yet sure how they would pay for them. Tolls are one option; public-private partnerships another. Georgia is considering truck-only lanes on a 27-mile. stretch of Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta and a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 285 that skirts the city. Truck conges~ tion in the area is expected to increase by up to 60 percent in the next 20 years. 'This is such a through point for trucks. We've got to do somethil)g," said David Spear, spokesman for the Georgia Depatt,ment of Transportation. Proposals for truck-only lanes are . cropping up because freight being carried by trucks is expected to skyrocket at a time when population and passenger traffic continue to increase. Some truckers question the wisdom of truck-only lanes. And many oppose having tq pay tolls for special lanes without being given the option of using non-toll routes. Trucker Earl Sylvain, 71, of the Dayton suburb of . Huber Heights, said that if " trucks were required to stay' in one lane, slower trucks ·· with heavier- loads would " hold the others up. "You still would haye the same congestion," he said. • "You've got just as many · trucks out here." '· Dan Middleton , program : manager with the Texas Transportation Institute at . Texas A&M who is conduct-.. in~ a study on truck lanes,:· srn\1 they are a good idea for,: improving traffic flow, but .. truckers would want two" lanes or some way tO pa5s.:: slower trucks. David Schrank, a mobility•• research scientist with the,, institute, said one problem js, figuring out how to 'get trucks,. smoothly back into general traffic once the truck-only-corridor ends. ' Travel on the nation's hildlways has nearly doubTed : since 1980, but the highwayu system has expanded by . . a~~~ 3 percent. There are ~.9:! million large trucks traveling the nation's highways, up from 2.6 million in 2000 and that figure is expected to 1 increase by 75,000 each year, according to the American Trucking Associations. Nevada is pushing for truck-only lanes in areas" along Interstate 80 and" Interstate 15, which carry . cargo east through Nevada from the ports of Oakland" and Los Angeles, respective- ; ly. . Dennis Taylor, chief of pro- ·~ gram development for the" Nevada Department of" Transportation, said truck-", only lanes would be especial-': ly effective in improving traf-' ' fie flow because of steep:· grades that cause trucks to :_ constantly slow down and ·· stieed up. ~ Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Please see unes, A7 Tuesday, July 31,2007 BUSINESS -N REVIEW Ambulatory Surgery Unit at Holzer Clinic now opert Holzer Clinic's new ambulatory surgery unit was completed in February 2007 and surgeries began later in the month, according to Director of Ambulatory Surgery Service Carol Fairchild, RN, CASC. "It's an augmentation to the Dr. Charles E. Holzer Sr. Ambulatory Surgery Center," said Carol Fairchild, RN, CASC, director of the ASC. Where the HMC ambulatory surgery unit can provide more inpatient care for operations that may require a stay in the hospital, the Holzer Clinic unit will be reserved for those patients who fully expect to be released the same day. "It's specialty service ," Fairchild said. "It can be anything from a mole removal to having your gall-badder taken out." · A .ribbon~utting . was held Feb. 5, 2007. The new unit provides closer parlcing, less chance or being bumped due to emergency surgery, and staff focused on preparing the patient to return home after surgery. Lanes from PageA6 Missouri are suggesting a truck-only lane on a 789-mile Stretch of Interstate 70. The 1-70 corridor rolls through or by Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Columbus and is within 25 miles of six major international airports and air-cargo hubs. The highway teems with trucks because of the high concentration of manufacturing, retail and other industries nearby. Much of the I:70 corridor is expected to reach or exceed capacity by 2030. A · proposal to improve Interstate I 0, a 2 ,6~0-mile ' . Holzer Clinic ASC's first patient doing well BY JODY KocMOUD . The same doctors and anes- JKOCMOUO@MYOAILYTRIBUNE.COM thetists continue to perform the surgeries usuaUy done in the GALUPOLIS - When hospital unit. All physicians are Erica Dowell of Chester found board certified, operatin~ room out that she would be the very technicians are certified mtheir first patient at Holzer Clinic's field and experienced OR and new Ambulatory Surgery cenCritical Care nurses are on ter, she wasn't a bit nervous. staff. "Actually, I was schedWhile Holzer Clinic uled to be the second Ambulatory, Surgery urut IS but ,the other person patient, new to Gallipolis, it is not new to Fairchild, who has served as canceled so I got to be first," director of J11ckson 's said Dowell. "I guess it Ambulatory Surgery unit' since could have been scary but it wasn't. Someone has to be it opened seven yearS ago. Over 20,000 cases have first." Dowell had her gall bladbeen handled in those seven der removed on Feb. 23, years, 2007, by Dr. Dav id Blevins, Some of those staff mem-. bers tr.msferred to Gallipolis, using laproscopic surgery. She said tbat since the opersaid Fairchild. In addition to extra operating ation , she fells much better moms, the phannacy has been and has returned to her regexpanded to serve the new unit ular activiites. and an in-house coffee shop, "I've been up and around MuJo Cafe, will give family and doing everything I did members a place to wait out before," she said . " I feel alot the surgeries. better:" Dr. Randy Watts serves as "The surgery was very medical director for both quick," said Erica's hu sJackson and Gallipolis, and the band, Roger. "The staff was unit ha~ been certified by the very thorough . They covstate. ered everything from what highway that runs .from Aorida to California crossing eight states, identifies several areas that could become truck-only bypass highways. They include Phoenix and Houston. The three P.roposals are among 14 semifinalists under review by the U.S Department · 1 of Transportation, which will Select five this summer to ease highwa~ congestion. The agency will speed up the permitting process and help states fmd ways to fmance the projects. A congressional commission also is reviewing the idea of truck-only lanes and truck-only highways. "Our freight-rail system and interstate national highway system is basically satu, rated," said Jack Schenendotf, vice chairman of the · National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission. "In some really high-traffic corridors, it may make sense to try to separate freight and passengers." Financing is a sticking point. Trucking pays '43 percent of the annual $35 billion in user fees for federal highways, according to the trucking associations. Truckers also pay a federal diesel fuel tax of 24.4 cents a gallon, a 12 percent excise tax on new truckS, an annual vehicle-use tax and a tall on tires. Some motorists say truckonly lanes are a g~ idea for safety rea8ons alone. · In 200~, 442,000 large Bank merly an A&P grocery cially changed its name in store, which was renovated . June 1998 to City National to use every possible space Bank. for tellers, bank officers There are 68 City from Page AS ;;tnd a bookkeeping depart- National Bank offices and ment . At the time, the move nine regions throughout bee.n with the bank any- was major news in Mason West Virginia, Kentucky where from five to 36 years. County, and the bank boast- and Ohio. The offices in "Several of the employees ed· state of the art equip- Point Pleasant, Mason and have been around long ment. New Haven in Mason .enough to have ·assisted a In 1985 , the bank expand- County are part of the Ohio couple of generations with- ed its service area through Valley RegiOn, which also in a family, which is very the acquisition of the includes two additional gratifying for our employ- Mason County Bank with branches, one on Church ees and it means a lot to par- offices in Mason and New Street and the newest ents to be able to refer their · Haven . In 1985, the bank branch, which is located children to the same also became part of City inside the new Ripley Walbankers they worked with Holding Company and offio Mart on Academy Drive . . in their early year,ii ," Scarberry added. In Mason County, City National Bank was formerly The Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant, 'which opened for business in September 1965 on the corner of Fifth and Main 'I#Uf#/1 ..... streets in downtown Point Pleasant. There were three employees working at the bank when it first opened its doors. At the time , the bank was a state-chartered N bank . It was incorporated April 19, 1965 by R. B. Rothgeb, Forrest Clark. A. R. Kaufman, P. A. Sayre, and Carl Fruth. Pete Wedge, Jerry .Tucker-Director in Char~e Vitus Hartley Jr., Jack E. Ray "Red" Tucker Frnth and Dale Nibert joined the original Board of Directors later in 1965. On April 21, 1972, the bank moved to its present location at 2212 Jackson ,----... Ave. The building was for- PageA7 · Roger and Erica Dowell share a smile .as they look out over the Ohio River. Erica was the first patient at the new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Holzer Clinic, where she had her gall bladder removed. to expect to how to take care ly fond of the ASC's invit- just won't be stored in her of her afterwa_rds ." ing glass entrance and the body. The Dowells are especial- privacy of the waiting " I guess its just one of rooms. those organs you don't real"It was beautiful," said ly need," said Erica. "Its trucks were involved in crashes - 309,000 'of them Erica . "The new space like your appendix or your with other vehicles and 4,932 seems a lot more private and spleen." of them fatal , the most since personal." Although Roger had his 2000. However, the number The gall bladder is a small gall bladder removed about of people killed in large- organ that resides on the a year and a half a.go, he truck crashes is expected to underside of the liver. It isn't jeaous of hi s wife's be down 3.7 percent in 2006, stores bile, a fluid used in prestige as the first patient according to projections 'by the digestion process. of the new ASC. the N:ationlll Highway Traffic Dowell will be able to func"That was her 15 minutes Safety Administration. · toin without it because her of fame." he said. "She .KIIfen Kuhn, 60, of liver will still prodce bile, it deserves it." Fairfield, said it' is son\etimes difficult to maneuver · on interstate highways because there are so many trucks. "It can get a little tense when you're herrimed in on three sides by these truckers," she said. "I'm trying to get i!lto the fast lane, and ·the_y' re trying to get into the right lane, and it's a stalemate. A truck lane would improve flow." · 1974 ~~Mu.d~r u4 fiet•a ~ ~ FOGLESONG TUCKER Funeral Home 773-5561 "Family Owned,, .-----.... • WW\v.rio~edu Call Today! 1.800.282.7201 ext 7425 v • • �• PageA6 BUSINESS IN REVIEW Tuesday, July 31, 2007 States pushing for · truck-only highway lanes . Bv JAMES HANNAH ~IATED Custom Designs, located at 1111 Viand St in Point Pleasant, specializes in commercial and residential interior design. Pictured from left are Becky McMillan, gift coordinator; Becky Reed, owner and design specialist; and Donna Leach, design sPecialist. Custom Designs offers unique decorating id~ POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - Want to know one of the best-kept secrets in Mason County? Look no further than Custom Designs , LTD , located at 1111 Viand St. in Point Pleasant , W.Va., where you'll meet an experienced staff that's eager to help with all your interior design needs. The business first opened in 1999 when Becky Reed, owner and design specialist, decided residents in Mason County and the surrounding area needed a place where they could go for top-notch items to decorate their homes and businesses. Nearly eight years later, the company now offers a variety of items, including accessories; silk floral arran~;~ements suitable for weddmgs, funerals or your home or business; special collections, including the Byers Choice Carolers, which are available exclusively at Custom Designs in th1s area, Boyd's Bears , Root Candles and Aromatique; · window treatments; furniture; wall coverings, including wood and · ceramic tile; and lamps and original oil paintings. Additionally, the store hosts an Open House event the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each November as a way to ring in the 1\oliday s'eason, and building and the Sec.retary there are more than 20 of State's office last year, decorated and themed and they decorated the Christmas trees on display governor's mansion· for throughout the store. four years during .former Reed said that once peo- Gov. Bob Wise's adminisple visit the store, they tration. They also decorate in often become repeat- customers, and Custom Huntington, Charleston, Designs has an established Teays Valley and the. surcustomer base. But there rounding area, and they are still some people who have ·decorated condos in drive right by the store Myrtle Beach and a home without giving it a second in Australia via mail and though, which is some- telephone. Staff members thing she is determined to travel . frequently to change. Atlanta, Columbus , High "A lot of people don't Point and New York City even know we exist. If you to further their design haven't been here, you're knowledge and learn tricks missing something. We of the trade that might not strive to make your life be available closer to more beautiful," she home . · added. Reed said many people Reed credited the knowl- are hesitant to work with edgeable staff - Donna an interior design team, Leach, design specialist; often citing high prices as Becky McMillan, gift a deterrent. -But she pointcoordinator; and Rick ed out that Custom Sullivan, floral designer Designs is eager to -work and former owner of the with any budget, and the Bashful Goose in Point staff wants to h~lp make Pleasant - as being the • the process fun and stresskey to the business' suc- free. cess. Ginny Shaw, Colleen In addition to interior Arrington and Carol design for commercial and Spencer round out the residential properties, group and help during the Reed said they offer cusbusy holiday season. tom framing at the Cellar · People outside the · Door, where they can region are taking notice of frame original prints or the staff's expertise, and· prints the owner brings in. Reed said they decorated They also sell diamonds the reception room and and precious gemstones at . inner offic~ of the West the jewelry counter, Virginia State Capitol Diamonds Two, where .customers also may sam, pie gold and white gold as well as upper-end costume jewelry that is custommade by a California designer. Greeting cards also are available. Custom Designs is open 10 a.rn.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and I 0 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Evening hours are available by appointment, and they offer extended hours during the Christmas season. For more information, call 304-674-6103. PRESS WRITER DAYTON - With truck traffic rising, at least nine states are considering proposals to seJ?3111te big rigs fium cars on mtei'state highways, hoping to reduce congestion, improve· safety and increase commerce by moving goods faster. · The highways are heavily traveled .and are being used · increasingly to carry passen- . gers aild freight through big citil)s of the industrial Midwest and booming com·munities in the Sun Belt. · Ohio, Nevada and other states want to build or designate truck-only Janes on various stretches of int\lfState highways, though th~y're not yet sure how they would pay for them. Tolls are one option; public-private partnerships another. Georgia is considering truck-only lanes on a 27-mile. stretch of Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta and a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 285 that skirts the city. Truck conges~ tion in the area is expected to increase by up to 60 percent in the next 20 years. 'This is such a through point for trucks. We've got to do somethil)g," said David Spear, spokesman for the Georgia Depatt,ment of Transportation. Proposals for truck-only lanes are . cropping up because freight being carried by trucks is expected to skyrocket at a time when population and passenger traffic continue to increase. Some truckers question the wisdom of truck-only lanes. And many oppose having tq pay tolls for special lanes without being given the option of using non-toll routes. Trucker Earl Sylvain, 71, of the Dayton suburb of . Huber Heights, said that if " trucks were required to stay' in one lane, slower trucks ·· with heavier- loads would " hold the others up. "You still would haye the same congestion," he said. • "You've got just as many · trucks out here." '· Dan Middleton , program : manager with the Texas Transportation Institute at . Texas A&M who is conduct-.. in~ a study on truck lanes,:· srn\1 they are a good idea for,: improving traffic flow, but .. truckers would want two" lanes or some way tO pa5s.:: slower trucks. David Schrank, a mobility•• research scientist with the,, institute, said one problem js, figuring out how to 'get trucks,. smoothly back into general traffic once the truck-only-corridor ends. ' Travel on the nation's hildlways has nearly doubTed : since 1980, but the highwayu system has expanded by . . a~~~ 3 percent. There are ~.9:! million large trucks traveling the nation's highways, up from 2.6 million in 2000 and that figure is expected to 1 increase by 75,000 each year, according to the American Trucking Associations. Nevada is pushing for truck-only lanes in areas" along Interstate 80 and" Interstate 15, which carry . cargo east through Nevada from the ports of Oakland" and Los Angeles, respective- ; ly. . Dennis Taylor, chief of pro- ·~ gram development for the" Nevada Department of" Transportation, said truck-", only lanes would be especial-': ly effective in improving traf-' ' fie flow because of steep:· grades that cause trucks to :_ constantly slow down and ·· stieed up. ~ Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Please see unes, A7 Tuesday, July 31,2007 BUSINESS -N REVIEW Ambulatory Surgery Unit at Holzer Clinic now opert Holzer Clinic's new ambulatory surgery unit was completed in February 2007 and surgeries began later in the month, according to Director of Ambulatory Surgery Service Carol Fairchild, RN, CASC. "It's an augmentation to the Dr. Charles E. Holzer Sr. Ambulatory Surgery Center," said Carol Fairchild, RN, CASC, director of the ASC. Where the HMC ambulatory surgery unit can provide more inpatient care for operations that may require a stay in the hospital, the Holzer Clinic unit will be reserved for those patients who fully expect to be released the same day. "It's specialty service ," Fairchild said. "It can be anything from a mole removal to having your gall-badder taken out." · A .ribbon~utting . was held Feb. 5, 2007. The new unit provides closer parlcing, less chance or being bumped due to emergency surgery, and staff focused on preparing the patient to return home after surgery. Lanes from PageA6 Missouri are suggesting a truck-only lane on a 789-mile Stretch of Interstate 70. The 1-70 corridor rolls through or by Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Columbus and is within 25 miles of six major international airports and air-cargo hubs. The highway teems with trucks because of the high concentration of manufacturing, retail and other industries nearby. Much of the I:70 corridor is expected to reach or exceed capacity by 2030. A · proposal to improve Interstate I 0, a 2 ,6~0-mile ' . Holzer Clinic ASC's first patient doing well BY JODY KocMOUD . The same doctors and anes- JKOCMOUO@MYOAILYTRIBUNE.COM thetists continue to perform the surgeries usuaUy done in the GALUPOLIS - When hospital unit. All physicians are Erica Dowell of Chester found board certified, operatin~ room out that she would be the very technicians are certified mtheir first patient at Holzer Clinic's field and experienced OR and new Ambulatory Surgery cenCritical Care nurses are on ter, she wasn't a bit nervous. staff. "Actually, I was schedWhile Holzer Clinic uled to be the second Ambulatory, Surgery urut IS but ,the other person patient, new to Gallipolis, it is not new to Fairchild, who has served as canceled so I got to be first," director of J11ckson 's said Dowell. "I guess it Ambulatory Surgery unit' since could have been scary but it wasn't. Someone has to be it opened seven yearS ago. Over 20,000 cases have first." Dowell had her gall bladbeen handled in those seven der removed on Feb. 23, years, 2007, by Dr. Dav id Blevins, Some of those staff mem-. bers tr.msferred to Gallipolis, using laproscopic surgery. She said tbat since the opersaid Fairchild. In addition to extra operating ation , she fells much better moms, the phannacy has been and has returned to her regexpanded to serve the new unit ular activiites. and an in-house coffee shop, "I've been up and around MuJo Cafe, will give family and doing everything I did members a place to wait out before," she said . " I feel alot the surgeries. better:" Dr. Randy Watts serves as "The surgery was very medical director for both quick," said Erica's hu sJackson and Gallipolis, and the band, Roger. "The staff was unit ha~ been certified by the very thorough . They covstate. ered everything from what highway that runs .from Aorida to California crossing eight states, identifies several areas that could become truck-only bypass highways. They include Phoenix and Houston. The three P.roposals are among 14 semifinalists under review by the U.S Department · 1 of Transportation, which will Select five this summer to ease highwa~ congestion. The agency will speed up the permitting process and help states fmd ways to fmance the projects. A congressional commission also is reviewing the idea of truck-only lanes and truck-only highways. "Our freight-rail system and interstate national highway system is basically satu, rated," said Jack Schenendotf, vice chairman of the · National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission. "In some really high-traffic corridors, it may make sense to try to separate freight and passengers." Financing is a sticking point. Trucking pays '43 percent of the annual $35 billion in user fees for federal highways, according to the trucking associations. Truckers also pay a federal diesel fuel tax of 24.4 cents a gallon, a 12 percent excise tax on new truckS, an annual vehicle-use tax and a tall on tires. Some motorists say truckonly lanes are a g~ idea for safety rea8ons alone. · In 200~, 442,000 large Bank merly an A&P grocery cially changed its name in store, which was renovated . June 1998 to City National to use every possible space Bank. for tellers, bank officers There are 68 City from Page AS ;;tnd a bookkeeping depart- National Bank offices and ment . At the time, the move nine regions throughout bee.n with the bank any- was major news in Mason West Virginia, Kentucky where from five to 36 years. County, and the bank boast- and Ohio. The offices in "Several of the employees ed· state of the art equip- Point Pleasant, Mason and have been around long ment. New Haven in Mason .enough to have ·assisted a In 1985 , the bank expand- County are part of the Ohio couple of generations with- ed its service area through Valley RegiOn, which also in a family, which is very the acquisition of the includes two additional gratifying for our employ- Mason County Bank with branches, one on Church ees and it means a lot to par- offices in Mason and New Street and the newest ents to be able to refer their · Haven . In 1985, the bank branch, which is located children to the same also became part of City inside the new Ripley Walbankers they worked with Holding Company and offio Mart on Academy Drive . . in their early year,ii ," Scarberry added. In Mason County, City National Bank was formerly The Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant, 'which opened for business in September 1965 on the corner of Fifth and Main 'I#Uf#/1 ..... streets in downtown Point Pleasant. There were three employees working at the bank when it first opened its doors. At the time , the bank was a state-chartered N bank . It was incorporated April 19, 1965 by R. B. Rothgeb, Forrest Clark. A. R. Kaufman, P. A. Sayre, and Carl Fruth. Pete Wedge, Jerry .Tucker-Director in Char~e Vitus Hartley Jr., Jack E. Ray "Red" Tucker Frnth and Dale Nibert joined the original Board of Directors later in 1965. On April 21, 1972, the bank moved to its present location at 2212 Jackson ,----... Ave. The building was for- PageA7 · Roger and Erica Dowell share a smile .as they look out over the Ohio River. Erica was the first patient at the new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Holzer Clinic, where she had her gall bladder removed. to expect to how to take care ly fond of the ASC's invit- just won't be stored in her of her afterwa_rds ." ing glass entrance and the body. The Dowells are especial- privacy of the waiting " I guess its just one of rooms. those organs you don't real"It was beautiful," said ly need," said Erica. "Its trucks were involved in crashes - 309,000 'of them Erica . "The new space like your appendix or your with other vehicles and 4,932 seems a lot more private and spleen." of them fatal , the most since personal." Although Roger had his 2000. However, the number The gall bladder is a small gall bladder removed about of people killed in large- organ that resides on the a year and a half a.go, he truck crashes is expected to underside of the liver. It isn't jeaous of hi s wife's be down 3.7 percent in 2006, stores bile, a fluid used in prestige as the first patient according to projections 'by the digestion process. of the new ASC. the N:ationlll Highway Traffic Dowell will be able to func"That was her 15 minutes Safety Administration. · toin without it because her of fame." he said. "She .KIIfen Kuhn, 60, of liver will still prodce bile, it deserves it." Fairfield, said it' is son\etimes difficult to maneuver · on interstate highways because there are so many trucks. "It can get a little tense when you're herrimed in on three sides by these truckers," she said. "I'm trying to get i!lto the fast lane, and ·the_y' re trying to get into the right lane, and it's a stalemate. A truck lane would improve flow." · 1974 ~~Mu.d~r u4 fiet•a ~ ~ FOGLESONG TUCKER Funeral Home 773-5561 "Family Owned,, .-----.... • WW\v.rio~edu Call Today! 1.800.282.7201 ext 7425 v • • �.r-·--- BUSINESS IN REVIEW Page AS Tuesday, July 31, aoo7 HOW DOES YOUR RESUME MFASURE UP? (MS) - Whether you call it a resume or a curriculum vitae, in essence this sheet of paper or emailed document represents the first line of contact between a recruiter and yourse lf. As a result, you want to make sute this document represents you in the best light. There are plenty of guides available to help you craft the pert'ect resume. Therefore, you have every opportunity at your disposal to ensure your resume is well received. As a crash course in Resumes tot . consider these guidelines: Types of resumes · Resumes can be arranged in different ways to highlight your talents, education and experience while downplaying any possible shortco111ings. Here are the main organizational types . . Chronological What is it? This p.opular and common resume format lists information in reverse chronological order (from most to least recent). Advantages: A format that many employers prefer and expect. Straightforward style is easy to scan. Shows how you have worked toward your career goals. Good for when you've been in a field for a 1ong time (no gaps in employment) and want a higher position in that area . Highlights positions ; promotions and compan ies. · Disadv anlages: Shows gaps between jobs, in ·your education, or a lack of work experience. Easy to determine age if your resume goes back far enough. Functional What is it? Emphasizes what you did and your experience, not when you <lid it. Job experiences are grouped beneath skill areas (such as management or customer service). Advantages: Showcases the work experience that is most important to your career. Dates of employment can be eliminated, minimizing employment gaps. This format highlights skills, not titles . Good for first-time job seekers, those re-entering the workforce or those changing careers. Detracts from lack of experience and can prevent the chance of age discrimination. Disadvanta~es: Employers may not expect this style, looking for chronological instead. Can be obvious that you are hiding employment gaps, and employers may think you are trying to cover up something. Combination What is it? Combines a, chronological and functional resume. Lists experie_!ICe by skill and then employme'iif in chronological order. Advantages: c;;an highlight volunteer or internship experiences. Good if you have a varied employment history or are changing careers. Disadvantages: Can be repetitive if similar functions or skills are used in different positions. May be long . Tips for success Once you've decided on the resume style that is fitting for your job search, consider these pointers: . 1. Do a self-assessment on a sheet of paper, jotting down the Jobs you've held, the particulars of each position and what strengths you want to focus on. Having this information handy will let you create your resume in an organized fashion. 2 . Contact information should inclu'ile your full name, avoiding any nicknames. List your permanent address and telephone number. Record a neutral greeting on your l answering machine in preparation of fielding messages from recruiters. Don't put your mobile phone number on the resume so that recruiters don't catch you "on the go" or at an opportunity that is not ideal for' selling yourself. . Also include an e-mail address, provided it sounds professional (CrazyLady 1212@blankmail .co m may tum off.. recruiters) . Create a free e-mail account with a professional name if you don't want to change your primary acc!>Unt. You can also include your Web site URL if the site pertains to your career goals or showcases a work portfolio. 3.1ncluding an objective can be a good way to highlight to an employer the type of job you're seeking. 4. List your education first if you are right out of school. Those with a good deal of work experience can list education at the end of the resume. 5 , Use brief statements full of action words to describe the work you've done at each position. If you prefer a chronological style resume, include the following: • Title of position • Narne of organization • Location of work (town, state) • Dates of employment • Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements . 6. List other information you ' feel is pertinent, such as educational honors, military achieve, ments , awards woo, exams ot extracurricular coursework com- · pleted or any certification you may have. Keep it brief, as you can certainly expound on your skills during an interview, 7. Solicit people you trust to serve as personal and profession: al references. Do not include ·this information with the resum~ unless it is specifically asked for in a job advertisement. Otherwise , simply state:. "References furnished upo~ request," at the bottom of your resume . 8. Run spell check and have another person proofread your resume to ensure that it is gram~ matically correct and free of typographical errors . ~ 9, Keep the look of your resume as simple as possible, .avoiding unusual fonts , paper colors, and shades of ink. It should be crisp and clean, am;! easily scanned by a recruiter in a manner of minutes. 10. Modify your fesume as it pertains to each job you are seek, in g. .,•. How to find good temporary workers (MS)- It can be said that a company is only as strong as its employees , They are the lifeblood of an organization, making sure business operations progress smoofhly. Most employers take care to thoroughly screen potential employees. One or two interviews may be necessary and reference checks made. New hires also may be subject to a probationary period in which pert'ormance is measured before benefits, such as health care insurance or 401(k) availability, are instituted. ., What do you do, however, in those instances when a temporary . employee is !)Qeded at .the CQ!IIpany? How do you find a reliable, skilled individual who will be able to fill .in for a fulltime employee who is on vacation or find someone to assist on a large project? In a climate where downsizing has resulted in smaller ovemll core workforces, temporary employees are proving invaluable. This part of the employment sector is exploding. Hiring of temporary employees has doubled since the 1990s, ballooning at a rate five times faster than national employment on the whole. lt is estimated by the Labor Department that by 2012 the sector . will grow by another 50 percent and add some 1.8 million jobs. According to Kelly Services, a Michigan • staffing agency, about onefourth of U.S.workers are employed in some kind of temporary arrangement, and that figure co\lld reach 40 percent over the next 10 years . Businesses, like the flexibility of having workers on call and the temporary emplo~ees ·themselves enjoy the I free agent" Status. Start with the agency Finding a good temporary employee, or "temp" as they are commonly known, starts with researching agencies. Temps do not work for you, they are employed by- a , staffing agency. The agency issues the paychecks, han.dies tax withdrawals, and may offcr.certain benefits. · · Staffing agencies make. their money through the businesses that hire their temps. Therefore, they should be concerned· with providing quality employees. 'JYpically, a markup is added to the temp's hourly rate that the agency will collect as profit. Other agencies may charge a flat fee. Begin your search by selecting agencies that cater to your specific business sector. For example, some agem;ies handle advertising clients and others,, place those with paralegal experience. These specialized agencies may offer employees who are a better fit for your needs. After narrowing down the possibilities, follow these steps: I. Interview the agencies: Temporary employees may be the unsung heroes of the workforce. Ask questions such as: How many temps do you have on staff! How do you determine if an individual is ·qualified? Do you offer skill training or testing? How fast can a temp be placed in my office? 2. Compare rates: Do a comparison of what the dif- l ferent staffing agencieS' charge for what is offered. · 3. Get referrals: Ask for a full or partial client list so you can see what types of businesses are relying on this agency's employees . Contact one or two of the clients to gauge their opinion of the agency. \! • ~ 4. Present the agency with • Review hours and tim" a scenario that typicaliy cards: Most temps arriv~ occurs at your place ofbusi- with their own agency-prot ness and ask them how they vided time cards or slips, would handle it. For exam- You will be required to pie, "I have 10 press releas- review the hours workedes that need to be translated and sign off on the· tim1 into Spanish by tomorrow ard • I c • Let , the agency know o( .or our new Latino c ientele, How can you help?" If the extraordinary circu111~ agency answers that they are staffed with bilingual stances: If you know il'j marketing experts who can advance that a projec~ be there within two hours, requiring a te111p will be you may be inclined 10 long-term (an employee is bogged down by the flu ot · work with them. Working with temps out on maternity leave) let After you've chosen the the agency know this in right agency and they're advance. This, .way you can · sending a temp your way, be staffed with one employ~ there are certain steps you ee for the duration. Don't can take to facilitate· the assume just because a temp llrocess no matter the dud· . was free for your assign~ tton oChis or her assign~ menf today, he or she will ment. be available the next day; • Clearly outline job The temp may al~ady have< responsibilities: Make sure an arrangement with anoth, the temp understands all er company. the job. Temp to perm facets of "Administrative duties" are Using temporary employ. vague terms. If a temp is ees can also be a low-com, required to file, do data mitment way to try out a entry and pick up the CEO's person in a position before: dry cleaning, these tasks hiring an individual full need to be spelled out in advance, preferably to the time. Express well in agency before the temp advan~e to the. agency that · this position may become arrives. • rtovil;le guidance: Many permanent. The agency may, temps easily assimilate Into have a special commission a company, since they're for placing permanen~ used to filling all sorts of employees. Also, as menJ roles. Still, check in on your tioned, some temps enjoy temp from time· to time to the flexible schedule make sure he or she is com- allowed by working in a fortable with the project and temporary capacity, Not. doesn't have any questions everyone will be looking fo~ or concern&. a permanent hire . • • ,Tuesday, July 31, 2007 BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageBt Before you build, don't forget . Heading to the dark side: the benefits of those night, ( -;ernight and weekend shifts to obtain your pennits SHEILA Bv As a reminder to all property owners and contractors, it is important that all requirements ;~re sati sfied with all a~encies involved and permits are in place prior to the beginning of construction . Never assume that your contractor is taking care of these issues for you . It is ultimately the property owner's responsibility to meet these require111ents. It's unfortunate when a structure is built without o~tainin~ the pro~r pernuts. Thts can result in costly changes of building plans and very unhappy owners. Here is a qwck checklist to be sure you are following all proper procedures. Building Notice: If you construct a building or improvement costing more than $2,000, Ohio Revised Code 5713.17 requires notification be given to the county auditor not later than 60 days after construction has commenced. If the building and/or addition are open to the public, see Commercial Projects below. Floodplain Permit: If you are located near a small stream, creek or river you • must contact the Floodplain office to verify if a floodplain permit 1s necessary. Even the placement of mobile homes requires a permit when located in a floodplain area. Don't assume you are NOT in the floodplain . because you have never flooded; a simple phone call can determine this before you begin. Floodplain maps are available for review in the floodplain office and the county engineer's office. Sewage System Permit; If you are installing or repla~ ­ mg a septic system a permit must be obtained from the Gallia County Health Department located in the Service Center on Jackson Pike. Private Water System Permit: If you are planning to drill a well, install a cis- tern or holding tank, or develop a sprin!l or pond system, this perrmt is necessary from the health department. If the construction involves commercial property than a plumbing permit from the Ohio Department of Commerce ts also required, Excavation of more than one (1) acre: If construction activity causes more than one (I) acre of ground to be disturbed or excavated a permit must be obtained from the Ohio EPA to control or regulate the dis- · charge of storm water from the site , (740-380-5277) Drive-way Permits: Drive-way permits must be obtained pnor to any new or replacement installations as follows: County or township roads County Engineer (740-446-4009); state highways - ODOT (740-446-1553). · Sub-dividing Property: If you are sub-dividing property; one ( 1) lot or several lots, stop by or call the Gallia County Planning Commission to pick up a copy of the lot split "Application for Approval" form and the County Subdivision Regulations . Destroyed or Damaged Property: If removing a destroyed or damaged structure, completion of an "Application for Valuation Deduction" is required by ·the county auditor, located in the courthouse. With timely reporting, deductions from value approved will affect tax bills due the following year. Incorporated Are~s : If your property is located mside the city of Gallipolis or one of the five incorporated villages you must contact the officials within that jurisdiction for their requirements . (See list below) . Commercial Projects: All commercial projects require a permit from the state of Ohio. For more information contact the Ohio Department of Commefce at (800) 523-3581 . Please keep this checklist handy and contact the agencies listed to be sure you are following proper procedures·. More · information from these agencies can also be found online at www.gallianet.net, click on County Offices. Gallia ·County Auditor, County Courthouse, 18 Locust St ., Gallipolis Ohio 45631,740-446-4612 . Gallia County Engineer, 1167 State Route 160, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, 740-446-4009. Gallia County Planning County Commission, Courthouse, 18 Locust St, Gallipolis Ohio 45631, 740446-4612. Gallia County Floodplain Office, County Courthouse , 18 Locust St., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631,740-446-4612. Gallia County Health Department, Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631,740-441-2018. City of Gallipolis-Code Enforcement, 518 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, 740-441 -6020. Village of Centerville, p,o. Box 37. Thurman Ohio 45685, 740-245-5139 or 740-245-5967 .. Village of Cheshire, P.O. Box 27, Cheshire, Ohio 45620.740-367-0301. Village of Crown City, P.O. Box 316, Crown City, 45623, 740-256Ohio 1685. Village of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 70, Rio Grande, O'fiio 45674, 740-24.55822. ,,Nillage of Vinton , P.O. Bbx 8, Vinton, Ohio, 45686, 740-388-8461. Ohio Department Transportation, NORMAN-CULP ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER NEW YORK - The young and ambitious used to be told "Go west, young man ." Now it could be "go weekend ." Odd shifts - · weekends, nights and overnights - are no longer limited to police, firefighters, medical workers and a handful of other jobs. As the U.S. economy becomes increasingly connected to the global one, and as workers seek new ways to cope with the demands of education, child care and clll'Qer advancement, a whole.· new generation is taking a look at the dark side. "Best thing about it is grocery shopping on Tuesday instead of Saturday," joked Margy Schilling, a nurse at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ., who has worked odd shifts for more than 20 years. Unusual working hours can offer serious benefits,, especially for hard-working twenty -somethings and for parents. · . "Young people want to sleep until 2 p.m. anyway," said Schilling, a mother of three, "When the kids were in schoof, they went to school and I went to bed, When they got out, I was getting up, I didn't miss much of their lives." Nearly 22 million Americans - about 18 percent of those with jobs work nights and weekends, according to 2004 figures from the U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics. Men worked alternative shifts more than women, .and blacks were more likely to work odd hours than whites, Hispanics or Asians. People . '' Ohio EPA, 740~380-5277. '1! . .,.•.. : . ··.· Should an employee step in when a leader is unable to keep a meeting on point? That depends on the employee's approach "Not another meeting ," and the manager's sensitivity, Streibel says. .It's the rare employee who hasn't grumbled "If it gets into a power struggle, it's obviously ori the way to the conference room. But why, not going to help anybody." after centuries of opportunity to perfect the • Be prepared for "virtual" meetings. process, do melltings remain what humorist Make sure those taking part by phone or Dave Barry calls "the reason why the human videoconference feel included. It's up to the race has not achieved, and never will achieve, meeting leader to check equipment, require its full potential"? new users to receive instruction, and involve Too many meetings are unfocused, unpro- everyone in each discussion and decision. dqctive or unnecessary. Those outside the room still can miss 'The biggest waste of time is meeting for important 'facial expressions , b<ldy language meeting's :sake --. meaning, we have this and tone of voice, notes Theodore Rosen, a meetin~ every week, so that's why we're hav- professor at George Washington University's ing it,' says Kara DeFrias, an insttuctional School of Business. He suggests that when a designer at a West Trenton, N'J.-based insur- team will be working·together long-term, ance company. "If there's nothing to talk gathering everyone in person early on builds about, cancel the meeting ." .. tru And think twice about who's required to Ht· ~at may be expensive if the group is there. Meetings that waste even one person's spread across the nation or the globe, Rosen time waste money, consultants warn. When a acknowledges, but greater trust often yields meeting's purpose is simply to share informa- · gteater results for the company. lion, then e-mail or the company intranet lllllY • It's OK to have fun. be better options. . Dunkel suggests allowing time at the beginIf you can identify specific objectives that ning of each meeting for participants to require cofiaboration, go ahead and gather the answer a question about themselves, for group. But experts offer some gt!idelines to · · ad make sure everyone leaves with a sense of instance, "What song is playmg m your he accomplishment: today?" The short exerCise provides "a httle • Scmp the traditional agenda. bit of relief from the s~ of the work but ties Before the meeting, circulate a list of them together as human beings," she says. "desired outcomes" _ not just vague discusAnd don't forget an occasional celebration sion topics , says Linda Dunkel, president and of individual or team milestones. CEO oflnteraction A:ssociates, in Cambridge, "Part of team development and cohesiveMass. That gives participants a better oppor- ness is that you do celebrate those things and tunity to arrive prepared. that people have a life outside the workplace," "The more shared responsibility we can get, Rosen says. th h· h th odds 0 f " h • Chart your progress . e Ig er e success, s e says. ·An "outcomes record" distributed soon For.groups that will meet over a long ~ri od, try rotating leadership responsibilities, after a meeting should detail decisions, suggests Barllara Streibel, author of "The assignments and due dates, Rosen says. Manager's Guide to Effective Meetings" · As for evaluating the meeting itself, Dunkel (McGraw-Hill, 2002) and a senior consultant suggests ending with a brief discussion of at Oriel Inc. in Madison, Wis. Not only will whether the desired outcomes were accomparticipants find more value in the meetings, plished, whether the group is working well but the technique may cut down on side con- together and how to be more effective next versations and other disruptions by people time . who don't feel involved in the process. • Keep up the good work. • There's nothing wrong with a 20-minute .Once you've establish"d· a meeting struc. meetmg . . ture that works for your busin7ss, be careful "I think it's in the mindset of corporate not to shde back mto old habits . Have clear America" that meetings must be scheduled ' and consistent expectations, says Carolyn for a half-hour or an hour, DeFrias says. Fischer, director ofleaming and organizationBut a meeting that's longer than necessary al effectiveness for the northern division of invites off-track discussions and frustration. Corneas!, in Manchester, NR. "Ask yourself, 'Would we be spending this That way, she says, "people can relax and much time on this matter if it was 4:30 on a bring their best thinking forward in a meeting, Friday afternoon?'" advises John Sleigh, a knowing there's a beginning and an end and meetings facilitator in Sydney, Australia. that it's not going to spiral out of control ." FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 8 include transportation, shipping, mining, utilities, health care and journalism. And don't forget creative deadline types: Video !lame programmers, graphic artists and advertising whiz-kids are famous for pulling more overnighters than the college crowd. · Even traditional employers like law firms and banks may have graveyard shifts for support workers. Mark Hubble, 43, works a 12.5hour overnight shift three days a week in Manhattan editing documents for Davis, Polk & Wardwell, an international law fiTOl. The father of a 1-year-old girl, Hubble is among many new parents seekinjl more quality time with their kids . "This can work,'' he said. "I've been able to spend a lot more time with Lucy than 1 would if I had been 9-to-5 ." And the arrangement saves money : He hasn't had to pay yet for child care, even though his wife, Mamie, works part-time. · Delta flight attendant Lesley Larson has worked odd shifts for 18 years, but really began to appreciate the option w~en her daughter was born four years ago. "I try to limit the time my daughter has to spend at a baby sitter," she explained. "I mostly work around my husband's somewhat normal schedule." Other young parents plan on checking out the .night shift as soon as they can master the chaos of their day. Gina CarQddo, a freelance writer in Brooklyn with a 3month-old son, often used to work late into the night anyway meeting deadlines. "I would love to work nights," she said. "A happy .parent will be a better parent, and if that means working , then you should do it." r!::~eree, From waste of time to time well spent: rethinking the office meeting BY CHRISnNE EWOTI with part-time jobs worked more nights or weekends than those with full-time jobs. Some occupations require more alternative shifts than others. Half of those working full-time in the security field (police, firefighters, guards) worked nights, overnights and weekends, along with 40 percent of the food industry and 38 percent of tourismrelated jobs, according to the labor bureau. "If you work at a hotel, you know that hospitality is a 247 job. You are going to have to work some work nights and weekends," said Kendra Walker, spokeswoman for the Hilton family of hotels, which employs about 90,000 workers in more than 2,300 U.S. hotels. "Most people on the night shift have requested it for one reason or another," she added, citing students who need to take daytime classes, people working several jobs or parents with child care issues , Employees also rnay opt for mght or weekend shifts because they want to work at a certain hotel where no day jobs are open, she said. . And working unusual hours can allow new employees to bring their skills up I? speed as they gain some semonty. "Managing the front desk is quieter in the evening," Walker noted, 'They need to warm up to handle the more hectic pace of the day." Night shift experience. is essential to advance in some job categories, such as front desk employees and security experts, she said. Those involved with event planning and catering know that weekends are going to be full of conferences and weddings. 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Therefore, you have every opportunity at your disposal to ensure your resume is well received. As a crash course in Resumes tot . consider these guidelines: Types of resumes · Resumes can be arranged in different ways to highlight your talents, education and experience while downplaying any possible shortco111ings. Here are the main organizational types . . Chronological What is it? This p.opular and common resume format lists information in reverse chronological order (from most to least recent). Advantages: A format that many employers prefer and expect. Straightforward style is easy to scan. Shows how you have worked toward your career goals. Good for when you've been in a field for a 1ong time (no gaps in employment) and want a higher position in that area . Highlights positions ; promotions and compan ies. · Disadv anlages: Shows gaps between jobs, in ·your education, or a lack of work experience. Easy to determine age if your resume goes back far enough. Functional What is it? Emphasizes what you did and your experience, not when you <lid it. Job experiences are grouped beneath skill areas (such as management or customer service). Advantages: Showcases the work experience that is most important to your career. Dates of employment can be eliminated, minimizing employment gaps. This format highlights skills, not titles . Good for first-time job seekers, those re-entering the workforce or those changing careers. Detracts from lack of experience and can prevent the chance of age discrimination. Disadvanta~es: Employers may not expect this style, looking for chronological instead. Can be obvious that you are hiding employment gaps, and employers may think you are trying to cover up something. Combination What is it? Combines a, chronological and functional resume. Lists experie_!ICe by skill and then employme'iif in chronological order. Advantages: c;;an highlight volunteer or internship experiences. Good if you have a varied employment history or are changing careers. Disadvantages: Can be repetitive if similar functions or skills are used in different positions. May be long . Tips for success Once you've decided on the resume style that is fitting for your job search, consider these pointers: . 1. Do a self-assessment on a sheet of paper, jotting down the Jobs you've held, the particulars of each position and what strengths you want to focus on. Having this information handy will let you create your resume in an organized fashion. 2 . Contact information should inclu'ile your full name, avoiding any nicknames. List your permanent address and telephone number. Record a neutral greeting on your l answering machine in preparation of fielding messages from recruiters. Don't put your mobile phone number on the resume so that recruiters don't catch you "on the go" or at an opportunity that is not ideal for' selling yourself. . Also include an e-mail address, provided it sounds professional (CrazyLady 1212@blankmail .co m may tum off.. recruiters) . Create a free e-mail account with a professional name if you don't want to change your primary acc!>Unt. You can also include your Web site URL if the site pertains to your career goals or showcases a work portfolio. 3.1ncluding an objective can be a good way to highlight to an employer the type of job you're seeking. 4. List your education first if you are right out of school. Those with a good deal of work experience can list education at the end of the resume. 5 , Use brief statements full of action words to describe the work you've done at each position. If you prefer a chronological style resume, include the following: • Title of position • Narne of organization • Location of work (town, state) • Dates of employment • Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements . 6. List other information you ' feel is pertinent, such as educational honors, military achieve, ments , awards woo, exams ot extracurricular coursework com- · pleted or any certification you may have. Keep it brief, as you can certainly expound on your skills during an interview, 7. Solicit people you trust to serve as personal and profession: al references. Do not include ·this information with the resum~ unless it is specifically asked for in a job advertisement. Otherwise , simply state:. "References furnished upo~ request," at the bottom of your resume . 8. Run spell check and have another person proofread your resume to ensure that it is gram~ matically correct and free of typographical errors . ~ 9, Keep the look of your resume as simple as possible, .avoiding unusual fonts , paper colors, and shades of ink. It should be crisp and clean, am;! easily scanned by a recruiter in a manner of minutes. 10. Modify your fesume as it pertains to each job you are seek, in g. .,•. How to find good temporary workers (MS)- It can be said that a company is only as strong as its employees , They are the lifeblood of an organization, making sure business operations progress smoofhly. Most employers take care to thoroughly screen potential employees. One or two interviews may be necessary and reference checks made. New hires also may be subject to a probationary period in which pert'ormance is measured before benefits, such as health care insurance or 401(k) availability, are instituted. ., What do you do, however, in those instances when a temporary . employee is !)Qeded at .the CQ!IIpany? How do you find a reliable, skilled individual who will be able to fill .in for a fulltime employee who is on vacation or find someone to assist on a large project? In a climate where downsizing has resulted in smaller ovemll core workforces, temporary employees are proving invaluable. This part of the employment sector is exploding. Hiring of temporary employees has doubled since the 1990s, ballooning at a rate five times faster than national employment on the whole. lt is estimated by the Labor Department that by 2012 the sector . will grow by another 50 percent and add some 1.8 million jobs. According to Kelly Services, a Michigan • staffing agency, about onefourth of U.S.workers are employed in some kind of temporary arrangement, and that figure co\lld reach 40 percent over the next 10 years . Businesses, like the flexibility of having workers on call and the temporary emplo~ees ·themselves enjoy the I free agent" Status. Start with the agency Finding a good temporary employee, or "temp" as they are commonly known, starts with researching agencies. Temps do not work for you, they are employed by- a , staffing agency. The agency issues the paychecks, han.dies tax withdrawals, and may offcr.certain benefits. · · Staffing agencies make. their money through the businesses that hire their temps. Therefore, they should be concerned· with providing quality employees. 'JYpically, a markup is added to the temp's hourly rate that the agency will collect as profit. Other agencies may charge a flat fee. Begin your search by selecting agencies that cater to your specific business sector. For example, some agem;ies handle advertising clients and others,, place those with paralegal experience. These specialized agencies may offer employees who are a better fit for your needs. After narrowing down the possibilities, follow these steps: I. Interview the agencies: Temporary employees may be the unsung heroes of the workforce. Ask questions such as: How many temps do you have on staff! How do you determine if an individual is ·qualified? Do you offer skill training or testing? How fast can a temp be placed in my office? 2. Compare rates: Do a comparison of what the dif- l ferent staffing agencieS' charge for what is offered. · 3. Get referrals: Ask for a full or partial client list so you can see what types of businesses are relying on this agency's employees . Contact one or two of the clients to gauge their opinion of the agency. \! • ~ 4. Present the agency with • Review hours and tim" a scenario that typicaliy cards: Most temps arriv~ occurs at your place ofbusi- with their own agency-prot ness and ask them how they vided time cards or slips, would handle it. For exam- You will be required to pie, "I have 10 press releas- review the hours workedes that need to be translated and sign off on the· tim1 into Spanish by tomorrow ard • I c • Let , the agency know o( .or our new Latino c ientele, How can you help?" If the extraordinary circu111~ agency answers that they are staffed with bilingual stances: If you know il'j marketing experts who can advance that a projec~ be there within two hours, requiring a te111p will be you may be inclined 10 long-term (an employee is bogged down by the flu ot · work with them. Working with temps out on maternity leave) let After you've chosen the the agency know this in right agency and they're advance. This, .way you can · sending a temp your way, be staffed with one employ~ there are certain steps you ee for the duration. Don't can take to facilitate· the assume just because a temp llrocess no matter the dud· . was free for your assign~ tton oChis or her assign~ menf today, he or she will ment. be available the next day; • Clearly outline job The temp may al~ady have< responsibilities: Make sure an arrangement with anoth, the temp understands all er company. the job. Temp to perm facets of "Administrative duties" are Using temporary employ. vague terms. If a temp is ees can also be a low-com, required to file, do data mitment way to try out a entry and pick up the CEO's person in a position before: dry cleaning, these tasks hiring an individual full need to be spelled out in advance, preferably to the time. Express well in agency before the temp advan~e to the. agency that · this position may become arrives. • rtovil;le guidance: Many permanent. The agency may, temps easily assimilate Into have a special commission a company, since they're for placing permanen~ used to filling all sorts of employees. Also, as menJ roles. Still, check in on your tioned, some temps enjoy temp from time· to time to the flexible schedule make sure he or she is com- allowed by working in a fortable with the project and temporary capacity, Not. doesn't have any questions everyone will be looking fo~ or concern&. a permanent hire . • • ,Tuesday, July 31, 2007 BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageBt Before you build, don't forget . Heading to the dark side: the benefits of those night, ( -;ernight and weekend shifts to obtain your pennits SHEILA Bv As a reminder to all property owners and contractors, it is important that all requirements ;~re sati sfied with all a~encies involved and permits are in place prior to the beginning of construction . Never assume that your contractor is taking care of these issues for you . It is ultimately the property owner's responsibility to meet these require111ents. It's unfortunate when a structure is built without o~tainin~ the pro~r pernuts. Thts can result in costly changes of building plans and very unhappy owners. Here is a qwck checklist to be sure you are following all proper procedures. Building Notice: If you construct a building or improvement costing more than $2,000, Ohio Revised Code 5713.17 requires notification be given to the county auditor not later than 60 days after construction has commenced. If the building and/or addition are open to the public, see Commercial Projects below. Floodplain Permit: If you are located near a small stream, creek or river you • must contact the Floodplain office to verify if a floodplain permit 1s necessary. Even the placement of mobile homes requires a permit when located in a floodplain area. Don't assume you are NOT in the floodplain . because you have never flooded; a simple phone call can determine this before you begin. Floodplain maps are available for review in the floodplain office and the county engineer's office. Sewage System Permit; If you are installing or repla~ ­ mg a septic system a permit must be obtained from the Gallia County Health Department located in the Service Center on Jackson Pike. Private Water System Permit: If you are planning to drill a well, install a cis- tern or holding tank, or develop a sprin!l or pond system, this perrmt is necessary from the health department. If the construction involves commercial property than a plumbing permit from the Ohio Department of Commerce ts also required, Excavation of more than one (1) acre: If construction activity causes more than one (I) acre of ground to be disturbed or excavated a permit must be obtained from the Ohio EPA to control or regulate the dis- · charge of storm water from the site , (740-380-5277) Drive-way Permits: Drive-way permits must be obtained pnor to any new or replacement installations as follows: County or township roads County Engineer (740-446-4009); state highways - ODOT (740-446-1553). · Sub-dividing Property: If you are sub-dividing property; one ( 1) lot or several lots, stop by or call the Gallia County Planning Commission to pick up a copy of the lot split "Application for Approval" form and the County Subdivision Regulations . Destroyed or Damaged Property: If removing a destroyed or damaged structure, completion of an "Application for Valuation Deduction" is required by ·the county auditor, located in the courthouse. With timely reporting, deductions from value approved will affect tax bills due the following year. Incorporated Are~s : If your property is located mside the city of Gallipolis or one of the five incorporated villages you must contact the officials within that jurisdiction for their requirements . (See list below) . Commercial Projects: All commercial projects require a permit from the state of Ohio. For more information contact the Ohio Department of Commefce at (800) 523-3581 . Please keep this checklist handy and contact the agencies listed to be sure you are following proper procedures·. More · information from these agencies can also be found online at www.gallianet.net, click on County Offices. Gallia ·County Auditor, County Courthouse, 18 Locust St ., Gallipolis Ohio 45631,740-446-4612 . Gallia County Engineer, 1167 State Route 160, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, 740-446-4009. Gallia County Planning County Commission, Courthouse, 18 Locust St, Gallipolis Ohio 45631, 740446-4612. Gallia County Floodplain Office, County Courthouse , 18 Locust St., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631,740-446-4612. Gallia County Health Department, Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631,740-441-2018. City of Gallipolis-Code Enforcement, 518 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, 740-441 -6020. Village of Centerville, p,o. Box 37. Thurman Ohio 45685, 740-245-5139 or 740-245-5967 .. Village of Cheshire, P.O. Box 27, Cheshire, Ohio 45620.740-367-0301. Village of Crown City, P.O. Box 316, Crown City, 45623, 740-256Ohio 1685. Village of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 70, Rio Grande, O'fiio 45674, 740-24.55822. ,,Nillage of Vinton , P.O. Bbx 8, Vinton, Ohio, 45686, 740-388-8461. Ohio Department Transportation, NORMAN-CULP ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER NEW YORK - The young and ambitious used to be told "Go west, young man ." Now it could be "go weekend ." Odd shifts - · weekends, nights and overnights - are no longer limited to police, firefighters, medical workers and a handful of other jobs. As the U.S. economy becomes increasingly connected to the global one, and as workers seek new ways to cope with the demands of education, child care and clll'Qer advancement, a whole.· new generation is taking a look at the dark side. "Best thing about it is grocery shopping on Tuesday instead of Saturday," joked Margy Schilling, a nurse at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ., who has worked odd shifts for more than 20 years. Unusual working hours can offer serious benefits,, especially for hard-working twenty -somethings and for parents. · . "Young people want to sleep until 2 p.m. anyway," said Schilling, a mother of three, "When the kids were in schoof, they went to school and I went to bed, When they got out, I was getting up, I didn't miss much of their lives." Nearly 22 million Americans - about 18 percent of those with jobs work nights and weekends, according to 2004 figures from the U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics. Men worked alternative shifts more than women, .and blacks were more likely to work odd hours than whites, Hispanics or Asians. People . '' Ohio EPA, 740~380-5277. '1! . .,.•.. : . ··.· Should an employee step in when a leader is unable to keep a meeting on point? That depends on the employee's approach "Not another meeting ," and the manager's sensitivity, Streibel says. .It's the rare employee who hasn't grumbled "If it gets into a power struggle, it's obviously ori the way to the conference room. But why, not going to help anybody." after centuries of opportunity to perfect the • Be prepared for "virtual" meetings. process, do melltings remain what humorist Make sure those taking part by phone or Dave Barry calls "the reason why the human videoconference feel included. It's up to the race has not achieved, and never will achieve, meeting leader to check equipment, require its full potential"? new users to receive instruction, and involve Too many meetings are unfocused, unpro- everyone in each discussion and decision. dqctive or unnecessary. Those outside the room still can miss 'The biggest waste of time is meeting for important 'facial expressions , b<ldy language meeting's :sake --. meaning, we have this and tone of voice, notes Theodore Rosen, a meetin~ every week, so that's why we're hav- professor at George Washington University's ing it,' says Kara DeFrias, an insttuctional School of Business. He suggests that when a designer at a West Trenton, N'J.-based insur- team will be working·together long-term, ance company. "If there's nothing to talk gathering everyone in person early on builds about, cancel the meeting ." .. tru And think twice about who's required to Ht· ~at may be expensive if the group is there. Meetings that waste even one person's spread across the nation or the globe, Rosen time waste money, consultants warn. When a acknowledges, but greater trust often yields meeting's purpose is simply to share informa- · gteater results for the company. lion, then e-mail or the company intranet lllllY • It's OK to have fun. be better options. . Dunkel suggests allowing time at the beginIf you can identify specific objectives that ning of each meeting for participants to require cofiaboration, go ahead and gather the answer a question about themselves, for group. But experts offer some gt!idelines to · · ad make sure everyone leaves with a sense of instance, "What song is playmg m your he accomplishment: today?" The short exerCise provides "a httle • Scmp the traditional agenda. bit of relief from the s~ of the work but ties Before the meeting, circulate a list of them together as human beings," she says. "desired outcomes" _ not just vague discusAnd don't forget an occasional celebration sion topics , says Linda Dunkel, president and of individual or team milestones. CEO oflnteraction A:ssociates, in Cambridge, "Part of team development and cohesiveMass. That gives participants a better oppor- ness is that you do celebrate those things and tunity to arrive prepared. that people have a life outside the workplace," "The more shared responsibility we can get, Rosen says. th h· h th odds 0 f " h • Chart your progress . e Ig er e success, s e says. ·An "outcomes record" distributed soon For.groups that will meet over a long ~ri od, try rotating leadership responsibilities, after a meeting should detail decisions, suggests Barllara Streibel, author of "The assignments and due dates, Rosen says. Manager's Guide to Effective Meetings" · As for evaluating the meeting itself, Dunkel (McGraw-Hill, 2002) and a senior consultant suggests ending with a brief discussion of at Oriel Inc. in Madison, Wis. Not only will whether the desired outcomes were accomparticipants find more value in the meetings, plished, whether the group is working well but the technique may cut down on side con- together and how to be more effective next versations and other disruptions by people time . who don't feel involved in the process. • Keep up the good work. • There's nothing wrong with a 20-minute .Once you've establish"d· a meeting struc. meetmg . . ture that works for your busin7ss, be careful "I think it's in the mindset of corporate not to shde back mto old habits . Have clear America" that meetings must be scheduled ' and consistent expectations, says Carolyn for a half-hour or an hour, DeFrias says. Fischer, director ofleaming and organizationBut a meeting that's longer than necessary al effectiveness for the northern division of invites off-track discussions and frustration. Corneas!, in Manchester, NR. "Ask yourself, 'Would we be spending this That way, she says, "people can relax and much time on this matter if it was 4:30 on a bring their best thinking forward in a meeting, Friday afternoon?'" advises John Sleigh, a knowing there's a beginning and an end and meetings facilitator in Sydney, Australia. that it's not going to spiral out of control ." FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 8 include transportation, shipping, mining, utilities, health care and journalism. And don't forget creative deadline types: Video !lame programmers, graphic artists and advertising whiz-kids are famous for pulling more overnighters than the college crowd. · Even traditional employers like law firms and banks may have graveyard shifts for support workers. Mark Hubble, 43, works a 12.5hour overnight shift three days a week in Manhattan editing documents for Davis, Polk & Wardwell, an international law fiTOl. The father of a 1-year-old girl, Hubble is among many new parents seekinjl more quality time with their kids . "This can work,'' he said. "I've been able to spend a lot more time with Lucy than 1 would if I had been 9-to-5 ." And the arrangement saves money : He hasn't had to pay yet for child care, even though his wife, Mamie, works part-time. · Delta flight attendant Lesley Larson has worked odd shifts for 18 years, but really began to appreciate the option w~en her daughter was born four years ago. "I try to limit the time my daughter has to spend at a baby sitter," she explained. "I mostly work around my husband's somewhat normal schedule." Other young parents plan on checking out the .night shift as soon as they can master the chaos of their day. Gina CarQddo, a freelance writer in Brooklyn with a 3month-old son, often used to work late into the night anyway meeting deadlines. "I would love to work nights," she said. "A happy .parent will be a better parent, and if that means working , then you should do it." r!::~eree, From waste of time to time well spent: rethinking the office meeting BY CHRISnNE EWOTI with part-time jobs worked more nights or weekends than those with full-time jobs. Some occupations require more alternative shifts than others. Half of those working full-time in the security field (police, firefighters, guards) worked nights, overnights and weekends, along with 40 percent of the food industry and 38 percent of tourismrelated jobs, according to the labor bureau. "If you work at a hotel, you know that hospitality is a 247 job. You are going to have to work some work nights and weekends," said Kendra Walker, spokeswoman for the Hilton family of hotels, which employs about 90,000 workers in more than 2,300 U.S. hotels. "Most people on the night shift have requested it for one reason or another," she added, citing students who need to take daytime classes, people working several jobs or parents with child care issues , Employees also rnay opt for mght or weekend shifts because they want to work at a certain hotel where no day jobs are open, she said. . And working unusual hours can allow new employees to bring their skills up I? speed as they gain some semonty. "Managing the front desk is quieter in the evening," Walker noted, 'They need to warm up to handle the more hectic pace of the day." Night shift experience. is essential to advance in some job categories, such as front desk employees and security experts, she said. Those involved with event planning and catering know that weekends are going to be full of conferences and weddings. 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"The book was very inspi-· rational to me because it helped me realize what I wanted to do and where I wanted to do it," said the 26year-old, who applied for 20 different public-relations jobs in New York. She posted her resume on Craig's List, was contacted the next day by her current boss, bought a· one-way ticket to Manhattan, crashed on a friend's air mattress and landed the job at a small PR firm . Katie Thomas, 23, had just graduated from college but did not want to pursue her majors of psychology and English. She knew it would be difficult persuading interviewers of job skills in other areas, so when a friend · recommended "Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed," she snapped it up. "I honestly felt like I benefited so much from reading 'Sweaty Palms' that interviewing afterward felt almost like cheating - as if I had an unfair advantage over others interviewing for the same position," said Thomas, a development coordinator. Millions of job seekers look for help in books, from the general ("Knock 'em Dead," "Monster Careers") to the specific: "Vault Career Guide to Accounting." "The ECO Guide to Careers That Make a Difference," " Guide to Homeland Security Careers ." There are volumes about resume skills, interviewing technique, fashion sense . The mack daddy of all career guides remains Richard Nelson Bolles' "What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers ." Since it was first released in 1970, it has sold 9 million copies, according to publisher Ten Speed Press. "So many of the guides out there today really take a reader through something quick and down and dirty .... This is more than that. It's a study that asks, 'Hey, what do you want to do with your life?"' Dave. Hathaway, buyer of business books for Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation's largest bookstore chain . Rich Feller, professor of counseling and career development at Colorado State University, said "Parachute" has "a life of its own, and the metaphor is wonderful." "It's clearly a self-help book that allows people to take action and reflect in a narrative way on their own stories, which pulls them into thinking about who they are and how they apply that to add value to their particular·career options." Bolles, who was an Episcopal priest for 50 years, got the idea for "Parachute" after he lost his post at Grace Cathedral in · San Francisco during budget cuts. He took a job with the diocese interviewing ministers at college campuses and found that cutbacks threatened many priests, who did TUesday, July 31, 2007 Get·on the road to your own business nof know how to make a sifieds, attracted her new (MS) - Are . you ready to ditch the business suit, quit career ,change. Bolles did company, which had not working for someone else and try your hand at your own some research. listed the job. business? Many are . According to a survey by Yahoo! "I thought I'd produce a Now Bolles has just pub- Small Business and Harris Interactive, 66 percent of little 32·page pamphlet ," he lished a "What Color Is American adults say they've considered starting a business. said. "Lo and behold , I had a Your Parachute"! For Teens," But many of them do not know how to begin or think they 128-page. booklet and I with Carol Christen· and don't have the time. slapped a title on it - ' What Jean M. Blomquist . America's economy depends on small businesses for · Color Is Your Parachute' growth. Each year, roughly one million new businesses ~e. Schools do little to pre· because people were always . pare kids for careers, he begun, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, While saying to me, 'Oh well, I'm said. 1'0ur schools tea.;h us many prosper, many fail as well. Failures are often the. going to bail out,' and I'd nothing about these things, result not researching the market and spending less than say, 'What color is your or teach us wrong." ample time developing a strategy for success. . parachute?' and it would 1. Keep the momentum going: Lack of action will put the It's a point echoed in always bring a smile." brakes on any business plan. You have to actively think He would mail out hts lit- another new book, "Smart about your business ideas and work toward them in order tle book on request, charg- Moves for Liberal Arts for your business to come to fruition . ing $6.95 , his printing costs Grads," by Sheila J.Curran · 2. Choose a business that fits you: There's probably a in 1970. "I'd stack them up and Suzanne Greenwald. dream job you've always wanted to have, or maybe you to my chin and .carry ~his They use the stories of real have designs on the next big moneymaker. Think about pile down to the post graduates to discuss the real- which business model fits you best: franchise, home-based, ities of the job market. office," he recalled. retail, restaurant - you name it. . "'Career' is usually a very Ten Speed offered to pub· 3. Set an end goal:. Write down what you want the cuh?i· . lish it, and the frrst edition scary word, and if they think . nation of all of your work .to be. Writing it down makes 11 a carne out in 1972. The book of what they will be doing in definitive goal that you can refer to and work toward. was on The New York a lifetime, it's even scarier," Maybe you want to make millions, maybe you want to Times best seller list for 288 said Curran, executive improve your community with your business? director of the Duke weeks. 4. Develop a plan of action: Envision which milestones . "I do think that one of the University Career Center. you'll have to pass on the road to your final goal. Maybe reasons why my book suc- The desire to have it all you need to secure a location , find employees, think of a · ceeds is that who I am immediately, she said, is the business name, develop word of mouth. Write everything . comes through the pages. toughest obstacle to job down, but don't wli>rry just yet how you'll achieve all of . I'm very honest and I have a hunting today. "You do have these things. deep faith and people catch to pay your dues." 5. Focus on one task at a time: In order to feel in control, the echoes· of that," said Hathaway, of Barnes and conquer one task on your plan of action at a time !lfld work Bolles. Noble, said another perenni- through the lo~istics of making it h3ppen. As you make "People are out of work an al bookstore favorite is notes and acqu1re information you'll quickly be developing · average of 18 weeks before Martin Yale's "Knock 'em a business plan that you can refer back to when it becomes · they get another job. You Dead: The Ultimate Job time to put all of this homework into action. Plus, you've have a lot of time to do soul Seeker's Guide." It has sold only spent a few minutes each day compiling these notes. searching. It's not going to 3 million copies si~ce its 6 . Small steps add up to big momentum: Once you start · be as quick as you think it first edition 21 years ago, to execute your small steps on the road to your business, · will be." according to ' publisher you'll find that you'll pick up pace along the way. People· Tingg applied the practiand resources have a funny way of presenting themselve& · cal advice in Bolles' book to Adams Media, and inspired and you may move along to your·goal faster than you orig· · her own search. According a series that includes guides inally thought. · ·· to "Parachute," she said, on resumes and interviewThings to keep in mind: · · · · "one way to land a great job ing. As you make notes about steps along your business ven- · Yate said he took his expe- ture, there are certain considerations you'll. have to make.· is by !Mgeting small organirience as a former head- Here are just a few: zations with 50 or fewer · employees. These compa- hunter and persormel execu• T:ype of business: sole proprietorship, partnership, cor-· nies are often looking for tive "to the other side of the poratlon, limited liability corporation. · new people but they usually desk" to say, "Here's whai· • Legal and tax forms, including Employer Identification don't advertise the1r vacan- goes on and here's what Number (EIN) and state business certification (you may be · cies." Her resume posting behind it and here's the kind able to apply for these online). · on Craig's List, an online of answer you want to give, PluH see Business, B3 network of forums and clas- and it's a good answer." plan ... and leap; tips for mid-life career changes BY MEG RICHARDS service. The decision to switch gears is rarely easy, she said. To do it successfulFluorescent lights, cubi- ly requires careful flanning cles and offic~ politics are and, often, a leap o faith. Waiting until you can't things of the past for Cindy Oman. A freelance technical take it anymore isn't smart, writer, she says being laid she said, because there are off from her corporate job no overnight solutions. Most three years ago was one of of us can't afford to just quit the best things that's ever our jobs, so you '11 probably have to keep plugging away happened to her. Oman now works out of while you make your transiher house, spends more time tion. "I don't encourage people with her husband, a stay-athome dad, helps home- to just leap off career school their 7-year·old son bridges," Young said. "It takes time and effort." and takes 10 weeks off a year. Perhaps best of all, she When you're really makes more money than she unhappy in your job, an did before, and her former · honest self-assessment is employer is now one of her critical, said Randall Hansen, an associate profesclients. "The biggest thing is, I am sor of marketing at Stetson a grown-up. I am free. No University in DeLand, Fla .. one tells me when I can take who runs a Web site called vacation or go to a doctor's Quintessential Careers. appointment or anything," "If you love what you do said Oman, 39, of Mesa, . but you hale your boss or Ariz. "Will I ever go back. to co-workers or company, you the gray cubicle where it's may not need a career so depressing? I don't think change. Maybe you need a so. I'd have to be at the point job change," Hansen said. of losing my house." "If you like your co-workers Oman, "'who spent almost but hate what you're doing, two decades on a corporate it may be time to change payroll, isa a wing your career." At his Web site, Himsen o are n.umber of workers qJJestioning their career hears most from people age choices and taking dramatic 18 to 25 who are just startsteps to change their lives. ing out, and from those over Whether motivated by ,an 40 who are considering radunexpected job loss, a fresh - ical career changes. Some ly emptied nest or a final unhappy workers started out mortgage payment, the thing doing something they loved mid-life career changers but shifted into jobs they seem to crave most is that never planned on as they moved up the ladder, he sense of freedom. "The w5nds I hear over said. This might be true of a and over again are flexibili- teacher who winds up as a ty, balance and control. school administrator, or a People want control over writer who becomes an editheir own time and life," tor. Others stayed in jobs said Valerie Young, a career they hated out of a sense of counselor in western obligation. "There are a surpnsmg Massachusetts. "There's a number of people who sort lot of lip service in the corporate world about balance of come to a m1d-life career and being family friendly, crisis," Hansen said. "They but the reality is, you go to reach that final straw, whatleave at 5 p.m. and people· ever it is, and say, 'I need to do something for myself say, 'half day?"' A former cubicle-dweller now." ' If you're among them, herself, Young abandoned here are some practical tips: her marketing job - and I. Plan ahead. 90-mile commute - in 1995 to found Changing If your new career Course, a career counseling requires updated skills, c training, certification or an advanced degree, you might need to start the process while still in your old job. Before taking the leap, consider doing an internship or seeking part-time work to see if you really like the field. And prepare yourself financially by socking away extra savings. . 2. Dust off your resume and job-search skills. If it's been a long time since you looked for work, a couple mock interviews with a career coach could be helpful. You might also seek the advice of a resume doctor. Older workers might keep in mind, Hansen said, that a resume should not necessarily doc1,1ment every job you've ever held . Many experts suggest including just 15 years of expeti.ence. And consider removing dates from the education section; tl:ley're not relevant. 3. Eliminate attitude. In interviews, show flexibility an·d a . willingness to learn new things. "There's a big' 'stereotype about older workers - that you can't. teach an old dog new tricks," Hansen said. "If the job seeker comes gff as a know-it:all, they're not going to get the offer." 4. Consider a "portfolio" career. Instead of trying to replace your entire income with one job, look for several. " It's much easier to find three $25 ,000 income streams than one $75,000 job," said Young. You may have to provide your own health insurance, noted Hansen, but you'll probably enjoy greater flexibility. 5. Don't go it alone. "Career change is dramatic , and if you're not successful initially, it can be pretty ego-bruising," Hansen said. Find someone to lean on. Be aware, however, that the people who love you most may be the least supportive, because they don't want to see you get hurt. "Fear goes with the territory," Young said. "But if you start doubting yourself. this isn "t going to 'IVork." BUSINESS IN REVIEW 2007 PageB3 Practice business gift etiquette Beyond opting out: Women seek flexible Plan~ Fo'R THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, July 31, (MS) - This time of year, so many people flounder when it comes to purchasing gifts for people they actually know (friends and family) that the thought of purchasing a gift for a boss or coworker can throw them into a tailspin. Gift-giving among company employees and even between companies as a way of securing or rewarding business is common this time 6f year. Company mail rooms see an influx of gift . baskets and treats being sent from associates, and employees often engage in ritual gift swaps among divisions or with those whom they are friendly. But what do you give a person who you don't know that well outside of the work environment? And is there proper gift etiquette that should be maintained? Yes there is. . Gifts as a . marketing tool Many companies send gifts to massive lists of clients, associates and more in an effort to secure the company's image. Gifts may also serve as a thank you for solidarity to the company or a way of reconnecting after a cessation of business communication. Before sending out just any gift, keel? in mind these important gu1delines: · • Check the gift policy with the companies to which you plan to send gifts. Some companies have strict rules against employ· ees receiving gifts because it may i'Ppear as a mild form of bribery. Government officials and employees, writers and others who need to maintain an unbiased relationship with individuals may fall into this category: Other companies may place a limit on the gift amount. • Think about the message you want to convey in the gift. Choose one that rpflects your business mantra and image. Send gifts in a timely maruner, especially if they are of the thank-you variety. o Certain · gifts, such as food, flowers, calendars and other "useful" gifts that bear a company logo, are standards that will be appreciated over a wide sector of the business community. • Personalize gifts or cards whenever possible so your message doesn't seem canned . • Gifts should reflect the value you place on the rei ationsh1p. Highly respected clients should receive more attention and a more personal gift. • Be conscious of religious and cultural differences when sending gifts. You don't want to offend when your intent is to give thanks and celebrate the season. For example, be careful about sending cerlain colors of flowers overseas. For instance, white chrysanthemums are mainly used for funerals in Bel~ium, Spain and France. Wh1te flowers symbolize death in Japan. Yellow flowers symbolize death in Mexico and infidelity in France, according to 1-800FLOWERS. · • Check and double-check the spelling of recipients' .names and company names when sending personalized gifts. Gifts among co-workers Whether you love or loathe exchanging gifts with coworkers, it is often commonplace to do so as a gesture of goodwiU during the season of giving. In order to make it a success, keeP. in mind these dos and don ts. ·• Do set a price limit. Secret Santa games and 1 grab bags are great for the ' office because they often require gift-givers to. purchase a generic present of a specific value. By setting a cost limit, no one feels pressured to overspend . . , • Do purchase a g1ft for I!Jiyone whO works directo • ly for you, such as an administrative assistant or associate. It's a nice gesture and will show that you care about the relationship. As many administratives have attested to , the worst gift they ever . got from an employer was nothing at all. · • Don't give anything too personal, say a .perfume or cologne. fragrance .. Save those g1fts for faml!y or friends you .know well. • Do choose gifts that show you've put thooght Into the selection, not offering something you just pick¢ up at the corner drug store on the way into work. Items like stationery, a fruit or food basket, g1ft card, or something that plays into a hobby or interest of a coworker will probably be well received . If giving,food, keep in mind any dietary reslrictions an individual might have, such as being a vegetarian or following a kosher lifestyle. • Don't fret abOut purchasing a eift for a boss, even though 53 percent of global executives surveyed believe their boss is the hardest person to buy a holiday gift for, according to the latest Executive Quiz from Korn/Ferry International. Fine chocolates, liquor and .gourmet gift baskets top the list of gift ideas for bosses. Better y'et, rather than every employee each giving one little gift to the boss, pool resources and chip in to get a large gift that may be appreciated that much more. • Don't feel pressored to reciprocate. If someone gives you a gift unexpectedly, don't run out to purchase something in return. A heartfelt "thank you' will suffice. Many people realize that holiday gift-g1ving budgets are tight, so be comfortable with the fact that you can't buy for all. If you want to send out a holiday message to everyone, consider personalized greeting cards. Author identifies 8 traits of a successful entrepreneur BY FRANCINE PARNES neurs during a stint a5 smallbusiness editor of The New York Times, and before that To measure up to his offi- as a reporter and editor for cia! title of ''marketing guru" the Wall Street Journal. He at an Internet company, · often wondered what set Mark Hughes hatched and them apart, so he interrejected a lot of gimmicks viewed three dozen entreprebefore finally deciding that. neurs over the course of a the business, Half.com, year. Next, drawing on the should pay the town of expertise of business consulHalfway, Ore., $100,000 to tants, academics and venture rename itself Half.com for a capitalists, he boiled down year. The national publicity his research to 30 traits comwas enormous. rilon to highly effective Cameron Johnson of entrepreneurs, then identiBlacksburg, Va., started his fied eight patterns that he ftrst Internet company at age considered most salient. 9, selling gre~ting cards. Besides seizing .opportuniNext, he bought his sister's ties, they include: a desire to · Beanie Baby collection for run your own show, innova$100, resold it on eBay for live behavior since child$1,000~ then expanded, and hood, flexibility, doggedby · age 12 had made ness, self-confidence, prag$50,000. As. ·a high school matism and the ability to freshman, he sold ads on the "fail upward." Internet, pulling in as much ''In most of the world, failas $15,000a day. , ure is seen as a disgrace,'' Sig.Andermim carne out of · says Bowers. "But in the retirement in Sonoma United States, nobody holds County, Calif·· when his it against you. Some entre· "eureka" moment told him preneurs almost brag about that sornebody should figure their bloopers. As one of the outbQwto provide mortgage experts 1 talked to told me, brokers mstant Internet they consider making a mess access to all documents that compn"se .a closing. He of things practically a badge of honor so long as they take talked up the idea to a ven- stock of what went wrong ture capitalist and created a and learn from it." company called Ellie Mae· Judith Cone, vice presiIn ZOQ4, his Web site made Inc :· magazine's list of dent of entrepreneurship at America's 500 fastest-grow- the Ewi~g Marion Kauf!man ing private companie~. Foun~at1'?n, .a $~ .7 b!ll~on Seizing opportumlles that , organization m Kansas C1ty, no one else seems to notice Mo., that d~s reseanc~ .on is a defining trait _ if not entrepre':leunal ,actiVIt~, the core trait _ of the a,grees With Bowers concluAmerican entrepreneur, Sl~.ns: according to Brent Bowers, H1s book .takes the myswho ferreted out the stories tery out ofbemg an entrepreof such business swashbuck- !leur and reveals 11 for what 1! lers for his new book, "If at 1s: bemg a leader who underFirst You Don 't Succeed: stands customers and roarThe Eight Patterns of Highly kets, IJ:liev~s in ~e product Effective Entrepreneurs" or serv1ce, 1s ded1cated, puts (Currency/Doubleday). in .h.ard work, is st.~bbom, "One surprising thing is res1hent and lucky, Cone that many of the products say~. . and services that entrepreIt s Important to underneurs come up with seem stand entreprene~.rs , Boy-e~s like treasures that are h1dden says, because Amenca s irt plain sight,'' Bowers said culture is deeply and vigorin an interview. ously entrepreneunal. I:Wwers covered entrepre"That vigor is a magpet. It FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS -- Jim's Farm Equipment, Inc. 2150 Eastern Ave. • GaiUpolis, OH (740) 446-9777 • (740) 446-2484 I . pulls in so many immigrants eager to leave behind not only poverty, but also bureaucracy, corruption, overregulation and some' times downright hostility to their entrepreneurial ambition. And besides attracting hardworking, hustling t;>eOpie to our shp~es, Af!lencan entrepreneunal1sm g1ves us an edge in the competition for global markets." . There are ,nearly 24 m1l- '' lion entrepreneurs in the United States, the author says. "That's II perceni of the adult population. No other country scores that high." Small businesses account for more than half of America's gross domestic product, he says, adding that hundreds of American colleges and universities now offer courses in entrepre. neurship, up from just 16 in 1970. Among other stories he . cites: - Kevin Plank winged it in the athletic clothin~ maiket by filling an order m four days for a .garment he'd never rreviously made. A footbal team needed thermal undershirts for a Saturday game. On Tuesday, Plank grabbed elastic fabric; on Wednesday, his contractor manufactured the shirts ; on Tl)ursday, they were shipped; on Friday, they arnved. Plank later launched Under Armour Performance Apparel in the basement of his grandmother's house in Washington, D.C. It became a $240 million company with 450 employees. James Poss, ·the "princeling of tinkerers," hunkered down in his basemen! from age 8, assembling and disassembling toys, appliances and whatever else. He rigged crossbows and battery-powered fans, and mixed and matched parts from rocket kits. His curiosity led him to found Seahorse Power Company, which makes solar-powered trash compactors. solutions to tugs of work and family BvANNE WALLACE ALLEN ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER BOISE, Idaho - Among those seeking mid-life career changes are many women .trying to balance the competing demands of fam ily and work. · . For most of her working life, Katy Nachman had enough money to take a vacation, but not enough time. About a year ago, that changed. Nachman, who has 1111 MBA, left her mar· keting job to help her husband run a whitewater rafting and adventure travel business in central Idaho, Now she has all the scheduling flexibility she needs to travel and be with her family - ·but "now . we don't have the funds ," said Nachman, 34. "It's a huge tradeoff. There's a middle ground there somewhere that I skipped." There's a debate going on about"whether more educated women than ever are giving up on work in favor of being .full-time · mothers. What's clear is that many women are looking for more flexible arrangements than they found in the corporate world. Carol Christ, president of Smith College in Nortbampton, Mass., said the topic comes up every time she meets with alumni groups. "There have been a number of siories, really based on anecdotes, rather than systematic data, suggesting there's the 'opt-out revolution,"' Sllid Christ. Instead, she said, most educated women who leave do s.o for a few years, then return to work when their children are older. "To argue, as some people do, that because individual women make a choice to balance work and family differently when their chitdren are young, that somehow we're in the midst of a revolution that is compromising the advances of ferninism , is really a wrong conelusion," she said. Women who leave corporate jobs to find more flexibility probably keep working somewhere, said Claudia Goldin, an economics professor at Harvard · University. "There are a lot of women working out there , striving for careers; guys are putting in more time at home," said Goldin. "Women still opt out (of jobs), but it doesn't seem, from all the data we're looking at, that it's a growing trend." Corporations, meanwhile. are trying to hold on to such workers by offering more flexible time, leaves and other options. They have to, said Lisa Tagliapietra, a spokeswoman , for Manpower, the Milwaukeebased global staffing firm, which last month released a policy paper advising corporations to make schedules more flexible to survive a "talent poor, competitive future." Sheila Whitehead of Vancouver left the corporate world to teach at a umversity for seven years while her children were young. When her youngest entered preschool, Whitehead, who has an MBA, looked for part"time work or flexible hours in her former field, pharmaceutical marketing. She couldn't find it. . So this year she started a business, Beyond 9 to 5, for professionals seeking flexi. ble work and employers trying to find them. ''This is the future," said Whitehead . " With technology and the global economy, the old model is completely outdated ." Amy Staufer worked for six years in· corporate communications for a large national grocery company in Boise, then quit to be a freelance writer t.wo years ago when she had a baby. "I was a little nervous; my husband was a little nervous as well." said Staufer, 30, who wondered if they would be able to pay the mortgage. She now works about 20 hours a week from home. " But I was desperate to have more time at home with my son, so I just took a leap of faith ." It took Nachman a few years to get up the courage to leave her corporate job. At Northwest Voyageurs, the company she and her husband own north 'Of McCall , she makes about half her old salary and does . a bit of everything. She loves her new life. "Around my early 30s I realized that job satisfaction and life satisfaction were more important to me than any sort of career ladder and any sort of paycheck." Business from Page 82 • Capital: Where will you get the money to begin your venture? • Location • Competition: Reseanch your competition and actually get to know them intimately as a customer. You can even speak with other customers of your competition and find out where that busines~ is lacking. Make it a po.int to be better than the competition in those areas. Study tracks economic impact of OU incubator ATHENS - Six companies in Ohio University's Innovation Center created 344 jobs and ~enerated $12.6 million m labor income in Athens County in 2006, acconding to a new study. The report shows an increase in the economic impact of the university's small business incubator from 2004 when the Innovation Center reported the creation of 211 jobs and $7.6 million in local labor income. "Our goal for · the Innovation Center is to have a positive impact on the economy by helping technology-based companies create higher-than-average paying jobs ," said Linda Clark, the center's director. "This · study shows that we're fulfilling our mis sion." In 2006, almost twothirds of the 344 jobs were created directly by Innovation Center companies. The remaining positions were created indirectly in Athens County, eittler by businesses that supplied goods and services to those companies or as a result of employees of the Innovation <:·enter spending part of their wages at businesses in the area. Innovation Center companies also created $9.5 million in labor income from direct employment and. $673,000 in labor income from outsourcing. An esti.mated $794.000 in labor income was created for Athens County firms that supplied goods and services to Innovation Center members. When employees of Innovation Center businesses spent their wages. they contributed another $1.7 million to the local econo- . my. with the greatest increases seen in the retail trade and health and social services sectors. according to the study, which was condueled by the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio impact study. "Not every incubator University. Among the six start-up manager priontizes the time businesses included in the nece·ssary to track this data, study was Diagnostic which is absolutely essenHybrids Inc., which devel- tial to have so that the comops and manufactures med- munity and the incubator's ical diagnostic kits. 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';""""' �BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageB2 ]OBSEEKERS· CAN LOOK TO BOOKS, INCLUDING AN OLD ONE ABOUT A PARACHUTE BY DOLORES BARCLAY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER l• \ Dianna Tingg had just finished a London internship and was living with her parents in Seattle. She needed a job but didn't know what career to pursue. So she turned to a 36-year-old guide, "What Color Is Your Parachute?" "The book was very inspi-· rational to me because it helped me realize what I wanted to do and where I wanted to do it," said the 26year-old, who applied for 20 different public-relations jobs in New York. She posted her resume on Craig's List, was contacted the next day by her current boss, bought a· one-way ticket to Manhattan, crashed on a friend's air mattress and landed the job at a small PR firm . Katie Thomas, 23, had just graduated from college but did not want to pursue her majors of psychology and English. She knew it would be difficult persuading interviewers of job skills in other areas, so when a friend · recommended "Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed," she snapped it up. "I honestly felt like I benefited so much from reading 'Sweaty Palms' that interviewing afterward felt almost like cheating - as if I had an unfair advantage over others interviewing for the same position," said Thomas, a development coordinator. Millions of job seekers look for help in books, from the general ("Knock 'em Dead," "Monster Careers") to the specific: "Vault Career Guide to Accounting." "The ECO Guide to Careers That Make a Difference," " Guide to Homeland Security Careers ." There are volumes about resume skills, interviewing technique, fashion sense . The mack daddy of all career guides remains Richard Nelson Bolles' "What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers ." Since it was first released in 1970, it has sold 9 million copies, according to publisher Ten Speed Press. "So many of the guides out there today really take a reader through something quick and down and dirty .... This is more than that. It's a study that asks, 'Hey, what do you want to do with your life?"' Dave. Hathaway, buyer of business books for Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation's largest bookstore chain . Rich Feller, professor of counseling and career development at Colorado State University, said "Parachute" has "a life of its own, and the metaphor is wonderful." "It's clearly a self-help book that allows people to take action and reflect in a narrative way on their own stories, which pulls them into thinking about who they are and how they apply that to add value to their particular·career options." Bolles, who was an Episcopal priest for 50 years, got the idea for "Parachute" after he lost his post at Grace Cathedral in · San Francisco during budget cuts. He took a job with the diocese interviewing ministers at college campuses and found that cutbacks threatened many priests, who did TUesday, July 31, 2007 Get·on the road to your own business nof know how to make a sifieds, attracted her new (MS) - Are . you ready to ditch the business suit, quit career ,change. Bolles did company, which had not working for someone else and try your hand at your own some research. listed the job. business? Many are . According to a survey by Yahoo! "I thought I'd produce a Now Bolles has just pub- Small Business and Harris Interactive, 66 percent of little 32·page pamphlet ," he lished a "What Color Is American adults say they've considered starting a business. said. "Lo and behold , I had a Your Parachute"! For Teens," But many of them do not know how to begin or think they 128-page. booklet and I with Carol Christen· and don't have the time. slapped a title on it - ' What Jean M. Blomquist . America's economy depends on small businesses for · Color Is Your Parachute' growth. Each year, roughly one million new businesses ~e. Schools do little to pre· because people were always . pare kids for careers, he begun, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, While saying to me, 'Oh well, I'm said. 1'0ur schools tea.;h us many prosper, many fail as well. Failures are often the. going to bail out,' and I'd nothing about these things, result not researching the market and spending less than say, 'What color is your or teach us wrong." ample time developing a strategy for success. . parachute?' and it would 1. Keep the momentum going: Lack of action will put the It's a point echoed in always bring a smile." brakes on any business plan. You have to actively think He would mail out hts lit- another new book, "Smart about your business ideas and work toward them in order tle book on request, charg- Moves for Liberal Arts for your business to come to fruition . ing $6.95 , his printing costs Grads," by Sheila J.Curran · 2. Choose a business that fits you: There's probably a in 1970. "I'd stack them up and Suzanne Greenwald. dream job you've always wanted to have, or maybe you to my chin and .carry ~his They use the stories of real have designs on the next big moneymaker. Think about pile down to the post graduates to discuss the real- which business model fits you best: franchise, home-based, ities of the job market. office," he recalled. retail, restaurant - you name it. . "'Career' is usually a very Ten Speed offered to pub· 3. Set an end goal:. Write down what you want the cuh?i· . lish it, and the frrst edition scary word, and if they think . nation of all of your work .to be. Writing it down makes 11 a carne out in 1972. The book of what they will be doing in definitive goal that you can refer to and work toward. was on The New York a lifetime, it's even scarier," Maybe you want to make millions, maybe you want to Times best seller list for 288 said Curran, executive improve your community with your business? director of the Duke weeks. 4. Develop a plan of action: Envision which milestones . "I do think that one of the University Career Center. you'll have to pass on the road to your final goal. Maybe reasons why my book suc- The desire to have it all you need to secure a location , find employees, think of a · ceeds is that who I am immediately, she said, is the business name, develop word of mouth. Write everything . comes through the pages. toughest obstacle to job down, but don't wli>rry just yet how you'll achieve all of . I'm very honest and I have a hunting today. "You do have these things. deep faith and people catch to pay your dues." 5. Focus on one task at a time: In order to feel in control, the echoes· of that," said Hathaway, of Barnes and conquer one task on your plan of action at a time !lfld work Bolles. Noble, said another perenni- through the lo~istics of making it h3ppen. As you make "People are out of work an al bookstore favorite is notes and acqu1re information you'll quickly be developing · average of 18 weeks before Martin Yale's "Knock 'em a business plan that you can refer back to when it becomes · they get another job. You Dead: The Ultimate Job time to put all of this homework into action. Plus, you've have a lot of time to do soul Seeker's Guide." It has sold only spent a few minutes each day compiling these notes. searching. It's not going to 3 million copies si~ce its 6 . Small steps add up to big momentum: Once you start · be as quick as you think it first edition 21 years ago, to execute your small steps on the road to your business, · will be." according to ' publisher you'll find that you'll pick up pace along the way. People· Tingg applied the practiand resources have a funny way of presenting themselve& · cal advice in Bolles' book to Adams Media, and inspired and you may move along to your·goal faster than you orig· · her own search. According a series that includes guides inally thought. · ·· to "Parachute," she said, on resumes and interviewThings to keep in mind: · · · · "one way to land a great job ing. As you make notes about steps along your business ven- · Yate said he took his expe- ture, there are certain considerations you'll. have to make.· is by !Mgeting small organirience as a former head- Here are just a few: zations with 50 or fewer · employees. These compa- hunter and persormel execu• T:ype of business: sole proprietorship, partnership, cor-· nies are often looking for tive "to the other side of the poratlon, limited liability corporation. · new people but they usually desk" to say, "Here's whai· • Legal and tax forms, including Employer Identification don't advertise the1r vacan- goes on and here's what Number (EIN) and state business certification (you may be · cies." Her resume posting behind it and here's the kind able to apply for these online). · on Craig's List, an online of answer you want to give, PluH see Business, B3 network of forums and clas- and it's a good answer." plan ... and leap; tips for mid-life career changes BY MEG RICHARDS service. The decision to switch gears is rarely easy, she said. To do it successfulFluorescent lights, cubi- ly requires careful flanning cles and offic~ politics are and, often, a leap o faith. Waiting until you can't things of the past for Cindy Oman. A freelance technical take it anymore isn't smart, writer, she says being laid she said, because there are off from her corporate job no overnight solutions. Most three years ago was one of of us can't afford to just quit the best things that's ever our jobs, so you '11 probably have to keep plugging away happened to her. Oman now works out of while you make your transiher house, spends more time tion. "I don't encourage people with her husband, a stay-athome dad, helps home- to just leap off career school their 7-year·old son bridges," Young said. "It takes time and effort." and takes 10 weeks off a year. Perhaps best of all, she When you're really makes more money than she unhappy in your job, an did before, and her former · honest self-assessment is employer is now one of her critical, said Randall Hansen, an associate profesclients. "The biggest thing is, I am sor of marketing at Stetson a grown-up. I am free. No University in DeLand, Fla .. one tells me when I can take who runs a Web site called vacation or go to a doctor's Quintessential Careers. appointment or anything," "If you love what you do said Oman, 39, of Mesa, . but you hale your boss or Ariz. "Will I ever go back. to co-workers or company, you the gray cubicle where it's may not need a career so depressing? I don't think change. Maybe you need a so. I'd have to be at the point job change," Hansen said. of losing my house." "If you like your co-workers Oman, "'who spent almost but hate what you're doing, two decades on a corporate it may be time to change payroll, isa a wing your career." At his Web site, Himsen o are n.umber of workers qJJestioning their career hears most from people age choices and taking dramatic 18 to 25 who are just startsteps to change their lives. ing out, and from those over Whether motivated by ,an 40 who are considering radunexpected job loss, a fresh - ical career changes. Some ly emptied nest or a final unhappy workers started out mortgage payment, the thing doing something they loved mid-life career changers but shifted into jobs they seem to crave most is that never planned on as they moved up the ladder, he sense of freedom. "The w5nds I hear over said. This might be true of a and over again are flexibili- teacher who winds up as a ty, balance and control. school administrator, or a People want control over writer who becomes an editheir own time and life," tor. Others stayed in jobs said Valerie Young, a career they hated out of a sense of counselor in western obligation. "There are a surpnsmg Massachusetts. "There's a number of people who sort lot of lip service in the corporate world about balance of come to a m1d-life career and being family friendly, crisis," Hansen said. "They but the reality is, you go to reach that final straw, whatleave at 5 p.m. and people· ever it is, and say, 'I need to do something for myself say, 'half day?"' A former cubicle-dweller now." ' If you're among them, herself, Young abandoned here are some practical tips: her marketing job - and I. Plan ahead. 90-mile commute - in 1995 to found Changing If your new career Course, a career counseling requires updated skills, c training, certification or an advanced degree, you might need to start the process while still in your old job. Before taking the leap, consider doing an internship or seeking part-time work to see if you really like the field. And prepare yourself financially by socking away extra savings. . 2. Dust off your resume and job-search skills. If it's been a long time since you looked for work, a couple mock interviews with a career coach could be helpful. You might also seek the advice of a resume doctor. Older workers might keep in mind, Hansen said, that a resume should not necessarily doc1,1ment every job you've ever held . Many experts suggest including just 15 years of expeti.ence. And consider removing dates from the education section; tl:ley're not relevant. 3. Eliminate attitude. In interviews, show flexibility an·d a . willingness to learn new things. "There's a big' 'stereotype about older workers - that you can't. teach an old dog new tricks," Hansen said. "If the job seeker comes gff as a know-it:all, they're not going to get the offer." 4. Consider a "portfolio" career. Instead of trying to replace your entire income with one job, look for several. " It's much easier to find three $25 ,000 income streams than one $75,000 job," said Young. You may have to provide your own health insurance, noted Hansen, but you'll probably enjoy greater flexibility. 5. Don't go it alone. "Career change is dramatic , and if you're not successful initially, it can be pretty ego-bruising," Hansen said. Find someone to lean on. Be aware, however, that the people who love you most may be the least supportive, because they don't want to see you get hurt. "Fear goes with the territory," Young said. "But if you start doubting yourself. this isn "t going to 'IVork." BUSINESS IN REVIEW 2007 PageB3 Practice business gift etiquette Beyond opting out: Women seek flexible Plan~ Fo'R THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, July 31, (MS) - This time of year, so many people flounder when it comes to purchasing gifts for people they actually know (friends and family) that the thought of purchasing a gift for a boss or coworker can throw them into a tailspin. Gift-giving among company employees and even between companies as a way of securing or rewarding business is common this time 6f year. Company mail rooms see an influx of gift . baskets and treats being sent from associates, and employees often engage in ritual gift swaps among divisions or with those whom they are friendly. But what do you give a person who you don't know that well outside of the work environment? And is there proper gift etiquette that should be maintained? Yes there is. . Gifts as a . marketing tool Many companies send gifts to massive lists of clients, associates and more in an effort to secure the company's image. Gifts may also serve as a thank you for solidarity to the company or a way of reconnecting after a cessation of business communication. Before sending out just any gift, keel? in mind these important gu1delines: · • Check the gift policy with the companies to which you plan to send gifts. Some companies have strict rules against employ· ees receiving gifts because it may i'Ppear as a mild form of bribery. Government officials and employees, writers and others who need to maintain an unbiased relationship with individuals may fall into this category: Other companies may place a limit on the gift amount. • Think about the message you want to convey in the gift. Choose one that rpflects your business mantra and image. Send gifts in a timely maruner, especially if they are of the thank-you variety. o Certain · gifts, such as food, flowers, calendars and other "useful" gifts that bear a company logo, are standards that will be appreciated over a wide sector of the business community. • Personalize gifts or cards whenever possible so your message doesn't seem canned . • Gifts should reflect the value you place on the rei ationsh1p. Highly respected clients should receive more attention and a more personal gift. • Be conscious of religious and cultural differences when sending gifts. You don't want to offend when your intent is to give thanks and celebrate the season. For example, be careful about sending cerlain colors of flowers overseas. For instance, white chrysanthemums are mainly used for funerals in Bel~ium, Spain and France. Wh1te flowers symbolize death in Japan. Yellow flowers symbolize death in Mexico and infidelity in France, according to 1-800FLOWERS. · • Check and double-check the spelling of recipients' .names and company names when sending personalized gifts. Gifts among co-workers Whether you love or loathe exchanging gifts with coworkers, it is often commonplace to do so as a gesture of goodwiU during the season of giving. In order to make it a success, keeP. in mind these dos and don ts. ·• Do set a price limit. Secret Santa games and 1 grab bags are great for the ' office because they often require gift-givers to. purchase a generic present of a specific value. By setting a cost limit, no one feels pressured to overspend . . , • Do purchase a g1ft for I!Jiyone whO works directo • ly for you, such as an administrative assistant or associate. It's a nice gesture and will show that you care about the relationship. As many administratives have attested to , the worst gift they ever . got from an employer was nothing at all. · • Don't give anything too personal, say a .perfume or cologne. fragrance .. Save those g1fts for faml!y or friends you .know well. • Do choose gifts that show you've put thooght Into the selection, not offering something you just pick¢ up at the corner drug store on the way into work. Items like stationery, a fruit or food basket, g1ft card, or something that plays into a hobby or interest of a coworker will probably be well received . If giving,food, keep in mind any dietary reslrictions an individual might have, such as being a vegetarian or following a kosher lifestyle. • Don't fret abOut purchasing a eift for a boss, even though 53 percent of global executives surveyed believe their boss is the hardest person to buy a holiday gift for, according to the latest Executive Quiz from Korn/Ferry International. Fine chocolates, liquor and .gourmet gift baskets top the list of gift ideas for bosses. Better y'et, rather than every employee each giving one little gift to the boss, pool resources and chip in to get a large gift that may be appreciated that much more. • Don't feel pressored to reciprocate. If someone gives you a gift unexpectedly, don't run out to purchase something in return. A heartfelt "thank you' will suffice. Many people realize that holiday gift-g1ving budgets are tight, so be comfortable with the fact that you can't buy for all. If you want to send out a holiday message to everyone, consider personalized greeting cards. Author identifies 8 traits of a successful entrepreneur BY FRANCINE PARNES neurs during a stint a5 smallbusiness editor of The New York Times, and before that To measure up to his offi- as a reporter and editor for cia! title of ''marketing guru" the Wall Street Journal. He at an Internet company, · often wondered what set Mark Hughes hatched and them apart, so he interrejected a lot of gimmicks viewed three dozen entreprebefore finally deciding that. neurs over the course of a the business, Half.com, year. Next, drawing on the should pay the town of expertise of business consulHalfway, Ore., $100,000 to tants, academics and venture rename itself Half.com for a capitalists, he boiled down year. The national publicity his research to 30 traits comwas enormous. rilon to highly effective Cameron Johnson of entrepreneurs, then identiBlacksburg, Va., started his fied eight patterns that he ftrst Internet company at age considered most salient. 9, selling gre~ting cards. Besides seizing .opportuniNext, he bought his sister's ties, they include: a desire to · Beanie Baby collection for run your own show, innova$100, resold it on eBay for live behavior since child$1,000~ then expanded, and hood, flexibility, doggedby · age 12 had made ness, self-confidence, prag$50,000. As. ·a high school matism and the ability to freshman, he sold ads on the "fail upward." Internet, pulling in as much ''In most of the world, failas $15,000a day. , ure is seen as a disgrace,'' Sig.Andermim carne out of · says Bowers. "But in the retirement in Sonoma United States, nobody holds County, Calif·· when his it against you. Some entre· "eureka" moment told him preneurs almost brag about that sornebody should figure their bloopers. As one of the outbQwto provide mortgage experts 1 talked to told me, brokers mstant Internet they consider making a mess access to all documents that compn"se .a closing. He of things practically a badge of honor so long as they take talked up the idea to a ven- stock of what went wrong ture capitalist and created a and learn from it." company called Ellie Mae· Judith Cone, vice presiIn ZOQ4, his Web site made Inc :· magazine's list of dent of entrepreneurship at America's 500 fastest-grow- the Ewi~g Marion Kauf!man ing private companie~. Foun~at1'?n, .a $~ .7 b!ll~on Seizing opportumlles that , organization m Kansas C1ty, no one else seems to notice Mo., that d~s reseanc~ .on is a defining trait _ if not entrepre':leunal ,actiVIt~, the core trait _ of the a,grees With Bowers concluAmerican entrepreneur, Sl~.ns: according to Brent Bowers, H1s book .takes the myswho ferreted out the stories tery out ofbemg an entrepreof such business swashbuck- !leur and reveals 11 for what 1! lers for his new book, "If at 1s: bemg a leader who underFirst You Don 't Succeed: stands customers and roarThe Eight Patterns of Highly kets, IJ:liev~s in ~e product Effective Entrepreneurs" or serv1ce, 1s ded1cated, puts (Currency/Doubleday). in .h.ard work, is st.~bbom, "One surprising thing is res1hent and lucky, Cone that many of the products say~. . and services that entrepreIt s Important to underneurs come up with seem stand entreprene~.rs , Boy-e~s like treasures that are h1dden says, because Amenca s irt plain sight,'' Bowers said culture is deeply and vigorin an interview. ously entrepreneunal. I:Wwers covered entrepre"That vigor is a magpet. It FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS -- Jim's Farm Equipment, Inc. 2150 Eastern Ave. • GaiUpolis, OH (740) 446-9777 • (740) 446-2484 I . pulls in so many immigrants eager to leave behind not only poverty, but also bureaucracy, corruption, overregulation and some' times downright hostility to their entrepreneurial ambition. And besides attracting hardworking, hustling t;>eOpie to our shp~es, Af!lencan entrepreneunal1sm g1ves us an edge in the competition for global markets." . There are ,nearly 24 m1l- '' lion entrepreneurs in the United States, the author says. "That's II perceni of the adult population. No other country scores that high." Small businesses account for more than half of America's gross domestic product, he says, adding that hundreds of American colleges and universities now offer courses in entrepre. neurship, up from just 16 in 1970. Among other stories he . cites: - Kevin Plank winged it in the athletic clothin~ maiket by filling an order m four days for a .garment he'd never rreviously made. A footbal team needed thermal undershirts for a Saturday game. On Tuesday, Plank grabbed elastic fabric; on Wednesday, his contractor manufactured the shirts ; on Tl)ursday, they were shipped; on Friday, they arnved. Plank later launched Under Armour Performance Apparel in the basement of his grandmother's house in Washington, D.C. It became a $240 million company with 450 employees. James Poss, ·the "princeling of tinkerers," hunkered down in his basemen! from age 8, assembling and disassembling toys, appliances and whatever else. He rigged crossbows and battery-powered fans, and mixed and matched parts from rocket kits. His curiosity led him to found Seahorse Power Company, which makes solar-powered trash compactors. solutions to tugs of work and family BvANNE WALLACE ALLEN ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER BOISE, Idaho - Among those seeking mid-life career changes are many women .trying to balance the competing demands of fam ily and work. · . For most of her working life, Katy Nachman had enough money to take a vacation, but not enough time. About a year ago, that changed. Nachman, who has 1111 MBA, left her mar· keting job to help her husband run a whitewater rafting and adventure travel business in central Idaho, Now she has all the scheduling flexibility she needs to travel and be with her family - ·but "now . we don't have the funds ," said Nachman, 34. "It's a huge tradeoff. There's a middle ground there somewhere that I skipped." There's a debate going on about"whether more educated women than ever are giving up on work in favor of being .full-time · mothers. What's clear is that many women are looking for more flexible arrangements than they found in the corporate world. Carol Christ, president of Smith College in Nortbampton, Mass., said the topic comes up every time she meets with alumni groups. "There have been a number of siories, really based on anecdotes, rather than systematic data, suggesting there's the 'opt-out revolution,"' Sllid Christ. Instead, she said, most educated women who leave do s.o for a few years, then return to work when their children are older. "To argue, as some people do, that because individual women make a choice to balance work and family differently when their chitdren are young, that somehow we're in the midst of a revolution that is compromising the advances of ferninism , is really a wrong conelusion," she said. Women who leave corporate jobs to find more flexibility probably keep working somewhere, said Claudia Goldin, an economics professor at Harvard · University. "There are a lot of women working out there , striving for careers; guys are putting in more time at home," said Goldin. "Women still opt out (of jobs), but it doesn't seem, from all the data we're looking at, that it's a growing trend." Corporations, meanwhile. are trying to hold on to such workers by offering more flexible time, leaves and other options. They have to, said Lisa Tagliapietra, a spokeswoman , for Manpower, the Milwaukeebased global staffing firm, which last month released a policy paper advising corporations to make schedules more flexible to survive a "talent poor, competitive future." Sheila Whitehead of Vancouver left the corporate world to teach at a umversity for seven years while her children were young. When her youngest entered preschool, Whitehead, who has an MBA, looked for part"time work or flexible hours in her former field, pharmaceutical marketing. She couldn't find it. . So this year she started a business, Beyond 9 to 5, for professionals seeking flexi. ble work and employers trying to find them. ''This is the future," said Whitehead . " With technology and the global economy, the old model is completely outdated ." Amy Staufer worked for six years in· corporate communications for a large national grocery company in Boise, then quit to be a freelance writer t.wo years ago when she had a baby. "I was a little nervous; my husband was a little nervous as well." said Staufer, 30, who wondered if they would be able to pay the mortgage. She now works about 20 hours a week from home. " But I was desperate to have more time at home with my son, so I just took a leap of faith ." It took Nachman a few years to get up the courage to leave her corporate job. At Northwest Voyageurs, the company she and her husband own north 'Of McCall , she makes about half her old salary and does . a bit of everything. She loves her new life. "Around my early 30s I realized that job satisfaction and life satisfaction were more important to me than any sort of career ladder and any sort of paycheck." Business from Page 82 • Capital: Where will you get the money to begin your venture? • Location • Competition: Reseanch your competition and actually get to know them intimately as a customer. You can even speak with other customers of your competition and find out where that busines~ is lacking. Make it a po.int to be better than the competition in those areas. Study tracks economic impact of OU incubator ATHENS - Six companies in Ohio University's Innovation Center created 344 jobs and ~enerated $12.6 million m labor income in Athens County in 2006, acconding to a new study. The report shows an increase in the economic impact of the university's small business incubator from 2004 when the Innovation Center reported the creation of 211 jobs and $7.6 million in local labor income. "Our goal for · the Innovation Center is to have a positive impact on the economy by helping technology-based companies create higher-than-average paying jobs ," said Linda Clark, the center's director. "This · study shows that we're fulfilling our mis sion." In 2006, almost twothirds of the 344 jobs were created directly by Innovation Center companies. The remaining positions were created indirectly in Athens County, eittler by businesses that supplied goods and services to those companies or as a result of employees of the Innovation <:·enter spending part of their wages at businesses in the area. Innovation Center companies also created $9.5 million in labor income from direct employment and. $673,000 in labor income from outsourcing. An esti.mated $794.000 in labor income was created for Athens County firms that supplied goods and services to Innovation Center members. When employees of Innovation Center businesses spent their wages. they contributed another $1.7 million to the local econo- . my. with the greatest increases seen in the retail trade and health and social services sectors. according to the study, which was condueled by the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio impact study. "Not every incubator University. Among the six start-up manager priontizes the time businesses included in the nece·ssary to track this data, study was Diagnostic which is absolutely essenHybrids Inc., which devel- tial to have so that the comops and manufactures med- munity and the incubator's ical diagnostic kits. The stakeholders understand the biotech company, which true impact of the incubaprogram," said now has 170 employees, tion recently announced plans to Meredith Erlewine, director move into the former of publications for the McBee manufacturing facil- Athens-based association. ity on East State Street in "We would like to see more incubators track data and Athens. The other businesses were produce reports like this." Third Sun Solar & Wind . Several of the companies Power, a renewable energy in the study will graduate system dealer, installer and within the next year, and service provider that recent- Clark will seek new startIy added its 15th employee; ups to join the program, Media Brite, a Web and which will celebrate its 25th print design firm; OM anniversary in 2008. "Space is opening up, and Consulting, which specializes in human resource we'1e looking forward to management; lnterthyr Inc., building successful compaa biotech firm; and Results nies all over again." she On Shore, which offers an said. "That's what we're alternative to business pro- here for - to help entrepreneurs create companies, cessing done offshore. The National Business move into the community Incubation Association, the and create jobs." For more information , world's leading organization advancing business incuba- visit the Web at http://innotion and entrepreneurship, . vationcenter.ohio.edu. praised the Innovation Center for its economic Family Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Real Estate, . Wills/Estates, General Practice of Law 5011/2 Main Street. P.O. Box 269 Point Pleasant, WV Tel: 675-3637 Fax: 675-3638 ' . ';""""' �BUSINESS IN '" REVIEW Too much information, Here are some office party pointers not enough time? PageB4 I l I I I I Tuesday, July 31, 2007 (MS) - In this climate of corporate downsizing, work-relatod extravagan(MS) - From businesszas have paid a price through budget men to students to housecuts. Plus. thanks to concerns about wives, it seems everyone is drinking and driving or inappropriate pressed for time these days. workplace behavior, gone are the days ~at apparent shortage of when an employee could toss back a lime affects many people couple of alcoholic beverages on the both in and out of the office corporate bill , or treat coworkers to or classroom. Consider a "off-color" entertainment in honor of a recent report from U.S. birthday or other milestone. News and World Report, Some companies do still continue which showed that the averthe tradition of office functions. age executive has 35 hours According to informal surveys by the of reading per week, but National Seminars Group, Padgettonly 1-1/2 hours to do it . Thompson & Rockhurst Conferences, That can leave many peo84 percent of respondents agreed that ple feeling a bit over- · corporate parties are still !lood for whelmed. For busy execumorale and shouldn't be elimmated. tives it's an accepted fact of The fact is many company events life, but students, too, are are boring at best. Employees often let not immune to such time their guard down in social situations, constraints. Ever-increasing something they're not anxious to do college tuitions has forced when the boss or coworkers are watchmany students to find jobs ing. Mix in different departments and during the school year, outside attendees· such as spouses or greatly reducing the time Hiring entertainment, such as a OJ or singer, can help break the Ice at work funcchildren, and this melange of people they have to stay up with tions and limit awkward silences. can cause a party flop. An office party coursework. But having needs to be a relatively good one to a day looking at the same work sur- narrow it down to a few choices. It's beat the odds of becoming a snore-fest roundings. Wlien it comes time for an easier on everyone if you use the ser- more time for reading is or an uncomfortable few hours togeth- office event, choose a unique place vices of a caterer for food and bever- ineffectual if what you do read is not retained. er. outside of the building. Think of zoos, ages. In pot-luck situations, when There are solutions, howWhile there is no surefire recipe for .aquariums, local hotels, restaurants, employees each bring in a homemade ever. Both busy executives company party success, there are steps parks or even sightseeing boats as item, guests may feel uncomfortable and swamped students can to take that can tip the odds in your options. An interesting location will be eating foods from other people's take steps to ensure their favor. a conversation point. kitchens. In terms of beverages, clear- work gets done while get• Be as generous as you can within • Plan on entertainment. Whether ly spell out drinking policies so that ting necessary rest and your budget. Show your employees you hire a DJ, band, magician or there are no misconceptions about relaxation as well. that you appreciate them, espectally comedian, entertainment will help alcoholic beverages . • Call the professionals: when they've been working hard all limit those awkward silences that • Present party favors. Guests like Unless you know someone year. Smaller companies lllJIY not be often pop up at office functions.lt also taking home a memento of the affair who can add a: 25th or 26th ' able to host weekend sales-incentive prevents Bob in receiving from step- regardless of the event. Therefore, ·hour to the day, you're liketrips to rese1rts like bigger outfits, but ping up to do his karaoke rendition of plan on favors to offer to work parry ly left looking for anyone they can still cater lunches, treat 'Eye of the Tiller." A professional will guests, too. Boxed chocolates, paper- who can .he! p make your emplo)'ees to dinner at a restaurant or help guests mmgle and break the ice. weights, gift cards to a nearby store, or workload easter. Such was . offer ttckets to a sports event or theater Use caution when selecting entertain- other favors are all good ideas and can the request often heard by show. Don't skimp or else employees ment, however. Not all entertainers are extend the feeling of hospitality and Ed Strachar, ·a former elecmay realize it. appropriate for the broad spectrum of camaraderie. tronics engineer in the U.S. • Consider hiring a party planner. A people who will be at the party. Steer Defense industry. After a • Don't forget to min~le. Although party planner can handle all of the clear of offensive content. chance encounter with a there will always remam a level of details and provide unbiased opinions • Have plenty of food and refresh- hierarchy at the company, higher-ups teacher friend of his who on everything from food to favors. He ments. A well-fed guest is usually a should definitely mingle with all lev- complained his students or she may also have contacts in the happy guest. Offer a variety of foods els of employees. This can help lower- simply were not enthusiasindustry that can lead to discounts not for people to munch on. Keep in mind level employees get to know supervi- tic about reading, Strachar readily available to the public. Plus, any special dietary' restrictions and sors or . directors and vice versa. soon developed Reading you won't have to waste a company aim to have a few different food Mingling amongst coworkers and Genius, an approach utilizworker's time to organize the event. groups available to compensate. You other.departments alsa promotes more ing music , physical and • Select a unique location . can take a poll of employees to deter- networkmg contacts and can foster mental exercises and a series of training methods Employees spend eight or more hours mine what they'd prefer to eat, and · new friendships. that both increased kids' reading capacity as well as their enthusiasm for reading. By simply employing Strachar's methods, the group of once-reluctant readers were soon reading faster, and remembering everything they'd read - up to 70 percent retention levels were measured in tests. Naturally, Reading Genius began to catch on, and was soon employed by the U.S. Marine Academy at West Point , the U.S. Naval Postgraduate school and throu!lhout corporate Amenca as well, including companies such as Xerox, Packard and Hewlett National Semiconductor. By directly addressing common problems of eye fatigue , lack of focus and daydreaming , the program has• proven a valuable asset to both executives and students alike. "My reading speed improved by over 650 percent," said marketing executive and mother Kathy Holmgren. "My mother and son also learned Reading Genius and both benefited tremendously." Thousands of the original version of Reading Genius have been sold, and due to the system's populiuity, Strachar has created version 2.0. It draws on the latest research in brain science to put you into a state where you are able to achieve greater focus and mental clarity than ever before . 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Tuesday, July 31,2007 BUSINESS IN REVIEW WHERE ARE TOMORROW!S JOBS? IIEALm CARE, COMPUTERS, ACCO~G,EDUCATION Bv MEG RICHARDS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS motive technicians when these large numbers start retiring." Health care , projected to be the fastestgrowing area in the next decade , is also seeing skill shortages in many positions. including registered nurses, respiratory therapists and occupational therapists . The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a growing need for lower-s killed health care jobs , including assistant nurses , home health aides and other technicians , who may assume duties once performed by more hi ghly paid workers as employers try to cut health-care costs. · Overall , the bureau projects growth of 30.3 percent in the health care profession through 2014, or 4.7 million new jobs. That means one out of every five new jobs will he in health care. The numbers "are · almost hard to comprehend," said Dennis V. Damp. author of " Health Care Job Explosion," first published in 1995 and appearing in its fourth edition in May. In addition to filling vacancies left by retiring boomers , Damp said the need for more medical workers is due to advances . in technology, the rise of obesity-related problems and the needs of an aging population. The number of Americans over age 65 js expected to grow to 40.2 million by 2010, and to 71.5 million by 2030. "Older Ani'ericans spend more than I w ice that of all others on medical services ," Damp said. Keenly aware of such opportunities, AI Maiolatesi, 58, of Montague , Mass ., became a registered nurse four years ago after a long career as a carpenter. The father of three was drawn to the profes• sion largely for the steady work,job security and benefits. And while he's likely to stay in his job until he retires, he see.!J nothing but opportunity for younger colleagues. "Someone could graduate as an RN at 21 years old and, without overtime, easily make $60,000 a year, which is not bad money," Maiolatesi said. "There's just so much potential ... a four-year degree gives you more mobility, more opportunity. A Master's does the same, and then there 's an incredible need for people to teach nursing. The progression is terrif- If you want to see the future , check out the classifieds. The help-wanted section of your local paper offers a snaps hot of today 's labor market , and a glimpse of the hot jobs of tomorrow . As the baby boomers - born between 1946 and 1964 - amble into retirement, emp loyers will be racing to fill the positions they vacate, and to provide for the needs of America's fast-graying population . Over the next decade, the greatest need for higher skilled workers will be in health care, education, accounting and computer services. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those trends can a! ready be seen 10 today's job market , said Steve Pogorzelski , group president, international, for Monster Worldwide , operator of the job search site Monster.com . "Over the next three years, there are three areas we'll see in hi gh demand : accounting and auditing , health care and Internet technology," Pogorzelski said . Right now, " it doesn't seem the occupational trends can keep up with demand." The demand for accounting and auditing is driven mostly by two things: corporate compliance with tougher financial regulations, and baby boomers' demand for retirement services , he said. Despite worries that outsourcing would reduce the number of U.S .-based technology jobs, there continues to be strong growth in that field as well, according to the Monster employment index , which measures online job postings and availability on I ,500 Web sites each month. Demand is greatest for workers in databases, security, privacy and new media, .Pogorzelksi said. Many government jobs - from .postal employees to police officers - are dominated by baby boomers, who will start turning 65 in 20 I I . Shorta~es are also projected among transportatton workers, . from airline pilots to truck drivers, and among some of the traditional skilled trade professions. such as plumbers, caric." penters and mechanics. Of course, college-age s.t udents conRoughly half the auto technicians templating careers may not give a lot of . working in the nation 's repair shops will ·be eligible for retirement in the next weight to labor force projections and decade, according to the bureau. There's demographics . Still , the trends create a already a shortfall of people to replace favorable job market for young people, those leaving the field, said Tony Molla, particularly those who are geographically spokesman for the Na tiona! Institute for flexible, said Wayne Wallace, director of Automotive Service Excellence, the the career resource center at the University of Florida. · industry's certification organization. His advice to young workers is to keep Wages for the job, which has become increasingly technical as cars include their options open . · more electronic parts, range from about "The odds are extremely great that you $25,000 at ·e ntry level to more than will change the job you're doing and $100,000 for the highest-skilled master change your career multiple times during your work life," Wallace said. "We all technicians. "Vehicles are being built better and have to be lifelong learners. We need to require les s repair, so we've been getting · prepare for changes in our society and in by with a shrmking work force ," Molla our economy, and be able to adapt. As said. "But the number of cars in this you accrue ability, new avenues will open country keeps increasing. There is defi- · up to you. And that's actually pretty neat. nitely going to be more demand for auto- It means you have a lot of freedom." How to create a home office (MS) - In recent years, insmlling a home office has become a popular renovation project . Many homeowners are turning spare bedrooms or finished basements into home offices to enjoy a more flexible work/life schedule. Others are working full-time from home . . One might think that establishing a home office is as simple as placing a desk in a room and hooking up the PC . However, to work comfortably and efficiently, other steps should be taken . I . Decide on the location Choosing an area for ·your home office is an important first step. You may have limited options depending upon the siz~ of your residence. If you have multiple rooms, a home office can be placed in a spare bedroom or den. It should be away from the hustle of the kitchen or where there is a lot of family traffic. It's a good idea to locate the office in a place that has a door that can be closed. This will prevent housemates from wandering in when you're busy. It will also allow you to close the door if outside noise becomes troublesome . 2. Let the outdoors in - If you plan on working from home full-time or will be spending considerable hours in a home office , it may be wise to ensure the Time .from Page BS dents have, full-time undergraduates or postgraduates seem to be among the least organized group of people around. That's a significant problem, as clutter is a huge hurdle to clear when it comes time to sit down and ·location has a window. This may be able to provide way you can let sunlight helpful su!lgestions. They and fresh air in. A finished may also mclude deli very basement can be a great and setup in their costs, place that's detached from something the offtce chain the house action. But if it's stores often don't do . without windows it could Additionally. you may prove gloomy and depress- end up with better-quality mg. compromising produc- furniture than the press · tivity. board counterparts from 3. Verify technology other stores. Plus , don't needs - Depending upon skimp on a chair tha.t is supyour business, you may portive . You 'll spend many need a number of installa- hours sitting. so you want to tions to ~et you up and be sure it's comfortable. going wnh your home 5. Lighting and ergonomoffice. Everything from ics - You may have unique high-speed Internet service lighting requirements to phone and fax lines to depending upon your work. computer software will Chances are, you'll need a need to be arranged. Make combination of illumination sure all phone lines and to work comfortaQIy. Internet connections work Overhead lighting and task properly before moving in lighting . are j ust a few heavy furniture and com- options. A professional should be able to make sugpletely setting up shop. 4. Think comfort gestions to improve your Productivity and comfort work space. When choosing often go hand-in-hand . lighting, also factor in Shop around for furniture ergonomics. Be sure to that will house your com- place your computer moniputer and phone setup and tor at least 18 inches away any filing systems and stor- from your face and at a age needs you may have. comfortable elevation. You Think about what you need should type on a keyboard to co mplete your work and without your wrists resting bring along that list when on the desk . Tools and you visit the stores. You instruments you need to may find that some of the function should be within chain stores will not have reaching distance. custom furniture that fits the 6. Accessorize - Make bill . Look into local busi- your home office uniquely nesses that cater to small or you. Bring in fresh flowers medium-sized offices. Since or plants if you can keep up office furniture is all they'll Pluse see Office, 16 likely specialize in , they do some work. Professionals are no different, as an unorganized office is just as big a problem as a c I uttered home workspace. • Plan ahead: Professionals and students often lose time to poor planning . With so much to do with respect to work, school and other commitments, the necessary time for rest and relaxation is often what gets have an existing career, meaning you're currently not in a position where you need to take whatever you can get. That means there should b.: no great sense of urgency, such as finding a new job by the end of the month or setting other time limits . Take the time you have to try out any career you're considering. If you're thinking of becoming a writer, for instance, take some freelance writing jobs and see how it feels. The comfort of your current career should be a strong ally, affording you the chance and ability to thoroughly examine and experience what you might want to do next. • What's important to you. Many people change careers because they simply don't feel as thou gh they have enough time for what's truly important to them, be it their family, a hobby or other interests. Before changing careers. look into the career you might be changing to and determine if it's going to afford you the opportunities your current career doesn't. There's no use leavi ng your current job and the salary and se niority you've built up for a career that will be just as demanding but wi111equire you to start anew. • Your qualifications. A bachelor's degree today is what a high school diploma was two decades ago. Most applicants have college degrees, which makes candidates with ad 0:anced degrees stand out. Know what you'll be going up against and how your qualifications will look when compared to other potential applicants. While past work experience can often make up for lack of education, that's not always true for people making a career change. If your career change is truly a radical one, your past experience might be deemed largely irrelevant by prospective employers. Before making a change , know your qualifications and if they'll make the grade. • You're starting over. The Ionge( a person has been with a company, the better the benefits. Extra vacation time, higher pay and more scheduling flexibility are all things most workers earn as they continue to work for one company. A career change, however, can, and likely will, quickly erase all those perks. Workers who have grown accustomed to three or four weeks of vacation per year might find the transition back to the bottom of the totem pole to be more difficult. In addition, make sure that you can financially handle such a restart. Career changes often result in pay cuts. Know how steep a pay cut you can expect to take and discu ss the ramifications with family and your financial advisor before taking the leap. If sacrifices will need to be made. it's bt:>l lo get your family' s input first. ' lost· in the shuffle. With proper planning ahead of time, there's no reason even the busiest of students and professionals should be pressed for time. To learn more about Reading Genius call l-800881-0598 and mention code VRH I. Receive a FREE ebook, called "The Science of Reading Genius" available for students and adults simply by calling. We never know where life will lead us - that's the beauty of it. But in order to enjoy what the future has .to offer, it's critical to be Changing careers requires a lot to consider (MS) - Rarely anymore do people stay with the same company for the duration of their careers. 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Mtmbat NASD t SIPC ' Jay Caldwell Certified Financial Planner 441 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-2125/800-487-2129 jay.caldwell@ raymondjames .com www.raymondjames.com(Jaycaldwell Yo11 first. �BUSINESS IN '" REVIEW Too much information, Here are some office party pointers not enough time? PageB4 I l I I I I Tuesday, July 31, 2007 (MS) - In this climate of corporate downsizing, work-relatod extravagan(MS) - From businesszas have paid a price through budget men to students to housecuts. Plus. thanks to concerns about wives, it seems everyone is drinking and driving or inappropriate pressed for time these days. workplace behavior, gone are the days ~at apparent shortage of when an employee could toss back a lime affects many people couple of alcoholic beverages on the both in and out of the office corporate bill , or treat coworkers to or classroom. Consider a "off-color" entertainment in honor of a recent report from U.S. birthday or other milestone. News and World Report, Some companies do still continue which showed that the averthe tradition of office functions. age executive has 35 hours According to informal surveys by the of reading per week, but National Seminars Group, Padgettonly 1-1/2 hours to do it . Thompson & Rockhurst Conferences, That can leave many peo84 percent of respondents agreed that ple feeling a bit over- · corporate parties are still !lood for whelmed. For busy execumorale and shouldn't be elimmated. tives it's an accepted fact of The fact is many company events life, but students, too, are are boring at best. Employees often let not immune to such time their guard down in social situations, constraints. Ever-increasing something they're not anxious to do college tuitions has forced when the boss or coworkers are watchmany students to find jobs ing. Mix in different departments and during the school year, outside attendees· such as spouses or greatly reducing the time Hiring entertainment, such as a OJ or singer, can help break the Ice at work funcchildren, and this melange of people they have to stay up with tions and limit awkward silences. can cause a party flop. An office party coursework. But having needs to be a relatively good one to a day looking at the same work sur- narrow it down to a few choices. It's beat the odds of becoming a snore-fest roundings. Wlien it comes time for an easier on everyone if you use the ser- more time for reading is or an uncomfortable few hours togeth- office event, choose a unique place vices of a caterer for food and bever- ineffectual if what you do read is not retained. er. outside of the building. Think of zoos, ages. In pot-luck situations, when There are solutions, howWhile there is no surefire recipe for .aquariums, local hotels, restaurants, employees each bring in a homemade ever. Both busy executives company party success, there are steps parks or even sightseeing boats as item, guests may feel uncomfortable and swamped students can to take that can tip the odds in your options. An interesting location will be eating foods from other people's take steps to ensure their favor. a conversation point. kitchens. In terms of beverages, clear- work gets done while get• Be as generous as you can within • Plan on entertainment. Whether ly spell out drinking policies so that ting necessary rest and your budget. Show your employees you hire a DJ, band, magician or there are no misconceptions about relaxation as well. that you appreciate them, espectally comedian, entertainment will help alcoholic beverages . • Call the professionals: when they've been working hard all limit those awkward silences that • Present party favors. Guests like Unless you know someone year. Smaller companies lllJIY not be often pop up at office functions.lt also taking home a memento of the affair who can add a: 25th or 26th ' able to host weekend sales-incentive prevents Bob in receiving from step- regardless of the event. Therefore, ·hour to the day, you're liketrips to rese1rts like bigger outfits, but ping up to do his karaoke rendition of plan on favors to offer to work parry ly left looking for anyone they can still cater lunches, treat 'Eye of the Tiller." A professional will guests, too. Boxed chocolates, paper- who can .he! p make your emplo)'ees to dinner at a restaurant or help guests mmgle and break the ice. weights, gift cards to a nearby store, or workload easter. Such was . offer ttckets to a sports event or theater Use caution when selecting entertain- other favors are all good ideas and can the request often heard by show. Don't skimp or else employees ment, however. Not all entertainers are extend the feeling of hospitality and Ed Strachar, ·a former elecmay realize it. appropriate for the broad spectrum of camaraderie. tronics engineer in the U.S. • Consider hiring a party planner. A people who will be at the party. Steer Defense industry. After a • Don't forget to min~le. Although party planner can handle all of the clear of offensive content. chance encounter with a there will always remam a level of details and provide unbiased opinions • Have plenty of food and refresh- hierarchy at the company, higher-ups teacher friend of his who on everything from food to favors. He ments. A well-fed guest is usually a should definitely mingle with all lev- complained his students or she may also have contacts in the happy guest. Offer a variety of foods els of employees. This can help lower- simply were not enthusiasindustry that can lead to discounts not for people to munch on. Keep in mind level employees get to know supervi- tic about reading, Strachar readily available to the public. Plus, any special dietary' restrictions and sors or . directors and vice versa. soon developed Reading you won't have to waste a company aim to have a few different food Mingling amongst coworkers and Genius, an approach utilizworker's time to organize the event. groups available to compensate. You other.departments alsa promotes more ing music , physical and • Select a unique location . can take a poll of employees to deter- networkmg contacts and can foster mental exercises and a series of training methods Employees spend eight or more hours mine what they'd prefer to eat, and · new friendships. that both increased kids' reading capacity as well as their enthusiasm for reading. By simply employing Strachar's methods, the group of once-reluctant readers were soon reading faster, and remembering everything they'd read - up to 70 percent retention levels were measured in tests. Naturally, Reading Genius began to catch on, and was soon employed by the U.S. Marine Academy at West Point , the U.S. Naval Postgraduate school and throu!lhout corporate Amenca as well, including companies such as Xerox, Packard and Hewlett National Semiconductor. By directly addressing common problems of eye fatigue , lack of focus and daydreaming , the program has• proven a valuable asset to both executives and students alike. "My reading speed improved by over 650 percent," said marketing executive and mother Kathy Holmgren. "My mother and son also learned Reading Genius and both benefited tremendously." Thousands of the original version of Reading Genius have been sold, and due to the system's populiuity, Strachar has created version 2.0. 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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a growing need for lower-s killed health care jobs , including assistant nurses , home health aides and other technicians , who may assume duties once performed by more hi ghly paid workers as employers try to cut health-care costs. · Overall , the bureau projects growth of 30.3 percent in the health care profession through 2014, or 4.7 million new jobs. That means one out of every five new jobs will he in health care. The numbers "are · almost hard to comprehend," said Dennis V. Damp. author of " Health Care Job Explosion," first published in 1995 and appearing in its fourth edition in May. In addition to filling vacancies left by retiring boomers , Damp said the need for more medical workers is due to advances . in technology, the rise of obesity-related problems and the needs of an aging population. The number of Americans over age 65 js expected to grow to 40.2 million by 2010, and to 71.5 million by 2030. "Older Ani'ericans spend more than I w ice that of all others on medical services ," Damp said. Keenly aware of such opportunities, AI Maiolatesi, 58, of Montague , Mass ., became a registered nurse four years ago after a long career as a carpenter. The father of three was drawn to the profes• sion largely for the steady work,job security and benefits. And while he's likely to stay in his job until he retires, he see.!J nothing but opportunity for younger colleagues. "Someone could graduate as an RN at 21 years old and, without overtime, easily make $60,000 a year, which is not bad money," Maiolatesi said. "There's just so much potential ... a four-year degree gives you more mobility, more opportunity. A Master's does the same, and then there 's an incredible need for people to teach nursing. The progression is terrif- If you want to see the future , check out the classifieds. The help-wanted section of your local paper offers a snaps hot of today 's labor market , and a glimpse of the hot jobs of tomorrow . As the baby boomers - born between 1946 and 1964 - amble into retirement, emp loyers will be racing to fill the positions they vacate, and to provide for the needs of America's fast-graying population . Over the next decade, the greatest need for higher skilled workers will be in health care, education, accounting and computer services. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those trends can a! ready be seen 10 today's job market , said Steve Pogorzelski , group president, international, for Monster Worldwide , operator of the job search site Monster.com . "Over the next three years, there are three areas we'll see in hi gh demand : accounting and auditing , health care and Internet technology," Pogorzelski said . Right now, " it doesn't seem the occupational trends can keep up with demand." The demand for accounting and auditing is driven mostly by two things: corporate compliance with tougher financial regulations, and baby boomers' demand for retirement services , he said. Despite worries that outsourcing would reduce the number of U.S .-based technology jobs, there continues to be strong growth in that field as well, according to the Monster employment index , which measures online job postings and availability on I ,500 Web sites each month. Demand is greatest for workers in databases, security, privacy and new media, .Pogorzelksi said. Many government jobs - from .postal employees to police officers - are dominated by baby boomers, who will start turning 65 in 20 I I . Shorta~es are also projected among transportatton workers, . from airline pilots to truck drivers, and among some of the traditional skilled trade professions. such as plumbers, caric." penters and mechanics. Of course, college-age s.t udents conRoughly half the auto technicians templating careers may not give a lot of . working in the nation 's repair shops will ·be eligible for retirement in the next weight to labor force projections and decade, according to the bureau. There's demographics . Still , the trends create a already a shortfall of people to replace favorable job market for young people, those leaving the field, said Tony Molla, particularly those who are geographically spokesman for the Na tiona! Institute for flexible, said Wayne Wallace, director of Automotive Service Excellence, the the career resource center at the University of Florida. · industry's certification organization. His advice to young workers is to keep Wages for the job, which has become increasingly technical as cars include their options open . · more electronic parts, range from about "The odds are extremely great that you $25,000 at ·e ntry level to more than will change the job you're doing and $100,000 for the highest-skilled master change your career multiple times during your work life," Wallace said. "We all technicians. "Vehicles are being built better and have to be lifelong learners. We need to require les s repair, so we've been getting · prepare for changes in our society and in by with a shrmking work force ," Molla our economy, and be able to adapt. As said. "But the number of cars in this you accrue ability, new avenues will open country keeps increasing. There is defi- · up to you. And that's actually pretty neat. nitely going to be more demand for auto- It means you have a lot of freedom." How to create a home office (MS) - In recent years, insmlling a home office has become a popular renovation project . Many homeowners are turning spare bedrooms or finished basements into home offices to enjoy a more flexible work/life schedule. Others are working full-time from home . . One might think that establishing a home office is as simple as placing a desk in a room and hooking up the PC . However, to work comfortably and efficiently, other steps should be taken . I . Decide on the location Choosing an area for ·your home office is an important first step. You may have limited options depending upon the siz~ of your residence. If you have multiple rooms, a home office can be placed in a spare bedroom or den. It should be away from the hustle of the kitchen or where there is a lot of family traffic. It's a good idea to locate the office in a place that has a door that can be closed. This will prevent housemates from wandering in when you're busy. It will also allow you to close the door if outside noise becomes troublesome . 2. Let the outdoors in - If you plan on working from home full-time or will be spending considerable hours in a home office , it may be wise to ensure the Time .from Page BS dents have, full-time undergraduates or postgraduates seem to be among the least organized group of people around. That's a significant problem, as clutter is a huge hurdle to clear when it comes time to sit down and ·location has a window. This may be able to provide way you can let sunlight helpful su!lgestions. They and fresh air in. A finished may also mclude deli very basement can be a great and setup in their costs, place that's detached from something the offtce chain the house action. But if it's stores often don't do . without windows it could Additionally. you may prove gloomy and depress- end up with better-quality mg. compromising produc- furniture than the press · tivity. board counterparts from 3. Verify technology other stores. Plus , don't needs - Depending upon skimp on a chair tha.t is supyour business, you may portive . You 'll spend many need a number of installa- hours sitting. so you want to tions to ~et you up and be sure it's comfortable. going wnh your home 5. Lighting and ergonomoffice. Everything from ics - You may have unique high-speed Internet service lighting requirements to phone and fax lines to depending upon your work. computer software will Chances are, you'll need a need to be arranged. Make combination of illumination sure all phone lines and to work comfortaQIy. Internet connections work Overhead lighting and task properly before moving in lighting . are j ust a few heavy furniture and com- options. A professional should be able to make sugpletely setting up shop. 4. Think comfort gestions to improve your Productivity and comfort work space. When choosing often go hand-in-hand . lighting, also factor in Shop around for furniture ergonomics. Be sure to that will house your com- place your computer moniputer and phone setup and tor at least 18 inches away any filing systems and stor- from your face and at a age needs you may have. comfortable elevation. You Think about what you need should type on a keyboard to co mplete your work and without your wrists resting bring along that list when on the desk . Tools and you visit the stores. You instruments you need to may find that some of the function should be within chain stores will not have reaching distance. custom furniture that fits the 6. Accessorize - Make bill . Look into local busi- your home office uniquely nesses that cater to small or you. Bring in fresh flowers medium-sized offices. Since or plants if you can keep up office furniture is all they'll Pluse see Office, 16 likely specialize in , they do some work. Professionals are no different, as an unorganized office is just as big a problem as a c I uttered home workspace. • Plan ahead: Professionals and students often lose time to poor planning . With so much to do with respect to work, school and other commitments, the necessary time for rest and relaxation is often what gets have an existing career, meaning you're currently not in a position where you need to take whatever you can get. That means there should b.: no great sense of urgency, such as finding a new job by the end of the month or setting other time limits . Take the time you have to try out any career you're considering. If you're thinking of becoming a writer, for instance, take some freelance writing jobs and see how it feels. The comfort of your current career should be a strong ally, affording you the chance and ability to thoroughly examine and experience what you might want to do next. • What's important to you. Many people change careers because they simply don't feel as thou gh they have enough time for what's truly important to them, be it their family, a hobby or other interests. Before changing careers. look into the career you might be changing to and determine if it's going to afford you the opportunities your current career doesn't. There's no use leavi ng your current job and the salary and se niority you've built up for a career that will be just as demanding but wi111equire you to start anew. • Your qualifications. A bachelor's degree today is what a high school diploma was two decades ago. Most applicants have college degrees, which makes candidates with ad 0:anced degrees stand out. Know what you'll be going up against and how your qualifications will look when compared to other potential applicants. While past work experience can often make up for lack of education, that's not always true for people making a career change. If your career change is truly a radical one, your past experience might be deemed largely irrelevant by prospective employers. Before making a change , know your qualifications and if they'll make the grade. • You're starting over. The Ionge( a person has been with a company, the better the benefits. Extra vacation time, higher pay and more scheduling flexibility are all things most workers earn as they continue to work for one company. A career change, however, can, and likely will, quickly erase all those perks. Workers who have grown accustomed to three or four weeks of vacation per year might find the transition back to the bottom of the totem pole to be more difficult. In addition, make sure that you can financially handle such a restart. Career changes often result in pay cuts. Know how steep a pay cut you can expect to take and discu ss the ramifications with family and your financial advisor before taking the leap. If sacrifices will need to be made. it's bt:>l lo get your family' s input first. ' lost· in the shuffle. With proper planning ahead of time, there's no reason even the busiest of students and professionals should be pressed for time. To learn more about Reading Genius call l-800881-0598 and mention code VRH I. Receive a FREE ebook, called "The Science of Reading Genius" available for students and adults simply by calling. We never know where life will lead us - that's the beauty of it. But in order to enjoy what the future has .to offer, it's critical to be Changing careers requires a lot to consider (MS) - Rarely anymore do people stay with the same company for the duration of their careers. Whereas 30 or 40 years with the same company used to be more commonplace, workers now tend to be a little more on the move when it comes to workin!l. The reasons for changmg jobs are many. Oftentimes , employees cite job dissatisfaction as their primary reason for leaving. Feelings of being underappreciated , underpaid and, perhaps most important, unhappy can add up , eventually making going to work a tough sell each morning . Others, still, cr!dit a lack of challenge as their primary reason for heading on to what they hope are greener pastures . The longer a person's tenure at a specific company, the more routine their job can become. especially if promotions are few and far between . Such routine over time makes the job less challenging , a difficult thing for hardworking , ambitious employees to cope with. However compelling a reason for leaving can be , the decision to change careers is · often difficult. The prospect of leaving_ a comfortable s1tuat ton wtth · the security of a steady paycheck can be an agonizing decision to make. With lots at stake, it's good to remem• ber the follo·.ving before changing careers. • Patien ce pays off. A cau;er chan ge implies you PageBs financially prepared for · what lies ahead. A Financial Advisor who will focus on your needs and a well-designed imestment plan are both key· to helping you rake advantage of all life's opJXlrrunities - and also helping you deal with any challenges rhat arise. To start planning for your life, please contact me today. I am dedicated to putting you- and your investment needs -:-.first. RAYMONDJAMFS FINANCIAL SERVICES 1 INC. Mtmbat NASD t SIPC ' Jay Caldwell Certified Financial Planner 441 Second Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-2125/800-487-2129 jay.caldwell@ raymondjames .com www.raymondjames.com(Jaycaldwell Yo11 first. �BusiNEss IN Pag~B6 Get the facts on women-owned businesses (MS) - If you think women aren't an important component in the business worl4, think again. Women's businesses prosper and flourish with direct \su1pport and encouragement. is why there are anumof organizations with to expand commurti_cation, resources and networking information among individuals . This provides an ideal way to connect women looking to start a business with the tools and information needed to begin. Need more proof about the role of women business owners? These statistics will provide an eye-opener on just how integral women are to the country's economic landscape . Numbers are compiled by and courtesy of the Center for Women's Business Research and are as of2004. Between 1997 and 2004, the estimated growth rate ·in the number of womenowned firms was nearly twice that of all firms (17% Women-owned. businessvs . 9%), · employment es will spend an estimated expanded at twice the rate $546 billion annually on of all firms (24% vs. 12%), salaries and benefits ($492 and estimated revenues kept billion on salaries and $54 pace with all fll1I)s (39% vs. billion for employee bene34%). . fits- heath, retirement, etc.) 10.6 million firms are at Health benefits comprise least 50 percent female- the largest share of benefit owned. expenditures, with 2004 Forty-eight percent SJ.l!:nding estimated at $38 (48%), or nearly half, of all b111ion. privately-held firms are at · Annual expenditures by least 50 percent female- women-owned enterprises owned. for just four areas - informafirms tion technology ($38 bilWomen-owned employ 19.l .million people lion), telecommunications and generate $2.5 trillion in ($25 billion), human sales. resources services ($23 bil- with the maintenance . Paint the walls with vibrant colors or use fabric and artwork to make it appealing. Choose desk accessories that are both functional and fun. You can also include items to help you relax during stressful moments, such as squeeze balls, dart boards or a mini zen garden. Think about painting one of the I are the same, so no two sets of cover letters and resumes should be the same, either. Tailor each letter and • resume to the· specific job , you're applying to. In par-,, ticular; cover letters should , · emphasize specific skills , that might apply to each job. : Save all cover letters and resumes under different.: ftlenarnes as well, as you'll ; want extra copies of each . should you be granted an . interview. Stay motivated - , Particularly jf you're unem-,; plor.ed or working part-time ; until you can get back into : your field, the process of . looking for a job can be defeating. Tales of finding a · job early on in the process ' do exist, but more often .. than not the process , requires sending out plenty , of resumes and dealing with , lots of rejection . It's a , process that everyone goes , through , not just you. Keep: working hard and you'll find, that, in due time , opportuni- ; ty will come ·knocking. ; Following all of these tips will make sure that once ~ that knock does come., , you'll be prepared·to answer:' the call. :: Find the right employee for your company:: Tuesday, July 31, walls with chalkboard paint personal time and work (it's not just for kids you time ·don't mingle too freknow) so you can jot notes quently. There should be and erase as needed . It defi- distinct times when you are nitely saves on paper. handling housewQrk or per7. Avoid distractions - sonal ·chores and times Once your home office is · strictly devoted to work. It established you may need to may be best to leave the TV enforce some ground rules out of a home office so to limit distractions while you're . not tempted to tune you're hard at work . Make in while working. And sure those you live with are remember, working from a aware of the hours you'll be home office is not a substiputting in and won't disturb tute for child care. It can be you while you're working. difficult to juggle full -time Distractions can also be parenting with full -time self-inflicted . Make sure working . BUSINESS IN REVIEW 2007 PageB7 Congress moving to rewrite laws to cut down on needless patents Bv ERICA WERNER ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Waiting for approval WASHINGTON Crustless peanut-butterand-jelly sandwiches , a Backlogged patent applications way to move sideways on a reached nearly 700,000 in 2006 swmg, a technique for exercising cats using a · and is expeced to hit 800,000 by laser pointer - these are among the inventions the end of this year. patented in the United Patents States over the years . Now Congress is trying Issued -Application backlqg to cut down on poor-quality o.r downright ridiculous 700.000 .~ ..;..................... .................. patents , and at the same time adapt the patent sys600,000 . tem to a high-tech era in which computers and other 500,000 ........................... electronic devices may · contain thousands of patentable parts. 400,000 ............. . Rather than the patent system being the incentive 300,000 ...... . for "so much of our innovation, it has become a constraint on innovation," 200,000 saiQ Rep. Howard Berman, 0-Calif., author of a 100,000 sweeping patent reform bill that passed the House Judiciary Committee on 0 July 18. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed similar , SOURCE: Patent and AP legislation the following Trademark Office day. The full House could take up the issue before · Patents give holders tions at the U.S. Patent leaving for summer recess ownership rights to their and Trademark Office, Friday, though it's more inventions for 20 years. which is recoyerihg from likely to be considered ig That can mean hundreds years of underfunding and the fall. of mill ions of dollars to hopes to nearly double the Disputes between the companies, research uni- 'number of patent examinhigh-tech industry, drug versities and individual ers on staff, ·c urrently about 5,300. ~cimpanies and o~her inventors. mterest groups have Patent applications have Although not everyone shot up in recent decades stalled patent reform attempts m the past, and believes the patent system with the boom in the highlegislation introduced needs to be changed, crit- tech industry, and they during the last session of ics cite various problems. have gotten more comThere's a backlog of plex. There's been a correCongress never made it out of committee. 750,000 patent applica- sponding increase in patent ooo 0 0 ..... . .. . .. . . . . . . . . 0 • • • • 0 • • • 0 ••••••• 0 0 u:s. infringement l~wsuits , which the tech industry blames on so-called "patent trolls" who get patents for products they never plan to make, just so they can sue for infringement if a company does turn out something similar. That was the issue in a May Supreme Court ruling in favor of eBay Inc. in a lawsuit by a small Virginia patent-holding company, MercExchange. The ruling established that judges have flexibility in deciding whether to issue court orders barring continued use of a technology after juries find a patent violation. Tech companies still complain that under current law, damages in patent infringement lawsuits can be wildly excessive because they can be based on the value of an entire product , not just whatever small component of that product is in dispute. Often cited is a $1.53 billion jury verdict earJier this year in favor of AlcateiLucent SA in a dispute against Microsoft Corp. over two patents for MP3 encoding and decoding tools. "The current patent Iiti• galion system is unbal- Employee who have a problem into a solution. applicants Since every job requires researched the company, problem solving to some what it does and what their de~ree, candidates who job would entail are likely from PageB6 claim no past problems are looking for more than just a likely not worth your time. paycheck. Inquire about a past conbe similar to a simple word Candidates whose response problem one might fmd on includes involving others to flict with a coworker. Much an ~!cptitude test . How ea~h .. s~l~-~ pro~le!"s indicates a like every job requires a ca'rtdidate · "responds , Will Strong cand1date, as such ·certain degree of problem give ·you a better idea of actions show thjly work solving, nearly everyone how they will perform well wi(h others and aren't who works regularly with co-workers has had a conunder pressure . afraid of asking for help. Ask about prior work Ask how a candidate pre- flict with one of those coexperience. This can be pared for the interview. workers at some point in especially useful when ask- Arguably the biggest prob- time. Many times, erojects require d1fferent ing an applicant about a !em facmg recruiters IS an will problem he .might have abundance of applicants, departments to work togethfaced at a previous job, and many of whom would be er. How an applicant has how he handled it. Have willing to take any job. By handled working with othhim explain the problem asking how each candidate ers in the past and how well and walk you through how prepared for the interview, he's resolved past conflicts he went about solving it . you'll get a better under- will provide solid insight This will give strong insight standing of who wants to into how well he's likely to into his analytical abilities wo~k for your company and mesh with others down the and how quickly he can turn who just wants a job. Those road. anced in .a way that it versy, prospect s for the forces our companies to legislation advancing are spend more time in the uncertain , especially in the courtroom and less time Senate, where oppos ition innovating," said Josh from just a few lawmakers Ackil , vice president of can kill a bill. government relations for However, negotiations the Information are ongo[ng, and there's Technology Industry wider support for other Council. ' provis ions ·in the bills, The most controversial which would represent the provision in the bills first major changes to before Congress would patent law si nce 1999 . make it easier for courts to These include: focus damage calculations • Awarding a patent to more narrowly , probably the first person to file for resulting in smaller dam- it, rather than the first to age awards. The measure is applauded by high-tech invent it. This would put companies but strenuously the U.S. in I ine with interopposed by universities, national standards and sml!ll inventors and phar- eliminate some time-conmaceutical and manufac- suming disputes between turing companies, which inventors. • Allowing third parties typically produce products w1th fewer patents and rely greater ability to challenge in part on the prospect of patents once they ' ve been heavy damages to protect issued. This is meant to their intellectual property. produce stronger patents "If this stuff passes as it and allow patent chalis it will lower the value of lenges to be dealt with by patents by two to three patent offjcials rather than orders of magnitude," said in court, though some say Ronald J. Riley, president the Senate language in parof the Professional ticular could allow patents Inventors Alliance. He to be endlessly contested. predicted small-time • In a change sought by mventors would be forced the patent office, requiring out of the field because it inventors to provide more would no longer be worth information in their applitheir while to sue to pro- cations about how their tect their inventions . inventions differ from Because of the contro- existing products or ideas. 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More than ever enter interviews with little predictable with respect to . before, job seekers are or no knowledge of the questions asked, the wide fighting an uphill battle to open position rarely, if ever, and largely qualified appliget themselves noticed, a get a second interview, cant pool many job openbattle that seemingly grows much less a job offer. ings create has forced more demanding with each Research the position as recruiters to ask less prepassing day. well as the company. Don't dictable questions to help Such a reality only be afraid to write down them choose betweel) otherheightens the importance of questions that might arise wise equally qualified canmaking a strong first during that research and Please see Seellers, Bl impression, one that will refer to them throughout the from PageB5 outside of your current office can all ~ great sources of information when looking for a job. Get organized . Keep track of your job-searching efforts. Finding a job can be a drawn out process , as recruiters typically must sift' through large applicant pools before setting up any interviews. Keep a separate ftle on all jobs you've applied to, complete with a job description and copy of the cover letter aJ)d resume you ·sent to that particular job. Keep these fileseasily accessible and organized, as you never know when you might be contacted by a prospective employer. Know what · you have to offer. Examine your strengths and work on communicating those strengths. Effectively explaining what you do best is your best chance of landing that dream job, so practice illustrating how your skills apply to each position you're seeking and how . those skills can benefit the company. Customize your letters and resumes . 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Nowadays, busi' mean p~tting co'n~dential ness travelers can expect or sens.Itlve data at nsk, not even longer delays than to mention the · inconvemost vacationers, thanks to nience and cost o.f having to tighter restrictions on what . replace the laptop." can be taken onto the plane Such concerns have led and what needs to be many business travelers checked. down alternate Plllhs in an Perhaps the most glaring . effort to expedite the secuexamrle of the change in rity screening process. One trave is the restrictions convenient option is to many airlines are placing leave the laptop behind and on carry-on items. For busi- instead go online with ness travelers, these restric- remote computing. Webtions are a daily concern, based services provide full leaving many wondering access on demand to every- . how they can lessen some thing on your desktop com- . REVIEw (MS) - For those thinking about start-. ing a business' or making improvements to an existing one, the foremost topics to consider are start-up capital and how to , generate capital to make improvements. This typically involves taking out a loan. Before venturing into the unknown with respect to business financing, it is - important to get the facts about the types of loans available to small businesses in respect to the type of business or situation. The United States Small Business Administration can be a good place to research special loan progrljms and find loans beyond traditional lending institu· tions. Microloans : When there is a need for a very small loan (maximum of $?5,000), a microloan can be an option. The Micruloan Program provides s~all loans to newly established or growmg small businesses. Under this program, The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) makes funds available to nonprofit community-based lenders (intermediaries) which , in turn, make loan s to eligible borrowers. The average microloan size is ab~mt $13,000. Applications can be submJtted. to th_e local intermediary and all credit decisions are made on the local level. While each intermediary has its lending and credit regulation s, most will require collateral on the part of the borrower. A state-by-state listing of intermediaries can be found by typing the followmg hnk into your Web .b rowser: http://www.sba .gov/financing/inicropartic1pants .pdf . . Basic 7(a) Loan Guaranty : This 1s the SBA's primary small business loan. It is a good route for potential business owners to take when they may not be eligible for loans through other routes. It is a very flexible business loan, where funds can be used for a number of reaso ns , including working capital , machinery an d equipment, furmture and fixtures , land and building (including rurchase, renovation and · ne w construction), leasehold improvements , and debt refinancing (i (under special conditions). Unlike microloans, · these loans are offered throu~h commercial lending institutions . Loan maturity is up to 10 years for working capital and generally up to 25 years . for fixed assets. Certified Development Company (CDC), a 504 Loan Program: These loans provide long-term, fixed-rate financing to small businesses looking to purchase real estate, make improvements to roads or property, or acquire machinery to expand upon an existing business. Funds cannot be used for working capital or inventory . These loans are delivered through Certified Development Companies, also known as CDCs (private,. nonprofit corporation! set up to contnbute to the economic development of their . communities or regions) . Programs mclude a loan from a pnvatesector lender that covers 50 percent of the project and a secondary loan for up to 40 percent of the project cost from the CDC that is 100 percent SBA-guaranteed. Franchise Financing: These are loans reserv~d for well-recognized or national franchises. Apart from a local bank, these loans are broken down mto three mam categories: · I . Franchisor-supplied funds - A fran chise company can offer a list of reputable, and preferred lending institutions. They may also provide financial assislance themselves. 2. SBA assistance - Franchises are also eligible for the popular 7(a) loan previously discussed. 3. Other avenues - Some commercial lenders specialize in franchise financing through equipment leases and structured term loans . 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This provides an ideal way to connect women looking to start a business with the tools and information needed to begin. Need more proof about the role of women business owners? These statistics will provide an eye-opener on just how integral women are to the country's economic landscape . Numbers are compiled by and courtesy of the Center for Women's Business Research and are as of2004. Between 1997 and 2004, the estimated growth rate ·in the number of womenowned firms was nearly twice that of all firms (17% Women-owned. businessvs . 9%), · employment es will spend an estimated expanded at twice the rate $546 billion annually on of all firms (24% vs. 12%), salaries and benefits ($492 and estimated revenues kept billion on salaries and $54 pace with all fll1I)s (39% vs. billion for employee bene34%). . fits- heath, retirement, etc.) 10.6 million firms are at Health benefits comprise least 50 percent female- the largest share of benefit owned. expenditures, with 2004 Forty-eight percent SJ.l!:nding estimated at $38 (48%), or nearly half, of all b111ion. privately-held firms are at · Annual expenditures by least 50 percent female- women-owned enterprises owned. for just four areas - informafirms tion technology ($38 bilWomen-owned employ 19.l .million people lion), telecommunications and generate $2.5 trillion in ($25 billion), human sales. resources services ($23 bil- with the maintenance . Paint the walls with vibrant colors or use fabric and artwork to make it appealing. Choose desk accessories that are both functional and fun. You can also include items to help you relax during stressful moments, such as squeeze balls, dart boards or a mini zen garden. Think about painting one of the I are the same, so no two sets of cover letters and resumes should be the same, either. Tailor each letter and • resume to the· specific job , you're applying to. In par-,, ticular; cover letters should , · emphasize specific skills , that might apply to each job. : Save all cover letters and resumes under different.: ftlenarnes as well, as you'll ; want extra copies of each . should you be granted an . interview. Stay motivated - , Particularly jf you're unem-,; plor.ed or working part-time ; until you can get back into : your field, the process of . looking for a job can be defeating. Tales of finding a · job early on in the process ' do exist, but more often .. than not the process , requires sending out plenty , of resumes and dealing with , lots of rejection . It's a , process that everyone goes , through , not just you. Keep: working hard and you'll find, that, in due time , opportuni- ; ty will come ·knocking. ; Following all of these tips will make sure that once ~ that knock does come., , you'll be prepared·to answer:' the call. :: Find the right employee for your company:: Tuesday, July 31, walls with chalkboard paint personal time and work (it's not just for kids you time ·don't mingle too freknow) so you can jot notes quently. There should be and erase as needed . It defi- distinct times when you are nitely saves on paper. handling housewQrk or per7. Avoid distractions - sonal ·chores and times Once your home office is · strictly devoted to work. It established you may need to may be best to leave the TV enforce some ground rules out of a home office so to limit distractions while you're . not tempted to tune you're hard at work . Make in while working. And sure those you live with are remember, working from a aware of the hours you'll be home office is not a substiputting in and won't disturb tute for child care. It can be you while you're working. difficult to juggle full -time Distractions can also be parenting with full -time self-inflicted . Make sure working . BUSINESS IN REVIEW 2007 PageB7 Congress moving to rewrite laws to cut down on needless patents Bv ERICA WERNER ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Waiting for approval WASHINGTON Crustless peanut-butterand-jelly sandwiches , a Backlogged patent applications way to move sideways on a reached nearly 700,000 in 2006 swmg, a technique for exercising cats using a · and is expeced to hit 800,000 by laser pointer - these are among the inventions the end of this year. patented in the United Patents States over the years . Now Congress is trying Issued -Application backlqg to cut down on poor-quality o.r downright ridiculous 700.000 .~ ..;..................... .................. patents , and at the same time adapt the patent sys600,000 . tem to a high-tech era in which computers and other 500,000 ........................... electronic devices may · contain thousands of patentable parts. 400,000 ............. . Rather than the patent system being the incentive 300,000 ...... . for "so much of our innovation, it has become a constraint on innovation," 200,000 saiQ Rep. Howard Berman, 0-Calif., author of a 100,000 sweeping patent reform bill that passed the House Judiciary Committee on 0 July 18. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed similar , SOURCE: Patent and AP legislation the following Trademark Office day. The full House could take up the issue before · Patents give holders tions at the U.S. Patent leaving for summer recess ownership rights to their and Trademark Office, Friday, though it's more inventions for 20 years. which is recoyerihg from likely to be considered ig That can mean hundreds years of underfunding and the fall. of mill ions of dollars to hopes to nearly double the Disputes between the companies, research uni- 'number of patent examinhigh-tech industry, drug versities and individual ers on staff, ·c urrently about 5,300. ~cimpanies and o~her inventors. mterest groups have Patent applications have Although not everyone shot up in recent decades stalled patent reform attempts m the past, and believes the patent system with the boom in the highlegislation introduced needs to be changed, crit- tech industry, and they during the last session of ics cite various problems. have gotten more comThere's a backlog of plex. There's been a correCongress never made it out of committee. 750,000 patent applica- sponding increase in patent ooo 0 0 ..... . .. . .. . . . . . . . . 0 • • • • 0 • • • 0 ••••••• 0 0 u:s. infringement l~wsuits , which the tech industry blames on so-called "patent trolls" who get patents for products they never plan to make, just so they can sue for infringement if a company does turn out something similar. That was the issue in a May Supreme Court ruling in favor of eBay Inc. in a lawsuit by a small Virginia patent-holding company, MercExchange. The ruling established that judges have flexibility in deciding whether to issue court orders barring continued use of a technology after juries find a patent violation. Tech companies still complain that under current law, damages in patent infringement lawsuits can be wildly excessive because they can be based on the value of an entire product , not just whatever small component of that product is in dispute. Often cited is a $1.53 billion jury verdict earJier this year in favor of AlcateiLucent SA in a dispute against Microsoft Corp. over two patents for MP3 encoding and decoding tools. "The current patent Iiti• galion system is unbal- Employee who have a problem into a solution. applicants Since every job requires researched the company, problem solving to some what it does and what their de~ree, candidates who job would entail are likely from PageB6 claim no past problems are looking for more than just a likely not worth your time. paycheck. Inquire about a past conbe similar to a simple word Candidates whose response problem one might fmd on includes involving others to flict with a coworker. Much an ~!cptitude test . How ea~h .. s~l~-~ pro~le!"s indicates a like every job requires a ca'rtdidate · "responds , Will Strong cand1date, as such ·certain degree of problem give ·you a better idea of actions show thjly work solving, nearly everyone how they will perform well wi(h others and aren't who works regularly with co-workers has had a conunder pressure . afraid of asking for help. Ask about prior work Ask how a candidate pre- flict with one of those coexperience. This can be pared for the interview. workers at some point in especially useful when ask- Arguably the biggest prob- time. Many times, erojects require d1fferent ing an applicant about a !em facmg recruiters IS an will problem he .might have abundance of applicants, departments to work togethfaced at a previous job, and many of whom would be er. How an applicant has how he handled it. Have willing to take any job. By handled working with othhim explain the problem asking how each candidate ers in the past and how well and walk you through how prepared for the interview, he's resolved past conflicts he went about solving it . you'll get a better under- will provide solid insight This will give strong insight standing of who wants to into how well he's likely to into his analytical abilities wo~k for your company and mesh with others down the and how quickly he can turn who just wants a job. Those road. anced in .a way that it versy, prospect s for the forces our companies to legislation advancing are spend more time in the uncertain , especially in the courtroom and less time Senate, where oppos ition innovating," said Josh from just a few lawmakers Ackil , vice president of can kill a bill. government relations for However, negotiations the Information are ongo[ng, and there's Technology Industry wider support for other Council. ' provis ions ·in the bills, The most controversial which would represent the provision in the bills first major changes to before Congress would patent law si nce 1999 . make it easier for courts to These include: focus damage calculations • Awarding a patent to more narrowly , probably the first person to file for resulting in smaller dam- it, rather than the first to age awards. The measure is applauded by high-tech invent it. This would put companies but strenuously the U.S. in I ine with interopposed by universities, national standards and sml!ll inventors and phar- eliminate some time-conmaceutical and manufac- suming disputes between turing companies, which inventors. • Allowing third parties typically produce products w1th fewer patents and rely greater ability to challenge in part on the prospect of patents once they ' ve been heavy damages to protect issued. This is meant to their intellectual property. produce stronger patents "If this stuff passes as it and allow patent chalis it will lower the value of lenges to be dealt with by patents by two to three patent offjcials rather than orders of magnitude," said in court, though some say Ronald J. Riley, president the Senate language in parof the Professional ticular could allow patents Inventors Alliance. He to be endlessly contested. predicted small-time • In a change sought by mventors would be forced the patent office, requiring out of the field because it inventors to provide more would no longer be worth information in their applitheir while to sue to pro- cations about how their tect their inventions . inventions differ from Because of the contro- existing products or ideas. Laptop PowerPoint preseniations As airline regulations remotely. continue to b~come more Will my files be secure? restrictive, remote access from Page 86 · Subscribers need not worry makes it possible to travel about security issues, either. without a laptop and still All data is protected with get work done. Savvy travseconds from any location AES encryr.tJon using 128- elers may want to consider connected to the Internet. In bit keys while utilizing addi- this option as a convenient addition, you needn't . be tional measures such as dual back-up plan to help make working on the same passwords and end-to-end their next trip a lot less computer platform as the user authentication. Such stressful. A complimentamachine you're accessing, features mean your da_ta is ry, 30-day trial of meaning you can access continually encrypted from GoToMyPC is available by your PC at work from a the m~ment it leaves your v i s i t i n g Macintosh at the hotel or office PC to the second it www .gotomypc.com and airport lounge. Business reaches your remote loca- clicking on the "Try It travelers can even make tion desktop. ' Free" button. The Right Business Loan Please' see Laptop, B7 (MS) - As the old saying make you stick out in the interview. Doing so will. goes, "You never get a sec- interviewer's mind, hopeful- show the interviewer you're ond chance to make a first ly earning you a second genuinely interested in the impression." For job seek- interview along the way. position and the company, ers, truer words were never While nearly everyone is setting you apart from spoke. Particularly today, a ware that appearance and applicants just looking for a when job openings attract education go a long way job. Include in your applicants like honey does toward making a positive research any recent compabees, setting yourself apart impression, there are sever- ny developments that perfrom the legions of others al other areas job seekers haps made headlines in the ~plying for the same posi- can address to make themnews. tiOn can prove quite diffi- selves stand out from the · · Expect the unexpected. cult. rest. A side effect of the bQ.Om in A greater. number of grad· Preparation. In addition job seekers is that recruiters uates paired with an over- to knowing all about your- are expanding their horisaturated market of individ- self, you should know about zons to better whittle the uals looking for new work the job you're applying for applicant pool. While in the has only increased the com- as well. Candidates who past interviews were more petition. More than ever enter interviews with little predictable with respect to . before, job seekers are or no knowledge of the questions asked, the wide fighting an uphill battle to open position rarely, if ever, and largely qualified appliget themselves noticed, a get a second interview, cant pool many job openbattle that seemingly grows much less a job offer. ings create has forced more demanding with each Research the position as recruiters to ask less prepassing day. well as the company. Don't dictable questions to help Such a reality only be afraid to write down them choose betweel) otherheightens the importance of questions that might arise wise equally qualified canmaking a strong first during that research and Please see Seellers, Bl impression, one that will refer to them throughout the from PageB5 outside of your current office can all ~ great sources of information when looking for a job. Get organized . Keep track of your job-searching efforts. Finding a job can be a drawn out process , as recruiters typically must sift' through large applicant pools before setting up any interviews. Keep a separate ftle on all jobs you've applied to, complete with a job description and copy of the cover letter aJ)d resume you ·sent to that particular job. Keep these fileseasily accessible and organized, as you never know when you might be contacted by a prospective employer. Know what · you have to offer. Examine your strengths and work on communicating those strengths. Effectively explaining what you do best is your best chance of landing that dream job, so practice illustrating how your skills apply to each position you're seeking and how . those skills can benefit the company. Customize your letters and resumes . No two jobs lion), and shipping ($17 billion) - are estimated to be $103 billion. · Between 1997 and 2004, privately-held womenowned firms diversified into -~-----------------------~------.. all industries with the fastest growth in construe- · tion (30% growth ) , transportation, communications (MS) - Universally, job have the ability to attract choose from the small hand-· ' and public utilities (28% seekers seem to all agree on more resumes than ever ful of diamonds in the sea of . growth ), and agricultural one point : finding a job is before. · roughs, the following tips'.' serves (24% growth). tough. While that's certainly In addition, ,an abundance should help you do just th!lt. ~ In the U.S., Utah, Arizona true, those doing the hiring of resumes may translate to Ask a candidate to solve a : and Nevada are the top don't exactly have an easy more worthy candidates, problem. With the in-crease: three states showing· the go of it, either. Thanks to making the job of a recruiter in resources offering inter-:; fastest growth in the num- tbe variety of opportunities even more difficult. In the view tips and :iob advice,, ber of privately-held, for advertising a job open- past, standard interview standard questions are like- , women-owned firms. ing, narrowing down the questions often were ly to yield standard respons-., potential candidates is now enough to get a feel for an es. That can make it hard to more difficult than ever for applicant. Now, with so distinguish between one. recruiters. Once upon a time many qualified applicants, candidate or another. Throw' a job posting might have · recruiters must · think out- a curveball at your appli-; yielded. 15 · to 20 viable side the box in respect to puler. One to try is applicants. Now that com- clever interview questions cants by asking them to solve a problem during the GoToMyf'C® (www.goto- munity newspapers post job and other manners to narinterview. 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Travelers can conveniently access their files, programs, network resources and e-mail in a matter of Nail the interview: New process awaits job seekers Office Tuesday, July 31, 2007- Discover that dream job (MS) - Whether you're unemployed or working but entertaining thoughts of moving on, finding a new job is an involved process that takes lots of commitment and hard work. Sifting through job openings can be akin to findinga needle in a haystack. Searching through that proverbial haystack, however, is even more difficult when you're forced to compete against hundreds of others doing exactly the same. But finding a job, and doing so quickly, doesn't need to be so difficult. The following tips should help cut down on the trials and tribulations of looking for work. Network . Recognizing you're not the only one looking for a job is essential to finding one you really want. Recruiters' inboxes are overflowing with the resumes of potential applicants, so you need an edge. 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REVIEw (MS) - For those thinking about start-. ing a business' or making improvements to an existing one, the foremost topics to consider are start-up capital and how to , generate capital to make improvements. This typically involves taking out a loan. Before venturing into the unknown with respect to business financing, it is - important to get the facts about the types of loans available to small businesses in respect to the type of business or situation. The United States Small Business Administration can be a good place to research special loan progrljms and find loans beyond traditional lending institu· tions. Microloans : When there is a need for a very small loan (maximum of $?5,000), a microloan can be an option. The Micruloan Program provides s~all loans to newly established or growmg small businesses. 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'• '-'~·· ' BUSINESS IN REVIEW PageB8 •• ' Rice, 'GateS tell Arab Tuesday, July 31, 2001 . leaders US troops won't leave Iraq abruptly; A2 Companies explore new ways of reaching conswners Now in your job description: Get fit BY DAN SEWELL AP BUSINESS WR ITER CINCINNATI - She calls herself "an irresistible babe" with a fondness for strawberries and champagne, and encourages people to use her MySr,ace page to send "naughty (or nice) ' e-mail cards . Her online friends include TV celebrity/model Brody Jenner and the Australian singer-songwriter known as New Buffalo, among an eclectic, colorful, tens of thousandsstrong, group . "Miss Irresistible" is a new face of a five-<!ecade-old toothpaste brand, Procter & Gamble Co.'s Crest. She also illustrates how large companies increasingly are trying multiple new outlets - such as social networking and online video-sharing - as they try to lure the attention of consumers who have a smorgasbord of information and entertainment choices. "I think there's a lotof experimentation going on right now," said King Hill, president of DigiKnow Inc., an mteractive marketing agency. "It's very complicated, although it's very, very exciting." Companies such as IBM Corp. and Comcast Corp. have established presences on the "Second Life" virtual. reality world, Unilever Corp. just launched an online food/cookmg video series on Yahoo, while Anheuser-Busch Inc. this year started its own entertainment Web site called Bud.TV, which the company recently said was being improved after a decline in visitors. ."I think a lot of marketing today is little neurotic," said Gary Stibel, a marketing analyst who heads New England Consulting Group. "You've got people going off in all different directions and it is less focused than it once was." Hill said . the advantat~es to new technologies include bemg able to target smaller groups of consumers and lower costs than traditional mass-media campaigns. But he said many companies are still learning how to evaluate the impact of the new marketing and deciding which of dozens of techniques to use. Because of all the competing choices, today's marketing, Stibel KARISSA MARCUM said, faces tough challenges to "get brought hundreds of submitted BY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER attention No. I; it has to hold atten- videos. They range from the humortion long enough to deliver a mes- ously poignant - a boy tells about BALTIMORE - Stacey sage; and then the message has to be his father taking his own Heinz bot- Barich changed her mind both compelling and memorable." tle to baseball games to pour on hot about having a tummy tuck He cites P&G as an example of a dogs - to the strange - a young when her mother contractcompany that is effectively targeting man brushes his teeth with ketchup. ed a serious infection after different audiences with different P&G utilized Facebook for a col- · a hospi\al stay. That's media. lege concert contest - ~he four when she knew she had to In the past year, P&G has also schools that got the most 'sign-ups find another way to drop promoted Crest products on the col- for a Facebook group called "Smile her weight . · lege-oriented. Facebook .com site State" won a free on-campus con"I couldn't even do a sitand in a mobile campaign with dat- cert this spring. up when I got here, but ing quizzes and tips aimed at textAdam Kincaid, a North Carolina this was a no-brainer for messaging club-goers. State University freshman who says me,'' Barich said. The consumer-products company he typically . spends as muc,ll as an The no-brainer was a 12recently had contests for video- hour a day on Facebook, saiil he fre- week weight-loss contest recorded jingles for the Pringles quently visited the Crest sit~ to see offered by her employer, chips brand and to create a Mr: submitted photos and listen to Agora Inc ., a newsletter Clean commercial for posting on the songs. He said it didn't look or feel publishing company based 'YouTube video~sharing site . The like an advertising site .. m Baltimore. The reward: company created an online forum "It was more interactive,'' said A $1 ,000 prize for the top for women's issues, and myriad Kincaid, who attended the free show "losers" in male, female micro-Web sites with various his school won by the grOUJ? Young and team categories. . approaches. Love and began using Crest s teethBarich, a corporate com· "In terms of how we do market- whitening strips after trying samples rnunications manager, has ing, this has really ex~loded in handed out at the concert. lost 15 pounds • she'd approaches, methodologies, meaKevin Buss, a P&G . interactive rather not say how much surement systems," said James · manager, said the Facebook site was Stengel, the P&G !llobal marketing repeatedly updated, highlighting officer who has said that the tradi- new artists, contests and news and tiona! marketing model is broken. video on upcoming music · and "Consumers are right now very movies. from PageB6 dynamic in their media habits ," said "You can't just have a stagnant Stengel, whose company, which page for this group," he said. didates. Therefore, preparspends nearly $7 billion a ·year on An emerging frontier is mobile ing for such questions can global advertising, he lped pioneer marketing, with use of text menagtelevision soap operas. "If you stay int~ . Meijer Inc :, a Grand Rapids, be a great way to set yourself apart. in touch with that and you want to Mich .-based retailer, rece'ntly In addition to the · more be relevant in their lives, obviously, expanded throughout its traditional in~uiries, topics a lot of things change ... It's the Midwestern chain a system that same reason we got into television alerts customers to impending gaso- such as conflict resolution, problem solving and how 60 years ago." line price increases. well you work with others Four decades after its memorable The system was developed by are now subjects many tbick-ketchup · commercial featurin* SmartReply Inc., which also enables Carly Simon's song "Anticipation,' Crate & Barrel customers to get recruiters prefer to broach. H.J. Heinz Co. has consumers sub- word of sales and specials by text. The more specific your answers, the more likely mitting homemade commercials this Mike Romano, SmartReply execusummer in what it says is the tive vice president, said companies you are to stick out in the brand's broadest promotion , includ- are taking increasing note of the mterviewer's mind. A J?OPUlar trend among many mtering YouTube and online advertising possibilities as texting has spread viewers is presenting hypotied to Google.corn searches. beyond youths to become common thetical situations and ask"Thios is really sort of the latest among young and middle-age in~ applicants how they evolution in our strateg~ to directly adults. m1ght deal with such situaengage our consumers,' said David But amid all the new outle~s. tions. Think about the job Cieseilski, vice president for Stibel advises marketers not to leave · before your interview and ketchup for Pittsburgh-based Heinz, the old media on the shelf. He said what situations might arise· among several companies that have television remains a powerful that the interviewer could had make-your-own-ad promotions weapon. present hypothetically. this year. "People are goin~ to realize that it Stron~ responses to such . The Top This TV contest has is not going away,' he said. quest)ons will certainly Seekers she weighs _ by working · hard in the small, wellkept gym in Agora's basement. "It's funny b~Jcause P.eO'! pie that know me are like, You work out?' But I enjoy coming here;: Barich said. By the time the contest ended Friday, 84 emfloy. ees had shed nearly ,000 pounds, with two losing over 40 pounds: • Fitness programs and weight-loss competitions such as Agora's, whicll was inspired by the NBC show "The Biggest Loser,~ are catching on in offices, where workers are con" cerned about their waist" lines and employers about health care costs. The goals are .to improve employee health, increase productivity, reduce absenteeism and lower costs. ' • . )j'«!\.1"" ·\~.1 , SPORTS • Locals coniPefi-'in .SK race. see P&De·B1 make you stand out. • ' · Be mindful of manner• isms. Though most job . seekers are smart enough to look the part with a nice sui! and haircut, many don'l realize their behavior during the actual interview. Regardless of how nice your suit is or how good your hair looks, fidgetin~ failing to make eye contac~ and even taking too many notes while the interviewet is speaking can distract the · inter-viewer from you amj. what you have to say. EveR if your insides are racing; appear as calm and collect• ed as possible on the outi sid~. : If offered a glass of water; take it. You'll want to speaJc as clell{ly as possible any: way. When responding to questions, be mindful of how long . ;~;ou've been speakinll· While vou'll want to avOid "yes'' or "no~ answers, rambling on will only make you appear ner· VOUS and ill-prepared. See.,. A3 ... ~, · a~ • t..Oeal·· gw,..,tf, s.!i7~ A5 • Chief .JuStic::e Roberts leaves hospital in M@ir)e,.a day after seiZure. $e!t Page AS • Only 9 members t$ke adVantage of p!'\)'Yision in Confiscated deer donated to hungry unioh:contracts. See~A6 • • WEATHER •" .,., · l!' 1!rrlbune Avenue ·· tq, ~laonP•Ax ~n~. 0~9 ..,. )NDEX ; ·aSECI10NS .., t 12 PAGES ~ie's Mailbox lea~ant l\egi~ter • < .... ,.,.,.,. Main Street Point Pleasant, WV A3 Calendars ' .- Classifieds Comics wwwmydallyreglster.com Editorials ·tradition:o Obituaries Sports Weather As B Section A6 © aoo7 ohio Volley Publlshlns Co. ' '· POMEROY - So how do you go from a child whose favorite book · is ...The Little Shepherd· of Kingdom Come" to a grown woman being given an Ohio Library Council (OLC) Trustee Award of Achievement? Although the answers to this question aren't obvious, Patricia T. / Holter is the one to ask. Holter was recently nominated for the award by Kristi Eblin, the director of the Mei~s County District Public Library (MCDPL) as well as by colleagues Joy Bentley, Gay Perrin and Wanda Eblin. The OLC Board of Trustees Award of A~vement ·reeognit:es·-ft!t· indiVi1dual library board member or entire board of trustees that demonstrates distinguished service and BY CHARLENE HOEFliCH innovative leadership within HOEFl.ICHfiMYDAILYSENTINEL.COM the community or across Ohio. The person must be POMEROY Friday active and demonstrate innoDennis Eichinger, principal vative leadership and susof Meigs High School subtained commitment to sermitted . his resignation for vice at the local or state level. retirement purposes to the Holter has been serving as Meigs Local Board of · an advocate and trustee for Education. ' the local library board since "It was unexpected;~· .s aid 1968 and was llattered to Superintendent William have been ·chosen for the Buckley. award, saying she was sur"I think he's done a wonprised to receive it, since derful job in the years he bai; there are only 252 libraries been w,ith us. When he came in Ohio, many of which are the district it was in academic much larger than the emel'!lency. Under his leaderSerpn!Jphoto MCDPL ship 1t moved out of that to Patricia T. Holter (far left) was recently honored by the Ohio Library Council by receiving the Holter said in the beginthe ranks of effective over the 2007 Board of Trustees Award of Achievement. She was nominated by many local col· ning of her work with the past several years. The school leagues, including fellow library board member Joy Bentley (center) and Kristi Eblin, direc· has expanded vocational tor of the Meigs County District Public Library. Ple11se see Holter, AS offerings particularly in tech prep, and he's done a lot of good things in that building. I hate tO see him go," commented Buckley. "However, he saw an BY BETH SERGENT opportunity to move to the BSERGENTIIMYOAILYSENTINELCOM next level and we can't blame him for doing that. POMEROY Ever For us he did an excellent wonder what happens to job. The kids are performing . those illegally obtained Jl'etter on ·all measures .that deer confiscated by the the state and federal governOhio Division of Wildlife? ment has in terms of educa- Well, at least 300 pounds of tion:.. .far better off.. : and the' t~at "evidence" recently teachers want for very little ended up processed and in the way of technical donated to the God's NET materials and supplies. He program. was very .progressive." Ke~th Wood, Meigs Eichinger's resignation Coun~ · w . ildlife offi~er, was effective Tuesday. thts 1 .;the ·first lime said his Monday he starts into a new offiee ,has donated deer position as tech-prep coorGod's NET and he meat dinator with Washington hopes ,'it continues. Tbe State Community College. processed deer were When contacted Eichinger obtained this season from said he had enjoyed the stu. criminal cases pending in dents, faculty, and commu- both Meigs and Gallia nity and had fun (as principal of Meigs High School) countie~. being _held as eviand that he will be continu- dence u~lil those cases were ing that at Washington State completf.!I. Once the criminal caseiwere resolved the Comrimnity College at meat, which became the Marietta. property of the state of Eichinger carne to Meigs Ohio, Beth Sercont/photo was turned over to Local schools in 1993 as Ohio Division of Wildlife Officer Keith Wood donates 300 pounds of processed deer meat assistant principal from God's NET. to the God's NET program represented by Jenni Dunham. The meat came from deer taken Jenni Dunham, one of the Eastern Local where he was illegally in both Meigs and Gallia counties this year. a teacher and athletic direc- coordinators at God's NET, said the program has at tor. He became principal in times received donated deer John Riley, actually donated God's NET to those who men wishing to feed the August 1998. hungry. Cal l the Ohio his time in preparing some need it. A speCial meeting of the · meet but never this much at of the meat. , The Ohio Division of Division of Wildlife for one time. The donations Meigs Local . Board of Dunham said me was Wildlife has a program more information about the Education has been· called include everything from called Hunters for the program or call God 's NET for Thursday at 7 p.m. in the steaks, to tenderloins, to glad to get the donation and roasts to deer burgers. Wood it is already being put to use Hungry which accepts at 992-9919 to make a simiPle111e see Prlnd,.L A5 added that a local processor, by being distributed through donated deer from sports- lar donation. Accepts position Washington State • Brickles baby bom. ' BY SETH SERGENT \ See.,.A3 ',.. . Kansas, but was not jailed. Hobbs was imprisoned in Oklahoma in the . 1990's on charges of forgery, conceal ing stolen property and possession of .cocaine. Two years ago, Hobbs pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic violence in Meigs County Court and in 2006, was charged in that court with felonious assault. That charge was later dismissed. BSERGENT@MYDAJLYSENTINELCOM • Meigs County 4-H News, See Page A3 • 'Half' birthday party. .. j ·'I Hobbs has been the subject of investigations by both Ohio and West Virginia Attorneys General, and the subject of a local investigation, although no criminal charges are pending. Earlier this year, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw ordered Hobbs to pay victims through his office for undelivered prod; uct~. Hobbs was located in ' INSIDE • ing his ·arm and rendering tire iron on July 23, 2006. him disabled. Allen Young Hobbs is .a former of Chester Road, Pomeroy, employee of Meigs POMEROY - .The man filed a personal injury law- Memory Gardens and foraccused of cheating ¢erne'' · ~uit . ih - Meigs · Cdunty tner operator of Beautiful tery customers through a Common . Pleas Court Jast Meniories Monuments of local cemetery and his own week. The suit· demands Pometoy. He is the subject monument sales company is judgment in excess of of complaints by customers now the defendant in a per- . $25,oq<>. _ . who say they ordered moosonal· injury lawsuit. f\ecording to the corn- umeflts from the cemetery, KeJJ Hobbs is accused of ,pla4it; '· liPbbs allegedly Ulrough Hobbs, or from assaulting a neigHbor wjtli a ' a5s~Uited Young-~ a me~ . Hobbs' own busine~s. and , crowbar a year ago, break- .,Qbj~t sirtli)aroto acrowbar Qr never received them. ·· <, ,,· by: 0~~ Library Council ' .' t""' · ""'.l.n l ~ 't' t ll ll ll'L tn nl \(( ; {"-,IJ . :!oo - BY BRIAN J: REID ' • Jerry Baker, ·19 41. \\11•'\.l'"'lJ\'t 1 BREEO@MYDAILVSENTINELCoM • . \q Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio '. 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