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COM 0 - -·u cc Q cc Economic boomin'07 hits Racine ~ 0 N Photo courtesy of Keith Wilson The lighted archway at the Fi rst Avenue and State Street side of the Gallipolis City Park, seen ·at night, serves as a reminder that the holiday season remains with us, at least until Tuesday when the area rings in the new year. lighted decorations at the park and around town are a highlight of the season. WEATHER 1- u GALLIPOLIS November unemployment levels for are a cou nties, including Gallia and Meigs, saw a decline over rates se t in October, the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services reported. County-by-county jobless rates for last month were released by ODJFS on Friday, a week after the a~ency reported that the state 's unemployment in November was also down from the previous month. Gallia Cou nty's jobless level foi November was 5.4 percent, six-tenths of a percent down frQm October's 6 percent reading. Meigs County dropped th reetenths of a percent, from 8.7 percent in October to 8.4 percent last month . . Athens County Was down sli ghtly, one-tenth of a percent from 5.5 percent in October to 5.4 in November. Lawrence County was al 4.8 perce nt las t month, down from 5 percent. October' s Washington Cou nty dipped OBITUARIES en.. CD November joblessness ·down in ·area BY KEVIN KEUY .,en 0 0 N Please see Varnadoe, Al KKELLY@MYOAILYTRIBUNE.COM 0 a. 2005 . and 2006. indicate a decrease each year in the average une mployment rare for the county ·_ from I O. H percent in 2004 lo 9.8 percent in 2005 and 8.5 perce nt in 2006. Varnadoe said the county's average unemployment rar e for 2007 is expected to be about the sa me as IasI year. "':Iii ~~; = 0 0 ure ca n be mi sleading. because it only retlects th e number of workers seeking jobs. Those who have bee n out of work for an extended period of time and are no longer ac lively"seeking jobs are nol included in the jobless rate figures. Varnadoe also noted that the Ohio Department of Jo b and Family Servi ces' une mployment figures for 2004, t:l. .. ~ -,. 0.9 According lo C ivil ian Labor Force Es timates. Meigs County's unempl oyment rate for November was 8.4 percent, down nearly a percentage point from the October rate. Pike County topped the ·unemployment rate in Ohio for the latest report. (See related story.) Meigs County's· labor force i' estimated at 9, 100, but Varnadoe said that fig- a: . Ocn • ~! -.. ,.. • §~ show an improveme nt in the local jobless rate over the last three years arid an even greater improveme nt over the last decade . He said. however. that the unemployment rate mi ght be higher tha n figures show, because about half of the co unty's workforce travel outside the county, and the statistics onl y include those ac tively see king work. " 0~111: :& en.. N ... ~ u HI.:JO • \ 'ol. .p, :-.ln. 49 Lit up for the season .,..... .,en co )( E,l< · Varnadoe: :Unemployment rate can be misleading POMf:ROY - Regul ar reports that Meigs County tops the state's unemployment statistics are di scouragi ng, bul Eco nom ic Development Director Perry Varnadoe said the fi gures can be mi sleadi ng. Varnadoe also pointed oul last week thai those fi gures U)" ~ l'onwro~ • ~liddlepm·t • (,aiJipolis • l),.,.,.mht•r· :1o. :wo- (Editors note: The following is the first in a series of stories recapping the top news events in Meigs County~- incorporated villages of Racine, Pomeroy, Syracuse aird Rutland.) RACINE - The mantra of " location, location , location" has long been an assel to the larger vi llages of Middleport and Pomeroy, but in 2008, Racine is poised for a big piece of that economic pie in part thanks to high profile development project's that began picking up steam in 2007. Racine's positive economic outlook is the village's top story for the year, namely because of its close proximity to American Municipal Power-Ohio's p~oposed coal-fired power pla111 (an estimated $2.9 billion project) in Letart Falls and Gatling O hio's proposed Please see Racine, Al BY EUZABETH RIGEL NEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Kevin Kelly/ photo A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Second Avenue .and Olive Street on Friday sen t two individuals to Holze r Medical Center with infuries, Gallipolis City Police reported. Jonathan D. Halley, 27, 95 Garfield Ave .. Gallipolis, was transported by Gallia County EM S L Spaulding 30 74 Mill Creek Road, Gallipolis, was taken to the hospital by h'l 1 J ff . • • . . . d' . f w . e e rey · pnvate vehtcle follow 1ng the 4:08 p.m. acctdent. Off1cers sa1d Spau l 1ng was pu 11 1ng out o the driveway of Za nzi's Pizza. 900 Second Ave ., and his car collide·d with a picliup truck dri. g· s car was u1sa _.. bl .111 g ven by Halley that was southbound on S econ d . Damage to S pau ld m and fun ct ional to Halley's pickup, and Spaulding was cited for failure to yie ld. i 1 GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Co mmi ss ioners approved a change in life in su rance cove rage for . county employees from Met Li fe to Medical Mutual during Thursday 's regular meeting, thei r last of 2007 . The change will be effectiv e in February 2008. The coverage total quote will be provided 10 the commissioners nex t week. The annual contrac t between lhe sheriff's departmenl and the Gall i<t-JacksonMei gs-Vinton Solid Waste Manage ment Dtstncl for the en:rronmenlal enforcement offrce r 111 2008 was prese nted b h 'ff '. C h p lty ' .en ' adpl.t 10 !' erlryhe. was move o stgn Please see Callla, Al ·s Impressive. • Holur Medical Center'• Maternl~ and Plmlly Contlr .II now ra"kld In the top 2~ for Patient Satltflctlon• when compared.to other ho1pltal1 nationwide. Thaft ltnpttlllve. :1 I • .., • , �· J;'ageA2 iunba~ lim~ -ientintl GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Girl Scouts' Cookie Rally is Saturday, Jan . 5 from 6 to 8:JO p.m. at Good News Baptist Church. Those attending mu st be registered scouts. No tagalongs. This year's cookies include such past favorites ·as samoa·s. thin mints, tag-. alongs, do-si-dos, trefoil and all-abouts. New this County Commissioners last week , Varnadoe said the county 's unemployment rate, while still remaining - from Page A1 Jan. I. In case of emergenamong the state 's highest if cies, customers should call According to Varnadoe, not the . highe st, has (877) 742-2597. about half of the county 's improved. Paul Reed, presiworkforce works in sur- dent of the Meigs County POMEROY - The meetrounding counties in Ohio Community 'Improvement ing of the Fraternal Order of and West Virginia . Corporation, agreed. Reed said the county 's Eagles Auxiliary has been Varnadoe has also attributed postponed to 7:30 p.m. on the county's high jobless unemployment was over 13 Jan: 8. GALLIPOLIS - Gallia rate on economic factors percent about I0 years ago, County Local Board of such as agriCultural activity, when cooperative efforts Education 's organizational the seasonaf nature of con- beiween the commissioners, meeting · for 2008 is struction trade and other Chamber of Commerce and economic development RUTLAND - Leading Thursday, Jan . 3 at 7 p.m. in seasonal variables . Meeting with Meigs oflice began. Creek Conservancy District the administrative offices, will dose on Dec. 31 and 230 Shawnee Lane. · Varnadoe ·- Local Briefs Cookie rally year is sugar free chocolate and lemon cremes. For in fo rmation , call Janelle at 447-7247 or Wendy at 446-9346. Office closed· on Monday GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Clerk of Courts' legal office will be closed Monday so staff can perform year-end closeout procedures. Office closed • · RSCI ne · Gallipolis City Police. coal mining operation . on Rudolph M. Daft, 27, was Yellowbush Road. Both are transported to Holzer estimated to pump millions Medical Center by the of dollars into the local Gallia County EMS follow- economy. if they get past ing the 12:03 p.m. crash. their separate.. application Officers said Daft was a and permiuing processes. Local village o!ficials are passenger in a car driven by Debbie M. Daft, 52, 4095 in support of both projects Ohio 141, Gallipolis, that was as well as exploring annexaeastbound on Grape when the . tion of some outlying areas driver failed to stop for the near Racine. Officials are stop sign, entered · Third currently gauging the Avenue and collided with a response to annexation by northbound car driven by those affected in order to Lawrence A. Lanier, 21, 91 determine if the proposal moves forward. The proposGarfield Heights, Gallipolis. al was in part brought about The Daft car then spun around and struck a south- due to the possible econombound car driven by Charles · ic development and both the E. Nance, 50, 6075 -ohio pros and cons that may accompany it. 141, Gallipolis. Not all residents in the The Daft car had disabling Racine area are in support damage, while functional of. AMP-Ohio and Gatling damage was listed to the Lanier car and non-func- with 2007 seeing the local organization iional damage to the car ·dri- grassroots Citizens Action Meigs ' ven by Nance. Debbie Daft was cited for failure to yield. Now! speakinjl concerns' about economrc develop; . ment at the expense of publie health. · Other top stories of 2007 in Racine: • After eight years, the flames, police said. It was Grant Medical Center in Ohio Department of Natural only after extinguishing Columbus. Lucas had been Resources cleared all the Mejiapraz and the car . that treated and released from archeological and financial Childrerr's hurtles required to begin authorities discovered Nationwide Matthew inside. Hospital in Columbus. construction on the $2.3 and Patricia Lucas The conditions of Elias million boat ramf located Hardbarger were "not in and Mejiapiaz were not just past Star Mil Park on their vehicle at the time of immediately available Ohio 124. The ramp has a the second collision and may Friday afternoon. None of have been ejected during the those three Columbus hosfirst crash,' according to a pitals nor the University October. The number of statement from stall! police. Hospital Bu~n Center in unemployed has increased ,Courtney was in the inten- Cincinnati listed Elias or by 4.000 in the past 12 siye care unit at Ohio State Mejiapiaz as patients and months from 330,000. The from PageA1 University Medical Center in State Police did not immeNovember unemployment Columbus on Friday. Patricia diat.ely respond to phone rate for Ohio was up slightwas listed in fair condition at messages and e-mails. four-tenths of a percent, from 4.7 in October to 4.3 in ly from 5.5 percent in November 2006. November. "Ohio's labor market meet Friday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. The only area county to in the Gallia County Senior see an increase was showed some improvement Jackson, which went from in November," said Helen Resource Center. Department of Jobs and 7.3 percent in October to Jones-Kelley, director of the from PageA1 Family Services Director 7.5 last month. Vinton ODJFS. "Total employment increased slightly in both contract, pending the consent Dana '(Jlassburn requested County's rate remained goods-prt>duci ng and serof 'the prosecuting attorney's and received consent for the unchanged at 7.3 percent. Pike County had the high- vice-providing industries." promotion of Belinda Burnett offJ,Ce. The U.S. unemployment est rate of unemployment clerical specialist Perry also requested the to rate for November was 4.7 ability to apply through the. #21 000.5, beginning Dec. 31. for the month statewide at 9 percent, unchanged from Richard Stephens, Ohio percent. Ohio Department of Natural Ohio's unemployment rate October. Resources for a 2008 Marine State University Extension was·5.6 percent in November, County-by-county rates for Patrol Assistance Grant in educator for agriculture and the amount of $37,560 with natural resources for Gallia down from 5.9 percent in last month are . available at http://jfs.ohio.gov. Release of a 25 percent match, and County, was appointed to October, the state said. The number of workers the data was later than usual .the vacancy left by Becky received consent to apply. unemployed in Ohio in due to the holidays. County Admimstrator Nesbitt on the Southern November was 334,000, (The Associated Press Karen Sprague presented a Ohio Agricultural and down from 352,000 iJ1 to this story.) contributed draft letter informing town- Community Development (SOACDF) ship trustees and clerks of Foundation the allowance of $4,000 for county review committee. During the week ending each township out of the general fund for 2008. Dec. 23, the Animal Shelter www.mydallysentlnel.com • www.mydallytrlbune.com Commissioners approved reported one animal adopthe allocation . . tion, 24 euthanizations and Your online source for news Trustees and clerks will four rescues. · Hospital in Huntington, W.Va., by MedRight. Troopers said Wilson was GALLIPOLIS - Walker southbound. two-tenths of a W. Rollins Ill , 26, 9584 mile north of Addison Ohio 141. Gallipolis, was Township Road 239 cited for assured clear diswhen the car he (Warehime) tance by the Gallia-Meigs drove went off the right side Post of the State Highway Of the road and· struck an Patrol following a two-vehiembankment. cle accident Friday on Ohio The car continued on, 160 near Gallipolis. · struck a bus parked on the Troop.ers said Rollins was benn owned by, Charles L. southbound at J:40 p.m. Curnutte, 2489 Mill Creek when he -railed to slow in Road, Gallipolis, and came time and struck the rear of a to rest on its top. southbound minivan driven The car had disabling GALLIPOLIS A by Debra A. Winter, 53, 345 damage and Wilson was Morton Woods Road, Patriot-area man was injured cited for failure to control. in an accident on Sunday,Gallipolis. Winter had slowed to Dec. 23 on CR 5. (Mill make a left tum onto County Creek), the patrol reported. George L. Wilson, 46, 3523 Road 3 (Bulaville Pike) at GALLIPOLIS . A the time of the accident, Little Bullskin Road, was iniaccording to the report. tially transported by Gallia Millford, Ill., man was Functional dltmage was County .EMS to Holzer injured in a three-vehicle reported to both vehicles. Medical Center folllowing the accident Wednesday, Dec. 9:30 a.m. accident, according 26 at tlje intersection of RIO GRANDE - Kayla to the report. He was later Third Avenue and Grape L. Jones. 16, 17488 Ohio taken to Cabell Huntington Street, according to ... City Police ... Baby dies in Ritchie County multi-car wreck ELLENBORO, W.Va. (AP)- A 2-month-old baby died in a fiery three-car pileup that also landed a good Samaritan in intensive care: State Police say Matthew Hardbarger of Berea died in the Thursday nigl11 crash on U.S. 50 near Ellenboro. He was traveling with his mother Patricia Hardharger, 25, brother Lucas, 2, and both of Berea Eziquiel Mejiapiaz, 26, of Parkersburg, when their vehicle collided with a car driven by Karen Nicholson, 60, of Parkersburg on U.S. 50 near Ellenboro. Cpl. 0 . Starsick of the Harrisville detachment says details of the initial crash were indiscernible after a car driven by 22-year-old Tara Elias of Letart ·crashed into the pileup, causing her and the Hardbarger's cars to burst into flames. Elias' car struck Tony Courtney, a man who had stopped to help, before hitting Hardbarger's vehicle. Mejiapiaz jumped from the vehicle engulfed in OU to pay $225,000 in sexual harassment settlement ATHENS (AP) - Ohio tos of her. University will pay Speakman said she first $225,000 to a former stu- went to university officials dent who said. the school about Yoshitomo .Saito in dragged its heels when she 2003. He was suspended in accused an art professor of 2005 and later resigned, and sexual harassment. the school concluded he had The settlement comes in a engaged in "questionable federal lawsuit Christy conduct" involving more Speakman fileo in February. than one student. She claimed a male sculpSaito now lives in ture professor more than 20 Lakewood, Colo. !>. voiceyears older made unwanted . mail for comment was left and unwelcome sexual at one listing under his advances, bothered her at name: there was no answer home and took secret pho- at the other. TB diagnosis prompts testing of hospital .staff, patients MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - More than 800 patients and 60 staff members at City Hospital may have been exposed to tuberculosis. Hospital officials say an annual screening conducted in late November revealed that one employee working in the obstetrics unit had an active TB infection. Since then, hospital officials have been tracking down patients and staff who potentially could have been exposed to the disease, and developii1g a plan to deal the matter. "We're talking about R80 · patients," said Michael Groves, vice president .of patient care services at City HospitaL "We had to determine who they were, and compile a list of patients who were potentially exposed." Teresa McCabe, the hospital's vke pre sident for marketing and development, said those identified as at-risk for tuberculosis will be tested and, 1f necessary, tr~ated at the hospitaL .. , "We feel that exposure is probably minimal," she said. "Chances are, no one was exposed." Berkeley County health officer Diana Gaviria also said the ris~ that anyone was infected ·with the disease is low. She said casual contact is unlikely to spread an active TB infection. But there is concern infected because the employee worked in the obstetrics unit. "That is a r~ason we're being re~lly proactive about this. We' re trying to reach out to all mothers and babies," Gaviria said. Notification letter.s are being s_ent to people who were patfent s in the obstetrics unit. and under the infected worker's direct care, between April 9 and Nov. 29. The Berkeley County Health Department pl ans to offer free TB screening cli11: ics through J;inuary for former patients who may have been exposed to the disease. completion date of May 2008 . The facility will include a fou r lane ramp into the river, restroom facilities, lighting, handicap accessible ramps, 73 car and trailer parking spaces. , 14 automobile spaces ihcluding handicapped spaces. · • Racine 's Station Two heard its share of tones go · off this year, but this June firefighters and emergency personnel ventured out of their territory to be the primary responder on the scene · of a collision involving a barge and pleasure boat along the Ohio River near Ravenswood, W.Va. Racine firefighters rescued three people from the Ohio River and recovered three drowning victims in the aftermath of this higi) profile story. • The Southern Local School District started the year with new faces at the helm . Southern High School Principal T0ny Deem was bumped u·p to the superintendent's position · while SHS te~Cher Dani~l Otto stepped mto Deem s shoes. Roy Johnson of Syracuse was also hired from the private sector as the new district treasurer. • Thanks to grant applica· tions and a chunk of state money, o!ficials in Racine were able to build a new, all concrete skate park for local young people. The skate park, which cost roughly $42,000, was finished just in time for Christmas and is the first of its kind in the county. Decline I I I ONLY$49.99 Gallipolis· Thurs. 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(Multiple Sclerosis) RODNEY MOPS BY KATHY MITCHELL Dear Hurting: You have have al ready been maue and. Support Group meets the (Mothers of Preschoolers) AND MARCY SUGAR put your wife and children in some ca'e'. paid for. second Monday of each mee_ts I 0 a.m. on the first Friday, Jan. 4 firsl for 43 years and this is Renew ing their vows is (.t GALLIPOLIS - Gallia month at Holzer Medical Tuesday of each month at Dear A'nnie: My wife and commendable, but at some perfectl y legi timate way to County Ohio Township Center. For information, Rodney Pike Church of I recently celebrated our 43rd point , you deserve to con- do this. Stop worrying abo ut Association _meeting, 7 contact Amber Barnes at God. Child care provided. wedding anniversary. It was sider your own happiness. what others will think and For information call (740) not a happy occasion for me. Medication shouldn ' t be the enj oy the moment. p.m., Gallia County Semior 367-0517. GALLIPOLIS - NAMI 245-9518 . Resource Center, 1167 State My wife was an alcoholic only way you can tolerat e Dear Annie: "Brother-insupport group meetings will Route 160. GALLIPOLIS - Gallia for years. She left our chil - your wife . Try counseling, Law·· W<Js upset that l1i s newtake place the third Couf]ty Democrats meet on dren and me on three differ- and if that doesn't improve lywed sister and . brother-inMonday, Jan. 7 OAK HILL - Meeting Thursday each month at the first Monday of the ent occasions. and I took her the situation. we recom- law were showering together for Oak Hill High School 6:30 p.m. at the Gallia month at 6 p.m. at the sec- back each time because I mend a legal separation . when. they slept over. I just senior parents on the after- County Senior Resource ond floor meeting room of wanted to keep my fainily especially if you cont inue to wa nt to tell you that my husprom party, 6:30 p.m., high Center. the Gallia County together. Once, she went support your wife financi al- band and I have been married school library. Courthouse. For informa- with co-workers to a bar after ly and through her health for 56 y~ars. 'B.ecause of a Tuesday, Jan. 8 tion, call 367-7530. work and was brought home crises. The children may b_e back problem that does not live hours later by two men di sappointed, but we sus- allow me to lean backward, I Everyone invited. GALLIPOLIS - Holzer Clinic Retirees will meet for GALLIPOLIS The w_ho had gone through her pect they understand more am unable to have my hair lunch at noon at the washed by 01y hairdresser. so Gallia County Veterans purse to fm<:l her address. My than you think . wife finally got treatment Last summer Dear Annie: Court side Bar and GrilL my husband does it in the Service Commission will GALLIPOLIS GALLIPOLIS FERRY. Gallipolis Neighborhood · meet at 4 p.m. on the second and has been sober for 20 my son became engageu . shower. We have been showW.Va. Supresta Watch meeting every and fourth Tuesdays of each years. Things in our marriage They set a wedding _date for ering together for years. He became 0 K, but not great. . late summer. However, she washes my back , l wash his. Gallipolis Ferry plant will Monday at 7 p.m. in the month until further notice. Ten years ago, I found out became pregnant, so they are and it's easier for both of us. have its monthly Gallipolis GALLIPOLIS - Gallia Municipal Community Advisory Panel Building. County Veterans · she'd had an affair when she now planning to marry soon- I see nothing wrong with it. meeting, 7 p.m. The public GALLIPOLIS - Practice Association meets the told me I needed to be tested er at the local courthouse. But whether or not you're a newis welcome. for the French Colony fourth Monday of the month for a venereal disease . The they still want to have their lyweu. And besides, it conChorus,, a four-part harmo- at 7 p.m. at American guy ·was a co-worker and ·marriage blessed in church, serves water, which is someone I'd known for so they intend to renew their increasingl y important. ny style women's group, 7 Legion Post 27. years. Since that time, things vows on the original wedding Reader fr(lm p.m. each Tuesday at the GALLIPOLIS - Gallia have gone downhill. It doesdate, with the minister .who Massachusetts Gallia County Senior County Republican Party GALLIPOLIS · Dear Reader: We suspect ·Resource Center, 1167 State Central and Executive com- n't help that she gets mad at had planned to marry the'm. Grieving Parents Support me for just about everyWhat do people do? By it was the. urn, intriguing Route 160, Gallipolis. Enter mittees meet the second Group meets 7 p.m. second thing. Our relationship has the time of the vow renewal , Monday of each month at the side center door.. For Tuesday of the month, 7. become cold at best. I have the baby wi II be -3 weeks sounds emanating from the Holzer Medical Center. more information, contact p.m., in the second floor forgiven her for the atfair, old. They are going to d<i bathroom that annoyed the People attending should Suzy Parker at (740) 992- meeting room of the Gallia but I can't erase the tapes the white dress, bridesmaids brother-in -law, but we agree that showering together is meet in the general lobby. 5555 or Bev Alberchinski at County Courthouse_ The running through my head. (dresses are . already not unusual. public is welcome. For information, call Jack1e 446-2476. I am now thinking of leavguys in tuxes and bought), Annie's Mailbox is writGALLIPOLIS - Gallia GALLIPOLIS - Gallia Keatley at 446-2700 or ing her and living alone, but 200 guests, with an informal ten by Kathy Mitchell arld Commi ss ioners County District Library Nancy Childs at 446-5446. ·County I'm afraid our children, who at a park. I am not reception ATHENS - ·Survival of meet every Thursday. 9 Board of Trustees meets the know nothing about her sure their plans are in good Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers Gallia County second Tuesday of the Suicide support group a.m., affair, will blame me. I don't taste or appropriate for the· columr1. Please e-mail your month, 5 p.m., at Bossard meets 7 p.m., fourth Courthouse. want to hurt them, but I am · circumstances. Am I being questions to anniesmailGALLIPOLIS The Memorial Library. Thursday of each month at so unhappy, my doctor had too old-fashioned?Woes box@comcast.rzet, or write GALLIPOLIS Athens Church of Christ, Gallia County Airport to put me on antidepressants. in Washington P. 0. to: Annie's Mailbox, 785 W. Union St. , Athens : Authority Board meets at Morning Dawn No. 7 I have no intention of abanWoes: A little. An Dear !)ox 118190, Chicago, IL For information, caJ.l 593- 6:30 p.m., on the first F&AM meetings are held doning her entirely. She's unplanned pregnancy used 6061/. 1'o find out more Monday of each month at the on the second Monday of 7414. each month at 7:30p.m. For no(in the best of health, and to mean a forced shotgun about Atmie's Mailbox, GALLIPOLIS -Divorce Airport terminal building. GALLIPOLIS more information, call 446- if we separate, I will be there wedding, but that isn't the a11d read features by other care group meets from 7 if she needs my support dur- case here. Your son isn't hid- Creators Syndicate .writers p.m. every Tuesday at the Gallipolis TOPS (Take Off 0221. ing a health crisis. ing his marriage, but the a11d ,::artoouists, visit tile GALLIPOLIS First Church of the Pounds Sensibly) meets What should I do? couple would still like to cel- Creators Syndicate Web Nazarene. For more infor- each Monday at 6 p.m. at Exercise free at New ·Life Hurting ebrate and the arrangements page at www.creators.com. mation, call (740) 446- the Sycamore Branch of Lutheran Church, Sunday, Holzer Clihic with weigh-in Tuesday and Thursday at 1772. 5:30 p.m. All ages. Walking, GALLIPOLIS - Look starting at 5:30p.m. GALLIPOLIS Midpalates and dance. Good Feel Better cancer Ohio Valley Radio Club Inc. MERCERVILLE program, third Monday of meets 8 a.m. first Saturday District 2 Joint Volunteer the month at 6 p.m .. Holzer of each month in basement Fire Department Financial Center for Cancer Care. Academy. Installation of Second Street. of Galli a County 911 Center Advisory Board meets the GALLIPOLIS 2008 officers, initiation of Tuesday, Jan. I Alcoholics Anonymous on Ohio 160. Licensed ama- first Thursday of the month candidate. Members wear POMEROY - Mass at Monday, Dec. 31 Wednesday book study at 7 teur radio operators and at 7 p.m. at the fire station in white. PAGEVILLE Scipio Sacred Heart Church, 9:30 p.m. and Thursday open interested parties invited. Mercerville. Township Trustees, 6:30 a.m. CHESHIRE - TOPS OH meeting at noon at St. For information, call 446p.m. at the Pageville town 4193. 1383, Cheshire, meets on Peter's Episcopal Church, GALLIPOLIS Mondays at the DAY hall. Organizational meeting 541 Second Ave. Tuesday Sunday, Dec. 30 closed meeting is at 8 p.m. Gallipollis Rotary Club Building, 28051 State Route followed by regular meeting. · LETART FALLS Letart SYRACUSE - J.B. and at St. Peter's Episcopal meets 7 a.m. each Tuesday 7, Cheshire. Weigh-in begins at Holzer Clinic doctor's at 8:30 a.m.; with the meet- Township Trustees year-end Barbara Spencer singing. Church. · p.m., Syracuse dining room. GALLIPOLIS ing starting at 10 a.m. TOPS meeting, 10 a.m. at office 6:30 building. Organizational . Church, Community GALLIPOLIS - Choose (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Unlimited Hours Narcotics Anonymous meeting will follow. to Lose Diet Club meets 9 Miracles in Recovery meets is a npn-profit, non-commerCHESTER -Chester every Monday and a.m., each Tuesday at Grace cial weight loss organiza,,, -Township Trustees, year Saturday, 7:30 p.m., at St. United Methodist Church. tion. For more information lllloe.. 12Jl1~7 Use Cedar Street entrance. Peter's Episcopal Church. on TOPS, call Janet Thomas, end meeting, 3 p.m., • FREE 2411 Live fachnlc:al Support GALLIPOLIS - French leader, at (740) 367-0274, or Chester Town HalL • lr.star.t Me sS\lging - ~«;e p vcvr buddy list POINT PLEASANT, • 10 lt--rnail a ad ros~~ w1tr. Spam PrO!ac:!IOn W. Ya. Narcqtics City Barbershop Chorus e-mail her at • CLstom Start Page. news. weatner S more; Anonymous Living Free practice, 7;30 p.m. every J anetThomas590@ hot rna iI.e . every Tuesday at Grace United om. Group - meets Wednesday and Friday at 7 Methodist Church. Guests POINT . PLEASANT, Tuesday, Jan. I welcome . p.m. at 305 Main St. W. Ya. - Marine Corps POMEROY - Daisy Sl;n Up Online ~ www. ~INet.com THURMAN VINTON - Celebrate League MGM (Meigs- Taylor will celebrate her 80th Recovery at Vinton Baptist Thurman-Vega Parish Thrift Gallia-Mason) Detachment birthday on Jan. 1. Cards Church. Small groups look- Store open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1180 meets the · first may be sent to 35948 Vance ing for freedom from addic- Thursday and Friday, I0 Tuesday of each month at 7 Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. tions, hurts, habits and a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. p.m. in the Mason County hangups every Tuesday at 7 Clothing and household Library, 508 Viand St., p.m. For information. call goods available. Point Pleasant. For-informaGALLIPOLIS 388-8454. tion, call (304) 895-3062 or POINT PLEASANT, American Legion Post 27 (304) 812-0306. W.Va. - "Let Go and Let meets on the tirst and third E-mail community calenTuesday, Jan. 1 God" Nar-Anon Family Mondays of each month at dar items to kkelly@mydaiMIDDLEPORT ld()t~yone 91~/coNie Group meeting, every 7:30 p.m. Dinner on first lytribune.com. Fax Regular stated meeting of Monday at 7 p.m., Krodel Monday begins at 6:30p.m. announcements to 446- Middleport Masonic Lodge L•'{ GALLIPOLIS - The 3008. Mail items to 825 363, F&AM, 7:30 p.m. Park recreational building. The group helps families French City Treble Makers. 1'hlrd Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio Refreshments. 6el£~6,'tttio, and friends of drug addicts barbershop chorus, meets 45631. Announcements CHESTER - Chester or users to attain serenity, every Tuesday, 7:30p.m., at may also be dropped off at ·Council No. 323, Daughters regardless of whether Grace United Methodist the Tribune office. of America, 7 p.m. , Chester he/she has stopped using. Church. Accepting new The group respects all members. For info, call . 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Emergency Service Insurance Repair Spccialisl . ~----------------------------~ · �· J;'ageA2 iunba~ lim~ -ientintl GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Girl Scouts' Cookie Rally is Saturday, Jan . 5 from 6 to 8:JO p.m. at Good News Baptist Church. Those attending mu st be registered scouts. No tagalongs. This year's cookies include such past favorites ·as samoa·s. thin mints, tag-. alongs, do-si-dos, trefoil and all-abouts. New this County Commissioners last week , Varnadoe said the county 's unemployment rate, while still remaining - from Page A1 Jan. I. In case of emergenamong the state 's highest if cies, customers should call According to Varnadoe, not the . highe st, has (877) 742-2597. about half of the county 's improved. Paul Reed, presiworkforce works in sur- dent of the Meigs County POMEROY - The meetrounding counties in Ohio Community 'Improvement ing of the Fraternal Order of and West Virginia . Corporation, agreed. Reed said the county 's Eagles Auxiliary has been Varnadoe has also attributed postponed to 7:30 p.m. on the county's high jobless unemployment was over 13 Jan: 8. GALLIPOLIS - Gallia rate on economic factors percent about I0 years ago, County Local Board of such as agriCultural activity, when cooperative efforts Education 's organizational the seasonaf nature of con- beiween the commissioners, meeting · for 2008 is struction trade and other Chamber of Commerce and economic development RUTLAND - Leading Thursday, Jan . 3 at 7 p.m. in seasonal variables . Meeting with Meigs oflice began. Creek Conservancy District the administrative offices, will dose on Dec. 31 and 230 Shawnee Lane. · Varnadoe ·- Local Briefs Cookie rally year is sugar free chocolate and lemon cremes. For in fo rmation , call Janelle at 447-7247 or Wendy at 446-9346. Office closed· on Monday GALLIPOLIS - Gallia County Clerk of Courts' legal office will be closed Monday so staff can perform year-end closeout procedures. Office closed • · RSCI ne · Gallipolis City Police. coal mining operation . on Rudolph M. Daft, 27, was Yellowbush Road. Both are transported to Holzer estimated to pump millions Medical Center by the of dollars into the local Gallia County EMS follow- economy. if they get past ing the 12:03 p.m. crash. their separate.. application Officers said Daft was a and permiuing processes. Local village o!ficials are passenger in a car driven by Debbie M. Daft, 52, 4095 in support of both projects Ohio 141, Gallipolis, that was as well as exploring annexaeastbound on Grape when the . tion of some outlying areas driver failed to stop for the near Racine. Officials are stop sign, entered · Third currently gauging the Avenue and collided with a response to annexation by northbound car driven by those affected in order to Lawrence A. Lanier, 21, 91 determine if the proposal moves forward. The proposGarfield Heights, Gallipolis. al was in part brought about The Daft car then spun around and struck a south- due to the possible econombound car driven by Charles · ic development and both the E. Nance, 50, 6075 -ohio pros and cons that may accompany it. 141, Gallipolis. Not all residents in the The Daft car had disabling Racine area are in support damage, while functional of. AMP-Ohio and Gatling damage was listed to the Lanier car and non-func- with 2007 seeing the local organization iional damage to the car ·dri- grassroots Citizens Action Meigs ' ven by Nance. Debbie Daft was cited for failure to yield. Now! speakinjl concerns' about economrc develop; . ment at the expense of publie health. · Other top stories of 2007 in Racine: • After eight years, the flames, police said. It was Grant Medical Center in Ohio Department of Natural only after extinguishing Columbus. Lucas had been Resources cleared all the Mejiapraz and the car . that treated and released from archeological and financial Childrerr's hurtles required to begin authorities discovered Nationwide Matthew inside. Hospital in Columbus. construction on the $2.3 and Patricia Lucas The conditions of Elias million boat ramf located Hardbarger were "not in and Mejiapiaz were not just past Star Mil Park on their vehicle at the time of immediately available Ohio 124. The ramp has a the second collision and may Friday afternoon. None of have been ejected during the those three Columbus hosfirst crash,' according to a pitals nor the University October. The number of statement from stall! police. Hospital Bu~n Center in unemployed has increased ,Courtney was in the inten- Cincinnati listed Elias or by 4.000 in the past 12 siye care unit at Ohio State Mejiapiaz as patients and months from 330,000. The from PageA1 University Medical Center in State Police did not immeNovember unemployment Columbus on Friday. Patricia diat.ely respond to phone rate for Ohio was up slightwas listed in fair condition at messages and e-mails. four-tenths of a percent, from 4.7 in October to 4.3 in ly from 5.5 percent in November 2006. November. "Ohio's labor market meet Friday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. The only area county to in the Gallia County Senior see an increase was showed some improvement Jackson, which went from in November," said Helen Resource Center. Department of Jobs and 7.3 percent in October to Jones-Kelley, director of the from PageA1 Family Services Director 7.5 last month. Vinton ODJFS. "Total employment increased slightly in both contract, pending the consent Dana '(Jlassburn requested County's rate remained goods-prt>duci ng and serof 'the prosecuting attorney's and received consent for the unchanged at 7.3 percent. Pike County had the high- vice-providing industries." promotion of Belinda Burnett offJ,Ce. The U.S. unemployment est rate of unemployment clerical specialist Perry also requested the to rate for November was 4.7 ability to apply through the. #21 000.5, beginning Dec. 31. for the month statewide at 9 percent, unchanged from Richard Stephens, Ohio percent. Ohio Department of Natural Ohio's unemployment rate October. Resources for a 2008 Marine State University Extension was·5.6 percent in November, County-by-county rates for Patrol Assistance Grant in educator for agriculture and the amount of $37,560 with natural resources for Gallia down from 5.9 percent in last month are . available at http://jfs.ohio.gov. Release of a 25 percent match, and County, was appointed to October, the state said. The number of workers the data was later than usual .the vacancy left by Becky received consent to apply. unemployed in Ohio in due to the holidays. County Admimstrator Nesbitt on the Southern November was 334,000, (The Associated Press Karen Sprague presented a Ohio Agricultural and down from 352,000 iJ1 to this story.) contributed draft letter informing town- Community Development (SOACDF) ship trustees and clerks of Foundation the allowance of $4,000 for county review committee. During the week ending each township out of the general fund for 2008. Dec. 23, the Animal Shelter www.mydallysentlnel.com • www.mydallytrlbune.com Commissioners approved reported one animal adopthe allocation . . tion, 24 euthanizations and Your online source for news Trustees and clerks will four rescues. · Hospital in Huntington, W.Va., by MedRight. Troopers said Wilson was GALLIPOLIS - Walker southbound. two-tenths of a W. Rollins Ill , 26, 9584 mile north of Addison Ohio 141. Gallipolis, was Township Road 239 cited for assured clear diswhen the car he (Warehime) tance by the Gallia-Meigs drove went off the right side Post of the State Highway Of the road and· struck an Patrol following a two-vehiembankment. cle accident Friday on Ohio The car continued on, 160 near Gallipolis. · struck a bus parked on the Troop.ers said Rollins was benn owned by, Charles L. southbound at J:40 p.m. Curnutte, 2489 Mill Creek when he -railed to slow in Road, Gallipolis, and came time and struck the rear of a to rest on its top. southbound minivan driven The car had disabling GALLIPOLIS A by Debra A. Winter, 53, 345 damage and Wilson was Morton Woods Road, Patriot-area man was injured cited for failure to control. in an accident on Sunday,Gallipolis. Winter had slowed to Dec. 23 on CR 5. (Mill make a left tum onto County Creek), the patrol reported. George L. Wilson, 46, 3523 Road 3 (Bulaville Pike) at GALLIPOLIS . A the time of the accident, Little Bullskin Road, was iniaccording to the report. tially transported by Gallia Millford, Ill., man was Functional dltmage was County .EMS to Holzer injured in a three-vehicle reported to both vehicles. Medical Center folllowing the accident Wednesday, Dec. 9:30 a.m. accident, according 26 at tlje intersection of RIO GRANDE - Kayla to the report. He was later Third Avenue and Grape L. Jones. 16, 17488 Ohio taken to Cabell Huntington Street, according to ... City Police ... Baby dies in Ritchie County multi-car wreck ELLENBORO, W.Va. (AP)- A 2-month-old baby died in a fiery three-car pileup that also landed a good Samaritan in intensive care: State Police say Matthew Hardbarger of Berea died in the Thursday nigl11 crash on U.S. 50 near Ellenboro. He was traveling with his mother Patricia Hardharger, 25, brother Lucas, 2, and both of Berea Eziquiel Mejiapiaz, 26, of Parkersburg, when their vehicle collided with a car driven by Karen Nicholson, 60, of Parkersburg on U.S. 50 near Ellenboro. Cpl. 0 . Starsick of the Harrisville detachment says details of the initial crash were indiscernible after a car driven by 22-year-old Tara Elias of Letart ·crashed into the pileup, causing her and the Hardbarger's cars to burst into flames. Elias' car struck Tony Courtney, a man who had stopped to help, before hitting Hardbarger's vehicle. Mejiapiaz jumped from the vehicle engulfed in OU to pay $225,000 in sexual harassment settlement ATHENS (AP) - Ohio tos of her. University will pay Speakman said she first $225,000 to a former stu- went to university officials dent who said. the school about Yoshitomo .Saito in dragged its heels when she 2003. He was suspended in accused an art professor of 2005 and later resigned, and sexual harassment. the school concluded he had The settlement comes in a engaged in "questionable federal lawsuit Christy conduct" involving more Speakman fileo in February. than one student. She claimed a male sculpSaito now lives in ture professor more than 20 Lakewood, Colo. !>. voiceyears older made unwanted . mail for comment was left and unwelcome sexual at one listing under his advances, bothered her at name: there was no answer home and took secret pho- at the other. TB diagnosis prompts testing of hospital .staff, patients MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - More than 800 patients and 60 staff members at City Hospital may have been exposed to tuberculosis. Hospital officials say an annual screening conducted in late November revealed that one employee working in the obstetrics unit had an active TB infection. Since then, hospital officials have been tracking down patients and staff who potentially could have been exposed to the disease, and developii1g a plan to deal the matter. "We're talking about R80 · patients," said Michael Groves, vice president .of patient care services at City HospitaL "We had to determine who they were, and compile a list of patients who were potentially exposed." Teresa McCabe, the hospital's vke pre sident for marketing and development, said those identified as at-risk for tuberculosis will be tested and, 1f necessary, tr~ated at the hospitaL .. , "We feel that exposure is probably minimal," she said. "Chances are, no one was exposed." Berkeley County health officer Diana Gaviria also said the ris~ that anyone was infected ·with the disease is low. She said casual contact is unlikely to spread an active TB infection. But there is concern infected because the employee worked in the obstetrics unit. "That is a r~ason we're being re~lly proactive about this. We' re trying to reach out to all mothers and babies," Gaviria said. Notification letter.s are being s_ent to people who were patfent s in the obstetrics unit. and under the infected worker's direct care, between April 9 and Nov. 29. The Berkeley County Health Department pl ans to offer free TB screening cli11: ics through J;inuary for former patients who may have been exposed to the disease. completion date of May 2008 . The facility will include a fou r lane ramp into the river, restroom facilities, lighting, handicap accessible ramps, 73 car and trailer parking spaces. , 14 automobile spaces ihcluding handicapped spaces. · • Racine 's Station Two heard its share of tones go · off this year, but this June firefighters and emergency personnel ventured out of their territory to be the primary responder on the scene · of a collision involving a barge and pleasure boat along the Ohio River near Ravenswood, W.Va. Racine firefighters rescued three people from the Ohio River and recovered three drowning victims in the aftermath of this higi) profile story. • The Southern Local School District started the year with new faces at the helm . Southern High School Principal T0ny Deem was bumped u·p to the superintendent's position · while SHS te~Cher Dani~l Otto stepped mto Deem s shoes. Roy Johnson of Syracuse was also hired from the private sector as the new district treasurer. • Thanks to grant applica· tions and a chunk of state money, o!ficials in Racine were able to build a new, all concrete skate park for local young people. The skate park, which cost roughly $42,000, was finished just in time for Christmas and is the first of its kind in the county. Decline I I I ONLY$49.99 Gallipolis· Thurs. 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(Multiple Sclerosis) RODNEY MOPS BY KATHY MITCHELL Dear Hurting: You have have al ready been maue and. Support Group meets the (Mothers of Preschoolers) AND MARCY SUGAR put your wife and children in some ca'e'. paid for. second Monday of each mee_ts I 0 a.m. on the first Friday, Jan. 4 firsl for 43 years and this is Renew ing their vows is (.t GALLIPOLIS - Gallia month at Holzer Medical Tuesday of each month at Dear A'nnie: My wife and commendable, but at some perfectl y legi timate way to County Ohio Township Center. For information, Rodney Pike Church of I recently celebrated our 43rd point , you deserve to con- do this. Stop worrying abo ut Association _meeting, 7 contact Amber Barnes at God. Child care provided. wedding anniversary. It was sider your own happiness. what others will think and For information call (740) not a happy occasion for me. Medication shouldn ' t be the enj oy the moment. p.m., Gallia County Semior 367-0517. GALLIPOLIS - NAMI 245-9518 . Resource Center, 1167 State My wife was an alcoholic only way you can tolerat e Dear Annie: "Brother-insupport group meetings will Route 160. GALLIPOLIS - Gallia for years. She left our chil - your wife . Try counseling, Law·· W<Js upset that l1i s newtake place the third Couf]ty Democrats meet on dren and me on three differ- and if that doesn't improve lywed sister and . brother-inMonday, Jan. 7 OAK HILL - Meeting Thursday each month at the first Monday of the ent occasions. and I took her the situation. we recom- law were showering together for Oak Hill High School 6:30 p.m. at the Gallia month at 6 p.m. at the sec- back each time because I mend a legal separation . when. they slept over. I just senior parents on the after- County Senior Resource ond floor meeting room of wanted to keep my fainily especially if you cont inue to wa nt to tell you that my husprom party, 6:30 p.m., high Center. the Gallia County together. Once, she went support your wife financi al- band and I have been married school library. Courthouse. For informa- with co-workers to a bar after ly and through her health for 56 y~ars. 'B.ecause of a Tuesday, Jan. 8 tion, call 367-7530. work and was brought home crises. The children may b_e back problem that does not live hours later by two men di sappointed, but we sus- allow me to lean backward, I Everyone invited. GALLIPOLIS - Holzer Clinic Retirees will meet for GALLIPOLIS The w_ho had gone through her pect they understand more am unable to have my hair lunch at noon at the washed by 01y hairdresser. so Gallia County Veterans purse to fm<:l her address. My than you think . wife finally got treatment Last summer Dear Annie: Court side Bar and GrilL my husband does it in the Service Commission will GALLIPOLIS GALLIPOLIS FERRY. Gallipolis Neighborhood · meet at 4 p.m. on the second and has been sober for 20 my son became engageu . shower. We have been showW.Va. Supresta Watch meeting every and fourth Tuesdays of each years. Things in our marriage They set a wedding _date for ering together for years. He became 0 K, but not great. . late summer. However, she washes my back , l wash his. Gallipolis Ferry plant will Monday at 7 p.m. in the month until further notice. Ten years ago, I found out became pregnant, so they are and it's easier for both of us. have its monthly Gallipolis GALLIPOLIS - Gallia Municipal Community Advisory Panel Building. County Veterans · she'd had an affair when she now planning to marry soon- I see nothing wrong with it. meeting, 7 p.m. The public GALLIPOLIS - Practice Association meets the told me I needed to be tested er at the local courthouse. But whether or not you're a newis welcome. for the French Colony fourth Monday of the month for a venereal disease . The they still want to have their lyweu. And besides, it conChorus,, a four-part harmo- at 7 p.m. at American guy ·was a co-worker and ·marriage blessed in church, serves water, which is someone I'd known for so they intend to renew their increasingl y important. ny style women's group, 7 Legion Post 27. years. Since that time, things vows on the original wedding Reader fr(lm p.m. each Tuesday at the GALLIPOLIS - Gallia have gone downhill. It doesdate, with the minister .who Massachusetts Gallia County Senior County Republican Party GALLIPOLIS · Dear Reader: We suspect ·Resource Center, 1167 State Central and Executive com- n't help that she gets mad at had planned to marry the'm. Grieving Parents Support me for just about everyWhat do people do? By it was the. urn, intriguing Route 160, Gallipolis. Enter mittees meet the second Group meets 7 p.m. second thing. Our relationship has the time of the vow renewal , Monday of each month at the side center door.. For Tuesday of the month, 7. become cold at best. I have the baby wi II be -3 weeks sounds emanating from the Holzer Medical Center. more information, contact p.m., in the second floor forgiven her for the atfair, old. They are going to d<i bathroom that annoyed the People attending should Suzy Parker at (740) 992- meeting room of the Gallia but I can't erase the tapes the white dress, bridesmaids brother-in -law, but we agree that showering together is meet in the general lobby. 5555 or Bev Alberchinski at County Courthouse_ The running through my head. (dresses are . already not unusual. public is welcome. For information, call Jack1e 446-2476. I am now thinking of leavguys in tuxes and bought), Annie's Mailbox is writGALLIPOLIS - Gallia GALLIPOLIS - Gallia Keatley at 446-2700 or ing her and living alone, but 200 guests, with an informal ten by Kathy Mitchell arld Commi ss ioners County District Library Nancy Childs at 446-5446. ·County I'm afraid our children, who at a park. I am not reception ATHENS - ·Survival of meet every Thursday. 9 Board of Trustees meets the know nothing about her sure their plans are in good Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers Gallia County second Tuesday of the Suicide support group a.m., affair, will blame me. I don't taste or appropriate for the· columr1. Please e-mail your month, 5 p.m., at Bossard meets 7 p.m., fourth Courthouse. want to hurt them, but I am · circumstances. Am I being questions to anniesmailGALLIPOLIS The Memorial Library. Thursday of each month at so unhappy, my doctor had too old-fashioned?Woes box@comcast.rzet, or write GALLIPOLIS Athens Church of Christ, Gallia County Airport to put me on antidepressants. in Washington P. 0. to: Annie's Mailbox, 785 W. Union St. , Athens : Authority Board meets at Morning Dawn No. 7 I have no intention of abanWoes: A little. An Dear !)ox 118190, Chicago, IL For information, caJ.l 593- 6:30 p.m., on the first F&AM meetings are held doning her entirely. She's unplanned pregnancy used 6061/. 1'o find out more Monday of each month at the on the second Monday of 7414. each month at 7:30p.m. For no(in the best of health, and to mean a forced shotgun about Atmie's Mailbox, GALLIPOLIS -Divorce Airport terminal building. GALLIPOLIS more information, call 446- if we separate, I will be there wedding, but that isn't the a11d read features by other care group meets from 7 if she needs my support dur- case here. Your son isn't hid- Creators Syndicate .writers p.m. every Tuesday at the Gallipolis TOPS (Take Off 0221. ing a health crisis. ing his marriage, but the a11d ,::artoouists, visit tile GALLIPOLIS First Church of the Pounds Sensibly) meets What should I do? couple would still like to cel- Creators Syndicate Web Nazarene. For more infor- each Monday at 6 p.m. at Exercise free at New ·Life Hurting ebrate and the arrangements page at www.creators.com. mation, call (740) 446- the Sycamore Branch of Lutheran Church, Sunday, Holzer Clihic with weigh-in Tuesday and Thursday at 1772. 5:30 p.m. All ages. Walking, GALLIPOLIS - Look starting at 5:30p.m. GALLIPOLIS Midpalates and dance. Good Feel Better cancer Ohio Valley Radio Club Inc. MERCERVILLE program, third Monday of meets 8 a.m. first Saturday District 2 Joint Volunteer the month at 6 p.m .. Holzer of each month in basement Fire Department Financial Center for Cancer Care. Academy. Installation of Second Street. of Galli a County 911 Center Advisory Board meets the GALLIPOLIS 2008 officers, initiation of Tuesday, Jan. I Alcoholics Anonymous on Ohio 160. Licensed ama- first Thursday of the month candidate. Members wear POMEROY - Mass at Monday, Dec. 31 Wednesday book study at 7 teur radio operators and at 7 p.m. at the fire station in white. PAGEVILLE Scipio Sacred Heart Church, 9:30 p.m. and Thursday open interested parties invited. Mercerville. Township Trustees, 6:30 a.m. CHESHIRE - TOPS OH meeting at noon at St. For information, call 446p.m. at the Pageville town 4193. 1383, Cheshire, meets on Peter's Episcopal Church, GALLIPOLIS Mondays at the DAY hall. Organizational meeting 541 Second Ave. Tuesday Sunday, Dec. 30 closed meeting is at 8 p.m. Gallipollis Rotary Club Building, 28051 State Route followed by regular meeting. · LETART FALLS Letart SYRACUSE - J.B. and at St. Peter's Episcopal meets 7 a.m. each Tuesday 7, Cheshire. Weigh-in begins at Holzer Clinic doctor's at 8:30 a.m.; with the meet- Township Trustees year-end Barbara Spencer singing. Church. · p.m., Syracuse dining room. GALLIPOLIS ing starting at 10 a.m. TOPS meeting, 10 a.m. at office 6:30 building. Organizational . Church, Community GALLIPOLIS - Choose (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Unlimited Hours Narcotics Anonymous meeting will follow. to Lose Diet Club meets 9 Miracles in Recovery meets is a npn-profit, non-commerCHESTER -Chester every Monday and a.m., each Tuesday at Grace cial weight loss organiza,,, -Township Trustees, year Saturday, 7:30 p.m., at St. United Methodist Church. tion. For more information lllloe.. 12Jl1~7 Use Cedar Street entrance. Peter's Episcopal Church. on TOPS, call Janet Thomas, end meeting, 3 p.m., • FREE 2411 Live fachnlc:al Support GALLIPOLIS - French leader, at (740) 367-0274, or Chester Town HalL • lr.star.t Me sS\lging - ~«;e p vcvr buddy list POINT PLEASANT, • 10 lt--rnail a ad ros~~ w1tr. Spam PrO!ac:!IOn W. Ya. Narcqtics City Barbershop Chorus e-mail her at • CLstom Start Page. news. weatner S more; Anonymous Living Free practice, 7;30 p.m. every J anetThomas590@ hot rna iI.e . every Tuesday at Grace United om. Group - meets Wednesday and Friday at 7 Methodist Church. Guests POINT . PLEASANT, Tuesday, Jan. I welcome . p.m. at 305 Main St. W. Ya. - Marine Corps POMEROY - Daisy Sl;n Up Online ~ www. ~INet.com THURMAN VINTON - Celebrate League MGM (Meigs- Taylor will celebrate her 80th Recovery at Vinton Baptist Thurman-Vega Parish Thrift Gallia-Mason) Detachment birthday on Jan. 1. Cards Church. Small groups look- Store open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1180 meets the · first may be sent to 35948 Vance ing for freedom from addic- Thursday and Friday, I0 Tuesday of each month at 7 Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. tions, hurts, habits and a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. p.m. in the Mason County hangups every Tuesday at 7 Clothing and household Library, 508 Viand St., p.m. For information. call goods available. Point Pleasant. For-informaGALLIPOLIS 388-8454. tion, call (304) 895-3062 or POINT PLEASANT, American Legion Post 27 (304) 812-0306. W.Va. - "Let Go and Let meets on the tirst and third E-mail community calenTuesday, Jan. 1 God" Nar-Anon Family Mondays of each month at dar items to kkelly@mydaiMIDDLEPORT ld()t~yone 91~/coNie Group meeting, every 7:30 p.m. Dinner on first lytribune.com. Fax Regular stated meeting of Monday at 7 p.m., Krodel Monday begins at 6:30p.m. announcements to 446- Middleport Masonic Lodge L•'{ GALLIPOLIS - The 3008. Mail items to 825 363, F&AM, 7:30 p.m. Park recreational building. The group helps families French City Treble Makers. 1'hlrd Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio Refreshments. 6el£~6,'tttio, and friends of drug addicts barbershop chorus, meets 45631. Announcements CHESTER - Chester or users to attain serenity, every Tuesday, 7:30p.m., at may also be dropped off at ·Council No. 323, Daughters regardless of whether Grace United Methodist the Tribune office. of America, 7 p.m. , Chester he/she has stopped using. Church. Accepting new The group respects all members. For info, call . 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On this date : In 1813. the British burned Buffalo, N.Y., during the War of 1812. In 1853, the United States bought some 45.000 square miles of land from Mexico in a deal known as the Gadsden Purchase. In 1903, about 600 people died when fire broke out at the recently opened Iroquois Theater in Chicago. In 1922, Vladimir I. Leni11 proclaimed the·establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. In 1936, the United Auto Workers union staged its first "sitdown" strike, at the Fisher Body Plant No. I in Flint, Mich. In 1940, California's first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway connecting Los Angeles and Pasadena, was officially opened. . In 1947, King Michael I of Romania agreed to abdicate, insisting he was being forced off the throne by Communists. In 1948, the Cole Poner musical "Kiss Me. Kate" opened on Broadway. In 1972, the United States halted its heavy bombing of North Vietnam. .In 1994, a gunman ~alked into a pair of,suburban Boston abortion clinics and opened fire, killing two employees and wounding five other people (John C. Salvi Ill was later convicted of murder; he committed suicide in prison). Ten years ago: A deadly massacre in Algeria's insurgency began in four mountain villages as armed men killed 412 men, women and children in an attack that lasted from dusk until dawn the following morning. Five years ago: A suspected extremist killed three U.S. missionaries at a Baptist hospital in Yemen. (The gunman, Abed Abdul Razak Kamel, was executed in February 2006.) China catapulted a founh unmanned craft into orbit. One year ago:, Iraqis awoke to news that Saddam Hussein had been hanged; victims of his three decades of' autocratic rule took to the streets to celebrate.. The casket bearing the body of former President Ford arrived in Washington, D.C. 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The strategy here is obvious. Any Republican who dares mention God or faith on the campaign trail will be vilified as full of "fetid hypocrisy" if he has 'ever done anything wrong in his entire life. Using this tactic, the secular American. m.edia hope to get any faith-based issues out of the campaign. · That would be good news for Democrat s, of course, because a Pew Research study shows that only 29 percent of Americans believe the . Democratic Party is friendly to religion. Thus, discussions about faith and values aren' t going to help the Democrats very much. But there is a larger issue at play for The Washington Post, The New York Times and other committed left media. Standing in the way of gay marriage, legalized drugs, unfettered abortion and other sacred liberal causes, are people of faith . They are the primary opposition to ihe social liberal agenda fervently embraced by the leftist press. If you can demonize (sorry) people of faith, if you can shut them up by playing the hypocrisy card, then say hello to a Swedish social system . Ah, Sweden, a country of nine million people enjoying, per.haps, the most "progressive" political system on earth. The quasisocialist government provides cradle-to-grave entitlements, most people never get married and just about anything goes socially. By the way, about 85 percent of Swedes do not believe in God. Harold Meyerson would love Sweden. The · Wayman Guy Kisner Way man Guy Ki sner, 60, of Crown City, formerly of Grafton, W.Va., passed away Thursday. Dec. 27, 2007. Guy was born Sept. II , 1947 in Grafton, Tay lor County, W.Va., one of 12 children of the late Ansel and Edith Kisner. A U.S . Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Guy like roost of hi s fellow comrades - was only 19 when he was drafted . He served in Vietnam from April 1967 to April 1968 in the airborne anillery unit of a combat infantry battalion, The Army awarded Guy Guy Kisner the Bronze Star for valor. one of the highest awards for bravery offered by t)le United States to soldiers who di splay heroic courage through their action s in the face of a lethal enem y: · Guy, nor the Army, revealed details of how he earned the prestigious medal. · He also was awarded the Army 's Combat Infantryman Badge for serving in e1lcess of 30 days in active ground combat. . Guy retired in 2002 with 20 years .service as a materiel engineer with the U.S . Army Corps of Engineers , Huntington, W.Va. He al so was a self-employed construction worker and built several houses. He loved the outdoors and told his mother in a letter he wrote from Vietnam that if not for the war. "this would be a wonderful place to spend a vacation." Guy enjoyed hunting and golfing. In addition to his parents, a si ster. Maxine Moore. and a brother, Donley Kisner, preceded him in death. · Surviving Guy are his long-time companion, friend and Garegiver, ·Virginia Owens of Crown Oily; they truly .loved and cared for ohe another. Guy suffered more than five ~ears from a debilitating and progressive disease, but Virginia lovingly cared for him at home until he died .. · Also surviving are five sisters, Belly Hibbs and husband Sonny ofCuyahoga Falls, Dina Cathell and husband Harry of Grafton, Trina Vallotani and ·husband Gene of Beaumont, Texas, Barbara Kester of Grafton, and Debbie Opyoke and husband Andy of Grafton; four brothers. Dowdy Kisner and wife Betty of Gratton. Ronald Kisner and wife Jean of Bridgeport, W.Va., Jack Kisner and wife Deanna of Flemington, W.Va., and Terry Kisner and wife Nadine of Grafton; one brother-in-law, Albert Moore of Grafton; and several nieces and nephews. Washington Post should begin publishing there. What a country! None of this God stuff, none of this vile ."fetid hypocrisy." Just an enormously high suicide rate wh.ile everybody does his or her own thing . But back to the USA. In the months to come you will hear and read countle ss news commentaries. about the moral hypocrisy of the GOP. The secularleft media will hammeJ Giuli ani, Romney, Huckabee, et al., while Senators Clinton and Obama will get a pass .. Unless, of course, they start. up with this God stuff, Then all bets are off. So a word to the wise: . The upcoming presidential election will not only be about imponant issues facing America. It will also be a test of faith. (Veteran TV news anchor Bill O'Reilly is host of the Fox News show "The O'Reilly Factor" and author of the book "Who :~ Looking Out For You ?" To find out more about Bill 0 'Reilly, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and ·car· toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. This column originates on the Web site www.billoreilly.com.) o ~'l>O 1 'PON'TKNO\N Putman of <;'oolville; two brothers, Ru ssell Barr of Florida, and Dale Barr of Reedsville; seve n grandchildren, Melissa (Jerry) McClain , Chuck (Delta) Barr, Jeannie (John.) Hurle, Deni se Ramsey, Donald (Tami ) Putman, Rick (Linda) Putman, and Keith (Ro1lanne) Putman; 15 great-grandchildre n: Mathew (Tjffany) Putman, Derek Putman, Whitney Putman, Anthony Putman, Lindsey Putman, Corey Putman, Brandon Putman. Drew Ramsey, Jeremy Ramsey, Connor Hurley and Brayden Hurley, Brett and Tyler McClain, a':ld Zack and Vaneta Sue Barr; and three great-grel)t grandchtl-. dren, Cody Putman , Blake Putman, and Avayah Putman. In addition to hi s parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Horace Barr, Arthur Barr and Wayne Barr: a sister, Opal Harri s; and twin grandsons, Brayden and Brandon Barr. Serivces will be I p.m.Monday, Dec. 31 , 2007, in the White -Schwarzel Funeral Home at Coolville, with Revs. Russell Carson, John Douglas, Keith Putman and Teresa Waldeck otliciating. Burial will be in the Torch Cemetery. · Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8·p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. You may send a message of sympathy to the family at www.white-schwarzelfuneralh01ne.com .. Maxine Wickline Evans Maxine Wickline Evan s was born to Blanche and David Wickline on July 3, 1919. and passed away Thursday, Dec. 27 . 2007. She was a graduate of the University of Rio Grande, a retired school teacher from Hamilton Township Schools and a member of Walnut Hill' United Methodist Church, where she retired as the church organi st. She also was pianist and organi st for various churches for 75 years. She belonged to the Order of Eastern Star of Centerville. · Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Evan Howard Evans, and brothers, Donald and David Wickline. She is ; urvived by her son , H. Kent (Diana) Evans of Hilliard; her daughter, Shirley (Carl ) Crothers-Marley; and grandchildren, Erin Evans and Kyle (Grace) Evans. · Vi sitation will be.from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 30, 2007 , at the Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home, 587 Main St.. , Groveport. Services are Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at I0:30 a.m. at the Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 975 Rathmell Road, Columbu s. Interment will followe in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery at Rio Grande following the service. Charles F. Barr Charles F. ' Barr, 88. of Belpre, went home .to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 27. 2007, at Camden -Clark Memorial Hospital , Parkersburg, W.Va. He was born Dec. 16, 1919, in Wilsonburg, W.Va., son of the late Leanis and Alice Oliver Barr. He was a World War II veteran and a farmer on the Pickens Farm for over 30 years. He later worked for Thompson and McPhearson Apanments as a maintenance man. He used his Iife to serve others as he served the Lord. He was a friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Taylor Barr: a son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Jeri Barr of Belpre; a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Don Pakistan rejects foreign assistance in investigation into Bhutto's assassination . · · c~,o ~ \ '1/1 o a 0o Bv RAVI NESSMAN AssociATED PREss WRITER I 0 0 p. I I I I Why-oh-why-oh-why-oh .,._........ . Services will be 2 p.m. . Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at Harmony Grove Bapti st Church, Grafton , with Pastor Paul Boyles officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Grove Cemetery. Members o( VFW Post 30R I of Taylor County wiII present military honors. There will be no visi tation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations mav be made to Harmony Grove Baptist Church and ce metery, charities of choice , or military veterans' organiauions. McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel in Gallipolis is assisting the famil y. Condolences can be emailed to www.timeformemory.com/mm . George W. Frands · George W. Francis, 60, of Pomeroy, passed away on · Thursday, Dec. 27. 2007. at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. ' He was born May 6, 1947, in Pomeroy, son of the late Lawrence Francis and Ruth Curtis Franci s. He was a se lf-employed business owner, a member of the West Virginia Steam Engine Club and the Southern Ohio Emmaus Community. He was a member of the Bethel Worship Center. He was well loved by friends andJamily. In addition to hi s parents, he was preceded by an infant brother, Joseph: grandparents, Jewell and Norma Curtis ,and George and Mae Franci s: and his father-in ,law, Walter Edwards. He is survived by hi s wife. Gail Francis of Pomeroy: sisters, Mary (Tom) Rose of Florida, and Donna Francis of Massachusetts; a special ·aunt, Mary Stark of Arizona; cousins, Carol Riggs of Pomeroy, and Bill (JoAnn) Francis of Reedsville; his mother-in-law, Noll is Edwards of . Bidwell ; and several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law ano sisters-in-law. . • Services will be I p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at the Pomeroy Chapel of Fisher Anderson McOaniel Funeral Home. Officiatin. g will be Pastor Rob Barber. Burial will follow in Meigs Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home fro 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday,Dec. 30, 2007 . .. Online condolences may be sent to www.fisherfuneralhomes.com. WHY '(OU INS\ Sf ON \OWA IN JANU~RY We have some important news for those of you who've been harboring an urge to eat poinsettias. This news comes from an article in the Harrisburg, Pa., Patriot-News, sent in by alen reader Karen Durkin. The article makes this fascinating statement: "Despite persistent rumors, . poinsettias are NOT poisonous. Ohio ·State University testing has· found that a 50-pound child could eat more than 500 poinsettia bracts with no ill effects other. than possibly a sick stomach from eating that much foliage ." The two questions that immediately corne to mind are: I. What is a "bract"? 2. Would "Bill and the Bracts" be a good name for a rock band? (Answers: I. Part of a plant; 2. No, but "The Foliage Eaters" would.) · Another question is: How did Ohio State University conduct this research? Did researchers actually feed 500 soinset· tia bracts to a 5 -pound child? How? And does this experiment really prove that poinsettias are safe? We personally have seen 50-pound children eat a LOT' of things that would probably kill an adult, such as "fruit roll-ups," which we do not believe are fruit ' at all . We believe they are the offspring of a biologi- mimrs -ilrntinrl • Page As Obituaries Sunday, December 30,2007 God and the presidential election You've got to hand it to the committed left media, they are ruthless and fanatical - much moro so than the relatively few right. wingers currently inhabiting America's newsrooms. The latest leftist tactic is to put the "hypocrite" label on any Republican presidential candidate who dares mention his "faith ." Leading the charge is The Washington Post, a ne"'spaper that is densely populated with secular progressives. Their chief antireligion hatchet man is columnist Harold Meyerson, a self-proclaimed . "non-believer" who routinely smears public people who demonstrate spirituality. . Earlier this month, Meyerson wrote a column entitled "Hard-liners for Jesus," and it was a beauty. The lead paragraph went like this: "As Christians across the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, it's a fitting moment to contemplate the mountain of moral, and mortal, hypocrisy that is our Christianized Republican Party." But Meyerson was just warming up. He then went on to assassinate the characters of GOP politicians, including the president: "Bush whose cate- ~unba p Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis 2007 Dave Barry cal' mating experiment involving Kool-Aid and flypaper. . So our feeling is that you consu'mers should resist the temptation to rush out and start wolfing down poinsettias. Instead, ~ou should take the wise sc&entific precaution of serving them to dinner guests ("Marge, try some of this delicious brie•on-abract!") and then watching the guests closely for com• mon symptoms of death , such as not moving for several days or purchasing an Oldsmoeile. But here's what really gets our goat: While socalled "researchers" at Ohio State University were busily stuffing poinsettias down the throat of an innocent 50-pound child , a potentially MUCH greater menace to humanity was running loose in the very same state (Ohio). We know thi s because we have recei ved, from an anony-. mou s source who shall remain nameless. a newspaper article from th ~ Youngstown, Ohio, Vindicator, which bills itself - and not without reason - . as the premier newspaper in the Mahoning Valley. This article, which we are not making up, begins with the following statement: "WARREN- The possibility that radioactive muskrats are lurking in the Pierson city bothers 'Butch' Butcher Jr." The article staies that Butcher, an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the Warren City Council, had said it was possible · that local muskrats were eating radioactive materials they found on the grounds · of a recently demolished power plant. By way · of rebuttal, the story quotes the mayor, Democrat Hank . Angelo, as stating: "There are no green, glowing-eyed rats running. the streets of Warren ." In professional journalism , the first thing we do when we need to check out this type of story is try to find out what a muskrat is. The sum total of our knowledge on this s_ubject is the song "Muskrat Love ," performed by The Captain and Tennille; both of• whom are, incredibly, still at · large. So we checked the encyclopedia, which states that muskrats are "closely . related to voles." We have never heard of "voles," and suspect that the encyclopedia is just kidding around. Armed with this information, we called Warren, Ohio, and spoke with Pierson "Butch" Butcher Jr., who, it turns out, is not a shy · person . During a ~ength~ and wide-ranging mterv1ew, he stated that although there are muskrats running around Warren, and SOMEBODY at a public meeting expressed concern that. they (the mig·ht be muskrats) radioactive, that person was ·not Pierson "Butch" Butcher Jr. Mr. Butcher further stated that he had read an article somewhere regarding reports of radioactive deer in Pennsylvania. So to summarize the key ~ndings of our investigation: I . .There may or may not be radioactive muskrat~ and/or deer in Ohio andlot Pennsylvania. ; 2. Just in case, both stat~s.: should be evacuated imme-' diately. 3. Another good name for ·a band would be ''The· · Radioactive Muskrats." · 4. Speaking of musical groups,-if The Captain and Tennille ever decide to try for a comeback, the obvi-' ous song for them to do would be"'Vole Love." · 5. In which case, please pass the poinsettias. ,. I ISLAMABAD, · Pakistan - · Pakistan rejected foreign help in investigating the assassination of Benazir Bhutto on Saturday, despite controversy over the circum. stances of her death and t.hr\!e days of paralyzing turmoil. The · Islamic militant group blamed by officials for the attack that killed Bhutto denied any links to the killing on Saturd<iy, and Bhutto's aides accused the government of a cover-up. President Pervez Musharraf ordered his secll· rity chiefs to quell rioting by Bhulto's grieving followers ·that has killed at least 44 people over three days and caused tens of mil- · lions of dollars in damage . "Criminals should stop their despicable activities, otherwise they will have to face serious consequences," Interior Ministry spokesman Javed Iqbal Cheema said. Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party called a meeting Sunday expected to choose a new leader, decide whether to participate in Jan. 8 parliamentary eleciions and hear her last will and testament. · If the pany pulls out, it' would destroy the credibility of the poll , already being boycotted by rival opposition leader Nawaz Sharif. The U.S. government has pressured Musharraf, ·who seized power in a coup eigh) years ago, to push ahead with the election to promote stability in this nuclear armed nation, a key ally against Islamic extremism. The riots destroyed nine election offices - a long with the voter rolls and ballot boxes inside, the election commission said. The commission has called an emer- gency meeting for Monday coalition of Islamic milito decide how to proceed. tants along the Afghan borQuestions about Bhutto's der believed to be linked to assassination have intensi- al-Qaida and com mined to tied since she died Thursday waging holy war against the evening when a suicide government. attacker shot at her and then But a spokesman for blew himself up as she Mehsud, Maulana waved to supponers from the Mohammed Umer, dissunroof of her armored vehi- missed the allegations as de outside a campaign rally. "government propaganda." The disputes were sure to "We strongly deny it. further enflame the violence Baitullah Mehsud is noi and have Jed to calls for an . involved in the klllin~ of intr· ·national, independent Benazir Bhutto," he sa1d in in tigatio~ into th~ atta~k. a telephon~ call he made to lJemocrallc pres&denllal · The Assoc&ated Press from candidate Hillary Rodham the tribal region of South Clinton said Friday that _an Waziristan. "The fact is that intemation.al probe was v1tal we are only against because there was "no reason America, and we don't conto trust the Pakistani govern- sider political leaders of ment," while others called Pakistan our enemy." · for a U.N. investigation. Bhutto's aides said they, Cheema dismissed the too, doubted Mehsud was suggestion. involved and accused the "This is not an ordinary government of a cover-up. ''The story that al-Qaida criminal matter in which we require assistance of the or Battullah Mehsud d1d It . international community. I . appears to us to be a plamed think we are capable of han- story, an Incorrect story, dling it," he said. An inde- because they wan~. to d&v~rt pendent judicial investiga- the attentiOn , ~a1d tion should be completed Farhatullah · Babar, a within seven days ,of the spokesman for Bhutto's .. appointment of its presiding party. After an October smctde judge, he said. White House spokesman a~tack targeted her m the· Tony Fratto said P.akista·n c&ty of Karachi.. Bhutto had not asked the United ~ccus ed elements m the rutStates for help . . mg party of plottmg to kill "lt's a responsibility of her. The government demed the government of Pakistan the cla!ms, and Babar smd to ensure that the investiga- Bhutto s allegauons were tion is thorough. If Pakistani never mvesugated. Authorities initially said authorities ask for assistance we wou)d review the . Bhutto d&ed from bullet request," he said. wounds . A surgeon who British Foreign Secretary treated her later sa1d the David Miliband offered his 1mpact from shrapnel on her country 's assistance. skull killed her. "Obviously it's very imporBut Cheema said Friday tant that a full investigation that Bhutto was killed when does take place. and has the the shock waves from the confidence · of all con- bomb smashed her head cerned,'. he said. into the sunroof as she tried The government blamed to duck back in side the the attack on Baitullah vehicle. Mehsud, head of the TehrikBhutto's spoke swoman i-Taliban, a newly formed Sherry Rehman , who was in the vehicle that rushed her boss to the hospital, disputed that. "She was bleeding profusely, as she had received.a bullet wound in her neck. My car was full of blood. Three doctors at the hospital told us that she had received bullet wounds. I was among the people who gave her a final bath. We saw a bullet wound in the back of her neck" she said. "What the gove.,;ment is saying is actually dangernus and nonsensical. They are pouring salt on our wounds. There are no findings, they are just lying." Cltee 1.na stood by the government's version of events, and said Bhutto's party was free to e1lhume her body for an autopsy. Roads . across Bhullo's southern Sindh province were littered with burning vehicles, smoking reminders of the continuing chaos raging across the country. Business centers, gas stations and schools remained closed and many roads were deserted. Desperate to quell the violence, the government sent troops into several cities.· Soldiers patrolled some Karachi neighborhoods Saturday, and residents complained of shonages of food and gasoline. One gunbattl ~ in Karachi killed three people and wounded 17 others in a neighborhood where rioters had tooted food stores in recent days. police officer Fayyaz Khan said. Giving real address comes back to haunt b~rgl~ suspect robbed at gunpomt m Massachusetts . . NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) - A burglary suspect who gave a _false ho~e address .to pollee after h1s arrest d1dn 't count on one t~ing getting robbed himself. Pollee say 22-year-old Dame! Cabral was arrest_ed Wednesday and charged w&!h burglanzmg a Umvers1ty of Massachusetts-Dartmouth building. He was arraigned and released unttl his next coun date. · Hours later, he was robbed at gunpoint while walking home from a bar. Be reponed the robbery. to pohce, th1s lime giving them his real address mstead of the ~ho~y address he reponed earher !n the day, accor~mg to authonues. Pohce arrested two suspects and a man accused of being an accomplice after the fact. They also obtamed a search warrant for Cabral's real address and found computer equipment that had been taken from the UMass bm!dmg as well as power tools that had been reported m1ssmg from a local theater. · .Cabral was released OQ h1s own recogmzance. 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The strategy here is obvious. Any Republican who dares mention God or faith on the campaign trail will be vilified as full of "fetid hypocrisy" if he has 'ever done anything wrong in his entire life. Using this tactic, the secular American. m.edia hope to get any faith-based issues out of the campaign. · That would be good news for Democrat s, of course, because a Pew Research study shows that only 29 percent of Americans believe the . Democratic Party is friendly to religion. Thus, discussions about faith and values aren' t going to help the Democrats very much. But there is a larger issue at play for The Washington Post, The New York Times and other committed left media. Standing in the way of gay marriage, legalized drugs, unfettered abortion and other sacred liberal causes, are people of faith . They are the primary opposition to ihe social liberal agenda fervently embraced by the leftist press. If you can demonize (sorry) people of faith, if you can shut them up by playing the hypocrisy card, then say hello to a Swedish social system . Ah, Sweden, a country of nine million people enjoying, per.haps, the most "progressive" political system on earth. The quasisocialist government provides cradle-to-grave entitlements, most people never get married and just about anything goes socially. By the way, about 85 percent of Swedes do not believe in God. Harold Meyerson would love Sweden. The · Wayman Guy Kisner Way man Guy Ki sner, 60, of Crown City, formerly of Grafton, W.Va., passed away Thursday. Dec. 27, 2007. Guy was born Sept. II , 1947 in Grafton, Tay lor County, W.Va., one of 12 children of the late Ansel and Edith Kisner. A U.S . Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Guy like roost of hi s fellow comrades - was only 19 when he was drafted . He served in Vietnam from April 1967 to April 1968 in the airborne anillery unit of a combat infantry battalion, The Army awarded Guy Guy Kisner the Bronze Star for valor. one of the highest awards for bravery offered by t)le United States to soldiers who di splay heroic courage through their action s in the face of a lethal enem y: · Guy, nor the Army, revealed details of how he earned the prestigious medal. · He also was awarded the Army 's Combat Infantryman Badge for serving in e1lcess of 30 days in active ground combat. . Guy retired in 2002 with 20 years .service as a materiel engineer with the U.S . Army Corps of Engineers , Huntington, W.Va. He al so was a self-employed construction worker and built several houses. He loved the outdoors and told his mother in a letter he wrote from Vietnam that if not for the war. "this would be a wonderful place to spend a vacation." Guy enjoyed hunting and golfing. In addition to his parents, a si ster. Maxine Moore. and a brother, Donley Kisner, preceded him in death. · Surviving Guy are his long-time companion, friend and Garegiver, ·Virginia Owens of Crown Oily; they truly .loved and cared for ohe another. Guy suffered more than five ~ears from a debilitating and progressive disease, but Virginia lovingly cared for him at home until he died .. · Also surviving are five sisters, Belly Hibbs and husband Sonny ofCuyahoga Falls, Dina Cathell and husband Harry of Grafton, Trina Vallotani and ·husband Gene of Beaumont, Texas, Barbara Kester of Grafton, and Debbie Opyoke and husband Andy of Grafton; four brothers. Dowdy Kisner and wife Betty of Gratton. Ronald Kisner and wife Jean of Bridgeport, W.Va., Jack Kisner and wife Deanna of Flemington, W.Va., and Terry Kisner and wife Nadine of Grafton; one brother-in-law, Albert Moore of Grafton; and several nieces and nephews. Washington Post should begin publishing there. What a country! None of this God stuff, none of this vile ."fetid hypocrisy." Just an enormously high suicide rate wh.ile everybody does his or her own thing . But back to the USA. In the months to come you will hear and read countle ss news commentaries. about the moral hypocrisy of the GOP. The secularleft media will hammeJ Giuli ani, Romney, Huckabee, et al., while Senators Clinton and Obama will get a pass .. Unless, of course, they start. up with this God stuff, Then all bets are off. So a word to the wise: . The upcoming presidential election will not only be about imponant issues facing America. It will also be a test of faith. (Veteran TV news anchor Bill O'Reilly is host of the Fox News show "The O'Reilly Factor" and author of the book "Who :~ Looking Out For You ?" To find out more about Bill 0 'Reilly, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and ·car· toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. This column originates on the Web site www.billoreilly.com.) o ~'l>O 1 'PON'TKNO\N Putman of <;'oolville; two brothers, Ru ssell Barr of Florida, and Dale Barr of Reedsville; seve n grandchildren, Melissa (Jerry) McClain , Chuck (Delta) Barr, Jeannie (John.) Hurle, Deni se Ramsey, Donald (Tami ) Putman, Rick (Linda) Putman, and Keith (Ro1lanne) Putman; 15 great-grandchildre n: Mathew (Tjffany) Putman, Derek Putman, Whitney Putman, Anthony Putman, Lindsey Putman, Corey Putman, Brandon Putman. Drew Ramsey, Jeremy Ramsey, Connor Hurley and Brayden Hurley, Brett and Tyler McClain, a':ld Zack and Vaneta Sue Barr; and three great-grel)t grandchtl-. dren, Cody Putman , Blake Putman, and Avayah Putman. In addition to hi s parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Horace Barr, Arthur Barr and Wayne Barr: a sister, Opal Harri s; and twin grandsons, Brayden and Brandon Barr. Serivces will be I p.m.Monday, Dec. 31 , 2007, in the White -Schwarzel Funeral Home at Coolville, with Revs. Russell Carson, John Douglas, Keith Putman and Teresa Waldeck otliciating. Burial will be in the Torch Cemetery. · Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8·p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. You may send a message of sympathy to the family at www.white-schwarzelfuneralh01ne.com .. Maxine Wickline Evans Maxine Wickline Evan s was born to Blanche and David Wickline on July 3, 1919. and passed away Thursday, Dec. 27 . 2007. She was a graduate of the University of Rio Grande, a retired school teacher from Hamilton Township Schools and a member of Walnut Hill' United Methodist Church, where she retired as the church organi st. She also was pianist and organi st for various churches for 75 years. She belonged to the Order of Eastern Star of Centerville. · Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Evan Howard Evans, and brothers, Donald and David Wickline. She is ; urvived by her son , H. Kent (Diana) Evans of Hilliard; her daughter, Shirley (Carl ) Crothers-Marley; and grandchildren, Erin Evans and Kyle (Grace) Evans. · Vi sitation will be.from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 30, 2007 , at the Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home, 587 Main St.. , Groveport. Services are Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at I0:30 a.m. at the Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 975 Rathmell Road, Columbu s. Interment will followe in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery at Rio Grande following the service. Charles F. Barr Charles F. ' Barr, 88. of Belpre, went home .to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 27. 2007, at Camden -Clark Memorial Hospital , Parkersburg, W.Va. He was born Dec. 16, 1919, in Wilsonburg, W.Va., son of the late Leanis and Alice Oliver Barr. He was a World War II veteran and a farmer on the Pickens Farm for over 30 years. He later worked for Thompson and McPhearson Apanments as a maintenance man. He used his Iife to serve others as he served the Lord. He was a friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Taylor Barr: a son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Jeri Barr of Belpre; a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Don Pakistan rejects foreign assistance in investigation into Bhutto's assassination . · · c~,o ~ \ '1/1 o a 0o Bv RAVI NESSMAN AssociATED PREss WRITER I 0 0 p. I I I I Why-oh-why-oh-why-oh .,._........ . Services will be 2 p.m. . Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at Harmony Grove Bapti st Church, Grafton , with Pastor Paul Boyles officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Grove Cemetery. Members o( VFW Post 30R I of Taylor County wiII present military honors. There will be no visi tation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations mav be made to Harmony Grove Baptist Church and ce metery, charities of choice , or military veterans' organiauions. McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel in Gallipolis is assisting the famil y. Condolences can be emailed to www.timeformemory.com/mm . George W. Frands · George W. Francis, 60, of Pomeroy, passed away on · Thursday, Dec. 27. 2007. at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. ' He was born May 6, 1947, in Pomeroy, son of the late Lawrence Francis and Ruth Curtis Franci s. He was a se lf-employed business owner, a member of the West Virginia Steam Engine Club and the Southern Ohio Emmaus Community. He was a member of the Bethel Worship Center. He was well loved by friends andJamily. In addition to hi s parents, he was preceded by an infant brother, Joseph: grandparents, Jewell and Norma Curtis ,and George and Mae Franci s: and his father-in ,law, Walter Edwards. He is survived by hi s wife. Gail Francis of Pomeroy: sisters, Mary (Tom) Rose of Florida, and Donna Francis of Massachusetts; a special ·aunt, Mary Stark of Arizona; cousins, Carol Riggs of Pomeroy, and Bill (JoAnn) Francis of Reedsville; his mother-in-law, Noll is Edwards of . Bidwell ; and several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law ano sisters-in-law. . • Services will be I p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at the Pomeroy Chapel of Fisher Anderson McOaniel Funeral Home. Officiatin. g will be Pastor Rob Barber. Burial will follow in Meigs Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home fro 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday,Dec. 30, 2007 . .. Online condolences may be sent to www.fisherfuneralhomes.com. WHY '(OU INS\ Sf ON \OWA IN JANU~RY We have some important news for those of you who've been harboring an urge to eat poinsettias. This news comes from an article in the Harrisburg, Pa., Patriot-News, sent in by alen reader Karen Durkin. The article makes this fascinating statement: "Despite persistent rumors, . poinsettias are NOT poisonous. Ohio ·State University testing has· found that a 50-pound child could eat more than 500 poinsettia bracts with no ill effects other. than possibly a sick stomach from eating that much foliage ." The two questions that immediately corne to mind are: I. What is a "bract"? 2. Would "Bill and the Bracts" be a good name for a rock band? (Answers: I. Part of a plant; 2. No, but "The Foliage Eaters" would.) · Another question is: How did Ohio State University conduct this research? Did researchers actually feed 500 soinset· tia bracts to a 5 -pound child? How? And does this experiment really prove that poinsettias are safe? We personally have seen 50-pound children eat a LOT' of things that would probably kill an adult, such as "fruit roll-ups," which we do not believe are fruit ' at all . We believe they are the offspring of a biologi- mimrs -ilrntinrl • Page As Obituaries Sunday, December 30,2007 God and the presidential election You've got to hand it to the committed left media, they are ruthless and fanatical - much moro so than the relatively few right. wingers currently inhabiting America's newsrooms. The latest leftist tactic is to put the "hypocrite" label on any Republican presidential candidate who dares mention his "faith ." Leading the charge is The Washington Post, a ne"'spaper that is densely populated with secular progressives. Their chief antireligion hatchet man is columnist Harold Meyerson, a self-proclaimed . "non-believer" who routinely smears public people who demonstrate spirituality. . Earlier this month, Meyerson wrote a column entitled "Hard-liners for Jesus," and it was a beauty. The lead paragraph went like this: "As Christians across the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, it's a fitting moment to contemplate the mountain of moral, and mortal, hypocrisy that is our Christianized Republican Party." But Meyerson was just warming up. He then went on to assassinate the characters of GOP politicians, including the president: "Bush whose cate- ~unba p Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis 2007 Dave Barry cal' mating experiment involving Kool-Aid and flypaper. . So our feeling is that you consu'mers should resist the temptation to rush out and start wolfing down poinsettias. Instead, ~ou should take the wise sc&entific precaution of serving them to dinner guests ("Marge, try some of this delicious brie•on-abract!") and then watching the guests closely for com• mon symptoms of death , such as not moving for several days or purchasing an Oldsmoeile. But here's what really gets our goat: While socalled "researchers" at Ohio State University were busily stuffing poinsettias down the throat of an innocent 50-pound child , a potentially MUCH greater menace to humanity was running loose in the very same state (Ohio). We know thi s because we have recei ved, from an anony-. mou s source who shall remain nameless. a newspaper article from th ~ Youngstown, Ohio, Vindicator, which bills itself - and not without reason - . as the premier newspaper in the Mahoning Valley. This article, which we are not making up, begins with the following statement: "WARREN- The possibility that radioactive muskrats are lurking in the Pierson city bothers 'Butch' Butcher Jr." The article staies that Butcher, an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the Warren City Council, had said it was possible · that local muskrats were eating radioactive materials they found on the grounds · of a recently demolished power plant. By way · of rebuttal, the story quotes the mayor, Democrat Hank . Angelo, as stating: "There are no green, glowing-eyed rats running. the streets of Warren ." In professional journalism , the first thing we do when we need to check out this type of story is try to find out what a muskrat is. The sum total of our knowledge on this s_ubject is the song "Muskrat Love ," performed by The Captain and Tennille; both of• whom are, incredibly, still at · large. So we checked the encyclopedia, which states that muskrats are "closely . related to voles." We have never heard of "voles," and suspect that the encyclopedia is just kidding around. Armed with this information, we called Warren, Ohio, and spoke with Pierson "Butch" Butcher Jr., who, it turns out, is not a shy · person . During a ~ength~ and wide-ranging mterv1ew, he stated that although there are muskrats running around Warren, and SOMEBODY at a public meeting expressed concern that. they (the mig·ht be muskrats) radioactive, that person was ·not Pierson "Butch" Butcher Jr. Mr. Butcher further stated that he had read an article somewhere regarding reports of radioactive deer in Pennsylvania. So to summarize the key ~ndings of our investigation: I . .There may or may not be radioactive muskrat~ and/or deer in Ohio andlot Pennsylvania. ; 2. Just in case, both stat~s.: should be evacuated imme-' diately. 3. Another good name for ·a band would be ''The· · Radioactive Muskrats." · 4. Speaking of musical groups,-if The Captain and Tennille ever decide to try for a comeback, the obvi-' ous song for them to do would be"'Vole Love." · 5. In which case, please pass the poinsettias. ,. I ISLAMABAD, · Pakistan - · Pakistan rejected foreign help in investigating the assassination of Benazir Bhutto on Saturday, despite controversy over the circum. stances of her death and t.hr\!e days of paralyzing turmoil. The · Islamic militant group blamed by officials for the attack that killed Bhutto denied any links to the killing on Saturd<iy, and Bhutto's aides accused the government of a cover-up. President Pervez Musharraf ordered his secll· rity chiefs to quell rioting by Bhulto's grieving followers ·that has killed at least 44 people over three days and caused tens of mil- · lions of dollars in damage . "Criminals should stop their despicable activities, otherwise they will have to face serious consequences," Interior Ministry spokesman Javed Iqbal Cheema said. Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party called a meeting Sunday expected to choose a new leader, decide whether to participate in Jan. 8 parliamentary eleciions and hear her last will and testament. · If the pany pulls out, it' would destroy the credibility of the poll , already being boycotted by rival opposition leader Nawaz Sharif. The U.S. government has pressured Musharraf, ·who seized power in a coup eigh) years ago, to push ahead with the election to promote stability in this nuclear armed nation, a key ally against Islamic extremism. The riots destroyed nine election offices - a long with the voter rolls and ballot boxes inside, the election commission said. The commission has called an emer- gency meeting for Monday coalition of Islamic milito decide how to proceed. tants along the Afghan borQuestions about Bhutto's der believed to be linked to assassination have intensi- al-Qaida and com mined to tied since she died Thursday waging holy war against the evening when a suicide government. attacker shot at her and then But a spokesman for blew himself up as she Mehsud, Maulana waved to supponers from the Mohammed Umer, dissunroof of her armored vehi- missed the allegations as de outside a campaign rally. "government propaganda." The disputes were sure to "We strongly deny it. further enflame the violence Baitullah Mehsud is noi and have Jed to calls for an . involved in the klllin~ of intr· ·national, independent Benazir Bhutto," he sa1d in in tigatio~ into th~ atta~k. a telephon~ call he made to lJemocrallc pres&denllal · The Assoc&ated Press from candidate Hillary Rodham the tribal region of South Clinton said Friday that _an Waziristan. "The fact is that intemation.al probe was v1tal we are only against because there was "no reason America, and we don't conto trust the Pakistani govern- sider political leaders of ment," while others called Pakistan our enemy." · for a U.N. investigation. Bhutto's aides said they, Cheema dismissed the too, doubted Mehsud was suggestion. involved and accused the "This is not an ordinary government of a cover-up. ''The story that al-Qaida criminal matter in which we require assistance of the or Battullah Mehsud d1d It . international community. I . appears to us to be a plamed think we are capable of han- story, an Incorrect story, dling it," he said. An inde- because they wan~. to d&v~rt pendent judicial investiga- the attentiOn , ~a1d tion should be completed Farhatullah · Babar, a within seven days ,of the spokesman for Bhutto's .. appointment of its presiding party. After an October smctde judge, he said. White House spokesman a~tack targeted her m the· Tony Fratto said P.akista·n c&ty of Karachi.. Bhutto had not asked the United ~ccus ed elements m the rutStates for help . . mg party of plottmg to kill "lt's a responsibility of her. The government demed the government of Pakistan the cla!ms, and Babar smd to ensure that the investiga- Bhutto s allegauons were tion is thorough. If Pakistani never mvesugated. Authorities initially said authorities ask for assistance we wou)d review the . Bhutto d&ed from bullet request," he said. wounds . A surgeon who British Foreign Secretary treated her later sa1d the David Miliband offered his 1mpact from shrapnel on her country 's assistance. skull killed her. "Obviously it's very imporBut Cheema said Friday tant that a full investigation that Bhutto was killed when does take place. and has the the shock waves from the confidence · of all con- bomb smashed her head cerned,'. he said. into the sunroof as she tried The government blamed to duck back in side the the attack on Baitullah vehicle. Mehsud, head of the TehrikBhutto's spoke swoman i-Taliban, a newly formed Sherry Rehman , who was in the vehicle that rushed her boss to the hospital, disputed that. "She was bleeding profusely, as she had received.a bullet wound in her neck. My car was full of blood. Three doctors at the hospital told us that she had received bullet wounds. I was among the people who gave her a final bath. We saw a bullet wound in the back of her neck" she said. "What the gove.,;ment is saying is actually dangernus and nonsensical. They are pouring salt on our wounds. There are no findings, they are just lying." Cltee 1.na stood by the government's version of events, and said Bhutto's party was free to e1lhume her body for an autopsy. Roads . across Bhullo's southern Sindh province were littered with burning vehicles, smoking reminders of the continuing chaos raging across the country. Business centers, gas stations and schools remained closed and many roads were deserted. Desperate to quell the violence, the government sent troops into several cities.· Soldiers patrolled some Karachi neighborhoods Saturday, and residents complained of shonages of food and gasoline. One gunbattl ~ in Karachi killed three people and wounded 17 others in a neighborhood where rioters had tooted food stores in recent days. police officer Fayyaz Khan said. Giving real address comes back to haunt b~rgl~ suspect robbed at gunpomt m Massachusetts . . NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) - A burglary suspect who gave a _false ho~e address .to pollee after h1s arrest d1dn 't count on one t~ing getting robbed himself. Pollee say 22-year-old Dame! Cabral was arrest_ed Wednesday and charged w&!h burglanzmg a Umvers1ty of Massachusetts-Dartmouth building. He was arraigned and released unttl his next coun date. · Hours later, he was robbed at gunpoint while walking home from a bar. Be reponed the robbery. to pohce, th1s lime giving them his real address mstead of the ~ho~y address he reponed earher !n the day, accor~mg to authonues. Pohce arrested two suspects and a man accused of being an accomplice after the fact. They also obtamed a search warrant for Cabral's real address and found computer equipment that had been taken from the UMass bm!dmg as well as power tools that had been reported m1ssmg from a local theater. · .Cabral was released OQ h1s own recogmzance. 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Three people e-mailed with offers, and Gernell used the sofa from that day in 2004 until last summer, when the springs broke. Today she runs West Virginia's largest Freecycle group. a forum where more than 2.100 people in and around Charleston can find homes for thin gs . they no longer want. " It just has completely floored me, the generosity of people," says Gernell. " Especially iri West Virginia because West Virginia is considered one of the poor· est states in the nation. But people are very generous. It 's amazi ng." Freecycle is a global recy' cling phenomenon. Since it started in Arizona in May 2003, it has grown to more than 4 million members in more than 4 , 100 cities, from Istanbul to Inwood. It boasts of keeping more than 300 million tons of trash out of landfills every day and has inspired imitators in communities nationwide. There are, says founder and executive director Deron Beal. as many heartwarming stories as there are gro ups: the American Indian tribe that collected used prom dresses for girls in need ; the Hurricane Katrina evacuee who furnished a new home; the 98-year-old man who collects bicycle parts, then gives what he's bui It to children; and the woman in Austin, Texas, who collected items for an orphanage in Haiti , then got FedEx to deliver the shipping container for free. " It 's just all sorts of countless acts of random kindness," says Beal, 40, of Tucson. "Whatever they want to make out of it, they really can." Call them corny. Call them cliche. But Freecycle is built on principles that work: One person can make a difference. Giving is better than receiving. One person's trash is another's treasure. Commit an act of kindness and it will be returned. " It's not like a get-richquick scheme. You're not going to get everything you want every time you want it," Gernell says. "The more offers you post, the . better outcomes you're go ing to have ." Beal began his experiment with an e-mail to 30 or 40 friends. inspired by his Dumpster-diving adventures on behalf of homeless men trying to get back on their feet. When his nonprofit group's warehouse was full, he realized he needed a new way to unload . His network grew to 800 members almost overnight. after a newspaper story started spreading the word. "From the get-go, it absolutely snowballed, and we ' re basically doubling in size every year," Beal says. About 30,000 people join weekly, with the single largest group in London, some 40,000-strong. · Though Freecycle caught on first in 11rogressive cities like Portland, Ore., San FranciscQ and Madison, Wis .. Beal says Chicago, St. Louis and New York followed quickly. Then word of mouth took over, with slowest mtes in the country. . . from Sunday coupons to peopl'e in the cities telling So far, however, West refrigerators," she says. people in small towns. Virginia has more than two "Yesterday it was a whole · "It's very much a viral dozen groups. with thou- dining suite - a table and sort of growth and random- sands of members offering a six chairs." ly beautiful ," he says. service Gemell says many She urges novices to post It 's also self-policing, people need. more offers than requests, to patrolled by I04JO volun"Even at Salvation Army avoid being greedy ~nd to teer moderators who ensure · and Goodwill, you still have use common sense in that items are being swapped to pay for things," she says arranging pickups to ensure legally, and that all are G- "With the cost of living the personal safety. · Andi Bassett, a rated. f'layboy collections way it is and gas prices the way they are, the prices Morgantown mom with live and porn tapes are a no-no. "West Virginia was prob- there are still way more than children between 20 month~ ably one of the slowest some people can afford." and 10 years old, says she'U states overall for it to really Heather Edwards, a mod- soon be donating a batch of pick up," Beal says, citing erator of the Martinsburg- baby clothes. •. "The most appealing thing lack of Internet access as a Berkeley County group, finds great deals for her four to me is finding someone likely reason. Earlier this year, the Public . children, who range from 9 who wants my 'junk,' that it's useful to them and they Service Commission esti- months to IS years old. "I got a humongous plas- are thankful for my unwantmated that less than 35 percent of West Virginia house- tic playhouse for the kids," ed stuff," she wrote _inaneholds have broadband ser- she says. "It costs about mail · to The Associated Press. "And the same is true vice. A June survey by the $400 new." Communications Workers of Edwards, 35, often drives of other people 's 'ju*' that America measured the state's · to Hagerstown, Md., to is useful to me: I am thankmedian download speed , at gather her Freecycle tinds. fu!' for it. Freecycle j ust puts 1.12 megabits, one of the "They have everything people together." • . RT -- No. 14 BC outlasts Spartans, Page BS ...., ........ '"""""" LocAL ~~ tii~Htfllt GALLIPOliS - Aschedi.Jie of upcoming college sporting events involving tse.ms from Gallia dnd Meigs counti&S. and hiQh setiOOI \l&rsity Wfdnuday. Jan 2 Glrla Basketball Gallia Academy at Jackson. 6 p.m . Wreatllng Gallia Academy at LoganNinton County, 6p.m. Tbur!Kiay Jan 3 Glrlo Baske1ball Coal Grove at South Gallia , 6 p.m. Miller at Southern, 6 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 6 p.m. Meigs at Alexander. 6 p.m. Friday Jan 4 Boya Basketball Marietta at Gallla Academy, 6 p.m. Rock Hill at River Valley, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Ironton St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. Southern at Trimble, 6 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 6:30p.m. Vinton County at Meigs . 6:30p.m. Seturdey. Jan, 5 W,..elllng Marauders roll past Eastern BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERSii>MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM . Girls Basketball - Sunday, December 30, 2007 . Wahama Holiday Championship Lady Tornadoes fall to Wahama BY lARRY CRUM LCRUM@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM MASON , W.Va.. Wahama picked a good time to have its best ga!ne of the season. The Lady Falcons (6-3) were red-hot from the field · and dominated nearly every aspect of the game in taking a 62-41 victorv over Southern ( 1-11) in the cham-· pionship game of the Bob's Market Holiday Hoop Fest Friday night in Mason. Amber Tully posted a game-high 31 points and · Airael Derifield chipped in IS markers in helping their team win its third straight victory. "Tonight was the game we have been trying to have all year. We have been out of sync all year and tonight we were the team we know we can be," said Wahama head coach Tim Howard. "Our last two wins hav ~ hcen kind game before the Lady of ugly, but I tol t he girls Falcons pulled ahead for that an ugly win is better good with 7:CJ7left to play in than a loss. Tonight we just the second quarter. put it all together." Neither team managed' to Tully also had five grab momentum in the first rebounds • and Derifield quarter as Southern's Kasey added a team-high seven Turley posted 13 of her boards . Taylor Hysell had . team-high 20 points, equalseven points and four ing the 13 contributed by boards, Kayanna Sayre put Tully and Derifield to leave together a great game with the two teams tied 15-15 four points, six . rebounds, after eight minutes of play. six assists and three steals, But in the second half Mary Kebler and Michaela WHS immediately took the Davis had two points apiece lead and never looked back and Dedira Peters had a as Tully and Derifield a~ain. point in the victory. went wild with a combmed "We challenged the girls IS points in helping their to play like this every night team post an 18-9 advantage the rest of the season and to take a 33-24 lead at the hopefully they will," · half. Howard added. And in the second half the But the final score didn 't Falcon defense took over. represent how competitive · Wahama held Southern to the game was early on. three points in the third The two teams had live quarter while adding 20 of ties and five lead changes in the first nine minutes of the Please see Wahama, 8:1 Larry Crum/photo So~thern's Breanna Taylor dribbles pqst a Wahama defend· er during the second half of Friday's championship game of the Wahama Holiday Tournament held in Mason. W.Va. . . Rock Hill rallies past Rebels, 59-43 BY BRYAN WALTERS BWAlTERS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Forty-eight new hotel indoor water parks were planned for this year in the United States and another 49 were under construction or set to break ground, according to an industry report released in July. There now are more than 180 such parks in the couna 283 percent try increase over the last five years. The idea has been around since 1994. Stan Anderson, owner of the Polynesian Water Park Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., wanted to fill more rooms at his hotel so . he added a water-play feature. Reservations increased and competitors began to copy the concept. Wisconsin Dells now boasts 21 water parks. In Sandusky, there are three: Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge and .Castaway Bay; and a fourth, Maui Sands, is slated to open in April. The city is also home to Cedar Point, a popular amusement park. with scattered snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 50 [>ercent. Wednesday...Cloudy and brisk. Highs in the upper 20s. Wednesday night ... Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows !Oto 15. Thursday and Thursday night. .. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows IS to 20. .Friday... Mostly sunny. Highs around 40. ROCKSPRINGS - · A 24-9 second quarter run MERCERVILLE . - An allowed Meigs to continue 18-2 fourth quarter run ultiits winning ways during a mately sealed Soutp 62:49 boys basketball victo- Gallia's fate Friday night ry over visiting Eastern on during a 59-43 setback to Friday during a Tri- Valley visiting Rock Hill during a Conference non-conference . non-confer., . .. ence boys matchup at · Larry R. Monison Gymnasium . basketball . The Marauders (2-5) won contest. their sec· T h e ond straight Rebels· (0contest 9) fell decisively, behind 21turning an 13 after 18-16 first eight minquarter utes of play deficit into · a nd also Duncan a comforttrailed 32able 40-27 27 at .the advantage intermisBolin at the intersion. then m.i s s ion . rallied for a Both the 14-6 run hosts and through the Eagles (4opening 4) traded 6:30 of the points the second half rest of the to take their way, allowCardwell biggest ing the lead of the Maroon night at 41-38. The Redmen and Gold to (4-S) closed the final I :30 win their of the third on a 3-0 run to Lynch t h i· r d tie things at 41 apiece headstraight decision against ing into the finale. · their Meigs County The Red and White brethren. reeled off four straight to MHS made 4-of-9 three- start the fourth before pointers in the contest for Micah Cardwell's jumper 44 percent, including all at 5:47 pulled SGHS to four trifectas during that IS- within 45-43. The Rebel s point swing in the pivotal never came. closer, going second frame. The hosts just 1-of-1 0 from the field took the lead permanent! y during the finale while not 30 seconds into the stanza scoring again. ( 19-18) and never looked lcock Hill closed things back, leading by as many as out with 14 unanswered a dozen (37-25) with 30 points to secure the 16ticks left in the first half. point mar~i·n of victory. EHS, which went 20-ofThe visnors were 14-of59 from the field overall for PleaH ... Rebel1, 83 34 percent, · never. came closer than two possessions the rest of the evening. Meigs' biggest lead was 17 points (60·43) at the mid· way point of the fourth. BY ERIC RANDOLPH Eastern led 2·0 less than SPORTSOMYDAILYSE~TINEL .COM two minutes into the game, then the Marauders went on GALLIPOLIS For a 12-3 run for a 12-S edge at about three quarters, Gallia the 3: 15 mark of the first. EHS responded with a run Academy ran _with Ironton, of its own, outscoring the going step for step and bashosts 13-4 over the final ket for basket. Unfortunately, the one three minutes for a sli m two-point advantage after quarter they didn't se't them too far back to recover from, Please see Melp, 8:1 and the Blue Angels lost to the Lady Tigers S5-40 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League South Division basCoNTACT Us · ketball game on Friday night. 1·740-446-2342 ext. 33 Gallia Academy is now 14 in SEOAL South play. F.. - 1-740·446·3008 · Ironton i's 2-3. 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Duduit was referencing (740) 446·2342, exl 33 his team's inability, to get sports 0 tnydai.tysentlnel.com Lady Rebels capture lOth straight, beat Eastern, 49-37 STAFF REPORT SPO.RTSii>MYDAI LYTRI BUN E.COM MERCERVILLE South Gallia continues to make hi story with its girls basketball program this sear---=-_.;._;; son after capturing its I Oth consecutive vic ' tory Thur sday night with a 49-37 triumph over visiting Eastern during a non-confcr- e n c e Bryan Wattars/photo South Gallia's Corey Small (11) fights for a loos e ball while Rock Hill's Matt Matney (20) also tries to grab the rebound during the fourth quarter of Friday's non-conference boys basketball game In Mercerville. matchup. The Lady Rebel s ( 101) fell behind 7-6 after eight minutes of play, then outscored Hayman the visitors 35-18 over the middle quarters to establish a comfortable 41-25 advantage through three quarters of action. The Lady Eagles (2-8) responded with 12-8 run in the finale, but the rally effort came up short. The Red and Gold led 25-19 at intermission and shot 23of-61 from the field over-· all for 38 percent. Jennifer Sheridan led the victors with 16 points , followed by Hailee Swain with a dozen and Chelsea Stowers with seven mark- PieaH see Tenth, 8:1 Slow start seals Blue Angels' fate It within 30 days you aren't completely satisfied, you can get out of your contract. I.Lu.·mw.' +.W*Gallipolil 2145 F.a5lt~rn Ave., 17401 •Wt-2407 --------- - - - - +OJubon N:ed Skyf Wi reless, 731 E Mlin St., Ste. h '(1 C0)288·11100 +T~ ZOOt', 71 EHuron St., 17-10l2tl6-%98 ·Local Stocks AEP {NYSE) - 46.88 Aklo {NASDAQ)- 78 " Aahland Inc. 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Cloudy NFl, previews, Page B4 Ol~a Baoke1ball Galli& Academy at Marietta. 6 p.m. South Galtla at Meigs, 6 p.m. Eastern at Wahama, e p.m. Ohio tourist center catches water park wave SANDUSKY (AP) - A tourist destination along the Lake Erie shore is hoping to ride the latest wave of recreational entertainment indoor water parks. The Kalahari Resort this month expanded to 173,000 square feet of slides, machine-driven waves and other wet fun. It's billing itself as the nation 's biggest indoor water park. But that distinction may not last. Indoor water parks with attached hote ls are the hottest lodging concept this decade, experts say. They attract families looking for new ways to be entertained and operators love them because they can keep customers coming year-round. "It's really that aspect that's caused the current growth, if not explosion. in water-park resort· development." said John Gerner, managi ng director of Leisure Business Advisors, a consulting company in Richmond, Va. 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Inc TeleNaY GPS Na>Ogator" is a uademark ~ TeteNav. Inc All other 1raderNrl< are the propeny of their respectlir!""""' Si!MI:e prll'Meil by AT&T Mobility <ll2007 Al&T l mel~ctuat Property. All rights reser>ed. AT&T, AT&T togo aooall o1her marks coniOoed herein are trademark$ of AT&T ilteUeduat Property arxl/or AT&T affilti11ed companie< ' · , -·.. - -~- Duduit couldn't put his fin~er on why it took as long Geiger Davis going early on, which resulted in just two points in the opening quarter. The Lady Tigers (5-4) scored the first teh points, and the Blue Angels (3-6) did not register their lone field goal until a minute remained in the peri. od. Mercedes Crockrel did most of the damage for Ironton, scoring 12 points . The Lady Tigers were up 12 at the end of the tirst quarter and then up by 14 early in the second, just one point less than the final margin of victory. as 1t did for his team to show up. "That's why we called timeout, to try to talk it over. I was looking in their eyes, · searching for answers," he said. The Blue Angels would respond, albeit a little too late, and they kept pace with the Lady Tigers the rest of the way, even outscoring them in both the fourth quarter ( 13-9) and second half (30-29). . Senior Ryaim Leslie led Gallia Academy with a game-high 20 points, 12 of which came m the third quarter when the Blue Angels were still trying to erase the ·deficit created by their slow start. But Ironton put up 20points themselves. mcluding 10 from Jess ica Waddle, to keep the Blue Angels at ·bay. Gallia Please see Angels, BZ Galli a Academy senior Ryann Leslie (24) goes in for a . layup past an Ironton defender during the second half og Friday's SEOAL South girls bas· ketball game in Gallipolis. Eric Randolph ' /photo �Page A~ I( I~GIONAT-4 Web-based swap program flourishing in W.Va., across U.S; iunba~ 'ime~ -ientinel Inside Sunday, December 30, 200? Oaks sink Southern, Page B3 • Bv VICKI SMITH ASSOCI<\TE O PRESS WRITER MORGANTOWN. W.Va. When Laura · Gernell heard . aho ut a place where people t!ave away 1)erfectly good things to ·strangers no money changing. hands. nn questions asked - she figured it was too good to , be tru e. Btll husha nd Rnnald had ln't hi s job· as a truck driver and she \vas tem porarily unemployed. at home in a rented. un t urnished apartment with her infant son. Wit h nnthin£ to lose. she joined The Freecycle Nctwnrk. a Web-based community sWap program, and asked if anyone had a sofa to spare. "I wasn't looking to furnish my ~hole apartment." says the 32-year-old mom · from Marmet. ''I was just look ing for the basics, just somethLng to sit on.'" Three people e-mailed with offers, and Gernell used the sofa from that day in 2004 until last summer, when the springs broke. Today she runs West Virginia's largest Freecycle group. a forum where more than 2.100 people in and around Charleston can find homes for thin gs . they no longer want. " It just has completely floored me, the generosity of people," says Gernell. " Especially iri West Virginia because West Virginia is considered one of the poor· est states in the nation. But people are very generous. It 's amazi ng." Freecycle is a global recy' cling phenomenon. Since it started in Arizona in May 2003, it has grown to more than 4 million members in more than 4 , 100 cities, from Istanbul to Inwood. It boasts of keeping more than 300 million tons of trash out of landfills every day and has inspired imitators in communities nationwide. There are, says founder and executive director Deron Beal. as many heartwarming stories as there are gro ups: the American Indian tribe that collected used prom dresses for girls in need ; the Hurricane Katrina evacuee who furnished a new home; the 98-year-old man who collects bicycle parts, then gives what he's bui It to children; and the woman in Austin, Texas, who collected items for an orphanage in Haiti , then got FedEx to deliver the shipping container for free. " It 's just all sorts of countless acts of random kindness," says Beal, 40, of Tucson. "Whatever they want to make out of it, they really can." Call them corny. Call them cliche. But Freecycle is built on principles that work: One person can make a difference. Giving is better than receiving. One person's trash is another's treasure. Commit an act of kindness and it will be returned. " It's not like a get-richquick scheme. You're not going to get everything you want every time you want it," Gernell says. "The more offers you post, the . better outcomes you're go ing to have ." Beal began his experiment with an e-mail to 30 or 40 friends. inspired by his Dumpster-diving adventures on behalf of homeless men trying to get back on their feet. When his nonprofit group's warehouse was full, he realized he needed a new way to unload . His network grew to 800 members almost overnight. after a newspaper story started spreading the word. "From the get-go, it absolutely snowballed, and we ' re basically doubling in size every year," Beal says. About 30,000 people join weekly, with the single largest group in London, some 40,000-strong. · Though Freecycle caught on first in 11rogressive cities like Portland, Ore., San FranciscQ and Madison, Wis .. Beal says Chicago, St. Louis and New York followed quickly. Then word of mouth took over, with slowest mtes in the country. . . from Sunday coupons to peopl'e in the cities telling So far, however, West refrigerators," she says. people in small towns. Virginia has more than two "Yesterday it was a whole · "It's very much a viral dozen groups. with thou- dining suite - a table and sort of growth and random- sands of members offering a six chairs." ly beautiful ," he says. service Gemell says many She urges novices to post It 's also self-policing, people need. more offers than requests, to patrolled by I04JO volun"Even at Salvation Army avoid being greedy ~nd to teer moderators who ensure · and Goodwill, you still have use common sense in that items are being swapped to pay for things," she says arranging pickups to ensure legally, and that all are G- "With the cost of living the personal safety. · Andi Bassett, a rated. f'layboy collections way it is and gas prices the way they are, the prices Morgantown mom with live and porn tapes are a no-no. "West Virginia was prob- there are still way more than children between 20 month~ ably one of the slowest some people can afford." and 10 years old, says she'U states overall for it to really Heather Edwards, a mod- soon be donating a batch of pick up," Beal says, citing erator of the Martinsburg- baby clothes. •. "The most appealing thing lack of Internet access as a Berkeley County group, finds great deals for her four to me is finding someone likely reason. Earlier this year, the Public . children, who range from 9 who wants my 'junk,' that it's useful to them and they Service Commission esti- months to IS years old. "I got a humongous plas- are thankful for my unwantmated that less than 35 percent of West Virginia house- tic playhouse for the kids," ed stuff," she wrote _inaneholds have broadband ser- she says. "It costs about mail · to The Associated Press. "And the same is true vice. A June survey by the $400 new." Communications Workers of Edwards, 35, often drives of other people 's 'ju*' that America measured the state's · to Hagerstown, Md., to is useful to me: I am thankmedian download speed , at gather her Freecycle tinds. fu!' for it. Freecycle j ust puts 1.12 megabits, one of the "They have everything people together." • . RT -- No. 14 BC outlasts Spartans, Page BS ...., ........ '"""""" LocAL ~~ tii~Htfllt GALLIPOliS - Aschedi.Jie of upcoming college sporting events involving tse.ms from Gallia dnd Meigs counti&S. and hiQh setiOOI \l&rsity Wfdnuday. Jan 2 Glrla Basketball Gallia Academy at Jackson. 6 p.m . Wreatllng Gallia Academy at LoganNinton County, 6p.m. Tbur!Kiay Jan 3 Glrlo Baske1ball Coal Grove at South Gallia , 6 p.m. Miller at Southern, 6 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 6 p.m. Meigs at Alexander. 6 p.m. Friday Jan 4 Boya Basketball Marietta at Gallla Academy, 6 p.m. Rock Hill at River Valley, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Ironton St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. Southern at Trimble, 6 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 6:30p.m. Vinton County at Meigs . 6:30p.m. Seturdey. Jan, 5 W,..elllng Marauders roll past Eastern BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERSii>MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM . Girls Basketball - Sunday, December 30, 2007 . Wahama Holiday Championship Lady Tornadoes fall to Wahama BY lARRY CRUM LCRUM@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM MASON , W.Va.. Wahama picked a good time to have its best ga!ne of the season. The Lady Falcons (6-3) were red-hot from the field · and dominated nearly every aspect of the game in taking a 62-41 victorv over Southern ( 1-11) in the cham-· pionship game of the Bob's Market Holiday Hoop Fest Friday night in Mason. Amber Tully posted a game-high 31 points and · Airael Derifield chipped in IS markers in helping their team win its third straight victory. "Tonight was the game we have been trying to have all year. We have been out of sync all year and tonight we were the team we know we can be," said Wahama head coach Tim Howard. "Our last two wins hav ~ hcen kind game before the Lady of ugly, but I tol t he girls Falcons pulled ahead for that an ugly win is better good with 7:CJ7left to play in than a loss. Tonight we just the second quarter. put it all together." Neither team managed' to Tully also had five grab momentum in the first rebounds • and Derifield quarter as Southern's Kasey added a team-high seven Turley posted 13 of her boards . Taylor Hysell had . team-high 20 points, equalseven points and four ing the 13 contributed by boards, Kayanna Sayre put Tully and Derifield to leave together a great game with the two teams tied 15-15 four points, six . rebounds, after eight minutes of play. six assists and three steals, But in the second half Mary Kebler and Michaela WHS immediately took the Davis had two points apiece lead and never looked back and Dedira Peters had a as Tully and Derifield a~ain. point in the victory. went wild with a combmed "We challenged the girls IS points in helping their to play like this every night team post an 18-9 advantage the rest of the season and to take a 33-24 lead at the hopefully they will," · half. Howard added. And in the second half the But the final score didn 't Falcon defense took over. represent how competitive · Wahama held Southern to the game was early on. three points in the third The two teams had live quarter while adding 20 of ties and five lead changes in the first nine minutes of the Please see Wahama, 8:1 Larry Crum/photo So~thern's Breanna Taylor dribbles pqst a Wahama defend· er during the second half of Friday's championship game of the Wahama Holiday Tournament held in Mason. W.Va. . . Rock Hill rallies past Rebels, 59-43 BY BRYAN WALTERS BWAlTERS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Forty-eight new hotel indoor water parks were planned for this year in the United States and another 49 were under construction or set to break ground, according to an industry report released in July. There now are more than 180 such parks in the couna 283 percent try increase over the last five years. The idea has been around since 1994. Stan Anderson, owner of the Polynesian Water Park Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., wanted to fill more rooms at his hotel so . he added a water-play feature. Reservations increased and competitors began to copy the concept. Wisconsin Dells now boasts 21 water parks. In Sandusky, there are three: Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge and .Castaway Bay; and a fourth, Maui Sands, is slated to open in April. The city is also home to Cedar Point, a popular amusement park. with scattered snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 50 [>ercent. Wednesday...Cloudy and brisk. Highs in the upper 20s. Wednesday night ... Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows !Oto 15. Thursday and Thursday night. .. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows IS to 20. .Friday... Mostly sunny. Highs around 40. ROCKSPRINGS - · A 24-9 second quarter run MERCERVILLE . - An allowed Meigs to continue 18-2 fourth quarter run ultiits winning ways during a mately sealed Soutp 62:49 boys basketball victo- Gallia's fate Friday night ry over visiting Eastern on during a 59-43 setback to Friday during a Tri- Valley visiting Rock Hill during a Conference non-conference . non-confer., . .. ence boys matchup at · Larry R. Monison Gymnasium . basketball . The Marauders (2-5) won contest. their sec· T h e ond straight Rebels· (0contest 9) fell decisively, behind 21turning an 13 after 18-16 first eight minquarter utes of play deficit into · a nd also Duncan a comforttrailed 32able 40-27 27 at .the advantage intermisBolin at the intersion. then m.i s s ion . rallied for a Both the 14-6 run hosts and through the Eagles (4opening 4) traded 6:30 of the points the second half rest of the to take their way, allowCardwell biggest ing the lead of the Maroon night at 41-38. The Redmen and Gold to (4-S) closed the final I :30 win their of the third on a 3-0 run to Lynch t h i· r d tie things at 41 apiece headstraight decision against ing into the finale. · their Meigs County The Red and White brethren. reeled off four straight to MHS made 4-of-9 three- start the fourth before pointers in the contest for Micah Cardwell's jumper 44 percent, including all at 5:47 pulled SGHS to four trifectas during that IS- within 45-43. The Rebel s point swing in the pivotal never came. closer, going second frame. The hosts just 1-of-1 0 from the field took the lead permanent! y during the finale while not 30 seconds into the stanza scoring again. ( 19-18) and never looked lcock Hill closed things back, leading by as many as out with 14 unanswered a dozen (37-25) with 30 points to secure the 16ticks left in the first half. point mar~i·n of victory. EHS, which went 20-ofThe visnors were 14-of59 from the field overall for PleaH ... Rebel1, 83 34 percent, · never. came closer than two possessions the rest of the evening. Meigs' biggest lead was 17 points (60·43) at the mid· way point of the fourth. BY ERIC RANDOLPH Eastern led 2·0 less than SPORTSOMYDAILYSE~TINEL .COM two minutes into the game, then the Marauders went on GALLIPOLIS For a 12-3 run for a 12-S edge at about three quarters, Gallia the 3: 15 mark of the first. EHS responded with a run Academy ran _with Ironton, of its own, outscoring the going step for step and bashosts 13-4 over the final ket for basket. Unfortunately, the one three minutes for a sli m two-point advantage after quarter they didn't se't them too far back to recover from, Please see Melp, 8:1 and the Blue Angels lost to the Lady Tigers S5-40 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League South Division basCoNTACT Us · ketball game on Friday night. 1·740-446-2342 ext. 33 Gallia Academy is now 14 in SEOAL South play. F.. - 1-740·446·3008 · Ironton i's 2-3. E-mail - spor1sOmydallytribune.com thought we played too " I Soorta Staff 1 tentative at the beginning of • Bryan Watters, Sports Writer the game," said Gallia !7.40) 446-2342. ext. 33 Academy head coach Jeff bwalters 0 mydallytribune.com Duduit. "We · had ·a great gameplan, the kid s were Larry Crum, Sports Writer well-prepared .. (then) you {740) 446·2342, ext. 33 lcrumOmydaityregister.com look up and you're down Ertc Randolph, Sports Writer 14." Duduit was referencing (740) 446·2342, exl 33 his team's inability, to get sports 0 tnydai.tysentlnel.com Lady Rebels capture lOth straight, beat Eastern, 49-37 STAFF REPORT SPO.RTSii>MYDAI LYTRI BUN E.COM MERCERVILLE South Gallia continues to make hi story with its girls basketball program this sear---=-_.;._;; son after capturing its I Oth consecutive vic ' tory Thur sday night with a 49-37 triumph over visiting Eastern during a non-confcr- e n c e Bryan Wattars/photo South Gallia's Corey Small (11) fights for a loos e ball while Rock Hill's Matt Matney (20) also tries to grab the rebound during the fourth quarter of Friday's non-conference boys basketball game In Mercerville. matchup. The Lady Rebel s ( 101) fell behind 7-6 after eight minutes of play, then outscored Hayman the visitors 35-18 over the middle quarters to establish a comfortable 41-25 advantage through three quarters of action. The Lady Eagles (2-8) responded with 12-8 run in the finale, but the rally effort came up short. The Red and Gold led 25-19 at intermission and shot 23of-61 from the field over-· all for 38 percent. Jennifer Sheridan led the victors with 16 points , followed by Hailee Swain with a dozen and Chelsea Stowers with seven mark- PieaH see Tenth, 8:1 Slow start seals Blue Angels' fate It within 30 days you aren't completely satisfied, you can get out of your contract. I.Lu.·mw.' +.W*Gallipolil 2145 F.a5lt~rn Ave., 17401 •Wt-2407 --------- - - - - +OJubon N:ed Skyf Wi reless, 731 E Mlin St., Ste. h '(1 C0)288·11100 +T~ ZOOt', 71 EHuron St., 17-10l2tl6-%98 ·Local Stocks AEP {NYSE) - 46.88 Aklo {NASDAQ)- 78 " Aahland Inc. 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Cloudy NFl, previews, Page B4 Ol~a Baoke1ball Galli& Academy at Marietta. 6 p.m. South Galtla at Meigs, 6 p.m. Eastern at Wahama, e p.m. Ohio tourist center catches water park wave SANDUSKY (AP) - A tourist destination along the Lake Erie shore is hoping to ride the latest wave of recreational entertainment indoor water parks. The Kalahari Resort this month expanded to 173,000 square feet of slides, machine-driven waves and other wet fun. It's billing itself as the nation 's biggest indoor water park. But that distinction may not last. Indoor water parks with attached hote ls are the hottest lodging concept this decade, experts say. They attract families looking for new ways to be entertained and operators love them because they can keep customers coming year-round. "It's really that aspect that's caused the current growth, if not explosion. in water-park resort· development." said John Gerner, managi ng director of Leisure Business Advisors, a consulting company in Richmond, Va. Bl ~unba!' 'Otime~ -6enttnel ·----------- Middteport Ingels Elcctmnics, 106 N2nd Ave. (74011}92-182) :lNowOpen * Open Sunday ..-EICiendcd Hours -+ DSI. Sold Here mo:.t: RtgiUtorj Ohio Valley Bane Corp. (NASDAQ) -25.50 BBT {NYSE) - 31.08 Peoples {NASDAQ)- 24.80 Pepsico {NYSE)- 77.03 Premier (NASDAQ) - 13.60 Rockwell (NYSE)- 69.76 Rocky Boola {NASDAQ} - 8.25 Royal l)utch Shell - 84.85 Searo Holdtn& (NASDAQ)1!)2.10 Wai-Mart (NYSE} - 48.08 Wendy's (NYSE) - 26.01 Wortlltne:ton f NYSE} - 18.02 Dally stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET ctoolne ,quotes of trano1C11ono for Dec. 28, 2007, provided by Edward Jones financial acMoors toaac Millo In Oalllpollo at {740) 441·9441 and Lesley Marrero In Point Pleasant at {304) 6740174. Member SIPC. 'AliT also ......... 11111 Ftcloral Unlvtf11! r"'*"' dllrgH. 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Inc TeleNaY GPS Na>Ogator" is a uademark ~ TeteNav. Inc All other 1raderNrl< are the propeny of their respectlir!""""' Si!MI:e prll'Meil by AT&T Mobility <ll2007 Al&T l mel~ctuat Property. All rights reser>ed. AT&T, AT&T togo aooall o1her marks coniOoed herein are trademark$ of AT&T ilteUeduat Property arxl/or AT&T affilti11ed companie< ' · , -·.. - -~- Duduit couldn't put his fin~er on why it took as long Geiger Davis going early on, which resulted in just two points in the opening quarter. The Lady Tigers (5-4) scored the first teh points, and the Blue Angels (3-6) did not register their lone field goal until a minute remained in the peri. od. Mercedes Crockrel did most of the damage for Ironton, scoring 12 points . The Lady Tigers were up 12 at the end of the tirst quarter and then up by 14 early in the second, just one point less than the final margin of victory. as 1t did for his team to show up. "That's why we called timeout, to try to talk it over. I was looking in their eyes, · searching for answers," he said. The Blue Angels would respond, albeit a little too late, and they kept pace with the Lady Tigers the rest of the way, even outscoring them in both the fourth quarter ( 13-9) and second half (30-29). . Senior Ryaim Leslie led Gallia Academy with a game-high 20 points, 12 of which came m the third quarter when the Blue Angels were still trying to erase the ·deficit created by their slow start. But Ironton put up 20points themselves. mcluding 10 from Jess ica Waddle, to keep the Blue Angels at ·bay. Gallia Please see Angels, BZ Galli a Academy senior Ryann Leslie (24) goes in for a . layup past an Ironton defender during the second half og Friday's SEOAL South girls bas· ketball game in Gallipolis. Eric Randolph ' /photo �' ' Page B2 • ~unllap 'Qril11tS -~rntmrl Sunday, December 30, 2007 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis · Sunday, December 30, 2007 Lady Knights get first win of season ~eigs from PageBl ' BY lARRY CRUM LCRUM@MYOAILYREGISTER COM MASON . W.Va. - Pomt ' Pleasant ' ...,asn't gettmg it done with its usual lineup so the Lady Knight s decided to let everyone have a chance Friday rught. And all 13 players took advantage of the opportunity. PPHS 0~6) had II different players score and had all 13 get at least one steal in helping the Lady Knights get their first w111 of the season with a 57 -29 victory over Hannan (0-7) 111 the consolation game of the Bob's . Market Holiday Hoop Fest Friday night in Mason. ."It was nice to finally get a win, it was a lot later than expected but we are excited about it and we are hopiug to turn this in to a little streak here, " said Point Pleasant head coach Mitch Meadows. "We sti II have a lot of things to work on, but h0pefully we can take care of those problems." . Devi11 Cotrillled the Lady K11ights with a dozen markers, with Anna Sommer posting eight points, three steals and three assists and Larry Crum/photo · Emily Jones had · seven Point Pleasant's Cassandra Cook goes for a layup wh1le HaAnan 's Skylar Dawkins, wearing points and four boards in a Wahama Jersey, tnes to defend durrng the consolatron game of the Bob's Market Holiday helping their team put a Hoop Fest Frrday nrght rn Mason. Point Pleasant won the game 57-29. mark 111 the win column Elizabeth LIVIngston also had seven pornts while most offense the team has 'Cats Il-l 0 in the final where we can get a wm," ' eight minutes to hold on for Cooper said. adding six boards, three seen so far this season. But the slow start and the 57-29 victory. With the loss Hannan finsteals and two assists, even more turnovers Campbell led the offenished fourth in the Wah&ma Jessica Powell had five allowed the Lady Knights sive spurt in the second half Holiday Tournament while points, Chelsea Schauer had the Lady Knights finished four points, Sydney Walton to hold on to their lead and as she posted nine of her had four points, six keep Hannan winless on the game high II points in the in third place. Campbell final two quarters. was the selection from rebounds and three steals, season. "We just have to learn to Campbell also had I 5 Hannan for the AllKay Ia Arthur and Cassandra Cook had three points and control the ball. We had too rebounds to complete her Tournament Team while Sommer was the Lady four steals each and many turnovers, they are double-double. Abbie Bush added five Knights representative. Charmee Smith and Tabbi too young and inexpenPoint Pleasant will return Thomas had two points enced and we just have to points,. five rebounds and to action Wednesday when go back to the basics," said three steals, Dawkins had each. it hosts Buffalo while The remaining two play- Hannan head coach Carolyn four points and three steals, Kalah Perry had three Hannan gears up for a ers, Rachel Stewart and Cooper. PPHS with by Livingston and points and four boards, rematch Led Angelica Leonard, had Thursday. chances to break into the Cotrill the Lady Knights Brittany Edmonds had three scoring column but could11't J·umped out to a 12-2 lead points and four rebounds, Point Pleasant 57, Hannan 29 get it done including going after one quarter of play and Jennifer Swann had two Hannan 2 1 10 10 - 29 12 1B 1e n - 57 a combined 0-of-4 at the used several scoring runs in points and Arianna Blake Po~nt the second quarter to lead to had a point. HANNAN (ll-7)- Abbie Bush 2 1-2 5, foul line. 30-9 lead at Along with the strong Celeste Campbell o o-o o. Amanda L1ttle Combined the Lady a dominating · f' · · ~ h La dY 0DaWklns21J.04,JennWerSwonniiJ.02, 0·1 O. Alranna Blake 0 1-4 1, Skylar 0 1enSIVe mg,,t t e Knights posted 30 steals the halt. But in the second half the 'Cats also found some sue- Bnttany Edmonds o 3-B 3, Ca•ri• Watts o with each player getting at · 0-0 0, Sammy Mayes o o-o o. Kanlyn L campbe1151 .4 11 , Kalah Peny 11.2 3 least one takeaway on the ady 'C ats began to come cess .on def'ense exp 1or·t mg to life. PPHS in the paint. The TOTALS 11 7·19 29. Three·polnl goals evening. PPHS also had II PPHS opened the second Lady Knights have had n~gfNT PLEASANT (1-6) _ Em,ry Jones assists in the victory. "It helped get some of our half on an 8-0 run before trouble reboundmg all sea- 2 3-4 7, Rachel Stewart o o-2 o. Anna Sommer 1 B·B B, Kayta Arthur 1 1·2 3, younger kids m, that will Hannan began to frnd some son and that trend contin~ed Cassandra Cook 1 1·3 3. Charmee Smith help them and us in the long life "thank s to Kaitlyn Friday night facing a 41-28 o 2-2 2, Jess1ca Powell2 o-o 5, Tobbi Campbell and Skylar defiCit on the boards. Thomas 1 o.o 2, Chelsea Schauer 2 o-o run," Meadows sard. effort by Devin4,corrnl51-212, SydnayWallon ·mproved D h t th The l k.i What Point Pleasant didaw ns, w o sa out e 24, o-o AngeHca Leonard o 0-2 o, n't expect, however, was first half. But even a strong Hannan IS givrng new hope Ehzabalh Llvingsron 3 r-2 7. TOTALS: 20 2 getting a tough challenge effort from those players to the program that has ~~~~~~r Three-point goars· (Cotnu, from Hannan who had its couldn't overcome a deficit struggled to be competitive ' Team atatlstlcBIIndvrd..lloadera Fr"" throws. H7·19 ( 368), PP 15-25 best game of the season. that stoo d at near IY 30 aII,.season I~ng: . 1600): Torar rebounds H41(K. Campbell We aren t grvmg up. We 15), PP 2a (Walt?"· uvtn~sron 6), After a very slow start, points heading into the final Uarter. J' U$t COmpleted a pretty ASSISts. H4 (Four wtlh one SjliOCO), PP q leading to a 30-9 deficit at 11 (Sommer 3, LIVIngston 2), Steals H 12 PPHS held a 46-19 lead at rough part of our schedu1e (Bush Swann, Dawkins .3), PP 30 the half, the Lady 'Cats we are coming (Arthur, Cook. Tllomas 4); Blocks: H exploded ·for 20 points in the end of three quarters and I think ' I (none), PP 2 (Schauer, Leonard) and again edged the Lady up on a part of our schedu e Personal Fouls H21. pp 21. the second half - by far the Wahama from Page Bl its own led by Tully who had two of her six tri pies for 12 points. That bi.g quarter by Tully led to a 53-27 lead heading into the final eight minutes Southern finally got back on track 1n the.tourth quarter, outscoring WHS 14-9, but the hrgh sconng mrddle quarters by the Falcons allowed the Red and White to take the championshrp of the Wahama Holrday Tournament. Turley had yet another double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds to go along with three blocked shots. Cheyenne Dunn was next with eight poi,nt> and · seven. board_s, Lindsay Teaford had SIX points, Whitney WolfeRiffle had two points, four rebounds and two assists, Gabby Johnson and Ja~lin Snider had two pomts apiece and Breanna Taylor had a point. Despite the loss the tady Tornadoes have found plenty to look forward to in the second half of the sea· son after posting their first win of the year Thursday. Point night against Pleasant. • "It was huge. We talked about starting over this second 10 games and <;.Om· ing in to Thursday mghts game and we said it was going to be a new season and we came out and played with intensity and we played like we should have played," said Southern head coach Alan Crisp. "Tonight we didn't have that intensity. We had no intel)sity compared to Thursday night and we were just flat." With the championship victory Wahama had three players named to the AllTournament team in Kayanna Sayre, Amber Tully and Airael Dcrificld. The runner-up Lady Tornadoes placed Turley and Wolfe-Rifflr; on the All-Tournament Team. Wahama will return to action next Saturday when it hosts Eastern while Southern gears up for a visit from Miller Thursday night. Bob's Market Holiday Hoop Fest ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM WAHAMA Tully $ayre 15 9 3 14 - SOUlliERN 41 Wahama 15 18 20 9 - 62 SOUTHERN (1·11)- Cheyenne Dunn 3 2·2 a. Gabby Jo~nson 1 0·2 2, Llndaay Teaford 3 0·0 6, Whitney WoMe· Riffle 0 2·4 2. Vada Coun11 0 Q.O o, Cholol Rltehlo o0·0 o, Jaylln Snldor 1 o0 2. Breanno Taylor 0 H 1, Kooty Turley a 3-B 20. Lynzoo Tucker 00·0 0 TOTALS 18 a-1 a 41. Throo·polnl goolo: 1 (Tunoy) WAHAMA (8-31- Chtlolo Rouoh 0ll-0 0. Mlohoala 'Covlo 1 0·0 2, Alraol Dorltlold a 3·~ 15. Kall Harrlo 0 0.0 0, Brittany Jonoo 0 0.0 0, Ambor Tully 11 :1831 Doldra POioro 0 1-2 1, Mary Kobler 1Q.O 2, Taylor Hyaoll2 :1-5 7, Alex Wood 0 o-o o, Koyonno Sayre 2 0· 1 4, Anna Von Dtr Lindon 00.0 0. TOTALS. 2311). 22 82 Thr..·polnt goalo· 8 (Tully 6). Angels fromPageBl Academy would get to within I 5 m the fourth, but they ran out of time before they could get any closer. Duduit was satisfied with his team's effort after the first quarter, praising the Blue .Angels for the level of intensity they maintained. What he was unsatisfied with was when they raised it. "Our atmosphere at practice has been great. We talked to the kids about it. We want the same intensity here, and the kids have showed it, and you saw it tonight, but not till we're down 14. We've got to have that all four quarters, from every-. body." Junior Alexis Geiger was second in scoring for the Blue Angels with five points, followed closely by classmate Kimber Davis with four. Five players added two points apiece: junior Ra,chel Jones, snphomore Emily White, and freshmen Sam Barnes, Tara Young, and Cunningham. Hannah Morgan Daniels, another freshman, scored one point. Tenth Derlfleld Wahama 12, Southern 41 Southern eight minutes The Eagles cut the second half deficit to srx points (42-36) at the 4:30 mark of the thrrd, but Meigs countered wrth a 10-3 run to close out the third period up 52-39. . Meigs finished the night 28-0f-61 from the floor for 46 percent. EHS was 4-of-14 from behind the arc for 29 percent. The hosts were 2-of-7 from the charity stripe for 29 percent, while Eastern made half of its I0 attempts . The Marauders outrebounded the guests 39-31 in the contest, but commit· ted four more turnovers than Eastern's 14. The Maroon and Gold had nine players score m the triumph, with Clay Bolin leading the charge with 17 points. Jacob Well was next with 13 markers, followed by the trio of Jeremy Smith, Chris Goode and Corey Hutton with eight apiece. Gabe Hill, Damian Wise, Willy Barcus and Austin Dunfee rounded out the scoring with two points each. The Green and White had only six players score, led by Jake Lynch a gamehigh 21 pornts. Mike Johnson added a doubledouble wrth 11 points and I 0 rebeunds, followed by Kyle Rawson with seven · and Kelly Winebrenner with &ix markers. Josh Collins and Tyler Kearns rounded out the scoring with two points apiece. The Eagles have now fromPageBl 18 9 12 10 - 49 Me1gs 16 24 12 10 - 62 EASTERN (4·4)- Devon Baum 0 0·0 o, Brayden Pratt o 0-0 O, Josh Coll1ns 1 0·0 2 Jake Lynch 7 3·6 21, Kelly Winebrenner 3 0-0 6. M1ke Johnson 5 12 11, Jordan Kimes 0 0-0 0, Amdrew Benedum o 0-00, Kyle Rawson 31-3 7, Tyler Kearns 1 0-0 2 TOTALS 20 5-10 49 Three-pomt goals 4 (Lynch 4) MEIGS (2·5)- Jeremy Smith 3 1-1 8, Clay Balm 7 i-1 17, Jacob Well 6 0-1 13, Chris Goode 4 0-1 8, Corey Hutton 4 0-3 8, Gabe Hill ~ 0-0 2 Dam•an W1se 1 0-0 2, Willy Barcus 1 0-0 2, Zach Whitlatch o 0-0 0, Cody Lauderm1h 0 o0 0 Austm Dunfee 1 0-0 2 TOTALS. 28 2-7 62 Three-po•nt goals 4 (Bol•n 2, Sm1th, Well) Team statlstlcallndlvldualleaders F10ld goals E 20·59 ( 339), M28·61 (459). Threo·pollll goals E4·14(286). M4-9 (444): Free lhrows· E5-10 ( 500), M 2-7 ( 286), Total rebounds E 31 (Johnson 10), M39 (Hutton 9). AssiSis. E 5 (Lynch 2, Winebrenner 2), M 15 (Well 6), Sleals E 3 (Lynch, Winebrenner, Johnson), M 10 (H•II 4), Blocks E 1 (Rawson), M 4 (Well 2), Turnovers E 14 . M 18: Personal fouls E 17, M 16, JV score E 46, M 17 Despite the loss and the their record, Duduit remains positive when talking about his team and the girls that make it up. "Our kids are playing hard, they're fighting, and I' m not disappointed in them," he said. ''I'm disappointed when they lose but never disappointed in them as kids, ever." In an abbreviated game before the varsity contest, the Gallia Academy junior varsity lost to the Lady Tigers 21-18. The game featured only two quarters due to the lack of players for Ironton. Gallia Academy will next play on January 2 at Jackson, their first of tWo consecutive road games. The Blue Angels ne.xt play at home on January 9. Ironton 55, Gallla Academy 40 Ironton 14 12 20 9 ,....... 55 Gal11pohs 2 8 17 13 - 40 IRONTON (5-4, 2·3 SEOAL South) Jess1ca Waddle B 1-2 17, Mercedes Crockrel 8 3-4 19, Cortney R•ster 0 0-0 0, Alex Taylor 0 0-0 0, Ed1 Taylor 0 0-0 0, Brea Tacken 3 0·0 7. Cane R1ster 0 0-1 o, Em11y L1lly o o-o O, M•chelle Pancake 4 2-3 10, Jan•e Moms 1 cf-0 2, Lorna Ceaser 0 o-o 0 TOTALS 24 6-10 55 Thre&-polnt goals: 1 (Tacken) GALLIA ACADEMY (3-6, 1-4 SEOAL South) - Sam Barnes 1 0-0 2, Tara Young 1 0-0 2, Alex•s Ge1ger 1 3·3 5, Kan Campbell 0 0-0 0, Em•ty While 1 00 2, Amy Noe 0 0-0 0, Kimber Dav1s 2 0o 4, Ryann Leslie 9 2-4 20, Hannah Cunningham 1 0-0 2, Rachel Jones 1...0o 2 Allie Troester 0 0·0 O, Morgan Daniels 0 1·4 1 TOTALS 17 6·11 40 Three-p01nt goats o ers. Lacey Lester added six points to the winning cause, while Jasmine Waugh chipped in four. Niki Fulks and Taylor Duncan rounded out the scoring with two points ·apiece. Katie Hayman led the Green and White with 14 South Qallll 4& Eaattrn 37 points, followed by Allie Eaolorn 7 12 6 12 - 37 Rawson with nine and S. Gallla 6 19 16 e - 49 Emery Connery with six EASTERN (2·B)- Kalle Haymon 14, markers. Beverly MfXSon Allie AIWIOn 9, Emery Connory 6, Bovorly Ma•oon 6, Audnonno Pulllno 2, added five points, Morgan Werry 1. Audrianna Pullins had two SOUTH GALLIA (10·1) - Jennllor 18, Halloo Swain 12, Cholooa and Morgan Werry round- Sheridan Stowlrt 7, LICiy ~..tt~. 8, Jaemlnl ed things out with one Waugh 4, Taylor Duncon2, Nlkl FuiMI 2. 1 Turley Wolfe-Riffle POINT PLEASANT HANNAN (.454), Toral Sommer ( '. Meigs 62, Eastern 49 Eastern point. South Gallia, which lost its season opener at Coal Grove, goes for redemption when it hosts the Lady Hornets Thursday at 6 p.m. Eastern returns to action Thursday when it travels to Waterford a Tri-Vall~y Conference Hocking Division contest. The tipoff is also scheduled for 6 p.m. Tum Ntlatlcallndlvldullllldlra Free lhrowo S 8-1B ( 444), W10·22 rebounds S 31 (Turley 12). W33 (Dorltlold 7, Sayre B). Aaollll Sa (Taylor 3. Wolfe·Rittlo 2), W12 (Sayre B), Steals· S 2 (Wolle·RIHio 2), W6 (Sayre 3. Darltleld 2). Blocks· S 3 (Turley 3), W 1 (Kebler), Personal Fouls s 18. w 17 lo st six strarght games against in-county rival s t Meigs and Southern) dating back to las! season. EHS has also lost three straight decisions since winnmg four consecutive earlier in the year. • Eastern salvag-ed a split on the evening with a 461'7 victory in the Junior varsity tilt EHS led 22-6 at halt'tlme and had I 0 players score in the tn umph , led by the trio of Brayden Pralt, Tyler Hendrrx and Kyle Connery with eight points ap1ece. Cody Laudermilt and Zach Whitlatch paced Meigs with six markers each. Both' teams return to action Friday night i(l a pair of TVC conference games. Meigs will host defending Ohio Division champion Vinton County, whrle Eastern travels to Waterford for a TVC Hocking matchup. Both JV games will tip-off at 6 p.m. Campbell ' Oak Hill sinks Southern, 70-37 BY ScoTT WoLFE ' Kleskl Manuel OHIO BOYS n, Akr. Buchtel Oberlin 61 Akr Hoban 63, Akr East 51 Akr SVSM 51 Tal Cent Cath 49 Alliance Marilngton 76, Can South 61 Amador Valley, Calif 73 N Can Hoover 69 Ansoma 50, Un10n C1ty MISSISsmawa Valley 43 Apple Creek Waynedate 58, W Salem NW53 Arcadia 62, Bettsville 56 Archbold 60, Sherwood Fa1rv1ew 58 Ashland 75, Bell~otlll e Clear Fork 55 BarneSVIlle 53, Caldwell 45 Bay V1llage Bay 45. Westlake 40 Bedford Chane/ 80, E. Cle Shaw 60 Beverly Ft Frye 44, Old Wash•ngton Buckeye Tra1t 35 Bradford 80 Sidney Chnstlan 53 Bucyrus Wy nfo rd 72 Mt Blanchard Riverdale 56 Caledon•a Rrver Valley 76, Mt G•lead 55 Cambridge 49, New Concord Jonn Glenn 42 Can Timken 59, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 200 I season with a Sugar Bow I victory over Illinois. Their 2003 season ended with triumph over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, which that season also doubled as the BCS national championship game. LSU returned to the Sugar Bowl last season in a lopsided victory over Notre Dame, then returned again to the Superdome this season for a "road game" against Tulane. Most of the fans in the dome wore LSU purple and gold when the Tigers defeated the Green Wave 34- game in New Orleans since falling to Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. I, 1987. "The support that New Orleans gives to me on a personal note is great," said Favonte, a junior who made ~6 solo tackles and assisted on 12 others in 10 games. "I go home and everybody's happy to see me and just cheering me on and JUSt wishing me luck and they show the same love to LSU. It's definitely an emotional feeling. It makes you want to play even harder. Now for LSU to be there for the first 9. BCS national championship That result gave LS U a 4-0 in New Orleans post-Katrina, record in the Superdome this man, it's ~oing to definitely decade. LSU hasn 't lost a be a show.' 51 Convoy Crestview 46 onov1lle 43, OT Creston Norwayne 65, Doylestown Chippewa 42 Cuyahoga Falls 63, Akr Ellet 59, 20T Day Carroll 70, Greenv•lle 61 Day Chnstlan 70, Spring Cath Cent 51 Delaware Hayes 56, Powell Otentangy L1berty 52 Dover 66, LOUISVIlle AqUinaS 35 Oub/m Coffman 61, Dublm Jerome 41 Fa1rfleld 54, Ham11ton Badm 25 Felic•ty-Franklln 77, Bethel-Tate 70 Findlay L1berty-Benton 52, Ebda 47 Fostorl8 65, Galion 48 Franklm Fumac Green 46, Coal Grove 41 . FredencKtown 67, Howard E. Knox 36 Ft Jenmngs 67, Van Wert L1ncolnv1ew 49 Gahanna Chnstlan 53, Granville Christian 51 GarrettSVIlle Garfield eo. Middlefield Card•nal40 Genoa Area 78, Old Fort 40 Glouster Tr.mbte 59, Crooksv•lle 52 Gnadenhunen Indian Valley 75, Newcomerstown 34 Greenfield McClam 38, Frankfort Adena 36 53 Groveport-Mad•son 58 Cols Centenmal Hamler Patrick Henry 65, Miller City 62 Hartv1lle Lake Center Chrlst1an 60, Sebnng McK1nley 38 Heath 43, Johnstown-Memo~ 40, OT Hentage Chr1st1an 61 Tuscarawas Cent Calh 51 H1lllard Dav•d~on 45. Htlltard Darby 35 Houston 68, Jackson Center 39 Huber Hts Wayne 55, Centerv•lle 54 Ironton 60, Uhnchsvllte Claymont 56 Ironton Rock Hill 59, Crown City S Gall•a 43 Ironton St. Joseph 61, Portsmouth Sclotov•lle 51 Kansas Lakota 64, Fostona St Wendehn 59 Kettenng Alter 58, Wilmington Ashley, N.C 44 53 Lew1s Center Olentangy 64, Loudonville Lexington 67, Wooster 50 Lockland 44, Cm Wyommg 42 LOUISVIlle 63, Carrollton 42 Loveland 55, Liberty Twp Lakota E. 47 Lucas 58, New Wash•ngton Buckeye Cent 45 Macedonia Nordonla 67, N. Olmsted 61 Madison 69, Geneva 44 MadiSOn 34, Edmonson Co , Ky. 32 Magnotl8 S!indy Valley 100, Kidron Cent Chrtstlan 79 Malvern 86, Hano~enon United 52 Mansf•eld Sr. 66, Orrville 60 Maple Hts. 72, Cle John Adams 45 M~.r1a Ste•n Manon Local 63, Newton Loca/38 Mar1on Pleasant 61, Marian Elgm 58 Mason 67, C1n. W1nton Woods 50 Mass•llon Perry 63, Soton 41 Massillon Tuslaw 75, Akr Manchester 70 McComb 51, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Rebels from PageBl 21 at the free throw line, including 10-of-12 during that pivotal fourth quarter charge. The Rebels, on the other hand, missed their only attempt of the night during the final eight minutes of the game. RHHS was whistled for 10 fouls, while SGHS was assessed 18 personals. Stx South Gallia players scored in the loss, with Caleb McClanahan leading the way with 13 points. Tyler Duncan was close behind with a dozen, followed by Cardwell with eight markers. Corey Small and Vance Fellure each chir.ped in four points, while Jacob Watson rounded things out with two points. The Redmen also had six players score, including three in double figures. Matt Matney led the way with 17, followed by Drew Kuehne with 12 and Nate Dave11port with 10 points. Matney scored 13 of his game-high tally in the ftrst half. Rock Hill claimed an evening sweep with a 53-22 victory in the junior varsity tilt. Jeff Clyburn paced SGHS with six markers and · Sam Cooke led the JV Redmen and all scorers with 15. The Red and Gold return to ac!,ion Friday when they travel to Ironton to take on Cent 61 Sunbury BfiJ Walnut 71 . Newark Llckmg Valley 62 Swanton 57, M•llbury Lake 50 Tallmadge 58 Cuyahoga Fans Walsh JeSUit 45 Thomas Worthmgton 52. Wester'.llile Cent. 38 Titfm Calver161 , Mansfi eld St Peter's 55 Tol. Scon 92. To/ Woodward 36 Tal St Franc1s 79. Olmsted Falls 69 To_/ Wa1te 53, F1ndlay 37 Tot Wh•tmer 63, Sylvania Nor1hv1ew 47 Tree of Life 74, Danv111e 42 Trenton Edgewood 48, Middletown FenwiCk 46 , Tucson, Anz 64, Cm Taft 48 Ut1ca 65, Hebron Lakewood 63 Vanlue 63, Carey 58 W L1berty-Sa!em 41 Sprmg NE 21 Wapakoneta 71, Lmla Sr 55 Warren Harding 71, Can. GlenOak 62 Wayne Co Ky 91 , C1n St Xav1er 53 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 70, Tal Bowsher 52 Willard 87 , Bellevue 66 W1llow Wood Symmes Valley 94, Portsmouth Clay 77 Wmdham 74, Bnstol 47 Wooster Tnway 5t, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 48 Youngs Chnst1an 54. Leetoma 39 Zanesville W Musk1ngum 60, Zanesville Rosecrans 50 AToumament Holy Cross, N Y 76, Middletown 64 Antwerp Route :49 Tournament Antwerp 58, Edon 37 HICkSVIlle 60, Edgerton 38 Barberton Greynolda Classic Copley 60 Med1na 51 Bedford Hoops on Northfield Toumamant Van Wert 49, Delphos Jetlerson 3B Wadswor;th 41 , Stow-Munroe Falls 34 Westerville S 47 Canal Wincheste• Xen•a 58 , W1lmmgton 44 Zanesv11ie MaysVIlle 50 Loo;; 1r Albu rquerque; N.M T~Mob• l Tournament Long Beach Poty. Tech Calli 67 Dr!'' Cham•nade-Ju/lenne 61 Bath Tournament Consolation Btulflon 59, L•ma Sr 50 Champlonshi(J Lima Bath 54, Lima Cent Cath 45 Bovd County Cla11ic Boyd Co , Ky 57 M•nford 52 Cage Classic Tournament Reynoldsburg 65, Chagnn Falls Kenston 54 many points the more physiCln. Hills Christian Acad. Tournament cal Oaks Iaunched from the Cm Hills Chnshan Academy 71 . Cin hijlher branches. Oak Hill Seven H1lls 63 Defiance Averavllle Tournament bhtzed to a 14-2 first period, Ch8mp1onsh1p then combined a stealthy LeipSIC 50, Def1ance Ayersv111e 42 defense with a frigid Elida Tournament Southern offense to lead 30M1nster 50, Elida 46 Tiffm Columbian 37, Miller C•ty 34 9 at the intermission. Love Gahanna Tournament had 15 points at the interCols Brookhaven 74 Cols Bexley 55 mission to lead the hosts. 56 Garfield tfelghts Tournament Cardmgton-lmcotn 65, Richwood N Oak Hill 's Hale had just Spnng Kenton R1dge 62, Rocky RIVer Union 58 Magmflcat 57 two points at the half as did Casstown M1am1 E 57, Milton-Umon 51 . Oak Hltl 70, Soulhorn 37 Gator Laurel Tournament Southern's Kleski. Hale Southern 2 7 17 11 - 37 20T Shaker Hts Laurel 55, Heritage went unstoppable in the Oak Hill 14 16 17 23 - 70 Centerburg 58, Pataskala L~ekmg Hts 51 Chnstlan 33 Chsgrin Falls 60 , Jefferson Area 54 third period with 12 pomts, Gusweiler'e Holiday Tournament SOUTHERN (5·3) - Michael Manuel 2 Chardon 71, Ashtabula Edgewood 61 London 52 Washmgton C H M1am1 while Kleski notched II for 1-1 5 Cyle Rees 0 0-0 0, Brad Brown 0 NDCL 56, Beachwood 54 Trace 37 Southern as the Tornadoes 0-0 0. Trenton Roseberry 0 1-2 1. Kre1g Chardon Chillicothe 79, Portsmouth 51 Harrison Tournament Kleski 7 ~ -2' 19 Brett Beegle 1 0-0 2, escaped with a 17-17 period Sean Copp1ck 0 0-0 0, Bryan Harr1s 1 0- Chillicothe Hunt•ngton 61, McArthur Dublin Co ffman 68, Seton 51 to salvage some respectabil- o 3, Weston Aobens 2 0-2 4, Ryan V1nton County 57 Kroger Classic Tournament W Chester Lakota W 69, Archbishop tty. Still the damage had Chapman 1 1-2 3, John Brauer 0 o-o 0 Cln. Anderson 54, Cm NW 34 Bedlord 66, Cle Collinwood 60 C1n Chnstian 81 , Ctn. Oyler 36 14 4-9 37 Three-po1nt goals Wood, Pa 31 already been done as the TOTALS: Bluffton Toumament Kre1g Ktesk1 four Bryan Harris one C1n La Salle 55, Ham1lton 49 Lady Chiet Tournament third period curtain fell on a OAK HILL (9 -1) - Drew Cannon 1 0-0 C1n McNicholas 61, Cm Glen Este 48 Arlington 60, Latsyene Allen E 34 Athens 35, Groveport-Mad1son 32 Bluffton 54, Cary-Rawson 36 2, Jordan Stnckland 0 0-0 0, Casey Love Cm Summ1t Country Day 44, Cm 47-26 tally. Logan Tournament Brunswick Holiday Hoopa Classic 6 2-2 17,m Jesse Slone 4 2-3 10, Kyle Purcell Marian 41 Albany Alexander 46. Morrow L1ttle The hosts turned up the Ondera 4 1-2 9, Westin Hale 0 0-0 0 Clayton Brunsw1ck 91, W1lson Central, Tenn 52 North mont 67, Troy 44 heat in the finale to the tune Ryan Borden 1 2-2 5, Dame/ Parker 1 0-· Cle St. IgnatiUS 62, MaSSillon Camden Preble Shawnee Tournament M•am•43 Mother of Mercy Tournament Evans 1 0-0 3, Cody MasSie W Alexandna Tw1n Valley S 68 of a 23-11 frame . That 0120·2MIGhaet 2, J D, Hale 6 2·2 1B, Cory M1ller 0 Washington 59 Cm Mercy 46 Lou Assumption, Ky 32 Camden Preble Shawnee 59 buried Southern on the bot- 0-0 0, Chris Dupree 0 0-0 0, Cody Clyde 49 Sandusky Pprkms 47 MUM Tournament Canton McKinley Classic Colhns Western Reserve 70, New Cannon 0 2·2 2 TOTALS 27 11 -16 70 Germantown Valley V•ew 75 Camden tom end of a 70-37 finale. Cols Brookhaven 58, Can McK1nley 53 London 61 Three-pomt goals Casey Love three, Preble Shawnee 14 Celina Tournament Southern had 48 rebounds, Ryan Borden one, Michael Evans one Cols St Charles 45, P1ckenngton N 41 Mad•son 66. Jefferson Area 37 LSU's Favorite·a favorite of Big Easy NEW ORLEANS (AP) -· Let's just say "Big Fav" is a big fan of the Big Easy. So delighted is LSU defensive tackle Marlon Favorite to be playin~ for the national championship in his stormbattered but still vibrant hometown, he's written a rap song about it. "It's in our home state, my home town," said Favorite, who goes by Big Fav when on stage with his rap group, Black Vynm. "Last year, I was overwhelmed playing in my lirst Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. So now to play for the BCS national championship in the dome? I can't wait.' When LSU takes on Ohio State on Jan. 7, Favorite will be one of more than a dozen players on the Tigers' roster from New Orleans or its immediate suburbs. Many more are from south Louisiana. They grew up with a certain reverence for the Louisiana Su~rdome, home to the NFL s Saints, the Sugar Bowl and six Super Bowls. . During this decade, the Superdome, which is only about a 90-minute drive from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, has become a sort of second home for LSU. The Tigers completed their • Page 83 Friday Prep Basketball Scores Cols Watterson 72, Whllehali-Yeartmg • ' fo ur steal s, four charges, 26 turnovers and 14 foul s. Oak Hill had 39 rebounds, 12 assists, two steal s, nine turnovers and 13 fouls. Southern hit 14-of-56 overall, hitting 9-of-29 two's, 5-of-25 three's. and 4-of-9 at the line. Oak Hrll hit 27-of-56 overall for 49 ·percent, hitting 22-of-44 two's. 5-of-12 three's, and 11 -of-16 at the line Oak Hill won the reserve game 43-28 led by Drew Cannon with eleven and eight each from Cody Cannon and Jordan Strickland. Southern was led by Jordan Taylor with I0 points, while Dustin Salser added five . Southern hosted River Valley Saturday night . SPORTS CORRESPONDENT OAK HILL - The Oak Hill Oaks of veteran Coach .Norm Persin remembered their trip to Southern last winter aJI too well. And time didn 't heal the wounds from Southern's Jan. 2007 upset win. The Oaks sought reven~e in a big way, nearly doubling up on the visiting Tornadoes 70-37 during boys' varsity non-league basketball action Friday night. J. D. Hale paced the host Oaks with a torrid inside performance that netted 18 points, Casey Love domin<jt· ·ed the outside with 17 points, Jesse Slone added I 0, Kyle Ondera nine, Ryan Borden five, Michael Evans three and two each from Drew Cannon, Cody Cannon, Cody Massie and Daniel Parker. Southern was led by Kreig Kleski who led all scorers with 19 points. Kleski was the only Tornado to hit double ligures. Michael Manuel added live, Weston Roberts four, Bryan Harris three , Ryan Chapman three, Brett Beegle two and Trenton Roseberry one. Held to just ni.ne points in the first half, was Southern's night doomed no matter how ~unllaP, t!rrmes -~rntinrl Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis 42 . Mechanicsburg 75, Cedarville 50 Mentor Lake Cath 55, Perry 36 Milan Ed1son 56, Castalia Margaretta 53 M11tord 79, C1n Sycamore 42 Millersburg W Holmes 56, Mansf•eld Madison 54 Monroevtlle 87, Greenw1ch S Cent. 82 Mt Vernon 63, Warsaw RIVer V•ew 42 N Lew•sburg Tnad 57, S Charleston SE 45 Navarre Falr~ss 82, Alliance 64 New Bremen 63 S1dney Lehman 61 New Knoxville 63, Spencerville 48 New Madison Tr~·V• II age 47 Versa•lles 46 New Philadelphia 66, Cle Lmcoln W 51 N1tes McKmley 59, G1rard 41 Norwalk 54, Tlff1n Columb1an 38 Oak Harbor 46, Huron 41 Oak Hill 70 Racme Southern 37 Ontano 93, Crestline 42 Oregon Clay 67, Rossford 65 ' Pa1nesv1lle Harvey 75, K1rtland 45 Parma 54, Garf•etd Hts Tnn1ty 35 PembeMI\e Eastwood 47, Delta 33 Perrysburg 64, Onawa-Glandorf 56 Pickerington Cent 39, Lancaster 36, OT Port Chnton 60, Sandusky St Mary 54 Powell Otentangy Uberty 64, Loudonville 53 Bryan Wllter.lphoto Ptoctorvllle Fa1rlend 73. Se1n1 Joseph Central, W VB 40 Ravenna 67 Rootstown 61 RIChfield Revere 71, Leavittsburg LaBrae 49 Richmond Ed1son 51 . Rayland Buckeye South Gallia's Caleb McClanahan (23) dribbles past a Rock Hill defender dunng the second half of Friday's non-conference boys basketball game In Mercerville. the St. Joseph Flyers in the Chandler o o-o o. Aaron Butter • o-r B. 32 TOTALS 21 14·21 59 Three-pmnt Rittman 75, Dalton 70 2008 opener. The J V tip- goals 3(Matne~ 2. o Kuehne) Russia 54, Botkins 41 off is scheduleil for 6 p.m. SOUTHGALLIAI0-9) - JacobWatson Salem 62, Belo1t W Branch 57 Rock Hill 50, south Game 43 Rock Hill 21 11 9 18 - 59 S Gall/a 13 14 14 2 - 43 1 '0-0 2. Max Wild 0 o-o 0, John Wells 0 0-0 0. Corey Small •2 o-o 4, Thomas Cook o (H) 0, John Pe.ut Sebastian 0 o- 'I' ROCK HILL (4·5) - Seth Kuehne 1 I· 2 3, Wes Pierson 3 3-4 9, Nate Davenport 4 2-3 10, Matt Matney 6 3-3 17 Drew Kuehne 3 5-8 1\ Dustin 0 0, Micah Cardwell 3 0·0 8, Caleb McClanahan 6 o-o 13, Tyler Duncan 5 0-0 12, Paul Barker 0 o-o 0, Vance Failure 2 0-1 4, Justin Shelton 0 0-0 0, Kevm Johnson o o-oo TOTALS 19 ~1 43 Threo·jJOint goals Duncan 2, McClanahan) 5 (Cardwell 2, Shadyside 94, Betla1re St John' 12 SHelby 74, Upper Sandusky 67 Sidney 65. vandalia Butler 55 Smithville 63 Jeromesville Hillsdale 50 Sparta Highland 56. Morral Ridgedale 55 St Bernard 55 , Cm. SCPA 46 St Henry 59, Ka/1da 39 St Marys Memonat 47, Lima Perry 40 Steubenville 65, 1Steubenvll/e Cath Consolation Fairborn 66, Bryan 59 Champ1onshtp Worthington Kilbourne 75, Celina 69, OT Coldwater Toumament Ft Recovery 54, Ft Loram1e 39 Coldwater 66. Waynesfield-Goshen 29 Cola. Grandview Heights Tournament Cols Ready 60, Wellington 39 Johnstown Northndge 40 Cots Grandv1ew Hts 38 '" Euclid Tournament Euclid 79, Lyndhurst Brush 66 Franklin Monroe Holiday Tournament Arcanum 52, P•tsburg Franklin-Monroe Mn:Jdletown FenwiCk 38. Lebanon 30 Trotwood-Mad•son 69, Middletown 60 Napoleon NW'Signal Classic Holga te 48 Napoleon 31 New Lebanon Dixie Tournament W Alexandna Tw1n Valley S 44, Day Northndge 28 Ross Tournament Fremont Ross 51, N Bend Taylor 28 Waynesville 53, Goshen 33 Taiawanda Tournament C1n Hughes 50, OJCford Talawanda 45 Western Hilla TO\Imament C1n Western Hills '44, Lemon -Monroe 42 50 FL Lauderdale Tournament Cm. Elder 56, M1am1 McArthur, Fla 40 Hamilton Rosa Tournament Hamilton Ross 67, N Bend Taylor 25 Lebanon Holiday Tournament Lebanon 65, Miamisburg 40 lorain County Tournament Elyna 66, Vermilion 60 Sandusky 64 Lora1n Adtn1ral Kmg 53 Marysville Holiday Tournament Marysv1Ue 67, Milford Center Fairbanks 51 Northridge Holiday Tournament Day St1vers 63, Day Northndge 56 Parkeraburgh South Tournament Morgantown, W Va 99, Stewart Federal Hockmg 71 Parma Nonnandy Tournament Hunting Valley Umvers•ty 60. Parma Normandy 56 Ripley Pepsi Tournament C1n Clark Montesson 61. Fa1rv1ew 58 Springboro Chrlahnas Tournament Day Cham•n ade-Juhenne 76, Day Marshall 60 Spnngboro 39, Cm Hughes 38 • Trotwood-Madison Holiday Tournament Tal L•bbey 78, Day Meadowdale 70 Trotwood-Madison 53, Co/s Eastmoor 48 Uhrichsville Claymont Classic NewarK Cath 49.- Cad•z Hamson Cent 46 Union County Tournament Pla1n C1ty Jonathan Alder 62, Manon Harding 60 Waverly Holiday Classic Latham Western 44, Waverly 43 Wayne Holiday Tournament Chesapeake 67 Clay County W Va 26 GIRLS Akr East 67, Alliance 59 Ba!t1more Liberty Union 54, W Jetlerson 50 Bellefontaine BenJamm Logan 72 St Pans Graham 36 Bloom-Carroll 58, Millersport 45 Chnstlan Community School 48, Cols L1berty Chnsflan 18 Cm Co/era1n 58, Milford 53 Cm Fmoeytown 49, Norwood 29 Cm. Oak H1lls 58 Cln Winton Woods 47 Cm. St Ursula 52. Cofs DeSales 51 Cois Hartley 45, Llck!ng Counly Chnst•an 33 Cots Northl8f"'d 47, Newark 23 Conllnentat 64 Fayenev11te 28 Day Meadowdale 54. Oberlin F~relands 43 Delaware Hayes 38, Powell Otentangy L1berty 31 Fa1rvtew 39, Cle Hts Beaumont 24 Franklin 57, Carlisle 55 Gahanna Lincoln 75, Independence 47 Genoa Area 58 Lakeside Danbury 47 Green 71 , Mt De Chantal, W Va 33 Hamson 65. C1n NW 64 Hilliard Davidson 47 Lancaster 35 Ironton 55, Gallipolis Galha 40 Kettenng Fa•rmont 68, Lou Mercy, Ky 52 Lou DuPo nt Manual, Ky 68, C•n Pnnceton 50 Maple His 46, Chardon NDCL 36 Mayf~etd 57, Chesterland W Geauga 48 McArthur V1pton County 49, Lancaster Fairfield Unmn 39 Mentor Lake Cath 59 Chagnn Falls 51 Metamora Evergreen 62, Oregon Stntch 54 New Lebanon Dune 94. Day St1vers 27 New R1egel 66, Elmore Woodmere 40 Niles McKmley 47, G1rard 35 Olmsted Falls 61 LaGrange Keystone 34 Oregon Clay 50 Rossford 39 Pamesv11te R1vers1de 56 Mentor 46 ProctoNIIle Fairland 35, Canal Fulton Northwest 34 Sprmg Shawnee 48, A•vers1de Stebb1ns 47 Spnngboro 63 lndpts N Central lnd 55 St Bernard 51 Cm SCPA 30 Sunbury B1g Walnut 60. Cols Beechcrof1 29 Thomas Worthington 52 Worthmgton Kilbourne 38 Tipp C1ty Tippecanoe 61 New Carlisle Tecumseh 25 Tal Bowsher 76, Maumee 34 Tuscarawas Cent Cath 44, Madonna wva 19 UniOn . City MISSISSin&Wa Val ley 45 Ansoma 36 Urbana 63, Spnng NW 48 WEST VIRGINIA BOYS Grafton 66. R1tch1e County 52 Hurley, Va 47. Montcalm 41 John Marshall 55, Wheeling Park 48 Liberty Ralergh 50, Fayetteville 47 Logan 76 , S•ssonv•lle 58 Mountain State Academy 55, Valley Fayette 25 Proctorville Fairland Oh10 73, Samt Joseph Central40 R1vers1de 65, Huntmgton 60 Scott 58 , NICholas County 46 St Albans 91 Sheldon Clark Ky 70 Allegheny MI. Radio Tournament Pocahontas County 66, Bath County Va 50 erooke Tournament F1rst Round Brooke Po1nt, Va 72 Brooke 50 Elkins W.Va. Tournament Ph11ip Barbour 58 Tygans Valley 45 Iaeger Tournament Fm>t Round Iaeger 70 B•g Creek 62 Van 71 Mercer Chr1st1an 49 Lewis County Tournament East Fa~rmont 82. Gilmer County 57 W1rt County 68. lew•s County 39 Lincoln County Holiday Tournament Liberty Harnson 72, South Hamson 51 Martinsburg Tournament Jefferson 90 CaNers Bay S C 43 Midland Tra11 Tournament Webster County 70, Independence 49 Parkersburgh South Tournament Morgantov.n 99 Stewart Federql Hockmg, Oh•o 7~ Ripley 59, Parkersburg South 53 Petersburg Tournament East Hardy 50 Pendleton County 45 Princeton Holiday Tournament James Monroe 66 P1keV1ew 56 Prmceton 61 Bluefield 4 7 University Tournament Cabell Midland 74 Hhmpsh~re 43 Robert C Byrd 76 Umversnv 70, OT Umverstly 61. Cabell Midland 59 Wayne Holiday Tournament Chesapeake. Oh1o 67, Clay County 26 Wayne 74 , Hannan 42 Wes1S1da Tournament Wyommg East 50 OaK Hill 54 GIRLS Burch 41 , Iaeger 27 Lincoln County 58 Tols1a 46 Manetta Wheeler, Ga 81 N1tro 58 A1ch lands, Va 67 81g Creek 41 Shady Spnng 46 Greenbner West 44 Sprmg Valley 49, Clay County 45 Summers County 100, Independence 27 Tu scarawas Cent Ca th Ohio 44 Madonna 19 Tyler Consol•dated 57, Ravenswood 33 Charleston Catholic Tcurnament Charleston Ca tholic 46. Roane County 42 . Christmas Tournament Lmcoln 51, We1r 49 Doddridge County Tournament Gilmer County 50 Ooddndge County 47 R•tchre County 63 Calhoun 26 Elkins Holiday Tournament Ph1l1p Barbour 52. Tygarts Valley 40 Holiday Tournament Mercer Chnst1an 54 Oak H1ll 36 Berkeley Spnngs 54, Hancock. Md 16 Lew•s County Tournament Brooke 56 W1rt County 51 , Meadow Bridge Tournament Meadow Bndge 41 Richwood 33 Orlando, Fla. Tournament R1pley 57 . Baylor, Tenn 36 Parkersburg Catholic Tournament Pafl(ersburg Chrrsban 56 Greater Beckley Chnsllan 28 Samt Joseph Central 77 Magnolia 74 Parkersburg South Tournament Hunllngton 51 Morgan town 50 Parkersburg South 63. Woodrow Wilson 49 Parkersburg Tournament Tfflfd Place East Fa1rmont 64 John Marshall 41 Putnam County Tournament Hurncane 75, Buffalo 25 Wml•eld BO Poca 40 Richard E. Ooub Classic Chsmpmnshtp Hedgesvill e 57 Williamsport, Md 49 Wahama Tournament Po1·1t Pleasant 57 Hannan 29 �' ' Page B2 • ~unllap 'Qril11tS -~rntmrl Sunday, December 30, 2007 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis · Sunday, December 30, 2007 Lady Knights get first win of season ~eigs from PageBl ' BY lARRY CRUM LCRUM@MYOAILYREGISTER COM MASON . W.Va. - Pomt ' Pleasant ' ...,asn't gettmg it done with its usual lineup so the Lady Knight s decided to let everyone have a chance Friday rught. And all 13 players took advantage of the opportunity. PPHS 0~6) had II different players score and had all 13 get at least one steal in helping the Lady Knights get their first w111 of the season with a 57 -29 victory over Hannan (0-7) 111 the consolation game of the Bob's . Market Holiday Hoop Fest Friday night in Mason. ."It was nice to finally get a win, it was a lot later than expected but we are excited about it and we are hopiug to turn this in to a little streak here, " said Point Pleasant head coach Mitch Meadows. "We sti II have a lot of things to work on, but h0pefully we can take care of those problems." . Devi11 Cotrillled the Lady K11ights with a dozen markers, with Anna Sommer posting eight points, three steals and three assists and Larry Crum/photo · Emily Jones had · seven Point Pleasant's Cassandra Cook goes for a layup wh1le HaAnan 's Skylar Dawkins, wearing points and four boards in a Wahama Jersey, tnes to defend durrng the consolatron game of the Bob's Market Holiday helping their team put a Hoop Fest Frrday nrght rn Mason. Point Pleasant won the game 57-29. mark 111 the win column Elizabeth LIVIngston also had seven pornts while most offense the team has 'Cats Il-l 0 in the final where we can get a wm," ' eight minutes to hold on for Cooper said. adding six boards, three seen so far this season. But the slow start and the 57-29 victory. With the loss Hannan finsteals and two assists, even more turnovers Campbell led the offenished fourth in the Wah&ma Jessica Powell had five allowed the Lady Knights sive spurt in the second half Holiday Tournament while points, Chelsea Schauer had the Lady Knights finished four points, Sydney Walton to hold on to their lead and as she posted nine of her had four points, six keep Hannan winless on the game high II points in the in third place. Campbell final two quarters. was the selection from rebounds and three steals, season. "We just have to learn to Campbell also had I 5 Hannan for the AllKay Ia Arthur and Cassandra Cook had three points and control the ball. We had too rebounds to complete her Tournament Team while Sommer was the Lady four steals each and many turnovers, they are double-double. Abbie Bush added five Knights representative. Charmee Smith and Tabbi too young and inexpenPoint Pleasant will return Thomas had two points enced and we just have to points,. five rebounds and to action Wednesday when go back to the basics," said three steals, Dawkins had each. it hosts Buffalo while The remaining two play- Hannan head coach Carolyn four points and three steals, Kalah Perry had three Hannan gears up for a ers, Rachel Stewart and Cooper. PPHS with by Livingston and points and four boards, rematch Led Angelica Leonard, had Thursday. chances to break into the Cotrill the Lady Knights Brittany Edmonds had three scoring column but could11't J·umped out to a 12-2 lead points and four rebounds, Point Pleasant 57, Hannan 29 get it done including going after one quarter of play and Jennifer Swann had two Hannan 2 1 10 10 - 29 12 1B 1e n - 57 a combined 0-of-4 at the used several scoring runs in points and Arianna Blake Po~nt the second quarter to lead to had a point. HANNAN (ll-7)- Abbie Bush 2 1-2 5, foul line. 30-9 lead at Along with the strong Celeste Campbell o o-o o. Amanda L1ttle Combined the Lady a dominating · f' · · ~ h La dY 0DaWklns21J.04,JennWerSwonniiJ.02, 0·1 O. Alranna Blake 0 1-4 1, Skylar 0 1enSIVe mg,,t t e Knights posted 30 steals the halt. But in the second half the 'Cats also found some sue- Bnttany Edmonds o 3-B 3, Ca•ri• Watts o with each player getting at · 0-0 0, Sammy Mayes o o-o o. Kanlyn L campbe1151 .4 11 , Kalah Peny 11.2 3 least one takeaway on the ady 'C ats began to come cess .on def'ense exp 1or·t mg to life. PPHS in the paint. The TOTALS 11 7·19 29. Three·polnl goals evening. PPHS also had II PPHS opened the second Lady Knights have had n~gfNT PLEASANT (1-6) _ Em,ry Jones assists in the victory. "It helped get some of our half on an 8-0 run before trouble reboundmg all sea- 2 3-4 7, Rachel Stewart o o-2 o. Anna Sommer 1 B·B B, Kayta Arthur 1 1·2 3, younger kids m, that will Hannan began to frnd some son and that trend contin~ed Cassandra Cook 1 1·3 3. Charmee Smith help them and us in the long life "thank s to Kaitlyn Friday night facing a 41-28 o 2-2 2, Jess1ca Powell2 o-o 5, Tobbi Campbell and Skylar defiCit on the boards. Thomas 1 o.o 2, Chelsea Schauer 2 o-o run," Meadows sard. effort by Devin4,corrnl51-212, SydnayWallon ·mproved D h t th The l k.i What Point Pleasant didaw ns, w o sa out e 24, o-o AngeHca Leonard o 0-2 o, n't expect, however, was first half. But even a strong Hannan IS givrng new hope Ehzabalh Llvingsron 3 r-2 7. TOTALS: 20 2 getting a tough challenge effort from those players to the program that has ~~~~~~r Three-point goars· (Cotnu, from Hannan who had its couldn't overcome a deficit struggled to be competitive ' Team atatlstlcBIIndvrd..lloadera Fr"" throws. H7·19 ( 368), PP 15-25 best game of the season. that stoo d at near IY 30 aII,.season I~ng: . 1600): Torar rebounds H41(K. Campbell We aren t grvmg up. We 15), PP 2a (Walt?"· uvtn~sron 6), After a very slow start, points heading into the final Uarter. J' U$t COmpleted a pretty ASSISts. H4 (Four wtlh one SjliOCO), PP q leading to a 30-9 deficit at 11 (Sommer 3, LIVIngston 2), Steals H 12 PPHS held a 46-19 lead at rough part of our schedu1e (Bush Swann, Dawkins .3), PP 30 the half, the Lady 'Cats we are coming (Arthur, Cook. Tllomas 4); Blocks: H exploded ·for 20 points in the end of three quarters and I think ' I (none), PP 2 (Schauer, Leonard) and again edged the Lady up on a part of our schedu e Personal Fouls H21. pp 21. the second half - by far the Wahama from Page Bl its own led by Tully who had two of her six tri pies for 12 points. That bi.g quarter by Tully led to a 53-27 lead heading into the final eight minutes Southern finally got back on track 1n the.tourth quarter, outscoring WHS 14-9, but the hrgh sconng mrddle quarters by the Falcons allowed the Red and White to take the championshrp of the Wahama Holrday Tournament. Turley had yet another double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds to go along with three blocked shots. Cheyenne Dunn was next with eight poi,nt> and · seven. board_s, Lindsay Teaford had SIX points, Whitney WolfeRiffle had two points, four rebounds and two assists, Gabby Johnson and Ja~lin Snider had two pomts apiece and Breanna Taylor had a point. Despite the loss the tady Tornadoes have found plenty to look forward to in the second half of the sea· son after posting their first win of the year Thursday. Point night against Pleasant. • "It was huge. We talked about starting over this second 10 games and <;.Om· ing in to Thursday mghts game and we said it was going to be a new season and we came out and played with intensity and we played like we should have played," said Southern head coach Alan Crisp. "Tonight we didn't have that intensity. We had no intel)sity compared to Thursday night and we were just flat." With the championship victory Wahama had three players named to the AllTournament team in Kayanna Sayre, Amber Tully and Airael Dcrificld. The runner-up Lady Tornadoes placed Turley and Wolfe-Rifflr; on the All-Tournament Team. Wahama will return to action next Saturday when it hosts Eastern while Southern gears up for a visit from Miller Thursday night. Bob's Market Holiday Hoop Fest ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM WAHAMA Tully $ayre 15 9 3 14 - SOUlliERN 41 Wahama 15 18 20 9 - 62 SOUTHERN (1·11)- Cheyenne Dunn 3 2·2 a. Gabby Jo~nson 1 0·2 2, Llndaay Teaford 3 0·0 6, Whitney WoMe· Riffle 0 2·4 2. Vada Coun11 0 Q.O o, Cholol Rltehlo o0·0 o, Jaylln Snldor 1 o0 2. Breanno Taylor 0 H 1, Kooty Turley a 3-B 20. Lynzoo Tucker 00·0 0 TOTALS 18 a-1 a 41. Throo·polnl goolo: 1 (Tunoy) WAHAMA (8-31- Chtlolo Rouoh 0ll-0 0. Mlohoala 'Covlo 1 0·0 2, Alraol Dorltlold a 3·~ 15. Kall Harrlo 0 0.0 0, Brittany Jonoo 0 0.0 0, Ambor Tully 11 :1831 Doldra POioro 0 1-2 1, Mary Kobler 1Q.O 2, Taylor Hyaoll2 :1-5 7, Alex Wood 0 o-o o, Koyonno Sayre 2 0· 1 4, Anna Von Dtr Lindon 00.0 0. TOTALS. 2311). 22 82 Thr..·polnt goalo· 8 (Tully 6). Angels fromPageBl Academy would get to within I 5 m the fourth, but they ran out of time before they could get any closer. Duduit was satisfied with his team's effort after the first quarter, praising the Blue .Angels for the level of intensity they maintained. What he was unsatisfied with was when they raised it. "Our atmosphere at practice has been great. We talked to the kids about it. We want the same intensity here, and the kids have showed it, and you saw it tonight, but not till we're down 14. We've got to have that all four quarters, from every-. body." Junior Alexis Geiger was second in scoring for the Blue Angels with five points, followed closely by classmate Kimber Davis with four. Five players added two points apiece: junior Ra,chel Jones, snphomore Emily White, and freshmen Sam Barnes, Tara Young, and Cunningham. Hannah Morgan Daniels, another freshman, scored one point. Tenth Derlfleld Wahama 12, Southern 41 Southern eight minutes The Eagles cut the second half deficit to srx points (42-36) at the 4:30 mark of the thrrd, but Meigs countered wrth a 10-3 run to close out the third period up 52-39. . Meigs finished the night 28-0f-61 from the floor for 46 percent. EHS was 4-of-14 from behind the arc for 29 percent. The hosts were 2-of-7 from the charity stripe for 29 percent, while Eastern made half of its I0 attempts . The Marauders outrebounded the guests 39-31 in the contest, but commit· ted four more turnovers than Eastern's 14. The Maroon and Gold had nine players score m the triumph, with Clay Bolin leading the charge with 17 points. Jacob Well was next with 13 markers, followed by the trio of Jeremy Smith, Chris Goode and Corey Hutton with eight apiece. Gabe Hill, Damian Wise, Willy Barcus and Austin Dunfee rounded out the scoring with two points each. The Green and White had only six players score, led by Jake Lynch a gamehigh 21 pornts. Mike Johnson added a doubledouble wrth 11 points and I 0 rebeunds, followed by Kyle Rawson with seven · and Kelly Winebrenner with &ix markers. Josh Collins and Tyler Kearns rounded out the scoring with two points apiece. The Eagles have now fromPageBl 18 9 12 10 - 49 Me1gs 16 24 12 10 - 62 EASTERN (4·4)- Devon Baum 0 0·0 o, Brayden Pratt o 0-0 O, Josh Coll1ns 1 0·0 2 Jake Lynch 7 3·6 21, Kelly Winebrenner 3 0-0 6. M1ke Johnson 5 12 11, Jordan Kimes 0 0-0 0, Amdrew Benedum o 0-00, Kyle Rawson 31-3 7, Tyler Kearns 1 0-0 2 TOTALS 20 5-10 49 Three-pomt goals 4 (Lynch 4) MEIGS (2·5)- Jeremy Smith 3 1-1 8, Clay Balm 7 i-1 17, Jacob Well 6 0-1 13, Chris Goode 4 0-1 8, Corey Hutton 4 0-3 8, Gabe Hill ~ 0-0 2 Dam•an W1se 1 0-0 2, Willy Barcus 1 0-0 2, Zach Whitlatch o 0-0 0, Cody Lauderm1h 0 o0 0 Austm Dunfee 1 0-0 2 TOTALS. 28 2-7 62 Three-po•nt goals 4 (Bol•n 2, Sm1th, Well) Team statlstlcallndlvldualleaders F10ld goals E 20·59 ( 339), M28·61 (459). Threo·pollll goals E4·14(286). M4-9 (444): Free lhrows· E5-10 ( 500), M 2-7 ( 286), Total rebounds E 31 (Johnson 10), M39 (Hutton 9). AssiSis. E 5 (Lynch 2, Winebrenner 2), M 15 (Well 6), Sleals E 3 (Lynch, Winebrenner, Johnson), M 10 (H•II 4), Blocks E 1 (Rawson), M 4 (Well 2), Turnovers E 14 . M 18: Personal fouls E 17, M 16, JV score E 46, M 17 Despite the loss and the their record, Duduit remains positive when talking about his team and the girls that make it up. "Our kids are playing hard, they're fighting, and I' m not disappointed in them," he said. ''I'm disappointed when they lose but never disappointed in them as kids, ever." In an abbreviated game before the varsity contest, the Gallia Academy junior varsity lost to the Lady Tigers 21-18. The game featured only two quarters due to the lack of players for Ironton. Gallia Academy will next play on January 2 at Jackson, their first of tWo consecutive road games. The Blue Angels ne.xt play at home on January 9. Ironton 55, Gallla Academy 40 Ironton 14 12 20 9 ,....... 55 Gal11pohs 2 8 17 13 - 40 IRONTON (5-4, 2·3 SEOAL South) Jess1ca Waddle B 1-2 17, Mercedes Crockrel 8 3-4 19, Cortney R•ster 0 0-0 0, Alex Taylor 0 0-0 0, Ed1 Taylor 0 0-0 0, Brea Tacken 3 0·0 7. Cane R1ster 0 0-1 o, Em11y L1lly o o-o O, M•chelle Pancake 4 2-3 10, Jan•e Moms 1 cf-0 2, Lorna Ceaser 0 o-o 0 TOTALS 24 6-10 55 Thre&-polnt goals: 1 (Tacken) GALLIA ACADEMY (3-6, 1-4 SEOAL South) - Sam Barnes 1 0-0 2, Tara Young 1 0-0 2, Alex•s Ge1ger 1 3·3 5, Kan Campbell 0 0-0 0, Em•ty While 1 00 2, Amy Noe 0 0-0 0, Kimber Dav1s 2 0o 4, Ryann Leslie 9 2-4 20, Hannah Cunningham 1 0-0 2, Rachel Jones 1...0o 2 Allie Troester 0 0·0 O, Morgan Daniels 0 1·4 1 TOTALS 17 6·11 40 Three-p01nt goats o ers. Lacey Lester added six points to the winning cause, while Jasmine Waugh chipped in four. Niki Fulks and Taylor Duncan rounded out the scoring with two points ·apiece. Katie Hayman led the Green and White with 14 South Qallll 4& Eaattrn 37 points, followed by Allie Eaolorn 7 12 6 12 - 37 Rawson with nine and S. Gallla 6 19 16 e - 49 Emery Connery with six EASTERN (2·B)- Kalle Haymon 14, markers. Beverly MfXSon Allie AIWIOn 9, Emery Connory 6, Bovorly Ma•oon 6, Audnonno Pulllno 2, added five points, Morgan Werry 1. Audrianna Pullins had two SOUTH GALLIA (10·1) - Jennllor 18, Halloo Swain 12, Cholooa and Morgan Werry round- Sheridan Stowlrt 7, LICiy ~..tt~. 8, Jaemlnl ed things out with one Waugh 4, Taylor Duncon2, Nlkl FuiMI 2. 1 Turley Wolfe-Riffle POINT PLEASANT HANNAN (.454), Toral Sommer ( '. Meigs 62, Eastern 49 Eastern point. South Gallia, which lost its season opener at Coal Grove, goes for redemption when it hosts the Lady Hornets Thursday at 6 p.m. Eastern returns to action Thursday when it travels to Waterford a Tri-Vall~y Conference Hocking Division contest. The tipoff is also scheduled for 6 p.m. Tum Ntlatlcallndlvldullllldlra Free lhrowo S 8-1B ( 444), W10·22 rebounds S 31 (Turley 12). W33 (Dorltlold 7, Sayre B). Aaollll Sa (Taylor 3. Wolfe·Rittlo 2), W12 (Sayre B), Steals· S 2 (Wolle·RIHio 2), W6 (Sayre 3. Darltleld 2). Blocks· S 3 (Turley 3), W 1 (Kebler), Personal Fouls s 18. w 17 lo st six strarght games against in-county rival s t Meigs and Southern) dating back to las! season. EHS has also lost three straight decisions since winnmg four consecutive earlier in the year. • Eastern salvag-ed a split on the evening with a 461'7 victory in the Junior varsity tilt EHS led 22-6 at halt'tlme and had I 0 players score in the tn umph , led by the trio of Brayden Pralt, Tyler Hendrrx and Kyle Connery with eight points ap1ece. Cody Laudermilt and Zach Whitlatch paced Meigs with six markers each. Both' teams return to action Friday night i(l a pair of TVC conference games. Meigs will host defending Ohio Division champion Vinton County, whrle Eastern travels to Waterford for a TVC Hocking matchup. Both JV games will tip-off at 6 p.m. Campbell ' Oak Hill sinks Southern, 70-37 BY ScoTT WoLFE ' Kleskl Manuel OHIO BOYS n, Akr. Buchtel Oberlin 61 Akr Hoban 63, Akr East 51 Akr SVSM 51 Tal Cent Cath 49 Alliance Marilngton 76, Can South 61 Amador Valley, Calif 73 N Can Hoover 69 Ansoma 50, Un10n C1ty MISSISsmawa Valley 43 Apple Creek Waynedate 58, W Salem NW53 Arcadia 62, Bettsville 56 Archbold 60, Sherwood Fa1rv1ew 58 Ashland 75, Bell~otlll e Clear Fork 55 BarneSVIlle 53, Caldwell 45 Bay V1llage Bay 45. Westlake 40 Bedford Chane/ 80, E. Cle Shaw 60 Beverly Ft Frye 44, Old Wash•ngton Buckeye Tra1t 35 Bradford 80 Sidney Chnstlan 53 Bucyrus Wy nfo rd 72 Mt Blanchard Riverdale 56 Caledon•a Rrver Valley 76, Mt G•lead 55 Cambridge 49, New Concord Jonn Glenn 42 Can Timken 59, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 200 I season with a Sugar Bow I victory over Illinois. Their 2003 season ended with triumph over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, which that season also doubled as the BCS national championship game. LSU returned to the Sugar Bowl last season in a lopsided victory over Notre Dame, then returned again to the Superdome this season for a "road game" against Tulane. Most of the fans in the dome wore LSU purple and gold when the Tigers defeated the Green Wave 34- game in New Orleans since falling to Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. I, 1987. "The support that New Orleans gives to me on a personal note is great," said Favonte, a junior who made ~6 solo tackles and assisted on 12 others in 10 games. "I go home and everybody's happy to see me and just cheering me on and JUSt wishing me luck and they show the same love to LSU. It's definitely an emotional feeling. It makes you want to play even harder. Now for LSU to be there for the first 9. BCS national championship That result gave LS U a 4-0 in New Orleans post-Katrina, record in the Superdome this man, it's ~oing to definitely decade. LSU hasn 't lost a be a show.' 51 Convoy Crestview 46 onov1lle 43, OT Creston Norwayne 65, Doylestown Chippewa 42 Cuyahoga Falls 63, Akr Ellet 59, 20T Day Carroll 70, Greenv•lle 61 Day Chnstlan 70, Spring Cath Cent 51 Delaware Hayes 56, Powell Otentangy L1berty 52 Dover 66, LOUISVIlle AqUinaS 35 Oub/m Coffman 61, Dublm Jerome 41 Fa1rfleld 54, Ham11ton Badm 25 Felic•ty-Franklln 77, Bethel-Tate 70 Findlay L1berty-Benton 52, Ebda 47 Fostorl8 65, Galion 48 Franklm Fumac Green 46, Coal Grove 41 . FredencKtown 67, Howard E. Knox 36 Ft Jenmngs 67, Van Wert L1ncolnv1ew 49 Gahanna Chnstlan 53, Granville Christian 51 GarrettSVIlle Garfield eo. Middlefield Card•nal40 Genoa Area 78, Old Fort 40 Glouster Tr.mbte 59, Crooksv•lle 52 Gnadenhunen Indian Valley 75, Newcomerstown 34 Greenfield McClam 38, Frankfort Adena 36 53 Groveport-Mad•son 58 Cols Centenmal Hamler Patrick Henry 65, Miller City 62 Hartv1lle Lake Center Chrlst1an 60, Sebnng McK1nley 38 Heath 43, Johnstown-Memo~ 40, OT Hentage Chr1st1an 61 Tuscarawas Cent Calh 51 H1lllard Dav•d~on 45. Htlltard Darby 35 Houston 68, Jackson Center 39 Huber Hts Wayne 55, Centerv•lle 54 Ironton 60, Uhnchsvllte Claymont 56 Ironton Rock Hill 59, Crown City S Gall•a 43 Ironton St. Joseph 61, Portsmouth Sclotov•lle 51 Kansas Lakota 64, Fostona St Wendehn 59 Kettenng Alter 58, Wilmington Ashley, N.C 44 53 Lew1s Center Olentangy 64, Loudonville Lexington 67, Wooster 50 Lockland 44, Cm Wyommg 42 LOUISVIlle 63, Carrollton 42 Loveland 55, Liberty Twp Lakota E. 47 Lucas 58, New Wash•ngton Buckeye Cent 45 Macedonia Nordonla 67, N. Olmsted 61 Madison 69, Geneva 44 MadiSOn 34, Edmonson Co , Ky. 32 Magnotl8 S!indy Valley 100, Kidron Cent Chrtstlan 79 Malvern 86, Hano~enon United 52 Mansf•eld Sr. 66, Orrville 60 Maple Hts. 72, Cle John Adams 45 M~.r1a Ste•n Manon Local 63, Newton Loca/38 Mar1on Pleasant 61, Marian Elgm 58 Mason 67, C1n. W1nton Woods 50 Mass•llon Perry 63, Soton 41 Massillon Tuslaw 75, Akr Manchester 70 McComb 51, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Rebels from PageBl 21 at the free throw line, including 10-of-12 during that pivotal fourth quarter charge. The Rebels, on the other hand, missed their only attempt of the night during the final eight minutes of the game. RHHS was whistled for 10 fouls, while SGHS was assessed 18 personals. Stx South Gallia players scored in the loss, with Caleb McClanahan leading the way with 13 points. Tyler Duncan was close behind with a dozen, followed by Cardwell with eight markers. Corey Small and Vance Fellure each chir.ped in four points, while Jacob Watson rounded things out with two points. The Redmen also had six players score, including three in double figures. Matt Matney led the way with 17, followed by Drew Kuehne with 12 and Nate Dave11port with 10 points. Matney scored 13 of his game-high tally in the ftrst half. Rock Hill claimed an evening sweep with a 53-22 victory in the junior varsity tilt. Jeff Clyburn paced SGHS with six markers and · Sam Cooke led the JV Redmen and all scorers with 15. The Red and Gold return to ac!,ion Friday when they travel to Ironton to take on Cent 61 Sunbury BfiJ Walnut 71 . Newark Llckmg Valley 62 Swanton 57, M•llbury Lake 50 Tallmadge 58 Cuyahoga Fans Walsh JeSUit 45 Thomas Worthmgton 52. Wester'.llile Cent. 38 Titfm Calver161 , Mansfi eld St Peter's 55 Tol. Scon 92. To/ Woodward 36 Tal St Franc1s 79. Olmsted Falls 69 To_/ Wa1te 53, F1ndlay 37 Tot Wh•tmer 63, Sylvania Nor1hv1ew 47 Tree of Life 74, Danv111e 42 Trenton Edgewood 48, Middletown FenwiCk 46 , Tucson, Anz 64, Cm Taft 48 Ut1ca 65, Hebron Lakewood 63 Vanlue 63, Carey 58 W L1berty-Sa!em 41 Sprmg NE 21 Wapakoneta 71, Lmla Sr 55 Warren Harding 71, Can. GlenOak 62 Wayne Co Ky 91 , C1n St Xav1er 53 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 70, Tal Bowsher 52 Willard 87 , Bellevue 66 W1llow Wood Symmes Valley 94, Portsmouth Clay 77 Wmdham 74, Bnstol 47 Wooster Tnway 5t, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 48 Youngs Chnst1an 54. Leetoma 39 Zanesville W Musk1ngum 60, Zanesville Rosecrans 50 AToumament Holy Cross, N Y 76, Middletown 64 Antwerp Route :49 Tournament Antwerp 58, Edon 37 HICkSVIlle 60, Edgerton 38 Barberton Greynolda Classic Copley 60 Med1na 51 Bedford Hoops on Northfield Toumamant Van Wert 49, Delphos Jetlerson 3B Wadswor;th 41 , Stow-Munroe Falls 34 Westerville S 47 Canal Wincheste• Xen•a 58 , W1lmmgton 44 Zanesv11ie MaysVIlle 50 Loo;; 1r Albu rquerque; N.M T~Mob• l Tournament Long Beach Poty. Tech Calli 67 Dr!'' Cham•nade-Ju/lenne 61 Bath Tournament Consolation Btulflon 59, L•ma Sr 50 Champlonshi(J Lima Bath 54, Lima Cent Cath 45 Bovd County Cla11ic Boyd Co , Ky 57 M•nford 52 Cage Classic Tournament Reynoldsburg 65, Chagnn Falls Kenston 54 many points the more physiCln. Hills Christian Acad. Tournament cal Oaks Iaunched from the Cm Hills Chnshan Academy 71 . Cin hijlher branches. Oak Hill Seven H1lls 63 Defiance Averavllle Tournament bhtzed to a 14-2 first period, Ch8mp1onsh1p then combined a stealthy LeipSIC 50, Def1ance Ayersv111e 42 defense with a frigid Elida Tournament Southern offense to lead 30M1nster 50, Elida 46 Tiffm Columbian 37, Miller C•ty 34 9 at the intermission. Love Gahanna Tournament had 15 points at the interCols Brookhaven 74 Cols Bexley 55 mission to lead the hosts. 56 Garfield tfelghts Tournament Cardmgton-lmcotn 65, Richwood N Oak Hill 's Hale had just Spnng Kenton R1dge 62, Rocky RIVer Union 58 Magmflcat 57 two points at the half as did Casstown M1am1 E 57, Milton-Umon 51 . Oak Hltl 70, Soulhorn 37 Gator Laurel Tournament Southern's Kleski. Hale Southern 2 7 17 11 - 37 20T Shaker Hts Laurel 55, Heritage went unstoppable in the Oak Hill 14 16 17 23 - 70 Centerburg 58, Pataskala L~ekmg Hts 51 Chnstlan 33 Chsgrin Falls 60 , Jefferson Area 54 third period with 12 pomts, Gusweiler'e Holiday Tournament SOUTHERN (5·3) - Michael Manuel 2 Chardon 71, Ashtabula Edgewood 61 London 52 Washmgton C H M1am1 while Kleski notched II for 1-1 5 Cyle Rees 0 0-0 0, Brad Brown 0 NDCL 56, Beachwood 54 Trace 37 Southern as the Tornadoes 0-0 0. Trenton Roseberry 0 1-2 1. Kre1g Chardon Chillicothe 79, Portsmouth 51 Harrison Tournament Kleski 7 ~ -2' 19 Brett Beegle 1 0-0 2, escaped with a 17-17 period Sean Copp1ck 0 0-0 0, Bryan Harr1s 1 0- Chillicothe Hunt•ngton 61, McArthur Dublin Co ffman 68, Seton 51 to salvage some respectabil- o 3, Weston Aobens 2 0-2 4, Ryan V1nton County 57 Kroger Classic Tournament W Chester Lakota W 69, Archbishop tty. Still the damage had Chapman 1 1-2 3, John Brauer 0 o-o 0 Cln. Anderson 54, Cm NW 34 Bedlord 66, Cle Collinwood 60 C1n Chnstian 81 , Ctn. Oyler 36 14 4-9 37 Three-po1nt goals Wood, Pa 31 already been done as the TOTALS: Bluffton Toumament Kre1g Ktesk1 four Bryan Harris one C1n La Salle 55, Ham1lton 49 Lady Chiet Tournament third period curtain fell on a OAK HILL (9 -1) - Drew Cannon 1 0-0 C1n McNicholas 61, Cm Glen Este 48 Arlington 60, Latsyene Allen E 34 Athens 35, Groveport-Mad1son 32 Bluffton 54, Cary-Rawson 36 2, Jordan Stnckland 0 0-0 0, Casey Love Cm Summ1t Country Day 44, Cm 47-26 tally. Logan Tournament Brunswick Holiday Hoopa Classic 6 2-2 17,m Jesse Slone 4 2-3 10, Kyle Purcell Marian 41 Albany Alexander 46. Morrow L1ttle The hosts turned up the Ondera 4 1-2 9, Westin Hale 0 0-0 0 Clayton Brunsw1ck 91, W1lson Central, Tenn 52 North mont 67, Troy 44 heat in the finale to the tune Ryan Borden 1 2-2 5, Dame/ Parker 1 0-· Cle St. IgnatiUS 62, MaSSillon Camden Preble Shawnee Tournament M•am•43 Mother of Mercy Tournament Evans 1 0-0 3, Cody MasSie W Alexandna Tw1n Valley S 68 of a 23-11 frame . That 0120·2MIGhaet 2, J D, Hale 6 2·2 1B, Cory M1ller 0 Washington 59 Cm Mercy 46 Lou Assumption, Ky 32 Camden Preble Shawnee 59 buried Southern on the bot- 0-0 0, Chris Dupree 0 0-0 0, Cody Clyde 49 Sandusky Pprkms 47 MUM Tournament Canton McKinley Classic Colhns Western Reserve 70, New Cannon 0 2·2 2 TOTALS 27 11 -16 70 Germantown Valley V•ew 75 Camden tom end of a 70-37 finale. Cols Brookhaven 58, Can McK1nley 53 London 61 Three-pomt goals Casey Love three, Preble Shawnee 14 Celina Tournament Southern had 48 rebounds, Ryan Borden one, Michael Evans one Cols St Charles 45, P1ckenngton N 41 Mad•son 66. Jefferson Area 37 LSU's Favorite·a favorite of Big Easy NEW ORLEANS (AP) -· Let's just say "Big Fav" is a big fan of the Big Easy. So delighted is LSU defensive tackle Marlon Favorite to be playin~ for the national championship in his stormbattered but still vibrant hometown, he's written a rap song about it. "It's in our home state, my home town," said Favorite, who goes by Big Fav when on stage with his rap group, Black Vynm. "Last year, I was overwhelmed playing in my lirst Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. So now to play for the BCS national championship in the dome? I can't wait.' When LSU takes on Ohio State on Jan. 7, Favorite will be one of more than a dozen players on the Tigers' roster from New Orleans or its immediate suburbs. Many more are from south Louisiana. They grew up with a certain reverence for the Louisiana Su~rdome, home to the NFL s Saints, the Sugar Bowl and six Super Bowls. . During this decade, the Superdome, which is only about a 90-minute drive from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, has become a sort of second home for LSU. The Tigers completed their • Page 83 Friday Prep Basketball Scores Cols Watterson 72, Whllehali-Yeartmg • ' fo ur steal s, four charges, 26 turnovers and 14 foul s. Oak Hill had 39 rebounds, 12 assists, two steal s, nine turnovers and 13 fouls. Southern hit 14-of-56 overall, hitting 9-of-29 two's, 5-of-25 three's. and 4-of-9 at the line. Oak Hrll hit 27-of-56 overall for 49 ·percent, hitting 22-of-44 two's. 5-of-12 three's, and 11 -of-16 at the line Oak Hill won the reserve game 43-28 led by Drew Cannon with eleven and eight each from Cody Cannon and Jordan Strickland. Southern was led by Jordan Taylor with I0 points, while Dustin Salser added five . Southern hosted River Valley Saturday night . SPORTS CORRESPONDENT OAK HILL - The Oak Hill Oaks of veteran Coach .Norm Persin remembered their trip to Southern last winter aJI too well. And time didn 't heal the wounds from Southern's Jan. 2007 upset win. The Oaks sought reven~e in a big way, nearly doubling up on the visiting Tornadoes 70-37 during boys' varsity non-league basketball action Friday night. J. D. Hale paced the host Oaks with a torrid inside performance that netted 18 points, Casey Love domin<jt· ·ed the outside with 17 points, Jesse Slone added I 0, Kyle Ondera nine, Ryan Borden five, Michael Evans three and two each from Drew Cannon, Cody Cannon, Cody Massie and Daniel Parker. Southern was led by Kreig Kleski who led all scorers with 19 points. Kleski was the only Tornado to hit double ligures. Michael Manuel added live, Weston Roberts four, Bryan Harris three , Ryan Chapman three, Brett Beegle two and Trenton Roseberry one. Held to just ni.ne points in the first half, was Southern's night doomed no matter how ~unllaP, t!rrmes -~rntinrl Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis 42 . Mechanicsburg 75, Cedarville 50 Mentor Lake Cath 55, Perry 36 Milan Ed1son 56, Castalia Margaretta 53 M11tord 79, C1n Sycamore 42 Millersburg W Holmes 56, Mansf•eld Madison 54 Monroevtlle 87, Greenw1ch S Cent. 82 Mt Vernon 63, Warsaw RIVer V•ew 42 N Lew•sburg Tnad 57, S Charleston SE 45 Navarre Falr~ss 82, Alliance 64 New Bremen 63 S1dney Lehman 61 New Knoxville 63, Spencerville 48 New Madison Tr~·V• II age 47 Versa•lles 46 New Philadelphia 66, Cle Lmcoln W 51 N1tes McKmley 59, G1rard 41 Norwalk 54, Tlff1n Columb1an 38 Oak Harbor 46, Huron 41 Oak Hill 70 Racme Southern 37 Ontano 93, Crestline 42 Oregon Clay 67, Rossford 65 ' Pa1nesv1lle Harvey 75, K1rtland 45 Parma 54, Garf•etd Hts Tnn1ty 35 PembeMI\e Eastwood 47, Delta 33 Perrysburg 64, Onawa-Glandorf 56 Pickerington Cent 39, Lancaster 36, OT Port Chnton 60, Sandusky St Mary 54 Powell Otentangy Uberty 64, Loudonville 53 Bryan Wllter.lphoto Ptoctorvllle Fa1rlend 73. Se1n1 Joseph Central, W VB 40 Ravenna 67 Rootstown 61 RIChfield Revere 71, Leavittsburg LaBrae 49 Richmond Ed1son 51 . Rayland Buckeye South Gallia's Caleb McClanahan (23) dribbles past a Rock Hill defender dunng the second half of Friday's non-conference boys basketball game In Mercerville. the St. Joseph Flyers in the Chandler o o-o o. Aaron Butter • o-r B. 32 TOTALS 21 14·21 59 Three-pmnt Rittman 75, Dalton 70 2008 opener. The J V tip- goals 3(Matne~ 2. o Kuehne) Russia 54, Botkins 41 off is scheduleil for 6 p.m. SOUTHGALLIAI0-9) - JacobWatson Salem 62, Belo1t W Branch 57 Rock Hill 50, south Game 43 Rock Hill 21 11 9 18 - 59 S Gall/a 13 14 14 2 - 43 1 '0-0 2. Max Wild 0 o-o 0, John Wells 0 0-0 0. Corey Small •2 o-o 4, Thomas Cook o (H) 0, John Pe.ut Sebastian 0 o- 'I' ROCK HILL (4·5) - Seth Kuehne 1 I· 2 3, Wes Pierson 3 3-4 9, Nate Davenport 4 2-3 10, Matt Matney 6 3-3 17 Drew Kuehne 3 5-8 1\ Dustin 0 0, Micah Cardwell 3 0·0 8, Caleb McClanahan 6 o-o 13, Tyler Duncan 5 0-0 12, Paul Barker 0 o-o 0, Vance Failure 2 0-1 4, Justin Shelton 0 0-0 0, Kevm Johnson o o-oo TOTALS 19 ~1 43 Threo·jJOint goals Duncan 2, McClanahan) 5 (Cardwell 2, Shadyside 94, Betla1re St John' 12 SHelby 74, Upper Sandusky 67 Sidney 65. vandalia Butler 55 Smithville 63 Jeromesville Hillsdale 50 Sparta Highland 56. Morral Ridgedale 55 St Bernard 55 , Cm. SCPA 46 St Henry 59, Ka/1da 39 St Marys Memonat 47, Lima Perry 40 Steubenville 65, 1Steubenvll/e Cath Consolation Fairborn 66, Bryan 59 Champ1onshtp Worthington Kilbourne 75, Celina 69, OT Coldwater Toumament Ft Recovery 54, Ft Loram1e 39 Coldwater 66. Waynesfield-Goshen 29 Cola. Grandview Heights Tournament Cols Ready 60, Wellington 39 Johnstown Northndge 40 Cots Grandv1ew Hts 38 '" Euclid Tournament Euclid 79, Lyndhurst Brush 66 Franklin Monroe Holiday Tournament Arcanum 52, P•tsburg Franklin-Monroe Mn:Jdletown FenwiCk 38. Lebanon 30 Trotwood-Mad•son 69, Middletown 60 Napoleon NW'Signal Classic Holga te 48 Napoleon 31 New Lebanon Dixie Tournament W Alexandna Tw1n Valley S 44, Day Northndge 28 Ross Tournament Fremont Ross 51, N Bend Taylor 28 Waynesville 53, Goshen 33 Taiawanda Tournament C1n Hughes 50, OJCford Talawanda 45 Western Hilla TO\Imament C1n Western Hills '44, Lemon -Monroe 42 50 FL Lauderdale Tournament Cm. Elder 56, M1am1 McArthur, Fla 40 Hamilton Rosa Tournament Hamilton Ross 67, N Bend Taylor 25 Lebanon Holiday Tournament Lebanon 65, Miamisburg 40 lorain County Tournament Elyna 66, Vermilion 60 Sandusky 64 Lora1n Adtn1ral Kmg 53 Marysville Holiday Tournament Marysv1Ue 67, Milford Center Fairbanks 51 Northridge Holiday Tournament Day St1vers 63, Day Northndge 56 Parkeraburgh South Tournament Morgantown, W Va 99, Stewart Federal Hockmg 71 Parma Nonnandy Tournament Hunting Valley Umvers•ty 60. Parma Normandy 56 Ripley Pepsi Tournament C1n Clark Montesson 61. Fa1rv1ew 58 Springboro Chrlahnas Tournament Day Cham•n ade-Juhenne 76, Day Marshall 60 Spnngboro 39, Cm Hughes 38 • Trotwood-Madison Holiday Tournament Tal L•bbey 78, Day Meadowdale 70 Trotwood-Madison 53, Co/s Eastmoor 48 Uhrichsville Claymont Classic NewarK Cath 49.- Cad•z Hamson Cent 46 Union County Tournament Pla1n C1ty Jonathan Alder 62, Manon Harding 60 Waverly Holiday Classic Latham Western 44, Waverly 43 Wayne Holiday Tournament Chesapeake 67 Clay County W Va 26 GIRLS Akr East 67, Alliance 59 Ba!t1more Liberty Union 54, W Jetlerson 50 Bellefontaine BenJamm Logan 72 St Pans Graham 36 Bloom-Carroll 58, Millersport 45 Chnstlan Community School 48, Cols L1berty Chnsflan 18 Cm Co/era1n 58, Milford 53 Cm Fmoeytown 49, Norwood 29 Cm. Oak H1lls 58 Cln Winton Woods 47 Cm. St Ursula 52. Cofs DeSales 51 Cois Hartley 45, Llck!ng Counly Chnst•an 33 Cots Northl8f"'d 47, Newark 23 Conllnentat 64 Fayenev11te 28 Day Meadowdale 54. Oberlin F~relands 43 Delaware Hayes 38, Powell Otentangy L1berty 31 Fa1rvtew 39, Cle Hts Beaumont 24 Franklin 57, Carlisle 55 Gahanna Lincoln 75, Independence 47 Genoa Area 58 Lakeside Danbury 47 Green 71 , Mt De Chantal, W Va 33 Hamson 65. C1n NW 64 Hilliard Davidson 47 Lancaster 35 Ironton 55, Gallipolis Galha 40 Kettenng Fa•rmont 68, Lou Mercy, Ky 52 Lou DuPo nt Manual, Ky 68, C•n Pnnceton 50 Maple His 46, Chardon NDCL 36 Mayf~etd 57, Chesterland W Geauga 48 McArthur V1pton County 49, Lancaster Fairfield Unmn 39 Mentor Lake Cath 59 Chagnn Falls 51 Metamora Evergreen 62, Oregon Stntch 54 New Lebanon Dune 94. Day St1vers 27 New R1egel 66, Elmore Woodmere 40 Niles McKmley 47, G1rard 35 Olmsted Falls 61 LaGrange Keystone 34 Oregon Clay 50 Rossford 39 Pamesv11te R1vers1de 56 Mentor 46 ProctoNIIle Fairland 35, Canal Fulton Northwest 34 Sprmg Shawnee 48, A•vers1de Stebb1ns 47 Spnngboro 63 lndpts N Central lnd 55 St Bernard 51 Cm SCPA 30 Sunbury B1g Walnut 60. Cols Beechcrof1 29 Thomas Worthington 52 Worthmgton Kilbourne 38 Tipp C1ty Tippecanoe 61 New Carlisle Tecumseh 25 Tal Bowsher 76, Maumee 34 Tuscarawas Cent Cath 44, Madonna wva 19 UniOn . City MISSISSin&Wa Val ley 45 Ansoma 36 Urbana 63, Spnng NW 48 WEST VIRGINIA BOYS Grafton 66. R1tch1e County 52 Hurley, Va 47. Montcalm 41 John Marshall 55, Wheeling Park 48 Liberty Ralergh 50, Fayetteville 47 Logan 76 , S•ssonv•lle 58 Mountain State Academy 55, Valley Fayette 25 Proctorville Fairland Oh10 73, Samt Joseph Central40 R1vers1de 65, Huntmgton 60 Scott 58 , NICholas County 46 St Albans 91 Sheldon Clark Ky 70 Allegheny MI. Radio Tournament Pocahontas County 66, Bath County Va 50 erooke Tournament F1rst Round Brooke Po1nt, Va 72 Brooke 50 Elkins W.Va. Tournament Ph11ip Barbour 58 Tygans Valley 45 Iaeger Tournament Fm>t Round Iaeger 70 B•g Creek 62 Van 71 Mercer Chr1st1an 49 Lewis County Tournament East Fa~rmont 82. Gilmer County 57 W1rt County 68. lew•s County 39 Lincoln County Holiday Tournament Liberty Harnson 72, South Hamson 51 Martinsburg Tournament Jefferson 90 CaNers Bay S C 43 Midland Tra11 Tournament Webster County 70, Independence 49 Parkersburgh South Tournament Morgantov.n 99 Stewart Federql Hockmg, Oh•o 7~ Ripley 59, Parkersburg South 53 Petersburg Tournament East Hardy 50 Pendleton County 45 Princeton Holiday Tournament James Monroe 66 P1keV1ew 56 Prmceton 61 Bluefield 4 7 University Tournament Cabell Midland 74 Hhmpsh~re 43 Robert C Byrd 76 Umversnv 70, OT Umverstly 61. Cabell Midland 59 Wayne Holiday Tournament Chesapeake. Oh1o 67, Clay County 26 Wayne 74 , Hannan 42 Wes1S1da Tournament Wyommg East 50 OaK Hill 54 GIRLS Burch 41 , Iaeger 27 Lincoln County 58 Tols1a 46 Manetta Wheeler, Ga 81 N1tro 58 A1ch lands, Va 67 81g Creek 41 Shady Spnng 46 Greenbner West 44 Sprmg Valley 49, Clay County 45 Summers County 100, Independence 27 Tu scarawas Cent Ca th Ohio 44 Madonna 19 Tyler Consol•dated 57, Ravenswood 33 Charleston Catholic Tcurnament Charleston Ca tholic 46. Roane County 42 . Christmas Tournament Lmcoln 51, We1r 49 Doddridge County Tournament Gilmer County 50 Ooddndge County 47 R•tchre County 63 Calhoun 26 Elkins Holiday Tournament Ph1l1p Barbour 52. Tygarts Valley 40 Holiday Tournament Mercer Chnst1an 54 Oak H1ll 36 Berkeley Spnngs 54, Hancock. Md 16 Lew•s County Tournament Brooke 56 W1rt County 51 , Meadow Bridge Tournament Meadow Bndge 41 Richwood 33 Orlando, Fla. Tournament R1pley 57 . Baylor, Tenn 36 Parkersburg Catholic Tournament Pafl(ersburg Chrrsban 56 Greater Beckley Chnsllan 28 Samt Joseph Central 77 Magnolia 74 Parkersburg South Tournament Hunllngton 51 Morgan town 50 Parkersburg South 63. Woodrow Wilson 49 Parkersburg Tournament Tfflfd Place East Fa1rmont 64 John Marshall 41 Putnam County Tournament Hurncane 75, Buffalo 25 Wml•eld BO Poca 40 Richard E. Ooub Classic Chsmpmnshtp Hedgesvill e 57 Williamsport, Md 49 Wahama Tournament Po1·1t Pleasant 57 Hannan 29 �..... ·~ - . --· Sunday, December 30,2007 Page 14 • &unbap '(lt;ill1fli ·iPmtind Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis . Sunday, December 30, 2007 Browns play Niners, focused on Colts-Titans Sports in 2007 tries to get the bugs out of its ·system BY fRED LIEF BY ToM WITHERS AP SPORTS WRITER AP SPORTS 'NRITER CLEVELAND - They'll play, then they'll watch · on TV - and maybe pray. The Cleveland Browns have a busier-than-usual Sunday ahead. It could be their last one together for awhile. Fumbling away a win at Cincinnati last week )las left the Browns, arguably the NFL's biggest surprise of 2007, .in a vulnerable posi-· tion heading into their season ·finale at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Even if they win, the Browns (9-6) need Tennessee (9-6) to lose at Indianapolis later that night in orde to make the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2002 and for only the second time since their 1999 expansion revival. Cleveland can also lose and still ·make the postseason as a wild card, but that will require a tie by the Titans and Colts. That's a long shot, but so too were the Browns when the season kicked off way back in September. For Browns center Hank Fraley, there 's only one certainty about an unusual, climactic day of this regular APphoto season. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walks the sidelines "It will be the first time during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against I've ever rooted for the Jacksonville ·Jaguars in Pittsburgh, in this Dec. 16 file Colts," he said. · photo. Tomlin is trying to put his stamp on the NFL as a ·cleveland fans, too, will head coach, rather than attempting to imitate the very suc- be pulling for Peyton cessful coach before him. · Manning and the rest of Indianapolis' starters to build a big lead before Colts coach Tony Dungy begins sending in his backups, which could happen as early as the first quarter. It dido 't have to be this difficult for the Browns, who would have secured a BY DAVID GINSBURG our season." spot in the postseason with a ~ SPORTS WRITER Said Roethlisberger: win over the Bengals, their " We' re not thinking about cross-state .rivals. Instead, a BALTIMORE The the playoffs right now. It's 19-14 loss has put them in NFL playoff formula all about Baltimore." peril. asserts that the Pittsburgh The Ravens have lost a "We had an opportunity to Steelers can earn a No. 3 franchise-record nine dose the playoffs out and seed in the AFC playoffs if straight, including a 38-7 get the wild card, but we they beat the Baltimore defeat in Pittsburgh on didn't handle our business," Ravens and the San Diego Nov. 5 that was even more Browns running back Jamal Chargers lose to Oakland. lopsided than the score Lewis said. "We have no one If that was the only thing indicates. A victory Sunday to blame but ourselves." Much of the postgame at stake Sunday, Pittsburgh won' t make things right for. criticism was directed at quartc;rback Ben the Ravens, b!lt it would at Derek Roethlisberger and the least make the offseason a quarterback Anderson, the 24-year-old majority of the starters bit more palatable. would probably be sitting "You want to go out on a gunslinger who had been on the bench wearing base- . winning note, whether brilliant before throwing a ball caps by the second you've lost 10 in a row or season-high four intercepquarter. 12 in a row," Ravens wide tions in the biggest game of Coming off a I 0-day lay- receiver Derrick Mason off and playing their first said. "Regardless of how game without injured run - the season went, regardless ning back Willie Parker, of how many injuries BY STEVEN WI!'IE ' the Steelers are much more . _we ' ve had as a team, go ~ SPORTS WRITER interested in bringing some out on a winning note momentum into the post- would be a fitting end to a MIAMI The season .season than entering as a very trying •. emotional and fmale shaped up as a showNo. 3 seed. very disappointing sea- down between two teams des"When you aspire to do son." pera~ to avoid humiliation of what we aspire to .do, The Ravens are limping histone proportions. you've got to beat every- · to the finish. Rookie Troy Then the Miami Dolphins body," Pittsburgh coach Smith will start at quarter- spoiled the fun with a win. Mike Tomlin said. "So at back in place of injured That trans(Qrmed their ~:~arne the end of the day, (the Kyle Boller, who stepped · Sunday against the Cincmnati seeding) is not that signifi- in for injured Steve Bengals into a mere fQrmality cant. This organization McNair. The depth chart at even Bill Parcells may find won a Super Bowl two running back is similar: akin to an .August exhibition. Parcells reported to work years ago from the s ix- Musa Smith will get his this week as the Dolphins' seed." first NFL start because executive vice president of Fact: If the Steelers (I 0 - Willis McGahee is out with football operations, and he' II 5) win and San Diego falls, two broken ribs and backget a fusthand look at a team Pittsburgh opens the play- up Mike Anderson has a that's 1-14 and in need of . offs at home against' strained hamstring. major housecleaning. The injuries haven't Tennessee or Cleveland. If 'It's not just the last gru;ne the Steelers enter at the been limited to the 'Get it over With ' "' No. 4 seed, they face visit- offense. Baltimore will be Dolphins running back Jesse ing Jacksonville, a team without starting corner- Chatman said. "You've got to that beat the Steelers at backs Chris McAlister· and make sure you're prepared, Heinz .Field on Dec. 16. Samari Rolle, and it's like- . and not give him any reason Being the third seed also ly that linebacker Ray to let you go." means Pittsburgh would Lewis (finger) will also be The Bengals are due for a shakeup, too. They're 6-9 and play Indianapolis, not New sidelined. So forgive the Ravens if assured of their fust losing England, in the next round. So it seems that being a they feel no pity for the season since 2002, the year No. 3 seed would be bene- Steelers. who'll finish the before Marvin Lewis took seaso n without Parker over as coach. ficial. "I'm shocked," said Fact: The Steelers have (broken leg) . Cincinnati's TJ. · decided to ignore the facts. A year ago, Pittsburgh Houshmandzadeh, the NFL' s"I don't care. Three or spent the final month of a leading receiver. "Going into four, we're in,"'guard Alan disappointing season play- this year, I think everybody Faneca said. "That doesn't ing out the schedule with thought we were going to the have an affect on us one no chance of reaching the playoffs." way or another:" playoffs. So the Steelers Instead, a long offseason Of more significance to know exactly how the beckons. So where 's the motithr Steelers is that 'a victo- Raven ~ feel, and therefore vation in the finale ? Baltimore's ry will give them a season understand "It's a matter of pride " Cincinnati safety Dext~r sweep of the AFC North motivation in the season Jackson said. "You don't want and pnwide them a mea- finale. sure of revenge against the ".You 're playing for to go out as a loser." The game could have been Ravens (4-11), who last pride, you're playing for so much more - or less. season beat Pittsburgh respect, trying to grow for Mired in the NFL's worst start twice by a combined 58-7 next year. We 've been in 21 years, the Dolphins flirtin score. that spot in this locker "Hopefully, we can go room, so we know what it's ed with the league'sfust 0-16 season before beating into the playoffs with our ·like," Faneca said. " It's not Baltimore in · overtime two lith win," defensive e nd a fun place to be , but I weeks ago. Brett Keisel said. "We' re think the important thing is The Bengals had to be tr)'ing to sweep our divi- that you remember it so relieved. Now they don't have sion and it will be a good that you're not in the same to worry about losing to an 0test and a good finish to place next year." 15 team. Playoff-bound Steelers seek sweep of skidding, banged-up Baltimore ~ • They came off the lake Gnd out of the night. $warms of flying critters ~escended with a fury on the (:leveland Indians and New :York Yankees like a day of reckoning. midges o~ : The l2hironomus plumosus Glinnaeus) for those keepJt!g score at home - all but :ilterminated the Yankees' opes of reaching the World · eries. & The bugs feasted on the lmple jowls of Yankee Feliever Joba Chamberlain ~s if they had lucked into a ~even-course bj!nquet of ~uman flesh. Derek Jeter flailed his arms at shortstop, ~waiting away at the pests. Catcher Jorge Posada visited ' the mound with insect tepellant. After the playotf !\arne, a 2- 1 win in II Innings by Cleveland, entoQlOlogists weighed in with 1/0mmentary. . Yes, strange things were ~n the air in 2007, unpre- i AP photo Cleveland Browns' Romeo Crennei shouts at officials during a break in the action as the Browns played against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, in this file ~oto from Glendale, Ariz. The loss last week in Cincinnati may cost .the Browns a playoff spot, but they took a huge step up from 4-12 and saved Crennel's job. his career. Th~ Browns, though, are counting on Anderson to bounce back against the 49ers. " I expect to see the same old D.A., throw the ball around and wing it," Fraley said. "We had a couple bad breaks, a couple turnovers. We had chances to overcome those turnovers and get back on top and didn ' t take advantage of it. ''Everybody wants to point a finger at Derek, but there 's 60 or 70 plays a game. We win and lose as a team, it's not just one guy here. It gets pointed out because you're the quarterback. We as a team lost that game." At least the Browns have a healthy quarterback - or two. The 49ers (5-10) enter the finale of their fifth straight losing season with major QB issues. Shaun Hill, a longtime backup who didn't throw his first pass in an NFL game until earlier this month, missed some practice time with back spasrns. Hill has led the 49ers to consecutive wins over Cincinnati and Tampa Bay, but he took a hard hit on a . scramble against the Buccaneers and was still showing signs from the punishing earlier this week. If Hill can't play, the 49ers will tum to Chris Weinke, the 2000 Heisman Trophy winner and former Carolina quarterback who is having to cram to learn San Francisco's playbook. "Each day I'm here, I become more comfortable," · Weinke said. "It's just been a lot of studying the last two weeks. I prepare like I'm the' starter every week, because in this game, you never know. When you ' re not playing the game or it's taken from you, you appreciate it that much more when you get another chance." Another chance. The · Browns would love one. But although they blew one last week, they can still finish the season - playoff bid or not- on a.high note. A win would: - Extend. Cleveland's home winning streak to seven games. -Make the Browns 7-1 at home for .the fust time in franchise history. -Give the Browns their first 1 0-win season since '99. · -Further validate a surprising season no one imagmed possible, especially not after a 34-7 loss to Pittsburgh in Week I. Nose tackle Shaun Smith bristled when asked if not making .the postseason would be a downer for the Browns, who went 4-12 in 2006. "Why would .it be a disap-: pointment?" he said "Everyone keeps saying it would be a disappointment, but look at us. We wqn nine games so far and we're try~ ing to get our I Oth victory.. You can't win every game in this business. · "We've got something to build on. It could be a lot worse. We could be 4-12 like we were last year . and everybody would be upset, talking about 'Fire the coach, do this and do that.' But it's not like that. There are a lot of positives and we've got to just keep building on it." · · The Colts can help the Browns lay the next step-' ping stone. Following Sunday's game, Fraley plans . to do a little tailgating with family and friends before heading home ' to watch Titans-Colts. Whether he goes back to work or packs his helmet away for the winter is in someone else's hands. "It's a little weird," he said. "We'll just hope we're coming in Monday preparing to go to Pittsburgh or San Diego." Season.of disappointment ends for Bengals, Miami' "It takes a little bit of pressure off," quarterback Carson Palmer said. From rriidseason on, the Cincinnati game was cited as one of Miami's best chances for a win. Lewis hasn't forgotten. "It's an important ~a:,"e to us," the coach said. " . ly on there was a lot of pointing to this game - that since the Dolphins hadn't won a game, we would be prey for them. People don t feel like we're a good enough team, so . our guys are excited to come down and play their best foot. ball of the season." At their best, the Bengals are pretty good. They beat Clevelan~ last week to prevent therr OhiO nvals from clinching a playoff spot. The Bengals rank among the league's worst defensive teams; and they haven't won two games in a row all season. But the passing attack can be potent and should benefit easr. L s '~Qio9o . OaJdand . ~ c KlnoaaCIIy ""' 9 11 11. i 0 0 0 o· from South .florida's warm winter climate. "I can't wait," Palmer said. ''The last five or six games have been either a ton of wind or rain or sleet, whatever it's been. Field conditions have been bad. So we're excited. We already checked the weather - it's supposed to be 80 degrells." Miami first-year coach Cam Cameron 4s feeling the heat, and it's uncertain whether Parcells will bring him back fora second season. IJ' the Dolphins lose Sunday, they would become the eighth team to finish 1-15. Of the seven coaches who started a season with teams that went 1-15, .only two returned the followmg year Jimmy Johnson in Dallas was 1-15 in his fust season of 1989, but soon was winning Super Bowls, and Mike Riley was back in San DieJlO in 2001 after just .one wm in 2000. ,,, ' , NATI()~L' CONFERENCE •''t .b if Jc.OaDu Z·N.Y. Giants Wnhlngloo . f'hlltlclelphlo y·T$1TlPBBay New Orttins w 13 10 8 7 - w 9 1 L 2. 5 7 8 L 8 8 T 0 0 0 Q T 0 0 ~---------------,-------------·---------·-------- "I know the business I'm in. I ~w up in it," Cameron S31d. "You focus on what you can control and do the best you can do." He'll try tO avoid becoming the fust Dolphins coach to lose to Cincinnati since 1968. The teams have played only six times sinr,e, and the game will be the Bengals' fust in Miami since 1991. It's a homecoming for Cincinnati receiver Chad Johnson, who grew up in Miami and is plotting one of his patented touchdown celebrattons. · "I'm coming home to exhale," Johnson said. "You know what that means? You just let it all out. Why not? I wish oilr situation was a lot better than it is going into the last game as far as making a run at the playoffs, but it's not, so why not come home and entertain the home crowdT' Also worth watching ·will be an:r encounters between Dolphms linebacker Joey Porter and Bengals tackle Levi Jones. Porter was fined nearly $150,000 by the NFL for his part in a Las Vegas scuffle in March that involved Jones. "Nobody knows where that stems from except for him," Jones said. Despite the appeal of a Porter-Jones rematch, the stadium's likely to be half empty a familiar late-December set~ ting for both teams. The Bengals have played one postseason ~arne since 1991. The Dolphins' playoff drought is in its sixth season, afranchise record. Coming at the end of yet another, . disappointing year, Sunday s game will be quickly forgotten. . "Oilce the season is over; coach Parcells may look back and the organization may look back at the last game," Miami defensive end Jason Taylor S31d. "But · I' II never see it again." ·- --- - - . {;Slunbap flr:imes -~entintl • Page B5 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis dictable gusts and shifting currems blowing across sports. Maybe this whirlwind by Lake Erie, · like some Biblical plague of locusts, was foreshadowed a month earlier in Cincinnati. Gabe Gt oss of the Milwaukee Brewers inexplicably broke for third base on a steaL Brewers manager Ned Yost, it turned out, had a mosquito bite and started scratchi ng. · Third-base coach Nick Leyva misread the gesticu lation s for the steal sign. . " 1 looked up," Yost said, "and saw Gabe coming and thought, 'What the heck is going on."' A lot of people wondered that very thing when they heard about Ryan Boatwright. He's a basket. ball star from Aurora, Ill., and Southern California C\)ac.h Tim Floyd offered · hiin a scholarship. Nothing unu sual there . But Boatwright had yet to decide where he 's going to high school. He's 14. " Hmmm ," Loui sv ille coach Rick Pitino said. " I'm not good enough to evaluate that far ahead. Someday I might." Youth - and we ' re talking really young- was also served on the Nebra skaKearney women 's basketball team. Coach Caro l Russell was a few minutes late for a game, but please forgive her: She gave birth five hours earlier. " I usually stand up for the whole game," sh.e said after the 108-75 loss to North Da'kota. " But I didn't have the energy." She was not the only pregnant woman with gri t. Colleen Pavelka induced early labor because her hu sband, a rabid Chicago Bears fan, had tickets to the NFC title game. Dad did hi s part. though. He was there for delivery in his "Monsters of the Midway" shin. Bears fans clearly are a hearty breed. Scott Wiese, an office-supply store worker, made a bar bet in Decatur, Ill. If his team lost the Super Bowl, he'd change his name to whoever led Indianapoli s to victory. Well, the Colts won and · Wiese began legal proceedings to become Peyton Manning. He shou ld be thankful the Bears ·didn't play the Chargers. and tight· end Brandon Manumaleuna was the MVP. " I think I represent all Bears fans ," he Said. "Not that I'm saying they ' re all idiots like me." No idiot, Matt White. He's a journeyman pitcher trying to make it in the Dodger organization . A few years ago, he bought 50 acres of land in Massachusetts from his au nt for $50,000 .. Whil~ poking around the property he found stone ledges in the grou nd. Now he's sitting not on a gold mine but a quarry that could yield more than $2 billion worth of rocks. " I'm just a small -town guy trying to get to the big leag ues," the left-hande r said. "It's beyond comprehension." · Food and drink were assuredly on the menu in sports this year. The English soccer power Chelsea warned that fans could be barred from games if they persist in throwing celery on the field. The fans have been singing obscene songs about celery for years, but club officials · had enough once the veggies went airborne. For Jonathan Papelbon 's bulldog , the cuisine of choice was rawhide . The Red Sox closer had the ball from the last out of the Series in his World Mississ ippi home. Then Boss got hold ofit. "He tore that thing to -pieces," Papelbon told the American . Hattiesburg "Nobody knows that . I'll keep what's left of it." As for the drink , a Nebraska veterinarian was acc used of injecting horses with vodka before races at Fonner Park. The ch arges were dropped and left unclear was whether the horses preferred the vodka with tonic and lime. Elsewhere in the judicial system , Mike Tyson served · a one-day sentence in Arizona for DUL The former heavyweight champion ate sloppy joes and read the bpok' "American Gangster" duri.ng his stay. Like oth~r · inmates in the open-air jail, he was obligated to wear pink underwe.ar beneath his black-and-white stripes. And maybe in 2007 there was a lesson to be learned about perseverance in the face of grinding, utter defeat. At the Asian Winter Games, Kazakhstan beaJ Thailand in ice hockey 52-I: Until the Thais scored in the third period their highlighl came when defensemal) Terani Harnarujchai checked a linesman into the board s. Thailand coach Michael Rolanti, a former American college player, assessed the wreckage and took heart. " I think it was a goO(! · game for us," he · said, · "because we did not give up." No.14 Eagles edge Spartans, 24-21 Dlini offensive coordinator denies interviewing for Mountaineers' job ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)Matt Ryan and Boston College had a much more BY ANDREW SEUGMAN three seasons, but he enjoyable trip to Florida AP SPORTS WRITER insisted he has not had any this time around. contact with the . Ryan threw three . touchCARSON, Calif. Mountaineers . West down passes, two to Rich Illinois offensive coordi· Virgihia has been looking Gunnell, and the Eagles nator Mike Locksley for a coach since Rich extended · the nation's emphatically denied a Rodri guez left for longest bowl winning streak report that he interviewed Michigan on Dec . 16. to eight with a 24-21 victofor West Virgini a's head Asked if he's interested ry over Michigan State in coaching job. in the opening, Locksley the Champs Sports Bowl on "That ' s crack media at said he would like to Friday. it's best," Locksley said on become a head coach, but Boston College ( 11-3) Thursday. " I don't know "all my ent(rgy's geared won II games for the first where the story came toward" the Rose Bowl, time since 1940, but it was from." where Illinois meets a season that at times had The Sporting News, cit- Southern California. ~he promise of being even ing sources, reported he He did, however, say this better. interviewed with West about the West Virginia The Eagles were ranked ·o pening: " I think it's a No. 2 in the country after AP photo Virginia on Wednesday. great opportunity, a great Locksley is considered a rallying to beat Virginia Boston college running back Andre Callender (32) is tackled · Tech in late October. But by Michigan State's Ashton Henderson after a short gain top coordinator and one of job being a BCS conferthey ended the regular sea- during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl football the key figures in lllinois' ence school that 's had suerecruiting efforts the past cess. It's a great opportunison losing three of five, game in Orlando, Fla., on Friday. · including a rematch with · the Hokies in the Atlantic ceptions and was the Cpach Mark Dantonio Coast Conference title game's most valuable play- also suspended senior line.game in Jacksonville, and er. . backer SirDarean Adams ended up in the Champs The Eagles sealed the win for violating an unspecified Sports BowL with their fourth intercep- team rule . They found plenty of tion of the game . Paul Despite Hoyer.'s strugmotivation, though, wanti- Anderson picked off Briari gles, he made it close down MORGANTOWN , W.Va. sales, Wells said the univerng to extend their impres- Hoyer 's pass and returned it the stretch- thanks mostly · (AP) West Virginia sit'y returned about 7,000 sive bowl streak and send · to the Michigan State 29 to Ryan's fumble . University may have to eat tickets to the Fiesta Bowl R.yan and his fellow seniors with 2:29 remaining. Leading 24- J 3 in the $1 million worth of tickets before Christmas. out on a high note . · The Eugles ran out the fourth, Ryan fumbled as he If no one purchases the to the Fiesta Bowl. Ryan finished 22-of-47 clock from there. was sacked by Greg Jones. WVU spokesman Matt 7,500 remaining tickets, he f<;~r 249 yards, but he also Hoyer finished with five Oren Wilson recovered at Wells said fans bought says the university will have had an interception and a turnovers -four intercep- the Boston College 37. about . 8,500 of the 17,500 to pay about $1 million for costly fumble . . tions and a fumble - for Hoyer, whose first four tickets allotted to the uni- them. turnovers helped stake BC . versity. Another I ,500 were Gunnell had six catches the Spartans (7-6). Last year, the university for 138 yards, including TD Michigan State, in its first to an. 11-point lead, con- given to players' families, sold about 15.000 tickets to ~eceptions of 29 and 68 bowl in four years, played nected with Devin Thomas the marching band and other see the Mountaineers- play yards. Both catches came without four academically for a 23-yard gain. Then he groups. Georgia Tech in the· Gator against Michigan State ineligible players, including rolled right, released the While WVU is saving Bowl. freshman Chris Rucker, defen sive end Jonal Saint- · ball just before he stepped some tickets for last-minute Wells said Florida is with?lho was playing for the Die, one of the best pass out of bounds and found first time since having three rushers in the Big Ten. Also Deon Curry open in the medical procedures in the ineligible were offensive back of the end zone. last two months to correct a lineman Abre Leggins, punt Hoyer hooked up wi.th returner ~ Terry Love and Kellen Davis for the 2-point detached retina. ' BC All-America safety receiver-cornerback T.J. conversion that made it 2421 with 6:04 remaining. Jamie Silva had two inter- · Williams. ty for whoever they do hire, but having not been contacted, there 's no need for me to even comment on it." Locksley, who followed 'Illinois coach Ron Zook to Champaign from Florida, . . recently signed a contract extension through 2012. "I'm very proud of him and what he' s done," Zook said. "That' s going to happen when you get a guy who's done a good job ... but he hasn ' t talked with them. I'm sure there have been some inquiries. I'm sure they're doing their research. and they want to hire the best possible guy. Obviously, Locksley's been awfully good." West Virginia may get stuck paying $1 millionlor unused Fiesta tickets in driving distance for most West Virginians , while Arizona is not. WVU President Mike Garrison said the university is not disappointed with the ticket sales. "I think a lot of our fans drive to the game and we find that out whenever we play in a place that's not convenient to drive," Garrison said Friday. "But I think there'll be some lastminute arrivals as well." 992-2497 • 93 Columbus Road ' . ' COME ON DOWN 6 SEE OUR NEW BUilDING Oregon State runs past Terrapins, 21-14 .. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Terrapins (6-7) stalled in the .- Yvenson Bernard 'ould- second half of their lifth,loss ll 't be stopped, and Oregon in seyeo games. The Beavers' vaunted State's defense never . let rushing defense - ranked Maryland get started. · . ' , Bernard rushed for 177 yards and a touchdown in his final college game, and Oregon State grinded out a ~· 30 ' Bowt- AI Sluupat1 21-14 victory over Maryland , Payoutj $t.l.ml/llolt on Friday night in a rain- COlorado (6·6) YO. Alab!o(M (6:6), 8 (ESPI'j) soaked Emerald Bowl. . · James Rodgers rushed for ll5 yards, caught an early TD pass and recovered Bernard's fumble for the sec.6nd half's only score as the Beavers (9-4) won their fourth consecutive bowl g;ame under coach Mike Riley and snapped Ralph Friedgen's three-game postseason winning streak at Maryland. Sean Canfield returned from a three-game absence to pass for 68 yards in relief of mjured Lyle Moevao. 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The Cleveland Browns have a busier-than-usual Sunday ahead. It could be their last one together for awhile. Fumbling away a win at Cincinnati last week )las left the Browns, arguably the NFL's biggest surprise of 2007, .in a vulnerable posi-· tion heading into their season ·finale at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Even if they win, the Browns (9-6) need Tennessee (9-6) to lose at Indianapolis later that night in orde to make the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2002 and for only the second time since their 1999 expansion revival. Cleveland can also lose and still ·make the postseason as a wild card, but that will require a tie by the Titans and Colts. That's a long shot, but so too were the Browns when the season kicked off way back in September. For Browns center Hank Fraley, there 's only one certainty about an unusual, climactic day of this regular APphoto season. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walks the sidelines "It will be the first time during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against I've ever rooted for the Jacksonville ·Jaguars in Pittsburgh, in this Dec. 16 file Colts," he said. · photo. Tomlin is trying to put his stamp on the NFL as a ·cleveland fans, too, will head coach, rather than attempting to imitate the very suc- be pulling for Peyton cessful coach before him. · Manning and the rest of Indianapolis' starters to build a big lead before Colts coach Tony Dungy begins sending in his backups, which could happen as early as the first quarter. It dido 't have to be this difficult for the Browns, who would have secured a BY DAVID GINSBURG our season." spot in the postseason with a ~ SPORTS WRITER Said Roethlisberger: win over the Bengals, their " We' re not thinking about cross-state .rivals. Instead, a BALTIMORE The the playoffs right now. It's 19-14 loss has put them in NFL playoff formula all about Baltimore." peril. asserts that the Pittsburgh The Ravens have lost a "We had an opportunity to Steelers can earn a No. 3 franchise-record nine dose the playoffs out and seed in the AFC playoffs if straight, including a 38-7 get the wild card, but we they beat the Baltimore defeat in Pittsburgh on didn't handle our business," Ravens and the San Diego Nov. 5 that was even more Browns running back Jamal Chargers lose to Oakland. lopsided than the score Lewis said. "We have no one If that was the only thing indicates. A victory Sunday to blame but ourselves." Much of the postgame at stake Sunday, Pittsburgh won' t make things right for. criticism was directed at quartc;rback Ben the Ravens, b!lt it would at Derek Roethlisberger and the least make the offseason a quarterback Anderson, the 24-year-old majority of the starters bit more palatable. would probably be sitting "You want to go out on a gunslinger who had been on the bench wearing base- . winning note, whether brilliant before throwing a ball caps by the second you've lost 10 in a row or season-high four intercepquarter. 12 in a row," Ravens wide tions in the biggest game of Coming off a I 0-day lay- receiver Derrick Mason off and playing their first said. "Regardless of how game without injured run - the season went, regardless ning back Willie Parker, of how many injuries BY STEVEN WI!'IE ' the Steelers are much more . _we ' ve had as a team, go ~ SPORTS WRITER interested in bringing some out on a winning note momentum into the post- would be a fitting end to a MIAMI The season .season than entering as a very trying •. emotional and fmale shaped up as a showNo. 3 seed. very disappointing sea- down between two teams des"When you aspire to do son." pera~ to avoid humiliation of what we aspire to .do, The Ravens are limping histone proportions. you've got to beat every- · to the finish. Rookie Troy Then the Miami Dolphins body," Pittsburgh coach Smith will start at quarter- spoiled the fun with a win. Mike Tomlin said. "So at back in place of injured That trans(Qrmed their ~:~arne the end of the day, (the Kyle Boller, who stepped · Sunday against the Cincmnati seeding) is not that signifi- in for injured Steve Bengals into a mere fQrmality cant. This organization McNair. The depth chart at even Bill Parcells may find won a Super Bowl two running back is similar: akin to an .August exhibition. Parcells reported to work years ago from the s ix- Musa Smith will get his this week as the Dolphins' seed." first NFL start because executive vice president of Fact: If the Steelers (I 0 - Willis McGahee is out with football operations, and he' II 5) win and San Diego falls, two broken ribs and backget a fusthand look at a team Pittsburgh opens the play- up Mike Anderson has a that's 1-14 and in need of . offs at home against' strained hamstring. major housecleaning. The injuries haven't Tennessee or Cleveland. If 'It's not just the last gru;ne the Steelers enter at the been limited to the 'Get it over With ' "' No. 4 seed, they face visit- offense. Baltimore will be Dolphins running back Jesse ing Jacksonville, a team without starting corner- Chatman said. "You've got to that beat the Steelers at backs Chris McAlister· and make sure you're prepared, Heinz .Field on Dec. 16. Samari Rolle, and it's like- . and not give him any reason Being the third seed also ly that linebacker Ray to let you go." means Pittsburgh would Lewis (finger) will also be The Bengals are due for a shakeup, too. They're 6-9 and play Indianapolis, not New sidelined. So forgive the Ravens if assured of their fust losing England, in the next round. So it seems that being a they feel no pity for the season since 2002, the year No. 3 seed would be bene- Steelers. who'll finish the before Marvin Lewis took seaso n without Parker over as coach. ficial. "I'm shocked," said Fact: The Steelers have (broken leg) . Cincinnati's TJ. · decided to ignore the facts. A year ago, Pittsburgh Houshmandzadeh, the NFL' s"I don't care. Three or spent the final month of a leading receiver. "Going into four, we're in,"'guard Alan disappointing season play- this year, I think everybody Faneca said. "That doesn't ing out the schedule with thought we were going to the have an affect on us one no chance of reaching the playoffs." way or another:" playoffs. So the Steelers Instead, a long offseason Of more significance to know exactly how the beckons. So where 's the motithr Steelers is that 'a victo- Raven ~ feel, and therefore vation in the finale ? Baltimore's ry will give them a season understand "It's a matter of pride " Cincinnati safety Dext~r sweep of the AFC North motivation in the season Jackson said. "You don't want and pnwide them a mea- finale. sure of revenge against the ".You 're playing for to go out as a loser." The game could have been Ravens (4-11), who last pride, you're playing for so much more - or less. season beat Pittsburgh respect, trying to grow for Mired in the NFL's worst start twice by a combined 58-7 next year. We 've been in 21 years, the Dolphins flirtin score. that spot in this locker "Hopefully, we can go room, so we know what it's ed with the league'sfust 0-16 season before beating into the playoffs with our ·like," Faneca said. " It's not Baltimore in · overtime two lith win," defensive e nd a fun place to be , but I weeks ago. Brett Keisel said. "We' re think the important thing is The Bengals had to be tr)'ing to sweep our divi- that you remember it so relieved. Now they don't have sion and it will be a good that you're not in the same to worry about losing to an 0test and a good finish to place next year." 15 team. Playoff-bound Steelers seek sweep of skidding, banged-up Baltimore ~ • They came off the lake Gnd out of the night. $warms of flying critters ~escended with a fury on the (:leveland Indians and New :York Yankees like a day of reckoning. midges o~ : The l2hironomus plumosus Glinnaeus) for those keepJt!g score at home - all but :ilterminated the Yankees' opes of reaching the World · eries. & The bugs feasted on the lmple jowls of Yankee Feliever Joba Chamberlain ~s if they had lucked into a ~even-course bj!nquet of ~uman flesh. Derek Jeter flailed his arms at shortstop, ~waiting away at the pests. Catcher Jorge Posada visited ' the mound with insect tepellant. After the playotf !\arne, a 2- 1 win in II Innings by Cleveland, entoQlOlogists weighed in with 1/0mmentary. . Yes, strange things were ~n the air in 2007, unpre- i AP photo Cleveland Browns' Romeo Crennei shouts at officials during a break in the action as the Browns played against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, in this file ~oto from Glendale, Ariz. The loss last week in Cincinnati may cost .the Browns a playoff spot, but they took a huge step up from 4-12 and saved Crennel's job. his career. Th~ Browns, though, are counting on Anderson to bounce back against the 49ers. " I expect to see the same old D.A., throw the ball around and wing it," Fraley said. "We had a couple bad breaks, a couple turnovers. We had chances to overcome those turnovers and get back on top and didn ' t take advantage of it. ''Everybody wants to point a finger at Derek, but there 's 60 or 70 plays a game. We win and lose as a team, it's not just one guy here. It gets pointed out because you're the quarterback. We as a team lost that game." At least the Browns have a healthy quarterback - or two. The 49ers (5-10) enter the finale of their fifth straight losing season with major QB issues. Shaun Hill, a longtime backup who didn't throw his first pass in an NFL game until earlier this month, missed some practice time with back spasrns. Hill has led the 49ers to consecutive wins over Cincinnati and Tampa Bay, but he took a hard hit on a . scramble against the Buccaneers and was still showing signs from the punishing earlier this week. If Hill can't play, the 49ers will tum to Chris Weinke, the 2000 Heisman Trophy winner and former Carolina quarterback who is having to cram to learn San Francisco's playbook. "Each day I'm here, I become more comfortable," · Weinke said. "It's just been a lot of studying the last two weeks. I prepare like I'm the' starter every week, because in this game, you never know. When you ' re not playing the game or it's taken from you, you appreciate it that much more when you get another chance." Another chance. The · Browns would love one. But although they blew one last week, they can still finish the season - playoff bid or not- on a.high note. A win would: - Extend. Cleveland's home winning streak to seven games. -Make the Browns 7-1 at home for .the fust time in franchise history. -Give the Browns their first 1 0-win season since '99. · -Further validate a surprising season no one imagmed possible, especially not after a 34-7 loss to Pittsburgh in Week I. Nose tackle Shaun Smith bristled when asked if not making .the postseason would be a downer for the Browns, who went 4-12 in 2006. "Why would .it be a disap-: pointment?" he said "Everyone keeps saying it would be a disappointment, but look at us. We wqn nine games so far and we're try~ ing to get our I Oth victory.. You can't win every game in this business. · "We've got something to build on. It could be a lot worse. We could be 4-12 like we were last year . and everybody would be upset, talking about 'Fire the coach, do this and do that.' But it's not like that. There are a lot of positives and we've got to just keep building on it." · · The Colts can help the Browns lay the next step-' ping stone. Following Sunday's game, Fraley plans . to do a little tailgating with family and friends before heading home ' to watch Titans-Colts. Whether he goes back to work or packs his helmet away for the winter is in someone else's hands. "It's a little weird," he said. "We'll just hope we're coming in Monday preparing to go to Pittsburgh or San Diego." Season.of disappointment ends for Bengals, Miami' "It takes a little bit of pressure off," quarterback Carson Palmer said. From rriidseason on, the Cincinnati game was cited as one of Miami's best chances for a win. Lewis hasn't forgotten. "It's an important ~a:,"e to us," the coach said. " . ly on there was a lot of pointing to this game - that since the Dolphins hadn't won a game, we would be prey for them. People don t feel like we're a good enough team, so . our guys are excited to come down and play their best foot. ball of the season." At their best, the Bengals are pretty good. They beat Clevelan~ last week to prevent therr OhiO nvals from clinching a playoff spot. The Bengals rank among the league's worst defensive teams; and they haven't won two games in a row all season. But the passing attack can be potent and should benefit easr. L s '~Qio9o . OaJdand . ~ c KlnoaaCIIy ""' 9 11 11. i 0 0 0 o· from South .florida's warm winter climate. "I can't wait," Palmer said. ''The last five or six games have been either a ton of wind or rain or sleet, whatever it's been. Field conditions have been bad. So we're excited. We already checked the weather - it's supposed to be 80 degrells." Miami first-year coach Cam Cameron 4s feeling the heat, and it's uncertain whether Parcells will bring him back fora second season. IJ' the Dolphins lose Sunday, they would become the eighth team to finish 1-15. Of the seven coaches who started a season with teams that went 1-15, .only two returned the followmg year Jimmy Johnson in Dallas was 1-15 in his fust season of 1989, but soon was winning Super Bowls, and Mike Riley was back in San DieJlO in 2001 after just .one wm in 2000. ,,, ' , NATI()~L' CONFERENCE •''t .b if Jc.OaDu Z·N.Y. Giants Wnhlngloo . f'hlltlclelphlo y·T$1TlPBBay New Orttins w 13 10 8 7 - w 9 1 L 2. 5 7 8 L 8 8 T 0 0 0 Q T 0 0 ~---------------,-------------·---------·-------- "I know the business I'm in. I ~w up in it," Cameron S31d. "You focus on what you can control and do the best you can do." He'll try tO avoid becoming the fust Dolphins coach to lose to Cincinnati since 1968. The teams have played only six times sinr,e, and the game will be the Bengals' fust in Miami since 1991. It's a homecoming for Cincinnati receiver Chad Johnson, who grew up in Miami and is plotting one of his patented touchdown celebrattons. · "I'm coming home to exhale," Johnson said. "You know what that means? You just let it all out. Why not? I wish oilr situation was a lot better than it is going into the last game as far as making a run at the playoffs, but it's not, so why not come home and entertain the home crowdT' Also worth watching ·will be an:r encounters between Dolphms linebacker Joey Porter and Bengals tackle Levi Jones. Porter was fined nearly $150,000 by the NFL for his part in a Las Vegas scuffle in March that involved Jones. "Nobody knows where that stems from except for him," Jones said. Despite the appeal of a Porter-Jones rematch, the stadium's likely to be half empty a familiar late-December set~ ting for both teams. The Bengals have played one postseason ~arne since 1991. The Dolphins' playoff drought is in its sixth season, afranchise record. Coming at the end of yet another, . disappointing year, Sunday s game will be quickly forgotten. . "Oilce the season is over; coach Parcells may look back and the organization may look back at the last game," Miami defensive end Jason Taylor S31d. "But · I' II never see it again." ·- --- - - . {;Slunbap flr:imes -~entintl • Page B5 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis dictable gusts and shifting currems blowing across sports. Maybe this whirlwind by Lake Erie, · like some Biblical plague of locusts, was foreshadowed a month earlier in Cincinnati. Gabe Gt oss of the Milwaukee Brewers inexplicably broke for third base on a steaL Brewers manager Ned Yost, it turned out, had a mosquito bite and started scratchi ng. · Third-base coach Nick Leyva misread the gesticu lation s for the steal sign. . " 1 looked up," Yost said, "and saw Gabe coming and thought, 'What the heck is going on."' A lot of people wondered that very thing when they heard about Ryan Boatwright. He's a basket. ball star from Aurora, Ill., and Southern California C\)ac.h Tim Floyd offered · hiin a scholarship. Nothing unu sual there . But Boatwright had yet to decide where he 's going to high school. He's 14. " Hmmm ," Loui sv ille coach Rick Pitino said. " I'm not good enough to evaluate that far ahead. Someday I might." Youth - and we ' re talking really young- was also served on the Nebra skaKearney women 's basketball team. Coach Caro l Russell was a few minutes late for a game, but please forgive her: She gave birth five hours earlier. " I usually stand up for the whole game," sh.e said after the 108-75 loss to North Da'kota. " But I didn't have the energy." She was not the only pregnant woman with gri t. Colleen Pavelka induced early labor because her hu sband, a rabid Chicago Bears fan, had tickets to the NFC title game. Dad did hi s part. though. He was there for delivery in his "Monsters of the Midway" shin. Bears fans clearly are a hearty breed. Scott Wiese, an office-supply store worker, made a bar bet in Decatur, Ill. If his team lost the Super Bowl, he'd change his name to whoever led Indianapoli s to victory. Well, the Colts won and · Wiese began legal proceedings to become Peyton Manning. He shou ld be thankful the Bears ·didn't play the Chargers. and tight· end Brandon Manumaleuna was the MVP. " I think I represent all Bears fans ," he Said. "Not that I'm saying they ' re all idiots like me." No idiot, Matt White. He's a journeyman pitcher trying to make it in the Dodger organization . A few years ago, he bought 50 acres of land in Massachusetts from his au nt for $50,000 .. Whil~ poking around the property he found stone ledges in the grou nd. Now he's sitting not on a gold mine but a quarry that could yield more than $2 billion worth of rocks. " I'm just a small -town guy trying to get to the big leag ues," the left-hande r said. "It's beyond comprehension." · Food and drink were assuredly on the menu in sports this year. The English soccer power Chelsea warned that fans could be barred from games if they persist in throwing celery on the field. The fans have been singing obscene songs about celery for years, but club officials · had enough once the veggies went airborne. For Jonathan Papelbon 's bulldog , the cuisine of choice was rawhide . The Red Sox closer had the ball from the last out of the Series in his World Mississ ippi home. Then Boss got hold ofit. "He tore that thing to -pieces," Papelbon told the American . Hattiesburg "Nobody knows that . I'll keep what's left of it." As for the drink , a Nebraska veterinarian was acc used of injecting horses with vodka before races at Fonner Park. The ch arges were dropped and left unclear was whether the horses preferred the vodka with tonic and lime. Elsewhere in the judicial system , Mike Tyson served · a one-day sentence in Arizona for DUL The former heavyweight champion ate sloppy joes and read the bpok' "American Gangster" duri.ng his stay. Like oth~r · inmates in the open-air jail, he was obligated to wear pink underwe.ar beneath his black-and-white stripes. And maybe in 2007 there was a lesson to be learned about perseverance in the face of grinding, utter defeat. At the Asian Winter Games, Kazakhstan beaJ Thailand in ice hockey 52-I: Until the Thais scored in the third period their highlighl came when defensemal) Terani Harnarujchai checked a linesman into the board s. Thailand coach Michael Rolanti, a former American college player, assessed the wreckage and took heart. " I think it was a goO(! · game for us," he · said, · "because we did not give up." No.14 Eagles edge Spartans, 24-21 Dlini offensive coordinator denies interviewing for Mountaineers' job ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)Matt Ryan and Boston College had a much more BY ANDREW SEUGMAN three seasons, but he enjoyable trip to Florida AP SPORTS WRITER insisted he has not had any this time around. contact with the . Ryan threw three . touchCARSON, Calif. Mountaineers . West down passes, two to Rich Illinois offensive coordi· Virgihia has been looking Gunnell, and the Eagles nator Mike Locksley for a coach since Rich extended · the nation's emphatically denied a Rodri guez left for longest bowl winning streak report that he interviewed Michigan on Dec . 16. to eight with a 24-21 victofor West Virgini a's head Asked if he's interested ry over Michigan State in coaching job. in the opening, Locksley the Champs Sports Bowl on "That ' s crack media at said he would like to Friday. it's best," Locksley said on become a head coach, but Boston College ( 11-3) Thursday. " I don't know "all my ent(rgy's geared won II games for the first where the story came toward" the Rose Bowl, time since 1940, but it was from." where Illinois meets a season that at times had The Sporting News, cit- Southern California. ~he promise of being even ing sources, reported he He did, however, say this better. interviewed with West about the West Virginia The Eagles were ranked ·o pening: " I think it's a No. 2 in the country after AP photo Virginia on Wednesday. great opportunity, a great Locksley is considered a rallying to beat Virginia Boston college running back Andre Callender (32) is tackled · Tech in late October. But by Michigan State's Ashton Henderson after a short gain top coordinator and one of job being a BCS conferthey ended the regular sea- during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl football the key figures in lllinois' ence school that 's had suerecruiting efforts the past cess. It's a great opportunison losing three of five, game in Orlando, Fla., on Friday. · including a rematch with · the Hokies in the Atlantic ceptions and was the Cpach Mark Dantonio Coast Conference title game's most valuable play- also suspended senior line.game in Jacksonville, and er. . backer SirDarean Adams ended up in the Champs The Eagles sealed the win for violating an unspecified Sports BowL with their fourth intercep- team rule . They found plenty of tion of the game . Paul Despite Hoyer.'s strugmotivation, though, wanti- Anderson picked off Briari gles, he made it close down MORGANTOWN , W.Va. sales, Wells said the univerng to extend their impres- Hoyer 's pass and returned it the stretch- thanks mostly · (AP) West Virginia sit'y returned about 7,000 sive bowl streak and send · to the Michigan State 29 to Ryan's fumble . University may have to eat tickets to the Fiesta Bowl R.yan and his fellow seniors with 2:29 remaining. Leading 24- J 3 in the $1 million worth of tickets before Christmas. out on a high note . · The Eugles ran out the fourth, Ryan fumbled as he If no one purchases the to the Fiesta Bowl. Ryan finished 22-of-47 clock from there. was sacked by Greg Jones. WVU spokesman Matt 7,500 remaining tickets, he f<;~r 249 yards, but he also Hoyer finished with five Oren Wilson recovered at Wells said fans bought says the university will have had an interception and a turnovers -four intercep- the Boston College 37. about . 8,500 of the 17,500 to pay about $1 million for costly fumble . . tions and a fumble - for Hoyer, whose first four tickets allotted to the uni- them. turnovers helped stake BC . versity. Another I ,500 were Gunnell had six catches the Spartans (7-6). Last year, the university for 138 yards, including TD Michigan State, in its first to an. 11-point lead, con- given to players' families, sold about 15.000 tickets to ~eceptions of 29 and 68 bowl in four years, played nected with Devin Thomas the marching band and other see the Mountaineers- play yards. Both catches came without four academically for a 23-yard gain. Then he groups. Georgia Tech in the· Gator against Michigan State ineligible players, including rolled right, released the While WVU is saving Bowl. freshman Chris Rucker, defen sive end Jonal Saint- · ball just before he stepped some tickets for last-minute Wells said Florida is with?lho was playing for the Die, one of the best pass out of bounds and found first time since having three rushers in the Big Ten. Also Deon Curry open in the medical procedures in the ineligible were offensive back of the end zone. last two months to correct a lineman Abre Leggins, punt Hoyer hooked up wi.th returner ~ Terry Love and Kellen Davis for the 2-point detached retina. ' BC All-America safety receiver-cornerback T.J. conversion that made it 2421 with 6:04 remaining. Jamie Silva had two inter- · Williams. ty for whoever they do hire, but having not been contacted, there 's no need for me to even comment on it." Locksley, who followed 'Illinois coach Ron Zook to Champaign from Florida, . . recently signed a contract extension through 2012. "I'm very proud of him and what he' s done," Zook said. "That' s going to happen when you get a guy who's done a good job ... but he hasn ' t talked with them. I'm sure there have been some inquiries. I'm sure they're doing their research. and they want to hire the best possible guy. Obviously, Locksley's been awfully good." West Virginia may get stuck paying $1 millionlor unused Fiesta tickets in driving distance for most West Virginians , while Arizona is not. WVU President Mike Garrison said the university is not disappointed with the ticket sales. "I think a lot of our fans drive to the game and we find that out whenever we play in a place that's not convenient to drive," Garrison said Friday. "But I think there'll be some lastminute arrivals as well." 992-2497 • 93 Columbus Road ' . ' COME ON DOWN 6 SEE OUR NEW BUilDING Oregon State runs past Terrapins, 21-14 .. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Terrapins (6-7) stalled in the .- Yvenson Bernard 'ould- second half of their lifth,loss ll 't be stopped, and Oregon in seyeo games. The Beavers' vaunted State's defense never . let rushing defense - ranked Maryland get started. · . ' , Bernard rushed for 177 yards and a touchdown in his final college game, and Oregon State grinded out a ~· 30 ' Bowt- AI Sluupat1 21-14 victory over Maryland , Payoutj $t.l.ml/llolt on Friday night in a rain- COlorado (6·6) YO. Alab!o(M (6:6), 8 (ESPI'j) soaked Emerald Bowl. . · James Rodgers rushed for ll5 yards, caught an early TD pass and recovered Bernard's fumble for the sec.6nd half's only score as the Beavers (9-4) won their fourth consecutive bowl g;ame under coach Mike Riley and snapped Ralph Friedgen's three-game postseason winning streak at Maryland. Sean Canfield returned from a three-game absence to pass for 68 yards in relief of mjured Lyle Moevao. 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II . 1n rev1ew tPJU©1J:lW lf~ BY BETH SERGENT - BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL .COM POMEROY - Some cultures fear a photograph captures the soul, trapping it within the confines of a moment In time, and for that moment time does stand still, preserved for us to look back and reflect. Last year in Meigs County, the l)ews came and went in endless news columns filled with words meant to describe what one picture can often do best. It's been said .a picture Is worth a thousand of those WAIS1D,H5 IIW 191901 POint Ple1Mnt ' . ·t u --~- ---I • II words and here are a few of those pictures taken by one reporter on the move in Meigs County in 2007. What makes a good photo is like trying to describe the definition of art. Art is in the eye of the beholder and normally conjures some kind of emotion which all of these photos did for this reporter, some for better, some for worse, but for all for us to remember last year in Meigs County. �B6 The Gallipolis Da ily Tribune December 30, 2007 www.mydailytribune .com ' Cl l;uuba!' 'Otime' -&entinel Sunday, December 30, 2007 a... ' -- - ---·- - ~- u !A 2Y®~lf . 'l'i\X lll~ltiJ(;'I'ION Si\IJIU UlrD !I . II . 1n rev1ew tPJU©1J:lW lf~ BY BETH SERGENT - BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL .COM POMEROY - Some cultures fear a photograph captures the soul, trapping it within the confines of a moment In time, and for that moment time does stand still, preserved for us to look back and reflect. Last year in Meigs County, the l)ews came and went in endless news columns filled with words meant to describe what one picture can often do best. It's been said .a picture Is worth a thousand of those WAIS1D,H5 IIW 191901 POint Ple1Mnt ' . ·t u --~- ---I • II words and here are a few of those pictures taken by one reporter on the move in Meigs County in 2007. What makes a good photo is like trying to describe the definition of art. Art is in the eye of the beholder and normally conjures some kind of emotion which all of these photos did for this reporter, some for better, some for worse, but for all for us to remember last year in Meigs County. �iunbap ~tme~ -ientinel YouR HOMETOWN Members of the Bicentennial Advisory Committee are, from left, front row, Thelma Elliott, Marianne Campbell, Jan Thaler and Charles I. Adkins Jr.; standing, Deborah Rhodes and Tom Wiseman . Submitted photo · PageC2 Sunday, December .30, 2007 Rio's MBA program helping students RIO GRANDE - The ly in baseball operations, Center for Entrepreneurship. "Bob has been -great new Master of Business and plans to enroll in a g rad~ Administration program at uate program at the working with me .. . helping the University of Rio University of Tennessee. me to understand some of drande/Rio Grande The business practices and the expenses I didn 't origiCommunity College is ideas he is learning in the nally see," Knittel said, In addition to . Knittel, training students for careers - MBA prpgram will serve in business, but a few stu- him well, he said, and he is though, several other st u ~ dents are l!ettin~ started on already putting them to use. dents are also starting comtheir business tdeas while In the MBA classes, the panies, including one in a industry. they are still in the program . students talk . about case sports ~ related The new Master of studies involving real com- High is also assisting these Business Administration panies, and they also discuss students by discussing items (MBA) in Entrepreneurship tdeas for their own business such as their cash flow projection s and business program staned during the plans, he explained. "Ideas just flow around expenses with them, while fall semester, and already has 23 students. The stu- the classroom," Knittel said. also helping them formulate Several students are look- their business plans. dents are a mixture of busi"It's a very exciting proness professionals already ing into staning their own working for companies in businesses, and Knittel's gram ," Hi gh said: He added that Knittel and the region and students who small, stan-up company is a began the program immedi- ' debt-collection business. He the other students are working hopes to work with compa- hard on their business proately after earning their bachelor's degrees. The nies in the region to collect jects, in addition to their work prognun is unique in Ohio debts that have been written in the academic program Knittel said he is fonunate 2008 have a deadline of Commerce; Deborah because of its focus on off as uncollectible. · Hi s business will provide a s~r­ to be able to go to a program March I, 2008, and may be · Rhodes, assistant vice presi- entrepreneurship. vice to companies in the 1i ke Rio Grande's where he Chad Knittel of Jackson is obtained by writing to den't and branch manager, one the students in the proregion by helping them can work closely with faculGallipolis/Gallia County Oak Hill Banks, Gallipolis Bicentennial Fund at P.O. office, past treasurer for the gram, and he is already get- receive the money they are ty members, share ideas with other students and work with Box 472. Gallipolis, Ohio County Bicentennial · ting staned on his business owed, Knittel explained. professionals with business The MBA program at Rio plans. Knittel earned a 45631, or picked up froin Commission and other voJ~ He's anxious to experience. Grande works with the new iri psychology from degree Marianne Campbell at the unteer activities; Thelma get staned on his new busi~ Gallia County Chamber of Elliott, former executive Wilmington College, and Center for Entrepreneurship Commerce office. 16 State director of the Gallia saw ' the Rio Grande pro- at Rio.Grande, as well as with ness, and thankful for the St., Gallipolis. County Chamber of gram as a way to earn this a business incubator in assistance he is receiving at " Guidelines for grants Commerce, member of the imponant business degree in Jackson. Knittel is hoping to . Rio Grande. For more information on require the applicant to be a City Bicentennial just one year while getting be able to work with the busi501(c)(3) organization, Commission and currently experience working with ness incubator and said he the MBA program or on the proposing a project to · assistant recorder, Gallia local business professionals. has already been receiving a Center .for Entrepreneurship Knittel hopes to work in great deal of assistance from at Rio Grande, call High at improve the quality of life County Common Pleas for the people of Gallia Coun; Janice Thaler, secre- spons administration, ideal- Bob High. director of the · (800) 282-7201. County. In general, individ ~ tary/treasurer for the uals, schools or political G'allipolis . Bicentennial, bodies are not eligible. chair for the County Information required is typ- Bicentennial Commission, ical of most grants and local business woman and includes description of the member of several boards; project, who will benefit, Tom Wiseman, president of budget projections, history The Wiseman Agency, past of the requesting agency president of the chamber of ' 87 The rudrments 90 Srtuate ACROSS DOWN and other information to commerce and also member 88 Condemn 91 stringed Instrument 1 K1nd of door or lnght 1 Rascal help the committee careful- of numerous boards. · 89 Summer month 93 Slight error 6 Drama 2 Relative ol a"fJUd 90 Tu· 94 Boxing matclles 10 Worries 3 Make e•pia!lon Thaler chairs the advisory ly evaluate the request. 92 W~ll vessel (hyph.) 95 Colf!lass heading 4 Hair preparation 15 Winter mo. The advisory committee committee. 93 Careless handWriting 97 Meat 18 - -oornered 5 - Stanley Gardner reflects a broad base of indi"What a pleasure it is to 95 Serious 98 Treatat teatime (diagOilaly) 6 steppes 96 Of the ear 99 s.-ndle 7 Dwelled 19 Dickens's "-Twist' victuals with diverse back- work with such a talented 98 Poet - Teasdale 100 Tell on 21 Oil type 8 Eager grounds, who have shown a group, possessing a wealth 102 Puss in 101 Precede in time 22 In lhe company of 9 Money in Japan strong commitment to the of .experience and a com104 Ford's successor 102-Fund·raiser 24 Coral island 10 Force by threatening 103 Marganne 105 Diving duck 11Woeful cry 25 Gulch health, welfare and progress mitment to service. They 104 Powell or Farrell 107 Metalfastener 12 Ceremony 26 Devoured for this area. have "een incredibly help106 Coun order 108 Put off 27 Tiny bit 13 Holiday time They include Charles I. ful in drafting our contract 109 Quagmire 108 Actress - Moore 14 One standing guard 28 Chess p1eces 109 Large unspecified 110 Room under a root 29 Flowed in a circular 15 Swooned Adkins Jr., retired chief with FAO and defining number 112 Doctrine current 16 Act like a ham executive officer of Holzer funding guidelines," Thaler 111 Cravat 113 Rule for dub 31 Broad comedy 17 Vicious dog Health Systems and past co- said of the committee. 112 Wobble members 19 Trial 33 Dyed 113Qerealgrass 114 Wedded 20 Th~nk at length 35 K1nd of school, chair of the Gallipolis Thaler encouraged local 114 Bulk 117 Tragic lover 23 Pops lor short Bicentennial Commission; not-for-profit agencies to 115 Take as one's own 118 Wraparound garment 37 Tear 30 Great lear Marianne B. Campbell, apply tor project funds. 116'Thinke( sculptor 119 Gentle one 38 Slippery 32 - -de-camp 117 ltlf"terary 34 ··- a boyr· 123 Loved retired executive vice presi- Requests will be evaluated 39 MiKer for cocktails tt8El<lra 124 Theme 40 Notions 36 Difficult situation dent for Holzer Foundation in the order received and 120 In llaroos 125 Quick run 42 Scandinavian / 38 Gracelul bird for Tri,State Health Care will be awarded as funds are 127 Evergreen ·tree 121 Chop f~nely 43 Perlume ceremo)lially 39 Cap 128 - pop 122 Type. as of dog 4, Food regimen and community relations available and applicants 44 BeaUiy treatme't 124 The greater number 129 Concerning 46 Spot 42 Item 1n a playground director at HMC, past mem- meet the guidelines. 125 (load 131 African antelope 43 Soft drink . 47 Links cry ber of both bicentennial Questions may be direct133 Skirt shape (hyph.) 126 William Howard 46 Home-office ~em 44 Become obsessed 135 Revolve 130 Interdiction ·45 Discernment commissions and currently ed to any member of the 52 Beat 136 Eat a litlla ol 132 Swab 53 Holy one 46 A flower full-time volunteer for the committee or to Jan Thaler 134 Downcast 137 Journeyed through 54 With no others 47 Pleat Gallia County Chamber of at (740) 446-4425. 138 Compel 56 Pasture 49 "Born Free" lioness 139 E><plosive stuff 57 Express great joy 50 Understar<ls 140 stage direction 58 He's007 51 "Kiss Me-' 141 Victim 59 Brilliance 52 On the up·and·up 142 Woolen doth 6o Something of value 53 Rose rapidly 62 Guessing or waiting 54 Begone' 63 Tantalized 55 Tale 65 Deity 58 Neutral color "Don't give them anything." them in the NFL. He then 66 Wnnkle 59 Hol1day punch Jack Fleming, who grew went to Cleveland, where 67 Native of (suffi•) 61 Germ up nearthe old Mountaineer after an injury that ended 68 Lean and sinewy 63 Mark or Shama 69 Therelore 64 Great lack Field and later became his playing days, became an 71 Backbone 66 Apple ~everege WVU 's sports voice, was assistant coach. 73 Playing cards 70 Roor covering told by his mother one dav The 1937 Cleveland 75 Grow old 71 Glides over ice 76 Place often viSited 72 RICe dish as she looked out on the Rams team won only one 77 Youngste1 74 Btem1sh field, ''That is Pitt. You hate game and when the Rams 78 stops up 76 Terre -, Indiana Pitt now. You will hate Pitt lost the first three games of 82 Worked al 79 Apport1ons 84 Ship of Greek myth 80 Des -, Iowa tomorrow. You will hate Pitt 1938, the head coach, Hugo 85 Pa!_!y . 8t Great! ' your whole life and you will • Bezdek, was fired and 2786 - D.amond Phillips 83 Roster hate Pitt after you die." year old Pappy Lewis was 87 Lie neld to 85 Religious devotion lt was really Pity Me , named head coach. He Ohio~bom Pappy Lewis that became the youngest head . brought a real resurgence of coach in NFL history. In his West Virginia football. Prior first three games, Lewis led to· Pappy coming on the the Rams to a win over the scene in 1950, West Detroit Lions and two wins Virginia was only 4~25 ovet:; the Chicago Bears. a!l_ainst Pitt from 1920 to Unfortunately, the Rams I~50 . But Pappy won four lost the next four games and Pitt games in his I0 years Lewis was out. Lewis then and since 1952, - West went to Ohio Wesleyan as Virginia actually has a slight coach before entering. the \).S . . Navy from 1942-45. edge in the series. · The Pappy Lewis teams After World War II, Lewis . of the early 1950s induded · was at Washington and Lee some of the greatest players and Mississippi State before to ever wear the blue and becoming head man at gold: Sam Huff, Bruce wvu. Bosley, Freddie Wyant, Lewis was . in Chuck Howley and Joe Morgantown from 1950 to Marconi. 1959 and had a 58~38-2 Pappy was born as An record. It was in 1960 that Lewt s outside of Middlepon Lewis resigned at WVU to and attended Middleport become chief scout for the High School , playing there Steelers, a position he held during the great era for until his death in 1962 at the Middleport . football when age of 51. they beat even the likes of Lewis was a great practiIronton and Columbus cal joker and once conSouth. In 1932, An Lewis vinced ' basketball great entered Ohio University as a "Hot Rod" Hundley to go to 21 -year-old freshman, hence· the AD, Red Brown. and the name Pappy. . demand half of the gate During his time in Athens, from .the next game or the Bobcats had upsets over H4ndley wouldn' t play. Navy and Illinois. In Lewis was snickering in the See Sunday Puzzle Answer on 20 Pappy's senior year, OU adjoining office all the time, went undefeated and Art as Hundley was a born actor The was named as a Little All- both on and offthe coun. . puzzle answer is sponsored by American . Lewis became (James Sands is ~ special the tlrst Bobcat to ever play corresponedent for the in the ., East-West Shrine Sunday Times-Sentinel. He Skilled Nuf$ing and Rehab!Utatton Center ExT;;;;E""N=o=ICARE =-=-=. game in 1935. He was draft- call be contacted by writing Faclllly t 70 Pinecrest Dr. Gallipolis; Ohio 45631 ed hy the New York Giants to 1040 Military Road, www.extendicare.com 740-446-7112 Equal Opf!orrrmil_r l'm l'itl~r r, and played one year for Zanesville, Ohio 43701.) Citizens establish fund to assist Gallia non-profit agencies GALLIPOLIS - A fund has been established for the benefit of non ~ profit agen ~ cies based in Galli a County. The fund was developed from monies earned through activities to raise cash for planned events, during the celebrations of both the city and county bicentennial s. By carefu l local investment, residual assets have continued to grow. Aftev reviewing numerous options, these monies have been entrusted to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, where growth poten ~ tial is greater, due to volume in that agency. This is a . donor advised fund , limited to Gallia County projects. Both the Gallipolis Bicentennial Commission and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio are nonprofit 50l(c)(3) organizalions , thu s all co1.1trjbutions received provide tax benefit to the donor. An advisory committee of local communitv leaders has been established to oversee use of the fund. Chair of the committee, Jan Thaler. encourages individuals and businesses to contribute to the fund for the benefit of Gallia County. lt is the intention of the advisory committee to preserve the corpus for contin~ ued growth ' and provide' seed money for the next milestone celebration .. Modest grants, from the income, are available now for worthy causes within this service area. Grants. at this time. shall not exceed $3,000. Applications for· SUNDAY PUZZLER 'Pappy' Lewis helped lead WVU out of Pitt rut BY JAMES SANDS Pitt's stunning upset of West Virginia a few weeks ago brings to mind the 1955 • upset of the Mountaineers by the Panthers in Pitt sburgh. That WVU team. coached by Mei~s County's own Pappy Lewts, was undefeated at 8-0 coming into that game. Pitt had alceady lost three games. Sugar Bowl oftlcials were present that day prepared to give West Virginia an invitation. to tliat New Year 's Classic. 111 which the Mountaineers could · con~ ceivably have played for the national title . But Pitt won 26~ 7, and de spite their three losses, · were able to snag the Sugar Bowl "invi te" themselves where they lost to Georgia Tech, the same·team that had beaten West Virginia in that bowl gJme the year before. One Fairmont reponer described the trip back to Morgantown from Pittsburgh as "the longest funeral procession in West Virginia history·· Iron icall y. it was the Pant.hers the year before in 1954 that had , also upset WV U. knocking them out of an undefeated season and a chance at the national title. In 1952 and 1953, it was West Virginia who had done the favor. knocking off highly ranked Pitt teams. The bitter rivalry between the schools was ·illustrated in that 1955 victory. Pitt led 26-0 with just a few minutes to go. Pitt fans stormed the end zone and tore down the goal post. After order was restored WVU 'cored a TD at the end without a goal post. The referees gave the Mountaineers the extra point, much to the disgust of the Pitt coach who said, . ARBORS AT GALLIPOLIS • ' • Page C:~ COMMUNITY Sunday, December 30, 2007 Looking at time thaf transfornted America Chinese stude11t enjoys There is a terrible after Christm•s y; stlence ._ .. · our c11 t1 dr~n, who now l~e far ~:.1· 11~ve come hn gone. 1 e ey were ere, you ate and laufthed and made · :el!Y Thd e~ evfn young ga~n . k en t _eyh eave and go ac. ~o t11etr omes, an~ · you realize th~y have thetr o~n :•ves, whtch only mar~ma 1 Y mclude you. now. erhaps now the y. are a btgger pan °~ your hfe than you are ~f th;tr~, and,_ somehow, you are ot . sad for yourself ~~ happy lor them. A very WISe woman once told me the purpose of bet,~g a P~,r. ent wat tole~ to let go. I never new ~~ would be w hard requtre so much of m~. swear I used .~o he~ votce~. qlhng, . Mom. . Mom. after they first left fo~ college. I rarely hear the vmces anymore, onl~ when they VISI!, hke at Chnstmas. ~ut he~n)l~ the vmces once m a'!"htle ts better than not heanng them at all. So .... back to books and readun_g. I g?t three thtck books at the h~~ary andtold my husband, Now I Wt\! . h~~e plenty of ~tme,to read. Too m_uch ttme, he sa1d. So I Wtll get back to my old r~Utl!)e a?d read ~n~ cook and clean and vtstt fnends _and go to boo~ clubs an~ watt for next Chnstmas, wht~h ~eems far away today, but tsn t real.ly, as lime h~s a . way of passmg more qutckly the older you get. I ptcked up Boom by Tom Brokaw at Bossard because tr 1oca1 ' B I everY Gettles it is about the '60s, and 1 liked him as an anchorman. I like him even more in his "elder wise man" role, looking back on his life and our lives and the recent history which has shaped the world we now inhabit. He has surely been present at many of the events which have determined our fate. It is still difficult to read about the assassinations of JFK, of Martin Luther King Jr., of Roben Kennedy. It is shaming to read of the riots and the terrible struggle for civil rights11nd how peo~ pie were beaten and reviled. and even killed. In some ways it seems so long a~o; in other ways it seems hke last year or the year before_ Brokaw is effective when he Uilks about sacrifice. His earlier book, The Greatest Generation, was perhaps more positive. Someone asked htm if he was going to call this book The Worst Generation. Boom seems a strange title. But he is trying to emphasize what an explosive time it was - · how everything changed politics, morals , society, at Ri d rugs, mus1c · - every facet George Bu shes pre~ tde · nt. SQ~lQUfll Q of our hves was somehow Who could have predtcted it J impacted, permanently, by after John son's landslideo" RIO GRANDE what happened i~ the '60s. Brokaw says '60s politi of Rio Grande University . Brokaw mamed young, cal activism, sweepi ng Mung-S ze Tsui student hts htgh school swecthean, social change, the creation and _got his first broadcast- of a more diverse society, could have gone to college a mg JOb tn Omaha at a hun~ contained "the seeds of their short distance from her high school , but she is halfway dred dollars a week. In 1963 own destruction ." on the day Kennedy was The '60's also changed around the world from iler shot, he was there, in the the role of religion in .home and family. Tsui is froll) Hong Kong. newsroom when the repon American politics - the but chose Rio Grande in came m. He says, "I distinct~ decline of mainstream reli~ ly_remember thinking, . This gion and the rise in popular- part because it is close to wtll change ~s . I don 't know ily of the evangelical move~ Point Pleasant, W.Va .. how, but thts wtll change ment. Todd Gitliin, former where she went to high us." And of course it did. president of the SDS school as part of an ln 1966, he and wife (Students for a Democratic exchange program . " It's doseto my host famMeredith moved to L.A. Society) says, "The right ily," Tsui said, referring to They were surprised by the exploited the excesses of the Cochran family from Mung-Sze Tsul sc6ne at Haight-Ashbury and the Sixties." There was a Point Pleasant. The first~ the easy availability of drugs. direct result on perceived Brokaw then covered politi~ attacks on traditional values year student is · studying restaurants whenever po...,sibusiness management at ble. and said she hopes t" cal conventions, including of family and f~ith. the terrible. confrontations at The Sixties also changed Rio Grande, and is enjoying visit more area restauranh . It is hard being so far the 1968 Democratic the appearance- of American her time on campus. Coming from Ho~ g away from her famil y anJ Convention in Chicago. health - the tltness craze is Kong, it was quite a change friends in Hon g Kon g. bur . The interviews, cover a a result of the emphasis on dtverse sample of 60s vo1c- youth and stayino young. to move first to Point Tsu1 kee ps 111 touch " ill-· es :. Pat Buc_hanan, speech- Fast food replaced the family Pleasant and then to the them o ften through th t· Internet and pht>ne ccdh. w~ner for Ntxon, Rep. John dmner. There is a large and rural Rio Grande campus. "My first night here, it Tsui I isten' to much of tile Lewts,. who marched, wuh permanen~ drug culture, the was really quiet. I couldn't samemusi~; in Hong Kon t Dr. Kmg at Selma. He devastating impact of drugs sleep," Tsui said. as she doe' in America. ant: mcludes soldters who on society and the attendant She has gotten used to liv~ pointed nut that when ' he fought in Vietnam as well as violence which comes with ing outside of a big city, just went home last summer sill Jeffrey House, who fled to drug distribution. concert b) Canada rather than serve, Then there . was the as she has gotten used to the attended . a cold and the snow. Amcrii:an music star Gwen and still lives there - an Vietnam War, where -"It never snows · i n Honk Stefani. Ameri_can by . birth, a . Brokaw and many others She ha.s learned a bLJU I Canadtan by chmce. fmd a parallel with the cur~ Kong," she said. "I was very surprised that American spl)rts. Tsu, Brokaw thinks the excess~ rent war in Iraq. At over 600 there was no public transadded. She went to her firsr es of the '60s led to the pages, this is indeed a .portation last year," Tsui football "gamt•s and IITe.stlincc backlash of conservatism "weighty" tome. Brokaw matches in America. watch· Whtch has ruled politics brings his own unique per- said. In Hong Kong, she and ing her host-famil y sister ever sine~. "The political spective from his front-row her family don ' t drive cars Leah Cochran. take p<lrt ir revolt agamst the counter- seat in history. A great look culture made Nixon, then at a period which trans- often, as most people just elementary sc hool sports use the publi<: transponation She's also attended Ru. Reagan, then the two formed America. systems, she said. Grande soccer matches ano While she is adapting to other events on campus. the culture of America and While she is l ca rnin ~ southern Ohio. though, Tsui about the American culture does have someone to talk Tsui has also hee11 kalninc' with about her own <.:ulture, about other internatio11al nlas Rio Grande student Qing- tures through other ' tudenh Bo Gao is also from China. at Ri o Grande. She is fn cnds "We go places together," with students from Brazil. Tsui said. Serbia and other countries_ She often takes Gao to her as Rio Grande has studenh host family's home in Point, from 17 different countrie.' Pleasant and the two take on campus this fall. part in activities on <.:ampus Tsui hopes to work as an and in the community with accounwnt after she gradu· each other. ates, but she does notknov.. "We go to the mall togeth- yet where in the world 'he er," she added. wants to work. She know' Tsui misses the food from that for now. though. she \ Hong Kong, ami said that very happy living in sotlth ~ American food is often more er_n Ohio anJ studyi ng at fattening. She eats the Rtn Grande . Chinese food served by local "I like it here," Tsui said. Wicks confmned as headlining act for Regatta BY NtCOLE FIELDS NFIELDSII!>MYDAILYREGISTER.COM 'Stealing Cinderella,' is already at No. 18 on the Billboard chans and still POINT PLEASANT, climbing," Hill said. "We W.Va. - Fresh off a sue- are certainly pleased to be . cessful festival this summer, able to bring such a high · members of the Point quality, hot talent to Point Sternwh·eel Pleasant as well as his first · Pleasant · Regatta Committee are concert in West Virginia." . charging full speed ahead to Rick Modesitt, president of : organize activities for the Rick Modesitt and· · event in 2008. Associates Entertainment, And if their · latest con- who is booking Chuck Wicks : :ftrmed act is any indication, at the event, said Wicks is : -visitors at next year's Regatta generating a lot of career : won't be disappointed. buzz in Nashville, Tenn. According to Jacob Hill, · "Wicks has already landed : chairman of the Regatta, major tour opportunities : national recordir~g anist with superstars Brad Paisley .· .Chuck Wicks will be the and Taylor Swift," Modesitt · :headlining entertainer for the announced in a news 2008 testival. He will appear release. "Just recently Wicks · July 3 for one show, tentative- did a surprise, unannounced . , ly set for 9 p.m. at the Point walk-on appearance with : Pleasant Riverfront Park. Taylor Swift in Marietta, . : West Virginia's own Ohio, and was wildly Adam D. Tucker will serve accepted by the audience. ;as the opening act for "He is an outstanding Wicks' concert. artist and a very nice guy as "We are really excited well," Modesitt added. . about having Chuck Wicks For more i~fnrmation . appear at the festival. He abo!ll next years Stemwheel has hit the country music Regatta, visit www.point· airwaves, and his song, pleasantregatta.org. Inventor Sale MATTRESS CLOSEOUTS WAS t Only- Queen Size 2 sided 2 pc. set 1 Only~ Queen Size 2 sided 2 pc se1 1 Only - FuiiSize 2 sided 2 pc. set $249.95 $599.95 $599.95 NOW $181.00 $399.95 $450.00 Chuck Wicks , Eastern Kentuckians' nearly 90 years have been devoted to music MIKE JAMES life spent making and working around music. · Next to his front door is . ASHLAND, Ky. - The the sign "Plaza · Music big double bass shows a lit- Productions," a holdover tle more wear than it did from when Buchanan was when he bought it in 1936, in the recording business. but when Edward L. He's left recording pretty Buchanan draws his bow much behind, although he across its strings, the open- · does still dabble in tran~ .ing notes of "Amazing scribing music from reel~to~ -Grace" rumble out clearly. reel tapes to COs. The instrument is 71 Inside he keeps the house years old and Buchanan is pretty dark; a pool of light 89. He sings the first lines illuminates the workbench of the old. hymn in a quaver- he uses for repairs. · ing voice and then chuckles Down on the main living at the effect. room floor is his 9-foot "The voice sings and the . Baldwin concert grand bass answers," he says. piano, a magnificent instruBuchanan keeps the bass in ment that would be at home the living room of his house on a theater stage. It's the same house in on Central Avenue where he lives and still works. which he founded and operHe played in the Marshall ated Buchanan Sound, University Symphony which grew into an Orchestra until a few years immensely successful secuago. He tries to practice an rity and alarm business. hour a 4ay but doesn't Buchanan eventually sold always keep to the schedule. the company to Ashland The bass is as big as he is businessman Perry Madden. He can look out his door and gets heavier every day, and see another old workBuchanan said. · There's plenty to keep place: the sprawling brick him busy whether he prac- building across the street · tices or not. Retired after an that now houses Ashland academic career and then a school district offices once Ashland Junior second career in the sound was of and electronic alarm busi- College. precursor Ashland Community and ness, Buchanan took up a third career, when he was Technical College. Buchanan taught music 82, in the stringed instrutheory there and directed ment repair business. . A glance anywhere in his the student chorus. Many home reveals signs of all of Ashlanders remember he Buchanan's careers and a also- directed the Ashland • BY THE DAILY INDEPENDENT Community Chorus. What they remember is an unassuming demeanor cou- . pled with high expectations. "Ed's style was rather quiet. He expected us to come in with our pan in our hands ready for performance," said Carl Taylor, who now teaches music at Boyd County High School and is a choral director himself - of the Singing Kernels barbershop chorus. "His expectations ·were high. ,He cracked th~ whip rather well," said Max Jackson, a retired Ashland Community College music instructor who sang in the chorus and took piano lessons from Buchanan. The businesslike approach extended to classes as well . " He had a nice temperament, but in ·class we had business to do and we did it," Jackson said. "He led me to discover what college would be like. that they 'd expect a lot more from me than I was aware of," .he said. Retired piano teacher Ramona Scaggs took piano lessons from Buchanan in the early 1950s and.was his piano accompanist for the student chorus from 1955 to 1957. "As a teacher he was the best. He Wll~ so educated and so capable that he could have named his position in any university in the country, but he was at little Ashland Junior College . Lucky for us." she said . That's what spurred Scaggs to practice. more so than his toughness with slackers. "It was because I had such respect for him that I practiced. I didn't want to disappoint him," she said. Douglas D. Hunter, MD Family Medicine The O'Bleness Health Sptcm wclco;nes Doug!~ D. Hunter, MD. 1k ,, board~ certified in fa[llily medicine by the American Board ot l~a mtlv l'hvstm n , i\ graduate of The Ohio State l'ntverstty School of Medicine in c;,;\umbu>. • Oh1o, he completed a n'sidency in familv practice at Grant Medicni Center tn Columbus. [ lc is also the Meigs County Coroner as well as medical d1rcc t<'r ,,,,. the Meigs County Health Department and Meigs Emergency Medical SnvttTs. Hunter Family Practice at 207 Fifth St. in Racine ts an affiliate o f the O'RlencS> Health System. For more information or to sched1-1le and appointment, call (740) 949-2683. . ·~ O'BLENESS 'f~ HEALTH SYSTEM �iunbap ~tme~ -ientinel YouR HOMETOWN Members of the Bicentennial Advisory Committee are, from left, front row, Thelma Elliott, Marianne Campbell, Jan Thaler and Charles I. Adkins Jr.; standing, Deborah Rhodes and Tom Wiseman . Submitted photo · PageC2 Sunday, December .30, 2007 Rio's MBA program helping students RIO GRANDE - The ly in baseball operations, Center for Entrepreneurship. "Bob has been -great new Master of Business and plans to enroll in a g rad~ Administration program at uate program at the working with me .. . helping the University of Rio University of Tennessee. me to understand some of drande/Rio Grande The business practices and the expenses I didn 't origiCommunity College is ideas he is learning in the nally see," Knittel said, In addition to . Knittel, training students for careers - MBA prpgram will serve in business, but a few stu- him well, he said, and he is though, several other st u ~ dents are l!ettin~ started on already putting them to use. dents are also starting comtheir business tdeas while In the MBA classes, the panies, including one in a industry. they are still in the program . students talk . about case sports ~ related The new Master of studies involving real com- High is also assisting these Business Administration panies, and they also discuss students by discussing items (MBA) in Entrepreneurship tdeas for their own business such as their cash flow projection s and business program staned during the plans, he explained. "Ideas just flow around expenses with them, while fall semester, and already has 23 students. The stu- the classroom," Knittel said. also helping them formulate Several students are look- their business plans. dents are a mixture of busi"It's a very exciting proness professionals already ing into staning their own working for companies in businesses, and Knittel's gram ," Hi gh said: He added that Knittel and the region and students who small, stan-up company is a began the program immedi- ' debt-collection business. He the other students are working hopes to work with compa- hard on their business proately after earning their bachelor's degrees. The nies in the region to collect jects, in addition to their work prognun is unique in Ohio debts that have been written in the academic program Knittel said he is fonunate 2008 have a deadline of Commerce; Deborah because of its focus on off as uncollectible. · Hi s business will provide a s~r­ to be able to go to a program March I, 2008, and may be · Rhodes, assistant vice presi- entrepreneurship. vice to companies in the 1i ke Rio Grande's where he Chad Knittel of Jackson is obtained by writing to den't and branch manager, one the students in the proregion by helping them can work closely with faculGallipolis/Gallia County Oak Hill Banks, Gallipolis Bicentennial Fund at P.O. office, past treasurer for the gram, and he is already get- receive the money they are ty members, share ideas with other students and work with Box 472. Gallipolis, Ohio County Bicentennial · ting staned on his business owed, Knittel explained. professionals with business The MBA program at Rio plans. Knittel earned a 45631, or picked up froin Commission and other voJ~ He's anxious to experience. Grande works with the new iri psychology from degree Marianne Campbell at the unteer activities; Thelma get staned on his new busi~ Gallia County Chamber of Elliott, former executive Wilmington College, and Center for Entrepreneurship Commerce office. 16 State director of the Gallia saw ' the Rio Grande pro- at Rio.Grande, as well as with ness, and thankful for the St., Gallipolis. County Chamber of gram as a way to earn this a business incubator in assistance he is receiving at " Guidelines for grants Commerce, member of the imponant business degree in Jackson. Knittel is hoping to . Rio Grande. For more information on require the applicant to be a City Bicentennial just one year while getting be able to work with the busi501(c)(3) organization, Commission and currently experience working with ness incubator and said he the MBA program or on the proposing a project to · assistant recorder, Gallia local business professionals. has already been receiving a Center .for Entrepreneurship Knittel hopes to work in great deal of assistance from at Rio Grande, call High at improve the quality of life County Common Pleas for the people of Gallia Coun; Janice Thaler, secre- spons administration, ideal- Bob High. director of the · (800) 282-7201. County. In general, individ ~ tary/treasurer for the uals, schools or political G'allipolis . Bicentennial, bodies are not eligible. chair for the County Information required is typ- Bicentennial Commission, ical of most grants and local business woman and includes description of the member of several boards; project, who will benefit, Tom Wiseman, president of budget projections, history The Wiseman Agency, past of the requesting agency president of the chamber of ' 87 The rudrments 90 Srtuate ACROSS DOWN and other information to commerce and also member 88 Condemn 91 stringed Instrument 1 K1nd of door or lnght 1 Rascal help the committee careful- of numerous boards. · 89 Summer month 93 Slight error 6 Drama 2 Relative ol a"fJUd 90 Tu· 94 Boxing matclles 10 Worries 3 Make e•pia!lon Thaler chairs the advisory ly evaluate the request. 92 W~ll vessel (hyph.) 95 Colf!lass heading 4 Hair preparation 15 Winter mo. The advisory committee committee. 93 Careless handWriting 97 Meat 18 - -oornered 5 - Stanley Gardner reflects a broad base of indi"What a pleasure it is to 95 Serious 98 Treatat teatime (diagOilaly) 6 steppes 96 Of the ear 99 s.-ndle 7 Dwelled 19 Dickens's "-Twist' victuals with diverse back- work with such a talented 98 Poet - Teasdale 100 Tell on 21 Oil type 8 Eager grounds, who have shown a group, possessing a wealth 102 Puss in 101 Precede in time 22 In lhe company of 9 Money in Japan strong commitment to the of .experience and a com104 Ford's successor 102-Fund·raiser 24 Coral island 10 Force by threatening 103 Marganne 105 Diving duck 11Woeful cry 25 Gulch health, welfare and progress mitment to service. They 104 Powell or Farrell 107 Metalfastener 12 Ceremony 26 Devoured for this area. have "een incredibly help106 Coun order 108 Put off 27 Tiny bit 13 Holiday time They include Charles I. ful in drafting our contract 109 Quagmire 108 Actress - Moore 14 One standing guard 28 Chess p1eces 109 Large unspecified 110 Room under a root 29 Flowed in a circular 15 Swooned Adkins Jr., retired chief with FAO and defining number 112 Doctrine current 16 Act like a ham executive officer of Holzer funding guidelines," Thaler 111 Cravat 113 Rule for dub 31 Broad comedy 17 Vicious dog Health Systems and past co- said of the committee. 112 Wobble members 19 Trial 33 Dyed 113Qerealgrass 114 Wedded 20 Th~nk at length 35 K1nd of school, chair of the Gallipolis Thaler encouraged local 114 Bulk 117 Tragic lover 23 Pops lor short Bicentennial Commission; not-for-profit agencies to 115 Take as one's own 118 Wraparound garment 37 Tear 30 Great lear Marianne B. Campbell, apply tor project funds. 116'Thinke( sculptor 119 Gentle one 38 Slippery 32 - -de-camp 117 ltlf"terary 34 ··- a boyr· 123 Loved retired executive vice presi- Requests will be evaluated 39 MiKer for cocktails tt8El<lra 124 Theme 40 Notions 36 Difficult situation dent for Holzer Foundation in the order received and 120 In llaroos 125 Quick run 42 Scandinavian / 38 Gracelul bird for Tri,State Health Care will be awarded as funds are 127 Evergreen ·tree 121 Chop f~nely 43 Perlume ceremo)lially 39 Cap 128 - pop 122 Type. as of dog 4, Food regimen and community relations available and applicants 44 BeaUiy treatme't 124 The greater number 129 Concerning 46 Spot 42 Item 1n a playground director at HMC, past mem- meet the guidelines. 125 (load 131 African antelope 43 Soft drink . 47 Links cry ber of both bicentennial Questions may be direct133 Skirt shape (hyph.) 126 William Howard 46 Home-office ~em 44 Become obsessed 135 Revolve 130 Interdiction ·45 Discernment commissions and currently ed to any member of the 52 Beat 136 Eat a litlla ol 132 Swab 53 Holy one 46 A flower full-time volunteer for the committee or to Jan Thaler 134 Downcast 137 Journeyed through 54 With no others 47 Pleat Gallia County Chamber of at (740) 446-4425. 138 Compel 56 Pasture 49 "Born Free" lioness 139 E><plosive stuff 57 Express great joy 50 Understar<ls 140 stage direction 58 He's007 51 "Kiss Me-' 141 Victim 59 Brilliance 52 On the up·and·up 142 Woolen doth 6o Something of value 53 Rose rapidly 62 Guessing or waiting 54 Begone' 63 Tantalized 55 Tale 65 Deity 58 Neutral color "Don't give them anything." them in the NFL. He then 66 Wnnkle 59 Hol1day punch Jack Fleming, who grew went to Cleveland, where 67 Native of (suffi•) 61 Germ up nearthe old Mountaineer after an injury that ended 68 Lean and sinewy 63 Mark or Shama 69 Therelore 64 Great lack Field and later became his playing days, became an 71 Backbone 66 Apple ~everege WVU 's sports voice, was assistant coach. 73 Playing cards 70 Roor covering told by his mother one dav The 1937 Cleveland 75 Grow old 71 Glides over ice 76 Place often viSited 72 RICe dish as she looked out on the Rams team won only one 77 Youngste1 74 Btem1sh field, ''That is Pitt. You hate game and when the Rams 78 stops up 76 Terre -, Indiana Pitt now. You will hate Pitt lost the first three games of 82 Worked al 79 Apport1ons 84 Ship of Greek myth 80 Des -, Iowa tomorrow. You will hate Pitt 1938, the head coach, Hugo 85 Pa!_!y . 8t Great! ' your whole life and you will • Bezdek, was fired and 2786 - D.amond Phillips 83 Roster hate Pitt after you die." year old Pappy Lewis was 87 Lie neld to 85 Religious devotion lt was really Pity Me , named head coach. He Ohio~bom Pappy Lewis that became the youngest head . brought a real resurgence of coach in NFL history. In his West Virginia football. Prior first three games, Lewis led to· Pappy coming on the the Rams to a win over the scene in 1950, West Detroit Lions and two wins Virginia was only 4~25 ovet:; the Chicago Bears. a!l_ainst Pitt from 1920 to Unfortunately, the Rams I~50 . But Pappy won four lost the next four games and Pitt games in his I0 years Lewis was out. Lewis then and since 1952, - West went to Ohio Wesleyan as Virginia actually has a slight coach before entering. the \).S . . Navy from 1942-45. edge in the series. · The Pappy Lewis teams After World War II, Lewis . of the early 1950s induded · was at Washington and Lee some of the greatest players and Mississippi State before to ever wear the blue and becoming head man at gold: Sam Huff, Bruce wvu. Bosley, Freddie Wyant, Lewis was . in Chuck Howley and Joe Morgantown from 1950 to Marconi. 1959 and had a 58~38-2 Pappy was born as An record. It was in 1960 that Lewt s outside of Middlepon Lewis resigned at WVU to and attended Middleport become chief scout for the High School , playing there Steelers, a position he held during the great era for until his death in 1962 at the Middleport . football when age of 51. they beat even the likes of Lewis was a great practiIronton and Columbus cal joker and once conSouth. In 1932, An Lewis vinced ' basketball great entered Ohio University as a "Hot Rod" Hundley to go to 21 -year-old freshman, hence· the AD, Red Brown. and the name Pappy. . demand half of the gate During his time in Athens, from .the next game or the Bobcats had upsets over H4ndley wouldn' t play. Navy and Illinois. In Lewis was snickering in the See Sunday Puzzle Answer on 20 Pappy's senior year, OU adjoining office all the time, went undefeated and Art as Hundley was a born actor The was named as a Little All- both on and offthe coun. . puzzle answer is sponsored by American . Lewis became (James Sands is ~ special the tlrst Bobcat to ever play corresponedent for the in the ., East-West Shrine Sunday Times-Sentinel. He Skilled Nuf$ing and Rehab!Utatton Center ExT;;;;E""N=o=ICARE =-=-=. game in 1935. He was draft- call be contacted by writing Faclllly t 70 Pinecrest Dr. Gallipolis; Ohio 45631 ed hy the New York Giants to 1040 Military Road, www.extendicare.com 740-446-7112 Equal Opf!orrrmil_r l'm l'itl~r r, and played one year for Zanesville, Ohio 43701.) Citizens establish fund to assist Gallia non-profit agencies GALLIPOLIS - A fund has been established for the benefit of non ~ profit agen ~ cies based in Galli a County. The fund was developed from monies earned through activities to raise cash for planned events, during the celebrations of both the city and county bicentennial s. By carefu l local investment, residual assets have continued to grow. Aftev reviewing numerous options, these monies have been entrusted to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, where growth poten ~ tial is greater, due to volume in that agency. This is a . donor advised fund , limited to Gallia County projects. Both the Gallipolis Bicentennial Commission and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio are nonprofit 50l(c)(3) organizalions , thu s all co1.1trjbutions received provide tax benefit to the donor. An advisory committee of local communitv leaders has been established to oversee use of the fund. Chair of the committee, Jan Thaler. encourages individuals and businesses to contribute to the fund for the benefit of Gallia County. lt is the intention of the advisory committee to preserve the corpus for contin~ ued growth ' and provide' seed money for the next milestone celebration .. Modest grants, from the income, are available now for worthy causes within this service area. Grants. at this time. shall not exceed $3,000. Applications for· SUNDAY PUZZLER 'Pappy' Lewis helped lead WVU out of Pitt rut BY JAMES SANDS Pitt's stunning upset of West Virginia a few weeks ago brings to mind the 1955 • upset of the Mountaineers by the Panthers in Pitt sburgh. That WVU team. coached by Mei~s County's own Pappy Lewts, was undefeated at 8-0 coming into that game. Pitt had alceady lost three games. Sugar Bowl oftlcials were present that day prepared to give West Virginia an invitation. to tliat New Year 's Classic. 111 which the Mountaineers could · con~ ceivably have played for the national title . But Pitt won 26~ 7, and de spite their three losses, · were able to snag the Sugar Bowl "invi te" themselves where they lost to Georgia Tech, the same·team that had beaten West Virginia in that bowl gJme the year before. One Fairmont reponer described the trip back to Morgantown from Pittsburgh as "the longest funeral procession in West Virginia history·· Iron icall y. it was the Pant.hers the year before in 1954 that had , also upset WV U. knocking them out of an undefeated season and a chance at the national title. In 1952 and 1953, it was West Virginia who had done the favor. knocking off highly ranked Pitt teams. The bitter rivalry between the schools was ·illustrated in that 1955 victory. Pitt led 26-0 with just a few minutes to go. Pitt fans stormed the end zone and tore down the goal post. After order was restored WVU 'cored a TD at the end without a goal post. The referees gave the Mountaineers the extra point, much to the disgust of the Pitt coach who said, . ARBORS AT GALLIPOLIS • ' • Page C:~ COMMUNITY Sunday, December 30, 2007 Looking at time thaf transfornted America Chinese stude11t enjoys There is a terrible after Christm•s y; stlence ._ .. · our c11 t1 dr~n, who now l~e far ~:.1· 11~ve come hn gone. 1 e ey were ere, you ate and laufthed and made · :el!Y Thd e~ evfn young ga~n . k en t _eyh eave and go ac. ~o t11etr omes, an~ · you realize th~y have thetr o~n :•ves, whtch only mar~ma 1 Y mclude you. now. erhaps now the y. are a btgger pan °~ your hfe than you are ~f th;tr~, and,_ somehow, you are ot . sad for yourself ~~ happy lor them. A very WISe woman once told me the purpose of bet,~g a P~,r. ent wat tole~ to let go. I never new ~~ would be w hard requtre so much of m~. swear I used .~o he~ votce~. qlhng, . Mom. . Mom. after they first left fo~ college. I rarely hear the vmces anymore, onl~ when they VISI!, hke at Chnstmas. ~ut he~n)l~ the vmces once m a'!"htle ts better than not heanng them at all. So .... back to books and readun_g. I g?t three thtck books at the h~~ary andtold my husband, Now I Wt\! . h~~e plenty of ~tme,to read. Too m_uch ttme, he sa1d. So I Wtll get back to my old r~Utl!)e a?d read ~n~ cook and clean and vtstt fnends _and go to boo~ clubs an~ watt for next Chnstmas, wht~h ~eems far away today, but tsn t real.ly, as lime h~s a . way of passmg more qutckly the older you get. I ptcked up Boom by Tom Brokaw at Bossard because tr 1oca1 ' B I everY Gettles it is about the '60s, and 1 liked him as an anchorman. I like him even more in his "elder wise man" role, looking back on his life and our lives and the recent history which has shaped the world we now inhabit. He has surely been present at many of the events which have determined our fate. It is still difficult to read about the assassinations of JFK, of Martin Luther King Jr., of Roben Kennedy. It is shaming to read of the riots and the terrible struggle for civil rights11nd how peo~ pie were beaten and reviled. and even killed. In some ways it seems so long a~o; in other ways it seems hke last year or the year before_ Brokaw is effective when he Uilks about sacrifice. His earlier book, The Greatest Generation, was perhaps more positive. Someone asked htm if he was going to call this book The Worst Generation. Boom seems a strange title. But he is trying to emphasize what an explosive time it was - · how everything changed politics, morals , society, at Ri d rugs, mus1c · - every facet George Bu shes pre~ tde · nt. SQ~lQUfll Q of our hves was somehow Who could have predtcted it J impacted, permanently, by after John son's landslideo" RIO GRANDE what happened i~ the '60s. Brokaw says '60s politi of Rio Grande University . Brokaw mamed young, cal activism, sweepi ng Mung-S ze Tsui student hts htgh school swecthean, social change, the creation and _got his first broadcast- of a more diverse society, could have gone to college a mg JOb tn Omaha at a hun~ contained "the seeds of their short distance from her high school , but she is halfway dred dollars a week. In 1963 own destruction ." on the day Kennedy was The '60's also changed around the world from iler shot, he was there, in the the role of religion in .home and family. Tsui is froll) Hong Kong. newsroom when the repon American politics - the but chose Rio Grande in came m. He says, "I distinct~ decline of mainstream reli~ ly_remember thinking, . This gion and the rise in popular- part because it is close to wtll change ~s . I don 't know ily of the evangelical move~ Point Pleasant, W.Va .. how, but thts wtll change ment. Todd Gitliin, former where she went to high us." And of course it did. president of the SDS school as part of an ln 1966, he and wife (Students for a Democratic exchange program . " It's doseto my host famMeredith moved to L.A. Society) says, "The right ily," Tsui said, referring to They were surprised by the exploited the excesses of the Cochran family from Mung-Sze Tsul sc6ne at Haight-Ashbury and the Sixties." There was a Point Pleasant. The first~ the easy availability of drugs. direct result on perceived Brokaw then covered politi~ attacks on traditional values year student is · studying restaurants whenever po...,sibusiness management at ble. and said she hopes t" cal conventions, including of family and f~ith. the terrible. confrontations at The Sixties also changed Rio Grande, and is enjoying visit more area restauranh . It is hard being so far the 1968 Democratic the appearance- of American her time on campus. Coming from Ho~ g away from her famil y anJ Convention in Chicago. health - the tltness craze is Kong, it was quite a change friends in Hon g Kon g. bur . The interviews, cover a a result of the emphasis on dtverse sample of 60s vo1c- youth and stayino young. to move first to Point Tsu1 kee ps 111 touch " ill-· es :. Pat Buc_hanan, speech- Fast food replaced the family Pleasant and then to the them o ften through th t· Internet and pht>ne ccdh. w~ner for Ntxon, Rep. John dmner. There is a large and rural Rio Grande campus. "My first night here, it Tsui I isten' to much of tile Lewts,. who marched, wuh permanen~ drug culture, the was really quiet. I couldn't samemusi~; in Hong Kon t Dr. Kmg at Selma. He devastating impact of drugs sleep," Tsui said. as she doe' in America. ant: mcludes soldters who on society and the attendant She has gotten used to liv~ pointed nut that when ' he fought in Vietnam as well as violence which comes with ing outside of a big city, just went home last summer sill Jeffrey House, who fled to drug distribution. concert b) Canada rather than serve, Then there . was the as she has gotten used to the attended . a cold and the snow. Amcrii:an music star Gwen and still lives there - an Vietnam War, where -"It never snows · i n Honk Stefani. Ameri_can by . birth, a . Brokaw and many others She ha.s learned a bLJU I Canadtan by chmce. fmd a parallel with the cur~ Kong," she said. "I was very surprised that American spl)rts. Tsu, Brokaw thinks the excess~ rent war in Iraq. At over 600 there was no public transadded. She went to her firsr es of the '60s led to the pages, this is indeed a .portation last year," Tsui football "gamt•s and IITe.stlincc backlash of conservatism "weighty" tome. Brokaw matches in America. watch· Whtch has ruled politics brings his own unique per- said. In Hong Kong, she and ing her host-famil y sister ever sine~. "The political spective from his front-row her family don ' t drive cars Leah Cochran. take p<lrt ir revolt agamst the counter- seat in history. A great look culture made Nixon, then at a period which trans- often, as most people just elementary sc hool sports use the publi<: transponation She's also attended Ru. Reagan, then the two formed America. systems, she said. Grande soccer matches ano While she is adapting to other events on campus. the culture of America and While she is l ca rnin ~ southern Ohio. though, Tsui about the American culture does have someone to talk Tsui has also hee11 kalninc' with about her own <.:ulture, about other internatio11al nlas Rio Grande student Qing- tures through other ' tudenh Bo Gao is also from China. at Ri o Grande. She is fn cnds "We go places together," with students from Brazil. Tsui said. Serbia and other countries_ She often takes Gao to her as Rio Grande has studenh host family's home in Point, from 17 different countrie.' Pleasant and the two take on campus this fall. part in activities on <.:ampus Tsui hopes to work as an and in the community with accounwnt after she gradu· each other. ates, but she does notknov.. "We go to the mall togeth- yet where in the world 'he er," she added. wants to work. She know' Tsui misses the food from that for now. though. she \ Hong Kong, ami said that very happy living in sotlth ~ American food is often more er_n Ohio anJ studyi ng at fattening. She eats the Rtn Grande . Chinese food served by local "I like it here," Tsui said. Wicks confmned as headlining act for Regatta BY NtCOLE FIELDS NFIELDSII!>MYDAILYREGISTER.COM 'Stealing Cinderella,' is already at No. 18 on the Billboard chans and still POINT PLEASANT, climbing," Hill said. "We W.Va. - Fresh off a sue- are certainly pleased to be . cessful festival this summer, able to bring such a high · members of the Point quality, hot talent to Point Sternwh·eel Pleasant as well as his first · Pleasant · Regatta Committee are concert in West Virginia." . charging full speed ahead to Rick Modesitt, president of : organize activities for the Rick Modesitt and· · event in 2008. Associates Entertainment, And if their · latest con- who is booking Chuck Wicks : :ftrmed act is any indication, at the event, said Wicks is : -visitors at next year's Regatta generating a lot of career : won't be disappointed. buzz in Nashville, Tenn. According to Jacob Hill, · "Wicks has already landed : chairman of the Regatta, major tour opportunities : national recordir~g anist with superstars Brad Paisley .· .Chuck Wicks will be the and Taylor Swift," Modesitt · :headlining entertainer for the announced in a news 2008 testival. He will appear release. "Just recently Wicks · July 3 for one show, tentative- did a surprise, unannounced . , ly set for 9 p.m. at the Point walk-on appearance with : Pleasant Riverfront Park. Taylor Swift in Marietta, . : West Virginia's own Ohio, and was wildly Adam D. Tucker will serve accepted by the audience. ;as the opening act for "He is an outstanding Wicks' concert. artist and a very nice guy as "We are really excited well," Modesitt added. . about having Chuck Wicks For more i~fnrmation . appear at the festival. He abo!ll next years Stemwheel has hit the country music Regatta, visit www.point· airwaves, and his song, pleasantregatta.org. Inventor Sale MATTRESS CLOSEOUTS WAS t Only- Queen Size 2 sided 2 pc. set 1 Only~ Queen Size 2 sided 2 pc se1 1 Only - FuiiSize 2 sided 2 pc. set $249.95 $599.95 $599.95 NOW $181.00 $399.95 $450.00 Chuck Wicks , Eastern Kentuckians' nearly 90 years have been devoted to music MIKE JAMES life spent making and working around music. · Next to his front door is . ASHLAND, Ky. - The the sign "Plaza · Music big double bass shows a lit- Productions," a holdover tle more wear than it did from when Buchanan was when he bought it in 1936, in the recording business. but when Edward L. He's left recording pretty Buchanan draws his bow much behind, although he across its strings, the open- · does still dabble in tran~ .ing notes of "Amazing scribing music from reel~to~ -Grace" rumble out clearly. reel tapes to COs. The instrument is 71 Inside he keeps the house years old and Buchanan is pretty dark; a pool of light 89. He sings the first lines illuminates the workbench of the old. hymn in a quaver- he uses for repairs. · ing voice and then chuckles Down on the main living at the effect. room floor is his 9-foot "The voice sings and the . Baldwin concert grand bass answers," he says. piano, a magnificent instruBuchanan keeps the bass in ment that would be at home the living room of his house on a theater stage. It's the same house in on Central Avenue where he lives and still works. which he founded and operHe played in the Marshall ated Buchanan Sound, University Symphony which grew into an Orchestra until a few years immensely successful secuago. He tries to practice an rity and alarm business. hour a 4ay but doesn't Buchanan eventually sold always keep to the schedule. the company to Ashland The bass is as big as he is businessman Perry Madden. He can look out his door and gets heavier every day, and see another old workBuchanan said. · There's plenty to keep place: the sprawling brick him busy whether he prac- building across the street · tices or not. Retired after an that now houses Ashland academic career and then a school district offices once Ashland Junior second career in the sound was of and electronic alarm busi- College. precursor Ashland Community and ness, Buchanan took up a third career, when he was Technical College. Buchanan taught music 82, in the stringed instrutheory there and directed ment repair business. . A glance anywhere in his the student chorus. Many home reveals signs of all of Ashlanders remember he Buchanan's careers and a also- directed the Ashland • BY THE DAILY INDEPENDENT Community Chorus. What they remember is an unassuming demeanor cou- . pled with high expectations. "Ed's style was rather quiet. He expected us to come in with our pan in our hands ready for performance," said Carl Taylor, who now teaches music at Boyd County High School and is a choral director himself - of the Singing Kernels barbershop chorus. "His expectations ·were high. ,He cracked th~ whip rather well," said Max Jackson, a retired Ashland Community College music instructor who sang in the chorus and took piano lessons from Buchanan. The businesslike approach extended to classes as well . " He had a nice temperament, but in ·class we had business to do and we did it," Jackson said. "He led me to discover what college would be like. that they 'd expect a lot more from me than I was aware of," .he said. Retired piano teacher Ramona Scaggs took piano lessons from Buchanan in the early 1950s and.was his piano accompanist for the student chorus from 1955 to 1957. "As a teacher he was the best. He Wll~ so educated and so capable that he could have named his position in any university in the country, but he was at little Ashland Junior College . Lucky for us." she said . That's what spurred Scaggs to practice. more so than his toughness with slackers. "It was because I had such respect for him that I practiced. I didn't want to disappoint him," she said. Douglas D. Hunter, MD Family Medicine The O'Bleness Health Sptcm wclco;nes Doug!~ D. Hunter, MD. 1k ,, board~ certified in fa[llily medicine by the American Board ot l~a mtlv l'hvstm n , i\ graduate of The Ohio State l'ntverstty School of Medicine in c;,;\umbu>. • Oh1o, he completed a n'sidency in familv practice at Grant Medicni Center tn Columbus. [ lc is also the Meigs County Coroner as well as medical d1rcc t<'r ,,,,. the Meigs County Health Department and Meigs Emergency Medical SnvttTs. Hunter Family Practice at 207 Fifth St. in Racine ts an affiliate o f the O'RlencS> Health System. For more information or to sched1-1le and appointment, call (740) 949-2683. . ·~ O'BLENESS 'f~ HEALTH SYSTEM �:iunba~ lime~ -ientintl PageC4 CELEBRATIONS LIFESTYLES How·t o fight off those (or give in to) 7 iunba~ Sunday,~Dlber30,2007 Bette Davis stars in 2008 commemorative postage stamp • BY RANDOLPH E. SCHMID ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Nick and Clncly Mealge Mr. and Mrs. David White CUNDIFF- WHITE WEDDING RJO GRANDE- Michelle Dawn Cundiff and David Ray · White were united in marriage on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, on the campus of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College. The Rev. Eugene Anspach officiated. The bride is the dau,ghter of David and Sheila Grant of Middleport, and Ralph and Joyce Cundiff of Charleston. W.Va. The groom is the son of Kevin and Rita White of Crown City, and Brenda Gillenwater and Kevin Price of Gallipolis. The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather. Her maid of honor was Jessica Cundiff of Gallipolis, and the bridesmaid was· Misty White of Crown City. Flower girl was Sierra McClure of Gallipolis, and ring bearers were . Tyler White and Angie White of Gallipolis. Best man was Chris Tolliver of Galli~olis and the groomsman was Travis Warren of Gallipolis. Music was provided by radio and traditional music CD. A reception was held in the university's food court. The couple resides in Rio Grande . MEAIGE ANNIVERSARY POINT PLEASANT, W.Va.- Nick and Cindy Meaige are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows on Sunday, Dec .. 30, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. at New Hope Bible Baptist Church ·in Point Pleasant. Friends and family are invited to share in the celebration of their love. Henry a"!d Darlene Milam MILAM ANNIVERSARY . J CHESHIRE - Henry and Darlene (Stotts) Milam observed their 45th wedc;ling anniversary on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. They were married in 1962 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Athens by the Rev. Walter Jefferies. Henry is ·a retired brake man conductor with Conrail Railroad. Darlene is a retired bus driver from the Gallia County Local Schools. They are the parents ' of Susan (Kevin) Eastman and have two grandchildren, Reid and Peyton Eastman. Henry and Darlene reside in Cheshire. ..' .. • Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Madlne WORKMANMADINE WEDDING : GALLIPOLIS - Jennifer Workman and Christopher ' Madine were united in marrriage (_Jn Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at Devou Park in Covington, Ky., with Minister Johnny Lewis officiating. The . bride is the daughter of Francie Workman of ; Gallipolis and Terry Workman of Ashland; Ky. The groom :is the son of Becky and Jerry Madine of Columbus. · The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her maid :of honor was Jenny Kullman of Covington, and brides- · ' maids were Chisa Briggs of Tampa, Fla., Erin Jackson of ' Purcellville, Va., Sabrina Mooney of Gallipolis and 1 Christina Merrill of Columbus. ; The best man was Pat Madine of Akron. His grooms: men were Nick Madine of Cincinnati, Ryan Merrill of ; Columbus, Matthew Ingram of Marietta, Andrew Geoller •of Shaw Air Force Base, S.,C. , and Chtistopher :Pennington of Cincinnati . · · : Music for the ceremony was provided by Jeff Long, key. boardist. A reception was held at the Drees Pavilion, with· : music by Soul Progression. : The bride .is a graduate of River Valley High School, ; Ohio State University and the Cha ~e College of Law. She :is ~n attorney. The groom graduated from Marietta High ·School an(the University of Cincinnati . He is a musician. : Following a wedding trip to Costa Rica, the couple made : its.home in Covington. I '•r-~------------------------------~~ : Sublnit :: wedding anniversary online at www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com WASHINGTON A face that will tease you, and please . you and perhaps unease you is comirtg to the post office next year, it's those Bette Davis eyes. On the 1DOth anniversary of her birth the great actress . will be honored on a commemorative stamp, the 14th in the Legends of Hollywood SeriP-s. . A I 0-time Academy Award nominee, Davis won twice, for her roles in "Dangerous" (1935) and "Jezebel" (1938). And speaking of centennials, the same year , Davis was born, actor Jack Norworth wrote "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," the song still famed in the sev· enth inning stretch. Postal officials hope buyers will root, root, roOt for a stamp based on a 19th-century baseball card recalling that special melody next year. . Also in 2008 the post office will launch a new multiyear Flags of Our Nation series, a 60-stamp set scheduled to include the Stars and Stripes as well as the flags of each state, the District of Columbia and territories. Ten stamps will be issued in June - the Stars and Stripes and the flags of Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, · Colorado, Connecticut and Delaware. Following in ihe fall will be a set with the flags of the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas. Among the other new postage stamps scheduled for neat year are: . • Year of the Rat in January, marking the Chinese lunar new year. People born in the Year of the Rat are said to be industrious, adaptable and ambitious. • Charles W. Chesnutt will be honored with the 31st st3111p in the Black Heritage series. Chesnutt was a pioneering writer recogmzed today as a major innovator among literary realists who probed the color line in American life. • Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Yearling" and her memoir "Cross Creek." • American Scientists: Theoretical physicist John Bardeen, who co-invented the transistor; biochemist Gerty Cori, who made important discoveries that later became the basis fo{ our knowledge of. how cells use food and convert it into energy; astronomer Edwin Hubble, whose meticulous studies of spiral nebulae proved the existence . of galaxies other than our own Milky Way; and chemist Linus Pauling, who determined the nature of the chemical bond linking atoms into molecules and did pioneering work on protein structure was critical in establishing the field of molecular biology. • American Journalists: Martha Gellhom, who covered the Spanish Civil War, World War II and the Vietnam War in a long career that broke new ground for women; John Hersey, whose most famous work, "Hiroshima," describes what happened when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city; George Polk, a young reporter killed covering the strife in postwar Greece; Ruben Salazar, the first Mexican-American journalist to have a major voice· in mainstream news media; and Eric Sevareid, a broadcast journalist fo~ CBS . • Mount St. Mary's University stamped card, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Maryland university. • Frank Sinatra, Oscarand Grammy-winning singer a.nd actor. . • Reissues of the desisns of the two 2007 Weddmg Hearts stamps featuring vines that form the shape of a heart. These stam~s come in two denommations desi~ned for mailing wedding invitations and RSVPs. · • Minnesota statehood lSOth anniversary. • Love, an annual stamp this time featuring an oversized heart being transported by its owner to convey that a heart filled with love. • Vintage Black Cinema set based on posters for five · early rrtovies. • The Art of Disney: Imagination, featuring animated characters. • Olym~ic Games, to coincide w1th the Games to , be held from Aug. 8"24 in Beijing, China. • Charles and Ray Eames, who made contribUtions to architecture, furniture design, manufacturing and photographic arts. Among many other things the busband and wife team designed the stackable molded fiberglass chair. • Artist Albert Bierstadt, featuring his painting "Valley of the Yosemite." • Latin Jazz, with a tropi. cal evening scene. • Alzheimer's Awareness, calling attention to the most common form of dementia among older people. The future of fitness BY MEGAN K. SCOTT through 2008, says Kathy Smith, author of "Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet." You're not going to win . Gold's Gym is introducing the war on your holiday Stripaerobix, a class that will boozing and bingeing alone. have you "moving across the So call the drill sergeant, floor Iike a cheetlih." 24 channel your inner Spice Girl Hour Fitness has a new car- · or get better acquainted with dio dance workout, with your new friend, the stripper salsa, hi!!_ hop, and cowboy pole. Fitness experts say boogie. Equinox is offeril)g 2008 is going to bring some Tem~le Dance, "a powerful, innovative exercise progranns exot1c and sexy workout that go beyond steps, balls, guided ·by candles and colorstationary bikes and stretch- ful scarves." The Sports ing in overheated rooms. Club/LA has new Zumba We're going to salsa like and bellydancing classes. :we're on "Dancing With the And if you'd rather look like Stars" and try countless a dancer than dance like one, types of "fusion" as work- try Gold's G~m Dancer's out options become both Body Workout. more diverse and more personalized. Bored of body KIDS HIT THE GYM sculpting? New classes will As the childhood obesity feature "Temple Dance," crisis continues to grab headchildhood favorites like lines, kids will be finding hula ~oop s, or daredevil workouts. outside of grm moves on suspension ropes. class. More parents are hinng At the s~me time, technol- trainers to help their children 'ogy has led to more individ- lose weight. get ,in shape, or ualized workouts, as more become better .athletes, says people download workouts, Joe Moore, president of the pair running shoes wit.h International Health, Racquet their iPods, or find workout and Sportsclub Association. buddies on fitfiend .com, Also watch for more children says Carole Carson, author and teens to start doing yoga, of "From Fat to Fit." says yoga teacher Mary Kaye · So what's going to be hot Chryssicas. Yoga is being in 08' We polled some fit- used by some schools to ness gurus to find out. combat stress. ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER DANCE IS BACK Thanks to "Dancing with 'the Stars," we' ll be dancing FITNESS CAMPAIGNS We ' re going to see more public campaigns to fight the bulg~. such as Dr. lan . Smith's SO Million Pound Challenge, says Carole Carson, .author of "From Fat to Fit." "One of the b,ig trends that you are going to . see in the coming year is corporations getting on board to help support their employees in getting healthy," says Smith. mini trampoline, and hoop dancing. (And just in time to wear your trendy new legwarmers.) Fitness guru Denise Austin has a retro aerobics workout on her new "Bum Fat Fast: Cardia DVD, with Blast" grapevines and ponies. Equinox is introducing a new full body conditioning class that uses a Sandbag. FUSION-FUSION One workout doesn't do it for us anymore. "We need a little bit of cardio, mixed with a little bit of strength, mixed with a little bit of flexibility and we have to be creative about it," says Leslie Sansone, fitness consultant for NutriSystem Advanced. 24 Hour Fitness, for example, has a new 24Pilates Fusion class, with exercises based on traditional dance and .Pila.tes. Bally's Total Body Class features resistance training, breathing techniques, Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts), Kwando (kickboxing) and yoga. Yoga fusion classes, such as Yoga Core and Yoga Abs, will also be popular, says Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit. SPECIALTY FITNESS Bye Bye Health Club. Hello small fitness center. Curves may see a slow down in growth, predicts Jesse Cannone, a certified fitness trainer in the metro Washington, D.C. area, referring to the 30-minute workout fitness center for women. But more people are ~oing to choose small boutique f!tness centers, mcludmg ptlates atid yoga studios. (The perception is those classes are better than ones at mega health clubs.) SUSPENSION CLASSES The daredevils among us may push, pull, lift and lower in suspension classes - what Crunch is calling one of the biggest trends for 2008. Crunch 's Anti,gravity Yoga uses a flowing RETRO hammock as a soft trapeze, Expect more classes and in the BodyWeb class, based on childhood experi- participants hang from ences, such as rebounding, ropes and do Spiderman where people bounce on a moves. PageCs BY THE · otimt& -irnttnel ASSOCIATED Dece01ber Sins PRESS with their picture and pithy quotes on mdi vidual jars of cayenne-based sauce. The company is counting each bottle sold as a vote, and will see how well hot sauce purchasing choices reflect the real polls. You can track the spicylection on th~ir site, davesgourmet.com. The start of the new year Is the tim e when ·we plan to be better people nicer, skinnier. more careful people. Sure. self-help books and service magazines offer a lot of li sts, but you might want to check yo.urself against something that has stood the test of time :- the Seven Deadly sins, a popular topic in art and drama of the Middle Ages. And in the interest of free choice, here are some mod, ern suggestions for fighting ·them off - or indulging them. Envy · Fight back: · Get over yourself and stop pining for greener grass . Try giving to others instead of focusing . ,, . on your own supposed < needs. Time magazine named VolunteerMatch (www.vol unteerl)latch.org) one of the top I 0 Web sites of 2007. .Fight back: Feeling You can find numerous tempted by the fruit of opportunities to lend a hand another? Need something to to your community baSed remind you to keep your on your spec.ifjc skills and hands where they belong? interests. Participants can If you are a believer in the volunteer for everything • Bible, perhaps carrying it from maple syrup producwith you would help inspire tion in Stamford, Conn., to you to remove yourself teaching math skills to war from a potentially sticky sitAP pllotos veterans in Los Angeles. uation. The credit card- Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment students do their daily practice of transcendental meditation, in this 2004 More than 50,000 nonprofit sized !tty Bitty Bible ($10), file photo in Fairfield, Iowa. organizations recruit from opens to.reveal a I 1/4-inch Volunt~~erMatch, according piece of film inscribed with to the. site. International Spa all the words from the Old ••• Association, 57 J.lercent of and New Testaments, Give in: Feeling green? reduced by 285 times , Fight it: Who needs those U.S. spas that offer mind, Wallow in it. There's according to maker · 3-inch stillettos that give body and spirit programs always somebody richer, Amazing Faith. your legs enough shape tO conduct meditation training, younger, · prettier -. and . making it the No. I offering You can' t read it without a rival Julia Roberts? smarter than you, so envy in that category microscope. But Amazing Swailow your pride ·and knows no limits. Log onto ••• Faith assures, "Have faith. bring your gently used Facebook, the social netGive in: That's righi. Let It's all in there." s)loes to Kenneth Cole New working story of 2007, and it out. Unleash your pent-up "Since it fits right into York stores from Jan. 19load up on applications that your pocket you can carry Jan. 27 - instead of taking anger by joining a construc- show just how you compare your faith with you at all up precious closet space, tive cause - volunteering to others in every category times," says Jaime Hovan, a they ' ll go to. someone who for the presidential candi- from college football scorespokesperson for the comwill wear them. The compa- date of your choice. Yes, in casting, to politics, to rocks, pany. ny is partnering with Help case you haven't heard, paper, scissors. . It comes in both a King USA, a provider of housing there's an election on in · Or check out the newly James and Catholic Latin and services for the home- 2008. debuted site All the major candidates' lmlnLikeWithYou, where versions. less. Over the past 15 years, Web sites offer forms to get you auction yourself off to ••• Give in: Make love on Kenneth Cole has collected involved, with a wide vari- potential dates through a more than 1.5 million pairs ety of options: You can vol- point system. Users post luxury. of shoes for the organiza- . unteer · for the traditional, their profile and photos, and The super-duper mattress such as putting a sign in then they start a "game," tion. race shows ~o signs of endAnd if that's not enough, your yard or doing door-to- which involves asking other . ing in 2008. donors will also get a · door campaigning. The users personal questions Italian mattress designer Magniflex is introducing a Volunteer Sandra Marston loads grocery bags at a food coupon for a 20 percent dis- technically inclined can like, "What's your favorite platinum bed at the Las pantry at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Albany, N.Y., in this count on their next Kenneth download campaign wid- ice cream flavor?" or · Cole purchase. gets to a blog or get a cam- "What's the best spot for a Vegas Furniture Market October 2007 file photo. paign-approved ringtone for first date?" Interested memnext month, more extravaGive in: Fashion does cell phones. Search a direc- bers can reply, along with a gant than its Gold Mattress, cash. Any time you break homes. Dieters input food a bed with a 22-karat gold your diet, charge yourself a and exercise. and the Autum takes a tum toward modesty tory of your local radio bid of points, and when the fiber cover. 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SCHMID ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Nick and Clncly Mealge Mr. and Mrs. David White CUNDIFF- WHITE WEDDING RJO GRANDE- Michelle Dawn Cundiff and David Ray · White were united in marriage on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, on the campus of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College. The Rev. Eugene Anspach officiated. The bride is the dau,ghter of David and Sheila Grant of Middleport, and Ralph and Joyce Cundiff of Charleston. W.Va. The groom is the son of Kevin and Rita White of Crown City, and Brenda Gillenwater and Kevin Price of Gallipolis. The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather. Her maid of honor was Jessica Cundiff of Gallipolis, and the bridesmaid was· Misty White of Crown City. Flower girl was Sierra McClure of Gallipolis, and ring bearers were . Tyler White and Angie White of Gallipolis. Best man was Chris Tolliver of Galli~olis and the groomsman was Travis Warren of Gallipolis. Music was provided by radio and traditional music CD. A reception was held in the university's food court. The couple resides in Rio Grande . MEAIGE ANNIVERSARY POINT PLEASANT, W.Va.- Nick and Cindy Meaige are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows on Sunday, Dec .. 30, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. at New Hope Bible Baptist Church ·in Point Pleasant. Friends and family are invited to share in the celebration of their love. Henry a"!d Darlene Milam MILAM ANNIVERSARY . J CHESHIRE - Henry and Darlene (Stotts) Milam observed their 45th wedc;ling anniversary on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. They were married in 1962 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Athens by the Rev. Walter Jefferies. Henry is ·a retired brake man conductor with Conrail Railroad. Darlene is a retired bus driver from the Gallia County Local Schools. They are the parents ' of Susan (Kevin) Eastman and have two grandchildren, Reid and Peyton Eastman. Henry and Darlene reside in Cheshire. ..' .. • Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Madlne WORKMANMADINE WEDDING : GALLIPOLIS - Jennifer Workman and Christopher ' Madine were united in marrriage (_Jn Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at Devou Park in Covington, Ky., with Minister Johnny Lewis officiating. The . bride is the daughter of Francie Workman of ; Gallipolis and Terry Workman of Ashland; Ky. The groom :is the son of Becky and Jerry Madine of Columbus. · The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her maid :of honor was Jenny Kullman of Covington, and brides- · ' maids were Chisa Briggs of Tampa, Fla., Erin Jackson of ' Purcellville, Va., Sabrina Mooney of Gallipolis and 1 Christina Merrill of Columbus. ; The best man was Pat Madine of Akron. His grooms: men were Nick Madine of Cincinnati, Ryan Merrill of ; Columbus, Matthew Ingram of Marietta, Andrew Geoller •of Shaw Air Force Base, S.,C. , and Chtistopher :Pennington of Cincinnati . · · : Music for the ceremony was provided by Jeff Long, key. boardist. A reception was held at the Drees Pavilion, with· : music by Soul Progression. : The bride .is a graduate of River Valley High School, ; Ohio State University and the Cha ~e College of Law. She :is ~n attorney. The groom graduated from Marietta High ·School an(the University of Cincinnati . He is a musician. : Following a wedding trip to Costa Rica, the couple made : its.home in Covington. I '•r-~------------------------------~~ : Sublnit :: wedding anniversary online at www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com WASHINGTON A face that will tease you, and please . you and perhaps unease you is comirtg to the post office next year, it's those Bette Davis eyes. On the 1DOth anniversary of her birth the great actress . will be honored on a commemorative stamp, the 14th in the Legends of Hollywood SeriP-s. . A I 0-time Academy Award nominee, Davis won twice, for her roles in "Dangerous" (1935) and "Jezebel" (1938). And speaking of centennials, the same year , Davis was born, actor Jack Norworth wrote "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," the song still famed in the sev· enth inning stretch. Postal officials hope buyers will root, root, roOt for a stamp based on a 19th-century baseball card recalling that special melody next year. . Also in 2008 the post office will launch a new multiyear Flags of Our Nation series, a 60-stamp set scheduled to include the Stars and Stripes as well as the flags of each state, the District of Columbia and territories. Ten stamps will be issued in June - the Stars and Stripes and the flags of Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, · Colorado, Connecticut and Delaware. Following in ihe fall will be a set with the flags of the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas. Among the other new postage stamps scheduled for neat year are: . • Year of the Rat in January, marking the Chinese lunar new year. People born in the Year of the Rat are said to be industrious, adaptable and ambitious. • Charles W. Chesnutt will be honored with the 31st st3111p in the Black Heritage series. Chesnutt was a pioneering writer recogmzed today as a major innovator among literary realists who probed the color line in American life. • Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Yearling" and her memoir "Cross Creek." • American Scientists: Theoretical physicist John Bardeen, who co-invented the transistor; biochemist Gerty Cori, who made important discoveries that later became the basis fo{ our knowledge of. how cells use food and convert it into energy; astronomer Edwin Hubble, whose meticulous studies of spiral nebulae proved the existence . of galaxies other than our own Milky Way; and chemist Linus Pauling, who determined the nature of the chemical bond linking atoms into molecules and did pioneering work on protein structure was critical in establishing the field of molecular biology. • American Journalists: Martha Gellhom, who covered the Spanish Civil War, World War II and the Vietnam War in a long career that broke new ground for women; John Hersey, whose most famous work, "Hiroshima," describes what happened when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city; George Polk, a young reporter killed covering the strife in postwar Greece; Ruben Salazar, the first Mexican-American journalist to have a major voice· in mainstream news media; and Eric Sevareid, a broadcast journalist fo~ CBS . • Mount St. Mary's University stamped card, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Maryland university. • Frank Sinatra, Oscarand Grammy-winning singer a.nd actor. . • Reissues of the desisns of the two 2007 Weddmg Hearts stamps featuring vines that form the shape of a heart. These stam~s come in two denommations desi~ned for mailing wedding invitations and RSVPs. · • Minnesota statehood lSOth anniversary. • Love, an annual stamp this time featuring an oversized heart being transported by its owner to convey that a heart filled with love. • Vintage Black Cinema set based on posters for five · early rrtovies. • The Art of Disney: Imagination, featuring animated characters. • Olym~ic Games, to coincide w1th the Games to , be held from Aug. 8"24 in Beijing, China. • Charles and Ray Eames, who made contribUtions to architecture, furniture design, manufacturing and photographic arts. Among many other things the busband and wife team designed the stackable molded fiberglass chair. • Artist Albert Bierstadt, featuring his painting "Valley of the Yosemite." • Latin Jazz, with a tropi. cal evening scene. • Alzheimer's Awareness, calling attention to the most common form of dementia among older people. The future of fitness BY MEGAN K. SCOTT through 2008, says Kathy Smith, author of "Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet." You're not going to win . Gold's Gym is introducing the war on your holiday Stripaerobix, a class that will boozing and bingeing alone. have you "moving across the So call the drill sergeant, floor Iike a cheetlih." 24 channel your inner Spice Girl Hour Fitness has a new car- · or get better acquainted with dio dance workout, with your new friend, the stripper salsa, hi!!_ hop, and cowboy pole. Fitness experts say boogie. Equinox is offeril)g 2008 is going to bring some Tem~le Dance, "a powerful, innovative exercise progranns exot1c and sexy workout that go beyond steps, balls, guided ·by candles and colorstationary bikes and stretch- ful scarves." The Sports ing in overheated rooms. Club/LA has new Zumba We're going to salsa like and bellydancing classes. :we're on "Dancing With the And if you'd rather look like Stars" and try countless a dancer than dance like one, types of "fusion" as work- try Gold's G~m Dancer's out options become both Body Workout. more diverse and more personalized. Bored of body KIDS HIT THE GYM sculpting? New classes will As the childhood obesity feature "Temple Dance," crisis continues to grab headchildhood favorites like lines, kids will be finding hula ~oop s, or daredevil workouts. outside of grm moves on suspension ropes. class. More parents are hinng At the s~me time, technol- trainers to help their children 'ogy has led to more individ- lose weight. get ,in shape, or ualized workouts, as more become better .athletes, says people download workouts, Joe Moore, president of the pair running shoes wit.h International Health, Racquet their iPods, or find workout and Sportsclub Association. buddies on fitfiend .com, Also watch for more children says Carole Carson, author and teens to start doing yoga, of "From Fat to Fit." says yoga teacher Mary Kaye · So what's going to be hot Chryssicas. Yoga is being in 08' We polled some fit- used by some schools to ness gurus to find out. combat stress. ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER DANCE IS BACK Thanks to "Dancing with 'the Stars," we' ll be dancing FITNESS CAMPAIGNS We ' re going to see more public campaigns to fight the bulg~. such as Dr. lan . Smith's SO Million Pound Challenge, says Carole Carson, .author of "From Fat to Fit." "One of the b,ig trends that you are going to . see in the coming year is corporations getting on board to help support their employees in getting healthy," says Smith. mini trampoline, and hoop dancing. (And just in time to wear your trendy new legwarmers.) Fitness guru Denise Austin has a retro aerobics workout on her new "Bum Fat Fast: Cardia DVD, with Blast" grapevines and ponies. Equinox is introducing a new full body conditioning class that uses a Sandbag. FUSION-FUSION One workout doesn't do it for us anymore. "We need a little bit of cardio, mixed with a little bit of strength, mixed with a little bit of flexibility and we have to be creative about it," says Leslie Sansone, fitness consultant for NutriSystem Advanced. 24 Hour Fitness, for example, has a new 24Pilates Fusion class, with exercises based on traditional dance and .Pila.tes. Bally's Total Body Class features resistance training, breathing techniques, Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts), Kwando (kickboxing) and yoga. Yoga fusion classes, such as Yoga Core and Yoga Abs, will also be popular, says Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit. SPECIALTY FITNESS Bye Bye Health Club. Hello small fitness center. Curves may see a slow down in growth, predicts Jesse Cannone, a certified fitness trainer in the metro Washington, D.C. area, referring to the 30-minute workout fitness center for women. But more people are ~oing to choose small boutique f!tness centers, mcludmg ptlates atid yoga studios. (The perception is those classes are better than ones at mega health clubs.) SUSPENSION CLASSES The daredevils among us may push, pull, lift and lower in suspension classes - what Crunch is calling one of the biggest trends for 2008. Crunch 's Anti,gravity Yoga uses a flowing RETRO hammock as a soft trapeze, Expect more classes and in the BodyWeb class, based on childhood experi- participants hang from ences, such as rebounding, ropes and do Spiderman where people bounce on a moves. PageCs BY THE · otimt& -irnttnel ASSOCIATED Dece01ber Sins PRESS with their picture and pithy quotes on mdi vidual jars of cayenne-based sauce. The company is counting each bottle sold as a vote, and will see how well hot sauce purchasing choices reflect the real polls. You can track the spicylection on th~ir site, davesgourmet.com. The start of the new year Is the tim e when ·we plan to be better people nicer, skinnier. more careful people. Sure. self-help books and service magazines offer a lot of li sts, but you might want to check yo.urself against something that has stood the test of time :- the Seven Deadly sins, a popular topic in art and drama of the Middle Ages. And in the interest of free choice, here are some mod, ern suggestions for fighting ·them off - or indulging them. Envy · Fight back: · Get over yourself and stop pining for greener grass . Try giving to others instead of focusing . ,, . on your own supposed < needs. Time magazine named VolunteerMatch (www.vol unteerl)latch.org) one of the top I 0 Web sites of 2007. .Fight back: Feeling You can find numerous tempted by the fruit of opportunities to lend a hand another? Need something to to your community baSed remind you to keep your on your spec.ifjc skills and hands where they belong? interests. Participants can If you are a believer in the volunteer for everything • Bible, perhaps carrying it from maple syrup producwith you would help inspire tion in Stamford, Conn., to you to remove yourself teaching math skills to war from a potentially sticky sitAP pllotos veterans in Los Angeles. uation. The credit card- Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment students do their daily practice of transcendental meditation, in this 2004 More than 50,000 nonprofit sized !tty Bitty Bible ($10), file photo in Fairfield, Iowa. organizations recruit from opens to.reveal a I 1/4-inch Volunt~~erMatch, according piece of film inscribed with to the. site. International Spa all the words from the Old ••• Association, 57 J.lercent of and New Testaments, Give in: Feeling green? reduced by 285 times , Fight it: Who needs those U.S. spas that offer mind, Wallow in it. There's according to maker · 3-inch stillettos that give body and spirit programs always somebody richer, Amazing Faith. your legs enough shape tO conduct meditation training, younger, · prettier -. and . making it the No. I offering You can' t read it without a rival Julia Roberts? smarter than you, so envy in that category microscope. But Amazing Swailow your pride ·and knows no limits. Log onto ••• Faith assures, "Have faith. bring your gently used Facebook, the social netGive in: That's righi. Let It's all in there." s)loes to Kenneth Cole New working story of 2007, and it out. Unleash your pent-up "Since it fits right into York stores from Jan. 19load up on applications that your pocket you can carry Jan. 27 - instead of taking anger by joining a construc- show just how you compare your faith with you at all up precious closet space, tive cause - volunteering to others in every category times," says Jaime Hovan, a they ' ll go to. someone who for the presidential candi- from college football scorespokesperson for the comwill wear them. The compa- date of your choice. Yes, in casting, to politics, to rocks, pany. ny is partnering with Help case you haven't heard, paper, scissors. . It comes in both a King USA, a provider of housing there's an election on in · Or check out the newly James and Catholic Latin and services for the home- 2008. debuted site All the major candidates' lmlnLikeWithYou, where versions. less. Over the past 15 years, Web sites offer forms to get you auction yourself off to ••• Give in: Make love on Kenneth Cole has collected involved, with a wide vari- potential dates through a more than 1.5 million pairs ety of options: You can vol- point system. Users post luxury. of shoes for the organiza- . unteer · for the traditional, their profile and photos, and The super-duper mattress such as putting a sign in then they start a "game," tion. race shows ~o signs of endAnd if that's not enough, your yard or doing door-to- which involves asking other . ing in 2008. donors will also get a · door campaigning. The users personal questions Italian mattress designer Magniflex is introducing a Volunteer Sandra Marston loads grocery bags at a food coupon for a 20 percent dis- technically inclined can like, "What's your favorite platinum bed at the Las pantry at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Albany, N.Y., in this count on their next Kenneth download campaign wid- ice cream flavor?" or · Cole purchase. gets to a blog or get a cam- "What's the best spot for a Vegas Furniture Market October 2007 file photo. paign-approved ringtone for first date?" Interested memnext month, more extravaGive in: Fashion does cell phones. Search a direc- bers can reply, along with a gant than its Gold Mattress, cash. Any time you break homes. Dieters input food a bed with a 22-karat gold your diet, charge yourself a and exercise. and the Autum takes a tum toward modesty tory of your local radio bid of points, and when the fiber cover. "Each piece is standard amount of cash. provides encouragement in 2008, but there are shows to get their call-in game wraps up you chose a thermo-regulating, anti-bac- say, I cent for every calorie and . advice, such as always items that will get numbers, or check out some winner among the top five terial, odor-proof, and anti- in a forbidden treat. Donate "Congratulations, you ' re you noticed. Accessories talking points to compose a bidders, who can then talk stress, and is customized to the 12roceeds to your local doing a good job at meeting especially handbags, jewel- letter to the editor. with you through the site. fit the comfort levels of the food pantry or a national your diet goals that you've ry and shoes - seem to be a If you want to put your . consumer," . says Henry program for feeding the set for yourself," or after weakness for many, and money where .your mouth Burney, U.S. sales represen- needy, such as America's eating a gallon of ice cream, they can add flash to an oth- .is, you can also try the 2008 , tative for Magnitlex. Second Harvest, which "Everyone has a few days erwise buttoned-up, ceo- Presidential Candidate Hot The bed will retail for serves a network of 200 over their goals. Let's try to friendly, minimalist-luxury Sauces WED 12126107 -MON 1N/08 from Dave's outfit. approximately $75,000. member food banks and make tomorrow a good day Gourmet. 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Sunday, December 30, 2007 6unba!' t!tlme~ -6enttnel INSIDE Down on the Farm, Page 02 Gardening, Pages 03, 06 Dl Wrapping up Sunday, December 30, 2007 Stylish and • spacwus FoR THE AssoctATED PRESs AP photo Don' Henley, left. and· Glenn Frey of the Eagles perform during the Country Music Association Awards show Nov. 7 in Nashville. Tenn . The group has the biggest-selling country album of the year so far with "Long Road Out of Eden." If you h'ave been cmving more space for your family to grow. this stylish home, Plan GS-2311, by Homeplans, part of Move, is just what you'ye been looking for. The two·Story entry flows into the formal living and dining rooms. Just off the entry, a quiet study provides the perfect spot for a home office or to house overnight guests. A huge utility room down the hall leads to a three-car garage. The master suite enjoys maximum privacy in its secluded main-floor wing, while a garden tub graces its private bath. Upstairs, three secondary bedrooms share a full hall bath and a loft. Don Henley says Eagles a good . fit for contemporary country Bv JOHN GEROME AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER NASHVILLE,- Tenn. The Eagles turned down an offer to perform Super Bowl XLII, but they'd probably accept one to play on the Grand Ole Opry, singer Don Henley says. 'That would be an honor," Henley told the Associated Press recently. And why not'' The group that once epitomized the excesses of '70s rock stardom have the biggest-selling country album of the year so far with ''Long Road Out of Eden.'' . The double-disc set, their first studio album in 28 years, has sold 2 million in the U.S. and topped Billboard's country album chart for four weeks since its Oct. 30 release, edging out Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. While the Eagles have always had a kinship with coumry music. they've mostly been thought of as a rock band with country influences. Today, they're placed squarely in the country camp, but Henley's not complaining. "As long as we're on the charts. Any chart will do," he joked from hi s Dallas home . "I'm sort of proud of that," he continued. "I' m glad that we've been accepted because there is some rather pointed political commentary on thi s album. Others have found . ar the going to be diffi..:ult. I think we ' ve been around for so long that people know what to expect from us and just take what they like." Henley, 60, can 't totally explain the success of "Long Road Out of Eden." While some of it may be Baby Boomer nostalgia, he believes it comes down to the quality of the work. "People ask 'Why are you still doing this ? You've accomplished everything. There's nothing left.' I never hear painters being asked why they still want to paint- after 60 or novelists why they want to write after age 60 ," he sat'd. "I t ' s -msu Iting. as if we're only doing it 'for the money and the glory and not for the creative. and spiritual aspect. Writing songs and performing. for people is my life. It's what keeps me young and interested and curious and vital." The album 's first single; "How Long," is a sturdy country rocker that recalls early hits like "Take it Easy.'' The song reaehed No. 24 on the country singles chart, their best showing since "Lyin' Eyes" went to No.8 in 1975. The second single, "Busy Being Fabulous," is due out next month and feels more pop than country, but Henley says the Eagles have always been a "musical mutt," influenced by all forms of American music. "We don 't sit down and calculate or target anything," he said. "It's hard enough just to write songs, and they come out in various ways . We've always ·done that. 'Hotel California' had a lot of di lferent material, and so did 'One of These Nights.' So it's not like this album is radically different.'' What is different, though, is country music. There's been a lot of cross-pollina• tion between rock and pop and country, and "country music is now akin to what my generation was listening to in the '60s and '70s~" Henley said. "Certainly, country is one of the last bastions of good songwriting and of singing in tune," he added. Though they ' re most closely identified with Los Angeles, the Eagles have strong ties to Nashville. Henley has sung duets with Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and Kenny Rogers. It was Rogers who brought Henley and his thenband Shiloh from Texas to . California in the late '60s to produce their album. More recently, guitarist Joe Walsh joined Kenny Chesney for some shows, and all of the Eagles Henley, Walsh. Glenn Frey and Timothy B. Schmit performed together at last month's CMA Awards. All of this is gratifying, Henley says, but these days the Rock and Roll Hall of Farner has other th-ings to think about. "Frankly, right now I'm more focused on my dau~h­ ter's 12th birthday commg up," he said. Nicole Retds/photo Community involvement has helped this year-'s Christmas Fantasy Light Show grow at Krodel Park, and local civic clubs and other organizations have supported the event with donations and decorations. Pictured are lights and wrapped boxes that are featured as part · of a display put up by members of Girl Scout Troop 4511. The light show is winding down for the year and will be open 5:30-9:30 p.m. daily through Monday. . - David Letterman and Craig Ferguson returning · to the air, complete with writers, next week Bv FRAZIER MOORE the two shows to business AP TELEVISION WRITER as usual, gives them an enormous advantage over NEW YORK - "Late their competition. David Show · with NBC's "Tonig~t Show Letterman" and "Late Late with Jay Lena" and "Late Show with Craig Fer~uson" Night with Conan O'Brien" will be back with thetr writ- as well as ABC's "Jimmy ers airing joke-filled new Kimmel Live!" . had already hours startmg Wednesday, announced they would the shows' production com- resume Wednesday without pany, Worldwide Pants, benefit of their writing teams. announced Friday. Similarly, Comedy Central's An interim agreement "The Daily Show with Jon between , the Letterman- Stewart" and "The Colbert owned company and the Report with Stephen Colbert" Writers Gui ld of America planned to return writer-less will allow the full writing on Monday. Jan. 7. staffs for both shows to Resisting such an arrangereturn to work, even as the ment, Rob Burnett, presiHollywood writers strike dent and CEO of Worldwide continues to shutter much Pants, had actively sou~ht TV and movie production. an . interim dea l. Tatks Both of those CBS late- between studios and netnight shows have been air- works and the guild broke ing reruns since the strike down Dec. 7, but the guild began eight weeks ago. has been pursuing agree"I am grateful to the ments with several small WGA for granting us this independent producers that agreement," Letterman said. would allow at least some 'This is not a solution to the members to return to work. strike, which unfortunately "We are appreciative that continue s to disrupt the the leaders ofthe guild dealt liv_es of thousands. But I with us reasonably and in PHILADELPHIA (AP)- Endowment Fund for & Delusions," an album of hope it will be seen as a step good faith," Burnett said. - The Piano Man wi ll Education. , classical piano compost- in the right direction." Much speculation has · make hi s Philadelphia Joel released "Fantasies lions, in 2001. · The deal, which restores been focused on how the Orchestra debut next month. Billy Joel will perform with the orchestra Jan. 26 to celebrate the I5 I st anniversary of the Academy of Music, it was announced Thursday. · The program , led by Music Director Christoph Eschenbach, will also include the Blue Man Group. soprano Disella Larusdottir and pianist Chrlitmas Eve, December 24 Conrad Tao. Joel, 58, wi ll play a selecGallipolis Facility 1pm-6pm tion of his own songs, and Jackson, Athens, Meigs Facilities the orchestra wi II present the 12pm-6pm world premiere of his classical composition "Waltz No.· 2 (Steinway Hall)" in a new Christmas Day, December 25 orchestration. The Academy of Music Gallipolis Facility 1pm-6pm was the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra from JackSon,Athens, Meigs Facilities 12pm-6pm 1900 to the opening of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in December 200 I . New '(ear's Eve, December 31 A portion of .the concen proceeds will support the Gallipolis Facility 1pm-~pm orchestra 's Billy Joel Billy Joel debuts with Philadelphia Orchestra in Jan. 26 concert featuring his songs other late-night shows will fill their time deprived of monologues, skits and other written materiaL All the hosts - with the exception of NBC's Carson Daly, who returned to the air Dec. 3 are members of the guild, making those without an interim deal subject to union rules that would severely limit what they can do. A related issue centers on whether their shows will face a problem booking Alist guests, who may not be willing to cross a picket line. Central to the contract dispute has been compensation for work distributed via the Internet and other digital media. The guild also has called for unionization of writers working on reality shows and animation. When writers went on strike in 1988, only two late-night shows were affected: J-ohnny Carson's "Tonight" show and L.ctterman's ''Late Night," both on NBC. Carson made a deal with the guild shortly ·after returning to the air, but Letterman went weeks without his writers' services before the strike was settled. Sunday Trm£s-Sentinel Gallia • 446-2342 Bedrooms: 4+ Baths: 2.5 Upper floor: 710 sq. ft. Main floor: 1; 799 sq. ft . . / Total Living Area: 2,5og / sq. ft. Garage: 7 55 sq. ft. Exterior Wall Framing: , iiMIIII lll!lliiOCIIi ..... t$•1• 2x(l Foundation Options: Crawlspace i • liltiNG IIOCMI ft • ..,_, 1&-~-odolg =( ,........ I OINII'III ... ,.... ~1100111 ITUDI' • ,,......... • ./ 4WIAQE IMclg *'NiiOOM$ ORDER THE HOUSE PLAN To receive the study plan for this home, order by phone, online, or by mail. By phone: Call 866-772-1013. Reference the plan number. · Online: Go to www.houseoftheweek.com and type the plan into the field label~d "Enter Plan #.;. The downloadable study plans are available for $10, plus sta~e and local sales tax. . By mail: Clip and complete this form. Include a check or money order for $10, plus state and local sales tax, payable to House of the Week. Mail to: House of the Week P.O. Box 75488 St. Paul, MN 55175-0488 Plan:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ f0a11 .... • Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ • • • • . -2~ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ '0 .10• t1 In this illustration provided by Homestyle Plans and Publications Designer Network, the floor plan for th is 2,509 square foot home includes 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ State:- - - - - ZIP: - - - - - ------ ------------------~---:---------- ------------Jilst-- Mln.utes ·A Way•••. ·Russell P. Clarke, MD Over 30 Years Experience Athens &Jackson Facilities Meif!S Facility 9am-9pm 11am-9pm HOLZER New Years Day, JanuarY 1 . ' Gallipolis _Facility _ Jackson,Athens, Meigs Facilities 1pm-6pm 12pni-6pm Medical Excellence. CLINIC Local Caring.- 675-1333 • GS--2311 DETAILS: __________. _ _ ----- - ----.. ·· -- - Meigs • 992-2155 Mason~ 4------------------··--~---------------+ Quality Orthopedic Care Holzer"Clinic Urgent·Care Ho'liday Hours· Keeping Gallia, Meigs & Mason informed A downloadable study plan of this house, including general information on building costs arzd financing, is available on · the Web at http://www.houseo/theweek.com. To receive a study plan by mail, please fill 011t the folwwing order form. Be . sure to quote the plan number. To AP Illustrations view hundreds of other home designs, In this illustration provided by Homestyle Plans and Publications Designer Network, the stylish wraparound porch, with Craftsman-inspired visit http://www.houseoftheweek.com. details, of this 2,509 square foot home is a lovely place to lounge. HOLZER CLINIC,· 446.5401 -• • .. ·' �&unbap lime~ ·itntintl ENTERTAINMENT PageC6 . Sunday, December 30, 2007 6unba!' t!tlme~ -6enttnel INSIDE Down on the Farm, Page 02 Gardening, Pages 03, 06 Dl Wrapping up Sunday, December 30, 2007 Stylish and • spacwus FoR THE AssoctATED PRESs AP photo Don' Henley, left. and· Glenn Frey of the Eagles perform during the Country Music Association Awards show Nov. 7 in Nashville. Tenn . The group has the biggest-selling country album of the year so far with "Long Road Out of Eden." If you h'ave been cmving more space for your family to grow. this stylish home, Plan GS-2311, by Homeplans, part of Move, is just what you'ye been looking for. The two·Story entry flows into the formal living and dining rooms. Just off the entry, a quiet study provides the perfect spot for a home office or to house overnight guests. A huge utility room down the hall leads to a three-car garage. The master suite enjoys maximum privacy in its secluded main-floor wing, while a garden tub graces its private bath. Upstairs, three secondary bedrooms share a full hall bath and a loft. Don Henley says Eagles a good . fit for contemporary country Bv JOHN GEROME AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER NASHVILLE,- Tenn. The Eagles turned down an offer to perform Super Bowl XLII, but they'd probably accept one to play on the Grand Ole Opry, singer Don Henley says. 'That would be an honor," Henley told the Associated Press recently. And why not'' The group that once epitomized the excesses of '70s rock stardom have the biggest-selling country album of the year so far with ''Long Road Out of Eden.'' . The double-disc set, their first studio album in 28 years, has sold 2 million in the U.S. and topped Billboard's country album chart for four weeks since its Oct. 30 release, edging out Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. While the Eagles have always had a kinship with coumry music. they've mostly been thought of as a rock band with country influences. Today, they're placed squarely in the country camp, but Henley's not complaining. "As long as we're on the charts. Any chart will do," he joked from hi s Dallas home . "I'm sort of proud of that," he continued. "I' m glad that we've been accepted because there is some rather pointed political commentary on thi s album. Others have found . ar the going to be diffi..:ult. I think we ' ve been around for so long that people know what to expect from us and just take what they like." Henley, 60, can 't totally explain the success of "Long Road Out of Eden." While some of it may be Baby Boomer nostalgia, he believes it comes down to the quality of the work. "People ask 'Why are you still doing this ? You've accomplished everything. There's nothing left.' I never hear painters being asked why they still want to paint- after 60 or novelists why they want to write after age 60 ," he sat'd. "I t ' s -msu Iting. as if we're only doing it 'for the money and the glory and not for the creative. and spiritual aspect. Writing songs and performing. for people is my life. It's what keeps me young and interested and curious and vital." The album 's first single; "How Long," is a sturdy country rocker that recalls early hits like "Take it Easy.'' The song reaehed No. 24 on the country singles chart, their best showing since "Lyin' Eyes" went to No.8 in 1975. The second single, "Busy Being Fabulous," is due out next month and feels more pop than country, but Henley says the Eagles have always been a "musical mutt," influenced by all forms of American music. "We don 't sit down and calculate or target anything," he said. "It's hard enough just to write songs, and they come out in various ways . We've always ·done that. 'Hotel California' had a lot of di lferent material, and so did 'One of These Nights.' So it's not like this album is radically different.'' What is different, though, is country music. There's been a lot of cross-pollina• tion between rock and pop and country, and "country music is now akin to what my generation was listening to in the '60s and '70s~" Henley said. "Certainly, country is one of the last bastions of good songwriting and of singing in tune," he added. Though they ' re most closely identified with Los Angeles, the Eagles have strong ties to Nashville. Henley has sung duets with Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and Kenny Rogers. It was Rogers who brought Henley and his thenband Shiloh from Texas to . California in the late '60s to produce their album. More recently, guitarist Joe Walsh joined Kenny Chesney for some shows, and all of the Eagles Henley, Walsh. Glenn Frey and Timothy B. Schmit performed together at last month's CMA Awards. All of this is gratifying, Henley says, but these days the Rock and Roll Hall of Farner has other th-ings to think about. "Frankly, right now I'm more focused on my dau~h­ ter's 12th birthday commg up," he said. Nicole Retds/photo Community involvement has helped this year-'s Christmas Fantasy Light Show grow at Krodel Park, and local civic clubs and other organizations have supported the event with donations and decorations. Pictured are lights and wrapped boxes that are featured as part · of a display put up by members of Girl Scout Troop 4511. The light show is winding down for the year and will be open 5:30-9:30 p.m. daily through Monday. . - David Letterman and Craig Ferguson returning · to the air, complete with writers, next week Bv FRAZIER MOORE the two shows to business AP TELEVISION WRITER as usual, gives them an enormous advantage over NEW YORK - "Late their competition. David Show · with NBC's "Tonig~t Show Letterman" and "Late Late with Jay Lena" and "Late Show with Craig Fer~uson" Night with Conan O'Brien" will be back with thetr writ- as well as ABC's "Jimmy ers airing joke-filled new Kimmel Live!" . had already hours startmg Wednesday, announced they would the shows' production com- resume Wednesday without pany, Worldwide Pants, benefit of their writing teams. announced Friday. Similarly, Comedy Central's An interim agreement "The Daily Show with Jon between , the Letterman- Stewart" and "The Colbert owned company and the Report with Stephen Colbert" Writers Gui ld of America planned to return writer-less will allow the full writing on Monday. Jan. 7. staffs for both shows to Resisting such an arrangereturn to work, even as the ment, Rob Burnett, presiHollywood writers strike dent and CEO of Worldwide continues to shutter much Pants, had actively sou~ht TV and movie production. an . interim dea l. Tatks Both of those CBS late- between studios and netnight shows have been air- works and the guild broke ing reruns since the strike down Dec. 7, but the guild began eight weeks ago. has been pursuing agree"I am grateful to the ments with several small WGA for granting us this independent producers that agreement," Letterman said. would allow at least some 'This is not a solution to the members to return to work. strike, which unfortunately "We are appreciative that continue s to disrupt the the leaders ofthe guild dealt liv_es of thousands. But I with us reasonably and in PHILADELPHIA (AP)- Endowment Fund for & Delusions," an album of hope it will be seen as a step good faith," Burnett said. - The Piano Man wi ll Education. , classical piano compost- in the right direction." Much speculation has · make hi s Philadelphia Joel released "Fantasies lions, in 2001. · The deal, which restores been focused on how the Orchestra debut next month. Billy Joel will perform with the orchestra Jan. 26 to celebrate the I5 I st anniversary of the Academy of Music, it was announced Thursday. · The program , led by Music Director Christoph Eschenbach, will also include the Blue Man Group. soprano Disella Larusdottir and pianist Chrlitmas Eve, December 24 Conrad Tao. Joel, 58, wi ll play a selecGallipolis Facility 1pm-6pm tion of his own songs, and Jackson, Athens, Meigs Facilities the orchestra wi II present the 12pm-6pm world premiere of his classical composition "Waltz No.· 2 (Steinway Hall)" in a new Christmas Day, December 25 orchestration. The Academy of Music Gallipolis Facility 1pm-6pm was the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra from JackSon,Athens, Meigs Facilities 12pm-6pm 1900 to the opening of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in December 200 I . New '(ear's Eve, December 31 A portion of .the concen proceeds will support the Gallipolis Facility 1pm-~pm orchestra 's Billy Joel Billy Joel debuts with Philadelphia Orchestra in Jan. 26 concert featuring his songs other late-night shows will fill their time deprived of monologues, skits and other written materiaL All the hosts - with the exception of NBC's Carson Daly, who returned to the air Dec. 3 are members of the guild, making those without an interim deal subject to union rules that would severely limit what they can do. A related issue centers on whether their shows will face a problem booking Alist guests, who may not be willing to cross a picket line. Central to the contract dispute has been compensation for work distributed via the Internet and other digital media. The guild also has called for unionization of writers working on reality shows and animation. When writers went on strike in 1988, only two late-night shows were affected: J-ohnny Carson's "Tonight" show and L.ctterman's ''Late Night," both on NBC. Carson made a deal with the guild shortly ·after returning to the air, but Letterman went weeks without his writers' services before the strike was settled. Sunday Trm£s-Sentinel Gallia • 446-2342 Bedrooms: 4+ Baths: 2.5 Upper floor: 710 sq. ft. Main floor: 1; 799 sq. ft . . / Total Living Area: 2,5og / sq. ft. Garage: 7 55 sq. ft. Exterior Wall Framing: , iiMIIII lll!lliiOCIIi ..... t$•1• 2x(l Foundation Options: Crawlspace i • liltiNG IIOCMI ft • ..,_, 1&-~-odolg =( ,........ I OINII'III ... ,.... ~1100111 ITUDI' • ,,......... • ./ 4WIAQE IMclg *'NiiOOM$ ORDER THE HOUSE PLAN To receive the study plan for this home, order by phone, online, or by mail. By phone: Call 866-772-1013. Reference the plan number. · Online: Go to www.houseoftheweek.com and type the plan into the field label~d "Enter Plan #.;. The downloadable study plans are available for $10, plus sta~e and local sales tax. . By mail: Clip and complete this form. Include a check or money order for $10, plus state and local sales tax, payable to House of the Week. Mail to: House of the Week P.O. Box 75488 St. Paul, MN 55175-0488 Plan:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ f0a11 .... • Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ • • • • . -2~ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ '0 .10• t1 In this illustration provided by Homestyle Plans and Publications Designer Network, the floor plan for th is 2,509 square foot home includes 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ State:- - - - - ZIP: - - - - - ------ ------------------~---:---------- ------------Jilst-- Mln.utes ·A Way•••. ·Russell P. Clarke, MD Over 30 Years Experience Athens &Jackson Facilities Meif!S Facility 9am-9pm 11am-9pm HOLZER New Years Day, JanuarY 1 . ' Gallipolis _Facility _ Jackson,Athens, Meigs Facilities 1pm-6pm 12pni-6pm Medical Excellence. CLINIC Local Caring.- 675-1333 • GS--2311 DETAILS: __________. _ _ ----- - ----.. ·· -- - Meigs • 992-2155 Mason~ 4------------------··--~---------------+ Quality Orthopedic Care Holzer"Clinic Urgent·Care Ho'liday Hours· Keeping Gallia, Meigs & Mason informed A downloadable study plan of this house, including general information on building costs arzd financing, is available on · the Web at http://www.houseo/theweek.com. To receive a study plan by mail, please fill 011t the folwwing order form. Be . sure to quote the plan number. To AP Illustrations view hundreds of other home designs, In this illustration provided by Homestyle Plans and Publications Designer Network, the stylish wraparound porch, with Craftsman-inspired visit http://www.houseoftheweek.com. details, of this 2,509 square foot home is a lovely place to lounge. HOLZER CLINIC,· 446.5401 -• • .. ·' �. ' ilunbap rEt me~ -~enttnel _Q.W N ON THE EXTENSION (ORNER FARM Page D2 1! 1 a r~lrm hu\ i- ne's or into an addi tional farm -basecl business·: Oh io State Unil'ers ity Ex tension is hold ing an eight-wee k course lrom 6:30 to 'J p.m.. hegi nnlll !.! Ja n. ~2 . C la ssc~ wil l be held at McKcn;ie HaiL Room 105 at the Un iwrsity of Rio Grande. The structured course wil l initially cover goal sett i n~. budgeting and resources lor the tarm and farm fa mily. Other sessions will Lo ve r wh e r e lo ge t assistance. legal issues and taxes. record keeping, assessing your natural resources. crop and horticultural option s, animal production, and marketing alternatives. The class will end with a tour on March 8, visiting a selection of farms that have succeeded in reaching their goals as a small farm. Registration is $150 for the first person i~ a family and $50 for each additional family member. Price includes a notebook. soil test, refreshments ·and bus tour. This is t.he fourth year the program has been held in southern Ohio and the tes.timonials of attendees continue to state their money was well spent by . BY ANNIE FLANZRAICH Water it in and place in a sunny window or under a fluorescent light for four to ti vc weeks and you should ••• see little roots growing into Chris tmas pl ants like the sui L Keep soil temperapoinsettias and Chri stmas tures close to 70 degrees cacti 'n eed plenty of light and don't overwater. and warmth to survive the Start fertilizin g when winter months indoor\ spring arrives and place outwhen cloudy and 'cooler side in morning sunlight weather prevaiI 111 our aft er Mother's Day to grow re,gion . Keep your plants in all summer long. The plant ' the sunniest room in the should be double or triple borne, normally the south- the size of the initial cutern or western exposure tings of three pads each. window or door. ••• Room temperatures need Are y-ou interested in seeto be a minimum 65 degrees ing the latest in equirment F both day and night, espe- for farming, constructton or cially for poinsettias. Water outdoor activities? Reserve sparingly in the morning on your ca-lendar, Jan. 25-27 hours with warm water not to attend the annual Power cold tap water. Show Ohio held at the Ohio Fertilize at one quarter or Expo Center located off half label recommended 17th Avenue off Interstate rates until early April. 71 . next to the Ohio State Plants do not need much Fairgrounds. Building~ are fertilizer to be maintained open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.,n. until increased light intensi- Over four buildings filled ty occurs in early spring. with equipment are open for Several homeowners . call your perusal. each year to ask how · to Whether it is a tractor, propagate grandmother's lawn mower or front end . Chris tams cactus. Take loader you want to compare three pad-size cuttings from brands before you buy Grandma's plant. locally. they are all there. Bury one pad in soil com- Free tickets are available posed of one half sand one from the Extension office. half soil with the other two (Hal Kneen is the Meigs pads above the soil line. A County . Agriculture and four-inch diameter pot Natural Resources should have at least three Educator, Ohio State cuttings placed into the pot. University Extension.) ( ( 'russula A rge111ea J ALOE VERA (Aloe Barbadmsi1) A drought-tolerant plant with a short stem and thick, fleshy 1eaves. It is vulnerable to over-watering and freezing te mperatures. CAST-IRON PLANT (Aspidistra r:lwior ) As its name may suggest, this plant is hardy and tolerant of neglect Large water droplets collecting on the leaves of this purple cabbage are a ·sure sign of the wet weather that lies ahead. According to the National Weather Service, precipitation, either in rain or snow, is expected in the area by Monday. Cattlemen seek changes to 20-year-old beef checkoff program for promotion of beef P~ESS WRITER LINCOLN, · Neb. in Cattle producers Nebraska and other states ·are pushing for the first significant change to the national beef checkoff program since it stru:ted more than 20 years ago. The beef checkoff program is behind the popular "Beef, It's What's for · AP photo Dinner" ads that feature the Dairyman and raw milk producer Mark McAfee looks at one of his many free range, milk distinctive voice of actor producing cows Saturday, Dec. 22, at his dairy in Fresno, Calif. McAfee, owner of Organic Sam Elliott. AI a dollar a head, the checkoff fee pools Pasture, the largest producer of raw milk, may be hit with a new state Jaw which essentially about $80 million annually outlaws the sale of raw milk in Calif. for beef promotion, research and education, among other things. But more than two decades of inflation have decreased the buying power BY MICHELLE LOCKE alive in raw milk. consumption, according to of that dollar, say checkoff ASSOCIATED PRE SS WRITER "We found that coliform ttie Washington-based supporters. count is indicative Of a Weston · A. Price Some state chapters of the BERKIOLEY, Calif. heaTthy and ·clean and Foundation, a natural-foods National Cattlemen 's Beef Many raw milk consumers wholesome production advocacy group. Association. want Congress are oppo_sing new dairy . process for raw milk," said California officials say to hike the checkoff to $2, standards set to take effect Steve Lyle, spokesman for some children fell ill last while others want producers next week in California, the Califomia Department year after consuming who pay the checkoff to saying they could outlaw of Food and.Agriculture. Organic Pastures products . vote on whether it should some of their preferred But raw milk producers Five children reportedly rise. The program remains products. say their product is already · were sickened, and offi- much the sarhe since The-new law does not cre- tested for dangerous bacte- cials discovered a possible- Congress authorized the ate an outright ban·on raw ria such as E. coli and sal- sixth case. U.S . Department of milk, but producers believe monella. They contend that · However, testing at Agriculture to start it in the it could dry up· supplies by the presence of other col- Organic Pastures did not mid-1980s, according to setting new bacteria limits iforms in their · milk are detect the strain of E. coli association representative they say ' are difficult to simply part of what makes that sickened some of the Don Ricketts. meet their product unique and, in children, McAfee said. The Colorado-based Mark McAfee is . founder their view, healthier by proHe said there was no con- group administers many of of Fresno- based Organic moting a stronger immune nection between the sick the beef checkotf dollars. Pastures Dairy Company, system. · kids and his products and "There are so many more the large( of two raw milk "There's a bacteria para- that state officials admitted issues today, and the dollar producers in California. He noia in our country which is that and signed a settlement doesn't go as far as it used said consumers "are fed up just out of control ," McAfee agreement this summer. to," Ricketts said. with the government being said. Dr. Kevin Reilly, deputy Ricketts said that under in their kitchens, and they Raw milk producers and director of the California one proposal, future hikes in want to be able to make their consumers say they were not Department of Public the checkoff would require independent choices about told about the change until Health, said health officials only a vote of those who food they want to eat" after the new law passed still believe there .is a com- pay the checkoff and not State official s, on the quietly earlier this year. pelling argument for an epi- . approval from Congress. otber hand, say producers Others states already have demiological link because The association plans to should be able to meet the adopted the I 0-coliform all 'the children bad con- meet in February to vote on standards, which they main- standard, and supporters of sumed raw milk products. proposals and then lobby tain are necessary for con- the stricter standards say it But fans of raw milk, who Congress to approve the sumer safety. · will not necessarily spell say it helps with .eyerything changes. The new · standards takes trouble for the raw milk from asthma to digestive Competition for grocery effeCt on Jan. I, setting a industry. troubles, do not want to ,ee buyers dollars has stiffened limit of no more than I 0 "Raw milk is legal in the product disappear from because there are more non· coliform s per milliliter. California and continues to store shelves. beef products at the stores, Coliform s are a group of be legal in California," said "It is just real food the said Michael Kelsey of the bacteria commonly found in Lyle , adding that testing way God made it, the way it Nebraska Cattlemen, which the envi ronment. most of showed that raw milk pro- was intended to 'be," said is affiliated with the which do not cause disease. ducers . can meet t!Je new Organic Pastures customer National Cattlemen's Beef .Pasteurization, in which standards. Linda Edin of Fresno. "It Association. milk is· heated, kills many Twenty-eight states allow hasn't been messed with in That requires more bacteria, whi ch ,are still . sales of raw milk for human any way." money to develop new beef products and advertise them, he said: He also said consumers are looking for more assurances that what they eat is safe. Under the chariges backed by the Nebraska Cattlemen, the ·u.s. Department of Agriculture would help petition for two votes by people who pay the checkoff. One vote would be on whether to increase the checkoff and would be held if the USDA and others were able to gather enough petition signatures. Producers have no vote now. The Nebraska group also wants to make it ea~ier to hold a national producers • referendum on whether to keep the checkoff program at all. Under the new proposal, producers woul.d have the opportunity to regularly vote - maybe every five -years or so -· on whether to keep the che~k­ off program. Referendums are possible now, but are not conducted because of what Kelsey said is a vague, dif- ficult process in which producers •can organize petition drives but without help from the USDA. A national task force composed of members from different cattle groups made that recommendation, along with a recommendation to increase the checkoff. more than a year ago .. But the National Cattlemen's Beef Association decided to wait and hear from groups like the Nebraska Cattlemen before taking action. Some Montana ranchers , challenged · the wnstitu · tionality of the checkoff program several years ago. In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the gov· ernment can force producers to pay the fee, and new efforts to charlge the checkoff began. Some ranchers also want checkoff dollars to be used to promote U.S. beef. Currently no country can be specified in promotions. A. bout I0 percent of the $80 million checkoff fund comes from foreign producers who export beef to the U,S. IN-STORE CHECKUP Researching plant varieties . · beforehand is advisable, but reading the plants' label In the store is another option. Once at the store, pick a plant that already looks healthy. "You don't want to buy a plant that is sick or has drop. ping leaves before you get it out of the store," Hogan said. WitTCH THE WATER After taking the plant home, the next step is to examine its the pot. A pot with little drainage can be a death sentence - especially - combined with (A gave Americana ) water in g CORN PLANT AP photos This undated photo provided by Lowe's shows a Golden Pathos plant over-watering . . "You'd essentially be suffocating the plant," said Darin A. Pines, Director and Chief Operations. Officer for U.S . Farms, Int. "Just make sure the pot has drain holes in it." Another way to avoid overwatering is to test the plant's tolerance, said Mike DuVall, senior live good merchant at Lowe 's. Measure out the water used to water the plant and then measure the runoff that leaves the plant "Everyone wants to overwater and that is the death note for most house plants," DuVall said. I Massangeana Can e J . Does well with low light and will last for "years in the home, eventually growing large and canopy-like . It can tolerate high or full sun and requires watering ever-y seven to I0 days. 1 . 1 LUCKY BAMBOO I ( Dracueno Swulrrillno) 1 Native to tropical w ~ q Africa, this plam does no t need to be planted in ' ' " ' and does wel l in low li:chr. RIKKI PLA "'T ( D r c!Cilt' ll (l 'Ril-cki ') A plant with ye ll•m green fo liage that toler· ates medi um li11ht level> whil e u rn w in g~ co lorful ·' !C 1·ms Re.-olure) 10 southern Nati ve Japan. thi s pl ant does vcrv ' well in hi gh heat and CPid tem pe rat ures. I .! SNAKE PLANT 1 ISw1sn:ieria 1. 1 Does wel l and lmv' I lighL can be watered · every seven to I() days. It EMERALD BEAUTY and MARIA CHRISTINA CHINESE EVERGREEN can fit well in a corner. SONG OF INOlA I /Jmmt 'llfl Refl exu 1 Requires mode'rate watering .and p rer~r" medium to low li ~ h t. Another variety is ' th e · Pleomele Refl exa An ita . which can tol>rate medi; um li ght (Aglaonema Commutatum, Axhumema Widow Haworthia' Maria Christina) ( Hwvorlhia Coof>ni ) Both of these flowering plants thrive in low light settings and grow well during winter months. GOLDEN POTHOS (Eptpremnum Aureum) Thi s plant with colorful vegetation requires low sunlight. . GREEN TI PLANT (Crm/y/ine Gluu cu) Holds _up in low Iight This plant with fle shy pointed folia ge ckal s wel l with ·extrem e tempcr<ttures and lilli e to nn water. "ZZ Plant'' ( Zamioculca.l) With smoolh . shi ny. dark gree n leaves. this plant tolerates low li ght conditions. grows slowly and does not need to be watered or repotted oft en. 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Rockin New Years Eve Sldlled Nursing and Rehabll1tadon Center See You There! 70 Pinecrest Dr. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740·446·7112 . ~Einmnll@iri,~~" " ~. nbnd lo,. .com I -" I Wai-Mart Shoe Dept. would like to thank all the customers & associates for another successftJI year of the Nursing Home . Slipper Tree. Thanks for helping us make a differencet ' ARBORS AT GALLIPOLIS sponsored by I GUARANTEED COVERALL DOORS OPEN 4:00 P.M. 124 HIGHLAND AVE. POINT PLEASANT. WV 304·675·3877 Tribute Artist Danny Dale Fun, Food & Merriment • freez ing al so grow s u~) ri g ht ilnLI CYCADS (Encepha/artos Ferox) A slow-growing and drought-tolerant plant native to Africa. SET THE STAGE Finally, Hogan recommends keeping plant care easy by grouping plants together on a tray for conve- · nient access. "People want some pretty greenery in their home but most people don't want to spent a lot of time taking care of them," Hogan said. "The more you have things well set up the more likely you are This undated photo provided by Lowe's shows a Bamboo plant. ~ · to take care of the plants." New Year Dance/Karaoke I and temperatures. Thi s pl ant with a spreading rosette of graygreen leaves deals · well . __ with extreme tempera-· leav es . . ._ tures and with little or no water. SAGO PALM VFW Post 4464 · The puzzle A drough t-tolerant pLmt with th kk hra nche, ,urd smooth. lle ,hv leave;_ rlwt is su scep tibie to owr- CENTURY PLANT I nsteall of perusing a plant shelf and picking the first leafy item that catches the eye, plant experts rec. ommend first identifying · where the plant will live: "Once you identify a location, you can figure out how much sunlight the plant will need," said Mike Gettler, Vice Merchandising - President Nursery and . Outdoor Fashion for Lowe's. It's also important to pick plants that will thrive in your environment, be that a dry desert climate or a lowlit apartment, said Marie Iannotti , Aboutcom Guide to Gardening. and wi ll grow upright am! .l become tall over time_ i J AI\ET CRAIG Thumb not so green? (Dro coma Deremensis) Try these low -mai nteGrows well in low light nance house plants, rec- cuncl iti nns and wi ll also ommended · by Mike he lp 'Clean the air o( I he Gettler of Lowe 's and home it\ in. Darin A. Pin ~s ol U.S. Farms, Inc.: J ADE PLA'I T LOCATION . Bv NATE JENKINS Sunday, December 30, 2007 FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INCLINE VILLAGE, . NEV. _- They sit on grocery or home-improvement . store shelves, waiting for someone to nurture them. . But a worse fate could lie ahead - too small pots, too little sunlight or the worst of all, over-watering. , That's what a common houseplant "can endure giyen an owner who knows little ' . to nothing about plant care. "I think people buy things : on a whim," said Kate · Hogan authpr of "37 Houseplants Even You Can't KilL" "They look at those beautiful flowers and think 'that would look so beautiful on my sideboard.' But they're not looking . ahead to a week from then." It's · easy enough to tum your thumb - and home green. It just requires a little know-how, the right kind of plant and proper care. These steps will help stop even the · most clueless gardener from becoming a plant killer. · ASSOCIATED Page 1)3 BY ANNIE FLANZRAICH FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRE SS Joy Kocmoudfphoto Many raw milk fans in California oppose new dairy standards setting bacteria limits I Keeping a plant alive·reqt1ires care, Thumb not so green? . and buying a low maintenance breed Try these plants for the home I Wet weather coming attending and foll ow ing the recommendations given. Are yo u a new or small _ Won't yo u join our next farm ow ner l ookin~ at how dass'' to get starte d I GARDENING . Sunday, December 30, 2007 Want to start a fann-based business? BY HAL KNEEN . ' �. ' ilunbap rEt me~ -~enttnel _Q.W N ON THE EXTENSION (ORNER FARM Page D2 1! 1 a r~lrm hu\ i- ne's or into an addi tional farm -basecl business·: Oh io State Unil'ers ity Ex tension is hold ing an eight-wee k course lrom 6:30 to 'J p.m.. hegi nnlll !.! Ja n. ~2 . C la ssc~ wil l be held at McKcn;ie HaiL Room 105 at the Un iwrsity of Rio Grande. The structured course wil l initially cover goal sett i n~. budgeting and resources lor the tarm and farm fa mily. Other sessions will Lo ve r wh e r e lo ge t assistance. legal issues and taxes. record keeping, assessing your natural resources. crop and horticultural option s, animal production, and marketing alternatives. The class will end with a tour on March 8, visiting a selection of farms that have succeeded in reaching their goals as a small farm. Registration is $150 for the first person i~ a family and $50 for each additional family member. Price includes a notebook. soil test, refreshments ·and bus tour. This is t.he fourth year the program has been held in southern Ohio and the tes.timonials of attendees continue to state their money was well spent by . BY ANNIE FLANZRAICH Water it in and place in a sunny window or under a fluorescent light for four to ti vc weeks and you should ••• see little roots growing into Chris tmas pl ants like the sui L Keep soil temperapoinsettias and Chri stmas tures close to 70 degrees cacti 'n eed plenty of light and don't overwater. and warmth to survive the Start fertilizin g when winter months indoor\ spring arrives and place outwhen cloudy and 'cooler side in morning sunlight weather prevaiI 111 our aft er Mother's Day to grow re,gion . Keep your plants in all summer long. The plant ' the sunniest room in the should be double or triple borne, normally the south- the size of the initial cutern or western exposure tings of three pads each. window or door. ••• Room temperatures need Are y-ou interested in seeto be a minimum 65 degrees ing the latest in equirment F both day and night, espe- for farming, constructton or cially for poinsettias. Water outdoor activities? Reserve sparingly in the morning on your ca-lendar, Jan. 25-27 hours with warm water not to attend the annual Power cold tap water. Show Ohio held at the Ohio Fertilize at one quarter or Expo Center located off half label recommended 17th Avenue off Interstate rates until early April. 71 . next to the Ohio State Plants do not need much Fairgrounds. Building~ are fertilizer to be maintained open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.,n. until increased light intensi- Over four buildings filled ty occurs in early spring. with equipment are open for Several homeowners . call your perusal. each year to ask how · to Whether it is a tractor, propagate grandmother's lawn mower or front end . Chris tams cactus. Take loader you want to compare three pad-size cuttings from brands before you buy Grandma's plant. locally. they are all there. Bury one pad in soil com- Free tickets are available posed of one half sand one from the Extension office. half soil with the other two (Hal Kneen is the Meigs pads above the soil line. A County . Agriculture and four-inch diameter pot Natural Resources should have at least three Educator, Ohio State cuttings placed into the pot. University Extension.) ( ( 'russula A rge111ea J ALOE VERA (Aloe Barbadmsi1) A drought-tolerant plant with a short stem and thick, fleshy 1eaves. It is vulnerable to over-watering and freezing te mperatures. CAST-IRON PLANT (Aspidistra r:lwior ) As its name may suggest, this plant is hardy and tolerant of neglect Large water droplets collecting on the leaves of this purple cabbage are a ·sure sign of the wet weather that lies ahead. According to the National Weather Service, precipitation, either in rain or snow, is expected in the area by Monday. Cattlemen seek changes to 20-year-old beef checkoff program for promotion of beef P~ESS WRITER LINCOLN, · Neb. in Cattle producers Nebraska and other states ·are pushing for the first significant change to the national beef checkoff program since it stru:ted more than 20 years ago. The beef checkoff program is behind the popular "Beef, It's What's for · AP photo Dinner" ads that feature the Dairyman and raw milk producer Mark McAfee looks at one of his many free range, milk distinctive voice of actor producing cows Saturday, Dec. 22, at his dairy in Fresno, Calif. McAfee, owner of Organic Sam Elliott. AI a dollar a head, the checkoff fee pools Pasture, the largest producer of raw milk, may be hit with a new state Jaw which essentially about $80 million annually outlaws the sale of raw milk in Calif. for beef promotion, research and education, among other things. But more than two decades of inflation have decreased the buying power BY MICHELLE LOCKE alive in raw milk. consumption, according to of that dollar, say checkoff ASSOCIATED PRE SS WRITER "We found that coliform ttie Washington-based supporters. count is indicative Of a Weston · A. Price Some state chapters of the BERKIOLEY, Calif. heaTthy and ·clean and Foundation, a natural-foods National Cattlemen 's Beef Many raw milk consumers wholesome production advocacy group. Association. want Congress are oppo_sing new dairy . process for raw milk," said California officials say to hike the checkoff to $2, standards set to take effect Steve Lyle, spokesman for some children fell ill last while others want producers next week in California, the Califomia Department year after consuming who pay the checkoff to saying they could outlaw of Food and.Agriculture. Organic Pastures products . vote on whether it should some of their preferred But raw milk producers Five children reportedly rise. The program remains products. say their product is already · were sickened, and offi- much the sarhe since The-new law does not cre- tested for dangerous bacte- cials discovered a possible- Congress authorized the ate an outright ban·on raw ria such as E. coli and sal- sixth case. U.S . Department of milk, but producers believe monella. They contend that · However, testing at Agriculture to start it in the it could dry up· supplies by the presence of other col- Organic Pastures did not mid-1980s, according to setting new bacteria limits iforms in their · milk are detect the strain of E. coli association representative they say ' are difficult to simply part of what makes that sickened some of the Don Ricketts. meet their product unique and, in children, McAfee said. The Colorado-based Mark McAfee is . founder their view, healthier by proHe said there was no con- group administers many of of Fresno- based Organic moting a stronger immune nection between the sick the beef checkotf dollars. Pastures Dairy Company, system. · kids and his products and "There are so many more the large( of two raw milk "There's a bacteria para- that state officials admitted issues today, and the dollar producers in California. He noia in our country which is that and signed a settlement doesn't go as far as it used said consumers "are fed up just out of control ," McAfee agreement this summer. to," Ricketts said. with the government being said. Dr. Kevin Reilly, deputy Ricketts said that under in their kitchens, and they Raw milk producers and director of the California one proposal, future hikes in want to be able to make their consumers say they were not Department of Public the checkoff would require independent choices about told about the change until Health, said health officials only a vote of those who food they want to eat" after the new law passed still believe there .is a com- pay the checkoff and not State official s, on the quietly earlier this year. pelling argument for an epi- . approval from Congress. otber hand, say producers Others states already have demiological link because The association plans to should be able to meet the adopted the I 0-coliform all 'the children bad con- meet in February to vote on standards, which they main- standard, and supporters of sumed raw milk products. proposals and then lobby tain are necessary for con- the stricter standards say it But fans of raw milk, who Congress to approve the sumer safety. · will not necessarily spell say it helps with .eyerything changes. The new · standards takes trouble for the raw milk from asthma to digestive Competition for grocery effeCt on Jan. I, setting a industry. troubles, do not want to ,ee buyers dollars has stiffened limit of no more than I 0 "Raw milk is legal in the product disappear from because there are more non· coliform s per milliliter. California and continues to store shelves. beef products at the stores, Coliform s are a group of be legal in California," said "It is just real food the said Michael Kelsey of the bacteria commonly found in Lyle , adding that testing way God made it, the way it Nebraska Cattlemen, which the envi ronment. most of showed that raw milk pro- was intended to 'be," said is affiliated with the which do not cause disease. ducers . can meet t!Je new Organic Pastures customer National Cattlemen's Beef .Pasteurization, in which standards. Linda Edin of Fresno. "It Association. milk is· heated, kills many Twenty-eight states allow hasn't been messed with in That requires more bacteria, whi ch ,are still . sales of raw milk for human any way." money to develop new beef products and advertise them, he said: He also said consumers are looking for more assurances that what they eat is safe. Under the chariges backed by the Nebraska Cattlemen, the ·u.s. Department of Agriculture would help petition for two votes by people who pay the checkoff. One vote would be on whether to increase the checkoff and would be held if the USDA and others were able to gather enough petition signatures. Producers have no vote now. The Nebraska group also wants to make it ea~ier to hold a national producers • referendum on whether to keep the checkoff program at all. Under the new proposal, producers woul.d have the opportunity to regularly vote - maybe every five -years or so -· on whether to keep the che~k­ off program. Referendums are possible now, but are not conducted because of what Kelsey said is a vague, dif- ficult process in which producers •can organize petition drives but without help from the USDA. A national task force composed of members from different cattle groups made that recommendation, along with a recommendation to increase the checkoff. more than a year ago .. But the National Cattlemen's Beef Association decided to wait and hear from groups like the Nebraska Cattlemen before taking action. Some Montana ranchers , challenged · the wnstitu · tionality of the checkoff program several years ago. In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the gov· ernment can force producers to pay the fee, and new efforts to charlge the checkoff began. Some ranchers also want checkoff dollars to be used to promote U.S. beef. Currently no country can be specified in promotions. A. bout I0 percent of the $80 million checkoff fund comes from foreign producers who export beef to the U,S. IN-STORE CHECKUP Researching plant varieties . · beforehand is advisable, but reading the plants' label In the store is another option. Once at the store, pick a plant that already looks healthy. "You don't want to buy a plant that is sick or has drop. ping leaves before you get it out of the store," Hogan said. WitTCH THE WATER After taking the plant home, the next step is to examine its the pot. A pot with little drainage can be a death sentence - especially - combined with (A gave Americana ) water in g CORN PLANT AP photos This undated photo provided by Lowe's shows a Golden Pathos plant over-watering . . "You'd essentially be suffocating the plant," said Darin A. Pines, Director and Chief Operations. Officer for U.S . Farms, Int. "Just make sure the pot has drain holes in it." Another way to avoid overwatering is to test the plant's tolerance, said Mike DuVall, senior live good merchant at Lowe 's. Measure out the water used to water the plant and then measure the runoff that leaves the plant "Everyone wants to overwater and that is the death note for most house plants," DuVall said. I Massangeana Can e J . Does well with low light and will last for "years in the home, eventually growing large and canopy-like . It can tolerate high or full sun and requires watering ever-y seven to I0 days. 1 . 1 LUCKY BAMBOO I ( Dracueno Swulrrillno) 1 Native to tropical w ~ q Africa, this plam does no t need to be planted in ' ' " ' and does wel l in low li:chr. RIKKI PLA "'T ( D r c!Cilt' ll (l 'Ril-cki ') A plant with ye ll•m green fo liage that toler· ates medi um li11ht level> whil e u rn w in g~ co lorful ·' !C 1·ms Re.-olure) 10 southern Nati ve Japan. thi s pl ant does vcrv ' well in hi gh heat and CPid tem pe rat ures. I .! SNAKE PLANT 1 ISw1sn:ieria 1. 1 Does wel l and lmv' I lighL can be watered · every seven to I() days. It EMERALD BEAUTY and MARIA CHRISTINA CHINESE EVERGREEN can fit well in a corner. SONG OF INOlA I /Jmmt 'llfl Refl exu 1 Requires mode'rate watering .and p rer~r" medium to low li ~ h t. Another variety is ' th e · Pleomele Refl exa An ita . which can tol>rate medi; um li ght (Aglaonema Commutatum, Axhumema Widow Haworthia' Maria Christina) ( Hwvorlhia Coof>ni ) Both of these flowering plants thrive in low light settings and grow well during winter months. GOLDEN POTHOS (Eptpremnum Aureum) Thi s plant with colorful vegetation requires low sunlight. . GREEN TI PLANT (Crm/y/ine Gluu cu) Holds _up in low Iight This plant with fle shy pointed folia ge ckal s wel l with ·extrem e tempcr<ttures and lilli e to nn water. "ZZ Plant'' ( Zamioculca.l) With smoolh . shi ny. dark gree n leaves. this plant tolerates low li ght conditions. grows slowly and does not need to be watered or repotted oft en. BULLETIN BOARD New Year's Eve Party at the New Green Gables Hats, Horns, etc. Free finger food, Limited Reservations .Call441-9945 Now! Courtside Bar & Grill Make your New Years Reservations now Tables are going quickly Walk in's welcome but · reservations are suggested. . Stay for the balloon drop and champagne toast and ring in the New Year with us. 740-441-9371 Dec. 31 9:00 pm • 1:00 a.m. Snacks, Drawings. Party Favors Champagne on the kitchen side $5.00 Cover Celebrate New Year's Eve LIVE MUSIC AT THE GRILL ON NEW Y!;ARS EVE Iron Gate and Iron Gate Grille STEAK AND SEAFOOD SPECIALS Reasonably priced! ' RESERVATIONS ARE SUGGESTED Then join us to bring in the New Year at the UPPER LEVEL Rockin & Rollin with D.J1., "Charlie" Appetizers, Party Favors and Champagne at midnight Call lor more information 304-675·7030 or 675·2200 60t and 6t5 Main Street. Trinity Gospel Mission St. Rt: 554 2 t/2 miles East Porter New Years Eve Service Dec. 31 sl 9 pm till12:00 am' Ted Russell Preaching Special Singing Pastor Robert Hersman welcomes all For Sale End Rolls of Paper $1.00 each at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune Serenity House 13eNes victims of domestic violence call 446-6752 or 1-800-942-9577 American Legion Post 27 New Years Eve Party ' Dec. 31 8 pm -1 am Free food & drinks $25/couple $15/Si'ngle NEW YEAR'S EVE Sock hop Dec. 31st 8-12:00 Ball drop at midnight River Bend Arts Council Middleport, Ohio WV Jobs Foundation BINGO NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL! MONDAY, DEC. 31 $30 UNLIMITED PACKS . $2008 I I I i French City Child Care Center 300 Third Ave. Gallipolis NOW ACCEPTING applications and resumes lor caregivers and substitutes. Apply w1!h1n. No phone calls please. Early childhood Development Degree and Teaching Degrees also encouraged ·to apply. Dave's American Grill Join Us For A . Rockin New Years Eve Sldlled Nursing and Rehabll1tadon Center See You There! 70 Pinecrest Dr. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740·446·7112 . ~Einmnll@iri,~~" " ~. nbnd lo,. .com I -" I Wai-Mart Shoe Dept. would like to thank all the customers & associates for another successftJI year of the Nursing Home . Slipper Tree. Thanks for helping us make a differencet ' ARBORS AT GALLIPOLIS sponsored by I GUARANTEED COVERALL DOORS OPEN 4:00 P.M. 124 HIGHLAND AVE. POINT PLEASANT. WV 304·675·3877 Tribute Artist Danny Dale Fun, Food & Merriment • freez ing al so grow s u~) ri g ht ilnLI CYCADS (Encepha/artos Ferox) A slow-growing and drought-tolerant plant native to Africa. SET THE STAGE Finally, Hogan recommends keeping plant care easy by grouping plants together on a tray for conve- · nient access. "People want some pretty greenery in their home but most people don't want to spent a lot of time taking care of them," Hogan said. "The more you have things well set up the more likely you are This undated photo provided by Lowe's shows a Bamboo plant. ~ · to take care of the plants." New Year Dance/Karaoke I and temperatures. Thi s pl ant with a spreading rosette of graygreen leaves deals · well . __ with extreme tempera-· leav es . . ._ tures and with little or no water. SAGO PALM VFW Post 4464 · The puzzle A drough t-tolerant pLmt with th kk hra nche, ,urd smooth. lle ,hv leave;_ rlwt is su scep tibie to owr- CENTURY PLANT I nsteall of perusing a plant shelf and picking the first leafy item that catches the eye, plant experts rec. ommend first identifying · where the plant will live: "Once you identify a location, you can figure out how much sunlight the plant will need," said Mike Gettler, Vice Merchandising - President Nursery and . Outdoor Fashion for Lowe's. It's also important to pick plants that will thrive in your environment, be that a dry desert climate or a lowlit apartment, said Marie Iannotti , Aboutcom Guide to Gardening. and wi ll grow upright am! .l become tall over time_ i J AI\ET CRAIG Thumb not so green? (Dro coma Deremensis) Try these low -mai nteGrows well in low light nance house plants, rec- cuncl iti nns and wi ll also ommended · by Mike he lp 'Clean the air o( I he Gettler of Lowe 's and home it\ in. Darin A. Pin ~s ol U.S. Farms, Inc.: J ADE PLA'I T LOCATION . Bv NATE JENKINS Sunday, December 30, 2007 FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INCLINE VILLAGE, . NEV. _- They sit on grocery or home-improvement . store shelves, waiting for someone to nurture them. . But a worse fate could lie ahead - too small pots, too little sunlight or the worst of all, over-watering. , That's what a common houseplant "can endure giyen an owner who knows little ' . to nothing about plant care. "I think people buy things : on a whim," said Kate · Hogan authpr of "37 Houseplants Even You Can't KilL" "They look at those beautiful flowers and think 'that would look so beautiful on my sideboard.' But they're not looking . ahead to a week from then." It's · easy enough to tum your thumb - and home green. It just requires a little know-how, the right kind of plant and proper care. These steps will help stop even the · most clueless gardener from becoming a plant killer. · ASSOCIATED Page 1)3 BY ANNIE FLANZRAICH FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRE SS Joy Kocmoudfphoto Many raw milk fans in California oppose new dairy standards setting bacteria limits I Keeping a plant alive·reqt1ires care, Thumb not so green? . and buying a low maintenance breed Try these plants for the home I Wet weather coming attending and foll ow ing the recommendations given. Are yo u a new or small _ Won't yo u join our next farm ow ner l ookin~ at how dass'' to get starte d I GARDENING . Sunday, December 30, 2007 Want to start a fann-based business? BY HAL KNEEN . ' �Page 04 • 6Uftbap G:fmn -6mttnd Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV \Eribune - Sentinel - i\egtuter on SAVINGS C. LASSIFI. ED IIASEIIENT WATERPROOFING Unconcttlonal lifotlme guar· antee. Local references fur· nished. Established 1975. Call 24 Hrs. (740) «~> 0870, R oger~ Basement 1997 Jeap Grand Chorol<se. Waterproofing. 4WD $3495. 740-6313 t\~:ws Ga.llla County OH I. v-''i..: E-mail classified@ mydailytribune.com In One Week With Us · REACH OVER 285,000 PROSPECTS R AD 2002 Honda Racing 4· wheeler, KN air filler, 2 new back tires, very nice $2,000 Make Best Offer 304-675· :)824 ~ ·oearltirU' Monday-Friday for Insertion In Next Dey•s Paper Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. JET AERATION MOTORS Repaired, New & Rebuilt In Stock. Call Ron Evans, 1800·537-9528. Publishing reserves r 1.-------pl GIVEAWAY I riO ~WANIID CYTOTECHNOLOGIST PARHIME M·F DAY SHIFT. Competitive salary and ben· eli! package. lntereS1ed candidates should call: (304)424·2205 · Or send resume to: Human Resources, Camderi-Ciark Me'morlal Hospital, P:O 718, Freel Boston Terrier AKC To Want to buy Junk Cars. call Parkersburg, WV 26102. .good home Spade, 3 74Q.381Hl884 F.. (304)424-2825. Apply yrs.old. Also, 2 el(tra 1arge online at www cern h prq Min . PinsCher male free 1o EOE good home, AKC, stag red. :----:---:-----:-: Call740·696·1085. 10. - - -....--..., Dependable worker needed HFJJ' WANml for first shift at the Gallipolis Good Tempered Golden L - - - - - - - , . 1 Dairy Queen. Apply in per· Retr1ever/Mix to a good .., ublication or omls Ccunlry Homo wi1h lots ol 100WORKERS NEEDED son. ion of an advertis room to run & play 304·812· Assemble crafts, Wood Energelic and efficient chiroent. Corrections wll 5052 ' iteins.To $480/wk Materials practic assistanl needed for made In lhe ftrs Larr AND provided. Free Information busy Gallipolis office. 20·30 FOUND pkg. 24Hr. 801:428·4649 hours per week. Please mail resumes to Baci< 1o Health Administrative Asalstant. Chiropractic,. 10A Old Found: Female, Blk, possibly Needed for unique, Christian Airport Ad, Gallipolis. 6 mo. old, part Lab/?, found baS~d organization. Must Deadline: January .4, 2009, on Harrisburg Rd. near 850. have compatible philosophy, 740 339·3944 solid organizational and - - - - - - - office skills, multHasker with. FEDERAL good social skills, adapt in . POSTAL JOBS Real Eslat ~;::;:::::~ Microsoft Suite Programs $t7.33·$27.58111r., now hirdvertlaements ar 1:! and mfnistry oriented Part ing. For application and free ubjoct to lhe Fedora AucnoN AND 11ime .or lull time. Call Well governement job Info, call ~ J:ILFA MARKEr _ Spring 740·698·6277. air Housing Act o American Assoc. of Labor 11968. ·-~iiitiiiiiiiiiit_.l An Excellent way to earn 913-599·8226, 24/hrs. emp. Cross Creek Auction Buffalo money. The New Avon. serv. This newspape Auction Saturday 6pm All Call Marilyn 304-882-2645 Joe Mama's Coffeehouse ccopts only htl used merchandise, Estate from Oak Hill, plus local AVON! All Areas! To Buy or Inc, is hiring drivers and anted ads moolln used consignment ·Building Sell. Shirley Spears, 304· counter staff. Apply at 33 OE standards. is full. Starting to sell high 675·1429. Court St. Rear, Vie will not knowing qual1ty knives such as Case, - - - - - - - - Gallipolis. Oh. 446·7766 a~t any adver Buck & Mossy Oak. Visa BSS . ·-• In vlolatlo and Mas1er .Card (304) 550· BEHAVIOR SUPPORT aement w · h McCiures Res1aurant ( 1616 Auctioneer Stephen SPECIALIST: ark wit Gallipolis Only) now hiring . 1 6 9 -----, individuals with develop- part & full time - dayshift mental disabilities assessing available. Apply between 10 behavior problems, develop- and 11 AM Monday ,· CLASSIFIED INDEX ing effective inlerventions. . ~<de1 4x4's For Sale ....•.... .. ., ........ .,.,., ..•..... .,., ....... 725 lraining staff and monitoring Announcemen1 ............................................ 030 implementatiOn of intervenAntlquea ........ ,.. ,........................................... 530 tions. PositiOn is open in the Apartments for Rent ........... ,.......... ..... ,....... 440 Ripley area. Must have Auction and Flea Marke1. ............................ 080 BA/BS and 2 year experl· Auto Parts & Accessories .......................... 760 ence working with MRDD Auto R8pair.................................................. no in<l~lduals. Experience and Autos for Sale .............................................. no working knowledge ot Boats & Motors for Sale .... ......................... 750 behavioral principles and Building Supplles ......................................... SSO · techniques preferred, Salary Business and Bulldlnga ..... .. ,..................... 340 negotiable based on experi· Business Opportunlty .............. ,,,,, ..............210 ~nee. Reply to: Behavior Business Tralnlng ....................................... 140 Support Specialist, PAIS campers & Motor Homes .................. ,., ...... 7~0 Inc., PO Box ,. 1 210 Camping Equipment ................................... 7110 Cards of Thanks .......................................... 010 Charleston. WV 25339 Child/Elderly Care ....................................... 190 Commercial construction co. Elaclricai/Refrlgarallon ............................... 840 ~ee~s constr1,1c1i0n supurln· Equipmenl .for Renl .....................................480 tendent for loCal work. Must Excavallng ................................................... 830 have at least 10 yrs. exper1· Farm Equlpment ................................ ... ....... 61 o ence with larger commerCial Farms for Renl. .............................................430 projects. Fax.IEmail614-252· Farms for Sale ............................................. 330 5893 or For Lease ....... .............................................. 490 mailroom @ roslovlc.com For Sale ........................................................ 585 For Sale or Trade ......................................... 590 r vers: Fruits & Vegetables ..................................... 580 BONUSES!! Furnished Rooms ........................................450 General Haullng .. ,,, ...................................... BSO Plus great pay, hOme-time, Glveaway ...................................................... 040 Would you like to work from benefits: 100% PAID Happy Ads ..................................................... oso llome? No scams, no risk, health/life ins. Regional Hay & Graln ........ ,.,,, ..................................... 640 Help wanled ...................... ,.......................... l10 Runs, 1 yr. TraCtor Trl. Exp. g u a r ·a n t e e d ! www. ~ome4myfour.com Home lmprovements.................... ,.............. 810 Re . 866·293·7435 Homes for Sale ............................................ 310 Household Goods .... ,,, .. ,.......... ,, .. ,.............. 51 0 Help Wantad Houses lor Rent .......................................... 410 Help Wanted In Memorlam .. ..... ,..................... ,... ,........... ,.,020 lnsurance ................., ................................:.. 130 Lawn & Garden Equlpmen\.. ...................... 660 Uveslock .. ,...... .. ........................................... 630 Los! and Found ........................................... 060 Lots & Acreago ........................................... .:\50 Mlscellaneous ............................................... 170 If you are interested in working Miscellaneous Merchandlse....................... 540 Mobile Home Repalr.................................... 860 in a nursing facility that focuses Mobile Homes for RenL ............................ 420 Mobile Homes for Sale ................................ 320 on team work and resident care Money to Loan .................. :.......................... 220 we have a full time opening for Motorcycles & 4 WMelers .......................... 740 Mualcallnstrumenta .......... ,........................ 570 a: Personals ............................................ .... ..... oos Palo for Sale ................................................ 560 Plumbing & Heating ............:.:.....................820 Professional Services ................................. 230 Radio, TV & CB Repair ............................... 160 Real E8181o Wanled ................................ ..... 360 Requirements: RN (2 yrs of Schoolslnstruction .. .. ................................. 150 Saed, Planl & Ferllli•er .............................. 850 Long Term experience Slluallons Wanl0d ................;...................... 120 preferred) Space for Rent.. ........................................... 480 Sporting Goods ... ................................... ,, ,., 520 SUV'a for Sale ........................ .,...................720 Please stop by and see w at Trucks for Sale ................ .. ......:'................... 715 Upholstery ...................... ............................. 870 380 Colonial Drive Bidwell, Vans For Sale ............................................... 730 wanted 1o B•y ........................................ :.... 090 Ohio or give Rhonda Young, · Wanted lo Buy- Farm Supplleo .................. 620 DON a call al 740-446-500 I. Wanted To Do .............................................. 180 Wanted to Rent .........,, ..................... ,, .......1.470 Yand Sale- Gallipolls ....................................072 Yond Sale-Pomeroy/Middle ........... .............. 074 Equal Opportunity Employer Yond Sale-Pl. Pleasant ................................ 076 ihe righllo adit, reject or cancel any ad at any ~me. Errors Must B eportad on lhe li<s ay of publlcatlon an he Tribune-Sentinel agister will b eaponalble tor n re than the cost o he space occupte the error and onl he ,first insertion; W all not be liable lo ny loss or expen 1J81 resui1S lrorn I Absolute Top Dollar: U.S. ' Silver and Gold Coins, 2 female spayed 8 mo. old Proofsets, Gold Rings, Pre .. kittens, need homes ASAP. 1935 U.S. Currency, (740)339·3944 Solitaire Diamonds- M.T.S. Coin Shop, 151 Second \> Free Puggle, 6 months old. Avenue, GaiUpolis, 740-446441 018 Male. • 2 2842. ·"rii i r ~~~lhe~la~w~.~~~~~R:eady~~~3~~· ,., I Healthcare Coordinator · Care riO .llaPWANJID It'o HfHWANJFll IIJC:Jl:YbCislon OPEN INTERVIEWS ACCEPTED DAILYI FOR SALE Ir•a OhiO Valley Home Health, .Make Big $$$In 2008 Inc. hiring STNA, CNA, MlllerTranaportera Home Health Aides and Ia 8 Good Move In Per.onal .Care Aldas. Full, The Right Direction Part Time and Per Diem Owntr Operetorw: positions available. Apply Guaranteed Home Time at 1480 Jackson Pike, Dedlcaied & Non Dedcated GaUipolis, phone 441·1393 Loads wf FanlaStlc Pay for Skilled Office or apply at Available 1456 Jackson Pike, phone Get Paid Each & Every 441·9263 .for w-~ Passpor Uplr va1e c are Excellent Benefits Pacbge Offlce.Compo1111ve Wages Pre Pess & .E-ZPess and BeneIits Inc Iudl ng Available health ·insurance and SO Down Lease Pu~aae 1w • mileage reimbursement. Driver Referral Program And Much Morel ..J!I/IJI; HDIWANIID To Do Looking for work taklng care of the elderly In their home. Have references. 740-446· 7245 Ir• I 1\ \ \! I \ I ;:r:::=::;=;:;;~=;;; ~ OlrotmJNrry ~::;:::;~::~ Wan1ad experienced or wll· llolll-"- c.- Col'-lng1obolralnodtolnatall ,..... Close To Home) .... and repair ·way radio (careers 2, Cell T-.. 7~, Wanted equipment. Good pay, -r· 1-800-214-0452 Builder/Dealer ex~llent benefits. Mall or fax resume to: Gall Clunar, www.~reei'OOIIIge.com DemllrtiBrlght.net Uoyd's Etectroolca Inc PO AOCfl<llted MemtMr Accrediting 740-222-t031 Council_ lor lndepend••l Collegea L - - - - - - - . . 1 BoX 250, .Millwood, WtJ ard9chooii1274B. 25282 304-273-2790 (phone), 304-273-0105 (fax) ..... 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SmithGM Superstore 1911Eastem Ave. Gallipolis, OH Help Wanted Help Wanted A Rare Opportunity Holzer Senior Care Center will be conducting Nurse Aide Classes. These classes are: • Free of Charge • Stale Certified • Great Career Opportunity Stop by and fill out an application as soon as possible for the Nurse . Aide Classes. We will review all of th,e applications and set up Interviews to select eight students. Ir you are interested in a Help Wanted Schedule: 40 (forty) boun per week Dayll-, Evening, and Weekend hollrs ·. MIIAt he able 10·!be Rellble othftl11llng needl of lhe Library Position ResponslbUIIIeo: Complete job description available al Library Clrc:ulatlon Desk. ;;;e: of a Bocholor'sllqree Ia School Llbnry Media or Elementary Eduutloo from an .......Uted oolle!Ee or university, ·Poosesslon of a Muter of Library (01' Library & rDrormatlon) Stlence !rom an ALA 'attredited roll<&< or lllll•erslty lo desirable, not required please call Kristy Campbell, Human Resources Manager E•lf,rJcnWf-=~1111 have; worklna wltb cbUdno; Slnln1 publle opeaklna and lnlerpenonal mmmunicailonlkllls esoendal; Some library . experience Is •lgbly deolrable. Must ]10iiiiOOS a valid drlver's llcense and have IICa!IS loa veblde. MU81pass criminal background check. . us at: Pidwell, OH 45614 ~moe. Help Wanted Pooltlon Type: Non-Eumpt . Reports To: Ubnry Director Supervises: Youth Services De~ stair Pay Rale: $13.54 per hour+ boneftls opportunity or a career change 380 Colonial Drive Help Wanted Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Menuwial Llbrary/Gallla County District Library Positioo Announcement Do you love workln& wltb cbUdno? Are you passionate .OOut Ubrarles? Are you looking for a reWIU'dlol & exdlin& career opportunity? BrlnR.your love Ill ddldrm, clllldreD's Uterature, and Innovative propammln&ldds 10 our M11111)' dlstrlet publiC Ubrary! Boosanl Memorial LlbrarJ, Galila County's Dlalrlct Llbnry, -ks applie8sla for tile pooltioa o f = ~~arf.', Suceesolul candidate musl be 1 aeative,4. ~\VO wUI provide ex<eplioual cbUdren's oervkes throu&l1 plonnlna, condudlng, and advocating senl<ts !hal_. !be ,..ollhe cbUdren and youlh In lhe oommunlty. Plans, 11W1111f11, and evllluates lhe Youth Service! l)eparimeul of !be Library; advises ....,.1111Jl8101'1 on llhrary services lo chUdren and young adults, Creates, lmplemODis, and presents library & oommunlly JII'OIII'1IIIIS for d111dren/youlb t11f8 4-18 years and chUd-relaled IJIOII'IIIIS fo.r porenls, alfOIIven, and leal:ben. Provides reference and rtader's adviJMy oervkes & lnlerpret5.1be Library'• polldes and prucedureti. Develops and malnUins a reference and drc:ulatlna wlledlon t... juvenile petrons. great at 'U0-446-5001 or stop in and see Attendonl Local company offering "NO DOWN PAYMENT" programs for you to buy your home Instead of renting. • 100% financing • Less than perfect credit acc"epted • Payment could be the same as rent. Mortgage Locarors. (740)367·0000 j MomFOKu~~-~r Seasoned Firewood. Picked up or. delivered. OH HEAP &LAA, WV LEAP accepled. Call Melvin Clagg. 740·441· 0941. or 740·645-5946 Swim Spas Arrived! Save $$$Tik1TubsliotTub Oullet. Closeouts available. Ashland, KY 606·929·5655 Free Delivery+ SSOO. OFF!! i FOR~~. , ..__ _ _11l""""iii--r' , 3 miniatUJ_e schnauzers, bill. fe~ l e , 6mos old, salt/pepper, 2yrs old, 1 blk male, 2yrs old, all AKC Reg. (740)38~·9370 ' -------AKC Shitzu puppies w/ first shots .&wormed. Only $400. Caii 36H124 . I Modern 1 Bedroom apt. Call Beagle pups . . t m., 1 f.. I\JY'<I • 446.0390 14wks. old, AKC registered, ----~--- dewormed, 2 sets of shots, 3BR, 1 bath, fenced yard, dll Modern 1 BR Apt. Call 446· parents are excellent hunt· elec., close to convenient 3736 ing dogs, $50 each, store, elementary & high - - - - - - - - (740)992-0228 lv. msg. schools· 20 Mercerville Ad New Haven,1 Br. furnished .,.-,-:':---::--::--:---:--:: (9 mileS out 218 from At 7- apt has WID,no CKC Min . .Dachshunds 2 turn on Mercerville Ad· 1st pets,dep.&ref. 992-0165. female Chocl , tan & trailer on right), extra nice, Black/tan, 1 short haired red inust see, $450/mo (water & Spacious second-floor apt. male asking $275.00 each garbage included) {740)446- over1ooking Gallipolis City 304·593·3820 4234 or {740)2011-7861 Park and river. L.A. den, ------~­ All rut estate advertising Nice 2BR a1 Johnsons large kitchen-dining area CKC Toy Teacup Poodles. 3 In thlt ntwfpaper It Mobile Home Park. 740-446- with 811 new appliances & males, 1 female. $300 each. IUbjoctto lho F-.1 cupboards. 3BR, laundry 74o-4464430 or 339-9729 ' Fotr HauolntJAct ol1tlll 2003 area, ~ 1/2 baths. $900 per ' which-·· lllogol to Trailer tor rent, 3BR, 2 BA mon1h. Call 446·4425, or - - - - , - - - - ldVertiH ..Iny Doberman pups, AKC, 7 Call 367-7762 or 446-4060 448.2325 preference, llmftatlon or ,.. weeks old sho1s, black/rust dlacrlmlnatlon bated on APARfiiiENIS Tara Townhouse and red'ruS1. M & F., Ready race, color, f'lllgktn, IIX .FOR RENT Apartments, Very SpaciouS, to gol740·379·2140 flmlllalttatut or ,_lllonal ·2 Badrooms, CIA, 1 112 - - - - - - - orlgtn, or 1ny ln18ntlon to 1 and 2 bedroom , apart- Balh, Adult Pool & Baby Mini P!nt:hers. Females, make any auch ments, furnls~ed and unfur- Pool, Pallo, Slart $425/Mo. blkltan, 1 rustlred tail. Dew preference, ttmttatlon nished, and houses In No Pels, L9ase Plus claws cui, wormed, shots: a dlecrlmlnetlon... Pomeroy and Mi.ddleport, S!O<Urlty Deposit Required, wl<s $300. 740·388·8124 Thl• new1p111per will not security deposit.requlred, no (740)387.0547. ll:nowlr'lgly accept pets, 740·992-2219. PUPPIES AKCI BOston ter· advertlnmenta for real 1BR Apt, WID hookups, Twin Ri11ers Tower Is accept· riers M $300, Mlm. estate whk:h leln VIolation or the I1W. Our internet/satellite TV incl. ing applications for welting Schnauzer bl. or salt/pepper ' reeders are hereby w/rent, dose to hospital. Call list for Hud·subsizGd, 1· br, $350, Min. Pinscher F apartment,for the choc/tan $400, Standard Informed that all 740·339·0362 elderly/disabled call 675· Poodles M bl. $350, Collies · dWellings advertlud In· Apt. for Rent. No Pels. 740· 6679 Equal Housing M sable $250, Poms F thll newtpaper are 992-5858. available on an equal . Opportunity cream $400. All are pupopportunity batea. - - - - - - - - pies. 740-696-1085. R ea IE state Real Estale MUSICAL . For sale by owner. 3BA . Ranch, 1 bath, Family Room, Stove!Fridge, W/D Small spinet piano, no key included. Asking $70,000. board cover (made that Call740-709·6339 way), W~:~rlitzer, $500, House for sale in Racine (740)992-5043 area. Approx . 4 acres, all professionally landscaped. Real Estate Ranch style house with 4 bedrooms, living room, din· ing room, kitchen, large lam· . Hy room, central air, gas heat and 1 fireplace. Addition of a large ~ l orida room com· pletely c.edar opens onto patio & pool area. Heated in ground pool enclOsed by pri· ·vacy fencing and landscaped. Finished 2 car garage attached to house and finished & heated 3 car ·garage unattached. Excel~nt condition ready to move in. $255,000.00, Call: (740)949-2217 I c" Amanda McNeal, AN TruCk Drivers COL Class A Required, minimum of 5 years driving e)(p. Experience on Overdeimensional loads. Must have good driving tecord. Earn up to $2,000 weekly. For application _Call (304)722·2184 M-F 8:30am-4pm t900sq.tt Home on lg. lever lot, 2yrs 9id, 3br, 2ba, den. LR,DR, eat in Kitchen, flat top stove, Island in Kitchen, all appliances lg. utility room, stone fireplace, & 'lg shed $92,000 304-882_2494 3 Bdrm, all electric on 371 Broadway St.,Midd.,$425 per month plus deposit. 1· _74..:0_·4..:16..:·_13..:5;_4_.-:-cc--:-- - - - - - - - - -·· 3 BR house in GallipoHs, Gracious Living 1 and 2 WID connection, $450/mo, Bedrpom Apts. at Village 5250/deQ.. You pay aJI utili· Manor and Riverside Apts: In ti~s. Call Wayne 40~-456- Middleport, from $327 to 3802 , $592. 748-992·5064 Equal Housing Opportunity. 3 br. house, P<'>meroy, 2 full bath, garage, tull basement, - - - - - - - new carpet, very c1ean, Immaculate 1 bedroom apt. handicap accessible, $635 a New carpet & cabinets, month, (740)949·2303 lreshly painted & decorated. W/0 hookup. Beautiful coun3BR, 1.5 bath house in lry setting. Only 10 minutes town. $575/rent + sec dep. hom town. Must see to _4_46-:...3:..:6_44_:-::---:---:- appreciate $325/mo. Very nice 3 Br. duplex, in (614)595· 7773 or 1·800· Syracuse. 740 .992•3792 . 798-4686. 740-645-5953 t 1-888-IMC·PAYU Trainer Position Are you Interested in a rewarding position? PAIS is currently seeking a part 1ime staff for Mason and Point PlelWiflt, WV providing resldenliallcommun~ skill trainIng with IndividUals wilh MAIOD. High echool diploma or GEO required. No eMperience necessary. Criminal bacl<gro~nd Chock required. Must have reliable transporta.11on and valid auto insurance, Paid training. Hourly rate starting at. $7· $8.00/hour. Please call 1 304·373·1011 or' toll tree at 1·8n.373-1011. 0 down payment. 4 bedrooms. Large yard. Covered deck. Attach6d garage. 740367·7129. · 2Br, 2ba in Gallipolis, great location. Large Lr. OR, & kit w/ r:JW. Basement & garage. $575/mo. Sec,dep. req. 3391101 Serious inquires only. Leave a message. .G:t Help Wanted lnlerested appllcan1S should obbln an applicatiOn from !be Clrcula1ion Desk al the Library. Completed applleatlon & resunw mUll be MMLFQ .(poobnarked) by January 4, :1008 to Debbie Saunden,lnlerlm rmn., 1 Spruce St. Gallipolis, Ohio 4!631. .EOE ., ·· - ' WANIID lln.P WANIID . POST OFFICE NOW Weide'" naodod. 1yr.oxperlHIRING once, God wages & beneftts. Avg. Pay $20/hr or Band resumes to: CLA Box S57K annually 103, c/o Gallipolis Dally Including Fede~~lngeflts Tribune, PO Box 469, and OT,Pald ••cnn , Gallipolis, OH 45631 Vecatlons-FTIPT 542 ___t_.-_t.isw_ _~_~53_1 __ · [.!IO_.,;,iScmooliijiiiiiii-r _ lf'BIRt.Jt"I10N ....., kniiOID Finally APlace To Call Home lnloCialon 242 3rd Avenue Golllpollo, OH TURNED DOWN ON · SOCIAL SECURITY /SSI? · No Fee Unless We Win! • f.888·582·3345 I( I 'I I :-. I \II HOMES 1ny IOU Of lllptnM thai r81Uita trorn the publication are always ~- ·Current rale urd appiiM. ,,All accepta only help ..ntecl.tsi'Mitlng EOE 1tlrtdl... We wlft • Ads Should Run 1 Days ·-- - - - - -·· - - I In Memory In Loving Memory our dear loved one UBLIC NOTICES Donald Leach NO~T~IC~E~TO~T~A~X~PA~Y~-~~~~~~~~~be~a~bld POLICIES: Ohio Yala.y Publlthlng .....,..,.. the Tribu,...,.tiMI-Rtgllttr wtH ,I tt rMpoqlbte tor no Description • lnf;lude A Price • Avoid Abbreviation• rI .~Bu: Thur.day· f~n Sunday• • All ads must be prepaid* • Include Phone Number And Address When NMded \\\01 \{I \II \I..., ~.ubllcatlon S••nolay In-Column: 1:00 p.m. Sunday Dlaplay: 1:00 p.m. • SUrt Your Ads With A Ka~.ord • lnc:lude Complete *POLICIES* Ohio Valley Bualn••• Daya Prior To For Sundays Paper Classlfleds! In Memory Now you con have borders and graphics ...._, addedtoyourclasslfledads (.~ m Borders$3.00/perad ~ Graphics SOC for small $1.00for larcJe ~ All Dlaplay: 1.2 Noon 2 1:00 p.m. Shop www.mydailytribune.com www.mydallysentinal.com www.mydailyregister.com To Place \Eribune Sentinel l\egtuter Your Ad, (740) 446~2342 (740) 992-2156 (304) 675-1333 Call TOday.... or Fax To (740) 446-3008 or Fax To (740) 992-2157 ~ Dally In-Column: I r _ _;_; :_;___ .._.INsrR_UMJOO' __ S• ERS Reference: 5715.17 Ohio Revised Code The Meigs County Board of Revision has completed lis work of equalization. The lax returns fortax year 2007 have been revised and the valuelions comp"led and are open for public lnspecllon In the office of the Meigs Auditor, County SecondFloor, Courthouse, Second Street, Pomeroy, Ohio. Complaints against the valuations, as established for lax year 2007 must be made In accordance with Secdon 5715.19 of the Ohio Revised Code. These complalnls must be flied in the County Audllor's Office on or before the 31st day of March 2008. All complaints flied wllh the County Auditor will be heard by the Board of Revision In lhe manner provided by Sectlon5715.19ofthe Ohio Revised Code. Mary T. Byer-HIII Meigs County Auditor (12) 2t, 23,12) 41, 226, 27, 28,30,31 ( , Public Notice VIllage of Cheshire Legal No11ce Invitation to Bid Proposals to dolcomplsle repairs to Maintenance/Garage Building of the VIllage of Cheshire localed at the address at 271 State Route 554, Cheshire, Ohio to begin tho project In March or April of 2008. The bid must specify removal of existing metal siding (lo be Jurnlshed), Install new 26 GA metal siding, gutter, downspouts, lrim to coat lhe exlsl· lng metal roof and any and all other maintenance or repairs required to upgrade out existing Maintenance/Garage Building. Each bid musl be accompanied by a sufllclenl bond lo secure lhe contract H the bid Is accepted. The Village will enter Into a w~llen contract wllh the loweollbest bidder. Any and all bids are sublect to rejection or denial by IAhe Vlldlaglel bcl .dounclll. nyan a amus Announcements Announcements .LAURgL.lCoMMoNs Beautifully Renovated Apartments New Management Remodeled spacious rental apartments for~ and }'0111 famil}1 rarpet/ appliaiK!S throughout! Ideal lOcation Centrally located in Ra\'eDSII'OOd Within walking distance from schools/ shopping/ restaurants/ clmrehes/ stores CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION 304-273-3344 Real Estate Real Estale hearts ache once again for in our hearts you will always stay.lt's lonesome here without you. Sad has been the way for life and home is nollhe same. Since the angels took you home . God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. We love and miss you so much. Wife-Dorothy Ann Leach, Children-Marcia, John, Roger & Families Auction · Auction ANNUAL GARAGE DOOR S d J Auction 6 1 00 Dorothy Baker un ay, · anuary , : pm Located at: Jackson Co •. Fairgrounds, Wellston, Ohio (4·H Exbibit Bldg) Take Rt. 93 to South edge of Wellston go east on . Driving Park. Rd, Thrn left al Cement Plant ·to Fairgrounds. Able: Haa. and Shoff gar•ge door sections. 112 hp. Genie and commercial garage door d ' II be openers. Approx. 100 garage oors WI offered in this auction; one sided steel and insulated doors, several insulated doors wlsunburst glass tops, track, springs, trim, 300' hanging metal and door hardware. 8x7, 9x7, 16x7; 10x8, lOx!O, 12xl2, 14' , 16', 18',wide want to express their ·commercial and other size doors available. For Card of Thanks ' thanks to relatives ,and friends for their prayers, fk>wers, cards, and food. Special thanks and kind words expressed . by AI Hanson and the Fisher Funeral Home. New Kitchen/ bath/llinoows/ dim/ who God called home six years ago December 31 , 200 I. December comes with sad regrets. The day, the month we will never forget as we sadly remember. Your memory is here in every1ing we say and do. l guess that just proves how much we all loved you. Our j;;;;;;;;;;:;:::;:=;;;;;;;;;;;..:;;;;;;;;;;:;::;;:;;;;;;;=i The Family of AHidden Treasure.H. a different si<e or style door lobe added to this auction call (614) 837-4710. Door ins1alla1ion available, bring a truck or trailer. Open for preview 2 hrs. before auction. All sales final & sold "as is" . Terms: Cash. Charge card and check w/posltive I.D. 10% buyers premium will be charged. Tax will be charged unless you have vendors number. All doors must be removed 2 hrs. af1er completion of auction. OWNER: Shoff Door Co. Aucdoneer: Jack Goodbar Auction Aucllon Auction Antique/Collectible Auction Old Glory Auction Services 659 Pearl St. • Middleport, OH Tues-January Ist 2008 12:00 Noon This is a sale you don't want to miss. We have something for everyone! We have over 230 pictures on the web foi" You to ched out. At auctionzip.com ·or wvlocalor.com . We are located in Middleport, OH. From Belpre take St. Rt. 7 S to Middlepon exit turn left. (Signs will be posted). From Athens lake Rt. 33 E to St. Rt. 7 S. From Gallipolis take St. Rt. 7N 1o Middleport exit tum Rt follow signs. Glepuu; Blenko, McCoy, Fenton (large selection), American Bisque (over 50 pieces), stoneware crocks, batter bowls, crystal, Texasware bowls, eM':ts~ I 200216><80 Oakwood 3 bed 2 bath , 1999 16x80 .Fortune 3 bed 2 bath, 3 more lo choose from. Day 740-388· 0000 Evening 740·245·9213 Full finished drywall, OSB Ext. Sheathing, OSB Floor Decking, Dishwasher, Upgrade Roof Insulation, 2x6 walls With R- 19 Insulation, Thermopane windows; total electric, 6 panel steel front door w/dlx. storm, cottage rear door, plus much more. Includes local delivery: 1 Only ' at this price. Trade welcome at regular price WAS $49,995.00 Save 10,000.00 All of this for only of quote price to be valid through completion of. project. To ask or aet up a dale/lime lo Inspect 1he Maintenance/Garage Building, please call Keith Handley, Ma I n t e n a n c e Supervisor, at 74Q. 367-0301 or fax raqueatlo ssme numbor. Any and all bids mual be mailed to the VIllage at below a.d dreaa or received at the VIllage Hall by February 4, 2008; before regular Council Mealing lime of 6:30 p.m. All bids will be opened allhe VIllage Hall, 1t9 State Route 554, Cheshire, OH during lhe regular VIllage Council meellng on February 4, 2008; I during ineetlng agenda specified lime. Mealing begins at 6:30 pm. April Stinson, Flacal Ofllcer 119 Stale Route 554 PO Box 276 Cheshire, OH 45620 December 30, 2007, January 6, 13, 2008 . S39199 5 Ruby, Marano, Wattbowl w/lid, Fiesla, Dresden. Cpllcs;tahla & Hpww•m.i Large selectiQn of old kitChen uteniils, cherry piners, apple peeler, coffee grinder, great chums, milkbottles, oil lamps, (Aladdin & olhers). Longabelger baskeiS , 75" Coke anniversary glass cryslal collectors weighl(on display), #3 reliable chum patd. by Taylor Bros. Chwn Comp. (01-4·1910),1ightning rods wlmoon & star balls, garden sprayer, wagon wheels, humpback trunk, pedestals, sad irons, stoneware fo01 wanner, picnic basket & other baskets (Royce Craft Co. Ohio), M. Hohner harmonica (orig. box), cast iron kettles, (Beverly, OH, Nashville TN, Zane>viUe, OH) head carved cane & olhers, beautiful frames & pic1ure, croquet se1, Royal & Hammond typewriters, lamps, graniteware, linens, Gone With the Wind lamp, Bessie Pease Guttman (Framed prints), F. Remington 1907 artist proof, casl iron skillets (Griswold), US. mililary items (camp ilems, leggmgs, fint aid, etc .), manlle clocks, square griswald (comer handle skillel sifter/sheller, J. Beam car, glass flylnlp jar, kerosene burner, C&O railroad can, cookbooks, wonderf~l old marbles, Biall heer sign fig .. live 1rap, steel traps, leather horse, old radios . Paper Mem. & Jeweln; Marietta & Pkbg paper mem ., 1908 Bryan Kearn political button, post cards, scrapbook, A Burkerl Jewelers key, (Middleport) pocket watches !Majestic, Soothbend 19 Jewels, Waltham , Republic), keywind pocket watch wlkey (8" Pierres Rubis #1682 Echappement Cylindre), coSiume & gold jewelry, mourning pendant, ( 18£JO) Gouna Percha. RICA Frankenberger Marshall alumni pin 1892. ~ ~Marx train set, 1urrner toy truck, Struc1o ftre truck, Hubley tow truck, Wyandot. dump truck, Wapakaneta Ohio Marx Gra1er, Lumar crane, pony bljmp pull loy, Wyandon push car, wind up cop car, Pacific prod. cuckoo hom, spinning lop, loy guns (Hubley & Wyandot), Middle1on doll, Belle ball doll. small ctolls, Mickey M011se toys, jimior 1ypewriter, Viewmaster cards, cap guns, #7 Bailey wood plane, #55 Stanley plane, molding & block planes, saw seiS, carpenlers chesiS,jacks, drafting tool set, Elwell forged ax (Wednesday), bow saws, draw knife, unusual wamnted superior saw. Fvm(tv"i Beautiful sellers oak cabinet'(Rour bin & roll), mi.,ion style shelf, melal baby bed, toddle;s belt, oak pedeslal table & 4 chain (chain need redone), RCA Viclor floor model radio (Worts), Singer'treadle, s111111 llble top cabinet, ttamp art, crib, cricket stand, desk . IM Mlpnu Jtep,; Postage stamp quilt, 8JTOWheads, shafts, indian lamp, Cleveland indian rubber toy, 1835 Medical book wlplalls: Announcements Day Of Sale Take Precedence·Over All Prlnled Material. · 740-992-9553 Ayet!pgeer: Ucensed ahd Bo~ded Jbn Taylor #0014 In favor of State of OH & WV New Items Comln Ia Dall �Page 04 • 6Uftbap G:fmn -6mttnd Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV \Eribune - Sentinel - i\egtuter on SAVINGS C. LASSIFI. ED IIASEIIENT WATERPROOFING Unconcttlonal lifotlme guar· antee. Local references fur· nished. Established 1975. Call 24 Hrs. (740) «~> 0870, R oger~ Basement 1997 Jeap Grand Chorol<se. Waterproofing. 4WD $3495. 740-6313 t\~:ws Ga.llla County OH I. v-''i..: E-mail classified@ mydailytribune.com In One Week With Us · REACH OVER 285,000 PROSPECTS R AD 2002 Honda Racing 4· wheeler, KN air filler, 2 new back tires, very nice $2,000 Make Best Offer 304-675· :)824 ~ ·oearltirU' Monday-Friday for Insertion In Next Dey•s Paper Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. JET AERATION MOTORS Repaired, New & Rebuilt In Stock. Call Ron Evans, 1800·537-9528. Publishing reserves r 1.-------pl GIVEAWAY I riO ~WANIID CYTOTECHNOLOGIST PARHIME M·F DAY SHIFT. Competitive salary and ben· eli! package. lntereS1ed candidates should call: (304)424·2205 · Or send resume to: Human Resources, Camderi-Ciark Me'morlal Hospital, P:O 718, Freel Boston Terrier AKC To Want to buy Junk Cars. call Parkersburg, WV 26102. .good home Spade, 3 74Q.381Hl884 F.. (304)424-2825. Apply yrs.old. Also, 2 el(tra 1arge online at www cern h prq Min . PinsCher male free 1o EOE good home, AKC, stag red. :----:---:-----:-: Call740·696·1085. 10. - - -....--..., Dependable worker needed HFJJ' WANml for first shift at the Gallipolis Good Tempered Golden L - - - - - - - , . 1 Dairy Queen. Apply in per· Retr1ever/Mix to a good .., ublication or omls Ccunlry Homo wi1h lots ol 100WORKERS NEEDED son. ion of an advertis room to run & play 304·812· Assemble crafts, Wood Energelic and efficient chiroent. Corrections wll 5052 ' iteins.To $480/wk Materials practic assistanl needed for made In lhe ftrs Larr AND provided. Free Information busy Gallipolis office. 20·30 FOUND pkg. 24Hr. 801:428·4649 hours per week. Please mail resumes to Baci< 1o Health Administrative Asalstant. Chiropractic,. 10A Old Found: Female, Blk, possibly Needed for unique, Christian Airport Ad, Gallipolis. 6 mo. old, part Lab/?, found baS~d organization. Must Deadline: January .4, 2009, on Harrisburg Rd. near 850. have compatible philosophy, 740 339·3944 solid organizational and - - - - - - - office skills, multHasker with. FEDERAL good social skills, adapt in . POSTAL JOBS Real Eslat ~;::;:::::~ Microsoft Suite Programs $t7.33·$27.58111r., now hirdvertlaements ar 1:! and mfnistry oriented Part ing. For application and free ubjoct to lhe Fedora AucnoN AND 11ime .or lull time. Call Well governement job Info, call ~ J:ILFA MARKEr _ Spring 740·698·6277. air Housing Act o American Assoc. of Labor 11968. ·-~iiitiiiiiiiiiit_.l An Excellent way to earn 913-599·8226, 24/hrs. emp. Cross Creek Auction Buffalo money. The New Avon. serv. This newspape Auction Saturday 6pm All Call Marilyn 304-882-2645 Joe Mama's Coffeehouse ccopts only htl used merchandise, Estate from Oak Hill, plus local AVON! All Areas! To Buy or Inc, is hiring drivers and anted ads moolln used consignment ·Building Sell. Shirley Spears, 304· counter staff. Apply at 33 OE standards. is full. Starting to sell high 675·1429. Court St. Rear, Vie will not knowing qual1ty knives such as Case, - - - - - - - - Gallipolis. Oh. 446·7766 a~t any adver Buck & Mossy Oak. Visa BSS . ·-• In vlolatlo and Mas1er .Card (304) 550· BEHAVIOR SUPPORT aement w · h McCiures Res1aurant ( 1616 Auctioneer Stephen SPECIALIST: ark wit Gallipolis Only) now hiring . 1 6 9 -----, individuals with develop- part & full time - dayshift mental disabilities assessing available. Apply between 10 behavior problems, develop- and 11 AM Monday ,· CLASSIFIED INDEX ing effective inlerventions. . ~<de1 4x4's For Sale ....•.... .. ., ........ .,.,., ..•..... .,., ....... 725 lraining staff and monitoring Announcemen1 ............................................ 030 implementatiOn of intervenAntlquea ........ ,.. ,........................................... 530 tions. PositiOn is open in the Apartments for Rent ........... ,.......... ..... ,....... 440 Ripley area. Must have Auction and Flea Marke1. ............................ 080 BA/BS and 2 year experl· Auto Parts & Accessories .......................... 760 ence working with MRDD Auto R8pair.................................................. no in<l~lduals. Experience and Autos for Sale .............................................. no working knowledge ot Boats & Motors for Sale .... ......................... 750 behavioral principles and Building Supplles ......................................... SSO · techniques preferred, Salary Business and Bulldlnga ..... .. ,..................... 340 negotiable based on experi· Business Opportunlty .............. ,,,,, ..............210 ~nee. Reply to: Behavior Business Tralnlng ....................................... 140 Support Specialist, PAIS campers & Motor Homes .................. ,., ...... 7~0 Inc., PO Box ,. 1 210 Camping Equipment ................................... 7110 Cards of Thanks .......................................... 010 Charleston. WV 25339 Child/Elderly Care ....................................... 190 Commercial construction co. Elaclricai/Refrlgarallon ............................... 840 ~ee~s constr1,1c1i0n supurln· Equipmenl .for Renl .....................................480 tendent for loCal work. Must Excavallng ................................................... 830 have at least 10 yrs. exper1· Farm Equlpment ................................ ... ....... 61 o ence with larger commerCial Farms for Renl. .............................................430 projects. Fax.IEmail614-252· Farms for Sale ............................................. 330 5893 or For Lease ....... .............................................. 490 mailroom @ roslovlc.com For Sale ........................................................ 585 For Sale or Trade ......................................... 590 r vers: Fruits & Vegetables ..................................... 580 BONUSES!! Furnished Rooms ........................................450 General Haullng .. ,,, ...................................... BSO Plus great pay, hOme-time, Glveaway ...................................................... 040 Would you like to work from benefits: 100% PAID Happy Ads ..................................................... oso llome? No scams, no risk, health/life ins. Regional Hay & Graln ........ ,.,,, ..................................... 640 Help wanled ...................... ,.......................... l10 Runs, 1 yr. TraCtor Trl. Exp. g u a r ·a n t e e d ! www. ~ome4myfour.com Home lmprovements.................... ,.............. 810 Re . 866·293·7435 Homes for Sale ............................................ 310 Household Goods .... ,,, .. ,.......... ,, .. ,.............. 51 0 Help Wantad Houses lor Rent .......................................... 410 Help Wanted In Memorlam .. ..... ,..................... ,... ,........... ,.,020 lnsurance ................., ................................:.. 130 Lawn & Garden Equlpmen\.. ...................... 660 Uveslock .. ,...... .. ........................................... 630 Los! and Found ........................................... 060 Lots & Acreago ........................................... .:\50 Mlscellaneous ............................................... 170 If you are interested in working Miscellaneous Merchandlse....................... 540 Mobile Home Repalr.................................... 860 in a nursing facility that focuses Mobile Homes for RenL ............................ 420 Mobile Homes for Sale ................................ 320 on team work and resident care Money to Loan .................. :.......................... 220 we have a full time opening for Motorcycles & 4 WMelers .......................... 740 Mualcallnstrumenta .......... ,........................ 570 a: Personals ............................................ .... ..... oos Palo for Sale ................................................ 560 Plumbing & Heating ............:.:.....................820 Professional Services ................................. 230 Radio, TV & CB Repair ............................... 160 Real E8181o Wanled ................................ ..... 360 Requirements: RN (2 yrs of Schoolslnstruction .. .. ................................. 150 Saed, Planl & Ferllli•er .............................. 850 Long Term experience Slluallons Wanl0d ................;...................... 120 preferred) Space for Rent.. ........................................... 480 Sporting Goods ... ................................... ,, ,., 520 SUV'a for Sale ........................ .,...................720 Please stop by and see w at Trucks for Sale ................ .. ......:'................... 715 Upholstery ...................... ............................. 870 380 Colonial Drive Bidwell, Vans For Sale ............................................... 730 wanted 1o B•y ........................................ :.... 090 Ohio or give Rhonda Young, · Wanted lo Buy- Farm Supplleo .................. 620 DON a call al 740-446-500 I. Wanted To Do .............................................. 180 Wanted to Rent .........,, ..................... ,, .......1.470 Yand Sale- Gallipolls ....................................072 Yond Sale-Pomeroy/Middle ........... .............. 074 Equal Opportunity Employer Yond Sale-Pl. Pleasant ................................ 076 ihe righllo adit, reject or cancel any ad at any ~me. Errors Must B eportad on lhe li<s ay of publlcatlon an he Tribune-Sentinel agister will b eaponalble tor n re than the cost o he space occupte the error and onl he ,first insertion; W all not be liable lo ny loss or expen 1J81 resui1S lrorn I Absolute Top Dollar: U.S. ' Silver and Gold Coins, 2 female spayed 8 mo. old Proofsets, Gold Rings, Pre .. kittens, need homes ASAP. 1935 U.S. Currency, (740)339·3944 Solitaire Diamonds- M.T.S. Coin Shop, 151 Second \> Free Puggle, 6 months old. Avenue, GaiUpolis, 740-446441 018 Male. • 2 2842. ·"rii i r ~~~lhe~la~w~.~~~~~R:eady~~~3~~· ,., I Healthcare Coordinator · Care riO .llaPWANJID It'o HfHWANJFll IIJC:Jl:YbCislon OPEN INTERVIEWS ACCEPTED DAILYI FOR SALE Ir•a OhiO Valley Home Health, .Make Big $$$In 2008 Inc. hiring STNA, CNA, MlllerTranaportera Home Health Aides and Ia 8 Good Move In Per.onal .Care Aldas. Full, The Right Direction Part Time and Per Diem Owntr Operetorw: positions available. Apply Guaranteed Home Time at 1480 Jackson Pike, Dedlcaied & Non Dedcated GaUipolis, phone 441·1393 Loads wf FanlaStlc Pay for Skilled Office or apply at Available 1456 Jackson Pike, phone Get Paid Each & Every 441·9263 .for w-~ Passpor Uplr va1e c are Excellent Benefits Pacbge Offlce.Compo1111ve Wages Pre Pess & .E-ZPess and BeneIits Inc Iudl ng Available health ·insurance and SO Down Lease Pu~aae 1w • mileage reimbursement. Driver Referral Program And Much Morel ..J!I/IJI; HDIWANIID To Do Looking for work taklng care of the elderly In their home. Have references. 740-446· 7245 Ir• I 1\ \ \! I \ I ;:r:::=::;=;:;;~=;;; ~ OlrotmJNrry ~::;:::;~::~ Wan1ad experienced or wll· llolll-"- c.- Col'-lng1obolralnodtolnatall ,..... Close To Home) .... and repair ·way radio (careers 2, Cell T-.. 7~, Wanted equipment. Good pay, -r· 1-800-214-0452 Builder/Dealer ex~llent benefits. Mall or fax resume to: Gall Clunar, www.~reei'OOIIIge.com DemllrtiBrlght.net Uoyd's Etectroolca Inc PO AOCfl<llted MemtMr Accrediting 740-222-t031 Council_ lor lndepend••l Collegea L - - - - - - - . . 1 BoX 250, .Millwood, WtJ ard9chooii1274B. 25282 304-273-2790 (phone), 304-273-0105 (fax) ..... ''! lion- F~ 9:00 om • 3:00 pm ~\!t?' ~ --~,· - ~ --- ~!" 1105 1-888-380-4549 c CDL A Tanker/Hazmat . the beautiful · Preferred Mad Home Heahh Agency has openlnqs lor full11www.lnfoclslon.com and pe< dlom RNo. We are a growing Home Health Voled Top Ten BEST Agency too~ng lor places to work lri Ohio motivated energetic RNa In 2006 & 20071 dedli:ated 1o Qualrty pa11on1 _ _c_o;_m_•;_•;_oe_why_:_l__ care. Flexible Scheduling Person for live in w~h elderly Send resumes to: lady. Call740-367-7129 Ex1. 4256 January 352 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 74044f.1779 EOE · 9AM-3 OSU ·E:xtens~oq ~¢e 17 Standpipe Road. J..Cia~Qrl Growth OJa~•altJea!!! Production, Maintenance & Supervisio~ i=======;Help Wanted ,--< For mon infonnation o.::~ eall: ' Title ClerkJ Pmce Apjstant (740) 286•5505 100 East Broadway GQOd Pay, 401k, Jackson, OR EEOIAA Medical, Vac. Apply in Person. SmithGM Superstore 1911Eastem Ave. Gallipolis, OH Help Wanted Help Wanted A Rare Opportunity Holzer Senior Care Center will be conducting Nurse Aide Classes. These classes are: • Free of Charge • Stale Certified • Great Career Opportunity Stop by and fill out an application as soon as possible for the Nurse . Aide Classes. We will review all of th,e applications and set up Interviews to select eight students. Ir you are interested in a Help Wanted Schedule: 40 (forty) boun per week Dayll-, Evening, and Weekend hollrs ·. MIIAt he able 10·!be Rellble othftl11llng needl of lhe Library Position ResponslbUIIIeo: Complete job description available al Library Clrc:ulatlon Desk. ;;;e: of a Bocholor'sllqree Ia School Llbnry Media or Elementary Eduutloo from an .......Uted oolle!Ee or university, ·Poosesslon of a Muter of Library (01' Library & rDrormatlon) Stlence !rom an ALA 'attredited roll<&< or lllll•erslty lo desirable, not required please call Kristy Campbell, Human Resources Manager E•lf,rJcnWf-=~1111 have; worklna wltb cbUdno; Slnln1 publle opeaklna and lnlerpenonal mmmunicailonlkllls esoendal; Some library . experience Is •lgbly deolrable. Must ]10iiiiOOS a valid drlver's llcense and have IICa!IS loa veblde. MU81pass criminal background check. . us at: Pidwell, OH 45614 ~moe. Help Wanted Pooltlon Type: Non-Eumpt . Reports To: Ubnry Director Supervises: Youth Services De~ stair Pay Rale: $13.54 per hour+ boneftls opportunity or a career change 380 Colonial Drive Help Wanted Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Menuwial Llbrary/Gallla County District Library Positioo Announcement Do you love workln& wltb cbUdno? Are you passionate .OOut Ubrarles? Are you looking for a reWIU'dlol & exdlin& career opportunity? BrlnR.your love Ill ddldrm, clllldreD's Uterature, and Innovative propammln&ldds 10 our M11111)' dlstrlet publiC Ubrary! Boosanl Memorial LlbrarJ, Galila County's Dlalrlct Llbnry, -ks applie8sla for tile pooltioa o f = ~~arf.', Suceesolul candidate musl be 1 aeative,4. ~\VO wUI provide ex<eplioual cbUdren's oervkes throu&l1 plonnlna, condudlng, and advocating senl<ts !hal_. !be ,..ollhe cbUdren and youlh In lhe oommunlty. Plans, 11W1111f11, and evllluates lhe Youth Service! l)eparimeul of !be Library; advises ....,.1111Jl8101'1 on llhrary services lo chUdren and young adults, Creates, lmplemODis, and presents library & oommunlly JII'OIII'1IIIIS for d111dren/youlb t11f8 4-18 years and chUd-relaled IJIOII'IIIIS fo.r porenls, alfOIIven, and leal:ben. Provides reference and rtader's adviJMy oervkes & lnlerpret5.1be Library'• polldes and prucedureti. Develops and malnUins a reference and drc:ulatlna wlledlon t... juvenile petrons. great at 'U0-446-5001 or stop in and see Attendonl Local company offering "NO DOWN PAYMENT" programs for you to buy your home Instead of renting. • 100% financing • Less than perfect credit acc"epted • Payment could be the same as rent. Mortgage Locarors. (740)367·0000 j MomFOKu~~-~r Seasoned Firewood. Picked up or. delivered. OH HEAP &LAA, WV LEAP accepled. Call Melvin Clagg. 740·441· 0941. or 740·645-5946 Swim Spas Arrived! Save $$$Tik1TubsliotTub Oullet. Closeouts available. Ashland, KY 606·929·5655 Free Delivery+ SSOO. OFF!! i FOR~~. , ..__ _ _11l""""iii--r' , 3 miniatUJ_e schnauzers, bill. fe~ l e , 6mos old, salt/pepper, 2yrs old, 1 blk male, 2yrs old, all AKC Reg. (740)38~·9370 ' -------AKC Shitzu puppies w/ first shots .&wormed. Only $400. Caii 36H124 . I Modern 1 Bedroom apt. Call Beagle pups . . t m., 1 f.. I\JY'<I • 446.0390 14wks. old, AKC registered, ----~--- dewormed, 2 sets of shots, 3BR, 1 bath, fenced yard, dll Modern 1 BR Apt. Call 446· parents are excellent hunt· elec., close to convenient 3736 ing dogs, $50 each, store, elementary & high - - - - - - - - (740)992-0228 lv. msg. schools· 20 Mercerville Ad New Haven,1 Br. furnished .,.-,-:':---::--::--:---:--:: (9 mileS out 218 from At 7- apt has WID,no CKC Min . .Dachshunds 2 turn on Mercerville Ad· 1st pets,dep.&ref. 992-0165. female Chocl , tan & trailer on right), extra nice, Black/tan, 1 short haired red inust see, $450/mo (water & Spacious second-floor apt. male asking $275.00 each garbage included) {740)446- over1ooking Gallipolis City 304·593·3820 4234 or {740)2011-7861 Park and river. L.A. den, ------~­ All rut estate advertising Nice 2BR a1 Johnsons large kitchen-dining area CKC Toy Teacup Poodles. 3 In thlt ntwfpaper It Mobile Home Park. 740-446- with 811 new appliances & males, 1 female. $300 each. IUbjoctto lho F-.1 cupboards. 3BR, laundry 74o-4464430 or 339-9729 ' Fotr HauolntJAct ol1tlll 2003 area, ~ 1/2 baths. $900 per ' which-·· lllogol to Trailer tor rent, 3BR, 2 BA mon1h. Call 446·4425, or - - - - , - - - - ldVertiH ..Iny Doberman pups, AKC, 7 Call 367-7762 or 446-4060 448.2325 preference, llmftatlon or ,.. weeks old sho1s, black/rust dlacrlmlnatlon bated on APARfiiiENIS Tara Townhouse and red'ruS1. M & F., Ready race, color, f'lllgktn, IIX .FOR RENT Apartments, Very SpaciouS, to gol740·379·2140 flmlllalttatut or ,_lllonal ·2 Badrooms, CIA, 1 112 - - - - - - - orlgtn, or 1ny ln18ntlon to 1 and 2 bedroom , apart- Balh, Adult Pool & Baby Mini P!nt:hers. Females, make any auch ments, furnls~ed and unfur- Pool, Pallo, Slart $425/Mo. blkltan, 1 rustlred tail. Dew preference, ttmttatlon nished, and houses In No Pels, L9ase Plus claws cui, wormed, shots: a dlecrlmlnetlon... Pomeroy and Mi.ddleport, S!O<Urlty Deposit Required, wl<s $300. 740·388·8124 Thl• new1p111per will not security deposit.requlred, no (740)387.0547. ll:nowlr'lgly accept pets, 740·992-2219. PUPPIES AKCI BOston ter· advertlnmenta for real 1BR Apt, WID hookups, Twin Ri11ers Tower Is accept· riers M $300, Mlm. estate whk:h leln VIolation or the I1W. Our internet/satellite TV incl. ing applications for welting Schnauzer bl. or salt/pepper ' reeders are hereby w/rent, dose to hospital. Call list for Hud·subsizGd, 1· br, $350, Min. Pinscher F apartment,for the choc/tan $400, Standard Informed that all 740·339·0362 elderly/disabled call 675· Poodles M bl. $350, Collies · dWellings advertlud In· Apt. for Rent. No Pels. 740· 6679 Equal Housing M sable $250, Poms F thll newtpaper are 992-5858. available on an equal . Opportunity cream $400. All are pupopportunity batea. - - - - - - - - pies. 740-696-1085. R ea IE state Real Estale MUSICAL . For sale by owner. 3BA . Ranch, 1 bath, Family Room, Stove!Fridge, W/D Small spinet piano, no key included. Asking $70,000. board cover (made that Call740-709·6339 way), W~:~rlitzer, $500, House for sale in Racine (740)992-5043 area. Approx . 4 acres, all professionally landscaped. Real Estate Ranch style house with 4 bedrooms, living room, din· ing room, kitchen, large lam· . Hy room, central air, gas heat and 1 fireplace. Addition of a large ~ l orida room com· pletely c.edar opens onto patio & pool area. Heated in ground pool enclOsed by pri· ·vacy fencing and landscaped. Finished 2 car garage attached to house and finished & heated 3 car ·garage unattached. Excel~nt condition ready to move in. $255,000.00, Call: (740)949-2217 I c" Amanda McNeal, AN TruCk Drivers COL Class A Required, minimum of 5 years driving e)(p. Experience on Overdeimensional loads. Must have good driving tecord. Earn up to $2,000 weekly. For application _Call (304)722·2184 M-F 8:30am-4pm t900sq.tt Home on lg. lever lot, 2yrs 9id, 3br, 2ba, den. LR,DR, eat in Kitchen, flat top stove, Island in Kitchen, all appliances lg. utility room, stone fireplace, & 'lg shed $92,000 304-882_2494 3 Bdrm, all electric on 371 Broadway St.,Midd.,$425 per month plus deposit. 1· _74..:0_·4..:16..:·_13..:5;_4_.-:-cc--:-- - - - - - - - - -·· 3 BR house in GallipoHs, Gracious Living 1 and 2 WID connection, $450/mo, Bedrpom Apts. at Village 5250/deQ.. You pay aJI utili· Manor and Riverside Apts: In ti~s. Call Wayne 40~-456- Middleport, from $327 to 3802 , $592. 748-992·5064 Equal Housing Opportunity. 3 br. house, P<'>meroy, 2 full bath, garage, tull basement, - - - - - - - new carpet, very c1ean, Immaculate 1 bedroom apt. handicap accessible, $635 a New carpet & cabinets, month, (740)949·2303 lreshly painted & decorated. W/0 hookup. Beautiful coun3BR, 1.5 bath house in lry setting. Only 10 minutes town. $575/rent + sec dep. hom town. Must see to _4_46-:...3:..:6_44_:-::---:---:- appreciate $325/mo. Very nice 3 Br. duplex, in (614)595· 7773 or 1·800· Syracuse. 740 .992•3792 . 798-4686. 740-645-5953 t 1-888-IMC·PAYU Trainer Position Are you Interested in a rewarding position? PAIS is currently seeking a part 1ime staff for Mason and Point PlelWiflt, WV providing resldenliallcommun~ skill trainIng with IndividUals wilh MAIOD. High echool diploma or GEO required. No eMperience necessary. Criminal bacl<gro~nd Chock required. Must have reliable transporta.11on and valid auto insurance, Paid training. Hourly rate starting at. $7· $8.00/hour. Please call 1 304·373·1011 or' toll tree at 1·8n.373-1011. 0 down payment. 4 bedrooms. Large yard. Covered deck. Attach6d garage. 740367·7129. · 2Br, 2ba in Gallipolis, great location. Large Lr. OR, & kit w/ r:JW. Basement & garage. $575/mo. Sec,dep. req. 3391101 Serious inquires only. Leave a message. .G:t Help Wanted lnlerested appllcan1S should obbln an applicatiOn from !be Clrcula1ion Desk al the Library. Completed applleatlon & resunw mUll be MMLFQ .(poobnarked) by January 4, :1008 to Debbie Saunden,lnlerlm rmn., 1 Spruce St. Gallipolis, Ohio 4!631. .EOE ., ·· - ' WANIID lln.P WANIID . POST OFFICE NOW Weide'" naodod. 1yr.oxperlHIRING once, God wages & beneftts. Avg. Pay $20/hr or Band resumes to: CLA Box S57K annually 103, c/o Gallipolis Dally Including Fede~~lngeflts Tribune, PO Box 469, and OT,Pald ••cnn , Gallipolis, OH 45631 Vecatlons-FTIPT 542 ___t_.-_t.isw_ _~_~53_1 __ · [.!IO_.,;,iScmooliijiiiiiii-r _ lf'BIRt.Jt"I10N ....., kniiOID Finally APlace To Call Home lnloCialon 242 3rd Avenue Golllpollo, OH TURNED DOWN ON · SOCIAL SECURITY /SSI? · No Fee Unless We Win! • f.888·582·3345 I( I 'I I :-. I \II HOMES 1ny IOU Of lllptnM thai r81Uita trorn the publication are always ~- ·Current rale urd appiiM. ,,All accepta only help ..ntecl.tsi'Mitlng EOE 1tlrtdl... We wlft • Ads Should Run 1 Days ·-- - - - - -·· - - I In Memory In Loving Memory our dear loved one UBLIC NOTICES Donald Leach NO~T~IC~E~TO~T~A~X~PA~Y~-~~~~~~~~~be~a~bld POLICIES: Ohio Yala.y Publlthlng .....,..,.. the Tribu,...,.tiMI-Rtgllttr wtH ,I tt rMpoqlbte tor no Description • lnf;lude A Price • Avoid Abbreviation• rI .~Bu: Thur.day· f~n Sunday• • All ads must be prepaid* • Include Phone Number And Address When NMded \\\01 \{I \II \I..., ~.ubllcatlon S••nolay In-Column: 1:00 p.m. Sunday Dlaplay: 1:00 p.m. • SUrt Your Ads With A Ka~.ord • lnc:lude Complete *POLICIES* Ohio Valley Bualn••• Daya Prior To For Sundays Paper Classlfleds! In Memory Now you con have borders and graphics ...._, addedtoyourclasslfledads (.~ m Borders$3.00/perad ~ Graphics SOC for small $1.00for larcJe ~ All Dlaplay: 1.2 Noon 2 1:00 p.m. Shop www.mydailytribune.com www.mydallysentinal.com www.mydailyregister.com To Place \Eribune Sentinel l\egtuter Your Ad, (740) 446~2342 (740) 992-2156 (304) 675-1333 Call TOday.... or Fax To (740) 446-3008 or Fax To (740) 992-2157 ~ Dally In-Column: I r _ _;_; :_;___ .._.INsrR_UMJOO' __ S• ERS Reference: 5715.17 Ohio Revised Code The Meigs County Board of Revision has completed lis work of equalization. The lax returns fortax year 2007 have been revised and the valuelions comp"led and are open for public lnspecllon In the office of the Meigs Auditor, County SecondFloor, Courthouse, Second Street, Pomeroy, Ohio. Complaints against the valuations, as established for lax year 2007 must be made In accordance with Secdon 5715.19 of the Ohio Revised Code. These complalnls must be flied in the County Audllor's Office on or before the 31st day of March 2008. All complaints flied wllh the County Auditor will be heard by the Board of Revision In lhe manner provided by Sectlon5715.19ofthe Ohio Revised Code. Mary T. Byer-HIII Meigs County Auditor (12) 2t, 23,12) 41, 226, 27, 28,30,31 ( , Public Notice VIllage of Cheshire Legal No11ce Invitation to Bid Proposals to dolcomplsle repairs to Maintenance/Garage Building of the VIllage of Cheshire localed at the address at 271 State Route 554, Cheshire, Ohio to begin tho project In March or April of 2008. The bid must specify removal of existing metal siding (lo be Jurnlshed), Install new 26 GA metal siding, gutter, downspouts, lrim to coat lhe exlsl· lng metal roof and any and all other maintenance or repairs required to upgrade out existing Maintenance/Garage Building. Each bid musl be accompanied by a sufllclenl bond lo secure lhe contract H the bid Is accepted. The Village will enter Into a w~llen contract wllh the loweollbest bidder. Any and all bids are sublect to rejection or denial by IAhe Vlldlaglel bcl .dounclll. nyan a amus Announcements Announcements .LAURgL.lCoMMoNs Beautifully Renovated Apartments New Management Remodeled spacious rental apartments for~ and }'0111 famil}1 rarpet/ appliaiK!S throughout! Ideal lOcation Centrally located in Ra\'eDSII'OOd Within walking distance from schools/ shopping/ restaurants/ clmrehes/ stores CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION 304-273-3344 Real Estate Real Estale hearts ache once again for in our hearts you will always stay.lt's lonesome here without you. Sad has been the way for life and home is nollhe same. Since the angels took you home . God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. We love and miss you so much. Wife-Dorothy Ann Leach, Children-Marcia, John, Roger & Families Auction · Auction ANNUAL GARAGE DOOR S d J Auction 6 1 00 Dorothy Baker un ay, · anuary , : pm Located at: Jackson Co •. Fairgrounds, Wellston, Ohio (4·H Exbibit Bldg) Take Rt. 93 to South edge of Wellston go east on . Driving Park. Rd, Thrn left al Cement Plant ·to Fairgrounds. Able: Haa. and Shoff gar•ge door sections. 112 hp. Genie and commercial garage door d ' II be openers. Approx. 100 garage oors WI offered in this auction; one sided steel and insulated doors, several insulated doors wlsunburst glass tops, track, springs, trim, 300' hanging metal and door hardware. 8x7, 9x7, 16x7; 10x8, lOx!O, 12xl2, 14' , 16', 18',wide want to express their ·commercial and other size doors available. For Card of Thanks ' thanks to relatives ,and friends for their prayers, fk>wers, cards, and food. Special thanks and kind words expressed . by AI Hanson and the Fisher Funeral Home. New Kitchen/ bath/llinoows/ dim/ who God called home six years ago December 31 , 200 I. December comes with sad regrets. The day, the month we will never forget as we sadly remember. Your memory is here in every1ing we say and do. l guess that just proves how much we all loved you. Our j;;;;;;;;;;:;:::;:=;;;;;;;;;;;..:;;;;;;;;;;:;::;;:;;;;;;;=i The Family of AHidden Treasure.H. a different si<e or style door lobe added to this auction call (614) 837-4710. Door ins1alla1ion available, bring a truck or trailer. Open for preview 2 hrs. before auction. All sales final & sold "as is" . Terms: Cash. Charge card and check w/posltive I.D. 10% buyers premium will be charged. Tax will be charged unless you have vendors number. All doors must be removed 2 hrs. af1er completion of auction. OWNER: Shoff Door Co. Aucdoneer: Jack Goodbar Auction Aucllon Auction Antique/Collectible Auction Old Glory Auction Services 659 Pearl St. • Middleport, OH Tues-January Ist 2008 12:00 Noon This is a sale you don't want to miss. We have something for everyone! We have over 230 pictures on the web foi" You to ched out. At auctionzip.com ·or wvlocalor.com . We are located in Middleport, OH. From Belpre take St. Rt. 7 S to Middlepon exit turn left. (Signs will be posted). From Athens lake Rt. 33 E to St. Rt. 7 S. From Gallipolis take St. Rt. 7N 1o Middleport exit tum Rt follow signs. Glepuu; Blenko, McCoy, Fenton (large selection), American Bisque (over 50 pieces), stoneware crocks, batter bowls, crystal, Texasware bowls, eM':ts~ I 200216><80 Oakwood 3 bed 2 bath , 1999 16x80 .Fortune 3 bed 2 bath, 3 more lo choose from. Day 740-388· 0000 Evening 740·245·9213 Full finished drywall, OSB Ext. Sheathing, OSB Floor Decking, Dishwasher, Upgrade Roof Insulation, 2x6 walls With R- 19 Insulation, Thermopane windows; total electric, 6 panel steel front door w/dlx. storm, cottage rear door, plus much more. Includes local delivery: 1 Only ' at this price. Trade welcome at regular price WAS $49,995.00 Save 10,000.00 All of this for only of quote price to be valid through completion of. project. To ask or aet up a dale/lime lo Inspect 1he Maintenance/Garage Building, please call Keith Handley, Ma I n t e n a n c e Supervisor, at 74Q. 367-0301 or fax raqueatlo ssme numbor. Any and all bids mual be mailed to the VIllage at below a.d dreaa or received at the VIllage Hall by February 4, 2008; before regular Council Mealing lime of 6:30 p.m. All bids will be opened allhe VIllage Hall, 1t9 State Route 554, Cheshire, OH during lhe regular VIllage Council meellng on February 4, 2008; I during ineetlng agenda specified lime. Mealing begins at 6:30 pm. April Stinson, Flacal Ofllcer 119 Stale Route 554 PO Box 276 Cheshire, OH 45620 December 30, 2007, January 6, 13, 2008 . S39199 5 Ruby, Marano, Wattbowl w/lid, Fiesla, Dresden. Cpllcs;tahla & Hpww•m.i Large selectiQn of old kitChen uteniils, cherry piners, apple peeler, coffee grinder, great chums, milkbottles, oil lamps, (Aladdin & olhers). Longabelger baskeiS , 75" Coke anniversary glass cryslal collectors weighl(on display), #3 reliable chum patd. by Taylor Bros. Chwn Comp. (01-4·1910),1ightning rods wlmoon & star balls, garden sprayer, wagon wheels, humpback trunk, pedestals, sad irons, stoneware fo01 wanner, picnic basket & other baskets (Royce Craft Co. Ohio), M. Hohner harmonica (orig. box), cast iron kettles, (Beverly, OH, Nashville TN, Zane>viUe, OH) head carved cane & olhers, beautiful frames & pic1ure, croquet se1, Royal & Hammond typewriters, lamps, graniteware, linens, Gone With the Wind lamp, Bessie Pease Guttman (Framed prints), F. Remington 1907 artist proof, casl iron skillets (Griswold), US. mililary items (camp ilems, leggmgs, fint aid, etc .), manlle clocks, square griswald (comer handle skillel sifter/sheller, J. Beam car, glass flylnlp jar, kerosene burner, C&O railroad can, cookbooks, wonderf~l old marbles, Biall heer sign fig .. live 1rap, steel traps, leather horse, old radios . Paper Mem. & Jeweln; Marietta & Pkbg paper mem ., 1908 Bryan Kearn political button, post cards, scrapbook, A Burkerl Jewelers key, (Middleport) pocket watches !Majestic, Soothbend 19 Jewels, Waltham , Republic), keywind pocket watch wlkey (8" Pierres Rubis #1682 Echappement Cylindre), coSiume & gold jewelry, mourning pendant, ( 18£JO) Gouna Percha. RICA Frankenberger Marshall alumni pin 1892. ~ ~Marx train set, 1urrner toy truck, Struc1o ftre truck, Hubley tow truck, Wyandot. dump truck, Wapakaneta Ohio Marx Gra1er, Lumar crane, pony bljmp pull loy, Wyandon push car, wind up cop car, Pacific prod. cuckoo hom, spinning lop, loy guns (Hubley & Wyandot), Middle1on doll, Belle ball doll. small ctolls, Mickey M011se toys, jimior 1ypewriter, Viewmaster cards, cap guns, #7 Bailey wood plane, #55 Stanley plane, molding & block planes, saw seiS, carpenlers chesiS,jacks, drafting tool set, Elwell forged ax (Wednesday), bow saws, draw knife, unusual wamnted superior saw. Fvm(tv"i Beautiful sellers oak cabinet'(Rour bin & roll), mi.,ion style shelf, melal baby bed, toddle;s belt, oak pedeslal table & 4 chain (chain need redone), RCA Viclor floor model radio (Worts), Singer'treadle, s111111 llble top cabinet, ttamp art, crib, cricket stand, desk . IM Mlpnu Jtep,; Postage stamp quilt, 8JTOWheads, shafts, indian lamp, Cleveland indian rubber toy, 1835 Medical book wlplalls: Announcements Day Of Sale Take Precedence·Over All Prlnled Material. · 740-992-9553 Ayet!pgeer: Ucensed ahd Bo~ded Jbn Taylor #0014 In favor of State of OH & WV New Items Comln Ia Dall �I I GARDENING PageD6 Sunday, December 30, 2007 Giving birth becomes.the latest job outsourced to India as commercial sUITogacy takes off, A2 ' Winter tree prepar~tion: It should all be so easy BY LEE REICH FOR THE AS SOCIATED PRESS AP photo A basket fu ll of seedless Clementines Satu rday, Dec. 15 photo . IS seen in this Getting trees and shrubs ready fur winter is a pleasant autumn acti vity. Here· s what yo u do: Move a chair to a sunny spot. get a cup of tea, then sit down and relax. Getting · trees and shrubs ready for winter mostly involves doing nothing . For example, don ' t prune . Pruning could stimulate stem growth or at least cell growth for wound healing. Let plants alone so that they c<tn slow down and toughen up for the wintry months ahead. Be careful about fertilizing. Fertilizer also can stimulate growth. Again, plants need to be shutting down for wimer. And finally, don 't water, or at least be careful about watering. Especially after a long ~eriod of dry weather, watenng ·could get plants growing again. Rain in autumn is usual' ly sufficient to carry most plants into winter. If rains fail, water newly planted trees and shrubs because their roots cannot yet reach for sufficient water themselves. Okay, you want to get out of that sun-basked chair and get your blood moving? Perhaps, you want to try out your new pruning shears? Prune, . if you must, only AP photo plants that are super-hardy, A person paints the trunk of a tree in this undated photo. A coat of diluted white. latex paint such as rosa rugosa, gooseberry, and witch hazel. Also reflects sunlight to prevent winter sun scald of thin bark. Getting trees and shrubs ready for prune, if you will , plants winter is a pleasant autumn activity. such as St.-John 's-wort and butterfly bush, which natu- plants cannot absorb it. choose one whose nitrogen winter sunscald of thin bark. rally die back or you' ll cut Many organic fertilizers fill is in the form of "ammoni- If mice or rabbits are a · back anyway before spring. this bill, their nutrients um. " This form o( nitrogen threat, protect the lower If you really want more to remaining locked up ~ntil clings to soil particles, so trunks with a cylinder of do, you could ~eta jump on released, with the help of will not leach away by one-quarter inch mesh fencspring and fertilize trees and microorganisms, by warm, spring. ing or other barrier. shrubs fall - but only if moist spring weather. Need more to do outEnough, enough. Go back you choose your fertilizer If you're going to use doors? Paint the trunks of and sit in the sun with your carefully: What you need chemical fertilizer, wait a your young trees. A coat of tea. Let your trees and for now is a fertilizer that is - few more weeks and then diluted white, latex paint . shrubs take care of themtemporarily insoluble, so read the fine print and reflects sunlight to prevent selves for winter. Which came first, the Clementine or the seed? · Bv LEE REICH FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS fruits unlike the fruit from which the seed was taken. What that fruit would be like would depel)d on how the particular combination of pollen and egg cells happened to jumble together in the seed you planted. How sweet Clementine is this time of year, looking so pretty nestled in small wooden crates. How nice that these tangerines have no seeds to interrupt bites into the juicy, sweet segCHICKEN OR EGG, ments. WHICH CAME FIRST? But hold on a second That answers the question here 1 As a gardener.. don't of how you make new you wonder: Without seeds, Clementine trees, but not how do you make a new how the very first Clementine tree? Or a seed- Clementine came about. less Navel tree? Or a tree of · The first Mcintosh apple any other seedless fruit ? tree grew from a seed. Once the superior qualities of the CLONE AFTER fruit that this seedling· bore CLONE were recognized, then the You make a new tree of tree was multiplied by graftany seedless fruit the same ing - and given the name way that you make a new Mcintosh. tree of any other fruit, by The first Clementine tree cloning. If cloning sounds likewise began life as a seed, too eerie. then say "by graft- planted about a century ago ing" or "by cutting s." by Father Clement Rodier, in friendlier terms for the par- Algiers .. The genes within ticular methods of cloning this new seedling, by used for most fruit trees. chance, had jumbled togethCloning is the way tu cre- er into an evQlutionary dead ate a new, genetically iden- end - a tree producing tical plant another seedless fruits . . ' Mcintosh apple tree, anoth' er .Concord grape vine, or NOT ALWAYS another Clementine tangerSEEDLESS ine tree - from existing Crunch. I just bit into a plants. seed in this supposedly Just take a piece of stem seedless Clementine. Yes, from any of these varieties seeds do occasionally and either graft it onto a'n appear, the result of pollen existing plant or get the from a different variety of stem to form its own roots. tangerine making its way to The resulting plant - or the a Clementine flower. pan of it above the graft in Clementine is seedless the case of the grafted plant only if grown in isolation. - is then genetically identi- Don 't you be tempted to cal to the ori gina I. plant any of these seeds, If. on the other hand, you though, because if the were to plant a seed from seedlings were to bear any of the above fruits, the fruits , thev would not, of ·resulting plant would yield course, be 'etementines. The Daily Sentinel will be published on New .Year's Day. but its business and advertising offices will be closed. Regular business hours resume Wednesday. SPORTS • Southern rallies over River Valley. See PageB1 sav ' iskev BY BRIAN J. REED BREED@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM yet, there are several promising developments that leaders believe will . materialize beginning next POMEROY - Meigs County's year. economic development partnerWhen. Varnadoe, Chamber ships have created a team approach President Hal Kneen and Paul Reed, that other counties in the region see president of the Meigs County as a model, according to Economic Community Improvement Development Director Perry Corporation met with county comVarnadoe. missioners last week, that partner~ The county 's I0-year partnership ship was credited with many of the between county government, an positive developments now on the economic development office and local horizon . the local chamber of commerce "Our economic development continue to work as one unit to team is a model for other counties," attract industry and address work- Reed said. "We look at the improveforce issues, and while no major ments to the local economy as part employer has located in the county of a process of small steps." "Leaders in other counties in the region see our partnership as a strength, because we're all working together as a unit to make things happen." The county contracts with the Chamber of Commerce to operate the economic development and tourism offices, and the CIC has been able to finance, through local investments and grants, to construct facilities that aid in economic development efforts. The. CIC owns the building which now houses the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College Meigs Center in Middleport, and is building and will lease the new Fultz Work continues on boat ra1np I • l. Center at Rocksprings to the uni versity for a new" expanded college facility. · The CIC is also marketing the East Meigs Industrial Park and a 30,000 square-foot spec building in Tuppers Plains, which Varnadoe and Reed said will likely be sold or leased to an industrial concern early in the new year. If that prospect does not develop, a second company is in the wings. The CIC also owns an office building on Pomeroy's East Main Street, where Millenium Teleservices was located, until it Please see Team, As Syracuse Community Center continues legacy BY BET.. SERGENT BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM (Editor's notr: The following' is the second in a series of stories showcasing the year:f top stories in tl1e villages of Racine, Syracuse . Pomeroy and Rutland.) · INSIDE • Kenya's president declared winner of vote marred by allegations of rigging, deadly violence. See Page A2 ·• Volunteers knit scarves and hats. See Page A3 • Retires from DJFS. See Page A3 • Unders~nd this: Abuse is not love. See Page A3 o Following mayor's pledge, Cleveland discipnnes more officers. See Page AS · o Rollover injures one. See Page AS Beth Serpnt/pboto With a completion date of May 2008, work continues at the· Racine Boat Ramp, a project with a price tag in excess of $2.3 million. Contractor Alan Stone Company of Cutler is completing the project and has the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park on its resume. The ramp will have a four lane ramp into the river, rest room facilities, lighting, handicap accessible ramps, 73 car and trailer parking spaces and 14 automobile spaces including handicapped spaces. · SYRACUSE Thi s year the Syracuse Community Center and its board of trustees continued a legacy of serving the community 's needs, making it the village's top story for 2007. Without its founder, the late Robert Wingett, at the helm of the Syracuse Community Center's Board of Trustees, many wondered what would become of the organization but current members rose to the challenge this year, making improvements to the old Syracuse School in the name of community. Some of the .center's key improvements this year included the addition of a wellness center, additional parking, improving the ball fields and building a shelter house with financial help from the family of the late Ernie Sisson. The center also honored Wingett with the unveiling of a plaque in his memory back in July. The brass plaque mounted on the wall just outside the gymnasium describes Wingett as "a man of vision, whatever he could visualize, he could create." 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Cta•, DO (Ad S.•nden IN MIN, D lhiiii6J•U" . . 'HOLZER CLINIC 911a• ,._ Pih, O.Wpolh, Ollio Beth Sergont/photo Cheryl Thomas, owner of Main Street Party Supplies, took over ownership of the business earlier this year and has diversified the store into selling not just unique party supplies but Marauder apparel and wedding, graduation and shower announcements. Detallo on Pa&o AS Its party time! INDEX Bv BETH SERGENT BSEAGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL .COM 2 SECTIONS- t6 PAGFS Calendars A3 Classifieds 84-6 <;:omics 87 Annie's Mailbox A3 Editorials A4 Obituaries A6 Sports \ A steady stream of people filtered through the doors at the National Gu.ard Armory. Saturday to pay their final respects to Leah Hickman. the Marshall University student and former Mason County resident whose body was found earlier this month in the apartment building where she had lived in Huntington. Signs of support for the family, as seen at right, were displayed throughout the county, and · more th.an 2,000 people attended visitation and funeral services for the 21-yea r-old. B Section Nicolo Fleldo/ photoe ~ VVeathere © 0007 Ohio Valley Publlshlng,Co. ·. ' • POMEROY - Tonight is knllwn for its parties but for Cheryl Thomas who owns Main Street Party Supplies, parties are a year-round busini!SS. . Main Street Party Supplies i~ located at 118 East Main Street and although it's been there for a couple of years, Thomas took ownership of the store earlier this year. "I always wanted a small business to run," Thomas said about the decision to invest in parties. "It's been fun. It's something different every day." . . "Different" is the key word and Thomas has tried to stock a diversity of party supplies for every kind of occasion from birthdays, to the arrival of newborns. to graduations, to all the major holidays, including New Year's Eve. The store also sells graduation, wedding and shower announcements as well as "Marauder Wear" for those die- Pieaae He Party. A5 . ,. ' • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 12. December Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 30, 2007 barr evans francis kiser wickline