http://66.213.69.5/files/original/7f6ec37e19661cce07a9fcc8686609b0.pdf 4391e99bf683b85fca0e57a518f3bd83 PDF Text Text • ALONG SPORTS THE RivER LIVING Wahama advances to face Southern, Red hat mania, Cl Behind the wheel, , rf un a the tn nt tm Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties Ohiu \a Ill'~ Puhlio.;hing t 'u . • SPORTS ,. In the Open. See Page 83 • Prep scoreboard. See Page 82 • Bowling Green wins Motor City Bowl. See Page 81 • Southern earns spot in final. See Page 81 Deck the halls and get to SAYRE'S for the best holiday deals in town. Right now, our entire inventory of pre~wned vehicles has been r~uced up to sa.ooo.oo • l'ollll' l'o~ • \lidtllt.•pol't • LallipnJi..., • lh•l 'l'lllht.•l' SJ .:!.J • \ ol. :J"L "\o . --t 1 :!X. :!oo:t Two crashes resu.lt in fatalities STAFF REPORT GALLIPOLIS The Gallipolis Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred on State Route 7 near the in!ersection of Union Ave. in Meigs County. The first crash. at I 0:28 p.m. Dec. 26., 2003, mvolved Stacy .L. Stewart. 25 1 of Middleport, who was driving a 1990 Honda Accord south on SR 7 and struck a pedestrian, Diana L Sigler, 23, of Rutland. Sigler was walking alongside the roadway when the crash occurred. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Mei,11 s County Dr. Dougla' Coroner Hunter. The second crash occurred several 'econds after the first. Phillip Miller. 58, of Patriot. was driving a Plymo uth Voyager and struck a pedestrian, Kevin D. Thoma, 36. of Pomeroy, when he ran into the south- Explosion destroys unoccupied cabin bound lane of SR 7. Thoma was flown by Med-flight lo St. Mary 's Medical Center where he wa' later pronounced dead . Preliminary reports indi cate Sigler and Thoma were walking together along SR 7 prior to the crashes . These crashes remai n under in vestigalion . Bv Original IMSRP $46,165.00 .-.... $0,111.• -....... $1ta• J. MILES LAYTON jlayton@ mydailysenlinel.com ·-· •••••• ' OBITUARIES . Page AS • Doris Swanson : • Violet Lee : • James Oiler · • Irene E. C. Morris • Nathan J. Wise • Connie Burris • James. A. Howard • Kevin D. Thoma • Betty J. Edwards • Gerald E. Meeks • Una Ealem INSIDE ...... . • A Hunger for More . See . PageA3 • Community calendars See PageA3 WEATIIER MfDDLEPORT A Christmas wish has come true for one family patiently waiting and watching for news about one soldier serving in Iraq. James and Ruby Eynon received news earlier this month that their son Don. who was serving in Iraq, will be coming home for Christmas. "We are tickled to death that he is coming home ," said Ruby who will be reunited with her son early Sunday morning. After enduring harsh weather conditions and fierce fighting around Baghdad since March, Donald, 42, was shipped to Fort Benning, Ga., a few short weeks ago for debriefing. He has been has been in the army for more thaR 22 years and is currently a first sergeant. He has been in Iraq since the invasion began in The Eynon family patiently awaits the return of Don Eynon, the eldest son. who has been March and has led scores of in Iraq since the fighting began in March, to come home for Christmas, dinner today. Ever since the Gulf War II began, the Eynons have been anxiously watchi.ng CNN to uncover any young men into battle. . Don was serving with the news about their son. (J. Miles Layton) Third Infantry Division ' served during in the first "You grow old fast," she glad he i> coming home." (mechanized) which is a said. "From the time it startThis is the first time the Iraq war. Tim served as part smaller part of the First of ed, we would hardly sleep. family has been able to the I st armored tactical Brigade. There are between 15,000 and .17,000 soldiers We were worried. We are spend the holidays with their unit. His unit.'s responsibiliserving in the division. Tanks glad to see him come home." son in 17 years. In addition ty was to protect a mobile James said his son has to Donald and his wife . the army surgical hospital and Bradley fighting vehibeen awarded the Purple Eynon 's daughter and two (MASH). His unit was also cles, humvees and supply trucks are among the I ,000 Heart for being wounded sons will all be sharing responsible for rooting out while in the service of his Christmas all under one roof. Iraqi soldiers from foxholes. vehicles the Third employs. "We will be making a big Dana, the youngest. served country and the Bronze Star James said his son was for bravery and valor. Don is Christmas dinner on Sunday as a member of the lith involved in some heavy fighting around Baghdad being considered for a pro- with all the trimmings," said Hotel Infantry in the first . Ruby. Gulf War. and was wpunded. Ruby motion to sergeant major. "We are very proud of The Eynon's two other said it was hard not knowing Please see Soldier, AS him," said James. "We are sons. Tim and Dana, both anything a~ut their son . Highway shooting investigators have suspects COLUMBUS (AP) Authorities investigating a series of highway shootings said Friday they have an unnamed oumber of suspects who have not been eliminated as li1e possi·ble sniper through various investigative ~hniques. Of more than 2.800 tips called in about the 18 related shootings, 582 have named people who the callers believe should be investigated, Franklin · County sheriff's Chief Deputy Steve Martin said. Some of the people named in the calls .have been elevated from '"persons of interest'' to suspects, but Martin would not say how many. Once a person is labeled a suspect. investigators use more intense techniques to try to rule them out. including interviews, lie-detector tests and surveillance; Martin said. Names are regularly added to or subtracted from the suspect list, he said. . No one has been arrested in the shootings along the southern stretch of Interstate 270, including one that killed a 62-year-old woman on her way 10 a doctor's appointment last month. Sunny, HI: SO., Low: 30o ·Former police chief Taylor honored BY CARRIE ANN WooD cwood@ mydailytribune.com o.tallo on Pace A2 INDEX 4 Sl!CTJONS - Around Town Celebrations .Classifieds Comics Editorials Obituaries 372-7560 24 PAGES A3 C4 D3-4 ·insert A4 · As Region A2 Sports Weather 81 A2 © aoo3 Oblo Valley PubU.hiJIII Co. GALLIPOLIS On Saturday, John Taylor will be honored and remembered for his contributions to Gallipolis. The former police chief will be honored with a dedication ceremony at the flag! pole in front of the Gal ipolis ·Municipal Building I :30 p.m. Dec. 26. A monument will be placed at the pole noting Taylor's service to the city. Taylor chose to serve the community throughout his life. Taylor was a former patrol officer for the city from Sept. 24, 1953. He served as acting chief from Jan. 3, I%6 to July I, 1966. Taylor was chief until retiring in 1982. He · was a veteran of W.W.IL He served as a b;tiliff for Municipal Court )udge James A. Benneu for 6 years. He was a city commissioner, past president of the Kawanis and served on . the Gallipolis Development Center's Citizens Advisory Board. Gallipolis City Commissioners recognized Taylor's efforts with a special resolution citing Taylor's achievements. Wilma Brown is spearheading the memorial Saturday. She said Taylor served the city faithfully whether in the police department or through the Municipal Court Fire leaves family homeless · two live Christmas ttees in the home had something to do with the fire. but can't say for certain RIO GRANDE - A until after further investigation. Christmas Eve fire left a Along with firefighter; from man and his two children Rio Grande. firefighters from homeless Wednesday night. Centerville and Greenfield Mike !larry and his chil- Township fire depamnents in dren, 23-year-old Jennifer Gallia Coun'2', and Madisonand 2 1-year-old Michael. Je1feoon Ftre Oepartment in Oak were at a relatives house eat- Hill, Ie>'f'Onded to the fire for ing Christmas dinner when mutualmd.and used over 14,00) their home, located on gallons of waler on the blaze. Cherry Ridge Road in Rio "These firemen · really went Grande, went up in flames. above and beyond anythmg they The fire is believed to were required to do," said Sheny have started around 7:30 Bany. mother of the two young p.m. Rio Grande Volunteer fire victims. 'They packed and Fire Department chief Bob hauled stuff out of the house and Brandeberry said. · help the kids sean:h toc memenA neighbor called the lire tos - they gave up time with department when they saw fire their own families on Ouistmas coming through the roof of the Eve to help mine. I just can't mobile home, but, by·that time. thank them enough." it was too late Brandebeny said. Barry said that the family Firefighters fought the blaze does have a place to stay and for several hours, but the friends and family members home was totally destroyed. have been · great to donate Officials speculate that the clothes and other necessities. Bv MllliSSIA RUSSEll GALLIA -. An unoccupied hunting cabin. located on Rice Road in Greenfield Township." was completely destroyed early Tuesday morning after an explosion and 11re left pieces of the building scanered for nearly a mile. . Firefighters from the Greenfield Township Volunt.eer Fire Department responded just after 8 a. m. to the explosion. which occurred ·within close proximity' to the new ga.~ line, chief James Bartels said. The structure was owned by James Kelly Jr. of South Point. Oh . Bartels >aid that a preliminary cause for the explosion has been identitied, but. State Fire Marshal investigators . wi II not reveal the actual cause of the explosion until after their inquest is completed . Explosive experts from the Fire Marshal's Office were brought in Friday to continue the investigation. According to witnesses, a propane tank inside the cabin mav have been the cause for the· explosion. There were no injuries in vo lved with the incident . Bartels said. and there were repoit s of hearing and feeling the repercussions of the blast ten miles away. firefighters from the Greentield and Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Departments were on the scene until after 5 p.m. to continue with the investigation and maintain the scene. Soldier comes home to hero's welcome BY MIWSSIA mrussell@ mydailytribune.com RussELL rnrussell@ mydailytribune .com Is Giving Up Smoking ,·Your New Year's Resolution? •• Holzer's. Tobacco Prevention Center , is here to help yo~ accomplish your goal. ·Call us for .more information ... MEDICAL CENTER . Discover the Holzer Difference www• .bolzer.org (740) 446·5940 , . • -~ -- �• REGION 6unba~ Itme• ·itntinel PageA2 Sunday, December 28, 2003 I Browns winning big in merchandising Ohio weather Sunday, Dec. 28 CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns haven't won much this season, but the team's marketing department has scored big. In sharp contrast with the team's 4-11 reoord and fivegame losing streak, sales of team merchandise have risen 67 percent at the NR:s official online store, a league spokesman said. Analysts say the Browns: playoff berth a season ago and the unveiling of new team logos both contributed to the increase, which was measured by online sales from April to November both years, NFL spokesman Dan Masonson said. W. VA. Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy Showers T·slorms Rein Flurries Snow tee Unseasonably warm THE ASSOCIATED PRESS .sunday ... Mostly sunny. Htghs around 60. South wmds 5 to 10 m]Jh . Sunday mght...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows m the mid 40s. South winds around 10 mph. Monday ... Cloudy with a 70 percent chance of showers. High s in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 1o to 15 h m~~nday night.. ,Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Tuesday ... Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Tuesday ,night...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Wednesday... Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s . Wednesday night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s New years day ... Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Thursday night ... Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Friday... Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. BY .I I Abuse victims begin receiving settlement money from archdiocese The middle category, which included fondling and genital touching, encompassed 160 81aintiffs receivmg $71,00 and $92,000, Turner said. The six plaintiffs who fell into the third category, which included lewd behavior and non-genital touching, will get $20,000 to $30,000. Twenty-three of the 243 plaintiffs are appealing the sums determined by settlement's court-appointed administrator, Cmcinnati attorney Matthew Garretson. An arbitrator will decide how much those plaintiffs receive, Turner said, adding the relatively small number of appeals is "a testament to the plan that Mr. Garretson put out.'' "He had worked a long time," Turner said. "The plan LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The Archdiocese of Louisville has begun sending checks in a $25.7 million settlement to 243 people who claimed thtry were sexually abused by some of its priests and employees. The abuse settlement is one of the largest in the nation from the Roman Catholic Church. The archdiocese agreed to the settlement in June. Jefferson County Circuit Judge James M. Shake approved it in August. And in October, he approved the plan by a Cincinnati attorney that separated the plaintiffs into three tiers based on the severity of the abused they suffered. Ross Turrier, an attorney · for the plaintiffs. said that some received the money about a week ago. The "!7 victims of the most severe forms of abuse including rape and sodomy received the large st $141,000 to awards, $163,000. Turner said. is fair." Plaintiff James B. Corcoran Jr. declined to talk about the amount of his award but said he won't appeal. The money is "going to help," he said. ~unbap m:tme~ -~enttnel Reader Services Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Pe1iodical postage paid al Gallipolis. · Member: The Associated P1ess, the West Vllginla Press Association, and Correction Polley Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. 11 you ~now of an error in a story, pleas~ call one oj our newsrooms. the Ohio Newspaper Association. Postmaster: Send address CO/rae· lions to the Gallipolis Oaily Tribune. 825 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, OH Our main numbers are: tribunr • Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-2342 Sentinel • Pomeroy, OH (740) 992·2155 l\rJiiotrr • Pt. 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'50.05 26 Weeks .. .. ......... .. '100.tO 52 Weeks ........ .. . .... '200.20 • sellers are released in order. The league's two best apparel performers this season· have been the Oakland Raiders and Thmpa Bay Buccaneers, who played in the last Super BowL Dallas, Green Bay and Pi~burgh round out the top five. The Browns were among the top 10 in the late 1980s. They finished third in 1999, the year the franchise re)urned to Cleveland. Bruce Popko, Browns vice president of marketing and development, believes a "breakthrough" year by a team or individual often drives sales. Browns ownership and management have never considered changing colors or adding a logo to their distinct orange helmets, he sa1d. But the Browns are adding new logos for Qlher merchandise. such as the capital "B" flanked by txuwn and orange stripes and encapsulated in a foolball The marketing department also has tweaked its growling Dawg Pound logo and gn: 1'1· ally made more us~ ?f Brownie, the cartoon ms1gma popular in the 1950s and '60s. Reebok has exclusive rights to all apparel worn on NFL sidelines. Coach Butch Davts and members of the Browns staff have modeled the new looks on game days this season. SBA funding continues trend of closing, combining schools , Inc. 02003 The only NFL franchise without a logo on its helmet has been busy creating new identities, brushing off old ones and slapping its officially licensed llllllks on almost anything imaginable. For example, the Browns are one of 12 teamstoofferwomen's thongs (twG-pack foc $19.99) at the league's online store. The Web site offers more than 240 Browns items, ranging in price from a $9.99 money clip to a $339 Gill Cow Napa jacket The sale of NFL-licensed merchandise is a $3.1 billion industry, Masonson said. The league does not disclose sales figures for individual franchises . Only the top 10 CHARLESTON (AP) Just over half the money doled out the state School Building Authority this month will help counties consolidate schools, continuing a trend some call a necessity and others say is a travesty. . Of the $180 million distributed by the agency, more than $90 million will help close down dozens of elementary and secondary schools in a number of West Virginia counties. The funds will allow counties to replace older buildings with' new ones, combining students from the older schools in the process. <;:ounty school superintendents who rely on the state for funding and who have seen enrollment. decline say they have few options. "It's not a good situation we find ourselves in," said Brenda Skibo. head of the Mingo County school system. Skibo's county landed more than $6 million from the SBA to build a new facility that will combine Burch, Matewan and Will iarnson high schools. Some of the other major projects funded by the SBA include $4.4 million to help Lincoln County complete a plan that wiU close all four high schools and combine them into one new school in Hamlin. In the Northern Panhandle; Hancock County received $16 million to shut down its two high schools, Oak Glen and Weir. and consolidate them into a new facility. Another $16 million will help Logan County consolidate Chapmanville and Logan high schools with Harts High in Lincoln County. ' McDowell County was given $4.5 million from the authority, and $41 million from the Army Corps of Engineers, to reduce the number of schools there from 18 to II. Other counties that will consolidate schools are Clay, Harrison, Mineral , Taylor and Marion . Advocates of small schools say the trend toward combined schools is a "dangerous path" for the state. "It's a horrible direction to be moving in," said Linda Martin, president of Challenge West Virginia. Martin and her group oppose \he increased travel times that children often face when their schools are consolidated. They attribute poor academic effects to larger classroom sizes. They are also lobbying the Legislature for a bill that lim- its the amount of time children can spend on the bu.s, and are involved in various lawsuits attempting to block consolidation. Amid a loss of 41,000 students since 1990, the state has closed more than 300 schools. The SBA was created to provide counties with revenue to build schools that meet an "economy of scale" which defines the number of students and teachers to make a school run efficiently. State education leaders say the new, larger schools offer children a broader range of classes. County school offi. cials say they cannot hire enough teachers to provide even a basic curriculum. Byrd asks Bush to protest WTO steel tariff decision CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd is asking President Bush to appeal a World Trade Organization decision that ruled an amendment bearing the senator's name · .violates international law. The Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, also as the Byrd known All)endment, primarily benefited steel manufacturers and handed over fines on foreign producers to U.S. companies. It was ruled ille- tries are threatening to 'retalgal by the WTO last year. A WTO arbitrator had set a iate' against U.S. exports in Saturday deadline for the an attempt to pressure the United States to adhere to its United States into repealing ruling. In a letter to Bush this or modifying the law," Byrd week, Byrd expressed con- wrote. "The United States should cern that the Bush not and will not be 'bullied' Administration had not requested an extension of the . into adopting the views of foreign countries that would deadline. "I am particularly con- abolish America's trade remcerned that the administra- edy laws and put U.S. comtion is refusing to defend panies and their employees CDSOA because of press at risk," he wrote. Weirton Steel spokesman reports that the European community and other coun- Gregg Warren says the com- pany supports the legislation. which returns a pottion of collected tariffs to companies. Weirton Steel received about $600,000 at the beginning of 2003 and is expecting $866,000 in 2004. "Why shouldn't we recover part of the damage?" Warren said. "What do (foreign trading partners) care what the United States does with the money it collects? It's none 'of their business ." Weirton Steel retirees keeping benefits, for now CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Granted more time to develop its bankruptcy plan, Weirton Steel Corp. will delay the scheduled Dec. 31 cutoff of retiree health benefits, the company and the Independent Steelworkers Union announced jointly 0n Friday. "It's probably just for one more month, as they continue to work on issues," said Dave Gossett, a umon spokesman. , The company announced last month that it could no longer provide free health insurance to 10,000 retirees, dependents and surviving spouses. It instead intends to tin, filed for bankruptcy in May after losing more than $700 million in five years. Filing under Chapter 11, the company is protected from creditors but must reorganize before it can emerge from bankruptcy court. Its plan hinges on approval of a federally guaranteed $I45 million loan package that would keep the steelmaker a small independent producer. Weirton Steel had hoped to emerge from bankruptcy by year's end, but the federal judge in the case indefinitely postponed a confi~mation heartng on the reorganization plan earlier this month. The federal loan program . start a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association that would require premiums of enrollees 65 and older. "It's eventually going to happen," company spokesman Greg Warren said Friday. Weirton Steel is similarly delaying changes to retirees • ·life insurance plans that had been slated for Jan. I, the company .and the union said. The company plans to pay premiums for $15,000 policies for each retiree, and review that coverage after five years. Weirton Steel, the nation's fifth-largest integrated steelmaker and No. 2 producer of ' is set to expire Dec. 31, but conversations with lawmakers have company officials hopeful it will be extended for two more years. In addition. company officials said the pressure to win creditors' approval by Dec. 31 has subsided. The extra time also will let the company continue to explore other alternatives, including a sale, officials say. Weirton Steel also plans to shed as many as 950 jobs. The judge approved layoffs earlier this year, and the company cut 335 jobs this month. It had employed around 3,425 people. PSG tries to help consumers deal with higher natural gas prices CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The state Public Service Commission has launc~ed an .effort to help consumers cope with natural gas rates that are set to jump next month. The commission is operating a toll-free "energy hot line" West Virginians can call for tips on saving energy. payment options and other information. A series of television and radio announcements started this week to inform people of the hot line, which can be reached at 1-800-344-5113. The commtsswn has issued interim orders granting Allegheny Energy's Mountaineer Gas a 26 percent increase, West Virginia Power Gas .-a 25 percent increase . and Dominion Hope Gas a 21.5 percent increase. Mountaineer's increase went into effect iri October. Dominion's won't go into effect until Jan. 1. The utilities serve more than 328,000 customers. David Elli.s, director of the commission's utilities division, advises consumers to "turn down the thermostat, check into options offered by the companies where payments can be spread across many months and weatherize your·home." · Ellis said the rate increases reflect higher wholesale costs of natural gas across the United States rather than utility operating costs. ''The PSC analyzes both facets in determining what rates should be, but when the cost of the gas that these companies purchase goes up ·dramatically, consumers can also expect 'an increase, sometimes a dramatic increase like we •re seeing now," he said. The cost,of wholesale gas is not a profit source for the companies, nor does the state regulate commodity prices that reflect t' nternatt'onal market forces, Ellis said. The i,ncreases mark the end of il state practice that allowed utilities to boost rates in exchange for a multiyear rate moratorium. The · sI a te WI' II revtew rate increase requests annually to avoid such dramatic one-. ye_ar jumps. II'"T'T'~"T'"ZT'~"T'"ZT"~T"'2'~~T"T"'T"'111 PageA3 AROUND TOWN I Gallia Community Calendar . , Teenage girl overwhelmed Support groups · by too many discoveries &unba~ lime• -ienttntl Sunday, December 28, 2003 ------------------~----- GALLIPOLIS - Twelve· step Spiritual Support Group meets 6:45 p.m. every Tuesday at New Life Lutheran Church, 170 New Life Way off Jackson Pike . For informa· lion, call 446·4889 . GALLIPOLIS - Grieving . Parents Support Group meets 7 p.m. second Monday of each month at New Life Lutheran Church, 170 New Life Way off Jackson Pike. For information, call 446-4889. GALLIPOLIS - Coming Together, support group for those who have lost loved ones, meets 6:30 p.m. fourth Monday of each month at New Life Lutheran Church , 170 New Life Way. off Jackson Pike. For inlorma· lion, call 446-4889. ATHENS - Survival of Suicide support group meets 7 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month at Athens Church of Christ, 785 W. Union St., Athens. For infor· mation, call 593-7414. GALLIPOLIS - Parkinson Support Group meets at 2 p.m., second Wednesday of each month at Grace United MetHodist Church, 600 Second Ave. For information, call Juanita Wood at 446· 0808. Regular meetings GALLIPOLIS Gallia County Commissioners meet every Thursday, 9 a.m., Gallia County Courthouse. GALLIPOLIS- The Gallia County Airport Authority Board meets at 6:30p.m .. 6n the second Thursday of each month at the Airport terminal building . GALLIPOLIS -Gallipolis TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Monday at 6 p.m .· at the Sycamore Branch of Holzer Clinic with weigh-in starting at 5:30p.m. GALLIPOLIS Bold Directions Inc. social group meets 3 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday in The Cellar at Grace United Methodist Church , 600 Second Ave. GALLIPOLIS - Mid-Ohio Valley Radio Club Inc. meets 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month in basement of Gallia County 911 Center on Ohio Route 160. Licensed amateur radio operators and interest· ed parties invited. For information , call 446-4193. GALLIPOLIS - Gallipollis Rotary Club meets 7 a.m . each Tuesday at Holzer Clinic doctor's dining room . . GALLIPOLIS " Gallia of County Chamber Commerce coffee and discussion group meets 8 a .m. each Friday at Holzer Medical Center. GALLIPOLIS Gallia County Right to Life meets 7:30 p.m., second Thursday of each month at St. Louis Ca.tholic Church Hall. GALLIPOLIS - New Brew Coffee Hour, 10 a.m. each Tuesday in the community room at Gallia Met Apartments, Buckridge. . GALLIPOLIS -· Choose to Lose met Club meets 9 a.m., each Tuesday at Grace · United· Methodist Church. Use Cedar Street entrance. GALLIPOLIS - French City Barbershop Chorus practice, 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church. Guests welcome . · GALLIPOLIS - · Holzer Hospice Gallia County Dinner with Friends, meets 6 p.m., second Thursday of each month at Golden Corral in Gallipolis. For information, 446·5074. CHESHIRE Gallia County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities meets the third Tuesday of each month, 4 p.m., at Guiding Hand School. THURMAN - Thurman· Vega Parish Thrift Store open 10 a.m . to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Clothing and household goods available. CADMUS Walnut Township Crime Watch meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the old Cadmus schoolhouse. DEAR ABBY: I recentl y diswvered I am a lesbian. Unfnitunately. I am already pregnant with my boyfriend's baby. We were both drunk when this happened, and it wa~ a horrible mistake. My parents nearly disowned me when they realized I wa~ going to have a child. (We are devout Christians.) I don't know how they'll react when I tell them I am a lesbian . Abby. I am afraid to te ll them and don't know how. Please help me find a way. - TEENAGE LESBIAN IN COLORADO DEAR TEEN : Stop dwelling on yourse lf for a moment. Although the teen years are supposed to be a time of selfdi scovery, it\ time you got off ·the fast track for a while. Your p\lients are shell-shocked enough as it is. and you have serious responsibilities ahead. After your baby arrives, my intuition tells me you' ll be too · busy for much of a sex life (homosexual or heterosexual). Once your family has stabilized again, there IS still time to come out to your family. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay s (P-FLAG) can provide you with literature that will make it easierto talk to them. P-FLAG can also offer the emotional support they will need . The address is: 1726 M St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C., 20036. The Web site is www.ptlag.org. DEAR ABBY: I have a COLUMBUS Gallia se riou s anger problem. When County res ident Lenice Jeffers Waugh will celebrate her 80th birthday on Dec. 28. Cards mav be sent to her at 2816 Lakew ood Dr.. Columbus, Ohio 43231 where she is spending the Mondav, Dec. 29 holidays. RUTLAND. Rutland E-mail community calendar Township Trustees, year-end Items to news@mydallytrl- and reorganizational meet-. bune.com. Fax announce- ing, 5 p.m.. fire station. ments to 446-3008. Mall items ALFRED Orange to 825 Third Ave., Gal/ipolis1 Township Trustees, year-end OH 45631. Announcements may also be dropped off at meeting. 7:30 p.mc. home of clerk, Osie Follrod. the Tribune office. my fiance and I first met. it was love at first sight. But after six months , everything he does 'eem' to tick me off In the begi nning. I didn't show him my ugly side . I didn't want to ;care him off. Then he said he wanted me to be more open , 'u I let iI all out. Now I'm telling it out every si ngle day. I get mad when he does or says the same things I, do or say to him, and I'll isolate myself or give him the si lent treatment. I think I have a serious mental and/or anger problem. but I don' t know whe re it come s from . Everybody think s r m crazy. They say. " I don ' t know when you 're happy or mad be~ au se you have the same ' expression." Maybe they're right. Maybe I'm not happy because I haven't accomplished anything in my life. (I am only 22.) Plea-;e help me. - LASHING OUT IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR LASHING OUT You are only 22. It' s too early to declare yo urself a failure . However, it is difficult to be loving to others if you don "t like yourself. Before you and your fiance go any further, you must get to the root of what is reall y bothering you. A ca ll to· your local department of soc ial services or mental health association will help you locate a counselor you can afford . A cou rse in anger management would also be Thesday, Dec. 30 RUTLAND ·· - Rutland Village Council, special meeting concerning solicitor, 6:30 p.m. . Wednesday, Dec. 31 PORTLAND - Lebanon Township Tru stees year-end meeting. 9 a.m.. township building. Organizational meeting will .follow. Card showers A Hunger For More genuine faith that may have hearts will be revealed .... "' been planted have had time to Even today. as you and I Special to the Times:Sentinel come to fruition. The gloom "meet Christ" and the underof "business as usual" returns standing of Who He is grips , Now that Christmas Day is past. all the presents and once again lays its mth- us, we have placed before us a choice 'to enter into a "high·· unwrapped. the baking done, less claim to our hearts . Clearly we so often miss er life" of walking with Him the guests on their way out the point that Christ's coming in faith or of returning to the door (just kidding), isn't an end in of itself. It is "business as usual." It is a maybe you' II now have a a beginning ... a dawning of a chance to kick back and relax new era of lives being for the great tragedy to come into contact with Him in reading - unless. of course, you work better. It isn 't about just talk the Bible, receiving a special in retailing and have the of hope ... it's about coming dubious honor of being under the power of that hope word through some thing done or said at church, or permobbed at the Returns and experiencing new life . Counter in an area departAlmost immediately after· haps a·"chance realization" of ment store. His birth, Jesus' mother, Hi s working in your life only Over the weeks preceding Mary, and His "step-father", to then leave that encounter Christmas much is said and Joseph, took Him to with God and return to "life" much is written about hope, Jerusalem to have Him con- an unchanged person. joy, love and peace. For a lit- secrated to the Lord (see Don't leave this Christmas tle while, faces seem almost Luke 2:22-24 ). While at the season an unchanged person. lit from within with opti· tem'ple, they were met by an As God has revealed somemism, a much better "light" older man named Simeon to thing to you this holiday time, show than the Christmas whom God had revealed about His love and power at lights dangling off the gutters Jesus' identity. work in your life and in the of my house. For a little The Scriptures say in the world, hold on to it and take while, some beans are kin- Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, it with you, especially as you dled with hope and the gloom that "Simeon took Him in his reenter the mainstream of of worry, resentment and fear arms and praised God, say- . yearly activity. recede for' a time. Perhaps ing: 'Sovereign Lord, as You "Whatever was to my we finally understand how have promised, You now dis- proDt I now consider loss, for fleet and fragile our lives are miss Yom' servant in peace. the sake of Christ. What is and that some things are For my eyes have seen Your more. I consider everything a much greater and precious salvation. which You have loss compared to '!he surpass- ' than so many things·we "set- prepared in the sight of all ing greatness of knowing tle" for in Iife. We may rec- people. a light for revelation Christ Jesus my Lord ... " ognize that defining success to the Gentiles and for glory (Philippians 3:7-8a). and happiness by any mea- to Your people Israel. • The (Thorn Mollohan has minsurement other than a grow- . Child's father and mother ing relationship with God is marveled at what was said istered in southern Ohio the tragic mistake. about Him. Then Simeon past eight years and is cur. But then the Christmas sea- blessed them and said to rently the pastor of Pathway son draws to a close, we Mary, His mother, 'This Community Church. He and return to work and... the Child is destined to cause the his wife are the parents of lights dim . The significance falling and rising of many in three children. He may be of Christmas is lost hardly Israel. and to be a sign that reached by email at pasbefore it has begun and cer- will be spoken against, so torthom@ pathwaygallipo· tainly before what seeds of that the thoughts of many lis.com) . BY THOM MOLlOHAN a . CENTERVILLE \ .,yRaccoon Township rrme Watch meets the second Tuesday of each mozt at 7 p.m. at the old Cen erville school. GALLIA G eenfield Township Crime Watch meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fire station. GALLLIPOLIS - The "Old and New" quitters meet from 1·3 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month at St. Peter's Episcopal Church . Anyone interested may attend. POMEROY Holzer Hospice Meigs County Dinner with Friends first Thursday of every month, 6 p.m., at Grow's Restaurant. · GALLIPOLIS Holzer Hospice Gallla County Dinner with Friends second ThUrsday of every month , 6 p.m., at Golden Corral. GALLIPOLIS - American Legion Post 27 meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. Dinner on first monday begins at 6:30 p.m . GALLIPOLIS - The French City Treble Makers, barbershop chorus, meets every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m .,at Grace United Methodist Church . Accepting new members . For info , call Hugh Graham at (740)446-1304 . GALLIPOLIS - F & AM Lodge meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30p.m . Dear Abby . helpful for both of you . Please don' t wait. You have a ri ght to he happy. DEAR ABBY: Pl ease inform you r readers that if their child is enli sting m the armed services or plans to go ove rseas. the parent\ should also get pa"ports . Our '>On left to s.:rve in Iraq . He is now in Germany fur medical reaso n ~ . and we cann01 get to him . Pas;ports lake >ix·week' to proces;. They can be expedit · ed for a hefty fee. but they still take two wee k' to arrive, LEAR NE D LATE IN WEST LAFAYETIE . OHIO DEAR LEARNED: That" ' a helpful suggestion. and I'll pa" it along. PS . Your >O n is in nl )'· prayers. Plea'e let me know how he ·s doing. Dear Ahbr i; wri flen br Ah1xail loll;, Burell. a/;n knmrn as Jeanne Phillips. w1d ' 1ras fo unded hy her mothec Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abbv at " """·.DearAbbr.com or ·Po. Box 6944 0.' Los Angeles. CA 90069. Meigs Community Calendar Public meetings LETART FALLS - Letart Township Trustees. year-end meeting. 5 p.m.• office buildmg . CARPENTER , Columbia · Township Trustees. year-end meeting, 7:30 p.m.. fire station. Organizational meeting follows. DARWIN Bedford Township Trustees, year-end meeting, 7 p.m .. town hall . REEDSVILLE - Olive Township Trustee s. year-end meeting, 6:30 p.m.. Joppa Rd. Organizational meeting will follow. Concerts and plays Sunday, Dec. 28 CARPENTER - Eternity Quartet si ngs at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Union Bapti st Church. Carpenter Hill Rd . Carpenter. Pastor David Wiseman invites the public. Thursduy, Jan. I . SHADE - Kevin Spence~ and friends will sing at 7 p.m. at the Shade Un ited Methodi st Church . Birthdays Mondav, Dec. 29 POMEROY·- Mattie Ball will observe her 87th binhday on Dec . 19 . Cards may be sent to her at 38276 Staneart Road. Pomero y. 45769. Sunday, Jan. 4 POMEROY - Mary L Starcher will be 84 years old on Jan. 4. Cards may be sent to her at 40768 Starcher Road, Pomeroy. -t5769. Canaday recognized for service Patrick A. Canaday. a se nior control technician at the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation 's Kyger Creek Plant. recently received his anniversary award for 30 years of se rvice to the conipany, as announced by Ralph E. Keeping Gallia and ·. Meig$ 'informed lowing year. In 1981. he Amburgey, plant manager. Canaday joined the co m- · was promoted to technician pany on Nov. .' 26. 1973. as and in 1985 to senior cona laborer i.n the labor trol technician . department . 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Managing Editor Leuers to rhe ediror are welcome. They should he less rhan 300 words. All leuers /Ire mbjecr ro ediring and '"'"" be signed and inc/11de address and telephone number. No unsigned leuers will be published. Lerrers should be it1 good wste, addressing is.m es, not personqfities. The opiflions expre:-,·sed in: the column below are tht• sensus of rhe Ohio Valiey Publishin g Co. unless other'<vise FlOted. STATE l 'Ofl· s ed(rorial board, VIEW ,Fighting terrorism Legal niceties Dayton Daily News, Dec. 22: Since 9/11, the Bush administration's approach to lighting terrorism has been to round up suspected terrorists and worry about the legal niceties later. Later has arrived. A New York court said that Jose Padilla, who the administration says was involved in planning the release of a "dirty bomb," can't just be declared an "enemy combatant" and held indelinitely in a military jail. The Bush administration created the status of "enemy combatant" in the wake of 9111 and as a way to get around trying Mr. Padilla in a civilian court. But two appellate judges said the president can't, on his own, and without Congress' explicit authority, strip an American citizen of his legal rights. Even the judge who dissented in the opinion said Mr. Padilla should have access to a lawyer. Meanwhile. a San Francisco appellate court said detainees from the war in Afghanistan who are being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are entitled to sue in federal cou11 for their release. The Bush administration has consistently taken the position that, in its war on terrorism, it alone has broad authority to decide where the battle lines begin and end and who qualities as a wartime enemy. The breadth of executive power is not something that the president gets to decide alone. Those skepti cs who have forced a confrontation and a debate about its limits aren't testing democracy, but strengthening it. According to a recent Gallup poll, most Americans want Saddam Hussein tried in an International Court, but 24 percent say a U.S. military court should decide his fate . This, of course, would be a disaster, because America's legal system is so screwed up, Saddam might wind up a winner. Here's what could possibly happen: The Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in San Francisco, a legal body modeled on the philosophy of Che Guevara and the most overturned federal court in U.S. history, might well rule the military court unconstitutional because, as we all know, military people have strict rules of behavior and make . judgments. The Ninth would never abide that. Immediately after the Ninth ruled, Saddam would find himself in civilian criminal court and would hire Mark Geragos and Johnnie Cochran to represent him. Geragos would book himself on the Larry King program and declare that Saddam was not responsible for the mass murderers in Iraq, devil worshipers were. Geragos woulr.l convince Larry that the devil people infiltrated Saddam's tnner circle without his knowledge. Only Saddam's sons knew about the insidi- e-r-rft@WO'S Bill O'Reilly • ous activities. Too bad they're dead . At the same time, Cochran would be asserting that U.S. forces actually planted the tens of thousands of bodies that were dug up in mass graves. Yes, that would have been difficult. Cochran would tell the El Entertainment Network, but if the Los Angeles police department could plant evi dence on eve,ry single crimi nal ~:ase it had ever investigated, then surely the American Armed Forces could transport I00,000 dead bodies into Iraq . E! would al so report that Cochran had evidence Colombian drug dealers actually held Saddam hostage and ordered him to invade Kuwait. In the preliminary hearing, Geragos would demand Saddam be let out of prison and housed at the Neverland ranch so he, Geragos, could do the needed leg work on PageA4 Sunday, December 28, 2003 Sunday, December 28,2003 the Michaei·Jackson case and Saddam's situation at t\)e same time. Geragos would al so file a motion to suppress everything Saddam has ever said in hi s entire life. Meantime, Cochran would raise the race issue, He'd produce an American corporal who had uttered anti-Arab remark s while taking machine gun fire in a foxhole. Using that evidence, Cochran could then weave a brilliant line of logic: If Americans were so hateful toward Saridam's forces , why wouldn 't they develop hideous weapons and violate international law? Anyone would , it was absolutely a matter of self-defense. Cochran would then have Saddam try on all his old uniforms and they would not fit. Obviou sly. then, this man isn't really Saddam after all. He's Scott Peterson. Ge· 1gos would then jump in qui ckly. If Scott Peterson were in Baghdad all these yea rs, he cou ldn 't possibly have killed his wife Lacy and their unborn chi ld . Different devil worshipers did that. And Geragos would convi nce Larry King that those people worked at Fox News. AI Franken would back him up . In the end, Saddam Hu ssein would be acquitted Obituaries Texas, Tammy and Curtis Peters of Grove City, Ohio, Twila and Danny Haggy of Pomeroy, and S,amantha and Matthew Byus of Pomeroy; and three sons and two daughters-in-law, Leondus Jr. and Virginia Lee of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Randy and Candy lee of Pomeroy, and Timothy Youn~ of Lincolnton, North Carohna. Also surviving are five sisters , Bertha Knapp and Yelma Taylor of Middleport, Ohio, Mary Brown, Emma Jo Stanley and Wilda Hudson of Mason; eight brothers, John L. Young, Roger Young and Gerald Young, all of Mason, .Harold Young of Lincolnton, Charles Young of Racine, Ohio, Harry Young of Pomeroy, Cecil Young of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Roy Young of Southside, West Virginia; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded i.n death by her husband, Leondus Lee Sr.; a daughter, Judith Lee; a brother, Clarence Eugene Young; three sisters, Debra Young, Una Mae Brainard and Kathryn Reed; and a granddaughter, Mindy Diane Taylor. Funeral service took place I p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2003, at the FoglesongTucker Funeral Home, Mason, with Pastor Glen Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Rocksprings Pomeroy. Cemetery, Visitation , was 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Doris J. Swanson by a jury, whi ch would lind reasonable doubt indeed . No weapons of mass destruction. Planted bodies all over the place. Devil people running wild. No wonder things went wrong in Iraq. But you can't blame Saddam. The delighted dictator would then move to Florida and buy a nifty home near O.J., because the Sunshine State will let you keep your assets no matte[ how many people you kill and torture. A few months later,- Saddam would appear on "Dateline" and proclaim that he would spend the rest gf his days trying to track down the real culprits in Iraq . He .w~JUid also file suit for million s claiming Michael Jack son had molest ed him at Neverland. American justice. There's none better. Veteran TV news anchor Bill O'Reillr is host of the Fox New.~ show "The O'Reilly Facto r" and author of rhe 11ew book "Who's Looking Out For You 7 " To find out more about Bill O'Reilly. and readfeatures by other Crearors Svndicate wrirers and cartoa~tisrs, visit the Creators Syndicate web . page at www.creators.com. This colwmt originares 011 rhe Web site www.'billoreillr. cmn. foJ!.-fW.OI"Tti Tf'l•ll-·~~ 1fVL"1t Dori s J. Swanson, 63 , of Ohio, died Rutland. Thursday, December 25, 2003, in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born February 15, 1940, in Little' Keigerville, the daughter of the late Floyd and Garnett Eads Moore. She was a faithful member of the Silver Run Baptist Church in Cheshire, Ohio, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend . She was preceded in death by her husband , Richard E. Swanson Sr.; and two brothers, Kenneth Grover and Paul Grover. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in -law, Richard E. Swanson and Jamie Swanson Jr., both of Akron, Ohio, Johnny and Lisa Swanson of Rutland, David and Ronda Swanson of Groveport, . Ohio, and Chri stopher and Shelly Swanson of Athens, Ohio; and two daughters and a sonin-law, Sherry Herdman and Rebecca and Carl Wilson, all of Racine, Ohio. Also surviving are brothers and sisters Thomas and Patricia Moore of Chillicothe, Ohio, John and Patricia Moore of Rutland, Helena and Roger Riggs of . Rutland , and Dottie and Tom Curtis of Keyser, West Virginia; a sister-in-law, Joan Moore of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and many nieces, nephews and cousi ns. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2003 , at the Birchfield Funeral Home in Rutland, with the Rev. John Swanson James Austin Oiler, son of ofliciating. The Rev. James Julie Marie Spradlin and Keesee will officiaie at the Randall Oiler of James graveside service at Meigs Vinton, Ohio, was stillborn Memorial Gardens in December 24, 2003, · at Pomeroy, Ohio. Hol zer Medical Center, Friends may call on the Gallipolis, Ohio. family 5-8 p.m. Saturday at In addition to his parents, the funeral home. he is survived by one brother Memorial contribution s and two sisters, Jeremy, may be made to help defray Justina and Lisa Oiler of burial expenses. Vinton; maternal grandmother Penny Spradlin and stepgrandfather James Sheets of Middleport, Ohio; maternal Violet R. Lee, 66, of grandfather Roland Spradlin Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away of Nelsonville, Ohio; materDecember 24. 2003, at nal great-grandmother and Holzer Medical Center in step-great-grandfather Judy Gallipolis, Ohio. She was a and Bob Jacobs of Pomeroy, homemaker and a member of Ohio; maternal great-grandthe Stewart-Johnson VFW fathers Paul Steinmetz of Ladies Auxiliary. Harrisonville, Ohio, and Tom Born November 24, 1937, Spradlin of Columbus, Ohio; in Mason, West Virginia, she and several aunts, uncles and was a daughter of the late cousins. John Young Jr. and Velma He was preceded in death Laudermilt Young. . by a sister, Jessica Oiler; She is survived by four paternal grandparents Ralph daughters and sons-in-law, and Elsie Oiler; and maternal Vaptyolia ·and Paul great-~randmother Mabel Laudermilt of Springtown, Spradlin. . James A. Oiler i ' ' Moderately Confused I ACTUALLY REMEMBER WHEN THE 705 WEREN'T RETRO. Violet R. Lee Local Briefs A Christmas lesson from . George Washington © 2003 by NEA, Inc. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor are welcome. They should be less than 300 words. All letters are subject to editing and must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, ' ' 'addressing issues, not personalities. . . · The opinions expressed in the column below are the consensus ' ' . Co. • of the Ohio Valley Publishing s editorial board, unless otherwise noted. On Christmas Eve 1783, private Clttzen George Washington finally went home to Mount Vernon. It was eight and a half years after he had assumed his post as commander of a Continental Army. It was more than two years alter Gen. Cornwallis had surrendered at Yorktown. Keeping an army together those last two years was tough but necessary. Gen. Washington understood the value in staying the course. Some members of the Bu sh administration have tried to draw parallel s between what's happening in Iraq today and what happened in America at the time of the Revolution. They've described the Baathist resisters as holdouts ;tgainst a new regime, in tht; same way that Loyalists 1o the Crown in the American colonies resisted independence. It's not an accurate analogy because most of the Loyalists, .and all of the influential ones, left with the British. Early in the war, Loyalists decamped with the Redcoats from Boston; and at the end, the remaining holdouts ,against independence set sail with the · British from New York. But the lessons of tenacity and patience Washington taught 220 years ago are reievant in Iraq 'and Afghanistan ~oday. During Cokie and Steve Roberts those eight long years between the first shots fired at Lexington and the completion of a peace treaty in Paris, victory at times seemed impossi ble.. The American army was starving and fre,rzi ng, unpaid and unprepared . Martha Washington and the other general s' wives worked to soothe the soldiers' spirits during the long winters· at camp, while George lobbied the Continental Congress for more of everything monex. clothes, firepower. The soldiers fought heroically, and occasionally the generals planned brilliantly. But what won the war was diplomacy. Had the French fleet not arrived off the coast of Virginia in October 1781 , Cornwallis would not have been boxed in at Yorktown. And had the Spanish and Dutch not come through with loans, there would have been no money to support · the long conflict. America probably wouldn't have succeeded. without George Washington at the helm, but Benjamin Franklin in Paris, John Jay in Madrid and John Adams at The Hague share a good deal of the credit. After the · military victory came the hard part. Without a definitive treaty, the British could not be trusted to simply pack up and leave ; their forces occupied New York, Savannah, and the · major Southern seaport, Charleston. So Washington had to keep hi s army together, on alert, for twQ years after Cornwallis' surrender. The head of the Southern command, Gen. Nathaniel Greene, negotiated British evacuation from Charleston at the end of 1782 . When the American army entered the town , it was to the cheers of the citizens. Soon, however, ttie soldiers wore out their welcome. As the state was asked to finance the troops , South Carolina began to see Greene's army . as occupiers rather than liberators. Rhode Island also balked at the cost of maintaining a militia to stay ever vigilant, guanding the coastline. And George Washington, with the help of Martha, kept increasingly restive soldiers in camp for two more long winters after they had achieved their great victory. Had the army disbanded. the negotiators in Paris · would have been undermined dramatically in their ability to secure favorable treaty terms. America would have won the war but lost the peace. That's a lesson this country' s leaders understood at the end of World War II, when they invested troops and treasure in Europe and Japan. The United States has certainly shown st~ying power in those areas, with large, sometimes unpopular U.S. military contingents in both places almost 60 year~ after the war's end. ' The capture of Saddam: Hussein has temporarily stopped the erosion of sup· port for the war in Iraq . in recent public opinion surveys. But the violence in the post-invasion period still has some politicians calling for a speedy withdrawal of American forces. That would be a mistake. It would also be a mistake to ignore diplomacy. The chances of "winning the peace'' are much greater with the international comm unity behind an American military presence. George Washington understood the importance of diplomacy as he bided his time at winter camp. The negotiators in Paris, backed by a military ready to take action if necesGary, were able to craft an agreement highly favorable to the _new nation. And General Washington could finally resign his commission and go home for Christmas. PATRIOT - The 0 .0. -Mcintyre Park District will be hosting muzzle loading season this year at the Raccoon Creek County Park. Hunters must · register at the park office 'and show I.D. and a valid Ohio hunting license. Representative Evans to Hold Public Meetings ' open-door public meetings for constituents in southern Ohio. The meetings wi II provide an opportunity for the general public to discuss their views and opinions with Evans on state government issues. The Gallia County meeting will be I :30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 at the Village Hall in Rio Grande. ESC Board to meet RIO GRANDE - The Gallia-Vinton Educational , Service Center governing board will meet at 6 p.m. .COLUMBUS State Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the ESC ' Representative Clyde Evans office, Room 131 , Wood Hall, (R-Rio Grande) will conduct University of Rio Grande. . Soldier from PageA1 "They did what I wish I could have done," said Ruby. "We in this family love this U.S. and know that it is worth lighting for. If I could have gone over, I would have done it.., . While the Eyn!Jns have been fortunate to have all three sons return home from Iraq, Ruby' is not certain whether the conflict is over. She has seen other families watch as their 'sons go off to battle. Most recently, the West Virginia National - .. ,...._. Guard's 3664th Maintenance Company was activated for duty. More than ISO families watched as their sons, husbands and fathers prepare to go to Iraq and Afghanistan. "I dpn't think it is over," said Ruby. "It hurts us to that they are going overseas and seeing them leave their families and their kids'." The war is over for Donald though. His nex1 stop will be Knoxville, Tenn ., where he will managing a local Reserve Officers' Training Corp (ROTC). "Our boys would go over there again if they had to," Ruby said. ,, ~ 0 '. OH ' Graveside servi ce took place II a.m. Friday, December 26, 2003. at Mt. Qlive Cemeter~ near Bidwell, Ohio, wtth Pastor Lou Dunnells • officiating. Arran~ements were under the directio n of the McCoyMoore Funeral Home. Vinton. Irene E. C. Morris Ave., Gallipolis. OH 45631 . Those who wish to send email condolences to the family may visit www.willi sfuneralhome .com. Nathan J. Wise Nathan ''Nate" J. Wise, 82. of Rutland , Ohio, died Friday, December 26, 2003, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. Born September 29, 1921, in ·Dexter, Ohio, he was a son of the late Nathan J. and Mina Chase Wise. He was a journeyman electrician , a member of the IBEW Local #972, Marietta, Ohio; a 50-year member of Harrisonville Lodge 411 F&AM; and a charter member of the Rutland Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Joann Burtrum Wise of Rutland; a son, John E. (Pamela) Wise of Racine, Ohio; a daughter, Jane E. Wise of Rutland; and three grande hi ldren, Chad J. (Leigh) Wise of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan M. Wise of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Erin C. Wise of Racine. Al sp surviving are a brother-in-law, Weldon (Joyce) Bartrum of Pomeroy, Ohio; and a sister-in-law, Lois Bartrum of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. In addition to his parents. he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Everett Wise. F~neral service will be II a.m. Tuesday, December 3!), 20m, at' the Birchfield Funeral Home , Rutland, with Bob Henry officiating . Burial will · follow 1n Miles Cemetery, Rutland. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Irene Elizabeth Carolyn M · 85 0 f G II' r orns, ' a tpo ts , Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, · December 24, 2003 . She was born April 8, 1918, to the late Lowell E. Chapman and Ida May Sellars Chapman . · Irene was also preceded in b d J death by her hus an ' ames B. Morris Sr. and a son, James B. Morris Jr. She 'left this earth, soon to join her husband on what would have been their 68th wedding anmversary, December 28. Irene was retired from Holzer Hospital's OB Department. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gallipolis, and the Betty Starn Sunday school class. She was the much loved mother of son Wayne' (Beth) Morris of Raleigh, North Carolina; and daughters Jackie (Mike) Hunter of Winfield, West Virginia, Gale Ardman of Dunbar, West Virginia, Vicki (Bill) Morgan of Vincennes, Indiana, and Sandy Morris and Pam (Don) Soto. both of Co lumbu s, Ohio. Also survi ving are grandchildren Brian ·and Gina Morri s. who lived with their grandparent s for a period of time: Eric and Bradley Gillenwater of Gallipolis; and 13 other very special Connie Burris, 56, of Apple grandchildren who were in spired by their grandmoth- Grove, West Virginia. died Friday, er's youthful and always unexpectedly December 26. 2003, at excited outlook on life; 14 great-grandchildren and one Pleasant Valley Hospital. great-great-grandchild whom Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Irene enjoyed; and several She was born April 5. 1947. in Mason County. West ni eces and nephews. It could be said of Irene Virginia. to the late Marion ' that she loved her children and Mattie Siders.Litchlield. She was homemaker and a and that she loved them of Milestone unconditionally. She will be member Church, Apple Grove. greatly missed. She is survived by her husFuneral service took place I p.m. Saturday, December band, Larry Burns of Apple 27, 2003, at Willis Funeral Grove; two sons and a daughHorne, wfth the Rev. Pastor ter-in-law, Joey and Sandy Archie Conn officiating. Burris of Gallipolis, Ohio, Burial was in the Ohio Valley and Larry Scott of Point Memory Gardens, Gallipolis. Pleasant; two daughters and Visitation was noon to time sons-in-law, Jenny and Rick of service . Saturday at the Randolph and Angela and Richard Griffith, all of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the fam- Bidwell, Ohio; and eight ily requests donations in grandchildren. Irene's name to the First Also surviving are her Baptist Church, II 00 Fourth mother-in-law, Ina Burris of Lancaster. Ohio: tw\) brothers and a sister- in-law, Clarence and Ruby Litchlield and Raymond Litchfield , all of Apple Grove : a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Henry of Gallipolis Ferry, W~st Virginia : and seve ral special friend s whom she loved. In addition to her parents. she was preceded in death by a brother, John Litchfield ; and her father-in-law, Lawrence Burris. Funeral service will be I p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 20Q3, at Milestone Church, Apple Grove. with the Rev. David Washington officiatIng . Burial will follow 111 Apple Grove Memorial · Gardens, Apple Grove . Friends may call on the family 6-8 p.m. Monday at Deal Funeral Home. Point Pleasant, and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Those who wish to expr~ , s condolences by e-mail may do so by sending them to deal_fh @charter.net. Connie Burris James. A. Howard James A. Howard. 63. of Gallipolis. Ohio, departed this life December 26, 2003, · after a brief illness. He was born March 5. 1940. to Nellie Young and the late James 0 . Howard. He was employed by Lifestyle Furniture in Gallipolis. In addition to hi s father. he was preceded in death hy his wife, Pat Howard. Surviving in addition to his mother are his ' tepfather. Chester Young; and a stepson, Shane Hogan . Also surviving are brothers and sisters Charles (Yolanda)· Howard, Edward (Winnie) Howard , Freddie (Judy ) Howard. Althea Howard. Peggy (Lee) Combs. Patty (Bob) Armstrong and Marica (David) Stroud: many nieces and nephews; and a host of friend s. Funeral servke wi II be I p.m. Tuesday, December 30. · 2003. at the Waugh-HalleyWood Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call on the family 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Those who wish to express condolences by e-mail may do so by visiting www.timeformemory.com/whw. Kevin D.lboma Kevin D.Thoma, 36, of Rutland, Ohio, died Friday, December 26, 2003, 111 Pomeroy. Ohio. He was born Augu; t 5. 1967. in Pomeroy. to Gu y and Ellen Thoma of Rutland . A graduate of Meigs High School , he wa; a mechanic aud a hand yman . Surviving in addition to his parent; are a daughter. Tesia Thoma of Sugar Grove, Ohio; a son, Alex: two sisters, Terri (Dwight ) Sturgeon of Minersv ille , Ohio, and Sheryl (Mike) Thomas of Chillicothe . Ohio: two nephew>. Brandon and Anthon y Sturgeon; a niece, Amber Sturgeon: and several aunts and ,mcles. He was preceded in death by hi s grandparent s. Ollie and Georgia Thoma and William and Ida Young : an uncle . Earl Thoma: and an aunt. Pauline King. Funeral 'en·ice will be 2 p m Tue,day. De~:ember 30. 2003 . al Birchfield Funeral Home in Rutland. with the Rev. Amos Tillis officiating. Burial will foll ow in the Carleton Cemetery. Pomeroy. Vi sitation will be S-8 p.m. Monday at the Communit y Church. Main St .. Rutland. across from the funeral home. Betty J. Edwards Betty " Bay" J. . Edwards. 63. of Proctorvil le. Ohio. pas;ed away Thursday. Dec. 25 , 2003. She was born Sept. 16. 1940, 1n Lawrence County, Ohio. a daughter of the · late Dennis and Mabel (Petry) Edwards. Graveside service and burial too k place :uo p.m. Saturday. Dec. n. 2003. at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. with the Rev. Carl Lill y officiating. Arrangemenr- were under the direct ion of the Hall Funeral Hoti1e . Gerald E. Meeks Gerald E. Meeks . 72. of Gallipolis Ferry. W.Va .. .died Thursday. Dec . 25. 2003. at Pleasant Valley Hosp ital, Point Pleasant. W.Va. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec . 28 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point. Pleasant. Burial will follow 1n Mt . Carme l Cemetery, Gallipolis Ferry. Visitation was 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Una Ealem Lina Ealem. 76, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Huntington , W.Va., died Dec : · 25, 2003, in Cape Coral. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Prosecutors re-offer three:Year plea deal to teen killer Hunting at . Raccoon Creek County Park ' .,_ islunbaP «t:tme~ -&rntmel • Page As Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis ... -- - - --- ~ · - -- --· FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Prosecutors said Friday they would re-offcr a 200 I plea deal, for three years in prison, to the teen convicted in the wrestling death of a, playmate. The mother of Lionel Tate had rejected the original, resulting in a trial that led to the teen's life imprisonment. The deal would let Tate, now 16. plead guilty to second- · degree murder and accept a sentence of three years in prison, of which he has already served all but three months; State Attorney Michael J. Satz said in a statement. The three-year sent.ence would be followed by a year of house arrest and I 0 years ' probation. Tate would also . have to undergo psychological treatment. Ron lshoy, a Satz spokesman, said no agreement had been yet reachecl with the family. "This plea was the right thing to do before the trial and it's the right thing to do now," lshoy said. Richard Rosenbaum, Tate's appellate attorney, said he expects hi s client 'to make a decision "in the next couple of weeks." · "I believe this is the best offer and the only way to get something better would be to go to trial and to win ," Rosenbaum said. Rosenbaum said the offer would mean Tate could be released from prison on approximately Jan. 25, 2004. But he stressed that it would be hi s client's choice to accept or t:eject the offer. "My client is Lionel and while Lionel listens to his mom, it's his decision, not hers," Rosenbaum said. Tate entered a maximumse.curity juvenile prison in January 200 I. two years after would keep the case alive if he killed 6-year-old Tiffany Tate and hi s mother. Eunick when he was 12. Kathleen Grossett -Tate, Satz said the offer was reject the latest plea offer, made after consulting with said spokeswoman Joanri Deweese Eun ick-Paul. Carrin . An appellate conrt in West Tiffany 's mother, and the state's attorney general. Palm Beach threw out Lionel Glenn Roderman, an attor- Tate's murder conviction and ney who represents Tiffany 's life sentence two weeks ago, father, Mark James, said late saying his competencY, Friday that the offered deal should have been evaluated: is "more than fair." It ordered a new trial. · "( think he's a hell of a The appellate judges lucky kid," Roderman said . expressed concern ab.out in a telephone interview Tate 's apparent immaturity while vacationing in western and possible mi sunderstand~ Canada. "He shou ld have ing of a plea bargain thai taken it to begin with." · would have let him leave a Attorney General Charlie juvenile facility as early a~ Crist's office will ask for a I0 .months ago had he took rehearing Monday which the original deal. · THURS 12/25103 - TMURS t/1104 TUES BARGAIN $3.75 ACMISSION Buckeye Hills Career Center Now Enrolling • Heavy Equipment Operator (NEW!) • Welding (Classes to fit YOUR schedule) • Computer Specialist For More Information contact the Adult Education OfficBat (740) 245-5334 Area;;s"7im7e'it selection No payment ·~ Buckeye Hills ~ Career Center "Real ~ining for Real Life." ...______~~- -·------ • �.. • ·iunba~lim~·6tntintl NATION • WORLD PageA6 Sunday, December 28, 2003 Searcll~'*'· on for missing after mudslides in califOrnia mountains SAN o BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) Emergency workers spent a second night wading through sludge in searc h of nine people s.till missing after mudslides cra~hed down a canyQn recently ,burned bare by wildfire in the San Bernardino Mountains. Authorities refused to give up hope Friday that the missing campers in Waterman Canyon were alive. Seven bodies have been recovered, five below a Greek Orthodox retreat and two near a trailer camp. "We have no reason to think we can't find survivors and I hope we will," sheriff's spokesman Chip Patterson said. "We're not even close to giving up." Temperatures fell rapidly at dusk . and the . Nationar Weather Service issued a frost advisory for the region. Searchers . trudged waisthigh through a soggy mire littered with boulders and tree limbs Friday, even reaching beneath the thick layers of muck with long poles commonly used in avalanche rescues. Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the Greek Orthodox Saint Sophia Camp when a torrent of mud unleashed by heavy rain barreled through. Fourteen peopie were rescued from near the camp Thursday. "These folks had no warning," county fire spokeswoman Tracey Martinez said. " It just happened. According .to the survivors we've spoken to they didn't even know it was coming until it was there." The mudslides were set off after a downpour fell on .hillsides that had been stripped of vegetation by wildfires in October and Novemb~r. With nothing to hold the soil in place, trees and rocks went roaring down the hillsides, along with. the mud. The bodies of the man and woman found near the trailer camp were identified as Carroll Eugene Nuss, 57. and Janice Arlene ' Stout-Bradley, 60. Residents said StoutBradley was the campground manager. No one else was missi ng in Devore, said sheriff's Deputy Kris Phillips. Thirty-two trailers were destroyed. "I thought I was going to die," said Brian Delaney, 19, who was trapped up to his neck before rescuers pulled him out of the mud that crashed into the recreation center at a trailer-home encampment. Patterson cautioned that it was not certain whether the bodies that were recovered near Saint Sophia were all from the camp because vehides were also found in the area. He said identification would not be easy. "There was so much water, so much force. We're talking about a massive flash flood that has gone miles even," he said. Fifty-two people were rescued from the trailer camp; three were treated for injuries. The Devore campground had a number of permanent residents. One of them, Delaney, said about 30 people had gathered in the recreation center because they were nervous about the heavy rain. After the power went out, rocks and other debris came crashing through the door. Mud soon filled the center A rescue worker searches for victims Friday, after devastating mudslides swept through a Greek Orthodox camp in the Waterman Canyon area of the. San Bernardino, Calif., mountains on Thursday. Searchers slogging through deep debris found seven people dead Friday a,nd were looking for at least nine other people after a drenching Pacific storm unleashed a mudslide in the forested foothills recently scorched by wildfire. Fourteen people were rescued Thursday. (AP) and Delaney and others broke the windows to escape. "I tried to pull two ladies out," he said. "There were kids sitting on the pool table, and the pool table was almost Sun~@Y· Times up to the ceiling on the mud." Once outside, Delaney got stuck in mud up to his neck and had to shed hi s clothing so re scuers could pull him out. Most structures at Saint Sophia Camp, built on a plateau at the upper end of the canyon, were unscathed . But two buildings on one side of the camp were swept away. Otficial s estimated the slide left mud 15 feet deep. The camp is run by Greek Orthodox pari shes, but there was no organized camp event on Christmas Day, said the Rev. John Bakas, dean of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles. Caretaker George Monzon, who lived there with his wife and two children, was among the missi ng, Bakas said. A 7-year-old girl and her mother were also missing, the girl's aunt said. The mi ssing woman 's husband, Gilberta Juarez. saved their 3-year-old daughter, Stephanie, and they were among those taken to a hospital on Thursday. But he could not reach hi s wife, Rosa, 40, and daughter Katrine . " He said he helped the little girl up and when he turned they were gone, the water had risen too much and had swept the cabin away," said Juarez 's sister-in-law, Mildred Najara. "They became separated when the water rushed in." Sentinel ;SW,:lscril;le today ¥ 446-2342 Inside • Bl , Prep Scoreboard, Page 82 In the Open, Page B3 AFC North previews, Page 84 . OSU, K..State prepares for Fiesta, Page 85 Sunday, December 28, 2003 Prep Schedule Monday, December 29 Glrle Batketball River Valley at Jackson Miller at South Gallia Warren at Eastern Tuetday, December 30 Boys Baeketball Bob's Market Holiday Tournament ern ·earns spot in final So Gallia Academy at Grove City Southern at River Valley Eastern at Meigs Point Pleasant at Wayne Hamlin at Wahama Hannan at Buffalo Lady Tornadoes win defensive battle over Guyan Valley, 41-35 Friday, January .'2 Boye Basketball Bv ScoTT WoLFE Point Pleasant at Gall Ia Academy South Gallia at Ironton St. Joe Hannan at Hamlin , Sports Correspondent Saturday, January 3 Boys Batketball Gallia Academy at Portsmouth Meigs at Athens Ohio Valley Christian at Wood County Christian Belpre at Eastern Glrla Baaketbett Ohio Valley Christiarl at Wood County Christian Prep Standings Boys basketball Southeastern Ohio Athletic League SEQ ALL Team Gallia Academy 2-0 5-t Marietta 3- I 4-2 Logan 2-1 3-2 o:1 0-3 Point Pleasant Jackson 1-2 2-4 1-2' 2-4 Warren Athens 1-3 1-4 Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division Team TVC ALL Alexander 1-0 4-0 Meigs 1-0 4-1 Wellston 1-0 3-2 Belpre 1-1 4-1 Vinton County 0-1 2-2 Nelsonville- York D-2 1-4 Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division Team TVC ALL Eastern 2-0 4-2 Trimble 2-0 4-2 Southern 1-1 4-2 Miller 1-t 2-4 Federal Hocking o-2 2-4 Waterlord D-2 Q-5 Ohio Valley Conference Team OVC ALL Chesapeake 1-0 5-0 Coal Grove ll-0 3-2 South Point o-o 3-2 Fairland o-o 2-2 Rock Hill o-o 2-2 River Valley D-1 0-5 Girls basketball Radiation Oncology Department Southeastern Ohio . Athletic League Team · SEO ALL Warren 3-0 6-0 Marietta 4-1 6-1 Jackson 2-1 4-3 Gallia Academy 1-2 4-3 Athens 2-3 4-4 Point Pleasant Q-2 Qo4 Logan Q-3 1-6 Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division Team TVC ALL Belpre 4-0 6-3 Alexander 3-1 4-1 Meigs 2-2 4-3 Vinton County 2-2 2-4 Wellston ' 1-3 1-6 Nelsonville- York 0:4 D-8 · Trl-Valley Conference HocKing Division Team TVC ALL Trimble 4-0 7-0 Eastern 3-1 5-2 Southern 2-2 6•2 Waterlord 2-2 4-3 Fede'ral Hocking 1-3 3-5 !tliller 0-4 1-7 Ohio Valley Conference Team OVC ALL Coal Grove 0-0 6-0 Fairland o-o 3-2 Chesapeake o-o 3-3 Rock Hill o-o o-3 !'liver Valley o-o o-s South Point o-o o-s of Holzer Medical Center Oncology Department of Holzer Clinic - 740·446·5474 The belt pose-. one-en-one care for each patient Ia the '. primary goal ~ the Radiation Oncology Department at Holzer Medie81 Cenw. Evtty petlent under trei.tment -· NOTE: SEOAL and TVC stand- '' ings compiled by Tom Metters. f)hio Valley Conference standings compiled by Brad Sherman. ,. ehes individu!!&zet plannilg Uling eldemallhel'apj or " ilmltlavltary lncllyilhtnPY, as well as 3D treaitment - Bulls hand Cavs another loss pllll1io-.g n the lldlltln rac1111on tt~Rpy plamilg. -.... ...--.... ~ ,..... ......_....... -- ~ -----.,..- ..... _ : CLEVELAND (AP) Jamal Crawford matched a season-high with 30 points. He played the ent!re 48 minlites, shooting 12-of-20 with five assists as the Bu11s won for just the fourth time in 19 games. : LeBron James scored 18 ~ints but missed a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left that 'IVould have put the Cavaliers ahead. Cleveland missed its final eight shots. '· ...... ."LLIPOt.ta • 4AIDIE.Ofl • ., • I '· -~------ ~~----·--. ' Southern's Katie Sayre drives past Guyan Vall ey guard Morgan Mullins during the second half of ~,;i,<~v'o Market Holiday Tournament semifinal. Southern defeated Guyan Valley 41-35 to advance to Saturday' s title game. (Brad Sherman) MASON, W.Va. - Outscoring Guyan Valley (2-5) in the second quarter and playing intense defen se the duration of the game. the Racine-Sou thern Tornadoes grabbed a 41-35 first round win and advanced to the finals of the 4th Annual Bob's Market Hoops Fest at Wahama High School. Wahama held on in the · nightcap for a 49-4 7 win over Win County and earned a slot in the finals again st Southern for the tournament championship. The two teams met at 8 Dunn p.m. Saturday in the finals. Southern, 6-2. was led by Katie Sayre with 13 points and six rebo und s. while se nior Ashl ey Dunn hauled down a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds. Senior Jessica Hill had her best career outing with a great floor game and seve n points, while Deana Pullin s notched five, Kri st iina Williams four. Hill and Su san Brauer two. Brooke Kiser. Joanne Pickens, and Ashley Rou>h also contributed greatly to the Tornado win. Guyan Valley was led by se nior Morgan Mullins with 17 points while Lacie Davidson added seven, Carmen Raynes five , and two each from Ale sha McNeely, Nichole Parso ns and Deborah Watts. Southern's defensive quickness and second half rebounding proved to be the difference in the game . Southern broke a 2-2 tie on a three by Jessica Hill and a wing jumper from Tex William s. Guyan's Morgan Mullins was at the top of her game. despite constant pressure from senior Deana Pullins. Mullins hit for four points of the stopand-pop variety as a Susan Brauer jumper gave Southern a 9-8 edge after the first round. In the second period Soothern played its best ball of the night with an aggressive full court press that saw Pullin s, Sayre, Dunn and Williams grab seve n steals three of Please see Southern. 81 Wahama advances to face Southern BGSU • WinS BY fRANK CAPEHART Sports Correspondent MASON, W.Va.- When the going gets tough, the tough . get going-or at least, they find ways to get it done. What looked for nearly three periods like a routine success for Lady Falcon basketeers took a sharp turn and turned into a frenzied nail-biter. The Wirt County Lady Tigers clawed, stalked and ·attacked with abandon, while the Falcon shooting went stone cold in the tina! period, and pressure grew as the lead shrunk. It was a solid 13 point advantage for Wahama, with a little over two minutes -left in the third, but shockingly shrunk to just four points with two minutes remaining in the final frame. The Falcon gals could only get one more counter . down the tense stretch, but they dug out some boards, stole a couple times, and pulled off an enormous stop with only three ticks to go for a breathless 49-47 win . "Things got loose late, but we were out of synch, Wirt was really charging," saiq coach Larry Wright, "but the girls reached down deep and found ways to pull it out." · · Early on, the visiting Lady Tigers were disrupting Falcon patterns, and rhythm was off, but host Wahama found ways to equalize disruptions with their own pressure and things were ·ragged on both ends. No scoring surfaced in the early backand-forth chase, until midway through the opening canto. Whitney Knight shattered the scoreless fest with a long deadeye looper after a pass from Sayre. Then, Ashley Roush grabbed a rebound for a dandy putback, and Julia Hoffman roared in for a beauty on another pass from Sayre. It suddenly read 6-0 and looked like momentum was back. But, looks were deceiving. Sheppard and Mills retaliated with five tallies after a couple steals to make it 6-5. A jumper by Sayre and a few freebies from Hoffman and Sayre opened a 12-5 gap. Now, Cox ripped the cords with a howitzer trey, and it so tt went to give Wahama a 16-10 edge. The second rocked on the same way, with several missed opportunities each way, until a late outburst appeared to put Wahama in charge. At 25-,19 and under I :40 to play, Keith Ann Sayre dratned both ends of a one-plus, while Hoffman snagged a long carom aQd went the length for a deuce. Sayre then buried a trifecta for a huge 32-19 -advantage. A last second deuce from Sheppard cut it to 32-21 at the half. Goals by Sayre, two by Hoffman, and a pair of free throws, Wahama's Keit,h Ann Sayre drives through the heart of the Wirt County defense Friday evening in a Bob's Market PluH.... Wlh•m•.'B2 Holiday Tournament semifinal game. (Brad Sherman) ' 1. I Motor City Bowl Bv RoN VAMPLE Associated Press DETROIT Northwestern took away Bowling Green ' s running game. So Josh Harris beat the Wildl,ats through the air. Harri s passed for 386 yards and three touchdowns to lead Bowling Green to a 28-24 victory over Northwestern in the Motor City Bowl on Friday night. "They were able to confuse us early and it took us a while to adjust," Harris said. "Luckily, our defense was able to contain them long enough for us to settle down and figure things out." .Bowling Green (11-3) took the lead for gQOd on Harris' 3-yard touchdown pass to Cole Magner with 4:06 left. " We knew going in that Josh Harris was a special player," N<;>rthwestem coach Randy Walker said . "We wanted to make him throw the ball .... He showed why he's such a greal player by having success throwing the ball in the second half." Harris, who also ran for a TO. set a Motor City Bowl ., ....... -Matar.as ,. �Sunday, December 28, Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis • Prep Scoreboard Southern 41 , Guyan Valley 35 7 9 11 13 10 9 Ouyan Valley 8 S<Mhem 9 '' GUYAN VALLeY (2-5) - - 35 •1 Morgan Mu~ns 8 5-8 17, Alasha McNeely 0 2·2 2, Ltcie Davklson 2 3-6 7, Katie Davis 0 1).2 0, carmen Aaynes 2 1-2 5, samantha Parson& o 0...0 o, ·ertttany Slone 0 Q.O 0, O.bol8h Walls I 0.0 2. TOTALS 12 11-20 35. • SOUTHERN (6-2, 2-2) - Ashley Dunn 3 «;. 10, Jessica Hin 3M 7, Deana Pullin& 2 0.0 5, Ka11e Sayre 4 5-12 13, susan Brauer 1 o-o 2, BrOOke Kiser o o. 0 0. Joanne Picken• 0 O.Q 0. Ashley Roush o ()..() 0, Kr18tUna Williams 2 0.0 4. TOTALS 15 9-18 41 . 3-point goals - GV (none), SO 2 (Hill and Pullin&). Wahama 49, Wirt County 47 Wahama 16 16 8 9 - 49 Wirl 10 11 10 16 ~ 47 Wlrl Counly (2-4)- Co. 6 1-316, Mnls 51·~ 11 , Lemon 4 2·311. Sheppard 4 1-4 9. TOTALS 19 5-13 47. Wahama (5·0) - Sayre 7 6·12 21. Hoffman 6 7·9 19, Roush 2 ()-3 4. Hen<11icl<son 1 .1-2 3, Knighl 1 0.0 2. TOTALS 1714-29 49. we 4 (Cox 3 and l'l.oiiioit),goals I, WA. 1 (Sayre). · Olllo High School Glrl1 11111-ll Frldly'1 Roeulta Akr. SVSM 52, POrry 48 Alhlabula Edglw<lod &1, Chardon 40 Butlcn tlert<lt;~&lle. Akr. ma 28 Cto. Collin-.:! 51, Colt .'47 . Cpto, Hlrltol' 13, Cln. Poldtla Southern from Page 81 which resulted directly in scores. Dunn hit for two inside jumpers and hit two at the line for a six-point quarter, while Pullins notched a long three and drivin~ layup. Pullins held Mulhns to just two second period points as Southern led the Lincoln Countians 22-15 at the half. Southern jumped on Guyan Valley early as Katie Sayre lit up the nets with eight third period points, and Ounn capitalized off the break on a nice pass from Williams. Southern boosted its lead to eleven, but despite holding Mullins to just three in the frame , Lacie Davidson racked up four points and Watts two to pull Guyan Valley back to 32-24 at the periods end. Southern maintained a nine point lead much of the final round, but with three minutes to go Mullins took the game into her hands . Williams held Mullins for a while as Pullins was consumed by foul trouble, then Hill came on to help extinguish the senior sharpshooter Mullins' name s. Mullins had eight in the round, but Southern held on to secure the win and advance to the final. Southern hit 15-49 overall, hitting 13-42 two's, 2-7 three's and 9-18 at the line. Guyan hit 12-37 overall , hitting 12-33 two's and 0-4 three's with 11 -20 at the line. Southern grabbed 32 rebounds (Dunn 10, Sayre 6, Pickens 5); 18 steals (Sayre 4, Pullins 3, Dunn 3), four assists (Sayre 3), 18 turnovers, and 17 foul s. Guyan Valley had 22 rebounds (Dayidson 8, Mullins 6), 8 steals (Mullins 3), two assists (Mullins 2), 29 turnovers, and 18 fouls . The tournament finals were Saturday with the Wirt County-Guyan Valley consolation game set for 6 p.m., and the championship set for 8 p.m. Wahama from Page 81 all after assists by Hendrickson, Sayre ~d Jessica Hoffman, mamtamed the 13-pomt advantage, until Cox drilled her second threepointer to start the wild Wirt charge. A couple misfires by Wahama, a 11oal by Sheppard and a freebie from Cox cut It to 40-3 1 at the final turn. Now it really heated up, and shooting cooled down. A minute in, Mills hit a jumper, but Hendrickson responded with one-of-two at the line 41-33. Lemon sent a shock wave with a booming trey, and the lead shrunk to live. Sayre slashed through for a beauty, Mills and Hoffman traded nifty deuces, before Lemon canned a lay-up, and Cox burned the nets with another three-point exclamation point. Sayre hit one-of-two, but Lemon knifed m at I :35 to squeeze the gap down to 48-45. That final minute or so was like a year. Wahama tried to play keep-away, but Wirt fouled trying to counter and it nearly worked. The Falcons punished the rim, only to see eight-of-nine foul shots fail to go in. Three times Wirt rebounded and attacked, only to be stripped by determin7d defense. Sayre hil a freebie at :25, but WLC! cut tt to 49-47 when Sheppard got a pressure put back. After another free throw misfire, Wirt had it again with six ticks left, but Sayre went high to block and PageB3 OUTDOORS Make a handsom.e European-style skull mount of you.r trophy 2003 fnnba, limti -6tntintl steal a pass to dribble it out for the cardiac conquest. Keith Ann Sayre, still not at full s~ed, led the local scoring list 'with 21 tall1es, four assists five caroms three steals and that huge block ~t the end to'r a fine total game. Ri ght beside her was senior Julia Hoffman with 19 counters, eight rebounds, three assists, five steals, and another dandy all-around effon. Ashley Roush collected fo~r ducats.. along with nine boards, wh1le Kaue Hendrickson nailed three points, snagged four rebou~ds, and recorded a pair of steals. Whitney Kn.'ght forced play on defense, collected two pomts, pulled down four caroms, and had two steals. Jessica Hoffman notched two boards, an assists and steal in strong relief work. For the fast, fei sty Lady Tigers. who showed quality long-range power, Carlee Cox hit three treys among her te~-leadmg 16 tallies, and was a busy pest on defen.se. Rebounder Lacey Mills hit inside and outs1de for II , while busy bee Jamie Lemon .stung. the Falcons often with steals, recorded SIX ass1sts, and nailed II points. Lindsay Sheppard accounted for I0 boards, three blocks, and nine tallies. Now, with only a few hours to draw ueep breaths, rest, and reload. The Lady Falcons will meet the Southern Ladies in the Bqb's Market Tournament Championship Saturday ni~ht at 8 p.m. in the Wahama gym. The, finale w1ll immediately follow the 6 p.m. prehm between Wirt and Guyan Valley, who succumbed 41-35 to the Ohio ladies of Southern. Two weeks ago, I told you how to preserve your deer hunt through photographs of your trophy. This weekend, I' II tell you how to make a handsome Europr n-style sku ll mount of your troph y. While creating a skull mount is something you can do at home, I would rather trust a professional to handle a true trophy deer, but if you are inclined to try it yourself you are going to need a ·few inexpensive supplies. You are going to need a deer head (preferably deceased), a kettle big enough to submerge the entire skull , a few cups of laundry detergent (without bleac h) , some #40 hydrogen peroxide (the kind found in hair dye will work), a high-pressure nozzle for your garden hose, a knife and a few pieces of wire. You al so need to realize that thi s is going to be messy at times, ·and more than just a little gross. First, take the deer head and skin the skull , remove the lower jaw (this Sunday, December 28, 2003 Jim Freeman IN THE OPEN will take a little effort) by cutting away as much connecting tissue as possible and hyper-extending the J3W backwards until you can remove it, and re move the skull from the neck (again, thi s is easier said than done). Cut away any large pi eces of meat from the sk ull including the tongue and any other parts that the knife will remove. Don't worry about little pieces of skin or flesh, particularly the parts around the antlers, the next step will help take care of those. Fill your kettle with water, add a few cup; of laundry detergent, and bring it to a 'low, 'teady boil. Submerge the sku ll entirely in thi> mixture and let it boil for about two hours. A turkey deep fryer work> well for thi s and I would highly recommend doing this part out;ide to insure continued marital bliss. After two hours, re.move the skull from the kettle and use your hme to blow off the bigger chunks of flesh . Watch out that you don 't break the small bones in the nose. Then use your knife to remove as many remaining pieces as possible, then put the sku·!I back into the kettle to boil (adding water if necessary) for another couple of hours. Again, remove the skull from the kett le, blow off as much meat as possible and then use your knife or wire to !I sh out the eyeball s and brains fro m the skull. and the vertica l piece of cartilage in the nose. In my experience the hardest part was cleaning around the ear canals. Repeat this for approximately four to six hours or until the skul l is boiled and picked clean. Your neighhor~ at fir~t may be alarmed to see a large kettle bubbling outside of the hou~e with deer antlers sticking out of it , but by now they probably already know you are a hunter and inclined to irrational behavior. Just smile and wave at them in a diabolical manner and amuse yourself by offering them some "sk ull soup." The next part you can probably do inside, because by this time the skull should be clean and odor free . Get your bottle of #40 hydrogen peroxide developing gel - you can get this at a beauty supply store or just use the developer I not th e bleach) from a blonde hair dyeing kit and. using a small paintbrush , brush thi s soluti on onto the entire ·skull minus the antlers making ;ure to get it into the eye sockels, nose and other cavities. This is a lot stronger than the hydrogen peroxide you use to clean cuh and \napes. Don 't get the peroxide on the ant lers' If you do get \orne on the antler'. rin'e i1 off immediately wilh wa1er Don 't be tempted to 'honcut hy u'ing bleach. Bleach will \Oak into the pore' of the ;kull and continue In eal away at the bone. use hydrogen peroxide Let the 'kull sit 10 the 'ink or tub for an hour nr "'while the peruxidt: works on whilemng the '>ku ll. rinse it off and then repeal applications of hydrogen peroxide as needed unti I the 'kull i' bleached lotal ly white . And that\ i t ~ In two day ; yo u can ha ve a handsome ' kull ready for mountmg directly on the wall , Dr you can mount it on a playue or pedestal for display. (Jim Free man is >t'ildl(fe 1pecialist. for the Mei11. s Soil and WaTer Conservation District. He ca n he m 11Wct ed H"eekdars at 1741J) 992- 4282 or at jim-jl-eema!l @oh.nacd· neT.or/1, J 37 C\l)'ll!oga Fall CVC 48, ~ Monroe County preserve caters to disabled hunters ""' Dominion ~ Ernm111ut1 Chnllliln ae BY 48 r ~- Chlj)piwa 5!. s , Vermilion REENVILLE, W.Va . The owners of a Southern West Virginia hunting preserve are aware that not all hunters are able · to walk through the woods. For that reason , four of the Mountain Meadow Preserve's eight hunting blinds are wheelchair-accessible. Manager Brandon White says catering to disabled hunters simply makes sense. "A lot of places won' t cater to handicapped hunters ," White says . "Of all the highfenced huntin g preserves in West Virginia , only two are handicapped-acce ssible us and Dream Mountain in·· Preston County." ''!311\ann~;"'Ccill;eeechcroft48 . ,~Madltdn)tllns 52, ·London ~ ' 38, Lorain Clearvlew 31 New London 35, Elyria Open Door 21 Ravonna 68, Louisville Aquinas 53 S~de 50. 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''It 's a fact of life: not everyone is able to get around in the woods," he says. " We didn't want to exclude anyone who might be a potential client, so we . decided to make handicap acce ss an importan t feature of our sales pitch." Last summer, wh en the Whites built the tree blinds that house their clients, they set half of them up to provide easy access. "The accessible stands have wheelchair ramps leading up to them, and they have wide doors and roomier restroom facilitie s," Wh ite says. "Other than that, they ' re the same . They're and heated, enclo sed equipped with sliding glass windows." says di sabled Whit e hunters will be transported to the stands, wheelchairs and all, in the beds of special ly equipped all-terrain vehicles. "The four -wheeler road runs ri ght behind each of th e four accessible stands, and the ramps are ne ar! y !eve I with the road . Gett ing the hunter into the stand is just a matter of pulling up to the ramp," he says. Randy Benear, a member of the Divi sion of Natural Physically Resources Challenged Advisory Board, says the modified stands ·•are exactly what someone in a wheelchair needs." "To me. the fact that the blinds are heated is important ," Be near says. "When vou're in a chair, one of the hardest things to deal with is the elements. Your ability to reg ulate your body temperature is compromi seu." Benear. who has hunted from a wheelchair for more than I 0 years, says bulky clothing only makes thin gs more . difficult for hunters with phys ical problems. "We practi ce all summer at the shooting ran ge, wearing a shirt or a li ght jacket. Wheti we get out into th e woods and have ·two or three more layers on top of that. our mo ve ments are even more restricted," he say s. Benear believes hunters who share similar problems will wheel a steady path to Mountain Meadow next year, when the preserve formally opens it s doors to trophy whitetail hunters. "They're liable to attract folks from all over the country," he says. "Several I handicap-advocacy) grou ps maintain lists of faci lities that offer access. so I figure the word wi ll get out pretty quickly." White hopes Benear " right. "We 're in the proce,; of· building a lodge. and tt'll be handi cap-accessible. too," he says. "We'll be ready to gD full-speed by neXI huntin g season. We're building it: we hope they' II come ... Lake Erie fishing report CO LUMBUS. Ohio (AP ) - Here IS the Lake Ene f15h1ng report provH:Ied by the DIVISIOn of Wildlife ollhe Oh10 Department ot Natural Resources Recent weather conditions have hml!ed f1shmg opportunities weueye . The open water fishery IS becom1ng very limited With droppmg temperatures shallow , accesses are icing over. 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IIIII tiiiiiiU' Monday • Saturday 9 a111 • .I p111 • Sunday 1 p111 • 7 p111 ' I. t Take 1-77 to Ripley FAIRPLAIN Interchange (exit 132) Tum North on Rt. 21 , Dealership is 3 miles on left �• Sunday, December 28, 2003 Sunday, December 28, 2003 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Page B4 • i;.unllap ij[intr!i-i9rntinel alifornia outscores Virginia Tech in Insight Bowl Browns could wreck Bengals' plans again BY JoE KAY Associated Press CINCINNATI -The last time the Bengals played an historic game at home, Tim Couch and the Cleveland Browns came to town and made a shambles of the moment. Are they up to doing it again ° 1he Bengals (8-7) need to win at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday to clinch their first winning season since I 990 and stay in playoff con· tention for at'least a few more hours. If Cincinnati wins and Baltimore loses in the night game, the Bengals would win the AFC North and host a first-round playoff game. "If we win, then we give ourselves a chance to get into the tournament," quarterback Jon Kitna .said. "Once the tournament starts, you never know what is goi ng to happen." Standing in their way is an old nemesis with a knack for inllicting heartbreak. The Bengals were counting on a turnaround when they opened their new stadium in 2000. The Browns totally dashed all of those hopes with a 24-7 win in the inaugural game. This time, the Browns (4-11) are reeling and the Bengals are the up-and-coming team motivation enough for Cleveland to put up a fight. "We're not ~oing to the playoffs th1s year, so this is our playoff game," said Couch, who led the Browns to that maugural win. "It's going to be a playoff-type atmosphere as far as the crowd and the Bengals' energy on the field. They are playing for the playoffs." Who wo uld have guessed it? The NFL's worst team since 1990 was an aftenhought when Marvin Lewis took over as coach. After a 1-4 stan, Lew is has the Bengals on the verge of one of the league's mosi remarkable turnarounds. They went 2- 14 last season. the league's worst record. With a win over Cleveland and another by Pittsburgh in th~ night game, they'll be in the playoffs and the transformation will be complete. "It's a big step in a matter of months," receiver Chad Johnson said. "From 2- 14 to 8· 7, and it could be 9-7 and 10-7 or 11 -7 (in the playoffs). Who knows? That's impressive for any coach, especially in this type of organization that's been down for 13 years." The Bengals were in control of the division until a 24-10 loss in St. Louis last Sunday dropped them a game behind Baltimore and set up their long day: Play an afternoon game, then watch another that will decide their fate around midnight. Much of the locker room talk all week was about the Steelers' chances of knocking off the Ravens. "It 's ironic," linebacker Kevin Hardy said. "I keep talking about that game, but our focus has to be Cleveland. Then we can turn on the TV when we get home." Most fans just assume the Bengals will fulfill their half ol the equation and easily beat the Browns, who have lost five in a row and are coming off a 35-0 drubbing by the Ravens. Tiger-striped players conditioned by years of disappointment know different. "Cleveland knows what's at stake," offensive tackle Willie Anderson said. "They know they can knock us out. I keep telling people, this is still Cleveland-Cincinnati, the same as AuburnAlabama or Ohio State-Michigan. No matter what the record is, it's a rivalry." . • It' ll be a significant upset •. even by NFL sta~­ dards, if the Browns pull It off. lnJunes will force them to stan their eighth combination on the offensive line. There's also the matter of Couch's future . The one-time building block on an expansion team lost his starting JOb to Kelly Holcomb at the start of the season, but Holcomb struggled and got hun. . The quanerbac ks wound up sharing the job - Holc·omb has staned eight games, Couch has staned seven. Couch has one year left on his contract and isn 't sure what the future holds as the season winds down. He's adamant the Browns must pick one quanerback and stick with him next season if they hope to rebound. "The{e's really nothing worse than a quarter· back debate on your team," Couch said. "I don 't think that's ever worked in this league, to have two guys who can be starters. You 've got to pick a guy and you've got to stick with him . " While the Browns begin to son out the1r mess, the Bengals know that their future is as clear as the fi nal score. If they can get one more win and a little help from Pltlsburgh. they can stao1 thinking about a postseason run. "We ' re goi ng to upset some people," said Johnson. who IS known to predict wins. "All we have to do is get there." P ENIX - Tyler Fredrickson, who had miss d his previous five field goal attempts, cap d a wild Insight Bowl with a 35-yard 11e goal as time expired Friday night to give C· ifornia a 52-49 v1ctory over Virginia Tech . al's Aaron Rodgers and Virginia Tech's Bryan Randall each flirted with 400 yards passing in an aerial duel that saw both teams rally from 14-point deficits. Rodgers, a sophomore who didn ' t start until the fift h game, was 27-of-35 for 394 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for two scores and was named the game's offensive MYP. Randall was 24-for-34 for 398 yards and tied an Insight Bowl record wi th four TD passes. He also ran for a score. The teams combined for I,081 yards and broke the 15-year-old bow l's record for points. Virginia Tech's Carter Warley - 12-for- 15 going into the contest, missed field goals of 40, 45 and 29 yards. ,. '•, '• • BALTIMORE - The Pittsburgl;l Steelers can't salvage their season by maintaining their time-honored tradition of defeating the Baltimore Ravens and holding Jamal Lewis under I 00 yards. Bouncing their hated ri va ls from the playoff hunt and denying Lewis a place in the NFL record book would make a miserable year far more palatable, however. That's the motivation the Steelers will carry into their season finale Sunday night. "If we aren't goi ng to the playoffs, what better way to go out than to take Baltimore down with us'" Pittsburgh receiver Hines Ward said. When the Ravens (9-6) and Steelers (6·9) put the lid on the 2003 regular season , Baltimore will be seeking a return to the playoffs and Lewi s will be vyin~ to become only the fifth player in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards. The Steelers, on the other hand, must be content with playing the spoiler's role, a fate that seemed improbable after they opened the season by holdmg Lewis to 6'1 yards in a 3415 rout of the Ravens. Pittsburgh has won only fi ve games since, while Baltimore has put ttself in position to running game while playing catch up. "That 's the onl y reason I think we have been able to slow him down," Pittsburgh coac h Bil l Cow her said. Lewis, who got onl y I 5 carries in the opener, expects a far more taxing work load in the rematch. "If you look at how many carries I've had, it doesn't add up," Lewis said. "I' ve never really gotten the ball a lot against those guys. displace the Steelers as y thi s week they' ll let me carry it AFC North champions. The Ravens' resur- Hopefull more." gence can be attributed heavily to Lewis, who The Steelers are counting on it. needs 48 yards rushin~ to reach 2,000 and "If I was the coach, I would run Jamal 154 yards to surpass Enc Dickerson's siQgleLew is, period," Steelers defensive end Kimo season mark of 2, 105, set in 1984. If the Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Yon Oelhoffen said. "We want to keep him Bengals on Sunday afternoon , then the off the field as much as possible, because Ravens will own their first division title and With Jamal Lew is chasing that record, they're earn a postseason berth regardless of how probably goi ng to give him the ball 40 times." Actually, Billick said he would run Lewi s they fare against the Steelers. 50 times if it would get the Ravens a victory. Baltimore coach Bri an Billick isn' t cou nt But if the Browns upset the Bengals, or if the ing on the Browns to provi de a helping hand, Ravens build a big lead, there's a good chance especially when Cleveland was blown away Billick will rest Lewis and save him for the by the Ravens last week, 35-0. · "Cincinnati's going to beat Cleveland. They playoffs. Yet winning this game is a priority for the just are," Billick det lared. Raven s, because they don ' t want to enter the Which means the Ravens must defeat a postseason otT a llat performance in a game team that has not lost in Baltimore since 1996. In addition , the Steelers have never against the despised Steelers. "How do we go into the playoffs not beatallowed Lewis to run for 100 yards, in pan because the Ravens usually abandon their ing Pittsburgh?" Billick satd. "How can we Dillon might be playing final game in Cincinnati CINCINNATI (AP) Running back Corey Dillon is approaching the Bengals' last regular season game with a sense of peace that hi s career is about to take a major turn. He wouldn't say 1t directly Wednesday. but the running back made it clear once again that he's ready to move on. He said he has no senti mental fee lings about the game Sunday against Cleveland, and joked that he' ll be rooting for backup Rudi Johnson to have a big day, providing more evidence that Dillon is expendable . " If that's the case, Rudi, would you please get 400 " yards?" Dillon said. ''You guys ain't ~oin~ to be the only ones chanttng, Rudi 1"' The 29-year-old Dillon is completing his most di sappointing season in the NFL. A severe groin injury has limited him to 491 yards and given Johnson the chance to show he can be the featured back. The injury also left Dillon in a grumpy mood. He told reponers in October that he felt unappreciated and wanted out of Cincinnati. Dillon, who ran for more than I,000 yards in each of his first six seasons, has kept a lower profile since his outburst, accepting his limited role while the Bengals (8· 7) stayed in playoff contention. With the final regular season game at hand, he's thinking about the future. "I've seen the light at the end of the tunnel," said Dillon, who has two years left .on his contract but could be released in the offseason. 'T m ecstatic about it. Ain' t nobody now that can steal my joy. You can't break me, you can't bend me. You can say whatever you want to say.... I don' t care right now, because I see that light and I'm focused, on that light and it's going to come full -circle in a little bit." Asked if he wants to come back for another season in Cincinnati, Dillon said, "Do I? ·'· lose to a rival like Pittsburgh and have any real confidence that we can go beyond"' What happe ns earlier in the day has no bearing on our focus for that game ." And what's happened over the previous four months bears no relevance to the incen· tive that Pittsburgh will take into the game. "There's a lot of pride at stake," Steelers linebacker Kendrell Bell said. "Of course, it's ag<~inst Baltimore, to me is a bigger rivalry than any other we play in our division because of the trash talking and the things that go on." In that regard, this game is no different from the opener. But this isn ' t the same Ravens team the Stcclers manhandled back on Sept. 7, and the changes extend beyond the quarterback pos ition - Ba ltimore's offense is now directed by Anthony Wright , who has performed admirably in place of injured rookie Kyle Boller. "Once he gets into the fl ow of the game and gets going he can be real dangerous," Pittsburgh safety Brent Alexander said. In the first meetin g. Pittsburgh's Jerome Bettis gained only 14 yards as the backup running back. He's starting now, and needs 14 yards to move into sixth place on the NFL career list, passi ng Jim Brown . 1 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Eill PF P.A 317 238 286· 240 243 248 262 276 WLTpctPFPA x-lndlanapolls t t 4 .733 427 319 x-Tenn·essee 11 4 0 .733- 402 311 o What do you think?" Coach Marvin Lewi s has 5 100 .333 262 310 successfully handled his Jad<sonvllle Houston 5 100 .333 238 360 toughest challenge in the North Bengals' turnaround seasonWLTPC!PfPA keeping Dillon from becom· Baltimore 9 e o .eoo 378 .2?i ing divisive while keeping Cincinnati 6' •7 0 ,533 332 362 both running backs in the Pittsburgh 6 9 0 .400 290 314 C!ew.!land 4 11 0 .267 232 308 game plan. . Weat It's unlikely they 'll both be WLTPC! PF PA bac k next seaso n. Both run- y·Kansas Clty 12 3 0 .600 453 329 ning backs do better when <·Denver . 10 5 0 .667 378 270 4 11 0 .267 256 35a they get a lot of carries. Oakland San Otego 3 ·120 .200 292 427 Despite his limited role, NATIONAL CONFERENCE · Johnson has piled up 905 E,nt yards and become the first WLTPct PF PA running back in Bengals histo- <·Philadelphlal1 4 o .733 343 280 ry to have three 150-yard M~DaMas 10 5 0 .667 282 247 Washington 5 1o o .333 280 341 games in a season. Dillon said that even if the N.Y. Giants 4 11 0 .267 219 350 South Bengals decide to keep both of W~TPCI PF PA . them, the team's turnaround y-Cerolina 10 5 0 .667 288 280 makes it more palatable to New Orleans 1 8 0 .467 327 319 stay. Tampa Bay 7 8 o .467 288 231 "4 11 o .267 278 408 "Whatever transpires, I Atlanta Noflh can't lose," Dillon said. "I'm WLTPCIPFPA in a great situation no matter Green Soy 9 6 0 .600 411 304 how you look at it." MinneSota 9 8 o .eoo 399 335 It's clear that he thinks the Chicago 7 a· o .467 280 315 best situation for him is to · Oetroif 4 110 • .267240 359 w.it leave. He noted that Marshall WLTPCIPFPA Faulk's career reached new Louis 12"s o .eoo 427 298 heights when he went to St. y;.St se8we 9 6 0 .600 380 310 Louis. Dillon talked to Faulk San Fran 1 8 0 .487 387 313 before the Rams' 27 -I 0 victo· Al'izona 3 120 .200 207 435 ry last Sunday. "He went to another dimen' 'x-cllncl1e<l playoff apo1 , sion, didn't he?'' Dillon said". y-cijnched dlvloicn "Hmm. Interesting." 8oluldllf, Dec. 27 Dillon is convinced he could Buffalo at Now England, 1:30 p.m. do the same. When he severeSealt1e al San FlllllCioco. 5 p.m. ly strained his groin in the Philadelphia at Y!ashirigton, 8:30 p.m. ' Bundoy, Doe•• third game of the season, fans · 81. t outs at O.tiait, 1 p.m, ' wondered if years of pounding N.Y. Jota II Mljuni, 1 p.m. were catching up with him. C~~W at Kanoas q11y, 1 p.m. He ran for I08 yards at San JaclqtoriiAitoat A11anta", 1 p.m. Diego on Nov. 23, proving he Indlrmlpolla at Hous1on, 1 p.m. • still has somethin~ left. . r,._ Bly"01 T..,_, 1 p:m., 111- Ol1eans, 1 p.m. "It meant a lot,' Dillon said. ' Cle4ll&ld at Clnolnnatf, f p.m. . "It silenced a lot of the critics. Carolliia at N.Y. Glonls, 4:05p.m. They said I was done, I'd lost Mlr•liloCia at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. , a step, I can't do it no more. Dt!Mr Ol GtMI) Bay, 4:15p.m. Come on, get reaJ. Oakltnd at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. 1 "The thing I'm most proud Pit18burgh al Baltimore, ~:30 p.m. End Regular Seoson • about this ~ear is that I'm a warnor, I' m a surv1vor. Everybody tried to write me off - 'Corey's disgruntled, he's a bad apple.' I came back. You want to talk about character - I'm tougher than leather. Subscribe today. · It doesn't get any tougher." CARS-TRUCKS-SOWs-VANS Motor SlOW I .o- ~HONDA <" ) '-- ·MORE LOCAL NEWS. MORE LOCAL FOLKS. ... . .... -..:;.. •.. ... ~ Athens 250 Columbus Rd . , 7 40-594-3528 Toll F"rae1-800-772-8993 446-2342 or 992-2156 '• I Junior Kevin Jones, in his final game for the Hokies because he's leaving for the NFL, rushed for 153 yards on. 16 carries, including an 11-yard touchdown. Chris Lyman, staning in place of injured Cal star Geoff McArthur, caught five passes for 149 yards, including a 33-yarder for a touchdown. He had just 107 yards receiving for the entire season entering the game. The Golden Bears r8-6). in their first bowl game since 1996, scored six consecutive touchdowns after falling behind 21-7 in the first quarter. Rodgers, 15-for- 17 for 245 yards in the second half, scored on an 8-yard option play to put Cal up 42-28 with 48 seconds left in the third quarter. Virginia Tech (8-5) ca me back, though , and DeAngelo Hall reversed his field for a spectacular 52-yard punt return that tied the game at 49A9 with 3: II remaining. After the game, Hall , a j unior, said he wi ll enter the NFL draft. There were no turnovers in the game, but Rodgers almost committed a disastrous one when he was sacked at the Bears' 2'1 by Kevin Lewis and fumbled. But Cal's Chris Murphy PHOENIX - Ohio State and Kansas State flew into Arizona on Friday to beg in a week of preparation and celebration leadi ng up to the Jan. 2 Fiesta Bowl, the first football meeting of the two schools. Des pite the usual mariachi band, red carpet and legion of Fi~sta Bowl organizers in yellow coats, Ohio State arrived to less fanfa re than a year ago, when the Buckeyes were playing for the national championship. . Ohio State went on to beat Miami in double ovenime, one of the greatest college football games ever played. Buckeyes· coach Jim Tressel said at an ·airpon ceremony that hi s players need to understa nd that, in order to be successful , they' re goi ng to have to play better this year than they did a year ago. "Kansas State is an extraordinary team ," he said. The eighth-ranked Wildcats ( 11 -3) earned their first BCS bid with a stunn ing 35-7 rout of then-No. I and unbeaten Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game. No. 7 Ohio State ( 10-2) would have be,en headed for the Orange Bowl, but Fiesta officials exercised an "economic priority " ,provision that allowed them to pick ahead of the Orange. The result is a Big Ten-Big 12 matchup of two schools that send huge followings to bowl games. Kansas State comes with momentum, but Ohio State has the tradition and a tough defense that tends to keep every game close. "They' re a football team that understands how to win," Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said. "They do all the right things to give themselves the best possible chance to win, and they don' t beat themselves." The game is sandwiched between the Jan. I Rose Bowl between No. I Southern California and No. 5 Michigan, and the Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl, the BCS championship game between No. 2 LSU and No. 3 Oklahoma. The schedule \lelps the Fiesta from being overlooked in the controversy involving what amounts to two national title games. " I think anyo ne that knows college football and looks at the bowl lineup is probably happy that this game is on Friday the second and kind of stands alooe," Tressel said, "because everyone knows the quality that Kansas State showed that last weekend again st Oklahoma and throughout the year. I think everyone has appreciated the great effort that the Buckeyes have made throughout the entire 2003 schedule. "I think there will be plenty of people tuned in and checki.ng this game out. " The players from both teams scattered for the Christmas holiday. Kansas State arrived early Friday afternoon, then worked out at Scottsdale Community College. Ohio State will practice starting Sunday at Pinnacle High School in rtonh Phoenix . Kansas State beat Syracuse in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve, 1997, before the BCS was formed. · Tressel will be coaching hi s last game with Mark Dantonio as defensive coordinator. Dantonio was hired Monday as head coach at Cincinnati. He will coach the Ohio State defense through the Fiesta Bowl. Tressel said he expects Dantonio 's replacement to come from within the Ohio State staff. Nlltlonal Footbllll League T Pet y-New Eng. 13 2 0 .867 Miami 9 6 o .eoo Buffalo 6 9 o .400 N.Y. Jets ·. 6 9 o .400 South - • recovered ·and the Golden Bears moved downfield for the winning field goal. Hokies backup quarterback Marcu s Yick. you nger brother of Michael, hadn 't caught a pass all season . But he caught four against Cal , including a 36-yard rouchdown pas; in the first half. Virginia Tech. moving from the Big East to the Atlantic Coao;t Conference next season. lost five of its last seven games after being ranked as high as No. 3. The Hokies· Ernest Wilford caught ei!jht passes for II 0 yards to break the school record for career receptions with 128. The old mark was 121 by Antonio Freeman ( 1991 -94 ). · Rodgers, despite his late stan, surpassed Kyle Boller for second in season passi ng yardage with 2,903. Rodgers' fifth 300-yard passing game this season also tied a school record. California, whic h won five of its last six, trailed 28-2 1 at halftime but outscored the Hokies 2 1-0 in the third quaner. Rodgers completed his first 12 passes in the second half !"or 194 yards. The Bears took the lead 35-28 with a threepl ay. 66-yard drive that Ia >ted just 52 second~ . Rodger' threw 42 yard' to Lyman and 24 yards to Burl Toler to set up Adi mchi no be Echemandu 's 9-yard touc hdown run with 5:59 left in the third quarter. : The team' combined for 537 yards - 330 by (he Hokies - and 4'1 point' in the first half. California took the openinM kickoff and went 7'1 yard' in nine play'. with R odge r~ 'neaking over from the I. The Hokies. though . burned the Bears for touchdowns on their next three posses,ions. Randa ll ran 2 yards for the fir>t 'core. and threw 3 yards to a wide -open Keit h Wi Ili s his lirst TD catch of the season - Ill put Virginia Tech ahead 14-7. After a personal foul penalty on a Cal punt gave the Hokies the ball nn the Bear'· 36, Randall threw to Vick for the "ore and it was 21-7 with 50 seconds still to play in the opening quaner. The crowd of 42.364 - 551 , hy of capaci· ty - was the largest for the game ' ince it moved to Bank One Ballpark in 2000. BY Boa BAuM Associated Press Pro Football ' 'w L J Ohio State, Kansas State begin Fiesta Bowl preparations Ravens, Jamal Lewis seek big finish versus Steelers BY DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press &unbap ~nlf!i ·ilmnnd • PageBs Pomeray • Middleport • Gallipolis were ideal," Wright said. "I just didn't want anyone to catch me from behind.'' from Page 81 Bowling Green used two 80-yard scoring drives to record for completions with take a 21-17 lead em-ly in 38 in 50 attempts. Magner the fourth. Harris threw a 7also set a game record for yard TO pass to Magner, catches, finishing with 12 and put the Falcons on top for 97 yards and two touch- with .an 11-yarder to Steve Sanders. downs. "I think our kids knew at Jason Wright ran for 237 yards on 21 carries and fin- halftime that we were still in ished with 336 all-purpose the game," Falcons coach yards for Northwestern (6· Gregg Brandon said. "I could tell that they had 7). 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Auto, Air, 16,895 5 0 #5679 SU11r01Dt S]],]85 15,950 "04 Impala SS "04 Cadillac #5768 SRX 5 24,990 #5128 49,475 5 Flashy fashion liberation Stepping out in red and purple BY CARRIE ANN WooD CWOOD@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM "04 LeSabre '04 S-10 Blazer ZR2 #5731 #5761 S]],87 5 26,200 Loaded, Blue GALLIPOLIS - Flashy fa shion may have spurned on a new wave of women's liberation. Fashion will never be the same with the red and purple of the Red Hat Society. The group's start was humble: A :womanandhergroupoffriends · and a flea market fmd. Now, however,it has bloomed into an international organization. The group holds annual COIJ.Yentions and has hundreds 6£1:hartered groups. Mel!lbers don red hats while mixing purple into the ensemble. Many members obtain a red hat and find a purple dress to wear. They nccessorize with red or purple boas, scarfs, gloves, pins and earrings. Some members wanted something more, or had a difficult time finding items. From the desire for red and purple items, the Red Hat Society has the Imperium. A line of clothing, hats and essential flashy accessories are available for retail sale as well as online through the Red Hat Society 's Web site. Bold designs, feathers and fun define fashion for the Red Hat Society member. Women are encouraged to have fun with their age and all that goes with it. They fol low a poem by Jenny Joseph titled "Warning." The poem tells of growing old and living every moment to .t he fullest, earning the right tospeak their minds. It boldly proposes letting go, at lt;ast for awhile, of restrictions and . constraints women are bound to by social roles, financial responsibility and the guilt that goes with it. The liberation in the words has led . thousands of women to spend afternoons dressed in clashing outfits and go ori outings proclaiming their fe elings through their attire. Locally, Bernadine 's has a selection of Red Hatter's attire . . Dresses, shawl s, Tshirts, sweat shirts, and, of course, fine feathered boas are available. Jan Bergdoll, manager of Bernadine 's, said items were popular for Christmas. A stretchy scarf in either red or black has been especially in demand. Bergdoll said it is the newest thing . The store has almost sold out of them. After inquiries ..from, cusibmers, the store will soon offer an expanded line for the Red Hat Society crowd. Those under 50 wear pink and lilac instead of red and purple. Bergdoll said she plans on attending a show soon of Red Hat merchandi se. She expects to have pink and lilac clothing and accessories after the first of the year. A vib.rant purple ~ar f is added to a regular whit turtle neck with a red shawl to show Red Hatters can step out and catch the eYe ot !lnYOf!e _they meet. (Carrie Ann Wood) . _ -. . .. ·. . ,. " - ......, ... '03 Chevy Monte Carlo I ~03 Pontiac Grand Am '01 Chevy Express Van 5 13.800 A lady always has a purse, and this one proclaims a sort of liberation resembling the signature red and purple of the Red Hat Society. (Carrie Ann Wood) '01 Chevy Camaro 15 .........., $11 950 USED TRUCKS 1111 Chevy 5-10 Blazer - Loaded..-··-···-·..·-·,.-'9,875 :1001 Chevy Sllverli'do Ext C.b - Sportside Red··- '1:1,800 :1001 Chevy Astro Pllssenpr Vln ••--..··--·····-'7,880 :1001 Chevy Tlhoe Ls - Loaded-·-·---·-... - ..... '13,960 :1003 C.hiVJ venture- Passenger Van, Maroon ..-.'18,:150 :lOOt Dodp R1m t500 · 2WD PickUP-···-··-····-·'9,900 :lOGO 5-10 Blazer- 4X4, 2 Door·------·-·-'1:1.800 :1003 Chevy Sllver8do- pt Cab, 4x4 Maroon/ Silver--· '1:1,500 :1001 Chevy Sllver8do- fxt Cob, 4x4 Charcoal----· '10,150 ·:1003 Chevy Sllverllclo ' J/4 ton, Ext. 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QI:imel·itntind What to keep, what to toss lhe Kerr Fund Sunday, December 28,2003 BY JAMES SANDS Special to the Times-Sentinel Every Christmas for many years, members of the Gallia County Ministerial As:.ociation had to take care of the Kerr Fund. Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Kerr had set up a fund, administered by one of the localla\\'yers, to be used only to help the poor, especially at Christmas time. It was up to the ministers to decide who was poor. Mr. Kerr had been a druggist in Gallipolis for nearly half of a century. The name Kerr is also still known in town because of the fountain in the City Park named after Mr. Kerr and given to the city by his wife in 1925. The Kerrs had no children. Charles and Mrs. Kerr grew up in Gallipolis, she being the daughter of Dr. Shallcross. The Kerr name in Gallia history goes back to the early 1800s. When Charles Kerr became a man, just after the Ci vi I War, he moved to Elsoworth, Kansas where he learned the pharmacy business. In due time, Kerr bought the building at Third and Court in Gallipolis that had belonged to Joseph Drouillard Jr. That building burned down in the tirst decade of the 20th century. Kerr Drugs moved across Third briefly before going to Second Avenue across from the park where it would be located until its closing in 1956. Kerr Drugs survi ved under Mr. Robinson some 30 years after C. D. Kerr had passed away. Mr. Kerr was originally in partnership , with a Mr. ThomP,son and the two concocted 'a number of their own medicines including Black Dandelion Root pills and Thompson 's · War Liniment. Kerr also had a medicine boat that was pushed up and down the Ohio River by steamboat. When the boat docked , entertainment would help draw a crowd . Eventually, the commercial came on and the . medicine would be pitched. Most of Kerr's Gallipolismade medicines were made with herbs and alcohol. The Gallipoli s Daily Tribune once told that. "the Kerr store was one of the important ce nters in Gallipolis. It was a place where young people had many an enjoyable time in what was one of the first soda fountains in the city; a place where rural folks made their headquarters on Saturday and where Noah Clark always gathered his passengers for poi nts down the river." At Christmas time, Kerrs sold candie s, perfumes, and even some small toys. In the 1920s. they even sold radios. William Sibley said of Kerr, "He was not a mil'er. His intimates were few . But he was always genial, had the confidence and good will of hi s customers and was a pleasant man to do business with. He worked hard for what he got, hard enough to treasure it, and res isted solicitations to enough poor investments to have wrecked hi s fortu nes. He had, as he went along, enough losses to make him very wary of any doubtful propositions." Kerr and his good friend Dr. James Lupton had made many speculative investments, some of which never panned out. One of Kerr 's investments was in being the owner of an orange grove in Vera Beach, Fla. This r rove ' had been planted and cared for by his brother-in-law, Joseph Shall cross. Kerr also owned considerable property in Gallipolis . When Shallcross came back from Florida for good, he took over the Kerr rea l estate holdings. Continued Sibley, "socially, Mr. Kerr was immaculate in attire and perso nally attrac!tive . He was clean, friendly and sympathetic. But he was always a busi ness man, devoted to trade, and conducted his transactions with scrupulous fidelity to all his obligations. "He was essentially a business man, industrious, capable and attentive. He was a saver, not a spender and so through the years, his property steadily increased. With an abundant income fo r any pleasures he might desire, he wasted nothing, but conserved his strength for some years as best as he could until the infinnities of age overcame him." About 1905, when Kerr was starting to experience some of the aches and pains of aging, he began traveling to Battle Creek, Mich. to the Kellog Sanitarium . Dr. Kellogg recommended a diet high in cereals and nuts and apparently . Kerr went on this diet. He improved greatly and lived for another 20 years. When he died, Mr. Kerr was 75. Fund your IRA early in the year '' ' As an investor, if you want to get the New Year off to a good start, consider fully funding your IRA right away. It's a smart move that can pay off for you - perhaps even more than you'd think. You've got until April 15 to put in the maximum of $3,000 (or $3,500 i( you're 50 or older) into either your traditional or Roth IRA for 2003 . So, if you haven't completely funded your IRA fpr this year, take care of tliat first. But after you've "mal'ed out" on your IRA, don't . wait another year to fund II for 2004 - because . the earlier you contribute, the soon~r your money can start workmg for you: . Do early contnbuuons really make that much of a difference? Cons1der thts: To fund an IRA for any given year, you've got 15 months, from Jan. I of one year untt'. Apnl IS of the next. By cons1stently fundmg your IRA at the begmnmg of that 15-month time frame, rather than at the end, you could accumulate a lot more money. How m~ch more? Suppose Mary Smllh ts 35, and, for the next 30 years, she puts the maximum allowable amount into a tradition IRA that earns a hypothellcal 8 perce~t a year. A: the end of that lime, she will have accumulated $521,117 if she had wa1ted until April 15 every year to make her contribution. But if she had fully funded her IRA at the beginning of each year, she'd end up with $610,372 - a difference of nearly $90,000. (This calculation assumes you make the maxi- April Rica might make the right moves. The second barrier to funding your IRA early is a potentially more serious one: ·lack of money. It's certainly· not always easy to come up with $3,000 or $3,500 at one time. After all, you've got your share of bills - and, in the early part of the year, when you're just coming off the holiday season, you may have taken on more debt. Where can you get the money for your IRA? There's no easy answer but try to be creative. Perhaps you'll get a tal' refund. Or maybe you've got some funds sitting in a money market account. Or, you could possibly cut back on some of your expenses. You know your situation better than anyone - if you look for ways to free up money, you're likely to find them. .No matter when you do it, it's important to fully fund your IRA. But try to get accustomed to contributing the maximum early in the year, every year. That's a habit you won 't want to break. mum contributions each year, including "catch-up" contributions, based on future IRA limits as established by recent tax law changes. Also the 8 percent rate 'of return: which is calculated on an annual basis, is for illustrative purposes only ; it does not represent any currently available investment). As you can see, you've got some pretty tangible reasons to fund your IRA early. So, what's stopping you' . If you're like most people, you'll face at least two barriers to getting your IRA contributions. in early. The first of these obstacles, not surprisingly, is procrastination. Whether we like it or not, many of us put things off until we absolutely have to take care of them. So, if we know that we' ve got until April E. Rice is an investApril 15 to put funds in an ment representative with IRA, we wait until April ·15. How can you combat this Edward Jon es. Her office is tendency to delay taking located ar 990A Second Ave., action? Try sending yourself Gallipolis. Edward Jones reminders. During the early have been serving individual weeks of the new year, put in vestors since 1871, member notes on your calendar or SIPC. your electronic organizer, reminding yourself to put money in your IRA. By pestering yourself, you just Perhaps with the New Year, you have vowed to clean up the mass of paperwork which has accumulatk ed over the past year. We can get buried under a CB~~iXsmou ntain of bank statements, receipts , credit card Nesbitt statements and more. The Federal Deposit lnsurimce Corporation (FDIC) has shared the following tips to help you to decide what to canceled checks and related keep and what to toss: · receipts or ilocuments for a IRS tax documentat ion: home purchase or sa1e, renoFederal tal' rules require you vations' or other improve· to have rece1pts and ot her ments to a property you own records that support items on and non -deductible contria return for as long as the bution s to an Indi vidual IRS can assess you addition- Retirement Account (IRA). al tax, which is three years Deposit , ATM, Credit from the date you filed yo ur Card and Debit .Card tax return. But it's si!l years Receipts : Save them until if the IRS suspects you the transaction appears on under reported income by your statement and you've more than 25 percent. verified that the information Canceled Checks: Those is accurate. with no long-term signifiCredit Card and Bank tax or other pur Account Statements: Save Cance 'or pose ''can probably be- those with no tax or otlier destroyed after a year. Those long-term significa nce for supporting tax returns about a year, but save the should be kept for at least rest fo r up to seven years. Be seven years. Keep indefi- sure to mark' closed deposit nitely (for tal' reasons) any accounts as such, so your 4 ~'. . .,'1 . . ' ~~ . , ' ·,· It's a subject few people like to ponder-the thought that one day you might be unable to handle your own affairs. However, as the baby-boom generation ages, the problems associated with incapacity due to advanced aging are bound to become more and more prevalent. For many of us, it's not a mauer of "if," but rather a matter of "when." You might think that you are immune from the inevitable effects of the aging process, but hey, let's face it, you 're no spring chicken anymore. Yo.ur eyes are going, your knees are shot and r,our idea of "getting lucky ' means being able to find your car in the parking lot. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do to prevent for the naturBI deteriora· tion that lies ahead, but there is a great deal you can to do to pl~n for it. A common concern for people who are advancing in years is the inability of one to make his or her financial decisions. As the problem worsens, the person may be unable to keep up with the management of money and may be liable to squander thetr assets. Even worse are the family disagreements that can ensue as everyone tries to determine what is best for the incapacitated person. When this becomes a concern, the court can be asked to formally declare the person incompetent and appoint a guardian· to handle the incapacitated person's affairs. These proceedings are generally unpleasant for' all concerned and should be viewed as a last option. Before resorting to the guardianship, those persons facing such problems should consider the following alternatives. . One of the most common techniques to assist the elderly with money management is the use of the multiple or joint bank account. Th1s will April Rice allow either of the co-owners to acces s fund s in the account. It is very important to choose a dependable coowner as they have the ability to withdraw the money in the account. If they use it for their own gain, it would be very difficult to get the money back. Also, you would not want to fund this type of account with substantial money because it would pass directly to the co· .owner at the time of your death without being probated through your will, meaning that only the co-owner and no other beneficiiU'ies would be entitled to its funds-this could result in feelings of resentment among your other family members. Another widely used tool & d I' · h d' b'l' · ,or ea mg Wit !Sa I tty ts the use of the power of at torney. The power of attorney is simply a written document where you give someone eise the power and authority to act on your behalf in the · . event 0 f your mcapaclty. This is an especially beneficia! tool for unmarried couples. A divorce usually terminates a durable power of attorney in which the spouse . is the attorney-in-fact. However, the power would not automatically terminate if an unmarried partner serves as the attorney-infact. Making the power of attorney contmgent upon the couple's living together at the time of its exercise might seem wise. However, a better strategy is 10 revoke the I Ja'!'es . Henry is a Galllpolls aftorne>• who pracllces.Jm•: Ill a."!Ide vanety ofareas mcludmg e~lale planmng, fat~ll)' rela.uons, and real estate tra11sac twns. f!e call be contacted by callmg 446-7889. H1s office 1s locared at 21 Locust Srre~t across from the . Gal!ta County Co~rlhouse m dowll!own Ga!lrp'!lt.s. You can also ematllum ~I atty]amesrhen ry@ hormm I. com. January 5, 2004 . 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Holzer Medical Center- Gallipolis Education Conference Room AlB ' "Classic" ·has a positive connotation when you are ' speaking of c ~rs . Not so when you talk about books. I have seen many a teenager grimace and groan when the teacher said, "You need to read this. It's a classic." Back in the 1960s when I was learning to be a librarian, we li ste ned to an audiotape entitled, "What is a Classic?" It was memorable enou gh ttiat I sti II recall some of the criteria. Maybe you have asked yourself why some books stand the test of time and sti ll have something to say to each generation dozens of years after they were written. Some classics create strong and memorable characters. Book magazi ne recently listed the 100 most memorable characters in fiction. Number one was Jay Gatsby of Fitzgerald's Th e Grear Garshy. Who can forget the elegant, wealthy, mysterious Jay with hi s spectacul ar house on Long Island and his devotion to the married, spoiled Daisy who once rejected him because he was not rich enough? Who can forget Auicus and Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird ? Or Scarleu O' Hara and Rhett Butler in Gm1e wirh rhe Wind ? Or Ma Joad in The Grapes of Beverly Gettles Wrath ? Or James Bond, as created by Ian Flemjng? Another reason for a book's staying power can be its setting. For example, the vi llage in the Mitford series, the Ohio .fro nti er in The Trees, The Fields, The Tow11, the Texas-Mexican border in Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy. . Sometimes great bnoks are set in the midst of memorable events, such as A Tale of Two Cities in ihe French Re volution . Doctor Zhivago gives us a picture of the Russian Revolution as experienced by one family. Some books tia ve an extremely strong plot, which grabs you on the first page and never lets go until the final sentence, like The Da Vinci Code and Jack novel s about London 's Alaska and Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. Sometimes it is the quality of the writing that assures Books aim to pin down food superlatives BYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS ~t a his,torical .turning pomt, a year s e~d. 11 s fun to take soundmgs, comp1le overviews. Food writers do it, of course, and here are three new books in which they offer their findings. " Best of the Best" (Food & Wine Books, 2003, $29.95) elaborates its aim in its challenging subtitle. It claims to offer "the best recipes from the 25 best cookbooks of the year." That also offers readers first, the fun of finding heated fault with the editors' definition of "best," but second, the reward of discovering some marvelous dishes. Editors are named as Dana Cowin, Food & Wine magazine's editor in chief, and Kate Heddings, editor of Food & Wine cookbooks. Offered for your tasting and disputing are some I 00 recipes, tested by the magazine's kitchen. There are ifllerviews with Alice Waters and Wolfgang Puck and the other top-ranked cookbook authors. Recipes are grouped by book and author, but are also indexed alphabetically and by subject, such as appetizers and desserts; there are plenty of attractive color photos. "Best Food Writing 2003" (Marlow & Co., 2003, $14.95 paperback), edited by travel writer Holly Hughes, sets a different focus. It's a very portable, entertaining anthology in which the text comes first , with a sprinkling of rec1pes. The 50 el'amples of food literature are culled from books, newspapers. magazines and Web sites. The conterits list is studded with impressive bylines, ranging from Calvin Trill in to Madhur Jaffrey, from Judy Rodgers to Jeffrey Steingarten. Some are chefs, some are philosophers or bans vivants, some are wits, some are all of that. Topics of discussion: ToO Free 866-821-4541 www.CCWUnfo "The Cook's Canon: I0 I Classic Rec ipes Everyone Should Know" (HarperColl ins. .2003, $25.95) is food writer Raymond Sokolov's pick from a wide field , historically and geographically. His li st includes apple pie and chou. croute, moussaka, ossa buco alia Milanese and Peking duck. Sokolov says cooks need a canon, an essential source, because there's a decline in literacy in the kitchen, as elsewhere. He sees a generalion whose paiates need training, whose connection with traditional foods has been short-circuited. He wants them to learn about where the food they like is coming from - hence his pantheon of "divine" recipes, each served up with brightly presented historical , cultural and sometimes scientific information. -~ .- - ·- ,. open his gifts," she said from Wednesday and Thursday a base in Milford, Mass. "We because of terrorist concerns. miss that an awful lot." "We had to wait nearly sil' Elsewhere , travelers strug- hours without any explanagled to make their way home tion as to what was going for Christmas as airports on," she said. tightened security following Others got into the spirit of reports that terrorists could the season by giving gifts. . In New York, volunteers be planning a jetliner attack for God's Love We Deliver on a U.S. target. Jean-Marie Bucher, 54, of prepared and delivered a Paris, was traveling to Los Christmas feast: 2,500 full Angeles to spend the holi- meals of corn chowder, cordays with family when her nish game hens stuffed with Air France !light · was can- wild rice and mu shroom celed - one of six fli ghts sauce, mil'ed vegetables and between Pari s and Los gingerbread cake. Roz Gi Ibert has volunAngeles that were canceled Bly was one of the lucky Terror threats on the home ones. Many of the 130,000 front and troops risking their U.S. troops stationed in Iraq lives in Iraq made it a bitter- were away from home during sweet Christmas for many Christmas for the first time. Americans. A dozen Massachusetts Army Reserves Spc. Gregg National Guard families took Bly, 34, sat in the advantage of a video-conferPhiladelphia airport encing system to wish their Thursday waiting for the nel't loved ones about 8,000 miles leg of his flight home from away a merry Christmas. Iraq to Columbus, Ohio. The Sgt. Marc L' ltalien, 24, 15-day visit would be his first spoke to his parents by video with his 5-year-old daughter conference for the second since January, and he said he time in a week. His absence was "kind of shaky, kind of was particularly tough on nervous." Christmas morning, said his ''I'm just happy to be able mother, Pauline. "He's the one that usually to see her," he said. "She wakes us up and wants to doesn't know I' m coming." BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ,. ,' ~·· . ,,{ •i. .... ' • ;_ ' ~ .. CHRISTMAS ' ' ,' I ,.' ' . .. I --- --.- - - ~-- - - What 's left to say about Madonna that hasn' I· already been said? Apparent Iy, not enough if the "Material Girl" has anything to say about it. . Her fora y into the world of children's books has met with mostly gleaming reviews for both ·her first book, "The English Roses" and her most recently released . "Mr. Peabody \ Apples," pub! ished by Callaway. l remember when "The English Roses" was first released, because it coincided so nicely with her other foray - that of video vil'cn makes nicet~-nice wit h her yo ung protege. pop vide() icon Brittany Spears. At first glance, it seems that Madonna has shed her "bad girl" image by writing these highly successful books. During her book 'tour, she cou ld be seen dressed conservati vely ' ,a nice grey jumper accessori zed with a twist of modern-womanchic black, knee-high boots. When yo u finish reading 'The Engli sh Roses". you' ll find on the last page a website (www.madonna .co m) which will explain to you what "The Spirituality for Kids" is · a found ation Madonna set up to bring communit y- minded people together to help foster a generation of kids and families to use "Kabbahla", "original spiritual teachings". developed long before any formal religious sect was known aga in th'i s as Madonn a explains it. The community centers engage in teaching kindness and goodwill through various projects aimed at helping fa milies and children to live happier, more productive lives. So far so good. Except that buried within the mission statement lies talk about the negative influences of media and iheir impact on rampant sexual promiscuity among our children. Hmmm. Let's contemplate that one, shall we. Wasn't it Madonna, herself who offered up her coffee table book "Sex" a few years back' Coincidently, Callaway published that one too. And wasn't that Madonna who recently showed up in a Brittany video, vying for her affections while lap-dancing a Diane Nader- Epling host of men ? I ask myself. what has Madonna contributed to thi s media influence she so strongly condemns in her mi ssion statement? Only in a Madonna children 's book r~v iew can I foster talk abo ut lap-dancmg . I decided that whatever my views regardin g her indiscretions. both past and present, I would choose not to allow them to color my review. In order to help me achieve this, I employed my nine year old daughter t" read the book to me . whi le I took notes. This seemed to work well . "The English Roses" is forty-six pages long. half of them pictures. drawn with the feel of a fashion sketch artist. Jeffrey Fu lvimari, the ill ustrator is such an artist . and this is hi s first children\ · book. His style is perfect to the characters in the story and everyt hin g about (l is illustrations screams pop art . No wonder I wasn't surprised to read in hi s bio that his art has been influenced by such high-octane artists as Andy Warhol and Peter Max. I once had a Peter Max bedspread and the colors in that sixties-mod era are what you'll get pl enty of in thi s book. The story is not quite as explosive as the art, but makes the . point, albeit somewhat simply and superficiall y. that people aren' t what they may appear tn others. Four girls. preteen in age, hang out together. All are stylishly dressed in hip London garb, and each are . "green with envy" over the lonely "Binah" who is ever so lovely. All the neighbors exclaim "She shines like a star'', "What a beauty she is ." The girls can't stand it and decide that they will exclude her from their group. The girls have a sleepover but do not invite "Binah." One of the girl's Mum has a talk with them. She tell s the m the error of thetr way~. and that they should th ink abo ut reaching out to ·'Binah." "She looks like >he could reall y u>e a friend " The girh think ' he get\ eno ugh atte nti on. The) know Mum \ right. bu t are afraid to admit it. Off w sleep the y go. a11d all dream the ;arne dream . A fairy appear> at thei r' pi cnic and a> h them if they' wa~ t to see how " Bina h" li ve; so the y can det" ide if the y want to trade place' with her. They all fin all y agree. so the plum p fair) the only plump thin g in the story - sprinkle' some magic fairy dust on them, and Jway the y fly to check out "Binah." It seems poor "Bi nah" i' not living the high life "The Engli sh Rose;'' pre,umed . Her Mum died when >he was very young. and her father works lon g hour, . "Bin ah'' i' left to take care of the chore ; which inc lude cooking and cleaning. When the girls learn of her not-soenchanted life. they quickl y resolve to change their .ways . At the story 's end . "The English Roses'' are now fi ye in number. "Binah'' aoo the other girl s are like sisters to one another and the y grow up to be wonderful women. Yo u' llfind out at book\ end .the narrator of the story and your children will he a hit amused by this. On a scale of one to five . my daughter rated the story a four, while the illustrations garnered a four. She noted that while the wording was simple. the story was a good one and she reall y enjoyed the illustrations and the curl y-cue font which she described as "cool" and "easy to read." 'The English Roses" will be enjoyed by many young girl s and some boys . Its message is simple and , strai ghtforward and will easily bring abo ut discussion of inclusiveness. Now thi s is the Madonna I can show m) kids without any reservations. Keep reading. Soldiers overseas and fears at home made for a bittersweet Christmas CINH.R I (}I{ COI\IPIUJII NSI\ '1 \\'liGHT LOSS . Sunday, December a8, 2003 Material girl's "The English Roses" that a book will remai n a favorite . Cha rloue 's Web is my all -time favorite chil dren 's book. Any writer who can make a spider and a pig so lovable and make hog slop sound appetizing has a real talent . Some of Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms and For Whom riJ.e Bell Tolls, contain unforgettable scenes. written in sparse prose. The soldier waiting for death on the hill in Spain is forever etched on my mind. Another rea son for the longevity and popularity of some books is the use of universal themes . Fau lkner probably did th is as well as anyone. and Charles Dicken s and Thomas Hardy. They understo'od that love and compassion, fr iendship and betrayal, pity and pride and courage and cowardice are part of the human concjiti on . There are usually very good reasons for a book 's . lasting for generations. And it is usually becau se those books have something to say. which is as meaningful and interestin g and relevant as when it was first publi shed. So, I hope you won 't cringe when someone tells you to read thi s "classic." Think of it as something rare and precious and cherished, ju st like the Model T or the '57 Chevy. 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Documentation of your purchase or sale of stock, bonds and other investments: Retain these while you own the investme nt and then seven years after that. To help you to find past d · recor s, orgamze your 11 k Th paperwor · row away a unnecessary papers . Establish a file syste m and at least once a month toss the receipts into the fil e. Every 4-6 months , toss out the items that are no longer neeessary to keep. You know that they say: Time is money. Organization can definitel y save time in the long run . If you have specific questions regarding any financial document, contact your accountant or attorney before tossing. What is a classic? PageC3 l ' teered for the group delivering food to seriously ill New Yorkers mostly with HiV/AIDS or cancer - since her own son, Fred, died of AIDS in 199 1. "So many people don't have much, and to be able to bring them all this - it's very rewarding," Gilbert said Thursday. At the National Guard base in Milford, all Kathleen Wasic wanted for Christmas was to see her son. Greg, a 24-year-old specialist with the guard' s 1058th Transportation Company sta- tioned in Iraq. On Thursday. she and her daughter-in-law Wendy saw him for the first time since he shipped out in March - via video cameras and an 8- foot by 8-foot screen. "This is the best Chri stmas gift I could ever have gonen." said Wasic, who lives in Bridgewater. Mass. "Even tho ugh it' s mi serable that there's a war on and he 's over there. to be able to see him face-to-face is such a gift. This is my best Chri stmas ever." �CELEBRATIONS Weddings and engagements 6unba, Gttntt& ·itntintl PageC4 ! I PageCs ' TRAVEL Mammoth Mountain: California hot spot for snow lovers iunba, ~tmrs -ienttnel Sunday, December 28, 2003. I Sunday, December 28, 2003 9 . Eddy· Drummond wedding Traci Marie Eddy and Adam ~cott Drummond Were united ln marria~e on Nov. I, 2003 at Harris Baptist ChurFh m Bidwell with the Rev. Ronnie Lemley offic1atulg . The colors were light blue and silver. The bride is the dau ghter of Wayne and Laura Eddy of Bidwell, and the grunddaughter of Jewell and the late Harry "Bud" Eddy of Gallipolis, and the late Gene and Eleanor Wellington of Bidwell. The groom is the son of Tim and Jeannette Adam and Tracie Drummond Drummond of Vinton, and the grandson of bearer was Jason Drummond; brother of the Dorothy and the late Arthur Drummond of Cheshire, Buster and the late Dorothy Meeks groom. Rosie Drummoml . sister- in- law of . of Porter, and Kenneth and Sue Higley of the groom, registered the guests. The ushers were Josh Eddy, brother of the Gallipolis. bride, and Charle y Nibert, foster brother ol The bride was walked down the aisle by her father. The maid of honor was Terri the bride. Josh sung I Could Not Ask for Camden, sister of the bride . The bridesmaids M ore." The reception took place at Trinity we re Bethany Elliou and Brandi Haskins, Churc h. and featured a Mexican Methodist friend s of t he bride. The flower girl s were buffet. The cake. which was three layers atop Amber Hess, cou sin of .the groom, and a gaze bo, was made by Diane Wright. After Amanda Eddy, cousin of the bride The best man was Chri s Holstein . and the honeymooning in Gat linburg, Tenn., the couple now resides in Ga lli poli s. uro01mmen were Charlie Pearce and Jere my 0 . DeWi tt, all fri ends of the groom. T1'<' n ng lhte-Whobrey_wedding Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ihie of Raci ne · announce the man·iage of their daughter, Nikki , to Jaso n Whobrey. son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Whobrey of Addi so n. They were married on Dec. 16 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The bride is a nurse with the Oh io Valley Home Health, Gallipoli s, and the groom is an employee of American Electric Power in ·cheshire. . A reception will be held in the coupk 's honor at 2 p.m . on Jan. 3 at the F1 rst Bapt1st Church in Racine. Nikki and Jason Whobrey Walter Cron.kite getting ready for his annual Vienna New Year NEW YORK (AP) - If there was ever a time to gran t Walter Cronkite a pass on hi s annual New Year 's trip to Vienna, this would be it. Less than a week before he was due to board a plane to prepare for the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year 's Day concert, the 87-year-old broadcasting legend is in a New York ho spital bed recovering from foot surgery. No matter. Cronkite even uses· his recovery time to invite a visitor into his hospital room to talk about the PBS broadcast. Thi s will mark the 20th year that Cronkite, a classical music enthusiast who grew up "conducting" to .records played on the Victrola in his room, has hosted the American broadcast of the concert. Check local listings for broadcast times. Cronkite has become as much a New Year's tradition as Dick Clark and the late bandleader Guy Lombardo. "Not quite the same hour," he said. "The Guv Lombardo set are already nursing their headaches." The program, in the Austrian capital's Musikverein concert hall , is a light concert of mostly waltzes and polkas composed by Johann or Joseph Strauss. Riccardo Muti of Milan is this week's guest conductor. Walter Cronkite poses in this undated publicity photo. This will mark the 20th year that It' s a big tradition in Cronkite, a classical music enthusiast, has been the host for the Americ'an broadcast of the Europe, where families plan Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Day concert. (AP) · parties around it, Cronkite said. For several years it was the most-seen TV broadcast in the world, losing that dis' tinction because it is no longer shown in Chin a. Along with loving the music, Cronkite and hi s wife, Betsy, appreciate the chance to' renew acquaintances from his years in Europe as a war correspondent before becoming a CBS News anchor. He recalled telling friends in the Netherlands. where he was stationed for a few years. when he was chosen host of the concert. "For the first time, they looked at me with awe," he said. "Up to then, they really didn't know what I did in l 1"f.e. .. In between introducing musical numbers, Cronkite presents an Austrian truvelogue. This time, he'll visit Vienna's Albertina Museum and its collection of paintings by I 6th century German artist Albrecht Durer. Cronkite does his last filming the morning of the show at the concert hall, sitting in the balcony with a carefully chosen camera angle showing the venue 's decorations but not the still-empty seats. He and Betsy then enjoy the show. They 've learned to sit far back, away from camera angles ; one year he was caught on camera watching from one of the front rows mere seconds after viewers saw him introduce the song from the balcony. "It's a lesson in conducting and a lesson in musicology to see all of'these great conductors once a year," he said. "Each has his own style and you really beg in to learn how each get.' a little something diffe rent out of the orches1r:a." Now nearl y 23 years after retiring from the "C BS Eve ning News"'- l1e regrets leavin g too soon - Cronkite still h~s a contrac t wi th the netw ork . It requires little more from him than being a living legend on call. He narrates the occasional documentary for PBS and others, but most of his working time is spent with speaking engagement s and writing a syndicated newspaper column : His column is carried regularly in about 130 newspapers . including the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Portland Oregonian. After years of maintaining journalistic objectivity. Cronkite is writing an unabashedly liber· al opinion column. and generates hundred s of e-mails when he critici zes the Bush administration . " It 's a different reeling, being abl e to say what I feel," he said. 'T ve gone from the most trusted man in America to one of the most debated." Hi s surgery was to repair an old Achilles tendon injury. Cronkite has a definite goal in mind. "It's kept me off the tenni s court for three years and I'm bitter about · it," he said. "I · hope to be back on the court this summer." A happy holiday week for TV producer Jerry Bruckheimer in or around the top I 0. "Without a Trace" moved up last week because it aired an original episode against a repeat of "ER" on NBC. Paris Hilton 's "The Simple Life" has quickly become Fox's most popular show. It was seen by just under 12 million people last week, meaning it was viewed more than an interview with President Bush that aired at the same time on ABC, according to Nielsen Media Research. CBS averaged 12.4 millien viewers (8.0 rating, 13 NEW YORK (AP) Three different shows produced by the same man Jerry Brl!ckheimer - were the three most-watched programs on prime-time television last week. · All three shows, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation;· "Without a Trace" and "CSI: Miami." were on CBS, which easily · :won the week's ratings race. : A fourth Bruckheimer show, "Cold Case," was ranked ninth for the week. "CSI" is television's most popular show," and the other two chart leaders are usually . \ . ~. . . share). But since nearly twothirds of CBS ' audience was outside of the 18-to-49-yearold age demographic, that key measurement was won by NBC. NBC averaged 9.8 million people overall (6.4, II), ABC had 8. R million (5.9, I0), Fox 7.4 milli on 14.7. 8), UPN 3.4 million (2 .3, 4). the WB 3 million (2.0, 3) and Pax TV I million (0.7, 1). NBC's "Nightly News" won the evening news ratings race, averaging 11 .8 million viewers (7 .9 rating, 15 share). ABC's "World News ·Coming Thursday ... · Tonight" had I0.5 million (7.3, 14) and the "CBS Evening News" had 8.5 million (5.9, II). After a delay, Nielsen released viewership figures for Sunday shows' on Dec. 14, the day after Saddam Hussein 's capture. NBC's "Meet the Press" was seen by 6.9 million people, ABC's "This Week" had 4.6 million viewers and "Fox News Sunday" . had 2.6 million. CBS' "Face the Nation" was pre-empted. A ratings point represents 1,084,000 households, or I · ·. Bridal Reeistry • No guess work for friends & fami ly • You recieve your favorite thing ~. 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ABC, 13.9 million. • LiSt your preferences , I "c.Pf~ce$ ,() ~ 0' T/wng~ f(J df)," I percent of the nation's estimated I08.4 million TV homes. The share is the percentage of in-use televisions tuned to a given show. Forthe week of Dec. 15-21 , the top I0 shows, their networks and viewerships: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 24.7 million ; "Without a Trace," CBS , 19.4 million; "CSI: Miami ," , 19.2 million; ~ •· i .! l Skiers make their way down Mammoth Mountain at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. , in this undated photo. (AP) MAMMOTH LAKES , Calif. (AP) -For the fourth year in a row, the superpipe and terrain park at Mammoth Mountain 's ski re sort were the,first in North America to open for the season, with storms in the Sierra range making for an early, auspicious start . It's no wonder the mountain lias become one of California 's hotte st winter spots and a favorit e among the snowboard set. Mammoth Mountain is known for great snow, sunny blue skies all season and big, steep runs with spectacular views of Ansel Adams country. It is al so known for having a dull night life, but while it's no Aspen, apres-ski is getting better at Mammoth. And with such great slopes, who cares if the lodge singles scene is low-key'' But if you ;1re a skier who hasn 't gotten over the culture clash of the snowboard "riders," then Mammoth might not be the place for you. It's a 50-50 mix of skiers and riders, and the mountain is ideal for both sports. A skier for 15 years, I recently decide~ to try snowboarding for the first time at Mammoth. A friend was very encouraging and offered to teach me. Ae supplied a secondhand board, boots and even a pair of baggy snow pants. While riders and skiers have mostly learned to live in harmony, their fashion sense is distinct. M~ snug, traditional black skt pants wouldn't do. Fashion ts so cuttingedge in Mammoth that Transworld Snowboarding magazine published the "Mammoth Fashion Report" on its Web site to see what trendsters would be wearing on the slopes this season. Pink, apparently, is the new black on the slopes, for both sexes. But my frie nd is not interested in fashion. "Trust me," he said. "You'll appreciate the extra padding with the baggy pants." He was right. Mammoth's slope s ri se 3,100 feet from the base lodge and cover a seemingly endless 3,500 skiable acres. Elevation at the base is 7,950 feet, and at the mountain summit s, II ,050 feet. The longest run lasts a breathtaking three miles. I figure I went about a mile on my extra padding, with occasional forays onto my face . There were a few glorious vertical moments when I marveled at my prowess and the spectacular view of the Sierras and the vast stretching desert below. Then I fell on my · face again. As I struggled to get back on my feet (with help), I plotted revenge against the throngs of smug pre-teen riders etlortlessly whizzing by. When I finall y reached the bottom - bruised , dazed ·and dejected - my friend was supportive. ''You ' re doing great. In another few runs, you 'II be able to take the pipe," he said, referring to the 475-foot long tUbe in the snow with 15-foot walls. I gazed longingly at a graceful skier tearing up the mountain and knew I didn't have the patience or Inclination to spend two precious days off from work bumbling down such a beautiful mountain on my backside. I needed skis. Fortunately our truck was at the bottom of the slope, where parking was free. For those who don't want to drive, shuttle buses now run free between the main lodge (where parking is not free), the town and various slopes. The ski rental was a mere five minutes drive away. "Goofy," said the pimply faced teen (in trendy pink) behind the ski rental counter as I trudged my bruised body through the door. I snarled at the insult even though I admit that in my two-sizes-too-big beige baggy pants and ridiculous fluffy white hat complete with Heidi-style braids, I might have looked a bit goofy. Then I remembered that "goofy" is snowboard (and surfing ) slang for putting your right foot forward on the board. "Regular" is the term for putting your left foot forward. She must have seen my snowboard boots · and assumed I needed a board . " Skis," I said. She gave me a knowing look. In our two days on the mountain, I was able to keep up with my snowboarding partner and even dabble on the edge of the pipe and dart in and out of the slalom flags . The superpipe is part of Mammoth Mountain' s "Unbound Terrain Parks," which have numerous rails and jumps. It's 'great to watch expert riders and skiers "tear up" the · pipe and massive jumps. But the park is big enough that it's not intimidating. An intermediate or avera~e skier can jump off the stdes of the ramps and tackle the smaller banks without an advanced audience heckling for more. Mammoth's Onbound Terrain Parks were ranked No. I in North America by Transworid Snowboarding, Freeze. SKI. Freeskler and Skiing Magazine in 2003. Skiing Magazine ranked Mammoth the sixth best ski resort in North America. Whistler-Blackcomb of British Columbia was ranked No. I. · And the apres-ski at Mammoth is not all that bad .. The mountain is linked with the middle of town by gondola, and there were a lot of families with youngsters on the slopes. For the singles set, there are plenty of bars and restaurants in town. Accustomed as I am to mountains on the East Coast and in Europe, it was novel to sit outside soaking in the sunshine and watch others tackle the slopes. The main lodge has a big outdoor deck with a Part of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes. Calif .. 1s shown 1n th1s undated photo. lAP ) - t. ••·.:.t I .i ! I· , ASk ier practices tricks at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area ed photo. (AP) bar and grill. As we enjoyed a coffee in the sunshine , it started to snow. The small crowd around the bar went wild and staf!ed screaming: "Snow!" If You Go... GETTING THERE: The town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Mountain resort are on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in central California. Mammoth is a three-hour drive south on Highway 395 from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the closest airport. By car, from Los Angeles, it's a 307-mile trip. For directions from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas and elsewhere; vi sit www.mammothmountain.com. The re sort and some travel companies also run bus tours to Mammoth Mountain. DEALS: Call (800) MAMMOTH for reservations or visit www.mammothmountain.com for the latest deals: be sure to check out holiday and midweek rates. Double rooms and lift tickets start at Biggest market-moving news is a non-event NEW YORK (AP) Sometimes one of the biggest factors in stock market trading is literally a non-event, somethi'ng that isn 't happening. In the past few weeks, compa111es have not been warning investors that fourthquarter profits will be disappointing, and analysts say the dearth of bad earnings news has contributed to Wall Street's year-end advance. It is a marked change from what the market experienced during the lean years of 2000 to 2002. , "During the bear market, we were getting a lot of warnings in the last two to three weeks before the end of the quarter," said . Gary Kaltbaum, president of Kaltbaum & Associates, a money management ·firm in Orlando, Fla. Kaltbaum does expect some warnings to be issued, during the first week of January, but "I see no trouble really on the horizon." Some companies have actually ·issued upbeat outlooks, including cereal maker Kellogg Co. and Monsanto Co., whose b~ s iness is . now focused on agricultural biotechnology. And steel· makers said they expect to be able to raise their prices in 2004, a move that could help the struggling companies in their turnaround efforts. But as Wall Street moves toward its first year of advances following three years of declines, it is the lack of earnings warnings that might be the most important indicator for investors. Few or no warnings make it easier for them to shake off disquieting news such as this past week's heightened terror alert and the first reported case of mad cow disease in the United States. Although stocks of meat processors and .some restaurant chains fell in response to . the mad cow news, the overall market advanced, with the Dow Jones industrials up 0.5 percent during the week, the Nasdaq composite gaining 1.1 percent and the Standard & Poor's 500 index rising 0.7 percent. Still, analysts don't believe .investors are overconfident about fourth-quarter results. "Expectations aren't that great," said Kaltbaum, who said investors may already be be happy with what it sees factoring solid earnings num- coming out here in a couple bers into stock prices. of weeks." Bob Dickey, managing Yet Dickey anticipates director of technical analysis some declines. at RBC Dain Rauscher in "I would expect to see corMinneapolis, agreed . "I'm rections next month - I not talking to people who are would call them pullbacks overly optimistic," he said. rather than corrections," But Wall Street does have Dickey said . "We' re in a northe tendency to get ahead of mal choppy but growing maritself, and so the market is ket." likely to see in January some The Dow ended the last full of the volatility typical of week of 2003 up 46.45 at earnings seasons. No matter 10,324.67. h was the blue what level of expectations chips' fifth straight weekly investors have going in, it ·advance. only takes a few solid reports The S&P 500 index also by high-profile companies to had its fifth consecutive get prices climbing - and weekly gain , picking up 7.23 only one company's muddled forecast to send them falling to close at l ,095.89. The Nasdaq, which rose again. · That was the case this past after a decline the previou s October, when third-quarter week, closed at 1,973.14, up results were released. The 22.12. The Russell index major indexes ratcheted up and down in choppy trading advanced 8.02, or 1.5 percent as investors agol]ized over during the week, closing at reports that, in the en.d , 554.90. The Wilshire 5000 Total turned out to be pretty good. Mar~et Index ;' which tracks Dickey said he expects the coming mont~ to be equally . more than 5,700 U.S.-based erratic as reports are released, companies, ended the week at but, given the forecasts he's 10,659.44, up 80.02 from the seen so far, "I think once previous week. A year ago, again the market's going to the index. stood at 8.305.45 . t---·· ".- ........ . ·------- - - - - - · - --'- - - - ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - -- - - - - - -·---· 111 .Mammoth Lake s. Ca l1 f.. in this undat· $ 109 per person. per night. S..f7: afternoon. iec ns. 537 This year also has lots of 50th (age' 13-Ig): chil dren. $31: Anniversary Lift & Lodging afte rnoon , children. 52 5 packages. For budget travel - (ages 7-12) Childre n under 6 ers, there is a Motel 6 in and se niors over 80 ride free . town. The Web site also fea- Midweek tickets cost about tures Web cams of different $5 less per ti cket and there slopes and a daily snow are muluday deal s available and discoun ts if you stay at report. . SLOPES: Lift tickets can the resort or are learning to be a bit pricey : adults, $62 ; 'k i. afternoon, adults, $50; teens, · Coming Thursday ... "cpf9e~ f€1 ~ 0' 4 Thmg~ (€1 JP€1" Yo.ur guide to weekend · entertainment in the tri-state �PageC6 IN THE KITCHEN .. 1/4 teaspoon freshly water; bring to a boil. Reduce Warm cinnamon and safheat; simmer 5 minutes. fron combine with coriander ground black peppercorns Wrap handle of skillet with 2 garlic cloves, minced and cumin to lend complex foil , and bake, covered, at Cooking spray flavor to this Moroccan-style I 112-pound boneless leg of 325 F for I [lour. Stir in bell dish. pepper, squash, carrot, safFurther details of interest: The lamb, tnmmed and cubed fron and cinnamon. 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Add turn them bitter, so is best lamb; cook 8 minutes on all avoided) and place over a Anaheim chili I teaspoon cumin seeds, sides or until browned. gentle heat. Shake the pan, or toasted (see note) · Remove lamb from pan. Add stir with a wooden spatula to I teaspoon coriander seeds, onion to pan; cook 5 minutes keep the spices on the move, or until tender, stirring fre- and toast gently for 2 to 3 toasted Some spices, I teaspoon ·grated, peeled quently. Stir in half of chili minutes. including mustard and poppy mixture and tomato puree; fresh ginger seeds, "pop" when they are cook 3 minutes, stirring occa112 teaspoon salt . sionally. Stir in lamb and ready; others darken. The 1/2 teaspoon paprika INSIDE Public health nursing, Page 02 Mad Cow Dlseaae Impact, Page D2 "'orne of the Week, Page 06 . Sunday, December 28, 2003 Dl· 6unt.ap iJimes-6entintl Sunday, December 28, 2003 BEHIND THE ~amb Tagine With Cinnamon, Saffron and Dried Fruit is a low-fat Moroccan-style dish that gains complex flavor from the use of warm cinnamon and saffron combined with coria nder and cumin. The recipe is from Cooking Light magazine's December issue. (AP Photo) ,. by grinding a small piece of bread or a couple of tablespoons of raw rice. . (Recipe from Cooking Light magazine, December). pestle. Remember, a coffee grinder can crush most spices, especially tough ones like cinnamon and cloves; dean the grinder afterward essential sign is that the spice becomes aromatic and smells toas ty. Tip into a bowl to cook before grinding preferably with a mortar and HEEL • •' . .' I f .i I I Chipotle Pork Chili Tips on forming a cooking club Lean pork tenderloin cooks up tender· in just 5 minutes, yet delivers simmered-aliday flavor. That's good news for times when you need a robust, warming meal at short notice on a cold winter day. The recipe for this pork chili is among featured in Better Homes and Gardens' "All-Time Favorites Soups and Stews," $4.99, a Meredith special interest publication. Included among the I 00 are other chilies. chowders, stews and slowcooker comfort foods. This pork chill, which takes only half an hour start-to-finish, is rated 4 on a 5-point scale from mild to hot (5 is the hottest). : Chunky Chipotle Pork Chili I small onion, chopped 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic (4 cloves) I tablespoon cooking oil 12 ounces pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 teaspoon·s chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin I yellow or red sweet pepper, cut .into 1/2-inch pieces I cup beer or beef broth 1/2 cup bottled picante · sauce or salsa I to 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chill pepper in adobo sauce (see note) 15-o unce can small red beans or pinto beans. rinsed and drained 112 cup dairy sour cream Fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional) In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic m hot oil over medium-high heat about 3 minutes ' or .until tender. Toss pork with chili powder' and cumin; add to saucepan. roo I i "'•'... ·'. •• ' ' !, -· , .. .._ < • '' . ' ... ' ."4 . .i:t<~',.~;i:r'" ;, ,_ ·-· :·· ' . ~· ~REE ' .. 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Themes help to make sure members' dishes will work together. ski p one month per year so that the same hostess won ' t always have specia l-occasion dinners such as the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. During the skipped month, the group dines out together or does some other activity such as taking a trip together. The hoste ss also prepares the entree, a rule Calphalon and the New Yorkers also suggest. The Flamin~ Spoons also rotate who brmgs the appetizer, the bread, the salad, the dessert. -Both groups have chosen to limit their members to six . It's hard enough to lind times when just six people can get together. Besides, Flaming Spoons member Irene Wassell says, "You lose the intimacy of it on its Web site , offering advice to promote the formation of more cooki ng clubs. Here are some tips from the two cooking clubs and Calphalon for anyone wanting to stan their own club: -Choose a consistent meeting day and time. Both the New York club and The Flaming Spoon Dinner Club of North Little Rock, Ark., have chosen to meet once monthly, and both groups stick with the date chosen even if someone can't make it. The Cooking Club finds Sundays work best, while the Flaming Spoons set meeting dates from one month to the next. -The Flaming Spoons rotate hostess dutie s and Gourmet cooks aren't the only ones joining cooking clubs these days. In New York, six young businesswomen formed a club in 1996 in the hopes of learning to cook. In Arkansas, six older women formed a similar club as a way to continue entertaining after their hu sband s died. Statistics are not available on the number of such clubs, but the authors of "The Cooking Club Cookbook" (Villard, 2002, $19.95 paperback) say they 've helped launch several other clubs in the New York metropolitan area. Calphalon, a cookware manufacturer, quotes the experience of the New York group, The Cooking Club, Cook and stir until pork is brown . Add sweet potato, beer or beef broth, picante sauce or salsa, and chipotle chili pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until pork is tender. Stir in beans; heat through. Serve with sour cream. If. desired, garnish with cilantro or parsley. Makes 4 main-dish servings. Nutrition information per serving: 328 cal., II g total fat (4 g saturated), 65 mg chol., 625 mg sodium, 29 g carbo., 7 g tiber, 26 g pro. Note: When handling hot chili peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves to prevent skin burns. Disposable plastic gloves from a pharmacy or paint store are tdeal. If skin burns should occur, wash the area we ll with soapy water. If the juices come into contact with your eyes, flush them with cool water to neutralize the chili pepper oil. II . (AP) - The most unusual new vehicle in the 2004 model year arguably isn't a brutish Hummer or an exotic sports car. It's a Volkswagen sedan with a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, of $65,215 for a V8 model and $80,515 for one with a 12-cylinder engine. The tirst VW with such lofty price tag , the 2004 Phaeton Iux ury car is designed to move the venerable German brand, which became popular because of its inexpensive Beetle in the 1960s, upscale in a big way. With a base price that's at least $20,000 more than the next highest-priced VW, the Touareg sport utility vehicle, the Phaeton isn't just the priciest VW. It's also the largest car, at 203.7 inches long, VW has ever sold in this country. What a luxuriously relined 203 inches it is . The Phaeton test car seemingly glided over mad bumps and cradled passengers in a leather-and-wood-trimmed interior that's neither stuffy nor overly high-tech. Good road manners and plentiful power made this sizable VW easy to drive in city traffic and on mountain twisties. And then there' s the car's quietness. I scarcely noticed the engine was on when I tirst turned the ignition. A lot of equipment is standard. This includes 4Motion all-+wheel+ drive; four power outlets for accessories; ll)inimum 190-watt, premium audio system with 12 speakers and six-CD player; real wood interior tnm; navigation system; multi-adjustable leather seats; sunroof; eight airbags: and carpeted trunk. There are special high-tech features, too. The Phaeton's air suspension system with Electronic Damptng Control · automatically adapts the suspension to all driving conditions. Its clill)ate control system called Climatronic offers a a draft-free, four-zone interior with humidity sensors and separate temperature control s. The German-built Phaeton puts VW into a new class and IS designed to compete with long-standing, large, luxury sedans from Germany such as the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which has a staning MSRP, including destination charge, of $74,320 for an S430, and the 2004 BMW 7Series, which starts at $69,195 for a 745i. But where buyers of a Mercedes or BMW large luxury sedan might be seeking a badge to show off, Phaeton buyers are expected to not be so status-conscious, according to VW 'officials. "They're a lot like our current Volkswagen owners," said Frank Maguire, vice president of sales and marketing at VW of America Inc. "They are drivers. They're not looking for status or a badge. They don't worry about what their neighbor is driving." Median age is expected to be between 50 and 55, he said, with 75 percent' of buyers being men and 85 percent of them married. Seventyfive percent are likely to be college graduates, and household income is estimated around $300,000. For some buyers, it migh! be a way to enjoy a luxury car that won't offend their customers. For example,. Maguire said he met a dentist who said he couldn't drive a BMW or Mercedes because his patients might think he was overcharging them for his services. Other buyers just won't want "to · be saddled with showoff luxury," he said. And VW's sales target for the Phaeton isn't high. VW projects 2,500 to 3,000 Phaeton sales in calendar 2004. This compares with more than 20,000 S-Class sedan sales in the United States in- calendar 2003 and more than 19,000 7 -Series The Phaeton· s ride character can be changed as you travel , thanks to the air suspension system that has settings that can make the ride sales. more sporty or more cushU.S. sales of the Phaeton ioned. began late in calendar 2003, My pussenger und I felt but unlike luxury brands vi brut ions from manhole covfrom Japanese carmakers like ers and road surface imperLe,.us, lnfinili and Acura, fections quite readily when VW isn't establishing a new the setting was sporty. But marque and new dealerships the ride was never harsh. for this luxury product. The car's standard 18-inch, Phaeton's well-heeled buy- all-season tire s imparted ers are handled at the same some road noi se. But wind dealerships and service areas noise and even engine noise that also provide service to were nearly nonexistent at owners of the low-priced VW legal speeds. Gulf, New Beetle and Jetta, ' Interior controls are well which is sort of an interesting laid out' and businesslik,e. experiment, in my view. However. the interior materi·The test Phaeton had the als' fine stitching and the soft uplevel, 6-liter, double over- touch of the armrest and head cam W 12 eagerly pro- dashboard top convey attenviding 420 horsepower and tion to detai I. 406 foot-pounds of torque Even the Phaeton peduls between 3,250 and 4,250 have stylish, stainless steel rpm. covers, and the · trunk lid I didn't notice, at first, how hinges are eye-catching aluquickly the car responded mmum. because the shifts from the Don't be fooled into thinklive-speed automatic tran s- ing, though, that you can sink mission were quite smooth. into the Phaeton seats. They But there I was, before I have the usual VW supportknew it, with the speedome- ive, firm feel. ter needle smack in the midThe large doors open wide, dle of the gauge and realizing so watch that they don't bang I was going over 80 miles an into other cars at the shophour. ping center. Yikes. This controlled, heavy sedan sure didn't feel like it was racing along. The Mercedes S· Class has even higher performance numbers. Its 5.5-liter V 12 develops 493 horses and 590 foot-pounds of torque between 1.800 rpm and 3,500 - rpm. . The Phaeton's fuel economy is poor, as is typical in thts se!ioment, with a city rating of JUSt 12 mpg and highway rating of 19 mpg. This is the same rating as the SClass. Prem,ium fuel is required for maximum performance in the Phaeton. Note the top speed is electronically limited . to 130 mph, but the · Phaeton speedometer is crowded with numbers going all the way to 200 mph. · · The base engine is a 4.2liter V8 capable of 335 horsepower and 317 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. The Phaeton is offered in Safety Administration: five - or four-seat arrangehttp://www.nhtsa.doi.gov/ Insurance Institute for ment. The latter is quite pretty and includes a ·wood- · Highway Safety : http ://www. highwaysafe trimmed rear center console with controls. ty.org/ Front and rear legroom in the Phaeton are more than in the S-CI ass, but front and rear headroom are a tad less. made sure the VW Phaeton's trunk can hold four ~olf bags, but its t3-cubictoot size is less than SCiass's trunk of 15.4 cubic feet. Si nee the Phaeton is a new model , Consumer Reports does not have a reliability rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports no cras h test ratings. and there have been no safety recalls. Note: This model is subjec·t to the federal government's gas guzzler ta"' and cannot be bought without this tax first being paid. The Energy Tax Act of 1978 establi shed such a tax on the sale of new model year vehicles whose fuel economy fails to meet certain . statutory levels . The gas guzzler tax applies only to cars, not trucks, and is collected by the IRS . On the Net: National Highway Traffic . ' . . '. - .' ' ' - �' iunbap Ql:imt- -itntinel HEAI.TH Sunday, Deeember 28, 2003 PageD2 & FITNEss· lbune - Sentinel - l\egtster Sunday, December 28, 2003_ Feds delaying recommendations Public health nursing, county health : department offers preventative care · on veterans services clinic KIM . C HARLESTON , W.Va. The three law n)akers are (AP) - A federal commi s- concerned the proposal could sion is not ready to release a jeopardi ze "timely, qua lity fin al report that could reco m- health care" to the-area's vetme ttd that a Beckl ey veter- erans. About 40,000 veterans ans' health clinic scale back live in the area, and 15,000 are curre ntl y enrolled for its services. The Capital Asset health care at the Beckley Rea lignment for Enhanced fac ility. Al varez said committee has Services Commi ss ion was scheduled to report to fielded some 208,000 letters, Sec retary of Veterans Affairs faxes ' and e- mails from the Anthony Principi by mid- pub! ic . He also said more December, but instead plans than 770 witnesses testified to issue its findings within at 38 hearings held in the the next four to six weeks. reg1on. "We owe it to our veterans "We're conunitted to doing the most thorough job possible," and the Departm ent of said Everett Alvarez Jr., chair- Veterans Affairs to properly examine" the public comman of the independe~t pmtel. The panel's draft plan, released ments, Alvarez said. earlier this year, recommended The draft report said the that the Beckley Veterans "closure of inpatient surgery Administration Medical Center and ICU beds, coupled with become an ambulatory clinic an effort to decrease average with few long-term care beds. lengths of stay, are needed to That prompted an October letter improve quality and efficienof protest from Sens. Jay cy of operation s" at the Rockefeller and Robert Byrd and Beckley hospital. Although acute care beds Rep. Nick Rahall, all D-W:Va. I ' GREENE, Officials quarantine two calves of slaughtered cow with mad cow disease WASHINGTON (AP) U.S . agriculture officials said Friday the~ have quarantined the offspnn~ of the slaughtered Holstem cow that tested positive for mad cow disease amid an intensifying search for the stricken cow's origins. The government was trying to reassure the public about the safety of the U.S. food supply even as it confronted a wide ban on U.S. beef by countries that account for 90 percent of American beef exports. The recall of more than 10,000 pounds of meat from the cow and others slaughtered Dec . 9 at the same Washington company also was continuing. White House spokesman Scott McClellan said President Bush wil l continue to eat beef, adding that the president's focus "is on the public health aspect of this." The quarantine, which now includes herds at two Washington farms, was imposed even though officials said transmission of the disease from mother to calf is considered unlikely. One calf is at the same dairy near Mabton, Wash .. that was the final home of the · diseased Holstein cow, said Dr. Ronald DeHaven , the Agriculture Department's chief veterinarian. The other calf is at a bull calf feeding operation in Sunnyside, Wash., DeHaven said. A third calf died shortly after birth in 200 I , he said. "The reason for concern with these calves is that even though it is an unlikely means of spreading the disease, there is the potential that the infected cow could pass the disease onto its calves," he said. No decision has been made on destroying the herds, he said. The emphasis of the widening investigation is on find ing the birth herd of the cow, since it likely was infected several years ago from eating contaminated feed, DeHaven said. Scientists say the incubation period for the disease in cattle is four or five years . He said tracing the source of the infected cow could take days.. or weeks and extend to : other states and even Canada, where officials worked for several weeks to locate the birth herd of a cow with brain-wasting disease earlier this year. I "If we're lucky, we could know something in a matter of a day or two," DeHaven said. However, he added, that it is possible that officials may never definitively identify the herd or the source of contaminated feed. As part of their search, authorities want to know where the animals were transported. They have narrowed their search to two . locations in Washington state where the cow could have been purchased, an unidentified livestock market and a farm where weaned calves live until they are old enough to produce milk. The cow llad lived since · 200 I at the Sunny Dene Ranch in Mabton , a town 40 miles south of Yakima, according to government sources speaking on condition of anonymity. Confirmation of the first case of mad-cow disease in the United States came Thursda_y from the Veterinary Laboratori es Agency in Weybridge, England. British researchers agreed with the reading of U.S. tests on the stricken cow that showed it had the brain-wasting disease. BSE is caused by a misshapen protein - a prion that eats holes in a cow's brain. A total of 153 people worldwide have been reported to have contracted the human form of the ill ness, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Government officials insisted there was no threat to the food supply because the cow's brain; the spinal cord and the lower part of the small intestine - where sci entists say the di sease is found were removed before it was sent on for processmg. Humans can contract a fatal variant of mad cow disease by eating infected beef products, but experts say , muscle cuts of · beef including steaks and roasts - are safe. Still , many countries banned American beef products after , Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman first announced a probable case of mad cow disease, officia-lly known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy, on Tuesday. USDA chief economist Keith Collins said that 16 countries B.S.N., R.N. GALLIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT wo uld remai n, veterans with In 1994, I was hired by the long-term needs would have Gallia County Health to turn to privat~: hospitals in Department as a public health the area or dri ve five hours to · Richmond, Va., the primary nurse. Most of my previous veterans hospital in the ser- nursing experience was as a staff nurse in a hos pital setvice region. The state's three other vet- ting. Hospital nursing is geared toward caring for ill erans' medi cal centers in Huntington, clients. I discovered public located Clarksburg and Martinsburg health nursing was quite a dif- are in different service ferent type of nursing. Public health nursing is conce.rned areas. with the promotion of health Assigned to analyze ve ter- and the prevention of disease. ans' health care facilities and The Gallia County Health needs, the committee has pro- Department promotes health posed c utting back services at and prevents disease in many outdated or underu sed med- ways. The health department ical centers throughout the has programs to promote country and has preliminarily health lifestyles. One program recommended shuttering promotes a healthy lifestyle to seven hospitals. 'prevent cardiovascular disThe recommendations are ease. The health department meant to help Principi over- also provides education . on haul the agency's extensive many health issues. A few health care network. Veterans examples of these are:· the · spokesman Phil Budahrt said importance of good nutrition; the delay should not effect exercise; screenings for early Principi's decision to accept detection of health disorders; or reject the plan. lifestyle changes; and the danger of tobacco use. that account for 90 percent of U.S. beef exports have barred American beef products. A U.S. delegation will leave Saturday for Japan and possibly other Asian countries in an effort to minimize the impact on American beef producers, DeHaven said. Japan, which has halted U.S. beef imports, bought $1.03 billion worth of U.S. beef in 2002, about a third of exports, Collins said. Japan suffered an outbreak of mad cow disease in 200 I. More recently, it found a 23month-old cow sick with the illness in October, that prompted scientists to say testing programs need to be changed. Currently, the United States tests for the disease in animals 30 months old and older, as well as those that exhibit central nervous system disorders or are unable to stand or walk on their own. Agriculture officials have di scussed expanding their testing program, which critics say is insufficient. One proposal would be to test all cows that get sick and die on a farm, even if mad cow is not suspected . The Food and Drug Administration has been considering a proposal to expand a ban on using cattle brain and spinal tissue - where scientists say infection is most likely to occur - in feed for cattle, sheep and goats. The proposal would cover all animal feed and would include pet food. While officials said they hoped the outbreak would be confined to a lone cow which was the case in Canada this year- an expert on mad cow disease said he would not be surprised to see additional cases. "You are looking for potential exposure to contaminated feed. -I'm not going to be surprised if there are two, three, four cases, maybe a dozen or two dozen," said William D. Hueston, a former USDA official who directs the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at the University of Minnesota. · The health department offers many services to stop disease or problems before th ey begin , for example, childhood and adul t immunizati ons (i ncl uding pneumococcal vaccinations, yearly influenza vaccinations, and travel vacci nes). We also provide services such as: blood pre ss ures; fastin g blood sugar testing; periodic cholesterol and osteoporosis screening; ~ pec ialty clinics for children; prenatal clinic ; newborn screenings ; home vi sits to provide education and examination s for newborns and postpartum mothers; communicable <lisease reporting and follow -up; and Bureau for Children with Medical Handic aps. These are some of the services that are provided by the nursing section, which is only a part of the Gallia County Health Department Many other services are available from the Environmental Department; Women, Infants and Children (WI C) Department, and the Registrar. . ~""'~ ,,_ , , CLASSIFIED Kim Greene c.m. Cowntr. O H Although public health nursi ng has been a different type of nursing, I have found it to be quite rewarding. I' ve realized that preventing dis-: ease is far better than treating· disease. I feel privileged to be: part of a health care system that can help prevent d1sease in our county. The Gallia County Health: Depfirtment is a public health; department that is here to pro-: vide services to our county.The health department is located at 499 Jackson Pike, Suite D. Gallipolis, Ohio. If you have health questions, or: are in need of our services,: please contact us at 441 -2018.: 1: r • · Gallipolis Daily Tribune Subscribt tOday • 446·2342 www.m)idililytribrme.cQm In One Week With Us REACH OVER 285,000 PROSPECTS PLUS YOUR AD NOW ONLINE ... , '· Your Ad, AD. SUNDAY PUZZLER Meigs Cour.ty, send letters Mailing leners from home. ol interest to: The Daily Easy! Any Hoursl Fui Vpa rt· Sentinel. PO Box 729·20. ti me. No experience neces· Pomero* Ohio 45769. sary. U.S. Digest 1·800·389· 1790 24 nours. 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Monthly bonus. assigned conventionals, full medical, 98% no-touch . 1-677· 452· 5627 EOE. 3 mos. exp. req. Absolute Top Dollar: U.S. Silver, Gold Coins, Proofsets, Diamonds, Gokt Rings. U.S. Currency.- 83 Born (Fr.t 85 Singing~ 88 Gorge 89 /\Marx~ 92 Dark blul 93 See eye-Jo.eye 94 Oo*'h ard cbJilte greeting cards and related product s In local retai l stores. Prefer mature individuals, interested In wor~· ing up to 20 hours per week. Training provided, no experi· ence necessary. Call t (800)543-4110, ask for ext. 1928 duri ng regular busl· ness hours American Greeting Cooperation. EOE 740-446-2842. 110 HELPWANlHI Publication Sunday Dleplay: 1 : 00 Thur•day for Sunday• ads must be prepaid' POLICIES: ONo Vtllty Publlthlng rtMN" thl rlghtlo ~h. rt~Kl or ctnctl tny ad at tny llmt. Errors mu.t 1M rsported on thlllr.l dty ol Trlbune-Sentlnti-Aegltter will 1M rtaponslbl• lot no mote than tM co.t of the tpaCe occupltd by the .,-ror "• nd onl, thil tlrat lnMf110f1. We •nv lott or 111penH thtt r...ul1t !rom tht publlcttlon or omlttlon of tn •dvtrliaement. CorJK'Iton will be mMe In tht firt1 IV.i..,.. Hhlon. are always canfldtntitl. • Currtnt rt11 ctrd applltt . • All real Htllte MvtrtiHments are tubjed Ia the F~a! F•lr Hauling Aci ot 11M. accepts only htlp w•ttd .-s meeting EOE ttendards. W. will "ot knowlngty ~teceopt sny .d¥tr1islng In violation ot tht Ia". 110 1 HFJ.t·WANTHJ I SEOEMS District has an The Athe ns· Meigs opening for a Pa rt-ti me Educational Serv1ce Center Training Clerk, 16 hours per is seek in g a TE AC HER Week.Trainingand/or experi·, AI DE lor the Hea rt ol !he ence in general office skills Valley Head Start at the Clay incl uded typing, word pro· Center in Gallia Co unty. cessl ng, filing. organization, Previo us experience in Earl y and maintenance of conl l- ChildhOod and GOA .prfl.· dentiality are require d. fe rred. This pos ition has Preference wi ll be given to Board approved benefits. applicants with an EM S Submit letter of interest , backgro und . Interested resume. and references to applicants should submit a John Costa nzo, resu me and letter of interest Superintendent, Athe n.s· in pe rson to SEO EM S Meigs Educational Serv1ce District 3240 State Rout e Ce nter, P O Box 684 ,· 160 Gallipo lis. Ohio by Po meroy, OH 4576 9. De ce mber 301h, 2003 Applica ti on deadlin e: , Jan uary 7. 2004 Th e ((740)446-9840 ext. 229) . AMESC is an Equal ST. MARY'S 0 p p o r. t u n i t y MEDICAL CENTER EmployerJProvider. Patient Care Speclall•t•: Must have phlebotomy, EKG skills a nd a nurluring hea rt, palient care skill s prefe rred Competitive sal ary, llexibte scheduling, opportu nities for professional growth and onSi le c hild ca re availabl e. Interested appli cants please send resume to Human Re•ourc;;es Department, St. Mary'e Medical Center, Avenue, First 2900 Huntington, WV 25702 or FA.X 1o (304)526-8996. EOE 1 ~mr : rna NOW rear Wlm a new career! Make up to .$8/hour by call ing on behalf of major Non-Profit and Political o rgani zations. Callloday to start you r !lOW career! 1·877-463·6247 ext. 2454 ;l.. All Dl•play: 12 Noon 2 Bu•lne•• Dav• Prior To I~ I .OK SALE 1 ~---iiiiiiiiiiiiliii-·· -, 1600 Sq. f1 . 3 year old Ranch st yle home. 2 1/2 car garage, 3 bedroom, large kitchen, dinning room. living room, 2 1/2 baths, laundry room, front porch, all custom oak trim doors and cabinets. All electric .. Ve ry well layed ou t, bea utiful interior on 1 1/2 acres... Won't last long at only $115,000 ... Call 74Q446·45 14 or 740·446-3248 after 5p m. 1 r'J r All real ettate advertlalng in thla i'lewapaper Ia aub)ect to the Federal Fair Houalng Act of 1968 which makaa It Illegal to advartlaa .''any preference, limitation or discrimination btled on rece, color, reollglon, HX ramillal atatut Of na'Uonal origin, or any Intention to make any tuch preference, limitation or ditcrlmlnatlon." Th e Poin t Pleasant Register has an immediate tull-time custom er service position ava ilabl e .Successlul appli cant must be computer literate. able to work with numbe rs. and enjoy working with th e public. Position offers all company benefits including health . den tal, vision. and !ile in surance; 40 1 K; paid vacat1 on , and personal days_ ror employ· ment co nsideration please send resume with referencesto: April Roach c/o Gallipolis Dail y Tribun e PO Box 469 Gallipolis , OH 45631 Tl'lia newtpaper wtll not knowingly ~~ecept ad"ertiaemenb tor real eatate which Ia In violation ol the law. Our readera are hereby informed lhtt ;;;II dwelling• advert:iaed in aro!!ch @ mydailyt ribune.com r.., this newtpa~ trs available on an equal r opportunity bllea. In Memory tn Memory r ~;:===~==--=======;;:; In Loving Memory of DONAlD LEACH who passed away 2 years ago, Dec. 31 On the Net USDA: http://www.usda.gov million tlmtl wt'llt ruieded you, A million ......__, wt'vt C1'ltd ff lo11t ctt~~ld Milt lalltd yoll, Yo11 lltlltl' Wllllld Milt-----,_.. In lifo we lo~~td 1"" dtarly, In dtillh wt love you Jtlll, our ht11ru y11u hold 11 ·pl11ct, No one can tvtrflll. It brolct o11r he11ru to lo1t you, btlt you didn't I" alrme, F11r part of 111 wnt with yo11, Wllm God called you homt. m l11vt 1111d ml11 yo11 so m11ch, , But 101mtday ·- will mttt • -"Arain a11d thtrt will bt "" JN!Wng. Associated Press writer Emily Gersema contributed to this report. PUBLIC RN SUPERVISOR ated the oftenna. r: PR<»~lONAL SERVI<Ei ----97 mobile home red uced to I TURNED DOWN ON SOCIAL SECURITY ISS1? No Fee Unless We Wln ! 1·888·582-3345 se ll14x80 3 br.,2 ba.. AC , all appliances. WiD. ready to move in Lot 24 Famil~ Pr ide MH Park 304 -261-3816 or 274· 1833. _ wj![t-.DIIIrol~lyAnll, Ma:rdo1, ]~1hn. a Tandem Health Care t -•. • Save Classineds! Fadll1y, II -lng I Part Time AN Supervtaor, approximately 30 hOurs per weak. Cand idate must pol· · aesa current AN profelllon· a! Ucen18, minimum 3 yaara nuralng ellp., minimum 1 year nut'llng administration exp. and excellent commun i· cation and lnterpertonal lkltla.l PIHII apply to: - Hlllo Nurol"'l Celo1..311BUCiuldgoRB,_11,0HU114 Ph.74CH46-7150 F11:740-4441-2431 11111111 (o,..lfy lacl11on & poo111on tl1le) 19: Help Wanted _ ___;:_____ Earn Up to $10/Hr. , H1lp Wanted RETAIL STORE MANAGERS $60,000 6coua11amlog ggi~Jttlal Mulll·mtlllon dollar, locally· owned retail chaln, looking for uriOUI rltlll rnlnlllfmonlechtenra RMdytoHire • Manager Trainee • Customer Sales • Accounl Mgrs. • Delivery Speciatls1 Blnellta Include '401K • Heetth tneurance" • Proftt Shertng ' Peld Vecetlon • aonu- ror one of our ex isting 'Employe. oft, 11 well as Bonuses, Profit Sharing, 401 K, and Health lns4,rance. Dlocounhl • LHe lnaurance • Cotllgl Anlehlnce 'SUNOAYS OFF! C&tl the 24-hour R ·2-Q Career line at.. locations in your area. Our empiQyees enjoy Sundeys If you're ready to work with the Best, then send your resume , in 1ondomhoo,_,com EOEIWW onjoy I emoMI dlut ,_ _,.,.. Locolllgm1 Oppor1... 11y TANDEM HEALTH <;!.RE w.tllnglan CH, OH U1M conlldence 10: P.O. Iolft Rogtt & famillu See Sunday Puzzle Answer on 4C Save _ N_ew _ 2003 __Do _ ub< _owlde _ __3- BR - Scenic Hlll1 Nuralng Center, - - -- - - - 2br. References & deposit No Pets. (304)675·5162 Middleport . 3 bedroom home on nice quit street, for rent or sale, owner will fi nance, con l acl Dottie Tur ne r Real ity, 740·992· 288 6 1-11110-626-5808 Ext. 111 ApPly on tine a1 www.r2o .com RENT·Z-()WN & 2 Ba11t Only s1e9s-., and &295/mo. 1·800·891 . 8777 _ _ __;__ ___ For Lease: 2 floor. spac1ous, totally remodeled . 2 bed· rooms. t 112 balhs , unfur· n1shed apt. New HVAC and appliances. S600Jmonth, plus util1ttes. Downtown Gallipolis Secumy and Key deposit requi red _ No pets References required. {740)446·6882. 8:00 to 5:00. MJSCELL\NWUS MEROiANDL'o'E NEW AND USED STEEL Steel Beams, P1pe R.eba r Concr ete. Angle . For Channel. Flat Bar. Sleet For Ora1n s. Grat1ng Or1veways & Walkway s L&L Scrap Metals Open Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday & Friday, Bam-4:30pm Closed Tnursday. Saturday & Sunday. (740 )446-7300 r Frenchtown Apartments. 727 4th Ave . Gan 1poi 1s. now 8UUJJING accepting apphcahOns tor a s~ 1 bed room , FMHA. subsi· dized apar tment. 101 Elderly ALL STEEL BLDGS. an d Hand1capped 24X30 was $7 .900 . sell (740)446- 4639 EQ ual $3.900. 29~e50 was 513 900. Pt Pleasant , large 4 br. . 1 Housin9 Opportunity. seu S:> .9BO. 49x90 was 112 ba .. very private. fenced S26 .900. sen $12.900 ya rd , lease. references & Furnished one bedroom Apt Call nowl Tom (800 )392· sec. dep. required $500. a dean. no pets. Must ttl w1u. 7806 mon .. no pets . 740·593· mg to g1ve references 1454 or 740-709·9592.. PhOne {304 )675·1386 MOBU£ HOMFJ; t'OR RFNr 14x70 w/ e•panclo in the Cam p Conley .area S300.00 a month 304-675-8903 BlOck . briCk . sewer .p1pes wmdows. ltntels. etc Claude Wm;ers. A10 Grande, OH Cali 740-245-5121 Galll a Manor ~Apartments. 138 8 uhl Mor ton Rd .. Gallipolis , now accepting applications lor a 1 bedroom , HUO, Subs1d1zed apart· ment for elderly and handi· capped (740) 44 6-4639 Equal Hous1ng Opportunity t 1996 , 2 bedroom , near Vinton. No pets, $300/mth , deposiVreferences . May rent to own. 6pm·9pm calls 6n ly Gracious living. 1 ana 2 bed· (740)388·8260 room apa rt ments at Village 2 Bedroom mobile h~e 10 Manor and Rtverside . Racine area . NO PE TS. Apartmen ts 1n Middleport. (740)992·5858 From $278·$348 Call 740· 992-5064 . Equ al Hous1ng 2 bedr oom mob1le home. Opportunities. Water. sewage. tra sh pa id No pets. Security deposit Modern one bed room apt req wred . Call i740)441 · 7A0-446·0390 4540 "" Save Shop the 2 BA and 3 8 R, both water/lrash paid, no pets. need references . near porter 388 -1100. . lllliiiiill ANNOUNCE- $2il.18 PER HOUR. UP FREE MENTS-IJSPS15LD. TO CAL Ll A P PLICATION INFORMATION. NOW HLR· lNG 20031 FEDERAL HIRE· FULL BENEFITS, PAID . TRAINLNG. 1-800fi2-6548 EXT.8S, rtO 2 bed room. 1 bath , on Ctlra Mill Rd . 4 mil es from Rio Gallipolis Career College MOIIILE HOMES Grande, off 325 . $350 (Careers Close To Home) FOR SALE month , depo sit requtred, Call Today! 740-446·4367. Free gas.· No Pets. Call 1-800-214-0452 1983 Skyline. 2 bedrooms, 1 .(740)245·5622. www gatl•poliscarearcollege.com bath . 14lC64 . e lectr ic, ai r. 6950 State Route 7 South. 2 bedroom. WW carpel. i740)446-9209. wood deck. very. very nice . In Gallipolis Phone (740)446-2003 0< (740)446B USINOO 1987 14 wide_ Only $4995. 1409. 0PPOR'IliNITV includes delivery Call Clean 38A Mobile Home 1n Harold 740-385-9948. the country. 256·6574 fJHIO VALLEY PUBLL SH Trailer lor re nt. ideal for one lNG CO. recommends tha 1996, 28x52, on 6 wooded or two people. No pets. refou do business· with peo acres near Hender son. 3 erences. (740)44 t .018 1 bedroom. 2 bath. $35.000. le you know, a nd NOT lc end mone y th rough the 304·335.0528 or.. 304·642APARIMENrS r ail until you have investi 9142. "' r ~oot__A.~~.~.R.~-...- _,1 \I I .., I \II ~~r"',o:---~"~O-ME'; _ __ ...., Save Love 1"" Dlln, ' • All PTIOTI OTA Needed for LTC Facility In Midd~port Cal! 800-574-0501 or FAX 74Q574-o501. M.T.S. Coin Shop, 151 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, met-te I. In Next Day ' • Paper Sunday In -Column: 1 : 00 p . m . ;r<ci•Y For Sunday• Paper · "U.S. POSTAL JOBS" PUBUC ANNOUNCEMENT- USPS15LD. UP TO $29.16 PER HOURS. FREE CALL/APPLICA TI ON INFORMATION. NOW HIR· lNG 20031 FEDERAL HLRE· FULL BEN EFIT, PAID TRAINING. 1-800-892-51« Furniture delivery/wareEXT. 94. house position. immediate opening. Full time, app ly at An Excellent way to earn Lifestyle Furn iture, Jrd Ave. money. Lets talk the and Olive, Gallipolis; 9:3GNEW AVON . 5:00pm. No Phone Calls. Call Marilyn 304-882·2B45 St. Mary's Medical Center, Joyce 304-675·6919 a 440 bed tertiary care April 304·882-3630 - - - ---,-_ - - - - .leaching facility with medical -'-- - - -- - -- Medi Home Health Agency, school affili ation . has im me· Assemble crafts . wood Inc . seek ing a lull-time AN d1ate opening s fo r the follow· items. To $480+/Wk. Free Case Manager lor the ing positions: information pkt. 24 hr. 1·801 · Ga lli pol is · Oh10 locati on . 428·4880. Mu st be licen sed both in Reglatered Nurses: AN's to Oh io and West Virgin ia. work our Med/ Surg. AVON! All Areas! To Buy or Minimu m two years su!)ervi· Telemetry, Emer gency Sell. Shirley Spears. 304· sian . man agement and Service. CCV and Pediatric 675· 1429. home health expenence. We Units. West Virgi nia AN District Circulation Sales offer a compelitive salary, license requi red. Manager. (Full time position) benefits package, 401K, and Responsi bilities incl ude flex time. E.O.E. Please Intake and Assessment recruiting and training of car· send resume to 35 2 Seco_nd RN : AN with experience in riers , customer service and Avenue , Gallipolis, OH behavioral health_ Rotating meeting sales goals·. If you 4563 1. A"n : Diana Harless. shifts. Mu st be able to col· have a positive attitude. are AN . Clinic~! Manager. laborate with both internal and extern al referral a self·starter, a team player we. would like to talk to you . - - - - - - - -- source s. ElCperi ence with Mu st be depGndable and Medi Home Health Agency, behavio ral hea lth assess· "Inc. seeking "full -time and have reliable transportation. PAN Physical Therapists, men ~ preferred Drivers t 8 7 L g that Monday-Friday for lneertlon 1_ Now you can have borders and Qraphlcs ~ added to your classified ads _{. !f1'o Borders 53.00/perad 1!14 Graphics SOC for small S1.00 for lar9e . Display Ads Dally In - Column : 1:00 p . m . Position oft'ers all company and PAN Physical The rapisl Found: Ma le. Black Lab. benefits incl uding health. Ass istants for Ohio and aprox-8 months. ol d. & 80 dental. vision and life insur· . West Virginia client base. lbs. Has a collar, but no lags. ance, 40 1k, pa1"d vaca11 on , We ol1er competitive salary. Found-12115. (740)44 1· and personal days. Please E.O.E. SION·ON·BONUS 9282. send resume to : tor full·time status . Please · Paul Barker 352 send res ume 10 Circulation Manager Lost Gray female cat 12-15Second Avenue. Gallipolis, 03 between Y and Je richo Ohio Valley Publishing OH 45631 _ Attn : Diana 825 Th ird Ave. Rd . if seen call 304-675· Harless, RN Clinical · · Gallipolis, O hio 45631 3020 Or email to pbarkerOmy Manager. daily tribune.com 57 stagowhlsper 56 Fumlehet 60 Sandy S1Uff 61 Scale sylable 62 Hllfii.Liholld gourd 83Fallure 88 Mongrel 85 SeH--.m 102 Ccliiilldllder-. :'0 C-1 Beer Carry Out permit ' Word Ads DeJcrlptlon • Include A Price • Avol'-1 Abbrevl•tlon• • Include Phone Number -"nd Address When Needed • Ada Should Run 7 D•v• for sale , Chester Town ship, $$$ UP TO $529 WEEKLYI ' /}eatt'ifirU' • Start Your Ad1 With A Keyword • Include" Complete "l1,10;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ 1JEI.J1o WANJm ' or Fax To (740) 992-2157 ~~----------~~----~-- Monday thru Friday , , 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. I \11' 111' \ II \ I .._ 1 I<' II I .._ • or Fax To (740) 4464008 ?J,ffee 11o~~ I l\egtster Sentinel (740) 446-2342 (740) 992-2156 (304) 675-1333 Call Today.... r 1 L-fllbl1c 8 Edgar- Poe 11 F•loo hlevy 18 o.t.lad 21 Locaton 22 Itinerary 23 Legal wronga 24 ExCuse 25 Wlr1ca11d 26 ledger (2 wdo.) 28 Sholin blliatdl 29 Stringed lntln.ment, fu l!hOI1 30 Ontlnt auction 31 Oolong, e.g. 32 Gloay 3ol Opp. dW.S.W. 35 ~ cllarec1er 37 Nolhlng 38 Throng ~rtbune To Place ~ .~ ·":<~{~~fQ:B~NfAAT OF. ~vo1JR ~IFE. ACROSS Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV r ~ mRRENr 2 female CKC Jack R ussell pupp•es Wormed/sho ts S250 each 1,740)256-634 1 5 mtniature horses to1 sale Call (740)256·6'o136 between 9am to Bpm . -------6 · reg1stered Cocke r SparHels pupp1es. 6 wks old. ta1ls docked & dewclaws removed f1rs t shots & wormed . asKtng $250, (740)742·2525 New 1 bedroom apt. Phone AI<C Black Lab. female pup. 740-446-3736. 11 weeks old. S300 (740)441-0130 Tara Tow nhouse Apartments. Very Spac1ou!. i Bedrooms. 2 Floors. CA . 1 1!2 Bath. Newly Carpeted. Adult Pool & Baby Pool . PatiO. Start $385/ Mo No Pets. Lease Plus Secun~ Depos it ReQUired. Days: 740·446 -3481 : Evemngs : 740·367-0502. AKC m1malure Schna uzer puppies. salt & pepper. black & si!ver, vet checked call (740)696·1085 tor priCe & availability AKC Pomeraman pupp1es 4 females and 2 males S300 (740) 388-8642 Oalmat tan puop1es mother/lath er !u ti blOOded. 8 females . 2 males . $125 (7 40 )992-9832 ready X·mas Tw1n Rivers Tower IS accept· .ng applicat1ons for waiting list for Hud·subs1zed. t - br~ aparl ment , call 675·6679 week. EHO For sa!e AKC Dachshund 2 males red long ha11 ready Jan. 4th 740.894·4422 \Il l(( II \\l)hl 1 &2 br. apt 1n downtown Pt. Pleasant no pets & sec dep requ ired 740-446·2200 1 an d 2 bedroom apar t· ments, furnished and unfur· nlshed, security deposit required. no pets. 740·992· 2218 HOlN:HOLD Gooos Good Used Applt ances. Reco nd itioned and Guaran!eed . Wasners. Dryers. Ranges. and Aelrigeralors , Some start at 1 bedroom-$275 month. + $95. Skaggs Appliances. 76 secu rity deposit Call Vine Sf. (740)446·7398 (740)256-1249. Mollohan Carpet, 202 C!ark · 2 Furnished small apar t· Chapel Road. Porter, Ohio. ments tor rent. Living room . (740144 6-7444 1·811·830· kitchen, bedroom. & bath. 9162. Free Estimates, Easy $275. each all u!H I~s paid financing, 90 qays same as except electric. (304 )615CAsh . VisaJ M.uter Card. 1385 Dri"'; •· IL!tie save aLO! BEAUTIFUL ' APARTMENTS AT BUDGET Thompsons Appliance & PRICES AT JACKSON Repair-675·7388. For sale. rt-oond ltloned automati<: ESTATES, 52 Weo1wo0<1 Qriva from $297 to $383. waahera & dryera, refrlgera· Wall< lo lhop & mov\H. Gall tors. gal and electric rano-a. air COIIditlol .ers, a~ 740-«8·2588. Equal wringer wa1hera. Will d o Housing Opportunl~. repalrt on major brands Jn CONVENIENTLY 'LOCAT- llhop ar at your home. ED. APFORDAILII r I \U\1 '' 1'1'/ II -., , ,\ I I\ I ..., It H l\. lt\Y & ~~---tiiGiiiWNiiii--...,1 ' • For Saki . Hay about 2000 bales. $2.00 per bale Phone (740)446-7857 r New 3 bedroom. only $995 Townhouse apartmentt, down & onty $t89.76 pe r housea a mobile hom•• monlh, call Nikki 740·385· FOR RENT. CoLL (740)441 · 7671. 1 11 1 tor apptk:atlon & lnfol"· Buy. Square bates ot My_1 st and 2nd cunliigs. $2.00-$3 00 each. May cons1der trade for livestock. (740)245-90«. II{\ \" 1'1 II~ I \ ill I\ !ft!F;;;;~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ F'o ..., AU'IOS FOR SALE $5001 POLICE IMPOUNDS. Hondas, Ch.vys. JH PI, etc I Cars trom S50C l For listings 1-80()..7 19-3001 ext 3901 1990 NIMan 14x4. $1 ,495; 11181 Chevy 4•4, 1 Lnch Uff, S3,8Q5; 11198 Saturn 40, $3,285. 15 others In ttodl.. COOK MOTORS (140)448-<)1 03 ox. condition, or sell. Rtverlnt Antlquea, 112o& East Main 1992 Mercury Cougar LS EffLcioncy Apartment, 3 on SA 124E Pomeroy, 700. 112.000 mills. leather anc( ·rooms and bAth. All UlllltiU 992-252e. Ruse Moore. pow~r Hltl. AM . FM casma.tiOn. i loTs & . ~---AiiCIIEAGEiiiiiiii--,.1 INner Lind (740)441-1412 able for homes~e s, hunting Meigs. and Gallis County. Over 75 tracts. one will be 1he perfecl glff for you. Start out your New Year right! Ctltdl out our listings www.brunerland.com or call tor detailed map a. Owner financing availtlble. ~ (740)44ll·3945, Five to 33 acre s tracts avail· For Lease·. 1~ or recreation. Land located In ReiSS. Jackson. Athena. r ........, Downstairs. 919 iiownzo"'O:·~~---Second Ave. $285 month. ' ~ paid. &q Feet. bea utifully re stored 2nd floor. 2 bedroom apt. 1 112 baths . li ving and dining room. rea r ~ - Lots of storage HVAC . Downtown Gallipolis. All moderr ameni· li es. $600/month. Security and key deposits. No pet1 required . References (7411)448-4425 or (7401446- 3936. MERaiANDm: I• Cl6 Kirby SWMP&r, 1"'- new, oomplett with attact*nenta. Best offe r. Call (7ot.0)37i· 2655. : cruiH 3.8 V-6 engine, ver, good condition. $3,!100.00. Call (740 )882· neg or (740)59HI521 1 ~3 Dodge' Sp1nt. onty 35,000 mMee. Very clean ancr. great condition. new tJr.... $2,1100. (740)446-26611. ' ' JET 2000 Dodge Slranuall3,000 AERAT ION MOTORS mlleo. 111 go11M1ry1hlng on Repaired. New & Rebuilt In $4900. Stock . Call Aon Evans, 1· 1995 Lumina power w i n ~ dowo, door 1ocks. & crut.. 1!00-537 ·9528 $2400. 3D4-67s-41114 n �Page 04 • ~unbap t:tmes-~enttnd Wrtm&~~rnR~A~u;~~os~~~~rr:;---,r~~~&r---~~~~r:::~AA~~~~p~~:~~:~:;l Crusher sale: Hard 10 find cars , buy them before they 99 Chevy Silverado, ext. are crushed . Some cab, 4x4, red. hke new con· d1tion, always garaged, BBK antiques. (740)388·8228. highway m11es. Lost job take over payments (740)541-4323 $1 4,900, on 2000 Bui ck Lesabre $8500. 304-675·6581 r---1 . BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Unconditional lifetime guarantee. Local references turnishect Establ ished 1975 Call 2 4 Hrs (740) 4460870 , Rogers Basement Waterproofing. Are you 65 or older~ Auction ~QIDII'IIY If so, you qualify for a Large Extravaganza Senior Discount* Saturday January 3, 2004 ut 10:00, am Moodisp.augh Aur tion Hou.'it Tun: h, O hio t-'nm1 Pormroy,OU ; Follow Rt. 7 North th nmKh Cooh·ille, O il to Co. Rd . 63, turn ri~hi , Jto lo first road to left, turn leh , go a ppro11. I mile In T,turn rig ht. ~o a ppru11. 114 mih:.Audio n H ouse is o n ri~hl. Please fo llow the signs. l<' ur nilun ': 2H0-3011 ()l'!i.VIrtorian Wulnut C}' l. Rollth•sk " / huuknm· h111, 1)ak Jadil's t·y l. roll desk wlbookcast top, lllllk hall S4! UIS w/mirmn; , Iurge cunet.l ouk court cup· hoard, uuk & wa lnut steJ•back drop front se<"rr-tary book· ClllifS, walnut vkturian hull nck Vtt'/ mirrur, wa lnut \·ict. ,,in mirror. 2 fren ch s t~- ~ ~ curio thina cu bincl. ,'\ oak n u·nd )! l u ..; ~ china cabin ets,l oak drop rront secre tarJ huukt·usl.,. , (•ak & w11lnut gla,ro.~ dom·ed corner cabinets. dlCrr\' blind d nor l'(lr nt' r l'Upboard. primiti ve 2 pc. step· back r~rm·•· ntp hoard , .\ rlcpressinn ~ l y le china cabin tts, 2 wtdnut \'iclorian lmtK'k-down wardnthe. I cht-st nul knock d u"n \\:lrdrolx, 4 stepback cupbourds lnak & I poplar ), \Hilnut ,il't. high\\ all bed, wulnu1 ' 'ict. lg. dressi ng mirror \1/11mtc hiuMMas hslon d . \\'tJ inul comnmd e ho)l , oak high \1"1111 ht·tl wlmutchin~ dre!iSH w/mirror, .\pc. r hippindalc nt n ·l'tl bedrumn suitt•, 4pr. walnut dcprL"'i!iion bedroom ~ uit r , mrly mar}k drc~sc r w/mirror & washsta nd, oak drcs~t·n. w/mirrors, uak hi l(hhoys, walnut & mag. drt-sst'rs wl m irrors. oak t•havclh· dresse r w/rnirror & ha tbos, l uak icdm11es, I d1ery ict• hm (ran•), !itt- oak Ia bit' w/lg. t'nd pull outs \\'lela\\ ft· cl, 1~. round walnut tuhlc " '/claw ft'et, 2 s et of 4 o11 k P"' ~sbt•t·k chuinr, 60" oH k bun'cl w/mirrored top & enlnmn s. 2 oak sidehou rds, oak Oo twu ll s, oak hoosier ca binet, 2JK". step back Oat"·ah oak " 'lllih sta nch. farm ta bles. primitin wall cupboards, Jlhrury tables. rrirn. pic safe cu pbo11 rds, victorian murble top table, OHk mantle w/mirror, ~ .4 .2 stack mahg. hook· mscs, oak 4 drmvl'r tile cabinet, sm. 6 drawer oak lile box, d~ar boll slwwcusl', l oa k telt'phones, nr jmitiw blue (HI[(' ~ ( rare) , pon.•. sh aving s tand ~t / mirrur. 2 wa lnut m11rl:tle to pped barber ra hinel..,l ~ . primith·c dr~· ~i nks . 2 pore. dental rub lm: ts wf2 stools, ~· it"l . ln\lt' scut w/n~ d n[,·et. walnut da,·enport d esk, 2 vkl. Iii de chairs. 2 ouk mo ri'i<; chairs w/eluw fret. early short plaulution t.lesk, t·hild 's roll top desk wfchair, oak d•·np rrontladics writing desk. muhg. writing 4csk w ball & dHWii, 2 s huker rm:kcrs, early pilg rim chuirs , country mf'a l pin chf'.~ t.l g. sq. m 11plc butcher block t300 ). prim. w11.~hing bi1M:k sh.nd, prim. gossip bedew, JHrn winder, hlankct hnxc~. rf'dar chest. iron beds, nlisc. chairs, rock· crs, lump tables, and etc. und Iol li more not nnmtiuned . Glasswan-: Fl·ntun (C ranbe-rry Opel, GWTD lamp & other C. O. lampli), t .G. Wright G.W.T.W. nil hunp (red rub y I, No rthwood, t:arnival. Heisey (Sea Unrsr & etc.l. lmpt'rial {o ld slug & etc.} , Pea ch blow, Fostoria, Cambridgt•, W\' glass, Hliriko, Ca ndl~wirk, fle a. Vicl. Faces of Eve \\ine glasses, depression glass, (ruby, pink, green & a mber ), Jadile t.:rystai, Ac ro-Agget(', Hon e, china. 20 pes. of Elks Club C hlnu <Me Nickol) and lots more to be added. StonewRn:: Early Penn. Rooster jar fl gal.), 4 gal. Neff Bros., Taylorsville, Ohio jur, S m. Alderma~ & Scotl, Belpre, Ohio jar, A.P. l>onaghho jar, 1 gal. stone pitcher (dunmgetl ), se.,en~l unmarked jurs & juas., baUer bo" ls & d e. There will be other blue marked jars Hddcd ala llltcr · date. Pollny: Ro~e ~·me. Wdlnr (l .ouwel.<;i! .Jardinien> & .11 woodcr11ft Jardini ere, & ell'.). McCoJ (Jardiniere & l't'da~ tac ea r ly hronowarr & etc.) blue umhrrlla jar, Hull. Sha"'ncc, Am. Uisltu c, Hennington potter~· (Rebecca 111 the well.tea poll, Zadt's\lill~ pottery, Red wing, Ironstone, Run~ nswoud puller~· , 38 pes. of Ru.~sc ll Wri~,:ht pottery & clr. Co nkie .Jarli; Mickey & Minnie turn•11•bout , bear turn•u•!Joul & ~.,.~ ral others and lots more to be addl'll. Mi~c : (4) Mail Pnurli thermometer (I 1•en · sm . rare one j, :1dv. docks. mantle & kltthen clocks, 1idv: signs tis.:. Molorulu pore.), Enamel wart-. kitchen wll.i-e!i, butler mold!i t l iron frumcd!.l>ni sey Churns H1t .. pint & huff l)intl, Aluddin lamps, blal'k memerobilia, old nwviL'S thla<'k samhu & ett". l cumcr11's & p roje~: tors, r.r. memen•· biliu llob of t:&O, H&O ; H&O brass lire ext., B&O crcum can fE iizabelh , \'VV J i Comp. t'airmont Dairy), IJ&O sugar cubes1 8&0 pins & buttons, B&O oil cans. r.r. timetables & brochures, C&O tools. C&t.J Chcssir rolen· dar. C& O Clacssic pla~· i n ~ curd~>, sw. li~h ts, luntcrs, & ch:. hooks. old printli & frumes (fox & cleo.) gum ball muchinc!i, luJS, rHdimi, (Teen si~ler & others), wicker & slat bskts. snow shoes, quills. linens, estate jewelry, pocket w:~tches, inmwu~ . s m. primili\les, 11nd lot~ lOOft! misc. ite ms to he addrd. 1\ UCTIONEER'S NOTE: Thi s iii sumewhat a partial li!iling nf a vt•ry lg. ~to 7 hour auction, mmc onl nnd t•nju~· I he d:t}'· There will be liomcthing here fur e\ler~·onc. Viewing da~· "'·ill he Friday 1!2/04 from 9:1KIIo 5:1MJpm. Moodispaugh Auclioneering Senlces Aurlioncu \ !Jill Mnodispaugh · Ohio U c. #76\1], \\'\', Antique Auction falltpoH• latlp lrtbune lQotnt lQlea•ant legi~ter The Daily Sentinel &unba~ limes ·itntinei • Once yoLI have signed up for the Senior Discount, your renewal notice will reflect your discount ..........................................•...... :Subscriber'sName _____________ I :Address _.,--____________ :City/Slate/Zip -~--------- 'oPhone:______________ _ Mail or drop •"thiscoupon along with a'copy of your photo IDto Oflio Valley Publishing P.O. Box 469, Gallipolis, OH 45631 • •..............•..•..••••••....................... Auction 1 Auction ... --·-·----···-~--------·-,. :Jrd Annual New Years Audion Thursday,]anuary 1st 12:00 Noon Need fast cash... Check out the classifieds! Old G~:~~uction I I 97 Beeclt St. Middleport, OH 1 Winter Weather Tips for Contact Lens Wearers Dry Van & A11ftr Drlvtrt Auction *Taking consignments 11p to . sale day. Info: Cal/992-9553 or 742-0226 Sale every Tlt11r. at 5:30pm. Auctioneer: jim Taylor WV&OH l..ic. #1388 Todd 1\luodisllliUgh ·Ohio lir. #UOIJIU7 • l . kcn~ed :1ncl bonded in ruvor of thl' states of OH & WV "l 'to nu~: C11.~h or good chel·k " ·/projK•r 1.1). We do at·ccpl Owner II.AIMU Operators 24 hour Interne! accesa to Landallr Mllable load board 1Year Experience At Least 23 Years Of~ Drlvtra • Htalth lneuranet • $1000 Slgn·On B,onut ·Great.Pay • Home Wllkly oUnbtttablt Aeltrrtl Bonua • Dtdlcaltd Lantt Avalltblt •$700 Wkly Pty Gutrantu WINTER CAN BE BRUTAL for contact lens wearers. Clean contact lenses will help keep your eyes feeling fresh on even the frostiest days. · Aulgned Late llodel EveryTruckJob Good Driving Record .com Percentage Pay 80()..435-401 0 www.landstar.com (MS) - According to The Farmers Alm anac, an old and trusted weath er source, this winter promise_s to be longer than ever, with record co ld temperatures. Th is exte nded winter may leave little time f.o '"winterize" your homes and ourselves for the temperature drops ahead . Cold air is dry ai r and thai mean s dry skin, dry hair and yes, dry eyes. Winte r can be an especially brutal season for contact lens wearers. The combination of dry indoor air, cold outdoor air and a less-th an-scrupulous len s cleaning routine can all add up to eye · torture. Contact lens expert, Art Epstein. O.D., F.A.A.O. a New York-based Optometrist offers the following cold weather contact lens survival tips: Keep your eyes and your contact lenses impeccably clean. Use a NO-RUB solution that leaves lenses fresh and feeling comfortable until the end of the day such as Alcon OPTI-FREE® EXPRESS® MPDS Lasting Comfort No Rub. This contact lens solution cleans, di sinfects and removes protein deposits, and can be used on any soft lenses. Keep a small botile of contact lens rewetting drop s, like Clerz® Plu s lens drop s handy in a purse or briefcase to "re-wet" your lenses as needed. Wear sunglasses to protect eyes frorrt harsh winter glare and wind . Invest in a humidifier to kee p in side air at an optimal moisture level that will help prevent "dry eyes. " It's especially easy to irritate eyes in winter weather. Women should apply eye make up carefully to avoid getting particles insid e the eye. Look for cosmetiC products that are labeled "dennatologisHested~' and "allergy-free ." See your eye,care professional immediately if you ex perience any eye pain, swe llin g or severe redness while wearing your contact lenses. For more information and easy eye-health tip s, visit www.optifree .com. Trucke Class-A COL & 1yr OTR Exp. wushke.oom This directory is aproduct o the American Community. Network. For infol'llllllion regarding our advertising .!ervices plea.1e call "Companies compete for you" www.cverytruckjob.com or call toll-free 866-383-7956 800·906·3364 Use lnOJeakifs Money! Spirt Profilo! Soup is a powerfu l thing. Simple, sublime, or downright spicy, soup has for centuries been an important part of the human cu lin ary ex peri ence. It has saved countless lives. h is said to have inspi red the likes of composer Giu se ppi Verdi and author Willi am Ma kepeace Thackeray. In "Macbeth," by William Shakespeare, three witches cook up a magical soup of herbs and anim al parts. Other literary characters, like the biblical Esau and Queequeg of Henmm Mel ville's masterpiece "Moby Dick," have al so explored the wond ers of soup. Now it 's your turn. Thi s easy, Thai -inspired recipe for."Curry Yogurt Soup" has just enough spice to warm up the frostiest wmter days. Recipe courtesy of "Curri es" (Periplus), by Vicki Liley. Ttaif1ing! Free information! 800-&'lt..\565 ' 1912 l.Nm !low l1tt P!rl'olior1 ~()II '!tiP~: • Have VIAGRA-LOWEST PRICE w.or• •n~'t Citll"l CII'J;llltlJ Uk.IB l'lobod)' el!lf, •lh more tltit • Improve ft'lflmcwy .,.., haPP* ;mh new revolulloniry ayiJtem. Tel· 1-GGI!·556-<839, """·'"'"'"~~ Roille. Gu ..anteed. 53.60 p;, troog. Why pay m¢re:? Wa heve !NI answer! V'~xx. Ce~''"'· L~ nor, rno<el Prt~r.pticr. 6uye1 ~ GrotJp, t·61J0.20HI7H Addrt!OSed Stamfl')d CURRY YOGURT SOUP Env~ope 1 Serves ,2 4, P.O. Bo• 1438, Antklch, Tn Start lmiTltOiately! 2 I 4 I 4 I Mai:ing Our Sa'>s Broohutesl F•ee Suwies, Postage! . Slart Immediately! Live 0f)01itors 24<7 For Free Information, caHM Ft... 1.000·357., 7() BARTENDER TRAINEES NEEOEOI $260 • dily potsotial. Now hiling !n ~our area, a-maW 1equii1H1. 1·800.293-3965 txt. 32~ tablespoons vegetable oil green Thai or Anaheim chili, seeded and chopped cloves garlic, finely chopped tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger dried red chili es teaspoon cumin seeds , I COUNTRY S.TORE Heirloom Quality Furniture and Gifts We want to thank each of our customers for your business this past year. We wish each one a blessed year in 2004. We will be closed December 31· January 7 and January 12 & 13. • spa at MARRJOn'S G RAND HOTEL GOLF therapies and treatments. A ll ow trained hands "R ESORT AND SPA, part of the Resort Division away the remnants of a ha rd day of golf or ju st the cares of the w~rld, a s you relax in lu xury. Experience the p o pular H o t f"lra;rtd:/~/ i'OINT ClEAR . AL' R~cks ,. ALABAMA'S o f the R OBERT TRENT ] ONES GOLF TRAIL • It start s on Thanksg iving Day wi1h the turkey. stu ffin g and pumpk in pic. By the time you ·' " li nl\hcJ ntllhu•c kfl<"c r'. the Christmas cookies are baking in the oven and the ,gourmet food ha ~ ket ~ arc arri\'ing <1! t h~: offir.:c. On Chn..,lma . , D;t). ) uur p~ult:-. are already start in g to feel snug. ll 's no surprise that the avcrag~ American ga in .~ 7 to JO po unLI..., bl...'tv.. "-' '-' 11 Chn . . tnw-, ;mJ .' <t..·\\ )\:ar· -. Da) . So now it 's the new year and you are a new pants size . Don 't panic or heaJ '\ lraight 10 thL' J...-p~u1nlt..' lll .., l ur~.· to get a "holl' new wardrobe. Exercise and follow these tips instead, and you'll have you r body back on track in no time . I. Watch your portions. It's not whal you eat but how much yo u eat. There \ no need to keep cc11ain fooJ , l11 nih. Wnh that mind set you ' re bound to want the m more and when you do sati sfy that crav ing. yo u'l l on ly feel guill) . ln , teaJ. ftll )OUr plate "ith lean meat, steamed or sauteed veggies and healthy salads. And, of course sample those other favorite-but-not-so-healthy foods, but in moderation . You don't ha'e 10 >tuff vour, clf': 2. Calories cannot be saved for later. In theory it seems like a good idea: Skip breakfa- t. ma)hC _,,·en lunc· h. and cat '"e"thing you want at dinner. The problem, however, is that you're so hun gry by the time you get to dinner you end up ov-ere ating . lthtead. ea1 a sensible, healthy breakfast and lunch and then follow the portion contro l ru les for dinner. Thai wav. vou' re much b' likclv to overeat or make bad decisions. Also, if you aren' t eating dinner until 6 p.m. but · · · you find your stomach growling at 4 p.m., snack on baby carrots or a piece of fruit. You should feel hungry when you sit down to eat but not starving. · 3. Don't confuse thirst with hunger. Before you head back for second helpings or pop open that tin of cookies for a mid-day snack, make sure you're really hungry and not just dehydrated. it's easy to confuse the two si nce your stomac h makes noi ses to signal both. While cooki ng or waiting for dinner. si p on some water. Also, when you head to the mall to return that ugly sweater from Aunt Ida, take a bottle of water with you as well as some healthy snacks. it's good to stay hydrated in the hot , stuffy stores and if the water doesn't seem to do the tri ck. at least you'll have some healthy food to snack on and won't be tempted to visit the food court. 4. Avoid pressure eating. At the holiday table you've likel y heard cries like, "Dear, you've hardly eaten a thing!'. "It's the holidays. Have a second helping!" or "You must try the creamed spinach and the bread stuffing~"' Often dur.ing holiday dinners so much is going on that you ignore how quickly you·re eating or who's putting what on your plate. Now that the holidays arc o'er. >low down . Take the tune 10 listen to your body, see what it 's saying and respond with consc ious food choices. 5. Think positive. It's not impossible to lose those holiday pounds and fit back into your fa, orite JC Un, . When you 'il down for a meal , don 't let the food overwhelm you. Take control or you'll only end up making the wrong choice ' about )our diet. "'I n earhy c halJlpi o n ship Mag n o lia Grove co ur se•. · For Spa reser vations call251.990.6385 . F o r give yourself a work-out in th e cardiovascu lar golf a nd hotel packages at The Grand or any- 11.2 teaspoon chili powder 11.2 teaspoon ground tu(meric . 8 fresh curry leaves 2 cups plain (natural) yogurt Sea salt to taste 11.2 cup coconut milk V4 fre sh red Thai or Anaheim chili, seeded and cut iniO very fine 2-inch lengths in a medium saucepan, heat I tablespoon of oil over medium heat and fry c hili. garlic, ginger, dried chilies. cumin seeds, chili powder. tunneric and four of the curry leaves for two to three minutes, or until fragrant. Reduce heat to low and stir in yogurt and salt. Cook for five minutes, stirring (do not boil). Stir in coco nut milk and cook for one minute. st irring constantly. Remove and di scard dried chilies. Spoon into serv ing bowl s. In a small skillet, heat remaining one tablespoon of oil and fry remaining four curry leaves and shredded fre sh red chili until the chili curls. about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Garnish each soup bowl with chili and curry-leaf mixture. I Golf's Greatest Rand Trip 'wh e re o n the Trail, call800.257.3465. I New Year's Eve Night Watch Service 9 pm - Midnight Old Kyger FWB Church Rick Barcus will be bringing the message. Special singing by New City Singers Truth Old Kyger Choir Everyone Welcome PURPLE TURTLE is having a year end clearance sale .. MOLLOHAN CARPET all fall & winter merchandise Winter Sale Going On Now!! Drive-a-little & $ave-a-Lot 446-7444 388-0173 After Christmas Sale All ornaments 1/2 off originql price Storewide sale 30% off (excluding Hartwell items (R&R) Antiques & Stained glass) HARTWELL HOUSE 100 E. Main Pomeroy 40°/o off Quality at a Low Price t Ready for Power Outages? VanGaurd Ventless Heaters & Gas Logs BENNETI'S HEATING & COOLING 446·9416 1-800-872·5967 740-379-9552 Enjoy golf at the resort Lakewood Courses or at treabnent, Vichy sh ower, anti-a gin g fac ials o r work out room. G ive yourse lf over t o a ll the ·' · luxury offered in the new' 20,000 square foot European S pa. Exper'ience the latest in spa m~ssage Tips for Taming Those Post-Holiday Pounds 446-2342.992-2155.675-1333 •i to (MS) - The old Indian gasped as he ' truggled up the steep incline. He knew it wa' following him. It had bee n tracking him all day. With a thrilling economy of word ,, author Julie K. Ca>per begin> the famil )· friendl y tale of mystery and intrigue that is ''The Snow Eagle: Riddle of the Stone Tahlet' ' (PublishAmerica), part one of a new adventure trilogy. The novel follow s the Sanford family as they embark on a mi s.,ion to 'earch for a friend who mysteriously di sappeared while on an archeological dig in the Kaya" ati Wilderness. Detennined to find their friend, they risk en tering the wildeme" even after a stranger warns them to stay away. Using ancient marking,. they find lhc hidden passage to enter the Land of the Ancie nt Valleys. But before they c-an enter. the Sanford parents disappear. Now it"s up to tile teenage sibling, , Charlize and Dakota, to make it through the passage and solve the Riddle of th e Stone Tablet. Along 1he way. they mu'l mnfront dark forces, resc ue their parents , solve the mystery and >tay alive. all under the watchful eyes of the Snow Eagle, a mythical crea1ure. and a white wolf. Reade" age 12 and over wi ll enjoy the clever plotting, nonstop t'wists and interactive approach that lets the reader solve ancient riddles and secret alphabe1 puzzles . ''The reader involvement and inleracli on in thi s trilogy is unique and pure fun." Casper says. All proceeds from the book wi ll be donated to The Alzheimer's A;sociation. 10 help . those who' ve been affected by the disease. which touche> million' of li ve, For more infonnation, visi t your local book se ller or online retai ler. Or log onto www.thesnoweagle.com. ' SOUP IS A POWERFUL TH ING . Th i, Thai -in ,pired "Curr) Yogurt Soup" has j us1 enough sp ice tn aJU \\ ,mm h toe\ l'll the fro..,tic:::-.1 '~ in te r days. DEADLINE 2:00 P.M. FRI. SCHROCK'S I N~vel BULLETIN BOARD credit cu rds w/a M ~ premium . Not rtsponsiblc for acci· d'tn ts or loss of properl y. Am~nunccmenl.s day of lillie take prct•edcnee of printed or online matuial. Good refreshmenl~ Provided. For infornuation, plea~ CHll (741)) lll•7 -t)h44 ur ~ 7411) IJK9-2623. ( "ht •·k uut nnr \\'eh site ( \\1\!I' W. ntoodi sp;~ugh .com) for lots of ~,: rcu l pir tun-s of ite ms 111 ht' so ld. Thank Vou ror ~·our atll'ndanCf'. the pleasures o f a • Page 05 A Spicy C.eleb·ration of a Seasonal Classic The Gallia CountY Animal Shelter does not accept cats. People should not drqp cats or kittens through the drop door at the shelter. Gall ia County Commissioner's Office Barbara Unroe, Clerk 1mrner se yourself in all ~u"'ap !Jtmes-~enttnd Challenge the Mind With a Mystery Whal Do You Have 111 Slore for 20m Here's all you need to do ... Fill out the coupon below ' and drop off or mail it with a copy of your photo ID. ' • Driv.er·Recruitment Directory 1.,.-iiiiliiiiiliiiiiiiii.i..... on your home delivered subscription! I Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV 'Focus'· on Eye Health: . CLASSIFIEDS! Crusher Sale; Hard to find 2000 Ford Expedition, Eddie 2000 Jeep Cherokee , paris? Buy them betore they Ba~l'er, loaded, super clean , (740)245-51 62 o• (740)446· are cn.fshed . Some like nvwl Must Seell 6290. ' $16,200. Call (740)4463552. Sunday, December 28, 2003 Sunday, December 28, 2003 Pomeroy • Middleport., Gallipolis, <_:?H • Pt. Pleasa.nt, WV 300 Second Ave. Gallipolis (740) 446-1998 992-7696 BOB EVANS FARM CRAFT BARN Rio Grande , Ohio (740) 245-5305 11 a.m. • 5 p.m. After Christmas Sale December 26 • January 4· Select crafts and Bob Evans logo Items reduced 10% · 50% After Christmas Sale All ornaments 112 off original price .Storewide .s ale 30% off (excluding Hartwell items (R&R) Antiques & Stained glass) HARTWELL HOUSE 100 E. Main Pomeroy 992-7696 RETURN ENGAGEM ENT! The IMAGINATION FACTORY is coming back to the Ariel Theatre. Monday, December 29 . grades 3·6: 9 am · 3 pm Tuesday, December 30 · grades 7 -12; 9 am . 3 pm The workshop will be led by Joe Wright and will feature activities in mime , story-telling, short skits. improvisation and more. Join us' Workshop cost is $20 and enrollment is lim ited to the fi rst 30 young people. Please bring a sack lunch and a bonle of water. Call the Ariel Theatre (446·2787) and leave a message with the child's name and the day he/she will anend. The trustees of Harrison Twp. will hold a special meeting Dec. 30th, 2003 at 7 pm at the Fire Department's new community room to complete this years bus iness. Also the trustees will hold a meeting on Jan. 1st, 2004 at 9 am at the same locatiqn to reorganize for the coming yea r 2004 . Terry Cremeens Harrison Twp. Clerk NEW YEARS EVE PARTY at DD Lounge in Pt. Pleasant, WV from 9 pm · closing Live Band Knighthawk Call for reservations 675-3449 .' The Harrison Twp. Trustees & Fire Dept. would like to thank CC Ca ldwell Truckmg .' Foster Sales and Delivery. Dav1d Ma rtm a nd the Gallta County Sheriffs Department lor thetr help '" delivering of the food tn Hamson Twp . The food was gtven out by the trustees to the needy families '" the townshtp for Christmas. Terry Cremeens Harrison Twp. Clerk GIANT INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE Save 10% plus 5% on all merchandise in stock. MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY Free Delivery and Free Removal of Old Appliance ELLIOTT APPLIANCE RT. 7 N. Kanauga 446-8051 �• Sunday, December 28, Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Page D6 • &unbap «imH -&mtttttl • 2003 ... ! - The prairie style was born im the Great Plains, but the appeal .of this enduring design approach is felt throughout the Ur.ited States. : The L-shape approach to Plan APWB-137 works well. Th~ family and dining rooms flank the lar~e kitchen. The living room JUts out slightly fo capture the available light, So key to this plan. Large windows allow the first floor to be bathed in diffused natural light. The master suite is in a sepllfate wing. It features two walk-in closets (plus offsea~on clothes storage) and a freestanding tub. The three upstairs bedrooms are iJ.ITanged single-fi le, with the largest overlooking the living room. They share two fu ll baths, DESIGN DETAILS Architectural style: prairie style Total: 4,354 sq. ft. Main level plan: 3,154 sq. ft. Lower level plan: 1,200 sq. ft. Gara~e: 3-car attached Overal~ wtdth: 128 ft. Overall depth: 78 rt. Recommended lot size: 1SO rt. wide, 130 ft. deep Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3-1/2 Laundry: main level Exterior material(s): composition concrete siding FoundatiiJn: full basement 2 in. x 6 in. stud exterior walls, wood frame Two fire; places Roof material: asphalt shingle hip roof Gas HVAC (separate units for each floor) Attic: no ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION Northeast $413,630· Southeast $588,940 $365,736-$417,984 Midwest $387,506-$444,108 Northwest $370,090$409,276 Southwest $417,984-$457,170 Scoring outburst leads Eastern -to victory, 5 Southern beats Wahama to win Tournament, 5 home. Natuml light is a positive with most prairie-style designs. The L-shape design conveniently se~tes the first floor master SUite from busier areas. The kitchen is convenient to the family aod dining IpOms. The hidden stairway is out of view of the enlryway."- Doug Wells, Wells Kastner Schipper CONSTRUCTION ·GLOSSARY I I Prime contract. A written contract directly between the owner and a prime or main contractor or subcontractor for work on a specitic project. .) 0 I ' I "' ' \ ( IJ I. .)--l- 'u. X--l • Bengals out of playoffs afte.r loss to Browns. SeePageS BY BRIAN J. REED BREEO@MYDAILY SENTINEL .COM POMEROY - Meigs County Commissioners spent most of last week and wi ll continue thi s week mak·ing 2004 appropriations for county operations, based on a budget even tighter than that of this year. The commissioners mu st also ensure a carry-over bal- ' ' Although this plan is derived from the prairie style, the timeless styling of deep roof eaves. spacious windows and good design has universal appeal fo r many home bUilders. (AP Photo/AP House of the Week) r-·-·-· :..______. ·~I$J rU<. lllllm't1"tt}Y· ZJ· ~ ,., as "' i I ,'J i' ' :l~,..,_...__......._ ~~ ., 1'j "1 ,.~ I ~I ... . . __..,._+--:---.. .--.. . .. ' ' " •. .J.. ._...;~~·····•·-J_._ ....,~N---~--,.j..-.-;~L...~J'i-"···-~+ ahout cutting out some walls, to add functionality, elegance and li ght. 'O'hoto/Mark Engl und ) www.lifestylehoniedesign.com. Keeping Gallia and · Meigs , informed ' I )I ( I \II~ I I{ ~ l} ~ c tt ' . ; " H \I lT I\ ' I Il l\ ... 11111 , , t ' 'of I ance into next year which will allow for the payment of employee wages and other essential operating expenses until real estate and sales tax revenue begin arriv ing in county coffers. Those ne~!d s include three payroll s, estimated to cost the courity $187,000. The Meigs County Budget CmlJmiss io!l has estimated revenue for next year at $3.26 million. Their 2003 budget was based on a $3.4· million revenue certitication, and a 2002 carryover bal ance of $195.000. The county hopes for a carryover . at year end of approximately $200,000 - . just enough to meet the needs of county operations until real estate tax, revenue begins comi ng in later in the first quarter of the new year. Meigs County Auditor Nancy Parker Campbell halted payment of bills in midDecember, and req ui red county offices to encumber. or set aside, funds needed lo pay any remaining 2003 bills . Meanwhile, commi ssioners began meeting with county officeholders and department heads earlier this month to determine needs. While commtsstoners have said they are not able to project any specific cut s for 2004, Commissioner Mick Davenport said any measure s needed to approve a balanced budget will be considered . PIHse see Budcet. 2 National Guard heading out Down with the walls Most older homes were designed with multiple . rooms, each with a specitic function. The 'result was often a dark, small -feeling home that made entertaining diflicult . Today's home design blends spaces visuall y by cutting out wall s. providing more open, bright rooms that flow together for light - and for interest. Entertaining is also enhanced by allowing conversation between woms, rather than havi ng the whole party wind up in the kitchen . This design replaces a wall between the great .room and the kitchen-breakfast area with a built-in counter and book shelves. Column s extend from the counter to the ceiling, creating an elegant look without blocking the view between the spaces. Whether you're considering a new home or re modeling an ex isti'ng one, think \ )( , \ I ) \' Commissioners battle 2004 ·budget projections SPORTS HOME'S EXTERIOR CAPTION THE LOESS · HILL. Although this plan is derived from the pratrie sty le, the -timeless sty ling of deep roof DESIGNER eaves, spacious windows and good design has universal COMMENTS apP.eal for many home "This is a . well-appointed butlders. Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio I I :! I ' ·, j ' OBnuARIES , Sunday ,. Times-Sentinel Page 2 • Alberta Eiselstein Gallia • 446-2342 Meigs • 992·2156 INSIDE • Potential petrt jurors for the 2004 term. See Page 3 • School News. See Page 3 '• CommunitY Calendar. See Page 3 WEATHER Rain, HI: &Oa, Low : 30s Members of the 3664th West Virginia Army National Guard enter the C-130 Transport at Yeager Airport In Charleston, W.Va. (J. Miles Layton) Father- daughter team serves ~ountry in,same unit BY Detallo on Page 2 INDEX 1 SEcnoN - @ff@CflC! !JJw00m@0~ ®ff !J18~0&8mC10Cfl0 ®fJJfJJ®f?(JmwOflr;llllll -"City Limits".formerly "French Quarters", acrossfri>m the Holiday Inn · in Gallipolis, Ohio. -Red-..cedfor immediate sale. 5,000 squareftet. Building completely cleared out and partially renovated to expand business potential. ·Great location, above flooding plain and outside of corporate limits. Must see to believe potential. Kitchen equipment remains but · . all bar related items ' · have been removed. '-· -Private Seller -Only Serious offers will be considered. -For viewing, contact Chris Jtlstmoreland @304:;,. 773-6000 for app(Jintments 10 PAGFS Calendars 3 Classifieds 7-8 Comics 9 Dear Abby 3 Editorials ', 4 Mo\jes 3 Obituaries 2 Sports Weather J. MILES LAYTON JLAYTON@MYDAILYSENTINEL .CO M s-6 2 © aoo3 Ohio VaUey Publishing Co. Sergeant James Gheen, 40, Middleport, with the 3664th ' West Virginia Army National Guard helps suit up his daughter Shari Wright, 23, for the trip back to Fort Dix, N.J. where they will finish up theirtraining before being shipped to Iraq. (J . Miles Layton) · MIDDLEPORT Like father, like daughter. James Gheen , 40, and his daughter Shari Wright, 23, are both in the 3664th West Virginia Army National . Guard maintenance unit which will be seJVing in Iraq in January. "I think · it will bring us closer together," Wright said. "Whenever we ge t lonely or miss home, we can talk to each other." Both father and daug)ller are currently undergoing training at Fort Dix. N.J. While they are both in the same unit, they have different jobs. Gheen will be working with a team of mechanics to repair vehicles that have broken down -any- where, anytime. Wright will be want her to think that she had working as an administrative to join because of me or anyclerk at the base. Earlier this thing. She said she wanted to year when Wright was promot- do it and serve her country." ed. Gheen got to pin sergeant's The father-daughter team are stripes onto his daughter. very familiar with the military Prior to joining the national way of 'life. They have been guard eight years ago, Gheen stationed all over the world seJVed ten years of active ser- and were both in Germany vice in the U.S. Anny. He cur- when Gheen was called to rently works as a night shift seJVe in the first Gulf War. supeiVisor at Electrocraft. a "I remember the day I was division of Rockwell Company, called because it was Shari 's in Gallipolis. Wright joined the tenth birthday and we were military in 200 I. Prior to be going to have a party. It didn't activated for seiVice in early work out that way.'' he said. December, she was working Gheen said he is not worpart-time in the Meigs County ried about going back to Iraq Prosecutor's Office: She is also because he has been there a.student at Marshall University. and knows what to expect. " It was just something that "I am not worried," he said. she said she wanted to do," "But still, I didn't think that me said Gheen about his daugh- . or my daughter was going to be ter's enlistment. "! didn ' t called up to active servi~" Looking for something meaningful to do in 2004? Consider Volu_nt~ering at the Hospital! For more information, contact Dawn Halstead , Director of Volunteer Services at (740) 446-5056 . . MEDICAL CENTER Discover the Holzer Difference www.holzer.org � 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 28, 2003 burris chapman ealem edwards howard lee litchfield meeks moore morris oiler swanson thoma wise young