http://66.213.69.5/files/original/bdb98b5777cc7242afd64e13a72fb97b.pdf b6281708e066791289288965e38910f6 PDF Text Text 60338846 log onto www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com for archive • games • e-edition • polls & more Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS OBITUARIES Historical account of Meigs County parks .... C1 Mostly sunny. High near 86. Low around 61. ........ A2 Rebel Yell! SGHS gets new stadium .... B1 Peg Carper, 89 Beatrice E. Cremeens, 88 John Henry, 83 Olive Kemper, 86 Bert McGuire, 91 Anna Ruth Johnson Pack Mills, 76 Dennis R. Wise, 62 $2.00 SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 Vol. 46, No. 31 Gallia Outreach Center in dire need of support Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS — The Outreach Center of Gallia County is currently only distributing emergency food baskets to those in dire need of assistance, due to a drastic shortage of food that is of grave concern for Outreach officials. Sherrie Fenderbosch, an Outreach Center board member reported Friday afternoon that the shelves of the Outreach Center are empty, and volunteers are being forced to purchase limited food items from local retail grocery stores due to shortages at other food banks where food is generally acquired for the center at a discounted rate. While shopping at retail stores will provide a very temporary band-aid for the Outreach Center, allowing them to provide food in emergency situations, Fenderbosch reported that it is not a sustainable venture due to the cost of retail food. “We get can’t items from the food pantries, and when we buy retail, it just eats up the money that we do have to spend on food,” Fenderbosch said. The food shortage can be directly tied to the storm of June 29 that left many without power for days, “Unless we buy food retail or people bring it, we’re not going to have it. I don’t know what else to do but let people know that — both the ones who need it and the ones who could help the ones who need it. It’s down to the bare wires.” — Sherrie Fenderbosch spoiled food in their freezers and no means by which to replace the food that was lost. The needy turned to food banks, inciting shortages at these organizations throughout the entire region. Fenderbosch further commented that any club, organization or individual can donate food in any form — frozen, canned, vegetables, etc. — to help stock the shelves of the Outreach Center. Monetary donations of any kind are also greatly appreciated. “Anyone can bring food, whether it’s a church organization, women’s club — any kind of organization, any individual. If they can go to Save-A-Lot and spend 20 bucks, that’d be great — anything that we can get to stock our shelves until the pantries get food.” The Outreach Center is currently operating from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily due to the increased summer temperatures. However, an emergency number is located on the door of the facility, and those wishing to donate after hours may call to arrange a time to drop of their donations. “Unless we buy food retail or people bring it, we’re not going to have it. I don’t know what else to do but let people know that — both the ones who need it and the ones who could help the ones who need it,” she said. “It’s down to the bare wires.” Rock on! Submitted photos Looking over the large display of old pictures and other memorabilia was a highlight of the day for many Syracuse alumni. The 12th Annual Big Bend Blue Bash kicked off on Friday evening on the Pomeroy Parking Lot. The annual music fest features a variety of entertainers, a film fest, blues school for kids and food and fun. Local group Blitzkrieg kicked of the event on Friday evening in front of a growing crowd. People arrived on boats, lined the parking lot wall and settled in their lawn chairs for an evening filled with music. Several food vendors from around the region were also set up to serve those attending the Blues Bash. For more on the annual event, see the Tuesday edition of The Daily Sentinel. Sarah Hawley/photos The Oak Ridge Boys to take Gallia Fair stage Thursday Stephanie M. Filson sfilson@heartlandpublications.com GALLIA COUNTY — If you were asked to name the most famous bass singer in history, the name Richard Sterban may certainly come to mind, but even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, this might — Giddy Up Oom Poppa Oom Poppa Mow Mow. That catchy little bass solo — of the vocal, not instrumental, vari- ety — is nested in The Oak Ridge Boys’ signature tune, Elvira, and those few syllables sung in his rich, deep register made a name for Sterban when the band recorded and released their version of the song in 1981. Now, Sterban and his bandmates —William Lee Golden, Duane Allen and Joe Bonsall — are making their way to Gallia County to perform at the 2012 Gallia County Fair. The show is slated for 8:30 p.m. Thursday on the Main Stage. I caught up with Sterban, a well-spoken and charming gentleman, earlier this week to discuss — what else? — the quartet’s timeless sound, staying power and upcoming Gallia County performance. Filson: Give me a little history lesson. How did you get started in music, and how did you make your way from that start to your longtime position See STAGE |‌ A5 Syracuse alumni stage homecoming Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com SYRACUSE — In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Syracuse Community Center, about a hundred people who attended the Syracuse Elementary School gathered there for a homecoming celebration. The school, which was operating in the mid-1920s, according to a student of that time period, had grades one through eight in the building until the late 1950s when it was changed to a one through sixth grade program. After the school was closed and the students were transferred to the Southern Local School District school in Racine, the building sat empty until 2002 when it was put up for public auction, and the late Bob Wingett purchased it and gave it to the town to be developed into a community center. His vision was to make it a place where resident could gather for cultural, educational and recreational activities — a goal which has been achieved by an active Board of Directors who continue year after year to improve the facility and to expand its role in the community. The reunion of Syracuse alumni, which took place in early July, is the “first” of what is now being planned as an annual event. Bill Winebrenner of Syracuse, who is approaching 94, was attending the school in 1928 and was the oldest “graduate” at the reunion. Former Sheriff James Soulsby of the class of 1937, sang “God Bless America” and asked a blessing on all those attending the homecomSee ALUMNI ‌| A6 �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A2 Two arrested after discovery of meth lab Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY — Two were arrested on Friday following the discovery of a “shake and bake” methamphetamine lab at a residence on Ohio 681 near Albany. Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle stated that Ricky D. Adkins, 33, and Tara R. Adkins, 29, were arrested at the scene by the Major Crimes Task Force. Both were transported to the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and upon arrival attempted to escape from custody. The duo fled across Second Street, down Court Street and across Main Street and the Pomeroy Parking Lot. Sgt. Dan Leonard apprehended Tara Adkins along the river bank after she had fallen according to Beegle, while Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey located Ricky Adkins in the water on the upper end of the parking lot. Middleport and Pomeroy Police Departments also responded. Both Ricky Adkins and Tara Adkins will face charges related to the meth lab and the escape according to the Sheriff. Both were out on bond in other matters from Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Ricky Adkins was charged with one count of illegal manufacture of drugs and one count of possession in late April according to court documents. Tara Adkins was also charged with one count of illegal manufacture of drugs and one count of possession in late April according to court documents. The previous charges stem from a meth lab discovery by the Major Crimes Task Force in February of this year. Sgt. Chris Gill of the Gallia County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Ricky Smith of the Middleport Police Department and Sgt. Bill Gilkey neutralized the meth lab according to Beegle. Tara Adkins is being held in the Middleport Jail and Ricky Adkins is housed in the Meigs County Jail. Gallia County Community Calendar Events Tuesday, July 31 JACKSON — PERI District 7 (Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton counties) annual district meeting, Holzer Medical Center off of Ohio 32 at Burlington Road in Jackson, Ohio. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and a presentation by OPERS on health care begins at 10:30 a.m. Card showers Pauline Bush (Mrs. Herbert) will celebrate her 88th birthday on Monday, July 30, 2012. Cards are appreciated and may be sent to: 16 Belmont Drive Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Glenna Rothgeb will celebrate her 95th birthday on August 10, 2012. Cards can be sent to: Glenna Rothgeb, Holzer Senior Care Center, 380 Colonial Drive, Bidwell, Ohio 45614, Room #113 A. Wednesday, August 1 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Health meeting, 9 a.m., Gallia County Service Center conference room, 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. Monday, August 6 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bossard Memorial Library. Tuesday, August 7 GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees to meet for lunch, 12 p.m., K&D Restaurant in Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. Saturday, August 11 GALLIPOLIS — Back to school immunization fair, 10-2 p.m., Gallia County Health Department. Free school supplies for children receiving immunizations. Bring immunization record. Child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Meigs County Community Calendar Sunday, July 29 RACINE — The Deem Family Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. at the Carmel Church Annex building. For more information call (740) 949-2388 or (412) 614-0379. Monday, July 30 POMEROY — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m. at 117 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Tuesday, July 31 JACKSON — PERI Dis- trict 7 (Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton counties) will have the annual district meeting at the Holzer Medical Center off Ohio 32 at Burlington Road in Jackson. Registration is at 10 a.m. and the presentation by OPERS on HealthCare begins at 10:30 a.m. All PERI members are welcome to attend. For further information contact Carolyn Waddle, District WE ARE OXYGEN FAMILY� Family “Faces You Recognize, Service You Deserve” & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OXYGEN Family One Stop Sales & Service “Faces You Recognize, Service You Deserve” “Locally Owned by the Bowman Family” �RD � 0INE 3T� s �� 60330942 OxygenEQUIPMENT . CPAP . BIPAP & Home MEDICAL Representative, at (740) 533-9376. Wednesday, Aug. 1 POMEROY — A public meeting on the proposed Palmer Energy Opt-Out ballot program will be held at 7 p.m. at Pomeroy Village Hall. SALEM CENTER — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 2-7 p.m. at the Star Grange Hall on Salem School Lot Road, three miles north of Salem Center. The blood drive is sponsored by Star Grange 778. Appointments are not necessary, but are appreciated and can be made by calling (740-669-4245 or by going to redcrossblood.org. Thursday, Aug. 2 CHESTER — The Chester Shade Historical Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Chester Academy. Friday, Aug. 3 POMEROY — Meigs County P.E.R.I. Chapter 74 No appointment needed. Sunday, August 12 RODNEY — Special homecoming, 10 a.m., morning service; 1 p.m., afternoon service, Faith Baptist Church, Rodney. For more information, call the church at (740) 446-2607. Wednesday, August 15 GALLIPOLIS — Blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Gallia County Health Department. Call (740) 4412950 to make an appoint- ment to donate blood. Tuesday, August 21 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Health Fair, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Gallia County Health Department. Free fasting cholesterol screenings. Call (740) 441-2950 for an appointment. Thursday, August 30 GALLIPOLIS — “Girls Day Out” Breast Health Awareness for Life Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gallia County Health Department. Gallia County Briefs will hold their meeting at 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. Humana and Express Scripts will be guest speakers. All members of the P.E.R.I. are invited to attend . MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Deelopment District Executive Committee will meet at 10 a.m. at 14400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. For more information contact Jenny Myers at (740) 374-9436. Saturday, Aug. 4 RACINE — 76th StoverCasto reunion, noon, at the Racine Star Mill Park. Monday, Aug. 6 POMEROY — The Meigs County Republican Executive and Central Committee will have a special meeting at the court house. The central committee will meet at 7:15 p.m. to vote more on for the executive committee. The executive committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. to make plans for the fair. Tuesday, Aug. 14 TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Board will have a regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the TPRSD office. PERI District 7 annual meeting JACKSON — PERI District 7 (Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton counties) annual district meeting on Tuesday, July 31 at Holzer Medical Center off of Ohio 32 at Burlington Road in Jackson, Ohio. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and a presentation by OPERS on health care begins at 10:30 a.m. All PERI members are welcome to attend. For further information, contact Carolyn Waddle, District Representative at (740) 533-9376. Board of Health to meet GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Board of Health will meet at 9 a.m. on August 1 in the conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. Retired teachers’ potluck slated GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Retired Teachers’ potluck luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, August 9. It will be hosted by the First Baptist Church in their fellowship room. Please bring a covered dish to share. Two girls from South Gallia will share their history project about “Freedom Riders”. Scholarships will be awarded. Reservations are not necessary, but a reminder call will be made by the calling committee. Gallia-Vinton ESC meeting and training scheduled WELLSTON — The Gallia-Vinton Education Service Center (ESC) Governing Board will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, August 9 for a regular monthly board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Saints Peter and Paul Parish Center, 227 South New York Avenue, Wellston, Ohio. A joint board training with area boards of education will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call the ESC office at (740) 2450593 for further information. VFW dinner scheduled GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis VFW hosts a dinner at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for members and their families at the VFW on Third Avenue. Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers, Inc., livestock report of sales from July 18, 2012. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $85-$139, Heifers, $85-$125; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $85$135, Heifers, $85-$125; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $85-$125, Heifers, $85-$120; 650725 pounds, Steers, $85-$125, Heifers, $85$120; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $85-$120, Heifers, $85-$115. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $70-$81; Medium/Lean, $60-$69; Thin/Light, $49-$59; �� Bulls, $84.50-$106.50. Back to Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $800-$900; Bred Cows, $710-$935; Baby Calves, $150-$250; Goats, $12-$109; Lambs, $85-114. Upcoming Specials 7/25/12 — replacement brood cow sale, 12:30 p.m. Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 634-0224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or Mark at (740) 645-5708, or visit the website at www.uproducers.com. Ohio Valley Forecast �� Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north �� around 5 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Mostly �� GALLIPOLIS - 2 CRUISES AUGUST 1 �� Come join BB Riverboats’ Belle of Cincinnati on its Summer Tour of River Cities. We will be stopping in Gallipolis offering lunch and dinner cruises! Come ride the boat and enjoy one of Cincinnati’s top attractions during this annual tradition! �� 60336054 1-800-261-8586 check out our Specialty Cruises Page at: www.bbriverboats.com/SummerTour 60331658 clear, with a low around 61. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A3 Obituaries Peg (Lavinia M.) Carper Peg (Lavinia M.) Carper passed away at age 89 on July 15, 2012, at her home in Pomeroy, Ohio, after a brief illness. Peg was born on November 28, 1922, in Melbourne, Australia, to the late Robert and Jessie Humphreys. She met her late husband, George Carper, while she was working as a civilian secretary at the U.S. naval depot in Brisbane, Australia. They were married with the consent of an admiral in Australia and honeymooned in Surfer’s Paradise. She worked at Ohio University as a secretary after immigrating to the United States in 1945. In 1951 she and her husband founded Carper’s Nursery of Pomeroy, Ohio, after the birth of her first two children. She retired in 2001 following the death of her husband. After retirement Peg was free to travel and often visited her son and family in Texas and Florida. She also enjoyed her vacations in California and Hawaii with her daughter, Dawn, and husband, Jay, where she tried poi, picked exotic fruits and flowers, enjoyed luaus, listened to Hawaiian drums and walked on mossy rocks to the ocean. Her greatest joy even more than reading was seeing granddaughter, Marjorie, and her children on the weekends and dining at her favorite restaurants with her daughter, Wendy, and son-in-law, Michael. She is survived by son, George (Theresa) Carper; granddaughter, Summer Carper of Spring, Texas; daughter, Dr. Wendy (Michael) Halar of Pomeroy, Ohio; granddaughter, Marjorie Mora, and her children, Sydney and Brody of Racine, Ohio; grandson, Jon Halar of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Dawn Miller (Jay) of Lakeland, Tenn.; and nephew, Reed Carper of Centerburg, Ohio. She is also survived by brothers, Roy Humphreys of Melbourne, Australia, Bob Humphreys of Port Melbourne, Australia, David Humphreys of Berlin, Germany, and numerous nieces and nephews in Australia. Her memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 4 at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Rev. Karen Miller of Hagerstown, Maryland, will officiate. A celebration of her life will follow at the Hemlock Grove Christian Church. An online registry is available at: www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Anna Ruth Johnson Pack Mills Anna Ruth Johnson Pack Mills, 76, Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on April 5, 1936, in Bladen, Ohio, daughter of the late Langley Johnson and the late Margaret Williams Johnson Hall. Anna Ruth was retired from the Athens Mental Health Center where she was a supervisor. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Anna Ruth is survived by four sons, Robert (Patty) Pack of South Bloomingville, Ohio, Roger Pack of The Plains, Ohio, Ronnie (Andy) Pack of Lancaster, and Rodney (Jackie) Pack of Niceville, Florida; eight grandchildren, including Amanda (Derek) Brickles, who was raised in her home, of Darwin, Ohio; several step-grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren; two step children, Tina Hillen and Anthony Mills, both of Athens County, Ohio; one sister, Beverly (Jimmy) Chapman of Gallipolis; two brothers, Rome (Lois) Johnson of Tucson, Arizona, and Carl (Wanda) Johnson of Hot Springs, Arkansas; her former husband, Oscar Pack, Jr. of Cheshire; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Bennett Mills; a sister, Audrey Johnson; brothers, Larry and Langley Johnson, Jr., Truman Johnson and Denver Johnson. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor James Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the New Marshfield Cemetery at New Marshfield, Ohio, with graveside services at 2 p.m., Tuesday. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Dennis R. Wise Dennis R. Wise, of Middleport, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his residence. He was born on December 26, 1949, to Geneva (Little) Wise and the late Charley Wise. Dennis was a well tender for Harold Oil and Gas for most of his life and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his children, Chad Ray Wise of Middleport, and Shannon Elliott of Middleport; mother, Geneva Wise; grandchildren: Samantha and Skylynn; sister, Fona and Larry Smith of Middleport, Ohio; brothers, Lester Wise of Middleport, Charles and Sandra Wise of Letart, West Virginia, Wesley Wise of Salem Center, Ohio, Gene and Sharon Wise of Middleport, Ohio, and Danny Wise; special friends, Anna and Timmy; and several nieces and nephews Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor Mark Morrow officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends may call two hours prior to the funeral service. Online condolences are available by logging onto www. andersonmcdaniel.con Beatrice E. Cremeens Beatrice E. Cremeens, 88, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Arrangements will be announced by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton. John Henry John Henry, 83, of Dallas, North Carolina, passed Friday, July 27, 2012, in Dallas, North Carolina. Arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home. Olive Kemper Olive Kemper, 86, Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell, Ohio. Arrangements will be announced by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio Bert McGuire Bert McGuire, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the Arbors at Gallipolis. Arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home. Meigs County Church Events Meigs County Local Briefs Baptist VBS pool party rescheduled MIDDLEPORT — The pool party and picnic for First Baptist Church of Middleport’s Vacation Bible School postponed because of rain last week has been rescheduled. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 30 at the home of John and Crystal Hood. Children who attended Bible school and want to attend the party are asked to meet at the church parking lot at 5:30 p.m. for directions or carpooling. Conference COOLVILLE — A Bible Prophecy Conference will be held July 29-31 at Grace Brethren Church located at Seminary and Rock streets in Coolville. For more infor- Immunization Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood and adolescent immunization clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, at the Health Department located at 112 E. Memorial Drive.Please bring shot records and medical cards or insurance. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Sports Physicals POMEROY — Sports Physicals will be conducted from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, at the Meigs County Health Department. Physicals are by appointment only and are available for 6th-12th graders from Southern, Meigs, and Eastern school districts. Paperwork can be picked up at the health department and must be completed and returned with a shot record at the time of the physical. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Physicals are free, but donations are appreciated. LEPC meeting date changed POMEROY — A change in the meeting date for the Meigs County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) has been made. The meeting will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the Senior Citizens Conference Room. Lunch will be available. Water aerobics and Zumba classes mation contact Pastor Horner at (740) 667-3710. Bible story hour POMEROY — A children’s Bible story hour will be held every Thursday in July at 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. There will be a Bible story, a craft and game with a snack every week. Vacation Bible Schools MIDDLEPORT — Ash Street Church VBS will be held from 6-8 p.m., July 30-Aug. 1 at the church, located at 398 Ash Street for age 3 to grade six. POMEROY — Calvary Pilgrim Chapel on Ohio 143 will host VBS from 6-8 p.m., July 30-Aug. 3. Charles McKenzie is the Pastor. For transportation call 992-2952. Unemployment could stay high as US economy slows said Dan Greenhaus, chief economic strategist at BTIG LLC. “It’s no wonder the unemployment rate cannot move lower.” Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, expects the unemployment rate to end this year — and next year — at 8.3 percent. He said he foresees no decline in unemployment because of how tepid he thinks economic growth will remain: 2.2 percent for all of 2012 and 2 percent for 2013. Some economic data improved over the course of the April-June quarter, while others worsened. Hiring, for example, rose slightly from April to May to June. But home sales weakened. Stocks rose as investors shrugged off the sluggish U.S growth and focused instead on pledges from European leaders to preserve the union of the 17 countries that use the euro. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped more than 200 points in late-afternoon trad- ing. Broader indexes also gained. The lackluster economy is raising pressure on President Barack Obama in his re-election fight with Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. But few think the Fed, the White House or Congress can or will do anything soon that might rejuvenate the economy quickly. Many lawmakers, for example, refuse to increase federal spending in light of historically large budget deficits. Thank You GARY “MIKE” SMITH Judy Smith Food prepared in the Senior Citizens Center kitchen is delivered to the sites on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Racine Branch Library, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. on Eastern Branch, and at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Pomeroy Branch. Free meals will be served daily to children and teens at the Senior Citizens Center from noon to 1 p.m. through Aug. 17. The summer food program is paid for by the Ohio Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture. In Memory of James E. "Jim" Kessinger September 13, 1937 - July 5, 2012 THE TH T HE L LA LAST AST R RIDE IDE by Linda Rostedt We've been waiting patiently Standing by the gate We know our master's coming soon He never has been late But who's that human coming here Taking our halter in hand Leading us to somewhere new We just don't understand I would like to thank all those who helped in any way with the services for 60339620 WASHINGTON (AP) — High unemployment isn’t going away — not as long as the economy grows as slowly as it did in the April-June quarter. Weak consumer spending held growth to an annual rate of just 1.5 percent, even less than the 2 percent rate in the first quarter. And few expect the economy to accelerate in the second half of the year as Europe’s financial woes and a U.S. budget crisis restrain businesses and consumers. The growth estimate Friday from the Commerce Department suggested that the U.S. economy could be at risk of stalling three years after the recession ended. Economists generally say even 2 percent annual growth would add only about 90,000 jobs a month. That’s too few to drive down the unemployment rate, which is stuck at 8.2 percent. “The main takeaway from today’s report, the specifics aside, is that the U.S. economy is barely growing,” POMEROY — Water aerobics classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings and Zumba classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both will be held at Kountry Resort Campground. For more information call 992-6728 or 591-4407. Meigs Summer Food Program POMEROY — The free summer lunch for children and teens is continuing in three locations as a part of the summer reading program. These strangers put our harness on Dress us in shiney leather Put green ribbons in our mane Demand we work together We've done this so many times, With ribbons plenty to show We pull our wagon with such pride That only we can know Today is strangely different There is something in the air Though we are geared and ready They stand around and stare Then pulls a car beside us And unloads such a prize They fill our wagon with this gift And our mistress gets inside Suddenly we realize As we take to the street Our master is here with us Our job's almost complete Reed & Baur Insurance Agency 220 E. Main Street Pomeroy, OH 45769 1-740-992-3600 www.reedbaur.com We round the corner and up the hill The road incline is steep The traction we need is barely there The pace is hard to keep Sale Ends 07/21/2012 60330770 But mindful of our precious load In this we take such pride Chosen as the team to take Our master on his last ride �Sunday Times-Sentinel Opinion Page A4 Sunday, July 29, 2012 Raising minimum wage good Letter to the Editor for main street business Margot Dorfman CEO, U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce supported the last increase in the federal minimum wage on July 2009 and we believe another raise is overdue. The business owners I talk with every day say that, far from hurting their businesses, raising the minimum wage in fact helps small businesses and the broader economy. The number one problem for our member businesses is weak customer demand. Too many people forget that workers are also consumers. Consumer spending drives 70 percent of our economy, and we must repower consumer spending – backed by adequate wages rather than unaffordable debt – if we are going to repower our economy, create jobs and rebuild our middle class. Raising the minimum wage puts dollars in the pockets of workers who are by necessity most likely to spend them immediately at the grocery store, the pharmacy, the autorepair shop and other local businesses. Raising the minimum wage boosts the economy from the bottom up, which is exactly what we need. The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce has over 500,000 members across the nation. Women are more likely to own businesses in the services sector – such as in retail, healthcare, education and personal services. Raising the minimum wage reinforces their business strategies. Many of the women business owners who belong to the U.S. Women’s Chamber left the workforce to start their own businesses because they felt they were not being fairly paid. The migration of women from the workforce into business ownership has been one of the great economic achievements of the American dream. Women now own over 30 percent of American firms and are using their decision-making authority to effect positive changes in the workplace. Women business owners understand and value security for families. And they know that when businesses invest in their workforces with decent compensation, they enjoy the benefits of a dedicated workforce with less turnover, higher productivity and better customer service. Our members know that the typical low-wage worker is an adult woman. Think of your waitress at Applebee’s or the cashier who rings you up at Walmart or the health aide who helps your mother or grandfather. Our members know that the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour – just $15,080 for full-time, yearround work – is too low. They know that keeping the minimum wage low, keeps women and families down. 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We need strong minimum wage laws that guarantee to taxpayers that businesses are playing fair and compensating workers at responsible levels. That will help us stop the downward spiral we see across America. That will help level the playing field between small and big businesses. That will help us rebuild our economy and sustain job creation for the long term. Senator Tom Harkin and Rep. George Miller have proposed increasing the minimum wage in three gradual steps to $9.80 by 2014. If that sounds like a lot think about this: if the minimum wage had kept up with inflation since its highest level in 1968 it would be $10.55 today. Let’s raise the minimum wage and move our economy forward instead of backward. Margot Dorfman is CEO of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Please note this article previously appeared in The Hill. American Forum 7/12 Visitor concerned about perceived lack of Likens’ support Dear Editor, I am always amazed when I come home to visit and read the Register. Tuesday’s front page has articles on the American Queen visit, Sweatstock and Paul Doeffinger. I was privileged to see a wonderful last-minute concert performed by local talent Chase Likens! He is so talented and treats his fans so well, yet you never mentioned him or even included one picture. I thought maybe you may have saved it for Wednesday’s paper — still nothing! American Idol did not really give Chase fair treatment when he was participating (not including his “Sing For Your Life” performance for everyone to watch — they included 22 of the 24 contestants, but not Chase), to name just a few glaring impartial treatments. Is there a reason why you choose not to give him some publicity or help out his career? He obviously has the talent and can sing as well or better than most of the country stars that are out there today. I think Point Pleasant should give him all the time and attention he deserves in pursuing his career. Tawnya Click Hogue Cincinnati, Ohio (Editor’s Note: The Point Pleasant Register was not notified of a “last-minute concert” by Chase Likens and has printed several articles about Likens in the past, the last one having been published only last month to promote his concert at the Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta which was unfortunately canceled due to the storms that passed through the area. The Point Pleasant Register has also covered Likens’ appearances on American Idol and his homecoming this spring at Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School. The staff at the Point Pleasant Register respectfully disagrees with any insinuation that it has not or does not support Likens.) Heartland Publications web poll results tallied This week’s Heartland publications poll question, featured on the websites of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune, The Daily Sentinel and The Point Pleasant Register, was: Did the recent power outages change our community? The results are as follows: * Yes, it brought out the best in our communities — Gallia County, 42 percent; Meigs County, 57 percent; and Mason County, W.Va., 61 percent. * Yes, it brought out the worst in our communities — Gallia County, 21 percent; Meigs County, 38 percent; and Mason County, W.Va., 26 percent. * No, it pretty much stayed the same — Gallia County, 37 percent; Meigs County, 5 percent; and Mason County, W.Va., 13 percent. Check our websites for this week’s new poll question. You may submit ideas for future poll questions, by entering the word ‘Poll’ in the subject line of an email, and forwarding it to: sfilson@heartlandpublications.com. Stand up for the good name of small business Jim Houser Owner of Hawthorne Auto Clinic, Portland, Oregon The U.S. House of Representatives will vote this week on proposals for dealing with the Bush-era tax cuts. This includes a proposal that passed the U.S. Senate last Wednesday [July 26] that will extend Bush-era income tax cuts for every American, but end extra breaks for the richest 2 percent (on take-home income beyond the first $250,000). As a small business owner — my wife and I own and operate an auto repair shop with a dozen employees — I’m all for this. Especially the part about ending extra breaks for the top 2 percent. Surprised to hear that? If so, I couldn’t blame you, not after the debate about the Bush tax cuts has been so thoroughly confused by claims about the possible impact on small businesses. House Speaker John Boehner and other defenders of the tax cuts for the top 2 percent have repeated over and over again the asser- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. tion that ending special breaks at the top would harm small businesses. Unfortunately for Speaker Boehner’s argument, repeating a false claim over and over again doesn’t make it true. Let’s look at some basic facts. In reality, only a tiny fraction — roughly 3 percent — of taxpayers who report any form of business income on their tax returns earn enough to be impacted by the tax rates for takehome income over $250,000. What’s more, this small fraction includes hedge fund managers, corporate lawyers, and K Street lobbyists — not who most Americans think of as small businesses. So the number of real small businesses taking home more than $250,000 is even fewer. Jim Houser and his wife Liz Dally own Hawthorne Auto Clinic in Portland, Oregon. He serves on the executive committee of the Main Street Alliance, a network of 10,000 local, independent small business owners across the country. American Forum 7/12 Sunday Times Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 200 Main Street Point Pleasant, W.Va. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Phone (304) 675-1333 Letters to the Editor Fax (304) 675-5234 Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. www.mydailyregister.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page A5 Ask Dr. Brothers Is spying on sister OK? Jeff Sciortino/photo The Oak Ridge Boys will be performing at the Gallia County Junior Fair Thursday night, August 2. Pictured, from left, are members of the world-famous quartet, William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban. Stage From Page A1 with The Oak Ridge Boys? Sterban: The first singing I ever did, and it’s hard to believe, I was a soprano in Sunday School, and I was about six years old. I had a high voice up until I was in junior high school, and between seventh and eighth grade, my voice changed. I went from singing first tenor in the Glee Club to singing second bass. Obviously I’ve been there ever since. After high school, I helped to organize the first group I ever sang with called the Keystone Quartet. While there, I met Joe Bonsall, and we sang in a group called the Keystones. Then I got a call one day from J.D. Sumner, and he offered me a job singing with his group, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, and that involved me moving to Nashville, which I did. And while I was with [Sumner], I ended up singing vocal backup to Elvis, which was kind of interesting. For about a year and a half, I actually sang with Elvis, and while I was doing that, one day William Lee Golden called me up and offered me a job with The Oak Ridge Boys. So, here I was, singing in the biggest tour in the music business, and then The Oak Ridge Boys called me up and offered me a job. So, I had to make a major decision in my life, and history indicates that I made the correct decision. I think being a part of the Elvis tour was kind of a learning experience for me. I think it helped prepare me for later on in my career with The Oak Ridge Boys. I played in some of the biggest arenas for Elvis, and just a few years later, I went back to many of the same arenas, and they were just as full for The Oak Ridge Boys. That was way back in 1972 that I joined the Oak Ridge Boys, and we are still doing it 40 years later. We’ve had a pretty amazing career. Filson: The Oak Ridge Boys are well known for the 1981 release of the song, Elvira, and your bass solo within it has become your calling card. Do you ever just get tired of singing it? Sterban: It’s still fun. There’s something special about the words, “oom poppa mow mow.” I don’t know what they mean exactly — I don’t know if they mean anything. The song was actually written by a gentleman named Dallas Frazier. It had been written about 17 years before we recorded it, and it had been recorded by about 10 different people before we did it, including Kenny Rogers, I might add. Somehow, we found the special touch on that song, I guess. I can remember the recording session to this very day. I remember the looks on the musicians’ faces — everybody was smiling and having fun — and we just could tell that we had something special on our hands. But I don’t think we even realized how special it was until the first time we performed the song in person. We were in Spokane, Washington, and we just stuck that song right in the middle of the show, and when we did it, people just went crazy. They insisted that we encore it — several times — right in the middle of the show! Then, we stuck it on the end of the show again, and at that point we realized that we really did have something special on our hands. Now, 32 years later, Elvira is the song that people expect to hear from The Oak Ridge Boys, and when we come to Gallia County to the fair, we know that people are going to want to hear that song, and we will deliver. Filson: You’ve been doing this for a long time. Is your voice the same as it ever was? Is it harder or easier to hit those seriously low notes? Sterban: Well, one thing about singing bass — I’m not happy about getting older, no one is — but getting older actually makes hitting those low notes a little easier. Filson: I’m curious about the timelessness of the type of music you have chosen to record and perform. The Oak Ridge Boys’ sound has sustained for a very long time. What do you say to that? Sterban: I agree with you. The music of The Oak Ridge Boys is timeless. Even our hits from many, many years ago, they are still relavent in today’s marketplace. I really do believe that. Another major reason for our longevity is that we have been able to go into the studio periodically and create new music that is relevant to the current marketplace. I think we have reinvented ourselves every now and then. We have not necessarily changed ourselves, I think that is important, but we have traveled down some different roads and have acquired new fans, as a result. So, while our original audience has kind of aged with us, we still see a lot of young people in our audience because we have created new music they can identify with. The creative process is something that we all still enjoy after all these years. New music puts new life and energy into us, and I think that is big part of our longevity. So, when we come to the fair, we are going to bring a balance of old, well-known hits and new music in the vein of country, gospel, Bluegrass and patriotic [genres]. Filson: There’s a certain wholesomeness associated with The Oak Ridge Boys that stands in contrast to much of the music today. Is that something that was planned? Or does it naturally reflect the nature of the members of the band? Sterban: I think that is just a reflection of who we are. All four of us were raised in good, Christian homes. All four of us were taught right from wrong as young people. We were taught that if you are honest in your dealings and work hard, good things will happen to you. I’m not implying that we are always good and wholesome people, but I think it is a very natural reflection of who we are as a band. We do know right from wrong, and that is reflected in our music. We really aren’t putting on any airs here. Filson: What can fans expect from The Oak Ridge Boys at Thursday’s Gallia County Fair performance? Sterban: A great night of good country music and really good family entertainment. We have a very family-oriented show. You’ll hear the hits and the new music and the gospel and the patriotic music — but there’s something there for every member of the family. We would never do anything that we wouldn’t want our own families to hear on stage. Filson: My mom [Shirley Sayre of Racine] is going to be so excited when she finds out that I spoke to you today! The Oak Ridge Boys was one of the handful of 8-track tapes we had in the car when I was very young. It’s been a pleasure to speak with you. Is there anything at all you’d like to add? Sterban: I’ve enjoyed talking to you, as well — and please, say ‘hi’ to your mother, from me and all the Oak Ridge Boys. Dear Dr. that she does not rity of a group or a travelBrothers: I have to account ing companion. It seems, am caught in for her own ac- though, that you are an exthe middle of tivities. You are perienced traveler, so you something. being forced to can be confident that you My dad works choose which already know the ropes. nights, and one to protect. It’s just that you are still lately he has Tell both of them getting used to the solitary been worrying that you’re not life, and no matter what about my little willing to do that the circumstances, women sister, who has anymore, and traveling alone still are the started dating that they need to exception. Right now you a guy with a talk to each other may not feel like socialcar. He asks and get their rela- izing, but perhaps by the me what time Dr. Joyce Brothers tionship back on time the trips come around she gets home track. Your dad you will fee more able to Syndicated and if she is needs to be re- cope with being part of Columnist meeting her sponsible for his a group. Don’t rule out curfew and all own parenting of a loosely structured tour that. I am trying to sleep your sister; and your sister where you have a great deal and get up for work, and needs to be responsible for of free time. That might be instead I am spying on her. obeying the rules and ac- a good compromise for you Of course she asks me not cepting the consequences as time goes by. to tell him if she is late. I of breaking them. I suggest that you take don’t think it’s fair to me to *** this travel agenda one step have to do this, and I don’t Dear Dr. Brothers: My at a time. Read up on the know what to say to either husband died six months standard advice for women of them. — A.J. ago, and we had planned a traveling alone — there’s Dear A.J.: You certainly good deal of travel through- plenty of it out there. are caught in the middle, out the world in the next Perhaps there is someone when all you really want to year. I’m in my 50s, and close to you, whom you do is mind your own busi- have always traveled with don’t feel you have to enness. That’s what happens him. I know he would want tertain or be “sociable” in families — they are al- me to go without him, but with, who would accompaways bound up together I am very uncomfortable ny you on one of the earlier with different relation- about doing all this with- trips. If not, make sure you ships and expectations. out my husband. Don’t are in good health, rested What is happening certain- tell me to sign up for a and well-acquainted with ly is unfair to you, so you travel partner or a group. the local flavor in your must speak up and refuse I don’t feel like socializing. travel destinations. Havto keep spying and lying. I I just want to carry out our ing someone in touch back suggest that you ask your plans. I am torn between home would be a good dad and sister if you can sit just staying home and be- idea, too, if you choose down for a family meeting, ing courageous. — S.S. not to bring anyone with and get everything out in Dear S.S.: Some would you. You have nothing to the open. It may be awk- say you are brave just to fear but the unknown, and ward, but it sounds like consider going to interna- as you travel, you will feel your dad needs a wake-up tional destinations when more and more up to the call as to how to deal with you haven’t traveled with- challenge. 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The pageants will be held Monday, July 30, with the girls’ contest beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the boys’ contest to begin at 7:30 p.m. The 2012 Gallia County Little Miss contestants include: Amanda Barnes, daughter of Stacey Barnes and Gary Trent and John Pierotti.; Bella Barnette, daughter of B.J. and Sally Barnette; Kyndall Beaver, daughter of Kristie Beaver; Megan Bias, daughter of Brian and Angela Bias; Kylie Birchfield, daughter of Brian and Bethany Birchfield; Hannah Chapman, daughter of April Chapman and Rex Bays; Haylee and Taylor Fitch, daughters of Chris and Tracy Fitch; Caiden Fulks, daughter of Christopher and Johnni Fulks; Makenzie Gilmore, daughter of Amanda Gilmore; Ava Green, daughter of Zach and Jessica Green; Jacquelyn Harrison, daughter of Scott and Sara Harrison; Abby Harvey, daughter of Adam Harvey and Jackie Kor- manik; Carley Jo Kingery, daughter of Jason and Terin Kingery; Abigail Marxen, daughter of Steve and Joella Marxen; Claudia McCreedy, daughter of Michael and Christina McCreedy; Hailey Stadie, daughter of Mark and Jean Stadie; Lindsey Wells, daughter of David and Tricia Wells; and Taylor Whealdon, daughter of Joshua and Brandi Whealdon. The 2012 Gallia County Little Mister con- Willie Guinther of Gallipolis, one of the homecoming organizers, reflects on days as a student at testants include: the Syracuse Grade School. Blake Reed Caldwell, son of Jamie and Amanda Caldwell; Matthew Casey, son of Jason Casey and Tiffany Skidmore; Brady Fitch, son of Chris and Tracy Fitch; Michael Harris, son of Amanda Harris; Andrew Huck, son of Matthew and Paige Huck; Robbie Keeton, son of D.R. and Liz Keeton; Kraig Lemley, son ofKraig Lemley and Heidi Gilbert; Tanner Sanders, son of Nathan and April Sanders; Jack Sauer, son of J.R. and Brooke Sauer; Reid Shafer, son of Ryan and Rachel Shafer; Dylan Sheets, son of Mark and Vicky Sheets; Eli Unroe, son of Steven and Amber Unroe; and Rylie Wolfe, son of Samantha Wolfe. Ohio woman faces charges in poisoning fiance CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland woman who coaches youth baseball has been accused of killing the father of their two children by poisoning his iced tea with antifreeze six years ago. Prosecutors said 34-year- old Holly McFeeture killed her fiance, Matthew Podolak, by pouring antifreeze in his raspberry tea over weeks and possibly months, because she wanted to end their relationship. The Plain Dealer newspaper reported SWIM FOR FREE! All above ground pool purchases between now and 08/31/12 will be entered into drawing to receive their pool FOR FREE! Stop in for Details Pool Center 1412 Eastern Ave. Gallipolis, OH 45631-1733 740-446-6579 • www.ratliffpools.com �� -9,, �� =HS\L� � �� 60321340 Ratliff’s that McFeeture was indicted earlier this week. When the 31-year-old Podolak died in 2006, the county coroner ruled it intoxication by ethylene glycol, which is the active ingredient in antifreeze. The coroner left the manner of death undetermined. 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Holland, with 62 points, is currently 3.5 points ahead of runner-up Jack Fox (58.5) and the rest of the field. Skipper Johnson, the Riverside first-half champion, currently stands third overall with 55 total points. A total of 90 players were on hand for Tuesday’s event, which made 23 points available with 21 four-man squads and two three-man teams taking to the course. The low score of the day was a 13-under par effort of 57, fired by the foursome of Paul Maynard, Haskel Jones, Rick Northup and Roy Long. The runner-up effort on the day went to the quartet of Charlie Hargraves, Jim Capehart, Bob Edgar and Jack Fox, who posted a col- lective effort of 11-under par 59. There was a three-way tie for third place between the foursomes of Rick Ash, Russ Holland, Dave Seamon and Bob Hysell; Bob Humphrey, Jeff Hubbard, Tom McNeely and Ed Debalski; and Bill Yoho, Curtis Grubb, Jim Lawrence and Chet Thomas. All three groups had match- ing rounds of 10-under par 60. The closest to the pin winners were Bub Stivers on the ninth hole and Rick Northup on No. 14. Bill Yoho also recorded the 18th hole-in-one of the season on the 12th hole. Yoho, the Riverside Senior Men’s Golf League president, used a 7-iron to record the third ace of his career. The hole-in-one was wit- nessed by Curtis Grubb, Jim Lawrence and Chet Thomas. After three weeks of play, the current top-10 standings for the season include: Russ Holland (62), Jack Fox (58.5), Skip Johnson (55), Siebert Belcher (54), Roy Long (53.5), Paul Somerville (53), Earl Johnson and John Williams (51.5), Jim Mitchell (51) and Jim Capehart (48). Photos submitted by Brian Walters A view of the field house from the visitors’ sideline at the new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT photo The Olympic cauldron burns in Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Friday, July 27, 2012. With royalty and rock, Britain opens its Olympics LONDON (AP) — The queen and James Bond gave the London Olympics a royal entrance like no other Friday in an opening ceremony that rolled to the rock of the Beatles, the Stones and The Who. And the creative genius of Danny Boyle spliced it all together. Brilliant. Cheeky, too. The highlight of the Oscar-winning director’s $42 million show was pure movie magic, using trickery to make it seem that Britain’s beloved 86-year-old Queen Elizabeth II had parachuted into the stadium with the nation’s most famous spy. A short film showed 007 driving up to Buckingham Palace in a black London cab and, pursued by her maj- esty’s royal dogs — Monty, Willow and Holly, playing themselves — meeting the queen, who played herself. “Good evening, Mr. Bond,” she said. They were shown flying in a helicopter over London landmarks and a waving statue of Winston Churchill — the queen in a salmoncolored gown, Bond dashing as ever in a black tuxedo — to the stadium and then leaping out into the inky night. At the same moment, real skydivers appeared in the skies over the stadium throbbing to the James Bond soundtrack. And moments after that, the monarch appeared in person, acSee OLYMPICS |‌ B2 Arroyo pitches streaking Reds past Rockies 3-0 DENVER (AP) — Bronson Arroyo pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Ryan Ludwick scored twice and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 3-0 Friday night for their eighth straight victory. Ludwick, Scott Rolen and Ryan Hanigan had two hits apiece for the Reds, who have won 12 of 14 since the All-Star break and tied Washington for the best record in the National League. Aroldis Chapman worked the ninth for his 20th save in 24 chances. Carlos Gonzalez and Jordan Pacheco each had two hits for the Rockies, who have lost seven of nine. Arroyo (6-6) retired his first 11 batters before Gonzalez singled with two outs in the fourth. The righthander left with two on in the seventh, but Alfredo Simon retired pinch-hitter Eric Young Jr. to end the threat. See REDS ‌| B2 Rebel Yell: An inside look at the new SGHS athletic complex Bryan Walters bwalters@heartlandpublications.com MERCERVILLE, Ohio — Good things come to those who wait. And wait. And wait. And wait. Since the school’s inception back in the fall of 1996, South Gallia — for the most part — has had to make due with what the defunct Hannan Trace school district had previously provided. That, basically, was an older school with a small gymnasium and a smaller football facility. And, somehow, it worked — mainly because it had to. Then, in the fall of 2010, the new South Gallia High School opened — giving both Rebel fans and students alike something that they could finally call their own for the first time in 15 years. Now, as SGHS enter its 17th season of operation, another first is set to take place this fall with the opening of the new multi-sport athletic complex located just behind the now threeyear old school. And this first has a lot more going for it than just the new football field and new track. This is about finally having all the basic necessities that everyone has and, perhaps, takes for An endzone-to-endzone view of the new football field at the granted. new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in See SGHS |‌ B6 Mercerville, Ohio. Urban renewal in Columbus CHICAGO (AP) — Urban Meyer is back after a year away from the sidelines, challenged by the chance to make Ohio State an elite college football program once again. Meyer won two national championships at Florida but twice left the program, citing health issues. He retired after the 2010 season, then later took a job as a college football analyst with ESPN for a year. He was hired last November to re-kindle the Ohio State program that had suffered through player suspensions and departures, NCAA sanctions and the forced resignation of coach Jim Tressel due to a memorabilia-for-money scandal. The Buckeyes who were an unheard of 6-7 a year ago. And after his success at Bowling Green, Utah and Florida, Meyer knows that Buckeye fans are expecting him to make them national contenders again and in a hurry. First they have to get through this season when they aren’t eligible for a bowl. “There’s no such thing as a buffer year in college football, certainly not at Ohio State and certainly not with myself and our staff and our players,” Meyer said Thursday at the Big Ten media day. Meyer said he sees a change in the way the Big Ten plays football, at least from watching tape. “The SEC, the last few years, is kind of the kingpin with the success they’ve had in the BCS. I have watched a lot of the Big Ten as we got ready to play some Bowl games in recent years. I see the Big Ten has changed dramatically,” Meyer said. “I think it was eight out of the 12 teams are running some sort of spread offense right now. And then there’s two option offenses and then traditional offenses, and that’s obviously a drastic change from historically what you think of the Big Ten. So there’s a little bit of a movement.” Meyer said his relationship with other coaches in the league is fine, even though there were reports earlier this year Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema wasn’t pleased some of Meyer’s recruiting tactics. “We have a very, very good relationship. I think you’d have to ask coach, but we get along fine. We had a conversation about it at the Big Ten meetings, I believe it was in February,” Meyer said. “We stand by exactly the way how we do things. And from my understanding, once again, it hasn’t been discussed again, there’s absolutely no problem whatsoever with the way Ohio State does their business.” �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B2 Olympics From Page B1 accompanied by her husband Prince Philip. Organizers said it was thought to be the first time the monarch has acted on film. “The queen made herself more accessible than ever before,” Boyle said. In the stadium, Elizabeth stood solemnly while a children’s choir serenaded her with “God Save the Queen,” and members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force raised the Union Jack. Boyle sprang a giant surprise and picked seven teenage athletes for the supreme honor of igniting the Olympic cauldron. Together, they touched flaming torches to trumpet-like tubes that spread into a ring of fire. The flames rose skyward and joined elegantly together to form the cauldron. Fireworks erupted over the stadium to music from Pink Floyd. With a singalong of “Hey Jude,” Beatle Paul McCartney closed a show that ran 45 minutes beyond its scheduled three hours. Much of the opening ceremony was an encyclopedic review of British music history, from a 1918 Broadway standard adopted by the West Ham soccer team to the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” by still another Queen. The evening started with fighter jets streaming red, white and blue smoke and roaring over the stadium, packed with a buzzing crowd of 60,000 people, at 8:12 p.m. — or 20:12 in the 24-hour time observed by Britons. Boyle, one of Britain’s most successful filmmakers and director of “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Trainspotting,” had a ball with his favored medium, mixing filmed passages with live action in the stadium to hypnotic effect, Rabbit Feed 16% 25 lb. $5.89 50 lb. $10.89 12% Horse Feed $10.49 50lb. Bag 18% Hyland Dog Food $16.99 50lb Bag 12% All Stock Feed $8.99 50lb. Bag Valspar Medallion Paints 10% OFF 5 Gallon Gas Cans $15.99 Bidwell Hardware 8997 SR 160 Bidwell, OH • 740-446-8828 60333571 Animal Wood Shavings • Feeder Pans Hog Nipples • Brushes with 15,000 volunteers taking part in the show. Actor Rowan Atkinson as “Mr. Bean” provided laughs, shown dreaming that he was appearing in “Chariots of Fire,” the inspiring story of a Scotsman and an Englishman at the 1924 Paris Games. There was a high-speed flyover of the Thames, the river that winds like a vein through London and was the gateway for the city’s rise over the centuries as a great global hub of trade and industry. Headlong rushes of movie images took spectators on wondrous, heart-racing voyages through everything British: a cricket match, the London Tube and the roaring, abundant seas that buffet and protect this island nation. Boyle turned the stadium into a throbbing juke box, with a nonstop rock and pop homage to cool Britannia that ensured the show never caught its breath. The throbbing soundtrack included the Sex Pistols’ “Pretty Vacant” and a snippet of its version of “God Save the Queen” — an anti-establishment punk anthem once banned by the BBC. There were The Who’s “My Generation” and other tracks too numerous to mention, but not to dance to. Opening the ceremony, children popped balloons with each number from 10 to 1, leading a countdown that climaxed with Bradley Wiggins, the newly crowned Tour de France champion. Wearing his race-winner’s yellow jersey, Wiggins rang a 23-ton Olympic Bell from the same London foundry that made Big Ben and Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell. Its thunderous chime was a nod to the British tradition of pealing bells to celebrate the end of war and the crowning of kings and queens, and now for the opening of a 17-day festival of sports. The show then shifted to a portrayal of idyllic rural Britain — a place of meadows, farms, sport on village greens, picnics and Winnie-the-Pooh, A.A. Milne’s bear who has delighted generations of British children tucked warmly in bed. But the British ideal — to quote poet William Blake, of “England’s green and pleasant land” — then took a darker, grittier turn. The set was literally torn asunder, the hedgerows and farm fences carried away, as Boyle shifted to the industrial transformation that revolutionized Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries, the foundation for an empire that reshaped world history. Belching chimneys rose where only moments earlier sheep had trod. The Industrial Revolution also produced terrifying weapons, and Boyle built a moment of hush into his show to honor those killed in war. “This is not specific to a country. This is across all countries, and the fallen from all countries are celebrated and remembered,” he explained to reporters ahead of the ceremony. “Because, obviously, one of the penalties of this incredible force of change that happened in a hundred years was the industrialization of war, and the fallen,” he said. “You know, millions fell.” Olympic organizers separately rejected calls for a moment of silence for 11 Israeli athletes and coaches slain by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Two of the Israelis’ widows appealed to audience members to stand in silence when International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge rose to speak later at Friday’s ceremony. The Israeli culture and sport minister planned to do just that. The parade of nations featured most of the roughly 10,500 athletes — some planned to stay away to save their strength for competition — marching behind the flags of the 204 nations taking part. Greece had the lead, as the spiritual home of the games, and Team Great Britain was last, as host. Prince William and his wife, Kate, joined in the thunderous applause that greeted the British team, which marched to the David Bowie track “Heroes.” A helicopter showered the athletes and stadium with 7 billion tiny pieces of paper — one for each person on Earth. Both Bahrain and Brunei featured female flagbearers in what has been called the Olympics’ Year of the Woman. For the first time at the games, each national delegation includes women, and a record 45 percent of the athletes are women. Three Saudi women marching behind the men in their delegation flashed victory signs with their fingers. “This is a major boost for gender equality,” said the International Olympic Committee president, Jacques Rogge. These are his last games as head of the IOC. He steps down in 2013 after completing the maximum two terms. Rogge honored the “great, sports-loving country” of Britain as “the birthplace of modern sport,” and he appealed to the thousands of athletes assembled before him for fair play. “Character counts far more than medals. Reject doping. Respect your opponents. Remember that you are all role models. If you do that, you will inspire a generation,” Rogge said. The queen declared the games open. Last month, the nation put on a festive Diamond Jubilee — a small test run for the games — to mark her 60 years on the throne, a reign that began shortly after London’s last Olympics, in 1948. Former world heavyweight champion and 1960 Rome Olympic gold medalist Muhammad Ali was cheered when he appeared briefly with his wife, Lonnie, before the Olympic flag was unfurled. Some 8,000 torchbearers, mostly unheralded Britons, had carried the flame on a 70-day, 8,000mile journey from toe to tip of the British Isles, whipping up enthusiasm for a $14 billion Olympics taking place during a severe recession. The final torchbearers were kept secret — remarkable given the scrunity on these, the first Summer Games of the Twitter era. The show’s lighter moments included puppets drawn from British children’s literature — Captain Hook from “Peter Pan,” Cruella de Vil from “101 Dalmations” and Lord Voldemort from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, as well as Mary Poppins. Their appearance had a serious message, too — the importance of literacy. “If you can read and write, you’re free, or you can fight for your freedom,” Boyle said. Boyle’s challenge was daunting: To be as memorable as Beijing’s incredible, money-noobject opening ceremony of 2008, the costliest in Olympic history. “Beijing is something that, in a way, was great to follow,” Boyle said. “You can’t get bigger than Beijing, you know? So that, in a way, kind of liberated us. We thought, ‘Great, OK, good, we’ll try and do something different.’” For the last time as president of the IOC, Rogge was to watch the Olympic flag being raised. He will step down in 2013 after completing the maximum two terms. Mitt Romney, the Republican candidate for president, planned to attend the ceremony with his wife, Ann. Romney caused a stir in Britain by suggesting earlier this week that the country had “disconcerting” problems preparing for the games. Other political leaders from around the world, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, and a sprinkling of European and celebrity royalty were also attending. Pomeranz in the fourth. Brandon Phillips led off with a single and moved to second on a fly to right. Ludwick followed with a double down the left-field line to score Phillips. Rolen singled off Pomeranz’s right leg to put runners at the corners and Todd Frazier drove home Ludwick with a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0. The Rockies threatened in the fifth when Pacheco doubled with one out to put runners at second and third, but Arroyo struck out Josh Rutledge and got Pomeranz on a grounder to end the inning. The Reds added another run in the sixth. Ludwick walked with one out and Rolen singled to end Pomeranz’s night. Adam Ottavino came on and threw two wild pitches that allowed Ludwick to score, making it 3-0. Pomeranz (1-6) gave up three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. He struck out five and walked one. 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Call to see if you qualify. �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B3 OVP Sports Briefs Will Power gymnasts triumph Southern golf organizational meeting RACINE, Ohio — There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing golf for Southern at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Southern High School. The first practice will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at Greenhills Golf Club in Ravenswood. For more information, contact SHS golf coach Jeff Caldwell at (740) 949-3129. Eastern Fall Season Passes on Sale TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — Eastern High School now has season passes on sale for all 2012-13 fall athletic events, and the passes are available for purchase at the main office at EHS from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following is a list of the passes that are available for purchase. — Senior Passes: A pass must be purchased for the 2012 fall sports season for $20. You must have a Golden Buckeye Card to purchase this pass and you must be a resident of the Eastern Local School District. The pass is good for Junior High and High School Volleyball and Football games at home. — Volleyball Passes: An adult pass may be purchased for the 2012 volleyball season for $45. The pass is good for all Junior High and High School home volleyball games at home. You must be a resident of the Eastern Local Scholl District. — Football Passes: An adult pass may be purchased for the 2012 football season for $30. The pass is good for all Junior High and High School football games at home. You must be a resident of the Eastern Local Scholl District. — Student Passes: A student pass may be purchased for the 2012 fall sports season for $30. The pass is good for all Junior High and High School volleyball and football games at home. You must be a student of the Eastern Local School District to purchase this pass. — Adult Passes: An adult pass may be purchased for the 2012 fall sports season for $75. You must be a resident of the Eastern Local School District to purchase this pass. The pass is good for Junior High and High School Volleyball and Football home games. Eastern athletic info packets available TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — All Eastern Junior High and High School students (Grades 7-12) who are planning to play a fall sport (football, volleyball, cross country, golf and cheerleading) should pick up an information packet, unless you got one during the last week of school, in the high school office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Meigs Jr High football practice POMEROY, Ohio — Meigs seventh and eighth grade football practice will begin on Monday, July 30. Practice will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Meigs Field House. Wahama Athletic HOF meeting The Wahama Athletic Hall of Fame will conduct an important meeting on Tuesday, July 31, at the Riverside Golf Course. Voting for the 2012 edition of the WHS Hall of Fame selection process will take place at this time. All WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Trustee members are urged to attend this meeting. As usual the meetings are open to anyone wishing to become a part of the Wahama Athletic Hall of Fame selection process. Wahama football organizational meeting MASON — There will be an organizational meeting for any interested Junior High football players and their parents at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, at the Wahama High School Cafeteria. RV mandatory OHSAA Fall Sports Meeting BIDWELL, Ohio — River Valley High School and Middle School will be holding their annual mandated OHSAA Fall Sports Parent Meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the RVHS cafeteria. All parents of fall athletes are required to be present and take part in video presentations mandated by the OHSAA. Required paperwork necessary for athletes to participate in fall sports will be completed at this time, as well as having a meeting with your child’s respective coach. Participants will also be given a short presentation on the new River Valley athletic website. GA Football Helmet Fittings CENTENARY, Ohio — Mandatory helmet fitting for seventh and eighth grade football will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, at the visitors locker room at Memorial Field. Any student in grades 7-12 wanting to participate in athletics at Gallia Academy needs to have their physical completed before they may participate. Forms can be picked up at the high school. GA mandatory OHSAA Fall Sports Meeting CENTENARY, Ohio — Any student in grades 7-12 wanting to play a fall sport at Gallia Academy must attend a mandatory Fall Sports Orientation at Gallia Academy High School. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6. The student and at least one parent or guardian must attend the meeting. ^ Gallia Academy reserved seating CENTENARY, Ohio — Gallia Academy Football Reserved seats will go on sale Monday, August 6th for the Athletic Boosters Super Boosters. They will be sold on a first come first served basis. Parents of players, cheerleaders, and band members will be able to purchase tickets on Tuesday, August 7th, on a first come first served basis. Wednesday August 8th the general public will be able to purchase tickets on a first come first served basis. Tickets may be purchased at Gallia Academy High School from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. There is a limit to 10 seats purchased per customer. Middleport Fall Ball MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — The Middleport Youth League is holding Fall Ball signups for boys and girls from ages 6-16. Signups will be held August 4th and 11th at the Middleport Ball Fields from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For any information call Dave at 740-590-0438, Jackie 740-416-1261, or Tanya at 740-416-1952. at Blaine Wilson Sports Fest Submitted photo Gallipolis MFL signups GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Gallipolis Midget Football League will be holding signups for any interested boy in grades 5-6 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Elks Farm on State Route 588. Signup forms are available at BCMR Publications in downtown Gallipolis, or you can visit the GMFL facebook page at www.facebook.com/ GallipolisMFL. Registration forms may be returned to BCMR Publications or mailed to P.O. Box 303, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. GAHS Youth Track Meet CENTENARY, Ohio — Coaches, the City of Gallipolis Recreation will be holding a youth track meet at Gallia Academy High School on Saturday, Aug. 11. There will be four age divisions: 4-5 year olds, 6-7 year olds, 8-9 year olds, and a 10-12 age division. The events that will be ran are the 50 Meter dash (4-7 year olds) 100 Meter dash (8-12), 400 Meter Dash (8-12), 800 Meter run (8-12), 1600 Meter run (8-12), 4x50 Meter Relay (4-7), 4x100 Meter Relay (812), and a 4x400 Meter Relay for the 10-12 year old division. In addition, there will be three field events; Standing Long Jump, Softball Throw, and the Nerf Javelin for all age groups. There will be a limit of 32 athletes per age division in running events, and 16 athletes in field events. There will also be a small entry fee for athletes and admission fee for spectators. Will Power gymnasts Gabe Russell and Dylan Henry both brought home first place honors at the Blaine Wilson Sports Fest in Columbus, Ohio. Russell was awarded Level 4 First Place All-Around Grand Champion after placing second in both the pommel horse and parallel bars and also finished third in both the vault and floor exercise. Henry won Level 5 First Place on the pommel horse and finished second in floor exercise. The Blaine Wilson Sports Fest is one of Ohio’s largest men’s gymnastics meets. Cleveland Browns owner to give up controlling interest CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns owner Randy Lerner has begun talks with truck-stop magnate Jimmy Haslam on giving up controlling interest while committing to keep the team in Cleveland, the club president said Friday. And get this: Haslam is a self-described “1,000 percent” Pittsburgh Steelers fan. “(Lerner) is giving up controlling interest in the team,” president Mike Holmgren said at the team’s suburban Berea training camp. Holmgren said he and Lerner have discussed the matter throughout the summer. Holmgren said the talks BBYFL Sign Ups on the future of the team MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — included the agreed stipulaThe Big Bend Youth Football tion that the Browns would League will be holding sign remain in town. ups for football and cheerleading every Saturday in July from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp begins July 30th at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Middleport. No football sign ups will be taken after August 17th. For more information, contact Sarah at (740) 444-1606, Tony or Chrissey at (740) 992-4067, Regina at (740) 698-2804, or Angie at (740) 444-1177. URG volleyball camp RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The 2012 RedStorm Volleyball Camp has been rescheduled for later this month. The camp, which was supposed to have started on Sunday, July 1 and concluded Tuesday, July 3, has been rescheduled for Sunday-Tuesday, July 29-31, at the Lyne Center on the URG campus. Information regarding the camp can be found by clicking the volleyball link on the school’s athletic website, www.rio.redstorm.com, or by calling head coach Billina Donaldson at 740-988-6497. Local Recording Artist Shana Smith will performing at the Gallia County Junior Fair Friday August 3rd 8pm www.shanasmith.com 60339124 60336328 BURIED in CREDIT CARDDEBT? Over $10,000 in credit card bills? Can’t make the minimum payments? � WE CAN GET YOU OUT OF DEBT QUICKLY � WE CAN SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS � WE CAN HELP YOU AVOID BANKRUPTCY Not a high-priced consolidation loan or one of those consumer credit counseling programs CREDIT CARD RELIEF for your FREE consultation CALL 888-838-6679 Not available in all states �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis ANNOUNCEMENTS EMPLOYMENT Wanted FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED IN YOUR COUNTY!!! $25 - $45 a day for the care of a child in your home. Can be single or married. 60339153 Call Oasis to help a child find a place to call home. 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We will be holding open interviews on July 30 & 31st from 9am to 5pm at the Department of Job and Family services located at 848 Third Ave. You may also apply online at www.mcdonalds.com or either of our other locations in Rio Grande or Pt. Pleasant. SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page B6 SGHS never had a track of their own. They just practiced in a grassy Little things like a training spot on campus or guessed at room, or post-game showers, distances in the parking lot. or public bathrooms, or even It was what it was. Again, water fountains for the first because it had to be. couple of weeks in the heat. But now, with the addition Those problems now ap- of this county-provided facilpear to be a thing of the past, ity — which includes a very memories that current SGHS important field house — South athletic director Jack James Gallia can now officially take has no problem letting go of. its first steps as a school whose As he notes after being around athletes are not going without since South Gallia’s opening, in anything. And neither will it’s like a dream coming true. the Rebels’ opposition. And if it is a dream, he’s It’s literally like moving A view of the new athletic training room — a first for the school hoping he never wakes up. from the outhouse to the pent- — at the South Gallia High School athletic complex located in “This is a great thing for the house. Mercerville, Ohio. South Gallia community, and “You will struggle to find a I really don’t know how you D-6 school in the state of Ohio spots for a weight room and can just focus on football and can put it all into words about that has a facility like this,” the school’s first-ever athletic don’t have to worry about all what this facility means to this James said. “We’ve gone from training room inside the field of the other things that we had school,” James said. “We’ve one of the lower level fields in house to go along with a pair to do in the past.” gotten so used to working with the TVC Hocking to possibly of ticket booths at the front of Peck is also quick to acwhat we’ve had over the years, the best in our division. I really the entrance tunnel. knowledge that the new commeaning that we basically believe opponents are going to Besides the almost 30- plex is already making a posiconverted Hannan Trace into enjoy coming here a lot more plus toilets available for us- tive impact on his Division VI our stuff 16 years ago. Now, too.” age, there are also upgrades program. like the high school, we have The obvious upgrades at of at least a dozen sinks in “We have a lot of kids insomething that is all our own. the new stadium include a nat- the restrooms and three water terested in the program this “It’s not as spectacular as ural grass playing surface, with fountains on the outside of the year. That’s probably because some other places in the re- drainage, surrounded by an building. And in the press box, of the new facility, because gion, but if you look at where eight-lane track with enough phone and Internet lines are everybody wants to be part of we were to where we are … bleachers on both sides of the available in a two-tiered build- the first year,” Peck said. “The it’s an upgrade you can’t even place to seat around 1,000 fans. ing that also has central air. numbers are coming from imagine.” The new facility is enThere is also a brand new the facility, and both will be Home to three playoff trenched in a valley surround- scoreboard in the north en- a big boost to myself and the teams — including its final ed by trees for plenty of fresh dzone, which just happens coaching staff. campaign last fall — Rebel air, and just above the north to be the first thing you see “Everything we need as a Field was squeezed in between endzone sits a hill that will be while walking into the stadium program is compacted right the corners of three hills and where the discus event takes through the entry tunnel. here on campus, so we can get a scoreboard, which techni- place during spring. All of the And with the old facilities right to work both on the field cally came up a tad short of the other track and field facilities that were left behind, South and off the field without losregulation 120 yards needed in are located within the new Gallia now has an extra prac- ing a lot of time. It will allow length. complex under new lighting. tice field and a parking lot us to be more efficient and get There were three unisex And then there is the south to complement all the other more done in preparing week port-a-potties available to the endzone, where the real jewel things that they finally have. to week. We’re all really lookpublic, makeshift concession in this crown sits in the form of James, who has heard a lot ing forward to defending our stands were set up near mid- a field house. of praise for the facility be- territory.” field bleachers and ticket taThe field house has 50 cause of his tenure at SGHS, is The upgrade is obvious in bles were placed where people lockers apiece in both locker quick to give the credit where the eyes of South Gallia, but would most likely try to enter rooms, along with showers the credit is due. this story also has a second the field after finally finding a and other amenities that may “Honestly, I am enjoying part. Everything that the Rebparking spot in a limited area. be needed by players before a my job right now. I get to give els have received, so too has Fans of both teams had to game, during halftime or after tours of this place, and I love River Valley — the other Galsit on the same side of the field. a contest. The SGHS coaches doing it, but I cannot take any lia County school to benefit There was nowhere at the old have their own office with credit for this,” James said. from this project. facility to get a drink of water showers, lockers, and both “The real credit belongs with James, who was also the outside. There were no phone phone and Internet capabili- Dr. Charla Evans and the Gal- first football coach at River lines in the press box and no ties, and even the officials have lia County School Board of Valley when the school started Internet capabilities at the foot- their own place to get ready for Education, Ohio Valley Bank in the fall of 1991, was more ball stadium. and after a game. and the Gridiron for Gal- than moved to see the final reDon’t buy anywhere until you The Rebels basically douThe new field house also lia Committee, and anyone sults at both locations. It was bled-up their weight room has spaces for a concession and everyone else in Gallia compare our prices! as a locker room, and their stand, men’s and women’s County that helped make this also something he thought he’d never be around to take opponents had to change in restrooms and also a unisex possible. whatever high school was be- family restroom, available for “At the end of the day, in. ing used at Avenue, the time andGallipolis, then parents “I really thought the new 422 2nd OH of young children who it’s a great thing for our kids march across a parking lot to might need a changing station and our community. This is schools would be the last addi(740) 446-1615 the field for play. during a contest. There are also something special to us here tions I’d ever see to the Gallia And the track team has at South Gallia, both now and County School District in this down the road. A lot of special lifetime,” James said with a people made this possible.” small tear of pride. “I started Jason Peck is about to en- the River Valley football proter his third season as the head gram when the school opened football coach at SGHS after and then started from scratch spending a few years as an as- when we opened here at South sistant in the program. More Gallia. After 30 years in this than anything, Peck is excited area and seeing this for both about having more time to fo- schools that I have spent time cus on his job. at, it makes you feel good — “At the old field, we had to like all that work over the years move the weight room around has been worth it.” just so we could have enough SGHS officially begins a room to get dressed for Fri- new chapter in its athletic hisday night,” Peck said. “Now, tory when the Rebels open both of those things are in their multi-purpose facility in a separate rooms and we won’t Week 1 regular season football run into that issue, unless we game against Sciotoville East have more than 50 kids make in a matchup of Division VI the varsity roster. Now we playoff teams from a year ago. From Page B1 Tawney Jewelers 60328520 A view of the home bleachers and press box from the visitors’ sideline at the new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. A view of the home locker room at the new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. A view of the press box above the home bleachers at the new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. A view of the new weight room at the South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. A half-view of the women’s restroom facility at the new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. 41865 Pomeroy Pike - Pomeroy, Ohio - 740-992-0540 ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Sliding Fee Available To Qualifying Patients NOW PROVIDING DENTAL CARE “Providing Access To Affordable, High Quality Healthcare Without Discrimination” A view of one of the sinks in the men’s restroom at the new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. Most Insurances Accepted Including Tri-Care Family Healthcare has other locations: Chillicothe • Logan • McArthur • New Lexington • The Plains • Nelsonville Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5 • Closed 12-1 Daily 60339200 A view of two of the three water fountains available to spectators at the new South Gallia High School athletic complex located in Mercerville, Ohio. �Along the River Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 C1 Park place Historical accounts of local parks sometimes overlooked Nathan Jeffers njeffers@heartlandpublications.com MIDDLEPORT — There may not be a version of Monopoly based on Middleport geography just yet, but there are several historic sites around town that would make perfect potential game board stops that are rich with history. Three of those locations around the Village of Middleport are General Hartinger Park, Dave Diles Park and Ferman E. Moore Memorial Park. A common place for locals to pass, it’s can be easy to do just that — occasionally pass by and not think about how it got its name. As time goes on, these parks bearing these names can sometimes merely become another park, and the story behind it can be forgotten. Two of the stories of the men who gave their names to the parks originated in Middleport. Of course, the prolific career of Hartinger can be difficult to summarize in a few short sentences, but a historical marker from the Ohio Bicentennial Commission, located on the grounds of the American Legion in Middleport, does it fairly well. The marker reads as follows: See PARK |‌ C2 Pictured is the sign labeling General Hartinger Park, with the old Middleport Pool resting in the background. Nathan Jeffers/photos At left, Pictured is the sign for Dave Diles Park, named after a well-known sports broadcaster originally from Middleport. At right, Pictured is Middleport Pool, which was reported to be beyond repair and is planned to be demolished at a later date. Above, Pictured is one of the piece of playground equipment left from the days of Middleport Elementary. At right, Pictured is the Old Railroad Depot located in Dave Diles Park. Above, Pictured is the sign of Ferman E. Moore Memorial Park, located behind the new Village Hall. At left, Pictured is one of the historical markers from the Ohio Bicentennial Commission, located in Dave Diles Park. This particular marker tells more of the rich history of Middleport �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C2 A history of the Grand Army Campfire at Vinton John Holcomb American Legion Post 161 Vinton, Ohio VINTON — In 1882, a Post of the Grand Army of the Republic (a Union veteran’s organization, aka G.A.R.) was organized at Vinton, Gallia County, Ohio. “A Post of the G.A.R. was organized at Vinton on Saturday last. It is named Corwin Post No. [259]. The name is in honor of T. Corwin Matthews, a private in Co. G., 1st O.V.H.. Art., who died in hospital at Covington, Ky., 1863. He was a member of the 60th O.V.I., and was taken prisoner at Harper’s Ferry when that place surrendered to Jackson, in 1862. The officers of the new Post are as follows: Commander, W.S. Matthews, S. V. Commander, Hiram Wilcox, J. V. Commander, M.K. Glenn; Adjutant, N.F. Barrett; Chaplin, John Vaughn; Quartermaster, E.G. Shaner; O.D. J.H. Cherrington; Sergeant Major, Zara Holcomb; Q.M. Sergeant, Jacob Shuler.” (The Bulletin, Gallipolis, Ohio, Tuesday Oct. 17, 1882). On the first anniversary of Corwin Post No. 259 G.A.R., the Post made an announcement that it would hold a Campfire. “Corwin Post, No. 259 G.A.R., intends holding a Camp Fire in Holcomb’s Grove, near Vinton, Oct. 13th, 1883. All honorably discharged union soldiers are cordially invited to come and participate. Bill of fare: pork, hardtack, slap jack, beans. — ELI G. SHANER, Q. M.” (The Bulletin, Gallipolis, Ohio, Tuesday Sept. 11, 1883). Details of this first documented Campfire at Vinton, which, at the present time, is the oldest documented account of an existing Civil War Bean Dinner in the State of Ohio, stated: “Tables were spread 165 feet long, and all the luxuries that willing hands could provide were there to tempt and tickle the palate of all present.” (The Bulletin, Gallipolis, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1883.) A second account of the 1883 campfire at Vinton revealed the Boys of Corwin Post No. 259 were making plans to sponsor a campfire the following year which indicated this was to become an annual event. True to their word, the follow- ing year the Grand Army Boys at Vinton announced they would hold a “Soldiers’ Camp-Fire” on Sept. 3, 1884 (The Bulletin, Gallipolis, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1884). It is clear the soldier boys at Vinton, who were sponsoring their “campfires,” (the soldier’s meal of beans) were actually sponsoring “bean dinners.” In addition, it is clear the GAR boys at Vinton were not taking over an existing bean dinner. This is true of Ohio’s other Civil War bean dinners as well which were all sponsored, at one time, by former soldiers of the American Civil War. As the soldiers’ campfires continued at Vinton, the name of the soldiers’ event at Vinton gradually changed from “campfires” to “The Vinton Bean Dinner.” This transition is revealed in the newspaper accounts during the early years when Corwin Post sponsored these events. In 1885, the Grand Army Boys at Vinton referred to their annual campfire as a “G.A.R. Camp Fire.” (The Bulletin, Aug. 25, 1885). In 1887, the boys simply called their event a “camp-fire” (The Bulletin, Oct. 4, 1887). In 1890, the annual event at Vinton was broken down into three components known as a “re-union,” “bean dinner,” and “camp-fire” (The Bulletin, Aug. 12, 1890). In 1892, the event at Vinton was referred to as a “bean dinner” (Gallipolis Tribune, Aug. 10, 1892). In 1893, the Vinton Boys announced they would hold a reunion, and bean dinner (Gallipolis Journal, Aug. 2,1893). In 1894, the Vinton event was referred to as an annual campfire in one issue of The Bulletin dated, July 28, 1894. In another issue of the same newspaper under the heading “THE VINTON REUNION,” the event was referred to as a reunion, and camp-fire (The Bulletin, August 11, 1894). In 1907, under the heading “VINTON BEAN DINNER,” the announcement proclaimed: “The 23rd annual bean dinner of Corwin Post G.A.R. is a thing of the past.” (Vinton Leader, Aug. 8, 1907). In 1920, under the same heading, “VINTON BEAN DINNER,” it stated: “The 37th annual Bean Dinner and Home Coming held Saturday was a success in every way.” (The Gallia Times, Aug. 12, 1920). In 1941 the heading on the newspaper stated: Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 161 A medal was made to commemorate the Vinton Bean Dinner and the Union soldiers during the state’s bicentennial in 2003. The medal memorilizes the soliders and stands as proof that the community has kept its promise to continue the annual “bean dinners” in memory of those who served in the Civil War. “59th Bean Dinner at Vinton Draws Crowd Saturday” (The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Aug. 5, 1941). A legend about the Vinton Bean Dinner was published in 1957. This legend said the Vinton Bean Dinner originated in 1868. This legend makes an outstanding claim, and such claims require outstanding proof. At the present time, no credible proof has been provided to support this legend. The 1907, 1920, and 1941 newspaper accounts show the date the Vinton bean dinner began closely matches the 1883 documented date given earlier (This is in reference to the Campfire Corwin Post gave on Oct. 13th, 1883). The fact that Corwin Post No. 259 G.A.R. of Vinton originated the bean dinner custom at Vinton was confirmed in 1943 by Mrs. Isaac Evans. (Mrs. Evans, who was the daughter of Eli G. Shaner, a charter member of Corwin Post No. 259, attended the Vinton dinners from her infancy). Mrs. Evans stated: “Over 60 years ago members of Huntington Township’s Corwin Mathews Post G.A.R., originated the bean din- ner custom.” Mrs. Evans’ statement was published in the July 30, 1943, issue of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. Based on the documented facts concerning the date of origin of the Vinton Bean Dinner, a medal was made to commemorate the dinner, and the Union soldiers during the state’s bicentennial in 2003. This medal, commemorating the soldiers, helped to fulfill a request the old soldiers themselves had made when they exacted a promise from the community of Vinton before they passed away, asking that the annual campfires — which by this time had come to be called bean dinners — would be continued by the community, thus, preserving their memory. This year the community of Vinton is again remembering the soldiers of the American Civil War by holding its annual civil war bean dinner. The dinner, which is sponsored by American Legion Post 161, will take place in the Vinton Community Park on Saturday August 4th. Two hundred seventy-five pounds of beans will be cooked for this year’s bean dinner. Bean serv- ing starts at noon. Live music will be provided by the Coal Valley Ramblers. Members of the Ladies auxiliary will sponsor children’s games on the grounds. The event also include bingo games and a parade. The parade will assemble at the Vinton Elementary School at 10 a.m. The public is invited to come and support this special civil war event which is also a homecoming occasion. Don’t forget the dinners at Rio Grande, Wilkesville and New Castle, as well. Together, these four historic dinners — which are all that are left of hundreds of these authentic events — are preserving the state’s unbroken link with the American Civil War, and in turn, giving the State of Ohio a unique civil war legacy. Don’t let this legacy fade away like the old soldiers of yore. Bring your grandchildren, and tell them about the Civil War, and how this unbroken link — the soldier’s meal of beans — has been maintained over the years in their memory, thus producing this distinct legacy, perhaps, unique to Ohio. Social Security Column Baseball (and Social Security) numbers tell stories Marcus Geiger Social Security District Manager in Gallipolis Just as Social Security is an American cornerstone, baseball is America’s pastime. Baseball is an annual rite of summer and a game that is known for its numbers. Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, Cal Ripken’s record 2,632 consecutive games played, and Hank Aaron’s 755 career home runs all tell stories greater than the numbers themselves. Mention any one of these numbers to a baseball fan and you’re sure to call to mind memories and stories. Social Security’s numbers tell stories too. The first lump sum Social Security payment of 17 cents was made to Ernest Ackerman in 1937. The first monthly Social Security check of $22.54 went to Ida May Fuller in January of 1940. This year, about 55 million Americans will receive $760 billion in Social Security benefits. The average monthly benefit for a retired worker in 2012 is $1,229. An estimated 159 million workers are covered under Social Security — that’s 94 percent of the workforce. Fifty percent of workers have no private pension coverage and 31 percent have no savings set aside specifically for retirement. These and other numbers make it easy to appreciate the value of Social Security. Ninety percent of Americans age 65 and older receive Social Security benefits. And among the unmarried, 41 percent rely on Social Security benefits for 90 percent of their income. Social Security is more than just retirement benefits. Disabled workers and their dependents account for 19 percent of the total benefits paid, while survivor’s benefits account for 12 percent. Almost one in four of today’s 20-year olds will become disabled before reaching age 67, and the majority of these workers have no long-term disability insurance besides their Social Security coverage. About one in eight of today’s 20-year olds will die before reaching age 67. Baseball and Social Security: America’s pastime and America’s retirement program. Both have long and storied histories and associations with statistics. Learn more about Social Security by visiting www. socialsecurity.gov. Park From Page C1 “General James V. Hartinger, 1925-2000, was born in Middleport, Ohio, and graduated from Middleport High School in 1943. He graduated from the United State Military Academy at West point in 1949 and was a career long fighter pilot with the United States Air Force, flying every type of fighter craft the Air Force procured during his 35 years of active duty. He saw military action during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Named commander-in-chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs in 1979, he was promoted to four stars and became the ‘founding father’ of Air Force Space Command. The headquarters building of Air Force Space Command is named the James V. Hartinger Building in his honor and the Hartinger Medal is awarded annually for extraordinary achievement in space.” The largest park in the village, General Hartinger Park features three baseball fields, the Ken Griffey Hitting Center, basketball courts, tennis courts, several pieces of playground equipment and the old Middleport Pool. Having been closed for several years now, many locals who grew up spending their hot summer days in the pool have surely hoped it would reopen. Unfortunately, according to Middleport Mayor Mike Gerlach, it is ready to be demolished. Gerlach said the pool is beyond repair, and it does not meet the standards required by the state. Gerlach continued, saying the actual demolition date is unknown, and the village is waiting for the funds to move forward with it. Gerlach also discussed some ideas of what could go in the space once the pool is gone, some of which include a skate park, an extension of playground equipment or maybe even additional parking. “There’s a desperate need for parking down there because all of the ball games,” Gerlach said. The second park owned by the Village of Middleport is Dave Diles Park, which is named after none other than Dave Diles, a Middleport-born American sports broadcaster, journalist and author. Born in 1931, Diles worked as a broadcaster for ABC sports and hosted the “Prudential College Football Scoreboard Show.” Prior to being a sports broadcaster, it was reported that Diles also worked for The Daily Senti- nel, delivering newspapers when he was 13. He later attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and worked for another newspaper, The Athens Messenger, and then the Associated Press in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan. Much like Hartinger, the list of Diles’ achievements could go on and on. Some of his awards include the following: Named the Associated Press Sportscaster of the Year three times, four Associated Press Documentary Awards, a National Sports Service Award from Sport Magazine and the Silver circle Award from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Diles passed away in 2009 at the age of 78. Dave Diles Park features a picnic shelter, a few pieces of playground equipment and a former railroad depot building. Gerlach stated there were a few new things in the works, as well, saying the Community Action Agency is planning on installing new playground equipment. The older equipment, Gerlach said, has already been moved to the other side of the park. The new equipment will also be surrounded by gravel, as well as a fence. The Meigs County Health Department also recently gave Dave Diles Park, along with General Hartinger Park, new bicycle racks. Gerlach also said the existing wooden fence that currently surrounds the park is also being considered for replacement with possibly a more durable aluminum fence. The most recent addition to the list of parks owned by the village is Ferman E. Moore Memorial Park. Located behind the new Village Hall, formerly the Middleport Elementary School, it was named after active community member Ferman E. Moore. Born in 1928 in Ashland, Ky., it was reported Moore served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, earning four air medals and he eventually retired as a Master Sergeant. Following his Air Force retirement, he relocated to Middleport and purchased the Royal Crown Bottling Company, where he served as president until 1985. He was also elected as a member of the Board of Directors of Farmers Bank, on which he served until his death in 2007 at the age of 78. Moore’s list of local achievements and involvement is also an impressive one. It was reported he served as the president, and later a board member, of the Meigs County Cancer Task Force, in which he organized the first Meigs County Relay for Life in the early 1990s. Moore also served as a board member for the Meigs County Historical Society, Meigs Metropolitan Housing Authority, River City Players, Middleport Development Group and Middleport Design Group, the Middleport Planning Commission, as well as serving as a village council member and a member of the Middleport Community Association, just to name a few. Gerlach stated the equipment is being looked into being updated, but since it was the playground for the elementary school, it was already in decent condition. Gerlach also mentioned the possibility of updating the baseball field in this park to provide another place for T-ball teams to play. Another park is also potentially in the future of Middleport, as Gerlach also mentioned the dirt obtained from the recent sewer project was being put to good use, and there are two new baseball fields in the works near Overbrook Rehabilitation Center. Gerlach continued, saying the dirt was being used to level off the ground and that process is nearing completion. �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday, July 29, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C3 Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, July 30, 2012: This year you are practical and energetic. A change in your daily routine could transform the quality of your life. Greet a surprise with excitement. If you are single, you could meet someone who is quite exotic and different. This person could open your eyes to a brand-new world. If you are attached, the two of you will ask for different things from each other. Listen closely, and go along with this change. A trip together could re-invigorate your bond and make it stronger. CAPRICORN is always concerned with the logistics. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Step up to the plate immediately in the face of indecision and/ or a lack of leadership. Others will adapt quickly to a change in how you proceed. Listen to people’s feedback, and integrate their thinking if possible. Tonight: Make a quirky last-minute decision. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Do not hesitate to detach and look at the big picture. This vision will help you not only in the moment, but also in general — as long as you keep revising it. You gain a sudden insight about what works for you and which way you should go. Tonight: Choose something relaxing. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Be sensitive to your priorities, and decide which direction you are heading. You might be unusually inspired, yet you’ll need to bring that quality to those around you. A turnaround could occur in a sticky situation because of an associate or partner. Tonight: A friendship holds a surprise. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Defer to others, and follow through on what is important to you. As you proceed, if you are honest with yourself, you’ll change your perspective. The unexpected comes through a higher-up. You might want to take another look at what is happening. Tonight: Go with a different perspective. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Stay mellow in your dealings with a creative and dynamic person. You do not need to show off; instead, you need to transform this relationship by allowing more spontaneity and greater mutual respect. Unexpected news throws a touch of chaos into your day. Tonight: Working late. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Allow greater creativity and caring to emerge when trying to resolve a matter that seems unresolvable. You need to deal with an associate or partner with kid gloves, as this person could bolt in a new direction. Tonight: Add frolicking to your plans. Everyone will be happier. LIBRA Sept 23-Oct. 22) HHH If you can stay close to home, by all means, do so. You will be more efficient and get a lot done. Take a hard look at your financial structure and ways of paying bills. Look for areas to revise if need be. Lighten up about an erratic partner. Tonight: Your pad is where it is happening. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Return calls and emails before you structure any plans; otherwise, you’ll be revising what you are doing most of the day. Refuse to get too into your own head, as you could be accident-prone. Take a walk to release stress. Tonight: Catch up with a friend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Remain sensitive to your finances and direction. You might want to rethink your budget. An unexpected idea could be a moneymaker if you feel free enough to act on it. Don’t be a naysayer. Tonight: Stay calm, and think through a decision. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Changes seem inevitable, but you are more comfortable with these modifications than many people are. This is partially because, for the most part, you are the source of the change and aren’t on the receiving end. Others might need a hand in adjusting. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Know when to back off and do something in a very different way. You will be a lot happier if you do. Also, let someone play out a brainy idea without interfering. This person needs to see the end results. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Listen to news more openly, even if some of it jolts you. Transform a difficult situation through patience and openness. Not everyone has to be the way you want him or her to be. Allow people to be themselves. Tonight: Enjoy your friends. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel • Page C4 SNP: I did NOT sign up for this! A specialist visit and a surprise Mother, primary care-giver and home educator for two special needs children We packed the family up for a neurology appointment for my daughter at Cleveland Clinic this week loaded with luggage, research and hope. We were scheduled for an 8 a.m. sleep-deprived EEG (waking her up at 3 a.m. was an experience I hope to never repeat) and a 10:40 a.m. appointment. Bursting with anticipation and carrying a huge bag full of research study print-outs, we sat down with the neurologist. “Your daughter does have abnormal EEG results, but she does not have epilepsy.” I stated that I never argued she had epilepsy. He, in fact, ordered all of her testing. I also pointed out the fact she had already been diagnosed with a Mitochondrial disorder, and this could be a further issue — to which he said, “Yes, possibly, but the EEG could also be someone who had two glasses of wine.” I’d like to point out two things for the record at this time. One, I have never given either one of my children two glasses of wine. Two, the only thing that saved that “specialist with a Ph.D.” from my fist realigning his nose was the fact I detest the thought of jail food. I requested a referral to a Mitochondrial Specialist on his own hospital’s staff and was told I could ask my GP for a referral or call the main number myself. Dr. Lachhwani, you will not be receiving any referrals from our family. I did indeed, like the “never give-up” mother that I am, call the Cleveland Clinic today. The Mitochondrial Spe- cialist has a two-page questionnaire that you fill out, fax to him and pray, once he reviews it, he accepts you as a patient. All prayers are appreciated. Now I’d like to delve into area a little different from what my column has covered before. You’ve been reading my discussion about Mitochondrial Disorder and perhaps not really understood or thought it’s a rare disease our family just happens to be burdened with. According to popular medical belief, that would be true. However, let me explain how Mitochondrial Disorder occurs. This disorder occurs either when a child is born with a cell mutation or a cell mutation occurs spontaneously (which could be due to exposure to toxic chemicals by the mother before birth or an individual later in life — but that’s only theory on my part). Having been born in Mason County and raised in Meigs and Gallia, I know all too well how many toxic chemicals we are all exposed to in this environment. I would like to take a moment to make it clear I am not a health professional. I am only a woman who has suffered for years with unexplained ailments that were not really understood until my two special needs/ autistic children were blood tested by chance. Please look over the following list of symptoms and consult your doctor with any questions. However, I urge you to consult the right doctor. A GP isn’t going to make heads or tails of this. See a Mitochondrial Specialist — even if you have to fill out forms, pray and wait six months. According to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (www.umdf.org), the Chef Francisco’s Lunch Specials Startingg at $3.99 We Deliver!!! 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Since I’m breaking new ground with this column and discussing many new topics, let me describe the recent experience I laughingly refer to as my “James Bond” iPad experience. After my last column, I received an email from a gentlemen from Gallia County who had read my column and wished to provide my son with an iPad. A series of phone calls were made, and at long last the day arrived that I was to drive to pick-up my son’s iPad. Finally, I told him what had been promised but warned him that we didn’t know what would happen when we arrived and not to be disappointed. I encouraged him 6 to stay home, because I was afraid of his disappointment, and he gets carsick easily, but he was excited about the iPad and really wanted to meet the man who got it for him. We followed some strange directions and arrived at a local, well-known business. I went inside and made contact with the lady I was told to ask for. She asked me a few questions to determine my identity, looked at my driver’s license and then handed me a brand new iPad! I rushed to the car, overwhelmed by emotions and handed it to my son hugging him at the same time. I was about to drive away when the lady came hurrying to my vehicle. Fearing a “string-attached”, I rolled down the window. “Would you mind if I took a picture of your son with the iPad so [the donor] can see what your little boy looks like?” she asked. We rushed out of the car and posed for several pictures. A week later, my son is still ecstatic, and I’m still crying with joy. My heart breaks with that gentleman’s generosity. Thank you for following my column and our family’s adventures. You can see more pictures, links, etc. at my FaceBook page ‘I did not sign up for this special needs parenting’. I accept comments, praise and questions at snp.ididnotsignupforthis@ gmail.com . And you can follow me on Twitter @JhobbsSaunders . I look forward to your feedback! 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