https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/811e4c3acbae1f4618b243ab2f94d196.pdf 6e290ee51aacc56752fde76efb484aee PDF Text Text Saturday, February 22, 2003 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, Ohio • Point Pleasant, WV Page A 10 • &aturba!' f!timu -&tntinti Ove·rsexed teen set sights on friend of her parents ACROSS · 40 Sheen 42 Promoted maj. Dinner 43 "Norma-..." check 4 Toned up 44 Doozle 46 Duck 7 Campus 49 Kind of area salad 11 Geisha's 50 Two sash tablets, 12 Coffee maybe dispensers 13 Llvy's bear 52 Employ 54 Not pro 14 Antique 55 Stuns 15 Mar . 56 Taxi 16 Cushy 57 Composer 17 Canine cries Stravinsky 19 Thaw 20 Acorn . 58 Seine 59 Vat bearer 21 Hideaway DOWN 22 Voice of Bugs Bunny 1 Also 2 Compe25 Holmes tently sidekick 3 .watt awhile 28 Cartoon Chihuahua 4 Check a suspect 29 Had learned 31 Bring action 5 Financial mag 33 In time 6 Cluck of gone by disapproval 34 Arm bone 36 Scale meas. 7 Face cards 8 Eurasian 37 "The Iceman · ran~e 9 Sec y Cometh" writer 10 Popular ,......,,.....,_ 1 of being poor and having no we have a very open relationjob prospects. I don't want to ship with Brian, but we don't lose her; however, I am frus- know what to say to him trated. I've tried talking to about this. Any suggestions? her. She won't discuss it and - TOO YOUNG TO BE has given me an ultimatum: GRANDPARENTS school or her. What do you DEAR TOO . YOUNG: think?- JOB CHANGE IN You bet. Get to know Jenny's VERMONT parents and express your conDEAR JOB CHANGE: A cems to them. Both teens woman who loves you should need to be involved in activiwant what is best for you. ties other than each other. Remaining in a field that is Your son- and Jenny- also being phased out would leave need to know 'everything there you financially vulnerable. I is to know about human urge you to return to school reproduction and its prevenand safeguard your future. It tion. (There are many books appears Phoebe does not on the subject.) Do not value your happiness, or she depend on schools to perform would have your best interests this parental responsibility for at heart. you. Many schools now teach DEAR ABBY: Our 15- the students nothing beyond year-old son, "Brian," just abstinence. started dating a 14-year-old (Dear Abby is written by girl I' II call Jenny. They are Abigail Van Buren, also J.,.,.-1--+-both good kids. The problem known as Jeanne Phillips, arul is they have no hesitation was founded by her mother. 6--l-+about kissing in front of us or Pauline Phillips. Write Dear anyone else. They also snug- Abby at www.DearAbby.com gle on our couch whenever · or P. 0. Box 69440, Los they can. Last night, they Angeles, CA 90069.) began kissing in the back seat of our car while my husband and I sat in the front. It was as ~~'\\\.._SPAN. T!JV~, though we weren't even there. Re<Jding the newspaper ' We feel Brian and Jenny are ~ · _ keeps you informed and In tune with what's becoming too intimate too ~0 .F ~ happening now. whether fast, and we're worried their ~. irs across the globe or in hormones will supersede their c rur own 6ac rd. better judgment. Fortunately, DEAR·" ABBY: My husband, "Max," and l have been married for 12 years ahd have two precious children. We trust each other I 00 percent. Our problem is we're friendly with a couple who have a ISyear-old girl, "Tina." .Every time we go there, Tina throws herself at my husband. ADVICE The girl wears skimpy clothes, touches Max, makes suggestive remarks, and· yourselves and this couple -appears to really have " a or see them only away from thing" for him. He has told their home. If Tina is capable her repeatedly that he's not of lying if she doesn't get her interested and that she's "just way, she's trouble. The a kid," but she hasn't taken smartest thing your husband the hint to back off. could do is avoid her. We've talked to her parents. DEAR ABBY: I am unemThey say we're readmg too ployed and looking for work. much into their daughter's Unfortunately, my field is behavior. My husband and I shrinkin&· There is little have argued over this, and it's opponumty for jobs in the putting pressure on our mar- future. I am considering riage. I don't want to give uP. returning to school and majorour friends, but I also don t in~ in health care. It's somewant my marriage to be thmg that has always interestwrecked by that little slut. ed me - and it's a growing I know Max would never field. try anything with Tina, but My problem? My fiancee, she's the kind who might "Phoebe," is dead set against blame a man if she doesn't get me changing careers. She says what she wants. How can we it's not possible to go to gradget her to cool off? -MAR- uate school and maintain a RIAGE ON THE ROCKS relationship. I find her attitude IN BRITISH COLUMBIA to be hypocritical since she DEAR MARRIAGE ON has an advanced degree and a THE ROCKS: Put as much . lucrative income. I love Phoebe, but I'm tired distance as . you can between Dear. Abby citing today. Your upbeat attitude coupled with a large dose of creative thinking can pull off almost anything you desire. CANCER (June 21 -July 22) - You are luckier than usual today where money is concerned, so although this should be a day of rest for you. you might want to work in an area where you can garner some financial gains. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You alone should be m charge of any situation that calls for a risk or gamble to be taken today, so that you can have complete control over the liming and the methods used. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)Lucky you! You can rest on your laurels today, because friends and as.ociates will be looking out for your interests and do a better job of handling things than you could for yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 23) Although you might not be aware oT it. an important change might be taking place in your life starting today that will usher in hopeful, new conditions that should make you very happy . BY BERNICE BED£ 0sOL Growth in your career is quite possible in the year ahead. It will be an auspicious time for utili z- ing your ' skills and talents in that the marketplace wi II find suite valuable. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) :..__ Negative conditions that have been plaguing you of late should start to diminish beginning today. These obstructions will be replaced with fresh opponunities for fulfilling personal goals. ARIES (March 2 1-April 19) - By putting your thinking cap on. you should be able to figure out how to turn a normal get-together with friends today into something special that wilf be all fun and games. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - The timing is now extremely favorable fur bringing a personal matter about which you· ve been way s uncertain ton successful concluw sion today . Everything should work out pretty mfty for you. GEMINI (May 21 -June 20) - Don't be hesitant about taking on something large and ex- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) .- Be sure to capitalize on any opportunity that presents itself today. because the aspects are such that you could realize the fulfillment of your ambitions and material aims at this time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) - Today, do more than just fantasize about what you want. Make things happen by setttng m motton the necessary steps needed to acquire . what you desire. The more you do, the luckier_you'll get. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Personal gains are possible today, but not necessarily through your own ·efforts. 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Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Bv ToNY M. LEAcH Staff writer GALLIPOLIS , Ohio As winter rolls on and Gallia County continues to receive its regular seasonal mix of ice, sleet, snow, and other forms of foul weather, a less pronounced, yet, more dangerous enemy lurks in the background. Domestic violence. Since winter officially began in December, officials at Gallia County Victim the Assistance and Woodland Center have noted a significant increase in the number of domestic violence incidents being (. ~ )'"' · r 0 r, I i( 'f .! r ' ,. ' ..:-'•" '" ' ~ • Bv J. MILES Staff wr~er , ~' • ·.,'(J I I ' ' ' ! , . . ,. . ' '. " .!"~( · } ~ ,~c·oo u ~, · .. ! •• 0 ~ .:-: 1 ' ' ) s rll ~ ~ =4$(. • ' C,I,USE vou 60T YOU1' "Sometimes, say violence incident s occur stress/anger, can result in a during a power out- more often during winter violent situation." age or an intense, and spans of inclement Following recent foul prolonged storm, weather. weather trends in our area, an abuser will "In general, both domestic decrease mistreat- violence and suicide tend to he has been contacted to ment of the victim get worse as the winter conduct more risk assessbecause they need a months go along," Nichols ments of dangerous domes'work horse' to says. "A popular theory sug- tic violence incidents. help out with cer- gests that as our season's go "When the electricity goes tain tasks," she through their cyclical pro- out or people are stranded added. gression, seratonin level s in because of bad weather, an Grady Nichola "However, once our brain increase during the increase in social interaction power has been warmer, sunnier months and the decrease during the colder, takes place, which can be restored domestic violence reports." storm subsides, it's or good or bad," he says. back to On occasion, it · would the same abusive behavior." less sunnier ones. " 'This time can either be "As seratonin , which is a appear domestic violence Malcolm Nichols, profes- mood stabilizing chemical, producti've , such as more diminishes during bad sional clinical counselor at decreases, mood swings can · communication and positive weather, but unfortunately, Woodland Centers, says occur and depression set in. interaction, or destructive, it is just a temporary lull in there is a popular, scientific This depression, coupled an example being domestic theory as to why domestic with an abuser's behavior. an increase in violence." boom in Gallia BY KEVIN KELLY · News editor POMEROY, Ohio Snowfall has been heavy this year, making it one of the worst winters in at lea~ · il5 years.···· · According '{o; the National Weather Service (NWS), weather spotters in Athens have reported that more than 34 inches of snow has fallen since the · snow season begal) last November. February boasts 20.9 inches of snow alone. Jim Dent, who has been with the NWS since 1973, works in the Charleston, W.Va., office tracking the weather. He said this has been nne of the worst winter storms he can recall. "It's been pretty bad for the ice," he said. "Those areas that got hit with the snow and the ice look like a war zone." Snow and ice are common visitors to Meigs County. The National Climate Data Center (NCDC) collects information on local weather conditions at Belleville Lock and Dam in Reedsville. Starting in 1968, the amount of precipitation from every winter storm was recorded at the dam and sent to NCDC, which is located Please see Record, AS A3,A5 C4 05-6 insert Cl A4 A2 Bl-6 A2 .. 9~LIS, Ohio · S1"'"'11 b · .,;t;~ ·· .'= · . they're having a help meet when' it rolnes customer for a reason neither · needs. their customers like. "We had In the wake of what's 16 kerosene believed to be the ·Worst ice heaters in storm in this 3l'lia in more stock on than 50 years, ~0\lC withSunday and out electric who can get out sold all but to a store to stock up on supfour," said. plies or go to a restaurant for V i n a a hot meal has done so. Brow n, Jus.t ask Roger and Fay who owns Stout, owners of the Vmton and operOne Stop, who said bread, ates · the milk. eggs and ~ ' line "all store with ' . Richie Gilkey and waitress Clnda Crawford were back to the lunchtime routine at Judy Kay's went pretty fasr.:pecially TeJathoff her son Joe when people found out it was and his Restaurant in Middleport Friday. The downtown restaurant, like all of its neighbors, was one of the few convenience wife, Tracy. "When we forced to close most of last week due to a power outage, (Brian J. Reed) operations in its area that still opened Monday, we sold the :!~e~=:~ ~: ~t4?~dSed~ ~ . Middleport merchants pick up routine when the power went out, it really shot up because we were one of the few businesses that had ~wer and was open," said Roger, who's operated the One Stop with his wife since 1999. Once roads were cleared of ice and snow, and electric was gradually restored around Vinton and Ewington, the One Stop got enough of a break to restock its shelves. . Some inventoty was understandably slow in ooming. given the range of the storm. Fay said gas pum~ were refilled Thw:sday and as of Friday, the business was stillwaitiogonmilkdeliyery, "It will take a little time for everything to get back in here," she said At the height of the storm last Sunday, Brown's Trustworthy Hardware at always try to do tltal" In the foUowing days, peopie without heat or light in their home~ bought LP heaters lamp oil and as many Cand D batteries as they could. Five boxes of gas cans went as buyers looked to use them to get kerosene. . Chain saws also sold quickly as people removed downedtreesandlimbsfrom their property and the roads. "Even the HiJlhway Patrol C3IIXi in," said Mrs. Brown. . •-they needed aile hecan~ so many trees were down. · ·~ c batteries really went and oouldn~t figure out whf~ she added With a ~ taugh. ·men we .found so many of t1t9se little "televi~ sionsets use them." Browri's lost electric for a . few hours on Monday, and we PINH Me Glllll, ·AS BY J. REED many people out today as there are," Donna Tillis said. Tillis, owner of Office MIDDLEPORT, Ohio _ Service and Supply, had just opened her shop's doors again At Wayne's Place in Friday, after spending three Middleport Friday, bartender days at home in the dark and a Jerry Day was pouring juice, fourth day shoveling snow milk and other cocktail mixers from her store's entrance. down the drain. like food in < Now, like her .ellow merfreezers at Judy Kay's chants, Tillis must piek up Restaurant just up the street, where she left off last weekthe mixers were spoiled dur- end, and survey the damage to ing last week's power outage. her bottom line. ~.~:'gmmn~rtg~~~':~ "It's going to take a w!IDe to JU find out how much this has mal operations Friday, after a hun us," Tillis said. "Our fow-day ' power outage and business is unique, because ~osctrl. ctedsethetratr . dv~~or mosthetmf much of our clientele is made 0 • ~·•• up of offices, and they were the week. cl?,sed much of. the week, t~. The village's retail commuWhen there s no electnctnity was out of business ty, the ropier doesn't work, entirely until Thw:sday, and and when the copier doesn't several stores didn't open work,there's noneedfor copy again until Friday. paper." "I'm surprised to see as Across the street at Ingels' BRIAN Staff writer 10 Radio Shack, Jao;on Ingels and his staff were back to work, servicing wireless telephone customers and selling electrollies- and their customers were happy to see the doors open again. "We were slammed Thursday," Ingels said. "I didn't have lunch until 4:30. We can't make up what we lost earlier this week, but we're busy now and making up for lost time." As !taPPY a s she is_to be back m busmess, Ttllts saJd she's still "shocked" by the storm and its aftermath. "It's hard for me to think about the storm damage in terms of my business when there are st1ll so many people out there without electricity or heat," Tillis said. "For me, this storm hasn't been a business issue, it's been a people issue." 0 2003 Oh io Valley Publishins Co. NO liARFIE~P, WHERE'5 TloiE C.ANA!!Y, AND WloiAf~ "fHAf ON THE ~ ~CORA~ reported. Strong data indicates a correlation between these violent episodes and specific weather patterns. Susan Grady, registered advocate with Victim Assistance, says domestic violence cases statistically tend to increase, both on a national and local scale, during winter months and extended periods of extreme weather. "When the weather is cold, dreary and overall bad, you can almost bet domestic violence is occurring," she says. "Whenever we've had bad weather in our area, there is usually a definite increase in lAYTON Calendars Celebrations Classifieds Comics Dear Abby Editorials Region Sports Weather \..... ,_~, t'M !11-!EI>PIN(; FEATHERSI I'M SHfi'PIN<i FEATHeRS~ r-JU ~~ \ fl.( WI>.'< 'IOU TKit\11(, ::,oo. Vol. 18, No. 2 Snowfall Area businesses get back to normal amounts higher Post-storm food, this year hardware sales 4 Sections -14 Pllps I $1.25 • Bad weather yields rise in domestic violence 1ltl CA1 PlOP\.& 061 CRNJIC.Y ., w. !MOP """"' - ' Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant • February 2l, 2001 ·... Index JJOW1W YOU\.l. OW!Jt, ""'··· Think green, Dl goody loODOWN ~g~~~~~ Local actor awaits his big break, AS 39 Debtor's WORD ®©®0@@0@®~ 0000000 @@®®C9®® !'Jo~,;~" 0 0000000 ®®®@@@@ ;'~~~~:;Tolal Inside · 38 Bakery circur:nst3.nces or. another person will be responsible for the good luck that spills over onto you. AQUARIUS (Jon. 20-Feb. 19) - Any joint endeavor you engage yourself in today could prove to be quite fortunate for you. What one lacks the other has, and collectively you can pull off something you couldn't do on your own. Pisces, treat yourself to a birthday gift. Send for your Astro-Gral'h year-ahead predictions by ma1iing $1.25 to Astro- . Graph, c/o this newspaper, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe. OH 440920 167. Be sure to state your zodiac sign. Home and Garden True life crimefighters, Cl Astrograph . Su nday. Feb. 23, 2003 Tempo '\r t\f\.OU&t\1 t ~e:.w fl.OW I 10 ::,f'€,LL I\, • l WOUL 00'1 .-----1 I 1\Nif. t>6r.t:t> I 'IOU / t· . �e•~--------------~•aNoJ.I __________~-P~ag-eA-2 fiUtlbl, lint~ ·ittttftlt( Ohio steps in with area disaster assistance Sunday, Feb. 23 . To be eligible for up to $1,500 in TANF disaster News editor assistance, families must include a child or pregnant GALLIPOLIS, Ohio woman, and have evidence Disaster assistance is now of economic need. available through .the Ohio Elderly and disabled peoDepartment of Jobs and ple in these counties not eliFamily ServiCes to victims gible for TANF assistance of last weekend's snow and may be eligible for a oneice storm in 10 counties, time cash assistance of up to including Gallia and Meigs. $750. Two types of assistance Eligibility includes being are offered, and applications 55 years old and childless or will ~ accepted at the Gallia receiving certain disability Department of Jobs and benefits, being impacted by Family Services, 848 Third the storms in one of the Ave., Gallipolis, and the declared counties and proMeigs DJFS, 17 5 Race St., viding evidence of an ecoMiddleport. nomic need to the county Ohio Jobs and Family DJFS. Services Director Torn Aside from Ohio Jobs and Hayes said the department Family Services, about a reserves $5 million annually dozen other state agencies in Temporary Assistance for are coordinating state assisNeedy Families funding for tance to the area. disaster victims in counties Ohio Department of declared in a stat'e of emer- Transportation and the gency by the governor. National Guard are assisting The county departments storrn~struck counties with can tap these funds to pro- ice and snow clearance and vide for victims' immediate debris removal. Civilian needs, Hayes said. Conservation Corps crews BY KEVIN KELLY • • • • • Manelleld ltt'/26' I • ••• ** ·*•*•* ••• •• ****• •• • •* KY. Cl 2003 AccuWea1her, Inc. o •· ·~-~-• Sunny Pt Cloudy Cloudy Showers T-storms Ritin Snow Aurrias ICe Sunday, Feb. 23 • • BY J, MILES LAYTON Staff writer ••• •• ••••• BY KEVIN KELLY News editor • • ••••• o ••• ~•~•• Sunny Pl. Cloudy Clcody through the state Department of Natural Resources are helping clear roads in Gallia and Meigs counties. A shelter in Gallipolis is operated by the Red Cross, while disaster recovery officials from the National Guard and Ohio Emergency Management Agency are in the area to help coordinate requests for assistance with the state Emergency Center in Operations Columbus, which remains in 24-hour operation this weekend. In other storm-related developments: • Gov. Bob Taft expanded the number of counties in a state of emergency to 15 Friday with the addition of Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Guernsey, Madison and Muskingurn counties. . Counties earlier declared by the governor, aside from Gallia •and Meigs, include Adams, Belmont, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan. Noble and Scioto. • The · State Highway 91ow&ra T-11011111 Rak1 DAR honors essay contest winners BY CHARLENE HOEFliCH News editor POMEROY - American History essay contest winners in Meigs County were honored and plans were made for the observance of the 95th anniversary of the founding , of Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at a recent meeting. ' Recognized by Pat Holter, contest chairman, and presented awards were first place winners Jacob Boston of Eastern, fifth grade; Alexis Hershel of Eastern, sixth grade; Chelsie Freeman of Southern, seventh grade; and Adele Rice of Southern, eighth grade; and second place winners, Jeremy Todd Lee, fifth grader at Eastern, and Zachary Stephen Carson, Pat Holter, chairman of the American History essay contest of the Daughters of the sixth grader at Eastern. American Revolution, center, presented awards to the winners at a luncheon held at The chairman choice Grace Episcopial Church. Attending were from the left. Zack Carson, Jeremy Lee, awards went to Samuel R. Chelsea Freeman, Jacob Boston, Aaron Moore and Samuel Evans. (Charlene Hoeflich) Evans, a fifth grader at ~ Eastern, and Aaron Moore, 95th anniversary of the Citizen Service Award will Colony Chapter of a sixth grader at Eastern. Regent Abbie Stratton founding of the Chapter, be presented. Mrs. Robert Gallipolis, and the Nabby announced that the next March 22 at Trinity Church, Vaglia, Ohio State NSDAR Lee Ames Chapter of Regent, will be the guest Athens will join with meeting of the chapter wi II Pomeroy. At that meeting, the speaker. Return Jonathan Meigs for feature a 12:30 'p.m. lunMembers of the French the meeting. cheon and celebration of the Outstanding Community Patrol advised drivers in southern Ohio to pay close attention to high water on roads as snow and ice melts and river and creek levels ~ rise. Drivers are generally advised not to proceed through high water. • Lutheran Social Services' Southeast Ohio Ministries is providing disaster assistance to Gallia and Meigs counties. The organization has joined with the Red Cross, local fire departments, the National Guard and volunteers deliver food and oxy· gen to homebound seniors, deliver blankets and groceries to residents without four-wheel drive vehicles and provide cots to designated shelters. Most needed items were identified as blankets, kerosene, bottled water, gaspowered generators, nonperishable food items and donations. Miller Brewing Weather creates donates bottled crisis for crews water to Gallia West Virginia weather OHIO Locai·News Sunday, February 23, 2003 . Ohio weather Srow Flulllel let flood watch for today : Today ... Mostly cloudy with teens. a chance of snow or rain Tuesday...Scattered flurries showers. Blustery and colder in the morning ... Otherwise with highs in the lower 30s. partly cloudy. Colder. Highs West winds 10 to 20 mph. 25 to 30. Wednesday... Mostly cloudy Chance of precipitation 40 pl!rcent. with a chance of light snow or : sunday night ... Mo.stly rain. Lows 15 to 20 and highs cloudy. A chance of hght . 'd snow from 1late evening on. · 10 the nu 30s. Lows in the upper 20s. Thursday... Mostly clou~y Chance of snow 40 percent With a chance of snow or ram. Monday... Mostly cloudy L~ws in the upper 20s and with a chance of light snow or h1ghs near 40. rain. Highs 31 to 37. Chance Friday... Partly cloudy with of precipitation 40 percent. a chance of light snow or rain. Monday . night.. .Partly Lows in the mid 30s and cloudy. Lows in the upper highs in the lower 40s. ' MERCERVILLE, Ohio - Fresh drinking water was to be delivered to southern Ga.l lia County this weekend, provided by Miller Brewing Co. of Trenton, Ohio, U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine said. DeWine, a Republican from Cedarville who is Ohio's senior senator, asked Miller Brewing to provide water to an estimated 7,500 residents who have been without water since Monday thanks to power outages caused by last weekend's ice storm. The power outage stopped the flow of drinking water from commercial systems and drinking wells. "Severe weather left many southern Ohio residents without a fresh water supply," DeWine said in a news release. "The people of Miller Brewing Co. were kind enough to quickly and generously respond to my request for emergency assistance. "I · am so pleased that they were able to come through and fulfill the needs of the community," he added. Bottled water was to be delivered Saturday or later this weekend to the Guyan Township Volunteer Fire Department in Mercerville. Millis Trucking Co., Black River Falls, Wis., donated transportation for the water from Georgia. "It has been a difficult and hectic \\ eek for the residents in that area, so when the call for assistance went out, we were pleased to be able to help our neighbors," said Hillary JoJmson, regional public affairs manager for Miller Brewing. The news was welcome for southern Gallia County residents still reeling from power loss and lack of water. "We are in extreme need of water down here," Guyan Township Trustee Roger Watson said Friday, who added that Wal-Mart has been generous in donating bottled water to the area. Watson said the need for disaster relief is critical in southern Gallia, where roads have been blocked by fallen trees and limbs and residents have been without · electric service since last weekend. "If there's no electric, that's why the pumps on water tanks and wells have failed," he said. "That's what we're up against." Watson advised that anyone needing water should contact him at 2561946 and leave a message. He expects a limit will be put on the amount of water given out "until we get this organized." POMEROY, Ohio - The snowflakes start tailing. They look prelly at first, but tren the flakes begin to Slick to 1he roads am sidewalks. Suddenly, there is 20 inches of soow on the Slreds am someone has towakaround the clock to clean it up. .. Since the snow began last weekend, worlrers with Pomeroy's street department have hal to _get at the cra:k of dawn aJX! pull! 0 to 12 hour days to uy to stay w-1 of the soow. Owing the peak of the strml, seven crewmen w<rlald to salt mads over two shifts each day. Street Superintendeilt Jack BY DAN POLCYN foc repairs aJX! is Wlable to wak in the white stuff. Even for a 2-ton truck loaded oown with seven tons of salt. the rolkls are slick. Charles Fitchpalrick. a member of the street c1epa1t1m11, said b: had to be vezy careful maneuvering in tight spas to krep safe. He said the mads are vezy slipJ:X:IY and he can feel the truck sliding at times as it climbs oc News editor POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - The electronic age has resulted in a wave of identical letters sent to·newspaper editors - and embarrassingly, published - across the nauon. A letter beginning, "When it comes to the economy, President Bush is demonstrating genuine leadership. The econolllic · growth packase takes us in the right direction by descends hills. Prior to the stonn. the village ~lc;t;aliog ~unbap cancer patients, families, and caregivers invited. 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Visit your West VirJi:ini<l Lottery Retailer and find out how you can be a game show ~~ cootestant aod w:n "P co Dilly • , .................. '1.25 Monday, Feb. 24 RACINE , Phio - Western style square dance class and workshop, 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Monday at the Royal Oak Resort. Call (304) 675· 3275 for more information. Mall Sublcrlptlon • Support Groups Tuesday, Feb. 25 MASON· - Community Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., - Mason United Methodist Church. All area $/,000,000/ ~ On-air WV'~c~o:!!nt~e~st~a~n!_ t :-!!~~~2~2~,_!20~0~3~--~ Mary Bradley............ Chapmanvitle, WV............$1,000 ~At-home Save up to 50% off suggested retail on selected styles In brands such as Red Whig, Rocky, Chippewa, Carolina, and more. Save up to 80% off suggested retail on special collection of · discontinued styles. Don't miss this sale- quantities are ~' limited and these prices won 't last long. 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' '1'1'!11'!11 Watch Saturday• at 7:)0 p.m. VVednesda~Feb.26 By carrier or motor .routa One month ......... ...... '1.15 One year . ... ........... "111.40 Outalde County 13 Weeke.......... .. . ... '50.05 26 Weeks ... ... : ........ '100.10 52 Weeks ... .. ...... .... '200.20 at Gallia Met Apartments, Buckridge. GALLIPOLIS - Choose to Sunday, Feb. 23 Lose Diet Club, 9 a.m., each GALLIPOLIS "Living Tuesday at Grace United Legends" Black History Month Methodist Church. Use Cedar presentation, 3 p.m., Gallia Street entrance. County Historical and GALLIPOLIS - French City Genealogical Society. Barbara Barbershop Chorus practices at Scott, keynote speaker. 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Monday, Feb. 24 Church. Guests welcome. CHESHIRE Citizens GALLIPOLIS - Gallia Area Against Pollution meeting, 7 Ministries Association meeting, p.m. , Gallco workshop, 8323 11 :30 a.m., first Wednesday of Ohio Route 7 north , Cheshire. each month at New Life GALLIPOLIS - Knights of Lutheran Church , Jackson Pike . Columbus regular meeting and dinner, 6:~ p.m., Down Under Restaurant GALLIPOLIS - A ca,.P Monday, March 3 shower will be held for Ma~orie VINTON - AFRRI meeting,' Green will be held to celebrate 6 p.m., Vinton Village HaiL For her 86th biMhday on Feb. 25. information, call Mayor Donna Cands may be mailed to her at DeWitt at 388·8327, or Village 1253 Sugar Creek Rd., Crown Clerk Beth Kelly at 388-Q579. City, Ohio 45623. POINT PLEASANT Rotary Club, noon, Moose Lodge. Sub1crlptlon Ratw lnalde County . 13 Weeks.......... . ..... '29.85 26 Weeks..•............. 059.70 52 Weeke . ......• ....... 1119:40 which have appeared in other papers. However, the local names have fooled many publications. "Our policy concerning letters pretty much prevents that type of letter from getting printed in our newspapers," said Bette Pearce, group managing editor for Oh1o Valley Publishing Co. "It isn't impossible that one can get by us, but it's unlikely." "We require letter writers to provide their address and telephone number, not for publication but for verification purposes," Pearce added. The Point Pleasant Register did receive such a letter, but it carried a name and address from outside of Mason County and was not published. "The newspaper does not publish -letters wntten by people who live outside of Ohio Valley Publishing Co.'s readership area," Pearce said. OVP publishes the Register, along with the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and the Pomeroy . Daily Tuesday,Feb.25 POINT PLEASANT- Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club meeting, 6:15 p.m., Melinda's Restaurant. For information call (304) 675-7314. Reader Services story, please call one of our n~moms. tax example of what has been dubbed "astro-turfing," a term used to describe generating synthetic grassroots support by having the same message appear in several places to bolster a political platform or candidate. These particular piea;s of sod originated on an Internet site at www.GOPTearnLeader.corn. The site - paid for by the Republican National Committee - advertises itself as "an online toolbox for Republican Hctivists" and that it "gives you the power to quickly voice your opinions and influence your Representatives." ft allows party team leaders to "sign" their names and addresses to various form letters, which are then forwarded to regional newspapers for publication. Team leaders earn points toward premiums like jackets and bags for each message they forward. Newspapers do not typically reprint letters to the e<litor Public Meetings and Events Next to Wai-Mart - 446·3283 Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631 , postage. paid al Events GALLIPOLIS - Gallipollis Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. each Tuesday at Holzer Clinic docto~s dining room. GALL!POLIS Gallia County Chamber of Commerce coffee and discussion group meets at 8 a.m. each Friday at Holzer Medical Center. GALLIPOLIS Gallia County Right to Life meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church Hall. GALLIPOLIS - New Brew Sentinel. Coffee Hour, 10 a.m. each "Furthermore, letters concerning topics of local or Tuesday in the community room regional interest are much more likely to be printed in our newspapers than a letter that only touts a political figure or special-interest group's propaganda," Pearce said. at Gallipolis Career College Thomas Allen Heald of "Careers Close to Home" Rapid City, S.D. -a confessed If? Computer Applications letter to the editor writer - sent out messages declaring his outTechnology rage at the practice. If? Technical Support Specialist "This practice through which If? Medical Office Ad1111in.istratlo,n either party gets identical mes~ Executive Office sages directly to hundreds of Administration newspapers angers me and should anger editorial boards a ~ Accounting well as people who do spend ~ Business Administration actual time writing letters voic446-4367 ing their own opinions instead of parroting the official party 800·21'1-0452 line. "I'd be as offended if the Democratic Party were to be pmved to be doing the. same Mason Calendar ~~ lOIII oltwllll'l Cor!RIIon PaHcy Gallia Calendar ' Life Home Car BuaiDeS!I 992-6677 !he spccessful cui$ of 200 I, pmviding mar· riage penalty relief and pmvid·ing incentives for individuals and small business to save and invest," was picked up by at least 70 papers of all sizes ..;... ranging from USA Today to small papers. . The letters arrived with a local address and name, leading many editors across the nation to believe that the letters had been generated by local readers. In fact, the letters are an Auto- Owners Insurance I Sunday, February 23, 2003 GOP 'astro-turfing' embarrasses nevvspapers was waiting on a shipment of salt that had previously been ordered While the village had adequate suwiies of salt for the past storm, 1t could be in jeopanly if there is another Stoim because the state has declared Kmuflto:r said" the last few days an emergency am commanhave been hectic. deered any salt it can find. . The street crew has w<rlald Krautter said Lambert exclusively on snow am ice Enterprises, a salt supplier in removal am has accumulated a Marietta, is not allowed to Sell tolll1 of only 40 boors in over- to any smaller municipalities time. Krautter has been careful to . while the state eJileliei1CY is in schOOule ~ WCikas so that they effect There is only a little salt have time oft"to seetheirfamilieS. left. Running 24 hoors a day, the The soow appears to be mehmain truck has . lhrough six ing, but this has created another pairs of tire ~ aJX! lhree problem for street crews . snow plow blades. The street fJooting, dqabiitill also uses a smaller Krautter said his crew is pickup truck to do light plowing working hard to clear drains am salting. Aootliti' truck is oot aJX! prevent any flooding. '7l'e .,. AJt- 7'- ~h ... INSURANCE PLUS AGENCIES, INC. 114 Court Pomeroy PageA3 • Win up to $ 1SJXX'l! R~ \ ....... S' IJ:JUEIW • Find word "ENTRY" under wedding bonus and m;ll in for a chance to be a conteuant on game1how Good thifl&S happen when ,you fl~· Vienna �• • 0 1n1on PageA4 _ Sunday, February 23, 2003 Sunday, February 23, 2003 Local actor awaits his big break I,' ' the TV. Somehow I moldStaff wrher ed all those characters Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant, James Dean - into POINT PLEASANT, a father figure. They were W.Va. - Chad Whitson, a the only male role models I Point Pleasant city worker, had. I'd practice their lines formerly of Brooksville, and pretend to be them," Fla., works for the city bX said Whitson. day, but is biding time unlll Whitson said he got his he can shoot his next start in acting during high movie, a docu-drama on · school. the life of James Dean, in "I got the role of Doc · which he will play the lead Holliday in the 'Trial of role . Blue Duck.' I remember the Chad was the star of a night before the play; all recent film called "High night I practiced spinning a Point," which he earned toy gun. I got really good. I after working as an extra wanted to be the best Doc and as a stand-in for Jim Holliday ever," said Carrey in "Man On the Whitson. Moon." Soon after that, he got a He is also scouting for a chance to do some stand-up place to shoot a movie for. comedy. -He had watched which he has written a "The Cable Guy" and purscript. That is how he chased the cassette so he ended up in Point Pleasant. could practice imitating "I saw the movie Jim Carrey. He had it in his 'Mothman Prophecies' and pocket one night when he decided to come here to went to a local coffee shop. scout out the town. I can't "There was this little cofbelieve they didn't shoot fee shop that had a band the film here. This town that was supposed to play has such character. I kinda that night. I wanted to see like it here," said Whitson, the band really bad, so I giving Main Street a once- went, but the band never over as he walked to the showed up. Some of the local diner. kids from school urged me Whitson said he has to get up and do my Jim known since he was little Carrey impressions. I was that he wanted to be an really scared, but I did it. actor. In fact, he practiced They really dug it," by entertaining his mom Whitson said. with Elvis impersonations. . Whitson said that he'd go "I used to think that Elvis there after school and do was goofy, and I'd do these comedy - which includes spoofs of him for my mom. 70 singing impressions - . It made her laugh. Now, from then on . every time I do an imP.resWhitson said that getting sion of Elvis, it's a tnbute on that stage was the hardto her.," said Whitson. est thing he ever did, but it Whitson ·said he noticed was fulfilling. ~ that when his mom "On stage, it makes you watched movies, it would fearless . It's a way to take her mind off the pain escape. You can funnel that she suffered - she your emotions throu~h died of ovarian cancer somebody else," · satd when she was 31. He did Whitson. the impersonations to make 'Going to Hollywood' her forget the pain. Whitson said that soon "When I made her laugh, after high school, he was she'd forget about the working bussing tables at •pain," said Whitson. Animal Kinj!dom in Doing stand-up Florida. He swd one day Whitson said his goal that children from Make A wasn't to become a house- Wish Foundation came In hold name. who had cancer. His ability "I guess because I didn't to make those children have a very good child- laugh convinced him of hood, I just wanted to get what his talents could do. lost. I wanted to take a "I guess that's when I break from my life and discovered that my acting walk in someone else's could affect people, My shoes," said Whitson. acting made them believe. Whitson said that he did That was amazing," said that by imitating characters Whitson. on TV. Whitson said that while "My mom had me when he was working for Animal she was 16. I had no father Kingdom, he auditioned figure. My baby-sitter was for, and won a part in the 825 Third Avenue • Gallipolis, Ohio o FAX (740) 446-3008 www.mydallytrlbune.com Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Den Dickerson Publisher Bette Pearce Andrew Carter Managing Editor Asst. Managing Editor LerJers ro the editor are welcome. They should be less than 300 wonls. All letters are subject to editing and must be signed and include address and telephone number. No tm signed letrers will be published. Letters should be in good wsw. addressing i.'l.vues, not personalities. The f!pinions expressed in the column below are the consensLH of the Ohio Valley Publishing Co. editorial board, s unless ut!terwise noted. ' l NATIONAL VIEW Proposal on energy-saving cars needs work . • The Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Journal, on gas mileage standards: President Bush 's pledge to spend $1.2 billion to help develop more environmentally friendly cars is an excellent long-term investment for this country. But his short-term plan to deal with gas-guzzling cars is lacking. In his State of the Union speec.h, the president said the money would go to help bring hydrogen-powered cars to the market. Yet his idea does nothmg to mitigate this fact: Despite technological advances, American vehicles are burning more gas than ever before, largely because of SUVs. These popular vehicles are classified as trucks, allowing their manufacturers to avoid the higher gasoline-mileage standards imposed on cars. As more sport utility vehicles hit the road, the nation's fuel efficiency numbers are actually getting worse. And that doesn't help reduce either greenhouse gas emissions that pollute the air or our dependence on foreign oil. That trend must lJe, reversed. Regrettably, the Bush administration has put forth only a modest proposal. It has announced light trucks, including SUVs, will have to gradually improve their average fuel economy by a mere 1.5 miles per gallon over a five-year period. That means an increase in fuel efficiency from the current 20.7 miles per gallon to 22.2 mpg by the 2007 model year. The standard for cars, 27.5 mpg, would not change. That proposal is inadequate. U.S. automakers have to start changing their ways. Most of the fuel-efficient cars on the market today aren't even made by · American-based companies. Congress can help, too, by providing more tax breaks for corporations using cleaner technologies and less for those relying on fossil fuels that pollute the air. TODAY IN HISTORY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • Today is Sunday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2003. There are 311 days left in the year. Today 's Highlight in History: On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised the . American flag. On this date: · In 1822, Boston was granted a charter to incorporate as a city. In 1836, the siege of tpe Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas. In 1847, U.S. troops under Gen. Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of Buena Vista in Mexico. In 1848, the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, died of a stroke at age 8!& In 1861 , President-elect Lincoln arrived secretly in Wash mgton to take office, an assassination plot having been foiled in Baltimore. In 1870, Mi ssissippi was readmitted to the Union. In 1942, the fust shelling of the U.S. mainland durin~ World War II occurred as a Japanese submarine fired on an otl refinery in Ellwood, Calif. In 1954, the first mass inoculation of children against polio with the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh. In 1981 , an attempted coup began in Spain as 200 members of the Civi l Guard invaded the Parliament, taking lawmakers hostage. (However, the attempt collapsed 18 hours later.) In 1997, scientists in Scotland announced they had succeeded in cloning an adult mammal, producing a Iamb named "Dolly." (Dolly, however, was put down this Feb. 14 after a life marred by premat~re aging and disease) . . Ten years ago: Pres1dent Clinton won Umted Nanons support for a plan to airdrop relief supplies to starving Bosnians during an Oval Office meeting with Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Five years ago: Forty-two people were killed, some 26,000 homes and businesses dama~ed or destroyed, by tornadoes in central Florida. President Chnton gave cautious approval to a U:N. agreement reached by Secretary-General Kofi Annan w1th Saddam Hussein for monitoring suspected weapons sites in Iraq . One year ago : Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt was kidnapped by a rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. (Her whereabouts remain unknown.) Penn State pole vau lter Kevin Dare died after landing on his head during the Big I 0 indoor championships in Minneapolis. Today's Birthdays: Songwriter Bob Willis is 69. Actor Peter Fonda is 63. Singer-musician Johnny Winter is 59. South African activist Allan Boesakis 58. Country-rock musician Ru sty Youn g is 57. Actress Patricia Richardson is 52. Rock musician Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) is 51. Singer Howard Jones is 48. Rock musician Michael Wilton (Queensryche) is 41 . Actress Kristin Davis is 38. Tennis player Helena Sukova is 38. Actor Marc Price is 35. Rock mus1cian Jeff Beres (Sister Hazel ) is 32. Country singer Steve Holy is 31. Rock musician Lasse Johansson (The Cardigans) is 30. Actress Dakota Fanning is 9. Thought for Today : "Loving a child doesn' t mean giving in to all hi s whims; to love him is to brin~ out the best in him, to teach him to love what is difficult. ' - Nadia Boulanger, French composer and teacher ( 1887- 1979). Misery index jumps in wake qf storm I am cold, tired, hungry and dirty. I've been cold, tired, hungry and dirty since Sunday night. It's now Friday morning. Like thousands of other tricounty residents, I;ve been trying to survive the storm of '03 without electricity, without a furnace, without water, and only cold sandwiches and canned goods for food. I never want to see another loaf of bread, slice · of bologna, or Handi-Wipe again. If I have to lug one more log to the woodburner - the fire in which always immediately goes out the moment I fall asleep - I'm going to puke. Country living? You can have it. Oh, I know people in "the city" are suffering, too. But at least you city-dwellers have passable roads. I live at the end of a halfmile, unpaved country lane in Mason County near Point, Pleasant. Besides potholes the size of some areas of the Grand Canyon, I must cross two side-less, ice-covered culverts across a creek. Each day, they seem a few inches lower than the roadway. They're sinking, and my heart sinks every time I have to drive across one. Bette Pearce My road hasn't seen a grader or snow plow this· winter. To give you an idea of the condition of my road, Disney's lmagineers are using it as a model for their nell:t thrill ride - "Terror on a Country Road." Each ume I make it up or down that road, I kiss the hood of my Camry. That little sucker has trudged through all manner of mud, snow, ice, slush and slop without once - so far - · spinning its little wheels, or getting stuck like a stubborn mule that decides to sit down. The only modern conveniences I've had through this mess are my telephone and a battery-powered radio. I think I managed to get the last one in state, along with the last two packages of Dcell batteries on the planet. A kerosene heater? I might as well wish for the Hope diamond to fall out of the sky and into my lap. This morning, I made yet another trek to the women's restroom at the Tribune. There is nothing more sobering - or depressing - to a woman than putting on makeup under tlore scent lighting. Do I sound as though I'm whining? Well, yes, I am. Am I spoiled? You bet. I am a child of the modern age. I am not my greatgrandmother, and I have no desire to have lived in "the good old days." "Good old days," my foot. I want electric lights illuminating every room in my house to the point that I have to wear sunglasses indoors. l want my zillion-channel TV set, my computer, my always-a-comfortable-temperature furnace, my electric stove, and my electric refrigerator back in operation. I actually find myself wanting to do laundry with my electric washer and electric dryer. And I want my soft-light makeup mirror back. I'm tired of looking in a mirror and seeing Miss Haversham from "Great Expectations." And, oh, the joys of indoor plumbing that are now only sweet memories ! A threepound coffee can just doesn't ... Well, never mind. If living through the storm of ' 03 has done anything, it's given me a whole new appreciation for the women of yesteryear and especially for the "modern" age. It's no wonder that women of little more than a century ago looked to be 70 when they were 30, and often did not live past the age of 37. The past week has certainly aged me a bit. · I know there are people out there who are worse off than I am - older people unable to care for themselves, or unable to tolerate the cold as well as I can. At least I do have a woodburner I can huddle next to and get a little (very little) relief from the cold for a few hours. I know I shouldn't whine'.' I shouldn't. I really shouldn't. . But what the heck. I'm cold, tired, hungry and dirty. I want power! Of the electrical kind, that is. ... . . : • ' · · : ' · ' · ' , : Quote of the week "Keep in mind that these people have been locked up in a house with six kids and no power for a week ... " -Dispatcher to police officer (Bette Pearce is Ohio Valley Publishing . Co.'s group managing editor.) Record from PageA1 At last, a sport for which he's 'got game' I decided to take up a sport. I'm 55 years old, and it's time I did something good for my body, other than occasionally burp it. But which sport? A lot of men my age play golf, but as far as I can tell, this "sport" consists mainly of guys describing to each other, in great detail, how they shanked their bogeys. Call me a wet blanket, but I don't want to know how another guy shanks his bogey. I thought about taking up competihve eating. This is an actual sport, which I found out about from a TV show called "Man Versus Beast." This is one of those "reality" shows, which depict real situations that real people like you and me are always really finding ourselves in. For example, just the other night, I was hanging out with some celebrity millionaire bachelorette class-reunion survivors, and one of them turned out to be a mole! Don't you HATE it when that happens? Anyway, on "Man Versus Beast" they had real humans competing against real animals in various contests, one of which was eating hot dogs. This event pitted a guy named Takeru Kobayashi, billed as "the world-record holder in hot-dog-eating," against a Kodiak bear, whose name was not given. probably because when he realized Dave Barry what kind of show this was, he demanded anonymity to protect his career. You will never guess who won, unless you have three or more brain cells, in which case you will immediately say: The bear. I mean, duh, it's a BEAR. The announcers tried to make the contest look exciting by showing replays, but basically what you had was a bear and a guy eating hot dogs, which, even in slow motion, is not riveting entertainment. A better concept would have been to have the bear eat the network executives responsible for "reality" television. Of course, then there would be complaints from PETA. But my point is that competitive eating is a real sport , and I considered taking it up . But when I thought about what this would mean ...!. sitting around 'for hours, stuffing my face with unhealthy food - I realized it was basically the same thing as journali sm. So I decided to take up jai alai. Really. !took a lesson at a place in Miami called American Amateur J ai Alai, operated by the American Jai Alai Foundation, a group dedicated to keeping thi s ancient sport alive, which is not easy because the object is to ki II your opponent. OK, that's a slight exaggeration . But jai alai (which gets its name from the word "jai" and the word "alai") IS the world's fastest ball ga me, and it can be dangerous. It was invented centuries ago by the Basques, a fascinating people whose unique language apparently has no words for "You're going to put somebody's eye out!" The Basques played with a rock, but in modern jai alai the players use a "pelota," which is Spanish for "a ball that is even harder than a rock. " Players use a "cesta," or curved basket, to throw the pelotaagairist a "wall," or wall , at speeds that can exceed 180 mph, and when the ball comes whizzing back , the opposing player must try, using anticipation, si<:ill and timing, to maintain control of his sphincter. At least that was my goal. My teacher was Victor Valcarce, who majored in political science but played professional jai alai for a couple of years under the name "Mago," which is Spanish for " Magici an." All jai alai players have nick- names, so my first task was to pick one out. I was goi ng to call myself "La Cesta Poderosa Grande Que Late De Trueno," which means "The Big Mighty Throbbing Basket of Thunder," but Victor told me the nickname has to be one word, so I went with "Moco" ("Booger"). Nickname-choosing turned out to be the stro ngest as pect of my jai alai game. My main weaknesses were (I) catching the ball; (2) throwing the ball; and (3) having a clue where the ball was. Fortunately, we used a softer ball than the professionals use, and Victor, graciously, did not throw it in a fatal manner. So I got a good workout, running around for about an hour, waving my cesta, looking li ke a deranged man trying to catch an imaginary bat. So now jai alai is my sport. The great thing is , nobody I know plays it. When I'm with a group of guys, I can brandish my cesta (I have my own cesta) · and say, "Anybody up for jai alai ?" fully confident that nobody will be. Ha ha! Those·bogeyshankers do not want to mess with the one who is called "Moco." · " · , : · ' ' · . · , ; • • :. : In service rescheduled for March 13 Chad Whitson, an actor from Aorida, is biding his time in Point Pleasant until production of a film about James Dean - In which he will play the lead role - begins. He came to Point after seeing the movie ·The Moth man Prophecies,· looking for a good location to shoot a movie script he has written. He liked Point Pleasant so well, he decided to stay for a while. (Kandy Boyce) Disney Moulin Parade (he to see Jim Carrey do his is definitely not Asian- stuff," said Whitson. looking). When he tried to After impressing them transfer out of the area he with his characterization of was working, his managers ·Fire Marshal Bill from "In wouldn't hear of it. Living Color," he gained · He became upset and told entry. them, "You can go to hell; Whitson said that he I'm going to Hollywood." knew he had to get some"I sold and paw ned one's attention, so when a everything I owned and comedian asked for people bought a Greyhound bus to guess Dante's middle ticket to Hollywood," said name, he went down and Whitson. did it in his best Ace When . he got there, he Ventura impression. He had just enough money left turned around to find himto stay one night in a motel. self facing Jim Carrey. He ·"I asked around the next was hired as an extra for a day and found out that wrestling scene, then later nearby they were shooting called him back to do a 'Man On the Moon' with stand-in for Carrey. Jim Carrey. I went down Meanwhile, Whitson there thinking 'I'm going .hasn't found anyone to to be homeless tonight if I produce his screenplay, but don't get a job today.' he is hopeful. · "Everyone had passes to "People who work .the gel in, but I stood in line hardest, those are the peoanyway. The security guard ple who are gonna make it. told me I couldn't get in It's not necessarily those without a pass. I told· him I that dress up the prettiest, was a comic from Florida but those that have the best and had come a long way talent," said Whitson. In 1993, there was no snow .... • ... , <1111JLY: • WililY & lillY: City Commission to meet GALLIPOLIS . Ohio Gallipolis City Commission will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Gallipolis Municipal courtroom, City Manager Bob Gordon announced. A public hearing o n th e proposed 2003 budget is scheduled. Free immunizations scheduled GALLIPOLIS , Ohio Free immuni za tions will be provided by the Gall ia County Health Department from 4 to 6 p .m . Wednesday, March 5 at the health dep artment , 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. Children 1n need of immunizations must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian , an d bring a current immuni zati o n record with them . Also, the WIC office will see client s by appointment during the evening hours . Additional service s, such as blood pressu re checks and pregnancy tests, will be offered during the evening hours at the health department. Meigs Calendar Public meetings Support Groups Monday, Feb . 24 CHESTER - Pomeroy Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, 730 p.m. Refreshments and a pound auction will be hold. Thursday, Feb. 27 ATHENS - Survivors of Suicide Support Group, 7 p.m. at the Athens Church of Christ, 785 W. Union St., Athens. Meetings are hold every fourth Thursday. Clubs and Organizations Other events Monday, Feb. 24 MIDDLEPORT OHKAN Coin Club, 7 p.m ., meeting with auction following. Trolley Station in Middleport. Public invited. POMEROY - Regular meeting of the Meigs County District Public Library Board, 3 p .m. Monday, at the Pomeroy Library. Saturday, Feb. 22 MIDDLEPORT Red Cross Sloodmobile, 10 a .m. · to 3 p.m. at the Middleport Church of Christ, 437 Main St., in Middleport. Area residents urged to donate. The visit replaces the one canceled Wednesday at the Senior Citizens Center. TUPPERS PLAINS Tuppers Plains baseball slgnups , 9 a .m. to noon, · Eastern Elementary or call · 985-4308 . .. out \ ----------EE HEARING TESTS COUPON 1 ·Will be given in GALLIA COUNTY by 1 I &tt4.e HEARING AID CENTER I TM I I 1 I I. I Call Toll Free an appointment. I I The testa will be given by a Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist. I Anyone who has trouble hearing or understanding I I conversation Is Invited to have a~ hearing test to see if I this problem can be helped I Bring this coupon with you for 1 · your FREE HEARING TEST, a $75.00 value. 1 UMWA. UAW. ARMCO, AND ALL OTHER INSURANCE PROVIDERS I WALK·INS WELCOME .. L --------------- NGOES AliNG lAY... AliTTLE • IMY: GALLIPOLIS, Ohio An inservice scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Gallia County Local Schools has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 13, Superintendent Charla Evans announced. "Therefore, there will be no late arrival on Feb. 26," Evans said. "There will be an early dismis.sal on March 13 so that the district can conduct staff Gallia ment and warmth to those in January and only 3 inches lacking both. fell in February. March Its business was up boasted 21 inches and the from PageA1 "extremely so" last week, year held a cumulative total owner Phyllis Tegethoff of 30 inches. In 198.S, 7 ..S inches of snow fell in January when it came back on it was said, and she credited her followed by 17.8 inches of only at half-power. The employees for sticking owners were still waiting on together during a crisis to snow in February. full service Saturday, but help people. The cumulative total for were able to keep the busi"We wanted to stay open the year was nearly 30 inchness going. so if anyone wanted to get es. The data for the big snow"We had some really good warm, for 90 cents they . fall of 1979 is incomplete, days this week," Mrs. · but 11 inches of snow fell in could drink coffee as long Brown noted. "This time of January. as they wanted to," she said. Forecasters at the NWS the year is right after people "We don't normally expect the possibility of have paid for Christmas and accept checks, but we did it's before the lawn and garanother round of storms that den equipment goes out, so this time," Tegethoff added. will dump significant rain it's normally a slow month. "lt"s about being a good from Tell:as into the But this really gave us a neighbor. We had a real Tennessee Valley, the Mid- boost." team effort here." Atlantic and Northeast Brown's was resupplied Because the Red Rooster regions beginning Friday. with kerosene heaters later carries a large stock of food, "At this time, we do not in the week and although expect a repeat of the disas- the worst of the weather there were no worries about out, although trous river floodin$ of late apparently passed, Mrs. running January 1996," satd Frank Brown said sales remain Tegethoff said the business was lucky. Richards, a senior NOAA brisk. "You'd think people hydrologist at the NOAA Red Rooster The National Weather Service. Restaurant on Jackson Pike would just order soup and "However, where storrn was also one of the few sandwiches, but we had a drains are now snow- spots that had power during run on steaks and chicken," clogged, serious urban flood- the storm, and despite the she said. "I guess they felt if ing could be a problem unless . inability of most of the staff they were getting out, they concerted efforts are made to to get in Monday, it was were going to have a great open storrn drains." open to provide nouri sh- meal. " e inservice. " GALLIPOLIS, Ohio Daniel J. Stephens of Blanchester was among 37 new troopers commissioned Friday by the State Highway Patrol as part ·of the 140th Academy class He will be assigned to the patrol's Gallia-Meigs Post tn Gallipolis, starting Monday. Stephens and the other new troopers underwent 25 weeks of rigorous law enforcement training and were commissioned during the academy's graduation ceremonies in Columbu s. Stephens' first 60 working days will be a field training period under the guidance of a veteran officer. Membership prices for the (Dave Barry is a humor . columnist for tire Miami ' Herald. Write ro !rim in care of Tire Miami Herald, One Herald Plaza. Miami, Fla. 33132.) 1 in Asheville. In 1996, more than 17 inches of snow fell in January. The cumulative total for the year was 22 ..S inches. Bob Byer, Emergency Mana$ement Agency director, swd more than 36 inches of snow fell in Meigs County in 1994. He said the snow was so deep that he buried the yardstick he used to measure it with. Temperatures were well below zero. Byer said the .National Guard was called in to aid snow removal with heavy equipment. , Since weather data was incomP.lete from the Bellevtlle post, the NCDC post in Carpenter was the only place in the county that did any reporting during this great storm, which happened Jan. 20 and 21. The N CDC reports that at least 29 to 30 inches of snow fell. After the snow had compacted, the NCDC reports that there was 15 inches . Local Briefs New trooper assigned to . Gallipolis BY KANDY BoYCE (740) 446-2342 .$1tlt.bav ~inu•-.-mtind o Page AS Pomeroy • Middleport o Gallipolis, Ohio o Point Pleasant, WV PIIISIIT IIIlEY .UESS CEITEI are as follows: $225/!ingle $31 0 /jamily $115 /senior $170/ corporate $240/ corporate family $125/ associate $195 /associate family $)55 /senior family $30/single $23/ srudent/corporarelassociate $15/senior $15 / week $5 /day fll IIIIIIFIIIIODI: l30416J5-J222 PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL �• PageA6 · Local News IPunba, linte5 -6tntintl Inside: Sunday, February 23, 2003 Bobcats win In two overtlmes, Page 82 Vlzquel reminder of glory days, Page 84 Rockingham under scrutiny, Page BS Repairing shrubs Tips for recovering safely after winter storm and trees damaged by recent storm j Ice Most ice damage occurs when winds rise before ice melts . Sometimes. however, the ice accumulation is heavy enough to break branches. To prevent ice damage to trees or shrubs, try to remove ice before winds cause major damage. Do not try to break ice off branches. Connect a garden hose to the hot water faucet to melt the ice. Be careful, however, not to scald or burn the plant with excess hot water. If branches have been badly damaged. remove or repair them as suggested below. streets. With a hose, wash off shrubs that have been splashed with salt from the streets. Often, snow damage to evergreens is not apparent until the following spring, since a broken branch will retain its green color until warm weather. Many owners then blame the damage on insects, disease, or other problems. Repairing branches I. Determine whether the tree can be repaired, or if it shou ld be removed completely. If the main trunk is completely broken or if the tree is uprooted, it should be removed. Most broken branches can be either Snow repaired or pruned. Heavy accumulations of 2. Some branches broken wet snow can cause damage to trees and shrubs . at a crotch can be lifted Evergreens and weak- into place, then bolted and wooded trees are more sus- cabled. This should be ceptible to snow damage done immediately after the than deciduous and hard- damage. If the exposed wood trees. Snow damage parts dry out or are left is also more common to until spri ng, the wound shrubs than to trees , since probably will not heal. snow depth often equals or exceeds shrub height. Removing broken Evergreen shrubs are more branches easily damaged than decidI. Remove broken branch uous shrubs because there to the nearest branch or to is more foliage surface for the tree trunk. Never leave snow accumulation. a ragged stub. To remove heavy snow 2. Remove large branch.accumulation, tap the es with three cuts. This branches lightly with a will prevent splintering broom soon after the snow peeling of the bark on falls, or as it accumulates. and If snow has melted and the main trunk. a) Make the first cut refrozen, do not use this upward from the bottom of procedure, since you could break the branches. To the branch about 12 inches remove frozen snow, spray from the next branch. b) Cut about halfway the shrubs with a hose conthrough the branch, or until nected to the hot water the saw begins to pitch. faucet, using caution c) Make the second cui 5 against plant burn. or 6 inches farther out, and Shrubs may also be damaged when snow from continue cutting until the walks or drives is piled branch falls. d) With a third cut onto them, or when salt is used for snow removal remove the stub cleanly along drives, walks, and without peeling. Foods in the Freezer. Thawing rate With the door closed, food i n most freezers will 'stay bela w 40 degrees Fahrenheit up t o three days, eve'! in summer. Thawing rate depends on: I. The amount of food in th e freezer. A full freezer stays cold longer than one partially full. 2. The kind of food. A freez er filled with meat stays cold longer than a freezer filled wi th baked goods. 3. The temperature of the f ood. The colder the food, the longer it will stay frozen . 4. The freezer. A well insulated freezer keeps food froze n longer than one with little i nsulation. 5. Size of freezer. The larger the freezer, the longer food stays frozen. 6. Cool hot foods before.ref rigerating them to minimize rising temperature in th e refrigerator. Emergency measures I. Keep the door closed. 2. If possible, move food to a locker plant. To move food safely, wrap it in newspapers or blankets, or place it in insulated containers, such as camping coolers. 3. If you can't take food to a locker plant, leave it in your Safety of refridgetated freezer, and cover freezer wit foods after a power failure h blankets, quilts, crumpled newspapers, or excelI. Most chopped meats, sior. poultry and seafood sandwich 4. Use dry ice if it is availfillings should not be left able. Wear gloves to handle dry ice and proceed as rec without refrigeration for more than four hours. If you have to ommended: leave your home without an When food has thawed ice chest containing ice, take You may safely refreeze so cold ingredients for any salme foods if they still con- ads and toss (mix) them and tain ice crystals or if they hav when you arrive at the shelter e been kept at 40 degrees Fah where you are stayin~ during renheit or below for no more the emergency, eat Immedithan two days. If the temper- ately. If there is any salad left, ature is above 50 degrees Fah throw it away. renheit, throw food away. 2. Extend your food supply Canning by cooking all unspoiled meat Food that cannot be refroze immediately. n but are safe to use may be c 3. Uncured sausage is vulnerable to contamination anned immediately. because it is free of preservatives. Keep it frozen until you Treat completely thawed fo must leave, and then cook ods as follows: before it is completely 1. Fruits. Refreeze fruits ift thawed. hey taste and smell good. Fru 4. Raw chopped meats, it that is ~ginning to ferlike hamburger, spoil quickly. ment is safe to eat, but will ha Pork, fish, and poultry spoil ve an off-flavor. Such fruit co quickly. Dispose of them if uld be used in cooking. they have been without refrig2. Do not refreeze frozen di eration for 12 hours or more. · nners that have thawed. Do not trust your sense of Cook thawed frozen foods smell. and frozen dinners immedi5. E~gs can be kept several ately if they are still cold. Do weeks m a cool place without not refreeze. If any foods hav refrigeration, depending on e an offensive or question- their freshness. Hard-boiled able odor, do not eat. eggs are safe for five days but PageBl Sunday, February 23, 2003 no longer than seven days at room temperature. 6. Hard cheese usually keeps well at room temperlftures. Other cheeses, such as cream cheese, opened con-tainers of cheese spreads, and cottage cheese, spoil quickly. Throw out when off-flavor develops. If surface mold develops on blocks of cheese, slice 1/4-inch below the sur;. face and discard. . 7, Milk spoils quickly without refrigeration. Throw out spoiled mille Sour milk may be used in baking. 8. Custards, gravies, creamed foods, chopped meat, poultry and seafooa sandwich fillings spoil quick.: ly when unfrigerated and proc vide ideal growing places for organisms causing food poisoning. Dispose of these foods if they have warmed t9 room temperatures. Spoilag~ is difficult to detect since there may be no offensive odor or taste. 9. Commercially-made baked goods with cream fillings are not safe to take when evacuating unless you have a cold place to keep them. 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Brooks Johnson's tries from the Jon Bobb hit one of two free tosses, charity stripe fell shor as the Meigs Justin Nelson scored in the P!lint and crew seemed unable to fine the hoop Bobb answered with a two pointer to from the line. Carl Wolfe netted a put the score at 11-5, Trojans. goal for the Marauders as the Trojans Nelson sank one from outside the turned the ball over for the third ume. arch as the Portsmouth five worked Froe and Waddle hit for a pair of against the Marauder zone defense. field goals and the Trojans held an Hannan cut the lead in half with a 18-11 lead after eight minutes. goal following a Trojan turnover. Quaner two saw both teams up and A second turnover by Portsmouth down the court as the Trojans resulted in Bobb drivin!IJ.n"for!f~oa~att~mpted to increase their advantage which was negated- by the offictal's from above the arch, getting one each call for a charge, much to the displea- from Froe anlt'Wl\ddle. sue from the Meigs bench and the Teammates Tylef..Giiffond, Taylor CINCINNATI (AP) Organizers of the city's annuatopening day celebration want Pete Rose to lead the parade. Baseball's banished hit king has been invited to be grand marshal of the downtown parade on March 31, when the Cincinnati Reds open their new ballpark. Orgarnzers have left messages with Rose's business agent, but haven't received a reply. Rose, a former Reds player and manager, can't take pan in the team's festivities at Great American Ball Park because of his lifetime ban for gambling. Rose could be in the parade, which L sponsored by a business association nQt affiliated with the Reds or Major League Baseball. "If we could pull off this Pete Rose deal, that would be bigger than the opening of the new ballpark," said . Neil Luken, who owns a butcher shop and is chairman of the Findlay Markei parade committee. The Associated Press reported Friday that CommissiOner Bud Selig doesn't plan to consider Rose's application for reinstatement before opening day, meaning he won't be eligible to participate in any team-sponsored events that day. Attention prep varsity coaches GALLIPOLIS - All varsity boys and girls basketball coaches and/or athletic directors in Gallia and Meigs Counties are reminded to fax their teams final regular season statistics to 446-3008 or e-mail your stats to sports@ mydailytribune.com no later than noon Wednesday, Feb. 26. You may also call Butch Cooper at 446-2342, ext. 33 during evening hours. These statistics will be used to assist in voting for all-district teams. Please provide only regular season statistics. Please SH Marauden, BJ BY JOHN RABY Associated Press coaches and officials knew about the injury, the trail of information stopped there. Marshall sports information director Rrcky Hazel said Friday night that Leftwich wanted it that way. "That was at his request," Hazel said. "We knew at the game at Akron the X-ray came back positive. The coaches knew about it." Last fall, Marshall stopped releasing detailed injury information about its players because of privacy concerns and the threat of lawsuits. The team decided that basic injury information would be released as the player deems necessary. "If Byron tells us not to tell anybody, and you tell anybodr, you're up against a lawsuit. Its his right to keep it quiet," Hazel said. On the other hand, West Virginia University has said it answers all questions about injuries until 11 is told to do otherwise. A week after Leftwich's injury, backup quarterback Stan Hill was given his ftrst career start against Miami, Ohio. Hill played the entire game while Leftwich was on crutches. "Me and Byron have a real close relationship, but I didn't really know about his leg," Hill said. "I didn't really ask him about it. He told me about how it hurt him. I didn't know it was that serious." Center Jeff Edwards sought out Leftwich in the Marshall training room in the days before the Miami game because he wanted his own CHARLESTON, W.Va. Byron Leftwich and Marshall's coaching staff knew right after X-rays were taken in November that his lower left leg had a hairline fracture. The public - and some of his teammates - didn't fmd ~~"lr"':cm out until three months later. The former Thundering Herd quarterback revealed the tnjury Friday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Leftwich saying he wanted the Nov. 2 injury to stay a secret. "We didn't want anyone to kllow it was broken, because I knew someone would try to take me out," Leftwich said. Leftwich hun the leg in a loss at Akron. He sat out three weeks and limped the rest of the season but played in the ftnal four games. Despite the injury, he led the nation in total offense at nearly 366 yards per game, threw for over 4,000 yards and finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy balloting. The fracture showed up in X-rays taken at the Akron game, although it was announced then that they had come back negative. The next day he went to Columbus, Ohio, to see a specialist. While doctors and team Please see Teammates, BJ Reds sell out opening day in new ballpark CINCINNATI (AP)- The Cincinnati Reds' frrst regularseason game in their new ballpark is a sellout. The 42,256 seats for opening day against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 31 at Great American Ball Park sold out in an hour Saturday, team spokesmap Rob Butcher said. · The game is scheduled to be the third played at the ballpark. The Reds open their new home with two exhibition games against the Cleveland Indians on March 28-29. Tickets for those games and the Reds' remaining 80 regular-season games go on sale next Saturday. "We've love for it to happen, but we can't keep waiting and waiting and waitmg," he said. Former Reds owner Marge Schott was a major booster of the 84-year-old parade, participating even when she was suspended by baseball for inflammatory comments. Babcock and Greene combined to add eight for the Tro)ans. Job Bobb's seven and Dou~ Dill's four helped Meigs' hopes ahve despite a thirteen point halftime deficit, 3s-l2 . Carl Wolfe opened the third frame with a drive to the basket to lay in a two pointer. For the second time, however, the official called a charging foul against the Marauders cancelling out the field goal. , Despite the setbacks, Meigs continues to play hard with Bobb, Hanmin and Wolfe accounting for the Maroon Some teammates didn't know extent · of Leftwich's injury Rose sought for opening day parade ~: OAK BOOKCASES. Tradmonal styling. 34'x72'. ONLY 3TO SELL Not S268 FINAL LIQUIDATION S141 Bv Sports correspondent Eastern vs. Ironton St. Joe, late being offered at llqulc:fatfon p~ceo. Quality brands ltlat you know and lruotl Thlo will nol be a long, dragged out affair, and when Ills over It will not be .DIE ,0.,I.E IZZARD vs. Southern vs. Eastern (Pike), 3 p.m. ol name b<ond lumll\lre and bedding lo DOVER , . · Division IV Sectional Final at VInton County H.S. ·- .,. ~,,,n, . .. Portsmouth glides by Marauders Boys Basketball Division II Sectional Final at Wellston High School entlro ebi~'b'G~~\;Wi~ "· ~itt~ " Prep Hoops Schedule • " iunbap ltm~ -itntintl I Ohio State guard Brent Darby (4) shoots over Purdue's Matt Kiefer (42) during the·first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. (AP) Leftwich says Purdue not down after loss to Buckeyes there's no problem Bv RusTY MtUER Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite No. 24 Purdue's 52-44 loss at Ohio State on Saturday, Boilermakers coach Gene Keady scoffed at the suggestion his players might be down. "Why would they be down on themselves?" Keady said during a heated postgame rant. "Send them off to Af~hanistan and they'll ~et ftred up real qu1ck. They're the lucktest men in the world to have a scholarship to a Big Ten school." ..,. Keady said it was all a matter of perspective. ·. "They should be up every second. We've got soldiers who are getting ready to go to war," he said. ",It's ridiculous that they be down. What are they down ~bout?" Keady said he would not listen to excuses about his team's two-game losing streak. "If you're down, it's because you're not a winner," he said. "Winners don't get down." There might have been more emotion during the postgame interviews than there was in a game that featured 34 turnovers and plenty of missed shots. Ohio State made just five free throws in the game - all by Brent Darby over the final 44 seconds - but it was enough to keep alive the Buckeyes' hopes of an NCAA tournament berth. "We know we've got three games left," with his leg · said Darby, who led Ohio State (13-11, 6-7 Big Ten) with 16 points. "If we have any aspirations of the NCAA, we have to win out and do something in the BY MICHAEL MAROT Associated Press INDIANAfOLIS Everywhere Byron Leftwich shows up this week, he keeps getting the same question: What's wrong with his left leg? Leftwich's answer for NFL teams- nothing. But before anyone takes Leftwich's word and makes him a high draft pick in April, the doctors want to make sure the leg he has hun each of the last two seasons really is healthy. "I got chicken pox twice, too," the former Marshall quarterback said Friday. "It's something you have to go through. You hun two fingers, even though they're different fingers, and they say you've got finger problems." This is no joking matter for Leftwich, whose most important examination at this week's NFL combine clearly will be in the medical rooms, not on the field . If Leftwich is correct, and nothing's wrong, he will be in line to make millions of dollars and maybe even be select- Big Ten tournament." Sean Connolly added 15 points - all on 3-pointers - and Matt Sylvester. had II for the Buckeyes, who improved to 13-3 against ranked opponents in their five seasons at Value City Arena. "It keeps us somewhat in the hunt," Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien said. Willie Deane had 13 points for Purdue (16-8, 8-5), which lost twice this week to fall out of a tie for first place in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers were held 31 points under their average. "We're not playing with any enthusiasm," Keady said. "When you get to March, it's the fun piut of the season." The Boilermakers lost starting guard Kenneth Lowe, their second-leading scorer, when he dislocated his left shoulder with 5: 16 left in the first half. Not until Ohio State's Emonte Jernigan hit a driving layup with 29 seconds left did the teams combme for more field goals than turnovers. Brandon McKnight's 1·5-foot jumper from the right wing with 2:15 left cut the Ple..e see Buckeyes, BJ ------------ ---7-....,- - - - -------------r---. ,. _ . . . . . . .- . ~~- ~ - ed No. I. If the doctors find a problem, there's no telling what might happen to Leftwich's career. What has caused consternatioir about the league's scouts is that Leftwich had a stress fracture during his junior season, then hurt the leg again during a 34-20 loss at Akron in early November. At the time, school officials described it as a sore shin. It wasn't. Leftwich said Friday that because he feared opponent would "go after" his le~, they hid the severity of the IDJUry. Leftwich described the injury as a hairline fracture in his lower leg, which he said would take four-to-six weeks to heal. He continued to play because he didn 't want to let down his teammates. But the NFL types wondered what else he might be wrong. The concern was that Leftwich may have a recurring stress fracture. He disputed that. 1 "The stress fracture was in a different spot," he said. "But you hurt ·your leg twice and Please see Leftwich, BJ �• Page 82 • &unba!' 'QI:imes-i»udind Sunday, February 23, 2003 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant College Basketball Pirates make 'Eers walk plank. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Seton Hall displayed why its one of the most improved teams in the Big East, while West Virginia showed it has plenty of work to do. Freshman Kelly Whitney scored 17 points as Seton Hall beat West Virginia 68-64 Saturday for its sixth straight victory. , Andre Barrett added II points while sophomore John Allen and Marcus Toney-El had I0 apiece for Seton Hall ( 13-9, 7-4 Big East). · Sophomore Drew Schifino scored 19 points for West Virginia (13-11. 4-8). Freshman Kevin Pittsnogle had II points and freshman Joe Herber had I 0. The Mountaineers were held 22 points in the first half, its third-lowest total of the season. "That made a difference. That shows the effort on our part defensively," said Seton Hall coach Louis Orr: "Our defensive effort was great. "It shows the character of our team. They're able to step up when we need them to. They were determined to win at the end. I told them that WVU was not going to quit." Seton Hall's winning streak includes victories over ranked teams Notre Dame and Pittsburgh. West Virginia, which starts three freshmen and two sophomores, has lost five of its last seven. In the past three weeks, the Mountaineers have lost four times to ranked teams - twice to Notre Dame, once to Syracuse and once to Pittsburgh. The only wins have been against Villanova and Rutgers. "We're all frustrated. To come so close, we can't seem to get over the hump and beat the teams that are going to go to the (postseason)," said West Virginia coach John Beilein. "We're just going to get back to work." Seton Hall led by nine at halftime and never trailed in the second half. Whitney made a layup for Seton Hall's biggest lead, 42-28, with 14:24 rc;maining in the game. "It seems like they had about five tall, long athletic guys out there at once," Beilein said. West Virginia's Patrick Beilein hit a pair of 3-pointers during an ensuing 164 run. Tyrone Sally's layup made it 5452 with 4: 13 left, but Whitney hit a layup and a dunk as Seton Hall went on a 9-0 run to put the game away. Seton Hall took control in the ftrst half with a 13-0 run for a 31-22 halftime lead. The Pirates shot 54 percent from the floor after halftime. "This is one of the toughest places to play in the Big East, and the country. And I am very proud of how our team played today," Orr said. For the game, the Pirates shot 49 percent while West Virginia shot 40 percent. Seton Hall plays at Rutgers on Tuesday. West Virginia, which has lost West Virginia's Patrick Belleln, right, five of seven games, plays at No. 15 shoots over Seton Hall's Kelly Whitney, Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP) Syracuse on Wednesday. 8oyt -18ocllonll1'81r1ngo Dlvlolon I ATHENS, Ohio (AP) - Brandon Hunter had 24 points, 12 rebounds and made 5-of-6 free throws in the second overtime to lead Ohio past Western Michigan 79-72 Saturday. Steve Esterkamp and Thomas Stephens added I 7 points each for the Bobcats (9-13, 6-8 Mid-American Conference), who put the Broncos (15-8, 7-7) away by making 9-of-10 free throws in the second OT. Anthony Kann had 25 points and 14 rebounds for Western Michigan, and Robby Collum scored 25 points. Stephens sent the game to overtime tied at 60 when he rebounded Jeff Halbert's missed jumper and scored on a putback at the buzzer. Halbert hit a jumper with 28.3 seconds left in the first overtime to tie the score at 68. Kann missed a layup with three seconds left for the Broncos, and the Bobcats couldn't get off a shot before the period ended. Western Michigan took its only lead in the second overtime when Collum made one of two free throws to make it 69-68. Hunter made two at the foul line with 2:04 remaining to give Ohio the lead for good at 72-70. He hit two more free throws with I: 17 remaining and one of two attempts with . 36.4 seconds left to make it 75-70. After Ben Reed made a jumper for the Broncos, Stephens and Stephen King each made two free throws for the Bobcats to close the scoring. . Ohio finished 24-of-32 at the foul line to 17-of-28 for Western Michigan. Redbirds beat Herd in bracket-buster HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) Sophomore Gregg Alexander scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half as lllinois State shook off a road-trip nightmare to beat cold-shooting Marshall 57-53 on Saturday. lllinots State (6-18) won on the road for the first time in II games this season. The Redbirds had every reason to lose this one. They arrived at the Cam Henderon Center just two hours before tipoff due to travel problems. Their !light out of Bloomington, Ill., was delayed by fog Friday night. The team drove to Springfield, Ill., for a flight early Saturday and arrived in Huntington at II :30 a.m. Marshall ( 11-12) played as if it had been the visiting team. The Thundering Herd shot just 27 percent from the floor in the ftrSt half. Ronald Blackshear scored 16 points despite turning his ankle, while Marvin Black had 12 points and a career-high 18 rebounds for Marshall. · After starting the year 8-3, the Thundering Herd has dropped nine of its past 12 ganres. lllinois State led by five at halftime and started the second half with a 16-5 run for a 43-27lead with 14:12 remaining. Blackshear then hit back-to-back 3pointers to spark the Thundering Herd to a 14-2 run over the next four minutes to cut the lllinois State lead to 45-41 with 9:31 left. After another Blackshear 3-pointer with 6:26 left cut the deficit to 49-48, Alexander hit his own 3-pointer for a fourpoint lead. With 35 seconds left in the game, Alexander hit a baseline j~r as the shot clock expired to put lllmois State ahead 57-50. In the tirst half, Illinois State came from six points down to close the half with a 132 run and take a 27-22 lead at halftime. Baboucarr Bojang added II points for the Redbirds and Casey Reid scored 10. A. W. Hamilton had 10 points for Marshall. to c:Hatrlct: at Athena at Canton Civic Center (Northeast CorM>catloo Center) ot Lucohlllo Vlllay Hlgllllchoal Dl-) lhuowolay, Feb. 20 Monclly, 114 · Morteua ... Uniontown Lal<e. 8;30 p.m. f'or1lmooth Clay 48, PortsmoUth Notre Oame31 'Wtdl rrdcy, Feb. 21 Au811ntown-Fitd1 "'· Marleltai\JL winne<, l.oesburg Fairfield 46, Woatem Lalham 39 8;30 P.m. (Winner 10 diatriclat canton) SIIUrdly, Fell. 22 ot Colu-. Fol-nclo Coll. .m North Adams vs. Nw BoltorV late • (Contnll Dllltrlct) W~dn11d1Y,~. 11 LOgan 57, Maryavillo 47 . 81durdiiJ,Feb.22 Hillard DOlby VI. Logan, late (Wino. to district at Columbus) Dlvlolan. ol Wwllotanlllgh llchoal 1'hlllldlly, Fell. 20 River Vai"'v 48, Atllena 43 Fr1dlly, FtbNiry 21 Gaiia Academy 76, River Voi"'v 48 - 7 9. Meigs 58 lldurdoy, ...... 22 VInton County VI. Warren. late Jad<aon va. Raci< HiH, late &undly,-.23 Gailla A<:ademy '"· Portsmouth (WiMer to district at Athens Convocation Center) 1\looday, Fell. 2~ VCN/arren winner w. Jackson/RH winner, 7 p.m. (Winner to dl8tt1ct at Athens CoJ1'10C&tion Center) 111 Chlllcolho Hlgft 8c11oo1 lhurodlry, fob, 20 W8YOrly 54, Fairfield Union 43 Sharldan 53, New Laxlnglon 31 Frlclay, 21 Waverly 54, Clr-lla 48 Clreenllald McClain 7~, Hllllboro 50 SIIUnloy, FtbNiry 22 Washington Coo<! - V I. Sharldan, late Logan Elm vs. Mlomlltllco, lalo ......,....... u wawrty VI. Clroonllald McClain, 3 p.m. (Winnot to diotricl at Athena ConYocotton Center) llleodor. Fell. 21 WCH/Sher1dan 101nner YO. LEIMT 101n· ner, 7 p.m. (Winner 10 dlotrlct at Alhono Con.oc:atlonCenlt~ Dlvlolan IU II UntwriiiY ollllo 0 - l'ltdoy,Fob.21 Bobcats top Broncos in double OT SOOthern va. Eutom (Pike), 4;45 p.m. (Winner Mi<Wrd72, - r Cl3 Walllton 84, South Paint 42 Fairland 84, Olk Hll 52 loiunloy, Fobiuory 22 Balpro VI. Noloonvlllo-'1brl<, lalt !renton '"· Cool Cl..... late Federal Hocking VI. Crooklvlllo, late &undly,-.23 ClleHpooke '"· Mlnlora, 3 p.m. (Winner to dlatrlct at Athena Convocation Cerlto~ (Winner to district at Athena Convocation Center) F'crtlmoulh Eaat VI. Mancnaator, late (Winner 10 district ot Atlleno Convocation cantor) Bunclay, Fob. 23 WhHeoak 110. Portsmouth Cloy, 3 p.m. (Winner to district at Athena CorM>catloo Center) Green v& Leeoburg Fairfield, 4;45 p.m. (Winner to district at Athens Convocation Center) 01111 - · Boct'-WIPat~"'JO Dlvloion I ot Akron Eliot High Schoal , _ Dflltrlctl v:.clnJJtley, Feb. 11 Barllerton ~7. Marietta 35 at llolr~lla High Schoal (Cenlnt Dllltrlct) WOdnooday, Fell. ,. Columbus Mifflin 86. Logan 15 (Mifllln advances 10 diatrid at Columbuo) Dlvlolan n otl.ogln Middle 8cllool lhurodlry, fob, 20 Warren 45, Sheridan 41 (Warren adWnoaB 10 d i - at Chlllkxrthe) Alhens 6t ,"Galla Academy 46 (Athena adWnoaB to d l - at Chlllkxrthe) ot HunUngiOn (RoiO) High Schoal lhuowolay, 1'111. 20 Greenlield McClain 61, Logan Elm 45 (Greenfield McClain advancoo to dletrlct at Chlllicolho) . Miami Trace 59. Raci< Hill 51 (Miami Trace advancesiO district al Chillcothe) District Semifinals II Chlllcotl1o High Schoal Mandly, Fob. 24 Athtina vo. Greenfield McClain, 6:15 p.m. Warren vs. Miami 'Ttace, 8 p.m. Oiatrid finals are on Feb. Z1 Dlvlolan Ill otADIIniHighSCIIool lhuowolay, l'ob. 20 Now Laxlngton 44, Belpre 38 (Now Lexington advancao 10 dlolricl at W8YOrly) Federal Hocking St. Nelaonvlilo-Yor1< 39 (Federal Hocking advanceo 10 dlatrlot at Wawrly) at N<NOI1111rlhlh1--t High Bcftool lhuowoiay, ...... 20 Eaatern (Brown) 70, Pol18mouth Wist 43 (Eastern advances to diotricl at Wawrly) Piketon 41, Wast Unkm 40 (Piketon advances 10 diatrid at Wll\ierly) ot Adona High Sclhurldly, Feii.IO Huntington 71. Uriolo 48 (Huntington advances 10 dlatrid at We-...rty) Lynchburg Clay 48, Zane Trace 31 Wtlloton va. Fal~and, 7 p.m. (Winner to diltr~ ot AthOfll Convocation Center) Mondly, fell, 24 Whee,.robuiv VI. Balpre/N·Y 101nner, 8:15 p.m. (Winner to dillricl at Alhens ConYocoUon Center) lronton/CG 101nnor vt. FH/Crool<avilla 101nnor, 8 p.m. (Winner 1o dlttrtct at Alhana Convocation canter) o1 w.v.rty High ScFrtdly,-.21 Eaatern (Brown) 48, LynchbuJI! Cloy 34 (Zane Trace advances to distriCt at Wawrly) Poetllll 58, Adana 54 • Portamoulh Welt 74, Unloto 82 ol Soulh Hlgllllchoal 81durdiiJ, ...... 22 811urdiiJ,M.22 Qak Hill YO. W-raburg, late (Winner Lucuvllkl vanay 1111. - · late to dlalrlct at Wawrly) Weotflll YO. Huntington, late Dllltrlct BlmlftMII Zana ltllco 1111. ~nt Valley, late 11-.rlyHighSCIIool Piketon VI. West UniOn, late Sundly, ,..,, 23 1\loodoy, Fob. 21 Southeootarn va. Eutom (Brown), 3 Ironton va. Eutem (Brown), 6: t~ p.m. p.m. (Winner to dlatrlct at Athens Now Lexington w. Lynchburg Clay, 8 p.m. CoJ1'10C&tlon Center) Peeblea YS. Portsmouth Weal, 7 p.m. Fob. 21 (Winner ·to dlatricl at . Athans OH/Wheeleraburg winner vs. Federal Hocking, 6:15 p.m. Convocation Cenler) Huntington vs. Piketon, 8 p.m. Monday, Fell. 24 Dlvlolon IV LV/Northwaat winner vs. o!VInton county High Bcftool Weotfaii!Huntington wlnnor, 8;15 p.m. lhuowolay, ...... 20 (Winner to · district at Athena Watertord 86, Crooklvlle 51 (Waterford Convocation Center) Lr/PV VI. Pil<otorvWU winner, 8 p.m. advanoes 10 district at Weltllon) (Winnor to diatrlct at Athena ltimble 65, Symmes Voilay 42 (Trtmblo Convocation Centar) advances 10 dlotrtct at Welioton) II Mlnlonl Hlgll8cllool DIYieiOn IV lhundof, ..... 20 at VI.,., county Hlgft Soiotcl'AIIe 40, l.ooaburg Fairfield 31 • Frtdly, M. 21 (Soiotoville advances to dlalrict at Trimble 79, South Gailia 65 Wolaton) Eutern (PIIr.e) 51, Miller 47 1'\>rtsmouth Clay 38, Manche818r 37 Sltunloy, Fell. 22 · South Weboter ve. Waterlord, late (Portsmouth Clay advances to diatrlct at (Winner to district at Athens Wolaton) Dlotrlcl Bomlftfllllo Convocatton Canter) IJIWolloton H i g h Eutem (Meigs) vo. Ironton St. Joe. late BoturdiiJ, ...... 22 (Winner to district at Alhena South Webster 52, Eastem (Meigs) 26 ,CorM>catton Center) Bundoy, Fob. 23 Waterford va. Portomoulh Clay, late Symmn Valley va. ltimble, 3 p.m. Mandly, Fell. 114 (Winner to dlatrict at Alhena SOOiharn YO. Whitaoak, 6:1 ~ p.m. Coiwooatlon Center) SclOIO'AHe VI. Tlimble. 8 p.m. -lor --.v. One for aged: Jordan"is NBA's first 40-40 player WASHINGTON (AP) Michael Jordan's latest accompli shment came with a stern warning to his Washington Wizards teammates : He has no intention of ending hi s career a loser. Jordan scored 43 points in Washington's 89-86 victory over New Jersey on Friday night, becoming the first 40-year-old NBA player to reach 40 points in a game. Jordan's birthday was Monday. Hi s team needed every one of his points to beat the defending Eastern Conference champions. With the Wizards trailing 86-85, Jordan - who had been nailing jumpers all night - accelerated toward the basket and made a layup with 34.4 seconds left to decide the game. Jordan has said that this season will be his last, and .he is fiercely determined to get to the postseason for the first time since 1998, when the Chicago Bulls beat Utah for the last of their six titles with Jordan. Th.e Wizards (26-28) are tied with Orlando for the eighth and final playoff spot in the conference. Although his teammates see Jordan's pa~sion and energy every day - he always arrives at prac- ' lice early and has an unparalleled workout regimen - 1t hasn ' t rubbed off on a team that lacks confidence and has performed well below expectations. "If they can't see that, if they can't see my love for the game, then obviously they don't need to be in uniform," Jordan said. "And they definitely don't need to be on this team. Sometimes you've got to lead by example." Before Friday night's win, Washington had dropped three straight and had just lost its thirdloading scorer, Larry Hughes, for three weeks with a sprained ankle. Jordan was sensing some anx- don' t want to see it end in a negaiousness in the locker room. He live way. I want to see it end posisaid it was because of the disap- tive. I want to have fun." pointing record and because of Now if only Jordan's teammates Thursday's trade dead.line - even could master the art of playing though the team didn't make anY " with him. Even Jerry Stackhouse deals. acknowledged there's a balancing But enough is enough, he told act of letting Jordan do his thing the team. It's almost March. He while still tr,Ying to play as a team. missed the playoffs last season for "He was m such a rhythm, the the first time, and he's not in the onlr thing he needed to do was !Jet mood to spend another May at a little space," Stackhouse satd. ·home . . "We were all trying to make a con"I told the guys, I've got 28 scious effort to help him out withgames left; I' m ~oing down with out getting in his way." no bullets," he satd. "I'm going all Jordan made 18 of 30 shots and out. It's the end of my career, and I seven of eight free throws. Sunday, February 23, 2003 NBA Cardinals' Cavs, fans relive Miracle of Richfield struggles don't BY TOM WITHERS Aasociated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Cavaliers can only hope they'll someday have another "miracle" like the one they got in 1976. Twenty-seven years ago, the Cavs were still new to the NBA when they captured the hearts of Cleveland !\POrts fans with a magical season capped by a P.laroff run forever known as the 'Mtracle of Richfield." "It was a special time," said forward Campy Russell, who now works for the Cavs. "The fans and this team had a special relationship. That's why so many people are here tonight because of the great memories they have from those days." On Friday night, the Oavs held a reception to honor the '76 team coached by · Bill Fitch- before Cleveland's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell and teammates Austin Carr, Jim Chones and Bobby "Bingo" Smith relived some of the memories from . that season and the Cavs' dramatic seven-game playoff serie s against the Washington Bullets along with several hundred fans. The Cavs got such an overwhelming response for the reception that it had to twice be moved inside Gund Arena to accommodate more fans. Cleveland was in just its sixth season in the NBA when it began the 1975-76 season with a 6-11 start. However, Fitch was able to get his team turned around, and when the Cavs acquired Nate Thurmond in a trade, pro basketball finally arrived in Cleveland. "Nate was the difference," said longtime Cavs broadcaster Joe Tait. t Cleveland qualified for the playoffs oy winning four of its last five games and carturing its first - and only Centra Division title. In their first playoff series, the Cavs faced a favored Bullets squad featuring Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld and Dave Bing. "Those three were loted three of the Top 50 players of all-time," Russell said. Three games in the series were decided by two points or less, one went to overtime and the Cavs won the deci- Dragon Internet Unlimited Access Now As low as $9.95 P.er month sive Game 7, 87-85 before 21,564 at Richfield Coliseum- the Cavs' home until 1994. Fans stormed the floor to celebrate, and in the pandemonium tore down one of the basket stanchions. "The only time in NBA history," Carr said proudly. Before watching videotape of· the Bullets series, the former Cavs talked about their sometimes stormy relationship with Fitch, who coached Cleveland from 1970-79. "I was the bad boy," Smith said. "Fitch and I had a good relationship. I didn't like him and he didn't like me." Carr, who still broadcasts Cavs games, said the current Cleveland roster would have a tough time with Fitch . "He had that Irish temper," Carr said. "From what I've seen out here, these guys could use another Bill Fitch." Keith Smart, Cleveland 's interim coach, can only hope the current Cavs can capture some of the franchise's old · • magic. "It was a miracle," he said. "They pulled a community together, just by playing ball." Iverson, 76ers down struggling Bv ToM WITHERS Associated Press CLEVELAND Allen Iverson matched a season-high with 4 I points and the Philadelphia 76ers blew away Cleveland early Friday night and rolled to their fifth straight wm, 119-99 over the Cavaliers. Iverson almost always has a big game against the Cavs, and he added another as the Sixers won their 15th straight against Cleveland. Iverson added six assists and four steals in 41 minutes. Keith Van Hom scored 22 points, including 13 in the ·first quarter when Philadelphia opened .a 20-point lead. Eric Snow had 20 for the Sixers, who improved to 7-I in their last eight road games. Zydrunas llgauskas had 19 points and Ricky Davis 16 for the Cavs, who have lost five straight, 15 of 17 and dropped to an NBA-worst 10-45. Cleveland is winless since the All-Star break and 2-11 under interim coach Keith Smart. The Cavs haven't beaten the Sixers since April2, 1999, and Iverson made sure early the streak would continue. Iverson, who owns the Gund Arena record for points (54) in a game, has f1ve games of 40 or more JXlints in his career against Cleveland. He s made it personal with Cavs fans since they booed him in the 1997 rookie game at All-Star Weekend. Iverson was out I 1/2 hours before the opening tip shooting jumpers, and he and the Sixers wasted little time quieting a crowd of 19,167 - including high school phenom·LeBron James. The Sixers bolted to a 20-4 lead, and with Iverson scoring eight points and Van Hom nine, Philadelphia was up 27-10 with 3:35 left in the opening period. The shell-shocked Cavs never recovered. With his team leading 37-17 after one. Marauders from Page 81 and Gold scoring. Quarter four saw Meigs improve on their charity tosses. Semor Buzz Fack~r got on track in the final eight minutes scoring eight of his points but it was too little too late for Meigs as the Trojans matched them point for point to post the win. Portsmouth placed five players in double figures in a balanced attack. Waddle had fif- Buckeyes from Page 81 Buckeyes' lead to 43-42. Ohio State was faced with having to take the ball out under the Purdue basket with only 8 seconds left on the shot clock on its next possession, but Darby drove from one end of the court to the other for a layup with I :38 left. Keady hung his head and then threw his arms out and looked up at the rafters. After Deane missed a layup in heavy traffic, Darby was fouled on a drive with 44 seconds left. The Buckeyes had not gone to the line until the 2:40 mark and center Velmir Radinovic missed two shots. But Darby made both attempts to widen the lead to 47-42. With 35 seconds remaining, Deane missed a Teammates from Page 81. answers. "He told me then he had been to Columbus. He told me it was a hairline fracture," Edwards said. "I didn 't realize it was such a secret. We were waiting for Byron to say something about it. It wasn't our job. I think we just respected what he said and left it up to him. None of us want to spread rumors about each ·other any· way." 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The Cavs had nine turnovers, five dunks, one 3-pointer, a tip-in and ottly one routine basket in the first period. Take away the slams, and Cleveland shot 3-for-20 in the ftrSt 12 minutes. NOTES: The Sixers didn't make a trade before Thursday's deadline, but not for lack of trying. Coach Larry Brown still wants to get Cavs F Tyrone Hill. "We made a pitch for him, but they didn't want a sal8fY. hack in return," Brown said. Hill can shll become available if the Cavs release the 12-year veteran, who came to Cleveland last year in a trade with Philadelphia.... Sixers F Kenny Thomas was taken for X-rays after getting hit in the nose in the tirst quarter.... shock Pitino LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - It took longer than he expected, but Louisville coach Rick Pitino knew the Cardinals' brutal February schedule would catch up with them. The fourth-ranked Cardinals (19-3, 9-2 Conference USA) have lost two of their last three games since reeling off 17 straight wins between Dec. 7 and Feb. 12. . "I told them before February came that February was going to bring some very difficult times and probably some · good times," Pitino said Friday. "This period is where those bumps lie. I thought they would lie a little earlier, but they haven't." The next "bul)lp" is Saturday at Cincinnati (14-8, 6-5), where the Cardinals have won only once in five meetings since 1996. A road trip might be just what Louisville needs after an 8073 home loss to Memphis on Wednesday. Pitino said he was "very disappointed" with how the Cardinals were manhandled by the Ti~ers , outrebounded 47-31. "Discarded ts the word I would use. Pushed out of the way," Pitino said. "They tried hard, they played hard. They · were just beat up inside and did nothing about it. · "Rebounding has to be a constant. You can't go where one game you're up and one game you're down. We didn't control our destiny in that ,\!:arne." A lack of toughness 1sn't a good trait to have against the traditionally physical Bearcats, although the Cardinals overcame their roughneck style in a 77-71 victory at Freedom Hall on Feb. 5. Louisville was outrebounded 41-39 but forced 22 Cincinnati turnovers. Pitino doesn't expect the Bearcats to throw anything different at Louisville on Saturday. "Cincinnati is nuts and bolts. They're going to do what's made them famous for the last 13 years," he said. 'They're going to play great defense, they're going to rebound hard, . they're going to play smash-mouth basketball, they' re going · to play with a lot of hustle and a lot of desire. They're not . · going to ~ive you any surprises." Louisville senior guard Reece Gaines had 17 points and · seven assists in the earlier victory. He's averaged 21 points in · four games since, but Pitino said he needs to shift his focus to getting his teammates more involved. "Reece's biggest problem is when you get down, he tries to put everything on his back," Pitino said. 'That doesn't make us a better team. The great players make other people better around them." Pitino has other qualms about his team, too, starting with the ineffectiveness of its full-court pressure. · But he's still amazed the Cardinals are one of only four teams nationwide with only three l<isses. Top-ranked Arizona, No.2 Kentucky and No. 17 Creighton are the others. "We're very pleased to be where we are," he said. "But we realize we're rebuilding and it's going to take some time. In the interim, we' ll try to win as many games as we can and make it fun for everybody involved." teen, Babcock fourteen , Nelson twelve, Froe and Greene added eleven each. Meigs' Jon Bobq led all scorers with sixteen, Ryan Hannan posted thirteen, Carl Wolfe twelve, Buzz Fackler ten. Doug Dill six and Brooks Johnson one. A ten day layoff may have been detrimental to the Marauders but, in all fairness, the Trojans suffered the same fate. A major factor in the Trojan victory would have to be the ability to use their bench strength. The Marauders played with intensity 'but could not get their shots to fall. Meigs will host Nelsonville York on Tuesday and Alexander on Friday to tinish thrie season. 3-pointer and the ball rolled free in a wild scramble. At the sideline, Connolly beat David Teague to the loose ball and whisked it to Jernigan who scored with 29 seconds left. Ivan Kartelo hit two free throws for the Boilermakers. but Darby closed the scoring with three of his own. "We know we've got to get a run going," Connolly said. Purdue has lost four of its last five games including three straight on the road. The win was the 350th of O'Brien's career. He is is 115-68 in six years at Ohio State after going 168-166 in ll years at his alma mater, Boston College, and 67-51 in four seasons at St. Bonaventure. "If you keep coaching you get 350 eventually," 0 ' Brien said. "They wrote it on the chalkboard and the ~uys were busting on me. It's nice but it's insignificant. (Win No.) I 3 to me is nicer today than 350." respect Leftwich even more, knowing the quarterback could have put his college career on ice and concentrated on his NFL draft status. Instead, Lellwich carne back as Marshall closed the season with victories over Ohio, Ball State, Toledo, and against Louisville in the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala. "He didn't have to finish out the year if he didn't want to," Edwards said. "But he didn't draw attention to himself. It stayed that way until now. I think it's F t people know." Now that the secrets out, .Hazel said it really wasn't a hard one to keep. Even if Byron said 'I don't care,' he could have talked about it, but we wouldn't have," Hazel said. I • FrH Personal Email Account • Friendly Technical Support •Immediate Activation • FrH Pereonal.Wab Space • High Speed DSL Service In S.lacttd Area• · • FI'H Spam and Vlru1 Protection • Nationwide Accea~ ~unbilp l!rnnrs -~entmel • Page 83 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant said. "That's what I do, and that's what I'm to be doing in the NFL. I'll work on the runmng part after the combine." Grossman's attitude appeared to win over some of his colleagues. Rival Ken Dorsey of Miami also intends to throw. So does Southern California quarterback Carson Palmer, the Heisman Troph.Y winner and another candidate the Cincinnau Bengals are considering with the top I?ick.Cincinnati is selecting No. I for the thtrd lime m mne years. "I want to come out and compete," Palmer said. "How many opportunities do you have to throw balls to the best receivers in the country? 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But Larkin, who has battled injuries in recent ye.ars. says he's not ready to cede anything to Lopez. " ! ,plan on playing more than last year, Larkin said. . . Larkin, who turns 39 on Apnl 28, IS coming off the worst year of his career. He hit .245 with seven home runs and 47 runs batted in last season. "Barry has to really show h,: can still play." Boone said last week._ Lopez 1s going to get some playmg tune. What we saw last year was that when Barry has a couple days off, or even three days a week off, he stays stronger and plays better." Larkin, a 17-year veteran and 11 time All-Star, has been the Reds shortstop since Lopez was 7 years old. "I still consider myself an everyday player," Larkin said. "Last year, l was coming off an injury. This year, I am not. Hopefully, I won't have some of the problems I had last year. "I'm very confident. I think that's true with everyone in the clubhouse. If the confidence level isn't there, it's time to do something else." The Reds obtained Lopez from Toronto in a four-team trade in which Cincinnati gave up starting pitcher Elmer Dessens. Larkin is concentrating now on working with Aaron Boone, last season's starter at third base who is trying to convert to second base. That would make room for Brandon I.:arwn at third. If Boone starts on opening day, he will be the ninth second baseman with whom Larkin has played during his career in opening games. Larkin also previously played with Boone's older brother, Bret, when he was with the Reds. The Reds have had only two shortstops over the last 30 years: Larkin and Davey Concepcion. Larkin is in the last year of a threeyear contract that pays him $9 million annually. If the Reds are wtlling to bring him back, it would likely be at a reduced salary. Larkin has said he would accept that. He knows that his future beyond this Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin, center, works with third baseman Brandon Larson, left, and second baseyear is uncertain. "I'm in uncharted waters," he said. man Aaron Boone, right, Wednesday at training camp in Sarasota, Fla. Boone, who played third last season, has moved to second to allow Larson to start at third. (AP) ''I'll get there when I get there." · Vizquel an·that's left of Indians glory days WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - Omar Vizquel realizes these are not the Cleveland Indians he's come to know and love over the years. .-/ With the team rebuilding, the big names Vizquel has played with the last nineJears are gone. They've been replace by younger players and prospects. "It's a new look all over," said Vizquel, the Indians shortstop smce 1994. "Hopefully, I'll meet these guys. I'll have to get a media guide with their pictures so I know who they are." The change in the Indians' clubhouse is best exemplified by the fact the locker occupied for years by Jim Thome, who signed with Philadelphia in the off season, is now being used by Casey Blake, a minor league free agent who might be the opening day third baseman. "! played with some of the ¥realest guys in the world," Vizquel said. "It s tough now. You'd see Jimmy hit big home runs. You'd see Robbie Alomar walk by and watch Manny Ramirez hit. But · that's the way baseball is. So many things change." Vizquel did take appropriate measures before some of those players became exteammates. "I got a Jim Thome autographed T-shirt and a Manny Ramirez autographed bat," he said. "I knew they were both leaving. You didn't have to be a genius to figure that out." The Indians won six AL Central titles between 1995 and 2001 and reached the World Series in '95 and '97. Last year, they finished third in the division at 74-88. "I've got some great memories here, but . you know you're not going to be able to win every year," Vizquel said. "We're in a rehuilding process so we have to go through this. It's strange, but you get over it. I hope they can build a team like they did in 1994." Vizquel, who will turn 36 on April 24, finds himself Qlder than frrst-year manager Eric Wedge, who turned 35 in January. "He looks pretty young to me," Vizquel said with a laugh. "He seems like a pretty serious guy. I'm going to get to know him a lot." Vizquel hopes the fact several positions are up for grabs in camp will invigorate veterans such as himself and 38-year-old designated hitter Ellis Burks. "There's going to be a lot of competition," he said. "That should make spring training interesting. That should make the veterans play a little better. That will make it exciting." Vizquel goes into the season with an individual goal in mind. He saw his streak of nine straight Gold Gloves snapped last season by Texas' Alex Rodriguez. Losing the awar<\ was a surprise for Vizquel, who had seven errors in 677 total chances. "That's great motivation for me to win it back," he said. "When you're used to winning it, it leaves a little pain inside of you when you don't." NOTES: The Indians will hold their first full-squad workout Friday. Wedge and general manager Mark Shaprro met individually with p<?Sition players Thursday. The two met indtvidually with pitchers and catchers last week. "We've set records in terms of meetings," said Wedlle. "It's time to get OQ the field." ... INF R1cky Gutierrez, who is coming off neck surgery, has been running and lifting weights but isn't sure when he'll be ready to play. Trainer Paul Spicuzza said Gutierrez will hit off a tee Friday.... RHP Mark Wohlers, who has been out with a sore elbow, ~layed catch and might throw off a mound m a week .... LF Matt Lawton, who had shoulder surgery in• September, is doing some light throwmg from the outfield. He is scheduled to play during the first week of exhibition games. ... All 62 players due in camp have reported. ) Chad Hennansen, Adrian Brown and Adam · Hyzdu failed to win the job. "I really think he's come a Ion~ way from his first year in the big leagues," Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon said. "He made nice strides last year. His power numbers weren't bad, and I thought he adapted to his position considering the amount of playing time he had there." Mackowiak, however, isn't getting too comfortable with his surroundings. The Sanders signing moved him down the depth chart, and he could drop another notch if the Pirates si~ Kenny Lofton, a move that would further shift things in .the outfield. "I don't take anything for granted," Mackowiak said. "Nobody is guaranteed anything here except for a couple of guy~. The majority of us have to earn a spot, and that's how I go about it. l don't expect anything." NOTES: Non-roster infielder Tomas De La Rosa reported to camp and worked out for the fJrst time. His arrival was delayed one day because of eomplications securing a working visa in the Dorrunican Republic .... The Pirates have all65 players in camp - 33 pitchers and 32 position players. ... Second baseman . Pokey Reese won't work out until at least Monday when he has an X-ray taken on his bruised right index finger. Reese has been limited to conditioning drills since reporting to camp. ... Righthanded reliever Mike Lincoln has missed two turns on the mound because of irritation in his right shoulder. Lincoln has been receiving treatment and will begin a li_ght thfowing program this week. Winston Cup Series Driver Michael Waltrip Kurt Busch (tie) Jimmie Johnson 4. Kevin Harvick 5. Mark Martin 6. Tony Stewart 7. Robby Gordon 8. Jeremy Mayfield 9. Mike Wallace 10. Dale Jarrett ing general strike against President Hugo Chavez that ended Feb. 4. Many of the protests have occurred near Abreu's home in the capital of Caracas. Abreu was scheduled to fly out of the country Tuesday, even after watching violence on television that morning. He even left for the airport, but turned around and drove back home after demonstrators forced a major, traffic · backup. "I decided that I shouldn't come," said Abreu, who flew into Florida on Wednesday. "It's very dangerous." Very popular in his country, Abreu feels it's his duty to play winter baseball. This .year, for the first time since reaching the major leagues in 1996, he opted against it. "I'm always in my house," Abreu said. "I don't go outside. All those (violent) things happen downtown, so l don't leave me house.:' . I Wks.ln 185 170 170 160 155 151 150 142 138 134 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11. Jeff Burton (130); 12. Jeff Gordon (127); 13. Kyle Petty (124); 14. Jack Sprague (121); 15. Ricky Rudd (118); 16. Kenny Wallace (115); 17. Todd Bodine (114); 18. Sterling Marlin (112); 19. Matt Kenseth (1 08); 20. Johnny Benson (1 06); 21. Greg Biffle (1 00); 22. Joe Nemechek (97); 23. Elliott Sadler (94); 24. Dave Blaney (91 ); 25. Ricky Craven (90); 26. Rusty Wallace (88); 27. Casey Mears (87); 28. Jerry Nadeau (79); 29. Steve Park (76); 30. Terry Labonte (73); 31. Jamie McMurray (70); 32. Bill Elliott (67); 33. Tony Raines (64); 34. John Andretti (61 ); 35. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (60); 36. Christian Fittipaldi (58); 37. Mike Skinner (52); 38. Ward Burton (49); 39. Jeff Green (46); 40. Jimmy Spencer (43).; 41. Bobby Labonte (40); 42. Ken Schrader (37); 43. Ryan Newman (34) SOURCE:NASCAR and suburban Chicago. With sagging ticket sales and a limited hotel and ROCKINGHAM, N,C. rkestauranRt bk~~:se,h Bro~ning (AP) - What was long a nows oc mg am IS lD SC R · trouble.. whisper in NA A Clrc 1es "From a facility standpoint, is now a shout: North Carolina Spjledway is in dan- we're right up there with anyger of losing one of its one except those brand new Winston Cup races. tracks," Browning said. "The Since NASCAR chairman things that are really impactBill France Jr. said last month ing us in this decision are • that the sanctioning body things that are beyond our wants to chan~e its schedule control. in 2004, the tmy 1.017-mile "We're not in a major marhigh-banked oval known as ket, and you can't pick the "The Rock" has been on the track up and take it to one. endangered species list. We're in a saturated market, Unable to sell out a race which is frustratin¥ for both since expanding to 60,113 us and our compelition. And seats in 1999, the track is a then there's our dates." prime target for France to Weather is always a factor swipe a date and move a for Rockingham's races. It's Winston Cup race into a larg- never really warm, and rain can be a problem (some is er market. S~way ~eneral mana!ler expected this weekend). Chris Browmng won't thmk Still, competitors generally about .that possibility as the like Rockin-gham because of track prepares to host the emphasis it puts on a driSunday's Subway 400. But ver's skill. A gritty surface once the racin~ weekend is chews up tires, putting hanover, Brownmg knows dling at a premium. As the second race on the Rockingham's fate could be decided. schedule, after the Daytona The track's other event is in 500, Rockingham is generally Nove,mber. considered a key test for "I'd expect that after the teams. "What you do at · weekend, (realigrunent) will start to become more of an Rockingham is solely based issue," he said. on what you and your team NASCAR normally begins can do with your race car, not the sanctioning process in what drafting line you're in early summer. · or how the car behind you is But Browning expects talks going to affect your next to begin within the nex-t move," Winston Cup champimonth or so as International . on Tony Stewart said. "That's a rack where you Speedway Corp., a Francefamily owned company that . don't really worry about what controls Rockingham, everybody else's car is doing. decides what to do. You worry about what your North Carolina Speedway car is doing. You're racing is right in the middle of a the race track." crowded racing market, and NASCAR wants to reach other parts of the country. Darlington Raceway in South . Carolina and ·Lowe'll· -Motor · Speedway in Charlotte are short drives from Rockingham and combine to host five Winston Cup races. So even though there's nothing really wrong with Rockinjlham, NASCAR knows 1t could do better by filling seats in a larger market. Those likely to benefit if Rockingham loses a race: new JSC-owned tracks in Fontana, Calif., Kansas City BY JENNA FRYER Points top 10 1. 2. .' AP Associated Press An unidentified member of Kyle Petty's pit crew watches as Jeff .. Burton (99) takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Pop Secret Popcorn 400 in this 1999 photo, at the North Carolina Speedway .. near Rockll'lgham, N.C. Since NASCAR chairman Bill France Jr. said · last month that the sanctioning body wants to change its schedule In 2004, the tiny 1.017-mlle high-banked oval known as "'The Rock" has been on the endangered species list. (AP) 5 Per Address First Come, First Serve. 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"It will make the team a lot better and our lineup stron ~er. We all want to win. That's the main goal.' Mackowiak, 26, entered spring training as the incumbent center fielder even though he had never played the position until making 37 starts there last season. But he knew the odds of opening the season as the starter were long. "It was just a matter of time," M,ackowiak said. "Now I've got to fight for a spot on the team." Mackowiak didn't reach the major leagues until his sixth professional season, but he has been a fi xture on the Pirates roster since he was promoted from Class AAA Nashville in May 2001. Last season, his versatility in the infield and outlield - playing all three outfield spots as well as second and third base- got him 385 at-bats and a .244 average with 16 homers and 48 RBI. As a pinch-hitter, he batted .333 with two homers and nine RBI. He found a temporary home in center after NASCA A TOP 10 Phillies' Abreu thinks about troubles in Venezuela CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Leaving his family behind in troubled Venezuela to go to spring training was difficult for Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bobby Abreu. "When I'm on the field, I'll forget al)out it," he said. "Off the field, I' II think about it because it's my family. I'm always going to be worried." In recent months, Venezuela has seen dozens of street protests, sporadic pol itical v1olence and a devastat- SpeedWay under scrutiny with NASCAR in Rockingham· • 16" 1 TOpJping PIZZA 9.99 8 frll!ldalre Stainless Steel APPliances Now In Stock! MASON FURNITURE COMPANY •Qualiry • Selection ··Service 304· 773-5592 2nd Street Mason, WV Dr. Joey D. Wiltcox(m WtAnA Full Servke Facility OfftdDii Diagnostic X-Rays • Personal L----1 Rehabil~ation • Nutritional Counseling • Personal Injury • Workers Compensation • Most Insurance Accepted 740-441-0200 1-888-451-2225 990 2nd Ave. • Gallipolis • v �PageB6 Sunday, February 23, 2003 • Beckley man·hopes to : market new grill design· Cold Fish BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - For years, people who like to cook outdoors have searched for a grill that's easy to clean and doesn't take up much space. Rob Osborne wanted one so badly he invented one. Osborne, a 35-year-old el eetrical engineer from Beckley, now hopes to market his brainchild to other outdoors enthusiasts. He believes he has a good chance to do just that. "The design I've come up with is pretty unique," he says. "It takes only a few minutes to set up, it packs down into an extremely compact package, it 's very strong, it cleans up easily, and it won't rust." Joe Thomason braves the weather as he ice fishes Feb.15, at Jimmy Lewis Lake in Pinnacle Roack State Park near Nemours, W.Va. (AP) W.Va. Fishing Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The West Virginia fishing report released Thursday by the Division of Natural Resources: BEECH FORK- Lake is 17 feet above winter recreation level. Lake is under flooding contrpl operations. Ice forming at most of the boat launch areas of the reservoirs will cause great problems for anglers. BLUESTONE - Lake is above winter recreation level. Lake and tal/water are cloudy. Access may be difficult. Anglers should exercise caution if attempting to fish through the ice. While there may be some ice present, some hybrid striped bass may be caught using large minnows. Fishing is good for white bass and smallmouth bass in the tailwaters. Successful anglers are using 1/8ounce white doll flies. In the lake, some bass are being caught off rocky points using live bait . BURNSVILLE - No report given. EAST LYNN - Lake is 20 feet above winter recreation level. Lake and tailwater are muddy. Lakeside boat ramp is closed due to flooding . Ice forming at most of the boat launch areas of the reservoirs will cause great problems for anglers. A.D. BAILEY - Lake is 62 feet above winter recreation level and partially frozen. Tai/waters are clear. Access may be difficult. Anglers should exercise caution if attempting to fish through the ice. While there may be some ice present, anglers can still enjoy fishing for walleye. Trout are being caught in the tal/waters. Anglers should try small jigs or bait such as corn or cheese. Spotted bass are hitting small crankbaits fished along points and drop-offs. Some hybrid striped bass are being caught along rocky points, primarily on chicken liver. STONECOAL LAKE - Lake is at winter recreation level , clear and frozen. The boat launches are unusable because of ice con ditions. STONEWALL JACKSON - Lake is at winter recreation level and partially frozen . Lake and tal/water are cloudy. Fishing has been best in the tailwater. SUMMERSVILLE- Lake is at winter recreation level. Lake is frozen and tailwater are cloudy. The boat launches are unusable because of ice conditions. The tailwater is producing some nice trout for the angler will ing to walk a bit. SUTTON - Lake is 22 feet above winter recreation level. Lake is frozen and tailwater is muddy. The outflow temperature of the lake is 36 degrees. TYGART - Lake is 50 feet below summer recreation level and is still ice covered. There are lots of walleye in the tailwater following the recent high discharges. Walleye move through the dam into the tailwater during every high flow from mid-December through March. Walleye fishing is best during higher flows and trout fishing is best at low flows . OHIO RIVER - Access to the river may be difficult because of variable snow conditions. Warm water discharges at power plants attract fish all winter. Hybrid striped bass are still being caught on cut bait or crankbaits. Walleye and sauger will be concentrated in the currents at lock and dam tailwaters and at creek mouths. During normal or low flows, walleye and sauger will start feeding about an hour before sunset and then throughout the night. Jigs with minnows are particularly good baits, but 3 inch plastic grubs and deep-running crankbaits are also productive. Hybrid striped bass will also move in and out of the tailwaters. During higher flow, fish will be active throughout the day. KANAWHA RIVER - Fishing opportunities are limited on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers due to high water and ice forming near the launch ramps and along the shorelines. Anglers can access to the tailwater areas of the lock and dam projects, which are providing some great catches of sauger, saugeye and walleye. High water will force these fish into calm areas near the 'bank. MONONGAHELA RIVER - Access to the river may be difficult because of variable snow conditions. A pier at the Morgantown plant ma)\es fishing safe and convenient. Walleye and sauger are concentrated in the lock and dam tailwaters, and also at tributary creek mouths, especially Buffalo, Paw Paw and Prickett creeks. Start fishing about an hour before sunset because sauger and walleye will begin feeding at dusk. Jigs with minnows are particularly good baits, but 3inch plastic grubs and deep-running crankbaits are also productive. CHEAT LAKE -The lake is still partially ice covered. Go to the tailwater fishing pier for walleye, sauger and many other species. Minnows are the best bait. Start fishing at dark. The pier is located entirely in West Virginia about 25 minutes from Morgantown, but you have to drive from , and park in Pennsylvania to get there. Take U.S. Route 119 from Morgantown to Point Marion , Pa. Turn right after crossing the Cheat River and proceed 4 miles to Cheat Dam . The pier is lighted for night fishing and is handicapped accessible. Osborne calls hi s innovation the "Grillin' Go." To the uninitiated, it looks like a slender plastic tube stuffed with stainless-stee l Tmkertoy s. But in 3 minutes, Osborne can assemble those Tinkertoys into a sturdy grill large enough to cook a picnic's worth of burgers or hot dogs. He got the idea during one of the many whitewater-rafting trips he takes each summer with his wife, Susan. "We have our own raft and carry all our gear," Osborne says. "Everyihing we have rolls up into tight little packages - our tables, our chairs, our tents, all that stuff. Everything but the grills we used to use. "We took a variety of grills down the river. Almost all of them were rusty, greasy and dirty. Their sharp edges were really hard on our rafts, too. And they all took up way too much space. So I started tinkering with a design of my own." Osborne built his first prototype out of carbon steel. Its outer rails were solid halfinch bar stock. It rusted and it was heavy. "I knew then we'd have to go with slamless steel, because we didn't have the space to put in all the equipment we'd need for chrome plating," he recalls. Later prototypes led to additional refinements . " I found that the bars of the grill had to be closer to11ether, otherwise a hot dog would drop nght between them," Osborne says. "It took six months' worth of work to get the final de si~n down pat. " The current Gnllin' Go des ign uses hollow stainless steel tubing for the outside rails and solid round stock for the grills' crossbars. Users assemble the units by fitting the ends of the crossbars into one of the side rails, then fitting · them into the other. The unit tightens together with a couple of wing nuts. Osborne says the break-down design makes the grill especially easy to clean. "You don't have any of the little corners and crannies to clean," he says. "And because the rods and tubes are stainless steel, they don ' t rust or corrode." . So far, Osborne is marketing the Grillin' Go in three sizes - a small 6- by 12- inch model that weighs 2.4 pounds, a medium 9- by 18-inch model that weighs 4. 7 pounds, and a large I 2- by 24-inch model that weighs 6.9 pounds. They range in cost between $30 and $50. " Right now, we're focusing our marketing efforts on people who do a lot of car camping, four-wheeling, jet skiing. rafting and boating," Osborne says. " We'd try to market to backpackers and hikers , but the grills are a little heavy for that. Backpackers who have seen our grill love its design, but won ' t carry that much _ weight." To fill the backpacker niche , Osborne i~ working on a prototype for a small, lightweight model that would weigh less th an ii pound. "Getting a foothold in the backpacker market would be a big plus for us," he says. "Until then, though, we rlan to concentrate on the markets we ve already identified." Osborne says one of the most unexpected benefits of his invention is that he might eventually have a United States patent in his name. "We've been told that the product is unique enough that I should apply for a patent," he says. "I've done that. I've also heard that it will take about two years to work through the system." In the meantime , Osborne says he plans to spend a lot of time selling the stai nlesssteel products of his imagination to as many outdoor enthusiasts as he can. • To help him do that, he 's established direct-sales Web site and i s beginning to visit area sporting-goods stores to try to persuade proprietors to begin selling the grills. ·. . .. Cook of the Week, Page C2 Celebrations, Page C4 Books and entertainment, Page C5 Page Cl Sunday, February 23, 2003 Brooking. the The following .is a breakdown of the vaious units within BCI and their · function$: The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, BC/, is located in London, Ohio, just a short drive from Columbus. The London bureau houses a DNA, ballistics and latent fingerprint lab that local law enforcement utilizes regularly. (Millissia Russell) Becaae oldie recent snowstorm veu'Vegot asecond chance at so11eureat deals on SUPPlies tor home and · lann when vo• buv direct trom Landma~s Suppllan. SOMi OF .,IE GREA7 DEALS FOR lOME AID FIRM INCLUDE: .. Tarter"' 12 foot tubular aates at $44.95 each! Get Heav!ll T Steel6 foot fence Post 1.99 each! THIS COMING TUESDAY IN CHESTER AND WEDNESDAY AT THE ATHENS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. DOORS DE OPEN FROM 10AMT01PM - ------- -- - - - - --......,..---- - ·--- .. ·- .. Bureau of Criminal Investigation aids local law enforcement in solving crimes BY CHEMICAL UNIT Experts in BCI's Chemistry Unit examine physical evidence that can link a suspect or material to a crime scene by chemical analysis. Ninety percent of the caseload in the Chemistry Unit involves drug analysis, including marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. Analys9s are also conducted on substances such as poisons, oils, ink11, eJ!plosives, dyes and plastics. TFIACE EVIDENCE UNIT- Trace Evidence consists of materials that are ·transferred . from ·one source to another dl!ring the commission of. a crime. This transferred material, such as glass In a suspect's clothing or fibers left at a crime scene from a perpetratOI"s clothing, can be compared to samples of glass from a broken window, at the crime scene. Some other forms of perceptible trace evidence include hairs, fibers, paints, and soil. • DNA/SEROLOGY ANALYSIS . UI\IIT """ The lllilte ·of Ohio began DNA analydls in ,1998: The : goal ill to link ' biol9gical crime se<ene evidence, such a~ bl6oo stains, S!lmen , hair follicles, . or skin,'tiSS!;!~ Wilh a particular lndlvid- ~~= • Cattle Panels at $13.95 each! 9000 ft. of Baler twine $15.95! • 6unbap Qttme• -a>entlnel a Youth Hoops The following are members of the fourth grade Gallipolis Rinky Dink championship team: Front row, left to right, Chris Kyger, Jacob Wheeler, Austin Wilson, Brady Brannon. Back row, left to right. Cody Robinson, Ethan Moore, Cody Billings, Josh Curry. The coaches of the team are Tom Moore and Brent Billings. The team was sponsored by C.C. Caldwell Trucking, Holzer Clinic and Gallia County Auto Sales. Inside: MtWSSIA RUSSELL Staff writer LONDON, Ohio- Every week fans of the hit television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, watch Las Vegas scientists solve crimes using the lc;ttest in forensic technology. These television scientists and detectives seem to solve crimes with seemingly limitless manpower and funds, and all within the allotted one hour time slot. ·Unfortunately, things aren't . quite that simple in real life. The scientists and agents at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Jnvestigiuion know that fact all too well. Relatively unknown to the general public, BCI has proven to be an invaluable resource to law enforcement agencies across the state. As an arm of the Ohio Attorney General's Office, more than one-third of the Attorney General's budget is allocated to BCI to provide state-<>f-the-art crime fighting tools for Ohio law-enforcement agencies. Although there are two other BCI laboratories in the state, the Central Laboratory is located in London, just a short drive from Columbus, and serves the southern half of the state, including Gallia and Meigs Counties. For over 45 years, BCI has been assisting local sheriff's departments in solving major crimes, and the Gallia County Sheriff's Office is no exception. Most recently, John Perry, a Rio Grande resident and BCI Special Agent Supervisor of the Major Crimes Section, and his team, s~nt almost two years assisting the shenff's office in collecting and analyzing evidence in the Guzman/Yaung double homicide that occurred in the county. That hard work by local and state investigators resulted in two local men being sentenced to state prison for that crime. "We owe a great deal to Perry and Special Agents Karen Rebori and Robert M . Beedy," said Gallia County Sheriff's Department detective Chad Wallace, 'They were here non-stop and theif tenacity led to a resolution." At one point, Wallace said, there were seven BCI agents on the case, in addition to local investigators. "It wa~ a Godsend to have their expertise aboard," he said. BP a]so lends a hand on day-to-day investigations, Wallace said. . All evidence collected from crime scenes in the county are sent to BCI for examination, including clothing, DNA and weapons. "We get hits all o{ the time from latents that we have sent to them," Wallace said. Latents are invisible fingerprints lifted from a crime scene. They are sent to BCI and compared against the 11 million prints on record at their facility. Wallace also explained that the Bureau's services are on a request basis only, so their officers and investigators can't just step in and take over an investigation. But, once asked, BCI agents offer their expert knowledge and extensive resources free of charge, which is a necessity for small departments where the cost of DNA, ballistics and other testing can be too costly for limited budgets. Another resource the Bureau offers to local law enforcement is the use of OH-58 helicopters and pilots for drug eradication. For the past several years, the sheriff's office has utilized the helicopters to fmd illegal drugs from the air. Aocording to BCI, the number of marijuana plants destroyed last year was increased by alniost I 0,000 from the previous year, with the vast majority coming from Gallia, Meigs and Vmton counties. One of the most widely used BCI resources is the WebCheck computer, a civilian background check program that allows BCI to use the World Wide Web to conduct civilian background checks for agencies such ·as schools, .nursing homes and day care centers. The goal of this program is to lessen the chances that child molesters and other felons can be hired at such facilities. Civilian background checks have become the largest part ofBCI's workload, increasing from 30,000 checks in 1992 to more than 450,000 in 1998. Previously, background checks were sent through the mail, sometimes taking as many as 30 days to be returned. By using WebCheck, agencies can electronically transfer complete, accurate information including fingerprint images, and results are available within two business days. Infonmation is obtained from the applicant's driver's license by swiping it through a magnetic strip reader and sent Special Agent Supervisor John Perry, a Gallia County resivia the Internet. The computer then sends the scrambled dent, has worked for the Bureau of Criminal tdentification information to BCI, who checks it against and Investigation for 18 years. Perry and his agents have the fingerprints and criminal histories aided the Gallia County Sheriff'ls Office in several local stored in the state's Automated Fingerprint cases, including the Guzman/ Yaung double homicide in Identification System databas~ . 2001. (Millissia Russell) I \. . .was ,flr!ld. Determination of shooting , .distance·, firearl!'l serial n'umber ,restorations, and ·. tire· and footwear Identifications are other analyses condueled by tile F.irearms Unit. L,ATENT PF!If':lt UNIT -: Latent, or invisible; · fingerprints can be made visible by means of physical or chemical procedures. After the fingerprints are made vi~ible, they are compared to the .ink~ .fingerprint card of a susf peel lbr .purposes of linking the suspect'to the evidence, The unit also utilizes AFIS, · Automated Fingerprint Identification' • System, to Identify suspects. The system automatically compares the latents to the millions of fingerprints stored in the bureau's computerized database. DOCUMENT UNIT Examinations and bomparisons of hand writing and hand printing on various documents such as forged cheoks, receipts, prescription forms, threatening letters, and robbery notes are performed in the Document Unit. POLYGRAPH UNIT - The polygraph is commonly referred to as a lie deiector. Computerized polygraphs are now used to examine suspects, crime victims, witn11sses and infor-. mants. The primary purpose of the polygraph is to help the investigator save time in confirming suspicions or elimi,nating unnecessary suspects. MAJOR CRIMES UNIT - . The Major Crimes Unit combines the exp'ertise of the Crime Scene Unit and the Special Investigations Unit. . The Special Investigations Unit conducts investigations not normally covered by BCI's other investigative units. Typical requests involve serial crimes, unsloved homicides, fugitive apprehension, police-involved shootings, public corruption investigation including theft by public officials. The Crime Scene Unit's primary objective is to process crime scenes to obtain physical evidence. Among the latest advancements are computerized digital imaging for facial composites, crime scene diagramming, and animated crime reenactment. > CRIMINAL INFORMATION UNITThis unit has one objective: to gather, analyze, collate, and disseminate intel data between law enforcement agencies to predict and expose criminal activity and patterns. NARCOTICS UNIT - Conducts vigorous programs to combat illicit drug activity in Ohio. Cases vary from street-level drug traffickers, marijuana operations,' to complex multi-jurisdictional investigations. �. Page C2 :iunba~ lim~ -6enttnel Sunday, February 23, 2003 Health'It Fitness iunba~ lim~ ·itntintl HEALTHY HEROES Providing nutrition and health information BY M ILUSSIA RUSSELL Staff writer GALLIPOLIS, Ohio Gallipolis resident Hong Yang is well-known locally for her tasty homeccooked Chinese meals and her love for entertaining. . For the third year in a row, Yang will be offering her services to the French Art Colony's annual fund-raiser, scheduled for March I. She will be donating her culinary skills for the auction. The theme for this year's fund-raiser is "Everything's German." but everythinll will be Chinese for the htghest bidder of the dinner for eight that Yang will prepare in their home. Last year, the home-cooked meal brought in $500 for the fund-raiser, and Yan~ is hoping that she can ratse even more for this year's program. Yang. who said she has taught herself to cook by trial and error, was born and raised in Beijing, the capital of China. In 1992, she moved to the United States to be with her husband, who was completing his Ph.D. at Ohio University in Athens. Three years ago, she and her fami ly moved to Gallipolis, so her husband could take a job at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College teaching English. Yang also works at the university as director of finance, and their 16-year-old son attends the school as a post- syrup, sugar bush tours, and AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) . March 16 is set as Maple sleigh or wagon rides. Trip planners may also wish Sunday at the WashburnNorlands Living ·History to take note of a later event, Center, Livermore, Maine. Maine's Ninth Annual Herb Activities on the schedule Fest, scheduled for Sarurday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. include June 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the syrup making in the sap house Common Ground Fairground the old-fashioned way, sleigll in Unity, Maine. rides, and ice cream with maple A statewide effort, Herb Fest syrup, hot chocolate and cof- 2003 will feature more than 40 fee, state tourist officials say. vendors offering small growers .. · Information: Washburn- the chance to purchaSe mediciNorlands Living History nal and culinary herbs. State Center, 290 Norlands Road, officials say master gardeners Livermore, ME 04253. and practicing herbalists will Telephone: (207) 897-4366. E- give classes on growing herbs mail: norlandsnorlands.org. On and how to use them for medithe Net: www.norlands.org. purposes. An herb walk Maine Maple Sunday is cinal scheduled for March 23, when geared to plant identification a larger group of maple sugar will be held, and a separate makers around the state open children's area is planned. Herb Fest 2003 will also feathe doors of their sugar houses ture music and plenty of good for the public to join in their rite of spnng - making maple food, state sources say. Infoqnation is available from syrup. Visitors can learn first hand Katharyn Dunham, Herb Fest how 40 gallons of maple sap is of Maine, (207) 639-2005; by turned into one gallon Qf maple e-mail at kdunhamtdstelme.net, syrup. Most sugar houses offer and at the Web site, www.entfree tasting, and many offer woodnursery.com. (Source: Maine Office of other attractions, including pancakes or ice cream with Tourism) secondary options student. Because of her family's busy schedule, Yang said she regularly prepares meals and places them in the refrigerator overnight. When she returns home from work the next day, she simply places the ingredients on the stove, and 20 minutes later, dinner's ready. Finding ingredients to prepare authentic Chinese meals can sometimes be difficult, Yang said, but can be found in ethnic markets located in Athens or Columbus, or by searching the Internet. More widely available ingredients, such as soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and fresh ginger root, can be found in some local grocery stores, she added. Yang did say that some people may be surprise<i when they taster her recipes, because they don't taste like those found in Chinese Yang prepares some of her special dishes. restaurants. "The taste is much different," she said. "That is not traditional Chinese food." But, Yang said that she understands why restaurants have to do that. "In China we have McDonald's, but the hamburgers are not the same as they are here," she said. "They are still hamburgers, but they have Chinese spices in them. It's the same thing with Chinese food here, they have to adjust the food to American tastes." How to feed people at the exhausted end of the day CARLISLE, PA- A book titled "Reality-Check Cooking" will grab the attention of a host of stressed cooks, with its implied promise of recipes for the real, workaday world. The book exists, a team effort written for a good cause by Claudia and Drumheller-Tomkiel Julie Drumheller-Bushinski, who cheerily dub themselves "1\vo Crazed Sisters." They say the spirit of the book ts, "Let's have a good time makin~ some good food, and let s have enough time left over to actually get some sleep!" Both are married /rofessional women, an with something else in common. "Somewhere along the line we discovered that we both had medical conditions which have fatigue as a major symptom (Claudia has fibromyalgia and Julie has multiple sclerosis)," they say. They are selling their selfpublished book for $10, and say they will donate $3 from the sale of every book to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, to support research. They say they want their book to pass on what they had to work out for themselves: how to cut corners and cheat a little to continue with their lives and their love of the kitchen. The book's recipe groups include one-pot meals, easy dinner ideas, nofail sweets and bake-salf items. The book is available by mail order from 1\vo Crazed Sisters, 644 Yorkshire Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 ($10 plus $3.50 mailing cost), or on the Net: http://www.twocrazedsisters.com Open House lnforml1tionl1l Sessions Schcciulcd ;Yang watches over the stove. All sessions will be held at University of Rio Grande I Rio Grande Community College Meigs Center at 6:00 p.m. Yang's Beijing Duck and other favorite dishes. Hong Yang's recipes Beijing Duck I whole duck .), cup honey 20 tortillas I green onion, sliced longways, thinly hoisin sauce Coat the duck with honey. Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake for about I hour 30 minutes to 2 hours or until golden brown. After an hour, tum it over once. ·Yang added that a chicken can be substituted for the duck, but will not offer the same rich flavor as that of duck. Slice the baked duck. Place a portion of sliced duck meat in the center of the tortillas with green onion and hoisin sauce. Fold the lower third of the tortillas over the filling to one third from the top corner. Fold in the two ends. Continue to wrap the tortillas to form a baton-like roll. Beer Meat 2 pound pork loin or roast beef · I ' cup soy sauce I , cup sugar I smal l onion 3 slices of fresh ginger root . :Put everything into the ·slow cooker for 4-5 hours. Remove the meat and !uices from the slow cooker and place in a pan on top of the stove until the· juice is [educed. • Fried Egg Rolls 1 , cup >hredded pork loin I tsp cornstarch I tsp cooking wine 1 /, tsp salt 2 cups bean sprouts 2 cups shredded cabbage 1, cup shredded carrot I tbsp sugar ;, tbsp sesame oil 1, tsp salt 1. tsp pepper 16 egg roll wrappers I egg (beaten) oil Mix pork with cornstarch, cooking wine, and1, tsp salt. Heat the pan then add oil. Stir-fry the pork until it changes color and remove. Blanch the bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrot in boiling water for I 0 seconds. Remove and plunge them into cold water to cool, then drain. In a large bowl, mix the pork, bean sprouts, cabba~e. carrot, sugar, sesame oil ,1. tsp salt, and pepper thoroughly. This is the filling of the egg roll. Dab some beaten egg along one corner of the top half of the wrapping. Place a pOrtion of the filling in the center of the wrapping. Fold the lower third of the wrapping over the filling to one third from the top corner. Fold in the two ends. Continue to wrap the wrapping to form a batonlike roll. Roll should be about 4 inches long. Heat the oil and deep fry the egg rolls over medium high for 4 minutes or until they are golden brown . Remove and drain the extra oil. Serve with soy sauce, ketchup or vinegar. Bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, cucumber or celery may be substituted for the above vegetables. Open Mouth Laugh 'il cup sugar 1 tbsp butter or shortening 2 large eggs 2 cups flour I tsp baking powder 1, cup sesame seeds oil Mix sugar, butter, and eggs until thoroughly combined then add flour and baking powder to knead to soft dough. Flatten the dough slightly and cut it into 16 pieces. Dip a J'iece of dough in water an roll it into a ball. Roll the ball in sesame seeds. Be sure to press the seeds slightly into the balls so the seeds won't fall off during frying. Make the other balls in the same manner. · Heat the oil to medium hot and deep-fry the balls over low heat until they expand and open. Turn the heat to · high and deep-fry the balls until golden brown. Remove, drain, and let them cool. . The ball opens like a smiling face . Thts dish is usually served at festive occasions. Sweet Pecan Recipe foamy. Put pecans into the foamed egg white mixture and mix well, then mix well with sugar. Spread them flat on a baking pan. Set oven at 320 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice during baking. seat. I get my shots and health check-ups. State WIC is planning something new and exciting for 2004. They will create a Healthy Heroes calendar featuring artwork by our WIC participants. For tnformation about how to qualify for WIC, call (740) 441-2977 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also stop by our office located inside the Gallia County Health Dept. at 499 Jackson Pike. (Janet Wetherholt, R.D.L.D. is with the Gallia Co. Health Department.) Study: Hthe doctor doesn't wash his hands, the nurses and resident probably won't either ATLANTA (AP) - If the doctor doesn't wash his hands, the nurses, residents and medical students under his supervision probably won't wash up either, a study found. Overall, hospital staff · members in the study washed their hands about half of the time after contact with a patient. But the influence of a senior doctor was so great that if he did not wash his hands while making rounds, the staffers with him washed up only about I 0 percent of the time. The siudy was conduoted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The findings underscore the need to educate hospital "role models" to wash their hands so that "students or technicians see it's an important part of patient care," said Dr. William Trick, a CDC epidemiologist. The study observed handwashing practices at the hospital' s old and new facilities in 1998 and 1999. It found that better access to sinks - more were installed in the new hospital - did not always lead to better hygiene. Workers washed up more frequently at the old hospital (53 percent of the time) than at the new hospital (23 percent of the time). "Making things more convenient is not the answer," said Elaine Larson, associate dean of at Columbia research University's school of nursing. "It's not going to really change people's behavior. You have to change the culture, make it so it's expected that everybody does it." An estimated 2 million infections occur in U.S. hospitals each year, causing about 90,000 patient deaths. Experts believe most hospital infections are from contact with health workers. "Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent transmission of infections in hospitals," said Dr. Gary Noskin, director of infection control and prevention at the Chicago hospital. But handwashing practices vary. Since the 1980s, health workers have been found to clean their hands 5 percent to 81 percent of the time. Last fall , the CDC said health workers should use fast-drying alcohol gels to kill germs. The gels do not require sinks, can be quickly applied and do not wear out the skin. Despite attempts over the last two decades to improve hand hygiene, altering hospital handwashing culture may take time, Larson said. "What's amazing to me is it hasn't changed," she said. Activists say they don't care if their nominee has a disease WASHINGTON (AP) Sen. Bob Graham · is intent . on running for the White House even though he has heart disease, and John Kerry isn ' t letting prostate cancer stop him from pursuing the Democratic presidential nomination . Perhaps it's not surprising that men who've doggedly pursued a dream of being president since their youth won ' t let illness stand in the way now that they finally have decided to make J run . for the White House . Many of the key Democratic in activists gathered Washington this wee~ say they don ' t care if their nominee shares a disease that afflicts millions of other Americans, either. "It's so common nowadays," Darryl Tattrie, chief financial officer of the Kentucky Democratic Party, said from the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting. "As long as they tell me about it and they, are getting treatment, it's OK with me ." Tattrie and Morella Bosley, chairwoman of the Kentucky party, pondered at the end of the conference's first day what dis- · ease might disqualify a candidate. Alzheimer's, Bosley said. Tattrie offered that voters would be unwilling to elect someone who is HIV-positive because of the stigma attached to the virus that_ causes AIDS. But most diseases are just fine by them, especially something like a heart condition or prostate cancer that millions of Americans have while enjoying active lives. "My father-in-law is 89 and he ' II die of old age before he dies of prostate cancer," Bosley said. "He still gets up early every morning and works a full rarely said the word cancer at his packed press conference. Other candidates have run for the White House with phy sical afflictions . Paul Tsongas "sought the Democratic presidential nomination in I 992 after surviving cancer. He had to reassure the public that he was healthy and even ran ads that showed him swim ming . He died of cancer in I 997. Lyndon John son had a heart attack while serving in the Senate but went on to the presidency, and President Eisenhower had a heart attack while in the White House. Dick Cheney's history of heart attacks didn't stop President Bush from choosing him as vice president. Dr. Roger Blumenthal, director of preventive cardiology at John s Hopkins University, said heart disease won't slow people down as long as they watch their blood pressure and chole sterol and have a healthy lifestyle. 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"Certainly his prognosis over the next I 0 years is good if he gets good care." Kerry and Graham . wi II · spend their recovery time making calls from bed. And if the Democratic National Committee members are any indication, they should get an encouraging reception . Bob Mulholland, campaign adviser for the California Democratic Party, said he can't imagine Graham's home state voters will care about his surgery. " Most people in Florida would think he is in better health than them ." • • C{)afent\ne's CJ)a~ (J'e&ruar~ HOURS: Mon. - Thur. day at the restaurant." Kerry disclosed that he had cancer last week, the day before undergoing surgery to remove his prostate. Graham had surgery to replace his aortic valve on Jan. 31. He admitted on Thursday to reporters that the surgery was more serious than first thought, and that it included a double bypass and closing of a small hole between the upper chambers of his heart. Both joked with reporters about the procedures. Kerry, described in some articles as standoffish, said doctors would remove his "aloof gland," and Graham said he was glad to have a new valve from a Holstein cow, the type on the family dairy farm. 'Til forever have a blackand-white friend close to my heart," he said. The candidates didn't want their announcements to get too heavy. Graham didn't once utter "heart disease" during a lengthy conference call with a handful of reporters, and Kerry :(flAP. Cal/992-3383 for more details. (800)237-7716 (7 40) 446-7619 ' Janet Sunday, February 23, 2003 Oak Breakfast 435 Second Avenue • Gallipolis, OH 31, cups of pecans 1, cup of sugar I egg white pinch of salt Beat the egg white until The Ohio State WIC Office developed an innovative program, Healthy Heroes, in June of 2000. It was designed as a creal• ve outreach method for providing nutrition education and health information to WIC children and parents. It also provides fun reinforce- · ment tools. . The pro11ram uses appealtng graphtcs and characters as well as simple and easy to understand education materials. This program helps make WIC services more attractive and meaningful to children and parents. The Healthy Heroes campaign began in October of 2000. It promotes five basic health messages familiar to children and their parents. These messages are: - I eat healthy foods every day - I stay active. I play and explore the world around me. - I brush my teeth at least two times a day. - I buckle up in my car Page C3 5 154995 SJ]9995 �Celebrations &unba~ lime• -ientinel Page C4 Sunday, February 23, 2003 ( Weddings Engagements Dunlap wedding The bride-elect is a· 1999 graduate of Meigs High School and is employed with A.O.K. Builders, Inc. in POMEROY, Ohio Beverly and Andy Fetty of Cheshire. Her fiance is a Pomeroy announce the enga~e­ 1992 graduate of Lakewood ment of their daughter, AJlision High School. He is in the U. Streetmen, to Gregory Norris, S. Army currently stationed son of Jack Parsons and the late Connie Parsons of Ctoolcsville, in Kuwait. Wedding arrangments are and Bob and Valerie Norris of Hebron. incomplete. Sigman wedding OAK HILL. Ohio Heather C. Bond and Jason D. Dunlap were manied at Gallia Baptist Church on Dec. 14, 2002. Pastor Cline Rawlins united the couple in Holy Matrimony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bond of Oak Hill. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunlap of Patriot. The church was decorated wi th pink poinsettias. white lights, pine garland, and a Chrisonas o-ee with silver. pink, and bl ue ornaments. Heather was escorted and eiven in maniage by her parents. Jason was escorted by his parents. Maid of Honor was Amy Kiser. friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Walker, friend of the bride; Cheryl Keff, friend of the bride; Misty Clagg, friend of the bride: Laura Ireland, friend of the bride; and Kathy Bond, friend and sister-in-law of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Emily Sites, cousin of the groom. The bridesmaids canied silver floating candles decorated with ribbons and pine sprigs. Flower (snow) girls were Josie Mae Bond, niece of the bride; Kailee Sites, cousin of the groom. They sprinkled glittery snow for the bride and groom to walk upon. Best man was Josh Sites, cousin of the groom . Groomsmen were John Sites, cousin of the groom; Mike Harden, fiiend of the groom; Wes McCorkle, friend of the groom; Mike Pack, friend of the groom; Joe Bill Bond. friend of the groom and brother of the bride. Maggie Bond, infant niece of the bride, was canied by her daddy Joe Bill Bond. Junior groomsman was Zach LeMaster, cousin of the groom. The groom and groomsmen wore boutinieffes made of mistletoe. Ring bearers were Zack and Gregory Kiser, friends of the bride. Zack carried a cross shaped pillow made by the bride and groom, and Gregory canied silver bells. Poems were re~d by William Bond; Connie LeMaster, cousin of the groom; and Missi Pettit, friend of the bride. A song was sung by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen SYRACUSE, Ohio Christina Cooper and Troy Sigman were married on Dec. 23, 2002, with close family members at Disney's Wedding Pavilion, Walt Disney World, Fla. A reception was held at The Grand Floridian Resort. The bride is the daughter of the late Geor~e Cooper and Clarinda Theiss of Racine. She is a 1989 graduate of Southern High School, 1991 and 1995 graduate of Hocking College with an Assoc iates Degree in Dietetics and Nursing and a 1999 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. She is currently employed with Holzer Clinic, Gallipolis. The groom is the son of David and Kathy Sigman of Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Dunlap Leathers, friends of the bride and groom. Violin music was played by Jamie Callahan of Jackson. Pictures were taken by Joe Stickley. The ceremony and reception were filmed by Matt Pritchard, Kevin Kiser, and William Bond. A dinner and dance reception was held at Southwestern Elementary School in Patriot, Cakes were made by Marilyn Boggs and Jayne Jones, friends of the bride. The wedding cake was decorated with white icing roses, pink silk poinsettias, and white angels. The grooms cake was decorated with a deer hunting scene,. served with camouflage cups and napkins to represent the grooms favorite pastime. There was also a cake with silly holiday characters to represent the brides weird sense of humor. Dance music was provided by Wade Burdine. Dinner was prepared and served by friends and family of the bride and groom. Special thanks to Bonnie Metzler, Phoebe Coffee, "Aunt" Sharon Combs, and Pam Ramsey. Heather is employed by Oak Hill Union Local Schools as a registered nurse. Jason is employed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. After there honeymoon in Tennessee the couple are now residing in the, Oak Hill area. They are planning a second honeymoon in Hawaii this summer after Heathers full recovery from back surgery six weeks prior to their wedding. The couple would like to thank God and everyone else who helped to make their wedding day so special. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sigman New Haven, W.Va. He is a 1991 graduate of Wahama • High School and.l995 graduate of Marietta Memorial Hospital School of Radiology Technology. He is currently employed with Holzer Clinic, Pomeroy and Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. The couple resides in Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Rykowski hot pink and irredescent white as her collors with a "snowflake" theme. The couple had a three-tiered white cake which was made by Tarni Thomas. A reception was held at the University of Rio Grande. Afterwards, the couple attended their honeymoon at Caesars Poconos Honeymoon Resort in Pennsylvania, and now reside in Vinton. The bride would like to give a special thanks to Lelinn Byers, Cindy Greenlee and Tanya Wise from Mane Designers, and Connie Parsons of Personal Touch, who fiXed her hair for the wedding party. Bob Cats recognized Pictured are members of Kyger Creek Bob Cats with the trophies they recently won as third and fourth grade basket- ball tournament runners up. Kneeling, Derek Alnt, Trey Noble and Tyler Noble; Standing, Dominique Cordell, McHale Smile, Ethan Moore, Austin Smith and Cody Wimmer. The boys were coached by Steve Alnt and Brad Smith. Help fill the shortage of Health Care Professionals Registration now open for Entrance into the following Programs: ' Practical Nwsing Surgical Technology Pharmacy Tec.hnician Buckeye Hills Career Center For information contact the Adult Center at 740-245-5334 Financial aid is available for those who qualify Fat Ollie's Book is Ed MeBain's fifty-second book in the award-winnin$ 87th Precinct series. McBam, aka Evan Hunter, also wrote The Blackboard Jungle many years ago. Detective Oliver Wendell Weeks (Fat Ollie) has written a detective novel himself, Report to the Commissioner, using a slim female detective named Olivia Wesley Watts. While Ollie is investigating the shooting of a city councilman, someone steals his briefcase containing his novel - the only copy ofthe manuscript. Two mysteries run parallel in this novel. First, who killed councilman Lester Henderson as he prepared for a political rally in front of dozens of assistants? Second, who stole Ollie's manu· script? A couple of drug-addicted and inept thieves believe the manuscript is a real report to the police commissioner and foretells a big diamond or drug deal coming down. Filled with co~edy and su~pense, Fat Ollie's Book IS great "escape" reading. Alice McDermott, who wrote Charming Billy, the winner of the 1998 National Book Award, has written a new novel,' Child of Heart. The story. is set on Long Island during Teresa's fifteenth summer. She is a baby-and dog-sitter for the wealthy summer people, She is a beautiful only child with two working parents, a wonderful storyteller, and great with children and animals. Her eight-year-old cousin, strugglin~ in an overcrowded house with eight children, comes to spend the summer in this peaceful setting. Things don't always run smoo~ly in the households of the ri ch. There are fierce disagreements; mothers sometimes take the train to the ci and don't return. Of particular. interest are a divorced and lonely, doctor, father of twins and an elderly artist, fathe~ of Flora, one of Teresa's charges. 1-hs ternperarnental wife has stomped out for whatever reason. Beautiftilly descriptiv~ and touchingly haunting, McDermott gives us insi$ht into the bittersweet memones of a young girl crossing into adulthood. Barbara Ehrenreich is a PhD social critic with several sociological commentaries to her credit. She has written for Time, Harper's Magazine, The New Republic, and The New York Times. -ht 1998 FFA celebrates 75 Years of youth F rom 33 farm boys in 1928 to today 's member ship of nearly half a million stu dents nationwide , the National FFA Organization has changed significantly in 75 years. Yet the main mi ssion of FFA, student success, has never been stronger. By delivering an integrated model of education through classroom leaming, real-world work experience and activities designed to promote personal growth, FFA and agriculture education help students discover and plan their own unique route to future success. This year, FFA will be celebrating 75 years of making a positive difference in students' lives. fFA During National Week, Feb. 15-22, students from all over the country will be performing acts of community service, presenting programs in their schools and making presentations to government officials and business executives to highlight the accomplishment. "Our advisors and programs have been ensuring we excel at one mission : student success for 75 years," explains National FFA Advisor Larry D. Case. Changes in the organization's programs over the years reflect the diversification of . the agriculture industry as a whole. While the majority of FFA activities in 1928 focused on the production of agriculture, today they also give young people the knowledge needed for more than 300 diverse careers in the food, fiber and natural resource industries. Real-world skills members learn through FFA prepare them for a range of futures in such fields as marketing, law, science, international business, veterinary medicine and golf course management. The ability of the organization to continue to impact young people through 75 years of change is evident in the number of students who join. Found in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, FFA is currently ex?erienci!lg a 19-year high m membership. Mo're than 461,000 students ages 12-21 participate in more than 7,000 chapters. Eleven of ·" the Books • Entertainment Don't brave the cold ... stay in with a good book Streetmen-Nonis engagement Rykowski wedding VINTON, Ohio - Bill .and Donna Thomas, of Vinton, · would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Tamara Dawn, to Aaron Stephen Rykowski. The couple were manied on Jan. II, 2003 at Trinity United Methodist Church, with Fr. William Myers officiating. Kendra Walker was the maid of honor and Joe Rykowski was the best man. Other bridesmaids were April Fender, Shelly Williams, Laureri Harrison, Jessica Griffith, Kelli Thomas, and Stefanie Leonar. Groomsmen were Ryan Leonard, Rich Coup, Mike Green, Jonathon Cost, Billy Thomas and George Laase. The junior bridesmaid was Lauren Atkins. Flower girl and ring beaner were Peyton Adkins and Bryce Cernini. Other attendents were Haley Thomas and Kaci Rykowski. Ushers were Alan Hall, Brian Thomas, Kyle Cost and John .Coup. The wedding ceremony also consisted of two soloists, Amanda Vernon and Jeremy Leonard, and two readers, Rachel Rain and Adam Rykowski. The bride ch~ light pink, iuPap lillld·imttnd nation's 15 largest cities claim FFA chapters. FFA is not extracurricular. The program completes a three-part model of education. Classroom instruction is applied to hands-on supervised agricultural programs experience (SAEs), which are further strengthened through curriculumenhancing activities and programs. Students learn by doing, polishing the characteristics and skills they will need for future success. The Gallipolis FFA Chapter was chartered May 31, 1929, and is one of 7, 308 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands . The Gallipolis FFA chapter enhances member's education by participating in many Career Development Events . The se CDE's include Public Speaking, General Livestock, Small Engine, Tractor Trouble Shooting, Forestry, Wildlife, Envirothon, . Equine Management, Dairy, Meats, Soils- Urban and Rural , Agriculture Sales, Job Interview, Ag Mechanics Skills and Pari iamentary Procedure. Gallipoli s FFA members alsb participate in numerous leadership events that include Greenhand tamp, . Summer Camp, Made for · Excellence, Officer Training , COLT and the Conferences National and State Conventions. For 75 years, thousands of students have benefited from the unique opportunities created through membership in FFA. On feb 1522, 2003 , today's members - will work to motivate new students to realize their dreams by joining FFA . FFA strive s to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership , personal growth and career success through aricultural education. SAT & SUN ONLY BOX OFFICE OPENS 8:30 PM MON·FRI & 12:30 PM SAT -SUN ABOUT SCHMIDT {R) 7:00 & 9:30 MATINEES 1:00 & 3:30 f .' . Sunday, February 23, 2003 Young novelists look to the past, . not to themselves, for inspiration · Beverly Gettles COLUMNIST , · she challenged herself to try working low-wage jobs while trying to make ends meet, as millions of American do all of the time. In Nickel and Dimed.-on (Not) Getting by in America, she gives us an account of her adventures in the minimumwage world. She first went to Key West, where she got a job as a waitress. Even with the cushion of having a car and savings for the first month's rent and deposit, she was unable to make it on her wages and tips. She took a second job cleaning rooms at a motel. In Portland, Maine, she worked on an Alzheimer's unit i!l a _nursing home as a dietetic rude and for a crew that cleaned.houses . She was able to last only about a month at these jobs. In Minneapolis she tried working for WalMart, the nation's largest private employer. ~here were so many rules It was hard to keep track of them. Mainly, no union organizing and no "s.tealing time" - talking ~Ith other employees on the JOb. Her compassion for the other workers reduced her to tears at times, ~aused her to WO!fY over their futu~s and their health. Those m the !fiiddle class really have no Idea how badly small unexJX7t· ed expenditures Oike an Illness) can break a bud~et. !"fany of these workers live · m motels, . three or four to a room; some live in their cars; some . are. homeless. Ehre~e1ch Cites aff?rdable housmg as the crucial element in the misery of lowwage work~rs. . Unappreciated, underp31d, undemnsured, poC?rly f~d. these folks make hfe. easier for th~ rest ~f us. This was copynghted m 2001, when the economy w_as S!OOnger. One can on~y 1magme ~e horrors of trymg to fin~ a JOb now -any JOb. Aseanngand fascinating took at the work· ing poor in America. . . (Bev_erly Gettles Is a nm~d ilbrar1an and guest co/u?lmst for the Sunday TrmesSentinel.) George Clinton, Dionne Warwick, The Supremes to be honored by foundation ' NEWYORK(AP)-When George Clinton started his band decades ago, he hadn't yet come up with the wild costumes or tripped-out funk grooves that defme it today. "It started out as a doo-wop group," Clinton said of the Parliaments; which would eventually become the bands Parliament and Funkadelic, among other off-shoots of his . "P-Funk" family. "Once we decided to change from that, we went as far as we ·could ... from diapers to any kind of costume that anyone might have on." Clinton's funky contribution · to music, and to R&B in particular, was noted Thursday night when the Rhythm & Blues Foundation honored him as one of its pioneers. Other honorees are saxophonist Maceo Parker, best known as James Brown's sideman; blues singer Koko Taylor; New Orleans-based musician Clarence "Frogman" Henry; Johnny Nash, who had the hit "I · Can See Clearly Now"; doo-wop group The Del Vikings; the '60s girl group The Dixie Cups; and Motown legends The Supremes. The late R&B crooner Jackie Wilson received the foundation's !ega~y '!lb~te; Dionne Warwick Its lifetime achievement award. "It's wonderful to be recog- Page CS. nized, and for them to finall~ understand that after 47 years, ' Warwick said. Warwick, whose hits include "Don't Make Me Over," "I Say A Little Prayer.'' and "Do You Know The Way to San Jose," has generally been considered more of a pop singer than an R&B singer. But she says her music is "whatever the listening ear decides." "I don't categorize music, because music is what it is," she said. Clinton describes Parliarnent/Funkadelic's sound as "definitely R&B based. "But it's also the DNA for hip-hop, for alternative, for techno and everything else." Blues veteran Taylor sees her award as for her genre as well. "I've been out here all through the years, and I'm working hard to do everything in my power to keep the bl~es alive, to keep everythmg alive," she said. Yet she also acknowledged the award was an important personal achievement for her. "It means everything to me," she said. "I'd rather chop off my right arm than not have gotten this award." Besides the recognition, the awards come with a cash award. While the foundation would out reveal the amount, in the past they have ranged from $15,000 to $25,000. '• Author Matthew Pearl poses for a portrait at his apartment in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 13. Pearl, 27, reinvented a time he knew only from research in his historical novel , "The Dante Club," a cerebral thriller in which Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and others tlack down a murderer and prepare the first translation of Dante's "Divine Comedy." (AP) for granted, but for me it was become something like a days: They were shaped by startling you could experi- chameleon to create these the elements, by the seasons ence history that way." characters. I had to get and the tides. We're much "The Dante Club" is partly beyond the, here and now." more cut off from that now," invented - Longfellow was This summer, 34-year-old says Tripp, who live s in an no sleuth - and partly factu- Dawn Clifton Tripp will apartment on the Westport al; Longfellow did indeed debut with "Moon Tide," set River and near the Atl<mtic publish the first American · in a coastal Massachusetts Ocean. translation of "Divine town during a 25-year period "It all hit something eleComedy." Pearl's book coin- that ends with the devastat- mental in me. I like to mark cides with a Modem Library ing Hurricane of 1938, the way the wind's blowing reissue of Longfellow's edi- which killed hundreds and the tide's moving. I'm tion of "Inferno," the first throughout New England very oriented to that. So it . section of the "Divine and destroyed thousands of was a lot easier for me to Comedy." homes. write this book even though "His translation is still Tripp, a resident of coastal it required a lot more marveled at for its accuracy; Westport, Mass., says she research." it's really amazing how close had attempted an autobioGaffney, another lirst-time he stays to Dante's actual graphical novel but "never novelist, also found the past text," says Pearl, who edited hit her stride." Instead, she a more appropriate subject the book, which had be~n out absorbed local history and than the present. As a gradu- · of print for decades, and ended up with a book she ate student at Brooklyn wrote the preface. actually found more "person- College, Gaffney had written While Pearl never consid- ,d" than the story based on a number of contemporary ered narrating his own life, her life. short stories, but she had biganother writer, Louis "I was intrigued by how ger ideas for her first fullEdwards, turned to the past Jives were shaped in those length book. only by accident. The 41-year-old author is a F~'""''""'..~"'!"'IIB-"""..,.'".:"'"""''::""""""""~::""'~'If"'il New Orleans resident whose ~~ first two books, "Ten -'II~ Seconds" and "N: A Novel," ,__ -----:~~ :ne;""'', Largest Se=tion were both autobiographical. PIAin·'I>iarrwntf But Edwards then read a biography of Oscar Wilde 't.A..;;;;:::;;;.._.c.arw•tf---------~~o.~~ and became fascinated by a '" valet who traveled with the playwri~ht when he visited the Umted States in 1882. Edwards spent the past several years writing the recently released "Oscar Wilde - Coming Soon Discovers America." "It took_me much longer to to 205 Washington Street write this book because of all Ravenswood, WV the research," Edwards says. Specializing in new and "I essentially had to read all consigned wedding gowns. of Oscar Wilde - to learn formal wear and accessories. about the man and the things he might say. I had to Clll/ 27J· f 277 3£~~ • Reduce your monthly payments with a DEBT CONSOUDATION loan! from ' �Page C6 Entertainment Michael Gambon replaces late Richard Harris as Dumbledore in new 'Harry Potter' film LOS ANGELES (AP)"Harry Potter" has a new sc hoolmaster: Mi chael Gam bon . The Irish-born actor is replacing Richard Harri s, who died last year, as Albus Dumbledore in the third installment of the "Harry Potter" series, Warner Bros. announced Friday. "Harry Potter and the Pri soner of Azkaban" is filmin g in England, and Gam bon's casting had been a closely guarded secret. Others mentioned as possible candidates for the role included Chri stopher Lee, Ian McKellen and Peter O'Toole, who had a longtime friendshipwith Harris. Gambon , 62, is best known for his roles as the wealthy murder victim in 200 I 's "Gosford Park" and the sinister landowner in 1999's "Sleepy Hollow." He also starred as President Lyndon Johnson in the 2002 TV movie "Path to War... Harris, who died in October at 72, was best known for playing combative, iconoclastic characters in films such · as "This Sporting Life," "Unforgiven" and "A Man Called Horse." He took the role of the gentle, professorial old wizard in the "Harry Potter" films because a young granddaughter was a fan of the books. · Although Harris had signed to appear in the third film , his health began to fail shortly after he completed work on the second part in the series, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Warner Bros. also announced that Gary Oldman would play the "Prisoner" of the title, a mysterious character named Sirius Black who escapes from the magical pri son of Azkaban and seems to be stalking Potter and his friends. Worldwide sales of J.K. Rowling's first four "Harry Potter" books top 190 million copies, and the upcoming fifth installment, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," is set to hit bookstores June 21 with a first printing of 6.8 million. The film version of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" collected $317.5 million at the domestic box office., while last fall 's "Chamber of Secrets" has earned about $260.5 million. Theater companies sued over pre-movie commercials CHICAGO (AP) - The practice of showing commercials before the start of movies defrauds the public and should be stopped, according to lawsuits filed against two movie theater chains. The on-screen commercials delay the start of films beyond the posted times, which deceives theatergoers, the lawsuits alleged. The class-action lawsuits were filed Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court against Classic Cinemas and LoewsCineplex Entertainment. Both ask that theaters state films' actual start times in their ads or pay no more than $75 "for anybody who's had to sit through these things, millions of people," said attorney Mark Weinberg. , John McCauley, Loews' vice president of marketing, declined comment Wednesday. Miriam Fisch, who teaches English and film at a suburban Chicago high school, filed one of the lawsuits. Fisch said she recently went to see "The Quiet American" and had to sit through four ads before the movie started. "It's frustrating when you go to the movies and you expect the movie to begin on time," she said. "It's like a breach of contract." One of her attorneys, Douglas Litowitz, said the movie industry went for 100 years without commercials. "Our basic proposition is that if you are forced to watch commercials, you should be ~ompensated for it," Litowitz said. Greg Scott, a DePaul University sociology professor, filed the second lawsuit. Weinberg, one of Scott's lawyers, said "people are actually paying good money to watch commercials." Chris Johnson, a vice president with Tivoli Enterprises, which operates Downers Grove-based Classic Cinemas, called the lawsuits "ridiculous." He said his company's 12 theaters show no more than 3 minutes of commercials. The lawsuits don't take issue with movie previews, which also often precede films. Sunday, February 23, 2003 No Santana-like sweeps likely Sunday in : a Grammy year that saw a diverse field : pelled it, "Don't Know Why," wasn't a major radio hit. And while Springsteen's "The Rising" received plenty of hype along with critical acclaim, it didn't have a major hit either. It has sold almost 2 million copies, though. "Even though Springsteen's album is critically applauded and did well in terms of sales .. . there's nothing off 'The Rising that you can hum," says Tom O'Neil, author of "The Grammys." In general, he says, "There was nothing that dominated the industry." Newcomers Avril Lavigne and Ashanti also made a major impact in 2002, while rapper Nelly had two of the year's biggest hits- "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma," both up for Grammys. All had five nominations, as did Grammy veteran Sheryl Crow and neosoul singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq. More than a dozen artists were nominated for two or more awards, including India.Arie, Vanessa Carlton, Tony Bennett, Elvis Costello, the Dixie Chicks and Alan Jackson. "It's like musical democracy in action," says Leeds. Craig Marks, editor of Blender magazine, said: "It's also probably a reflection of a more diverse and stronger year in music, that there are so many different candidates NEW YORK (AP) Since Santana's Grammy sweep three years ago, nobody has dominated the awards ceremony - a trend likely to continue Sunday. An unprecedented eight artists - among them Bruce Springsteen, Eminem and Norah Jones -led the nomi nations with five apiece. While some acts are favored, it's doubtful any will outpace the pack to emerge as the night 's big winner at Madison Square Garden. Some Grammy watchers say that's a testament to the strength of this year's field. "Sometimes the competition is so keen that by necessity it gets spread around, and this year it's very tough." says J Records founder Clive Davis. Steve Leeds, senior vice president of promotion at Virgin Records , says the range of nominees reflects increasingly diverse public tastes. "The media and society has moved from an artist-driven culture to a song-driven culture," he says. "I don't think they're as married to an artist." While Eminem had 2002's top-.selling album with "The Eminem Show," he had just two hits: "Lose Yourself," his first No. 1 hit, and "Without Me," which is nominated for record of the year. Jones sold more than 3 million copies of her debut album, "Come Away with Me," but the song that pro- from so many different fields." Last year, rockers U2 won four awards, while R&B songstress Alicia Keys and the rootsy, country sound' track to "0 Brother, Where Art Thou?" each nabbed five. The year before that, Eminem, Steely Dan , U2 and Faith Hill each took home three Grammys. Actually. it's not often that a Santana .. or Michael Jackson-like sweep occurs. "It's very rare," says Davis, who produced Santana· ~ "Supernatural" disc, whic~ netted nine Grammys. "Only occasionally do you get a transcendental work. " "There needs to be 50rt of flukish circumstances for a person to win that many cate• gories," Marks agrees. O'Neil , whose Web site goldderby.com handicaps the Grammy race, says the Recording Academy tends to divvy up awards among two groups: "They divide it · between trying to get it right among today's stars and passing out gold to deserving vet~ erans." That's how this year' s Grammy race will conclude, according to Marks, who expected Springsteen and Jones, both critical favorites, to be the big winners. "I think those two people will dominate the awards ceremony, and everyone else is sort of going to be a runnerup," he says. 'Grumpy Old Men' festival to be held "Neither one of us looks remotely like the stars, but we call ourselves that," Hough said. Matthau, Lemmon and AnnMargret starred in the 1993 comedy "Grumpy Old Men." Loren played Matthau's love interest in the 1995 sequel, "Grumpier Old Men." After noticing that few women entered the festival's ice shack decorating contest, Hough WABASHA, Minn. (AP) Just · call therri Grumpy Old Women. On Saturday, Linda Hough and Sharon Kennebeck will continue a laik they started years ago when they began dressing up like Sophia Loren and AnnMargret - the female counterparts of Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon in the ''Grumpy Old Men" films. and Kennebeck decided to decorate their shack in the likeness of Ragetti 's Italian restaurant, run by Loren's character. · Yellow daffodils perch on a porch attached to a red-andwhite building, complete with curtains and an "Open" sign. There's even a boxo{wine, similar to the one Matthau's character brings to wine and dine Loren. Inside: · Classified ads, Pages D5-6 · iunbap ltmti ·6tntlntl ome Page Dl Sunday, February 23, 2003 It may be winter, but you should still Photos by Carrie VV&od G ALLIPOLIS, Ohio - With the recent bout of cold, icy and dreary weather, most residents are starting to think "green thoughts" or thoughts of spring . Most homeowners will be thinking about landscaping more than normal with the destruction the winter storm caused. Area shops, such as Bob's Market, are beginning to put out all the necessities to create that "outdoor masterpiece." Shelves will soon be full of little plants just waiting to grow big and strong with a little help. Seeds for vegetables, flowers and herbs are already available at many local stores. Along with ,choosing just the right plants to accent homes and porches, accessories .are becoming more and more popular. Wind chimes of all sorts are available at Joanne Fabrics, and will soon be filling the isles of other garden sections. Fairies and pixies are again a favorite accent to any flower bed, and of course, what landscape could be complete without the infamous gnome. Additional items to make complete a "secret garden" include bird feeders, flagpoles, shepard's hooks, benches, bird baths, fountains and ponds are on the lists of every avid landscaper. Bird feeders come in all sorts of sizes, shapes and materials. Shepard's hooks are ideal for hanging everything from hanging baskets to humming bird feeders . Stone statues are also making their way into the menu of items that catch the eye in the homeowner's landscaping. Whether it is a flower pot or a flower garden, there are plenty of accessories to add to make home a safe haven for all the family to enjoy, and to drive away thoughts of the recent bitter cold and powerless days residents have endured. 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' ·...,.,. · Rocksprings .'--~\ (~ ..,. �Page D2 • 6unbap 11:imH-6mtfntl Sunday, February 23, 2003 Sunday, February 23, 2003 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant Creating everyday comforts Vending machines target art It may be Winter, but you should still ••• Fairies of all shapes and sizes delight the eye and add whimsy to any landscaping design. Roses from Bob's Market can bright· en any garden or home. NEW YORK (AP) - If you live with the stresses and demands of a 24-7 world, turning your home into a sanctuary and a haven takes on new meaning. Decorating your space is much more than bringing in furniture and accessories to fill the spot. The way you arrange those pieces and how you combine the various elements helps define the restorative qualities for those who live there. The concept is simple, really. How do you dress your windows to maximize light? How do you arrange furniture to create relaxing zones? How do you display collections to kindle memories of times that were fun? Look ill the light sources in your rooms. Are your windows dressed simply to welcome the morning sun? On a gray winter day, does as much light as possible come in? You'll be amazed at how that affects your mood. Does late-day sunlight encourage you to slow down and relax a bit? Check to see if lamps and other artificial lighting pieces are placed to make rooms seem more comfortable. If rooms seem dark and dreary, consider simple sheers to filter bright sun, but still let in the glow. Keep windows unadorned completely for maximum light. Use blinds attached to the window frame for nighttime pnvacy. To enhance the glimmer, use candles to soften the scene. Cluster them on trays for greater impact. Have fun with old lighting pieces, such as adding a chandelier in a surprising place, the bath- room. With those candles, you can add fragrance as well. From exotic essential oils such as patchouli or ylangylang to ordinary aromas such as fresh linen, baking cinnamon rolls, or freshsqueezed lemon , there are candles and potpourri mixes to please your nose. Or, bring in fresh flowers in your favorite scents to welcome guests or to lift your spirits. For soothing sounds in _your home, consider a gently gurgling fountain or a CD softly playing your favorite background tunes . Give serious thought to how to envision your bedroom. Make it your personal space. Surround yourself with things you love favorite lotions, special photographs, a good light, and good magazines and books to restore your strength and give you some "alone time." Make it a cocoon against the outside world. "Take me away" is the purpose of today's bath. Turn it into an at-home spa with flowers, bath oils, candlelight, sumptuous towels, and a comfortable ·spa neck pillow. If you're a shower person, look into a massage shower head for maximum rejuvenation. 'Around your home., create welcoming spots to encourage relaxation or reading. To diminish stress. designate a spot, such as a filing cabinet qr desk, to organize clutter. In temperate climates, bring the outdoors inside and merge the two areas. Arrange furniture to take advantage of breezes, or turn a screened porch into another room, full of garden iterns to create a restful spot. Or, make an open porch feel like a room with comfortable seating and a weather-resi stant rug . It will become a magnet spot for neighbors passing by to sit and visit with you. Get organized throughout your home. Use baskets, shelves, and apothecary jars to put things in order. You 'II be amazed at how much less stress you' II feel when things are in order. Make your home personal by displaying favorite vintage and new photos. And don't tuck away trip souvenirs for the future . Put them out now and enjoy them. They' II reinind you of good times and will encourage conversation with guests. Display your collections together for greater impact. They will give you a sense of comfort every time you look at them. Do you collect dollhouse furniture pieces or small boxes? Especially with small items, they will look more interesting with other like pieces. Hang a group of hand mirrors on a bathroom wall, for example. Delight in the details of your life that you love. Amazingly, they will help to simplify and put into perspective some of the details ' you don't care for as much. lovers who want to start small PHILADELPHIA (A P) - Pull a knob on the vintage cigarette machine and you may pick up a new habit - buying art. The Art-o-Mat offers miniature paintings, sculpture and other tiny trinkets for not much more than a pack of Parliaments. The concept has hooked accidental art investors with refurbished vending machines in art galleries, coffee shops and grocery stores nationwide. "We're wanting to reach qualit~ investors who haven t taken art seriously before, and to support artists trring to make a living," sa1d founding artist Clark Whittington. He sold his own artwork in the first Art-o-Mat in 1997 in a Winston-Salem, N.C ., gallery. The project now includes more than 40 rehabilitated cigarette machines, including prime spots in the Chtcago Department of Cultural Affairs, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. About 300 artists worldwide contribute to the project. In a Philadelphia Whole Foods grocery, store, an Art-o-Mat stands . just inside the front door between boxes of honeydew melons and shopping carts. Customers can select pocket-size.d paintings - a "Better Homes and Gardens Everyday Comforts: Decorating Ideas for Making Your Home a Haven" (Meredith Books, $29.95) ACROSS . 1 llraastnstrument Help ·create riverfront memories~ •• During the nice little "vacation" Mother Nature decided to bless us with last weekend I decided that it was a perfect time to gei some things done around the house. . Not dif~cult thinfs, mind you, but fairly s1mple thmgs that just haven't found the time to do yet. For instance, I have a glass front bookcase that has been in my garage for over a year. It isn't a heavy piece of furniture, rm just not able to move it by myself, so I asked my boyfriend to help me. . Of course, I realized immediately that I had ~hosen the worst ~ssible time to do this after ~e evil look of dtsbelief I received frorri him. Then it dawned on me.' It's Sunday. But not just any Sunday. It 's the first day of NASCAR Sunday. Daytona 500 Sunday. Sit on the couch and guard the remote control Sunday. "Great," I think to myself. "Here we go again, another nine months of adolescent excitement about cars driving around and around until somebody crashes." But, unfortunately, It's not just a Sunday thing. Ohno. · There's NASCAR league on Wednesday, pre-race stuff on Friday and Busch series racmg on Saturday. There's just no escape!!! But, just before the race started I was able to pry him away from the television long enough to help me move the bookcase into the living room. After that, he returned to his position on the couch ~d prepared for lap after lap of nonstop excttement. By lap 10 he was snoring. I decided that it would be best not to bother him. "He works very hard and needs his sleep," I thought. "I'll just borrow the remote control until he wakes up." I was able to watch about twenty minutes of the Horne and Garden channel before the phone rang and he realized that we weren't watching the race. Nine more months. Sigh. I will be a historical photo collection from the Ohio riverfront counties of Gallia · Mason and Meigs. ' In order for this book to be a treasured keepsake, we need to borrow your best old pictures. Here are the guidel)nes for submitting photographs for publication in this book: I) Pictures must be black and white. 2) Photographs must be unframed. 3) Pictures must be between 3"x5" and 18"x24" 4) Photos should be clearly identified with the names of the people pictured left to right and any identification of buildings or areas. The photographer's name would be helpful. . 5) Pictures should have your name and complete mailing address on the back. 6) You do not have to be a newspaper subscriber to submit pictures for publication. 7) 4 photo submissions per address please. Every picture may not be used. Our Photo Review Team will select the photos for the book. • 8) Photographs can be delivered to one of our 3 offices or mailed. · Gallia residents can drop their submissions off at the Tribune office, which is located at 825 Third Avenue in Gallipolis, Monday through Friday from 8 am - S pm . - Mason citizens can deliver their selections to the Register office at 200 Main Street in Point Pleasant, Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. · - Meigs residents can drop their entries off at The Sentinel ·office at Ill Court Street in Pomeroy, Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. • If you choose to mail your pictures, please send them to Den Dickerson Gallipolis Daily Tribune, P.O. Box 469, Gallipolis, OH 45631. ' · After publication, pictures can be picked up at the office where they were submitted. In the case of mailed pictures, they can be picked up from the Tribune office after the book is published. •alllpolif IIIII!' llrlbunt 446-2342 I have a love-hate relationship with junk mail. I hate the annoyance, volume and invasion of privacy. But I love the free-enterprise system that spawns the concept. And I am equally grateful that I have the choice to say, "No, thanks." Anyone who has your address can send you anything they want, provided it does not involve mail fraud, contraband or an illegal activity. Moreover, they can sell your address, including specific information they have abo ut you, your lifestyle and your buying habits. Mailing lists are a valuable commodity and part of a multibilliondollar industry, which explains why mailers are reluctant to give up a single entry. The same goes for your telephone number. The Direct Mail Association is a trade association of catalog companies, direct mailers, teleservices firms, Internet marketers and other at-distance marketers, both co·mmercial and nonprofit. As a service to its members the DMA operates the Mail Service, Preference Telephone Preference Service and , E-Mail Preference Service, which are lists of people like you and me who prefer to have our names taken off national mail, telemarketing and e-mail lists. National marketing firms purge their lists against DMA's preference lists once each quarter. To get off junk mail lists, send your first and last name, complete street address, city, state and ZIP code on a postcard or in a letter (a separate card or · letter for each person who receives mail at your address), including every version of that person's name as it appears on the junk mail, to: Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 643, Carmel, NY 10502. Your name will stay on the "do not mail" list for · five years. 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Box 78, Elizaville, NY 12523. If you are drowning in a sea of mail-order catalogs because you're on so many customer lists, check out · of the services www.stopthejunkmail.com. For $20 a year (less thah the cost of one impulsive mail-order shopping binge) they get your name off the mailing li sts of the companies that you check off on their site. I have found this service to be very effective. It 's unlikely that you will ever stop all junk mail completely because every time you fill out an application or place an order, bam!, you ' re back on someone's li st. But if you stay on top of it, you can keep the junk monster under control. (Mary Hunt is the creator of "The Cheapskate Monthl y" newsletter (ww w.c heapskatemonrhly.c om) and author of 12 books , , including "Tiptionary" and "Cheapskate Gourmet." You can e-mail her your questions or tips at cheap.skateunitedmedia.com or Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135 Paramount, CA 90723. All correspondence becomes the property of Cheapskate Monthly. ) Installing a smart thermostat in the house NEW YORK (AP) - Unless you live in a home built in the last 15 or 20 years, or have upgraded the original thermostat, chances are your thermostat isn't "smart." Setback and programmable thermostats are so smart that they' II not only make your home more comfortable, but will conserve energy and save money as well. A smart thermostat can be programmed to turn on the heating system just before you get out of bed in the morning; tum it off about the time everyone leaves the home; tum it on The Daily Sentinel Joint JltUant l\elifhr 991·1155 25Hor1e 28 S1tff 27 Mountains In ' ''River Life'' Welcome back NASCAR Bv !Newspaper EnlerprJse A.ssoc. The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, the Point Pleasant Register and The Daily Sentinel, in Pomeroy/Middleport, are banding together to produce a hard cover book that we know you'll cherish for years. The book will be coffee table style, oversized, I 00+ pages of historical photos and printed on high quality paper. The planned release date is early next fall. Tm no Martha Controlling the junk mail monster 21 Revolullonary solider MARY HuNT 675-1333 • " \ . •• again just in time to have the home toasty for your return after a long day, and finally turn it off just about the time you snuggle into your warm bed. Some electronic models can be programmed day to day or for weekdays vs. weekends, or to raise and lower the temperature several times a day. What's more, like computers, as technology improves, the product becomes more affordable. Setback and programmable thermostats canbe installed by mosi do-it-yourselfers. blue celestial-themed work by Whittin gton among them - magnet s, glassware, African bronze sculptures and something labeled "goat milk soap" created by 20 arti sts whose work is stocked in the machine. Brett Mapp, the store's community liai son, sai d about $2,000 worth of art has been sold through the Art-o-Mat since its arrival in October. Buyers are diverse. "They're very excited and they usually co me back to show us what they got," Mapp said, while restocking the machine with white boxes wrapped in cellophane, each the size of a pack of cigarettes. When. he pulls. open the machme, 11 st1ll smells vaguely like tobacco. Mob1les by Raleigh , N.C., artist Chris Stanford were the most popular pieces during the holidays, when people bought them as stocking stuffers, Mapp said. . Each Art-o-Mat selection costs $5; half goes directly to the artist, $1.50 to the host and $1 to Whittington for machine maintenance . Whittington, 36, sa id he hopes the machines inspire people to make the leap from Art-o-Mat's kitschy· cool to serious art collecting. While some buyers have commissio ned larger works from artists whose work they found th rough Arl -o-Mat , the majority simply want more of the miniature piece s. One North Carolina woman has co llected more than 200 works featuring face s', Whittington sa id . "People who like to collect art can have a nice collection for a very modest investment ... people in very small apartments who don't have a lot of wan space," said artist Bob Ziller, who stocks a machine at the Beehive Southside, a Pittsburgh coffee shop. Art curator Heather McBride recently bought a painted wooden block by North Carolina artist Nicolette Carter from an Art-o-Mat in the Asheville Art Museum's gift shop in Acheville, N.C. Now. she wants to put an Art-o-Mat in the William King Regional Art Center in Abingdon, Va., where she works. 1 '1 didn ' t even make it into the museum, I was so taken with the Art-o-Mat," said McBride, 31. "I was blockaded, not by the size of the machine, but by my immediate emotional attachment to it." ••• On the Net: Arl - o - Mat http://www.artomat.org SUNDAY PUZZLER ••• 6 Expenses 11 Deep yellow 16 City In Alabama Millissia Russell 6unbap ~hnts~ -6tntintl • Page D3 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant Ethan- 22 NeOraal<a cl1y 'Convnon5ens8" author 24 Alum famHy planl South Amarloa 28 Pen 29 Levin or Gentlwln 30 - alia 31 'Rule Brlttanla" compoeer 32 Climbing plant 34 GOPmem. 35 Chinese boat 38 Rich cake 40 Log i<*lt 41 Rough calculation (abbr.) 42 Enjoy 44 Perlodoftime 45 'Norma-" WOI1< un11 Feeling of rnalanchoiy Alao-llll1 vtmr Pot tor Slaw . 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'!!l:imts -li>entinrl Sunday, February 23, 2003 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH '. On creating a home office/ TEMPE · =DESIGNBASICS, Inc . ' -116801- ::: : Today's Homes COVERED CO~ TYARO 12'4' Cfllll CCM'IfO f£lMC( 0 FAMILY X15U 19~ 1t.f'CS. ~----- MFlitb---- 1 : MASTER SUITE ! ' ! 16'3 X 14'0 1(1'-ll' C!IUNG DINING 13'0X 14'0 11~ctt.'N& BED3 11'0X1 4'4 ----~---- OPT BED 3 BED3 BED 2 11U X11'0 11'3X127 COPYRIGHT DESIGN BASICS, Inc. TEMPE (06801) OVERALL DIMENSIONS 72'-8' X 70'-8' LIVING: 2411 squ are feet UNFIN BASEMENT: 2411 square feet GARAGE: 723 square feet "'"'""' GARAGE <f'OX31'8 Tempe offers optimum living space In the true southwestern style of stucco and tile, the Tempe (D6801) has 2,411 square feet of living area with an optional basement in the same amount available. There is a revival dormer with a quatrefoil window to accent the rooflines . Matching the style, the lines of the revival dormer has been carried out in the courtyan:) and on th'e comers of the Tempe. Entry into the Tempe brings a long living room and the dinin g room into full view. The dining area has a coffered tall ceiling . making it stand out without the use of walls. The living room also has 12foot ceilings and French doors that open onto a covered courtyard . At the end of the covered courtyard is a fireplace. This could be enclosed at some point in the future if more room were needed. The right side of the home has the three-car side entry garage in .the front, with the kitchen and utility in .the rear. The utility and a half-bath are between are between the garage and the kitchen. For more intimate family gatherings, the family room and the kitchen are fairly isolated from the balance of the home. There is a fireplac.e on the right side of the family room, but easily enjoyed by anyone in the kitchen or nook area. The kitchen has a unique shape with the main counter running down one wall, and the eaung bar, sink and dishwasher situated in an island. The nook sets in an angular set of windows with two skylights overhead . A door to the backyard opens adjacent to · the nook. The entire left side of the Tempe is dedicated to bedrooms. The master suite is in the rear through F:rench doors with a huge coffered vault in the main suite area. The master bath has an oversized shower, an enormous spa tub, with "his and her" sinks and BY JIIMES liND MORRIS CAREY FOR AP WEEKLY FEATURES We often are asked which home-improvement projects are most popular and cost-effective . Our poetic response for years has been "fireplaces are hot, swimming pools are not- and kitchens and baths are the rage . We now include in the "rage" department an improvement that has become wildly popular in the last several years- home offices. Variation s of the home office have been around for eons. Branded the den, study or library , they were not as sophisticated as are today ' s home offices. Some communities have strict zoning ordinances that prohibit a fullfledged home office where business is conducted on a daily bases. Such use can generate traffic, parking , and noise problems. Thus, if you plan to trade your office in the city for space just down the hall from your bedroom, you would be wise to check with your local planning officials before doing so. What factors are fueling this work-at-home frenzy? There are many, including the simple desire to stay close to home. Overcrowded urban areas, jam-packed freeways and long commutes are a few of the reasons for this desire. Fuel, vehicle operation and maintenance costs, high stress levels and little or no time at home are contributing factors. In addition, advances in information systems technology (computers, etc .) and that such systems are more affordable than before is another factor behind the growth of home offices. Twenty years ago the information technology that existed was used almost exclusively by giant corporations with great financial wherewithal. A decade ago the technology had become ex.ponentiall)l better and was available at a fraction of the cost. Still it was out of reach for most consumers. Today, the best of all worlds is available. Technology is at its pinnacle, eq_uipment is compact and pnces are more affordable than ever before. Improved communications technology is equally responsible for the surge in !)Orne offices. High-speed bandwidth, door leading to private covered terrace containing a spa. The walk-in closet is a room to get lost in with Its spacious size. A full bath is located close to the other two bedrooms. The stairs to the basement are just inside the entry to the left. However, if a basement were not needed, the area would be converted into a .comer linen closet and would elongate the third bedroom, makmg it larger. · For a study plan, including scaled floor plan(s), elevations, section(s) and an artist rendering, send $24.95 to Landmark Designs, 33127 Saginaw Road E.. Cottage Grove, Ore. 97424. Please specify plan name (Tempe) and the number (D6801). A catalog featuring hundreds of home plans is available for BY DAVID BRADLEY with professional results. You $12.95, or save by ordering both for $29.95 . For faster · LOWE'S HOME couldn't say that three years IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE ago." 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Communicalions This is one of the most important areas, yet it is where most people cut corners . Using one telephone line for a computer, a fax and telephone is counterproductive. It wastes time and cuts efficiency . If you're serious about a home office and plan to use it often, step up the bandwidth and nix tlie dtal-up and go for a high-speed cable or DSL connection. In addition, with a DSL line. you can be oQline and on the telephone using one telephone connection. Check with your local bandwidth provider for the choices available. For more home-improvement tip s and information visit our Web site at www.onthehouse.com. ••• Lowe's is a national chain of nearly 750 home-improvement, appliance and gardening stores. ·. .-:::. .· . :· , ·• intends to resolve the uncom- hole for the insulation work fonable state that he left you for future access to the attic. m. 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Near pay, living facilities, Seaaon "oomlno'a Pizza and Spring End Bonus, contact ua at - - - - - - - Valley Cinema. 740-266-2850 Fooler C:al9 glvert 'LENT · Beoome a lharaHey Gutlaaa WOnder, you EASY WORK) EXCE peute foeter cere giver. You threw out two llny pupplee PAYI Asaemble Products at will be $30-$45 a lhla weakend during 8 te"l- Home. Call Toll Free 1-800- day for lha care ol child In ble etorm on Horn Cave 411 _ _7-_5586 __e,.,_._12_1_70_ _ your home. Training will Road. I guess you don't E x P E R 1 E N c: E 0 begin January. For more have a conoclenca, lucky for Carpenters wanta<t- Familiar lnlorma11on call Oasis the pupa we do. In all phases of residential Therapeutic Care givers Network, Albany, Oh, toll construction, kttchan & bath free 1-en-325-1568 WAHIED remodeling, siding, win~ i 1. Relmbu118 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Local Office Has 25-30 Opening&. No Experience needed. $6•$9 Per Hour.1· 11811-974-JOBS -------Local Home Health Agency aaeklng Certified Nurse Alda'a and Homo Health Aide's. Competitive wa•os. " Immediate openings, some weekend and evening work raqulrad. Apply al 859 Third Avenue In Gallipolis. -------TNck D~vort, lmmadlata hire, cl881 A. COL I'EIQI.Mred, excellent pay, experience required. Elm up to 11,000. per WMk.Call 304-675· 4005 rf.r-~---., 11«1 BtsNEss TRAINING • Ollllpollo c:o.... College (CareeraCioseToHome) Call TO!layl740-448-4387, 1-800-214-0452, R.... M-05-12748 1"1111 - W.ToANIEDDo · Sliver, Gold Coins, Proolsats, Diamonds, Gold Rl US C M"nTgs'·' Col n, .Shurrtn1c5y,1op, Second Avenue, Gallipolis, farm ncen•; Vllld Service, Towing tools, truck & references. tor more details. No calls and Marine and Auto Repair. Local worl<. pay basad on after 9pm. Low Flalas. (304)675-7834 experience. Applications available at Christians-------- Chitdcareavallablelndown~ ri Construction, Inc. 1408 H•P1 wanlad ca r1ng 1or ·""" town n~meroy, P vate pay 7~2842. Eastem Avenue, Gallipolis. elderly, Darst Group Home, only, providing 24 hr. serv· M-F/ 8-5. Call (740)448- now paying minimum wage, ice, call (740)992-5827 for new shifts: 7am-3pm, 7am- more Information. 4514 for more Into , I dlluJit'JI!, larl· 5pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm· Wlllr A!ew 'lr1ff'''• SOmeone to repair waehera 7am, cali740-992·5023. . - . I & dryora. (740)446-7398 I HVAC company looking lor HELP WANTED PTIFT helpan1 to do Healing HELP WANTED & Cooling lnslallellon. Also looking lor Exparlancad Installer and Tach with 2 Call Us, year& or more. Send reeumaa to P.O. Box 572, We Can Help! Ke", OH 45643. o Up to $7/hour IN MEMORY •Weekly In loving memory Paychac:ks SOCIAL WORKER Ryan .Ross King • Weakly Bonuses Holzer Medical Center is seeking a full-time May 14, 1987 licensed social worker. This position provides _,Paid Training social work assessments and implements a • Higher salary psychosocial plan of care for patients and with experience families. NEED MONEY? ·• .. • '' " :: Requirements for thi s position include: Master's Degree in Social Work with healthcare experience: Ohio Social Work license or eligible for licensure. • Excellent salary and benefit package. In interested, please contact: Kenny Couahenour, Staff Reerulter HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER tOO Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631-1563 Phone: (740) 446-5105 EEO/ADA Employer God and 1ne ''"8''" Dial Up took him 10 his Heavenly Success with home. You are always lnfoCision! in our heans and memories every day. You were our precious angel boy with a loving smile. Some day we will be together never again to be apan. Sodly missed by Many Tears · Momm1 IJIId Brvllur Gr.y 1-877-463-6247 ext. 2457 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED e ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER 3a52 ' ' , ==-::-.,..,..-----,----,-Beautiful home, 4 bedroom, llu<iJNEss 2 baths, 32 Evans Heights, OftoKIUNriY • $60,000, 3 story. (740)44188 _ 17_ _ _ _ _ _ INOnC:EI Br~k Ranch, 2 bedroom, 2 OHIO VALLEY PUBLISH- bath, garage, on river, 5 lNG CO. recommends that mllas south '>I Gallipolis. you do bu &·lness WOTllh people (740)441·8817 you know, and N td send I 1n r -·-h"'"~ you have Investigated the offering. ABSOLUTE GOLDMlNEI 60 Vending machines with BJCCellent locations all tor $10,995:8()().234-6982 MONEY ro l..oAN i Second Chance Financial. Looking for a Second Chance for borrowing mon~ or re-establishing cred•t. We can help. Good Of bad credit accepted. Call toll Free. , ·866~576-4685 Follow thfJ rom . TURNED DOWN ON soc:tAL'SEC:URlTY /SSl? No Fee Unless We Win! 1-888-582-3345 I{ I \ I I . . _ I \ I I lloMiili IURSAIE (3)FHA & VA homes set up for Immediate possession all wl1hln 15 min. of downtown Gallipolis. Aat68 as low as 6%. (740)446-3218. 1 acre. riverfront. brick and vinyl, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces, hardwood ·rloors, approximately 2000 sq.H:. Full basement, $160,000. (740)446-Q536 1 New IJrtvlng c:-w~ lWeek Spa red . , .,.._.___, ..-----...---aiL...... lhle neweptper ~.a~ 1 Land Home Packages avail- Mason Co. 17 miles from : able. Inyour area, (740)446- Milton exit oll-64 near At 2 3384. wlcity Water, large lots for · Double & single Wide mobile : - - - - - - - - home. Vinyl siding & sh,ngle New 14x70, 3 br/2bth, Only roof only. Owner financing . $995 down and only w/down paymen~ . $22,000 . $197.62 per month, Call (304)562-5840 Nikki740-385-7671 I{ I '\ I \I o..; New 2003 Doublewide. 3 BR & 2 Bath. Only $1695 down and &295/mo. 1-B00-691 - riO 6777 ·-----· ·1 · - - - - - - - - 1 ·3 Bedrooms Foreclosed From$199/Mo., 4% Trailer for sale with lot, Homes 14x80, very good cond. heat Down. 30 Years at 8.5% pump, private lot, porches, APR. For Listings, 800·319- very reasonably priced to 3323 Ext:. 1709. 10 used homos under sell Harltord 304-882-2389 - - - - - - - $2000, Call Korona, 740_ Lors & 1 BR Hoose in Racine, with water, sewer, trash $325. 385 _9948 - - - - - - - '"~--·A·CREA-·G·E-· Month, No Pels (740)9925039 1995 14x7o, 3BR, 1 bath, · heatpump,2covereddecks, Bruner4.{'~, , -3b-r.-H-o-us-e-lo-c-at-ed_i_n Asking $13.000. (740)245740-441-1402 . Mason, wv. $495. +Utilities.· 0333 Melgo Co.: Tupper Pla•ns. 5 No Pels. (304)773-5881 , - - - - - - - acre tracts adjoining State . - - - - - - - 2001 14x80 0 akwood , 3 Farrest $1B,000+ up or 20 6 room Furnished house tor BR, 2 bath, all appliances acres, $25,000. Co. waterl rent in Mason. (304)773· i - - -- - - ' --·-~· "'"'·•-.ru- ·~ Small bedroom home In .o.e~"' ~ 1 Middleport, $300 plus deposit & relerences required, (740)992·6154 Two house for rent- 2 BA. 1· bath, nice, private- $475; 3', SA, 1 bath. fireplace, close to town- $550. References · and d~pos it required.Please call W1seman Reel Estate at (740)446-3644 ~OBILEHOMES 1· ~ FOR REm. i 2 bedroom mobile home,. Minersville area, newly redecorated, refe rences required, deposit required, $300 per month, call (740)992-67n after 5pm -2bed_r_oo_m_,.~,-.v-e,-y-n~-e-.n-o: pets, in Gallipolis. (740)446- ' 2003 (740)446-1409 ' 2000 Clayton. 16x70, 2bedroom, 2 full bath w/garden lub, equipped kitchen & · laundry, county setting, all electric, $500 per mo.. for more into, (740)949·2398 Interaactlon of US 33 & SR 595 Just South of Logan M-F 8:3D-8, Sat 9-6, Closed Sun Do You Han A BullniU, Sarv/t:fl, Or Product You Would Like to Advt111Nto 6 II/WON READERS W1f#l Only OM PhOM Call? REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE The American Community Classified AdverllslnQ Helwork REAL ESTATE THIS PACKAGE INClUDES: • Subfloor IY'Itm REAL ESTATE • 6' ~~log pr•<' and n"""'-'lot wan 1)'1•• FULL TIME NIGHT SHIFf MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT •. • : ' : ; • ; : · : . · : : : • : · ' HOUSFS FUR RF;m- Toii .. Free 1-866-460-3958 Welcome www.cnhl-can.com REAL ESTATE lll'jr~M:"~IUR-n~S~ ... AIE~---.,1 r Me::~ ""r__A·~-IS-~.E..._.~ opportunlly - · FORECLOSURE, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home just $14,900, Won't last. 1-800719-3001 Ext F144 Hu rr~ane 3br. 2ba Brick and Vinyl, Mid Entry w/plenty of 1-------------.,---:-:-.:;1 - - - - - - storage. 1 car garage, large lot. Owner wm finance with $20,000 down, $800. Per month. (304)562-5640 Nice home tor sale or rent, ava!lable now. Call (740)256-6433. Price 10% dn, 8% apr, 180 mo, w/approv. credit reduced. -"!'!'!J•;?l ..... 446-7267. •rw 1-800-821-8139 1-877-l3D-600l In town- 3 BR. 2-112 bath, brick ranch, excellent condl· tlon. Quiet neighborhood, lnground pool, new·fence & deck. Only $124,900, (740)441-1312 -------New home- 4 bedroom, 2 bath, llvingroom, lamlly•oom, dining room den, modern kitchen, 2 car garage, hp, all electric, with~ In walking distance POmeroy Go11 Cou rse, 3 acres. $ 11 8,000, call Susan (740)985-4291, work 74o- 1VIII1ble on In tqu.l EIIIIupto sauetit•yw 1 payment, you take over pay- Carr Ad ., 7 acres $14,000. ments of $370 month, orbuy Chester, SA248 & Bashan lof $22,000. (2~6)35~ ·7086 Ads, 19 acres with barns, or (216)257-1485. llelds. $26,000 or 7 acres All rHI HWte edvtrtltlng - - - - - - - $18,500. co. water; Danville, ln1hlon-poporlo Blowout sale on all Single 5or7acres.S16,500. --Section homesuntilsave thouaubJtcttolhefederll · sands good February o1 m1 co.: Village Ot Vinton, Ftlr Houelng Act of 18e8 5 acres $14,000 or 14 acres which makH H llleflol to 29. t740)446-3093 with septic & water, pond, ldvlnlu "tny "Get Your Money's Worthft at fields, woods, $30,000 . Rio preftrence,llmltadon or Coles Mobile Homes, 51. At. Grande scenic g acres dl.ecrtmll\ltton biMCI on so East of Athens. $25,oo0. Kyger, 28 acres: rwc:•, eolor, ..-llglon, HX Deliveries, set-ups, excaval· f1m11111 etltue or nltlon•l ln~h.. foundations, sewage $27,000.SouthernGallia,11 orlglr:;,:;::~n::onlo systems, driveways, heating acres, $16,500, P~• llmlt.non or and cooling along with parts parcels available. Call dlecrtrirmlon.'' and service. You should More now tor maps and other list· accept nothing less. Since ingst Owner with Thtl MWIP8ptt' will not 1967 we are Cole's Mobile slight propertyfinancing markup. We knowingly ecc.pt Homes where you "Get Your buy land 40 acres & upl ldvartlurr..nl8 for real Money's Worth .H .-.which I• In violation of the IIW. Our ,.......,.. htrtby ~R~E~A~L~E~S;l:;A;T;;E;;;-==R=E=A=L=E=S=l:=A~T~E=j Informed thltlll dwelling• adVIftiHd In r;: •'t Put Yow FuiUN CDL 'l'ntatll ,. r •- SERVICES In HklhGur HELP WANTED roaS.w;; Georges Portable Sawmill, 3 Bedroom newly remoddon't haul your logs to the eled, In Middleport, call Tom ml ~ just call304-675-1957. Anderson alter 5 p.m. 992·3348 llycur lool<lng for 0 wondor- - - - - - - ful babysitter. I'm the one. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 Slory Call Christy. Verv homeinPomeroy,goodcon· Experienced w/chlldren. dillon, fireplace. (740)992Available Anytime. ;;_94;:.92::.__ _ _ _ _ _ n 3 bedroom- 1-112 bath ' 13041675 79 - -- - - - - - wlnew 30x30 addition. Ji C e I d dd Located on 12 acres with ma arp n ry an ° t~·• d City Sch 1 jObs. And now call for small • ~- pon · oo s, (74Q\AA"'-8901 tree removal. (740)446·2508 ;__:_ , _., ______ - - - - - - - - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Will pres&ure wash home&, fireplace with 7 acres, 2 car trailers, decks, metal build· garage with 2 outbuildings lngs and gutters. Call on Bashan Ad., 5 miles from (7..0)446-0151 ask for Ron Cheetar, very private, above or leave mesaarn~~. nround $80 000 (740)985- I 10 . iAbsclute Topro"" room&, etc.Must have Full-time dairy worker Dollar: U.S. - drlver't · - netded. Cell (740)245-5175 24hr. Road ~-------,1 Hor.w; WANilD H I -.. "-~'"r..u ••ta oniJ 1\ll'lil\ \lt \1 \ \ \ I II \ I I \ II \ I '- :Includes Free Yard Sale Sign! Up To 1S Words, 3 Days Over 15 Words 20¢ Per Word Ads Must Be Prepaid All DI•P••v• :1.:1 Noon a D•v• Prior To Monday thru Friday :00 a.ITI. to 5:00 p.ITI ..• ••· •< latgl!ittr Visit us at: 111 Court Str-t, Pomeroy Visit us at: 200 Main Str-t, Pt. Pleasant Call us at: (740) 992-2155 Call us at: (304) 675-1333 Fax us at: (740) 992-2157 Fax us at: (304) 675-5234 E -mail us at: E-mail us at: classified@ mydallysentlnel-com classified@ mydallyreglster.com Offee HO~cS-' ' Groded, botaM Pf'lWI'I lrlalod, ll ""'-my • llvaliy wildowt oncl doon ' "-' """"' boom loll wlh 2•610nfUt onrler- dockinv ' 2• ralitr wlh IMatl;n; and foil Minimum 2 years clinical experience required Supervisory experience preferred '' "'--I lniorior'"""' wollltomlnt • Ooblo woiim" • Do<mouy•""' 10 ltrollliord MoJtlo WE OFFER . A COMPETITIVE SALARY AND EXCELLENT BENEmS For more information, contact: O'Bleness Memorial Hospital SS Hospital Drive Athens, OH 45701 592-9227 EOE ., I In One Week With Us REACH OVER 285,000 PROSPECTS . •' <.:. ....... PLUS YOUR AD NOW ONLINE 10 m:rtbunt Sentinel Place : Have contractor correct problem BY MORRIS AND .lAMES CAREY FOR AP WEEKLY FEATURES Q: Henry asks : My remodeling contractor didn't insulate the closet srace to the at,tic addition . assume he wanted to cut costs, and he figured the air in the closet space would be its own insulation for the main attic room. However, I cannot store plastics or aerosols or sensitive equipment in there due to the extreme temperature . Also, there is no access to the other side of the closet walls in the roof area. Can you tell me how I might insulate the inside of the closet wall ? A. We suggest you ask your remodeling contractor how he '-'•lp c G •ll1• County. O H Readers can mail questions · to: On the House, APNewsFeatures , 50 ' Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY I 0020, or e-mail Careybro(at)onthehouse.com. To receive a copy of On the House booklets on plumbing. painting, heating/cooling or decks/patios, send a check or money order payable to The Associated Press for $6.95 per booklet and mail to: On the House, P.O. Box 1562, New York, NY 10016-1562, or through these online sites: . www.onthehouse.com or apbookstore.com. nance." CLASSIFIED :· ••• shows wear and tear and needs frequent maintenance. The tongue-arid-groove l.aminate planks offer snap-together installation )'lithout glue. "It's like putting together Lego blocks," says Davis. Installation can be done in one day without subsurface preparatibn . · Laminates can alsobe laid over existing vinyl floors. Not surprising, consumers warm to the cost economies. Top-grade laminates from Armstrong and Pergo cost nearly $3 to $4 per square foot, compared to $4·to $6 for wood. Both are uninstalled prices. But Davis pegs professional installation of wood at $3 per foot, so savings can quickly mount in favor of laminates if consumers opt for self-installation. . "The informed consumer is voting for laminates," says Davis. "This is still a flooring product in its infancy, and tt has gained a lot of market share because it's ultra-durable, easy to clean and install, and there's no question it looks like the real thing. What laminates have going for them is looks and ease of mainte- Pt. Pleasant, WV tltrtbune - Sentinel - lae t'· Laminates are on solid footing If so, you qualify for a __,._ the Internet and e'-mail allow computer users to Jlerform virtually all the tasks that previously could be performed oply in the workplace. What elements contribute to a good home office? There are many . What follows are some of them: Elbow room A home office should be large enough to comfortably accommodate the necessary components - ample _work space, a computer, pnnter, fax, copy machine, telephone and file cabinets. Workmg in cramped quarters can be more stressful than the commute. A light ceiling and subtle walls make the most of available light. Decorate with color. Light and ventilation Natural light can help save energy by supplementing artificial light. It can also make the space more cheery and, thus, a more productive environment. Fresh air is a welcome change for the stale air that often circulates through an office building. Windows, a sliding patio door or French doors are major assets when you're workmg at home. A colorful garden area, a small fountain and a wind chime are other bright ideas. Noise reduction · Working at home can be a challenge when others are present. A solid-cored interior aoor instead of the run-of-themill hollow core model can make a significant difference in the amount of disruptive sound that makes its way into your office. Wall-to-wall carpet or large area rugs instead of hard surfaces, such as tile or hardwood, can make the space substantially quieter. When remodeling, use fiveeighths-inch wallboard in" stead of the standard half-inch variety. Also , insulate all walls surrounding the space with sound-attenuation batt insulation. Soft background music is another plus. Furniture and storage Comfort is king when it comes to working at home. A g_enerous work surface at the nght height, a comfortable chair and convenient storage will lessen body aches and increase productivity. Don't let your home office turn into a disaster area with stacked papers, books and files . Storage drawers, file cabinets and one or more book cases can make o '· """~" 22~ Ill .h. ~ IWlAI.ACHIAN" ~~ IIIWClilll Reduced! Ready to move in! Sets on 2 acres. 3 bedroom, bath and a half, LR, DR, kitchen, den with fireplace, and sunroom. Covered carport, 3 nice outbuildings. Located at 3863 Kerr Road, Bidwell, Ohio. Call (850) 982-7668 or (850) 932-6959 CAll NOW POIINIOtMiotiOH. .. Ph 1 •, 800·280-2574 •I I \ r \1.1 �Page 06 • 6unllap G:tmtt1-6mttnd r M~~~ Ir ~ Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV IL H~ Ir ~ Ir t= I j &r I =~=~ r .:~ I used$.~ i I 16 Drive Pomt Pleasant. WV 13hone No is (304)675-5806. Beaut1ful River View Ideal E.H.O For Or 2 People, References, Deposit, No - - - - - - - Pets, Foster Trailer Park, Tara Townhouse 740-441-0181. Apartments. Very Spacious, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Floors. CA, 1 Nice 2 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath, 1/2 Bath, Newly Carpeted. 14x70, no pets, also nice Adult Pool & Baby Pool, rental tots, (740)992-2167. Patio. Start $385/Mo. No Pets, Lease Plus Security APARThiENili DepOS!I Required , Days: FOR RENT 740-446-.3481 : Evenings; 740-367·0502. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. furnished and unfurnished. security deposit "TWin A1vers Tower is acceptreq uired, no pets, 740-992- ing applications for waiting list for Hud·subsized, 1- br, 2218 apartment, call 675-6679 1 Bedroom Apartment. EHO Kitchen Furnished , ,All \II IH II\ \PI" I Electric, $300 Month, Deposit Required.Near High ;;r;;; School. (~ 04)675-3100 Or H~ (304)675·5509 """"-" 576-999"1 . mFilii-o r 10;;;;======::; Bedroom Apartments Starting al $289/mo. Washer/ Dryer Hookup, Stove and Relrigerator. (740) 441-1519. 1 1 or 2 BA Appt. lor Rent, Utilities Pd., No Pels 992-5858 Apartment Available Now. RlverBend Place, New Haven, WI/ now accepting applications for HUD-subsidized, 1 bedroom apartment. Utilities included Call (30 4)882 -3121 Apartme nt available for qualified senior/disabled person. EHO BEAUTIFUL APART· MENTS AT BUDGET PRICES AT JACKSON ESTATES, 52 Westwood Drive lrom $297 to $383 Walk to shop & movies. Call 740-446-2568 . Equal Housing Opportunity. 9x1 2 carpet, room size $50. Presenting A.NnQUFS Buy or sell. Riverine Antiques. 11 24 East Main on SA 124 E. Pomeroy, 740992-2526. Ru ss Moore. Aftordlbla • Convenient WOLFF TANNING BEDS l ow Monthly Investments Home Delivery FREE Color Catalog Call Today 1-800-711 -0158 Good _ _ www __ .n_p._el_st_an_._co_m__ Floral Sofa, Chair. Condition . $150 . OBO. BURN Fat, BLOCK (304)895-3705 Cravings, and BOOST Energy like You Have -------For Sale: Reconditioned Never Experienced. WEIGHT· LOSS washers, dryers and refrigREVOLUTION erators. Thompsons Appli ance. 3407 Jackson New product launch October 23. 2002. Call Tracy at Avenue, (304)675·7388. (740)44 1-1982 --------Good Used Appliances, Complete set of Gallia Co. Reconditioned and milk bortles, also lrom Meigs Guaranteed. Washers, Dryers, Ranges, and Refrigerators, Some start at $95. Skaggs Appliances, 76 Vine St. . (740)446·7398 -------Mollohan Carpet, 202 Clark Chapel Road, Porter, Ohio (7 40)446-7444 1-877-8309162. Free Estimates. Easy financing , 90 days same as cash. Visa! Master Card. Drive· a· little Save alot. Duplex Apt. 3br. LA, DR, Kitchen, 1 1/2 bath. $300. t Utilities. Ref. Required. (304)675-2495 alter 6pm. Furnished efficiency, all utilities paid. downstairs, 919 2nd Avenue, $235/mo. (740)446-3145 Gracious living. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments at Village Manor and R1verside Apartments in Middlepon. From $278-$348. Call 740· 992-5064. Equal Housing Opportunities. Modern 1 bedroom apanment(740)446.()390 Now Taking Applications35 West 2 Bedroom Townhouse Apartments, Includes Water Sewage, Trash, $350fMo .. 740-4460008. Apple & 40 plus, willMason sell as counties. set only. Call after 9:oo pm.(740J44 H236 Game Boy Col or w/1 game; TV stand; 19" color TV & VCR, (740)992-7933 GENERATOR: Kohler Voltage 120/240, phase 1. AMPS. Nat. Gas 29, LP Gas Winters, Rio Grande, OH 10 free. New $1.50. Caii74Q..245-51 21. (740)256·6504 or (740)256PETs 9247 ~ ., •• ~ "1'!111""------~ run. ~r a • ... ~ Lw-------,.1 J.AV1!.3Jt..A.A AKC Choco Iate Lab Boys I 6 total, 8 weeks, vet checked with 1st shots & wormed; Parents on premises. Beautiful puppies. $300. (740)44 1-1269 11'UW/ PUREBRED BOER The Daily Sentinel r .. Maynard Brothers Trees, Limbs, Yard Cleanup 446-3058 B4uicdokor, LeSSeadba~e. '1 Eastem, Southem win sections, B II I .., r tw!~ I • 10 BJ\SEMENT WATERPROOFING Unconditional lifetime guarantee. Local references furnished . Established 1975. Call 24 Hrs . (740) 448,..... sale, 8' bed & self contained 0870, Rogers Basement Waterproofing. (740)992..2623 r· Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio General HomE~ Maintenance- Painting, vinyl siding, carpen try, ·doors, , windows, baths. mobil8 ATV 20001b Warn Winch and home repair and more. For plow with mounts. Brand free estimate call Chet, 740new In box. (740)441·9528 992-6323. or (740)709•9582 David's Home Repair ~!111""------~ C&C MOfORCYa..ES r I % Alfalfa abou1 2000 lbs $35·$40.00 per bale 304· 882-3251 CarmichBe l's Equipmenl, 668 Pinecrest Drive , Gallipolis. We have - - - - - , - - - Generators, Chain Saws & Orchard grass hay for sale· round bale, Spaca Heaters. (740)446· $20 for Two lull size sofas w/match - 2412 (740}992-2623 ing chair & ottoman. Hunte r - - - - - - - - - · - - - - - - - green plaid. Excellent Oliver Super BB, set up to Condition. $600.1 set Call pull aluminum weight braok· (304)67-5-5688 ets and much more . 1740)256-1360 -~A-U_C_T-IO_N__ 470 ACRES PICTURESQUE PAINT CREElS VALLEY 3 Home& • 1 Cabin • Timber • Tillable • Barns 'Crusie' Artwork • Truck • L·l vestock Trailer 5070 Spargursville Rd., Hourn e-vllle, Oh March I, 2003 at 10 AM loc.tlon: From Pomeroy. Ohio follow Rt. 7 north through Coolville, Ohio to Co. Ad. 63 , tum r!gtlt, go to llrst road to left, tum len. go approx. 1 mile toT. rum rtght, go 1/4 mile. AUCUon House Is on right. PleaseiOIIow signs. FURNITURE: 150+ pes. ; Prlmlltve 8'10" store step-back cabinet, (3) lg. primitive cupbotuda, china cablll8ts, oak sideboards wlmlrrors, (2) oel S legg&d dining tables, 6 tin pie cupboard, pia cupboard, oak HOO$Ier cabinet, counter top slant top desk, oak washslands, 3 pc. Mahg. partar set, VIctorian love seat, VIctorian chairs & rocket'!ll, oak library tables, sofa table. parlor atands, oak sleigh bed , (3) VIC!ortan hlghwall bed8 twalnut & oak), Walnut marble lop drop ctr. Dresser wlmlrror. oak highboys, ctepreeelon bedroom suite, G&ntleman's wardrobes. oak & Mel1g. dl988ers w/mlrrolll, (3) early biWlket bo~~:es, cedar chest , SlfYiler !i&Wing machine, sewing box, 3 tier pte crust table. drop 1881 dining lablas , brass foot stool, comer stand, smoking stand, oak ctr. lables, Cl8k press back rodl:ers, misc. chairs, s ola tabla , lamp tables, 6ft. oak ahowcsa&, oak oo!lltertop showcase, (2) 91.:12 oriental rugs, (2) mannequins. IW'Id lOt mora quality lumltl.n to be added. POTTERY l GLASSWARE: 50·60 Pes. ol Weller, (Oicll;ensware, Lowelaa & e1C) (Private coii&Ctlon), R068vllle, Hull Art, McCoy, Am. Blaque, Chalkware, cookie jam, banks & etc. Old Fenton, Carnival, Mlllarsburg, Northwood, Imperial, Heisey, Candlllwlck, Stanko, Jadll9, Cobalt, Depression glass , and lots more nolllst&d. STONEWARE: A.P. Oooaghho j81111, Blue marked jars, blltter bowls, sm. bowll'l, nurMrous unrrt11rked jers & jugs end lots more HILLTOP VIEWS! HUNTING TRACTS! PAINT CREEK FRONTAGEl We are privile99d to offer you an unbelievable oppor1unity to purchase ttmberland, farmland or recreational land in the beaulllul Ross County areal 24 tracts of land will be sold, some with homes. You decide whlch one you want: the unique rustic log h o m e, the 2-slcry farmhouse, the secl uded retreat or tlie 'fixer-upper' cabin. The sky is the limit to what this land offers including hilltop views, hunting tracts, tillable production land, water activities and much more! Please join us at the O~en Houses: Sunday February 23rd from 12·3 pml RE Terms: $3,0bo down at lime of sale or a maximum ol $10,000. Balance & !)()Ssesslan upon deliVerY of deed . Offered free & clear of liens or mortgages. Sold in as·ls condition. Close on or before 411/03. ~a conflngencies exist regarding buyer obtaining financing. See your lending institution. sellers: Dan & Janet Crusie, Crusie Trust. STANLEY & SON. INC. 1740) 775-3330 www.slanleyandson.com CA,Ll FciR BliOCHIJRffl Henry M. Stanley, Ill , CAI.'.uctioneer & Real Estate Broker M.C. Excavating Tree Removal, Cut Trees, Cleanup, Minor Repairs, Gutters. 740-441-0619 to be found. MISC.: OG. Welghl CloCk. manlel clocks. VIctorian kllctlen clockl'l, Coo- Coo's, Indian arrow hesdG. blaCk memorabilia, A.A.Iteml'l, Oil lamps, olel toys, pictures & frames, stet11ng Items, estate jewelry, COins, Ironware (Grlswald & etc), advsrt!slng memo., kltcl1enwaJ'86, graniteware, old lighting, tools, primitives, bottl88, books (Zane Gre~ & etc), and lots more AUC'nONEER'S NOTE: Tl11s Is just a partial listing o1 a very lg: 5 or 6 hcur auction. Check out our web ella lor pictures! Alao starting 8:00 pm on lhe same day ttlftre Is anolher antique auction In at Wllllemslown, w.va (www.wllllamslownauctlon.com) which Is only aboUI 20 minutes trom my auction. This will be a great 2 auction day. MOOOISPAUGH AUCTIONEERING SERVICES LAYTON FARM AUCTION POMEROY - The winter weather was more of a blessing than a curse for many downtown merchants. As the snow stonn creeped up on the village, people began storming the grocery store to purchase the bare necessities. "We were ovem1n Monday and have been restocking ever since," said Lee Powell, who has been working at the family owned store for many years. Powell said busmess has · been up at least 30 percent. He said the store ran out of bread, lSAU: RI:-.'GS SATURDAY, MARCH 1.2003 10 A.M. l'i221 ST RT. 5H BIDWELL. 0 Hl04SM4 . LOCATION: 12 MILES WEST OF GAIJ.li'OLlS, ll MILES !;NiT UF JACKSON. I .S MILES I'.ASTOF RIO GRANDE UN ST. RT. ''4 Auctioneer; Bill Moodlspaugh UYES"IUCK EIJUlP · IOOLS· LUMIIE.R· I\NllQLIES Ai'II.O X.. ZOO MOLLS OF HAY AND WHEAl·. l YEARS O LD. SEARS WllLDI::.R 2:WANT., l\17\ICHI:iV 112 "1UN \'~CIOMK., 1\ltli ( HEV I lUN 00 70K, JD 40000 WF, JD 30 100 Nf NOT ii.UNNi r-<0. JD 1200 WF, JD WI~ WPI1..Dit. MO DEL .1~JD 411 MOWING MACHINE 7".1 PT. KUHN HAY TEDDER 4 BASK.ET 14', JD HAY RAKE J BAK PUU. TYPE, LEU" MOWER 7"3 PT. NE 2~14A.Y RAKI!, 1D HAY BALER 24T. NH 8~1 P:OUND BALER. JD IOM HAY 1WAGON IJXZ!l. JD I4AV WAG0:-.1 7Xl~ 1D 1 [16~ HAY WAGOS ~)( 22 VERMEER DRJLLNOTILL 10" I H MCCORMICK GRAIN ORJLl l.l". 10 ~~00 GRAIN ORELL 21 HOLE &GRAS.~ .,TTACH., CARDINAL EI. EV.IORAIN 16' GAS. CROSS !'.LEV. GRA IN/HoW .\ 0 " ELECTRIC. MAY RATH ELEV GRAIN/HAY 4()" Nl 324 CORN PICKER ' R ~1>'" . JD GRAVITY REO WAGON . KELBROS EAS&A· WAY GRAVITY AP..D 27~ R GRAIN BODY. DUNHAM DI SK I! WHEf.L TYPE ADJ .. CL' I.TIJ>A('KEII 14 ". Jf) Pl.O W l· lfo l PT. CASE PI.OW 4- 111"' SEMI.. I"JUNH-'M HARR0GA10R 12" Fni .D UP. 1D DRAG HARROW 12' SPIKE TOoTH. BUSH HOO IHOPLOW/CHI SEL 7 SHAN!\.. JD FF..RT. SPRF.AilE.II .l PT I mN, i'O~THOLE OKiGER 1r . HLI B FAB. CO POST DRIVER 6"" TRANS· PLANTFJI. 3 PT. SUB SOllER 2 WHEEL. PULL. TYPE. JD never lost its power during the stonn. K & C Jewelry Store on Main Street closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Melissa Rizer, a sales associ· ate, said the store decided to close based on the reality of the weather sitoation facing every· one. "We closed because of the weather and how difficult it was to get here," she said. "We knew no,one would be out trying to buy a big diamond in the middle of snowstonn. Most people are more concerned about kerosene and·groceries." Ultimately, the stonn may have helped business. "We have been steady today (Friday)," Rizer said. "A lot of people might have gone stir crazy over the last couple of days which may have influenced our sales today." Weaving Stitches on Main Street closed Monday, but has been open the rest of the week. Owner Eloise Drenner said business has been off this week because of the weather. The down-time has allowed her to do her taxes and get caught up with work around the shop. "We got a lot done in the Pl•se s.. Shops, AS Staff report POMEROY - School was delayed for two hours in Eastern and Southern Local School Districts, and can· celed in Meigs Local School District due to slick road conditions. Meanwhile, local residents are. closely watching rising water on OWNER: RUTH M. STOWERS ESTATE lANE STOWERS CRADDOCK. EXECUTRIX R. L. SELLS AUCTION SERVICE 1681WP. Ii.O. 111 W. "''ILLOW WOOD. OHIO ~!1 6\16. "l.W-64.\.(118 1 UCENSIID AND BON nED IN FA\'OR OF STATE OF OHIO TERMS: CAS H OR CHEC K WIPILTlJRE 10 BOB SELL& GEORG!=: BURRJI. HAROLD NEAl. - A1JCT10NEERS LUNCH WILL BE SERVP.D 7~~..0~K 1 For Computer, Professional Individual and Business Tax preparalion ASK US ABOUT ELECTRONIC FILING 735 Second Ave. 446-66n $$$CASH$$$ serves victims of domestic violence call 446-6752 or 1·800·942·9577 Have Something You Would Like to Sale Online??? Let us do it for you! !I Well established Ebay Power Sellers with years of experience! We'll sell anything you have! Especially Antiques. We do the work, you collect the money! Give us a call740-388·1895 e-mail ohquilt@earthlink.net Ebay·OHQUILT Aunt Clara's Collection 446-0205 Gallipolis located home health agency seeking FT CNAISTNA/CHHA. Competitive wages with benefits. Apply at 1480 Jackson Pike or phone toll free 866-441·1393. Will Cut and Remove Trees. Will Cut and Remove Trees. Will Cut and Remove Trees. Call Today 441-9528 740· 709-9582 Woman finds comfort in country life BASKET BINGO Longaberger Thurs., February 27, 2003 6:30pm Middleport American Legion Doors Open at 5:00p.m. $20.00 plays 20 games Sponsored by; Home Care Crusaders All proceeds go to Meig~ County Relay for Life! BY BRIAN J, REED Stall writar POMEROY - Tammy Mash and her family have moved back and forth between Meigs County and South Carolina, but this time, they're likely here to stay. · Mash, a personal banker at the Pomeroy office of Peoples Bank, enjoys the bucolic country setting of the cabin she shares with Sections - 1::11 Pllps Calendar Classifieds Comics DearAbby EditoJials Movies Kid Scoop Sports Weather A6 83·4 85 85 A4 A3 86 81·2 A2 o 2003 Ohio Valley Pvblishins Co. • European Spa. Experience the latest in spa therapies and treatments. Allow trained hands to massage away the remnants of, a hard day of gal f or just the cares of the world, as you relax in luxury. Experience the popular Hot Rocks treatment, Vichy shower, anti-aging facial s or give yourself a work-out in the cardiovascular workout room. Give yours~H ov~r to all the luxury offered in the new 20,000 square foot spa at MARRIOTI's GRAND H oTEL GOLF RESORT AND SPA, part of the Resort Division of the ROBERT TRENT }ONES GOLF TRAIL Enjoy golf at the resort Lakewood Courses or at nearby championship Magnolia Grove courses. For Spa reservations call 251.990.6385. For golf and hotel packages at The Grand or anywhere on the Trail, call800.257.3465. - -- -- -· OHIO (AP) ·_· Freezing forecaster with the weather temperatures that turned rain service in Wilmington. "We to snow helped ease flooding are still getting some pretty concerns but gave Ohio good rises. We expect the another winter stonn Monday. Ohio River at Cincmnati to New snow accumulations of crest at about 51 feet by as much as 4 to 6 inches in Wednesday." southwest Ohio were possiThe bad weekend weather with their her husband, Bob, mainly As a personal banker, problem ble, with I to 3 inches expectdelayed the work of American becapse it's such a con· Mash helps customers account, they're someed in central Ohio, the Electric Power crews· restor· trast to the in-town life the with new accounts, cer· times pretty upset," Mash National Weathl!r Service ing utilities to thousands in Mashes experienced tificates of deposit and said. 'I help them with said. About an inch or less of southern Ohio who haven't Retirement those problems, and that while living near Myrtle Individual snow was exrected in the had electricity since snow and Accounts, and is a front· suits me just fine. I can Beach, S.C. northern part o the state. ice downed trees and power "We enjoy both places line soldier in her cus- not only handle it, but I Ice, snow, wind and rain lines last week. . so much that it's hard to tomers' battles with tech- enjoy it." made driving treacherous over As of Sunday nighl, more "This is the most enjoysettle in one or the other," nology. the weekend. than 9,000 AEP customers in When a debit card or able job I've ever had,"~ Mash said. "But this is Authorities reported at least parts of southern Ohio and most like home . We live ATM card is lost, Mash Mash enthused. "I really one weather-related death. West Virginia still did not in a cabin in the country, helps customers with their love it. I've learned so The Franklin County sheriff's have power. About 6,700 peoand we love that. The deer replacements , and offers much it's hard to believe office said Paulette Frowine, pie remained wlthout power and the wildlife . we see any other assistance she sometimes." 54, of the Columbus suburb of m Scioto County, where a around our home make it can. Hilliard, d\ed Saturday when sheriff's dispatcher said some Please ... Comfort. A5 "When people have a enjoyable for us." she lost control of her car on rural roads remained closed an ice-covered road and it slid because of high water and ice into oncoming traffic. Sunday night. Rain and warmer temperaFederal and state officials tures on Saturday hastened planned to begin dama$e flooding in southern Ohio, assessments in southern ·Ohm where streams and creeks sat· this week. Teams from the urated with melting snow and . Federal Emergency ice from last weekend's Management Agency, the rose in counties along U.S. 'Small Business they must know the value of their history, stonns Bv KEVIN KELLY the Ohio River. Smaller Administration and the Ohio News editor because black history is American history," said amounts of rain than expected EMA will begin surveying James A. Muhammad, director of radio pro- and below freezing tempera- damage in Adams, Gallia, GALLIPOLIS - Black History Month is a gramming for West Virginia Public tures Sunday helped to at least Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, delay potential flooding prob- Pike, Scioto and Vinton counreminder that African Americans are hardly Broadcasting. Muhammad spoke at the annual celebration lems there. ties on Tuesday. inferior, as some researchers have attempted to of black history at Paint Creek Baptist Church, "We didn 't get as much rain The teams will determine prove, but are exceptional in persevering through poverty and discrimination, the keynote telling a nearly full house how African as we thought - only about .whether damage from the speaker at a historical observation said Americans have consistently proven their an inch - but all of this snow snow and ice storms qualify eventually will have to go the areas for disaster assisSaturday. Please , .. Spuker, AS "If you value the young people of this county, sornewhere," said Jim Lott, a tance. Tammy Mash of Pomeroy enjoys her Job at Peoples Bank. Here, she helps serve a complimentary customer appreciation luncheon. Mash and her family returned to Meigs County from South Caroline nearly four years ago, and plari to stay. (Brian J. Reed) ::11 7 mmers~ yourself in all the pleasures of a local roadways. Larry Circle, Lockmaster at Racine Locks and Dam, said Monday the Ohio River was expected to crest at the locks at I p.m., at 37 feet, but said that leYel had already been exceeded. "We're at 37 and a half right now," Circle said at press time Monday. "The river is rising at a rate of a foot an hour until I p.m., and we expect it to 'rise slowly for another two or three feet." Co·lGI snaP·st·ows flooding, more snow expected 446-2342. 992-2155. 675- 1333 All Amish Cheese 50% off I 74C).~ .H -OII .l~ DEADLINE 2:00 P.M. FRI. ANGELL ACCOUNTING The Ohio river has moved into the dip and closed the Pomeroy parking lot near the levee and amphitheater. At 8 a.m. today the. gauge stood at 41.8 feet, well below Pomeroy's flood stage of 46 .5. A report from the Racine Locks and Dam indi· cates the river will continue to rise at the rate of a foot an hour until sometime this afternoon when it will then continue to rise but at a much slower rate. (Charlene Hoeflich) Schools out, delayed REEL T YPE LAW~ MOWERS. OLD ~EAR.~ AND ROEBUCK FENCE CONTROLLER. OHIO AKTS SAND BUCKE" r, OUI PORCH SWINGS, CHILO~ GREYHO UND METAL. W!\GO~. OLD METAL C HILDS PLAYHOUSE. HUt:NIJLY FLYER WA(iON . T\\'IS T TY PE I'O!;T HOLE lJI.(l(it:M . COW KI CKERS. HUU E SELECTION OFRS LU~1BEM. OAK AND WALNUT IN I BY It Z IIY VARIOUS LENGTHS ALL SJUR!;O INSlUE. Mt:TAl.. FEI'!Cli PQ!~TI. WOODEN FENCE POSTS. GALV. TUIJ 11.1. 1)QG HOUSE, US ED KOOP TIN, NUTS, HOLI"S AND NAIJ.S, IJARBWIK-E. Rl.X.Jf IAR- WUUU BENCH, NliW l ACK POST. KEROSENE HEAl ER, LAWN MOWF.ItS .. SEWING MAj:H INE. riLLEk, MART!N I:IOX. U"Rl)l:ifll PLOW. WHEELIIAii.RUW, PULLEY. LOO CHAIN. EU:CT. FENCE POSTS, B.-.LER TWINE!, FROST FREE HYD ., KEROSENE STOVE, BARREL~. SPRING TQOl"H HARROW, HORSE DRAWN LAYOFF P.LOW. CU LTIVATOR, AUCTIONEERS I'IUTE: llJOLS AND MISC. ADDED DAILY. EQUIPMENT IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND HAS BEEN STORED INS lPE. FOI' Into. Please cal (J40) 667-o644 or (740) 989-2625 Out Website Is www.moodiiiP*ugh.com www.mydaily,<'ntin<'l.tom Ohio River on the rise lOOTH HARROW. 2·CUB MOWING MACHINES. WOOD Sf>U11'ER ~PT IIYD. DR. CUB n!RNINO PLOW. JD .H I•MY ELEV. JO' . POTATO f'I..OW .\PT. METAL STOCK TANKS. OLD WOOD MrLK STANCH IONS. DEHORNERS. 2· CORRAL PANELS. HOO FEEDER 8 HOLE. I TON STEER STL'I'J'ER NO ROOE CA LF CREEP FEEDERROUGH. l4AY FEEDER· WOOD GRAIN FEEDERS. ROU!'.'D flAY FEIDERS. CATil.E MISERAL FEEDER. I"'OST IIOL£ DIGOEl. STEEL SHOP TABLE W!VISE. HAY HOOKS. WRENCHES. TOOLS. HAND GRASS SEEDER, SHOP VISE. ALUM . STEI' LADDER. 2·MAN CllAIN SAW. SHOVELS, RAKES, FORKS, BOX OF EQUI P. l'AII.TS, B TRAILER TIRES .t RIMS. FUE.L TANK )00 GAL.. WOOD FE:"'Cii STREICHER, SCYTIIE. CREAM SEPAR....TOR, WRINGER WASHER· METAL CHILDS PEDDLE CAR. WOOD HIGH C HAIR· KEROSENE COO K STOVE. CAST IRON FIREPLACE, OLD WOOD CLOTHS DRYER, BLACK SMITH FORUE. BLACK SNnT' H lUNGS. Index POINT CLE AR. . AL milk, .eggs and bottled water. Fortunately, deliverer trucks have continued to keep the store restocked on a daily basis. Powell said the store has been lucky, but that trucks have still been lagging behind schedule. The biggest problem the store faced was getting employees who were stuck in the snow to work. Powell said that whenever he could, he would pick employees up for their shifts. The store closed early for a couple of days, but otherwise maintained its hectic 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. schedule. Unlike many residents, the grocery store 44 MANURE SPREADER. JD ROTAR'' HOF. 8' ROUND BALE CARRIER HARDEE BRUSH HOO IY BATWING GRADER BLADE J PT ~· . S PIKE OH lie. 117693, W.va . lli 11388 Apprentice Auctioneer: Todd Mo00ispaugl1 OH Uc. 1000061 licensed snd bonded In la110r olltle States of Ohio and W.Va. Terms: Gash or good check w/proper ID We do accept credit ca!ds wia 8% pramtum. Not responsible lor accidents or 1098 ol prope~. Annoii"'IC9ITI8nts day ot sate take pracedence of printed material. Good refreshments·prcvle!ed Serenity House Tree Limb Removal Call 674-0870 No Answer Leave message Bv J. MILES !)tall writer ;=:A::U:C:T:IO=N=::..:::::A::U:C:T:IO:N::::::; !SALE RINGS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2003 Area shops cope with added storm business I lRUCK.S·TII.AlTORS· HA" I:QUU'. · ANTIQUE AUCTION r Sa 74K mites , $2995; 1994 Mercury Cougar XA7, 74K miles, $2995; 1993 Chevy Cavalier, 2 dr, $2995; Riverview Motors, 2 blocks above McDonalds, F'omeroy, Ohio.(740)992-3490 Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:00 am Moodlapaugh's Auction Hou• Torch, Ohio AUC.TION 50 CENTS • Vol. 53, No. 131 Specials· 1995 Ford Aspire, - - - - - - - - - -===A:U:C:T=:IO~N~=.::~;:=:;;A~U~C~T=IO=N==i r -==========-=========; ABSOLUTEAUCTION 24 TRACTS BULLETIN BOARD Electronic Tax Filing Get your refund in as little as 2 days 446-8727 doe. I ~\ Champion Bloodlines. Gallia County grown . (740)245- 2000 Ford Exp lorer, 4 door, A$2KOOC Gohld(en0)R64e3-00triev~3rs, 0485 after 5pm. V-6, auto, 4-wheel, 51,000 JET eac · 74 miles, $13,000. (740)441AERATION MOTORS Pit bull pups, $100, yearling 0337 Repaired, New & Rebuilt In pit bulls, $ 150 _ Serious Boarding, Training, - - - - - - - - -· StocK. Call Ron Evans. 1- inquires only. (740)245 _9497 Condilioning, Indoor and -:Plumbing, 800-537-9528. Outdoor riding facilities. ~ Dodg~ Stratus, 78,000 -.:~~--=-~--., Electricity. ~USJUMENTSCAL trails and wash bay. 1-740-· ~lies. CrUISe, tilt, air, $2600 BoA~"~~ Painting. We Do It All: (740)441-5707 ' U'<'>IK 446-4710 OBO. (740)2 58-1875 rvn""""' (740)256-1233 New & Used Heat Pumps· Gas Furnaces, Free Absolute lowest price, $70. 19!17 Marada MX-1 Sport Income Tax Specials- 1994 Karaoke Bey machine, still Estimates. (740)446-6308 17'1 0" with 110 135 Plymouth · Acclaim, 76K in box. 9am-6pm, (740)245Mercrulser. loaded, excelmiles, $1700; 1993 Mercury 9527 Topaz, 4dr, $1700; 1990 lent condition, garage kept, Ford Tempo, 4dr, 99K miles, used very llftle. Trailer has spare tire mounted. All for $1600; 1990 Ford Taurus. $7,000. Call (740)446-2444 4dr, $1500; 1990 Toyota , Haylage ro und bales 60-90 small truck, $995; Super anytime Of' leave a message. C.llfll!lljrlijllll FREE Joint Jlea~ant leqi~ter ~~~~om. GOATS Few kids for sale. loaded. One ownsr. 108,000 Some adults. Proven miles. $4500. (304)675-2811 (304)675 -4014 ®albpoli~ lallp Qtribune ~. F-150.7 .., I SSOOPOLICE IMPOUNDSI good, $3200 080, Hondas, CheYys. etc! Cars/ (740)992-5532 Trucks from $500. For list~ lngs 1·800-719·3001 O>CI. · - - - - - - - 390 1 Slide In truck camnar fo r uu,. 35, standby ratings KW/KVG. Nat. Gas 7.0, Lp 8.5. Automatic Controller. 5Per Address first Come, first Serve. : Thtm each, buy 100 get ..._ _oitiiiiiiiiio--" not use oil, runs good, looks Valley windows, lintels, etc. Claude Mollohan Carpet& Furniture Dolls & Kits. Custom made (740)446-7444. Clark babies & toddlers tor that Chapel Road, Porter, OH. special someone, or make your own, your wayl Many Used Furniture Store. 130 faces. SUA colors, hair color W 11 1 ,.., BuIavl'IIe P'k 1 8· e se ma • & styles. skin tones, and Iresses, dressers, couches. body styles to choose from . appliances, bedroom suites. Clothing also available . rec liners. Grave manu- compare to Middleton and ments. (740)446-4782 My Twlnn Cud dly Babies Gallipolis, OH. Wanted to Call for more inlormation . buy- good used couches, (J40~&-8640 mattresses, dressers. r: I 10 3 bedroom mobile home for Pleasant Valley Apartment New sofa & Chair, $399. Jacqueline's " Livln' Dolls" Block, bnck, se,wer pipes, Tobacco Float Bed Trays, rent. no pets, (740)992-5858 Are now taking Applications lor 2BA, 3BA & 4BR. , 3br. house. 2 different Applications are taken mobile hOmes for rent. All Monday th ru Friday, from have Washer/Dryer. All 9:00 A.M.-4 I'M. Office IS located at Glenwood. 304· Located at 1151 Evergreen Sunday, February 23, 2003 Speaker hails black Americans' achievements at observation Holzer Inpatient Rehab Unit ALABAMA'S Providing Comprehensive Rehab Services for: RD~J Stroke ICVA) • Head Trauma • Spinal Cord Injury Neurplogical Conditions • 1 Hip and Knee Replacements Hip Fractures • Multiple Fractures • Parkinsonism Amputation • Other Disabling Impairments Golfs Greatest Road Tn"p For more information on the ser-vices the Rehab Unit call (740) 446·5597 ' , _...., _ .. MEDICAL CENTER Discover the Holzer Difference www.holzer.org I I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 02. February Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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