https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/adbfbffd944d10eb39e90bb92c2d8366.pdf 8aab591445686fb6dc4b77dddf97f998 PDF Text Text VFW honors veterans Tigers oust Blue Devils Course on Chester Courthouse LOCAL s 3A SPORTS s 1B ALONG THE RIVER s 1C Breaking news at mydailytribune.com Issue 9, Volume 51 Sunday, February 26, 2017 s $2 Commissioners pass resolution on state budget Medicaid Managed Care Organization sales tax revenue addressed By Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — As a followup to Monday evening’s public meeting on the state budget proposed by Gov. John Kasich, the Meigs County Commissioners approved a resolution during Thursday’s weekly board meeting urging legislators to take action to protect counties against the loss of Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) sales tax revenue. As it stand, Meigs County would loose more than $550,000 in annual sales tax revenue unless something is put in the budget to offset that loss. The Sentinel previously reported that the MCO sales tax will come to an end this year in accordance with federal regulations, therefore, impacting the sales tax revenue for both the state and local governments in Ohio. As stated during Monday’s meeting, the proposed fix to the sales tax loss at the state level is to institute a fee on services which has been approved by the federal government. That fee will not offset the loss to the counties or local governments. Instead of a permanent fix for the counties, the state is currently proposing a one-time lump-sum allocation which covers the revenue for a specific time frame. While that would offset the tax loss short term, the commissioners and others are asking for a longterm solution. The resolution passed by the commissioners will be sent with a letter drafted by the board to Kasich, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, State Rep. Ryan Smith, State Rep. Jay Edwards and Speaker of the House Cliff Rosenberger. After the initial letters are sent, the commissioners stated they plan to send copies of the sale resolution and letter to all the members of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. The letter to Edwards states in part, As you know, the looming changes to the Medicaid managed care (MCO) sales tax will cause a significant revenue shortfall for the state, counties and transit authorities. In 2016, this tax represented $209 million (8.2 percent) of all county and transit authority sales tax collections. Permissive sales tax revenue represents over 50 percent of the county general revenue fund and is the lifeblood of important public safety and child protective services — two areas where needs are growing due to the opiate epidemic. Counties value our partnership with the state, which allows us to administer programs that serve our collective constituents. However, the disparate treatment contained in this proposal undermines the fiscal stability of county revenues. Similar action to that taken this week by Meigs County has been taken in other counties around the state. Additionally, Commissioners Randy Smith and Tim Ihle are expected to attend a second County Commissioners Association meeting on Monday in Chillicothe regarding the MCO sales tax loss. Gallia unveils video to attract business site seekers By Dean Wright deanwright@civitasmedia.com GALLIA COUNTY — The Gallia County Economic Development Office recently unveiled a video that gives an aerial tour of the community while providing motion graphic statistics for the county’s business health in order to be utilized as a tool to show off the county’s strength in an attempt to attract businesses to the area. According to Gallia County Economic Development Director Melissa Clark, the video was produced by Neon Cloud Productions with financial assistance from a Local Economic Advancement Program grant provided by American Electric Power last year. The video makes use of drone technology and pans aerial shots of downtown Gallipolis, Dan Evans Industrial Park in Bidwell as well as video overlaid with statistics of Gallia’s area vocational and college opportunities and more. “I had wanted to do something like this for awhile and saw a video that showed off the best parts of a Texas community on YouTube,” said Clark. “We visited around 15 sites in the county to give marketing consultants an idea of our area assets and to see what it’s like to live in Gallia.” Clark had expressed a desire to engage in such a project when AEP awarded the development office grant funding. AEP offered suggestions to Clark in production services. Clark said, coincidentally, they found the same company which had produced the video she had watched on YouTube. The production company apparently specialized in similar videos for other small communities like Gallia in search of economic development opportunities. Planning for the video started in the summer of last year and the development office made use of statistics from organizations such as the US Bureau of Labor and other databases to flesh out the informational needs of the video. The video was shot in little over a day and timing was essential to make use of good weather. The production team shot video over the weekend of last Labor See VIDEO | 5A A NEWS Obituaries: 2A Editorial: 4A Weather: 6A B SPORTS Sports: 1B-3B, 5B-6B Classifieds: 4B-5B Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Congressman Bill Johnson toured the Chester Courthouse and Academy on Thursday afternoon, taking in the displays, ringing the bell outside the courthouse and meeting with representatives from the Chester-Shade Historical Association. Pictured speaking with Johnson is Mary Powell of the Chester-Shade Historical Association. Congressman tours Chester Courthouse Visits with members of the Chester-Shade Historical Association house see a related story on page C1 of today’s edition.) Johnson asked about the current uses of the courthouse and the work that had been done on the By Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com courthouse and the neighboring Chester Academy building. CHESTER — ConMary Powell, one of the gressman Bill Johnson driving forces behind the (R-Marietta) paid a visit restoration of the courtto the Chester Courthouse and academy, told house on Thursday afternoon as part of a trip Johnson that third grade students routinely visit through the region. the courthouse to take Johnson toured the museum which is now at in the history associated the historic courthouse as with it. Johnson suggested that well as visiting with members of the Chester-Shade it would be neat for high school history classes to Historical Association. hold a class in the build(Note: for more on some ing, letting the students of the historical items get a feel for what govdisplayed at the court- ernment was like in the 1800s. He also suggested reaching out to the University of Rio Grande to see if their government teacher may be interested in holding a class in the building for his students. The courthouse has previously held mock trial events, something Powell said she is hoping will return as new Meigs County Prosecutor James K. Stanley has expressed that he may want to restart a mock trial program in the schools. Johnson also suggested that the courthouse may be an ideal location for a rural broadband meeting. Johnson said there are focus groups which are going to be held on the topic with the FCC and others and that he would suggest the courthouse for one of those meetings. With the courthouse having been restored with grant funding, that is something that remains in the minds of board members and those involved with the historical association. Johnson told the group that if they were to apply for funding through a federal program to let his office know and he would write a letter of support for the grant application which can sometimes help projects to be funded. Reach Sarah Hawley at 740-9922155 ext. 2555 or on Twitter @ SarahHawleyNews. Southeast Ohio jobs posted online drop C FEATURES Health Matters: 2C Comics: 3C Staff Report JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your take on today’s news? Go to mydailytribune.com and visit us on facebook to share your thoughts. OHIO VALLEY — A total of 6,043 jobs were posted online from December 14, 2016 to January 13, 2017 for southeast Ohio which accounted for 693 job ads last year. Counties observed by the OhioMeansJobs program were Adams, Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton and Washington counties, according to data from The Conference Board. This was a decrease of 693 ads from the previous reporting period. Compared to the same time period a year ago, this reflects a decrease of 2,505 ads. Top employers with the most job ads were Dollar General with 402 ads, UPS with 146, WIS International with 116, Bob Evans Farms with 115, Ohio University with 96, Adena Health System with 94, Pizza Hut with 87, Holzer Health System with 72, HCR Manor Care with 60 and McDonald’s Corporation with 60. Top job ad occupations in the area were led by first-line supervisors of retail sale workers with 503 ads, heavy and tractor-trailer trucker drivers with 474 ads, retail salespersons with 228 ads, registered nurses with See JOBS | 5A �OBITUARIES/LOCAL 2A Sunday, February 26, 2017 PVH installs lowest radiation dose CT scanners in the region Staff Report POINT PLEASANT — Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH) has upgraded both of its computed tomography (CT) scanners with high-definition systems and software technology that reduces the amount of radiation emitted during CT tests by up to 50 percent without compromising the quality of the images, which is the lowest radiation dose in the area. The new CT scanners also feature larger openings to add better patient comfort to ease patient anxiety by using a less confining and intimidating design. In a continued effort to reduce the amount of radiation delivered to patients during CT scans, PVH installed two CT scanners in the Diagnostic and Imaging Department. The department is now outfitted with ASIR (Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction) technology. ASIR helps to reduce image noise (graininess), improve the quality of the images, and enhance detectability using low-contrast materials. “The benefits of using CT scanning to detect illness and injuries are enormous, yet healthcare professionals must be attuned to the amount of radiation that patients receive over their lifetime. Our upgrades provide our radiologists with low-dose exceptional quality images to enable them to make accurate diagnoses while significantly reducing radiation exposure to patients,” stated Glen Washington, FACHE, CEO Executive Director of Ancillary Services at PVH. Arthur Fine, MD, FACS, Marshall Surgeon and chief of surgery at PVH, points out that although radiologic tests that do not utilize radiation - such as sonograms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - are important in DEATH NOTICES WEEMES GALLIPOLIS — Betty Jo Weemes, 59, Gallipolis, died Friday afternoon, February 24, 2017 at her Green Township home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Cremeens-King Funeral Chapel. BILL KING PROCTORVILLE — William Bill King, 84, of Proctorville, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at home. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. KIMBALL CHESAPEAKE — Ralph William Kimball, 82, of Chesapeake, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Friends may call at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory in Proctorville on Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. Funeral will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. PVH | Courtesy photo Pleasant Valley Hospital has upgraded both of its computed tomography (CT) scanners with high-definition systems and software technology that reduces the amount of radiation emitted during CT tests. Pictured is a PVH technician with a patient. the diagnosis of many illnesses, the quick turnaround time of a CT scan and the type of images produced can be crucial to saving lives, especially in patients who are experiencing head trauma or other emergent conditions. “Although a CT scan may be the definitive study that is needed, a physician may prescribe another test to limit radiation exposure, especially if the patient is a child. With these ASIR upgrades, pediatricians and other physicians can feel confident in sending their patients for CT scans knowing that they will receive a lower dose of radiation,” stated Suresh Agrawal, MD, chief of radiology at PVH. He points out that patients who require frequent follow-up CT scans for chronic conditions can feel comfortable repeating these tests on a regular basis without increased radiation risk. In another initiative to reduce radiation exposure in children, the Diagnostic Imaging Department participates in Image Gently™, a national campaign to provide the lowest dose of radiation possible during children’s CT scans while still producing a quality image. As a sponsoring Image Gently™ facility, PVH pledges to reduce radiation dosage in children, scan only when necessary, scan only the part of the body necessary to the test, and scan only once (studies have found that multiphase scanning is rarely helpful in children). These measures are also carefully followed in scanning adult patients as well. PVH’s CT scanners are accredited by the American College of Radiology, and scans are only performed by registered technologists. Article submitted by Pleasant Valley Hospital. Holzer Cardiac Symposium slated for March 4 The 2017 Cardiac Symposium will be held on Saturday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Holzer Education and Davis Family Conference Center at Holzer Health System - Gallipolis Medical Center. Speakers for the event include Holzer Cardiovascular Institute staff: Dave Fields, NP, John Wells, PA-C, and Choudhary Rayani, MD. Fields received his Masters of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wells received his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. He is Board Certified by the Sunday Times-Sentinel National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Dr. Rayani completed Rayani a fellowship in Cardiology from the Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia, and in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Nuclear Cardiology, and the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease. Key topics will include: analyze benefits and contraindications of anticoagulation. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served at the event at 7:30 a.m. The program itself will start Fields Wells promptly at 8:00 a.m. Holzer Health System is Congestive Heart Failure, Pacemaker Update, accredited by the Ohio and Anticoagulants. The State Medical Associaobjectives are to: review tion to provide continuing medical education signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure, for physicians. For more information discuss treatment pathabout this year’s symways, examine innovaposium, or to register, tions in pacemakers, contact the Holzer consider types of paceHealth System Educamakers, assess benefits tion Department at and contraindications (740) 446-5920. of leadless pacemaker, evaluate the different Article submitted by Holzer classes and purposes Health System. of anticoagulants, and For the best local news coverage, visit MyDailyTribune.com NEWS FROM ACROSS OHIO Teen’s shooting adds to increased Toledo homicides Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 436-840) Telephone: 740-446-2342 A companion publication of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and Times Daily Sentinel. Published Sunday through Friday. Subscription rate is $131.61 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. CONTACT US PUBLISHER Bud Hunt, Ext. 2109 bhunt@civitasmedia.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2092 dmorrison@civitasmedia.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 2102, bsergent@civitasmedia.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@civitasmedia.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Julia Schultz, Ext. 2104 jschultz@civitasmedia.com 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Gallipolis, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sunday Times-Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Police say a 17-year-old boy fatally shot in a vehicle is the ninth homicide this year in Toledo, which has seen an increase in slayings compared with previous years. Police say Maumee High School student Collin Doyle was shot Wednesday night while in the back of a vehicle carrying three other people. He died later at a hospital. A 16-year-old boy also was shot but was expected to survive. Investigators didn’t immediately provide information about any suspects. Wife: Ohioan’s shooting began with dispute over music, trash COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The wife of a slain central Ohio man says he was fatally shot when he confronted neighbors about frequent loud music from their house and trash thrown in his yard. Nichelle Lillard tells The Columbus Dispatch that her husband, 36-year-old Lonnie Lambert, went across the street Wednesday night, took off his shirt after having words with someone there and was shot by a man. Lillard says she then went over to help and was shot in the leg. Lambert later died at a hospital. Lillard was treated and released. FULTON CHESAPEAKE — Gary R. Fulton, 79, of Chesapeake, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Kingsbrook Life Care Center, Ashland, Ky. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. STOVER POMEROY — Violet L. Stover, 76, Pomeroy, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in the Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Cremeens-King Funeral Chapel, Gallipolis, in keeping with Violet’s final wishes cremation will follow visitation. O’DELL POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Lana Belle O’Dell, 97, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. At her request there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is serving the family. SCHULTZE POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Wilda M. Schultze, 92, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., passed away February 24, 2017, at her home. Arrangements will be announced Saturday afternoon by Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. MILLER WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. — Janet Gail Miller, 78, of West Columbia, W.Va. passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, February 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held at the Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va., Monday, February 27, 2017, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mike Finnicum officiating. Burial will follow in the Graham Cemetery in New Haven, W.Va. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Monday, from noon to 2 p.m., prior to the services. KRIMM GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — John Douglas Krimm, 83, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Doctors Hospital, in Sarasota, Fla. A funeral mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2017, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Point Pleasant, W.Va., with Rev. Prakash Sebastian officiating. Burial will follow at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Military graveside rites will be given by the West Virginia Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. SCHOONOVER HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Malessa Schoonover, 52, of Huntington, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. CLARK CHESAPEAKE — Vera Louise Clark, 91, of Chesapeake, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Wyngate at Rivers Edge, Proctorville. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. BERNIECE KING GALLIPOLIS — Berniece King, 89, of Gallipolis, died Friday morning February 24, 2017. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday March 1, 2017 at the Paint Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in King Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. LEWIS PROCTORVILLE — Victor V. Lewis, 72, of Proctorville, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. HENDERSON BURLINGTON — Clarence L. Henderson, 75, of Burlington, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Edgewood Manor, Lucasville. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Burlington, Burlington. Burial will follow in Burlington 37 Cemetery, Burlington. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Schneider-Hall Funeral Home, Chesapeake. �LOCAL Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, February 26, 2017 3A VFW recognizes WW II veterans Courtesy photos At the same dinner, Scotty Foote (right) from Zack and Scotty’s Restaurant in Rio Grande received a At Gallipolis VFW Post 4464 on Feb. 14, the following servicemen from World War II (from left to right) certificate of appreciation from Gary Fenderbosch (left) and the VFW post. Amy Disantes and Scotty Jim Betz, Bill Jackson, Walt Hannah and A.J. Raines received a proclamation given by Gallipolis City Foote own Zack and Scotty’s in Rio Grande. Commissioner Tony Gallagher. Gallagher stands in front. GALLIA, MEIGS CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, Feb 26 HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Adam Hoosier will preach at Dickey Chapel Church at 6 p.m. ADDISON — Services will be held at Addison Freewill Baptist Church at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. with Pastor Rick Barcus. GALLIPOLIS — “First Light” Worship Service in the Family Life Center, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service - Alabaster Sunday, 10:45 a.m.; All church fellowship in family life center, 6 p.m. evening service - Revealing Revelation; First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Ave. with Pastor Douglas Downs. GALLIPOLIS — Coffee Klatch at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. studying Max Lucado’s “He Chose the Nails”; Morning worship service at 10:30 a.m.; Retirement party for Mike McLain with soup and sandwiches in the fellowship room following the morning service; Pastor Bob Hood; Bulaville Christian Church, 2337 Johnson Ridge Road.; 740-4467495 or 740-709-6107. There will be a bowling party for the youth following the retirement party. Everyone is welcome to all events. SYRACUSE — Bob Wiseman will be preaching at 6:30 p.m. at Syracuse Community Church. Everyone welcome. Tuesday, Feb. 28 POMEROY — A Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at the corner of Second and Sycamore streets. Donations go to Meals on Wheels. Wednesday, March 1 GALLIPOLIS — Children’s Ministry, 6:45 p.m.; Youth “Impact 127”, 7 p.m.; Prayer & Praise, 7 p.m. Choir practice 7 p.m.; First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Ave. POMEROY — The community is invited to a prayer breakfast at 7:45 a.m. at Trinity Congregational Church on Second and Lynn Streets in Pomeroy, in observance of the beginning of the Lenten season. All are welcome to attend. Thursday, March 2 GALLIPOLIS — As part of the Gallia Community Lenten Services at noon the Grace United Methodist Church will host First Church of the Nazarene’s Dr. Douglas Downs to lead service with a luncheon. Friday, March 3 School at 10 a.m. studying Max Lucado’s “He Chose the Nails”; Morning worship service at 10:30 a.m; Pastor Bob Hood; Bulaville Christian Church, 2337 Johnson Ridge Road.; 740-446-7495 or 740-709-6107. GALLIPOLIS — “First Light” Worship Service in the Family Life Center, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service , 10:45 a.m.; All church fellowship in family life center, 6 p.m. Evening service - Revealing Revelation; First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Ave. with Pastor Douglas Downs. Up to 50% OFF! NAPA Filters Spring Sale! GALLIPOLIS — Prayer Force, 10 a.m. in the Harmon Chapel; First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Ave. March 1 -15, 2017 Sunday, March 5 209 Upper River Road Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-2962 GALLIPOLIS — Coffee Klatch at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Mitchell Auto Parts 60707271 60705095 60706740 �E ditorial 4A Sunday, February 26, 2017 Sunday Times-Sentinel THEIR VIEW Wake up, America: You elected an entrepreneur After listening to the entirety of President Donald Trump’s recent press conference and then reviewing the coverage of it, it’s obvious the media doesn’t understand and cannot accurately interpret his style and approach. Put simply, most people don’t understand how entrepreneurs think. It’s one of the main reasons — outside Trump’s propensity for stepping on his own feet and seemingly making up facts on the fly — for the confusion and chaos we’ve witnessed during his first weeks in office. For the record, I didn’t vote for Trump. But that doesn’t mean I don’t think he’s misunderstood. Brian After all, it’s easy to entirely Hamilton dismiss someone if you don’t Contributing understand their approach. We all columnist do this and become more insular and arrogant as a result. But go out on a limb and consider, if you will, that entrepreneurs have a different way of looking at the world and attacking its problems. First, entrepreneurs make moves with the goal of fixing broken or inadequate systems. They don’t start businesses thinking the particular market they’re entering — in Trump’s case, the federal government — is already efficient, or one where supply meets demand. Rather, entrepreneurs assume they can make things better. Second, because of their solutions-oriented worldview, entrepreneurs often take a destructive approach to analyzing problems and bringing about improvements. They are Those who prone to poking big haven’t started holes or even entirely dissembling the a business often mistakenly view this status quo to get a fresh perspective and destructive aspect improve a product or of entrepreneurship service or market. If as negative or Trump, for example, decided to take over a nonsensical. But fast-food burger chain again, no business that had been serving operator takes lukewarm cheeseon a new venture burgers, he wouldn’t accept anyone telling assuming all is well him it’s impossible to or that there aren’t serve hot-off-the-grill material things to food. He’d probably improve. take the kitchen processes apart wholesale and figure out a way to produce piping hot burgers. Those who haven’t started a business often mistakenly view this destructive aspect of entrepreneurship as negative or nonsensical. But again, no business operator takes on a new venture assuming all is well or that there aren’t material things to improve. Third, entrepreneurs have a bias for action. In business, you’re not paid to talk, and the market doesn’t reward those whose words don’t come with results. It’s questionable whether the leadership of Trump’s predecessor, who was well-noted for his oratory skills, really moved the needle. The same, minus the oratory skills, can be said of George W. Bush. In fact, given the decades-long, near-unabated rising of our national debt, it’s clear America could have benefited from more action-oriented leadership from many past presidents. With entrepreneurs, everything is geared toward solving problems, which is why such leaders are willing to consider sweeping, possibly errant radical moves in order to address challenges. We saw this with Trump’s executive order on immigration. Fourth — and this one can be hard to reconcile — entrepreneurs are willing to make mistakes. In fact, they accept mistakes as an inevitable part of their iterative process. While some might argue that a trial-and-error approach is no way to run a government, one need look no further than President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his Depression-era maneuverings for an example of a leader who used such tactics to great and lasting effect. What’s most important here, is that the best of these risk-takers know how to correct course and keep moving ahead. What’s happening in America is predictable. Trump, with a long and much-publicized business career, came to Washington with the aim of fixing a broken system. If you think America is fine as is, Trump’s approach is probably terrifying you. But if you think America faces material threats and challenges that cannot be addressed on the margin, trust that our chief executive views the world in similar terms. If Trump can hold himself in check, the country might benefit from having a leader with a mindset for solving problems. Trump means business, and in Washington that’s unusual. Brian Hamilton, a regular CNBC guest, is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Sageworks, a financial information company. Mary Ellen Biery, a research specialist at Sageworks, also contributed to this article. THEIR VIEW News media is not the enemy I’ll just come right out and say it: the news media is not your enemy. Although the reference was made toward network TV, 24-hour news channels and a major publication or two, these organizations are simply doing their jobs in reporting matters of national consequence, good or bad. And they are exercising the constitutionallyguaranteed freedom of the press upon which this country is built. Not being privy to what goes on during daily conferences to determine what news gets in print or on the air, I cannot speak to what editors and programmers at the national news outfits are thinking when they make their decisions. But I don’t think they start the day with plans to deceive the public at large, manufacture news or turn the country against them, despite what others may believe. And if journalists at these organizations are the “enemy” of all we hold dear about the good old U.S.A., why would they want to subvert the very liberty that allows them to do their jobs without the heavy hand of government control? On the local level, lack of a free press would prohibit or severely limit the exemplary coverage of such events from last week as the state budget meeting in Pomeroy and the Gallipolis City Commission discussion about the community’s future. In fact, without the other low that precept of rights we hold good, responsible sacred, these meetjournalism. I think ings would never the public still have occurred. demands such balI can only ance. Yet, reporting approach this issue both sides of the surrounding the issue has suffered news media from Kevin some erosion in my own experirecent times, a ence in small-town Kelly Contributing situation veteran newspapers. I columnist ABC News correcame to realspondent Ted Kopize over nearly pel famously lamented 30 years some things about a decade ago, and I wrote would arouse somebody’s ire, but again, for which some so-called experts took him to task despite what got back for being old school. to me, I was not pushThat kind of criticism ing an agenda, trying to startled me. Since when get someone fired (or did arriving at some level hired) or seeking to create enemies. Actually, the of equilibrium in news larger and more personal coverage become a thing of the past, like producgoal was to get through tion of the Plymouth and the day without fielding complaints or angry com- Pontiac? All-day news offers ments. That occasionally a platform for differing happened, but the rumviews to be heard, some of blings were heard often enough to inform me that them pretty extreme. The when seeking and report- rise of the Internet has prompted an explosion ing the truth about local of sites where people can crime or public affairs, someone was questioning access news, some legitimate and others tainted not only my veracity but with the owners’ particumy motives in reporting lar bias. This has led to what I did. While studying at Ohio excesses from both sides of the political aisle that University’s College of have fueled the divisions Communications in the wracking our country. The late 1970s, I and my felreal “enemy” we face are low aspiring journalists had it drilled into us that those individuals — on both sides and from more when covering an issue shady sources — who in a more in-depth manspew their bile under the ner, always get it right, and get both sides of the guise of “news.” Unsurprisingly, truth or somestory. Let the chips fall thing like it gets trampled where they may if the in the melee that follows. final product yielded an In discussing how outcry. I tried to live up to that principle. I believe reaching the truth is the shared goal of the most journalists still fol- Since when did arriving at some level of equilibrium in news coverage become a thing of the past, like production of the Plymouth and Pontiac? both the legal system and the press, noted U.S. Supreme Court reporter Lyle Denniston observed that “a free and self-governing society’s most basic interests are served.” That statement’s own truth is as valid today as it was when first expressed in Denniston’s 1980 study “The Reporter and the Law.” That’s where we, as consumers of local or national coverage, must be vigilant and aware of what we see, hear and read. In other words, maintain a healthy skepticism, but don’t be so dismissive of the mainstream media. Journalists in southern Ohio and in West Virginia have their mission down by reporting fairly and allowing the public to decide. And despite the bad rep the national news media is getting, they are doing the same. They remain our most visible and direct source of reliable information, and we hope and look for them to continue with that mission. Kevin Kelly, who was affiliated with Ohio Valley Publishing for 21 years, resides in Vinton, Ohio. TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Sunday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2017. There are 308 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Feb. 26, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed a congressional act establishing Mount McKinley National Park (now Denali National Park) in the Alaska Territory. The Original Dixieland Jass Band (an all-white group) made what’s generally regarded as the first commercial jazz recording, “Dixie Jass Band One-Step” and “Livery Stable Blues,” in New York for the Victor label. On this date: In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Island of Elba and headed back to France in a bid to regain power. In 1904, the United States and Panama proclaimed a treaty under which the U.S. agreed to undertake efforts to build a ship canal across the Panama isthmus. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson signed a congressional act estab- THOUGHT FOR TODAY “Nothing is more frightful than laughter when it comes to jealousy.” — Francoise Sagan (sa-GAHN’), French author (19352004). lishing Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. In 1929, President Calvin Coolidge signed a measure establishing Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. In 1942, “How Green Was My Valley” won the Academy Award for best picture of 1941, beating out nine other films, including “The Maltese Falcon” and “Citizen Kane”; Gary Cooper was named best actor for “Sergeant York,” while Joan Fontaine was recognized as best actress for “Suspicion.” In 1945, authorities ordered a midnight See HISTORY | 5A �Sunday Times-Sentinel GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: GDTnews@civitasmedia.com or TDSnews@ civitasmedia.com. LOCAL Sunday, February 26, 2017 5A Washington Elementary holds class in Ariel Card Showers Jack Rodgers will be celebrating his 90th birthday March 4. Cards can be sent to 111 Kineon Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Garnett Queen will be celebrating her 87th birthday March 17. Cards can be sent to 9210 State Route 218, Crown City, OH, 45623. Monday, Feb. 27 GALLIA COUNTY — Beginning February 27, one lane of State Route 7 in Gallia County will be closed and a 14’ lane restriction will be in place 0.13 miles south of Township Road 301 (Henson) for an approach slab repair project. Temporary traffic signals will be in place. The estimated completion date is March 3, 2017. CHESTER TWP. — The Meigs County Ikes will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Sugar Run Road. Election of officers is scheduled, along with discussion on the white elephant auction and family night to be held at the March meeting. MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at the Veteran’s Service Office, 97 North Second Ave., Middleport. Tuesday, Feb. 28 GALLIPOLIS —Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati will be holding quarterly educational presentations “Lunch and Learn” programs at Holzer Medical Center to provide family and caretakers an opportunity to learn more about the disease and issues related with its stages. The presentations are offered free to the public from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 MIDDLEPORT — An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1-6:30 p.m. in the Meigs Primary School gym, 36871 State Route 124, Middleport. Please schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: meigsprimary), call 1-800-RED CROSS or call 740-669-4245. Walk-ins are always welcome. Please remember to bring your photo ID or donor card to your appointment. Thursday, March 2 CHILICOTHE — The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Thursday, at 10 a.m. at 27 West Second Street, Suite 202, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call 740-7755030, ext. 103. CHESTER — The Chester Shade Historical Association March board meeting will be held at the Chester Academy dining area at 6:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. Agenda items to be addressed should be submitted by March 1. ROCKSPRINGS — Meigs High School will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Students will be bringing home a letter describing the conference scheduling procedure along with information on the conferences. The school would like to encourage all parents and/or guardians to attend that they may keep you informed concerning the progress of your child. Please return the form attached to the letter to the school or call 740992-2158 by Wednesday, March 1 to schedule conferences. History failing to control his national security staff. In 1992, Armenian From page 4A forces attacked the village of Khodzhaly curfew at nightclubs, bars and other places of (koh-JAH’-lee), resultentertainment across the ing in the deaths of 613 Azerbaijanis (ah-zur-bynation. JAHN’-eez), according In 1952, Prime Minto Azerbaijani authoriister Winston Churchill ties. (Armenia does not announced that Britain deny the attack, but calls had developed its own the reported death toll atomic bomb. exaggerated.) In 1962, after becomIn 1993, a truck ing the first American to orbit the Earth, astro- bomb built by terrorists exploded in the parking naut John Glenn told a garage of New York’s joint meeting of ConWorld Trade Center, gress, “Exploration and the pursuit of knowledge killing six people and injuring more than 1,000 have always paid diviothers. dends in the long run.” In 1970, National Public Radio was incor- Ten years ago: porated. Iraq’s Shiite vice presiIn 1987, the Tower dent, Adel Abdul-Mahdi Commission, which (ah-DEEL’ AHB’-doolinvestigated the IranMAH’-dee), narrowly Contra affair, issued a escaped death as a blast report rebuking Presiripped through a governdent Ronald Reagan for ment meeting hall just Courtesy photo Last week, first and second grade students at Washington Elementary visited the Ariel Opera House as part of their unit of study of orchestral instruments with Mrs. Marilyn Wills (seated at the piano). Lora Snow performed the oboe part of Peter and the Wolf as well as several pieces with Wills accompanying. All area children and parents are invited to attend the OVS rehearsals which are free and open to the public. The Ohio Valley Symphony, the only professional orchestra in the southeast Ohio River Valley region, has two more concerts this spring at the Ariel, March 25 and April 22. The OVS has a policy of free and open rehearsals and parents and caregivers are invited to bring their children to experience the thrill of live music. On the weekends of concerts, the OVS rehearses on Friday from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Ex-inmates freed after 20 years sue detectives, prosecutors CLEVELAND (AP) — Two Ohio men who spent 20 years in prison for a man’s death in 1995 before their murder convictions were overturned are suing prosecutors and East Cleveland detectives. Thirty-eight-year-old Laurese Glover and 39-year-old Derrick Wheatt allege that detectives manipulated a 14-yearold girl into identifying them as suspects in the shooting death of 19-yearold Clifton Hudson; they say detectives also withheld potentially exonerating information, Cleveland.com (http://bit. ly/2ms3JWG ) reported. A third person convicted in Hudson’s death, Eugene Johnson, said he will probably file his own lawsuit. The three men, who all denied killing Hudson, were convicted as teenagers. They were freed in 2015 after Common Pleas Judge Nancy Margaret Russo ordered a new trial when attorneys working for the Ohio Innocence Project found that evidence was suppressed in the case. “Had the Defendant Officers disclosed their misconduct, including but not limited to their withholding of exculpatory evidence and fabrication of evidence to prosecutors, Plaintiffs, or their counsel, the prosecution would not have been pursued and Plaintiffs would not have been convicted,” the lawsuit says. The complaint seeks dismissal of the criminal case “with prejudice,” meaning the state could not prosecute the two men again for the crime. It also seeks unspecified damages. “They’re still young, relatively speaking, but they lost a lot and are still trying to move on the best they can,” said Elizabeth Wang, an attorney for Glover and Wheatt. hours after it had been searched by U.S. teams with bomb-sniffing dogs; at least 10 people were killed. Orlando, Florida. The Daytona 500 was postponed for the first time in its 54-year history because of heavy rain. Five years ago: Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot to death in Sanford, Florida, during an altercation with neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who said he acted in self-defense. (Zimmerman was later acquitted of seconddegree murder.) The black-and-white silent film “The Artist” won best picture at the Academy Awards, as well as best actor for its star, Jean Dujardin (zhahn doo-zhahr-DAN’); Meryl Streep won best actress for “The Iron Lady.” The West held off a late charge from the East in a 152-149 victory in the NBA All-Star game in One year ago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stunned the Republican establishment by endorsing Donald Trump for president. A gunman killed four people in a home in Mason County, Washington, before fatally shooting himself after a standoff. A teenager who raped and killed his high school math teacher was sentenced in Salem, Massachusetts, to life in prison with eligibility for parole in 40 years. Today’s Birthdays: Game show host Tom Kennedy is 90. Singer Fats Domino is 89. Country-rock musician Paul Cotton (Poco) is For the best local news and sports coverage, visit MyDailyTribune.com 74. Actor-director Bill Duke is 74. Singer Mitch Ryder is 72. Actress Marta Kristen (TV: “Lost in Space”) is 72. Rock musician Jonathan Cain (Journey) is 67. Singer Michael Bolton is 64. The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH’-jehp TY’-ihp UR’-doh-wahn), is 63. Actor Greg Germann is 59. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is 59. Bandleader John McDaniel is 56. Actor-martial artist Mark Dacascos is 53. Actress Jennifer Grant is 51. Rock musician Tim Commerford (Audioslave) is 49. Singer Erykah Badu (EHR’-ihkah bah-DOO’) is 46. Jobs From page 1A 210, light truck or delivery drivers with 157, first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers had 147, stock clerks had 109, cashiers had 88, licenses practical and vocational nurses had 80 and maintenance and repair workers had 78. Top certifications asked for in ads had businesses seeking those with commercial driver’s licenses numbering around 3,240, regular driver’s licenses around 1,069, certified purchase managers with 1,005, certified registered nurse certificates around 459, individuals certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with 280, HAZMAT certificates numbered around 240. Those seeking continuing education certificates numbered around 201, license practical nurses around 183, physical therapy certifications measured at 166 and advanced cardiac life support totaled around 164. For more information about Ohio’s job outlooks, visit OhioMeansJobs.com. Video From page 1A Day. Editing video proved to be a longer process along with graphics rendering. “We wanted to give the feel of the quality of life that Gallia can provide,” said Clark. Clark said early story ideas aimed to exhibit a sense of “industry, education, health care and the community” to video viewers. Clark said the production had cost upwards of several thousand dollars with much of the bill being footed by AEP’s grant. For more information and access to the video, visit www. growgallia.com. Dean Wright can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2103. Rhythm-and-blues singer Rico Wade (Society of Soul) is 45. Olympic gold medal swimmer Jenny Thompson is 44. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kyle Norman (Jagged Edge) is 42. Actor Greg Rikaart is 40. Rock musician Chris Culos (O.A.R.) is 38. Rhythmand-blues singer Corinne Bailey Rae is 38. Country singer Rodney Hayden is 37. Pop singer Nate Ruess (roos) (fun.) is 35. Tennis player Li Na is 35. Latin singer Natalia Lafourcade is 33. Actress Teresa Palmer (Film: “The Choice”) is 31. Actor Alex Heartman is 27. Actress Taylor Dooley is 24. TAX SERVICE Individual - Business Gary Jarvis CPA Inc. 126Second Second Ave 126 Ave. 740-446-0800 Gallipolis, OH Gallipolis OH LA8PZ9W 60701948 �LOCAL/WEATHER 6A Sunday, February 26, 2017 Sunday Times-Sentinel GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS Editor’s Note: The Meigs and Gallia Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Gallia Rural Water announces flushing GALLIA COUNTY — The week of Feb. 27, GRWA will be flushing hydrants in the following roads: Buckeye Hills, Cherry Ridge, Creekview, Nebo, Sardis, Centerpoint, Moriah, State Route 279 and all surrounding areas. Low pressure may be experienced. Lincoln Day Dinner set for March 23 ROCKSPRINGS — The Meigs County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at Meigs High School. Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor will be the speaker for the dinner, other state and local officials are expected to be in attendance. Tickets are available from Kay Hill or by calling Bill Spaun at 740992-3992. of your tax statement. If you have not received your mobile home bills ore real estate bills, please call Steve McGhee, Gallia County Treasurer, 740-446-4612, ext. 251. PTO secretary Shara Fields at 740-4449013 or sharaweekley@yahoo.com March for Meals with basket and bag games on Thursday, March 2 at 6 p.m. The games will be held at the Senior Center, located at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. SYRACUSE — The annual Stop Hunger games hosted by Home National Bank will be held Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. Proceeds from the event benefit the Meigs County Council on Aging. Advance tickets are available at the bank’s two locations until noon on the day of the games. MIDDLEPORT — Middleport Community Association’s spring games will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Middleport Village Hall. Advance tickets are available beginning March 1 at Yellow Umbrella, Shear Illusions, Locker 219 and Hartwell House. Immunization Clinic conducted on Tuesdays POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Please bring child(ren)’s shot records. Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. A $15 donation is appreciated for immunization administration; however, no one will be denied services because of an inability to pay an administration fee for state-funded childhood vaccines. Please bring medical cards and/or commercial insurance cards, if applicable. Zostavax (shingles); pneumonia ; influenza vaccines are also available. Call for eligibility determination and availability or visit our website at www.meigshealth.com to see a list of accepted commercial insurances and Medicaid for adults. AASOB offers free Alzheimer’s consultations GALLIPOLIS — Alzheimer’s Association Southern Ohio Branch Program Manager Melissa Dever, LSW, will be available for family care consultation appointments during the third Wednesday of every month at Holzer Health System in Gallipolis. The care consultations are provided free of charge. Kindergarten registration in March REEDSVILLE — Children being enrolled for kindergarten in the Eastern Local School District must turn five years old on or before Aug. 1, 2017. Kindergarten screening and GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Rotaregistration will be held on Thursday, ry Club is accepting applications from March 16 and Friday, March 17 from local high school seniors for the 2017 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. All children to be Gallipolis Rotary Memorial Scholarship. enrolled should be screened and regisApplications are available in the high tered at this time. Please call to schedschool guidance office. Applications ule an appointment at 985-3304 (startshould be mailed via U.S. Mail to the GALLIPOLIS — All mobile home ing February 14). On the day of screenaddress listed on the application by the tax bills and real estate tax bills have ing and registration, the child must be deadline of Friday, April 7. Questions mailed. Mobile home taxes are due by present and accompanied by his or her March 1. Real estate taxes are due by POMEROY — Sacred Heart Catholic may be directed to Debbie Saunders, Committee Chair, at 740-446-7323, ext. March 24. To avoid penalty, pay by due parent/legal guardian. The parent/legal Church in Pomeroy will host a fish fry guardian will need to produce verifica235. date. Payments may be sent by mail on Fridays March 10, 17, 24, and 31 tion of residency, identification, the and postmarked by the due date to the from noon-7 p.m. Carryout is available. child’s legal registered birth certificate Gallia County Treasurer’s Office. Also, The fish fry is sponsored by the Knights (not the hospital birth record), up to payments may be paid in person at the of Columbus Monsignor Jessing Coundate immunization record and, if appliGallia County Treasurer’s Office in cil #1664 with the proceeds benefiting cable, custody documents. Acceptable the Gallia Courthouse from 8 a.m. to local charities. MIDDLEPORT — Meigs Elemendocuments for verification of residency tary PTO will host its annual Craft and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Real are: (In the name of the parent/legal estate and mobile home taxes may be Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on guardian) Utility receipt, property tax paid at all locations of People’s Bank, Saturday, March 4. There will also be Ohio Valley Bank, Wes Banco and Farm- document, real estate contract, rental a Chinese auction and food served. All lease or driver’s license with current ers Bank. If your address has changed proceeds benefit Meigs Elementary POMEROY — The Meigs County address. indicated the new address on the back School. For more information contact Council on Aging will kick off its 2017 Gallipolis Rotary Scholarship opens Real estate and mobile home tax bills mailed Sacred Heart Fish Fry on Fridays in March Meigs PTO to host Craft and Vendor Fair Basket/Bag Games at Council on Aging STOCKS 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 27° 38° 42° Clouds and sun today. A shower this evening followed by a flurry late. High 46° / Low 33° HEALTH TODAY Statistics for Friday AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. Friday Month to date/normal Year to date/normal Snowfall 0.00 1.16/2.61 5.14/5.58 The AccuWeather.com Cold Index combines the effects of local weather with a number of demographic factors to provide a scale showing the overall probability of transmission and symptom severity of the common cold. 0.0 Trace/6.5 4.4/18.0 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme (in inches) Friday Month to date/normal Season to date/normal Today 7:05 a.m. 6:18 p.m. 7:08 a.m. 6:36 p.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Mon. 7:04 a.m. 6:19 p.m. 7:44 a.m. 7:42 p.m. MOON PHASES New Feb 26 First Mar 5 Full Last Mar 12 Mar 20 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Major 11:19a 11:41a 12:40a 1:36a 2:34a 3:33a 4:32a Minor 5:06a 5:58a 6:52a 7:49a 8:47a 9:46a 10:46a 1 WEATHER TRIVIA™ Q: When is the rainy season in California? SUN & MOON Major 11:44p ---1:05p 2:02p 3:00p 4:00p 5:00p Minor 5:32p 6:23p 7:18p 8:15p 9:14p 10:14p 11:14p WEATHER HISTORY A dam in Buffalo Creek, W.Va., gave way on Feb. 26, 1972, after rain and melting snow increased the water level. It killed 125 people. Partly sunny and milder with a shower Logan 44/33 Lucasville 45/34 Portsmouth 46/34 Couple of thunderstorms AIR QUALITY 46° 29° 44° 25° Mostly cloudy, breezy and cooler A bit of morning snow, then a shower Marietta 45/33 Murray City 44/33 Belpre 46/33 Athens 45/33 St. Marys 45/32 Parkersburg 45/33 Coolville 45/33 Wilkesville 45/32 POMEROY Jackson 47/32 45/33 Ravenswood Rio Grande 47/32 46/33 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 46/34 GALLIPOLIS 46/33 47/33 46/33 South Shore Greenup 50/34 45/34 38 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates Elizabeth 46/33 Spencer 47/33 Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Fri. Flood 24-hr. Location Stage Level Chg. Willow Island 37 12.71 +0.35 Marietta 34 17.40 +0.10 Parkersburg 36 22.13 +0.08 Belleville 35 12.99 +0.06 Racine 41 12.96 -0.01 Point Pleasant 40 25.06 +0.92 Gallipolis 50 12.62 +0.90 Huntington 50 26.11 -0.34 Ashland 52 34.54 -0.18 Lloyd Greenup 54 12.57 -0.17 Portsmouth 50 18.00 -0.70 Maysville 50 33.80 -0.10 Meldahl Dam 51 17.50 -0.90 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 Buffalo 47/33 Ironton 50/34 Ashland 51/35 Grayson 49/35 Milton 47/33 St. Albans 48/34 Huntington 48/35 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 44/34 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 56/44 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 60/52 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front FRIDAY SATURDAY 49° 33° Rather cloudy NATIONAL CITIES McArthur 45/34 Waverly 43/35 THURSDAY 70° 39° Mostly cloudy and warmer with a shower Adelphi 44/33 Chillicothe 42/34 WEDNESDAY 66° 56° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 0 AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ (in inches) TUESDAY A: November to April. Precipitation 80°/51° 49°/30° 79° in 2017 3° in 2015 MONDAY 55° 41° ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM Clendenin 42/29 Charleston 48/34 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 19/7 Billings 35/19 Toronto 37/29 Minneapolis 38/23 Detroit 43/32 Chicago 48/29 Denver 39/18 Kansas City 51/28 Montreal 34/24 New York 47/36 Washington 50/36 Today Mon. Hi/Lo/W 46/30/sh 31/22/pc 62/45/s 49/36/s 48/30/s 35/19/s 38/27/c 47/32/s 48/34/s 60/35/s 28/6/pc 48/29/pc 47/35/pc 44/34/s 43/34/s 67/55/sh 39/18/c 46/25/c 43/32/pc 80/69/c 75/64/sh 47/35/pc 51/28/c 60/46/pc 60/44/pc 60/52/pc 52/41/s 81/70/pc 38/23/c 57/41/s 70/62/s 47/36/s 59/41/pc 76/59/s 47/33/s 65/48/c 42/32/sf 43/25/s 58/35/s 54/34/s 51/36/pc 39/30/pc 56/44/pc 44/34/c 50/36/s Hi/Lo/W 58/42/c 31/17/sn 62/54/r 62/45/pc 57/42/pc 29/20/pc 39/27/sf 53/37/pc 57/44/pc 66/51/pc 35/19/pc 50/39/pc 51/38/r 50/41/pc 49/35/pc 80/61/pc 49/23/pc 54/38/s 50/38/pc 82/69/sh 83/67/pc 51/40/r 61/46/pc 61/44/c 67/57/r 61/48/pc 58/45/r 82/71/s 45/30/pc 60/52/r 77/65/r 57/42/pc 68/48/pc 84/64/pc 56/41/pc 67/55/c 51/40/r 49/29/pc 67/52/pc 61/45/pc 60/48/r 40/20/c 55/45/sh 44/32/c 57/45/pc EXTREMES FRIDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 62/45 High Low El Paso 69/43 Chihuahua 79/46 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC 95° in McAllen, TX -4° in Bridgeport, CA Global Houston 75/64 Monterrey 86/57 Miami 81/70 High Low 109° in Birdsville, Australia -55° in Delyankir, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. 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A victory for NASCAR’s most popular driver, in his return to racing after a concussion sidelined him the second half of last season, would be a massive boost for the sagging series. Earnhardt’s star power has been one of the bright spots of Speedweeks and his strength on the track has been obvious every time he’s behind the wheel of his Chevrolet. Earnhardt was part of a Hendrick Motorsports qualifying sweep for Sunday’s season-opening race. Chase Elliott won the pole, and Earnhardt will line up next to him on the starting grid. Elliott added a win in a qualifying race, and Earnhardt led 53 of 60 laps in a second qualifying race before he was passed at the end . So the Hendrick cars have speed, the drivers aren’t cowering from the Toyota teamwork that dominated last year’s race, and they are ready to go bumper-to-bumper with the Team Penske fleet. It means Sunday could be a strong opening day for NASCAR, particularly if Earnhardt can pull off his third victory in “The Great American Race.” He’s not ready to call himself a favorite, and thinks he’ll have his hands full with the Joe Gibbs Racing group and Penske drivers Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski. “Watching the last several plate races, I think the Gibbs guys have the market cornered on the favorite,” he said. “The Penske guys are really strong. So I think it’s their race to lose. The Hendrick cars are going to be up there trying to mix it up.” NASCAR needs Sunday to go off without a hitch. The series is under heavy scrutiny because of sliding attendance and television ratings, plus the title sponsor deal with Monster Energy came in at a fraction of what NASCAR was looking for when it began shopping the naming rights almost two years ago. NASCAR celebrated its OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Monday, February 27 Boys Basketball Point Pleasant at Sissonville, 7 p.m. (Class AA sectional) Calhoun County at Wahama, 7 p.m. (Class A sectional) Wednesday, March 1 Boys Basketball (6) Ironton St. Joseph vs. (3) Southern at Meigs HS, 8 p.m. SPORTS s 2B Sunday, February 26, 2017 s Section B Lady Eagles advance Photos by Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Eastern sophomore Alyson Bailey (right) drives past Glenwood’s Sammy Oiler (left), during the first half of the Lady Eagles’ 67-45 district semifinal victory, on Thursday at Jackson High School. Eastern breezes past Glenwood, 67-45 in Division IV district semifinal By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com JACKSON, Ohio — The Lady Eagles certainly had plenty to celebrate on Thursday night. The second-seeded Eastern girls basketball team secured its spot in the Division IV district final — the eighth consecutive season EHS is making the trip to the round of 32 — as the Lady Eagles soared to a 67-45 victory over third-seeded Glenwood New Boston, at Jackson High School. The Lady Eagles (20-3) — who’ve reached the 20-win milestone for the first time since their state championship season three years ago — never relinquished the lead after taking the advantage at 3-1, at the 5:16 mark of the opening quarter. Eastern held Glenwood (146) to just four points over the first eight minutes of the game, as the Lady Eagles opened a seven-point lead by the end of the first period. Eastern’s stifling defense carried over to the second period, as the Lady Tigers managed a 30-9 lead into the break. The Lady Tigers — who shot at a 13 percent pace from the field, in the first half — snapped out of the slump in the opening 3:15 of the second half, as GHS cut its deficit to 18 points, at 38-20. EHS answered with an 11-0 run and the Lady Eagle lead reached a game-high 29 points, at 49-20, with 2:18 left in the third. Glenwood cut its deficit to 26 points, at 54-28, by the end of the third. The Lady Tigers began the fourth quarter with a 10-to-2 run, trimming the EHS lead back to 18 points, at 56-38. Three straight EHS twopointers expanded the Lady Eagle advantage to 24 points, at 62-38, with three minutes to play. Glenwood made it to within 17 points, at 62-45, with Eastern junior Elizabeth Collins (50) attempts a two-pointer over a pair of 1:45 to play, but Eastern capped Glenwood defenders, during the Lady Eagles’ 67-45 win, on Thursday in Jackson. off the 67-45 victory with a 5-0 run. “We had our scouting report stanza. just five points in the stanza. and we knew what they wanted Eastern enjoyed a 32-to-12 The EHS offense picked up to do,” first-year Eastern head the pace in the second quarter, rebounding advantage with 12 coach Jacob Parker said. “The shooting at a 44.4 percent pace, second chance opportunities girls executed the game plan after hitting just 29.4 percent of over the first 16 minutes of play, and the Lady Eagles took field goal tries in the opening See EASTERN | 2B Tigers oust Blue Devils in sectional By Paul Boggs minute-and-a-half, quickly fell behind 25-9 following the first quarter, and spent 16 minutes finally getting the deficit to RICHMOND DALE, Ohio within a dozen points (50-38) —Simply put, it wasn’t a good to close the third period. game to cap off what wasn’t a But the Tigers doubled up good week for the Gallia Acadthe Blue Devils 16-8 in the emy Blue Devils. final frame, scoring the first With illness impacting the seven points to lead 57-38 with Blue Devils’ practice and prepafive minutes and 11 seconds ration prior to Friday night, remaining. Gallia Academy fell behind Gallia Academy got a pair of early and never could mount free throws from Justin McClela major charge late — as the land, and a Zach Loveday basBlue Devils lost to the Waverly ket off a Kaden Thomas steal, Tigers 66-46 in a Division II but a Trey Rigsby old-fashioned boys basketball sectional chamthree-point play —plus a pair pionship tilt inside Southeastof free throws by Easton Wolf ern High School’s Larry Jordan with 2:27 to go — pretty much Gymnasium. Paul Boggs | OVP Sports sealed the Waverly deal at Needing only to win on FriGallia Academy senior Miles Cornwell drives around Waverly’s Clayton Howell (0) day night for the right to return during Friday night’s Division II boys basketball sectional championship game at 62-42. A putback basket by Loveday, to the district tournament, and Southeastern High School. along with a Cory Call bucket the Ohio University Convocation Center, the fifth-seeded right against the fourth-seeded The Blue Devils allowed the See TIGERS | 6B Blue Devils didn’t do much and athletic Tigers. opening eight points in the first pboggs@civitasmedia.com See DAYTONA | 2B PP ends losing streak �2B Sunday, February 26, 2017 SPORTS Sunday Times-Sentinel Point Pleasant sweeps White Falcons, 81-61 By Alex Hawley Both teams will be back in action on Monday, in the postseason. In the Class AA, POINT PLEASANT, Region IV, Section 1 W.Va. — The Big Blacks tournament, Point Pleassnapped their skid, and ant will visit Sissonville. just in the nick of time. “Going into the tourThe Point Pleasant nament is going to be a boys basketball team challenge, we’re going to ended its seven-game play a very tough Sissonskid on Friday evening ville team,” Coach Wilin Mason County, as the liams said. “What they host Big Blacks rolled lack in size, they make to an 81-61 victory over up for in speed. They’re Wahama, in the regular very skilled and so we’re season finale for both going to have our hands teams. full. We’re going to have Point Pleasant (11-11) to handle the pressure.” led initially, but Wahama The Indians are 14-8 (8-13) fought back to on the year and have won take their first advantage back-to-back games headat 11-10, with all 11 of ed into the postseason. the White Falcon markIn the Class A, Region ers coming from senior IV, Section 1 tournaPhilip Hoffman. The ment, Wahama will try to WHS lead grew to five snap its three-game skid, points — the White Falwhen Calhoun County cons’ largest lead of the visits Gary Clark Court. night — at 15-10, with “We don’t have any 3:45 left in the opening rest, we have Cahoun quarter. coming to Wahama on The Big Blacks Monday,” Coach Bradley regained the advantage, Alex Hawley | OVP Sports at 20-17, with 1:30 left in Point Pleasant senior Evan Thompson (21) launches a successful three-pointer over Wahama senior Randy Lantz (left) during the second said. “At least we’ll be on our home floor. We’ll the first quarter and the half of the Big Blacks’ 81-61 victory, on Friday in ‘The Dungeon’. have to come out and hosts never relinquished play hard. Calhoun is a the advantage. pretty good basketball eight assists. Matthew field goals than WHS. gave the ball away 15 Point Pleasant pushed cons scored five of the PPHS was 31-of-70 (44.3 Martin and Trace Deren- team and we’re going to times in the setback. final six points, putting its lead to 23-19 by the have to play well to win.” berger both scored four percent) from the field, In addition to claiming the final touches on the end of the first period The Red Devils are points in the win, while including 9-of-32 (28.1 Big Blacks’ 81-61 victory. the game’s lone pair of and followed it up with 2-19 and head into the percent) from beyond the Evan Thompson and blocked shots, the hosts “We were just relenta 7-to-2 run to start the postseason on a fourarc. Meanwhile, Wahama Douglas Workman each also held advantages in second stanza. However, less on the offensive game skid. scored three points. was 24-of-54 (44.4 perboards and that was reas- assists (20-to-17) and Wahama claimed eight Point Pleasant finishes The Point Pleasant cent) from the field, steals (14-to-4). suring,” Point Pleasant straight points, cutting 3-0 against other Mason defensive effort was led including 5-of-15 (33.3 “I just felt like we its deficit to one point, at head coach Josh Williams 30-29, with four minutes said. “It was one of those didn’t match their effort percent) from three-point by Harbour and Rairden, County schools this season, as the Big Blacks both of whom finished range. and their intensity,” nights were everything left in the half. with three steals and one slipped past the White From the free throw Wahama head coach Ron clicked. I’m happy for The Big Blacks outFalcons with a 45-44 Bradley said. “They came line, the Big Blacks were blocked shot. our guys, they deserve scored their guest by a Hoffman finished with victory, in Mason on 10-of-13 (76.9 percent), all the credit, they played out and played hard at 14-to-4 count over the December 27, and PPHS while the White Falcons a double-double of 28 home on senior night. remainder of the second extremely hard tonight. defeated Hannan by an points and 13 rebounds were 8-of-14 (57.1 perIt just seemed like they It’s very important to quarter, giving PPHS a 89-41 clip, in ‘The Dunto lead Wahama, while kind of get back on track wanted it a little bit more cent). 44-33 lead at halftime. geon’ on January 12. The victors were led by Jacob Lloyd added nine than we did. I thought and get the guys’ confiPoint Pleasant Prior to the game, as senior Will Harbour, who points. Mason Hildreth dence back up. I’m happy we forced some shots increased its lead to as posted eight points and a part of senior night fesposted a double-double and didn’t get into our for our guys, on this high as 19, at 57-38, team-best seven assists in tivities, PPHS honored with team-highs of 23 offense at times. They with 4:45 left in the third senior night, that they points and 14 rebounds. the setback, while Travis seniors Matthew Martin, killed us on the boards, got to go out on a posiperiod. Wahama cut its we didn’t do a very good Parker Rairden was next Kearns had seven points. Will Harbour, Douglas tive note.” deficit back to as low Workman, Parker RaiRandy Lantz — who for PPHS with 15 points, job of blocking out. You For the game, Point as 13, at 57-44, but the rden, Braydon Ralbusky, led the White Falcon followed by freshman can’t give a team like Pleasant held a 38-toBig Blacks pushed their Austin Liptrap and Evan defense with two steals Camron Long with 11 Point Pleasant 4-or-5 advantage to 64-48 head- 29 rebounding edge, Thompson for playing — scored six points on markers. shots every time down including 16-to-9 on the ed into the finale. their final high school the offensive end, while Braydon Ralbusky the floor, we did that a offensive glass. The Big After six minutes in game in ‘The Dungeon’. Isaiah Pauley marked scored 10 points for lot and it came back to the fourth quarter, Point Blacks committed nine two points and Anthony Point Pleasant, while hurt us.” turnovers — including Pleasant’s lead reached Alex Hawley can be reached at Ortiz chipped in with In total, Point Pleasant Cason Payne had eight just two in the second a game-best 24 points, 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. one marker. points and a game-best was able to try 26 more at 80-56. The White Fal- half — while Wahama ahawley@civitasmedia.com Eastern five buckets and also rejected a shot for the Green, White and Gold. Eastern sophomore point guard From page 1B Jess Parker scored 14 points — perfectly, I couldn’t ask them to exe- including the Lady Eagles’ lone trifecta — and fell just one rebound shy cute a defensive game plan any better. At the end, I thought both teams of a double-double. Alyson Bailey scored eight points were fatigued and that’s what good defense does. That’s how tournament and dished out five assists for the victors, while Kelsey Casto chipped in games should look.” For the game, EHS claimed a 51-to- with four points. Mariah Buckley led the Lady 24 advantage on the glass, with a Tigers with 22 points, followed by 20-to-10 edge in offensive boards. “We set a goal, we said ‘this is what Ali Hamilton with 13. Kaylee Stone scored eight points in the setback, we have to have and less than that is unacceptable’,” Coach Parker said while Taylen Hickman chipped in with two points. of his team’s rebounding. “The girls Hamilton and Stone each grabbed answered the challenge and went seven rebounds to lead GHS, while right after it.” Glenwood committed 15 turnovers Buckley, Stone, Hamilton and Lexus Oiler each assisted on two buckets in the setback, while Eastern gave apiece. Buckley and Hamilton led the the ball away 18 times. Ten of the Glenwood defense with three steals Lady Eagle turnovers came in the and three blocks respectively. final quarter. Glenwood will have to say goodbye Eastern assisted on 19 buckets to seniors Madison Salisbury and in the win, 10 more than the Lady Kayla Phipps, but will have a chance Tigers. Both teams rejected four shots, and GHS held a narrow 7-to-6 to return all five starters. This was the first district appearance for the advantage in steals. Lady Tigers since 2010. For the game, Eastern shot 28-ofEastern will look for its eighth dis62 (45.2 percent) from the field, trict championship — its first since including just 1-of-13 (7.7 percent) 2014 — on Thursday at JHS, against from three-point range. Meanwhile, top-seeded Portsmouth Notre Dame, GHS was 15-of-56 (26.8 percent) from the field, including 5-of-24 (20.8 at 6:15. The Lady Titans advanced percent) from deep. Both teams sank past Federal Hocking by a 48-30 count, in an earlier game, on Thurs10 free throws, Eastern in 16 tries day at Jackson High School. and Glenwood in 18 attempts. “It’s a good feeling, we’ve been getEHS senior Laura Pullins led the ting after it in practice” Coach Parker charge for the victors, posting a 22 points on seven two-pointers and an said. “We’re taking it one game at 8-of-12 performance from the charity a time. We’re proud to get this win, we’ll use the time to prepare for stripe. Pullins earned a double-douPortsmouth Notre Dame, and hopeble with 16 rebounds, while dishing fully bring the district home.” out four assists and posting teamEastern and Notre Dame last met highs of four steals and three blocked in 2015 district semifinal, which the shots. Lady Eagles won by a 52-43 count in EHS junior Elizabeth Collins also overtime. marked a double-double, pouring in 19 points on nine two-pointers and Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. one free throw, to go with a game2100. best 17 boards. Collins assisted on Daytona From page 1B deal with Monster in a Las Vegas announcement, and has hitched its wagon to the hope that Monster can attract a younger demographic and raise the excitement level at all the events. But there was little signage around the track during Speedweeks, and one of the few indications Monster is the new sponsor were the scantilyclad women around for some of the pomp and circumstance. There’s been no television advertising and NASCAR was even the subject of a critical examination in the Wall Street Journal. NASCAR has countered with a JGR announcement that defending race winner Denny Hamlin and FedEx have signed long-term extensions, while Team Penske locked in Logano and Shell-Pennzoil through 2023. “People are talking about the health of the sport, and this is a watershed moment,” Roger Penske said. Both FedEx and ShellPennzoil are major sponsors who spend something close to $20 million a year to brand the race cars and market to the NASCAR audience. “This is a very positive story in our sport, to see the commitment of a very large company like Shell and Pennzoil are and for them to be able to sign up with this team really makes a statement for not only where Team Penske is, but for where NASCAR is as a sport,” Logano said. Problem is, NASCAR doesn’t yet know exactly where it is. NASCAR will launch a new advertising campaign on Sunday called “Ready. Set. Race.” and a crash-filled 30-second TV ad was revealed Saturday to promote the 500. In an effort to add excitement to the racing — something both the television partners and Monster wanted — all events will be run in segments this year. It means the Daytona 500 won’t exactly be a 500-mile race of attrition, but will instead be cut into three parts. There are points on the line for each segment, giving drivers incentive to race hard for the entire race, and one final long push to the checkered flag. It’s a risky move for NASCAR, but one embraced publicly by drivers. Some fans, particularly longtime watchers, are horrified at the gimmicks NASCAR is using, but a rising crop of young drivers are eager to give it a try. “I think you have a group of guys coming along that are going to put their signature on this sport,” said team owner Chip Ganassi. “The sport’s gone through some changes. We’re looking at a new format. Some of us older guys, when they talk about changing the format, we look at each other, ask questions. These young drivers, they go, ‘OK.’ It’s kind of no big deal to those guys. “I think that says a lot about how they approach it, how they look forward to it. So I think it’s pretty bright when you have an attitude like that.” Indeed, the faces are rapidly changing in NASCAR as the stars are aging out of their rides. Jeff Gordon is now a television analyst and will drive the pace car on Sunday. Tony Stewart retired at the end of last season. Carl Edwards decided in late December he didn’t want to race this year after coming 10 laps short of winning the championship. Greg Biffle has committed to a television job. The starting grid Sunday will look a lot younger, but the car owners who pay for the talent don’t seem to mind. “I love to watch the young guys. I don’t know whether it makes me feel young again, I don’t know what it is,” said Rick Hendrick. “It’s just fun to watch those guys mature, grow, come up through the ranks. I’ve never seen the level of talent that we have today. I think these guys adapt so much faster. I think it’s due to video games, simulators, all that.” �SPORTS Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, February 26, 2017 3B Stearns signs with Potomac State baseball By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Many chase a dream. Few make it a reality. Point Pleasant senior Abe Stearns fulfilled a lifelong fantasy of playing collegiate baseball by signing a letter of intent with Potomac State College of West Virginia University on Friday, Feb. 24, at the PPJSHS library in Mason County. Stearns — a threeyear starter and letterwinner with the Big Blacks baseball program — has played no other sport at PPHS besides baseball, but the righthander has occupied his offseasons over the years by playing more and more baseball on a traveling circuit. Stearns has been part of the Huntington Hounds offseason baseball program for numerous years, which has included winning the team’s Michael Wong Award and participating in games outside and around the country — including trips to the west coast and Puerto Rico. During his tenure at Point Pleasant, Stearns has been part of two regional qualifiers at the Class AAA level and has come away with numerous individual honors — including a special honorable mention selection last year on the triple-A all-state baseball team. Stearns has also won Point Pleasant’s Leadership Award as a freshman and came away with Pitcher of the Year honors last spring after leading the Big Blacks in strikeouts (47), ERA (2.85) and innings pitched (59). Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Point Pleasant senior Abe Stearns, seated center, will be continuing his baseball career after signing a letter of intent with Potomac State College on Friday, Feb. 24, in the PPJSHS library in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Joining Abe at the table are his parents, Michael and Pamela Stearns. Standing in back are PPHS Principal William Cottrill, PPHS baseball coach Andrew Blain and brother Sam Stearns. For his career, Stearns has pitched in 35 games for PPHS while amassing a 9-8 overall record with three saves in 116.1 innings of work. His career ERA is 3.47 and he also 96 career strikeouts to go along with 55 free passes. Stearns — who is being recruited as a pitcher — has also played catcher, third base and both middle infield positions for the Big Blacks during his previous three campaigns. The senior has one home run, five stolen bases, 19 runs batted in and 26 runs scored during his three years at the high school level. It’s a big-time jump for Stearns in heading to a program with Potomac State’s history, but as he noted — he’s waited his whole life for a chance like this … and he’s glad that it is now a reality. “It’s a real honor to play at another level. It’s been a dream ever since I was a little boy,” Stearns said. “To play for a topnotch team like Potomac State, it’s truly a blessing. It’s a surreal feeling and hard to put into words, but I’m really excited to be a Catamount and to have the chance to continue my career at a program like that. “Potomac State felt like a pretty good fit for me, being a junior college. I’ll have two years to learn the collegiate game at a very high level, then hopefully I’ll have an offer or two waiting for me at another school so that I can finish my college career at another level. This is what I’ve prepared myself for my whole life and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity.” Potomac State — located in Keyser, W.Va. — is one of the more prestigious junior colleges in the country in teams of baseball. The Catamounts have captured a dozen Region XX championships since 2000 and have competed in four JUCO World Series events since the turn of the millennium. The program also captured a national championship in 1995. Fourth-year PPHS baseball coach Andrew Blain was very pleased to see this day come, both as a mentor to Abe and also as the leader of a high school baseball program. Blain believes that Potomac State is getting the kind of baseball player that they like to find … and Stearns is more than ready for what the Catamounts will be asking of him. “Potomac State is one of the top JUCO’s in the nation and they take their baseball very seriously. It’s a big honor to just to get your foot in the door as a baseball player there,” Blain said. “Abe fits the mold of what they are looking for because, most importantly, he loves baseball and he is a good young man. “He’s wanted to play college baseball ever since he came to me as a freshman in my first year, and he is my first college signee as head coach at Point Pleasant, so this is a special day for a lot of people in having this become a reality. It’s a win-win for everybody involved and we are proud of him. Hopefully, he will be the first of many more baseball signees to come.” Stearns also feels that his previous three seasons at Point Pleasant have helped him prepare for this next step, not to mention all of the support he has received from family and teammates in making this dream a reality. “I’ve been really fortunate to have supportive people throughout my career, rather it by my parents, my coaches or my teammates,” Stearns said. “Playing at the triple-A level over the last three years has been tough, but it has better prepared me for what lies ahead. The competition level makes you better because you have to raise your game every night out, so I definitely feel that Point Pleasant has made me ready for the challenge that awaits me.” Stearns is undecided on his college major and currently holds a 3.5 grade-point average. Abe is the son of Michael and Pamela Stearns of Leon, W.Va. 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Headed into Friday night’s third round of competition, only senior Grant Safford (182), Andrew Roach (195) and sophomore George Smith (113) remained in the championship winner’s bracket. If any of the three win their semifinal bouts from Friday night, they will advance to Saturday’s state final in that respective weight class. At the end of the second session, Point Pleasant still had five grapplers in the Class AA-A tournament. Freshman Justin Cornell (106) and junior Jacob Bryant (138) were both scheduled for third-round consolation matches in their respective divisions. Through two of the five rounds of state meet, the Big Blacks currently sit fourth in the Class AA-A standings with 45 points. Independence has a vast lead in the Class AA-A field with 111 points, while East Fairmont (56.5) and Petersburg (51.5) stand between the Patriots and PPHS. Wahama finishes the Class AA-A state tournament with four points and was tied with Robert C. Byrd and Pikeview for GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Dilson Herrera has inflammation in his right shoulder and will not throw for a couple days, taking the Colombian infielder out of the World Baseball Classic and hurting his chances for making the Cincinnati Reds. Herrera, who turns 23 next Friday, also experienced shoulder soreness for parts of last season, including during spring training. He said it started bothering him again about a week ago. The Reds acquired Herrera when they traded Jay Bruce to the New York Mets last summer. “I’m OK. Sometimes we’ve got to be strong, get the mind right so we’re ready for everything, so I feel normal,” Herrera said. Reds manager Bryan Price said Herrera probably won’t throw again until Monday or Tuesday. “He’ll DH tomorrow. He’s fine to hit,” Price said Friday. “But he’s not OK to defend and throw. 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Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 Want To Buy Absolute Top Dollar - silver/gold coins, any 10K/14K/18K gold jewelry, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, proof/mint sets, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop. 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 60707222 Pleasant Valley Hospital currently has openings for LPN’s in our physician offices. One year experience in a physician office or hospital related area, working with direct patient care is preferred. Apply at Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2520 Valley Dr., Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550, fax to (304) 675-6975 or apply on-line at www.pvalley.org. EOE: A/D/F/V 60707157 �SPORTS 6B Sunday, February 26, 2017 Tigers From page 1B to make it 66-46, were the Blue Devils’ only other points of the entire fourth period. While Waverly’s win moved the Tigers to 17-6, Gallia Academy ended its turnaround season at 16-7. GAHS head coach Gary Harrison said it was a difficult contest to conclude what’s been a difficult week getting ready. “This was one of those games where we had illness all week and our preparation wasn’t great. And when you get to the sectional and district tournaments, it’s physical. We should have been used to physicality, because of all the teams we play in the OVC (Ohio Valley Conference),” he said. But Waverly’s fast start, which was boosted by several Blue Devil turnovers and poor rebounding, had the greatest impact. The Tigers led 8-0 only a minute-and-a-half in, and Gallia Academy’s first points didn’t come until 15 seconds later — when Evan Wiseman drove to the goal. Waverly, which stymied the Blue and White to several one-and-out offensive possessions, widened its lead to 25-9 at the end of the first quarter — on a Clayton Howell buzzerbeating jump shot. A Miles Cornwell layup at the 3:10 mark, a Cornwell three-pointer at the two-minute point, and a Call basket 45 seconds later were Gallia Academy’s only other points in the period. “We knew that they were going to transition and we didn’t get back on defense. They are quick and athletic and our Sunday Times-Sentinel “Next year, we have a lot coming back, but we’re going to be the hunted instead of the hunter. We’re going to have a target on us next year, and this experience of playing in this environment was good for our kids. We only had two kids that played in the sectional game last year. It’s a different environment along with the physicality. Next year, we’re going to be experienced, but there are going to be some high expectations.” — Gary Harrison, Gallia Academy coach youth had a little bit to do with it. We were just kind of shell-shocked. I think our nerves played into it, but Waverly made the shots at the beginning of the game. In the second quarter, they were 3-for-20 shooting, but we just never could make that run to close the gap,” said Harrison. “We didn’t get the ball into the post starting out. We started out shooting too many threes, and this is not a shooting gym as you can tell. Had we got the ball into the post starting out, Up to 50% OFF! NAPA Filters Spring Sale! March 1 -15, 2017 Mitchell Auto Parts 209 Upper River Road Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-2962 60707271 we would have been better off.” But the Blue Devils’ primary post player —sixfoot, five-inch Justin Peck —played little. Peck was battling the flu, and didn’t play at all in the entire fourth quarter, as he failed to score a single point. But Wiseman and Loveday didn’t feel well, either. “Justin has been sick all week, and they were double and triple-teaming him the whole time he was in there. This was one of those games that was not a good matchup for him, and we just couldn’t get him going,” said Harrison. “He missed two days of practice where he was sick. And (Evan) Wiseman has been sick and (Zach) Loveday has been sick. Our preparation for this game was not very good. We were without two or three kids all week for practice, and it was just a tough week.” In the second stanza, the Blue Devils fell behind by as much as 25 twice (35-10 and 38-13), but Loveday scored the final five points of the half — before Wiseman scored the first four of the second to make it 38-22. Loveday, on six deuces and a free throw, paced the Blue Devils with 13 points. He also blocked a half- dozen shots in the final game of his freshman campaign. McClelland canned a three-ball to make it 42-27 at the five-and-ahalf minute mark, and Gallia Academy appeared ready to make a serious late rally — scoring nine unanswered to end the third. In fact, over the final four minutes of the frame, Gallia Academy outscored Waverly 11-3 to trail 50-38 entering the fourth. It was the Blue Devils’ closest deficit since 21-9 with 1:15 left in the first quarter. However, the Blue Devils didn’t score for the final 1:17 of the third —or the opening 3:11 of the last. The Tigers, meanwhile, meshed 8-of-11 fourthquarter foul shots —part of 16-of-25 for the entire game. “We made a run where I thought we were going to get it (deficit) to single digits. But give them (Tigers) credit, they made the shots when they had them, and they crashed the boards. We didn’t do a great job of our guards going down and rebounding,” said Harrison. Call collected four baskets and a free throw for nine points, while McClelland ended up with seven and Wiseman six. Thomas with an oldfashioned three-point play to make it 50-35, and Gage Harrison with a second-stanza trifecta, rounded out the GAHS scoring. Four Tigers reached double figures — Cade Marquez with a gamehigh 15 points, Wolfe and Howell with 13 points apiece, and Rigsby with 11. Friday’s affair marked the final for two Gallia Academy seniors: Cornwell and Dondre Armstrong. “Miles Cornwell has been a great asset to our program. He has been through some tough times, but he got to live through a great season this year. He is a great kid who is going to be successful in life and that is a lot more important than basketball. And Dondre (Armstong) went through the wars with us too,” said Harrison. “I told them that going 16-7 is great this year.” However, Harrison had his mind on next season already. Indeed, he was already past what was a difficult final game to cap off a difficult final week. “Next year, we have a lot coming back, but we’re going to be the hunted instead of the hunter,” said Harrison. “We’re going to have a target on us next year, and this experience of playing in this environment was good for our kids. We only had two kids that played in the sectional game last year. It’s a different environment along with the physicality. Next year, we’re going to be experienced, but there are going to be some high expectations.” Paul Boggs can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2106 For the best local sports coverage, visit MyDailyTribune.com Race In For A Great Deal!!! 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With extensive renovation work completed in the late 1990s, the courthouse has been open to the public since 2001, serving as a museum, as well as a site for genealogical research. Walking through the two story courthouse, visitors can see where some of Meigs County’s earliest trials were held, as well as where the county conducted business from November 1823 until July 1841 when the county seat was moved to Pomeroy. According to information available at the Chester Courthouse, Middleport was the first county seat, but “buildings of justice” were never built there. In 1821, Levi Steadman donated 30 acres of land in Chester where the historic courthouse was constructed. Steadman, one of the first elected commissioners of the county along with William Alexander and Elijuah Runner, met at Steadman’s residence until the courthouse was completed in 1823. Minutes of the early commissioner meetings show the specifics of the size and building materials for the courthouse, as well as that the courthouse, jail and jailer’s house be built on the highest ground in the village, explaining why the courthouse rests atop the hill overlooking the Chester Commons. The stone and brick work was to be completed by Abel Chase for a total price of $2,156. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 by the Return Jonathan Meigs DAR Chapter, the building would undergo extensive restoration in the mid to late 1990s behind the efforts of Mary Powell, Dale Colburn and Patricia Holter, among others. Around $300,000 in work was done to the structure which at the time the restoration began was “terribly deteriorated with holes in the roof and plaster off the lower half of the walls.” Now, the courthouse has been restored with many of the original specifications stated by the first commissioners. The original beams for the room still remain visible on the second story, allowing visitors to see the craftsmanship of the historic structure. Work continues to take place in the courthouse and the neighboring academy, with new doors specially crafted for the building put in place earlier this week at the academy. Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel The Chester Courthouse is seen here during the Morgan’s Raid reenactment last year. The flax wheel and yarn wheel are on display at the courthouse. Located on the first floor of the courthouse, this organ was crafted by the Mason and Hamlin Organ Company. Quilts from throughout the years are displayed for visitors to see. One of the newer pieces at the courthouse may be this basketball with the names of the 2014 state The quilt of the village of Chester was created by elementary students at Chester Elementary School several years ago. champion Eastern Lady Eagles basketball team. Jugs on display at the courthouse were originally from several businesses in the Pomeroy area. LEFT: Throughout the second floor are dolls and mannequins dressed in clothing from various historical periods. RIGHT: The doll on display on the second floor of the courthouse was fashioned in a style which was worn in the early 1900s. �ALONG THE RIVER 2C Sunday, February 26, 2017 Sunday Times-Sentinel MEIGS HEALTH MATTERS WIC program serves local women and children Meigs County Women, Infants, and Children, also known as Meigs County WIC, is a nutritionally based service. Our program is for those in need located in under-served areas. We provide information on nutritious foods and promote healthy eating and breastfeeding. Participants that qualify for our services are women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children under the age of five years-old. You must also live in Ohio, meet income guidelines, and have certain health or nutritional risks to qualify. WIC provides a variety of services including nutrition education and support, referral for health care, breastfeeding education, and immunization screening. One of the most important components for our program is the supplemental foods that we provide. Typically they are based on each person and their specific needs along with WIC guidelines. Some of those foods include; infant formula, milk, cereal, whole-grain foods, fruits, vegetables, and eggs. These foods are available at your local grocery All participants stores such as Powmust be screened ell’s Food Fair and to determine eligiSave-A-Lot. Each bility. Once it has participant is able been determined to use their benthat the participant efits in any Ohio will qualify they store. Benefits may are scheduled for not be used out of Ashley an appointment. state. Lawson WIC encourages Contributing They will be certified and given mothers to breast- columnist nutrition education feed their babies. and provided with We advocate normalization of breastfeed- information to help them continue to succeed. We ing by promoting awareness of its health benefits. also provide referrals to other agencies, such as All staff members are Help Me Grow in order to trained to help guide individuals who chose to help each person receive breastfeed and help solve all the benefits that are available. any problems that arise. HELPING YOU AGE BETTER By Jenni Dovyak-Lewis exercises to increase strength and balance. Attending classes can Could you or someone help improve quality of life and independence. you know benefit from In a study of parhelpful hints about preticipants after six venting falls? Have you months following the or someone you know A Matter of Balance turned down a chance program, 97 percent to go out with family are more comfortable and friends because of a concern about falling? talking about their fear of falling; 97 percent Have you or someone you know become afraid feel comfortable with of a favorite activity due increasing their activity level; 99 percent plan to a fear of falling? If to continue exercising; so, there is a program and 98 percent would offered locally through recommend A Matter of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) Balance. Upcoming classes in that is specifically Vinton County will be designed to help with held at the Wilkesville these and other similar Community Building, concerns. The program, “A Mat- located at 164 Main Street in Wilkesville. ter of Balance: ManagSessions will be held ing Concerns About from 10 a.m. – noon on Falls,” is designed to reduce the fear of falling Tuesdays from March 7 and increase activity lev- – April 25. If you are interested els among older adults. Participants in the class in participating in the upcoming A Matter of learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, Balance series in Wilkesville, call the AAA7 at change their environ1-800-582-7277 – Carla ment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple Cox (extension 284) For the Times-Sentinel GALLIPOLIS — United Producers Inc., livestock report of sales from Feb. 22. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $135-$160, Heifers, $108-$133; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $108-$155, Heifers, $105-$130; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $115-$148, Heifers, $102-$123; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $100-$135, Heifers, $95-$118; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $98-$115, Heifers, $88-$115. Cows Well-muscled/fleshed, $56-$73.50; Medium/Lean, $52$58; Thin/Light, $40-$51; Bulls, $55-$94. Back to Farm Bred Cows, $675-$1600; Hogs, $32-$44; Baby Calves, $120-$340; Cow/Calf Pairs $725-$1400. Graded feeder calf sale next Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. Direct sales or free on-farm visits Contact Ryan Vaughn (304) 514-1858, or visit the website at www.uproducers.com. or Breanna Williams (extension 247). Class size is limited, so if you or someone you know is interested, please call soon to reserve your spot. Registration deadline is March 2nd. Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis in ten counties in Southern Ohio including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. 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Free Community Falls Management class in March Volunteer advocates needed Ombudsmen have We have a the opportunity unique opportuto plan their own nity at the Area schedules, are Agency on Aging permitted to visit District 7 (AAA7) any day of the for those who week, and are recare interested in serving as a volPamela K. ognized during an annual event. unteer advocate Matura If you are a for nursing home Contributing retired profesresidents. columnist sional, or other This opporcapable and welltunity is made motivated individual, available through our and are interested in Regional Long-Term the well-being and Care Ombudsman protection of residents Program which is comreceiving long-term care mitted to protecting services, we welcome the rights of long-term your interest in learning care consumers. The more about becoming a Ombudsman Program provides this support for Volunteer Ombudsman with the Area Agency on nursing home residents by helping them resolve Aging District 7. Please problems and advocating call us at 1-800-582-7277 for their rights with the or e-mail to info@aaa7. org to learn more about overall goal of enhancthis unique opportunity ing the quality of life to make a real difference and care for all longin the lives of others. term care consumers in The Area Agency on nursing homes or other Aging District 7 serves home and community10 counties in southern based settings. Volunteer Ombudsmen Ohio, providing home and community-based are an invaluable part long-term care options of the Regional LongTerm Care Ombudsman for seniors and individuProgram and provide an als with disabilities. If you have questions essential voice for consumers of long-term care about long-term care services through regular options or would like to learn more about the visits to their assigned nursing home. Volunteer long-term care resources Ombudsmen provide res- in your area for you idents with direct access or someone you know, to Ombudsman services; simply give us a call. A educate residents, fami- trained nurse or social lies, friends and service worker is ready to assist providers about resident you on the phone Monday through Friday from rights; advocate for 8:00 am until 4:30 pm person-centered care by calling us toll-free provided with dignity and respect; and help to at 1-800-582-7277. We can answer any quesresolve complaints as tions you may have and needed. also provide an in-home Because Volunteer assessment at no cost to Ombudsmen provide discuss your available such an important options in more detail. support, they receive special training and ongoing, professional sup- Pamela K. Matura is Executive Director Area Agency on Aging port from our Agency. District 7. In addition, Volunteer to find more information about WIC. 1-800-7554769 is the toll free number you can call to obtain information, but you can also call our local WIC office at 740-992-0392. It is important to note that WIC is not an emergency food source. We take participants by appointment and walk-ins if our schedule can accommodate. The office is open Monday- Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.4 p.m., (administrative duties only). Currently WIC has a full staff of six people and a participant caseload of 463. Sherry Eagle, WIC Director; Ashley Lawson, Certifying Clerk; Jenna Roush and Wendy McGee, Certifying Health Professionals; Ellen Mingus, Contract Dietary Consultant; and Kimberly Casci, Breastfeeding PeerHelper. WIC is also a local Voter Registration Site. Ashley Lawson is the National Voter Registration Act Site Coordinator and can provide more information about registering to vote in Ohio. 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By Dave Green �4C Sunday, February 26, 2017 ALONG THE RIVER Sunday Times-Sentinel RVHS takes part in mock trial program Mock trial is a nationwide educational extracurricular activity where students argue both sides of a fictional civil case. This year’s case revolved around the election of a fictional governor who may or may not have lost his bid for reelection because of a “fake news” story. The facts of the mock trial were timely and the students were engaged with the material, working over breaks and meeting after school. Each team consisted of attorneys and witnesses for both the plaintiff and defendant, a bailiff and a timekeeper. Current Gallia Common Pleas Judge M. Margaret Evans and retired Common Pleas Judge Dean Evans volunteered to host the students in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court for a dress rehearsal. For three hours, they gave the students a chance to argue their cases in real courtrooms to real judges Courtesy Pictured are River Valley High School students who took part in the mock trial program. before the competition and offered insights and advice at the conclusion of each case. Because RVHS had so many teams (most schools have one or two) they had to travel to different competition sites, Marietta and Portsmouth. Of the five teams, four of the teams won the “Outstanding Attorney” award from their mock trials. Mock trial is held every January and Mrs. Cindy Graham has been the teacher sponsor for RVHS’s program for approximately 15 years. Students who took part in the mock trial program were: Nathaniel Abbot, Rayanna Adkins, Jillian Anderson, Yolanda Andre, Kenzie Baker, Alyssa Bennett, Sophia Branham, Kelsey Brown, Branton Burd, Jenna Burke, Hailey Burris, Abbey Campbell, Jacob Campbell, Maggie Campbell, Kaylee Carter, Abby Coleman, Hunter Coon, Haley Cox, Jeremiah Dobbins, Celina Dray, Robert Drummond, Bradyn Eblin, Thomas Edgar, Chance Gillman, Grant Gilmore, Allison Hale, Hannah Hawks, Beverly Hess, Leanne Hively, Hawk Horn, Shania Hunt, Erin Jackson, Haley Kirk, Kaylee Lambert, Alyssa Lollathin, Jarret McCarley, Devan McGhee, Brianna McGuire, Sharla Moody, Hollis Morrison, Myles Morrison, David Mullins, Jacob Oehler, Emily Perry, Olivia Phoenix, Ian Polcyn, Colton Provens, Natosha Rankin, Kylie Reagor, Dawson Russell, Robert Schuhl, Kaylee Shultz, Jessica Sorbara, Jonathon Spencer, Jessica Steele, Madison Tabor, Caitlin Theiss, Angelique Toler, Arianna Trout, Destiny Williams, James Yongue, Garrett Young and Madison Young. Thyme and Yukon Gold Potato Gratin By Katie Workman 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme I have a recipe for 1 teaspoon coarse or a potato gratin in my kosher salt last cookbook, “Dinner 1/2 teaspoon freshly Solved!”, that I firmly stand by. Here is another ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 that I firmly stand by. F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch And I plan to come up with more such recipes to baking dish. Combine the cream, firmly stand by because I am committed to remind- butter and garlic in a medium saucepan and ing all of us why gratins are one of the best things bring to barely a simmer that could ever happen to over medium high heat. Remove from the heat. a potato, ever. While the mixture is This is a rich gratin, heating, peel the potatoes made with all cream, no milk or even half and half. and slice them very thinly. Combine the cheese, I’m not apologizing, just thyme, salt and pepper explaining. In general, I in a small bowl. Spread like my indulgent dishes flat-out indulgent, and my out half of the potatoes in healthier food in the form the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the of broiled fish, or salads. cheese mixture. Repeat And I don’t have a problem with the two sharing with the remaining potatoes, and then the remaina plate. This gratin, for instance, would be lovely ing cheese mixture. Pour next to a piece of roasted the cream mixture over the potatoes, and press salmon with a peppery down on the potatoes to green salad alongside make sure they are mostly them. If you have a mandolin submerged in the liquid. Bake on a lower rack in and the inclination to use it, please do, and you the oven for about 60 to will get lovely, paper-thin 65 minutes, until the top slices for a sultry and ele- is golden brown, and the gantly stratified gratin. If potatoes have absorbed not, use the slicing blade most of the cream and in your food processor or are very tender; a knife should slide in easily. Let a sharp knife; the slices stand for 10 to 15 minwill likely not be as thin, utes before serving. but that’s A-OK. Nutrition information per serving: 486 calories; THYME AND YUKON GOLD 349 calories from fat; 39 POTATO GRATIN g fat (18 g saturated; 1 g Serves 10 to 12 trans fats); 88 mg cholesStart to finish: 1 hour terol; 932 mg sodium; 28 30 minutes 2 1/2 cups heavy whip- g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 7 g protein. ping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted Katie Workman has written two butter cookbooks focused on easy, family1 teaspoon minced friendly cooking, “Dinner Solved!” garlic and “The Mom 100 Cookbook.” She blogs at http://www.themom100. 3 pounds medium com/about-katie-workman/ Yukon Gold potatoes Associated Press 60706137 GALLIA COUNTY — River Valley High School students recently took part as a five team ensemble in the mock trial program of the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education with competitions held in Marietta and Portsmouth. Four students took home the recognition of “Outstanding Attorney” those students being Sharla Moody, Destiny Williams, Brianna McGuire and Leanne Hively. “I am incredibly proud of the RVHS Mock Trial team this year,” said Gallipolis City Solicitor Adam Salisbury, who also assists with local program. According to the city solicitor, the school district decided to invest the extra time and expense to include juniors in the competition, and, as a result, the school fielded more than 50 participants that were split into five teams. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 02. February Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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