https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/83da785b60063961d259ddc1d03d4280.pdf cfe6dde573ae7cb3571fd9207ab729ec PDF Text Text Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, Ohio • Point Pleasant, wv Page 10 • &aturbap lrimrf -&tntintl Turnabout is foul play in retaliation for cheating DEAR ABBY: I am a 21year-old member of the Air Force stationed in South Korea. I would have been married last month to "Barbara," whom I met back home three years ago. However, Barbara broke up with me because she thought our engagement was too long, and she was tired of waiting. After Barb broke our enga~ement, she started hangmg out with a rough crowd • drinking, smoking dope, etc. The last time I was home on furlough, she confessed that two weeks after our engagement was called off, she had sex with a guy she dido 't even know. Barb knows she made a terrible mistake. . After much soul-searching I forgave her - and we are once again talking marriage. My problem is, I feel a strong urge to cheat on her before we tie the knot. I was up-front with Barb about my feelings. I argued that it took II months before she'd sleep with me, and it took her only two weeks to find a total stranger to have sex with. Every time I think about the fact that Barbara had sex with someone else, it makes Dear Abby ADVICE me want to retaliate. Should I act on it, Abby? -SOUL· SEARCHING IN SEOUL DEAR SOUL-SEARCHlNG: Please RE-consider everything you are considering. Having sex with someone in order to punish a third party is a poor reason to have sex. I urge you to resist the impulse. Frankly, I think neither of you is ready to marry anyone at this time. DEAR ABBY: I am curious about baby shower etiqueue. I'm 27 and pregnant with my second child. My son from a previous relationship will be 8 years old this month. I am now married, and this will be my husband's first child. I had a shower before my son was born, but as the years passed I've given away most of his baby things. A few of my closest friends want to give me a r shower, but my sister is telling everyone that it's 'not appropriate. It's not so much the 11i fts I want, but the celebratiOn of this new life growing inside me. If you c'an offer any advice, it would be greatly appreciat- · ed. SECOND-TIME MOM IN LOUISIANA DEAR SECOND-TIME MOM: I see nothing inappropriate about a shower for the new baby, for the good reasons you have given. Please don't let your sister spoil a happy occasion. DEAR ABBY: I am a recovering alcoholic with 20 years of sobriet:t- My daughter is in the midst of planning her weddin~. I am going to pay for It, which . I'm happy to do. My dilemma: I feel reluctant to pay for the alcohol. My daughter and her fiance explained the situation to his parents and asked them to pitch in. They refused. I have no objection to liquor being served, but as a matter of principle, I don't want to foot the bill. Please advise. - FATHER OF THE BRIDE IN OHIO DEAR FATHER OF THE BRJDE: Do not feel guilty for standing by your convictions. Under the cir- cumstances, your position is understandable. Since the groom's parents refuse to pitch in, arrange for a variety. of nonalcoholic beverages to be served - and don't apologize. If your daughter wants to serve alcohol, tell her that she and her fiance are welcome to pay for it. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. .Do You Feel the Need to Read? Saturday, March 15, 2003 ACROSS 46 Contented murmurs 1 Dangled 49 Minimum 5 Made top number honors 52 Bud 9 Household 54 Sturm. pet Orang 55 Turnpike 12 China's place exit 13 Olaguttlng 58 Glimpse 59 Lunched 14 Avall oneself of 60 Mixed bag 61 Footfall 15 Tone• 62 Old PC 16 Laid oH system 17 Flower 63 Groovy visitor 18 Curved 64 Dell-scale word 20 Song of triumph 22 Rind DOWN 23 Plead 24 Smooth 1 Big laugh fabric (hyph.) 27 John, In 2 S8IZe power Moscow 3 Brother's 31 Bump hard child 34 Midnight 4 Cuta opposite 5 Enthuslllllc 35 Variable 6 Spanish star hero El 36 VIking name 7 Plumbing 38 Two-pan bend 40 Clammy 8 Ocean 41 Famoua trenches voicano 9 Sugar lump 42 "Lou 10 Off shore Grant" leed 11 Prom 44 Islet attender BY BERNICE BEDE 0sOL Chances are some bold, new ambitions could be awakened in you in the year ahead. You may attempt things you never previously dared to do. but more importantly, you'll succeed at wbatever you set your mind to. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Owing to your faculty for being able to get along with everybody, you'll find friends everywhere wanting Io spend their time with you. This should be a very pleasant day fory_ou. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Outside innuences that may be a bit disturbing at times today will have a small effect upon you and the fulfillment of your ambitious goals. You'll stay on course, full speed ahead. TAlJRUS (April 20-May 20)- You'll thrive on activities today that have elements of being both menta II y and physically invigorating. Get yourself involved with some friends who enjoy a competitive sport. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - No one will have to tell you not to allow yourself to be victimized by outside conditions today. You'll take the bull by the horns and vigorously alter any undesirable course the day was taking. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Nothing will be resolved today ir you continue to sidestep frustrating issues. · Have faith in yourself and your abilities to take bold measures and you will eliminate them once and for all. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There are two powerful forces at play in you today that will enhance· your abilities to achieve. One is your desire to be helpful and the other is the pride you 'II take in everything you undertake. . VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Friends will marvel at your skill of getting everybody to sing from the same song sheet when it comes to a fun social activity the group is trying to pull off today. You're a natu- 19 Varve common 21 Like 45 Burr or 23 U.N.'s Spelling Kofl47 Shade25 Now -loving plant 26 Promlltl to 46 Terrific pay 49 Campus 28 Taka an area 50 Till oath 29 Forum hello 51 Ovid workt 30 - "King" 52 Locete Cole 53 Hunt and 31 Average peck guy 56 Yeasty 32 Elev. brew 33 Wasn't 57 Hamm of colorfast aoccer 37 - ·finding mltalon 39 Hop 43 Least Whether your favorite subject is math or mu,sic, science or social studies, you'll find something interesting in the newspaper. In fact, the paper is such a reliable source for the information you want, you can even use . it as a homework and school research tool. efforts and energies today on strategies that could ~nhance your career in some fashion. It's a fertile field out there. CAPIUCORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19)- It isn't likely that . you 'II take a backseat in your involvements with others today. Challenges only make you stronger with the resolve to not let anyone intimidate or bully you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Should boldness be required on your behalf today to further your ambitious interests, you'll do what it takes to achieve your aims. You'll completely understand if the stakes warrant it or not. \\'OftD SCRIMMAGE" SOLUTION BY JUDD HAMBRICK C ICICXI Unii.V , ....,.. !,...rtcae. InC.. 1stDOWN =~ 2nd DOWN • 80 3rdDOWN • ~th • 39 . 285 DOWN JUDO'S TOT AI. -!13 - Answer to previous .Word 111 DOWN @@®@@@@· 0 ~~gg~~ 0 AVERAGE GAUE 150-180 ~~ERu"~t{ :g~~~ = Scrim· OIAEC'nONS: a.e.ke a 2· 10 7-tener wont from the letters on NCh yardinl. Add points to HCh wore or ttr~• ~ .:oft11l dk'laiOnl at ~- SIYin-IIMr mage· wordl gM I 501X*W bOnul. All worttl can be IOI.I'ICJ In WIDittf'l Nft ~ " - .._,...,, JUOO'S SOLUTlON TOIIORAOW s= .... ' -.... ~- .... nificant being a two-lane resurfac- tract to j(okosing Construction was awarded in 200 I and its completion ing of Ohio Route 141. The Athens to Darwin project's is slated for this December. The third phase, filling in the gap More than $70 million worth of first phase, a relocation of 33 and construction of a Super II highway between Morningstar and Portland highway work will stan or continue in Gallia and Meigs counties during from Shade to Darwin, is costing Road, costs $13.9 million. The conthe 2003 construction season, Ohio $33.2 million and started in 2001. tract was also given to Kokosing in Department of Transportation .offi- The scheduled completipn is June 200 I and is to be finished in December. cials said in unveiling projects for 2004. Its second phase, from Shade to The replacement of the PomeroyODOT's nine-county District 10. The m!Uority of the cost is in three Athens is estimated at $39.7 million Mason bridge with a cable-stayed the and is also set for completion in structure, estimated at $45.8 milmajor jobs in Meigs Ravenswood Connector, the Athens June 2004. The contractor on both lion, was awarded in January to two contractors, C.J. Mahan to Darwin widening,pf U.S. Route phases is Smith am! Johnson. and National The second phase of the Construction 33 and the new' bridge linking Pomeroy, Ohio, with Mason, W.Va. Ravenswood Connector, four miles Engineering. Its scheduled compleMore than $1 million inm work is from Five Points to the Morningstar tion is June 2006. projected for Gallia, the most sig- area, costs $15.4 million. The conOther Meigs projects on tap for News editor Pluse SH Griffin. AS 0 0 ~ 0 :Index u ..< 4 Sections - 24 Plipa Bookshelf C4 Calendars A3 .celebrations CS : Classifieds · D3·5 :comics insert Ci .Cook of the Week Dear Abby Cl Editorials A4 Health & Fitness C3 ·Obituaries AS Re6ion A2 Sports Bl-6 Weather A2 =- -- iz PeA~ P~. t~Nie, IN~AT 1>0 Tl'leY PAVe Ttfe § ST!ttfTS w/Ttf IN 'If AFGtfAN15TAN1 ~ I! ~ :-: ~ '-----====---=:::=::~~ Cl:i P":o-c, I'WR..( Wr..Kf\ Tte£ ~ ~ 0 0 ..:I ~ 2'1 -f-\0\J~ i'>IE.W:> Wm~->~U::. :,o if-\E.Y WON'\ MllE. TO ~0 . mE t-u:.w::.~~?E:.R. ... 0 0 this year include: • Slip repair on Ohio Route 338 along the Ohio River, beginning .27 of a mile north Township Road 99 (Blind Hollow). Cost is $1.32 million and the contract was awarded in January to'National Engineering and Contracting Co. Scheduled completion is August. • Creation of 3.5 acres of wetland and protection of an additional 50 acres of woodland and wetland off ·Rocksprings Road. The contract will be awarded in April and the project will serve as mitigation for the Ravenswood Connector and Athen{ to Darwin projects. • Culvert replacement on Ohio ... ........._ ICIUVL5TONES[ ~ Pffie.'< =>I ILL ~IJE \0 1V.D f>J.J.."'~ 11-1<- f'f.~l ~ TIV>-.i AA£ <.Ot-ITINUOJ~.:'( c.AAWLIN& if-l.E Bo1iOM Of \f\E....,-u.. ~::.~ 0 2003 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. ~ t::__~~-==== Route 124, .05 of a mile east of TR I 031, to be awarded in May. • Village of Pomeroy project: Walkway along the Ohio River, to be awarded in April. Gallia projects The state plans to spend $1.09 million on resurfacing of 141 in Gallia County, including asphalt overlay, striping and benn conditioning, starting at the intersection with Ohio Route 233. The job was awarded in January to the Shelly Co. and is scheduled for completion in June. Other Gallia projects for this year include: Please see Roads. AS Mason County Parsons gives W.Va. lawmakers 'mixed review' BY DAN POLCYN · News editor POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. -At the end of the 76th West Virginia Legislative se~i~"'u ~a~o~ Parsons noted that he didn't 'think that extending the SChOOl year WaS a beneficial idea, ~chools supermtendP~s~;~ f10~i,P.9, th~ts~m~er benef~s family ~l,f!l~ tlie ·ses--: · "'"'ftrtd>gt res~ . . mixed reviews. The session which H o u s e Several contests, including one on period costuming, will be featured at the Meigs County Homecoming celebrating the 200th birthday of Ohio on May 10 at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Susan Clark, left, and Becky Baer, contest chairma'n, look over posters on children and women's clothing of that era. (Charlene Hoeflich) Got a tall tale? Save it for homecoming contest 8v CHARLENE News editor HOEFLICH When&Where POMEROY, Ohio- Family stories, tall tales, lies or legends which you wouldn 't be ashamed to tell your grandmother or your grandchildren will be included in a folkways storytelling contest to take place at ihe Meigs County Homecoming in May. Becky Baer, Meigs extension agent, describes the contest as being "potluck in topic, two to five minutes in length." An audio-cassette tape of the story is required and will be transcribed and published in a booklet for distribution. Only one tape may be submitted per person. It is to be labeled with the name of the storyteller and the story title. Multiple prizes will be awarded. Those who have their stories chosen as winners will tell them at the homecoming to be held from I to 8 p.m. on May 10 at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Tapes will be provided by Meigs County-Ohio Bicentennial Committee, sponsors of the contest. They can be secured by submitting a coupon by April I to Baer. The forms and information relating to the contest are avai lable at the Extension Office, the Meigs Museum, several downtown busi- 1 to 8 p.m., May 10 Rock Springs Fairgrounds nesses including The Daily Sentinel, or can be secured by calling 992-6696. There will also be a period costume contest with prizes to be awarded in the categories of 1803 to 1853, 1853 to 1903, and 1903 to 1953. Baer is also in charge of that contest. Pie baking, cake decorating, essay and mailbox contests will also be featured at the event, along with a spelling bee. Prizes will be awarded on all of the contests . Other activities planned by the committee, chaired by Margaret Parker, include a parade to kickoff the celebration. Keith Ashley has been named chairman of the parade, which will be at I p.m. 4-H clubs, scouts, granges, churches, and civic organizations are invited to participate, along with those having antique tractors and cars. Please see Meigs, AS Speaker Bob Kiss, 0-Raleigh, referred to as an Hamazing session," was highlighted by budget issues, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice which pushed education issues into the background. However, Parsons applauded the Legislature for staying out of the school calendar issue and committing the topic to a study group for this term. Mason County has lost 10 days already this school year due to an unusually messy winter. "Every time there's a diffi cult winter, people kinda run with a counter-punch or knee-jerk reaction, 'What are we gonna do about this lost time?'" said Parsons . "When teachers are pressed, we find other ways to curtail some of the enrichment things and get back to the basics, and we make it work fairly well." Parsons noted that he dido 't think that extending the school year was a beneficial idea, noting that summer benefits family time and gives students a chance to participate in activities like fairs and 4H. Summertime is also when younger educators work on their continuing education requirements. One positive change Parsons noted was that educators will now be given live full faculty senate days with two of those outside the school term. The new legislation allows two hours each for morning tutoring and faculty· senate time and the rest Pl;wslcal'lheraplst - Full-Time Certified Occupallonal 'llaerapy Aulstant · Full-Time Occupational 'llleraplst - Full-Time Both Outpatient and Home Health positions are available. All listed positions require on Ohio License, or Ohio License eligibility. Excellent salary /benefit package ~ ~~~~ CQ (JA.V'& " ·I" BY' Klv!N 'KELLY . GALLIPOLIS, Ohio Archie Griffin, one of the most recognizable names in · the field of sports, will be the featured sg~~~~· for ··~ . "' 66th Annua~ Gallia County Chamber of Commerce meeting, according to John Pelletier, Chamber President. . The banquet is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, April I 0 in the Student Center Annex · at the University of Rio Grande. · The only college football player. to ever win the Heisinan Trophy twice, Griffin broke almost all of Ohio State's rushing records, plus several national records. An All-American in 1973, 1974, and 1975, he played professional football for the Ciil'Cirtnati "Bengals for eight yeerl!:.r Griffin is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Rose Bowl Hall of Fame and Ohio State .@@@@@©@ 99?2929 .+7P~II.,. ~rm., ·o~..- S1.25 • Vot lB. No.5 Meigs, Gallia road work tops $70M for 2003 !jtaff report 0 t:====~g,~£::jl J'tN\ Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant • March 16, 2001 ~anquet WORD®©®CD@@@®®· 0000000 @@@@@@@ !'!o~!""' 0 0000000 ~..- ~11.111. I Ohio Valley Publishing Co. chamber by JUDD HAMBRICK rloJ •.:rooJ t Griffin to &n fI I Stitches in time, Dl Gallia's bicentennial activities, A6 _ Gallia County Meigs .County Homecoming ~ ' Lifelong friends, Cl Garden ~eynote ralleader. LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 23) - You may not feel it is your place to give a gentle prod to a family member who has been a bit neglectful lately, yet when P.ush comes to shove, you II step forward and take on the task. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Don't wait for friends or family to conceive of something to do today. Appoint yourself the social director and swing into action. Chances are you 'II come up with a humdinger. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21)- Even though this may not be considered a workday for you, focus your .. Inside , Astr~raph Sunday, March 16, 2003 Tempo Home and II interested, please contact Kenny Coughenour at 446-5205 ·" a chance to P. a. .ci• · • pate in activities like fairs and 4H. of each day spent on faculty development, "which we have needed," said Parsons . "There has been a letdown (without full-day faculty senate) this year in truly being able to truly concentrate with the staff on the things they need to learn to better work with the children," said Parsons. He also noted that Senate Bill 522, which addresses board reforms, was a positive one . "Boards will have to annually scrutinize themselves and evaluate themselves, as well as the superintendents," said Parsons. One House budget proposal featured a $17 million cut in educational technology spending from the proposed Senate version of the budget. Parsons found that possibility a negative one. "The modem movement of education is on the backs of technology," he said. "Cutting in that area seems to me like one of those cutting off your nose to spite your face kind of issues." Parsons said that previous administrations have made efforts to improve the technology of West Virginia's schools. "I certainly don't think now is the time to take the investment away," he said. The current budget pinch directed by Gov. Bob Wise kept issues Like educational salaries from being addressed. MEDICAL CENTER Discover the Holzer Dijfe1·ence www .holzer.org �. . • e• _ ~-------------~~aig_g~----------~P-ag-eA-2 iunbap ttime• ·itntintl • Snow: Tax cuts may be hard to pass by ·congress CINCINNATI (AP) Treasury Secretary John Snow predicted that Congress will approve tax cuts by the end of the year, then conceded · later Friday that the battle may be hardfought. Ohio Sen. George Voinovich - a Republican who appeared with Snow in Columbus - said he was not on board with President Bush's tax plan . Later, at a retirement home in suburban Cincinnati, Snow conceded that many in Congress may feel the same. "I don' t think it's widely perceived in Congress yet how fragile the economy is," Snow said. "There has been an accumulation of not-encouraging news. A lot of people haven 't caught up with that news." Snow was in Columbus to announce $313 million in tax credi'ts to investors in programs designed to stimulate development in lowincome areas· in Ohio. The money is pan of $2.5 billion awarded nationwide for a 3year-old program that lets investors take a 39 percent tax credit on designated projects. Voinovich was among four senators who told leadership Thursday that they would vote against a $726 billion economic package unless it is cut by more than half "Both sides of the aisle recognize something needs to be done," Snow said. "The question is the content and size of the plan." Voinovich repeated that he cannot support a plan that costs more than $350 billion, although he does not oppose tax cuts. "There is a difference of opinion with the administration," Voinovich said. President Bush's 10-year plan is focused on eliminat~ ing taxes on corporate dividends .) The White House has cast the package as a crucial step to jump-starting the economy, creating jobs and nurturing long-term economic growth. Voinovich said he has no problem with the elimina; tion of taxes on dividends .and believes that the economy could be stimulated. But he also said he is concerned with growing deficits. The president's proposal included $1.57 trillion in tax cuts through 2013. The Senate budget committee has approved a GOP plan for balancing the budget in 10 years that would trim the overall tax cut to $1.3 trillion. A House panel voted for a seven-year budget-balancing blueprint with a $1.4 trillion tax reduction. Snow promoted the president's plan at the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce in suburban Cincinnati. He said quick approval could lead to creation of 500,000 jobs this year. "The American economy could create millions of additional jobs," Snow told the business group. "We're operating well below our potential. "It is absolutely critical that the economy get a boost and get it soon." At the retirement home, Snow pushed the president's proposal to eliminate the tax on dividends paid to individuals. "It helps millions of Americans because we've become an investor society," Snow said. "If we can get this law changed, companies will start paying more dividends." sunday, March 16, 2oo3 Holzer Health Systems nets two Addy Awards GALLIPOLIS , Ohio Holzer Health Systems was recently honored with two silver Addy Awards at the West Virginia Advertising Association of Charleston Awards Ceremony, held at the University of Charleston. Holzer's "Who We Are" campaign, that ran last summer, received a silver Addy for Local Television Campaign and one for Local (Single Market) Television 60 Seconds or More. Holzer was also recognized with a Citation of Excellence at this year's Columbus Addy Award Ceremony in Columbus. As a result of : the Charleston Addy Awards, the commercials now qualify for district competition in Loui sville, Ky. This level represents a number of states in the Eastern Part of the United States. "tam extremely proud that our work has been recognized in both Ohio and West Virginia. It is a true reflection of the quality of healthcare services Holzer Health Systems offers to our community and region," said Jeffrey M. Barnes, Vice President of. Marketing and Public Affairs at Holzer Medical Center. The "Who We Are" Campaign, which consisted of two 60-second spots, featured employees from Holzer Health Systems in their work and leisure activities, as well as community members and local landmarks. Employees were represented from each of the five entities of the System, including Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Holzer Medical CenterJackson, Holzer Senior Care Center, Holzer Home Care and Holzer Hospice. "We are delighted with the recognition of our marketing efforts by recently receiving the Addy Awards," said Thomas E. Tope, President Karrie Swain, left, community relations coordinator for Holzer Medical Center-Jackson, and Jenni Dovyak, marketing manager for Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, dis'play the awards Holzer Health Systems recently received for Its "Who We Are" commercial campaign. · · WEATHER FORECAST: Sunday... Cioudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to I 0 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Sunday night...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Monday ... Partly cloudy and warmer. Highs in the lower 70s. Monday night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. ExtENDED FORECAST: Tuesday...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms from early afternoon on. Continued warm . Highs near 70. Wednesday ... Mo s tly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of s h~w­ ers . Lows in the lower 50s and highs in the upper 60s. Thursday ... Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s and highs in the upper 50s. Friday... Partly cloudy. Lows near 40 and highs in the upper 50s. ~unbap m:imel) -~enttnel Reader Services Correction Polley Our main concern in all stories is to be accuratb. If you know of an error in a story, please call one of our newsrooms. (7401446-2342 Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH (7401992·2155 i\ra1~rr • Pt. Pleasant, WV (3041 675-1333 Oyr webal!ea are: ~ribnnr • Gallipolis, OH www.mydallytrlbune.com Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH www.mydllllyaenUnel.com i\ra1~rr • Pt. Pleasant, WV www.mydallyreglater.com Our t-O!Illlddreuu are; ~ribunr • Gallipolis, OH new•Omydllllytrlbune.com Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH new.Cimydllllysentlnel.com · i\rg1~tr • Pt. 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'100. 10 52 Weeks ....... ...... .. '200.20 Sunday, March 16 POINT PLEASANT - PPHS Black Knight Revue will perform at 3 p.m, Point Pleasant Middle School gym. Doors open one hour prior to show. Monday, March 17 POINT PLEASANT - Point Pleasant girls softball league signup, from 6 to 8 p.m., PPHS cafeteria. T-Ball, ages 4 to 6; slow pijch, ages 7 to 9,10-12, 13-18; fast pitch, ages 15 and under. Fast pitch games are played locally and at the Bend Area. Sanctioned USSSA. Regular meetings An Amoena e•ternal breast form gives you the natural silhouette, softness, and security you need. And with Amoena's choices, you're sure to find the best breast fonn for your body. Come in to®y for a personal fitting, and join the thousands of women living life to the fu I! est with Amoe11<1 breast forms. AMOE NA Shade River Lodge. Mock initiation . Sunshine collection for be taken for the heart fund . Monday, March 17 CHESTER - The Chester POMEROY - Drew Webster Township Board of Trustees will Post 39, American Legion, annuhold a special meeting on al birthday party. 7 p.m. dinner at Monday, March 17, 2003 at 7:00 Trinity Church, Bethany building p.m. at the Chester Town Hall. LETART - Letart Township on Second Street. Legionnaires, Trustees, 5 p.m. at the office spo.uses, and members of building. Auxilalry Invited. RACINE - Southern Local Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. at the high school. Monday, March 24 POINT PLEASANT - Point Pleasant girls softball league sign up, from 6 to 8 p.m., PPHS cafeteria. T-Ball , ages 4 to 6: slow pitch, ages 7 to 9,10-12, 13-18; fast pitch, ages 15 and under. Fast pitch games are played locally and at the Bend Area. Sanctioned USSSA. ASHTON Mason County Schools Kindergarten Tuesday, March 25 POINT PLEASANT - Signup tor Mason County Little League baseball and girls fast-pitch softball, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Vrtlage Insurance office. GALLIPOLIS FERRY Mason County Schools · Kindergarten Registrati on and Screening tor Beale Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the school. Children must attend . Parents must also bring child's shot record, birth certificate. and social security card. MEDICAL SHOPPE, INC. 1480 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 Call1-800-445-2206 or I 4<16-:~lUI6 for an appointment We are located I 1/2 miles PAST HOLZER CLINIC & HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER Ehlalleth Go• don Inwood $ 100.000 3 For the Money Tracy Byrd. Weston $3,000 Robert Chapman, Buffalo $3.000 Morris Cooper, Torn ado $3,000 Charlotte Copley, Franklin $3,000 David CostiiQIN, Gall oway $3,000 John Cupp, Milton $3,000 Kenneth Frazisr, Charleston $3,000 Charlene Harmon, St. Albans $3,000 Clyde l. Hatcher. Jr., Fayeneville $3,000 Sherri Hunt, Midway $3,000 Bonnie JarrEd, Arnet1 $3,000 08le Martin, Gypsy $3.000 Orema Mitchell, Morrl&~ele $3.000 William rvtoore, Beckley $3,000 Margaret Mullins. Conyers. GA $3,000 Eth8f1 A. Noe. KlmbaM $3,000 Beverly Posey, Centllry $.'1000 George Ray, Varney, KY $3,000 Gloria Shelton, Charleston $3,000 VIcKie Sima. Leroy $3,000 Jeffery Stagner, Shepnerdstown $3,000 Justina E. Thomas, Morgantown $3,000 Nny Walls, Fairview $3,000 Carol F. Walle , Huntington $3,000 GeorQe Westbrook, Wheel ing $3,000 BlockJook CArla Ayers, Uttle Hocking, OH $2,100 Usa Hylton, SOOn Depot $4,200 BenJamin Lovell, Camp Creek $2,100 Benny May, Chapmanville $2, 100 c.. Catend•r h Char1otte Copley, Franklin $1,200 David Snilth, So. Charleston $1,200 Chrtatml8 Club Wedneaday, March 19 TUPPERS PLAINS Eastern Local Board of Education, 6:30 p.m. In the Elementary School Library conterence room. ~ 1 $250 winners Tllere 1111111 dill te rtllllll' lor llrlna Quamrn Call Today 446-4367 or 1-800-21 Go.Ui~lls Career •01wf$Qow 1oHw,. : Clubs and ~ Organizations Talent Search, a federally funded TRIO program, is designed to assist local students who have the potential and interest to pursue post secondary education. Housed on the campus of Marshall University; the program works with local middle and high schools students, as well as drop-outs interested in continuing their education. Program criteria include a willingness to participate in the program, family income and parents who do not have a four year college degree. Tuesday•.March 22 NEW HAVEN - Signups, New Haven Youth League, 10 a. m. to 2 p.m.. New Haven Library. Registration and Screening tor Ashton Elementary, 8 30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the school. Children must attend. Parents must also bring child's shot record, b1rth certifi cate. and social security card. .Live {if_~ to the folfest. GALLIPOLIS - Gallipollis Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. each Tuesday at Holzer Clinic docto(s dining room. GALLIPOLIS- 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 Coffee Hour, 10 a.m. each Tueaday, March 25 ATHENS Southern Consortium for Children and the : Southern Consortium for Rural : Care will meet at t 0 a.m at the offices In Athens. Need HELP with Your education? Thursday, March 20 POINT PLEASANT - Signup for the Mason County Little League baseball and girls fastpitch softball, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Village Insurance office. POINT PLEASANT - Point Pleasant girls softball league signup, from 6 to 8 p.m., PPHS cafeteria. T-Ball, ages 4 to 6; slow pitch, ages 7 to 9,10-12, 13-18; fast pitch, ages 15 and under. Fast pitch games are played locally and at the Bend Area. Sanctioned USSSA. NEW HAVEN - Signups, New Haven Youth League. 6 to 8 p.m .. New Haven Library. Tuesday in the community room Tuesday, March 18 at Gallia Met Apartments, GALLIPOLIS - Breastfeeding classes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Buckridge. Holzer Medical Center. French Sunday, March 16 500 Room. Call 446-5030 for GALLIPOLIS - French City information or to register. Crusaders 4-H club meeting, ~ 1:30 p.m. at Northup Baptist Monday, March 24 · Church. GALLIPOLIS District GALLIPOLIS - "Cheshire Advisory Council of the Gallia A Small Appalachian Village? The True Story of Cheshire, County General Health District, Ohio," will be presented by Shari 7 p.m., conference room of the Little Creech to the Gallia Gallia County Service Center. _ County Historical Society, 3 p.m. : The program is free. • TALENT SEARCH Tuesday, March 18 POINT PLEASANT - Signup · for the Mason County Little League baseball and girls fastpitch softball, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Village Insurance office. Meetings and Events : : ; . VVeb Addreas: www.galllpollscareercotlege.com Email; gcc@gattlpoliacareercotlege.com Monday, March 17 POMEROY - Pomeroy Order : of Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. at the Dlemond Bingo Rihab Amer. Martjnsburg $1 .000 Brandl Bass, Oak Hill $5,000 Roger Beckett. Chapmanville $1 ,000 Bill Ebert, Slsters\lille $5 ,000 Oetus Faircloth. Martnsourg $5.000 Steven Greenfield, Martinsburg $1,00J Gaylord Hacker, Gassaway $5,000 Jason Harper, So. Charleston $5,000 Garol lerul li, Fairmont $1.000 Pauline l<lri<Bf, McMechen $1 ,000 Brenda Knapp, Chesapeake, OH $5,000 Michael Parks. Falling Waters $1,000 Crystal Vickers, Alkol $1 ,000 Fnt&o David Smith, Beckley $5,000 Qreat 8 's Ronald Barnhart, Chester $888 James Correll, Clarksburg $888 Beverly Cromie, Fort W~ne . IN $888 Robert Deel. Cowen $888 Rebecca Dickens, V\lhitesville $888 Michael EdiNards, Weirton $888 Enedelia Escamilla. Martinsburg $888 Charles A. Fallo, Jr., Weston $888 Nadine Fisher, Amma $888 Timothy Hammitt, Clarksburg $888 Samir Hodroge, Charleston $888 SBndra Howard, West Union $888 Claude Morgan, Westover $888 Garland Raines , Onego $888 Cathy Seevers. Follansbee $888 Connie veronis, Moundsville $888 Martha White, Charleston $888 Hllllow.nCJih 4 S&OO wlnnert Jwnbo Buckl Jr Tracy Byrd , Weston $4,000 KluN C•h Phyllis Belcher, Fairdale $1 ,400 Kstlle Bibbee. Parkersburg $1 ,400 Michael Bibbee, Elizabeth $1 .400 Jack Buchanan, Ansted $1 ,400 Helen Bunch. Hurricane $1,400 And1'8W Cle\leland, Fairmont $1.400 Sarah Cooper, Griffithsville $1 ,I!QO Joshua E\lens, Beckley $1 ,400 Glary Harvey, Da\lln $1 ,400 Cheryj Heater. Clarksburg $1 .400 Raymond Ktautro<m, ~ .. Sprgs $l .400 Janeice Martin, Morgantown $1,400 Edward Maxwell, Charleston $1,400 Larry Ramsey, Alum Greek $1 .400 Sooyia Sartin. Jane Lew $1.400 Cynlhia ·Sione, Huntington $1,400 T'Wila Smith, Petersburg $1,400 Debra Stapleton. Logan $1 .400 Shannon Walker, MacArthur $1.400 l ucky Dog 15 7 $100 wlnnera Mel'l')'Money Bonnie Jarrell. Arnett $1 5,000 Ruth King, Washington $4,000 Katherine L TrippeC Parkersburg $4.000 Bernard Turley, Winfield $4.000 Allen Winebrenn er, Gauley Bridge $4 .000 Road To Vega& Helen Jarett, Charleslon S15.000 Scratch Keno Clyde Bailey, Pax St.OOO Daniel Baldwin. Hedgesville $ 1.000 George BrOOks, Rainelle $15,000 Bernice Casto, Charleston $1 ,000 Frank Ellison. Jr.. Oceana $1.000 William Enlow. Belpre. OH $1.000 Beatrice Gilman. Ripley $1 ,000 James Harmon, Keyser $1 ,000 Brenda Johnson. Bluefield $1,000 John Ully. logan $1.000 Wava Mosley, Huntington $2.000 Jerry Mounts. Charleston $1,000 Shelley Posey, Parkersburg $2 ,500 Dorothy J . RMdes. Ripley $2.000 Harrison Ryder, Mt. Hope $1 .000 William Scruggs, Beckley $1,000 Richard Snyder, Huntington $1 ,000 Jeffery TOdd. Summersville $1. 000 Wille Whitehead , Beckley $1 ,000 SheiiO.ma Phyllis Big~s . Buckeye $1.000 Gary Chapmen, Ansted $1 .000 M1chael Roberts. Walker $ t .000 Carmen Vance , Accoville $1,000 NiCole vancr{Fairmont $1 .000 1\Nice thtl Luck Vflrnon Klnneer Sr., Wheeling $2.000 Veteran• Ca1h 4 96 $100 Winners Steven D. Dasher. Bel1ngtor1 $4 .JOO Teresa Douglas. Rioley $4.000 Betty Fox, Jane Le'W $4,000 Da•ley Hot!. Augus!a $4 .000 Deborah K. Jooes. Four States $4 .000 Todd Keenan. Summersv111e $4 .000 Eugene Lough. MoundSVIlle $4 .000 Ethel Shields. 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Buckhannon $5.000 Gary A Mart1n, Charleston S5 000 Greg:ty McCusl<E!f. Hagerstown MD $5 Ctyde I McManus_ FOllansbee $5 000 Donald Millon. Wheeling 55.000 Barbara NewhOuse. Hurn co:~ne S1r-o ()()(l Jean RICe, Kenna $5.000 Jerome Russell. Winchester VA S5 OtYl John Scotchel. Morgantown S~.Ol.'0 George Shelter\ Ranger $5 ,OJO Letha Sm1th, Ovapa $10Cl,OCO Unda Webb . Mart1nsburg $5. ()0(1 Sprtno Valley Pla.za • Gallipolis, Ohio MARCH 1ST mROUGH • • • • • Talent Search can offer an array of information and training such as; selection of appropriate high school courses, career exploration, study skills, enrichment activities, and assistance with finan· cial aid and admissions procedures. If you would like additional information in Cabell County contact: Ginger Fannin at 696-3033 ext. 1963, Wayne ,County contact Tracy McKinney at 696-2941 ext. '1.963 • School & Sports Public meetings I Mo1111 ~I Prll ll <'"'Y. Oh r11 >1',/l>'l i;>qnba!' 'i!J:tmes -i;>rnttnrl • Page A3 Gallia Calendar : : : . • meeting, 10 a.m., Local 5668 Hall. Meigs Calendar Congratulations Business Representative 1954-1979 Retired ' Monday, March 17 MASON - Mason Town & Council meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall. POINT PLEASANT - Mason County Humane Society meetMonday, March 17 ing, 7 p.m., Mason County Library POINT PLEASANT - Mary conference room. Kay cosmetics meeting, 6 p.m., every Monday, Point Pleasant Woman"s Club. Wednesday, March 19 POINT PLEASANT- Mason County Tourism Committee meetWednesday, March 19 ing, 8 a.m., MOVC. POINT PLEASANT - Mason POINT PLEASANT - Mason County AARP, 1 p.m., Fort : County Board of Health will meet Randolph Terrace. at 6 p.m., Mason County Health POINT PLEASANT - Rotary - Department conference room. Club, noon, Moose Lodge. RAVENSWOOD - SOAR Monday, March 17 GALLIPOLIS - Ribbon cut: ling and open house for Holzer : Medical Center Tobacco : Prevention Center, 1 to 4 p.m., 2881 Ohio Route 160, Gallipolis. Refreshments will be served. GALLIPOLIS - Gallia Area Herb Guild meeting, 6:30 p.m., French Art Colony, 530 First Ave .. Gallipolis. Speaker is Frank Porter of River View Herbs, Racine. Topic, "How to Grow Herbs Organically." GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Animal Welfare League, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church. (740) 992-3279 Toll Fre e 1-877-583 -24 3 3 Our malo numbere are: ~ribm • ·Gallipolis, OH Thank you so much for all your prayers and thoughts and for the many cards of encouragement you sent me during my recent illness. Ben Ewing employees from all Holzer Consolidated Health Systems facilities, who are here to provide services because we care about our communities." Teresa Remy, Admini strator and CEO of Holzer . Senior Care Center said, "Representing the longterm care branch of Holzer Health Systems, I am very excited to be recognized for our 'Who We Are' marketing campaign with our recent Addy Awards. This has provided a means to demonstrate that the residents we care for are not just a pan of the job; they are members of our family, a part of our lives." Holzer Medical Center's . most recent television campaign, "The Wedding" that features the music of contemporary Christian artist Michael' W. Smith, debuted on Super Bowl Sunday. "The Wedding" was recently voted "Best Regional Commercial of the Super Bowl" in a local survey conducted by WCHS TV 8 and WVAH FOX 11. Dr. A. Jackson Bailes O.D. Carpenters Local Union 650 on 111 years in Pomeroy IW'ch 16th 1892-2003 Henry C. Peery Tuesday, March 25 POINT PLEASANT - Mason County Commision meeting, 4 p.m., Mason County Courthouse. Clubs Organizations Driving at Night )),1 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant Mason Calendar OJ*n!to the ' Public and CEO of Holzer Health of Holzer Medical CenterSystems. "Our message of Jackson . "We had a well employee unity throughout planned campaign featuring the Holzer Health System was realistically and professionally conveyed. We will continue to strive to meet the high standards of quality health care expected by our community, our medical staff and our patients." LaMar Wyse, President CEO of Holzer Medical Center, said, "I am proud that our marketing efforts have been recogni zed with these very prestigious awards. We were able to successfully capture the 'Holzer Difference' on tilm by featuring our employees. This provides a reflection of our Mrs. Smith just couldn't understand it. She had heard' her world and the quality of friends and family confess that they sometimes had trouble healthcare we provide to the driving at night. Now, she .was having problems herself. community and region we Mrs. Smith is not unique. If questioned, most people would serve." admit that they were sometimes not comfortable driving at night. "It is an honor that the sysThis problem of blur and glare affects people of all ages. To tem-wide effort for the 'Who understand this difficulty, you must understand the effect of dim We Are ' commercials received two Addy Awards," light on the eye ..While driving at night, the pupil of your eye said Diana Fisher, President opens wider in an attempt to increase the amount of light reaching and Chief Executive Officer the retina. With this "wide eye," light enters the eye at more of an angle. This reduces the depth of vision and blurs it. Glare can be caused by anything from a dirty windshield to developing cataracts. Anti-reflective lens coatings can significantly reduce reflections and glare from oncoming headlights. If you do much night driving, a separate prescription may be helpful. Seek the advice of a good optometrist for further information. Warm, mild conditions on tap BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A trough of low pressure across the lower Ohio Valley was to push some clouds into about the southern third of the re~ion Saturday, but no precipitation is expected. Not much change in the pattern will occur for the remainder of the weekend into Monday. Skies will be mostly cloudy south. Lows will be in the 40s and highs in the 60s. The next chance for rain will be Tuesday or Wednesday as low pressure and a cold front develops across the UJ;lper midwest and Central Plams. Temperature should remain above normal through midweek. Sunday, March 16, 2003 • • • • ... ~ 7ieStJ~ ~s~ MARCH 31ST 0 0 0 0 0 Isn't it time to hear what you've been missing? ILES $200 on· DIGITAL AIDS $150 mFPROGRAMMABLE AIDS $100 OFF CONVENTIONAL AIDS Special Discounts On Baueries Register For FREE GIFTS! plus, FREE HEARING SCREENINGS!! HEARING CENTER 167 S500 Dally 3 winners Keno Lester K . Arnett . Fairmont $3.000 Ronald Bates. 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Rayner, Keyser $2.600 Clara Wk:ks, QuinwOOd $5,200 Mary Wimer. Moorefield $BOO coo: �!. •1n1on • ......., 11tllld -6mtillel PageA4 Sunday, March 16, 2003 Sunday, March 16, 2003 Obituaries Helen Mae Black &unbap Q;fauf -6mtilld PORTLAND, Ohio Helen Mae Black, 81, of Portland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, March 13. 2003, at her residence. She was born February 5, 1922, in Meigs .County, daughter of the late Homer L. and Daisy Elizabeth Cochran Lawson. · She was a homemaker, and a member of the Mount Olive Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Richard Black, on October 10, 1991, as well as by three sons, Jackie Black, Johnnie Black and Mark Black; a brother, Buck Lawson; and two other brothers who died in infancy. She is survived by four daughters, Joan (Lonnie) Dailey of Portland, Diana (Dave) Hysell of Reedsville. Cheryl (Bill) James of New Haven, West Virginia, and Cathy Black of Portland; an.d four sons, Larry (Linda) Black of Palestine, Texas, Bob (Wilma) Black of Portland, Garry Black of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Danny Black of Portland. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ruth Taylor of Racine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be I p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003, at the Browning Cemetery at Portland. The Rev. Lawrence Bush will offi. ciate. Visitation was held in the Cremeens Funeral Home · at Racine from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003, and will be conducted from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2003. 825 Third Avenue • Gallipolis, Ohio (740) 446-2342 • FAX (740} 446-3008 www.mydallytrlbune.com Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Den Dickerson Publisher BeHe Pearce Managing Editor Andrew Carter Asst. Managing Editor Letre r:,. ro the edirnr are welcome. They should be less than . 300 wurd1. A/1 letrers are subject to editing and must be , signed and include address and teleph one number. No , , umignu i lellns wil/ be published. Letters should be m good . taste, adtlresshlg issues. not persmw!tttes. ThE' opinions expressed in the coiwnn below are the consensus of 1he Ohio Va/fev Publishing Co. >· editorial board, 1mless v thenw·.se noted. NATIONAL VIEW Beware Ephedra sodd status may prompt government overview · • Star Tribune, Minneapolis, on ephedra: The heatstroke death of a Baltimore Orioles pitcher has again focused attention on the dangers of ephedra as a weight-loss aid. But this CO!.tntry 's nonprescription drug problem is much larger than one risky diet pill. . American s use two kinds of drugs to fight disease and promote health. One type, available by prescription or over the pharmacy counter, must pass scientific. muster for safety and effectiveness. The other, sold at nutnuon stores or by mml, gets no independent review. Ephedra is an example of both. In synthetic or concentrated form , and offered as the cold medication ephedrine, it must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Purchasers have FDA's assurance that the product IS pure, safe and reasonably effective. But in "natural" form. ephedra compounds can be made and sold without any independent testing whatever - as long as makers limit the health claims they put on their labels. Of course they find other routes, like magazine articles and retail Sales pitches, for making the prohibited claims. Thus millions of Americans know ephedra as a fat burner, a workout booster, a study aid and a recreational "legal speed." Some may expect that ephedra products have been tested to a5sure that they perform as advertised. More, probably, conclude that if a drug is available without prescription, it's got to be safe. FDA is a passive recipient of these danger signals; it doesn't require supplement companies to turn over the complaints they receive. Ephedra has been the subject of so111,e 1,400 complaints to FDA in recent years, more than 50 of which implicate it as a cause of death. Later this spring the agency will probably start proceedings to ban it. Full-tledged regulation of all vitamins, herbs and supplements by FDA is neither realistic nor necessary. This means self-prescribing consumers will still be on their own to guard against overuse, overdose and drug interactions. TODAY IN HISTORY BY THE ASSOC IATED PRESS Today is Sunday, March 16, the 75th day of 2003. There are 290 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 16, 1802. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. On thi s date: In 17 51 , James Madison, fourth president of the United States, was born in Port Conway, Va. In 1836, the Republic of Texas approved a constitution. In 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" was first published. ' · In 1915, the Federal Trade Commission was organized. In 1935, Adolf Hitler scrapped the Treaty of Versailles. In 1945 , during World War II, lwo Jima was declared secured by the Allies. In 1968. during the Vietnam War, the My Lai Massacre was carried out by U.S. troops under the command of Lieutenant William L. Calley Jr. In 1978, o!talian politician Aldo Moro was kidnapped by leftwing urban guerrillas, who later murdered him . .. !n 1983. radio and television star Arthur Godfrey died in . New York at age 79. · . In 1985, Terry Anderson , chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was abducted in Beirut; he was released in Dece mber 1991. Ten years ago: Pre~ident Clinton met with ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Ari stide; afterward. Clinton announced he was sending a special envoy to Haiti to seek a return to democracy. Five years ago: In a long-awaited document that Jewish leaders immediately criticized. the Vatican expressed remorse for the cowardice of some Christians during the Holocaust, but defended the actions of Pope Pius XII. Sgt. Maj. Gene McKinney, once the Army's top enlisted man, was repriro:.~nded and demoted one rank by a jury that had convicted hi!'l of obstruction of justice in a sexual misconduct case. ; : One year ago: Gunmen killed Archbishop Isaias Duane Cancino, a prominent critic of Colombia's leftist guerrillas, in Cali. Th irteen-year-old Brittanie Cecil was struck by a flying ltlckey puck during a game between the hometown Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames; she died two days later. . : Today's Birthdays: Comedian-director Jerry Lewis is 77. Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., is 76. Nlovie director Bernardo Bertolucci is 62. Game show host Chuck Woolery is 62 . Si nger-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker is ~1. Country singer Robin Williams is 56. Actor Erik Estrada 1$ 54. Actor Victor Garber is 54. Actress Kate Nelligan is 52. !]ountry singer Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel) is 52. Rock si nger-musicia n Nancy Wi lson (Heart) is 49. Golfer Hollis Stacy is 49. Actress Isabelle Huppert is 48. Rapper Flavor Flav (Public Enemy ) is 44. Folk singer Patty Griffin is 39. Actress Lauren Graham is 36. ·. Thought for Today: 'The only joy in the world is to begin." .;-.-, Ce~are Pave>e. Italian novelist ( 190H-1950). ·- ·~ - A different kind ·of French kiss OK, if nobody else will do it, I'm going to patch up this spat between the United States and France. As you know, our two nations are not getting along, as evidenced by the high-level meeting in Paris last week, during which French President Jacques Chirac and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, in what aides described as "a frank exchange of views," bit each other. . Yes, relations are at an alltime low. The French view us as a bunch of fat, simplistic, SUV-driving, gum-chewing, gun-shooting, mall-dwelling, John Wayne cowboys who put ketchup on everything we eat, including breath mints. Whereas we view the French as a bunch of snotty, hygieneimpaired, pseudo-intellectual snail-slurping weenies whose sole military accomplishment in ·the past I00 years was inventing the tasseled combat boot. Sadly - as is so often the case when people resort to vicious stereotypes - both sides. in this dispute are I 00 percent correct. But the fact that we hate each other, with good reason, does NOT mean we can't be friends! After all, the United States and France have a close relationship that dates back to the Revolutionary War, when we were helped in our struggle for independence by a French per- Dave Barry son whose name we will never, ever forget, as long as we have Internet access to the Encyclopedia Britannica. Let's see ... Ladybird, Ladybug, Ladyfinger ... OK, here it is: Lafayette. Actually, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, his full name was - I am not making this up Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. As a result, he had a hellish childhood. His mother would lean out the kitchen window and shout: "Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Motter, Marquis de Lafayette! You get back in here and finish your snails THIS INSTANT!" Hearing this, the other French children would tease Lafayette, calling him "Marie" and threatening to brush his teeth. So as soon as he could, he left France and carne to America, where he joined the army and told everybody his name was Mark. From that moment on, France and America were close allies. In 1886, as a gift symbolizing more than a century of friendship, France gave us the Statue of Liberty; in return, we sent the French 18 tons of · jerky, which they claimed was lost in shipping. And the relationship continues to this very day, when, many of the words that we use all the time, such as "French fries," "French toast," "French kiss," "French poodle" and "Chef Boy-Ar-Dee," are, believe it or not, actually of French origin. . We simply cannot allow a close relationship like this to be destroyed because of some silly little dispute over who gets to run the world. That is why today I am calling upon · you, my fellow Americans. to "extend the olive jar" to our French brothers and sisters and yappy little dogs. I want you to deliberately approach French people wherever you can find them - on the street, on the Internet, in the "Small World" ride at Disney World, in public restrooms - and make friendly overtures to them in their own language (French). To help you do this, here is a list of friendly French phrases: "Bonjour, personne francaise!" ("Hello, French person!") "Je · suis un Arnericain, et, dangue il, je vais vous donner une grande vieille etreinte!" ("' am an American and, dang it, I am going to give you a big old hug!") "Parole! Vous ne sentez pas demi aussi de mauvais que j'ai prevu !" ("Say' You do not smell half as bad as I expected !") . "Qui s'inquiete qui court darned le monde ?" ("Who cares who runs the darned world?") "Voulez-vous Ia gomme? Elle ketchup-est assaisonnee 1" ("Do you want gum'? It's ketchup-flavored'") "Voulez que je vous porte au mail dans mon SUV?" ("Want me to take you to the mall in my SUV?") "Vous pouvez vous rendre au gar4e de seenrite!" ("You can surrender to the security guard!") "Ha ha,je suis badiner juste autour hors de I' amiti'T' ("'Ha ha, I am just kidding aroupd out of friendship!") "He, revenez ici!" ("Hey, come back here!") "II n' y a aucune cause pour l'alarme! Mon pistole! a une surete!" ("There is no cause for alarm! My gun has a safety !") Yes, fellow Americans, with a little effort, we can heal this rift between us and our old friends. Because, in the end, we have a lot more in common than we do separating us! Or, as the French would say, "Je suis un grand gros menteur" ("'am a big fat liar"). (Dave Barry is a humor columnist for the Miami Herald. Write to him in care of The Miami Herald, One Herald Plaza, Miami. Fla. 33132. ) So what are the values we cheer? On a spring night three years ago, Rodney Woods got into a shouting match with a high school classmate at a pany. 1\vo of Woods' friends joined in the argument. The two friends shoved the classmate to the ground and beat him, at one point kicking his head as if it were a football. When another boy at the party tried to intervene, Woods chased him down and punched him in the face . Woods was convicted of felonr assault and served a year 10 jail. (His two friends received four years for involuntary manslaughter, after the boy they attacked was declared brain dead.) Now Woods is a 20-yearold student at Fresno City College, where he is well known for his skill as a defensive back on the football team. The University of Oregon is in need of a good defensive back . But its policy prohibits offering athletic scholarships to felons. Recently, a Superior Court judge in Southern California reduced Woods' conviction to a misdemeanor. Woods is hoping to be enrolled at the Uni versity of Oregon, on full scholarship, when ihe university's spring quarter begins March 3 1. He Will arrive in ........... .... .. . . Joan Ryan time for sprin~ practice. Consider th1s story against the backdrop of a national debate about how to define "fairness" in college admissions. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments April I in a suit challenging the University of Michigan's policy, which assesses applicants on a point system . African-American, Hispanic and American lndmn applicants get 20 discretionary points based on a !50-point system . A perfect grade point average, by contrast, IS worth 80 pomts, a perfect SAT 12 points. Supporters say the system allows the uni versity to accept students who add value to the uni versi ty beyond strict academics. Critics of the system, including Presi dent Bush, say racial preferences violate the 14th.. Amendment's guar- antee of equal protection and undermine America's promise of equal opportunity and compromise the academic integrity of the university. But if a true meritocracy is the goal, why don't the critics denounce all nonacademic consideration s in college admi ssions? I don't mean only the preferences given to students whose parents are either members of the faculty, alumni or wealthy enough to build a new wing on the research hospitaL I also mean the preferences to students who run the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds or sink a jump shot from 30 feet. Perhaps it is ironic that the young white woman who brought the suit against the Uni versity of Michigan is a die-hard Michigan football fan . A story in The Washington Post told of ~er excitement about spottmg Michigan's football coach, Lloyd Carr, in an airport 'recently. She gushed to the coach that she watched all the games on her computer. I can 't help wondering if she knows how many points are accorded to scholarship athletes in the Uni versity of Michigan admissions system. The answer is 20 - the same number she· finds so objectionable when given to minority applicants. There is no concrete! y "fair" way to decide who is accepted to a school and who isn't. The best a university can dci is make sure the end result of the admissions system -the student population - reflects its values. When a university gives an edge to minority students, it is saying that diversity is a worthwhile value . And when a university gives an edge to athletes, particularly one who has served jail time for felony assault, it's difficult to pinpoint what value the university is embracing. Alii know is that when Rodney Woods shows up later this month at the University of Oregon. he will be taking a spot that, arguably, be longs to a more deserving student. No one is likely to file suit. Come September, the same people who denounce "unfair" admissions practices will he in campus stadiums across the country, hollering for athletes who benefited from such programs to do their universities proud. (Joan Ryan is a columnist for the San Fra ncisco Chronicle. Send comments to her in care of this newspaper or send her e-mail at joanryansfch ron icle. com.) John C. Craddock II POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - John C. Craddock, 55, of Point Pleasant, went to sleep on Friday, March 14, 2003, at his residence. John was born November 23, 1947, in Charleston; West Virginia, a son to the late Betty Craddock, and Jim Craddock of Point Pleasant. John was a fonner Materials Manager for Pleasant Valley Hospital, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant, and · Minturn Lodge AF & AM No. 19 in Point Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Craddock. John is survived by his wife, Diane C. Craddock; his father, Jim Craddock, of Point Pleasant; daughters, Jackie and Alan Lewis of Charleston, and Christie Craddock of Charleston; brothers, Robert T. Craddock of California, and Ron C. and Beth Craddock of Gallipolis, and their children, Elisabeth and Edward; and special pets, Toby and Tigger. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at the Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. John's family will like everyone to consider organ donation. With the love and generosity of another family, we were given the gift of 17 more years with John. In lieu of any donations, the family reCJ,uests that you consider planung a tree or flowers in his memory. Please visit deal_tb@charter.net to send condolences to John's family. Deaths William A. Callicoat • Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant Orville A. "Ordie" Dean, 78, died Friday, March 14, 2003, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Hayes Dean. Services will be I p.m. Monday in Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, with Staff report Pastor Jeff Black officiating. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery. Friends may'call at GALLIPOLIS, Ohio the funeral home from 6 to 9 Tickets are now on sale for p.m. Sunday. the annual "Hot Time in the Military graveside rites will Old Town' special evening of be conducted by Proctorville dining and entertainment. VFW Post 6878. The United Way of Gallia In lieu of flowers, the farni- County e.vent, scheduled for ly requests donations be made Saturday, March 29, from 6 to Proctorville VFW Post to 9 p.m., will feature theatre6878, in care of Hall Funeral in-the-round entertainment Home, P.O. Box 391, and seating. The buffet-style dinner will include roast sirProctorville, Ohio 45669. Condolences may be Join of beef and braised expressed to the family at chicken breast with rice pilaf. www.timefonnemory.com/hal If going out on the town I · with friends to dine under soft lights at the Holiday Day Inn isn't enough to lure. you off that comfortable couchadd some surprise celebrity PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. waiters, outstanding local talKay L. Mooney, 63, Port St. show, and a ent, a fun-time Lucie, fonnerl y of Gallipolis, chance to win some great died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003. A Celebration of Life was prizes, and you've· got an conducted from 6 to 7 p.m. especially enJoyable evening Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in the that will almost make you First Church of the Nazarene forget we ever had an ice in Port St. Lucie. A memorial storm. Included this year are service followed at 7. p.m., with the Rev. Ted Underwood young musicians, such as Christian Scott, who will officiating. Arrangements were by combine his sin~ing and keyHaisley-Hobbs Funeral Home board talents m a special selection for the evening. Inc., Fort Pierce, Fla. Featuring a variety of barbershop quartet favorites is the well-known group The Treble Makers (the French City Chapter of the SPEBSSQSA). Outdoing his vaudeville skit of last year will be John Vernon with a m:imts -iPentintl• Page AS First half of property tax United Way's 'Hot Time in the Old Town' payment due March 21 set for March 29 Kay L. Mooney Local Briefs City Commission slates meeting . GALLIPOLIS, Ohio The Gallipolis City Commission will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Gallipolis Municipal courtroom, City Manager Bob Gordon announced. A fair housing proclamation will be discussed by Gordon1 while City Solicitor Douglas Cowles is expected to cover a 90-day extension of the city's franchise agreement. for cable television service from Charter Communications. Commissioners will act on resolutions appointing Michelle L. Terry as assistant auditor/clerk, and Shirley L. Beaver as assistant treasurer, and an emergency action authorizing . Gordon to submit an application for funds through the Appalachian Regional Commission for underground utility placement in 2-1/2 Alley. First reading will also be given to resolutions authorizing Gordon to accept easements from property owners for the 2-112 Alley project, and adopting an adjusted boundary for the city as proposed by the Ohio Department of Transportation. fun-filled audience-participation showstopper. Dene Pellegrinon and Vernon will share the master of ceremonies spotlight. and some additional talented guests 1nd surprises will round out the evening. Tickets for the United Way of Gallia County fund-raising event are $25 per person. For reservations, please call 4462442 or 446-8400. Tickets are also availa)l1e at Bernadine's in Gallipolis. More than 60 percent of the ticket price for the dinner/theatre fund-raiser will be allocated to the 12 United Way-funded agencies that provide services for those in need in our community. These agencies - some of whom provided services during the recent ice stonn include the local American Red Cross; the Arthritis Foundation (Ohio Valley River Chapter); Boy Scouts (Tri-State Area Council); Family Addiction Community Treatment Services; Gallia County Council on Aging (Senior Center); Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency; Girl Scouts (Seal of Ohio Council Inc.); Holzer Hospice; Outreach Center; Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; Serenity House; and Woodland Centers. ·For the Record State Highway Patrol GALLIPOLIS, Ohio The operator of a motorcycle · that crashed early Saturday on Ohio Route 141 near Mud Creek Road. was airlifted to a Huntington, W.Va., hospital following the accident, the Gallia-Meigs Post of the State Highway Patrol reported. The accident occurred. at 1:55 a.m., troopers said. The operator, who was not immediately identified, was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center by MedFiight, troopers said. Further details on the accident were unavailable before press time. ••• MIDDLEPORT, Ohio Anna M. Seidenabel, 38, 31078 McElhinney Hill, Middleport, was cited for failure to yield from a stop sign by the patrol following a two-car accident Thursday on Ohio Route 124 at County Road S (Bradbury). Troopers said Siedenabel was northbound on Bradbury at 7:45 a.m. when her car entered the path of a car driven by Judith C. Gannaway, 55, 26071 Gannaway Road, Vinton, and collided. Gannaway was attempting a right tum from 124 onto Bradbury at the time of the crash, the report said. Damage to both cars was nonfunctional. GALLIPOLIS , Ohio A reminder has been issued by Gallia County Treasurer Steve McGhee that the final date to pay first half 2002 taxe s is Friday, March 21. Failure to receive a tax bill will no.t avoid penalty. Payment may be sent by mail and must be postmarked by March 21 to the Gallia County Treasurer 's Office. Also, payment may be paid in person at the treasurer's office in the Gallia County Courthouse from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For convenience , real estate taxes can be paid at all locations of Peoples Bank, Ohio Valley Bank, US Bank, Oak Hill Banks and Farmers Bank & Savings Co ., now through March 21. If your addre ss has changed,· notify the treasurer 's office with your new address . Remember to bring or mail your complete tax statement with your payment for a stamped paid receipt. A penalty of 5 percent will be assessed on the current half year taxes if paid. or postmarked within I 0 day s after the due date. A penalty of 10 percent will be assessed on the current half year taxes if paid after the I 0-day, 5 percent period. Anyone wanting information can contact the treasurer's office at 4464612. Meigs children will be featured beginning at 2 p.m., Baer, Deanna Tribe and Barbara Lloyd will be presenting fromPageA1 folklorists, Myron Duffield of Middleport will play the Decorated bicycles are also calliope and do hts "Old wanted in the lineup. School Professor" show, and thtl bands will be invited to be a Community Band will prec pan of the parade, which will sent a concert. take place on the hilltop of There will be demonstrathe fairgrounds. tion!; of broom making, cro. The oldest Meigs County cheting, and basket making; woman and man attending Displays will feature the will be recognized, given gift Bicentennial bell, period certificates, and ride in an dress, quilts and farm equipment. · antique car in the parade. Dance and singing proThe day will conclude with grams by scouts and school an old fashioned barn dance. · Griffin invitation and bring us a cap• tivating message titled 'The Three D's of Success -. Desire, Dedication and from PageA1 Determination'." Tickets are limited and may University Sports Hall of be purchased at the Chamber Fame. Today. his time is of Commerce, 16 State devoted to university sports Street, until April 5, or until and fund-raising activities, seats run out. The price is commercials, speaking $37.50 per person for chamen¥agernents and his family. ber members and $47.50 pe~ 'Archie Griffin is one of person non-chamber memthe most genuine people you bers. will ever meet or hear speak," Order tickets by calling the Pelletier said. "We are fortu- Chamber Office at (740) 446~ nate to have him accep! our 0596. Road • County projects: Resurfacing of CR 35 (Jackson Pike) from Ohio Route 160 to CR 8 frOm Page A1 · (Mitchell), costing $367.6.19. • Guardrail replacement on The contract was awarded m Ohio Route 7, costing August 2002 to Shelly and scheduled completion is $290.572. The contract was May; bridge replacement on awarded in December 2002 to PDK Construction and CR 78 (Shafer), 1.4 miles work is expected to be fin- west of Ohio Route 233, to be awarded in May. ished in October. Public meetings slated • Replacement of two ODOT's District 10 office bridges on Ohio Route 325, has scher;luled a series of pubjust north of CR 48. lic meetihgs for this month (Centerpoint), costing April to obtain input on $553,063. The contract was and its draft State Transportation awarded to Ratzlaff Improvement Plan (STIP). Construction in November The meetings will be held in 2002 and the job's estimated all nine counties comprising completion date is October. the district. • Herbicidal spraying on STIP, a federally mandated Ohio Route 7, costing four-year planmng docu$66,589. DJ Group won the ment, lists all projects pro: contract in February and grammed by ODOT for work will be completed in development and sale. The GALLIPOLIS, Ohio July. plan mcludes itate fiscal Free legal advice for senior • Bridge deck relocation on years 2004 through 2007. citizens is available from Ohio Route 218, .04 of a mile Gallia County's meeting attorney Jo.e Brockwill at north of CR 112 (Lewis), to will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, the Gallia County Senior be awarded in September. April 4 at the Gallia County • 1\vo-lane resurfacing of Convention and Visitors Resource Center.. Ohio Route 7, beginning .26 Bureau in Gallipolis. The Any senior wishing to of a mile south of the north- Meigs meeting is from 4 to 8 schedule an appointment east Gallipolis corporation with Brockwill is requested line, to be awarded in p.m. Monday. April 7 at the ODOT garage. to call the center at 446- September. 7000 during regular business hours of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free legal advice available GALLIPOLIS, Ohio William Andrew Callicoat, 78, Gallipolis, died Saturday, March 15, 2003, in Holzer . Medical Center. Services will be II a.m. Tuesday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt GALLIPOLIS, Ohio Chapel. Gallipolis. Burial will be m Ohio Valley Memory The district advisory council Gardens. Friends may call at of the Gallia County the chapel from 4 to 7 p.m. General Health District will Monday. meet at 7 p.m. Monday, · March 24, in the conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson · PROCTORVILLE, Ohio Pike. · Advisory Council meets. March 24 Orville A. Dean ~unbap MEDICAU.Y SUPERVISED WEIGI-IT LOSS USING THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PHENTERMINE (ADIPEX) Office Visit and Medication for 4 Weeks $60.00 Ravenswood Medical Center Call today for appointment 304-273-5873 or 800·675-7200 Auto- Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business 7le "1/. 'Pool&. 'Puo'te"" INSURANCE PLUS AGENCIES, INC. 114 Court Pomeroy REMOUNT SALE Update your dlamond1. Over 1000 Mounting1: Fr~t clttming and inu•rct/.on 992-6677 ----------EE HEARING TESTS COUPON 1 Will be given in GALLIA COUNTY by • I ~~ee ™ HEARING AID CENTER I I 1 I I I an appointment. I I Call Toll 1The teata will be given by a Llcen!!!d Hearing Aid Speclallft' I Anyone who haa trouble heartng or underatandlng I I converutlon Ia Invited to have a ,ERg hurlng last to see If lthla problem can be helped I Bring thla coupon with you for I your FREE HEARING TEST, a $75.00 value. I I UMWA. UAW. ARMCO, AND ALL OTHER INSURANCE PROVIDERS WALK·INS WELCOME .I L --------------- . �. . .. .. ' Page A& • &unbap ~imefi -&tntintl Pomeroy • Middleport • Galllpolla • Point Pleaunt Gallia County Bicentennial Seven to vie for queen's crown Pageant set . for March 29 Rio Grande at Staff report GALLIPOLIS, Ohio Seven contestants will participate in the upcoming Bicentennial Queen Pageant set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the John W. Berry Fine and P.erforming Arts Center at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College. Preliminary judging of candidates will occur earlier in the day, said Cindy Sexton, who is chairing the queen pageant. The contestants are Ginger Marie Canaday, Jennifer L. Cremeens, Amber Davi&on, Kelli Beth Elliott, Mckenzie L. France, Katy Leigh Swain-Rumley and Robyn Lynette Warren. All of the contestants have been involved in a number of activities throughout the past few months, working closely with Sexton. · "When you meet and talk with any of the seven contestants, you are greatly impressed with their outgoing personalities and multi· pie skills, their sincerity and accomplishments, as well as their notable natural beauty," Sexton said. "Any of the seven would bring pride to Gallia County as bicentennial queen," she added. "'fhe judges truly have a challenge in selecting the winner. It has been a real privilege to work with these talented and accomplished young women." Canaday graduated from Galli a Academy High School in 2000, and currently attends the University of Rio Grande. She is the daughter · of Patrick and Elizabeth "Betsy" Saunders Canaday, and the granddaughter of Howard and A I i c e Saunders, and the late Marshall and H e I e n Canaday. In addition to her college classes, she is Davison a Rio Grande cheerleader and enjoys working on the family farm. Cremeens is a 2002 graduate of GAHS and also attends Rio Grande. She is the daughter of Jay and Andrea Cremeens, and the granddaughter of Ina Belle and Bill Sibley, and Marland and Tressa Cremeens. She enjoys swimming, walking, basketball, and also playing with her younger sister, Jaymee. . Davison is a 2000 graduate of GAHS and is presently enrolled in the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. She is the daughter of Pat and Tammie Davison, and the granddaughter of James and Harriet Da'l'ison, and Phyllis Stewart. She loves to cook in her spare time, work out and scrapbooking. Elliott France Elliott graduated from South Gallia High School in 2001, and currently attends Marshall University. She is the daughter of Patricia and Glen Elliott, and the granddaughter of Jo and the late Arthur Elliott, and the late Margorie and J a m e s "Buck" Johnson. She is to 5........... _._ devoted --~-·-• working with the youth during the Gallia County Junior Fair, . and also enjoys cheerleading and weight liftWarren ing. France is a 2001 graduate of GAHS and is now a stud,ent at Rio Grande. She is the daughter of Ida France and Gene France, and the granddaughter of Robert and Donnie France, and the late John . William and Olivia Fern Mills. She enjoys horseback riding, photography, drawing and scrapbooking. Swain-~umley graduated from GAHS in 2000, and presently attends Hocking College. She is the daughter of John and Lisa Rumley, and Mark Swain. Her grand- parents are Wayne and Alice * Makeup by Jona Jo Niday, Nelson and Evelyn Spence, a Mary Kay indeSwain, Juanita Niday, Betty pendent beauty consultant. and the late • Floral decorations by Rumley Marshall Swain. Melvin Biars, Floral In her spare time, she Fashions. enjoys working out, jogging, • Sashes by Rhonda Lucas, Oho River Embroidery. basketball and shopping. Warren is a 2001 graduate • Crown by Gallipolis of GAHS and now attends Harley Owners Group. Rio Grande. She is the • Photography by Randy daughter of David and Houdashelt from Image Othella Warren, and Gallery. • $500 scholarship for the Kimberly Haley. She is the granddaughter of Nancy and., queen from Bob Evans James Warren, and the la!e Farms. Kenneth and Doris Haley. • $100 U.S . Savings Bond She is active in 4-H, help- from each of the local banks: ing youth with projects, and Farmers Bank & Savings enjoys time with her family. Co., Oak Hill Banks, Ohio Judging for the pageant :Valley Bank, Peoples Bank includes preliminary person- and US Bank, for a total of al interviews of each of the $500 upon maturity for the candidates. by the four out- queen. • A $250 and a $200 scholof-town judges. On stage, during the pageant on arship for first and second Saturday evening, judging runnerups from ElectroCraft Solutionswill be based on I· 112 to 2- Engineering minute oral presentation by Rockwell Automation. each contestant on her • GKN Sinter Metals for favorite historical fact of the queen's reception. Gallia County; aerobic • University of Rio Grande dance competition as a for its hospitality. group; final evening gown "It's hard to find the words competition and a surprise to truly convey my deep question asked of each con- appreciation to the seven testant. young women I have had the Emceeing the pageant will privilege to work with, as we be Melvin Biars. prepare for the March 29 The queen contestants, in pageant," said Sexton. advance, were asked to write "They and their parents, an essay on their personal· the sponsors and contribucommunity involvement. tors, are making all of this These essays were submitted · possible," she added. "We a,nd have already been have had a ·team effort, and judged. The winner will be we want the residents of announced from the stage at Gallia County to know the the pageant, and will receive importance of the bicentena special community service nial ct;lebration as we mark award and a $250 scholar- our county's 200th birthday. ship, as an extra facet 11f the , Our queen will reign queen pageant. ·. throughout the year and we Receiving special credit urge the public to attend the for their contribution to the pageant to show their pride. success of the pageant are: . ·We lo'ok forward to a great • Hair by Mane Designers. evening." Sunday, Ma~h 16,2003 Parade set for April26 GALLIPOUS, Ohio Individuals and organizations interested in participating in 100 Gallia County bicentennial parade. to take pi~ on Satunlay morning, April 26, are asked to complete an application fonn and submit to Brett Bostic, Parade Chair, no later than April!! . The parade will be a highlight of the fun filled week-end of activities Friday and Saturday, April 25-26 in downtown Gallipolis. On Friday, the Gallia County bicentennial bell will be cast on· First Avenue at the City Park. On Saturday morning, the Bicentennial Parade will start at 9:30 a.m., followed by the breaking of the mold of the bicentennial bell and a bean dinner in the park. Live entertainment is scheduled throughout the afternoon. Later in the day, the bell will be rung for the first time and formally dedicated at the Gallia County Court House. Bostic said, "It is important that anyone interested in participating in the parade, complete lh:ir ~lication and submit it to the Bicentennial Commission before April II, 2003." Each entry should reflect some aspect of the County's history. The regulations applying to the bicentennial parade specify that commercial and political advertising, as well as commercial signs on vehicles, are not acceptable. All floats, walking nnits and individual entries must move continuously, !lOt stopping to perform along the parade route. This is necessary to keep the parade on time. No judging of parade entries will take place. Parade application forms are available at the Gallipolis City Parks and Recreation off1ce, the Chamber of Commerce office and the Gallia County Convention and Visitors' Bureau. For information, contact Bostic at 441-6021. Inside: iunbap limn ·itntintl Louisville wins C-USA tourney, Page B2 NASCAR Weekend, Page B4 Gallla Co. Conversation-news, Page BS PageBl Sunday, March 16, 2003 .' Report:Kitna ends up with $1.6 million bonus · CINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati quarterback Jon Kitna, who thought he came up six plays short of earning a $1.625 million bonus last season, will get the bonus after all. · The team decided to give KitJ\a the bonus after recalculating the number of plays he was in, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported on Saturday. "All along, my wife and I said if God wanted me to get the bonus, I would !let it," . Kitna said. "I was a httle bit surprised and very tuankful." Bengals spokesman Jack Saturday Brennan on declined to comment. Kitna needed to play in 80 percent of the team's offensive plays to increase his base salary for 2003 from $1 million to $2.625 million. He played in 842 of the team's 1,054 offensive plays, or 79.886 percent. Kitna said Bengals vice president Katie Blackburn told him on Friday that the NFL gave the club the discretion to credit Kitna for two two-point conversions he participated in_ and th_at the Bengals were not gomg to increase the number of offensive plays. That meant Kitna was in 80.076 percent of offensive plays. Kitna said Blackburn told liim that she and her father, Bengals president Mike ijrown, thought he deserved the bonus and that the Bengals were looking forward to a much better 2003 season. Kitna had 16 touchdowns and interceptions last year. 1'he team averaged 21.3 (10ints in his 12 starts. Massimino resigns at Cleveland State White to Bucks advance to fanals return next season BigTenToumament • BY NANCY ARMOUR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) Brent Darby carried Ohio State in the second half, and Charles Bass made the first free throw of his career with 6.1 seconds left Saturday as Ohio State held on for a 55 -54 victory over Michigan State in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament. The Spartans' Chris Hill put up a last-chance jumper from about 15 · feet, but the ball clanged off the rim . As the buzzer sounded, the Ohio State cheerleaders rushed the court as sev, eral Buckeye players collapsed on the floor. Barely above .500 two weeks ago, Ohio State (17-13) will play for the tournament championship - and the Big Ten's automatic NCAA bid for a second straight year. The eighthseeded Buckeyes will play the winner of the Indiana-Illinois game. Ohio State led by as much as 19 in the first half as it held the Spartans (19-12) to a woeful 15 percent shooting. But the Buckeyes let Michigan State back in at the end of the half and went cold in the second, making just two field goals in the last 17:09. Its last came with eight minutes to play. Ohio State also played the last 5:58 shorthanded, as big men Shun Jenkins and Velimir Radinovic fouled out. Artd the Spartans took advantage. Maurice Ager scored on a pull-up jumper, Erazem Lorbek scored on a putback and Ager drilled a 3-pointer to give Michigan State its first lead of the game, .51-50 with 3:43to play. Knowing Ohio State had no one inside, the Spartans concentra\ed on Darby, double-teaming Ohio State's Velimir Radinovic {40) takes a shot over Michigan State's Paul Davis (14) in the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Please see Bucks, B2 Saturday in Chicago. (AP) CLEVELAND (AP) Arms flailing, hair disheveled, suit a wrinkled mess, Rollie Massimino still would stomp his feet and dance down the sideline to scream at an official. What never resurfaced for Massimino was his magic touch. Massimino resigned after seven disappointing seasons as coach at Cleveland State, where he was unable to duplicate the success he had while leading Villanova to an improbable 1985 ~CAA t1tle. Cleveland State bought out the final two years of the 68year-old Massimino's contract, athletic director Lee Saturda;YReed said Massimino was patd $147,000 for the 2002-03 BY DAVE HARRIS won the title outright, with season. His · tenure in Cleveland Sports correspondent Eastern and Southern tied for ended with his first 20-loss second. season in 30 years of coachSTEWART, Ohio. _ Joel · Eastern, coming off a disaping, and he leaves a program Gandee nai,led a three pointer pointing loss. in the regional in shambles. Reached with 52 seconds left, to give semi-finals Tuesday had trouSaturday•. the school's sports Federal . Hocking the lead for bles getting started as the information director was good. Lancc;rs behind four points each by Nat han Rosson and fM · · • tmaware o aSSimmo s resA Cody Hornsby free throw Jonathon Baldwin built an 8-2 1gnauon. with 26 seconds left iced the Ma~simino's team went 8~ .·, .. ·g ame as ·.federal Ho~;Jdng lead. ' · 22 t_h1s sea~on and fim~hed . . ~ ,!Jc!fea~ej;l Eq.stern 62 -:5~)rr the Jaso n Kimes nailed a pair of last m the moe-team Honzon . . !fV~ ,Hockiug Division fl'nale three pointers in a span of 50 League. The Vikings los\ m Friday.evening before a packed ~i~~f~s 1~')bul~m:: i~~e~ef~ the first round of the conferhouse at Stewart. enc~ tournament March 4 The win gives the Lancers Justin Amash hit a follow-up in agamst Loyola of Ch1cago. their first TVC title since 1995 , the paint to give Federal After the game, Masstmmo and ended Eastern's string of Hockmg a 15- 10 advantage. · h . A E · Brent Buckley hit one of two - who has 515-391 career h 20-10 10 . h NCAA t ~ee stralg t tit 1es . n astern from the 'line with 34 seconds d recor • . wm would have g1ven the .t e tournament. - sa1d he had no Ea les a share of a trl-c;;h;qnpi- left to cut theLancer lead to 15plans to reure. , . .~· gh. .h h L : ;,1 h · II after the f1rst e1ght mmutes. But there had been gj'bY,Ij'ng ons tp w~t t e ance.~1l!l~. t .e Eastern cut the Lancer lea d to spec ulation he woutct' ·step ~ag:~s c~sts th co~tl'c.·:!.~a,l , ·o ne (19- 18) with 6:12 left in_the ou er~ . .u e '!~.!,8 ~ ., ~- half when Alex S1mpson na1led down or be fired. ..•';£; · ' ' ) 'i~ • l)oo Biologists study deer population BY TARA GODWIN Associated Press a three with 6:12 to go. Ian Butcher drained a three pointer with a minut " to go in the half to give the Lancers a 31-24 lead. Then freshman Nathan Cozart answered with a three of his own the pull the Eagles to within 31-27 at intermission. Derek Quinn drove the lane for a lay-up to start the second half to give Federal Hocking a 33-27 lead . Nathan Grubb hit a three and a lay-up in a span of 50 seconds to pull the Eagles to within 33-32. Cozart then nailed a long range jumper to give the Eagles their first lead of the night at 37-35 with 5:32 left. Eastern started to pull away and took a 48-42 lead when Simpson hit another three pointer with 2:42 left. BUD, W.Va. - In the middle of the night everything in the thick, lichen-covered woods of Wyoming County looks like a deer. But a group of West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wildlife surveyors know what they are looking for: the horizontal line of a back, the white of a tail. "Normally the eyes are what really make them stand out," said Colin Carpenter, an assistant district game biologist. Still even the most experienced deer spotter can sometimes be off his game. "We've been fooled by beer cans or just a reflector in the woods," said Carpenter, 25. Though deer are considered a pest in much of the state, in West Virginia's southern coal fields deer are a rare ahd precious resource. More than 20 years ago native deer populations in McDowell, Wyoming, Mingo and Logan Counties were virtually nonexistent, said Paul Johansen, the .DNR 's assistant chief of game management. · After two decades of wildlife management and a dramatic decrease in poaching, the population is recovering. The area is now home to a unique, older deer population that attracts bow hunters from as far away as Alaska who take away big trophy bucks and leave their money behind. The DNR recently conducted a three-night survey to estimate the number of the deer in McDowell and Wyoming Counties. Carpenter, along with biologist Jeff Hajenga and wildlife managers Ralph Pettrey and Ronnie Roles spe nt three nights in Wyomin~ County. After arriving at their startmg point around 6:30 p.m., the team chatted and munched on Please see Eagles, B2 Please see Deer. B2 Lancers top Eagles for TVC Hocking Division title - .. f+ . HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (A P) - Greg White will return as Marshall's basketball coach next season, Athletic Director Bob rxtarcum said Saturday. However, for the second straight season, Marshall did not extend White' s contract as it had done in previous years. White recently completed the second year of a fiveyear contract. Marcum met with White and Marshall President Dan Angel after the Thundering Herd lost in the quarterfinals of the MidAmerican Conference tournament to Kent State. Marshall finished 14-15 with a roster that included just one senior. It was the second losing season in White's seven years. "In my opinion, coach White is accomplishing a lot of the things that college basketball is all about," Marcum said. "We are competitive in a good conference and graduating our players. The only thing we have not attained is post-season play, and that remains a priority. "With the number of young players on the roster this year, I believe th1s program is heading in the right direction." White, a 1982 Marshall graduate, has a 115-84 record since taking over in 1996. "Coach White is a great person. He's a players coach," said Marshall sophomore forward David Anderson. "I will be happy to play for him next year. "He'll do anything to help you. College basketball is about preparing a young man for the future and that means getting his degree. He expects the players to do good in the classroom." ..... • • - -----· ---- -- I ~ PLEASANT VALLEY H SPITAL . - I �Page 82 • &unbap ~m.es-&mhnd Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant Sundey, March 16 2003 Prep Basketball It's all in the Cards for the Conference USA championship Girls state BY CHRIS DUNCAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Luke Whitehead's 17 points · and 14 rebounds led Louisville past AlabamaBirmingham 83-78 Saturday for the Conference USA tournament championship. The 6-foot-7 junior had double-doubles in all three of the Cardinals' games, finishing with a tournamentrecord 37 rebounds, and was selected the tourney's MVP. Fittingly, Whitehead sealed Saturday's victory with a rebound. Louisville, ranked 20th, was clinging to an 81-78 lead after Reece Gaines made two free throws with 1I. 7 seconds left. UAB's Eric Bush raced down court but missed a driving layup, and Whitehead jumped high to grab the ball. He was fouled and sank two free throws with 4.7 seconds left, triggering chants of "MVP! MVP!" from the home crowd of 17,202, a tournament record for a championship game. In winning its . first league tournament title since 1995, Louisville (24-6) got plenty of help from a pair of freshmen : Taquan Dean scored 15 points, Francisco Garcia 14. That made up for leading scorer Gaines' poor game; he finished with a season-low eight points. And the Cardinals also won despite an awful shooting performance, making /·ust 37.5 percent (24 of 64) from the ield. · M orris Finley scored 20 points, and Demario Eddins had 18 pomts and 12 rebounds for the Blazers (19-12), who led by six early in the second half but finally showed the effects from playing four games in four days. Garcia hit a 3-pointer from the wing with 171/2 minutes left in the game to start a 16-2 Louisville run. The Blazers committed three turnovers during the . spurt. Whitehead grabbed eight rebounds in the first 12 minutes of the second ' half. Dean who hit the winning 3-pointer in the' Cardinals' 78-75 win over Memphis on Friday, had a three-point play, and Garcia tacked on three free throws to give Louisville a 54-46 lead. UAB , which set a tournament record with 20 steals in an 83-76 upset of Marquette on Thursday, turned to its defense to mount the final charge. Gaines lost the ball to Finley, and Sidney Ball converted a three-point play with 1:49 left to cut Louisville's lead to 76-73. Dartez sank two free throws with 1:45 to go, but Finley sank his third 3pointer with 1:33 left to trim the deficit to two. Garcia hit a free throw and Eddins scored UAB's last points on two free throws with 53.2 seconds left. Bush · had 14 points and seven rebounds for U AB. Bush already had established a tournament record with It steals and added two more Satur~ay.. . .. , Lou1sv1lle coach 1_{1ck Pllmo s tea~s have won 21 of theu ~~~t 23 games m ~eague tournaments. P1tmo went 17-1 m the Southeastern Conference tournament when he was at Kentucky from 1989-97. · Bucks champs crowned Sunday, March 16, 2003 .'Professors using software .t9 predict NCAA field of 64 Noweu BY PAUL COLUMBUS Ohio - South Euclid Regina made Ohio high sch~ol basketball history S~t~r~ay, bea~ng Chillicothe Huntington 65-35 in the D1v1s1on. III g1rls championship for an unprecedented fourth stra1ght state title. The Royals (24-2) are the first team- girls or boysto win more than three consecutive state crowns. Three other teams had won titles three years in a row. . Regina coach Pat Diulus became the first coach to wm seven state championships, one more ~an Dave Butcher has with the Pickerington girls team. DJUlus ~as won f~ur titles at Regina and three at Garfield He1ghts Tnmty (1990, '94, '96). . . . Simone Redd, a frrst-team AII-Oh10 selection, led Regina with 15 points and five steals. Division III player . of the year Siedah Williams scored 14 pomts and Carla Jacobs added 12. Tiffany Carroll led Huntington (22-6) with eight points and Crystal McCloskey had seve~ points and se.ven rebounds. Nicole Depugh added SIX pomts and e1ght rebounds. "Every year we look at it and ask if this is the year it's going to screw up. We keep our fingers crossed." Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Want a jump on who' s headed to the NCAA tournament? Two university professors can help. Using a complicated formula and computer software, they say they can all but predict which men's college basketball teams will be happy on Selection Sunday. · "Every year we look at it and ask if this is the year it's going to screw up," said Jay Coleman, an operations management professor at the University of North Florida. "We keep our fingers crossed." He and research partner Allen Lynch, who teaches economics at Mercer University in Georgia, developed the formula. "Dance Card," as they named it, accurately predicted 63 of the 65 teams invited to the national tourney last year (Missouri and Wyoming were overlooked). In 2001, they hit on 64 of 65 (believe it or not, Missouri was the team that fooled 'em) . "Missouri has been a thorn in our side," Coleman said. "We're thinking of adding a rule that Missouri automatically gets i'n." If the NCAA announced the field Thursday - instead of Sunday, when all the data will be in after conference tournaments teams such as Providence and North Carolina State would just make it in this year, accord- W.VA. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS CussAA 41, JAMES MONROE 40 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Rebekah Kendall scored seven of her 14 points in the fourth quarter and N'?. 2 Sissonville used an 18-4 run to overpower two,ume defending champion_James Monroe 41-40 for the Class AA title Saturday. In denying James Monroe ~ thi~d . straigh~ bas~et~all title, Sissonville (22-4) earned !Is th1rd champ1onsh1p m a row of sorts, adding to stlite crowns in softball last May and soccer in November. The soccer hero? Kendall, whose goal beat Parkersburg South 1-0. . James Monroe (20-3) seemed to have the game m control when freshman Sara Tuggle's basket gave the Mavericks a 34-23 lead late in the third quarter. · Bui James Monroe didn't score a field goal the rest of the game. CLASS A SISSONVILLE back with another monster 3 onds left. The freshman had points, including 11-of-13 to tie the game at 54 with never even gone to the free from the free throw line, and 1:27 left. throw line before, but he also had five rebounds, three Darby tried to feed Bass banked his first shot off the assists and four steals. Sean ' from Page B1 who had replaced glass. Connolly added II points for Radinovic under the basAs his teammates clapped, Ohio State, which has won him for most of the last five ket on Ohio State's next posBass turned around and four of its last five. minutes. But Darby made session, but Bass' layup was Ager led Michigan State pumped his left fist at the them pay, going to the free blocked and Michigan State Ohio State fans. with 15, and Hill added 12. throw line twice in the last got the rebound. Hill missed Bass missed . the second . The game might have had 2:38 and making all four a go-ahead 3-pointer, and shot and the Spartans got the a different outcome if • shots. rebound, but Hill couldn't Michigan State hadn't been Darby grabbed the rebound. . His last two gave Ohio After an Ohio State time- pull off the last-ditch so awful in the first half. The WILLiAMSTOWN 69, WHEELING CENTRAL 51 : State a 54-51 lead with I :59 out, Bass drew a foul. from Spartans made only two of to play, but Hill came right Jason Andreas with six sec- JUmper. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -Williamstown's time Darby finished with 23 their first 19 shots, and finto shine finally arrived. ished shooting a dismal 15 With Samantha Badgley firing from long rang~ ~d percent. · Molly Kiger continuing her dominance of the ms1de to 62-59. Kimes missed a three on the other It wasn't that they weren't . game, top-ranked Williamstown won its first Class. A end ofthe court with eight seconds left, and getting shots, either. They championship Saturday, breezing by No. 10 Wheeling the loose ball off the rebound went out of took 20 shots, only four less Central 69-51. bounds to Federal Hocking. . from Page 81 than Ohio State, but the{. Williamstown (24-4) became the first public school to Eastern sent Quinn to the line with two couldn't get anything to fal . win the Class A title since Burch in 1990. But Ohio State allowed Butcher gave the Lancers the lead when seconds left and he missed the foul shot. "Wow. For a guy like me that talks a Jot, I'm speech- · he nailed a three from the corner w1th 2:04 Simpson quickly grabbed the rebound and them to stay in the game, less," said Williamstown coach Fred Sauro. left. Grubb gave the Eagles a 50-49 lead called time out without any time going off shootin~ less than 46 percent Sauro was winless in his first season in 1985. His 1999 when he hit a pair from the line with 47 sec- the clock, giving the Eagles one last shot. and gomg 3-of-8 from the team lost to Mercer Christian in its only appearance in the state championship game. onds left. Kimes came up with a big steal The inbounds pass went to Cody Dill who line. caught the pass and stepped on the out-ofon the i nbounds pass, and fed Robert Cross : who hit a foul line jumper with 43 seco~ds bounds line right in front of the Eagles : left to give Eastern a 52-49 lead headmg bench to turn the ball over. Federal Hocking was able to find Quinn into the final eight minutes. on the inbounds pass and he dribbled out The fourth period was nip and tuck all the way. In the period there was four lead the remaining time to give the Lancers their changes and. three ties~ the biggest lead for first title in ei~ht years. "It was difficult coming off the tournaeither team m the penod was three pomts ment loss," a disappointed Eastern Coach on two different occasions. Howie Caldwell sa1d. "We can't play in the AUTOMOTIVE REAL ESTATE Federal Hocking was ahead 55-54, when regional finals, so we play for the TVC. We Grubb nailed a long range jumper to give Norris Northup Dodge Eastern a 57-55 lead with 3:24 remaining. didn'i play smart tonight, we were up five then came down and had a crucial www.norrisnorthupdodge.com Baldwin hit one of two from the line with turnover," Caldwell said. "We have played 2:28 left to cut the Eastern lead to 57-56. Simpson hit a follow-up in the paint to the last two weeks, and Federal Hocking Turnpike Ford of Gallipolis give Eastern a 59-56 lead but Butcher h1t a hasn't. But I think they were in better www.turnpikeflm.com Homestead Realty short jumper with 2:05 left to make it 59-58 shape." Caldwell then went on to talk about the Eastern. www.homesteadrealtyl.com Then the Eagles had a chance to build Eagles three seniors (Jason Kimes, Brent BUSINESS TRAINING onto the lead. Simpson missed both ends of Buckley and Brandon Werry) . "These th~ee a double bonus with I: 11 left. That set the seniors have gone though a lot of shootmg Gallipolis Career College COMMUNITY stage for Gandee's heroics, as the junior camps and team camps, they have given a www.gallipoliscareercollege.com pulled up and nailed a three from the: top of lot to our program, they will be very diffiCity of Point Pleasan~ replace." cult to the key at the 52 second mark to g1ve the www.pointpleasantwv.org Federal Hocking placed four players in Lancers the 61-59 advantage. MEDICAL double figures led by Baldwin, Quinn and Hornsby hit one of two from the line with 26 seconds left to increase the Lancer lead Butcher with II each, Hornsby added 10. Holzer Clinic Mason County Chamber of Commerce Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant - Jay Coleman, an operation• menegement pro'"aor 1t the Unlverelty of North Florida. ing to "Dance Card." On the other hand, College of Charleston, Oregon and North Carolina would miss out. Coleman and Lynch looked at past NCAA tournaments to see how they would have done. From 1994-01, Coleman said, the model would have predicted 257 of the 274 available atlarge tournament slots - a 93 .8 percent success rate. Not too shabby. The formula relies mainly on six pieces of data about each team, including the Ratings Percentage Index rank and number of victories against teams ranked 1-25 in the RPI. How and why did the pair come up with their system? "Both Allen and I are sports geeks," Coleman said. "We follow sports religiously in our lei sure time. But we've also published our findings in an academic journal." He's not kidding.· The "Dance Card" formula was published in the May-June 2001 issue of Interfaces, a journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. Using software developed by SAS Institute Inc., based in Cary, the formula relies on the same predictive power of analytics used by large corporations to forecast customer behavior for marketing campaigns or to anticipate problems in manufacturing. "It's used in a number of different ways," said Anne Milley, manager of analytical strategy for SAS. "Here it 's used to determine the probability of the teams on the bubble who will make it in the tournament. " A bank might use analytics to decide whether someone should be approved for a Joan when they have to draw the line on whether the applicant is a good credit risk or a bad one. The software is used in a wide variety of ways, including testing the reliability of airplanes. According to Coleman and Lynch, the accuracy of the "Dance Card" suggests the NCAA selection committee does a reliable job choosing deserving schools despite its changing membership as well as pressure and criticism from fans, teams and the media. The formula isn't designed to make bolder predictions such as forecasting the NCAA tournament champion, though . The model tends to lean to favorites and discounts the reality of upsets. "We might be able to predict the winners of the first ·round," Coleman said. "Beyond that, I don't know how far it can go." Eagles WEBSITE DIRECTORY Deer from Page B1 deer meat while waiting for the sun to go . down. "This is a real fun job," said Pettrey, who has been with the DNRfor 25 years. Since the survey began, Pettrey said he has been working 17 hour days. "And loved every minute of it," said Pettrey, 65, as others in the group smiled in assent. "I just love the outdoors." Shortly before 7 p.m., the group's jeep loaded witli equipment, a cooler full of sandwiches and a gun for protection - ventured out on the night's survey. Normally estimates can be extrapolated from the number of bucks killed dunng the state's annual two-week buck's fire arms season. But because the longtime ban on rifle hunting in McDowell and Wyoming Counties, a new technique had to be found. That technique is called spotlighting: shinning high-power lights into a section of woods, plotting the number of deer sighted during tO-hour overnight shifts and inputting the information into a mathematical equation to find a population estimate. Creeping slowly over the slippery. mud road, twin beams of light shoot out from : either side the jeep piloted by Hajen~a, 32. · Though the lights are designed to shme 10 miles, in Wyoming County's rugged topography and forests they barely reach 200 yards. Less than an hour into the trip a large bobcat was spotted up on a hill, casually weaving . through the close-set tre · trunks, unperturbed · by the excited observers below. : Small homes dotted the isolated routes miles from any town. As the spotlights grazed over lawns - prime deer habitat - suspicious residents rushed to windows. peering from behind half-pulled curtains . One man chased after the surveyors in his pickup truck, skidding to a stop next to their jeep. He didn't know anything about the survey. And after seeing the spotlights on his property he said he was expecting a fight. Carpenter- who says 90 percent of his job is actually dealing with people - stepped out of his jeep and calmly explained the . DNR 's efforts. Satisfied, the man quickly turned around and sped off. Later the surveyors stopped near a log cabin when they spotted two deer in its backyard. But the men were soon shooed away by an angry woman at the door. Carpenter again tried to explain the project. "It ain't deer season," said the woman, not understanding. "I'd appreciate it if you'd leave from here." The ~roup quickly obliged after taking a few qu1ck measurements. Another stop was made a little ways down the road to record the information. The group had been averaging almost 40 sightings per night. Yet after several hours of scanning the woods on this night, only three deer had been entered into the group's data. Surveying deer is not quick work, but no one was complaining. As the jeep bounced along the country roads, everyone whiled away the time with quips and jokes. A beam was lowered on one front yard, spotlighting two cement fawns. Hajenga asked Carpenter, "Ya wanna get these two?" The DNR expects to come up with their final estimate on the area's deer population in a few weeks, said Carpenter Thursday. Spotlight surveyors in the fall also plan to include a third county with a buck rifle hunting season to judge the accuracy of the numbers against a technique that is already tried and true. But no changes in how the deer population in the southern coal fields is managed is expected any time soort. Carpenter said last · week's efforts were just the frrst step in what is probably going to be a long-term monitoring program spanning years. www.holzerclinic.com www.masoncountychamber.org Pleasant Valley Hospital . Meigs County Chamber of Commerce www.pvalley.org www.meigscountyohio.com ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPAPERS Charter Communications Gallipolis Daily Tribune www.charter.com www.mydailytribune.com AGRICULTURE . : Plaque award winners from the Ohio Valley Christian School wi~ter sports banquet are: Front row, Kelsey Salisbury, Krlstl Davis, : Sarah Dawn Jenkins, Hallie Carter. Back row, Brody Blankenship, Kaleb Eldndge, Scottie Frans, John Hussell , Nathan Bowman, : Andrew Holcomb. ·OVC holds winter sports banquet ' : GALLIPOLIS - Ohio Valley Christian School held their annu: at winter sports banquet recently. Awards went tot he following: · Varsity G1rls Basketball · MOST STEALS/POINTS - Hallie Carter. 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They're willing to go out there and try anything as far as the race car is concerned." As technology drastically changes the ins and outs of NASCAR, veterans are slowly being forced to adapt or risk falling to the back of the pack. Jeff Burton, Bobby Labonte, Mark Martin and Rusty Wallace all grew up working on cars and fine-tuning the setups. Struggling to get to Victory Lane the past few years, they were forced to step back and stop getting their hands so dirty. "None of us really had good years the past couple of years," said Burton, winless in his last 44 starts. "Times have changed, and I don't think that we can keep up with all of the technology and also dnve the race car. "You can't' do it anymore .... A driver who's ignorant to the things we have learned through years of experience by setting up our cars and build in~ them has an advantage because he's wilhng to tum that over to peol?le who' ve studied it, paid attention to It and thought about it 24 hours a day, seven days a week." The new attitudes seem to be working: Veterans have won three of the first four races this season. But it was the year of NASCAR's "Young Guns" last season, when drivers 30 and under dominated the series. Jimmie Johnson won three races as a rookie, benefiting from computer information gathered by Gordon, his teammate. · Ryan Newman used his engineering degree to try new technology-driven ideas and parlayed it into rookie of the year honors. Wallace, his teammate, went winless for_the first season since 1985. He tried som_e of Newman's setups early in the season, rejected them after a few races, then was forced to revisit some of the new ideas based on Newman's success. "I probably learned more from (Newman's) engineering team than he learned from me because they started off with a goal in mind, and that was they Next race - March 23, Food City 500 (Bristol, Tenn.) Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 Site Darlington, S.C. Date Sunday, March 16 2002 winner Sterling Marlin Race length 2931aps, 400.2 miles Race record (500 miles) Dale Earnhardt 139.958 mph, March 28, 1993 Qualifying record Ward Burton 173.797 mph (28.295 seconds}, March 22, 1996 AP NASCAR TQP 10 w.imtcn CLp Series Polnta . Driver Top WIM 51 Top Wka. In 10. top 10 Prev. l'llnk MattKenseth 618 1 3 3 2. :rony . ~tii.>Y.!l.~-- _.... ?t~~---···· .. ~. . . . . . . ? __ ~ 1. 3 2 -•-··•••••• ·••••••••-·• -'--• 4 5 ...... ····-··--··········· 2 4 1 4_ _,.::: 3 .:: 2 _ ___.:. 2 1 13 '• ·•m ••·~---·••••-•••--•••••-•••-••-••.---·--·--•••·----·-•••-• 3. Michael Waltrip 543 4. 5. Jimmie Johnson e ~-h~ny_~~!l()f\_ Bobby Labonte 9. Jeff...... Gordon . .................... Jeff Burton 10 . Dale Earnhardt 467 •• 1~ :~ :• :' :: ;; 0 ••• •••••• __Q____o 1 1 4 7 1 476 0 0 t 3 4 474 0 2 2 1 18 1 champion who was nearly overshadowed by teammate Johnson last season, agrees. "Everybody always wants to know who is the best driver," he said. "I don't think there is such a thing because there's always somebody newer or better or faster or stronger or smarter. If you're not willing t6 accept that and allow yourself to get better and learn from others, even a young guy coming up, you're definitely going to be left behind." So veterans are going to their younger teammates for input, rather than the other way around. Burton spent yeats going to Martin; his older teammate for advice. When Marth! started coming to him, he didn't like it. "When we started havinl;!: success, he w;1s .c9mingr tp me agqaskilJ&.qle questipns · ap.\1 .I l'(as , really ··:I!J!CgiJlfprtable with that," Burton sa1d. "I was like, ' You're supposed to be . telling . rne things,' but times change, and you have to roll with them." These days, Burton consults with rookie teammate Greg Bitlle and third, year driver Kurt Busch. · . , "There is no doubt that every driver on our team, including the youngest and least-experienced, can bring things to the table that teach us," Burton said. Disease doesn't stop hunter from bagging lots of big game PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - A wild boar, more specifically a big red Arkansas razorback, ranked among the top 10 exotic animals in the world taken by handgun, is mounted and displayed in Tom Sharp's Parkersburg home. "I put five shots m a 4-inch circle. When he finalfy fell, it was just 7 112 inches from the vehicle. I told Paul I wanted a challense. I'm not sure I'll tell him that again," Sharp gnns. Paul Rechter, owner of Shawnee Ridge Hunting in the foothills of the Aooalachian Mountains, has acted as Sluup's gufde several times throughout the years. RimSelf a worldrenowned hunter, Rechter has hunted in 60 countries on six continents. "It's something I set out to do, intended to do and did do. I'm the basic upright predator of the find'em, catch'em, clean'em, cook'em and eat' em school. It wor~ for me and I know it works for Tom," Rechter says. "Tom's a very knowledgeable person, not just about hunting methods and fireimns and their various uses, but about species and how different types of animals will react in a given situa· tion:His ability to stay after thing_s, to keep trying, is really something. I've seen him inafce shots ber,ond or difficult for someone with full abilities,' Rechter says. Sharp is aided by a wheelchair due to multiple scleroSIS. He has taken 58 exotic animals, 24 certified world-record class, within the past 26 months. All have been pre~ for dispfay by a professional taxidenrust and now grace his home. Sharp said his use of a wheelchair forces him to hunt from a specially equippc:<i all-terrain vehicle. He mentions, as though 11 is of no consequence, he was hospitalized twice during the same 26-rnonth period. "I'm not going to let thisMS stop me. I setout not just to prove to myself that I could still do whatever I put my mind to, but to prove 10 other disabled hunters that opportunities were open to them," Sharp says. . Two years ago, after learning BleiUierhassett Island was being opened to deer hunters, Sharp contacted Capt. Tom Washburn of the West Yrrginia Division of Natural Resources to suggest setting aside a day for disabled hunters. Washburn agreed, and the event gained a special si~cance. 'At the end of the day, a 10-point buck went to a man who had lost both legs and one ann. Being there to witness the look on his face was worth everything it took to make it possible," S~says. Tnps to Quebec for caribou, Saskatchewan for timber wolf and Wyoming for mountain lion, all were successful. Gold medals were awarded for his merino ram, imoala, waterbuck, four-hom ram, fallow deer, wifd boar and Texas dall ram. Silver medal winners included three Corsican rams, a moutlon tarii and a Russian Wild boar. The ibex goat, mouflon ram and Texas dall ram received bronze medals. A sable antelope, seimitar oryx, bushbuck and Hawaiian black ram also received certificates. More than 75 percent of the meat from the edible animals was processed and packaged, then donated to Old Man Rivers and the Salvation Anny to feed the hungry. "Having accomplished my personal goals, it only seemed right to share the lamb chops," Sharp grins. In frOnt of the mantle stands a Catalina goat taken at Shawnee Ridge in a fair chase, hunt and stalk pursuit in which Sharp was assisted by three guides. The goat is a ~003 world-record animal, as is the 1,117 pound Russian black hoar. ''SOine_of our animals areJ:aagated here, some are purchased and rei but all are given time to acclimate and are stalked in the wild. Tom's ability to stay after things and keep trying is really something. I've often wondered if I could face his situation with that type of detennination,'' Rechter says. Bill Arnette, of Coolville has known Shllll? for 25 years and hunts with him whenever possible. "I was with him when he ~01 that South Asian swarne buffalo in the dining room," Arnette says. 'But to me, his most amazing capture is that black bear in the comer. He drove himself to Maine to .get that bear, got the bear and drove home again." · ''The guides got me to the tree stand," Sharp amends humbly. "It's all a matter of proper aligrunent, what I call vertical alignment. Christ firSt, family second, all else afterward." Arnette, George Thompson of Pomeroy, Ohio, and Ryan Kin~ of Parkersburg are Sharp's friends and hunting companions. He says they and the guides he employs make . it possible for him to hunt. They claim he is their inspiration. Besides their shared passion for hunting, they have a mutual admiration that is hard to resist. For every mount, each beautifully displayed, there is the story of the hunt. A Welsh ram with a peculiar hom formation is one such tale, told witl! a chuckle. · It seems the horns actualll are defonned, curving in front of the animal s eyes and inter- . fering with its vision. "It ran right into a tree," Sharp lauldls. World records, hunting for the disabled on Blennerhassett Island .and food for the hungry are all goals Sharp has reached. One more is yet to be accomplished. "I would like to see a hunter mentoring program for boys without a father or older family member, combined with a hunting and gun safety course. To give youngsters who otherwise might not have the chance to get out in the woods go with an experienced, ofder hunter. I'd like to be involved in organizing something like that," Sharp says. Outdoors shows offer a winter escape CLEVELAND (AP) - Bright J.i.ghts bounce off aisle after aisle of new boats, displays of huge fish from exotic locales and demonstrations of the latest hunting gear. It is the ultimate shopping center for most fishennen and hunters. It is also big business. · It is the outdoors show, that late-winter sanctuary for hunters and fishennen and anyone else who fmds enjoyment in time spent in the woods, on the water or just out in the sunshine. Ohio early each year plays host to two outdoors shows that are among the nation's biggest. The Cincinnati Hunting & Fishing Show is held in conjunction with the huge Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show each January at the Cincinnati Convention Center. Cleveland is hosting the Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor show through March 23 for the 66th year in a row. ''This is where you go if you can't wait any longer to· start thinking seriously about fiShing, boating, hunting or anything else the (outdoors) offers," said Angelo Lombardi of the International Exposition Center in Cleveland, host of the show. "Although the weather is not quite ready to cooperate, the outdoors show gives you a place where you can kick off !he hunting •. fiShing an.d boating seasons by seemg everything there IS under one roof and making plans." Before the nine-day Cleveland show ends, more than 200,000 people will file through the expansive I-X Center, a behemoth next to Hopkins International Airport that sports an 800,(J()()..square-foot. exhibition hall. They will see the very latest in gear for fishing, hunting, archery and camping. There are displays of ATVs, jet skis, fishing and pleasure boats, an extensive recreational vehicle section and dealers hawking a variety of gadgets and gizmos. Representatives from countries in Africa offer photo safaris, and those from the Bahamas, Costa Rica. a dozen U.S. states and every province in Canada promote their locales. There are well over I 00 Canadian hunting and fishin~ lodges with displays and guides offering enticmg tales of big game adventure in the north country. They all come for one reason: The outdoors business is good in Ohio. ''We've been coming here every winter for 20 years because Ohio has always been a very strong market for us," said Peter Larson, who owns a trout fishing and bear hunting camp in oorthem Quebec. ''There are so many fishermen and hunters in this part of the country, and they are serious about it. They hunt and fish here in the Midwest most of the time, and then maybe steal away for a week or so up north with us. We have some people from right here in Cleveland who have been coming up every year for over two decades." Some of the guests at the show are just curious. Others walk the exhibit in search of their next dream. Daryl Powell, a grain fanner from tiny Republic ~t of Tiffin, found his drellm a few years ago. 9· ,. . . "As a kid I used to lay on the floor and read Outdoor Life magazine and just wish that someday I could hunt or fish in one of these far-off places," Powell said "The outdoors shows put you in direct contact with the people who llll1 those remote hunting and fishing outpost camps. They have the maps, the pictures and all of the details. You can walk in here and fmd your dream trip." Powell and his wife arranged a fishing trip to the Northwest Territories and the Arctic through a contact they made at the Cleveland shdw. Hundreds more folks like him are taken in each year by the large pictures and trophy mounts of huge Northern pike, brilliant lake trout, and massive moose and brown bears. Many people leave the outdoors show with a hunting or fishing trip all set ''There are travel agents right here under the same roof. so it can all come together very quickly," Lombardi said. SUN FIRE ••••••••·~··•••••••••••m•••n••-~•• 0 are basing everything off of the computer," Wallace said. "I based everything off the seat of my pants." Sometimes during races, Wallace gives specific instructions to his crew rather than describing to his crew chief and the team's engineers how the car feels and letting them decide how to adjust it. Younger drivers tend to describe the car's handling and let the crew decide what to do. Labonte, the 2000 Winston Cup champion, saw his performance taper off the past two seasons. Under . new crew chief Michael "Fatback" McSwain, he's more open to new ideas this year and scored his first win of the season last week at Atlanta. Labonte knows tbe influx of technology has changed the sport, .Putting less of an emphasis on driver skill. "The importance. has gone to the race car more than ever," he said. "It's taken it out of the driver's hands and put it in the race car's hands over the past five years. "If your car's off a little bit, it doesn't matter how much experience you've got, you're not going to be able to make up for it." Gordon, a four-time Winston Cup Sunday, March 16, 200;3 SOUTHEAST IMPORTS SUPERSTORE 2:002 PON11AC ______ _9 2 4n Jr. 14. Kurt BuSCh (442); 15. Dave Blaney (438); 16. Ricky Craven (437) 17. Robby Gordon (432); 18. Steve Par1< (425) 19. Elliott Sadler (424); 20. Sterling !>!arlin (423); 21. Ricky Rudd (41 7); 22. Rusty Wallace (409); 23. Jimmy Spencer (385); 24. Jeremy Mayfield (379); 25. Mark Martin (377); 25. 'rerry Labonte (373): 27. Casey Mears (372): 28. Ward Burton (355); ..•SoURCE . : NASCAR o NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, right, chats with his crew chief, Robbie Loomis, in the garage area of Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond, Pa . in this June 15, 2001 file photo. · As a veteran crew chief, loomis had a standard way of doing things when he moved over to steer Gordon's team in 2000. •••.., Page BS 20 1 . ................ .. .................................................................................. . 11. Joe Nemechek (472); 12. Dale Jarren (454); 13. Ryan Newman (446); 2 ...:5:-:1-:9---=0 --_:.1510 1 2 7.• •• , __,.,,_.,,,,,,_,,,,.,,,, Kevin Harvick 478 ' •••• "''" ' ' • ' '••·• ' •••• •• '., ·••• •••••• 8. 1 JENNA FRYER Associated Press TV schedule (EST) Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports Net, 2:30p.m.); Sunday, race (Fox, 12:30 p.m.) SOURCE: Associated Press Sunday, March 16 2003 ... 111101, Blue, 23,000 miiM, IIIII. ol fld. -nanty, 11110. air, lilt, cruM, AM/FM,CO. 1 29. Jamie McMurray (347); 30. TOdd Bodine (333); 31 . 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Raccoon cleanup topic at Conservation Club BY ODIE O'DONNELL Outdoors correspondent GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Members of the Gallia County Conservation Club were updated on the ongoing cleansing project of Raccoon Creek and heard results of recent fish studies in southern Ohio during its Feb. 12 monthly meeting at the Gallia County Gun Club. Dave Bright, fish biologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, reported that shovel nose sturgeon in the Scioto River are multiplying, short nose gar have been tested at the Bellville Locks and Dam, and that an evaluation of the large mouth bass population is underway at Tycoon Lake and Lake Rupert. Bright also reported that the ODNR has begun · stocking trout at Timbre Ridge, Hammertown and Forked Run lakes in the district, "and that fishing is good and will be good over the 19-county area that we serve." The speaker also reported that the K.H. Butler Access Area on the Ohio River between Gallipolis and Crown City is now officially open for use by boaters. "This project has been discussed, planned and finally completed after nearly 30 years, and we know it will serve the boaters and fishermen very well for years to come," Bright said. Brett Laverty of the Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District office in McArthur then gave a progress report on the ongoing cleanup of Raccoon Creek. This program was started in the 1980s by a group of . Gallia County residents with deep concerns over the quality and safety of the creek that had been contaminated by acid mine drainage that changes the water quality to something slightly worse than vinegar, pnd slightly better than ba.ttery acid. Laverty, ass\sted by Stella Gibson, noted that the main thrust of the organization is continued reclamation and testing of water in the vicinity of Little Raccoon Creek in Athens and Jackson counties. He noted that projects for 2003 include Buckeye Furnace, Hiram West, Mulga Run, Carbondale, and the former Broken Aro Mine, with all funding obtained through federal grants. · "A few of the oiher problems we are addres sing is contamination from home septic systems, illegal dumping, sediment buildup, flooding and . stream debris, all of which can do further damage to the creek,'' Laverty said. · The speaker had good news for Gallia County when he said "that the lower section of Raccoon in Gallia County is doing very well where we have already identi· fied 16 specimens of fish that are there, and the habitat is increasing with each study." Responding to c;~uestion from the audience, Laverty sa1d the Raccoon Creek Citizens Committee "is not actively meeting at the present time, but we are always in need of volunteers to help in restoring the 'biggest little creek in the world' from the dead stream of 50 years ago to be possibly called the 'jewel of southern Ohio."' The speaker also announced that Raccoon Creek will host three canoe floats this year that will be open to the public. Two of the popular floats will take place at Zaleski State Forest on April 26 and Oct. 25, with the third on May 31 on Lower Raccoon in Gallia C,ounty. Mike McConnell, Gallia County wildlife officer. announced that the U.S. Sportsmen Alliance was to meet in Columbus Feb. 22 to meet with many of the newly-elected Ohio legislators. McConnell called for healthy representation from this part of Ohio "to let these people know what is important to southern Ohio." "The antis are already working to stop all forms of hunting, fishing, trapping, camping and anything that involves the outdoors, so we need to make our case before the legislators," McConnell said. Larry Betz announced that the annual NRA banquet is April 9 at the Gallipolis Elks Club and that the deadline to receive the conservation club's scholarship applications is April 17. Stella Gibson reported that four teams from Gallia County will compete in the 2003 Envirothon, with Gallia Academy High School sending two teams, and one each from River Valley and South Gallia high schools. ALL GOODYEAR TIRES '• Sale ends 04/05/03 GIHIIII/iulll CELEBRITY All Season Steel·beHed Radial Startin11 A: 8 29" P155/80R13 SALE PRICE Cd Fw Other Slzee & Prlt:n INTEGRITY Radial Starting At 99 8 ALL Season 59 P205/65R15 SALE PRICE Call For Other SIUI & Sale prices 50,000 Mile Tread Ufe Umlted Warranty P165/70R14 SALE PRICE c.ll Few Other Size~ & Salt Prl~ 75[000 Mile Tread Ufe lmlted Warren .GtHHI.#R.IaiJI WRANG[EiiRT/S Smooth Riding AllWeather Radial Capable Of AI~Terrain Dullea Starting At '7905 P205/75R1 5 Blk. 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For a team that hasn't had a winning record since 1992, adding a proven winner such as Lofton provides a reason to feel it's improving, that the season to come will be better than the long season of a year ago. ''There's a buzz in there," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "He's excited to be here, and I think the players are equally excited about having a guy of his caliber as part of our squad." ' Even on his fust day, Lofton was trying to loosen up what has mostly been a quiet, placid locker room since the Pirates last were contenders in the early 1990s. "I like the guys to be relaxed, to have some music going on, and just enjoy it," Lofton said. "I just want it to be comfortable." Brian Giles, his former Indians teammate, knew that would happen when it became official Friday that Lofton was ,coming. "It's going to be loud, and he likes to have fun," Giles said. "But he shows up to play." Certainly, this wasn't like the Phillies adding Jim Thome; Lofton won't hit 40-plus homers or force the Pirates to add more phone lines in their ticket office. This is the sixth time Lofton has changed uniforms, and he waited until spring training was more than half over to get a relatively modest $1.025 million contract. However, Lofton and Reggie Sanders, tea.nuilates with the NL champion Giants, give the Pirates to return, especially since they played much better with him. something they've long lacked: "Oh, well, they didn't feel that clubhouse leaders who've played key roles on winning teams. was important to them," Lofton . "Within the clubhouse, you've got said. "So they're going to find out to understand that even if your team this year." As he tried to ~nd another team, may not have the · stars, you can win," Lofton said. "If you have that, ~fton kept he~ng about all the anything can happen. You always . thmgs he couldn t d~ .any longer: have to give yourself that chance." steal a lot of bases, hll m the .300s, "You see teams like the Giants, win a Gold Glove, play in a seventh they just needed some extra pieces. All-Star game. They needed a center fielder and a ''They said, 'You're old, you can't leadoff hitter and I went over there run,' " Lofton said. "I'm like, did ,-. Page Cl Sunday, March 16, 2003 you guys watch the World Series?" In the Giants' seven-game loss to the Angels, Lofton hit .290 with a double, triple, 2 RBis and 3 stolen bases. "I think he's got a lot of game left," McClendon said. Previously, a consistently bad team like the Pirates wouldn't have interested Lofton. However, he is convinced they will be better than predicted following a series of offseason moves: adding Jeff Suppan to their rotation and Sanders, first baseman Randall Simon and outfielder Matt Stairs to their roster. "Maybe over here they need more than one piece but, if you start off -with one piece and add on another piece, then all of a sudden you have your whole puzzle,'' he said. "I think these guys over here just need some more confidence. Sometimes a player who has been on winning teams can show them that, hey, this is the attitude it takes to win." ~~A • ' ~,~· "The making of friends, who are real friends, Is the belt token · ofa .• · ~'Edward · , Ev....U Hale "Now you can think about your call, not how long it is:' seasons in the big leagues two with the Pittsburgh Pirates and one with the Dodgers - and had a .266 career batting average. His famous catch ended what turned out to be his last big league game. In a 2002 interview with the News-Press, Gionfriddo said he still signed autographs for people on the East Coast who said they saw him make the . catch. "There must have been a million people in the stands that day," he said. "It was a thrill just to get to the major leagues. Once you get there, to be able to play in the World Series is so thrilling." Gionfriddo moved to Santa Barbara in 1963 when he became the frrst general manager of the Santa Barbara Dodgers, a short-lived minor league team. He had been living in Solvang since 1995. In addition to his wife, Gionfriddo is survived by four children. , ' . , l ·; . , , . ' ) ·.. \ . : .\. I ~:·.·~ Regional plan includes: • 12-state coverage area • Unlimited local nights & weekends • Nationwide long distance • Share your minutes with up to 3 people when you sign up for ShareTatk• Golf l.njuries behind him, Begay atop leaderboard again · PALM BEACH GARl)ENS , Fla. (AP) - Notah Begay III can't wait to get back on the course in the Honda Classic. He's playing well, and atop the leaderboard for the first lime in two years. Begay shot a S-under 67 on Friday to take, a share of the lead with David Peoples at 14-under 130 after the second round. "It's been a long time and I knew that I've worked hard enough to get my health back and my game back and I wanted to be in the last group," Begay said. "So, here I am." Fourteen players who were on the course when play was halted Friday because of darkness finished the second round this morning, and the cut was 6 under - tying the tour record set at last year's Disney World Golf Classic. Thiny-four players were at least 10 under heading into the third round. Notables who missed the cut included John Daly, Colin Montgomerie, Paul Azinger, Chris DiMarco and Ty Tryon. Begay finished the 2000 season ranked 20th on the money list, but battled back problems for the next two seasons and played in only 12 events. He is a highly confident four-time winner on the PGA Tour who also played on Stanford's 1994 national championship team, but he has not led a tournament at its midway point until now. "It's just a symbolic accomplishment for me, knowing that I've bested the field the first two days, and going into St. Patty's Day recipes, Page C2 Bookshelf, Page C4 Celebrations, Page C5 · Former Dodger Gionfriddo dies SOLVANG, Calif. (AP) AI Gionfriddo, the Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder who robbed Joe DiMaggio of a tying home run in the 1947 World Series, died at 81. His death Friday was confirmed by his wife, Sue. Gionfriddo was playing golf at Solvang's Ahs;~l course when he collapsed on the fifth green, accordmg to the Santa Barbara News-Press. "He was an outstanding ballplayer and friend," former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda told the newspaper. ''tie wore the Dodger uniform proudly, and we're losing a great Dodger." Gionfriddo caught DiMaggio's drive to left field in Game 6 of the 1947 World Series, saving an 8-6 win for tbe Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees went on to win Game 7 in the second of many World Series they would take from the Dodgers. Gionfriddo played just three and look what happened. What were they, nine games behind the Dodgers? They turned. it around." Lofton hit .267 with seven stolen bases in 46 games with the Giants, but wasn' t offered a contract after they acquired Marquis Grissom to play center and Jose Cruz Jr. to play right. That bothered Lofton, who felt he played well enough with the Giants . Inside: ' . These charter members began their club, the Jolly Dozen, more than 40 years ago, looking for a good clean night of fun where they could get away for a while. Shown from left top Doris Bailey, lcle Bennett, Ethel lewis, lena Mae Cox and Nora Lewis. Front, from left, Jame Hamm (later Bennett), Lenora Asbury and Nancy Hamm. Bonds of fellowship remain strong for 'Jolly Dozen' • 300 bonus regional ANYTIME minutes per month for each ShareTalk line added {$20/mo.)* ' Ask about our great phone offers. the weekend I have a real great opportunitr, to win the golf tournament, ' Begay said. Davis Love III, the only player in the tournament who's among the top 10 in the world rankings, shot a 65 and is 13 under, along with Tom Byrum (64) and Esteban Toledo (67). Tim Herron, Jerry Kelly, John Huston and Jeff Brehaut were two strokes back. Kelly tied a tournament record with a I0-under 62. He one-putted the first 10 holes and was 10 under with four holes to play - and thinking about tying the PGA Tour record of 59. "You have to think birdie on every hole," Kelly said. "You can't play par golf." At 7,157 yards, The Country Club at Mirasol is too short for today's top players. Players are hithng 3woods off the tee and wedges into most of the par 4s. Thursday's average score was 69.9; Fnday's was 68.5. The course wasn't built for a PGA Tour event. Tom Fazio is designing the Sunrise Course, which will open at the club next year with tour pros specifically in mind. 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None of the members have ever They have a small .membership quit, but one did move away, fee so that they have reserve cash although she is still an honorary for flowers if anyone dies and so . member. · that they can celebrate the 75th Today, because of the death of birthday of each member. three members, the role stands at Over the years, the members have eight. remained committed to each other The original purpose of the organization was so that the girls could and to the club. "We have all stuck together over get away and have a night out the years. I don't think we've ever togc:ther. Many of them served on been mad at each other," said memcommittees and were involved with projects, but they wanted one night ber Lois Bumgarner. "We have a special bond. We have a month when they could get been there for each other through together and enjoy themselves. "It was our chance to get together sickness, the birth of children, the and have fun ," said treasurer Nancy loss of spouses and many other trials," said Harnm. Hamm. The club has evolved over the In the beginning, the group, which dubbed itself the "Jolly years . When they were young, their Dozen," decided to keep its meip- outings centered more around their bership small so they could meet in families. "We played with our kids on the each other's homes . They agreed playground and took them swimthat 12 would be the perfect number. in order that each member ming," said Janie Bennett. Now, some of the ladies are widcould host the meeting once a year. ows. All of them are grandmothers "It was never our intention to exclude anyone, but it was just eas- and they have all slowed down over ier if there was only 12. Although the years . Their meetings are pretty we are close friends that support docile compared with the meeting each other, we all have other goo4 of years ago. "We just enjoy getting together -· friends not in the club. Our church and it's not a gossip-fest!" said families are still our main support," Lena Mae Cox. said Hamm . The members say that they will Although they are best friends, continue to meet until no one is left. each one is different. One is a min- . "We have stood by each other ister, one an undertaker, one an electrician, o ne in the . National through everything," said ·Beverly Guard and one a dairy farmer. They Cottrill. The members of the Jolly Dozen come from all walks of life. And they've had lots of enjoyable said that they would continue to stand together - as they have for times, according to the members. "We've had picnics, gone swim- the last 45 years. In 1990, the whole group gathered to have a picture taken. Only one :nember was absent, lcle Bennett, who died in 1973. Front row, left, Jewell Cottrill, Ethel Lewis, Lenore Asbury, picture of icle Bennett; middle row, t-1ary Wilcoxen, Doris Bailey and Lois Bumgarner; back row, Nancy Hamm, Beverly Cottrill, Nora Lewis, Lena Mae Cox and Janie Bennett. The Jolly Dozen .met at the Holiday Inn for a February meeting to celebrate Nora Lewis' 75th birthday. Every member's 75th birthday is celebrated together with the other members and they receive a present. From left, Janie Bennett, Nora Lewis and Nancy Hamm. •/ �Page C2 iunba~ Otimd ·ienttnel Sunday, March 16, 2003 Begosh & begorrah! St. Patty's Day treats for you and yours POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. - Jennifer Mason of Point Pleasant, has been cooking for over 30 years and is currently a field editor for the Taste of Home magazine. Mason is of Irish descent and is actually a distant relative of the Kennedy family. She has many family recipes that have been passed on through multiple generations. And in honor of St. Patrick, she is sharing them with us. Fried Cabbage and Corned Beef 4 cups of tom or cut cabbage pieces I can corned beef ';, tsp. salt 1, tsp. ground pepper I tbs. butter Fry cabbage in butter until tender. Add corned beef and stir. Add salt and repper. Let simmer until tender, through and through. is very refreshing on hot days. Mom's Potato Soup 3 cups water 2 tbs. butter I tsp. salt · 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices 1, can condensed milk Bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add potatoes, cook until tender. Add condensed milk and stir. Great with cornbread. Green Monster Punch I .750 ml bottle of vodka (optional) I 16 oz. can frozen orange juice from con- centrate 2 4 to 6 oz. cans frozen pineapple juice from concentrate 2 4 to 6 oz. cans frozen limeade juice from concentrate I 2-liter gingerale or 7-Up I half-gallon of lime sherbet Mix together and enjoy! Jennifer says this Health It rdneS5 iunba~ It me• ·ientinel Ben's Best Ever Sugar Cookies I cup white sugar I cup margarine 2 well-beaten eggs 2 tsp. vanilla I cup powdered sugar I cup oil 5 cups flour I tsp. baking soda I tsp. cream of tartar Y,tsp. salt Cream butter, sugars, eggs, oil and vanilla in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Add butter mixture to flour mixture and mix well. Roll and cut dough into shamrock shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cookies should be very, very light. Ice with green frosting. This cookie recipe is from Jennifer's nephew, Ben. He is a chef. Low-fat cooking Beef barley stew: Hearty and good for you Cooking with the Culinary Institute: · Here's the word on bisques HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP)Bisques are thick, rich soups that originally included a base of crustaceans such as shrimp, lobster or crawfish, thickened with rice, rice flour, or bread. The unique texture of bisques came from the shells of the crustaceans that were usually pureed along with the other ingredients, giving the bisque a consistency similar to a cream soup, but with a slightly grainier texture. "Bisques were traditionally . waterfront-restaurant soups that took advantage of an overabundance of shrimp and lobster shells," says Bill Phillips, lecturing instructor in culinary arts at The Culinary Institute of America. (There's a difference between bisques and chowders. Chowders are thick, chunky soups made with a base of broth or milk, usually thickened with roux. They customarily contain potatoes, onions, and salt pork or bacon. The original chowders were hearty . fisherman's stews made with the catch of the day. The word "chowder" is derived from chaudiere, the French name of the cauldron . traditionally used to make this type of soup. Modern renditions of bisques may be based on ingredients other than shellfish, and rely on a vegetable puree or roux as the thickenmg agent. As a result, the contemporary distinctions between pureed soups and bisques are not always clear. Vegetable- based bisque, for instance, is prepared the same way as a pureed soup. If the main vegetable does not contain enough starch to act as a thickener, rice or a starchy vegetable may ·be added to provide additional thickness ..When the vegetables are tender, the soup is pureed until a smooth texture is reached. · Broths are the base of most bisques. If broths have been stored they should always be checked for freshness before use. Rice, rice flour, wheat flour, or bread can be used to thicken a broth as needed. When making seafood bisque, shellfish should first be scrubbed clean. ShellfiSh meat and shells should be coarsely chopped; fish should be trimmed and cut into chunks. For vegetable bisques, peel, trim, and cut the main vegetable according to type. An aromatic combination of onions, carrots, and celery will enhance the main flavoring ingredient in many bisques. Other ingredients that can be used to add flavor and color include tomato paste or puree, paprika, brandy, wine and vinegar. Bisque should reflect the flavor of the main ingredient. If cream is added to round out and mellow the soup, it should not mask the main flavor. Bisques should be slightly coarse or grainy, with a consistency similar to that of heavy cream. Crustacean bisque should be a pale pink or red, mollusk bisque should be ivory, and vegetable bisque should be a paler shade of the color of the main vegetable. In the following recipe for smoked tomato bisque, the smoked tomato adds an unusual twist to the flavor. The two traditional ways to smoke a tomato at home are indoors on a stove, or outdoors on a grill. This soup, along with more than 100 other soup recipes, is featured in The Culinary Institute of America's "Book of Soups" (Lebhar-Friedman Books, 2001) · ·Smoked Tomato Bisque 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 onion, diced (about 1Y, cups l , I celery stalk, diced (about% cup) 1 leek, white and green parts, diced (about 1~.cups) 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (canned, or peeled and seeded fresh) 1 cup tomato puree '1, cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped I tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped Y,cup long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste I smoked plum tomato, diced (see note) Hea oil in a soup pot over mediwn heat. Add onion. celery and leek. Cook, stining occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, plum tomatoes, tomato JllreC, sWHkied tomatoes and thytre leaves. Bring to a sim=and rook 30 minutes. Add rice and continue to simmer 15 ininutes. Puree soup until very smooth. (Optional: To give soup an extremely tine texture, stnrin through a fine sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander after pureeing.) Return soup to pot. Stir in vinegar and smoked tomato, and reheat to just below a simmer. Serve in heated bowls. Makes 6 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 150 caL, 5 g pro., 23 g carbo., 5 g fat, 0 mg chol., 220 mg sodium. Variation: You may substitute 2 tomatoes, roasted on an oiled baking sheet in a 400 F oven for about 20 minutes, for the sun-dried tomatoes, and omit the smoked tomato. Note: To smoke tomato, scatter a thin layer of wood chips in bottom of a disposable aluminum pan. Place a rack over chips (use balls of aluminum foil to elevate rack above chips if necessary). Cut tomato in half lengthwise. remove seeds, and place cut-side down on rack. Cover pan tightly with another disposable pan or aluminum foiL Place smoker assembly over high heat until you smell smoke. Remove pan from heat, but keep covered, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove skin from tomato while still warm. (Recipe from The Culinary Institute of America's "Book of Soups," LebharFriedman, 2001 ). Associated Press 8-ounce can sliced water clearly, with nutrition analysis to guide choices, and chestnuts, undrained 10-ounce package frozen plenty of full-page color phomixed vegetables tos to · show how good the This hearty recipe for beef Heat oven to 350 F. Spray barley stew is not only low in food can look. A note on barley with the 10-inch nonstick skillet with fat, it's rich in other benefits, following recipe points out cooking spray. Cook beef and especially for diabetics. The recipe is among about that: "One cup of cooked bar- onion in skillet over medium 140 featured · in "Betty ley packs about 6 grams of heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring Crocker's Diabetes fiber. This. virtually fat-free occasionally, . until beef is Cookbook" (Wiley, 2003, whole grain also contains brown; drain. Mix beef mixture and $24.95), with the promise complex carbohydrates, 8 remaining ingredients except that the book makes "every- vitamins and protein." frozen vegetables in day meals easy as 1-2-3." ungreased 3-quart casserole, The book has been written by breaking up tomatoes. Richard M. Bergenstal and Cover and bake 30 minDiane Reader, of the utes. Stir in frozen vegetaInternational Diabetes Center (Preparation 15 minutes, bles. Cover and bake 30 to 40 Park · Nicollet Clinic, Minneapolis, and by baking tirne I hour 10 min- minutes longer or until barley is tender. Maure.en Doran of the Bell utes) Makes 6 servings. I pound extra-lean ground Institute of Health and Nutrition informatio~ per beef Nutrition , Minneapolis. I medium onion, chopped serving: 250 cal., 6 g fiber, 9 They have compiled helpg fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 ful introductory chapters on (~, cup) mg chol., 600 mg sodium, 20 living and eating well with 2 cups beef broth g pro., 29 g carbo. Food diabetes, with answers to 7, cup uncooked barley general questions and details 2 teaspoons chopped fresh exchanges: I starch, 2 lean of resources to tap into. The or ~' teaspoon dried oregano •meat, 2 vegetable. recipes that follow offer dish- leaves (A note on the book's jacket es for every meal of the day, 1, t~aspoon salt says: "A portion of the profits not forgetting desserts, and 1, teaspoon pepper from this book will be donatmenu guides. 14'1z-ounce can whole ed to diabetes research and Recipes are presented tomatoes, undrained education. ") Beef Barley Stew une• "DundM" ....... "'Dundee,. Double Reclining Sofa een Sofa Sleeper With Mllkhln1 Rocldn1 Recliner Matchlnc Wall Sliver Recliner sgggts Tips on dealing with muscle strains March IS National Athletic Training Month. Adena SportsCare, a division of Adena Health Sy stem would like to help promote this event by providing the regional area with sports medicine tips for the competitive athlete, the weekend warrior, and the Concerned Parent. This year the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) is promoting Injury Assessment. The NATA is made up of certified athletic trainers' that are trained to provide care to the inj~ries of the physically active. I want to now discuss muscle strains or "pulled muscles." This is a problem that all athletes are troubled with from one time or another. This is a very serious problem for the weekend warrior. This injury happens when a muscle is stretched beyond normal limits and the tissue is damaged. Some of the most common muscles injured are the hamstrings (back of thigh), groin (inner thigh), and low back region. It can, however, occur in any muscle in the body. The signs and symptoms of a muscle strain may include a feeling of a "pop" or tearing sensation , pain, swelling, discoloration, spasm, loss of function, and possibly a deformity io the muscle. Many times this injury will happen due to improper warm up prior to the activity. But, the injury can also happen by overstretching the involved muscle, such as slipping in the wet grass. This injury can range from a mild injury, that will cause mild symptoms and may not limit activity to a sever injury that will exhibit more severe symptoms and lead to possible surgery. When to see a physician depends on what symptoms that you are experiencing. If there is an athletic trainer available at the school, they should evaluate you before returning to play. If your symptoms are persistent or severe e,ither your family physician or the team physician should evaluate you. this will help in returning to activity sooner. Your physician should either instruct you in the proper care of the injury or refer you to rehabilitation to follow up with an athletic trainer or physical therapist, to prepare you to return to activity. ' Until you see either an athletic trainer, a physician, Shane Wells or return to activity you should perform RICE. This stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. Rest IS important in the healing process; this can range from using crutches to sitting on the couch and not walking on the injured ankle. Ice is recommended to help control swelling and pain. This should be performed at least every two hours for up to 20 minutes. You can use a bag of ice, a store bought gel pack, or a bag of frozen peas. Compression is also used to control swelling; this is done with an ace bandage. Make sure to wrap from the farthest point away towards the heart. Elevation is the last part of the initial process. This is important in helpin~ the body remove the swelling. You need to keep the injured body part elevated above the heart, if the injured area is swollen and you are able to elevate above the heart without making the injury worse. Another important aspect in the care of the injury is to lightly stretch the injured area. Remember to stretch to the point of stretch but not the point of pain . If you need advice on the proper stretches contact your athletic trainer. But, remember that if your symptoms do not subside withm a few days you need to be evaluated by a physician. The single best way to prevent this injury is too properly warm up before activity and cool down after activity. Increasing your heart rate by joggin~ or biking and then stretchmg your entire body will accomplish this. Then after activity take a few. minutes to slow your hearr rate down by walking or jog~ing slowly and then stretchmg. If you feel that you may have strained a muscle after activity you need to use the RICE protocol even if it is for prevention only. 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One might immediately think of traditional Sousa marches with little variety. It was anything but' Yes, Sousa's "Washington Post" march was on the program, but so were Bizet's "Carmen Suite No. I" and sort of Three nove ls about wo men thi s week. Am I in a ru t'' I' do enjoy reading abo ut ot he r wu men's I ives and how they handle thei r prohlems and sitLtations. Two of these books are by men who see m to Loolderstand women very wel l. "My Ru ss ian," a no ve l hy Dic rdrc McNamer. is the story ol a woo;1an who disgui ses her>e lf with a wig. dowdy clothe.s and a limp. She chec ks into a mote l a few bloc ks from her home. Her son and husband thi nk she is vacationing in Greece. Several momhs before. her sLoccess ful lawyer hu sband hmJ heen shut by an intruder. She wa nts to observe him incng nito. as th e marriage had deteriorated ove r the years. They no longer talk muc h. and when they do, it is us uall y an arg umelll about something small. Thei r son is 17 and in love. so he is di slatH and preocc upied. Francesca Woodbridge is a tro ubled woman, trying to sort things out. She had a brief alTair with her Ru ssian !!i.tn.lener. She reexa m i nes her fi fe. from her idea li stic college Jays when she first fe ll in love with Ren, to the current impasse. A middle-aged house wife grown restless and discontented. Seems there is no end of nove ls about them these days ' Carefull y crafted, with a surpri se ending. M1chael Cunningham won the Pulti zer pri ze for fi ction for his nove l 'The Hours,' now an award-winning movie starring three of our best ac tresses, Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman . 'The Hours' intertwines the stories of three women, including write r Virg ini<~ Woolf, whose bestno ve l 'Mrs. known Dalloway,' influences the li ves of the two other women . In the prologue, we are give n insight into the mi sery which caused Woolf to put stones in her pockets and walk into the ri vcr and drown. Clari ssa Vaughn, called 'Mrs. Dalloway ' by her former lover, now dying of AIDS. is preparing to throw a pai·ty to honor thi s lover, Richard Brown, a poet who has won a di stingished award . Their relati onship began long ago and each was perhaps the other's one true love, despite the fact that both have now selected same- sex partners. It is 1949 in a Los Angel es suburb, and Laura Brown , wife and pregant mother of three-year-old Richie, is having doubts about her constrained and ordered life. She is preparing for her husband's birthday party. She is frustrat- Beverly GeHies ed by her own imperfections and failures. On a whim she checks into a motel and flirts with the idea of suicide. Cunningham weaves these th ree narratives together into a challenging and seamless whole. It examines the issues of love and regrets and memories. These are rare hours which define our lives and give us everything we ' ve ever imagined. "These hours will inevitably be followed by others , far darker and more di ffi cult." Can you recogni ze ;ond remember the definin g hours of your own life'l This is unusual and original writing. Cunningham cuts bac k and forth in time, which is. surpri singly, not confusing. All three women feel a heavy sense of failure and frustration. In anyone's life, what is ever eo10ugh? My book club recently discussed "Memoirs of a Geisha.'' by Arthur Golden. The novel takes place in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. There are houses where the geisha reside, isolated and insulated, in the ancient tradition of entertaining men. While the author makes it clear that a geisha is not a prostitute, she is, in fact a slave. The story revolves around a little grey-eyed girl sold to a renowned gei sha house by her family. She is trained in singing, dancing, dress, make-up, conversation every talent and gift to be used for the entertainment of her customers. The goal is to find a 'danna,' a keeper. Little Chiyo, who becomes the accomplished geisha, Sayuri, loves only Mr. Tanaka lchoro and considers the day she met him as the 'best and worst of my life.' Golden, an American man, undertakes the difficult task of speaking as a Japanese woman . He disguises his voice so well, you will swear you are li stening to a tragic and now successful woma11 tell the story of her life. If you want to 'armchair travel ' to a different place and time, ' Memoirs of a Geisha' will take you away. (Beve r/1· Getr/es is a retired schuollihrarian and teacher, lil•in g in Gallia County. ) "Dixie." Marches, indeed 1 Even before the first notes were heard, concertgoers were treated to the beauty of the Ariel Theatre's new maple hardwood stage floor. The opening notes of "Pomp and Circumstance March No. I " (remember high school graduation?) revealed another feature of the floor- a more brilliant sound in the old opera house. The volume produced by the 50-plus piece orchestra seemed almost overwhelming at first, but it didn't take long to adjust . Extremely soft passages were more easily heard as were speakers' comments from the stage. Maestro Fowler 's brief comments throughout the concert were helpful and informative. He also emphasized subscribing early for next year's five-concert series. This evening's concert featured music more familiar to the average lis- LaMar Wyse tener, which will also be the case next season. In contrast to what one often thinks of marches, many individual instruments had opportunities to shine. For example, the opening to Prokofiev's "March from "The Love for Three Oranges'" featured a haunting oboe solo. In "Carmen Suite No . 1," oboe, flute, harp, bassoon and clarinet were featured . The flute and harp duet was beautifully played and provided an ·excellent example of the enhanced acoustics of the Ariel. The "Wedding March" from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is the traditional wedding recessional. The orchestra displayed nice contrast between percussive and legato sections. "Marche Tchaikovsky 's Slav, Op. 31" was the only piece in which this reviewer noticed moments of imprecision, especially when the double basses began the final section which included the Russian national anthem. Otherwise, the orchestra seemed exceptionally wellrehearsed and prepared for this concert which consisted of an unusually large number of pieces - I I. "Colonel Bo~ey " had a lot of people tappmg their feet. Grieg's· "March of the Dwarfs fro m Lyric Suite, No. 54" again showed off the orchestra 's skill and the Ariel's acoustics beginning with the very soft string pizzicato and ending with a huge orchestra hit. One of the most enjoyable pieces on the program was "Dixie" by Daniel Decatur Emmett. Prior to the piece, board member Edna Whiteley provided a wonderful historical perspective on "Old Dan." This included his appearance at the Ariel on April 8, 1896, as part of a farewell minstrel tour of the Midwest at age 80. It made listening to "Dixie" even more meaningful. On this night, "Dixie" was launched just as it was about 135 years ago with a loose reference to words President Abraham Lincoln spoke to the U.S. Military Band leader after the divisive Civil War, "Let the band play Dixie!" A dramatic percussion introduction was followed by the familiar piccolo melody. Flutes, reeds and full orchestra joined in this rousing arrangement by Carmen Dragon. During the playing of the piece another "Old Dan," Board President Dr. Dan Whiteley, entered __ the theater dressed as Dan Emmett might have been, a : violin tucked under hi s arm . Taking a seat in the fron t row, he heard the number through and then hurried out. Thi s seat now bears the name of "Old Dan" Emmett and has been dedicated to his memory. The concert closed with John Williams ' "Raiders of the Lost Ark March ." 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He is cur- GALLIPOLIS , Ohio Elizabeth Anne Lane and Anthony Michael Hughes, both of Gallipolis, were united in marriage at I p.m., on Oct. 26, 2002, al Elizabeth Chapel Church. · The'bride is the daughter of Gregory and Cheryl Lane of Gallipolis . She is a 1995 graduate of River Valley High Schools and a 1998 graduate of the University of Rio Grande. She is currently employed by Holzer Clinic. The bridegroom is the son of Michael and Deborah Hughes of Gallipolis . He is a Mr. and M111. Anthony HUChoa 1996 graduate of Ohio Valley Christian School and is curFlower girls were rently employed by Hughes Katelyn Beaver, nie ce of Beef and Dairy Farm. the groom and Bailey Richard Graham, grandfa- Boggs, cousin of the ther of the groom, officiated groom . at the double-ring ceremony. 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They were marTim Beaver was in charge ried March 9, 1963, at the of the music and videotaping. Methodist Church in Cedar Doug and Pat Miller per· Grove, W.Va., with the Rev. formed several songs. Ross Harrison officiating. Their four grandchildren, The dinner was held at the Aaron and Katie Carpenter of C.H. McKenzie Agricultural Gallipolis and Mariah and Center with K and L Catering Nikki Garrett of Rodney of Gallipolis catering the event. were in attendance. Forty long-stemmed red Gifts were opened and roses graced the head table. thanks were expressed. The anniversary cake was Jim is a retired supervisor decorated with two glass swans on a mirrored pond, from the Gen. James Gavin backed with white, beaded Power Plant at Cheshire. pearl hearts. It was baked and Betty is retired from teaching cake decorating and as a decorated by Pam Casto. Clarice Beaver, a close fami· supervisor for several major ly friend, coordinated the event party plan companies. The couple are members of with Bishop Ron Bynum openthe Rodney Pike Church of ing the program with a prayer. The couple's adult children, God where Jim is Sunday David (Deanna) Carpenter of School superintendent. Mossman says he is grateful for the CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - For guest is chronicled in the documentary ' Stone Reader," which opened in select interest the movie has generated in his eight years, Dow Mossman poured his work. But he knows better to take it all energy into writing the Great American theaters this month to much acclaim. For Mossman, the publicity the film too serio11sly. "It's all pretty ephemeral Novel. He produced a hefty. autobiographical work that won glowing has generated has disrupted - at least I guess. Part of me wants to quit while momentarily- a life occupied mainly I'm ahead. If I get republished, that'll reviews - and then he vani shed. After the 552-page . "The Stones of with reading and writing and the occa- give people a new chance to hammer Summer" was published in I 972, sional motorcycle ride on Iowa's rural me and my work." The attention also has resurrected Mossman quit writing, bounced aim- back roads. "I started writing again a few years chapters of Mossman's past and lessly around the country on his $4,500 advance and tended bar at a friend's ago, sort of where I left off." says demanded answers for hi s self-imposed Mossman as he shuffles through small exile from the literary world. The book tavern in Indianapolis. Six years after being dubbed a "supe- notebooks and folders stuffed with triggered 25 years of "writer's block" rior talent" in The New York Times handwritten prose and poems. "I've got - the writing process made him an Book Review, Mossman returned home 90 pages of a new book that needs work introvert. William Cotter Murray, Mossman's to this eastern Iowa city and found - it's not even rough clay yet." Mossman's house , cluttered with mentor at the University of Iowa work in a metal shop, content for the next two decades to weld metal into stacks and shelves of books and scent- Writers' Workshop, recalled how farm implements instead of words into ed with the yellowed-page aroma of Mossman stru ggled with the anxiety, · secondhand book stores, is where he exhaustion and ambition inherent in fiction. "I spent my life thinking like a writer, fell in love with reading, where at age writing such a novel. "I remember he was pretty strung out, so what's the difference if I ever wrote I8 he jotted the first paragraphs of his and a couple of times he just had to stop again," Mossman, 59, says, without a tale of Dawes Williams. He moved back seven years ago to to save his sanity," Murray said. "Being tinge of regret. "I enjoyed putting steel together. It's a lot like writing in a way, tend to his sick mother, not long after a mentor on that book was one of the makins things fit sort of seamlessly. his I 8-year marriage dissolved. He said toughest assignments I ever had." Mossman glosses over the details of Someumes I think I may miss that he has little contact with his sons, age 23 and 21 , who live out of state. the days spent writing the book and more than I would miss writing ." The book is another story. those that followed. The past is not a Retired and living alone in his boyFewer than 4,000 copies were pub- place where he wants to dwell right hood home a few blocks from downtown Cedar Rapids, Mossman's quiet, lished by Bobbs-Merrill in 1972, mak- now. "It was a long time ago," he says. "I anonymous life might have gone ing it a challenge to find today in stores or libraries. Now, it's selling at premido know that for II months when I was unchecked had it not been for filmmaker Mark Moskowitz. lim8rices on Internet auction sites. working on the book, all I did was take " ne went for $1,700 on e-Bay the naps and type." A self-proclaimed book lover, It's not uncommon for writers to Moskowitz bought a paperback copy of other day, I'm told," Mossman says. "The Stones of Summer" when it first "It's kind of like getting published for . break down after finishing a book or to came out, but found it too dense and the first time ... but with a 31 -year span quit after writing just one, said Frank quit after 20 pages. He picked it up in between. Conroy, an author and director of the "The only problem, there is no (new) Iowa Writers' Workshop. The fiction again in 1998 and was so captivated that he sought out other Mossman book for people to read. Talk about a world is filled with one-hit wonders, works. Finding nothing, Moskowitz set perfect irony. It almost energizes me, like Harper Lee, Margaret Mitchell and . John Kennedy Toole. out to lind the elusive noveli st. His Il's so twisted." ou' OF ' OF Everybody's in Las Vegas! W ~·~c·~·H~.j~i·~.;-~~Q:'~·'~ ' ' II ' ";I , !~.If iuttba~ Itmel -ienttnel Classified ads, Pages 03-5 House of the Week, Page D6 ome PageDl Sunday, March 16, 2003 • 1111 • Local quitter recreates heirloo.ms for display BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH News editor CHESTER - The many treasures that lie undiscovered in old trunks in hidden-away attics of Bend area historic homes are enough to make one's soul tingle and spur an urge to search. One such trunk in the attic of the stately 150year-old home of the late and Kathryn Rodney Downing of Middleport yielded many surprises as It was being emptied 20 · years ago. Among them were two pre-Civil War quilt block patterns whiCh were duplicated and used to create . beautiful quilts which are now oil display at the renovated. 1823 Chester Courtho.use Museum. It was ·in the early 1980s that the elderly couple decided to ship some of · the P,owni.ng family heirloom!l'llhd''pntiqoes to his daughter Martha Jane Johnson in Louisiana. · She ' had no plans for returning to Middleport and becoming the, stxth generation to reside in the. · pilcious brick structure . where the likes of Samuel :' Clemons (Mark Twain) ;';. and politicians in high ll! places had been enter· tr:: ta~ned. . ~' lj\t~laat tim~ Cleo Smith . . or; near Chesrer Wl!S housekeeper for the " promi~eot and daffluent . Dowmngs an was charged with helping get the furnishings together before '·a · van arrived to . carry them ·south. · It was • she who . pulled from the trunk two old quilt :bloc~ patterns identi- "I knew as soon as I saw them that someday I would make quilts using those patterns;' Cleo Smith said These original quilt block patterns, above and below. designed by the wife of Major John B. Downing, who was the grandmother of the late Rodney Downing, were found In a trunk fled by Rodney Downing she took the one with the in the attic of the stately Downing home In Middleport. To preserve them, Cleo Smith plans as being the .work of his red and green basket · to have them framed. grandmother well · before design to The Fabric Shop the Ci.vil War. · to match the material and Smith described the colors as best she could. In material as "dirty and rpt• the ,late 1980s she made ten." Being a quilter, she the first .quilt using the was fascinated with the original pattern, doing all pattern designed by the the appliqu6ing and quiltwife of the late Major ing herself. John B. Downing, a She made the second famous river man, a tal- quilt, a wreath design in ented violinist, aod pink and green,. in 1995 founder of the Downing while recuperating from Insurance Co. in 1886, a . surgery in· Florida. company which still exists Both quilts m11de from and carries his name. those original pre-Civil To her <Jelight, . the War ,patterns will remain . D~wnings offered t~e ol4t.· 'OtiilJwt . ~l? the Mui!C!um:11tqmlt blocks to Smtih. "I the C'he~ter Co~ffh,Ouse knew as soon as I saw . for the next several weeks. them that some<Jay tl ·. Smith's intention js· to would nrake 9.uilts using ,, keep the quilts during her thQse patterns,' she said. . ' lifetime but to arrange for' "The qujlt blocks were t!tem to go to Rodney . black With soot when I . Downing's daughter when took them home. I soaked she dies . them in cold water to get As for the original patout the dirt," said Smith, terns, she plans to have . · ·a dding that · the ragged them framed and dis•,edges and torn places played at the Museum. made · it' necessary to han~ "It will be my contribu- . die them very carefully. tion to preserving some. of After washing them and the Downing family histobasting some of the desillo ry for future generations back in place, Smith satd · to enjoy," she commented. Photos by Charl,ne Hoeflich Watch Saturdays at 7:30p.m. VIsit your West Vlr&lnla Lottery Retailer 1 and find out how you tan be a pme show contestant and win up to ; •, ~ I Inside: $1,000,0001 '7111 MAY IE ftl BIUGBI7 UVIIUS II ftl DBA. •• EVER. ROW IS 711 ftMB n MAKE YOUR nRAL IUIDRBDS OF DOLLARS. MAKE 10 MIS71KB, WBBI 711 DOORS CLOSE 01 7111 MUSIVB 1101111 Oft OF BUSINESS SALE, TIBY WILL . CLOSE FORnER. 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Scientists have determined moles eat 25 to 100 percent of their body weight each day, which means a lot of insects and a lot of tunneling, much to the homeowner's chagrin. Moles also eat grubs, those dirty-white C-shaped larvae of various beetles. Grubs eat the roots of grass, and an over-zealous population can damage large areas of the lawn. And that can lead to disaster; the grubs killing off the grass, getting fatter by the day, while the moles chase after them, underground. Lawns can look shabby in no time. One control measure is ridding the lawn of grubs. Insecticides labeled for this are available and generally effective, if applied at the right time. Another approach is apply what is called milky spore to the lawn, a biological control that relies on the bacteria Bacillus popilliae. It essentially causes the grubs to quietly blow up soon after they have ingested it. Generally, milky spore takes a few years to build a sufficient population in the soil for effective grub controL It then remains active for several years. It is similar to other biological controls for cabbageworm, mosquitoes and other insects. Still, it is important to keep in mind that moles favor earthworms and these are usually found in soil that is rich and loamy, as opposed to hardpacked clay or sand. create historic memories ... ACIOSS 1 8 10 IS 20 Arllllclal wale!WeY NUfllory Item Sea camvan animal Kind ol oil 21 RabOII Fabric of llax -lh8Tanlllla Occurrero:e Walling room Had a meal 29 DcinO nolhlng 24 25 26 27 26 31 Faclliale 33 Sonofl08110 36 Sta1eol -- 36 Close 37 39 41 44 46 48 53 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' II cherish for years. The book will be coffee table sty Ie, oversized, 100+ pages of historical photos and printed on high quality paper. The planned release date is early this falL ''R.zver L:+. lJe '' Insult Brooks or Tonne lengthy recltalloo Rod lor roasting Blink . Giraffe relative Gr<>Ml-up In order for this book to be a treasured keepsake, we need to borrow your best old pictures. Here are the guidelines for submitting photographs for publication in this book: 1) Black and white pictures preferred. 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 - 5 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 the)r 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. Boll 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. 1oo Traveled llmssly 102 'God's Utile-· 104 Actreu- Ryan 107 Nollie 109 ScornfiA look 110 Whara S1ockholm Is ( -.) 111 Shor1111gh1 I 14 a1lnesa ve1a1in 118 Hazald to ships 118 Beat 119 Skedaddle 120 Not COarae 121 Anklobono 123 Groat Roman ruler 125 Slnlot 128 Knlgh~l woapon 127 Saying 128 Sapling 129 Dilly 130 Maker of ceramic ware 131 Export 54 Layer 133 Edible root 138 Magnitude 137 Malt 141 -oiMarch 144 Machine lor weaving 145 Scandinavian 55 Und81Vradual& student 57 Spouoas, oorna11mee 58 Fond8f mlol1ap 146 - Fr.IC!Ico 149otapes 151 Plant shoot 153 Miss lh8 mruk 58Tranaporl eo Fiery 155 - Dame 157 Get liVen for 81 8ar<ly 111111erial 83 SpiH lh8 beans 84 Corllln vote 158 Famate ralaave 159 Arm bone 85 Loop teo c.tssaosa frame work Aclreaa- Zollwager 68 Fundamenllll 181 68R~ 182 Biage direction 163 Fibbed 70 lhnuy (abbr.) 71 Wormn'o shoe 72 The kne<lc8p 74 Unseen emana1lon 78 Reducos 79 CIIOk:e part 81 Nawmoney OV8IHaa will be a historical photo collection from the Ohio riverfront counties of Gallia, Mason and Meigs. All old photos will be considered for publication. They burrow more easily in soil that is loamy and their search for food is easier because there are more insects, especially earthworms. Moles find the going especially easy in mulched beds because the top several inches are loose, a good environment for earthworms and digging. They also like to tunnel along' foundation · lines. Damage to beds is usually minimal: a bit of earth upturned and perhaps some plants uprooted. But to lawns, it can be more severe. Burrowing near the surface separates grass roots from soil, and that leads to yellowing along the tunnel. Stepping on a tunnel yields a soft feeling underfoot At best, the ridges left behind - or the mounds of soil - are unsightly. Last year's runs can become unsightly . in the sprin~ because of heaving of the sot! from freeze-thaw cycles. Moles are well equipped to work in soiL Scientists report that a mole essentially plunges into the earth, thrusts Its forefeet into the soil and then follows with head and body as it rotates its forelimbs and pulls the loosened dirt behind it. A busy eastern mole can burrow forward about 18 feet per hour. So, if gas, smoke bombs, razor blades, chewing gum and other concoctions don't work, how do you rid your property of moles? Experts don't totally agree on this. Some believe that an application of castor oil sprayed on the lawn contaminates the moles' food soqrce and drives the critters off. Most agree that stuff like chewing gum, smoke bombs and other tricks aren't effective, especially long term. But most agree that the best way to get rid of moles is to trap them, which essentially means skewer them with a sharp metal rod as they are burrowing amongst their tunnels. Several types of traps are available and all take some finesse in setting up. From a timing perspective, probably the best time to trap moles is before they breed in early spring . Timing varies across the country; in the Midwest it occurs toward late March. Usually, four to six moles are born live, underground, and after three weeks of nursing, leave the nest. The homeowner does have a few biological advantages. One is that the number of moles occupying a property is relatively small; some estimates are just four or five for each acre of so. The second advantage is that moles are essentially loners. They don't travel in packs and seldom will they use another mole's active tunnels. The mole has a few advantages, too. Its wily behavior is confusing: Which tunnels are active, which are not? How to set a trap? How do you know if the trap was effective? Why are moles invading my yard, from the neighbors'? And so on. SUNDAY PUZZLER 22 C8n1ed 23 Look -""""' lor lood 83 Scralcll 87 Catkin 68 -anct ·rava 89 Sal!-aatlallod 91 Treat with raspact 92 Maneuver 94Percolat8 96HIIth 97 Reyllowor 98 Hurt 184 De!:Nned DOWN 1 Soll.drlnlt 2 Olernoootad 3 4 PlaylflO card -MMla . 5 Eaoy-golng 6 Rafrlgerata 7 Talk wildly 8 Nost egg lettero 9 Boon 10 Fartoo tat 11 Group of will:hsa 12 Before 13 Baxter or Bancroft 14 Eams u Prollt 15 Oove'ecry . 16 Old World plant 17 Halrolahonla 18 Brunc:h fara 19 Drege 23 Conduit lor smoke 30 Molha~o or Fathe~s 32 Near lh8 stem 34 The 36S8aaon 37 Iridescent stone 38 Lair 40 Moo 41 ' - .,.t lho Trarll>' 42 - llxo Stat•• 43 44 46 47 49 50 51 52 54 Fish In cans Broth EJCr:avate Ple!CO with"" horna Collection Stale poalllvely Hide Saaglrt raglon Vacation veNcle 55 San58 Sarvlcaabla 59 Droning sound eo Detest 62 In IIlia way 65 Fllimooo 66 Playera at the plate 87 Bunct> 89 PlanlnQ ollrult trees 71 Ave (praftx) 72 Longed 73 &!ppllad with 85 'Tho Raven' poet 85 Go wrong 90 et.wad 93 Bum 95 Ship ol1492 96 Wilting lhorlhand 99Putup 101 Draad 103 So-so grade 104--" Hall 105 Minced oall 106 Fellllve eelebralloo 106 King In a play 110 DrOll 111 Clue 111! A slnglo113 Look IMI'dlingly 115 Floor COV8IIng 117 Chargt 119 Type_.IIIIIOrril8nl 120 Daellny 122 FiadorYellow 124 Dry, said of wino 125 Ouantity olotudtnll 126.Macleatadcandy 129Mar~- 1301lrooeh 132 -picture 134 Wondatland gl~ 136 Pllol's "OK' 136~1unch 137 Ruulan Nlor 139 Bee liMing 139Sobeltl 140 Cl!ampap CIIU8In 142 Serf 143 Whl~ 145 Wine and 146 Alllmpt 147 Commadla dell'146 Raqulrament . 150 Grow older 152 Soak... &II< 154 BoNing graat 158 Sphere 75~be n Dra:org. 78 Bulteraervtng 78 Chmnlcto (abbr.) 80 -Vegas 82 Your and my 84 Picnic peel 446-2342 The Daily Sentinel 992-2155 FROM LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE Vista PlA N 10 -154 Deck Garage 7S'd7' Dlmlnslam 2000 SERIES Vaulted AU .. 'f II \ - Great Room 4!r X 18'10' Living MllaterSutte 19' X 19' QJ!I oi t'--lll-.-..-1-1 The first thing he looks for are lights. Or more precisely, how lighting is used. "When you walk into a home where the· use of light is planned, you see layered light and the ri¥ht bulbs in the right fi x.tures,' says Plemmons, "Mr. Light" for nearly 800 stores in the Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse chain. "For lots of people, light is the crowning touch to a room because it's the last thing you do." Plemmons says attitudes toward illumination have come light years from a decade ago. "Homeowners are out of the dark these days," says Plemmons. "Now they light for mood, to create warmth, accent a room or just to make rending that much more comfortable." And consumers, once reluctant to experiment with light, are now willing to change lights and lighting schemes as readily as they repaint walls. "The effects you create with light help everything else in the room: artwork, furniture, wall colors, fabrics, you name it. Light enhances all those other elements," says Plemmons. In part, the switch to light Ga!'llge BY MORRIS ANO .lAMES CAREY 19•4• x 2a·a· FORM' WEEKLY FEATURES Garage 0 2003 Auoclaled Dealgna. Inc. ----·-._..---=--.,_. ---._._._._.,_-------------.,_ Altemate Bo~~ament 81811'11 Vista lives up to its name With some homes. the name is tacked on as an after thought. Not so the Vista, This home was designed for maximum appreciation of a view - hilltop, riverbank, lakeside, ocean or what have you. Every major room is rimmed with windows facing the rear. 'And to enhance the viewing possibilities, a wide railed deck spans the entire , back of.Lhe dwelliog. adding extensive outdoor living space. A vaulted, hexagonal great room, Windowed on three sides, is at the core. Two sets of sliding glass doors in the center section provide deck access and allow cooling breezes for air circulation in the summer. When the weather turns gray and cloudy, you can kindle a fire in the fireplace and watch the flames. The kitchen is large, with plenty of counter and cupboard space. Two or more cooks can work together in this kitchen, without getting in each other's way. Standing ·at the kitchen sink, or in front of the stove, you can gaze across the great room for full enjoyment of the panoramic view. Washer and dryer are close at hand, in an angled utility room equipped with a sink. The master suite is well isolated from the secondary bedrooms and boasts its own fireplace and sitting area. Other luxuries include a huge walkin closet and a private bathroom with twin lavs, spa tub, oversized shower and separately enclosed water closet. Glass blocks over the rub provide natural illumination. The Vista's other two bedrooms share a bathroom. One of the rooms is larger than the other and has a walk-in closet. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist's conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Drive, Eugene, Ore. 97402. Please specify the Vista 10-154 and include a return address. A catalog featuring over 350 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123 or visit www .associatedesigns.com. Getting that right tool BY JAMES AND MoRRIS CAREY FOR AP WEEKLY FEATURES We are ardent tool lovers and are fascinated by innovations that make a tool easier and more convenient to use. Getting the right tool for the job isn ' t always as simple as you might think. The most powerful and durable circular saw manufactured is for use by carpenters. Unless yo1Jo3re a carpenter yourself. or a tradesman, such a .tool would probably_ not be a sensible choice. There are many reasons why. Tools made for the trades or for commercial use usually are overkill for most do-it-yourselfers or hobbyists. Here's why: • Commercial grade tools are the highest-priced ones. • A commercial tool durable enough to take ,a beating on a daily basis is made of very heavy materials. • Besdes being heavy, they are large and bulky and are not meant for use in tight places. • Commercial tools require frequent maintenance. • Commercial-grade tools are far more powerful than the kinds that are needed for most home projects. All that ' power can be a problem. Sometimes a tool can be more powerful than is safe for nonprofessionals. Carpentry, for example, is an extremely physical vocation. Most carpenters are very strong. Keeping a high-powered saw from kicking back and cutting something, or a heavy 'duty drill from twisting a wrist is not an easy thing. The danger of being cut by a circular saw should always be foremost in HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER Breastfeedlng Classes Tuesday, March 18, 2003 6:30 pm - 8.:30 pm HMC French 500 Room For more information or to register, please call 446-5030 I ~Joint f:llta•ant il.tgilttt was driven by a furniture industry wanting more focus on fabrics and designs. High-end tixture manufacturers such as Kichler introduced lamps and accessones to a home store lighting market previously dominated by department stores and showrooms. Consumer demand has expanded from perfunctory table lamps to a wide range of purpose-specific fixtures including track lights, recessed canisters. chandeliers and touchier lights. The notion of layere.d lighting - the use of various fixtures, bulbs and accents in a single room is now a standard mtedor design l'ractice. In a departure from the brass look of recent years, demand for different finishes has exploded, says Plemmons. "It's all about fmishes now. Rust, pewter, white, and lots of hand-painted finishes are what people specifically ask for. The fashion of light is a big deal." Even venerable fluorescent bulbs have seen the bright light of attention. "In the old days, people associated fluorescent bulbs with casting a green pallor on everything in a workshop," says Plemmons, "but now you choose bulbs that mimic sunlight in table lamps as well as different lev- els of color, inclllding warm and cool tones." One element still rings true for fluorescent lamps: the whitish-tubes remain very energy-efficient. Still, the pubhc needs education to use the right bulb in the right place. Instead of a soft-white bulb in every socket, homeowners find success with spotlights to accent paintings and flood lamps to wash a wall with light. The ultra-white light of halogen bulbs muscled a way into the options ·consumers face. The lighting industry uses the Color Rendition Index (CRl) to recommend lights to retain true color on any !-liven object. One example IS a warm colored bulb to illuminate a dark wood kitchen. "The biggest thing is that homeowners are wrlling to take risks with light these days," says Plemmons. "The fixture market is such that they can afford to. When they repaint a room, add carpet or place new furniture, light isn't the afterthought it was even a few y~ars ago. It's a mainstay of design now." ••• Lowe's is a national chain of nearly 750 home-improvement, appliance and gardening stores. Need there for measuring device L___ j Electronic Tax Filing Get your refund in as little as 2 days 446·8727 I il>unba!' 1n:imrs- 6rntind • Page 03 A bright future for light the mind of the person using the saw. . • Versatility is another problem with the tools that professionals use. Most of their tools are job-specific. One tool is purchased for one job and one job only - eight tasks, eight tools. That's OK if you have a large workshop and storage area, not to mention budget When It comes to tools, best for you is what best most suits your needs. Twenty-four-volt, battery-operated power tools are best left to those who need wrist-twisting power. On those rare occasions when you need that kind of power, r~nt the tool. The rest of the ume 9-, 12- or 14-volt tools offer a vaned, and adequate, range of power depending on the task. Q: Julie asks: On your radio program you mentioned a talking measuring device. I missed the specifics. My husband is blind, and it sounds like this gadget might be a way to handle several problems - not just measuring rooms. We are also interested on behalf of a number of friends and acquaintances in the same situation. A. Some people have never adjusted to the fact that the electric power saw has replaced the hand saw for rough construction work. And we have a feeling that this new BASKET BINGO March 20, 2003 6:00 p.m. Middleport Legion Hall Sponaored by SH S Volleyball 20 gamea-$20 Ralllee, Door Prize Refreahmente MOLLOHAN CARPET Quality at Low Prices Barber as low as $5.95 Commerc. as low as $4.95 Drive a Little- Save A Lot 740-388-0173 electronic measuring device will be met with much the same skepticism. The reaction of some traditionalists is that nothing will ever replace the old tape measure. And, for the most part that's probably true. However. your letter shows that there is a need for such a device. Although it might not be a replacement for the oldfashioned retractable tape measure, it does offer some wonderful features that are exciting - especially for the visually impaired or blind. The device we mentioned is Ultra Measure an ultrasonic measuring system. Ultra Measure transmits sound waves that reflect off the first major object in their path and return as echoes. A tiny microchip computer then calculates the distance based on the speed of sound and the length of time the echo takes to return. Ultra Measure then announces the measurement either in feet, feet and inches or meters; dependin·g on the unit of measurement selected. All measurements are announced twice. It has a range of 2 feet to 35 feet, will compute square feet and square yards instantly and will even g~v.~ you the current room tell!.~ perature. Ultra Measure . !6 manufactured by ETEC, Cai; rollton, TX., and weighs. f! ounces. Astrograph Monday, March 17,2003 BY BERNICE BEDE OsoL In the year ahead it is likely that you may find yourself workmg a little harder than you have in the past, but the rewards will be proportionately greater. Don't be afraid to take on big assignments. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - It might take a lot of appeasement today to calm your mate over an issue that is important to him or her, but it will be worth it. Otherwise it could turn out to be a rather unpleasant day. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Because you're a strong person, someone could feel it's your lot in life today to shoulder burdens that are of his or her making. Don't let this individual impose upon you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Remain the private person you usually are and sort out problematic developments yourself today. A wellmeaning friend's advice could be more detrimental than constructive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - If you have a problem to- day with someone important differences. Instead of getting to you, it is best that you keep a frank discussion you coulo your displeasure to yourself, get a flare-up. : especially if there is nothing SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. to be gained except getting it 22) - Present conditions are off your chest. Regrets will rather volatile today, so it will result. be extremely important that CANCER (June 21-July you act in accordance with 22) - Sometimes you can get your best judgment and not away with coercing another to your temper. You' II be m~t take care of th~ngs you should with an e 9Jal amount of rage·. be taking care of yourself. lll't SAGI 1 ARIUS (Nov. 23not today. Be self-sufficient, Dec. 21) - Be extremely not dependent. . careful how you behave in LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) public today. If you do an~­ The managemen\ of money or thing that may appear urrresources, yours or others, is seemly, it'll provide one who not your long ~uit today. so is jealous of you with unflatit's best you forego handling tering tidbits to tell others. . any funds. At the very least CAPRICORN (Dec. 22don't make any large transac- Jan. 19) - Certain views tions. about which you feel strongly VIRGO (Aug. 23-Se_pt. 22) may not be equally as popul~r - Getting others. which in- with your associates today. cludes your loved ones, to do Trying to win them over your 'bidding today isn't likely through forceful means will to be as easy a matter as you only generate stronger resisfirst think. If their support tance. : isn't forthcoming, don't push AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. the matter. 19) - A venture in which LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 23) you are presently involved - Although nothing can be with others may meet with a resolved today by not discu!s- lot of dissention amon~ the ing issues that you find dls- ranks today. If the fightmg ls turbi ng, you' II have to be allowed to continue, it'll enp careful how you present the up hurting everybody. ' ' BULLETIN BOARD 1 ctallipolll Jlailp ll:ribunr • Gardening: Dealing with the dreaded moles Of moles, one thing is certain: They are back. Actually they never left for the winter; it only seems like they did. Several types of moles inhabit the United States, but two really drive gardeners crazy in many areas of the United States with their burrowing and tunneling across lawns, · around building perimeters and through flower beds: the eastern mole and star-nosed mole. Each is about the size of a chipmunk and weighs just 3 to 6 ounces. But oh , what trouble is packed into those tiny packages of hunger and digging talent. Contrary to popular belief, moles don't leave their home area over winter. Instead, they burrow even deeper in the soil and either hibernate or remain mildly active, feedin~ on soil insects that likewtse dig dee~rfor winter. It seems far less certain what works at eradicating them, at least judging by the methods people use. Popular choices include chewing gum, human hair, moth balls, broken glass, bleach, red peppers, razors, smoke bombs, water, exhaust fumes, rodent poison, vibrating probes, and more. The tbeory is simple: Either flush out or entomb the moles in their tunnels with smoke bombs, carbon monoxide or water, poison them, asphyxiate them or drive them away with repugnant odors. What makes the mole- · away task so frustrating is that seldom do you see one of the critters above ground. Instead, they spend their time underground looking for and feasting on earthworms, millipedes, pill bugs and assorted other msects found around home foundations and especially, in the rich, loose soil For · · giveaway: One . beautif11l Golden Retriever, . between -one . . and tWo-)leatS Old; housebroken (kind of), great personality (most of the time), and good with ldds (likes their toys). That's it. · I've bad enough. I can't take · anymore. The d()$ · go. Pomeroy • Middleport• Gallipolis, Ohio Point Pleasant, WV Autism Support Group Meeting Tueaday, March 18 8:30pm Gallla Co. Haalth Dept. Evaryona Welcome Sponsored by Help Me Grow ANGELL ACCOUNTING For Computar, Profeaalonallndlvldual and Bualnna Ta~ preparation ASK US ABOUT ELECTRONIC FILING 448-8877 736 Second Ave. CUTEST KIDS AND BEAUTIFUL TEENS PAGEANT Aprll1 Sth Sen lore Action Building Point Pleasant, WV Call 304-389-o 111 ' CHANNEL MARKER CONDOS NOTICE Sons of the American Legion Post #27 - McCormick Rd. Gallipolis, OH · Nomination of Offleera March 20th, 2003 Nomination & Election of oflleere Aprll3, 2003 meatlnge at 7:30 pm Pleaae Attend Don't Miss Them II "The Singing Men of Ohio University" In concert at the North Myrtle Beach Sleeps 6, fully furnished, near restaurant row. Openings from May thru Sept. 446-2206 Mon thru Frl Ariel Theater Saturday, March 22, 2003 7:00pm All Tickets $5.00 Sponsored by the GAHS Choll'll 675-1333 See Puzzler Answers on page C4 ·- ---- --- ��Page 06 • ilunbap tttna -ilenttntl Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Point Pleasant Sunday, March 16, 2003 tt.ppy St. Pllllkk'a.,_,l • A suite retreat is home's highlight place in the large great room - the crossroads of family Associated Press activity. Sliding glass doors open to the backyard. Two The secluded master suite bedrooms occupy is a highlight of this design, secondary the left wing of the home. Plan K-61, by the Homestore Each includes three windows Plans and Publications and ample closet space, and Designers Network. The both share a full hall bath home's floor plan has I ,892 sguare feet of living space. with a garden tub, A bonus Htdden toward the back of room over the garage will the home and insulated by the suit a family's needs and garage from street noise, the whims. A bay window in the master suite is a welcoming two-car garage below softens retreat. A bayed window seat the facade. For a study plan of this is an inviting reading spot, house, including general while the ·private bath information on building costs including a comer spa tub and financing, send $5 to is designed to pamper. Down the hall, the kitchen House of the Week, PO Box features a wide bar that opens 1562, New York, NY 10116out to the great room. The 1562. Be sure to include the adjoining breakfast· room is plan number. Downloadable suited for casual meals, while study plans and construction columns set off the nearby blueprints for this plan and dining room where more for- for hundreds of past Houses mal meals can take place. of the Week are available at Built-in shelves flank a fire- www.houseoftheweek.~>om. BY BRUCE A mixture of materials adds visual interest to this home, while traditional features, including a wide front porch , lend a welcoming touch. (AP Photo/Homeplans.com) . .. NATHAN .. DETAILS: Bedrooms: 3+ Baths: 2-1/2 Main floor: 1,892 sq. ft. Total living area: 1,892 sq. ft. Bonus room: 285 sq. ft. Standard basement: 1,892 sq. ft. Garage: 461 sq. ft. Exterior Wall Framing: 2x4 Foundation Options: · Standard basement, Crawlspace or Slab -= · ·-· A. ' ·. ' '_:e::.·. ' .. . .. ' ' . . ... .· i - - - - - - = = - - - 1 -.: ' ' •• . ··. ·. ,• Sunny openness is the hallmark of the living areas, where rear-facing windows and sliding French doors ensure a bright and airy gathering space. 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I ·lt. 1\'l (tNUJ\'r r\11\ll( II I I .'(10 t 1, \\\'\ 111 \ .t 11 1\ ,, Hfn~r·l, l"" Red Cross schedules more blood drives to meet need BY .CHARLENE HouucH News editor POMEROY- With a short supply of blood to meet daily needs, visits of<'iJte American Red Cross bloodm~bile , were scheduled in all three M!s County school districts this m th ; · ' ' e ·. was held Thursday at Southern High School with 40 units of blood being collected. The bloodmobile will be at Meigs High School from 8:45 a.m. to I :30 p.m. Wednesday and at Eastern High School from 9:30 a.m. to I:30 p.m. on March 26. The bloodmobile at Meigs is being sponsored by the nursing students and members of the Student Council. At Eastern it is being spon- sored by Student Council. Giving blood at the schools is not restricted to students and staff. Area residents are encouraged to donate there. "The inventory currently has an urgent need for 0 positive, also A, B, and AB negative , according to Cheryl L. Gergely, communications supervisor for the Greater Alleghanies Region Blood Services. She said that a live-day supply is needed for all blood types, mentioning that the harsh winter weather in February took a toll on blood drives, several of which had to be canceled, impacting the blood supply. "Blood donations are needed everyday for people who require transfusions for cancer treatment, surgeries and traumas and we must depend on volunteer donors to help save those lives," said Gergely. To be a blood donor individuals must be at least 17 years old, weigh lOS pounds or more, be in good health, and not have donated blood within the past 56 days. Taking high blood pressure medications ·or insulin is usually not a deterrent to donating blood if the condition is stable, she explained. Commission orders Southem to produce recovery plan BY J. MILES Staff writer lAYTON RACINE - The Finance Planning Supervision Commission has ordered Southern Local School District to come up with a financial recovery plan which will eliminate nearly $665,000 in debt. Since the school district declared itself in Fiscal Emergency in November · 1999, the Commission's role has been to oversee the school district's financial recovery. The Commission at a meeting held at the school last week determined . that Superintendent Bob Grueser and the school board must create a plan of action by mid April or the Commission will consider taking action to solve the district's fiscal crisis. One of the main expenditures that will be scrutinized, it was reported, will be the salary and· benefit package, which m•ke up 83 ~t¢.1h.e,bud­ ~et: Fixed expendltqres, which mclilde such things as utility bills or fuel costs, represent the remaining 17 percent of the bu~get and are not reduced as eastly. Grueser said the administration will examine staffing levels and program changes before making any recommendations to the Commission. While there will be two personnel retirements so far this year, these savings from salaries and benefits will not be enouglrof a ·long term solution to the debt. There are 71 teachers and administrative personnel in the district and 35 staff members. Grueser said "lay offs are possible" and stressed if that any layoffs do occur, they could come from any department. Grueser said a lot the problem with the debt stems from state mandated increases in salaries·and benefits. The state minimum salary for a new teacher is approximately $20,000. Accordmg to the Ohio Department of Education, Southern Local school district has the lowest Index 2 Sections - 12 hps Calendar Classifieds Comics Dear Abby Editorials Movies Obituaries Sports Weather A2 84-5 86 86 A4 A3 AS Bl-3 A2 0 2003 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. minimum starting salary requirements at $20,000 out of the three school districts in Meigs County. According to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), the average teacher salary for the district is $32,818 which is lower than the average teacher salary of $36,931 in similar size districts. Salary averages take into account the number of years a person has on the job and education level, which would increase with salary requirements. Across the Ohio River in Mason County, the average teacher salary is $39,000 and the state minimum for a college graduate without any teaching experience is $26,350. "Our teachers are. not paid their worth," Grueser said. "'They deserve more." Health insurance premiums have skyrocketed for the school district during the past ~. . . . . . factor Grueser said . costs have increased more than 30 percent each year for the past three years. Med Mutual is the health insurance provider. Grueser said the district probably has the highest health care costs in the state. Staffing levels have been a concern for the Finance Commission. The number of students in the district has steadily declined during the past several years. There are currently 759 students in a district which once had at least 930 students 10 years ago. Some of the losses can be attributed to open enrollment and home schooling, but declining regional economics have also been a factor in enrollment. According to the ODE, the SOAR to'participate average classroom students per in.area town meeting teacher ratio for the school district is 15.7. The state average is 18 students per teacher. BY KEVIN KEllY Similar school districts, which News editor have comparable demographics according to the ODE, have GALLIPOLIS - A comthe same kinds of munity organization workstudent/teacher ratios. ing toward solutions to area substance abuse problems will take its case to state officials during a public hearing this week in Portsmouth. · Representatives of Southeast Ohio Advocates for Recovery (SOAR) will be on hand for a town meeting at the Ramada Inn from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday sponsored 'by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services. "We're going down to see if they want to hear about what we're doing, which VIctoria ZoiCJer, 3rd pde may open. the doors down Pomeroy Elementary the road for some state Recovery advocates taking case to state agency funding," said SOAR's president, Dennis Johnson. The group's goal is to educate the community about drug abuse and options to stem the problem. The group was formed in 2002 as a response to increasin;; crime and incidents related to abuse of the painkiller OxyContin. The organization has since broadened its scope to include all addictive drugs, and its immediate goal is to establish a residential treatment facility for recovering male substance abusers. SOAR is working with several agencies and local government officials in reaching its goals, including the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services and associated treatment programs. This week's town meeting was called by the state department to gather input on ODADAS' five-year plan for alcohol and other drug addiction treatment and prevention programs. It's one of eight such meetings planned for throughout Ohio. Johnson , executive director of Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime, will be attending as a focus group provider during the day, but he and other SOAR officers will be · on hand to make their case for a community, based program. The presentation will demonstrate that Gall ia and surrounding .counties are addressing their own substance abuse programs locally, Johnson said. "I see it as communities recognizing they have problems and not relying on state and federal government to resolve those prob- !ems for them," he added. "I think there's enough resources, le adership and wisdom on the community level to resolve those issues." The meeting also will open up communication between groups such as SOAR and state leadership, Johnson said. "Being down in Appalachia, there's an information flow issue and this is a chance to show what we're doing as a community," he added. "Most of our executive board will be there and we look for SOAR to be well represented ." 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