http://host69-005.meigs.lib.oh.us/files/original/f099cde4172cb61f79c093bee307a788.pdf 80a8c704c7236bb025e1347ffcfef898 PDF Text Text Thank God for the stairs. A few clouds. High of 40. Low of 28. Meigs boys beat Wellston. LOCAL s 4 WEATHER s 5 SPORTS s 6 C_ZZb[fehjšFec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 18, Volume 65 Friday, January 30, 2015 s 50¢ Commissioners honor Howard Frank By Donald Lambert elambert@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — The Meigs County Commission started off its weekly meeting with a proclamation made in honor of Howard Frank, who passed away Jan. 26. The commissioners recognized Frank, who had served Meigs County for more than 50 years in elected posts, as “a friend to all Meigs Countians, a dedicated family man and an honorable citizen.” Howard served in the military during the Korean War and was also a member of the American Legion. The proclamation declared that the Meigs County Courthouse would be closed for a bit so elected officials and employees could attend his funeral Thursday. The commissioners then passed a resolution that will allow a new tax levy for the health department to be on the primary ballot when the election takes place May 5. The levy would cover a five-year span and cost $1 million over the course of those five years, and it would cover current expenses for the department. The current levy is set to expire at the end of 2016 tax year. The commission then accepted a request from the Meigs Board of Developmental Disabilities to appoint Melanie Weese and Mary Bradbury each to four-year-terms commencing immediately and running through Dec. 31, 2018. Weese was re-appointed to the board, while Bradbury was a new appointee. The Soil and Water Conservation District sent requests to put money into two accounts. The first request was to put $26,000 into their Special Fund Account, L150-L01, which would be half of the agreed upon appropriation amount of $52,000. The other request was to put a check in the amount of $26,000 from GJMV Solid Waste District into Meigs SWCD L050-L01, which is the Special Fund account. The funding is for the 2015 Pick-ItUp Program. Other business included looking over a Bituminous Bid quote and approving of 290 bills, which totalled $18,915.89. The next commission meeting will be 11 a.m. Feb. 5. Board hires assistant track coaches By Lindsay Kriz lkriz@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — Members hired Debbie Gerard as assistant Meigs Middle School Track Coach for 2015, hired Penny Rambsburg and Kim Betzing as volunteer assistant Meigs Middle School Track Coaches for 2015 and hired Stephanie Thatcher as a substitute teacher retroactive to Jan. 22, 2015 on an as-needed basis for the remainder of the school year. The board also approved a resolution that would allow an engineer to prepare documents for wastewater treatment plant improvements. This stems from a request from Mark Porter Autoplex, Inc. to connect a sanitary sewer from its new facility to the District’s wastewater treatment plant, as Mark Porter plans to construct a facility adjacent the Meigs Local Board property. The board approved the resolution, which essentially allows the Superintendent and Director of Operations to begin seeking a contractor and an engineer in order to prepare and negotiate terms of an easement and service agreement with Mark Porter Autoplex, Inc. After exiting executive session, Meigs Local Board approved a treasurer/CFO bond of $50,00 per year for the current contract of Jan. 1, 2015 to July 31, 2017, a superintendent bond of $20,000 for CY 2015 and a bond for board president of $20,000 for CY 2015. A donation of $900.46 from the Ralph Werry/ Meigs Local CIP Committee was transferred to the Meigs Local General Scholarship Fund, per the wishes of Mr. Werry’s estate. The board approved an internet invote for the period between Jan. 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015 from SEOVEC in the amount of $33,550, and it was noted that the bulk of the amount will be reimbursed through the Federal E-Rate program. The December 2014 Cafeteria Report was approved, and the board approved entering into an agreement with the Auditor of State for the 2014 fiscal year financial audit in the amount of $26, 896. The board also approved entering into a 5-year agreement with Bonefish Systems for the eVAS product, which costs $2,188. The next board meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at 7 p.m. You can reach Lindsay Kriz at 992-2155 EXT. 2555 or on Twitter @ JournalistKriz. — NEWS Obituaries: 2 Faith & Family: 4 Weather: 5 — SPORTS Basketball: 6 Schedule: 6 — FEATURES Television: 2 Comics: 8 Classified: 9 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your take on today’s news? Go to mydailysentinel. com and visit us on facebook or twitter to share your thoughts. Lindsay Kriz | Daily Sentinel Pictured, from left, are Todd Snowden, three-year member, Heather Hawley, one-year member, Roger Abbott, 23-year member, Ryan Mahr, five-year member, and Larry Tucker, seven-year member. School board members recognized By Lindsay Kriz “Ohioans benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by a group of more than 3,400 POMEROY — The Ohio School men and women across the state,” Board Association recognizes January Rusty Bookman, superintendent, said. 2015 as School Board Recognition “These servants are selected to serve Month to build awareness and underby local citizens and receive little standing of the vital function an electcompensation for their tireless efforts. ed board of education plays in society. These men and women are the local School Board Recognition Month board members of Ohio.” honors members of Ohio’s more than The Meigs Local Board of Educa700 city, exempted village, local and tion members were recognized with joint vocational boards of education an appreciation dinner Jan. 27 at the and educational service centers govBoard Office. Members recognized for erning board for their commitment to service were Larry Tucker, president, providing quality public education to seven years; Ryan Mahr, vice presiOhio’s school children. dent, five years; Roger Abbott, memThe Meigs Local School District ber, 23 years; Todd Snowden, member, is joining with others throughout the three years; and Heather Hawley, state to recognize the important contributions school board members make member, one year. to their communities. “These people unselfishly contrib- lkriz@civitasmedia.com ute their time and talents toward the advancement of public education,” Bookman said. “They represent a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making in education. Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation to our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round commitment on their part. “They are dedicated individuals who are committed to the continuing success of our schools and students.” Board President Larry Tucker thanked his co-workers for their support after being given his recognition. “They all make my job easier,” he said. You can reach Lindsay Kriz at 992-2155 EXT. 2555 or on Twitter @JournalistKriz. Gov. proposes cut in small bus. taxes By Andrew Welsh-Huggins Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. John Kasich on Thursday proposed eliminating nearly all income taxes paid by small businesses to take advantage of the improving economy and help more people get jobs. Kasich’s proposal, to be unveiled in his budget next week, eliminates the tax on income for small businesses with annual gross receipts of $2 million or less. The governor also is bumping up the personal income tax exemption for low- and middle-income workers. Kasich said the fact Ohio has regained thousands of jobs lost in the recession and has a current unemployment rate of 4.8 percent is good, but not good enough. “We have to continue to drive the incentives for job creation,” Kasich said as he unveiled the proposals at the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies’ winter conference. The tax cut would cost the state about $700 million over two years, a fraction of Ohio’s current $60 billion-plus budget. Though praising the proposed drop in small business taxes, Republican leaders who control the House and Senate said their members would not support tax-shifting. Senate President Keith Faber said his GOP members would be open to changes in the way Ohio’s taxes are structured that result in a net tax cut for the state. Democratic leaders also questioned the details of Kasich’s plan and whether it could affect how much residents pay in other places, such as property taxes or sales taxes. Kasich also unveiled proposals to help economically struggling Ohioans move out of poverty. He’s proposing making it easier for low-income families to keep child-care subsidies as their income increases. Normally, families lose eligibility for subsidies when their income tops 200 percent of the federal poverty rate, or $3,298 a month for a family of three. Under Kasich’s proposal, the subsidies would be gradually phased out until income hits 300 percent, or $4,948 a month for a family of three. Kasich is also proposing using $310 million in state and federal dollars to create more comprehensive county job programs that focus a variety of services on individuals based on their needs. Kasich, a Republican, often speaks of the need to help the disadvantaged even as he promotes the importance of business development. He bucked some in his party by pushing Medicaid expansion under President Barack Obama’s health overhaul. “Helping people who live in a difficult situation and allowing them to stay there is a rip-off to them and to their children,” Kasich said. Thursday’s appearance comes in the wake of an inaugural address in which Kasich said he wants to see some of the state’s economic prosperity shared with people who live “in the shadows,” such as the poor, mentally ill and undereducated. Kasich’s budget plan is due out Monday. �LOCAL 2 Friday, January 30, 2015 OBITUARY Daily Sentinel MEIGS COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, JAN. 30 MINA M. SWISHER POMEROY — Mina M. Swisher, 100, of Pomeroy, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Overbrook Nursing Home. She was born July 22, 1914, in Middleport, to the late Estie and Freda (Lauderbach) Heines. She was a member of Trinity Congregational Church. Mrs. Swisher is survived by her daughter Barbara (Dr. Keith) Riggs, of Pomeroy; grandchildren Andrea (Jeff) Adkins, of Gallipolis, Nicholas Riggs, of Stow, Ohio, Phillip Swisher, of Pittsburgh, and Eric Swisher, of Oregon; greatgrandchildren Lauren, Peyton, Torrie, Lindsay, Nate and Kate; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wayne Swisher; sons Charles and Don Swisher; and sister Martha Heines Anderson Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service. An online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. MONDAY, FEB. 2 LETART TOWNSHIP — The regular meeting of Letart Township will be in the Letart Township Building at 5 p.m. OLIVE TOWNSHIP — The regular meeing of Olive Township will be 6:30 p.m. at the garage on Joppa Road. RUTLAND — The Rutland Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 a.m. at the Township Garage. THURSDAY, FEB. 5 COLLINS MASON, W.Va. — Beverly Jean Collins, 73, of Mason, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Foglesong-Roush Funeral Home in Mason. Service will be 1 p.m. following to the Church of Christ Cemetery in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Family and Children First Council meetings announced Meigs Local Board completes financial statements POMEROY — The Meigs Local Board of Education has FRIDAY EVENING 3 4 6 WSAZ News (WSAZ) 3 WTAP News (WTAP) at Six ABC 6 News (WSYX) at 6:00 p.m. Arthur 7 (WOUB) 8 (WCHS) 10 (WBNS) 11 (WVAH) 12 (WPBY) 13 (WOWK) CABLE Eyewitness News at 6 10TV News at 6 p.m. Two and a Half Men BBC World News: America 13 News at 6:00 p.m. 6 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 PM 7:30 NBC Nightly News NBC Nightly News ABC World News Newswatch Wheel of Jeopardy! 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TV14 (5:15) (:45) The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift ('06, Act) Bad Words A middle-aged man 450 (MAX) Scary Movie Lucas Black. An American avoiding jail time gets drawn discovers a loophole that allows him to 2 TVM into the world of drift racing in Tokyo. TV14 compete in a kids' spelling bee. TVMA (4:30) Next Day Air Donald Faison. After a Shameless "The Two Lisas" The Affair Noah and Alison 500 (SHOW) The Longest drug parcel is mistakenly delivered, the The gentrification of the tour Montauk together. Yard TV14 receivers think that they will be rich. TVMA Back of the yards continues. 400 (HBO) Anthony Hopkins, Colin SATURDAY, FEB. 28 POMEROY — The OH-KAN Coin Club will have a coin exhibition and picture exhibit from Meigs and Mason counties between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. Nothing for sale, but there will be door prizes. completed its General Purpose External Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014, and they are available for public inspection at the office of the Treasurer/ CFO, Mark E. Rhonemus, 41765 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy. Rutland Township Trustees elect officers 740.992.2155 7 SALEM CENTER — Star Grange 778 and Star Junior Grange 878 will meet in regular session with potluck supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members and interested persons are invited and urged to attend. Rutland Township Annual Financial Report complete Call us at: 6:30 SATURDAY, FEB. 7 MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Family and Children First Council will be holding regular business meetings at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of the following months: January, March, May, July, September and November. The council will hold these meetings at the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services, RUTLAND — The Annual Financial Report for located at 175 Race Street, Middleport. The Meigs County Rutland Township is complete and available for review Family and Children First Council will also be holding an by appointment at the office of the Fiscal Officer. Opal Intersystem Collaborative Meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. Dyer, fiscal officer, P.O. Box 203, Rutland, OH 45775. 5. Meetings will then be held the first Thursday of every month at the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services building. For more information, contact Brooke Pauley, Coordinator at 740-992-2117 EXT. 104. Have story ideas or suggestions? PM POMEROY — PERI Chapter 74 will hold their first regular meeting of 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center, located at 260 Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy. PERI District Representative Carolyn Waddle will be the speaker. All Meigs PERS retirees are encouraged to attend. MIDDLEPORT — The youth group of Ash Street Church at 398 Ash St. will be serving a Valentine Dinner at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. MEIGS LOCAL BRIEFS EVANS GALLIPOLIS — Judge David T. Evans, 67, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Thomas. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-2:15 p.m. prior to the funeral at the church. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. 6 FRIDAY, FEB. 6 POMEROY — Ohio State Univesity Extension-Meigs County will conduct a pesticide recertification class from 6-9 p.m. in the FFA room at Meigs County High School in Pomeroy. For more information, contact Marcus McCartney, agriculture and natural resources educator, at 740992-6696 or via email at Mccartney.138@osu.edu. CHILLICOTHE — The Southern Ohio Council of Governments TUESDAY, FEB. 3 (SOCOG) will hold its next board Riverbend Arts Council, celebrating its 25th anniversary this meeting at 10 a.m. in Room B of year, will showcase Rick and Lynn the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue, ChilliWerner at 7 p.m. They will prescothe. Board meetings usually ent a cooking demonstration on are held the first Thursday of the preparing a Valentine’s Dinner. DEATH NOTICES BROADCAST month. For more information, call 740-775-5030, ext. 103. Admission is free with donations accepted. Refreshments will be WASHINGTON COUNTY served and a drawing will be held The Regional Advisory council for the Area Agency on Aging will for a Valentine dessert. Riverbend Arts Council is located at 290 N. meet at 10 a.m. in the Buckeye 2nd Ave., Middleport. OH. Call Hills-HVRDD Area Agency on 740-992-2675 for more informaAging office in Marietta. tion if needed. Find us on Facebook. SUNDAY, FEB. 1 POMEROY —The Hemlock Grove Christian Church will hold WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 POMEROY — The Mulberry a special service to commemorate Community Center will have a Four Chaplins’ Sunday at 10:00 new exercise room available from a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10 PM 10:30 Real Time With Bill Maher (N) Banshee "Real Life Is the Nightmare" (N) Last Vegas ('13, Com) Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro. TVPG RUTLAND — The Rutland Township Trustees held their organizational meeting recently with Joe Bolin being elected president; Steve Lambert, vice president; and Dave Davis, trustee. Fiscal officer is Opal Dyer. Regular meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the township garage. Burlington Cemetary Association officers announced POMEROY — Recently elected trustees and officers of the Burlingham Cemetery Association are: Walter Jones, president, Reid Hart, vice president, Sharon Swindell, secretary, Fred Johnson, treasurer, and Paul Sinclair, trustee. Southeast Ohio Jr. High Baseball League ATHENS — The Southeast Ohio Jr. High Baseball league provided by the Athens Sandlot Baseball organization will be having a meeting for its seventh- and eighth-grade baseball league. All schools interested in entering a team in the league this year need to be represented Sunday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m. at the Athens Recreation Center on East State Street in Athens. People who have questions concerning the league may call Kris Kostival at 740- 590-2141. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 436-840) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes Tuesday through Saturday. Please call for more information on local pricing. CONTACT US EDITOR: Michael Johnson 740-446-2342 Ext. 2102 michaeljohnson@civitasmedia.com CIRCULATION MANAGER: Ed Litteral 740-353-3101 Ext. 1925 elitteral@civitasmedia.com NEWSROOM: Lindsay Kriz 740-992-2155 Ext. 2555 lkriz@civitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: Sarah Thompson 740-992-2155 Ext. 2554 sthompson@civitasmedia.com Brenda Davis 740-992-2155 Ext. 2553 bdavis@civitasmedia.com SPORTS: Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@civitasmedia.com Alex Hawley, Ext. 2100 ahawley@civitasmedia.com 111 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, 45769 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 111 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, 45769. �LOCAL/NATION Daily Sentinel Friday, January 30, 2015 3 Holzer Hospice spearheads ‘music therapy’ functioning patients to write about their life and experiGALLIPOLIS — Holzer ences,” Shoecraft said. “This Hospice offers music therapy provides the family with a posias part of their services to tive memory for many years to patients, and Leslie Shoecraft, come.” neurologic music therapist, of According to Shoecraft, Rhythm-N-You, spearheads the “Music is an essential part of efforts for the program. improving the quality of life.” “Leslie is able to provide While music has traditionally another avenue of self-expresbeen thought of as soothing, sion for our patients, when relaxing, and pleasant to listen they need it the most,” said to, she said music therapy uses Vicki Nottingham, program music to help with rehabilitadirector of Holzer Hospice. tion in several ways. It can “Oftentimes patients and famprovide help with pain relief ily members are able to relive and make necessary physical memories through song, creat- therapy a pleasant experience ing a comfort during this time.” and not a chore. “In some cases, I have been Shoecraft said music therapy can improve speech in patients able to work with some high- Staff report Often, temporary with speech problems improvement in memothrough the use of ry and communication rhythm and pitch exerin dementias (includcises during singing. ing Alzheimer’s) can Recent neurological be seen by having the research suggests that patient sing familiar singing uses parts of Shoecraf songs and then try the brain other than to recall experiences the speech center, related to the song, Shoecraft and music therapy can help said. retrain the brain’s pathways Participation in the playing to improve speech, even if that part of the brain has been of musical instruments and composing songs can result injured. in better patient cooperation Music therapy can help gait and walking problems with the in necessary physical exercise sessions. It also helps develop use of musical rhythm, espedecision-making and socializacially those with Parkinson’s tion skills. Disease. This improvement Of course, the object is to may last even after the music produce a pleasing musical has stopped. Peoples Bancorp 4th quarter, full year earnings MARIETTA — Peoples Bancorp Inc. announced Thursday its results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2014. Net income totaled $4.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.28. In comparison, earnings per diluted common share were $0.32 and $0.47 for the third quarter of 2014 and fourth quarter of 2013, respectively. For the year, net income was $16.7 million in 2014 versus $17.6 million in 2013, representing earnings per diluted common share of $1.35 and $1.63, respectively. “This past year has been a busy one for our team, as we have made great strides in growing the company and building longterm shareholder value. The most notable accomplishments were completing three acquisitions, in consecutive quarters, with our fourth to be completed in the first quarter of 2015. We are pleased with our fourth quarter and full year 2014 results,” said Chuck Sulerzyski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We continued to report net interest margin expansion, which was largely the result of loan growth and the acquisitions we have completed to date. Other key accomplishments during 2014 included stronger than expected loan growth, improved revenue generation within most of our fee-based businesses, and top quartile credit quality metrics compared to our peer group.” Fourth quarter 2014 net interest income was $20.1 million, up 12 percent compared to the linked quarter and 29 percent higher than the prior year’s fourth quarter, while net interest margin for these periods was 3.53 percent, 3.49 percent and 3.43 percent, respectively. “Net interest income and net interest margin both continued to benefit from loan growth, acquisitions and asset mix changes, and were in line with our expectations,” said Edward Sloane, chief financial officer and treasurer. “The continued improvement we have made in our balance sheet mix, by reducing the relative size of the investment portfolio, has contributed to the expansion in margin. Our investments accounted for 28 percent of our total assets as of Dec. 31, 2014, compared to 33 percent as of Dec. 31, 2013. The loan growth and acquisitions completed to date have allowed us the opportunity to make progress on the asset mix changes.” Total non-interest income was up 9 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 and 8 percent for the full year. For the year, insurance income grew 11 percent, or $1.4 million, trust and investment income grew 8 percent, or $0.6 million, and electronic banking income grew 7 percent, or $0.5 million. Fourth quarter 2014 non-interest expenses totaled $24.0 million, 30 percent higher than the prior year fourth quarter, and for the full year were $85.0 million, or 25 percent higher than the prior year. The fourth quarter 2014 amount included $1.9 million of acquisition-related costs, consisting primarily of deconversion costs, severance, and professional and legal fees, compared to $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Period-end organic loan balances grew at an annualized rate of 5 percent for the quarter and 12 percent for the year. During the quarter, commercial loan balances grew $25.9 million, or 15 percent annualized, with over 80 percent of the growth being in commercial and industrial loan balances. The growth in commercial loan balances during the quarter was largely off-set by a reduction in consumer loans, mainly mortgage loan balances. Nonmortgage consumer loan balances grew 11 percent annualized during the quarter. The combination of organic growth and balances acquired from Midwest, Ohio Heritage and North Akron resulted in an increase of $318.4 million, or 30 percent, in average loan balances for the year compared to the prior year. Peoples’ retail deposits grew $71.4 million, or 4 percent, during the quarter, as the North Akron acquisition added $99.6 million of deposits as of December 31, 2014. The organic decline of $28.2 million, or 2 percent, was largely a result of seasonal declines in governmental deposits. Compared to December 31, 2013, organic retail deposits grew 2 percent due mainly to the $77.8 million growth in non-interest-bearing deposits. Organic growth and acquired balances resulted in an increase of $187.1 million, or 11 percent, in average retail deposits for the quarter compared to the linked quarter, and $245.4 million, or 17 percent, for the year compared to the prior year. sound with the instruments so that patients will want to participate. Music therapy uses music to encourage specific needed exercises, more socialization, and to improve activities of daily living. It does so in a pleasant, entertaining way. This does require a creative music therapist. The process often creates a bond with the patient who may need and appreciate this human concern. The field of music therapy is still undergoing intensive research in how the brain works, in which findings may result in better treatments options for patients. Music therapy referrals can be arranged by calling 740-446-5074. Crum named new asst. director HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Point Pleasant native Larry Crum, a 2005 graduate of Marshall University with a degree in public relations, has been named the new assistant director of alumni relations at Marshall. Crum He assumed his new position Tuesday, Jan. 20. Crum joins the Marshall University Alumni Association after more than six years as the media and public relations manager for the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) in Norwalk, Ohio, where he oversaw the daily media and PR functions for one of the largest motorsports sanctioning bodies in the United States. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2009, Crum worked as sports editor at Ohio Valley Publishing, which included newspapers in Gallipolis, Pomeroy and Point Pleasant. “I am thrilled to have this wonderful opportunity to return home and give back to Marshall University. Marshall has been a big part of my life and I look forward to supporting the many wonderful programs, events and opportunities that the Marshall University Alumni Association affords to Herd alumni around the globe,” Crum said. “Right now is a very exciting time to be here and I truly look forward to working with the university, students and MU alumni in promoting this great institution.” Matt Hayes, executive director of Mar- shall University Alumni Relations, said Crum is a tremendous addition to the alumni relations team. “His extensive experience in the area of event planning and execution will provide our organization with both fresh perspective and the ability to continue our tradition of creating memorable experiences for all alumni and friends of Marshall University,” Hayes said. Crum plans to use social media to grow the alumni membership. While working with the IHRA, he generated record growth utilizing social media campaigns, live event coverage, unique fan interaction and contests using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. “We are very fortunate to attract and add Larry Crum to our alumni relations staff,” said Dr. Ron Area, chief executive officer of the Marshall Foundation Inc. “His career experiences and expertise in multiple areas of marketing and social media complement the new avenues we are pursuing in alumni relations.” Crum’s wife, Amanda, graduated from Marshall with a business degree in 2008. They are the parents of Peyton, who is 3 years old. “There are a lot of big things coming around,” Crum said. “There’s a lot of potential here. I just want to help in any little way I can.” Squatters slow Detroit’s plan to bulldoze way to prosperity By Corey Williams Associated Press DETROIT — Chris Mathews’ crew showed up this month to demolish one of the thousands of vacant homes destined for demolition as part of Detroit’s grand plan to bulldoze its way to prosperity when a call from his office stopped them in their tracks: Someone was living there. A middle-aged woman who watched the crew tear away the home’s warped wooden steps the day before had called their company, Adamo Demolition, to point out she was living on the second floor, despite no power, heat or gas and a flooded basement. “It was like a swimming pool. We would never have thought anybody was upstairs,” said Mathews, noting that the incident cost his crew time because the demolition wasn’t called off until after they had shown up with their equipment. As Detroit carries out its plan to tear down tens of thousands of homes to combat blight and tailor the city to fit its population, which has dwindled to about a third the size of its 1950s peak, it will have to deal with an unknown number of squatters. Since the city doesn’t allow occupied properties to be demolished, police must be summoned to remove squatters who won’t leave homes voluntarily, which can take weeks or months. That makes them a complication of sorts for the recovery of the city, which emerged in December from the larg- est municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Clearing away as many vacant houses as quickly as possible is a priority. Drug dealers often set up shop in them, bodies turn up in them and some houses have been sites of sexual assaults. But for some of the approximately 16,000 homeless people in Detroit, the structures offer safety and shelter. 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Fried & Baked Chicken & homemade noodle dinner Sunday February 1st 11-1 Carryout available 740-949-2044 60562304 Wayne Amendt, MD Bruce Haupt, MD Edwin Hissa, MD Neesha Smith, C-FNP, CEN, CCRN 1.855.4HOLZER (1.855.446.5937) ~ www.holzer.org 60559576 �FAITH & FAMILY 4 Friday, January 30, 2015 Daily Sentinel Thank God for the stairs at the house Just as well give God thanks for the stairs at the house. Otherwise, I would be forgetting things worse than I do. The uncanny thing is that forgetfulness is not a problem when I am not at the house. I do not know what the difference is, but there is a notable difference. Nonetheless, at the house, getting to the top of the stairs or getting to the bottom of the stairs causes me to remember for what I went up or down the stairs in the first place. To make matters worse, it sometimes involves the steps in the garage, or even the front porch steps outside. Now, to most of you, it may seem like I am making a big deal out of nothing. But, it bugs me. It bugs me that I am so forgetful when I am at the house. Furthermore, it bugs me that I have to go up and down is like this all too often the stairs so often before when I am at the house. I remember. Other accounts I could For example, the give, but you get the other day I needed my picture. cell phone to make a call Now, I have started to check on one of our this article at my study church members. I was desk, but I forget what downstairs at my study Ron desk. My phone was Branch I actually had in mind about it. Pardon me for upstairs on my dresser. Pastor a moment … OK, I am So, I walked up the back … you know, up the stairs. By the time I got to the top, I had forgotten why stairs and down the stairs … I remember now. I had gone upstairs. I looked It has to do with the fact around trying to re-clue myself. Then, the thought occurred to that the Lord does not need me I had better brush my teeth stairs to walk up and down in while I was upstairs. I stepped His house to remember about into the bathroom and brushed us. He does not forget about us. This stems from what one my teeth. person told me recently that it After that, I walked back down the stairs and sat down at seemed as though the Lord had forgotten about them. my study desk. I did not more Sometimes, when bad cirthan sit down when I rememcumstances persist, people feel bered for what I actually had as though God had forgotten gone upstairs to begin with. So, back up the stairs I went. It them. We sometimes feel like we have been put in the microwave and cooked to the point of exploding because of being forgotten that we are in the microwave. You may feel right now that, in similar terms, the Lord has forgotten about you. The Psalmist did, who asked, “How long will you forget me, O Lord?” The Psalmist asked pointedly, “Why have you forgotten me?” He also asked sadly, “Why do you hide your face, and forget our affliction and oppression?” “Have you forgotten to be gracious, Lord?” Even Prophet Jeremiah wondered openly, “Why do you forget us forever, and forsake us so long.” It is the burden of the Christian condition to wonder at times if God has forgotten about us, particularly when there seems to be no relief from adverse circumstances. The writer of Hebrews reminds that A HUNGER FOR MORE “God is not unrighteous to forget you …” He always remembers His mercy and truth toward us. As we consider His affirmation that He does not leave us or forsake us, we must surely be assured that He does not forget us. A couple of matters in the meantime: First, I can save myself from so much stair walking if I take the time to notate what I want to get or do. I probably need to do that because, from the look of things, I am wearing out the carpet on the stairs. Second, the person who said they felt as though God had forgotten them gave me permission to share their thinking on the matter. This is important because I know what some of you may be thinking. The Rev. Ron Branch is pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Mason, W.Va. TODAY IN HISTORY... Having spent what courageous. Do not be afraid seems to me a great deal of or dismayed before of the time in hospital emergency king of Assyria and all the rooms, I have learned to horde that is with him, for appreciate, to some extent, there are more with us than the solemnity associated with him. With him is an arm with them. of flesh, but with us is the The experience not Thom LORD our God, to help us being exactly a barrel of Mollohan and to fight our battles.’ And laughs, sitting with somethe people took confidence Pastor one in an ER can easily from the words of Hezekiah remind one of the fragility king of Judah” (2 Chronicles of life. 32:7-8 ESV). While we can make all sorts of Read just a little further in that assumptions about life in general chapter to see HOW God delivers or develop very complex ideas Hezekiah and the people of Judah, about what really is important, real though Sennacherib taunts Hezecrisis can force refocusing: refocus- kiah and blasphemes God. Verse ing of priorities, refocusing on our 22 contradicts any grand claims place in the world, and refocusing Hezekiah’s army officers might on how we should have invested have been tempted to make by saythe life given to us. ing simply, “So the LORD saved And although we can develop Hezekiah and the inhabitants of tunnel-vision in the journey of livJerusalem from the hand of Sening and neglect others or even our nacherib king of Assyria and from own eternal destiny (to our ultithe hand of his enemies, and He for mate and utter ruin), crisis has the them on every side.” potential of establishing a whole In a national emergency, Hezekiah new perspective for us. did the very best thing he could We may at one moment be plan- have done. He turned to God. As ning our next day’s agenda and in a good king, he did all he could to the next, after a brutal accident, prepare, but, in the end, he knew and be wondering if we’ll ever be able proclaimed that there was only One to walk again. We may on one Who had the power to deliver his day be thinking about getting people. Here’s a lesson we as Amerithe entertainment system we’ve cans should continually take to heart, always dreamed of and then after immersed as we are in the raging being laid off, be wondering how storm of moral chaos and confusion. long we might be able to count on Lest we think that such princiour unemployment checks. Or we ples do not apply to our own lives, may on one evening be thinking consider another defining moment that our spouse is nearly the most in Hezekiah’s life: personal illness exasperating person in the world to the point of death. In 2 Kings and then find our hearts breaking chapter 20, the Scriptures describe the next morning when the doctor a malady that very nearly takes sadly says, “I’m sorry. There’s noth- Hezekiah’s life. While 2 Chronicles ing more I can do.” 32:24-26 describes the illness as a When Sennacherib, king of the chastening of God on Hezekiah’s Assyrian Empire, invades King pride and lack of responsiveness Hezekiah’s land of Judah, Hezekiah (it’s funny how unresponsive we does all he can physically do to can be to God’s mercy), 2 Kings prepare (which isn’t enough) and elaborates on how Hezekiah finally then calls his people together. Hav- does respond to this new and very ing them assembled before him in personal crisis in his life: turning the city square at the city gate, the to God in humility and faith. God Bible says that he encouraged them hears his cries and sees his tears with these words: “Be strong and (very real evidence of very real faith) and honors his request. While we cannot say that God will answer our prayers the ways that we always ask or demand, if we will trust Him with our lives, He can turn evil around for good, pain into solace, and sorrow to joy. What should one say then when his or her plans go awry? What does he do when his strength is not enough to save him? To whom does she turn when she finds herself alone and broken? Where do YOU turn when your world comes crashing down around you? Do you rely on your own ingenuity to save you? Do you look to others to bail you out of your plight or start searching for proverbial escapes hatches? Do you perhaps begin to plot remedies and retaliations as the bitter bile of hurt and anger bubbles up in your soul? Would you not allow such crises to reorganize your priorities and plans? Wouldn’t you like to think that you’d stop what you were doing and begin to focus on those things that really matter, so that a legacy that will outlast you might remain behind? But why wait until crisis comes calling? Why not live our lives prioritized His way from the “get-go”, knowing that there is no promise of a tomorrow? Even now let us seek to allow God’s priorities become our priorities. His Son, His Church, your family and your service to Him wherever you live work and play, are all urgently important to Him. May they be so for us, too. “Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen” (Hebrews 13:20-21 ESV). Pastor Thom Mollohan leads Pathway Community Church and may be reached for comments or questions by email at pastorthom@pathwaygallipolis.com. Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2015. There are 335 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Jan. 30, 1945, during World War II, more than 500 Allied captives held at the Japanese prison camp in Cabanatuan in the Philippines were liberated by U.S. Army Rangers, Alamo Scouts and Filipino guerrilla fighters. Adolf Hitler marked the 12th anniversary of his appointment as Germany’s chancellor with his last public speech in which he called on Germans to keep resisting until victory. On this date: In 1615, Thomas Rolfe, the only child of John Rolfe and his wife, Rebecca (the former Pocahontas), was born in Jamestown in the Virginia Colony. In 1649, England’s King Charles I was executed for treason. In 1815, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in agreeing to purchase the personal book collection of former President Thomas Jefferson to replace volumes lost when the British burned the U.S. Capitol and its congressional library during the War of 1812. In 1882, the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was born in Hyde Park, N.Y. In 1911, James White, an intellectually disabled black man who’d been convicted of rape for having sex with a 14-year-old white girl when he was 16, was publicly hanged in Bell County, Ky. In 1933, Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany. The first episode of the “Lone Ranger” radio program was broadcast on station WXYZ in Detroit. Today’s Birthdays: Actress Dorothy Malone is 90. Producer-director Harold Prince is 87. Actor Gene Hackman is 85. Actress Tammy Grimes is 81. Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 78. Chess grandmaster Boris Spassky is 78. Country singer Jeanne Pruett is 78. Country singer Norma Jean is 77. Former Vice President Dick Cheney is 74. Rock singer Marty Balin is 73. Rhythm-and-blues musician William King (The Commodores) is 66. Singer Phil Collins is 64. Actor Charles S. Dutton is 64. World Golf Hall of Famer Curtis Strange is 60. Actress-comedian Brett Butler is 57. Singer Jody Watley is 56. Actor-filmmaker Dexter Scott King is 54. The King of Jordan, Abdullah II, is 53. Actor Norbert Leo Butz is 48. Country singer Tammy Cochran is 43. Actor Christian Bale is 41. Rock musician Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) is 41. Actress-singer Lena Hall is 35. Pop-country singer-songwriter Josh Kelley is 35. Actor Wilmer Valderrama is 35. Actor Jake Thomas is 25. Actress Danielle Campbell (TV: “The Originals”) is 20. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURE What was on the mind of Jesus as He approached the cross? We get a picture into His mindset in John 13-17, as He ministers to and teaches His apostles for what He knows will be the last time before He dies. Jesus was mindful of their faith. He was concerned for their spiritual salvation. He was cognizant of the church that would be established through the preaching of His Apostles, and the need for unity within that church. He was also aware of the reality of heaven and His soon to be entrance into that Spiritual realm. The writer of Hebrews, alluding, in part, to this awareness, tells us, “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2) Jesus shows us this awareness when he says to His apostles, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:1-3) Jesus knew personally that there was a spiritual realm and He highly anticipated returning to it, though He knew His vehicle of death would be painful. As the apostle Paul approached death, he, like his Lord, was also mindful of what waited for him on the other side of the veil of flesh. He said to Timothy as he penned his last words, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:6-8) The knowledge of a heavenly reward gave Paul the strength to face death with confidence, for as he had elsewhere written, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.” (Philippians 1:21-23) Peter likewise was thinking of what was to come after death as he penned his final words. “Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.” (2 Peter 3:13-14) It is only natural that as one approaches death that they think upon what will happen after death. Man was created as a living soul, and God has taught us that we will go on after we die. As Job once spoke, “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God.” (Job 25:26) Jesus and his apostles approached death with confidence, for, in the case of Jesus, He knew He was in the Father’s good hands, and, in the case of the apostles, they knew that Christ had promised them a place. What a joy to know that no matter what the travails of life and death are in this world, there is a joy that awaits. Knowing this, we should take the words of Peter to heart. We should be diligent to be found by Christ in peace, not having spot or blame upon our soul. Such purity is beyond the ability of men to provide, but if we will live for Christ now, then his blood will impart righteousness to us. If we will die with Christ in baptism, then we shall be risen to live with Christ. (cf. Romans 6:1-4) Let us live in such a way that we can say with Paul, “I have fought the good fight,… there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me.” At the church of Christ, we would be happy to study the Word of God with you and invite you to worship with us at 234 Chapel Drive, Gallipolis. �LOCAL/NATION Daily Sentinel Friday, January 30, 2015 5 OVB reports 4th quarter, fiscal year earnings GALLIPOLIS — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014, of $423,000, a decrease from the $1,886,000 earned for the fourth quarter of 2013. Earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2014 were $.10 compared to $.47 for the prior year fourth quarter. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, net income totaled $8,073,000 compared to $8,112,000 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2013, a decrease of $39,000. Earnings per share were $1.97 for 2014 versus $2.00 for 2013, a decrease of 1.5 percent. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.01 percent and 9.62 percent, respectively, for the year ended 2014, compared to 1.04 percent and 10.40 percent, respectively, for the same period in the prior year. “Despite lower quarterly earnings, we are pleased with the accomplishments achieved in 2014 to generate over $8 million in net income for our shareholders,” said Thomas E. Wiseman, president and CEO. “During 2014, we saw our largest growth in loans since 2002, which was a testament to our lenders and significant to growing our largest revenue source. As with any successful business, being able to control operating expenses is important. “For 2014, our employees were actually able to reduce noninterest expense, which permitted us to maximize the growth in our revenue sources. In conjunction with the many financial successes of 2014, the Company and its employees continued to embrace our ‘Community First’ mission as demonstrated by not only the increase in financial support, but also the over 2,000 hours of time donated to the communities we serve. I would like to thank the employees, customers and shareholders for making 2014 a successful year.” For the fourth quarter of 2014, net interest income increased $110,000 from the same period last year. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, net interest income increased $1,095,000, or 3.4 percent, from the previous year. Contributing to the higher year-to-date net interest income was the increase in both average loan balances and net interest margin. For the three months ended Dec. 31, 2014, provision for loan losses increased $1,787,000, and for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, provision for loan losses increased $2,310,000 from the same respective periods in 2013. The increase in the fourth quarter provision for loan loss expense was related to the impairment of two loan relationships, which resulted in specific allocations totaling $1,754,000. The increase in the annual provision for loan loss expense was due to the increase in specific allocations experienced during the fourth quarter and to an increase in general reserves due to an increase in certain economic risk factors. For the three months ended Dec. 31, 2014, noninterest income totaled $1,657,000, an increase of $618,000 from 2013’s fourth quarter. Noninterest income totaled $9,793,000 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, an increase of $1,275,000, or 15.0 percent. The increase in fourth quarter noninterest income was primarily due to a decrease in losses on foreclosed property. For the three months ended Dec. 31, 2014, noninterest expense totaled $7,757,000, an increase of $967,000 from the same period last year. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, noninterest expense totaled $29,293,000, a decrease of $82,000 from the same period last year. For the fourth quarter, salaries and employee benefits increased $615,000 and for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, salaries and employee benefits increased $308,000 from the same respective periods in 2013. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily related to various nonqualified defined benefit plans and to health insurance expense. The company’s total assets at Dec. 31, 2013 were $779 million, an increase of $31 million, or 4.2 percent, from the prior year. The increase in assets was related to loan growth of $28 million, or 5.0 percent, which continued to build on the momentum established in 2013. The growth in loans was funded by an increase in deposits of $18 million, which occurred mostly within business checking accounts. Additional funding was also provided through the use of wholesale funding, which increased $6 million, and to growth in capital. For 2014, total shareholders’ equity exceeded $86 million, an increase of $5.8 million, or 7.2 percent, from 2013. Ohio Valley Banc Corp. common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol OVBC. The holding company owns Ohio Valley Bank, with 14 offices in Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, with seven consumer finance offices in Ohio. Feds: Treasure hunter eluded police with cash, tradecraft By Amanda Lee Myers and Matt Sedensky Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A deep-sea treasure hunter who vanished during a court fight over his $50 million haul of gold bars and coins eluded capture by hiding in a two-room hotel suite under a fake name, paying for everything in cash and keeping a low-profile, authorities said Thursday. When Tommy Thompson and his longtime companion did leave the hotel room, usually alone and her more than him, they would use a combination of buses, taxis and walking around to shake anyone who might be tailing them. “That’s all part of the whole tradecraft — trying to fly under the radar of law enforcement,” said Barry Golden of the U.S. Marshals Service in Miami. Thompson, 62, was wanted after he failed to appear in an Ohio courtroom in 2012 in a lawsuit about the gold he brought up in 1988 from a 19th century shipwreck. Two investors who had funded Thompson’s dream to find the shipwreck sued, as did some of his crew members, who said they also had been cheated out of their share. For more than two years, U.S. marshals in Ohio and Florida worked to track down Thompson. They did meticulous research, splashed his face on electronic billboards and ran down hundreds of tips from the public. They believed Thompson was highly intelligent and had been planning to disappear for some time. For example, on Sept. 12, 2008, he was arrested at a Jacksonville, Florida, gas station, carrying nine identification cards — eight of which police said were fake, according to an incident report. After his disappearance four years later, authorities found more evidence at a Vero Beach mansion he rented between 2006 and 2012, paying the monthly $3,000 rent with cash and putting the utilities in the landlord’s name. Among the clues: A book called “How to Live Your Life Invisible” describing how to get by on a cash-only basis; bank wraps for $10,000; metal pipes that authorities believed were used to store money underground; and 12 active cellphones, each used for specific attorneys or family members. “Thompson was smart — perhaps one of the smartest fugitives ever sought by the U.S. Marshals, along with almost limitless resources and approximately a 10-year head start,” U.S. Marshal Michael Tobin said in a statement. But there was a trail. Based on an unspecified lead developed by Ohio agents in December, Florida authorities started focusing on Thompson’s companion and longtime assistant, Alison Anteiker. On Tuesday, agents spotted Anteiker after fanning out over an area of Palm Beach County, Golden said. They tailed her for the next seven hours, watching her use buses and taxes to get to various destinations, an obvious attempt to lose anyone, Golden said. Eventually, Anteiker unknowingly led agents to a Hilton Hotel in suburban Boca Raton area surrounded by golf courses, country clubs and gated communities. Authorities believe Thompson and Anteiker were living there for up to two years. The room was under one of three fake names being used by Anteiker. Based on statements from hotel staff, they believe Anteiker left the hotel room much more often than Thompson. Thompson and Anteiker were being held without bond in Florida. She on a civil contempt charge; him on a criminal contempt charge. During a brief federal court hearing Thursday, a shackled and bearded Thompson suggested a willingness to fight extradition to Ohio, where he grew up and was based before he moved to Florida in the mid-2000s. Thompson told U.S. Magistrate Dave Lee Brannon he has “been very ill for a number of years” with a type of encephalitis, an overactive immune system and allergies that would be exacerbated if he is taken north. His friends have previously told The Associated Press that he contracted some type of autoimmune disease from a mosquito in South America and that warm, humid climates help his condition. WSYX-TV | AP This image from undated video provided by WSYX-TV shows the wanted billboard for fugitives Tommy Thompson and Alison Antekeier. The U.S. Marshals Service captured Thompson at a Hilton hotel in West Boca Raton on Tuesday. 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Member FDIC | NMLS #464173 60554450 LOCAL STOCKS �Sports Daily Sentinel Friday, January 30, 2015 s Page 6 Defenders fall to WCC By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com Bryan Walters | OVP Sports OVCS sophomore Elijah McDonald, left, tries to steal the ball away from a Hannan player during the second half of a January 9 boys basketball contest in Ashton, W.Va. WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Two out of three ain’t bad, but this one wasn’t very good. The Ohio Valley Christian boys basketball team shot just 26 percent from the field while dropping its first decision to host Wood County Christian in three tries this year during a 50-41 setback Tuesday night in a non-conference matchup in Wood County. The visiting Defenders (164) had a three-game winning streak snapped, but its wasn’t for a lack of effort. Both teams battled through five ties and 11 lead changes in the contest, but the Wildcats made a 24-8 charge over the final 13 minutes of regulation to pick up the three-possession triumph. WCC stormed out to an early 11-6 edge, but the Blue and Gold countered with an 11-0 run to secure a 17-11 lead after eight minutes of play. The hosts made a 15-10 second quarter run, but OVCS still maintained a slim 27-26 edge headed into the break. There were nine ties and three lead changes in the first half, and neither team led by more than two possessions during that stretch. Ohio Valley Christian, however, made a 6-0 run to start the third quarter and ultimately claimed its largest lead of the game at 33-26. The Wildcats countered with a 13-3 run to wrap up the final five minutes of the third canto, which gave the hosts a 39-36 lead headed into the finale. The Defenders were never closer than 41-38 the rest of the way, and WCC ended regulation with an 11-5 run to wrap up the nine-point outcome — the largest lead for either team on the night. OVCS had previously defeated Wood County Christian twice at the Kingsway Invitational held in Orrville on November 22, 2014. The Defenders won 61-56 in the first contest and posted a 56-48 win in the championship game of that tournament. See DEFENDERS | 7 Late basket lifts Rio women past Bearcats By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing OWENSBORO, Ky. — Audra Clark’s basket off of an offensive rebound with 1.8 seconds left to play lifted the University of Rio Grande to a 92-91 win over Brescia University, Tuesday night, in Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action at the Campus Center. The RedStorm improved to 16-6 overall and 6-1 in the KIAC with the victory, forging a tie with Point Park University for the top spot in the league’s North Division in the process. The win also extended Rio’s winning streak to seven straight, matching the sevengame win streak the program enjoyed from Nov. 23-Dec. 30, 2013 last season. Brescia suffered its fifth consecutive loss, falling to 7-14 overall and 1-7 in the league. Clark’s game-winning follow capped off a wild, see-saw affair which saw five of the game’s 11 ties and all 14 of its lead changes occur in the second half. The RedStorm found themselves staring at a 91-90 deficit following a pair of free throws by Brescia’s Haley Cook with 19 seconds remaining, but Clark - a sophomore forward from St. Marys, W.Va. - rebounded the second of two misses in the lane by junior teammate Sarah Bonar (Hartford, OH) and put in the go-ahead score with just under two seconds remaining. The Bearcats called a pair of timeouts to set up a potential gamewinning shot at the buzzer, but Cook’s halfcourt heave as the final buzzer sounded was off the mark. Rio Grande jumped to a 10-point lead just over five minutes into the contest, but the home team methodically chipped away at the deficit and eventually managed a 30-30 tie on a three-pointer by Julie Whitfill with just over four minutes left before halftime. From that point on, the game was nip-andtuck all the way to the end. Rio’s biggest lead in the second half was a See RIO | 7 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Friday, Jan. 30 Boys Basketball Gallia Academy at Warren, 7:30 River Valley at Nelsonville-York, 7:30 South Gallia at Southern, 7:30 Eastern at Wahama, 7:30 Harvest Christian at Ohio Valley Christian, 7:30 College track and field Rio Grande at Cedarville Saturday, Jan. 31 Boys Basketball Meigs at Eastern, 7:30 Ironton St. Joe at Southern, 7:30 Girls Basketball Gallia Academy at Logan, 1:30 River Valley at Meigs, 2:30 Point Pleasant at Chesapeake, 2 p.m. Wrestling Point Pleasant at John Marshall, noon Meigs at New Lexington, 9:30 Wahama at Clay, 9 a.m. Men’s college basketball Rio Grande vs. WVU Tech at Big Sandy Superstore Arena, 7:30 Women’s college basketball Midway College at Rio Grande, 2 p.m. Photos by Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Meigs sophomore Cody Bartrum (2) drives past Wellston’s Justin Rafferty (12) during the first half of the Marauders 61-58 victory over WHS, on Wednesday in Rocksprings. Meigs slips past Rockets, 61-58 By Alex Hawley period. WHS battled back to tie the game at 37 on a Caleb Stanley free throw ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio at the 56 second mark, — Sometimes the best but a fastbreak layup by offense is a good defense. Musser gave the Maroon The Meigs boys basand Gold the 39-37 lead ketball team forced 24 at the end of the third. turnovers, including six The Marauders in the fourth quarter, en expanded their lead to route to a 61-58 victory seven points early in the over Tri-Valley Conferfourth, but Wellston hit ence Ohio Division guest four three pointers over Wellston, Wednesday a four-minute stretch to night at Larry R. Morritie the game at 58, with son Gymnasium. 50 seconds remaining in The Golden Rockets regulation. (5-11, 0-7 TVC Ohio) MHS junior Jaxon shot 7-of-10 from the field Meadows hit 1-of-2 free in the opening stanza throws with 20 seconds and they surged out to an left, reestablishing the 18-13 lead. The MaraudMarauder lead. Meigs ers (5-10, 2-5) cut the junior Tyler Fields picked deficit to one-point early off a Wellston pass with in the second period, but 11 seconds remaining and WHS answered with a hit 2-of-2 free throws to pair of three-pointers. push the Marauder lead Meigs allowed just two to three. Wellston missed more field goals over the a contested three-pointer remainder of the half and as time ran out and the trailed 30-26 at the break. Maroon and Gold claimed The Blue and Gold the 61-58 victory. were held scoreless for “Wellston’s better than nearly five minutes to their record, at least they start the second half, were against us,” first allowing the Marauders year Meigs head coach to tie the game at 30. Ed Fry said. “Our defense Wellston scored its first is what kept us in it, our points of the second half guys from day one could with a two-pointer at the play defense, playing a 3:09 mark of the third, 1-3-1 a couple different reestablishing the lead at ways, creating some con32-30. fusion for the offensive A three-pointer by teams and getting steals.” Meigs sophomore Luke Meigs was paced Musser on an assist by Luke Musser with from Cody Bartrum gave 21 points, followed by MHS its first lead of the Colton Lilly with 12 and game at 33-32 with 2:50 Cody Bartrum with 10. Dillon Mahr marked remaining in the third ahawley@civitasmedia.com Meigs junior Colton Lilly attempts a shot over Wellston’s Ryan Hawk during the Marauders three-point victory over WHS, Wednesday in Rocksprings. seven points, Tyler Fields added six, while Jaxon Meadows finished with five. The Maroon and Gold shot 11-of-16 (68.8 percent) from the free throw line and 22-of-56 (39.3 percent) from the field, including 6-of-16 (37.5 percent) from beyond the arc. MHS marked 27 rebounds, 12 assists, 18 steals and 15 turnovers in the victory. Lilly posted team-highs for Meigs in rebounds with nine and steals with five, while Bartrum and Musser each marked four assists to lead the Maroon and Gold. “Our practices the last couple days have been great with a lot of enthusiasm,” Fry said. “The young guys get fired up to play and our environment is real good right now.” Wellston was led by Braydon Womeldorf with 18 points and Ryan Hawk with 12, followed by Caleb Stanley with 11. Forrest Hale marked nine points, Daivon Newell added six, while Chazz Davis and Caden Ervin each finished with one point. WHS shot 7-of-13 (53.8 percent) from the See MEIGS | 7 �SPORTS Daily Sentinel Friday, January 30, 2015 7 RedStorm men fall in overtime to Brescia By Randy Payton the KIAC North Division. Nixon’s trifecta was part of a 9-1 run which saw Brescia turn OWENSBORO, Ky. — Kyle an 83-82 deficit into a 91-84 Nixon’s three-pointer with 2:37 lead after a dunk by Trey Howremaining in overtime snapped ard with 1:13 left in the extra an 83-all tie and gave host Bres- session. cia University a lead it wouldn’t The RedStorm twice closed relinquish in a 97-89 win over the deficit to four points - 91-87 the University of Rio Grande, after a three-pointer by senior Tuesday night, in Kentucky guard Tyler Davis (Marietta, Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- OH) with 1:03 remaining and ence men’s basketball action at 93-89 following a stickback off the Campus Center. an offensive rebound by junior The Bearcats improved to center Dwayne Bazemore 14-7 overall and 6-1 inside (Columbus, OH) with 41.3 secthe KIAC with their fourth onds left - but Howard added consecutive victory, while also a layup with 26 seconds left maintaining a tie with the and Austin Morris connected Asbury University for the lead on two free throws with 9.8 in the league’s South Division seconds remaining to seal Rio’s after the Eagles posted a win second loss in as many overover Indiana-Kokomo. time affairs this season. Rio Grande slipped to 14-8 The RedStorm erased an overall and 3-4 in league play, eight-point first half deficit and built a seven-point lead of their falling one-half game behind own on four different occasions Point Park for second place in For Ohio Valley Publishing in the second stanza, including 75-68 following another stickback bucket by Bazemore with 5:39 remaining in the game, but the Bearcats reeled off seven straight points of their own and tied the contest at 75-all on a basket by Morris with 2:00 to play. Brescia then moved in front, 78-77, on a steal and subsequent layup by Howard with 25 seconds left and extended the lead to three points when Howard hit a pair of free throws with 5.2 seconds remaining, but Rio rallied to force the overtime period when freshman Will Hill (Worthington, OH) drilled a three-pointer from the right wing with seventenths of a second showing on the clock. The RedStorm spotted the Bearcats the first basket of the overtime before tying the game on a jumper by sophomore for- ward Corey Cruse (Fort Mitchell, KY) with 4:03 remaining and taking the lead with 3:35 left after Hill hit one of two free throw attempts. Morris started the gamechanging run by connecting on one of two tries from the charity stripe with 3:20 left and Nixon followed with his goahead trifecta and Rio committed a turnover on its previous possession. Morris had a game- and career-high 32 points - 24 of which came in the second half and overtime - to go along with a game-high 10 rebounds and five blocked shots for BU. Howard finished with 19 points, Jermain Langley netted 13 and Nixon tossed in 12 for the Bearcats, who shot 53.2 percent for the game (33-for-62) and 62.5 percent from the field (20-for-32) in the second half and overtime. Junior guard/forward D.D. Joiner (Columbus, OH) had 24 points to lead Rio Grande before fouling out inside the final minute of regulation. Bazemore added 16 points and 10 rebounds in a losing cause, while senior guard Evan Legg (Piketon, OH) hit six of the RedStorm’s 10 three-pointers en route to a 19-point night. Rio Grande returns to action on Thursday night when it hosts rival Shawnee State University in non-conference play at the Newt Oliver Arena. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. The Bears (8-10), who upset then NAIA Division I No. 1 Campbellsville University last week, rallied to defeat the RedStorm, 81-76, in the first meeting between the two teams this season on December 3 in Portsmouth. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. Browns receiver Josh Gordon Elliott to replace Gordon in No. 24 next season says he was caught drinking CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns receiver Josh Gordon said on Thursday that his latest trouble with the NFL results from having a few drinks with teammates. Gordon said in an open letter on Medium that he accepts responsibility for a failed alcohol test that could bring another suspension from the league. The 23-year-old receiver said he had two beers and two other drinks with teammates on a flight to Las Vegas on Jan. 2, after Cleveland’s season ended. The former Pro Bowler was suspended for last season after testing positive for marijuana, but the penalty was reduced to 10 games. Gordon said that as part of the reduction, he agreed not to drink alcohol. He said he was tested for it when he got off the plane in Las Vegas. “As a strict condition to my reinstatement in Week 12, I had to agree not only to abstain from drinking for the rest of the season, but also to submit to an alcohol screen as part of my in-season drug testing under the league’s substance-abuse protocol,” Gordon said. The receiver said he thought the requirement no longer applied when the season ended, but he was mistaken. The Browns missed the playoffs with a 7-9 record, finishing last in the AFC North. “It doesn’t matter if I thought that the league-imposed restriction on drinking had expired at the end of the regular season; what matters is that I didn’t confirm whether or not that was the case,” Gordon said. “Now, that oversight has further jeopardized my relationship with my team and our fans, my reputation, and maybe even my career.” Gordon rejected criticism from media commentators, saying they don’t know him well enough to form opinions about him. Gordon led the league with 1,646 yards receiving in 2013. The following May, it was revealed that he failed another test for marijuana. His representatives unsuccessfully argued to an arbitrator that his failed drug test was the result of second-hand marijuana smoke. The one-year suspension was shortened as part of the NFL’s overhaul of its disciplinary system. The NFL has not yet announced punishment for the failed alcohol test. Gordon also was arrested for drunken driving in North Carolina last July. Carroll: Refs to use hand signal for ineligible receiver PHOENIX (AP) — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Thursday the referees will use hand signals to indicate clearly when normally eligible receivers check in the Super Bowl as ineligible, a technique the Patriots have used in the postseason. Carroll spoke about conversations he had with league officials after Seattle and New England reached the Super Bowl to get an understanding how those players would be identified. The practice, which is particularly confusing for defenders when an eligible receiver reports as ineligible to catch a pass. Carroll said the referees in the Super Bowl will have hand signals to clarify players’ eligibility. A normally eligible receiver reporting ineligible will be identified by being pointed at and the referee waving his arms in Rio front of his legs like for an incomplete pass. “I know the league is absolutely committed to getting that right and doing that well,” Carroll said. “The Patriots have brought that to the forefront because they’ve been using some stuff like that lately. We’ve been preparing for it every day because we don’t want to be caught in mishandling on our end. when a pair of Whitfill free throws pushed the lead to 56-53. From Page 6 Bonar led Rio Grande with one of the most six-point, 50-44 edge folcomplete single-game lowing a bucket by sopho- efforts of her collegiate more forward Alexis career. She finished with Payne (Deep Water, WV) 19 points, a game-high 12 with 18:27 remaining, rebounds, five assists and but Brescia responded a game- and career-high with a 10-3 run of its own five blocked shots. and took its first lead of Senior guard Brianna the night, 54-53, after Thomas (Newark, N.J.) another Whitfill trifecta added 18 points to surpass with 15:04 left to play. the 1,000-point mark for The Bearcats’ biggest her career, becoming the lead of the night came on 25th player in the program’s their ensuing possession history to do so. She also Meigs From Page 6 free throw line, 21-of-46 (45.7 percent) from the field, and 9-of17 (52.9 percent) from beyond the arc. Wellston finished with 26 rebounds, nine assists, nine steals, had a team-high six assists. Payne and senior center Morgan Daniels (Gallipolis, OH) contributed 14 and 13 points, respectively, to the winning effort, while sophomore forward Brooke Marcum (Vinton, OH) also recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds despite being limited to just over 15 minutes of playing time as a result of foul trouble. Whitfill finished with a game-high 22 points - 15 of which came on five of Brescia’s 14 three-point one block and 24 turnovers in the loss. Stanley finished with a team-best seven rebounds; Hale led WHS with three assists, while Womeldorf led the Rocket defense with three steals. Newell posted the lone rejection for the Blue and Gold. The Marauders will look to CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott will replace Jeff Gordon in the No. 24 Chevrolet when the fourtime NASCAR champion gives up his seat at the end of this season. The announcement Thursday was expected because Elliott is the reigning Xfinity Series champion and one of NASCAR’s most promising young talents. Hendrick Motorsports had to find a seat for him at NASCAR’s top level or risk losing the 19-year-old to another organization in 2016. Gordon, who announced his plan last week to retire from full-time driving, told The Associated Press he believes Elliott is the perfect choice to replace him. “Chase is extraordinary,” Gordon told AP of Elliott, who is the youngest champion in the history of NASCAR’s second-tier series. Elliott will defend his Xfinity title his season with JR Motorsports. But Rick Hendrick will also prep him for his move into Gordon’s car by entering him in five Cup races, beginning at Martinsville in March. He’ll also run at Richmond, in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Labor Day weekend event at Darlington. Elliott will drive the No. 25 Chevrolet with sponsorship from NAPA in this year’s limited Cup schedule. No sponsor was announced Thursday for his eventual Cup ride, but Elliott will be paired with Gordon’s current crew chief, Alan Gustafson, in 2016. “Chase brings the kind of intangibles that make him the total package as a driver,” Rick Hendrick said. “Not only is he a special talent inside the race car, but there’s a natural combination of competitiveness, work ethic and smarts that you rarely see.” Confirmation that Elliott will replace one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers came the day before Elliott’s father, Bill, is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Known as “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville,” the Georgia native won the 1988 championship. He had 44 career Cup wins, includ- Defenders From Page 6 Ohio Valley Christian connected on 15-of-58 field goal attempts overall, which included a 4-of-16 effort from three-point range for 25 percent. The guests were outrebounded 43-39 and committed 19 turnovers, compared to 15 miscues by the Wildcats. Elijah McDonald led OVCS with 13 goals - to lead the Bearcats. Cook and Lauren Rodgers added 21 and 20 points, respectively, in the loss, while Kelsey Kirkpatrick tossed in 13 points and Darrian McNary had 12. Jalyn Houston also had a game-best seven assists and a team-high seven rebounds for BU. Rio Grande returns to action Thursday night when rival Shawnee State University visits the Newt Oliver Arena for a nonconference tilt slated for a 6 p.m. tip-off. sweep Wellston on February 6, when the Golden Rockets host Meigs. WHS will visit league-leader Athens on Friday, while the Maroon and Gold return to action on Saturday when they visit Eastern. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. ing the 1985 Daytona 500. Now, the father and son duo will celebrate their accomplishments together in one week. Elliott will be feted by the industry Friday night during his induction, and his son cemented his future on Thursday. “My parents especially have believed in me every step of the way, and I know this wouldn’t be possible without all the sacrifices they’ve made to focus on my racing career. This is such a big week for our family,” Elliott said. “I know how rare this opportunity is and will work as hard as I can to make everyone proud.” Chase Elliott will take over one of the most coveted rides in NASCAR, a seat that has been occupied by the driver with the thirdmost Cup wins in history since 1992. He will also join one of the most vaunted lineups in the sport: Along with Gordon, six-time champion Jimmie Johnson, Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne put all four of Hendrick’s cars in the 16-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship last season. points, followed by Marshall Hood with 12 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots. Evan Bowman was next with six points and six steals, while Dillon Ragan and Phil Hollingshead respectively added four and three markers. Danny Ballentyne and Justin Beaver respectively wrapped up the scoring with two points and one point. The guests were 7-of-14 at the free throw line for 50 percent. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. The Bears posted an 87-81 win in the first meeting between the two teams earlier this season on December 3, 2014 in Portsmouth. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. BROOKMAR C8 HEALTH PROJECT REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE TO STUDY PARTICIPANTS Individual reports from the Brookmar C8 Health Project Study conducted in 2005-06 are now available for release to study participants or their authorized representatives. These reports contain the Brookmar Survey responses, laboratory test results, and data collected by the C8 Science Panel. 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Call 304-8823121. Available for Senior and Disabled people. One bdrm, one bath, 238 First Ave. One or two people. Furnished kitchen with w/d hookup. $425 plus utilities. References and deposit. No pets. Phone 740-446-4926 Gallipolis Daily Tribune 740-446-2342 60558714 The Daily Sentinel 740-992-2155 �CHURCH DIRECTORY 10 Friday, January 30, 2015 Daily Sentinel MEIGS COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY Fellowship Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Van Zandt and Ward Road. Pastor: James Miller. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; evening, 7:30 p.m. River Valley Apostolic Worship Center 873 South Third Ave., Middleport. Pastor: Rev. Michael Bradford. Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Emmanuel Apostolic Tabernacle, Inc. Loop Road off New Lima Road, Rutland. Pastor: Marty R. Hutton. Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. *** Assembly of God Liberty Assembly of God Dudding Lane, Mason, W.Va. Pastor: Neil Tennant. Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. *** Baptist Pageville Freewill Baptist Church Pastor: Floyd Ross. Sunday school, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30-11 a.m.; Wednesday preaching, 6 p.m. Carpenter Independent Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching service, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Cheshire Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Mollohan. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; contemporary service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Call: 740367-7801. Hope Baptist Church (Southern) 570 Grant Street, Middleport. Pastor: Gary Ellis. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rutland First Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Pomeroy First Baptist East Main Street, Pomeroy. Pastor: Jon Brocket. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. First Southern Baptist 41872 Pomeroy Pike. Pastor: David Brainard. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 9:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Sixth and Palmer Street, Middleport. Pastor: Billy Zuspan. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Racine First Baptist Pastor: Ryan Eaton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Silver Run Baptist Pastor: John Swanson. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Mount Union Baptist Pastor: Randy Smith. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Old Bethel Free Will Baptist Church 28601 Ohio 7, Middleport. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Tuesday and Saturday services, 6 p.m. Hillside Baptist Church Ohio 143 just off of Ohio 7. Pastor: Rev. James R. Acree, Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Victory Baptist Independent 525 North Second Street, Middleport. Pastor: James E. Keesee. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Railroad Street, Mason. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Forest Run Baptist Pomeroy. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:30 a.m. Mount Moriah Baptist Fourth and Main Street, Middleport. Pastor: Rev. Michael A. Thompson, Sr. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Antiquity Baptist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Rutland Freewill Baptist Salem Street, Rutland. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Youth meeting, Sunday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Second Baptist Church Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Mason, W.Va. W.Va. Route 652 and Anderson Street. Pastor: Robert Grady. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning church, 11 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. *** Catholic Sacred Heart Catholic Church 161 Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy. Pastor: Rev. Tim Kozak. (740) 992-5898. Saturday confessional 4:45-5:15 p.m.; mass, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday confessional, 8:45-9:15 a.m.; Sunday mass, 9:30 a.m.; daily mass, 8:30 a.m. Syracuse First Church of God Apple and Second Streets. Pastor: Rev. David Russell. Sunday school and worship, 10 a.m.; evening services, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy O.J. White Road off Ohio 160. Pastor: P.J. Chapman. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. *** Congregational Trinity Church 201 E. Second St., Pomeroy. Worship, 10:25 a.m. Pastor Randy Smith. *** Church of Christ *** Episcopal Westside Church of Christ 33226 Children’s Home Road, Pomeroy. (740) 992-3847. Sunday traditional worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study following worship; Contemporary Worship Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday meeting, 6 p.m.; Bible study, 7 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church 326 East Main Street, Pomeroy. Father Thomas J. Fehr. Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m. Hemlock Grove Christian Church Pastor Diana Carsey Kinder, Church school (all ages), 9:15 a.m.; church service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Pomeroy Church of Christ 212 West Main Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Middleport Church of Christ Fifth and Main Street. Pastor: David Hopkins. Children’s Director: Doug Shamblin. Teen Director: Dodger Vaughan. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; blended worship, 8:45 a.m.; contemporary worship 11 a.m.; Sunday evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Keno Church of Christ Pastor: Jeffrey Wallace. First and Third Sunday. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Bearwallow Ridge Church of Christ Pastor: Bruce Terry. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Zion Church of Christ Harrisonville Road, Pomeroy. Pastor: Roger Watson. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Worship service, 9 a.m.; communion, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; youth, 5:50 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Bradbury Church of Christ 39558 Bradbury Road, Middleport. Minister: Justin Roush. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Rutland Church of Christ Minister: David Wiseman. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship and communion, 10:30 a.m. Bradford Church of Christ Ohio 124 and Bradbury Road. Minister: Russ Moore. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday adult Bible study and youth meeting, 6:30 p.m. Hickory Hills Church of Christ Tuppers Plains. Pastor: Mike Moore. Bible class, 9 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible class, 7 p.m. Reedsville Church of Christ Pastor: Jack Colgrove. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Dexter Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. *** Christian Union Hartford Church of Christ in Christian Union Hartford, W.Va. Pastor: Mike Puckett. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. *** Church of God Mount Moriah Church of God Mile Hill Road, Racine. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Rutland Church of God Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. *** Holiness Independent Holiness Church 626 Brick Street, Rutland. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Community Church Main Street, Rutland. Pastor: Steve Tomek. Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday services, 7 p.m. Danville Holiness Church 31057 Ohio 325, Langsville. Pastor: Brian Bailey. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service, 7 p.m. Calvary Pilgrim Chapel Harrisonville Road. Pastor: Charles McKenzie. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Rose of Sharon Holiness Church Leading Creek Road, Rutland. Pastor: Rev. Dewey King. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Pine Grove Bible Holiness Church One half mile off of Ohio 325. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church 75 Pearl Street, Middleport. Pastor: Doug Cox. Sunday: worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. *** Latter-Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ohio 160. (740) 446-6247 or (740) 446-7486. Sunday school, 10:20-11 a.m.; relief society/ priesthood, 11:05 a.m.-12 p.m.; sacrament service, 9-10-15 Thursday, 7 p.m. *** Lutheran Saint John Lutheran Church Pine Grove. Pastor Linea Warmke. Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church Walnut and Henry Streets, Ravenswood, W.Va. Pastor: David Russell. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Corner Syracuse and Second Street, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. *** United Methodist Graham United Methodist Pastor: Richard Nease. Worship, 11 a.m. Bechtel United Methodist New Haven. Pastor: Richard Nease. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Mount Olive United Methodist Off of 124 behind Wilkesville. Pastor: Rev. Ralph Spires. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m. Alfred Pastor: Gene Goodwin. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Chester Pastor: Angel Crowell. Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Joppa Pastor: Denzil Null. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Long Bottom Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Reedsville Pastor: Gene Goodwin. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; Tuppers Plains Saint Paul Pastor: Jenni Dunham. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m.; Bible study, Tuesday 10 a.m. Asbury Syracuse. Pastor: Wesley Thoene. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7:30 p.m. Flatwoods Pastor: Angel Crowell. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:15 a.m. Forest Run Pastor: Wesley Thoene. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m. Heath 339 S. 3rd Ave., Middleport. Pastor: Steve Martin. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Asbury Syracuse Pastor: Wesley Thoene. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Pearl Chapel Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. New Beginnings Pomeroy. Pastor: Aletha Botts. Worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 11:15 a.m. Alive at Five worship, 5 p.m.; book studies, 6:30 p.m.; youth group, Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m. Rocksprings Pastor: Angel Crowell. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 8 and 10 a.m. Rutland Pastor: Mark Brookins. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m. Salem Center Pastor: John Chapman. Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; worship, 9:15 a.m.; Bible study, Monday 7 p.m. Snowville Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m. Bethany Pastor: Arland King. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Wednesday services, 10 a.m. Carmel-Sutton Carmel and Bashan Roads, Racine. Pastor: Arland King. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, noon and 7 p.m. Morning Star Pastor: Arland King. Sunday school, 11 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. East Letart Pastor: Bill Marshall. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.; First Sunday evening service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Racine Pastor: Rev. William Marshall. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Coolville United Methodist Church Main and Fifth Street. Pastor: Helen Kline. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Tuesday services, 7 p.m. Bethel Church Township Road 468C. Pastor: Phillip Bell. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Hockingport Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Torch Church County Road 63. Sunday school, 9:30 am.; worship, 10:30 a.m. *** Free Methodist Laurel Cliff Laurel Cliff Road. Pastor: Bill O’Brien. Sunday school, 9:30; morning worship, 10:30; evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. *** Nazarene Point Rock Church of the Nazarene Route 689, Albany. Pastor: Rev. Lloyd Grimm. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Middleport Church of the Nazarene Pastor: Daniel Fulton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Reedsville Fellowship Pastor: Russell Carson. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Syracuse Church of the Nazarene Pastor: Shannon Hutchison. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., worship, 10:30 a.m. and life groups 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer caravan and youth, 7 p.m. Pomeroy Church of the Nazarene Pastor: William Justis. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6 p.m. Chester Church of the Nazarene Pastor: Rev. Daniel Fulton. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Rutland Church of the Nazarene Pastor: Ann Forbes. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m. *** Non-Denominational Christ Temple Fellowship Church 28382 State Route 143, Pomeroy. Services are 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Dennis Weaver. For information, call 740-698-3411. Common Ground Missions Pastor: Dennis Moore and Rick Little. Sunday, 10 a.m. Team Jesus Ministries 333 Mechanic Street, Pomeroy. Pastor: Eddie Baer. Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. New Hope Church Old American Legion Hall, Fourth Ave., Middleport. Sunday, 5 p.m. Syracuse Community Church 2480 Second Street, Syracuse. Pastor: Joe Gwinn. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m. A New Beginning (Full Gospel Church). Harrisonville. Pastors: Bob and Kay Marshall. Thursday, 7 p.m. Amazing Grace Community Church Ohio 681, Tuppers Plains. Pastor: Wayne Dunlap. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (Non-denominational fellowship). Meeting in the Meigs Middle School cafeteria. Pastor: Christ Stewart. Sunday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Full Gospel Lighthouse 33045 Hiland Road, Pomeroy. Pastor: Roy Hunter. Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m. South Bethel Community Church Silver Ridge. Pastor: Linda Damewood. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. Second and fourth Sundays; Bible study, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Carleton Interdenominational Church Kingsbury. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m. Freedom Gospel Mission Bald Knob on County Road 31. Pastor: Rev. Roger Willford. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m. Fairview Bible Church Letart, W.Va., Route 1. Pastor: Brian May. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Faith Fellowship Crusade for Christ Pastor: Rev. Franklin Dickens. Friday, 7 p.m. Calvary Bible Church Pomeroy. Pastor: Rev. Blackwood. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. Stiversville Community Church Pastor: Bryan and Missy Dailey. Sunday school, 11 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rejoicing Life Church 500 North Second Ave., Middleport. Pastor: Mike Foreman. Pastor Emeritus: Lawrence Foreman. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Clifton Tabernacle Church Clifton, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Full Gospel Church of the Living Savior Route 338, Antiquity. Pastor: Jesse Morris. Saturday, 2 p.m. Salem Community Church Lieving Road, West Columbia, W.Va. (304) 675-2288. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Community of Christ Portland-Racine Road. Pastors: Dean Holben, Janice Danner, and Denny Evans. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Hobson Christian Fellowship Church Pastor: Herschel White. Sunday 7 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Restoration Christian Fellowship 9365 Hooper Road, Athens. Pastor: Lonnie Coats. Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bethel Worship Center 39782 Ohio 7 (two miles south of Tuppers Plains). Pastor: Rob Barber; praise and worship led by Otis and Ivy Crockron; Youth Pastor: Kris Butcher. (740) 667-6793. Sunday 10 a.m.; teen ministry, 6:30 House of Healing Ministries (Full Gospel) Ohio 124, Langsville. Pastors: Robert and Roberta Musser. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. SOMA Family of Ministries, Chillicothe.Bethelwc.org. Ash Street Church 398 Ash Street, Middleport. Pastor: Mark Morrow. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m.; youth service, 6:30 p.m. Agape Life Center (Full Gospel church). 603 Second Ave., Mason. Pastors: John and Patty Wade. (304) 773-5017. Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Abundant Grace 923 South Third Street, Middleport. Pastor: Teresa Davis. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Faith Full Gospel Church Long Bottom. Pastor: Steve Reed. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Friday fellowship service, 7 p.m. Harrisonville Community Church Pastor: Theron Durham. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Middleport Community Church 575 Pearl Street, Middleport. Pastor: Sam Anderson. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. Faith Valley Tabernacle Church Bailey Run Road. Pastor: Rev. Emmett Rawson. Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Thursday service, 7 p.m. Syracuse Mission 1411 Bridgeman Street, Syracuse. Pastor: Rev. Roy Thompson. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Dyesville Community Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morse Chapel Church Worship, 5 p.m. Faith Gospel Church Long Bottom. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Hysell Run Community Church 33099 Hysell Run Road, Pomeroy, Ohio; Pastors Larry and Cheryl Lemley. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 7 p.m.; Sunday night youth service, 7 p.m. ages 10 through high school; Thursday Bible study, 7 p.m.; fourth Sunday night is singing and communion. Endtime House of Prayer Ohio 681, Snowville; Pastor Robert Vance. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; Bible Study, Thursday 6 p.m. *** Pentecostal Pentecostal Assembly Tornado Road, Racine. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. *** Presbyterian Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Pastor: Rev. David Faulkner. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Middleport Presbyterian Pastor: Jim Snyder. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m. Pastor Jim Snyder. (740) 645-5034. *** United Brethren Eden United Brethren in Christ Ohio 124, between Reedsville and Hockingport. Pastor Peter Martindale. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Mouth Hermon United Brethren in Christ Church 36411 Wickham Road. Pastor: Ricky Hull. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. *** Wesleyan White’s Chapel Wesleyan Coolville Road. Pastor: Rev. Charles Martindale. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. 60556845 � 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 01. January 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. 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