http://66.213.69.5/files/original/21471994ef3aee157be3a404556568b8.pdf 4d345513170c638ec648958c6ed4bc71 PDF Text Text Dr. Brothers, Page 2 Girls Basketball, Page 6 Printed on 100% recycled newsprint Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 50 CENTS • Vol. 61, No. 195 www.mydailysentinel.com Commissioners sign contract with Thomas Rural Health Care 16 IL’ DAYS TIL AS M T S I IS CHR Snouffer’s Fire & Safety Commercial, Industrial, and Residential. Licensed and Experienced in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky 800-353-0837 Let our Family Help Protect Your Family WWW.SNOUFFERS.COM Briefs By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY — A contract with a new healthcare provider topped the agenda at Thursday’s Meigs County Commissioners meeting. Commissioners signed a six-month contract with Thomas Rural Health Care, LLC, for the use of the building located at 113 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy, Ohio. Thomas Rural Health Care is owned and operated by Certified Nurse Practitioner Jeri Thomas. Thomas, along with staff members Jill Johnson and Jamitha Dotson, explained to the commissioners what the clinic would bring to the area. The clinic will “fill the gap” in health care, according to Thomas. Through the clinic, Thomas will be able to diagnose patients, prescribe medicine, order labs and x-rays, compile electronic records, e-prescribe, and make referrals as needed. As a nurse practitioner, Thomas will also focus on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. The clinic will serve all ages, providing house calls, and will have a 24-hour on-call answering service. The clinic is now open and accepts Medicare, Ohio Medicaid, most insurances and some West Virginia medicaid. Low-cost office visits will also be available for the uninsured. In other business, the commissioners approved a transfer of $7,500 in funds as ordered by Judge Dale Crawford. These funds are for the Clerk of Courts office. Sarah Hawley/photo Meigs County Commissioners sign a contract with Thomas Rural Health Care, LLC, at the Thursday meeting. Pictured are (front row, from left) Commissioners Mike Bartrum, Tom Anderson and Tim Ihle, along with (back row) Jeri Thomas, CNP, Jill Johnson and Jamitha Dotson of Thomas Rural Health Care. Meigs welcomes newcomers to political scene Cantata/drama to be presented POINT PLEASANT — A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming: A cantata/drama performed by area churches in the Tri-County area on Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. Free admission. Pt Pleasant High School Auditorium. Choir directed by Rachel Reynolds. Drama directed by Sonia Birchfield, Big Band directed by Chip Hendricks. By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — Meigs County residents, Micah Martindale (R) of Reedsville, who filed her petition to run in the primary for the 94th Ohio House District seat, and Warren Taylor (D) of Snowville, who announced his plan to file as an independent for a U.S. Senate seat, are both newcomers to the political scene. Martindale, along with Charles Richter of Little Hocking, both Republicans, filed their petitions for the 92nd House seat with the Bethel Center hosts free concert TUPPERS PLAINS — Bethel Worship Center will host its annual free Community Christmas Concert next Tuesday, December 13, at 7 p.m. at the church. The Bethel Community Christmas Concert, always an exceptional musical event, will feature The Scyoc Family and the Eastern High School Hand Bell Choir presenting a special repertoire of traditional and contemporary Christmas music. Pastor Rob Barber welcomes the community to the free concert. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the concert. Breakfast with Santa POMEROY — Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Meigs County Museum annex with serving from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Santa will be there to greet the children, and there will be a craft workshop held. Breaskfast for those 12 years of age and under will cost $$3, and for adults. $5. Home for the Holidays SYRACUSE — “The Home for the Holidays” Christmas program will take See BRIEFS, 2 Weather See MEIGS, 2 Charlene Hoeflich/photo Jacob Hoback of Racine was the first place winner in the Pomeroy Merchants Association’s Christmas candy contest. Here, Jeff Brickles, Peoples Bank service representative, presents him a check for $50 in prize money. Merchants candy contest winner announced By Charlene Hoeflich Cookie contest set for Saturday choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — The first of the Pomeroy Merchants Association’s three Christmas contests — candy, cookies and crafts — has been held and taking first place in the candy contest was Jacob Hoback of Racine with his dinner mints. Winner of second place was Kathleen Seckman of Long Bottom with a white Christmas fudge. The cookie contest will be held Saturday at the Ohio Valley Bank located in the Save-a-Lot store and the craft contest will take place on Dec. 17 at Farmers Bank. In all three contests the top prize is $50 in cash with the Bank to give a second prize of their choice. Entries into the cookie contest are to be taken to the Ohio Valley Bank on Saturday before noon. Judging will take place at noon and the winners will be notified. Five cookies are to be submitted on a paper plate with the name of the person, address and telephone number of the person baking them on the back. A recipe for the cookies is to be attached. As for the craft contest, entries can be taken to the bank anytime next week. They will be displayed in the bank lobby and judged at noon on Saturday, Dec. 17. The recipe for the winning dinner mints made by Hoback is as follows: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 pounds confectionery sugar 1 tbsp. peppermint extract Confectioner’s sugar for knead- By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com MIDDLEPORT — Discussions about last week’s Christmas event and upcoming projects dominated the recent Middleport Community Association meeting, as well as the election of officers for 2012. All association members talked about the success of the annual Christmas parade and holiday kickoff in the village and the events that accompanied it. This year, the association had a Christmas Market set up with area vendors taking part. A total of 11 vendors participated. Food was served by the association, See EVENTS, 2 Jessamy Designs Boutique open house Saturday By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com MIDDLEPORT — A grand opening for Jessamy Designs Boutique, a new home-based business at 278 S. Fifth Ave., Middleport, will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with sales, specials and door prizes for customers. ndex Jessamy Bright describes herself as a “creative technosavvy entrepreneur who handcrafts boutique tutus, hair 1 SECTION — 10 PAGES Classifieds 7-8 bow, flowers, bow boards, and other accessories for little princesses.” She also sells crocheted headbands and hats, Comics 9 and says she loves “creating made to match accessories for Faith and Family 4-5 any outfit, and custom designs for brides and prom.” She recently expanded her catalog of designs to include Sports 6-10 bird-cage bridal veils, vintage brooches, bridal bouquet © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. and unique boutonnieres and pins. She says her focus is on “making unique, boutique quality items with attention to detail.” Bright says she originally started Jessamy Designs in 2005 making boutique jewelry, but switched to bows and I ing, granulated sugar for rolling, and a mold or thimble for shaping. Beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the two pounds of confectionery sugar, beating well. Mixture will be dry and crumbly. Add peppermint and mix well. Add food coloring.Put the candy in a plastic bag and hold at room temperature for several days. If mixture becomes sticky, knead in more confectionery sugar. To mold pinch off small pieces of candy and roll into ball in granulated sugar. Press into mold, and then immediately turn mold over to release candy. Let dry overnight uncovered. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and leave out all night. Then store in an air tight container at room temperature. Community Association discusses upcoming events High: 44 Low: 23 See OPEN, 2 Charlene Hoeflich/photo Jessamy Bright describes herself as a “creative techno-savvy entrepreneur who handcrafts boutique tutus, hair bow, flowers, bow boards, and other accessories for little princesses.” A grand opening for Jessamy Designs Boutique, a new homebased business at 278 S. Fifth Ave., Middleport, will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with sales, specials and door prizes for customers. �Friday, December 9, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 Crawford’s family responds to murder accusations Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com APPLE GROVE — “Until Jeff stands in front of us and tells us he did this, we’re not going to believe it,” Shela Crawford said hours after learning her missing son was declared the prime suspect in the murders of his wife, Ashley (Baird) Crawford and her cousin, Tonda Nelson. On Wednesday, the Mason County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police announced warrants had been issued for Wil- liam Jeffrey “Jeff” Crawford’s arrest for the murders. Trooper S.C. Allen said the warrants were issued as a result of an investigation which included an eyewitness who claims to have seen Jeff Crawford allegedly kill the two women. The eyewitness came forward on July 28 — a day after the bodies of the two women were identified. Troopers also say they are investigating another person or persons of interest that may have been involved in the murders. “Whoever did this, they need to pay for it. We really need it to be over,” Shela said, adding she didn’t believe Jeff was responsible or alive. “If Jeff was out there and alive, he would’ve contacted someone.” Though there is no evidence that Jeff Crawford is deceased, the family has long maintained they believe Jeff is dead and have publicly speculated he was killed with the two women. Shela says no one in her family has heard from him since he disappeared in June. Jeff Crawford’s family has raised a $10,000 reward for the recovery of his remains. Several community members attended a benefit last weekend to raise funds for that reward — which Shela says is still going toward finding Jeff, and if he isn’t found, it will go to charities that assist in finding missing people. “We don’t believe in our hearts that he did this. There’s still a lot of unanswered questions and a lot of things that don’t make sense,” Shela said, saying he is innocent until proven guilty. He is also still missing. “We’re more determined than ‘Jingle All The Way 5k’ set for Saturday Open Staff Report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — The holiday season brings on feasts, gifts and cold weather, but for some less fortunate it means stressful and difficult times — that is why Bend Area Community Assistance and Relief for Everyone (C.A.R.E.) makes its largest donation of the year towards its Christmas Program. C.A.R.E. is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to support the needs of the community and physical labor when the need arises. The Christmas Program identifies Meigs From Page 1 Athens County Board of Elections The winner in the primary will face off against Debbie Phillips (D), currently the 92nd House District representative. Phillips, whose term ends December 2012, earlier indicated that she will seek a third term Events From Page 1 in the Ohio House. Martindale could not be reached for comment. Richter had announced his candidacy giving qualifications and listing concerns. earlier this month. The 92nd District will become the 94th District under the new legislative maps passed at the Statehouse. The 94th District includes all of Meigs and portions of Athens, Wash- and carriage rides were also available. With the success of this year’s event, the association decided to have the market, refreshments and carriage rides again next year. The association is currently Briefs From Page 1 place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, in the Carleton School Gymnasium. Refreshments will be served following the program. Mason Christmas activities MASON — Christmas activities for the town of Mason have been set for Saturday, Dec. 10, beginning with a parade at noon. Weather families in the Mason and Meigs County areas with children who are less fortunate this season. C.A.R.E. members then shop for presents for the children as well as boots, hats, gloves and food. When everything is wrapped and ready to go, Santa suits up and along with his elves delivers the presents to the homes of the families. Farmers Bank recognizes and commends this great program. So this Saturday, December 10, the bank is holding the first Jingle All The Way 5k at the Riverside Golf Course in Mason, W.Va. to benefit C.A.R.E. Race. Registration will take place at noon and ington and Vinton Counties. Taylor, who is coowner of the Snowville Creamery, announced his intention to run as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate seat just a few days before the filing deadline but in that short period of time was unable to collect the required number of signatures on his petition before the deadline. So Wednes- selling the Middleport Pool Cat’s Meow. For more information or to purchase one contact President Debbie Gerlach at 992-5877. A fundraising opportunity the association will be looking into is selling CD copies of the radio broadcast from the final Middleport football game in November 1966. The recording is of the original WMPO broadcast of the final game at Middleport High School Line-up for the parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Faith Baptist Church parking lot. The parade will proceed to Anderson Street and disperse at the fire station. Residents are then invited to the town hall at 656 Second Street where “The Carolers,” a group of musicians from the Big Bend Community Band, will entertain outdoors. Indoors, Santa will greet the children, listen to their wish lists, and give out treat bags. There will also be a craft show in the community room for last minute gift buying. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind between 3 and 7 mph. Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind between 5 and 7 mph. Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. In loving memory of our wonderful mother and grandmother Ada Emma Swan Bissell on her birthday, December 9 and our wonderful aunt Mae Swan McPeek, on her birthday, November 24 (Thanksgiving) Happy Birthday, Mom and Aunt Mae You’re always in our hearts and thoughts. We miss you and love you always. Tom, Janet,Tom, Courtney, and Jackson the race will begin at 2 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume to run the race. Awards will be given out to overall male and female and best costume. There will also be an after race party with food and door prizes. Participants and the community are encouraged to drop off items at the race for needy families in the area like gifts, new or gently worn coats, hats and gloves, winter boots and non-perishable canned-food items. Registration forms for the race can be found at any local Farmers Bank. Race day registration will also be available. day he announced that he will run as an Independent in the general election. The deadline for filing as an Independent is March 5. Independents go directly into the general election in November. In an Associated Press story it was reported that Taylor has taken particular issue with the utilization of a process known as fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, — an 8-6 victory over Southern. The broadcast includes the halftime show. Final plans were put in place for the Community Appreciation Lunch to take place on December 15. The lunch is the associations way of giving back to village employees, fire fighters, and others who work in the village. The Christmas Giveaway drawings will take place at noon Stocks From Page 1 other accessories in 2009 when she found she couldn’t find locally the quality, variety and reasonably priced made-tomatch accessories to dress up her two daughters, Siena and Lucia, and decided to create her own. For a time Weaving Stitches in Pomeroy carried Jessamy Designs bows giving her a start to establishing a customer base. Now her focus is on displaying at local craft fairs and hosting in-home parties. Her products are also available at L Salon in Gallipolis. Recently a part of the family home was converted into a shop which will have flexible hours, mostly by appointment following the open house. “Having my own boutique fulfills my dream.” she concluded. to extract oil and natural Gregory of Beavercreek, gas from shale deposits and and Michael Pryce of Hudthat’s one of his reasons for son, and Russell Bliss, Jr. running. Opponents to the Joseph DeMare of Bowling process have stated that it Green has filed to run as a can lead to contamination Green Party candidate. The of water and soil. winner in the six-way conOhio treasurer Josh Mandel and five other GOP test would face incumbent candidates have filed to run U. S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, in the March 6 primary. a Democrat, in November They are David Dodt of in one of the nation’s most Defiance, Donna Glisman closely watched Senate of Graytown, Eric LaMont races. on December 19, at the radio station. Sign up bags for the drawing are at businesses throughout Middleport. A total of 26 gifts and cash prizes will be given away, with top prized including a $200 gas card from Dan’s BP and an Ohio River Bear. The final tallies for the Lunch Along the River program — which took place from April to October — showed a net profit of AEP (NYSE) — 39.29 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 45.97 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 55.70 Big Lots (NYSE) — 36.96 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 32.09 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 68.26 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 9.73 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.76 Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ) — 4.46 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 32.05 Collins (NYSE) — 53.08 DuPont (NYSE) — 46.52 US Bank (NYSE) — 25.65 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 16.31 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 37.66 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 32.22 Kroger (NYSE) — 23.52 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 40.93 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 73.04 ever (to find him),” Shela said. “We’re not giving up. We want the community to know we still need their help.” For those wishing to claim the reward, Shela explained it is for the recovery of Jeff’s body, not for a conviction in the case. The family is exclusively handling the reward. The West Virginia State Police is handling the criminal investigation, and anyone with any leads should call the Mason County Detachment at 304-675-0850. $2509.86. A total of 521 lunches were served through the seven months of operation. Officers elected for the 2012 year were Debbie Gerlach, President; Sue Stone, Vice President and Secretary; and Texanna Wehrung, Treasurer. The next association meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2012. OVBC (NASDAQ) — 18.48 BBT (NYSE) — 23.06 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 13.54 Pepsico (NYSE) — 64.33 Premier (NASDAQ) — 4.90 Rockwell (NYSE) — 76.08 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 9.11 Royal Dutch Shell — 70.14 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 58.34 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 57.98 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 5.14 WesBanco (NYSE) — 19.09 Worthington (NYSE) — 16.88 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for December 8, 2011, provided by Edward Jones financial advisors Isaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 441-9441 and Lesley Marrero in Point Pleasant at (304) 674-0174. Member SIPC. One-night stand results in regret Dear Dr. Brothers: I have been alone for three years now, and I really miss the fun of dates and having sex. Well, I impulsively went out with some friends the other night, met a guy and went home with him. He was great, but I was so embarrassed at my lack of standards that I told him I couldn’t see him again. Now I am having trouble coping with the idea of having a onenight stand. It didn’t really make me feel better. Is this a big deal? — S.V. Dear S.V.: I don’t know, is it? Only you can answer that question. Since most would view this as a moral issue, you are going to have to do some soul-searching and see if you actually have a moral code, and what it consists of. Think about what is right and wrong in absolute terms, and what is appropriate for you. You may never have tried to think of your life and your activities in such abstract terms before, but once you are clear on what makes you feel OK and what doesn’t, it will be a lot easier out having to fit things to take a into the right poll. slots when *** you encounD e a r ter them in Dr. Brothreal life. ers: I’m You’ll be the single making ethimom of a cal and mor4-year-old al decisions d a u g h t e r. t h r o u g h o u t Dr. Joyce Brothers I’ve never your life, dated in and it will be her lifehelpful to have some kind time, but recently I have of framework in which to wanted to get out there. fit them. So I signed up for a datRight now you are ing service, and have been looking at a one-time learning the ropes. The event and trying to put it problem is that after a into some kind of context, few dates, the guy usually which is a good start. But wants to come to my home your decisions shouldn’t and meet my daughter. I be based on what is trendy know it might drive them or popular, or what your away for me to refuse, but best friend or your thera- I just can’t seem to pull the pist or anyone else thinks, trigger and invite a strangor what you read about er into our domain. What’s on a pop-culture website. wrong with me? — L.F. If you have other sources Dear L.F.: Don’t be that you find wise and that impatient with yourself. have deserved your re- You need to look at each spect in the past, don’t be situation in the context of afraid to turn to them for your family — you and some guidance. Soon you your daughter — and rewill have your own moral alize that your hesitations code, and you will know may be telling you somewhat is best for you with- thing. It is not necessar- WEBER’S Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com CHRISTMAS In Loving Memory of Our Mother Ada E. Bissell on her birthday Our Love, Orva Jean, Marilyn L. Mike & Family TREES ily the right thing to do to rush your dates home and into your life. I think many people would react the way you have, in your situation — minus the guilt and frustration. If you look at your priorities — headed up by wanting your daughter to have a smooth and happy home life with you — you won’t be so anxious to introduce your dates into a scenario that may confuse your child or may quickly change. If you introduce her to each and every suitor, she may soon become very unsure about how she should react to each of them. Dating has a lot of hazards, and while you are still playing the field, you should think in terms of protecting your daughter’s world, not making her vulnerable to your whims. You could bring a “friend” with you to watch her soccer game, or for other quick or casual meetups on your turf. When and if you decide to get serious with one of your dates, you will feel an increased comfort level that you don’t have now. That will tell you when the time is right to open that front door. (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate RUTLAND, OH Homegrown - Carefully Sheared Scotch, White Pine, Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce & Frazier Fir Call 740-742-2979 NOW OPEN! Visit us at www.mydailysentinel.com �Friday, December 9, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com Retired Teachers hold meeting Calendar of Events The Meigs County Retired Teachers met December 1, at the Trinity Church. The meeting was opened with the pledge to the flag. Carla Shuler had devotions, reading “Three Trees” and “Santa was Very Cross.” Gay Perrin had the prayer before the meal was served by the ladies of the church to 16 members. Janice Weber gave the secretary’s report and Bill Downie gave the treasurer’s report. Membership dues were discussed. Email items to mdrnews@mydailysentinel.com Clubs and organizations Thursday, Dec. 8 POINT PLEASANT — Committee meeting, 9 a.m., Mason County Farm Service Agency, 224A First St. POINT PLEASANT — GFWC Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant, regular meeting, 6 p.m., at the Point Pleasant Lutheran Church, members asked to bring items for the Beale Elementary pre-school clothing closet. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – AA meeting, noon, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. POMEROY, Ohio — AA meeting, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 161 Mulberry Ave. POINT PLEASANT — AA meeting, The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 7:30 p.m., Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, use side entrance. POINT PLEASANT — Weight Watchers, weigh-ins, meeting, 5 p.m., Lifespring Community Church. POINT PLEASANT — Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Heights United Methodist. Thursday, Dec. 15 GALLIPOLIS FERRY — Friendly Fifties luncheon, noon, Faith Gospel Church. Saturday, Dec. 10 POINT PLEASANT — AA meeting, 8 p.m., Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, use side entrance. POMEROY, Ohio — AA meeting, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 161 Mulberry Ave. Christmas cards were signed for Eileen Buck, Linas Lee, Martha Vennaire and Kathleen Scott, who is still at Overbrook. It was reported that Martha Hoover is in Riverside Hospital. The Eastern High School Bell Choir, under the direction of Chris Kuhn, presented a program of Christmas music. The group was thanked for the books for children and food for the Cooperative Perish. Door prizes were giv- en to Becky Triplett and Becky Zurcher. Those attending were Barbara Beegle, Nancy Circle, Joan Corder, Janice Curry, Bill Downie, Connie Gilkey, Linda Lear, Maurita Miller, Gay Perrin, Charlene Rutherford, Carla Shuler, Rosalie Story, Becky Triplett, Janice Weber, Maxine Whitehead and Becky Zurcher. The next meeting will be held in March. Submitted photos (At left) Ben Nease. (Center) Darsha Bitanga. (At right) Cory Shaw. Meigs County residents earn karate promotions MIDDLEPORT — More than 50 candidates for Karate Belt Testing were on hand at the Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center for the Autumn testing. The test was also witnessed by a standing room only audience of family and friends.Major belt ranking tests are conducted at 3 month intervals with private testing also available. Earning promotions were (Yellow Belt) Emily Li, Arnold L. Birchfield, Allison Bradbury, Brayden Kingery, Tiffanee K. Kemper, Joshua P. Hendricks, Cassandra Durham, Hugh Mitchell, Prince C. Garnes, Kailyn Alison, Caylen E. Cook, Eathan W. Gray, Bailey J. Johnson; (Orange Belt) Katie Ridenour, Barry Taylor, Lauren E. Thorson, Devon W. Hubbard, Jed Gruesser, Jakota C. Butcher, Patrick Mullins, Gunner H. Jones; (Purple Belt) Avery King, Casey Ridenour, Nathan McWilliams, Hayden Clark; (Green Belt) Gian Abella, Isaiah English, Elijah Smith, Brock D. Roush, Paxton Lebo; (Blue Belt) John Holsinger, Logan Waugh, Minerva Abella; (Brown Belt - third degree) Shayne Lebo, Storm Lebo; (Brown Belt - second degree) Jessica S. Coleman. Casey Ridenour was awarded a trophy for the highest test score. Outstanding Student award winners were Ethan Gray, Cindy Bowling, Caylen Cook, Emily Li, Cassandra Durham, Bailey Johnson, Isaiah English, Paxton Lebo, Allison Bradbury, and Storm Lebo. Special award recipients were Shayne Lebo, Barry Taylor, John Holsinger, and Minerva Abella. Testing officials were Ben Nease, Eric Chambers, Bill Prater and Darsha Bitanga. Church youth group provides gifts for those in need Five generations gather Submitted photo Submitted Photo The youth at the Bradford Church of Christ spent an afternoon of shopping to purchase gifts for families in need for Christmas. This project is a special outreach the youth have done for a number of years. The gifts were purchased with donations from church members and from the proceeds of pop cans collected through the year. Youth participating were (from left) Jared Williamson, Morgan Tucker, Darrin Will, Madison Dyer, Makayla Dexter, Lynsey Saber, Travis Painter, Emma Bing, Holly Painter, Amber Davidson, Natalie Michael, Kristen Saber, Sandy Painter, Shelby Bing, (back row) Sarah Brinker, Cody Hysell, Youth Minister Jeremy Doehler and Noah Moore. Five generations recently gathered at David and Ann Zirkle’s house in Racine, Ohio for Thanksgiving, including, pictured (from left) great-grandmother, Ann Zirkle; great-great grandmother, Roberta Swisher; mother Amber Dugan with daughter Amelia; grandmother, Debbie Quivey and granddaughter, Lily Dugan. There were 19 people present at the Zirkle’s for Thanksgiving, including: Roberta Swisher and Marge Blake, New Haven; Terri and Bruce Hysell, Nitro; Debbie & Joe Quivey and Jessica & Greg King, Pomeroy, Ohio; Brenda & Mike Seagraves and Kyrie Swann, Middleport, Ohio; Jesse and Gretchen Maynard, Proctorville, Ohio and Amber, Arnie, Lily and Amelia Dugan, Zanesville, Ohio. Southern Baptists study possible name change NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What if Southern Baptists were no longer called Southern Baptists? Would more people walk through church doors? Some leaders in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination say it’s an idea that needs to be considered for an evangelistic faith with declining membership. A task force asked to study that question made its recommendation to Southern Baptist Convention President Bryant Wright on Wednesday, but it won’t be public until an executive committee meeting in February. Wright wouldn’t say whether new names have been proposed for the denomination of 16 million, but he has said the word “Baptist” would remain. “The reason for doing this is simply to say: ‘Do we have any unnecessary barriers in reaching people for Jesus Christ?” Wright said. Figures released by SBC earlier this year showed total membership declined in 2010 for the fourth straight year, despite a renewed missionary effort. Ed Stetzer, president of SBC’s Lifeway Research, said the membership de- cline just began recently, but the trend line is negative and trends can be hard to change. He expects it to accelerate unless SBC churches take action. At a Wednesday meeting, the task force reviewed the results of an online poll it commissioned from Lifeway Research. Of the 2,000 Americans surveyed, 40 percent of respondents had an unfavorable view of the denomination and 44 percent of respondents said that knowing a church was Southern Baptist would negatively impact their decision to visit or join the church. Although 53 percent of respondents overall had a favorable view of the Southern Baptists, the high negative numbers are a concern for a denomination with a major focus on evangelism and a declining membership. “If we don’t aggressively plant churches and lead people to Christ, we become increasingly irrelevant to the world around us,” said Jimmy Draper, a former SBC president and former head of Lifeway Christian Resources who is chairman of the task force. Although he would not say what the group recommended, Draper spoke positively about the idea of a change. And the task force is weighted toward people involved in planting new churches and others who likely have something to gain from a change. The Southern Baptist Convention formed in 1845 when it split with northern Baptists over the question of whether slave owners could be missionaries, and for a long time the name was associated with white racism. That is not so much the case these days — in 2008, about 18 percent of SBC churches were composed of largely non-white members — but the denomination is associated with conservative politics. David W. Key Sr., the director of Baptist Studies at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, said that while the SBC’s stands on issues like gay rights and women in the pulpit might put off some in the public at large, there are members who worked hard to create the SBC’s association with e ctiv ge yA Sta na Ma conservative causes and may not let that identity go easily. One of those people is Wiley Drake, pastor for 24 years of the First Southern Baptist Church of Buena Park, Calif., where he has vociferously opposed several past attempts to change the name. “We’re very conservative, very biblically based. We always have been known for that,” he said. …”To take ‘Southern’ out of our name would be to water down our theology … and hide who were are as Baptists.” ss re St Happy Healthy Holidays From the Meigs g Countyy Health Department p rt Wa M s h Yo ur H and s ur o Get Y hot Flu S Foo dS afe ty www.meigscountyhealth.com Like Us on Facebook Meigs County (Ohio) Health Department 740-992-6626 60263506 �Faith and Family The Daily Sentinel The Branch family moved from St. Marys, W.Va., to the town of Mason, W.Va., in June of 1998. Keithen was a senior and Eran was a sophomore when we moved. Both of these sons played one more season of football at St. Marys High School. But, it was during the 1999 season that Eran began playing football for the Wahama White Falcons. All told, four Branch boys had the privilege of playing football for a total of thirteen seasons under the fine coaching tutelage of Ed Cromley and his staff. Our family had a lot of fun and excitement as we watched our boys play football here alongside of some fine athletic teammates. But, before closing the book on our run of high school football, one person from the Mason community gets a big “Thank you!” from our family. His name is Tim Tucker. Tim is a photographical enthusiast. During the years, Tim In the book of Luke chapter 2 you find the story of the great announcement of the birth of Christ. The announcement was given to the Alex Shepherds that were nearby Bethlehem keeping watch over their flocks. During the night, the Shepherds had a tremendous experience, a surprise from heaven that they never expected. This was attended the games have for the betin which he took terment of others. pictures of both It rather prevails the football action upon us in some and the members way to let the givof the White Falers know we apcon marching band. preciate them. Because of Tim Having said giving his time, we that, a bee-line got many pictures is drawn to our of our sons playing Lord and Savior, football. Jesus Christ, for Ron Branch We appreciate He is the giver Tim’s photographs supreme. It beso much. He capgan with His tured in still-life form many mem- willingness of Incarnation, which ories for us. As far as we are con- celebratory season is at hand. He cerned, he has been a giver whom gave up the glories, riches, and we specifically appreciate. splendors of Heaven to take on the Thank the Lord for the giv- form of man. ers of every community. They On the night of His birth, deserve appreciation for the time there were those who expressed they give for others. They deserve appreciation for His giving of appreciation for the personal re- Himself so that the Redemption sources they offer for others. They of all mankind could be by God deserve appreciation for the heart, worked through Him. In so many compassion, and perspective they terms, the angelic proclamation and praise the night of His birth acknowledged appreciation for the Giver. The Shepherds also acknowledged appreciation for the Giver. In due course, so did the Magi, Simeon, and Anna. In no uncertain terms, the power and drama of the Christmas season is that it is slated to evoke from us appreciation for the Giver. But, how is it that we can appreciate the Giver? Praiseful appreciation is certainly a means. Commitment and faithfulness to corporate worship and His spiritual principles are expectations for us. Yet, it is the more spiritually noble matter of showing our appreciation for the Lord by what we do for others. The Lord has made it clear—-we demonstrate our appreciation for Him and His giving by the way we become givers for the sakes of others. So said He, “Inasmuch as you have done it (that is, feeding, clothing, caring for and ministering to others) unto Friday, December 9, 2011 one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” It is indelibly true that even the Greatest Giver appreciates those givers who qualify giving in His name. If you truly appreciate how Jesus Christ has given to us, reciprocate by finding how you can give to others. “God loves a cheerful giver.” We have very few football pictures of Keithen. But, during that 1998 season, when St. Marys came to Mason to play Wahama, Tim captured a dynamic photo when Keithen was pulling aggressively to block for Eran and Tyson Reitmire was coming up hard in an attempt to make the defensive play. Keithen and Tyson are helmet-and-pads against each other. It was years later that Tim dug into his archives and found it for us. What a great, captured memory! The Thought of Christmas the angelic surprise with a message about the gift of Christmas. T h e Shepherds went to Bethlehem by Colón morning to look for the babe that was born and resting in a stable. Once they found baby Jesus they also found Mary and Joseph with Him. They begun to share with them and with everyone around the news This week, my husband and I were blessed to be able to go away for a couple of days. We stayed at Noah’s Ark Cabin in the Hocking Hills. It was a brief trip, but the respite was welcome just the same. We took few groceries, and thought it would be fun to take along a pomegranate. It was a little adventure and we laughed quite a bit about it. Even in something like a piece of fruit, God was speaking to us. If you have ever eaten or at least seen a pomegranate, you know there are about one hundred little red seed “pouches” called arils. The arils are surrounded by a white pulp. (The white pulp can really hide the arils.) As we were experiencing the unique adventure of trying to separate the arils from the rest of the pomegranate, I began to notice something. Just when I would think the fruit had given all that it would, I found a pocket of redder, better arils. It was interesting as I kept separating the white pulp, I From time to time, in the “Tribune,” various writers mention “faith.” Most religious people understand “faith” is a very important topic, and the focus of today’s article will be “faith.” The Hebrew writer, in 11:6, tells us, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those that diligently seek him.” Let’s draw out two words of this verse: “faith” and “believe”. What is Appreciate the Givers and the message they received from the angels. Can you imagine the scene? Shepherds come from the countryside to tell the city folk about their Messiah, the Christ that was born. These weren’t great news to the Jews – these were troubling news to them. They were waiting for a King, in all of his glory and splendor, not a baby born in a stable. The Shepherds finished telling their story and eventually went home. And the Bible says that Mary kept and pondered the things she heard in her heart. While others were excited about he news and others were confused, everyone trying to make sense of it all, Mary kept these things in her heart and constantly thought about them. What things did Mary keep in her memory bank? The news about the fact that her baby was the Christ, the Son of God and that He was born to bring peace on earth and good will toward men. In other words, peace, joy, tranquility and prosperity were given to men by her baby. Some of these words confirmed what the angel told her when she became pregnant with Jesus. These were powerful words and the right words to keep in her mind. This reminds me of the words that Paul tells us to think about: whatever is lovely, of good report, honest, true, and just; do these things and the peace of God will be with you (Philippians 4:8-9). In other words, the things that are positive, filled with potential, results and faith, think on these things because these things are the works of God through Christ. These things and the constant thought of Christ applied to every area of our lives, brings peace on earth and good will or good wish, and prosperity toward The Pomegranate Lesson found more. A couple of times we almost missed a large portion of the fruit because we had stopped looking. A little more searching delivered better fruit. I could not help but notice a lesson from the pomegranate. It is very much like the Word of God. The more you search the scriptures, the more time you spend in the Word, the more you will gain. The more you press into the Lord Jesus, the more He will reveal Himself to you. The more Christlike you become, the more His light will shine. The more you go for God Almighty, the more He will bless you. Pressing into the Lord may be a long, and seemingly fruitless endeavor. I wonder though how many times we come so close to being blessed with the best fruit, but because we stop short we only receive the humbler blessings. We settle for the shallow workings of the Kingdom, of God Himself. We settle, when if we had only kept going just a little further, how sweet the reward breaking of adwould be. diction to drugs Sometimes we and alcohol in like to blame everyour area! We thing off on the devil. need as many I wonder though how prayer warriors much could really be in this battle contributed to us, just as we can get! falling short of the We are battling spiritual goals and for a generarewards the Lord has tion and withfor us? It does not out pressing on, Carrie Wolfe matter what stage of pressing in, we life we are. Maybe will loose them. you are home-bound. I thoroughly Maybe you are elderly and you believe I would not be who I am, think you can not do anything for doing what I am doing without anybody. Maybe you are just a the many prayers so many people very busy person who barely has prayed for me. Salvation is the time to read this. It does not mat- most precious gift. Pray that our ter. The Lord loves you and has youth will open their eyes, their a purpose for you. You have tal- hearts and minds and receive the ents and gifts that are vital for the Lord Jesus Christ in their hearts. Kingdom of God. You just have to They are a passionate generation, use them. we just have to get the spark igFor example, if you are home- nited for Jesus. bound, pray. Pray for our county. Study the Word. Spend time Pray for our leaders. Pray for our just talking with the Lord. No youth, especially. Pray for the matter what stage of life you are Search the Scriptures “…these were more noble…they searched the scriptures daily…” “faith”? God records, “Now faith is the substance [realization] of things hoped for, the evidence [conviction] of things not seen” [Heb. 11:1. What does it mean to “believe”? It is “to accept as true, or real.” The definition of “faith” in the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language” says, faith is “a confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.” With this introduction, let’s look deeper into the New Testament as Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 we study “faith.” Jesus says, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him” [John 3:36]. Jesus asks a very important question in John 8:46: “And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?” Would we who are believers, who have “faith” in Jesus Christ, accuse Him of not speaking the truth? Hear Jesus again: “He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye, therefore, hear them not, because ye are not of God” [John 8:47]. In John 8:51, Jesus gives a great promise: “If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.” Of course, Bible students know Jesus is referring to spiritual death, the separation of one’s soul from God. Even young children know the analogy Jesus gave of the wise man and the foolish man, recorded in Matt. 7:24-27. How did Jesus describe the man who, hearing what Jesus said, went out and did what Jesus said to do? “Therefore, whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock” [vs. 24,25]. How did Jesus describe the man who, hearing Jesus’ sayings, went out and did not do what Jesus said to do? “And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it” [vs. 26,27]. This being the time of year many have their minds on the birth of Jesus, note this illustration of “faith”: Question: where would you say Jesus was born? Most will say “Bethlehem,” for God recorded for us the place of Jesus’ birth. We can only “believe” that is the town of Jesus’ birth because we “believe” the trustworthiness of the Author of the New Testament. If asked how many wise men came to the manger, what would be your answer? Many reply, “Three.” An examination of God’s Word tells us, “wise men came from the east…” [Matt. 2:1]; God further tells us, “when they were come into the house, they saw the young child Page 4 men. So what are you thinking about? What’s really in your heart? Whatever you’re going through during this Christmas season, saturate it with the thought of Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One and let His anointing, and the things that Paul and the angels spoke of rule your mind and heart so that peace will be the end result. Remember to keep all things you’ve heard and known about the love of God in your heart and think about them often. This is the real “thought’ of Christmas. Make it a Great Day! in, that is a most valuable endeavor. Remember that it is by the Word in which we live. “So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.” - Deuteronomy 8:3. If you do not know the Word, you can not live by it. Press on and look a little deeper. Go a little further and see what the Lord has for you. He loves you and He promises to work all things to the good of those who love Him. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” - Micah 6:8 This verse shows us the way to live for the Lord. Seek Him more, press on and live a life of Grace Out Loud! with Mary his mother,…” [2:11]. True “faith” in the accuracy of God’s Word will cause one to believe the number of wise men who came is unknown to us; the wise men did not come to the manger, but to the house; Jesus wasn’t a “babe,” as He is described in Luke 2:12, but “the young child.” The point of this simple exercise is to stress “faith” comes by hearing God’s Word; hearing the word of man is of no value. The chief priests and the scribes challenged Jesus with this question: “Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?” [Luke 20:1,2]. Jesus, in turn, asked them a simple question: “The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?” [v.4]. After discussing the matter among themselves, the chief priests and the scribes answered: “We cannot tell” [Matt. 21:27]. They knew the correct answer was “from God,” but refused to say it, even as some today will not correctly teach the facts surrounding Jesus’ birth. Before returning to His Father after His resurrection, Jesus gave instructions to His apostles: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:… [Matthew 28:19,20a]. Mark records the event this way: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” [16:15,16]. Although Jesus placed baptism before salvation, many religious teachers refuse to do so. Question: in light of what we have learned about “faith,” do they have “faith”? Can one say they do have “faith,” if they do not believe, obey, and teach Jesus’ words? Was Jesus truthful? Are His words trustworthy? The plea of the church of Christ has always been, and is today, to read, believe, and obey God’s Words. Bring your Bibles, search the scriptures with the church of Christ. We meet at 234 Chapel Drive [off Bulaville Road]. Jonathan McAnulty began working with the church December 4. We encourage you to come and hear him. Visit our website: www. chapelhillchurchofchrist. org. �Friday, December 9, 2011 The very first article I ever wrote for this newspaper made mention of our family dog, Angus. I introduced myself to you as the owner of that lovable, big black dog who was generally at my side wherever I went — and didn’t require a leash when we were out and about, much to the chagrin of some and the displeasure of others! Indeed, Angus was the family’s dog: all five of us were in on the decision to get him when he was a puppy; and all five of us shared in his care. Last Thursday, too, all five of us reluctantly conceded the time had come to have him put to sleep, as it was obvious our beloved pet was suffering from some painful affliction. I cannot recall having said much about Angus since that first article, and I’d much prefer not saying what I just did. After eleven-plus years of his loving presence we didn’t want to part with him, but neither did we want him to suffer any more. When our older daughter was younger, she came to see medicine Hopefully your Christmas season began in a spirit of genuine praise and thanksgiving. The benefits for you are countless in spite of the tendency of some to consider themselves somehow deprived (because there is always someone who has something that they don’t have). The realization that there are things in our lives that are truly praiseworthy can begin the soothing work of calming nerves made frantic by the unceasing demands of our busy lives and helps to open the door for spiritual blessings bequeathed to those who have trusted Jesus as Lord and Savior. And the fact that there is a truly deserving recipient of our adoration, namely Jesus Christ, reminds us that there is One who is greater than ourselves and is in control of our history even as it continues to unfold before our very eyes. Our praise and devotion to Him cause us to recognize that He is actively at work today in spite of our pride and inclination for selfishness: He www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 Prayer is for the living and her Mommy’s that person was T.L.C. as the way dead. for her to become Such a request, “all better.” And so for me, IS very it came to pass, last much out of the orThursday night, that dinary. Having been Angus’s suffering raised and schooled mercifully was endin the Lutheran ed and he is forevertradition, and with more “all better.” Martin Luther’s I could say more precepts firmly about Angus, but entrenched in my there is no reason mind, I found myThomas Johnson to. Neither can I do self confronted by a anything more for unique conundrum. our dog, since I burThere is nothied him immediately following his ing in my background which conpassing. dones praying to saints, in the name I can’t do anything for dead peo- of saints, or for dead people—who ple, either, so now you get my full at- may or may not have behaved in a tention. I’ll even allow myself to be “saintly” manner in their lifetime! redundant at this point, and again say Such practices are without any scripI can’t do anything for dead people. tural support. Some years ago, however, I suspect I just stepped on somewhen an individual asked me to one’s toes. Sorry ‘bout that, but no pray for someone, and I asked offense was intended. for a little more information conConsider: Jesus Christ did not die cerning the individual I was being for dead people, that they might be asked to pray for, I was told that revived and restored to life. Christ died for the living, for those with the time and opportunity to “repent,” that their sins might be forgiven and then they themselves experience eternal life. In other words, the messages of Advent and Christmas—i.e., of the coming and birth of Jesus Christ— are for the living; for those already dead such insights matter not one iota. We can only hope those who have gone before us died in the knowledge and love of the Lord. The same applies to the Easter message, of Christ’s atoning death on the Cross at Calvary. Regarding those who died in their sins, who never repented and personally asked God’s forgiveness in their own lifetime, it is NOT true they can yet be prayed into heaven. Nowhere in the Bible is it written the prayers of another cancel out someone else’s sins. I myself can’t do anything about your sins, but God can — and will. Repent, and it’s a done deal! I saw something on the Internet just this morning related to this very A Hunger for More is at work in the world… and He is at work in our individual lives. Remember that our hope is not in government. Nor is it in an improving economy. It isn’t in military prowess or in technology or even in guaranteed medical coverage. Our hope is in God. “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God! My soul thirsts for God, for the living God…. Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God” (Psalm 42:1, 5). Men and women have discovered throughout the ages that there is hope only in Jesus Christ. It has become crystal clear that even in our changing world that we desperately need such immutable hope. Millions of people today struggle in vain, seeking a hope that gives life meaning. “Todd”, for instance, grew up trying to please a father who refused to grant him approval. Todd was sure that he could impress him through success at football and then at work, but it never seemed to come to pass. Even after his dad died, Todd became convinced that he could find fulfillment in his work, and so always gunned for bigger and better jobs. But one day he lost his job through a layoff. During that time of feeling like a failure and in that season of worry for his family’s needs, a neighbor told him that God could give him hope. He learned that the “proof” of that hope was in the fact that Jesus died for his sin. “Todd” placed his faith in Jesus and found his hopelessness turned into an irrepressible certainty that God was in control. After a few months of trusting that God’s time was best, a door was opened for him at a new company… one in which his needs were met and also one in which he could share with others what he had found in Jesus Christ. “Tami” never knew her father and eventually discovered that the unconditional love and acceptance for DISH Network delivers more of what you want for less than you’d expect. idea, with the late Steve Jobs as the focus of the article. Essentially, what it said was that Jobs is with the Lord ONLY if in his lifetime he got right with God. If not, he’s not. It’s that simple. We can likewise say hell is full of “good people” who, in their lifetimes, did “good” things. Nevertheless, “good” is a relative term, more appealing to us with our standards than to God, whose standards exceed ours by far. In this season of being good “for goodness sake,” when the word on the street is that of a jolly old man with a list he’s checking twice … remember the very real Lord who has an entire Book at His disposal. Therein may your name be found, for that is the essence of eternal LIFE. The closer Christmas gets the more hectic your life may become, as you attend to all the many details. Take a moment to thank God for the Christ of Christmas. You’ll feel “all better.” which she had new start been searchshe quit ing in an endracing from less string of relationship rocky relationto relationships couldn’t ship and be found in a eventuman. One afally found ter another, the a man who relationships also beresulted in her longed to being betrayed the Lord and broken. and with Thom Mollohan She lost all whom she sense of pertruly besonal worth longed. and had no hope left. But then Today if our eyes are on she hit a website that talked anything other than God, about filling up the emptiness darkness will infect our sight inside with hope… the kind and cause us to either deof hope that Jesus gave to a spair or to be swooned into woman at a well in Samaria the short-lived delusion that over two thousand years ago. we can find happiness and She learned that Jesus was wholesomeness in ourselves crucified in her place, show- or in some sort of substitute ing an unconditional love that for God. But the gloom of even death cannot suffocate humanity’s hopelessness is or defeat. “Tami” bowed her shattered by the piercing light head right then, admitting of God’s presence. The rays that she had sinned and seek- of His love still bring new life ing His forgiveness. She gave to hearts and souls withered Him her heart and found that by life’s unfulfilled promises, she was both beautiful and scorching hatreds, and parchprecious to Him. With this ing Godlessness. “Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed is he whose help is God… whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them, the LORD, Who remains faithful forever” (Psalm 146:3-6 NIV). Remember that this season is a celebration of hope… hope that is only found in God’s gift of His Son. This season is all about the hope we can find in Jesus Christ. (Thom Mollohan and his family have ministered in southern Ohio the past 16 years. He is the pastor of Pathway Community Church and the author of The Fairy Tale Parables. He may be reached for comments or questions by email at pastorthom@pathwaygallipolis. com). Hey Kids! Packages starting at Now Playing on DISH Network! MO. for 12 months FREE OVER 20 MOVIE CHANNELS Local Channels Included! with 24 month agreement. For 3 months. 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The winner earns a spot in the Bowl Championship Series. That’s the dream scenario for Boise State and its football program, which made its much-discussed move to the Big East (effective July 1, 2013) on Wednesday. This is what gets fans excited, what prompts them to purchase plane and game tickets, to experience New York City at Christmastime, what converts the tiniest fans into life-long supporters. There are nightmare scenarios, of course. Here’s one: The title game is the final league game for Rutgers, which along with Connecticut and Louisville, is abandoning the league, fast on the heels of Syracuse, Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Here’s another: It is the last time the Big East champion is assured of a spot in the lucrative BCS game, having been stripped of AQ status in the BCS contract that takes effect in 2014. This is what turns fans into conspiracy theorists, pointing out that the college football world has it out for the Broncos, who are doomed to remain a step behind the haves, who are really just eager to steal their coach. But Wednesday was less about dreams and nightmares and more about tangibles, measurables and risk analysis. The announcement lacked the festive atmosphere of July’s Mountain West announcement perhaps Boise State is suffering from press conference fatigue given the sheer number of news events that have broken in the last 12 months. Or, more likely, it was because the Mountain West move was a culmination, a celebration, a realization of a dream come true. The Big East move is cold, hard business. It’s about cash and calculations. About leaving behind quaint notions that college athletics is about regional rivalries and geographic proximity and embracing the realities of revenue opportunities. No hard feelings, just the cost of operating an athletic department. Coaches don’t get paid in warm fuzzies. “More than one of them told me, ‘If I was in your shoes, I’d be doing exactly what you are doing,’ ” said Boise State President Bob Kustra, who conversed with more than 50 officials across college athletics and hired an outside consultant to help him make the decision. That’s how businesses are run. And the Broncos’ athletic department, above all, is now a business. Kustra has made that abundantly clear, with the hiring of new Athletic Director Mark Coyle, whose background is in fundraising and marketing, and now this decision, based on expanding the Broncos’ brand and exposure and marketability. Air Force’s Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, who opted against making a move to the Big East, said Wednesday that two of the biggest reasons for the decision were regional rivalries and loyalties to the Mountain West. Gould did couch his comments with an “as of now.” As of now, Boise State is living in the right now. Chasing the dollars and hoping it makes sense. The Big East is a conference of convenience and opportunity. No time for dreams, or nightmares. The things that make fans fans. Just another cost of doing business. Friday, December 9, 2011 Blue Angels fall at Warren, 51-32 Kevin Pierson Special to OVP VINCENT, Ohio — Sooner or later, somebody has to actually put the basketball through the hoop. The Warren Lady Warriors and Gallia Academy Blue Angels combined to shoot 34 percent from the field in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League matchup at Warren High School Wednesday night. But in the end the Lady Warriors got a few more chances to put the ball through the basket courtesy of the defense as Warren took a 51-32 win to open SEOAL play. “It was a good win for us. It was our first league victory,” said War- ren girls’ basketball coach Amy Colgrove. “Anytime we get a win it’s good.” Warren forced Gallia Academy into 29 turnovers and held the Blue Angels to just 13-of-44 shooting from the field, and when the Blue Angels turned the ball over the Lady Warriors capitalized at the other end. “Looking at our stats we had 29 turnovers and we were 28 percent from the field,” said Gallia Academy girls’ basketball coach Renee Barnes. “It’s hard to win when you have 29 turnovers and shoot 28 percent.” Shooting woes plagued both teams throughout the game, partic- ularly early as Gallia Academy was 2-for-12 from the field in the first quarter and Warren was 4-for-14. About the only thing that went right to start the game was the free throw shooting and the defense. By the time the game ended, even the free throw shooting was gone for the two schools as Warren was 6-of-14 at the line and Gallia Academy was 4-of-10. “You look at our past two games, this is exactly what’s been our nemesis,” Colgrove said. “There’s no excuse to be missing those.” It was quite simply a tough day for the offenses, which combined for 45 turnovers and didn’t have a single girl get into double figures in scoring. Warren’s Allie Grace Proctor and Emma Ryan led all scorers with just nine points each. “We stress defense more than we do the offense. Defense has got to be our constant, especially right now when we’re struggling with the offense,” Colgrove said. Despite they’re shooting woes, the Lady Warriors never trailed in the contest as they opened the game’s scoring when Kendra Lynch converted a layup off an assist from Proctor with 6:44 to play in the first stanza. Proctor’s pair of free throws put Warren ahead 5-0 with 3:57 left in the first. After that point the Lady See ANGELS, 8 Defenders win a pair at CLC Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com Alex Hawley/file photo Wahama’s Jamin Branch chases down the Trimble quarterback during the White Falcons season opener in Mason, W.Va. Branch football legacy ends at Wahama Gary Clark Special to OVP MASON, W.Va. — When the Wahama White Falcon football team was eliminated from the post-season in the Class A semifinals following a 24-7 setback to 2nd rated Williamstown the Bend Area grid team also lost a valuable commodity as another chapter came to a conclusion in the White Falcon history books. For 13 of the past 14 years at the Bend Area school there has been a Branch appearing on the WHS roster but that distinction will cease to survive with the graduation of senior All-State lineman Jamin Branch next spring. Pastor Ron Branch of Faith Baptist Church in Mason and his wife Terry produced six sons with all of them leaving their mark as gifted participants during their respective athletic undertakings. Wahama High School has benefited most from the Branch brothers athletic endeavors with a total of four of those offspring starring for the red and white. The Branch family came to the Bend Area in 1998 when Ron was to become the minister of the thriving Faith Baptist Church in Mason. First son Ron had graduated from high school while second son, Keithen, a star running back and a multitalented athlete, was preparing for his senior year at St. Marys High School. Keithen was to become the valedictorian of his senior class at the Pleasants County School and decided to remain at St. Marys to conclude his athletic career instead of making the move to the Bend Area with his family. Third son, Eran, began the Branch legacy at Wahama in 1999 as a talented senior quarterback and outfielder for the WHS baseball team. Eran amassed over 750 yards in total offense on the gridiron for coach Ed Cromley in addition to enjoying a productive spring season on the baseball diamond after hitting .293 with a team high 31 runs scored and 22 stolen bases. After a one year interval, the only season in the past 14 years there hasn’t been a Branch performing for Wahama, fourth son Jeshua arrived on the White Falcon scene and he made his presence know right away. Jeshua began as a freshman football player in the fall of 2001 and before he was finished four years later the talented athlete had become the fourth leading scorer, and the second leading rusher in the history of Wahama High School football. Jeshua was also a talented defensive standout for the Bend Area grid team in leading the White Falcon football teams to four consecutive playoff berths and an incredible 40-9 record during his association with the Mason County gridiron squad. See BRANCH, 8 CROSS LANES, W.Va. — The Ohio Valley Christian boys basketball team remained unbeaten following a pair of victories at Cross Lanes Christian this past weekend in nonconference action. The Defenders began their 2012 road schedule Friday night with a 49-31 triumph over CLC, then followed with a 60-49 win over Beth Haven on Saturday to improve to 3-0 this young season. A 12-4 second quarter run proved big for OVCS on Friday night, allowing the guests to turn an 8-6 lead after eight minutes into a 20-10 halftime advantage. The Defenders claimed a small 12-11 edge in the third canto for a 32-21 lead, then closed regulation with a 17-10 surge to wrap up the 18-point decision. Chance Burleson led the Defenders with 15 points and six steals, followed by T.G. Miller with 13 points and seven rebounds. Pete Carman added eight points, six caroms and five assists, while Paul Miller chipped in seven points. Phil Hollingshead and Ben Tillis rounded out the winning score with three points apiece. Grant Humphrey led CLC with eight points, followed by Tyler Corwin and Anthony Majevas with seven markers each. After taking a small 12-11 lead after eight minutes Saturday, the Defenders again used a big second quarter to take charge of the game after outscoring Beth Haven 20-6 during that span for a comfortable 32-17 cushion. OVCS went on a small 1514 run in the third for a 47-31 edge, but Beth Haven closed regulation on an 18-13 spurt to pull the final deficit to within 11 points. Pete Carman paced the Defenders with 22 points and nine rebounds, while T.G. Miller added 14 points and Chance Burleson contributed 13 points and team-highs of seven assists and five steals. Paul Miller and Ben Tillis rounded out the triumphant score with respective totals of seven and four points. Corey Robinson paced Beth Haven with 13 markers, followed by Zak Acoed with 11 and Jacob Browning with nine points. Ohio Valley Christian returns to action Saturday when it hosts Teays Valley Christian at 6 p.m. Pujols, Angels agree to $254 million, 10-year deal DALLAS (AP) Threetime NL MVP Albert Pujols agreed Thursday to a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, leaving the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals after more than a decade for a new baseball life in southern California. Pujols’ contract, which is subject to a physical, is the second-highest in baseball history and only the third to break the $200 million barrier, following Alex Rodriguez’s $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas before the 2001 season and A-Rod’s $275 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees before the 2008 season. “This is a monumental day for Angel fans and I could not be more excited,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said. In addition to the Pujols signing, the Angels agreed to a five-year contract with left-hander C.J. Wilson, a deal worth $77.5 million that raised their spending for the day to $331.5 million. People familiar with the deals told The Associated Press the terms of each contract, speaking on condition of anonymity because those details were not made public. Pujols had spent all 11 of his major league seasons with the Cardinals, hitting .338 with 445 home runs and 1,329 RBIs to become a franchise icon second only to Stan Musial. He is fourth in career slugging percentage at .617, trailing only Hall of Famers Babe Ruth (.690), Ted Williams (.634) and Lou Gehrig (.632). Pujols’ numbers in nearly every major offensive category are on a threeyear decline. He had his poorest season in 2011 and at 31 is likely to spend the majority of his career with the Angels at designated hitter rather than first base. “We understand that players will go through peaks and valleys of sort,” new Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto said. “Albert has spent many years operating at peak, and if we want to call a decline going from superhuman to just great, I don’t think we’ve seen the last great days of Albert Pujols, obviously, or we wouldn’t be sitting here today.” Some have speculated he is older than his listed age. “Albert Pujols’ age to me is not a concern,” Dipoto said. “I’m not a scientist. I can’t where he is, but I can tell you he hits like he’s 27.” St. Louis also offered the slugger a 10-year deal, but he chose to leave the Gateway City for the freeway life. “We are disappointed,” Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said. “I would like our fans to know that we tried our best to make Albert a lifetime Cardinal but unfortunately we were unable to make it happen.” The Angels, who finished 10 games behind pennant-winning Texas in the AL West, made the move as the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers are in the process of being sold by Frank McCourt in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, a deal that could give the region’s NL team a new, wealthy owner. The Dodgers could aggressively bid for talent a year from now, giving them a boost in the regional competition for fans’ attention. “Winning breeds interest, and we are setting ourselves up to start next season with an opportunity to get good,” Dipoto said. 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Gallia Academy didn’t get onto the scoreboard until Brittany Lloyd hit a layup off an assist from Mattie Lanham with 2:57 in the opening quarter. Ciara Jackson’s putback basket as time expired in the first send the teams into the second quarter with the Lady Warriors leading 11-6. After shooting a combined 23 percent in the first half, the offenses improved dramatically in the second quarter, but not enough to overcome the sluggish start for both squads. “We’re missing layups. We’re missing little two-footers we’ve got to make,” Barnes said. Branch From Page 6 Jeshua also participated as a member of the White Falcon baseball team as an outfielder where he batted over .400 for his career while helping Wahama win a sectional title in 2003. Following the graduation of Jeshua it was time for fifth son Micaiah to arrive on the WHS scene Deal From Page 6 www.mydailysentinel.com Warren pulled away from the Blue Angels to start the second as Amy Fleming hit a layup off an assist from Jordanna Rauch, propelling the Lady Warriors on a 13-2 run to start the second quarter. Warren led 24-8 when Fleming converted another short jumper, this time off an assist from Mackenzie Brooks, with 3:15 to play before half. Halley Barnes basket with 2:53 before the break helped Gallia Academy close out the first half on a 7-6 run, with her putback basket with 18 seconds left in the half setting the score at the break, 30-15, in favor of Warren. At the break, Gallia Academy had 14 rebounds with seven of its 15 points coming off putbacks. The Lady Warriors had 17 rebounds at the break with six second chance points. and leave his mark at the Mason County School. Micaiah quickly settled into the role of a star athlete in joining the 1000 yard rushing membership at Wahama as well as becoming the schools fifth leading single-season scorer with 152 points in the 2009 season. Micaiah was also the defensive leader at the Bend Area school with WHS advancing to the playoffs three times during his four year Series victory over Wilson’s Rangers, his second title with the team in the last six seasons. He also had been pursued by the Miami Marlins, but they dropped out Wednesday after agreeing to a deal with left-hander Mark Buehrle that raised their free agent-spending to $191 million for three players following deals with closer Heath Bell and shortstop Jose Reyes. The Angels and “In the first half they had like eight second chance points. It was all off of backside rebounds,” Colgrove lamented. Outscoring Gallia Academy 19-9 in the second quarter, the Lady Warriors couldn’t keep up the offensive success as the teams each scored 13 in the third. Gallia Academy scored its first consecutive points midway through the stanza when Mattie Lanham hit a three-pointer off an assist from Heather Ward and then Ward proceeded to hit a jumper off a dish from Kendra Barnes with 3:28 in the period, making the score 36-25. “We’re getting better. That’s what counts. That’s what you gotta do,” coach Barnes said. Leading 43-28 going into the final stanza, the Lady Warriors began working the ball around and taking time off the clock be- stint on the White Falcon football squad. Prior to the departure of Micaiah youngest son, Jamin, was already poised to leave his imprint on the Wahama High School sports environment. 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Rogers Basement Waterproofing �Friday, December 9, 2011 Friday, december 9, 2011 BLONDIE www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Comics Dean Young/Denis Lebrun BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Dec. 9, 2011: This year tension builds and you often feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you need to streamline your activities. You will want to be in tiptop shape, as so much could happen this year. Though your community and professional lives demand attention, you also will be focused on your personal life. Curb a tendency to express frustration and anger in a manner that distances people from you. Your popularity soars after June. Some of you might flirt with ending your single lifestyle. If you are attached, you remember why you fell in love with your sweetie. GEMINI can be as diverse as you. 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 You could be close to positive someone is misunderstanding you. Try different words as you attempt to eliminate this gap. Resist getting into arguments with those who just don’t get it. You don’t need the flak. Tonight: Out and about. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Curb your innate tendency to be possessive. You don’t want to take a risk emotionally or cause yourself an unneeded problem. Be that conservative Bull, and you will have few problems today. Tonight: Treat to your heart’s content. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You might feel less than great in the morning. You have a remarkable ability to pull yourself out of moods. Avoid a family member who is difficult and touchy. You might want to avoid what seems like a pending conflict. Tonight: Keep on smiling. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HH Listen to your inner voice when dealing with a confrontational situation. You easily could be overly sensitive and misunderstand someone. Someone you see could cause you to become sarcastic and difficult. Remember that you are in control of your moods. Tonight: Tell it like it is. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Zero in on what you want. Others could be quite distracting, but you don’t need to respond. Avoid a power play at all costs. Avoid any risk financially. You will be a lot happier that way. A meeting adds a lot of interest to a situation. Tonight: Where Horoscope the action is. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Take charge of a situation, knowing which direction you need to go in. Someone might be pushing you too hard. Listen to news with an open mind. Your ability to come to terms with a situation needs to emerge. Tonight: Let off steam in an acceptable manner. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Keep reaching out for someone at a distance. You might feel disenchanted with someone. How you let this person know could be very important. Why lose your temper for no reason? Carefully listen to what someone is sharing. Tonight: Take in new vistas. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Deal with another person directly. You could be surprised by what is going on behind the scenes. Still, don’t push in either direction. Realize what is going on within a friendship. You could be bewildered by this person’s reaction. Tonight: Go with another person’s choice. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH If there is a conflict in a key relationship, you are likely to hear about it. Your mind might not be able to handle anger bubbling up. Dealing with mixed feelings or people who provoke mixed feelings could be tough. Tonight: Go with another person’s choices. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Pace yourself and get past an immediate problem. You feel as if others are unusually touchy. Detaching from the roaring crowd is nothing less than smart. Don’t hesitate to change plans if need be. Tonight: Take in new vistas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Friends play a strong role in what is going on. You will discover that a partner has a short fuse. Add a little humor and/or flirtation. You also can walk away from the situation, but not in a hurtful manner. Tonight: Having fun. TGIF. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Pressure builds to a new level on the home front. Misunderstandings seem to happen. You scarcely can focus on any specific area of your life. Be careful how you handle your frustration. Tonight: Vanish. Go home. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com Ad goes here �Friday, December 9, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 Sandusky released on bail after sex abuse charges BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky emerged from an overnight jail stay Thursday after posting bail on new charges that he sexually abused two additional boys, including one who said Sandusky assaulted him in his basement while his cries for help went unheeded. Sandusky was driven from a Pennsylvania county jail to his home Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 in the back seat of a grey sedan in the middle of a three-car convoy. The former coach kept his gaze straight ahead, clutching a manila envelope, during the short car ride. He then went inside without answering questions from reporters. Sandusky was arrested Wednesday and charged with 12 new child sex abuse counts involving two new alleged victims. In all, he faces more than 50 charges. He has maintained his innocence. Sandusky secured his release using $200,000 in real estate holdings and a $50,000 certified check provided by his wife, Dorothy, according to online court records. He will be subject to electronic monitoring under the terms of his release. Warden Edward DeSabato said Sandusky was quiet and cooperative during his stay at the jail, where he was one of the roughly 250 being held. Sandusky had his own cell for the night, a standard procedure for new inmates, DeSabato said. The new allegations against Sandusky were detailed in grand jury report released Wednesday that alleges the former coach used the charity he founded to gain access to at-risk boys, then use gifts groom them for eventual sexual contact. In interviews following his initial arrest last month, Sandusky denied sexually assaulting children but acknowledged showering and engaging in “horseplay” with them. Sandusky’s attorney, Joseph Amendola, said in a statement he would discuss his client’s release later Thursday. The latest accusers are the ninth and 10th alleged victims described in grand jury reports that claim Sandusky befriended and then molested boys he met through The Second Mile charity. A grand jury document released Wednesday echoed an earlier report, saying Sandusky gave the boys gifts while also making sexual advances toward them. One of the new accusers said Sandusky kept him in a basement bedroom during overnight visits to Sandusky’s home, forced him to perform sex acts and assaulted him. “The victim testified that on at least one occasion he screamed for help, knowing that Sandusky’s wife was upstairs, but no one ever came to help him,” the grand jury report said. Sandusky was charged last month with abusing eight boys, some on campus, over 15 years. Officials say the allegations were not immediately brought to the attention of authorities even though high-level people at Penn State apparently knew about them. The scandal resulting from Sandusky’s arrest led to the ouster of Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno and longtime college president Graham Spanier. Two other Penn State officials are charged with perjury and failing to report the assaults. They say they are innocent. Ohio uses solid bench to tip Oakland, Mich., 84-82 ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) D.J. Cooper scored 18 points Wednesday night as Ohio edged Oakland, Mich., 84-82. Stevie Taylor added 13 and T.J. Hall 10 for the Bobcats (6-1), who won their third straight and snapped Oakland’s six-game winning streak. Ohio sizzled from 3-point range, hitting 12 of 27 (44.4 percent). Corey Petros had 23 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Golden Grizzlies (6-3), whose 11-game home win streak ended. Reggie Hamilton matched Petros’ 23 points and Travis Bader had 21, but Oakland was outscored 42-8 off the bench. Tied 74-74, Ohio’s Reggie Keely scored five points and Cooper three for an 82-74 lead with 1:15 left. 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